diff --git "a/TinyStories_1042.txt" "b/TinyStories_1042.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1042.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +One day she was in the park on her bike. She pushed down the pedal with her foot and zoomed around the park. It felt so fun! + +But then she saw something on the ground. It was a big ball. Sarah wanted to play with it. + +She got off her bike and bent down to pick it up. But it was too heavy to lift. Then she noticed something else. It was a big white squeeze. It was narrow in the middle and kind of dull. + +Sarah knew what to do. She squeezed it tight. She heard a blast of air. The ball was so full of air that Sarah could lift it now! She was so happy! + +Sarah ran around the park throwing the ball in the air. It felt so good to have her new toy! And she never forgot the lesson she learned that day. With the right squeeze, anything can be made better. +Once upon a time, there was an amazing otter. He liked to explore and was always curious. One day he was swimming around looking at all of the new things he could find. Then suddenly he heard a loud sound. It scared him and he swam away as fast as he could. + +He rushed around a corner until he found a cave. The otter popped his head in and he saw something he had never seen before. There were little fish swimming around and the water sparkled in the sunlight. Then suddenly he heard a noise. It was almost like singing. It was so amazing! + +The otter looked around the cave and he saw something he had never seen before. There was a family of otters singing and playing together. The otter was so happy and he joined in with the singing and playing. + +They all had so much fun. After a while, the sun went down and the otter swam back home. He had had a really amazing day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Everywhere she went she liked to search for something special. One day she went on an adventure! + +She looked all around for something nice to see. But everything she saw seemed the same. She felt very sad. + +Then she thought of a new way to search - she used her imagination. She closed her eyes and thought of a creative view. + +When she opened her eyes, she saw a big tree with lots of colourful birds singing in it. It was very beautiful! + +The little girl smiled as she looked around with her creative view and happy that her search was a success. She enjoyed her adventure and the lovely view. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved exploring the world around her. One day, she noticed a spot in the sky that seemed special. + +She pointed at the spot and asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom smiled and said, "That is the sun, Mary. It gives us light and warm." Mary asked, "What else can it do?" Her mom suggested that the sun had power to do many things. + +Mary thought for a moment, then asked, "What kind of power?" Her mom smiled again and said, "It has the power to make things grow and be healthy." Mary was excited and wanted to see the power of the sun. + +The next day, the sky was clear and the sun was bright. Mary ran outside and looked around. She saw the trees swaying in the warm wind, flowers blooming in the garden, and birds chirping in the trees. She knew the sun had provided its power to everything. + +Mary smiled with joy as she went back inside and said, "Mommy, I saw the power of the sun!" +Once upon a time there was a gorilla. This gorilla liked to spin around and around. It spun so fast that it looked like a tornado! All of the other animals in the jungle watched the gorilla with amazement. + +Then one day the gorilla found something tasty. It was a round piece of fruit! The gorilla took one bite, and it was so delicious! The gorilla started spinning even faster, this time with the tasty fruit in its hands. + +The gorilla spun and spun until it felt dizzy. Finally the gorilla stopped spinning, and the juicy fruit was gone. The other animals laughed and cheered, it was so fun to watch the gorilla spin with the tasty fruit! +Once upon a time, there was a nut. The nut was all alone and helpless. He didn't know what he was going to do. Then, one day, an amazing thing happened. A bird came and it supported the little nut! The bird was so kind and helped the nut all day. The nut felt so happy to have a friend. The two became the best of friends and the nut was no longer helpless. They were happy together and never felt alone. They spent their days singing and playing in the sun. The nut was so grateful for his new friend. Together, they were unstoppable! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to clap. Everywhere she went she would clap her hands and dance. She even used to clap in the kitchen and make a big dust storm. + +One day, the little girl went to a party. She saw a lot of selfish people who did not let her clap along with them. They didn't even give her a chance to try! + +The little girl was so sad. She did not understand why they were not being nice. + +But then she decided to clap anyway. She clapped her hands and sang a song. And soon enough, all the people began to clap along with her. The selfish people smiled and soon everyone was happy and having fun. + +The little girl smiled to herself. She had showed the selfish people that clapping was more fun than being selfish. From then on, the party was filled with a lot of laughter and clapping! +Once upon a time there was a beautiful little girl. Her name was Clara and she lived in a big house with her family. Every day, Clara and her family would go out for a walk. + +One day, Clara saw something very special. It was a large cauliflower! Clara was so delighted and she asked her Dad to buy it. So her Dad smiled and bought the cauliflower for Clara. + +Clara brought the cauliflower home and couldn't wait to play with it. She started to roll it around the garden. Clara rolled the cauliflower so hard that it began to go faster and faster. Pretty soon, Clara was running after it and giggling with joy. + +At the end of the day, Clara was tired but very happy. She had had such a wonderful time playing with the cauliflower that she vowed to play with it again the next day. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a good boy. He loved going for drives with his Dad. One day, they went for a drive. As they drove, the boy saw a sparkle in the woods. He asked his Dad to stop the car and together they went to explore. He found something amazing - it was a big box filled with treasure! The boy smiled and knew it was something special. He and his Dad took the box back to their car and drove home with the treasure. The boy knew he could always remember the day he found treasure. It was a good day indeed! +Once upon a time there was a man and his wife. The man worked very hard and earned lots of money. He wanted to give his wife something special, so he bought her something very expensive. It was a big surprise! His wife was so happy that she decided to take a nap. The nap lasted a long time and the man waited patiently. When his wife finally woke up, she said 'thank you' to the man and they spent the rest of the day together. They were so happy that they never stopped smiling. +Jonathan was a gifted three year old who loved to perform. One day, his grandmother decided to surprise him with a present. She had bought him a beautiful pot followed with a bunch of colourful crayons. + +Jonathan was so excited and started performing right away. He was drawing and dancing around the pot making beautiful designs with the crayons. + +His grandparents were so happy seeing their gifted grandchild perform. After some time, they asked him to share his art work and Jonathan showed off his painting with a big smile on his face. + +Jonathan continued to perform with his new pot and crayons. He enjoyed every second of performing and soon he was admired by his family and friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a hat that she loved very much. Her hat was pink and had a big bow on the top. + +One day the little girl wanted to put her hat on, but she couldn't find it anywhere. She looked all around her room, but the hat was gone. She started to feel sad. + +The little girl thought hard to try and find her hat. She asked her mom where it was, and her mom said it was outside. The little girl was scared, because it was very bad to go outside. + +But when the little girl went outside, she was happy to find her hat. Someone had put it on the ground by the fence. She picked it up and hugged it close to her chest. She was glad that her hat was safe and back with her again. +Milly and her daddy were playing in the kitchen. Daddy had a big bowl and he was mixing something yummy. Daddy put flour, sugar and eggs into the bowl and he mixed them all together. The bowl was getting hot, so Daddy put ice cubes into the bowl. Then he mixed it all together again. + +Milly watched Daddy carefully as he added milk to the bowl. He stirred everything very quickly. After that he poured the mixture into a pan and put it in the oven. It smelled really nice and it made Milly's tummy rumble. + +Milly saw Daddy take the pan out of the oven. It was hot. But Daddy used a hot cloth to take it out of the oven and placed the pan on a plate. Daddy cut a big piece and put it on another plate. He asked Milly if she wanted some. Milly said yes and smiled happily. Daddy put the plate in front of Milly and gave her a spoon. It was yummy and Milly finished it in no time. + +Milly thanked her daddy for the yummy treat he made. She said "It was nice to mix something with daddy today!" +One day, a polite little boy decided to go to the gym. When he got there, he noticed a big trampoline in the middle of the room. The boy was so excited! He couldn't wait to try it out. So he started by stepping onto the trampoline, and then he jumped and he jumped. Every time he jumped, he felt like he was flying! He kept jumping and jumping until he got tired. + +But then something exciting happened! Every time he came down, the trampoline would spring up and make him jump higher and higher. Before he knew it, he was jumping so high and it was so much fun! He kept jumping and springing up and down until the gym was ready to close. + +The little boy was sad to go, but he was also glad that he was able to have so much fun. He thanked the gym workers for being so polite and allowed him to use the trampoline. Then he waved goodbye and headed home for the day with a smile on his face. +Once there was a little girl named Susie. One day, Susie was playing with her toy cars in her room. She loved playing with her toys, especially her cars. Suddenly, there was a loud crash from the living room. Susie knew she wasn't supposed to go in there, but she was curious. She followed the noise. + +When Susie arrived in the living room, she saw that the vase was broken. She had broken it! She felt very bad, but knew she couldn't make it disappear just by wishing. She looked around for something to cover it up with. Then, she saw her mother's bathrobe on the chair. She quickly grabbed it and put it over the broken vase. + +Just then, her mother walked in. She saw the bathrobe was covering something, and sensed Susie had done something bad. She moved the bathrobe and saw the broken vase. She looked at Susie and said "Oh, Susie!", but she didn't seem too mad. She took Susie in her arms and said "It's alright. Let's clean up this mess". + +And so, Susie and her mother worked together to clean up the broken vase. They put it in the garbage and went back to playing with Susie's toy cars. Susie knew she had made a bad mistake, but she was happy her mom still loved her. +Once upon a time, there was an extra special box. It was yellow and made out of shiny cardboard. Inside the box were lots of fun things to play with. + +One day, a little girl came to play with the box. She was so excited to see what was inside! But then, something very terrible happened. It started to rain! + +The rain made the box wet and the toys inside got all soggy. The little girl was so sad because she wanted to play with the toys. + +But then, the little girl had a great idea. She decided to quickly pack the box up so that the toys would be safe. She rushed around and packed everything up, then she tied the box shut with a ribbon. + +Just as the little girl tied the ribbon, the sun came back out and the rain stopped. What a lucky girl! Now she could play with her toys again, safe and happy in the beautiful, yellow box. +Eddie the elephant was walking down the street when he noticed something strange. It was a big, old wreck that was lying in the middle of the road. He tried to push it away, but it was too heavy. He was so frustrated that he couldn't move it. + +Then he remembered his friend Bob the bear. Bob was very strong and was always up for an adventure. Eddie ran to find Bob and when he saw him, he told him about the wreck. Bob immediately agreed to help him. + +Together, they tried to gain new energy, and they were very persistent. They pulled and pulled, until they finally managed to move it! + +Eddie put his trunk into the air, feeling so proud of his achievement. He was very happy to have gained the strength to move the wreck! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to eat. Every day he would sit down to the table with a big appetite and a smile. + +One day, he went to a special place called a well. It was a big well with lots of water. He looked in and saw something swimming around. It was a fish! He wanted to eat it, so he put his arm in and grabbed it. He was so excited! + +The boy cooked the fish at home. He put it on a plate and took it to the table. He was delighted to find it tasted so good! He ate it all up and smiled - the fish was so tasty. + +The boy ate fish from the well every day. He was so happy because he had a good meal every time. + +The End. +One morning, the sun started to rise in the sky. It was time for the bees to leave their hive. Buzzing and humming, they flew out into the world. + +However, one bee was feeling particularly foolish. He had forgotten to bring the honey with him! So he had to go back to the hive and get it. + +When he returned, he was relieved to see that the other bees were happy. After all, he had been the only one silly enough to forget their precious honey! + +They quickly packed it up and flew off, beaming in the sunshine. The bee had learned his lesson - never be foolish when you're on a mission! +Jackie held her yellow bear tight. She loved it and held onto it whenever she felt scared. As she held it, she heard a noise outside of her window. Jackie was scared and held onto her bear even tighter. + +The noise was coming from the yellow bird in the tree outside her window. Jackie watched as the bird flew from branch to branch, chirping and tweeting noisily. Jackie's fears went away and she smiled. + +Jackie remembered the day her mom bought her the yellow bear. She had been so scared when they stranded in the store, but when her mom held her hand, she felt safe again and knew that it was going to be alright. + +She knew that as long as she held her yellow bear tight, she would always feel safe and happy. Every time Jackie hears a noise, she holds her bear close and remembers the day she got it. That's why she loves it so much. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Pepper and Tom. Tom was feeling very guilty and so Pepper wanted to help him feel better. + +They decided to go outside and play. Tom started to run around and feel silly. + +But then something strange happened, another little boy came up and tried to take away Tom's toy. Tom was not happy and he started to fight with the other boy. + +Pepper saw this and ran to help. He bravely stepped in between Tom and the other boy. He reminded them both of the rules and suggested they share the toy. + +Tom and the other boy agreed to share. Tom and Pepper were both very proud that they were able to find a solution without fighting. Tom no longer felt guilty and the two friends were able to play peacefully. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She had an adventure. One day she wanted to try something new so she decided to kneel down in the grass. + +She looked around, but there was nothing there. She looked to the left and saw a tiny stream with smooth pebbles in it. She thought it looked so nice that she wanted to touch it. + +She slowly reached out her hand, but it was too slippery to hold. She moved closer and put her hand in the stream near the pebbles. She could feel how smooth they were against her skin. + +The girl smiled and stayed there for a while. She felt peaceful and happy. She never wanted to leave this moment. + +Finally, she stood up and continued on her way. She was happy she had tried something new and enjoyed her adventure. +Once upon a time there was a cute puppy named Sally. Sally lived in a nice house with her family. One day, Sally was feeling very sleepy and wanted to relax. She looked around for a comfy thing to lay on. Then, she found a sunny spot on the floor in the living room. + +Sally curled up in the sun and closed her eyes. She was so relaxed, it was like sitting in a big, soft hug. All around her, the light from the sun was warm and inviting. It felt like a cozy blanket wrapped around her. Sally enjoyed the warmth and soon fell fast asleep. + +Sally had a happy dream about running and playing in the park. When she awoke, she felt very happy and relaxed. She looked around the living room and smiled. Sally loved the sun and the warm, light feeling it gave her. +Once there was a girl named Mandy. She was three years old and very healthy. She had a mom, a dad and a baby brother. + +One day, Mandy and her family went for a walk. Mandy had her dad's cane to help her. They stopped at the park and Mandy ran around exploring. + +Suddenly, something exciting happened! Mandy saw a big, beautiful butterfly. It was blue and orange with wings like rainbows. She watched it fly away, and she felt so happy. + +Mandy and her family continued walking. They played some games, looked at the trees and smelled the flowers. It was a wonderful day and Mandy felt so joyful. + +When it was time to go home, Mandy was tired but she was still happy. She felt healthy and she knew that she had a wonderful family. That day was a special one and Mandy will never forget it. +Ma and Pa had a baby who was one year old. One day, the baby sneezed, and Ma and Pa were very grateful. Then, the baby started to build a tower. He took some blocks and put them on top of each other. Ma and Pa watched and cheered for their baby. The baby kept building his tower and it got bigger and taller. He was so proud of his tower when he was done! Ma and Pa were very proud too. They hugged their special baby and said they were so happy and grateful! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to explore. He ran through the woods, looking for something mysterious. Suddenly, he heard something and he hurried to find out what it was. + +The boy came to the edge of the woods and saw a big pond. He carefully tiptoed closer and saw a beautiful waterfall streaming down from the mountains. It was so big and beautiful that the boy wanted to get a closer look. + +He ran to the waterfall and tried to touch it, but he slipped and fell into the pond. His mom heard the splash and hurried over to save him. She scooped up her son and hugged him tightly. The little boy was soaking wet, but very happy. + +To this day, the little boy visits the mysterious waterfall every summer with his mom. He still remembers that exciting day, and it's a reminder of how much his mom loves him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old. One day she decided to go on an adventure. She set out to look for something special. + +The girl walked through a big forest until she reached a very old temple. It was perfect! She could feel the excitement rising inside of her. + +The little girl slowly opened the door of the temple. Inside were many beautiful things. There was a secret room too. She was mesmerized by all the treasure. + +Suddenly, she felt an urge to take a closer look. She walked up to the altar. Everything seemed perfect. She looked around and smiled. + +The little girl felt a special kind of magic in this temple. She had found something wonderful. She knew she would never forget this secret place. +Once upon a time, a very rich family set off to a festival. They were very excited and wanted to have lots of fun. + +The family arrived and saw lots of stalls and fun activities. They ate nice food and played lots of games. They even got to try on some special clothes. + +The festival was really exciting and everyone was really happy. They had a great time and filled their bags full of lovely things. + +Finally, the family said goodbye to the festival and set off back home. They had a really wonderful day full of fun and memories. Even now, the family still talks about the festival with lots of love! +Once there was a girl named Ella. She was three years old. She had a funny yellow bucket. + +One day Ella decided to make a sailboat. She got some wood and anchors, and put them together. The sailboat was finished! + +Ella was very excited. She jumped in the boat with her bucket and sailed away. But soon a strong wind came and made the sailboat go too quickly. + +Ella was scared, but then she remembered she had an anchor. She grabbed it, held it tight, and kicked it into the water. The boat stopped moving and Ella was safe. + +Ella was so happy that she decided to explore the area. She put her anchor in her funny yellow bucket and went swimming. Ella had a great time and it was a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mary and a boy called Jack. Mary and Jack were good friends. One day, they saw a chess set on the table and they both wanted to play. Jack was very envious because he wanted to play the game first. + +Suddenly, something very magical happened. The chess pieces jumped off the board and started to play the game all by themselves! Mary and Jack watched in amazement as they jumped around the board making their moves. + +When the game was finished, the pieces went back to the board. Jack's face was red with envy as he had not gotten a chance to play. So, Mary said maybe they can play the game together next time. + +Jack was so happy and smiled happily. Since then, Mary and Jack always like to play chess together and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Tina. She was a bit naughty and always played naughty games with her friends. + +One day, Tina and her friends decided to play a game of paper folding. She was very good at folding the paper, much better than the others. Soon, all the other children wanted Tina to fold their paper too. + +Tina started to fold the paper faster, but it was too hard for her. She tried and tried but couldn't fold the paper correctly. The other children started to laugh and shouted 'That's not how you fold it!' + +Tina started to cry, and a kind man came and asked everyone what was wrong. Tina explained that she was trying to fold the paper but no matter how much she tried, she couldn't do it right. + +The kind man showed Tina how to fold the paper correctly and she soon finished folding all the paper. Everyone was so impressed, they started to clap and even sang Tina's name. She felt very proud! From then on, Tina was known as Little Folding Tina, the best paper folder! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who wanted to do something special for lunch. So, she opened her oven and came out a yummy smelling loaf of bread. She cut the bread up into nice, big slices and was just about to put it on the table when she felt guilty. + +The mommy had been so busy getting lunch ready that she had forgotten to feed her pet kitty, who was meowing by the oven all morning. Mommy felt so bad and knew she had to do something special for her pet. + +So, the mommy took some of the bread and cut it into small pieces. She put them in a bowl and went to find her kitty. As soon as kitty saw the bowl she started eating the bread with big, happy bites. Mommy rubbed kitty's head and said, "Good kitty! You deserve lunch, too." + +Kitty licked mommy's hand happily and finished every last crumb of bread. Then, mommy and kitty both went back to the oven, where mommy put the rest of the bread on the table for everyone to eat. + +Mommy was happy that she could do something nice for kitty and make sure that everyone got to enjoy the yummy smelling food. That's what happens when mommies come from the oven, with a guilty heart. +Once upon a time, there was a great mole. He lived near a pond. He liked to go to the pond every day to splash. + +One day, he bumped into a little frog. She said she was looking for a friend to splash with. So the great mole and the tiny frog splashed together in the clear, cool water. + +They splashed and splashed. They played hide and seek and tag. They had so much fun. When they were done, they said goodbye and gave each other a big hug. + +The great mole said goodbye and hopped back to his warm burrow. The tiny frog said goodbye and hopped back to her lily pad home. + +They both smiled. They had just enjoyed a great day of splashing together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Linda. She was only three years old and liked to pretend she was a princess. One day, she was playing in the park and she saw something shiny under the slide. Linda went over to take a closer look and she realized it was a piece of tape! + +Linda wanted to play with it, so she picked it up and started to unwind it. She kept unwinding it until it became very long. Linda started to make lines and shapes with it. She was having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, she noticed that her tape had made a mess. But it was too late! Linda felt very troubled about making a mess and she was about to pick it all up when an old man approached her. He said: "Young lady, don't worry. When you mess up in life, you must learn to yield. Yielding means to make the best of what you have to create something that is even better". + +Linda immediately saw the lesson in this and decided to use the tape to make a special crown for her pretend princess game. She thanked the old man for the advice and continued her game. From then on, Linda always remembered the old man's advice and made the best of everything that came her way. +Once upon a time there was a dog who wanted to be friends with the other animals. But he was a bit different, he seemed dangerous. He barked loud and scared all the animals away. He was very sad. He wished he could be friends with them. + +One day he remembered an old saying, 'Restoration brings great joy'. He had an idea, he could restore the other animals' trust in him. He thought carefully and decided that he could start by being really gentle and kind. He wagged his tail and smiled at the other animals. + +It worked! The other animals saw how gentle he was and slowly accepted him. They ran about and had fun together. The dog was so happy and the other animals were so glad he had restored the friendship. They were friends forever. +Once there was a bear who was very lonely. Every day, he walked through the forest, looking for someone to play with. One day, he came across a little frog sitting on a leaf. The bear was very excited, and he asked the frog if he wanted to play. + +The frog was very fearful. He didn't want to play with the big, scary bear. But the bear kept insisting, so the frog slowly agreed. The two of them had so much fun playing together. + +The bear was so happy that he now had a friend. Every day, they went on an adventure. They explored the forest and had many wild adventures. + +The bear and the frog were always there for each other. Whenever either one was frightened, they were both there to comfort and encourage each other. They showed each other how nothing was too scary if you have a friend. + +They were such good friends that they lived happily ever after. They were always seen together, playing around a leaf on sunny days. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very curious. She wanted to learn about the world and its mysteries. Every day she asked her mum lots of questions, but she never seemed to get an answer. Her mum just smiled and said "That's a mystery". + +One day, the little girl asked her mum the same question but this time her mum said "Let's go find the answer." They went outside and started looking. Everywhere they went they asked people but nobody knew the answer. + +The more they looked, the more frustrated the little girl became. She was so tired of not finding an answer and started to cry. That's when her mum said something that made her feel better. “I don't know the answer yet, but let's keep looking. If we look hard enough maybe we'll find it. Please?†+ +The little girl wiped away her tears and smiled. She agreed that they should keep looking. So they kept looking and eventually they did find the answer. She was so happy and excited to have found the answer to her mystery. + +The little girl learned that day that even if you can't answer a mystery, if you please keep trying, one day you'll find the answer. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very intelligent and liked to explore. + +One day Sarah went to the west to find something new. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But her mom said it was too high. Sarah insisted that she could do it, so her mom let her try. + +Sarah climbed and climbed until she reached the top. From the top she could see the amazing view. She saw tall buildings and hills and rivers. She was so thrilled. + +When it was time to go, Sarah insisted on climbing down by herself. She was so careful and brave. Everyone cheered for her when she reached the ground. + +Sarah was very happy. She learned that if she was intelligent, she could achieve anything! +One day, Jack was playing in the park. He saw a gate and decided to use it. But instead of walking slowly, he was running and slipped and fell. He started to cry. Suddenly, his mom came. She put her arms around him and made him feel safe. + +Then she said, "You need to be more careful next time, Jack. If you want to walk through the gate, you need to walk slowly. That way you won't slip." Jack nodded and said, "Yes Mom." + +The next day, Jack went back to the park. He was careful this time because he remembered his mom's advice. He walked slowly and held on tight to the gate so he wouldn't slip. He smiled and felt very safe. +Jimmy was walking through the park one day. He heard something very special - it was jazz. The music was so smooth and he couldn't believe it. + +Jimmy stopped to listen to the music and before he knew it he was part of the jazz. He started to move his feet and his body and was soon part of the music. + +The jazz was smooth and it had Jimmy swaying and twirling. All the while, he was smiling because music always made him so happy. + +Soon the music stopped and Jimmy had to part from the jazz. He said goodbye and started walking away, dreaming of how he could become a professional jazz dancer one day. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy jellyfish called Bob. Bob liked to float around in the ocean all day, doing nothing. But one day, Bob had an idea. He thought it would be fun to go on an adventure. + +So first, Bob loaded his back pack with things that he might need. Then he swam off, slowly, into the blue sea. Bob travelled for such a long time, that he forgot to eat! + +By the time he reached the end of his journey, Bob was very hungry. There were lots of delicious fish around, but Bob only wanted one thing. All he wanted was some jellyfish for dinner! + +So Bob went to a nearby jellyfish patch and loaded up his bag with lots of jellyfish. When he got home, Bob was so happy! He ate every last one of the jellyfish, and had the best snack ever. + +The End. +Once there was a great clown and he zoomed around. He zoomed so fast and jumped up so high that all the children were amazed. The clown kept zooming and high-fiving the kids. He even flew right over the top of their heads. + +The children loved it when the clown zoomed around because he was so funny. When he went extra fast, he even made funny noises as he flew. He made everyone laugh and smile. + +After the clown zoomed around for a bit, he stopped and called all the kids to him. He hugged them all one by one and gave them a balloon each. Then he led them in a big parade with music and cheers. Everyone had a great time and the clown's performance was the best. +Once upon a time there was a famous bear named Buddy. He loved to play, but one day he started feeling a bit sick. His friends were worried and told him he must go to the doctor. + +The doctor said Buddy needed to go to the hospital for an operation. He was a bit scared, but his friends told him everything was going to be okay. + +At the hospital he met the nice doctor and nurse. They said he was going to be fine, and then put him to sleep. When he woke up he was feeling much better. But he had forgotten all about the operation. + +His friends were surprised and said "You were so brave. That's why you are so famous!". They were so proud and happy that Buddy felt better. He was very relieved that he was all better. + +The end. +Molly and her daddy went to the doctor. Molly was feeling weak. The doctor gave her some medicine, but Molly didn't want to take it. She tried to hide it behind her back. + +Daddy saw and laughed. He told Molly that she had to take the medicine to get better. Molly was scared, but Daddy held her tight and said everything would be okay. + +The medicine tasted yucky, but Molly was brave. After a few days, she felt much better. She was strong again and so happy. Molly and Daddy hugged and laughed. + +Molly was glad that she listened to Daddy and the doctor, even if it meant taking medicine she didn't want. +Once there was a little girl named Suzy who loved colorful things. She especially loved her velvet dress. It was so soft and colorful when she moved her arms and twirled it made the prettiest colors! She never wanted to forget about her velvet dress. + +One day Suzy was playing in the park and she wanted to show off her velvet dress. She started twirling, but she was twirling too fast and she almost forgot something very important. She almost forgot her velvet dress! She quickly stopped twirling and remembered her dress. + +She felt so relieved that she remembered and gave a big sigh. She continued to twirl around and laughed with joy as the colorful dress spun around her. She wouldn't forget her velvet dress ever again! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Pete and Jane. They both liked to learn and so every day they would go to school. + +At school they had lectures. Pete and Jane liked lectures because then they could learn new things. + +One day when they went to their lecture, it was empty. There were no other children there! Pete and Jane were confused. + +They asked their teacher why the lecture was empty. The teacher said that everyone was at home having a holiday! + +Pete and Jane were very excited! They wanted to go home and have a holiday too. So they said goodbye to the teacher and happily ran home together. +Once upon a time, there was a soft infant called Amy. Amy was born with beautiful blue eyes and a smile that made everyone believe that there was a little bit of magic in the world. Everyone in the village looked after Amy and wanted to give her cuddles and protect her. + +Amy was having a wonderful time in the village, until one day, a bright star suddenly appeared in the sky. Everyone was amazed and they all began to believe that it was a sign of something special. + +The star kept shining more and more brightly and they all believed that it was an angel looking out for Amy. One night, the star fell down from the sky and the people all ran outside to find out what happened. They found the star was still shining, but it was in the shape of a little bunny! + +The bunny was so soft and gentle, and it was clear that it was a special gift for Amy. She was so happy to have a new friend and it felt like a miracle. From that day forward, little Amy and the bunny were the best of friends, showing everyone that belief in miracles can make anything happen! +Once, there was a man. He was very honest. He wanted to tell everyone the truth and be kind. + +One day, he was walking to the store. He saw something shiny and metal in the grass. He picked it up. It was a small flat piece of metal. + +He looked around to see who it belonged to. Then he saw a little boy. The little boy was crying. The man knew the metal must belong to the little boy. + +The man went over to the boy and asked him if the metal was his. The little boy said it was. + +The man told the boy he found it in the grass. The little boy was so happy he gave the man a big hug. + +The man was so happy he told the little boy a story about an honest man. The little boy smiled and thanked the man for being so kind. +Once there was a boy named Joe. Joe was a very naughty boy and he liked to add colors to things. One day, Joe decided to add colors to his mom's walls. Joe found all kinds of colors. He added pink to the living room and purple to the kitchen. Next, he added yellow to the hallway and green to the bedroom. + +Joe's mom was very angry when she saw the walls. She yelled at Joe, "That is not a nice thing to do!" Joe knew he was naughty and he felt sorry. So he decided to add colors to wash everything off. He added a blue wash to the living room, a pink wash to the kitchen, a yellow wash to the hallway, and a green wash to the bedroom. + +Joe's mom was very relieved when she saw the walls. She said, “You learned your lesson, Joe! Now please do not add colors anymore.†And Joe promised he would never be naughty again. And so he never did. +Once upon a time, there was a silly boy. He loved to go on trips. +One day, he was on a very special trip. It was a sunny day, and he was feeling brave. He ran faster and faster until suddenly he fell down. +He was very surprised! He was a little scared too. But then he laughed. It was so silly to have fallen! +So he got back up and kept going on his trip. He was careful to not run too fast, so he would not fall again. He had a wonderful time! +Once there was a mommy and her cute little girl. They went to the creek to have a picnic. Mommy spread out a blanket and the little girl started to explore in the water. All around the creek, she could see fish and frogs. + +The little girl was so excited to explore that she started to spoil. She splashed in the water and even tried to catch a frog. Mommy was laughing and couldn't believe how excited her daughter was. + +But then, all of a sudden, mommy noticed a storm in the distance. With lightning and thunder getting closer, she quickly got her little girl out of the creek. They both ran back to the safety of their car. + +The little girl was sad that the storm ruined the picnic, but mommy was happy that they were both safe. She hugged her daughter tight and they drove home together. +Once upon a time, there was a winter day that was very cold and crisp. Everything outside was white with snow and the sun was shining brightly. The snow was so hard that it crackled under each footstep. + +The children outside were all smiles, laughing and enjoying the cold air. One little girl had come outside to play and she was most excited of all. She wanted to build a snowman and as she started to make it she noticed that the snow was so hard she couldn't even make balls. + +Not wanting to give up, she looked up at the sky and the sun was still shining brightly. She thought hard and then slowly moved the snow around in a circle until the sun's warmth made it nice and soft. She then was able to make a big, round snowball, and then another, and then another. + +Before long, she had made a beautiful snowman that towered over her. She looked up at it with a smile, happy that the sun had helped her by shining so bright and that she had been able to make the hard snow soft enough to make the snowman. +Once there was a strong stick. It was so strong it could call for help. One day it saw a small bird that was in trouble. The bird was stuck in a tree and could not fly down. The stick called out to its friends to help the bird. + +Soon some other sticks came. The friendly sticks worked together to make a tall ladder out of their bodies. The tall ladder was connected to the tree and the bird could use it to climb down. + +The bird thanked the sticks for their help and flew away. The sticks were very proud of their teamwork and celebrated all day long. They had shown what they could do when they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a family that wanted to go on a trip together. They decided to find a place with a lovely landscape. Unfortunately, the only one they could find was fake. The family was disappointed but they decided to make the most of it. + +The kids started to play in the landscape while the parents set up camp. It was a fun day until the kids noticed that the landscape was dirty and couldn’t be used the way it was meant to be. That's when the parents decided to teach the kids about cleaning up. + +They taught the kids to pick up all the litter and put it in the recycling bag. Then they grabbed the hose and showed them how to wash the fake landscape until it was spotless. After the parents and kids cleaned up, they could finally enjoy the time they had together. + +The family spent a peaceful day in the new, clean landscape, playing and having fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Emma. One day, Emma went to the park with her mum and dad. She was very excited to play. All of a sudden, she found a piece of string on the ground. She picked it up and it looked very special. + +Mum said to be careful. Emma said she wanted to keep it, so she put it in her pocket. Then she started playing on the swings. She had a lot of fun. + +When she was ready to go home, she looked for the string but it wasn't in her pocket anymore. She looked all around but couldn't find it. Her mum said that it must have left without saying goodbye. Emma was sad but she had lots of fun in the park so she smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to help. He watched his mom organize the bookshelf and thought it looked fun. So, he asked for his very own saw. + +He was so excited when his mom gave him a saw and he ran outside to find something to make. He saw a big, rough log and knew he had to make it into something. + +He worked hard to cut it into pieces with his saw and get it just right. When he was done, he had a rough, triangle-shaped seat. He thought it was the best seat ever! + +He showed it to his mom, and she smiled. She said he had done a great job organizing the log and that she was proud of him. + +From then on, the boy knew he liked to organize things and make them better. He always felt proud when he saw the nice things he had made. +Once upon a time, there was a spark. One day, the spark wanted to fly. It tried to flap its arms, but they were too small. It cursed the sky. + +Suddenly, an idea came to it. The spark looked around and saw a thick, pink cloud. It got a brilliant idea—it could jump on the cloud and fly! + +The spark ran up to the cloud, and then jumped as hard as it could. It rose in the air and flew high above the ground. It was so exciting! As it flew, the spark twirled and looped, making the sky more beautiful. + +After a while, the spark grew tired and started to come back down. It was glad it got to fly and was happy to be back on the ground. The spark realized that anything is possible if it puts its mind to it. +Once upon a time there lived a proud witch. She wore a big, purple hat, had a long, green nose, and she flew on her broomstick high in the sky. + +One day the witch was flying around and she heard a noise. She stopped to listen. It was a bird singing a beautiful, happy song. The witch smiled a big smile. + +The bird thanked the witch for listening to her song. "You must be the proudest witch in all the land," the bird said. + +The witch was so happy that she flew away in her broomstick, singing a happy tune. She knew she was the proudest witch in all the land. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Max. One day, Max saw a broken cloud in the sky. He wanted to have it, but he could not reach it. So he hopped and he flapped his wings until he was floating high up in the sky. Max was so happy! He laughed and clapped his hands. + +Max flew closer and closer to the broken cloud. When he was right in front of it, he jumped right in. He was lost in the broken cloud. It was so big and fluffy. Max looked around him and enjoyed the clouds. + +But then something happened. Suddenly the wind blew and the broken cloud was no longer broken. It was together again. Max looked all around him, and he was happy. He had his own cloud! He sang and danced and he was so excited. + +And then Max flew away, and he never forgot his broken cloud. +Jill sat on the floor with a big box of blocks. They were all different colors, but her favorite was the purple one. She picked it up and ran her fingers over the smooth edges. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was a loud rip. Jill looked around the room, but she couldn't find the source. Then she heard it again - it was coming from the box! + +What was happening? Jill lifted the lid off the box and saw that something was tearing up her blocks. She gasped in surprise. A furry purple creature was inside the box! + +Jill had never seen a creature this color before. It stopped what it was doing and looked up at Jill. Its long ears were twitching and its eyes were wide. Jill knew it was scared and she wasn't going to hurt it. + +Slowly, she reached out and petted the purple creature. Its trembling body relaxed and soon it was curled up in Jill's lap. She smiled down at it and grabbed another block. Tearing it apart, she made a special home for her new friend. +Mark was so excited to get his new suit. It was a purple suit and he couldn't wait to wear it. So Mark put on his new purple suit and he looked so handsome. He went outside to show his Mum, who gasped and said, "That suit is perfect for you Mark!" Mark smiled from ear to ear, feeling very proud of himself. He spun around, showing off the purple suit. He then decided to mark the day and get a special treat. So, his Mum gave him a big ice cream to mark the special day. Mark was so happy with his purple suit and the yummy treat! +Once upon a time, there was a bush. Every day, the bush would get dizzy. It would spin around and around in circles, until it was very confused. + +One day, the bush was feeling extra dizzy. It spun and spun until it was too mixed up to know what was going on. Suddenly, a bright light shone down from the sky. The light was so powerful, it created a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +The rainbow was so colourful and beautiful that the bush was no longer dizzy. It began to dance around, no longer able to feel confused. Finally, the bush was happy! + +From that day on, the bush was never dizzy again. Instead, it enjoyed dancing around the rainbow each day and thanking it for creating such a beautiful thing. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a long university. It had tall towers and long pathways. Every day, many people went to the university to learn. + +One day, a little boy wanted to explore the university, so he decided to climb. He climbed up the first tower and saw a beautiful view. Then he climbed up the second tower and saw even more! + +The little boy climbed even higher and reached the top of the tallest tower. He was so excited to see the view from here. Suddenly, the little boy noticed that he had been climbing all day! He was tired, but he felt proud of himself. + +The little boy slowly climbed back down, and the next day he told his friends about his long climb up the university tower. +Once there was a boy who wanted to go to the park. He knew that he had to hurry, so he ran as fast as he could. Meanwhile, his mom watched with a smile on her face. + +He quickly reached the park and ran to the stand. He was so excited to get there! But when he got there, he saw that the stand was broken. He was so disappointed and his lip started to quiver. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry. We can find something else to play with!" She lifted him up and they began to explore the park. + +Soon they found another stand that wasn't broken. The boy's face lit up and he said, "Let's have fun!" They played games and laughed together until it was time to go home. + +The boy thought about the broken stand and smiled. He was so glad that his mom had encouraged him to keep looking for something else to do. He said goodbye to the park and ran home, happy that he had had a wonderful day filled with fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to smile. She would smile when she woke up, when she saw her friends, when the sun was shining-- she was always smiling. + +One day she decided to bake a cake and she asked her mum for her help. They looked in the kitchen and found all the ingredients they needed. Her mum lit the oven and they started to mix. + +The cake took a long time to bake and soon the whole house smelt nice and sweet. The little girl smiled as the cake was put into the oven and soon it was ready to eat. + +They cut a big piece of the cake and shared it with everyone. Everyone smiled with delight, it was a yummy cake. + +Mum said the oven was expensive, so they had to be careful and not to break it. The little girl smiled and said that she would take extra care with it. +Once upon a time there was a noisy label. It was always making sounds and it would go up and down, up and down. One day, a little girl saw the label and decided to take it for a ride. She grabbed the label and it rose high into the sky. She was so excited and danced around as the label went higher and higher. Eventually, the label rose so high that the little girl couldn't see it anymore. But she wasn't worried because she knew it would come back down. After a while, the label descended and the little girl was so happy. She put the label back where she found it and said goodbye. The noisy label was glad to be back home. +Once upon a time, there was a wild fox who liked to play. He loved making noise and jumping around in joy. One day, he was playing with his friends near a river. Suddenly, he heard a strange rhythm coming from the river. He listened carefully and realised it was a warning! + +The wild fox was scared and he quickly ran to his friends and said, "Let's go, quickly! We must run away!" His friends were worried. He told them to follow his lead and they ran fast through the forest. + +The fox looked for a safe place to hide and then he found a big tree. He warned his friends to stay in the tree and to be very quiet. The fox waited and watched from the tree. The strange warning rhythm grew louder. The fox and his friends stayed in the tree until it was safe to come out. + +The wild fox was so happy that he and his friends were safe. He promised that he would always listen and obey the warning rhythms of the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was walking in her house. She walked by her kitchen and suddenly something weird happened. The kitchen began to bow! The girl was so surprised. She had never seen anything like it before. + +The girl thought it was very strange so she touched the kitchen to see if it was real. It was! The kitchen stayed bowed and did not move. + +The girl started to call her family to come and see the weird bowing kitchen. They all laughed and said they had never seen anything like it before either. + +Finally, the girl's dad had an idea. He wanted to see if he could make the kitchen bow again. He bow his head and the kitchen bowed! It was so funny. Everyone was laughing. + +From then on, the girl's family made a fun game out of bowing the kitchen. Every time someone would walk by the kitchen, everyone would bow their heads and the kitchen would bow too! +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl named Lucy who loved to learn new things. Every week she would go to the library with her mom and dad to learn something new. + +At the library, she learned how to write her name and count to ten. Then one day her parents showed her something very special: the library had a collection of books that could teach her even more new things. + +Lucy was so excited, she wanted to learn everything the library had to offer. Her parents taught her how to read and she was so proud. Everyday, she went to the library and learned something new. + +She read books about stars and animals and trees. She learned about colors, shapes and letters. She even read stories about outer space! + +At the end of every week, she had learned something new. Lucy was very proud to be so curious and to have her parents help her to learn so much. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. She had lots of toys and loved to explore. One day, the little girl found an apple. She was so excited! She decided she would split the apple into two pieces. + +The little girl grabbed a spoon and started to cut the apple. But the spoon was too small. She decided to try with a knife. The little girl was very careful as she split the apple with the knife. + +When she finished splitting the apple, she was happy. She offered one half to her mommy and one half for herself. While they ate their apple halves, the little girl said, "Yum!" and smiled. + +The end! +Once there was a sunflower who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to ride, but he did not know how. + +One day, he saw a big bug. The bug was very bossy, but the sunflower asked him if he could ride the bug. The bug agreed and the sunflower jumped on. + +The sunflower held on tight as the bug flew high. He saw cows, sheep and many other things. + +Finally, the bug descended and the sunflower said goodbye. He had had a wonderful ride, and he was very happy! +Once upon a time there was a kitten who lived in a big house. She was very curious and always wanted to explore new games and places. One day she wanted to make something special and interesting. She got an idea and made a big, colourful box with lots of pretty ribbons and toys. + +She was so excited to show everyone her fun creation. She brought it to show her human family and all of her kitty friends. All of the animals couldn't believe how interesting the new box was. They started playing with it, jumping in and out and exploring it. + +The kitten was so proud of her new box. She wanted to make more things like it. From then on, she was an expert at making fun, interesting things out of everyday materials! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Maya. She was only three years old and she loved to play in the garden. + +One day Maya noticed that she was feeling very sick. She had a sore throat, a blocked nose and a bad cough. She was sure she needed medicine. + +Her mom noticed too, and she took her to see the doctor. The doctor said she should take medicine. + +Maya didn't like the medicine. It tasted yucky! But her mom showed her how to take it and it made Maya feel better soon. + +The sun shone brightly outside, so Maya's mom said that a bit of fresh air would help her feel even better. Maya went outside and a gentle breeze brushed against her face. She smiled and felt the lightness of being healthy again. + +Suddenly, Maya saw a magpie in the garden. Its wings were so wide and so shiny. Maya gave the magpie a little shrug, then went inside. +Once there was a little girl who couldn't manage very well. She was always struggling to handle things. One day, her father gave her a difficult task. He asked her to count to ten. The little girl was very confused. She didn't know how to manage it. + +But then she thought of a way. She started counting on her fingers. She counted one and two, and then three and four! She was getting good at it. Then five and six, seven and eight, nine and ten. She looked at her father with a smile. She had managed it! + +Her father was so proud. He told her, “That was a difficult thing to do. But you managed it! You are a clever girl.†The little girl was very happy. From then on, she was always able to manage difficult tasks. +The little boy had a pencil that he wanted to keep very tidy. Every day he would take the pencil and wash it to make sure it stayed clean. + +He would fill up a bucket with water and then carefully dip the pencil into it. He would move the pencil around, back and forth, so the water would reach all the little parts of the pencil. After he was happy that the pencil was washed, he would take it out of the bucket and carefully dry it with a cloth. + +Once the pencil was completely dry, the little boy would take it and put it carefully in a special place in his room. Every day he would take the pencil and wash it. This meant it always looked very tidy and the little boy was very proud of it! +Once upon a time, there was a bird: a special, wonderful bird. Its feathers were so soft and pretty, they glowed in the sunshine. It loved to fly in the sky, soaring high and higher, above the clouds. + +One day, the bird set out on an adventure. It wanted to fly to the highest point, higher than it had ever been before! As it flew, higher and higher, the air became colder and tougher. But the bird kept on flying, determined to reach the top. + +Finally, the bird arrived at its destination! It was so high, and even the clouds were beneath it. With a happy song, the bird looked around. Amidst the mountains and clouds, it spotted a small pan. What could it be for? + +The bird flew down to the pan and saw that it was full of juicy, red berries. So the bird ate the berries, and soon felt warm and happy again. Then it looked up and smiled: it had made it to the top, showing that it was tough enough to soar to the highest heights. +Timmy was bored. He was sitting on the floor and looking around, trying to find something to do. Suddenly, he had an idea. He wanted to dare himself to climb the tree outside in the garden. He knew he could do it, but he was scared. He was only three years old! + +He slowly stood up and started walking towards the tree. He put his foot on a nail sticking out of the trunk and he was able to grab hold of a branch. He started climbing higher and higher, feeling braver with every step. + +As he reached the top, he heard someone calling his name from the garden below. It was his mom! She said he was so brave for daring himself to climb the tree. Everyone was proud of him. + +Timmy then climbed back down from the tree. And from that day, he knew he could do anything he put his mind to! +Once upon a time there was a garden full of flowers. Every morning the flowers would bloom. They were so beautiful that the gardener was very proud. + +One day the gardener noticed some waste near the garden. He was shocked to see this in such a nice place. He picked it up and put it in the bin. + +The next day he found another piece of waste and decided to be more creative this time. He picked it up and looked closely at it. Suddenly he had an idea. He cut it into pieces and put them around the garden. It was very useful to the flowers - it gave them more nutrients so they bloomed even more beautifully than before. + +The gardener was so proud of his idea. Every day he made sure the waste was cut in small pieces and was spread around the garden. This made the flowers happy and they bloomed more and more brightly each day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hard bunny. He had a very special job. His job was to provide food and fun for the other animals. + +Every day, the bunny wrote down notes. The notes said what the animals needed and where they could find it. + +The bunny worked very hard. He made sure that all the animals had everything they needed. The bunny was very excited to help the other animals. + +After a long day, the bunny returned home. He sat down in his big chair and read his notes. It made him happy to know that he had helped everyone. + +Then, the bunny went to bed. He slept soundly, happy that he had been able to provide for the animals. +Bob the bear was feeling bored one day. He wanted to do something fun and he felt like he had no ideas. Suddenly, a little bird flew next to him and made a suggestion. + +"Hey Bob, why don't you get a drum?" the bird asked. + +Bob looked around and noticed a broken drum lying on the ground. He was excited and decided to fix it! + +He gathered materials like glue and tape and worked hard until he was able to put it back together. Finally, Bob had a working drum! + +He grabbed the drumsticks and started to have fun playing different tunes and rhythms. Everyone in the neighbourhood gathered to listen and they loved it! + +After that day, Bob the bear always remembered to have fun with the things he had instead of feeling bored. He was glad that the little bird had suggested the drum. +Once upon a time there was a little crab. He was very original and liked to have adventures. One day he decided to explore far away. He had been walking for a long time, when he started to sneeze. The sneeze was so strong it blew him back home. He was so happy to be starting his journey again. + +He continued to explore and soon he made many new friends. One of them was a crab just like him. They both started to sneeze and soon the sneezes turned into a game. They snuggled close and kept playing. + +Suddenly the original little crab realized it had been a long time since he was home. He started to make his way back, saying goodbye to his new friends. When he arrived he was happy to be in his own shell again. He promised to come back soon, to share more adventures with them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted a pet. She asked her mum if she could have one, but her mum said no. The girl felt very sad. She hugged her teddy bear and said she wanted a pet so much. + +The mum saw how sad the girl was, and she smiled. She said she would permit the girl to have a pet. The girl was so happy and couldn't believe it. + +The girl ran around and tried to decide what kind of pet she wanted. Suddenly, she saw a sweet little kitten in a box outside the supermarket. It was meowing and looked very sad. The girl asked her mum and her mum said that she could take the pet home. + +The girl was so excited. She took the kitten home, and gave it some food and a warm and cosy bed. But she soon realised that the kitten was very bitter. He seemed angry and didn't want to play with her. + +The girl was sad, but she took extra care of the kitten. She gave it treats and cuddles and sang to it. After a few weeks, the kitten slowly became friendlier and the girl was so happy. She loved her pet and was very lucky to have it. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was popular with all the other kids in his class. + +One day, Jack was playing with his friends in the park. He had the best time, until he fell down and scraped his knee. + +Jack started to worry. His knee hurt and he felt scared. He wanted his mommy. + +His mommy came and saw his knee. She was very gentle, as she cleaned the scrape and put a stitch in it. + +Jack's friends saw how brave he was and admired him even more. After the stitch was in, Jack felt much better. + +He no longer had to worry and went back to playing with his friends. They had so much fun, that their day flew by. +One day, Jenny was walking in the park. She was looking for something exciting and new. Suddenly, she discovered a horse! It was unusual because the horse was all blue. Jenny was very excited to see an unusual horse. + +She walked over to the horse and petted its back. The horse was so soft and gentle. Jenny decided to take the horse for a ride. The horse was happy to go for a ride with Jenny. + +Jenny was having so much fun! She was galloping and laughing. Suddenly, the horse jumped over a small hill. Jenny was amazed because she had never seen anything like it. She had just discovered something new and exciting. + +Afterwards, Jenny thanked the horse for showing her an exciting adventure. They said goodbye and Jenny slowly walked away, with a big smile on her face. +Sally was feeling very independent. She wanted to explore the world. So she left her home and started walking. + +Soon she came to a busy road. She stopped, but she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, from far away, she heard a voice. It was her mom. She was calling out, warning Sally to stay away from the road. + +But Sally was very independent and couldn't listen to her mom. She crossed the road and kept exploring. + +Eventually, she was tired and it started to get dark. She was scared and wanted to go home. + +Just then, her mom appeared. She said, "I warned you about the road, but you didn't listen." She picked Sally up and carried her back home. + +Sally had learned her lesson. From now on she would be careful, and listen to her mom's warnings. +Billy and his dad were outside playing. Billy was running around, but his dad was not. Instead, his dad was pointing at a hose. + Billy ran over to the hose. It was very interesting to him, and he was excited to touch it. + +His dad picked up the hose and showed Billy how it worked. He pointed the hose towards the sky and then pressed a button. Suddenly, there was water coming out of it! + +Billy was amazed and squealed with delight. Together, he and his dad played with the hose, spraying the water everywhere. They were having so much fun that they didn't even notice when his mom came outside with a bright pink hose. + +His mom showed them the hose and explained it was for Billy. He jumped up and down in excitement, pointing at the pink hose. His dad slowly nodded his head and showed him how to use it. + +Billy was so happy to have his own special hose - a pink one! He ran around the yard, spraying the water everywhere and having the best time. His dad and mom both watched with smiles on their faces. + +At the end of the day, Billy was exhausted but grateful for his special day outside with his dad and mom. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient hill. It was covered in a foggy mist. All the animals that lived there were scared. + +One day, a brave rabbit stepped forward. He called out to all the animals, telling them not to be scared. He said that they needed to quit the ancient hill and run away together. + +The animals were excited, so they followed the rabbit. Together, they ran away from the foggy mist. They all felt relieved that they were away from the ancient hill. + +The rabbit was so proud of the animals. They all quit the ancient hill and were now safe. He waved goodbye to the animals as they set off to find a new place to live. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a raven. He was happy and fit. He sat on a branch of a tree and looked around. He noticed something funny. On the ground below was a funny looking animal. It was bouncing and laughing. The raven wanted to laugh too. He cawed loudly and it made the animal laugh even harder. The raven spread his wings and jumped down from the tree. He flew around the animal and they laughed and played together. The two were having so much fun that they played until the sun went down. The raven gave the animal a big hug and flew back up to the tree. They waved goodbye and the raven said he would come back soon. The animal waved until the raven was out of sight. The animal smiled and was filled with joy. As the sun disappeared, the raven's last words echoed in the night: "Let's laugh together again." +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. Sally was 3 years old and was feeling sad. Fortunately, Sally had a special friend who knew just how to make her feel better. + +Sally's friend took out her flute and started to play it very nicely. The music was soft and gentle and soon Sally was feeling comforted. + +Next, Sally's friend took her to a nearby field. The grass was wild and long, and it made Sally feel happy. They ran and hopped around, trying to catch butterflies. Sally laughed and felt better. + +Soon it was time for Sally to leave. But Sally's friend gave her a big hug and said goodbye. Sally felt comforted and full of joy. She knew that whenever she felt sad, her friend would be there for her. +John had been naughty and he felt ashamed. He had been playing with his friends but had not listened to his teacher when she had said it was time to stop. He knew he should have obeyed her but he didn't. + +John's teacher asked him to come to the front of the class. She held a ruler and he felt more ashamed. The other children were looking at him. + +John's teacher pointed at the blackboard. She told him to poke it with the ruler. He slowly put his hand out and poked the blackboard. + +The others laughed. John was embarrassed and ashamed. He put his head down and knew he should have listened to his teacher. He knew he mustn't be naughty again. +Once upon a time there was an old house. Inside, there were two rooms. The walls were boring, and the ceiling was plain. + +The old house started to split. First, the walls cracked, then the floors shook and the ceiling opened. Outside, two new doors appeared. + +One door was red and one was yellow. They were so bright and shiny. The old house was excited. + +The old house opened the red door and found a garden full of bright flowers. They danced in the sun and the old house was filled with joy. + +It opened the yellow door and found a playground. The old house played with swings and sawsaws and slides. It was lots of fun and the old house was happy again. + +It was no longer boring in the old house! +Joey was a three year old boy who loved to explore. One day, Joey was walking with his mom when he opened a big old door. It creaked so loud that it startled him. + +He asked his mom, "What is it?" His mom smiled and said, "Let's see!" + +They went inside and Joey saw something strange - a giant box with a button. He asked his mom what the button was. She said, "It's a quiz. Press the button and the box will ask you questions. If you answer them right, something special might happen." + +Joey was so excited he couldn't wait. He eagerly pressed the button and an old voice came out of the box. It asked: "What is the color of an apple?" + +Joey knew the answer right away. "Red!" he said proudly. + +Suddenly, the box opened up and a big surprise was inside! Joey jumped up and down in excitement. His mom hugged him and said, "See? You did it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jo. Jo had a very creative idea. She wanted to paint her van. It was an old van and it was quite plain. At first Jo was a bit scared to start painting the van. She wasn't sure how it would turn out. + +But with a bit of encouragement from her parents, Jo got to work. She picked out the brightest paint colours and set to work. She felt so excited and happy as she painted. Jo was like an artist at work. + +Finally, after days of hard work and perseverance, Jo had finished! She stood back and looked at the van. It looked amazing! So much better than before. Jo felt so proud of herself. She had been brave and creative and the results were amazing. + +Jo jumped into her van and headed off on a journey. Everywhere she went, onlookers admired her beautiful artwork. Jo was so glad she had decided to follow through with her creative idea! +Little Tim was ready to play. He ran out of the house and straight to the sky. He pointed his fingers and shouted, “Look!†+ +The clouds scattered and the sun appeared. Little Tim clapped his hands as the sun shined down. + +He jumped and shouted, “Ready, set, jump!†Little Tim jumped as high as he could and reached up to touch the clouds. + +He laughed as they moved away and scattered. When he landed, he shouted a happy “Yippee!†and ran to tell his mom what he saw. +Bobby was playing in the garden. Suddenly he saw an old man from the nearby forest. He had a mysterious look and was watching Bobby closely. The man beckoned Bobby to come closer. Bobby was scared but also curious. + +Slowly Bobby walked up to the man. He was holding a strange object Bobby had never seen before. The man smiled and said, "If you strike this object, a reward awaits you." Bobby asked what would happen if he struck it and the man said, "Magic will happen." + +So Bobby took a deep breath and then struck the mysterious object. He closed his eyes and waited. When Bobby opened his eyes, he saw a big pile of glittery sweets! He screamed with joy and quickly devoured the reward. But, when Bobby looked up, the mysterious man was gone. +Once there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy lived in a tiny village far away. One day, Tommy started to sneeze. He couldn't stop sneezing for hours! It soon started to rain and Tommy was getting very wet. + +He ran to the closest shop and found a big rubber umbrella. As soon as he took the umbrella, the rain stopped. He was so thankful! + +Tommy started to walk back home but it started to get dark. He was feeling very fearful in the dark. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He turned around and saw a big scary black cat. + +Tommy was so scared, he started to cry. Then, the cat got closer and he noticed it was actually a rubber toy! Tommy was relieved and picked up the toy. He held it in his hand and started to finally go home. + +The little boy never forgot this experience. He kept the rubber toy even after he grew up. +Once there was a girl who loved playing outside. One day she felt something special in the grass underneath her feet. It was a different texture than usual. She rubbed her toes in it and it felt very nice. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from the tree nearby. It sounded like a whisper. She couldn't make out the words, but it seemed like it was calling to her. She ran over to the tree and waited for the sound to come again. + +This time, when it came, the girl could understand it. The tree was asking her to surrender. She wanted to know why, so she asked the tree. The tree said that if she surrendered, she would hear many wonderful things. + +The girl was both scared and excited. She thought long and hard, and then finally decided to surrender. As soon as she did, the girl became deaf to all the normal sounds of the world. But instead, she could hear so many things that other people could not. The wind sang beautiful songs, and the birds sang in perfect harmony. She felt so happy to hear these things and she was so glad she had surrendered. + +The girl was never the same after that. She always remembered to surrender, so she could listen to the wonders of the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl in a big park. She wanted to explore the park, so she went to look around. + +The little girl saw a blue fairy. She was so excited! She reached out to catch the fairy but it flew away. + +The little girl ran after the fairy. She climbed over rocks and flowers. The blue fairy flew so fast. She tried her best to catch it. + +Finally, she caught the fairy! The little girl was so happy. She played with the fairy all day. They had lots of fun in the park. + +The little girl and blue fairy became very good friends. They played together every day. They were so happy! +One day, the sun was very hot in the sky. It was so sunny that it was hard to see. It was brighter than ever before! + +Molly and her dad went outside to enjoy the sunshine. Molly's dad said "Let's get an ice cream!" Molly was so excited. + +They went to the ice cream shop and Molly ordered a chocolate ice cream cone. It was so cold and tasted so good! + +When they were done, Molly and her dad went back out into the sunshine. Molly closed her eyes and felt the hot sunshine on her face. It was so warm and cozy! + +Molly and her dad smiled at each other and then raced home. Molly had the best day ever! +One day, a little boy was feeling very sad. He didn't know why, but something was making him unhappy. Suddenly, he had an idea. He ran and got on the subway, which was a big train that ran underground. He was so excited! He found a seat and looked around the subway car. He saw lots of people, and they were all talking and laughing. Seeing them made him feel better. He started to play a game. He imagined them all as his friends, and he pretended that he was joining them on an adventure. As the subway moved, he smiled, and the sadness was gone. He had made lots of new friends and gone on a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a thin girl who liked to go places. One day, she wanted to explore a new place. She put on her shoes and opened the front door. Outside, the hot summer sun shone bright. She skipped off the porch and down the street. + +The girl saw some stairs up ahead. She ran up them and looked around. There was a thin floor stretching out in front of her. She thought it would be fun to try walking on it. So she stepped carefully onto the floor. She found that it was slippery and cold. She held out her arms for balance and slowly began to go across it. + +The girl's feet wobbled and her steps were slow, but she kept on going. As she went, she made sure to watch out for any cracks or bumps. Eventually, she made it to the other side. She was pleased with herself and proud of her accomplishment. + +She stood and smiled, looking at the thin floor she had crossed. After that day, she knew that if she ever wanted to try going somewhere new, she could do it. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who had lots of problems. She needed help, so she went to find a lawyer. The lawyer helped her, but it took a long time. The lady was frustrated because it seemed like she was spending forever trying to fix her problems. The lawyer worked hard to help her. Finally, the lawyer solved all the lady's problems. She was so happy that she hugged the lawyer. They both smiled and said goodbye. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. The park was very organized, with paths and benches. One day, two little kids were playing in the park. They wanted to have a race. They started to run, but one of the kids wanted to escape so he could win. So he ran faster than the other kid! His friend chased after him, but he was too slow. The kid escaped all the way out of the park and won the race! Everyone was happy and they laughed and cheered. They had a fun day in the park! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved yarn. She wanted to use it to make something special, but her mom said she was too small. This made the girl very sad. She hated not being able to make something with her yarn. + +One day, the girl found an empty box in the garage. She decided this would be a perfect place to keep her yarn. She gathered all the yarn up and put it in the box. She liked the box because it kept her yarn safe. + +At night, the girl would take her yarn out of the box and sit in the bright moonlight. She would imagine what she could make with it. She was never too tired to create something. With her yarn, she could make anything! + +The girl loved her box of yarn and she never let it get too empty. She made sure to buy more yarn when she needed it. She was so happy because she could always have her special box of yarn. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful queen. She had bright, blue eyes and a crown on her head. + +One day she was walking through the forest when she noticed a little rabbit staring at her. The rabbit was also blue and had a tiny crown on its head. The queen was so surprised and happy that she smiled and waved at the rabbit. + +The little rabbit shyly waved back and then quickly hopped away. But it kept staring back at the queen with its blue eyes. As the queen watched the rabbit disappear she thought how funny it was that she had met a little blue rabbit and it had a crown too! + +The queen continued her walk feeling very happy. She never forgot that day, when she had met the little blue rabbit that stared at her. +Once there was a pony, named Richard. He was a very obedient pony. He loved to run and play all day. + +One day, Richard was running in the meadow and he saw something. It was a little girl walking towards him. She had long hair and was smiling. The girl slowly approached Richard and said “helloâ€. + +But Richard was scared and chose to ignore the little girl. He kept running in circles and whinnying. + +The little girl was sad but she still kept trying. She slowly reached out for Richard and spoke softly. But Richard still ignored her and kept running. + +The little girl was getting frustrated and she said “Please, don’t ignore me!â€. But Richard was too scared to listen. + +The little girl kept talking and eventually Richard stopped running. He slowly moved closer to the little girl and he allowed her to pet him. They were soon the best of friends. +Sam liked to wonder around his garden. He saw the colourful flowers and beautiful birds. He saw the big trees and the green grass. One day, he saw a long yellow and green strip lying on the ground. He thought it looked interesting so he picked it up and walked towards his house. He asked his mother what it was and she told him it was a popular toy. Sam was so excited and he couldn't wait to play with it. He rolled and tossed it around, seeing what shape it could make. It was so much fun! He smiled and ran around, playing with it the whole day. Sam was sure the strip was his new favourite toy! +Once upon a time, there was a mama bear. She was very big and strong. Mama Bear liked to go outside and play, so she put on her sunglasses and went for a walk in the woods. + +But soon, the sun was gone and the sky turned dark. Mama Bear didn't like the darkness and it made her feel very bitter. + +Mama Bear wanted to go home, but she was lost. That's when she saw something shiny in the corner of her eye. What was it? + +Mama Bear took a closer look and she saw it was a little cub! Mama Bear knew he was lost too, so she smiled and said, "Hello there little cub. Can you tell me your name?" + +The cub replied, "My name is Timmy." Mama Bear smiled even bigger and replied, "Well okay Timmy, let's find our way home together!" + +Mama Bear and Timmy walked back to the forest together, and when they arrived home, Mama Bear gave Timmy a big hug and said, "You will always be my friend!" + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a crab who wanted to go on an adventure. He said to himself, “I am going to pack my things and set off on a journey!†So the crab packed all his things and he was very excited. + +He started walking around the beach looking for something special. He heard a noise from inside a rock and he stopped to look. Suddenly he saw a small fish come out of the rock! He was so surprised. + +The crab said to the fish, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you. Do you want to join me on my trip?†+ +The fish said “Yes, I’d love to come!†+ +So the crab and the fish packed their things and began their journey. They had a lot of fun together, exploring new places and meeting new creatures. When the crab and the fish had to part ways, they both said goodbye and the crab said “Thank you for being my friend.†+ +The fish said “You’re welcome! Goodbye!†+ +And the crab went on his way, feeling happy and content. He knew he had a special friend and he was sorry to see them go. +Once there was a fierce lion. He liked to dream dreams of greatness. +One day he had a very special dream. In his dream, he was climbing up a big and tall mountain. At the very top of the mountain, he found a big shiny trophy. + +The lion was very happy and excited to find the trophy. He grabbed it with his paws and ran back down the mountain. + +Back at home the lion proudly showed off his trophy. He kept it in a special place, so he could remember his dream, and his fierce spirit. + +The lion smiled, for he knew that he had achieved his dream and had something to be proud of. +Once there was a large spark. It was so big that it could be seen even when the sun was out! The spark was so bright and happy that it wanted to spread its joy to the world. + +It stood in the sky and shined bright so that everyone could see it. People all around could look up and see the spark, and they all smiled. They loved how it made everything so bright and happy. + +But one day, the spark got very tired. It wanted to rest and take a break, so it stopped shining and stood still. Nobody could see it anymore. + +The people were very sad and missed the spark. They knew it was tired and wanted to give it some rest, so they waited patiently for it to come back. One day, the spark stood in the sky once more and shined its large light all over the world. Everybody was so happy to see the spark again and smiled whenever it was around. +Mum and Sam went to the big building. It was very hot outside, but it was cool inside. + +Mum and Sam went to the elevator and pressed the button. The elevator made a noise and moved up the building. + +Sam looked around the elevator. It had lots of buttons and was very shiny. Mum said it was very fast. + +Soon they were at the top. Mum said, "This is the highest point in the building." + +They looked out the window and saw the town below. There were lots of buildings and people all around. + +They got back in the elevator, pressed the button and went back down to the bottom. The elevator made a noise and moved down the building. + +Mum and Sam were happy when they were back outside in the hot sun. They had a fun time in the elevator! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was very small and he was quite scared. +One day his family went to visit a church. He was really frightened. He had never been there before. +When they arrived, the little boy saw a nice man standing in the doorway. The man said hello and smiled. He introduced himself as Father Tony. +He said it was nice to meet the little boy. He asked the boy if he wanted to come in and have a look around. +The little boy was still scared but he slowly followed Father Tony inside. Father Tony showed him all around the church. He told him all about the church and he explained why people come to church. +The little boy learned something new and he was happy. He said goodbye to Father Tony and began his journey home. +Once there was a child who wondered what the world was like. She was very curious and wanted to explore everything. She wondered why some things were different than she expected. + +The child looked around and found a tree. It was different than any other tree she had ever seen. There were so many colors, she had to get closer to see them better. + +She asked her mom why the tree was so different. Her mom said that it was because the tree was alive like her and could grow in many different directions. The child smiled as she looked and wondered about the tree. + +The child started to look around some more. Everywhere she went she saw something new that was different than anything she had seen before. It was a place of discovery and the child was absolutely delighted. + +The joy of discovering something new was a feeling that the child would never forget. She knew that the world was an exciting place with lots of different things to see and explore. +Once there was a furry cat who loved to play. The cat especially loved playing with his match. Every day he would carefully line up the match sticks and design patterns and shapes. + +One day the kitty was so tired from his match games! He felt so tired that he started to yawn. His mouth opened wide and he breathed in and out loudly. But the more he yawned, the wider his mouth opened until he accidentally swallowed his match! + +The kitty was very surprised. He looked around and noticed that his match was gone. He started to look all over the house. He searched the floor, the windows and even the sofa but he couldn’t find his match. + +Suddenly, the cat felt a tickle in his tummy and he knew what had happened. He had swallowed his match! He reached in his mouth and carefully pulled out the match stick. What a relief! + +From then on, whenever the kitty felt a yawn coming on he remembered not to swallow his match. He had learned his lesson! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Missy. Missy was very curious, so one day she decided to go explore. She came across a mysterious gate. She looked around, but she couldn't figure out what was behind the gate. She wanted to know what was there, so she tried to part the gate. But it was too big for her to move so she couldn't get through. + +Missy didn't give up. She ran around to find someone who could help her. Finally she met a big strong man. Missy asked him to please part the gate. The big strong man was happy to help her. He grabbed the gate and started to push it open. + +Missy couldn't believe her eyes. Behind the mysterious gate was a beautiful garden. It was full of bright colors and the sweet smell of flowers. Missy was so happy. She thanked the big strong man and went inside the garden to explore. + +Missy had a wonderful time exploring the garden. She spent hours learning about the plants, smelling the flowers and watching the birds. She had so much fun that she couldn't wait to come back and explore again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old. Lucy loved to kiss everything. + +One day, Lucy went on a walk with her mum. Suddenly, they saw a piece of paper. Lucy wanted to kiss the paper. Her mum said it was alright. + +The paper was very reliable. It had beautiful pictures on it. It was made from a special type of paper that was very strong. Lucy was very happy. She gave the paper a big kiss. + +When she turned around, her mum was smiling. Lucy smiled back. They both had a hug and kissed goodbye. Then Lucy took the reliable paper with her on her walk. +Ted was a lucky turkey. He felt special because he had a permit that allowed him to wander freely outside his home. Every day he bravely ventured into the unknown and explored the world around him. He felt very brave, but also very safe. + +One day, he heard something in the distance that sounded like music. He followed the sound and was amazed when he saw a group of people dancing in a big circle. Ted felt a bit shy, so he stayed back and watched from a distance. + +One of the dancers noticed Ted and waved to him. She was wearing a bright pink skirt, and Ted found this very exciting. He nervously took a few steps closer and then she smiled and said, "Come and join us Ted!" + +So Ted mustered up the courage to go closer and he did. He was so excited that he had been invited, and he quickly joined in the fun. Everyone was very kind and warm, and the music was so wonderful that Ted couldn't help but dance all night long. + +Ted was indeed a lucky turkey. He had been granted a special permit that allowed him to explore and find joy in the world around him. He was grateful, and very happy! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Billy and Timmy. They were both very excited because they were going to park today. Billy said, "let's go for a ride!" So they both hopped into Timmy's car. + +Timmy had the key ready to start it, but the car wouldn't work. Timmy got very sad and said to Billy, "The battery is broken!" + +Billy was not very happy because he was so excited to go to the park. He said, "Can we please fix the battery?". Luckily, Billy knew just what to do. He ran to the shop and quickly got a new battery for the car. + +Back at the car, Timmy put the battery in. He said, "Ready, set, go!", and the car started right up. They both cheered with excitement and went to the park. + +When they got there, they had so much fun! They played games, ate snacks and said goodbye to their miserable day. +John was a brave boy. He was only three years old and he lived with his parents in the countryside. One day, his parents urged John to go and trade in the village. +John was a bit afraid but he packed up his bag and set off. He walked for what seemed like ages but then he came to the village. +When he got there, John was surprised to see so many people walking around and trading things. But then he heard a terrible noise. He was shocked to see that everyone was selling creatures in cages. +John couldn't believe his eyes. He felt so sad that the villagers were trading the animals. +John decided that he needed to do something right then and there. He wanted to urge the people to stop their terrible trading. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. She was three years old and loved pink! She had a special pink dress she liked to wear all the time. + +One day, Daisy was playing outside in the garden when it started to rain. The rain made her dress very filthy. Daisy didn't want to get muddy and so she quickly ran inside. + +Once inside Daisy's mum saw her dress and told her to take it off and put on some clean clothes. But Daisy didn't want to change and she started to act very silly. She jumped around and screamed and danced. + +Then, Daisy's mum had an idea. She told Daisy that if she put on a clean dress she could choose a new one. Daisy agreed and hurried to put it on. + +When Daisy was dressed, her mum took her to the shops. Daisy chose a new dress, and it was pink - of course! She twirled and danced in delight, knowing she had a brand new clean and pink dress. +George wanted to play. He was outside in the garden, but he didn't know what to do. He thought for a moment, then noticed a harmless bee hovering nearby. + +George's eyes lit up and he got an idea. He found a chocolate bar in the garden and carefully broke a tiny piece off. He held the chocolate up to the bee. + +The bee smiled and yielded the chocolate. George was so delighted that he let out a huge giggle. + +He quickly placed the chocolate on the ground and the bee filled its belly with the treat. George watched in wonder and cheered for the bee as it flew away. + +George had made a new friend and filled his afternoon with fun. He waved goodbye to the bee, already looking forward to their next adventure. +Once there was a happy little girl called Sally. She loved to visit her park to play with her friends. +One day, when Sally arrived at the park, she saw a big, wooden bench and decided to go and sit on it. She smiled so big and laughed when she saw a funny bird hopping around on the grass. + +Suddenly, Sally heard some children playing tag next to the bench and she quickly jumped off to join in. As she ran around with her friends, she laughed and laughed until her belly hurt. They had so much fun that when it was time to go home, Sally didn't want to leave. + +But, when it was time to say goodbye, Sally was still happy. She gave all of her friends hugs and waved goodbye as they left. As she sat back down on the bench and watched them leave, Sally smiled and laughed, because the park was full of so much happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Poppy. She was a very happy girl and loved playing outside in the sun. +One day, when she went to play in the garden, the sky became very dark and it suddenly started to snow. Poppy stood in the snow and shivered, she was so cold and hungry. + +Suddenly, everything around Poppy froze. The trees and animals were all stuck in the ice and snow. Poppy was too scared to move. + +But soon, the sun started to shine and the snow around her began to melt. Poppy felt the warm sun on her face and she was so relieved. She hugged and thanked the sun for freeing her and everything in the garden. + +When Poppy returned home, she was so happy and full of energy. +Once there was a girl named Sarah who loved coffee. Every day she would set a pot of coffee on the stove and wait for it to be ready to drink. + +One day, Sarah was feeling a bit adventurous and wanted to make something special. She grabbed some blue markers and started to decorate her coffee cup. She added a few stars, a big blue moon, and lots of swirls. She was very proud of her art when she was finished. + +The next morning, Sarah set a pot of coffee on the stove and waited eagerly for it to boil. When the coffee was ready, she carefully poured the steaming liquid into her blue decorated cup. She smiled and wrapped her hands around the warm cup. + +Sarah took a sip and was amazed. It was the best cup of coffee she had ever tasted! She smiled and knew that somehow, all the effort she put into decorating the cup had made the coffee extra special. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Lily. She was very small, but she had a big heart. +One day, Lily decided to stand up tall. She held her head up and made her chest proud. She stood for a long time, and all her friends cheered. + +Lily felt so proud and happy that she wanted to do it again. The next day, Lily stood up even taller. Her head was so high, and her chest was so proud. She stood there for almost an hour. + +Everybody was so amazed, that they gave Lily a hug. Lily stood proud and tall, and she was never scared again. She was so brave and so proud. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two dogs, Lucy and Max. Lucy always wanted to play, but Max wanted to rest. + +Lucy insisted on playing, but Max wanted a nap. Lucy tried to get Max to play by showing him a bone, but Max said it was too bad and he didn't want it. + +So Lucy kept insisting, but Max refused. Lucy looked sad, so Max thought of a way to make her smile. He came up with an idea - they could play catch with the bad bone. + +Lucy was so excited and started barking. Max barked too and the two of them ran and played catch with the bone until the sun set. +Once upon a time, there was a cactus. It was an unusual cactus because it could move! Every day the cactus would start to wander around the garden. One day the cactus started to walk out of the garden and began its journey. + +The cactus moved through the fields, over the hills and even through a river. Everyone it met was so surprised to see a cactus walking about. After a long and tiring day, the cactus stopped in a meadow. + +The cactus was surrounded by other plants and animals. The unusual cactus fit right in with them. It ended its journey after a restful night. In the morning, it was happy to start back towards its home in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who wanted to add something special to her room. She looked around but there was nothing that was just right. + +Then one day, the girl saw a dark, shiny mirror in the window. She loved the way it looked and wanted it in her room. + +The girl asked her mum if she could add the mirror to her room. Her mum said yes and they placed it on the wall. When the girl woke up the next morning, she looked in the mirror and saw that her room was much brighter! + +The girl was so happy to have added the mirror to her room. Now she always had something special to look at. + +The end! +One day, a small animal was walking around in a field. He was very alert, looking around for food and new friends. Suddenly, he saw something unusual. It was a problem, but the animal was not sure what the problem was. + +He decided to investigate. He sniffed and listened. He tried to figure out what needed to be solved. Finally, he found the solution. It was a big rock blocking the entrance to a cave. + +The animal got to work. He moved the rock slowly, but surely. When the path was clear, the animal felt proud and happy. He had solved the problem. + +The animal went back to exploring the field, but this time he was even more alert. He kept a lookout for new problems that he could solve. +Mommy was cooking dinner when suddenly her little girl, Lucy, started to cry. She was hungry. Mommy smiled and told her, "It's ok, I have a special snack for you." She put the snack on the counter, and Lucy was so excited. She wanted to reach it, but it was too high. + +Mommy bent down and told Lucy, "Lean on me and I'll pick it up for you." So Lucy leaned on her mommy and Mommy picked up the snack. + +Lucy was so happy! She gave her mommy a big hug and began to eat the snack. It was delicious. She felt safe and happy, knowing her mommy was there. + +Mommy smiled and said, "See how safe it is to lean on me?" Lucy smiled and hugged her mommy, and enjoyed the rest of her snack. +One day, Mommy had a plan. She wanted to take the car to get some more food. She started the engine and it made a noise. Little baby was worried. + +Mommy said, "It's okay sweetie, the engine just needs a few minutes." So they waited, and the engine started to make the noise again. Mommy smiled and said, "See! Everything is okay, it's fixed now." + +Little baby felt better, so they got in the car and drove off. They drove to the store and bought some yummy food for dinner. Little baby was excited and smiled all the way home. + +Mommy had a plan, and it worked out great! +Lucy was a little girl who loved to pray. She prayed every day, but noticed something strange in her prayers. Every time Lucy prayed, she could see a shining silver light in the corner of the room. + +One day, Lucy decided to follow the light. She walked across the room, and the light kept getting brighter. The light was coming from a little silver box. + +When Lucy opened the box, she was amazed. Inside was a small silver cross, just her size. She picked it up, and held it close to her heart. + +As Lucy prayed, the little silver cross began to glow. She knew it was a sign from the heavens above. Lucy smiled, and said a prayer of thanks. + +For the rest of her life, Lucy never forgot her little silver cross. Whenever she prayed, the light shone bright, reminding her of God's love. +Once upon a time, there was a boy with a thick coat on. He wanted to win something. So he walked up to a tree with an apple on it. He looked up and nodded his head. All of a sudden, the apple fell off the tree. He reached out and caught it. He had won the apple! He was so happy. He took a big bite out of it, and it was the best apple he had ever tasted. He smiled a big smile and nodded his head again. Then he went off skipping, with the apple in his hand. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a furry king. He loved to twirl and twirl in his castle. One day, he decided to go for a walk outside. He ventured far into the woods, much further than he had ever gone before. + +As he stepped through the woods, he saw a strange glittering light. He stepped closer and found a mysterious box! He was curious, so he opened it up. To his surprise, lots of magic sparkles flew out! + +The furry king was so excited, he started to twirl. Suddenly, the sparkles whispered something very mysterious. The furry king couldn't believe his ears. Then the sparkles vanished, leaving the box empty. + +The furry king was so excited, he went to tell everyone in the kingdom. Everyone loved the furry king's story, and they all lived happily ever after! +Once there was a jolly potato. He was very excited and wanted to go on an adventure. He decided to lead the way and show everyone the way to fun. + +The potato hopped and skipped down the lane. He passed by a flower patch and waved to the bees buzzing around. Then he stumbled upon a meadow full of butterflies and lightning bugs. + +The potato kept going until he reached a stream. There he stopped and watched the little fish swimming around. He splashed his way upstream and led the way to the other side. + +That's when the potato found a tall tree with lots of apples. He smiled and ran around the tree picking up the apples in one hand. He was so proud that he was leading the way to so many wonders! + +The potato was so full of apples that he couldn't see the path anymore. But luckily he was able to find his way back home with the help of the butterflies and little fish. + +The jolly potato has since gone on many adventures, always leading the way to wondrous places. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who wanted to find a prize. Every day, she looked around to find one. One day, while Lily was playing by the river, something crazy happened! A big, bubble popped up filled with things! Inside, there was a big prize! Lily was so excited she ran and grabbed the prize. She couldn't believe it. + +When Lily went back home, her Mommy was so surprised. Lily showed her the prize. It was a brand new doll! Lily was so happy. But then something even more crazy happened. A bigger bubble came and more prizes came out! This time they were even bigger prizes. Mommy said it was too much to carry. + +Just then, a big magic fairy came. She said "I will come and take all the prizes for you and your mommy, Lily". Lily and Mommy said "Thank You" to the fairy, and watched as she took the prizes away. + +For being so brave and finding the prizes, Lily got a special prize - A big hug from her Mommy! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mary. Mary loved the wet days, when it rained and the sky was gray. On one rainy day, Mary decided to marry her favorite stuffed animal. She covered her house with white and purple flowers and invited all her friends. + +Everyone was so happy that Mary was marrying her stuffed animal. They all sang and danced together even though the rain was still falling down. Mary wore a pretty white dress and her stuffed animal wore a gray bow. + +Everyone was having so much fun. Even when the rain made them all wet, they just laughed and kept dancing and singing. Finally, when the sun began to rise, Mary and her stuffed animal said their goodbye and hugged each other tightly. Mary and her stuffed animal were married! +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny. The bunny was very sick. He had a yucky cold. So he went to see a wise doctor. The doctor said he needed medicine to get better. The medicine was thick and yucky. The bunny was scared but he took it anyway. + +The bunny felt much better. But then he was still sneezing a lot. The doctor said he needed to cover up so he wouldn't get cold. So the bunny put on a big, warm coat. He also got a comfy hat to keep his ears warm. + +The bunny was all covered up and no longer sneezing! The doctor gave him a big hug and said, "You are a brave bunny. Congratulationsk on getting better." The bunny was so happy that he hopped all the way home! +Once upon a time, there was a deep hole in the ground. A little boy named Tim was playing near the hole. He saw something shiny in the hole and wanted to touch it. + +Tim went closer to the hole and saw a piece of steel. He reached down to touch the steel, but he couldn't because the hole was very deep. Tim wanted the steel, so he thought of a plan. + +He found a long stick and used it to touch the steel. With a little help from the stick, Tim pulled the steel out of the deep hole. He was very happy and showed the steel to his friends. They all played with the steel and had lots of fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play in the winter snow. He saw his friend, Sam, making a big snowman. Tim wanted to show Sam a loud trick he learned. + +"Sam, look at me!" said Tim. He clapped his hands very loud. Sam was scared by the loud noise, and the snowman fell down. + +"Why did you do that?" Sam asked, sad. Tim felt bad for scaring Sam and breaking the snowman. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I just wanted to show you my loud trick. Let's build the snowman again, together," Tim said. They worked together and built an even bigger snowman. They were happy and played all day in the winter snow. +Once upon a time, in a hot summer, a thin cat named Tim lived in a small house. Tim liked to play outside with his ball. One day, he saw a big red ball in the yard. Tim was very happy and wanted to play with the big red ball. + +Tim used his paw to push the big red ball. The ball rolled very fast and went far away. Tim ran after the ball, laughing and having fun. He pushed the ball again and again, making it roll all around the yard. + +After a while, Tim got tired and sat under a tree. He looked at the big red ball and smiled. Tim had a great time playing with the ball on that hot summer day. He knew he would have many more fun days like this in the summer. +Once upon a time, in a big farm, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play with all the animals on the farm. One day, her dad told her he would introduce her to a new friend. Amy was very excited to meet her new friend. + +Amy's dad took her to a big field. In the field, there was a big bull. The bull was strong and had big horns. Amy's dad said, "This is your new friend, Mr. Bull. Be nice to him, and he will be nice to you." Amy said hello to Mr. Bull, and they became friends. + +One day, Amy found a sour apple under a tree. She wanted to give it to Mr. Bull. She went to the field and gave the sour apple to Mr. Bull. Mr. Bull did not like the sour apple. He was sad and walked away. Amy felt bad for making Mr. Bull sad. She learned that it is important to be kind and think about how others feel. From that day on, Amy always made sure to give Mr. Bull sweet apples, and they stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to try different things every week. This week, his mom recommended they go to the park. + +At the park, Tom saw a girl named Sue. Sue was playing with a red ball. Tom asked Sue, "Can I play with you?" Sue said, "Yes, let's play together!" + +They played with the ball all day. Tom and Sue had so much fun. They became good friends. From that day on, they played together every week. And they always tried different things, just like Tom's mom recommended. +One day, a wise cat named Tom found a towel. He picked it up and walked to his friend, a little bird named Tim. Tom wanted to play with Tim using the towel. They thought it would be fun to play a game of catch. + +Tom said, "Tim, let's play catch with this towel!" Tim was excited and said, "Yes, let's play!" So, they began to play catch. Tom would throw the towel high in the air, and Tim would try to catch it with his beak. They were having a lot of fun. + +As they played, Tom accidentally dropped the towel in a puddle. The towel got all wet and dirty. Tom and Tim were sad. "Oh no, the towel is dirty now," said Tim. Tom, being a wise cat, had an idea. "Let's wash the towel in the river," he said. So they took the towel to the river, washed it, and let it dry in the sun. Soon, the towel was clean and dry, and they continued to play their fun game of catch. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a mighty hedgehog named Spike. Spike was very kind and friendly to all the other animals. One day, Spike met a little bird who was sad and hungry. + +"Hello, little bird," said Spike. "Why are you so sad?" The little bird replied, "I am very hungry, but I do not know what to eat." Spike thought for a moment and then said, "I recommend you try the red berries on that bush over there. They are sweet and yummy." + +The little bird ate the red berries and felt much better. The bird thanked Spike for his help and said, "You are a very good friend, Spike. I will share this food with my family, too." Spike smiled and felt happy that he could help the little bird. + +From that day on, all the animals in the forest knew that Spike was a wise and caring friend. They would often come to him for advice, and he would always recommend the best thing to do. The moral of the story is: when we help others, we make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily saw her mom put a tasty cake in the oven. The oven was hot, and it made the cake grow big and yummy. + +Lily asked, "Mom, can I see the cake?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful. The oven is very hot." Lily looked at the cake through the oven door. It was starting to look good. The sun came in through the window and made the oven shine. + +Lily wanted to touch the shiny oven, but she forgot her mom's words. She put her hand on the oven and it was very hot. Lily cried because it hurt. Her mom came and hugged her, but the day was not fun anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a fast race. Many kids wanted to win. They were very competitive. One kid had a zip on his bag. He was sure he would win. + +Before the race, the kid with the zip bag saw a big dog. The dog looked at the zip. The kid began to panic. He thought the dog would take his bag. But the dog just walked away. The kid felt better. + +The race started. The kids ran fast. The kid with the zip bag was in the lead. Suddenly, the big dog came back. It ran after the kid with the zip bag. The kid panicked and stopped running. The other kids passed him. The kid with the zip bag did not win the race. He was very sad. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there lived a monkey. This monkey was very attractive. He had a big, long tail and shiny fur. All the other animals liked to look at him. + +One day, a small bird came to the tree. The bird saw the attractive monkey and said, "Hello, Mr. Monkey! I like your tail. Can you bow to me?" The monkey did not like to bow to anyone. He thought he was too good for that. This made the bird sad. + +The bird flew away and told the other animals what happened. The animals did not like this. They wanted the attractive monkey to be nice. They all went to the tree and said, "Mr. Monkey, you must bow to the bird. It is the right thing to do." The monkey thought about it and decided they were right. He bowed to the bird, and they all became friends. +One day, a cat named Tom went for a walk. It was a hot day, and Tom was very thirsty. He saw a big tree and decided to rest under it. While resting, Tom saw a little girl sitting on a bench. The girl was trying to stitch a hole in her dress. + +Tom walked over to the girl and said, "Hello! What are you doing?" The girl looked up and replied, "I am trying to stitch my dress, but it is hard." Tom wanted to help, so he sat next to the girl and watched her stitch. + +Suddenly, Tom's paw slipped, and he accidentally pulled the thread out of the girl's dress. The girl was sad, but Tom said, "I am sorry. Let's try again together." They both worked on the stitch, and soon the dress was fixed. The girl was happy, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, while they were playing, they saw a big red truck with flashing lights. The truck was going to help someone in an emergency. Tim and his friends didn't know what an emergency was, so they kept playing, ignorant of the situation. + +Later, Tim asked his mom about the big red truck. She explained that an emergency is when someone needs help right away. Tim learned that it is important to be aware and help others when they are in need. From that day on, Tim and his friends promised to be more caring and helpful to others. The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a great big cat named Tom. Tom had big muscles and was very strong. He lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Sue. + +One day, Sue and Tom went outside to play. They saw a big tree with many branches. Sue wanted to climb the tree, but she was too small. Tom had an idea. He would use his strong muscles to help her. + +Tom found a long stick and used his sharp claws to cut a small part of it. He made a step for Sue to stand on, so she could reach the tree branches. Sue was very happy and thanked Tom for his help. They played in the tree all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a small violin that she loved to play. She played it every day and made pretty music. But one day, she felt weak and could not play her violin. + +Lily was sad and asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Don't worry, dear. Just rest and you will feel better soon." Lily listened to her mom and went to bed. She put her violin close to her so she could see it when she woke up. + +After a good sleep, Lily felt much better. She was not weak anymore. She picked up her violin and played her pretty music again. Her mom and dad were so happy to hear her play. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once, there was a pale boy named Tim. He had a big staff made of wood. Tim liked to play with his staff every day. + +One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. He took his staff with him. His friends saw the staff and thought it was cool. They all wanted to play with it. + +Tim let his friends play with the staff, and they had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, his friends said, "Thank you, Tim, for sharing your staff with us!" Tim was happy to share and thanked his friends for playing with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big pond with his family. He had a lot of friends and they liked to play together. One day, Fin saw a shiny rod near the pond. He swam closer to see what it was. + +As Fin got near the rod, he felt something pull him out of the water. He was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to escape but it was hard. His friends saw him and they were envious because they thought he was going on a big adventure. + +Fin tried very hard to escape and soon, he was able to break free. He fell back into the pond and his friends cheered. They were happy to have Fin back with them. From that day on, they all stayed away from the shiny rod and played together safely in the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat delicious food. One day, she found a big red apple in her kitchen. + +Lily took a big bite with her mouth. The apple was very delicious. She was very happy to find such a tasty treat. She wanted to share the apple with her friends. + +Lily went outside to find her friends. They were playing in the park. Lily showed them the delicious apple. Her friends took turns taking bites with their mouths. They all agreed that the apple was the most delicious thing they had ever eaten. They were all very happy and continued to play together in the park. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with stones. He had many stones in his big bag. One day, Tim went for a walk in the forest. He wanted to choose a new stone to play with. + +As Tim walked, he saw many stones. Some were big and some were small. Tim wanted to find the best stone. He looked and looked. Then, he saw a very pretty stone. It was shiny and smooth. Tim was very happy. He picked up the stone and put it in his bag. + +Tim went back to his home in the wild forest. He showed his new stone to his friends. They all liked the stone very much. They played with the stone all day. Tim was very happy that he chose the best stone in the wild forest. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. She loved to observe the world around her. Today, she saw a unique tree with big roots. The roots were so big that they came out of the ground! + +Lily sat down on the big root and looked around. She saw a small bird on the tree. The bird said, "Hi, Lily! I see you found my unique tree." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I like your tree. It has big roots and it's so special. Can we be friends?" + +The bird nodded and said, "Of course! We can observe the world together from my unique tree." + +And so, Lily and the bird became friends. They spent many days sitting on the big root, observing the world and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very impatient. He always wanted things right away. One day, Tim was playing with his friend, Sam. They were having a lot of fun. + +Tim wanted to play with Sam's toy car, but Sam said, "Wait, please." Tim did not listen and took the toy car. Sam was sad and cried. Tim felt bad for making his friend cry. + +Tim said, "I am sorry. I was impatient. Please forgive me." Sam heard the word "forgive" and felt better. He said, "It's okay, Tim. We all make mistakes." They hugged and played together again. Tim learned to be patient and to say sorry when he made a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had many pants, but he loved his red pants the most. One day, Tim saw a girl named Lily. Lily had a puzzle with many pieces. She was trying to complete it, but it was hard. + +Tim wanted to help Lily. He said, "Lily, do you want help to complete the puzzle?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. I like your red pants. They are very nice." + +Together, Tim and Lily worked on the puzzle. They put the pieces together and soon, the puzzle was complete. The picture on the puzzle was of a big, rich castle. Tim and Lily were happy they finished the puzzle. They became good friends and played together every day. And Tim always wore his red pants. +Once upon a time, there was a normal dog named Chew. Chew loved to chew on everything he found. One day, Chew found a big, shiny thing. He didn't know what it was, but he wanted to chew on it. + +Chew started to chew on the shiny thing, and it broke into pieces. Suddenly, Chew felt not good. He could not breathe in the oxygen he needed. Chew was scared and didn't know what to do. + +In the end, Chew did not feel better. He learned that it is not good to chew on things we don't know. The moral of the story is to be careful and not to chew on things that can hurt us. +Once there was a dog and his owner. The dog was big and the owner was fair. One day, they went to play in the park. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +While they were playing, a little bug came by. The bug said, "I can make things shrink!" The owner and the dog looked at the bug. The owner said, "Please don't shrink us!" + +The bug laughed and said, "I won't shrink you, but I will shrink your ball." The bug touched the ball and it shrank. The dog and the owner were sad, but they still had fun playing with the small ball. + +At the end of the day, the bug said, "I will make your ball big again." The bug touched the ball and it grew back to its normal size. The owner and the dog were happy and thanked the bug. They all became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to smile and play with his toys. One day, Tim saw a big, good ice cream truck outside his house. The ice cream truck had many colors and played a happy song. Tim's eyes grew wide, and he smiled. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, can I have some ice cream, please?" His mom looked at him and smiled too. She said, "Yes, Tim. You have been a good boy. Let's go get some ice cream." Tim's smile grew even bigger, and he clapped his hands. + +Tim and his mom went outside to the ice cream truck. The nice ice cream man gave Tim a big scoop of his favorite cream. Tim said, "Thank you!" and took a big bite. The ice cream was cold and sweet. Tim smiled and laughed, feeling happy with his good treat. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate girl named Mia. She loved to talk and play with her friends. One day, she found a big red apple under a tree. + +Mia picked up the apple and saw a little bug on it. The bug looked sad. Mia asked, "Why are you sad, little bug?" The bug said, "I am lost and can't find my way home." + +Mia wanted to help the little bug. She talked to the bug and asked, "Where is your home?" The bug said, "My home is in the green bush near the big tree." Mia looked around and saw the green bush. She carefully put the bug on the apple and carried it to the bush. + +When they got to the bush, the bug was very happy. It said, "Thank you, Mia, for helping me find my home." Mia smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bug. I am happy to help." And from that day on, Mia and the little bug were good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a gentle girl named Amy. She had a big box full of pretty jewels. Amy loved to look at the jewels and play with them. They were all different colors, like red, blue, and green. + +One day, Amy's friend, Tom, came over to play. Amy showed Tom her box of jewels. Tom said, "Wow, these are so pretty! Can we play with them?" Amy said, "Yes, let's make a game. We can rock back and forth and see who can make the jewels sparkle the most." + +So, Amy and Tom sat on the floor and rocked back and forth with the jewels in their hands. They laughed and smiled as the jewels sparkled in the sunlight. It was a fun day, and they played with the jewels until it was time for Tom to go home. + +Before Tom left, he said, "Thank you, Amy, for sharing your pretty jewels with me. I had so much fun!" Amy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad we could play together." + +From that day on, Amy and Tom would often play with the jewels, rocking back and forth, and making the jewels sparkle. They had many fun days together, and the gentle girl and her friend were always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was very independent. She liked to play by herself and do things her way. One day, Mia found a box of chalk in her room. She was very excited to play with the chalk. + +Mia went outside with the chalk. She dared herself to draw a big picture on the ground. She drew a big sun, a house, and a tree. Mia was very happy with her picture. She felt proud that she could do it all by herself. + +Soon, other kids saw Mia's drawing and wanted to play with her. Mia shared her chalk with them, and they all drew pictures together. They had lots of fun, and Mia made new friends. She learned that she could be independent and still have fun with others. +Once upon a time, there was a funny frog named Fred. Fred liked to jump and play in the water. One day, it rained a lot and there was a big flood. + +Fred thought the flood was fun. He jumped into the water and swam around. He saw his friends, the fish, and they all played together. They were all very happy. + +In the end, the sun came out and the flood went away. Fred and his fish friends said goodbye. They knew they would play together again soon. And Fred went back to being a funny frog, jumping and playing in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. Lily had a friend named Tom. Tom was a nice boy, but some people thought he looked a little ugly. Lily did not care; she liked Tom a lot. + +One day, Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a spark in the sky. It was a beautiful spark, and they both looked at it with big eyes. "Wow!" said Lily. "I wish I could touch the spark!" Tom just smiled and nodded. + +As they grew up, Lily and Tom stayed friends. One day, Tom asked Lily, "Will you marry me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Tom! I will marry you!" They were very happy and had a big party with all their friends and family. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty dog named Max. Max liked to gaze at the stars at night. He would sit on the grass and look up at the sky. + +One day, Max found a box with a label on it. The label had a picture of a bone. Max knew that bones were his favorite. + +Max opened the box and saw a big, yummy bone. He ate the bone and felt very happy. From that day on, Max would gaze at the stars with a full belly and dream of more bones with labels. +Once upon a time, there was a kind teacher with many pupils. They all liked to play and learn together. The teacher always smiled and helped the pupils when they needed it. + +One day, the teacher warned the pupils about a big puddle near the playground. "Be careful not to step in the puddle," she said. The pupils listened to the teacher and stayed away from the puddle. + +Later, one little pupil saw a small bird stuck in the puddle. The kind pupil helped the bird out of the puddle and it flew away happily. The teacher saw this and was very proud of the kind pupil. They all had a fun day at school and learned the importance of being kind and listening to warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer named Tom. Tom was not known by many people. He was unknown. Tom was a very good lawyer. He liked to help people. + +One day, Tom met a boy named Tim. Tim was sad. He had a toy car that was broken. The two parts of the toy car were not together. Tom wanted to help Tim. + +Tom said, "Let me help you, Tim." He took the two parts of the toy car and put them together. Now, the toy car was not broken anymore. Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Tom!" + +From that day on, Tom and Tim were best friends. They played together and had a lot of fun. Tom was not unknown anymore. Everyone knew him as the kind lawyer who helped people. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Ben. Ben loved to play with his ball. One day, Ben saw a small, hairy cat named Tom. Tom had a toy mouse. Ben wanted to play with Tom's toy mouse, but Tom did not want to share. + +Ben and Tom started to fight over the toy mouse. They pulled and pulled, but neither would let go. They both loved their toys so much, they did not want to share. + +Just then, a little girl named Lily came outside. She saw Ben and Tom fighting and said, "Stop! You can both play with the toys if you share." Ben and Tom stopped fighting and decided to share their toys. They played together and became best friends. From that day on, they always shared their toys and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special style. She liked to wear big, colorful bows in her hair. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +At the park, there was a boy named Tom. Tom saw Lily's big bow and started to tease her. He said, "Your bow is too big! It looks funny!" Lily felt nervous and sad because of Tom's words. + +Lily's friends saw her looking sad and came to help. They told her, "Don't worry, Lily. We like your style. Your bow is pretty!" Lily smiled and felt happy again. Together, they played and had fun at the park. +One day, a little dog named Spot found a big bone in the yard. He was so happy and wanted to show it to his friend, Kitty. Spot ran to Kitty and said, "Look at the big bone I found! I will grow big and strong if I eat it!" + +Kitty looked at the bone and felt ashamed. She did not have a big bone to eat and grow big and strong. Kitty asked Spot, "Can I have a small piece of your bone, so I can grow too?" Spot said no, he wanted to keep the whole bone for himself. + +Kitty was very sad and walked away. Spot ate the bone all by himself, but he did not grow big and strong. Instead, he got a big tummy ache and felt very bad. He wished he had shared the bone with Kitty. +One day, a big bird and a small bird were in the woods. They were friends. The big bird liked to gather food near the stream. The small bird liked to play in the dry leaves. They always had fun together. + +One day, the big bird said, "I want to gather food near the stream. Will you come with me?" The small bird said, "I want to play in the dry leaves. You come with me!" They could not agree on what to do. They were sad. + +Then, the big bird had an idea. "Let's take turns! Today, we gather food near the stream. Tomorrow, we play in the dry leaves." The small bird was happy with this plan. They gathered food near the stream and had a great time. The next day, they played in the dry leaves and had even more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy stove that she loved to play with. She would pretend to cook on it and make brilliant pretend meals for her family and friends. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her toy stove along to play with her friends. They had so much fun cooking pretend food and sharing it with each other. But when it was time to go home, Lily forgot her toy stove at the park. + +That night, Lily was very sad. She missed her toy stove and her brilliant pretend meals. Her mom and dad saw how sad she was and decided to return to the park the next day. They looked and looked until they found Lily's toy stove under a big tree. + +Lily was so happy to have her toy stove back. She hugged her mom and dad and said, "Thank you for helping me find my stove!" From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her toy stove close by, and she continued to cook brilliant pretend meals for everyone she loved. +One day, a little fish named Fin was swimming in the big blue sea. He liked to listen to the sounds of the water. Fin heard a loud noise and saw a big shark. The shark looked guilty because he took a toy from a small fish. + +Fin wanted to help the small fish. He swam up to the guilty shark and said, "Please give the toy back to the small fish." The shark looked at Fin and thought about it. He knew it was not nice to take toys from others. + +The shark gave the toy back to the small fish. The small fish was very happy. Fin and the shark said sorry to each other and became friends. They swam away together, listening to the sounds of the sea. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fancy doctor. He had a big x-ray machine. One day, a little girl named Lily came to see the doctor. She had hurt her arm while playing. + +The doctor took an x-ray of Lily's arm. He looked at the x-ray and said, "Your arm is not broken. You will be okay!" Lily and the doctor both laughed. + +But then, a big wind came and blew the x-ray away. The doctor tried to catch it, but he could not. The x-ray was lost. The doctor was sad, and so was Lily. The moral of the story is: always hold on to important things, or they might get lost. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the store with his mom. One day, they went to buy food for dinner. Tim saw a big, orange squash. He thought it looked like a fun toy, so he asked his mom if they could buy it. + +His mom said yes, and they bought the orange squash. When they got home, Tim played with the squash like it was a ball. He rolled it on the floor and laughed as it wobbled around. His mom smiled and told him that they were going to cook the squash for dinner. + +Tim helped his mom cut the squash into pieces. They put the pieces in a big pot and cooked them until they were soft. Then, they mashed the squash and put it on their plates. Tim tasted the orange squash and thought it was yummy. He was happy that he got to play with the squash and eat it too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing outside in the cold. He wore a big coat, a hat, and gloves to keep him warm. He liked to play in the cold because it made him feel happy. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue was very selfish. She didn't like to share her toys with Tim. When Tim asked to play with her ball, Sue said "No!" and slapped the ball away from him. Tim felt sad because he wanted to play with Sue and her ball. + +Tim decided to show Sue how to be kind. He brought his own toys and shared them with Sue. Sue saw how much fun it was to share and play together. She said sorry for being selfish and slapping the ball away. Tim and Sue became good friends and played together in the cold every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big hall. The hall had an open door. Many kids liked to play in the hall. + +One day, a little bird flew into the hall. The bird was very good at whistling. The kids liked to hear the bird whistle. + +The kids and the bird played in the hall every day. They laughed and had fun. The bird whistled happy songs. They all loved the open hall. +One day, a lawyer named Tom had an interesting day. In the morning, he did not wake up when his alarm went "beep beep". His friend, Sam, called him on the phone. "Tom, wake up! It's time to go to work!" + +Tom jumped out of bed and got ready. He put on his clothes and ate some breakfast. Then, he went to work. At work, he met a new friend, a cat named Max. Max was very funny and liked to play. + +Tom and Max played together during lunch time. They laughed and had fun. At the end of the day, Tom said, "Max, you made my day interesting. Let's play again tomorrow!" Max agreed, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pet cat named Tom. Tom was a fierce cat. Tim loved Tom very much. One day, Tim and Tom went to play in the field. + +In the field, they found a big bag of oats. Tim picked up the bag and whispered to Tom, "Look, we found oats!" Tom meowed happily. They decided to take the bag of oats home with them. On their way home, they met a big, scary dog. + +The dog looked at the bag of oats and growled at Tim and Tom. "Give me the oats," the dog said. Tim was scared, but he whispered to Tom, "We can't give him our oats." Tom hissed at the dog, trying to be brave. + +The dog did not like that. He jumped at Tom and bit him. Tim screamed and dropped the bag of oats. The dog took the bag and ran away. Tim was very sad. He picked up Tom and went home. They never saw the oats again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was a serious boy who loved to paint. He would paint all day with his big brush and bright colors. His favorite thing to paint was the sun, because it made him happy. + +One day, Tom decided to enter a painting contest. He wanted to make the best sun painting ever. He worked very hard, using yellow and orange paint to make the sun shine bright. He even added a big smiley face to the sun. + +When the contest day came, Tom took his painting and entered the room. There were many other kids with their paintings too. The judges looked at all the paintings and smiled. They liked Tom's sun painting the most. Tom won the contest and felt very happy. From that day on, he painted even more and shared his happy sun with everyone. +One day, a big dog named Spot and a small cat named Fluffy went for a walk. Spot was very alert and liked to lead the way. Fluffy was happy to follow him. They walked through the green park and saw many trees and flowers. + +As they walked, Spot said to Fluffy, "We need to find some fuel for our friend, the red car." Fluffy nodded and they kept looking. They saw a big truck near the road. The truck had the word "fuel" on it. Spot and Fluffy knew they found what they needed. + +Spot and Fluffy took the fuel to their friend, the red car. The red car was so happy and said, "Thank you, Spot and Fluffy! Now I can go fast again!" Spot and Fluffy felt good for helping their friend. The moral of the story is to always help your friends when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a regular dog who loved to play with his ball. One day, Spot saw a small hole in the fence. He wanted to see what was on the other side. + +Spot tried to fit through the hole, but he was too big. He pushed and pushed but could not get through. Spot was sad, but he did not give up. He had an idea. He would dig a bigger hole under the fence. So, Spot started to dig and dig. The heat from the sun made him very hot, but he kept on digging. + +Finally, Spot made a big enough hole to fit through. He crawled under the fence and found a beautiful garden with lots of flowers and butterflies. Spot was so happy he could play in the garden. He knew that his hard work and not giving up helped him find this wonderful place. And from that day on, Spot had a secret garden to play in whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bear named Ben. Ben was Lily's best friend. They played and laughed all day long. + +One day, Ben got sick. Lily was sad and wanted to help her friend. She hoped to find some medicine to make Ben feel better. So, she looked around her room and found a small bottle with a label that said "medicine". She thought it would help Ben. + +Lily gave the medicine to Ben and waited. Soon, Ben started to feel better. They were both very happy. Lily and Ben played and laughed again. They knew that they would always be there for each other. +One day, a pretty lady named Jane was baking a cake in the oven. She had a friend named Tim who liked to eat cake. Jane told Tim, "I will make you a yummy cake today." + +While Jane was waiting for the cake to cook, she went outside to play with her dog. She was having so much fun that she forgot about the cake in the oven. The oven made a loud noise, "Beep! Beep! Beep!" But Jane did not hear it. + +Finally, Jane remembered the cake and ran back inside. She opened the oven and saw that the cake was a little burnt. Jane was sad and said, "Oh no, I missed the right time to take the cake out." Tim came over and saw the burnt cake. He smiled and said, "It's okay, Jane. We can still eat it. I think it looks nice." They both laughed and enjoyed the cake together. +One day, a girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They had a lot of fun playing on the swings and the slide. The sun was very bright and the grass was dry. + +Lucy's mom had a big purse. Inside the purse, there were toys, snacks, and a water bottle. After playing, they sat on a bench to rest. Lucy's mom opened her purse and gave Lucy a snack and some water. + +Lucy said, "Mom, I love the park! Can we come back tomorrow?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lucy, we can come back to the park tomorrow." They both were very happy and went home after a fun day at the park. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a bow and some arrows that their dad made for them. They liked to pretend they were hunters and shoot at the trees and flowers. + +"Look, I hit that big red flower!" Lily said, pointing at her arrow. + +"No, you didn't. You missed it. I hit it!" Tom said, pointing at his arrow. + +They ran to the flower and saw that there were two arrows very close to each other. They both grabbed their own arrow and tried to pull it out. + +"It's mine! I hit it first!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine! I hit it better!" Tom said. + +They pulled and pulled, but the arrows were stuck. They were very heavy and hard to move. They started to disagree and shout at each other. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming out of the house. "What are you doing?" + +"We're playing hunters, mom. But we can't agree on who hit the flower," Lily said. + +"Well, maybe you should share the flower. It's big enough for both of you. And be careful with those arrows. They're not toys. They can hurt you or someone else," their mom said. + +She helped them pull out the arrows and gave them each half of the flower. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Thank you, mom. You're the best," they said. + +They went back to playing, but this time they took turns shooting and praised each other's shots. They had more fun and didn't disagree anymore. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a big box of peanuts in the kitchen. They want to make something with the peanuts. + +"Look, Mia, we can attach the peanuts with glue!" Tom says. He takes a bottle of glue and a peanut. He puts some glue on the peanut and sticks it to another peanut. + +"Wow, Tom, that is fun!" Mia says. She takes two peanuts and glues them together. Then she glues them to a third peanut. "I made a triangle!" + +Tom and Mia keep attaching peanuts until they have a lot of shapes. They have circles, squares, stars, and hearts. They are very proud of their peanut art. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Tom's dog, Spot. Spot smells the peanuts and runs to the box. He knocks over the box and spills the peanuts everywhere. He starts to eat the peanuts. + +"Spot, no!" Tom shouts. He tries to stop Spot, but Spot is too fast. He eats some of the glued peanuts. They are hard and sticky in his mouth. + +"Bad dog, Spot!" Mia cries. She is sad that Spot ruined their peanut art. She helps Tom pick up the peanuts that are left. + +Tom and Mia decide to put the peanuts away. They do not want Spot to eat more glued peanuts. They hope Spot will be okay. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Maybe we can make something else with the peanuts another day," Tom says. + +"Or maybe we can just eat them," Mia says. + +They laugh and go to play with other toys. They are still friends. +Anna and Ben like to play with their new toy cars. They have a red car and a blue car. They zoom them on the floor and make noises. Vroom, vroom! + +One day, they find some money on the table. It is shiny and round. They think it is a new toy. They want to play with it. They take the money and put it in their cars. + +Mom comes into the room. She sees the money is gone. She is angry. She asks Anna and Ben where the money is. They say they do not know. They hide their cars under a blanket. They cover them so Mom cannot see. + +Mom looks around the room. She sees the blanket on the floor. She lifts it up. She sees the cars and the money. She says, "Anna and Ben, you took the money! That is not a toy. That is for buying food and clothes. You have to give it back." + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry. They give the money back to Mom. Mom hugs them and says, "I love you, but you have to ask before you take something. Money is not for playing. It is for helping us live. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They say they love Mom too. They ask if they can play with their cars. Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But be careful and do not lose them. They are your new toys." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the zoo with their moms. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. + +They stop at the zebra place. They see black and white horses with stripes. Anna likes the zebras. She says, "Look, Ben, zebras are so pretty. I want a zebra toy." + +Ben says, "I have a zebra toy at home. You can play with it if you want. I value your friendship. You are a good friend." + +Anna smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend too. I value your friendship. Can I give you a hug?" + +Ben nods. He says, "Yes, you can. But be careful. Zebras can bite. They are serious animals. They are not like dogs or cats. They are wild." + +Anna and Ben hug. They are happy. They watch the zebras for a while. Then they go to see other animals. They have fun at the zoo. They learn a lot. They love animals. They love each other. +Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a bee flying from one flower to another. It was yellow and black and had a stinger. + +"Look, a bee!" Ben said. "It makes honey. I like honey." + +"Me too," Mia said. "But we can't take the honey from the bee. That would be stealing. The bee needs the honey for its home." + +Ben nodded. He knew stealing was bad. But he was very curious. He wanted to see the bee's home. He wanted to see the honey. + +He saw a big blue box in the corner of the garden. It had a hole in the front. He thought that was the bee's home. He sneaked towards the box. He did not tell Mia. + +He reached the box and peeked inside. He saw many bees and many honeycombs. He saw a jar of honey on a shelf. He wanted to taste it. He reached for the jar. + +But the bees saw him. They did not like him. They thought he was stealing their honey. They buzzed angrily and flew out of the hole. They chased Ben. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben cried. He dropped the jar and ran away. The bees stung him all over. He was in pain. + +Mia heard him and ran to him. She saw the bees and the jar. She understood what happened. She was mad at Ben. + +"Ben, you were stealing the honey from the bees!" she scolded. "That was very naughty. You should say sorry to the bees. And to me. You hurt yourself and the bees. And you made a mess." + +Ben felt sorry. He knew he was wrong. He said sorry to the bees and to Mia. He hugged Mia. He hoped the bees would forgive him. He learned his lesson. He would never steal again. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them go fast on the floor or on the track. Sometimes they had a race to see who had the faster car. + +One day, Tom found an old car in the attic. It was dusty and rusty. It had four big wheels and a long nose. Tom thought it was an ancient car. He wanted to try it in the race. + +"Look, Lily, I have a new car!" Tom said. "It is very old and cool. I think it will win the race." + +Lily looked at the car. She did not think it was cool. She thought it was ugly and broken. She had a shiny red car that was very fast and smooth. She did not think Tom's car could beat hers. + +"Your car is not new, Tom. It is very old and bad. It will not win the race. It will lose. My car is better than yours." Lily said. + +Tom and Lily put their cars on the track. They counted to three and pushed them. The cars zoomed along the track. Tom's car was slow and noisy. It made a clunk sound. Lily's car was fast and quiet. It made a vroom sound. + +Lily's car reached the end of the track first. She cheered and smiled. She had won the race. Tom's car was still on the track. It stopped and made a pop sound. A part of the car fell off. Tom frowned and sighed. He had lost the race. + +"See, Tom, I told you. Your car is old and bad. It cannot win the race. It can only break. My car is new and good. It can win the race. It can only go fast." Lily said. + +Tom felt sad and angry. He did not like to lose. He did not like Lily's words. He liked his car. He thought it was old and cool. He did not think it was bad. He did not want to break it. + +"Your car is not good, Lily. It is boring and same. It can only go fast. It cannot do anything else. My car is cool and different. It can do many things. It can make sounds and parts. It has a story." Tom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at their cars. They did not agree. They did not want to play together. They took their cars and went to different rooms. They did not have fun. They had a fight. +Ben and Mia were having a tea party with their stuffed animals. They poured water from a plastic pot into tiny cups and pretended it was tea. They gave some to their animals and said, "Here you go, Mr. Bear. Here you go, Mrs. Bunny. Drink your tea and be polite." + +Suddenly, they felt the floor shake and heard a loud noise. It was an earthquake! The cups and the pot fell over and spilled water everywhere. The animals tumbled down from the chairs. Ben and Mia were scared and hugged each other. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. + +Their parents came running into the room and saw the mess. They picked up Ben and Mia and held them tight. + +"Don't worry, sweeties. It's over now. You're safe with us," they said. + +They checked the house for any damage and found none. They cleaned up the water and the toys and put them away. + +"Can we have a real tea party now?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, why not?" their mom said. "But first, let's thank God for keeping us safe and pray for those who might be hurt by the earthquake." + +They all bowed their heads and said a prayer. Then they went to the kitchen and made some real tea and cookies. They sat around the table and enjoyed their snack. They were polite and shared with each other. They were happy and grateful. They forgot about the earthquake and had fun. +Tom and Mia are hungry. They want to eat breakfast. Mom is in the kitchen. She is making sausages and eggs. She is very organized. She has a pan, a plate, a fork and a knife. + +"Mom, can we help you?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can help me. But be careful, the pan is hot. Do not touch it," Mom says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They sit on the chairs. They watch Mom cook. They smell the sausages. They are yummy. + +"Can we have some sausages, Mom?" Mia asks. + +"Yes, you can. But wait a minute. I need to cut them first," Mom says. + +Mom takes the sausages out of the pan. She puts them on the plate. She cuts them with the knife. She gives Tom and Mia each a piece. + +"Here you go. Enjoy your breakfast," Mom says. + +Tom and Mia take the sausages. They bite them. They are juicy and tasty. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best," Tom and Mia say. + +Mom smiles. She is happy. She loves her children. They are good helpers. They eat their breakfast. They are full and happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box near the slide. The box is empty. Tom has an idea. + +"Let's fly with the box!" he says to Mia. + +"How can we fly with the box?" Mia asks. + +"Look, we can put the box on the slide. Then we can sit in the box and slide down. It will be like flying!" Tom says. + +Mia thinks it sounds fun. She nods and smiles. They lift the box and put it on the slide. They climb in the box and hold each other's hands. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom shouts. + +They slide down the slide in the box. The box goes fast and makes a loud noise. Tom and Mia feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream. + +"We are flying! We are flying!" they say. + +The box reaches the end of the slide and falls on the grass. Tom and Mia tumble out of the box. They are not hurt. They are happy. + +"That was awesome!" Tom says. + +"Let's do it again!" Mia says. + +They run back to the slide with the box. They fly with the box again and again. They have a lot of fun. They are the best flyers in the park. +Lily and Ben like to collect corn from the farm. They have a big basket and they fill it with yellow corn. They like to eat corn with butter and salt. + +One day, they go to the farm with their mom and dad. They see a lot of corn in the field. They run to the corn and start to collect it. They are happy and sing a song. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a scary noise. It sounds like a roar. They look around and see a big animal. It has fur and teeth and claws. It is a bear! + +The bear is hungry and wants to eat the corn. It sees Lily and Ben and runs to them. Lily and Ben are scared and scream. They drop their basket and run to their mom and dad. + +Their mom and dad hear them and see the bear. They get in the car and honk the horn. The horn is loud and scares the bear. The bear runs away and leaves the corn. + +Lily and Ben are safe and hug their mom and dad. They are sad that they lost their corn, but they are glad that they are not hurt. They go home and have soup and bread instead. They say they will collect corn another day, when there is no bear. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was crazy. It ran and jumped and barked. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Tom said. "It is so fast and loud!" + +Lily was scared. She hid behind Tom. "I don't like that dog," she said. "It is too crazy. It might bite us." + +The dog saw Lily and Tom. It ran to them. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"Hi, hi, hi!" the dog said. "You are my new friends! I am happy to see you! Welcome to my park!" + +Lily and Tom were surprised. The dog was not mean. It was friendly. It just wanted to play. + +"Hi, dog," Tom said. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Spot," the dog said. "I live with my family. They are nice, but they are busy. They don't have time to play with me. So I come to the park to find friends." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for Spot. They decided to play with him. They threw a ball and Spot fetched it. They ran and Spot chased them. They laughed and Spot barked. + +They had fun. They forgot that Spot was crazy. They liked him. He liked them. + +They found a new way to play in the park. They found a new friend. They were happy. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with boats. They had a big tub of water in the backyard, and they made boats out of paper, sticks, and leaves. They pretended they were sailors, and they gave their boats names. + +One day, Tom made a boat that looked like a barber shop. He put a red and white stripe on the side, and a scissors and a comb on the top. He called his boat The Cut and Curl. He was very proud of his boat, and he wanted to show it to Sam. + +"Look, Sam, this is my new boat!" Tom said. "It is a barber boat. It can sail and cut hair." + +Sam was curious. He had never seen a boat like that before. He wanted to try it out. He asked Tom, "Can I play with your boat, Tom? Can I sail it in the water?" + +Tom nodded. He was happy to share his boat with his friend. He said, "Sure, Sam, you can play with my boat. But be careful, it is very sharp. Do not touch the scissors or the comb." + +Sam took the boat and put it in the water. He made it sail around the tub, making waves and splashes. He had fun with the boat, but he was also curious about the scissors and the comb. He wondered what they could do. + +He decided to try them out. He picked up the boat and held it near his head. He said, "I wonder what would happen if I cut my hair with this boat. Maybe I would look like a sailor." + +He moved the boat closer to his hair, and snip! The scissors cut off a big chunk of his hair. He gasped and dropped the boat. He felt his head and saw his hair on the ground. He looked at Tom, who was shocked and angry. + +"Sam, what did you do?" Tom yelled. "You ruined my boat and your hair! Why did you do that?" + +Sam was scared and sorry. He did not mean to hurt the boat or his hair. He said, "I'm sorry, Tom, I was just curious. I wanted to see what the boat could do. I did not know it would cut so much." + +Tom was still mad, but he also felt sorry for Sam. He saw that Sam was sad and scared. He said, "It's okay, Sam, I forgive you. But you should not be so curious. Sometimes curiosity can get you in trouble. Come on, let's go inside and tell your mom. Maybe she can fix your hair." + +Sam nodded. He picked up the boat and gave it back to Tom. He said, "Thank you, Tom, for letting me play with your boat. And I'm sorry for breaking it. It was a very nice boat." + +Tom smiled. He said, "You're welcome, Sam. And don't worry, I can fix my boat. Maybe next time we can play with something else. Something that does not cut hair." + +They went inside and told Sam's mom what happened. She was surprised and amused. She said, "Oh, boys, you are very silly. But I'm glad you are friends. Come here, let me see your hair, Sam. Maybe I can make you look like a sailor after all." + +She took Sam to the bathroom and gave him a haircut. She made him look neat and tidy. She said, "There, now you look like a sailor. Do you like it?" + +Sam looked in the mirror and smiled. He said, "Yes, mom, I like it. Thank you. And thank you, Tom, for being my friend." + +Tom smiled too. He said, "You're welcome, Sam. And you're welcome, mom, for being a good barber." + +They hugged and laughed. They learned a lesson about curiosity and friendship. And they decided to play with something else the next day. Maybe something that did not sail or cut hair. +Lily and Tom were playing outside in the park. They liked to run and jump and swing and slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves and branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +They ran to the tree and started to climb. Lily went first and Tom followed her. They were careful not to fall or hurt themselves. They reached a high branch and looked around. They saw many things: cars and houses and people and dogs and flowers. They felt happy and proud. + +But then Lily felt something tickle her nose. She tried to ignore it, but it was persistent. She felt a big sneeze coming. She covered her mouth and nose with her hand, but it was too late. She sneezed very loud and hard. The sneeze made her lose her balance and grip. She fell from the branch and hit the ground. + +Tom saw Lily fall and screamed. He was scared and worried. He climbed down the tree as fast as he could. He ran to Lily and saw that she was not moving. She was bleeding and bruised. He cried and called for help. + +But no one heard him. No one came. They were alone in the park. Lily and Tom were in trouble. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls. They liked to dress them up and make them talk. But Lily's doll had a problem. Her face was broken. A big hole was in her cheek. Lily was sad. + +"Who did this to your doll?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe the dog. He likes to chew things," Lily said. + +"Can we repair her face?" Ben wondered. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom can help. She knows how to sew things," Lily said. + +They ran to Mom and showed her the doll. Mom looked at the hole and smiled. + +"Don't worry, sweeties. I can repair her face. It will take some time, but I can make her look like her original self," Mom said. + +She took some thread and a needle and started to sew the hole. Lily and Ben watched her carefully. They hoped she could fix the doll. + +After a while, Mom finished her work. She gave the doll back to Lily. + +"Here you go, honey. She's all better now. See? Her face is whole and pretty again," Mom said. + +Lily hugged the doll and smiled. She thanked Mom and kissed her. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best. You repaired her face. She looks like her original doll," Lily said. + +Ben nodded and smiled too. He was happy for Lily. + +They went back to their room and continued to play with their dolls. They were careful not to break them again. They loved their dolls very much. +Sam and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toy trains. Sam had a big red engine that could make loud noises. Ben had a small blue engine that could go very fast. + +One day, Sam went to visit his grandma. He took his big red engine with him. He put it in his backpack and said goodbye to Ben. Ben was sad. He wanted to play with the big red engine too. + +Ben had an idea. He went to Sam's house and knocked on the door. Sam's mom opened the door. She smiled and said, "Hello, Ben. Do you want to play with Sam's toys?" + +Ben nodded. He went inside and looked for the big red engine. He found it in Sam's room. He felt guilty, but he wanted to try it. He took the big red engine and put it in his pocket. He said, "Thank you, Sam's mom. I have to go now." + +He ran back to his house and played with the big red engine. He made it go vroom vroom and beep beep. He had fun, but he also felt bad. He knew he did not ask Sam to borrow his engine. He knew Sam would be angry. + +The next day, Sam came back from his grandma's. He went to his room and looked for his big red engine. He could not find it. He was sad and confused. He asked his mom, "Mom, where is my big red engine?" + +His mom said, "I don't know, Sam. Maybe you left it at grandma's. Why don't you call Ben and ask him to play with you?" + +Sam called Ben and asked him to come over. Ben was scared. He knew Sam would find out he took his engine. He did not want to lose his friend. He decided to tell the truth. + +He went to Sam's house and brought the big red engine with him. He said, "Sam, I'm sorry. I borrowed your engine without asking. I wanted to play with it, but I was wrong. Please forgive me." + +Sam was surprised and hurt. He said, "Ben, why did you do that? You are my best friend. You should not take my things without asking. That is not nice." + +Ben said, "I know, Sam. I was selfish and silly. I feel guilty. I won't do it again. Can we still be friends?" + +Sam looked at Ben and saw he was sorry. He said, "Ben, I'm still your friend. But you have to promise me you will never borrow my things without asking. And you have to share your things with me too." + +Ben said, "I promise, Sam. And I will share my things with you. Do you want to play with my small blue engine?" + +Sam said, "Yes, Ben. Thank you. And you can play with my big red engine too. But only if you ask me first." + +Ben said, "OK, Sam. I will ask you first. And I will say please and thank you." + +Sam and Ben hugged and smiled. They played with their engines and had fun. They learned to be honest and respectful. They were best friends. +Lila was a humble girl who liked to help her mom and dad. She lived in a small house near a big tower. The tower was very tall and shiny, and Lila wondered what was inside. + +One day, Lila saw a boy walking near the tower. He looked sad and lonely. Lila wanted to be his friend, so she ran to him and said hello. The boy smiled and said his name was Ben. He told Lila that he came from far away, and that he had no friends here. + +Lila felt sorry for Ben, and invited him to her house. She said her mom and dad would welcome him, and that they could play together. Ben was happy and followed Lila to her house. + +Lila's mom and dad were very kind and gave Ben some food and water. They asked him about his home and family, and listened to his stories. They told him that he could stay with them as long as he needed. Ben felt warm and safe in their house. + +Lila and Ben became good friends, and played every day. They liked to run, jump, sing, and draw. Sometimes they went to the tower, and looked at the sky and the birds. They wondered what was inside the tower, but they never went in. They were happy with their humble house and their new friendship. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But today it was cold and windy. Anna wore a sweater that her grandma made for her. It was red and soft and warm. Ben wore a sweater that his mom bought for him. It was blue and rough and itchy. + +"Anna, your sweater is nice. Can I touch it?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. You can touch it. It is soft like a bunny." Anna said. + +Ben touched Anna's sweater and smiled. He liked how it felt. Then he looked at his own sweater and frowned. He did not like how it felt. + +"Anna, my sweater is not nice. It is rough like a rock. It makes me scratchy. I want a sweater like yours." Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Maybe you can ask your mom to get you a different sweater. Or maybe you can wear something under your sweater, like a shirt. That might help." Anna said. + +"Maybe. But I wish I had a sweater like yours. Your grandma is good at making sweaters." Ben said. + +"Thank you, Ben. My grandma is good at many things. She also makes cookies and tells stories. Do you want to come to my house after we play? She can make us some cookies and tell us a story. And maybe she can show you how to make a sweater too." Anna said. + +"Really? That sounds fun. Yes, I want to come to your house. Maybe your grandma can make me a sweater like yours. A red and soft and warm sweater." Ben said. + +"Okay, Ben. Let's go then. But first, let's swing one more time. I like to swing high and feel the wind in my hair." Anna said. + +"Me too, Anna. Let's swing high and fast. And then let's go to your house and have cookies and stories and sweaters." Ben said. + +Anna and Ben swung high and fast. They laughed and shouted. They were happy. They seemed to forget about the cold and the wind and the rough sweater. They only thought about the fun they would have at Anna's house with her grandma. +Anna was a girl who liked to sign. She learned how to sign from her mom, who was deaf. Anna could talk and hear, but she also liked to use her hands to say things. She signed to her mom, her dad, her friends, and even her cat. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy who was playing with a toy castle. He had a crown on his head and a cape on his back. He looked like a prince. Anna was eager to play with him. She ran to him and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at her and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Leo. Sure, you can play with me. I'm a prince and this is my castle. Do you want to be a princess?" + +Anna nodded. She liked princesses. She said, "Yes, I want to be a princess. Can I wear a crown too?" + +Leo said, "Of course, you can. Here, you can have this one." He gave her a crown made of paper and glitter. Anna put it on her head and said, "Thank you. You're very nice." + +Leo said, "You're welcome. You're very nice too. Do you know how to sign?" + +Anna was surprised. She said, "Yes, I do. How do you know?" + +Leo said, "I know because my dad is deaf too. He taught me how to sign. I can sign and talk and hear, just like you." + +Anna was happy. She said, "Wow, that's amazing. We have something in common. Can you show me some signs?" + +Leo said, "Sure, I can. Let me show you how to sign 'prince' and 'princess'." He signed the words with his hands and Anna copied him. They laughed and signed and played together. They had a lot of fun. They became good friends. They were the prince and the princess of the park. +Anna liked to help her mom with the laundry. She would sort the clothes by color and put them in different piles. She knew that white clothes go with white clothes, and red clothes go with red clothes, and so on. + +One day, she saw a pretty blouse in the laundry basket. It was pink and had flowers on it. Anna wanted to try it on. She thought it would look nice on her. She took the blouse and put it over her dress. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. + +But then, she heard her mom calling her name. She had to finish sorting the clothes. She quickly took off the blouse and threw it on the floor. She ran to the laundry room and helped her mom. + +Later, when her mom was folding the clothes, she noticed that the blouse was dirty and wrinkled. She asked Anna what happened. Anna felt bad. She told her mom the truth. She said she was sorry. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you told me the truth, Anna. But you should not take things that are not yours without asking. And you should not leave them on the floor. That is not nice. The blouse belongs to your aunt. She gave it to me to wash. She will be sad if she sees it like this." + +Anna nodded. She learned her lesson. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't do it again. Can I help you fix the blouse?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. Let's iron it and make it look nice again. And next time, if you want to try something on, just ask me first. OK?" + +Anna said, "OK, mom. Thank you. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Anna. You are a good girl." +Tom is a lawyer. He works in a big building with many rooms. He helps people with problems. He likes his work, but he is very busy. + +One day, he has a huge problem. He has to go to a place where people talk to a judge. The judge decides who is right and who is wrong. Tom has to talk to the judge and show him papers. He has to help his friend, who is in trouble. + +Tom is worried. He does not want to make a mistake. He wants to help his friend. He calls his wife, Mary. He tells her about his problem. + +"Mary, I have a huge problem. I have to go to the place where people talk to a judge. I have to help my friend, who is in trouble. I am scared. What if I say something wrong?" + +Mary listens to Tom. She loves him. She wants to help him. She says, "Tom, you are a good lawyer. You work hard. You know what to do. You can help your friend. Do not be scared. I am proud of you. I will wait for you at home. I will make you a nice dinner. You can do it!" + +Tom feels better. He thanks Mary. He says, "Mary, you are a good wife. You help me. You make me happy. I love you. I will see you soon. Goodbye!" + +Tom hangs up the phone. He takes his papers. He goes to the place where people talk to a judge. He is ready to work. He is ready to help his friend. He is not scared anymore. He is brave. He is a good lawyer. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to eat yogurt for breakfast. Mom gives them each a cup of yogurt and a spoon. Sara likes strawberry yogurt. Ben likes blueberry yogurt. + +Sara looks at Ben's yogurt. She thinks it is beautiful. It is purple and has little dots. She wants to try it. She says to Ben, "Can I have some of your yogurt?" + +Ben says, "No, this is my yogurt. You have your own yogurt. It is pink and has seeds. You like it." + +Sara says, "But I want to taste your yogurt. It looks yummy. Please, Ben, please." + +Ben says, "No, Sara, no. Go away. Leave me alone." + +Sara gets angry. She pulls Ben's yogurt cup from his hand. Ben pulls it back. They pull and pull. The yogurt cup breaks. The yogurt spills on the table and on their clothes. They both cry. + +Mom hears them cry. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "What happened here? Why did you pull the yogurt cup? Why did you spill the yogurt?" + +Sara and Ben say, "We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to share the yogurt. But we pulled too hard. We made a mistake." + +Mom says, "It's okay to share, but you have to ask nicely and wait for an answer. You don't pull things from each other. That is not nice. That is rude. You have to be gentle and respectful. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too. But now you have to clean up the mess. And then you have to change your clothes. And then you can have some more yogurt. But this time, no pulling, okay?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Okay, Mom, okay. No pulling. Thank you for the yogurt. It is delicious." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many books and papers inside. They saw a word on the box: university. They did not know what it meant. + +"Maybe it is a place where people learn things," Ben said. + +"Or maybe it is a place where people have fun," Lily said. + +They decided to look inside the box and see what they could find. They saw many pictures and words that they did not understand. They also saw some pencils and crayons. They wanted to draw with them. + +They took out some papers and started to color them. They made animals and flowers and stars. They were having fun. But then, Ben saw a paper that had a big red mark on it. It looked like a letter F. + +"What is this?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a bad thing," Lily said. + +Ben did not like the red mark. He wanted to make it go away. He tried to erase it, but it did not work. He tried to cover it, but it did not work. He got angry and tried to tear the paper. But the paper was too strong. He could not tear it. + +He got more angry and tried to snap the paper. He pulled it hard with both hands. But the paper was still too strong. He could not snap it. He pulled harder and harder. He made a loud noise. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily said. "You are making a mess!" + +But Ben did not stop. He kept pulling the paper. He did not see that the paper was attached to other papers. He did not see that he was pulling out all the papers from the box. He did not see that he was making a big pile of papers on the floor. + +He pulled so hard that he fell down. He landed on the pile of papers. He was covered with papers. He looked like a paper monster. + +Lily saw him and laughed. She thought he was funny. She ran to him and hugged him. She said, "Ben, you are silly. You are not a paper monster. You are my brother. I love you." + +Ben felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was mad. I did not mean to make a mess. I love you too." + +They hugged each other and smiled. They decided to clean up the mess. They put the papers back in the box. They saw a note on the box. It said, "Do not touch. These are my old papers from university. Love, Dad." + +They realized that the box belonged to their dad. They wondered what he did at university. They wondered if he ever got a red mark. They wondered if he ever tried to snap a paper. They decided to ask him later. + +They also decided to make him a gift. They took some papers and drew him a picture. They wrote, "We love you, Dad. You are smart and fun. You are the best." They used the pencils and crayons. They made the picture colorful and beautiful. They thought it was delicious. + +They put the picture on the box. They hoped that their dad would like it. They hoped that he would not be mad. They hoped that he would tell them more about university. They were curious and happy. They went to play with their toys. +Lila and Tom were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. But their favorite was the seal pool. The seals were big and shiny, and they made funny noises. They also jumped and splashed in the water. + +"Look, mom, the seals are playing!" Lila said, clapping her hands. + +"Yes, they are, honey. They are very smart and friendly," mom said, smiling. + +Tom wanted to get closer to the seals. He saw a big one with a ball on its nose. He thought it looked funny. He left his mom and Lila and walked to the edge of the pool. He leaned over and reached out his hand. + +"Hi, seal, can I touch your ball?" he asked. + +The seal did not like Tom. It was grumpy and did not want to share its ball. It saw Tom's hand and snapped at it with its teeth. Tom was scared and pulled back his hand. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The seal bit me!" he wailed. + +Mom and Lila heard Tom and ran to him. They saw his hand was red and sore. Mom hugged him and checked his hand. + +"Are you okay, Tom? What happened?" mom asked, worried. + +"The seal bit me, mom. It was mean and grumpy. It did not want to play with me," Tom sobbed. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. You should not have touched the seal. It was not safe. The seal did not know you and did not like you. You should not dare to do that again," mom said, sternly. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I won't do that again. I don't like the seal anymore. It was bad," Tom said, sadly. + +Mom took Tom to the nurse. The nurse cleaned his hand and put a band-aid on it. She gave him a sticker and a lollipop. She told him to be careful and not to bother the animals. + +Lila hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I hope you feel better. I still like the seals. They are fun and cute. But I won't touch them. I will just watch them." + +Tom nodded and said, "Thank you, Lila. You are a good sister. I still like the zoo. But I like the monkeys better. They are funny and nice. Can we see them again?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Tom. We can see the monkeys again. But first, let's have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lila cheered and said, "Yes, please! We love ice cream!" + +They all went to the ice cream stand and got their favorite flavors. They ate their ice cream and enjoyed the rest of the day at the zoo. They learned a lot about the animals and had a lot of fun. But they never dared to touch the seals again. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big slide with a zip at the end. They want to try it. They climb up the steps and sit on the slide. They hold hands and say "ready, set, go!" + +They slide down very fast. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and scream. They reach the end of the slide and the zip pulls them up in the air. They fly like birds for a moment. They feel happy and excited. + +But then they see a fat cat on the zip. The cat is scared and angry. It hisses and scratches. It wants to get off the zip. It makes the zip shake and wobble. Tim and Mia lose their balance. They fall off the zip and land on the grass. They are not hurt, but they are surprised and sad. + +The cat runs away from the zip. It finds a tree and climbs up. It looks down at Tim and Mia. It thinks they are silly and mean. It does not want to play with them. + +Tim and Mia get up and brush off the grass. They look at the zip and the slide. They do not want to try them again. They decide to play with the swings and the sandbox. They think they are more fun and safe. They do not like the fat cat. They hope it stays in the tree. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. They want to go inside. + +"Can we go in?" Sara asks Tom. + +"Maybe. It looks fun," Tom says. + +They walk to the tent. They see a sign. It says "Spooky Show". They are not scared. They are brave. + +They go inside the tent. It is dark. They hear strange sounds. They see a man. He wears a funny hat and a long coat. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, children. Welcome to the Spooky Show. I am the Spooky Master. Do you want to see some ghosts?" he says. + +"Yes, please," Sara and Tom say. + +The Spooky Master claps his hands. He says some words. He pulls a rope. A curtain opens. Sara and Tom see a big screen. They see white shapes. They look like ghosts. They fly and dance on the screen. They make funny noises. + +"Oooh, aaah, boo!" the ghosts say. + +Sara and Tom laugh. They think the ghosts are playful. They are not spooky. They are silly. + +"Wow, they are so funny," Sara says. + +"I like them. They are cute," Tom says. + +The Spooky Master sees them. He is happy. He likes to make children laugh. + +"Thank you, children. You are very kind. You like my ghosts. They like you too. They want to say goodbye. Can you bow to them?" he says. + +Sara and Tom nod. They bow to the screen. The ghosts bow back. They wave their hands. They say "Bye bye, children. Come back soon." + +Sara and Tom wave back. They say "Bye bye, ghosts. Thank you for the show." + +They leave the tent. They smile. They had a lot of fun. They want to come back again. They like the Spooky Show. They like the Spooky Master. They like the playful ghosts. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read books about animals, colors, numbers and stories. She was very intelligent. She knew many things from her books. + +One day, Lily wanted to read a new book. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I read this book? It has a picture of a stove on the cover. What is a stove?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "A stove is something you use to cook food. It has fire or heat inside. You have to be careful with a stove. It can be very hot and dangerous. You should never touch a stove without me or dad." + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will not touch a stove. I want to read about it. Maybe I can learn how to make yummy food like you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You are a smart girl, Lily. You can read the book, but only in your room. And if you have any questions, you can ask me or dad. We love you very much." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for the book." She ran to her room with the book. She opened it and started to read. She learned about different kinds of stoves, pots, pans, spoons and foods. She was very happy. She liked to read books. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a sign in the park. The sign says: "Toy Swap. Bring a toy you do not want and get a new one." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They run to their homes and get some toys. Lily brings a doll and Ben brings a car. They go to the toy swap and see many other toys. + +Lily sees a teddy bear. She likes it very much. She gives her doll to the lady and gets the teddy bear. Ben sees a train. He likes it very much. He gives his car to the man and gets the train. + +Lily and Ben hug their new toys. They are very happy. They say thank you to the lady and the man. They go to the bench and play with their toys. + +They look at each other and smile. They say: "We value our toys. They are good. We value our friendship. It is good. We are lucky." They hug each other and play some more. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big yellow flower that was very pretty. Lily wanted to smell it, but Ben had a better idea. + +"Look, Lily, the flower has a spark!" he said. He pointed to a tiny drop of water on one of the petals. It was shining in the sun like a little star. + +"Wow, Ben, it is so shiny!" Lily said. She moved closer to see it better. "Can I touch it?" + +Ben nodded. He reached out his hand and gently touched the spark. It was wet and cold. He smiled and gave it to Lily. She touched it too and giggled. + +"It tickles!" she said. She put the spark on her nose and made a funny face. Ben laughed and did the same. They looked at each other and felt very jolly. + +They played with the spark until it dried up and disappeared. Then they found another flower with another spark and did it again. They had a lot of fun with the shiny sparks. They were happy and silly and did not want to stop. They loved the garden and the sun and each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. The box is open. Lily and Ben are curious. + +"What is in the box?" Lily asks. + +"Let's look!" Ben says. + +They run to the box and peek inside. They see many things: hats, scarves, gloves, coats, shoes, and a whistle. + +"Wow! These are clothes for winter!" Lily says. + +"Can we try them on?" Ben asks. + +Lily and Ben start to dress up with the clothes. They put on hats, scarves, gloves, coats, and shoes. They look funny and warm. Ben finds the whistle and blows it. It makes a loud sound. + +"Look at us! We are ready for snow!" Lily says. + +They laugh and dance in the park. They forget that the clothes are not theirs. + +Soon, a man comes to the box. He looks angry. He is the owner of the clothes. He is a charity worker. He collects clothes for poor people who need them. + +"Hey! What are you doing with my clothes?" he shouts. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They stop laughing and dancing. They take off the clothes and put them back in the box. + +"We are sorry, sir. We just wanted to play," Lily says. + +"That is not playing. That is stealing. These clothes are for people who have no clothes. How would you feel if someone took your clothes?" the man says. + +Lily and Ben feel ashamed. They look at their own clothes. They are clean and nice. They realize that they have been selfish and unkind. + +"We are very sorry, sir. We did not think of that. We will not do it again," Ben says. + +The man sees that they are sorry. He is not angry anymore. He is kind. + +"I forgive you. But you should learn to respect other people's things. And you should share what you have with those who have less. Do you understand?" he says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They want to be good and generous. + +"Can we help you with the box?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, you can. Thank you. Come with me. I will show you where I take the clothes. Maybe you can make some new friends there," the man says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They follow the man. They hold the whistle. They want to give it to someone who will like it. They have learned a lesson. They have learned to be grateful and caring. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big box of toys in Tom's room. They look for their favorite toys in the box. + +"Where is my zoom car?" Tom asks. He likes his zoom car. It is red and shiny. It can go very fast. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is under the books," Sam says. He likes his pistol. It is black and plastic. It can make loud noises. + +They move the books and find the zoom car. Tom is happy. He picks up the zoom car and makes it go on the floor. "Zoom, zoom, zoom!" he says. + +Sam picks up his pistol and points it at the zoom car. "Bang, bang, bang!" he says. He pretends to shoot the zoom car. + +"Hey, don't do that!" Tom says. He does not like Sam shooting his zoom car. He thinks Sam will break it. + +"It's just a game. Don't be mad," Sam says. He does not want to make Tom sad. He likes Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. My zoom car is not available for shooting," Tom says. He wants Sam to play nice. + +"OK, I'm sorry. Can I play with your zoom car too?" Sam asks. He wants to share with Tom. + +"Sure, you can. But only if I can play with your pistol too," Tom says. He wants to try Sam's pistol. + +"OK, deal. Let's swap," Sam says. He gives his pistol to Tom and takes the zoom car. + +They swap their toys and play together. They make zoom and bang noises. They have fun. They are good friends. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They liked to attach the blocks together and make towers, bridges, and houses. They were very proud of their creations. + +One day, it rained a lot. The rain did not stop for a long time. The water in the street got higher and higher. Tim and Sam looked out the window and saw the water. They were scared. They wanted to play with their blocks, but their mom said they had to stay away from the window. + +The water got into their house. It came into their room. It reached their blocks. The water was not clear. It was dirty and brown. It broke their blocks apart. It ruined their towers, bridges, and houses. Tim and Sam cried. They tried to save their blocks, but their mom said it was too dangerous. They had to leave their house and go to a safe place. + +Tim and Sam lost their blocks. They lost their home. They were very sad. They wished the rain would stop. They wished the water would go away. They wished they could play with their blocks again. But they could not. The flood took everything from them. It was a bad ending. +One day, Tom and Sue went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom and Sue liked to feed the ducks with bread. They threw some bread into the water and watched the ducks eat. + +But then, they saw something wild. A big dog ran out of the bushes and jumped into the pond. It barked and chased the ducks. The ducks were scared and tried to swim away. The dog was too fast and caught one duck in its mouth. + +Tom and Sue were sad and angry. They wanted to save the duck. They shouted at the dog and threw more bread at it. The dog dropped the duck and looked at the bread. It liked bread more than duck. It ate the bread and forgot about the duck. + +The duck was hurt but alive. It swam to the other ducks and they helped it. Tom and Sue were happy. They had saved the duck. They hugged each other and Mom. Mom was proud of them. She gave them some more bread and some juice. They fed the ducks some more and watched them swim. They hoped the dog would not come back. They loved the ducks and their stuff. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to Sue's house. Sue's mom is not home. She is at work. + +Sue shows Tom her room. She has many dolls and cars. Tom likes the cars. He picks one and makes it go vroom. Sue likes the dolls. She picks one and makes it speak. She says, "Hello, I am a princess. You are my prince." + +Tom does not like to play princess. He says, "No, I am not a prince. I am a driver. I drive fast cars." He makes his car go vroom again. + +Sue does not like to play driver. She says, "No, you are not a driver. You are a prince. You have to marry me." She makes her doll speak again. She says, "Please, be my prince. I love you." + +Tom and Sue start to fight. They yell and pull each other's toys. Sue's doll falls on the floor. Tom's car hits the table. The table has an ashtray on it. The ashtray is Sue's mom's. She uses it to put her cigarettes. The ashtray falls off the table. It breaks into pieces. + +Tom and Sue stop fighting. They look at the broken ashtray. They feel scared. They know Sue's mom will be angry. They try to fix the ashtray. They use glue and tape. But the ashtray does not look the same. It has cracks and gaps. + +Tom and Sue hear the door. Sue's mom is home. She comes into the room. She sees the broken ashtray. She sees the glue and tape. She sees Tom and Sue. She says, "What did you do? Why did you break my ashtray? How did this happen?" + +Tom and Sue do not know what to say. They are sorry. They are afraid. They look at each other. They wish they did not fight. They wish they played nice. They wish they shared their toys. They wish they said sweet things. They wish they were friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and draw with crayons. One day, Tom has a new toy. It is a shiny car that makes noises and moves. Mia wants to play with it too. + +"Can I have a turn with your car?" Mia asks Tom. + +"Okay, but only for a little bit. It is my car and I like it a lot," Tom says. + +He gives Mia the car and watches her play with it. Mia makes the car go fast and slow, and makes it beep and honk. She is having fun. + +"Can I have it for longer?" Mia asks Tom. + +"No, you have to give it back. It is my turn now," Tom says. + +He reaches for the car, but Mia pulls it away. + +"No, it is mine now. I like it more than you. You have other toys. You can play with them," Mia says. + +She runs away with the car, leaving Tom behind. Tom feels sad and angry. He wants his car back. He thinks Mia is not a good friend. + +He sees Lily, another friend. She has a circle. It is made of wood and has colors on it. It is a cheap toy, but Lily likes it. She spins the circle and makes it roll. + +"Hi, Tom. Do you want to play with my circle?" Lily asks Tom. + +Tom looks at the circle. It is not as shiny or noisy as the car, but it looks fun. + +"Okay, thank you. Can I spin it?" Tom asks Lily. + +"Sure, you can spin it. I trust you. You are a good friend," Lily says. + +She gives Tom the circle and smiles. Tom spins the circle and makes it roll. He smiles too. He thinks Lily is a good friend. He forgets about the car and Mia. He is happy with the circle and Lily. +Sara and Ben are new friends. They live in the same street. Sara likes to play with dolls. Ben likes to play with cars. One day, they decide to go for a walk. + +"Where do you want to go?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I want to go west," Ben says. "West is where the sun goes down. It is pretty." + +"OK," Sara nods. "Let's go west." + +They hold hands and walk west. They see many things on the way. They see a big dog, a red bike, a yellow flower, and a blue bird. They say hello to the dog, the bike, the flower, and the bird. + +They reach a hill. They climb up the hill. They see the sun. The sun is big and orange. It is getting lower and lower. + +"Wow," Sara says. "The sun is beautiful." + +"Yes," Ben says. "It is. Do you like west?" + +"I do," Sara nods. "I like west. And I like you." + +"I like you too," Ben nods. "You are a good friend." + +They hug and smile. They watch the sun go down. They are happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their kites. They liked to run and watch their kites fly high in the sky. They felt the wind on their faces and the sun on their backs. + +"Look, Lily, my kite is faster than yours!" Max said, as he pulled his string. + +"No, mine is faster!" Lily said, as she ran after him. + +They did not see the big truck that was coming down the road. The truck was carrying gas for the cars. The driver was in a hurry and did not stop at the red light. He did not see the children either. + +Suddenly, Lily and Max heard a loud horn and a screech of tires. They turned around and saw the truck rushing towards them. They were scared and did not know what to do. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Max shouted, as he dropped his kite and grabbed his sister's hand. + +They ran as fast as they could, but the truck was faster. It hit their kites and made them fly away. The gas spilled out of the truck and made a big fire. The fire was hot and bright and made a lot of noise. + +Lily and Max reached the other side of the road, where their mom was waiting for them. She hugged them and kissed them and told them they were brave and lucky. She was very angry at the driver and called the police. + +The firemen came and put out the fire. They were strong and helpful and wore big helmets. They told Lily and Max that they were sorry about their kites and gave them new ones. They also gave them stickers and candy and let them sit in their truck. + +Lily and Max smiled and thanked the firemen. They felt better and safer. They looked at their new kites and saw that they were beautiful and colorful. They had stars and flowers and animals on them. + +"Let's fly our kites again, Lily," Max said, as he held his string. + +"OK, Max, but be careful this time," Lily said, as she held hers. + +They ran and watched their kites fly high in the sky again. They felt the wind on their faces and the sun on their backs. They were happy and grateful. They saw a bird flying next to their kites. It was graceful and free. It sang a song for them. They sang along. +One day, a boy named Tom and his mom went to the park. Tom liked to play on the swings and the slide. He also liked to look at the animals in the zoo. He saw lions, monkeys, and elephants. He wanted to see the bears, too. + +"Mom, can we go see the bears?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go," his mom said. They walked to the bear cage. There were two big brown bears inside. They looked sleepy and bored. Tom thought they were not very fun. + +"Mom, these bears are ordinary. They don't do anything," Tom said. + +"Maybe they are tired, Tom. They need to rest sometimes, too," his mom said. + +Just then, one of the bears stood up and walked to the edge of the cage. It looked at Tom and his mom. It opened its mouth and roared. It sounded loud and scary. + +Tom and his mom were surprised. They jumped back and held each other. The other people in the park also heard the roar. They turned to look at the bear. + +"Wow, that bear is not ordinary. It is fierce," Tom said. + +"Maybe it is hungry, Tom. Or maybe it wants to play," his mom said. + +The bear roared again. It pawed at the cage. It seemed angry and restless. + +"Mom, I don't want to play with that bear. It is too big and too loud," Tom said. + +"Me neither, Tom. Let's go to another place. Maybe we can see the penguins. They are cute and quiet," his mom said. + +They rushed away from the bear cage. They ran to the other side of the park. They saw the penguins swimming and sliding on the ice. They smiled and laughed. They forgot about the bear. They had fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big yellow ball in the sky. It was the sun. + +"Look, Tom, the sun is smiling at us!" Lily said. + +Tom looked up and squinted his eyes. He did not see a smile. He saw a bright light that hurt his eyes. + +"No, Lily, the sun is not smiling. The sun is hot and mean. It makes us sweat and burn," Tom said. + +Lily shook her head. She did not agree with Tom. She thought the sun was nice and warm. It made the flowers grow and the birds sing. + +"Tom, you are ignorant. You do not know anything about the sun. The sun is our friend. It gives us light and energy," Lily said. + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They raised their voices and pointed their fingers. They did not listen to each other. They seemed angry and stubborn. + +A lady who was sitting on a bench nearby heard them. She smiled and shook her head. She thought they were cute and silly. She decided to help them. + +"Excuse me, children, can I tell you something about the sun?" she asked. + +Lily and Tom stopped arguing and looked at her. They nodded their heads. + +The lady told them that the sun was neither smiling nor mean. The sun was just a big star that was very far away. The sun did not have feelings or intentions. The sun just did what it did. Sometimes the sun was bright and hot. Sometimes the sun was dim and cool. Sometimes the sun was hidden by clouds or night. The sun was different every day. + +Lily and Tom listened to the lady. They learned something new. They felt sorry for being ignorant. They thanked the lady and apologized to each other. + +They decided to play together again. They did not care if the sun was smiling or mean. They just enjoyed the sun as it was. They seemed happy and friendly. +Ben is a big dog with brown fur. He likes to run and play with his friends in the park. But today, he feels itchy and scratchy all over. He tries to rub his back on a tree, but it does not help. He tries to lick his paws, but it does not help. He tries to shake his head, but it does not help. He wonders what is making him so itchy and scratchy. + +He sees a small, black dot on his fur. He looks closer and sees that it is a flea. A flea is a tiny bug that bites dogs and makes them itchy and scratchy. Ben does not like fleas. He wants to get rid of it. He tries to snap at it with his teeth, but it is too fast. He tries to flick it with his tail, but it is too small. He tries to roll on the grass, but it is too sticky. He feels more and more itchy and scratchy. + +He sees a girl walking by with a pink dress and a yellow bow. She is holding a leash with a white cat. The cat looks clean and soft and happy. Ben thinks maybe the girl can help him. He runs to her and barks. The girl sees Ben and smiles. She likes dogs. She bends down and pets Ben. She feels his fur and sees the flea. She says, "Oh, poor dog, you have a flea. Don't worry, I can help you." She takes a comb from her pocket and combs Ben's fur. She catches the flea and throws it away. She says, "There, now you are flea-free. You are a good dog." She gives Ben a hug and a treat. + +Ben feels much better. He is not itchy and scratchy anymore. He is happy and grateful. He licks the girl's face and wags his tail. He thinks the girl is very kind and polite. He likes the girl. He likes the cat too. He says, "Woof, woof, thank you, thank you." The girl says, "You're welcome, you're welcome. What is your name?" Ben says, "My name is Ben. What is yours?" The girl says, "My name is Lily. And this is my cat, Fluffy." Ben says, "Nice to meet you, Lily and Fluffy. Can we be friends?" Lily says, "Of course, we can be friends. Do you want to play with us?" Ben says, "Yes, please, I would love to play with you." Lily says, "Great, let's go to the park. Come on, Ben, come on, Fluffy." They all walk to the park, happy and friendly. Ben thinks this is the best day ever. He has a new friend, a new cat, and no more fleas. He is a lucky dog. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were a king and a queen. They had a crown, a cape and a scepter. They also had a big cardboard box that they used as a castle. + +"King Tom, can I go and pick some flowers?" Lila asked. + +"No, Queen Lila, you have to stay here and behave. We have to guard our castle from the bad knights," Tom said. He was impatient and wanted to have some action. + +"But I'm bored, King Tom. There are no bad knights. And the flowers are so pretty and smell so good," Lila said. She was sad and wanted to have some fun. + +"Fine, Queen Lila, you can go and pick some flowers. But hurry up and come back. And don't go too far. And don't talk to strangers. And don't touch anything that might hurt you. And don't make a mess. And don't forget your crown," Tom said. He was bossy and wanted to have some control. + +Lila nodded and ran to the flower bed. She picked some roses, some daisies and some sunflowers. She made a beautiful bouquet and put it in her crown. She was happy and wanted to share it with Tom. + +She ran back to the castle and showed Tom her flowers. "Look, King Tom, I made you a gift. Do you like it?" she asked. + +Tom looked at the flowers and smiled. He was surprised and wanted to be nice. "Yes, Queen Lila, I like it very much. Thank you. You are a good queen. And you behaved very well," he said. + +He took the flowers and put them in his scepter. He hugged Lila and said, "Let's go inside the castle and have some tea. And maybe we can invite some good knights to join us." + +Lila nodded and smiled. She was glad and wanted to have some tea. They went inside the box and had a pretend tea party. They were a happy king and queen. They had a good time. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play with stuff. They had many toys, but their favorite was a boat. They liked to sail the boat in the pond near their house. They pretended they were pirates or explorers, and had many adventures. + +One day, they saw a new boat in the pond. It was bigger and shinier than their boat. It had a flag and a horn and a wheel. Anna and Ben wanted to see the new boat, so they sailed their boat closer. + +"Hello!" they said to the boy who was playing with the new boat. "Your boat is very nice. Can we play with you?" + +The boy looked at them and frowned. He did not want to share his boat. He thought his boat was better than theirs. He said, "No, you can't play with me. Your boat is too small and old and ordinary. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like the boy. He was mean and rude. They said, "We don't want to play with you either. Our boat is fun and special and ours. We have more fun than you!" + +They turned their boat around and sailed away. They did not care about the new boat anymore. They had each other and their boat, and that was enough. They continued to play and have adventures, and they were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many nuts. They want to pick some nuts and eat them. + +"Look, Ben, nuts!" Lily says. "Let's get some." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The tree is very high," Ben says. + +They climb the tree and find some nuts. They are happy. They put the nuts in their pockets. But then they hear a loud noise. It is a squirrel. The squirrel is angry. The nuts are his. + +"Hey, you, stop! Those are my nuts!" the squirrel says. "Give them back!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to make the squirrel mad. They are worried. They do not know what to do. + +"Sorry, Mr. Squirrel, we did not know. We just wanted to visit your tree and try some nuts," Lily says. + +"Well, you should have asked me first. These are my nuts. I worked hard to find them and store them for winter. You cannot just take them," the squirrel says. + +"Please, Mr. Squirrel, can we keep some nuts? We are hungry and we like nuts too," Ben says. + +The squirrel thinks for a moment. He sees that Lily and Ben are nice and polite. He decides to share some nuts with them. + +"OK, fine, you can keep some nuts. But only a few. And next time, you have to ask me first. And you have to visit me again. I like to have friends," the squirrel says. + +"Thank you, Mr. Squirrel, you are very kind. We will ask you next time. And we will visit you again. We like to have friends too," Lily and Ben say. + +They give back some nuts to the squirrel and keep some for themselves. They climb down the tree and say goodbye to the squirrel. They go home and eat their nuts. They are happy. They have new friends. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a whip in the garage. It was long and black and had a handle. Sara thought it was pretty and wanted to try it. + +"Can I have the whip, Tom?" Sara asked. + +"No, it's mine. I found it first," Tom said. + +"Please, Tom. Just for a little bit. I'll give it back to you," Sara begged. + +"Fine, but only for a minute. Don't delay, or I'll be angry," Tom said. + +Sara took the whip and ran outside. She swung it in the air and made a loud noise. She felt powerful and happy. She forgot about Tom and his warning. + +Tom waited and waited for Sara to come back. He got bored and angry. He decided to go outside and get his whip back. He saw Sara playing with the whip and not paying attention to him. + +"Hey, Sara! Give me back my whip! You delayed too long!" Tom shouted. + +Sara turned around and saw Tom. She was scared and sorry. She tried to give him back the whip, but it was too late. Tom was so mad that he grabbed the whip and hit Sara with it. Sara cried out in pain and dropped the whip. She had a red mark on her arm where the whip hit her. + +Tom felt bad and sorry. He didn't mean to hurt Sara. He just wanted his whip back. He picked up the whip and ran back to the garage. He hid the whip and hoped no one would find it. + +Sara ran back to her house. She had tears in her eyes and blood on her arm. She told her mom what happened. Her mom was angry and sad. She called Tom's mom and told her what happened. Tom's mom was angry and sad too. She scolded Tom and took away his toys. She made him apologize to Sara and say sorry. + +Sara and Tom were not friends anymore. They learned a hard lesson. They learned that whips are not toys. They learned that sharing is better than fighting. They learned that delaying can cause trouble. They learned that pretty things can be dangerous. +One day, a little bunny named Ben was playing with his friends in the forest. They liked to hop and run and hide behind the trees. Ben was very good at hopping, and he wanted to show off to his friends. + +"Look at me!" he said. "I can hop higher than anyone!" He hopped and hopped, until he saw a big hole in the ground. He thought it was a cave, and he wanted to explore it. "I'm going to hop into the cave!" he said. "Who wants to come with me?" + +But his friends were scared. They shook their heads and said, "No, Ben, don't go into the cave. It might be dark and dangerous. There might be snakes or spiders or bears. Stay with us, Ben, please." + +But Ben did not listen. He was curious and brave, and he wanted to have fun. He said, "Don't be silly. There's nothing to be afraid of. I'll be back soon. Watch me!" He hopped and hopped, until he reached the edge of the hole. He gave one big hop, and he disappeared into the cave. + +But the cave was not a cave. It was a trap. A hunter had dug the hole and covered it with leaves and sticks. He wanted to catch animals for his dinner. When Ben hopped into the hole, he fell down and landed on a net. He was stuck and could not move. He was scared and sad. He cried out, "Help! Help! Someone help me!" + +His friends heard his cries, and they ran to the hole. They saw Ben in the net, and they felt sorry for him. They wanted to help him, but they did not know how. They looked around, and they saw a big stick. They had an idea. They pushed the stick into the hole, and they said, "Ben, grab the stick! We'll pull you out!" + +Ben saw the stick, and he reached for it. He grabbed it with his teeth, and he held on tight. His friends pulled and pulled, until Ben came out of the hole. He was free and safe. He was happy and grateful. He thanked his friends, and he hugged them. He said, "I'm sorry, friends. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I was foolish and reckless. I won't hop into caves anymore. I'm ashamed of myself." + +His friends forgave him, and they said, "It's okay, Ben. We're glad you're okay. We're still your friends. We love you, Ben." + +They all smiled and hugged, and they went back to the forest. They played and hopped and had fun, but they stayed away from the hole. They learned their lesson, and they never forgot it. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy animals. They had a lot of different animals, like a dog, a cat, a cow, a pig, and a lion. They liked to make them talk and act like they were friends. + +"Let's match the animals with their food," Lily said. "What does the dog eat?" + +"Bones!" Ben said. He gave the dog a toy bone. + +"Good! And what does the cat eat?" + +"Fish!" Ben said. He gave the cat a toy fish. + +"Very good! And what does the cow eat?" + +"Grass!" Ben said. He gave the cow a toy grass. + +"Wow, you are smart! And what does the pig eat?" + +"Mud!" Ben said. He gave the pig a toy mud. + +"Yuck, that's not food! That's dirty!" Lily said. She took the mud away from the pig. + +"Then what does the pig eat?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe apples?" Lily said. She gave the pig a toy apple. + +"OK, that's better. And what does the lion eat?" + +"Meat!" Ben said. He gave the lion a toy meat. + +"That's right! But we don't have any more animals. What can we do now?" Lily asked. + +"I have an idea!" Ben said. He ran to the kitchen and came back with a bowl of strawberries. "Let's match the strawberries with our mouths!" + +"Yay, that sounds fun and yummy!" Lily said. They took the strawberries and ate them. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Mmm, these are the best strawberries ever!" Ben said. + +"I agree! They make me happy and comfortable!" Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They loved playing and eating together. They were the best friends ever. The end. +Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, Tim saw a big box of chocolate in his mom's kitchen. He wanted to eat some, but his mom said no. She said the chocolate was for a party and he had to wait. + +Tim was sad and angry. He thought of a bad idea. He took some of the chocolate and hid it in his pocket. Then he went to Sam's house. He saw Sam playing with a new toy car. He wanted the car, but Sam said no. He said the car was a gift and he liked it very much. + +Tim smiled and said, "I have something for you. Do you want some chocolate?" He took out the chocolate from his pocket and offered it to Sam. Sam loved chocolate. He said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Tim. You are very nice. Do you want to play with my car?" + +Tim said, "Sure. Let's trade. You can have the chocolate and I can have the car." Sam agreed and gave Tim the car. He took the chocolate and opened it. But when he bit it, he made a face. The chocolate was not real. It was fake. It was hard and bitter and tasted like soap. He spit it out and cried. + +Tim laughed and said, "Ha ha, you are so silly. That is not chocolate. That is soap. I tricked you. Now I have your car and you have nothing." He ran away with the car. + +Sam was very sad and hurt. He told his mom what happened. His mom was angry and called Tim's mom. She told her what Tim did. Tim's mom was ashamed and sorry. She made Tim come back and apologize. She made him give back the car and the soap. She also made him share some of the real chocolate with Sam. She said, "Tim, that was very wrong and mean. You should not lie and cheat and hurt your friends. You should be honest and kind and generous. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +Tim felt bad and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I was selfish and greedy. I wanted the chocolate and the car. I did not think about your feelings. I was not a good friend. Please forgive me." + +Sam was still upset, but he was also a good friend. He said, "I forgive you, Tim. But you have to promise me you will not do that again. You have to be a good friend. You have to share and care and respect." + +Tim nodded and said, "I promise, Sam. I will be a good friend. I will share and care and respect. Can we still play together?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes, we can still play together. But let's play with something else. I don't like soap." + +They hugged and played with something else. They learned a lesson. They learned that lying and cheating and hurting are bad. They learned that honesty and kindness and generosity are good. They learned that friendship is more important than chocolate and cars. +Sara was a girl who liked to help her mom. She liked to serve food to her family and friends. She also liked to sew with her mom. She had a box of needles and threads that she used to make dolls and clothes. + +One day, Sara wanted to make a dress for her doll. She took a long piece of cloth and a needle and thread. She cut the cloth with scissors and started to sew. She was very careful not to poke herself with the needle. + +But then, her brother Tom came into the room. He was bored and wanted to play with Sara. He saw the needle and thread and thought it was a toy. He grabbed the needle and started to swing it around. + +"Tom, stop!" Sara shouted. "That is not a toy. That is a needle. It can hurt you and me. Give it back to me!" + +But Tom did not listen. He laughed and ran away with the needle. He ran into the kitchen, where mom was cooking. He waved the needle in the air and said, "Look, mom, I have a sword!" + +Mom saw the needle and gasped. She dropped the spoon and ran to Tom. She took the needle from his hand and scolded him. "Tom, that is very dangerous. You could have poked your eye or cut yourself. You could have also hurt Sara or me. That is not a sword. That is a needle. It is for sewing, not for playing. You should never play with needles or other sharp things. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and looked down. He felt sorry for what he did. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Sara. I was just trying to have fun. I didn't mean to be bad." + +Mom hugged him and said, "I know, Tom. But you have to be careful and respectful. Needles are not toys. They are tools. You can use them to make beautiful things, but only with mom or dad's help. And you should always ask before you take something that belongs to someone else. Do you promise?" + +Tom promised and said, "I promise, mom. I promise, Sara. Can I help you sew the dress for your doll?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only if you are careful and gentle. And you have to say please and thank you." + +Tom said, "Please and thank you, Sara. I love you." + +Sara said, "I love you too, Tom. Come on, let's sew together." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, Sara. You are a good sister. And you, Tom, you are a good brother. You learned your lesson. I'm proud of you both." + +They hugged and kissed and went to the living room. They sewed the dress for the doll and had fun. They served each other snacks and drinks and shared their stories. They were happy and grateful. They learned that needles are not toys, but tools. And that they should always be careful and respectful. And that they should always love and help each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside at night. They liked to look at the stars and the moon, and make wishes. One night, they saw a big cake on the window of a house. It looked delicious, with white cream and red berries. + +"Let's go and get some cake," Tom said. "No one will see us." + +"But that's not our cake," Lily said. "That's wrong. We should ask first." + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the house and climbed on a chair. He reached for the cake, but it was too high. He pushed the chair closer, but he knocked over a vase. It made a loud noise. + +The owner of the house heard the noise and came to the window. He saw Tom and Lily, and he was very angry. He shouted at them and chased them away. He also had a big dog, who barked and ran after them. + +Tom and Lily were scared and ran as fast as they could. They ran to their home and hid under their bed. They hoped the owner and the dog would not find them. + +But they could not sleep. They felt bad for what they did. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had not been greedy. + +The next night, they looked outside again. But they could not see the stars or the moon. The sky was dark and cloudy. It started to rain and thunder. They felt sad and lonely. + +They learned their lesson. They learned that stealing is wrong, and that it can have bad consequences. They learned that they should be grateful for what they have, and not want what belongs to others. They learned that the moon and the stars are more beautiful and precious than any cake. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. They felt happy and brave. + +One day, they saw a man in the park. He had a big hat and a big bag. He was a hunter. He looked for animals to catch. He saw Tom and Lily on the slide. He wanted to catch them too. + +Tom and Lily were nervous. They did not want to be caught by the hunter. They ran away from the slide. They hid behind a tree. They waited for the hunter to go away. + +The hunter came near the slide. He looked for Tom and Lily. He did not see them behind the tree. He saw a squirrel on the slide. He wanted to catch the squirrel. He ran to the slide. + +But the slide was slippery. The hunter slipped on the slide. He fell down. He hurt his head. He dropped his bag. The squirrel ran away. The hunter was sad and angry. + +Tom and Lily saw what happened. They felt sorry for the hunter. They came out from behind the tree. They helped the hunter to stand up. They gave him a band-aid for his head. They said sorry for running away. + +The hunter was surprised. He did not expect Tom and Lily to be kind. He felt ashamed for wanting to catch them. He said sorry for scaring them. He said thank you for helping him. He gave them his hat and his bag. He said he would not hunt animals anymore. He said he would be their friend. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They forgave the hunter. They shared their hat and their bag. They played with the hunter on the slide. They felt happy and brave. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to others, even if they are different or scary. You might make a new friend. +Sara and Ben were playing with paper and glue. They wanted to make a sign for their mom. They cut out letters and shapes and stuck them on a big piece of paper. Sara wrote "We love you, Mom" with a crayon. + +"Look, Ben, our sign is done!" Sara said. "It is very pretty and colorful. Mom will be happy when she sees it." + +Ben nodded. He liked the sign too. He wanted to help Sara hang it on the wall. He took the sign and some tape and walked to the wall. But he was clumsy and tripped over a toy. He fell down and the sign flew out of his hands. It landed on the floor, face down. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. "Our sign is ruined! The glue is not dry yet and the paper is stuck to the floor. What will we do?" + +Ben felt bad. He was sorry he was clumsy and messed up the sign. He got up and looked at Sara. He had an idea. + +"Don't worry, Sara. We can fix it. We can peel off the paper and glue it again. And we can add some more letters and shapes. It will be even prettier and more colorful. Mom will still be happy when she sees it." + +Sara smiled. She was glad Ben had an idea. She hugged him and said, "You are right, Ben. We can fix it. And we can be more careful next time. You are a good brother and I love you." + +They worked together and fixed the sign. They hung it on the wall with tape. They waited for their mom to come home. They were proud of their sign and of each other. +Lily liked to run in the park with her dog. Her dog was big and brown and liked to play. One day, Lily saw a jar on a bench. The jar was shiny and had a picture of a bear on it. Lily wanted to see what was in the jar. + +She ran to the bench and picked up the jar. She opened the lid and looked inside. The jar was full of honey. Lily loved honey. She put her hand in the jar and took some honey. It was sweet and sticky. She licked her hand and smiled. + +But then, she heard a loud roar. She turned around and saw a real bear. The bear was angry and hungry. It had smelled the honey and followed the jar. It saw Lily and her dog and wanted to eat them. Lily was scared and dropped the jar. The jar broke and honey spilled on the ground. + +Lily tried to run away with her dog, but the bear was faster. It caught them and bit them. Lily and her dog cried and hurt. The bear ate them and left. No one helped them. It was not fair. Lily and her dog were gone. The end. +Tom was sick. He had a bad cough and a sore throat. His mom said he had to take medicine to feel better. But Tom did not like medicine. It was bitter and yucky. + +"Please, Tom, drink your medicine. It will help you stop coughing," his mom said. She had a spoon with some syrup in it. She tried to put it in Tom's mouth, but he turned his head away. + +"No, no, no! I don't want medicine! It's gross!" Tom said. He hid under his blanket. + +His mom sighed. She had an idea. She went to the kitchen and got some juice and a bowl. She poured some juice and some medicine in the bowl. She took a whisk and started to mix them together. + +"Tom, look what I have for you. It's a special drink. It's sweet and yummy. And it will make you feel better, too," she said. She came back to Tom's room with the bowl and a straw. + +Tom peeked out from his blanket. He saw the bowl. It was orange and bubbly. He smelled the drink. It was fruity and nice. He was curious. + +"What is it, mom?" he asked. + +"It's a magic drink. It has juice and medicine in it. But you can't taste the medicine, because I mixed it very well. Do you want to try it?" she asked. + +Tom nodded. He took the straw and sipped the drink. It was sweet and yummy. He did not taste the medicine at all. He drank some more. He felt his throat getting less sore. He smiled. + +"Thank you, mom. This drink is good. I like it," he said. + +His mom smiled, too. She hugged him and kissed his forehead. + +"You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like it. You're a brave boy. Now, rest and get well soon," she said. + +She tucked him in and turned off the light. She left the room, but not before she whispered, "I love you, Tom." + +Tom closed his eyes and fell asleep. He dreamed of orange bubbles and magic drinks. He did not cough anymore. He felt better. He loved his mom. +Lily was a pupil in a big school. She liked to learn new things and play with her friends. But she was afraid of the deep pool in the gym. She did not know how to swim and she thought the water was too cold and dark. + +One day, her teacher said they would have a swimming lesson. Lily felt scared and wanted to stay out of the pool. She saw the other pupils put on their swimsuits and jump into the water. They looked happy and excited. Lily felt alone and sad. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be afraid," her teacher said. "I will help you. Swimming is fun and good for you. You can gain confidence and strength. Trust me, you can do it." + +Lily looked at her teacher's kind face and nodded. She put on her swimsuit and followed her teacher to the pool. Her teacher held her hand and walked with her into the water. Lily felt the water touch her feet, then her legs, then her tummy. She shivered a little, but she did not cry. + +"Good girl, Lily, you are doing great," her teacher said. "Now, let's try to float. I will hold you up and you can relax your body. Just breathe and look at the sky." + +Lily did what her teacher said. She felt her teacher's arms around her and she let go of her fear. She felt the water support her and she looked at the blue sky. She saw a bird fly by and she smiled. + +"I'm floating, I'm floating!" she said. "This is fun!" + +Her teacher smiled back and said, "Yes, you are floating, Lily. You are a brave and smart pupil. I'm proud of you. You have gained a new skill today. How do you feel?" + +Lily felt happy and proud. She had tried something new and she had liked it. She had learned how to swim and she had gained confidence. She felt the water was not so deep and dark anymore. She felt it was warm and bright. + +"I feel good, teacher," she said. "Thank you for helping me. Can we swim some more?" + +Her teacher hugged her and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's swim some more. You are a wonderful swimmer." +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear that they called Brownie. They hugged Brownie, dressed him up, and took him everywhere. + +One day, their mom told them to clean up their room. She said they had too many toys and they should give some away. Tim and Lily did not want to give away any toys, especially Brownie. They hid him under the bed and put some old toys in a bag. + +"Mom, we are done!" they said, holding the bag. "Can we go to the park now?" + +Mom looked at the bag and was suspicious. She opened it and saw some broken and dirty toys. She frowned and said, "These are not good toys to give away. They are spoiled. You should throw them in the bin. Where is Brownie? He is a nice toy. Someone would love him." + +Tim and Lily felt scared. They did not want to lose Brownie. They ran to their room and grabbed him from under the bed. They hugged him and said, "We are sorry, Brownie. We love you. We will never give you away." + +Mom followed them and saw them with Brownie. She was angry and said, "You are very naughty. You lied to me. You did not clean up your room. You hid Brownie. You are selfish. You do not deserve Brownie. Give him to me. I will give him to someone who is kind and enthusiastic." + +Tim and Lily cried and begged. They did not want to let go of Brownie. But Mom was stronger and took him away. She put him in the bag and left the room. She said, "You are grounded. You cannot go to the park. You cannot play with any toys. You have to stay in your room and think about what you did." + +Tim and Lily were very sad. They had no toys, no park, and no Brownie. They wished they had listened to Mom and cleaned up their room. They wished they had been more generous and shared their toys. They wished they had not spoiled their chance to be happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they get tired and need a nap. Mommy tells them to go to their room and sleep for a little while. + +"Can we take our round ball with us?" Anna asks. She likes to hug the ball when she sleeps. + +"Sure, you can take your ball. But don't play with it in bed. Just cuddle it and close your eyes," Mommy says. + +Anna and Ben go to their room. They put their ball on the bed and lie down next to it. They try to sleep, but they are not very sleepy. They look at the ball and smile. + +"Let's roll the ball to each other," Ben whispers. He thinks it is a fun game. + +"Okay, but be quiet. Mommy will hear us," Anna whispers back. She thinks it is a fun game too. + +They start to roll the ball gently to each other. They giggle softly when the ball bounces on the bed. They have fun for a few minutes, but then the ball rolls too fast and falls off the bed. It makes a loud noise when it hits the floor. + +Mommy hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees the ball on the floor and the twins on the bed. They look guilty and scared. + +"What are you doing? I thought you were napping," Mommy says. She is not happy. + +"We were napping, Mommy. But the ball wanted to play with us," Anna says. She tries to make an excuse. + +"The ball wanted to play with you? That's silly. The ball is not alive. It can't talk or think. It's just a toy," Mommy says. She is wise. + +"But the ball is round. Round things like to roll and bounce. They are happy when they move," Ben says. He tries to explain. + +"Round things like to roll and bounce, but they don't have feelings. They don't know if they are happy or sad. They are just things. You have feelings. You know when you are happy or sad. You also know when you are tired and need a nap," Mommy says. She is kind. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They realize that Mommy is right. They are tired and need a nap. They say sorry to Mommy and ask her to put the ball back on the bed. + +Mommy smiles and hugs them. She puts the ball back on the bed and tucks them in. She kisses them and says good night. + +"Sleep well, my sweet twins. I love you," Mommy says. + +Anna and Ben cuddle the ball and close their eyes. They feel warm and cozy. They fall asleep and have nice dreams. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and swim in the pool. One day, Lily's mom says they can go to the toy store and buy a new toy. Lily is happy. She wants to buy a doll that can swim. She thinks it will be fun to play with in the pool. + +Lily and Ben go to the toy store with Lily's mom. They see many toys. Lily sees the doll that can swim. She picks it up and shows it to Ben. "Look, Ben, this doll can swim! I want to buy it!" she says. + +Ben looks at the doll. He does not like it. He likes cars and trucks. He sees a truck that can make noises and lights. He picks it up and shows it to Lily. "Look, Lily, this truck can make noises and lights! I want to buy it!" he says. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They both want different toys. They both want their own toy. They start to argue. "No, Lily, the doll is boring! The truck is better!" Ben says. "No, Ben, the truck is loud! The doll is pretty!" Lily says. They both hold their toys tight. They do not want to share. + +Lily's mom sees them arguing. She is sad. She does not like to see them fight. She says to them, "Lily and Ben, why are you arguing? You are friends. You can both buy a toy. But you have to share. You can play with each other's toy. That way, you can have more fun." + +Lily and Ben think about what Lily's mom says. They look at their toys. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They decide to share. They buy their toys. They go to the pool. They play with the doll and the truck. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily liked to go to the fair with her mom and dad. There were many fun things to see and do. She liked the big wheel that went round and round, and the animals that made funny noises. But her favorite thing was the vendor who sold glow sticks. + +The vendor had a big cart with many glow sticks in different colors. Lily liked the pink ones best. They were bright and pretty. She asked her mom and dad if she could have one. They said yes, and gave her some money. She ran to the vendor and picked a pink glow stick. The vendor smiled and gave her a change. + +Lily thanked the vendor and ran back to her mom and dad. She bent the glow stick and it made a crack sound. Then it started to glow. Lily was very happy. She waved the glow stick in the air and made shapes with it. She felt like a fairy with a magic wand. + +She saw other kids with glow sticks too. Some had blue, some had green, some had yellow. They all looked like stars in the dark. Lily wanted to play with them. She asked her mom and dad if she could. They said yes, but to stay close and be careful. Lily nodded and ran to the other kids. + +They had fun with their glow sticks. They made circles, lines, and letters. They danced, jumped, and spun. They laughed, shouted, and sang. Lily made new friends. She shared her pink glow stick with them, and they shared theirs with her. They all glowed together. Lily was very happy. She loved the fair. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over their toys and books. + +One day, Tom and Lily have a big fight. Tom wants to play with the red car. Lily wants to play with the red car too. They pull and push and yell. + +"Give me the car!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. + +They are so angry that they do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. Their mom comes to their room. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. + +"Stop fighting, Tom and Lily!" their mom says. "You need to share and be nice. Fighting is bad. Now come and eat your lunch." + +But Tom and Lily do not listen. They keep fighting. Their mom is very angry. She takes the red car away. She says they cannot play with it for a week. She puts it in a box and locks it with a key. She puts the key in her pocket. + +"There, now you have no red car to fight over," their mom says. "Maybe you will learn to share and be nice. Now come and eat your lunch." + +Tom and Lily are very sad. They love the red car. They do not want to lose it for a week. They look at the box and the key. They wish they had not fought. They say they are sorry to their mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They go and eat their lunch. + +They hope their mom will give them back the red car soon. They promise to share and be nice. They do not want to have a bad week. They want to have a good week. They want to have fun with their toys and books. And with each other. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. One day, they have a big fight over a red car. + +"Give me the car! It is mine!" Tim says. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Kim says. + +They pull and tug on the car. They are very rude to each other. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. + +They both point at the car and say, "It is mine!" + +Mom shakes her head. She has an idea. + +"OK, if you both want the car so much, why don't you sell it?" Mom says. + +"Sell it?" Tim and Kim say. + +"Yes, sell it. You can use the money to buy something else. Maybe something you both like. Or something you can share." Mom says. + +Tim and Kim think about it. They look at the car. They look at each other. + +"OK, let's sell it." Tim says. + +"OK, let's sell it." Kim says. + +They hug and say sorry. They are not rude anymore. + +They take the car to the yard. They make a sign that says, "Car for sale. Five cents." + +Soon, a boy comes by. He sees the car. He likes it. + +"Can I buy the car?" He asks. + +"Yes, you can. It is five cents." Tim says. + +The boy gives them a nickel. He takes the car. He is happy. + +Tim and Kim are happy too. They have five cents. They go to the store. They buy a big bag of candy. They share it. + +They also buy a band-aid. They put it on Kim's toe. She hurt it when she pulled the car. It feels better. + +They go home. They thank Mom for her idea. They play with their other toys. They share them. They are nice to each other. They are happy. +Anna likes fashion. She likes to wear different clothes and colors. She has a big box of dresses, skirts, hats and shoes. She likes to mix and match them and make interesting outfits. + +One day, Anna wants to show her fashion to her friend Lily. She invites Lily to come to her house and play. Lily comes and sees Anna's box of clothes. She says, "Wow, you have so many clothes! Can I try some?" + +Anna says, "Yes, of course! You are my friend. We can share and have fun. Let's see what we can make." + +Anna and Lily take out some clothes and start to dress up. They try on different combinations and look at themselves in the mirror. They laugh and compliment each other. They pretend to be princesses, pirates, astronauts and animals. They have a lot of fun. + +After a while, they hear Anna's mom calling them for lunch. They put the clothes back in the box and go to the kitchen. Anna's mom sees them and smiles. She says, "You two look very interesting. Did you have fun with Anna's clothes?" + +Anna and Lily nod and say, "Yes, we did. We love fashion. Thank you, Anna, for sharing your clothes with me. You are very kind." + +Anna says, "You are welcome, Lily. Thank you for playing with me. You are very creative. You are my best friend." +Lily and Sam were excited to play in the snow. They put on their warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. They ran outside and saw a big pile of snow. They decided to make an igloo. + +They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them together. They made a door and a window. They crawled inside and pretended they were Eskimos. They had fun talking and laughing in their igloo. + +But then the sun came out and shone on the snow. The snow started to melt and drip. The igloo started to shrink and sag. Lily and Sam saw the cracks and holes in their igloo. They got scared and ran out. + +They looked at their igloo and felt sad. It was not big and strong anymore. It was small and weak. They wanted to play in it more, but it was too late. + +They hugged each other and said, "That's okay. We can make another igloo tomorrow. Or maybe a snowman. Or a snow fort. We still have lots of snow to play with." + +They smiled and went back to their house. They had hot chocolate and cookies. They told their mom and dad about their igloo. They were happy and proud of what they made. They hoped the snow would stay for a long time. +Lily likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She likes to polish the apples with a cloth. She makes them shiny and red. She puts them in a big bowl on the table. + +Mom says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good helper. Do you want an apple for a snack?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She picks an apple from the bowl. She takes a big bite. It is sweet and juicy. She says, "Mmm, this is a delicious apple. I like it." + +Mom says, "I'm glad you like it. Apples are good for you. They make you strong and healthy." + +Lily eats her apple and gives mom a hug. She says, "I love you, mom. And I love apples." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to hide and seek. Lily was good at hiding. She found a big cross behind some bushes. She hid behind the cross and waited for Tom to find her. + +Tom looked for Lily everywhere. He could not see her. He called her name. "Lily, where are you? I give up!" He heard a giggle from behind the bushes. He ran to the bushes and saw the cross. He smelled something smelly. He said, "Ew, what is that?" + +Lily came out from behind the cross. She said, "I hid behind the cross. It was a good spot." Tom said, "But it is smelly. There is a trash can next to the cross. It has rotten food and dirty diapers. You should not hide there. It is not good for you." + +Lily looked at the trash can. She felt sick. She said, "I did not see the trash can. I only saw the cross. I am sorry. I will not hide there again." Tom said, "It is okay. I am glad you are safe. But next time, look around before you hide. And do not hide near smelly things. They can make you sick." + +Lily and Tom hugged. They learned a lesson. They decided to play another game. They had fun in the park. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play at the park. They both loved the slide, but sometimes they had to wait for their turn. One day, they saw a new slide that was bigger and shinier than the old one. They ran to it, but there was a long line of kids waiting. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Anna said. "It is so high and bright. I want to go on it." + +"Me too," Ben said. "But we have to wait for a long time. Maybe we can go on the old slide first. It is still fun." + +Anna shook her head. "No, I don't want to go on the old slide. It is dull and boring. I only want to go on the new slide. Come on, let's get in line." + +Ben followed Anna, but he felt sad. He liked the old slide, and he did not like to wait. He looked at the old slide and saw that it was empty. He wished he could go on it with Anna. + +They waited and waited, but the line did not move fast. Some kids went on the new slide and screamed with joy. Some kids went on the new slide and cried with fear. Anna and Ben watched them and wondered how it would feel. + +Finally, it was their turn. Anna climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She looked down and felt a thrill. She smiled at Ben and said, "Are you ready?" + +Ben climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. He looked down and felt a chill. He frowned at Anna and said, "I'm scared." + +Anna laughed and said, "Don't be scared. It will be fun. Come on, let's go." + +She pushed herself off and slid down the slide. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She shouted, "Whee!" + +Ben pushed himself off and slid down the slide. He felt the air in his ears and the sun in his eyes. He screamed, "Ahh!" + +He landed on the ground and rolled over. He was dizzy and sore. He did not like the slide. He looked for Anna and saw that she was happy and proud. She jumped up and said, "That was awesome! Let's do it again." + +Ben shook his head. "No, I don't want to do it again. I didn't like it. It was too high and fast. I want to go on the old slide. It is more fun." + +Anna looked at him and said, "But the old slide is dull and boring. You are silly. The new slide is better. Come on, let's get in line again." + +Ben looked at her and said, "No, you are silly. The old slide is fun and safe. You are brave, but you are not kind. You don't care about what I like. You only care about what you like. You are not a good friend." + +Anna looked at him and felt angry and hurt. She said, "Fine, then. Go on the old slide by yourself. I don't need you. I have the new slide. It is my friend." + +She turned away and ran to the line. Ben turned away and walked to the old slide. They did not talk to each other. They did not play with each other. They did not have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Don't admire things that are not good for you. Don't forget your friends who are good for you. Be kind and share what you like. Be brave and try what they like. Then you will have more fun. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big truck with ice cream. They want some ice cream. + +"Mom, can we have ice cream?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but you have to order by yourself. I will watch you from here. Be careful and stay safe," Mom says. + +Lily and Max go to the truck. They see many colors and flavors of ice cream. They have to choose one. + +"I want chocolate," Max says. + +"I want strawberry," Lily says. + +They tell the man in the truck what they want. He gives them ice cream in cones. They pay him with coins. + +"Thank you," they say. + +They go back to Mom. They lick their ice cream. It is cold and sweet. They are happy. + +"Your ice cream looks beautiful," Mom says. + +"It is delicious," Lily says. + +"Can we have more?" Max asks. + +"Maybe later. Now let's play some more," Mom says. + +They finish their ice cream and throw the cones in the trash. They play in the park until it is dark. They have a lot of fun. They are safe and loved. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many leaves. They wanted to zip down the hill. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "It will be fun!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But be careful!" + +They ran to the top of the hill. They each grabbed a big leaf. They sat on the leaf and pushed off. They zipped down the hill very fast. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their face. + +But Ben was careless. He did not look where he was going. He zipped into a pile of twigs. He heard a snap and a crack. He felt a pain in his leg. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben said. "I hurt my leg!" + +Lily zipped to the bottom of the hill. She saw Ben in the pile of twigs. She ran to him and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben!" Lily said. "Are you OK?" + +"No, Lily!" Ben said. "My leg is broken!" + +Lily was scared. She did not know what to do. She saw a lady walking a dog. She waved her hand and shouted. + +"Help, help, help!" Lily said. "My friend is hurt!" + +The lady heard Lily. She came to them with her dog. She saw Ben's leg. She took out her phone and called for help. + +"Don't worry, kids," the lady said. "I'm calling an ambulance. They will come soon and take care of Ben." + +Lily and Ben thanked the lady. They waited for the ambulance. They held hands and hoped Ben would be OK. They learned a lesson. They should always be careful when they zip down a hill. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big kangaroo with a baby in her pouch. The kangaroo is purple, not brown like the other ones. Anna and Ben are curious and want to touch her. + +"Hello, kangaroo," Anna says. "Can we pet you and your baby?" + +The kangaroo looks at them and shakes her head. She hops away, but Anna and Ben follow her. They run and run, but the kangaroo is faster. + +"Stop, kangaroo, stop!" Ben shouts. "We just want to be your friends!" + +The kangaroo stops at a fence. She can't go any further. She turns around and faces Anna and Ben. She looks scared and angry. + +"Go away, kids," the kangaroo says. "This is my home. You are not welcome here. Leave me and my baby alone." + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They didn't know kangaroos can talk. They also feel sorry for the kangaroo. They don't want to make her sad. + +"Sorry, kangaroo," Anna says. "We didn't mean to bother you. We thought you were pretty and special. We won't chase you anymore." + +The kangaroo sighs. She sees that Anna and Ben are not bad. They are just curious and playful. She decides to surrender and let them come closer. + +"Okay, kids," the kangaroo says. "You can pet me and my baby, but be gentle and quiet. And don't tell anyone about me. I am a secret kangaroo." + +Anna and Ben nod. They walk slowly to the kangaroo and touch her soft fur. They also peek at the baby in her pouch. The baby is purple too, and very cute. They smile and giggle. + +"Thank you, kangaroo," Ben says. "You are very nice and brave. We like you and your baby." + +The kangaroo smiles too. She feels happy and safe. She likes Anna and Ben. They are very kind and polite. She thinks they can be her friends. + +"You're welcome, kids," the kangaroo says. "You are very sweet and smart. I like you too. Maybe we can play again someday." + +The end. +Anna and Ben love to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to zoom them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they make noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, they find a big folder in their mom's office. The folder is blue and has many papers inside. Anna and Ben are curious. They open the folder and see pictures of animals. They see a dog, a cat, a bird, and a fish. They think the animals are adorable. + +"Look, Ben, a dog!" Anna says, pointing to a picture. "Woof, woof!" + +"Look, Anna, a cat!" Ben says, pointing to another picture. "Meow, meow!" + +They take out the pictures and pretend they are their pets. They zoom them around the room, making animal sounds. They have fun with their new friends. + +But then, their mom comes in. She sees the mess on the floor and the folder on the table. She is not happy. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" she asks. "This is my work folder. You can't play with it. You have to put the pictures back and clean up the room." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They did not know the folder was important. They say sorry to their mom and help her put the pictures back. They also pick up their toy cars and put them in a box. + +Their mom hugs them and says, "It's okay. I know you were just playing. But next time, please ask me before you touch my things. And if you want to see animals, I can show you a book or a video." + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They love their mom and they love animals. They say thank you and give her a kiss. Then they go to their room and play with their toy cars again. They zoom them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to go on the swing. The swing is fun. They can go high and low. They can see the sky and the grass. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. They run to the swing. But there is a problem. There is only one swing. Anna and Ben both want to go on the swing. They look at each other. They do not know what to do. + +Then, Anna has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's joke." Ben nods. He likes to joke. Anna says, "You go on the swing first. But you have to close your eyes. And you have to count to ten. Then you have to get off the swing. And I will go on the swing. OK?" Ben says, "OK." + +Ben goes on the swing. He closes his eyes. He counts to ten. He says, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." He opens his eyes. He gets off the swing. He smiles. He says, "Your turn, Anna." + +But Anna is not there. She is hiding behind a tree. She is laughing. She says, "Joke!" Ben looks around. He sees Anna. He laughs too. He says, "You are funny, Anna. You tricked me." Anna says, "Sorry, Ben. It was a joke. Do you want to go on the swing again?" Ben says, "Yes, please. But this time, no jokes. OK?" Anna says, "OK." + +They go on the swing together. They take turns. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. The swing is not ordinary. The swing is special. +Jolly was a young dog who liked to play with his friends. He had a big ball that he could bite and roll. He was very happy when he saw his friends in the park. + +"Hi, Jolly!" said Spot, a black and white dog. "Can I play with your ball?" + +"Sure, Spot!" said Jolly. "Let's share it!" + +They ran and chased the ball together. They had fun and laughed. + +But then, a big dog came. He was mean and growled. He wanted the ball for himself. + +"Give me that ball!" he barked. "It's mine now!" + +He ran towards Jolly and Spot and tried to bite them. They were scared and ran away. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "He's too big and mean!" + +They looked for a place to hide. They saw a bench with a kind lady. She was reading a book and had a bag of treats. + +"Please, lady, help us!" they said. "There's a big dog who wants to hurt us and take our ball!" + +The lady looked up and saw the big dog. She frowned and stood up. + +"Go away, you bad dog!" she said. "Leave these young dogs alone! They are jolly and nice!" + +She threw a treat to the big dog. He stopped and sniffed it. He liked it and ate it. He forgot about the ball and the young dogs. + +"Thank you, lady!" said Jolly and Spot. "You are kind and brave!" + +The lady smiled and petted them. She gave them more treats and their ball. + +"You're welcome, Jolly and Spot!" she said. "You are good and friendly! You can play with your ball here. I'll watch over you!" + +Jolly and Spot wagged their tails and licked her face. They were happy and safe. They played with their ball and their new friend. They were jolly again. +Lily and Ben went on a safari with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Lily liked the giraffes best. They had long necks and spots. Ben liked the lions best. They had big teeth and roars. + +One day, they stopped the car near a tree. A giraffe was eating leaves from the top. Lily wanted to touch the giraffe. She opened the window and reached out her hand. But the giraffe was too high. She could not reach it. + +"Mom, can you lift me up?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, it's not safe. The giraffe might bite you or kick you. And you might fall out of the car. Stay inside, please," Mom said. + +"But I want to touch the giraffe!" Lily whined. + +Ben saw Lily trying to reach the giraffe. He thought it was funny. He laughed and said, "You are too small, Lily. You can't reach the giraffe. You are silly." + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Ben laughing at her. She said, "I am not silly, Ben. You are mean. And you are dirty. Look at your shirt. It has mud and grass on it. You look like a pig." + +Ben felt hurt. He did not like Lily calling him dirty. He said, "I am not dirty, Lily. You are rude. And you are scared. Look at your face. It has tears and snot on it. You look like a baby." + +Lily and Ben started to yell at each other. They did not notice the giraffe coming closer. The giraffe was curious. It saw the window open and the children shouting. It lowered its head and stuck its tongue out. It licked Lily and Ben on their faces. + +Lily and Ben stopped yelling. They felt the giraffe's tongue on their skin. It was wet and rough. They screamed and closed the window. They looked at each other. They had giraffe spit on their faces. They looked dirty and silly. + +Mom and Dad heard the scream and the window. They turned around and saw Lily and Ben. They asked, "What happened?" + +Lily and Ben did not answer. They wiped their faces with their hands. They felt embarrassed and sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Dad. Sorry, giraffe. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Lily." + +Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. They said, "It's okay, Lily. It's okay, Ben. We love you. And the giraffe loves you too. It was just saying hello. Next time, be careful and kind. And enjoy the safari." +Tom and Mia went to the big water with Mom and Dad. They saw many fish and animals in the water. They liked to watch them swim and jump. One animal was very big and gray. It had a long nose and a big fin. It was a dolphin. + +The dolphin came close to Tom and Mia. It made a funny sound. "Eee, eee, eee!" It seemed to say hello. Tom and Mia smiled and waved. They wanted to touch the dolphin. It looked very soft and smooth. + +Mom and Dad said they could touch the dolphin. They helped Tom and Mia go into the water. The water was cold and wet. The dolphin was warm and soft. It let Tom and Mia pet its nose and fin. It seemed to like them. It gave them a gentle push with its nose. It seemed to want them to play. + +Tom and Mia laughed and splashed. They played with the dolphin. They had a lot of fun. They thanked the dolphin for being their friend. The dolphin made another sound. "Eee, eee, eee!" It seemed to say goodbye. It swam away with a big splash. + +Tom and Mia went back to Mom and Dad. They were happy and tired. They told Mom and Dad about the dolphin. They said it was the best day ever. They hoped to see the dolphin again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the park. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They also had a big yellow crane that could lift things up and down. + +"Look, Lily, I can make the crane pick up your car!" Ben said. He moved the crane's arm and grabbed Lily's car with the hook. + +"Hey, that's not fair! Give me back my car!" Lily shouted. She tried to pull her car away, but Ben held on tight. + +"No, it's mine now! I like the red car better than the blue car. You can have the blue car." Ben said. He was selfish and did not want to share. + +Lily was angry and sad. She did not like the blue car. She liked her red car. She started to cry and scream. "Mommy, mommy, Ben took my car! He is mean and selfish!" + +Mommy heard Lily's cry and came over. She saw Ben holding Lily's car and Lily crying. She was not happy. + +"Ben, what are you doing? Why did you take Lily's car?" Mommy asked. + +Ben did not answer. He was scared of Mommy. He knew he did something wrong. He started to panic. He let go of the crane's hook and dropped Lily's car on the ground. + +"Sorry, sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben said. He hoped Mommy would not be mad at him. + +Mommy picked up Lily's car and gave it back to her. She hugged Lily and wiped her tears. + +"It's okay, Lily, you have your car back. Ben, you should not take things that are not yours. That is selfish and rude. You should say sorry to Lily and share your toys." Mommy said. + +Ben looked at Lily and felt sorry. He did not want to make her cry. He wanted to be her friend. + +"Sorry, Lily, I was selfish. Can I share your car and the crane with you?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She was not angry anymore. She liked to share with Ben. + +"Okay, Ben, you can share. But you have to be nice and take turns." Lily said. + +They hugged and made up. They played with their cars and the crane together. They had fun and were happy. Mommy was proud of them. She smiled and watched them play. +One day, a little otter was swimming in the river with his family. He liked to play with his brothers and sisters, and catch fish with his mom and dad. He was happy and had fun. + +But then, he saw something strange in the water. It was a big, round, shiny thing. It had a hole in the middle, and it made a loud noise. The otter was curious and confused. He wanted to see what it was. + +He swam closer to the thing, and put his head inside the hole. He saw a lot of colors and shapes, and heard more noises. He thought it was a toy, and he tried to grab it with his paws. But then, the thing moved, and the otter felt a pain in his neck. He was scared and hurt. He cried out loud. + +His family heard him, and they quickly swam to him. They saw the thing around his neck. It was a tire, and it was stuck. They tried to pull it off, but it was too tight. They were worried and sad. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they saw a boat coming. It had two people on it. They had a net and a box. They saw the otter and the tire, and they came closer. The otter and his family were afraid. They did not like people. They thought they were bad. + +But the people were kind and gentle. They spoke softly, and they used the net to catch the otter. They put him in the box, and they cut the tire off his neck. They checked his wound, and they put some medicine on it. They gave him some fish, and they stroked his fur. They smiled at him, and they said they were sorry. + +The otter was surprised and grateful. He felt better, and he realized the people were good. He accepted their help, and he thanked them with his eyes. He hoped they would take him back to his family. + +The people understood him, and they nodded. They put him back in the water, and they watched him swim away. They waved at him, and they wished him well. + +The otter found his family, and they hugged him. They were happy and relieved. They told him they loved him, and they were proud of him. He told them he loved them too, and he was sorry for being curious. He learned a lesson, and he never went near the tire again. He was happy and had fun. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and the herbs. Lily saw a big herb with purple leaves. She picked it and gave it to Tom. + +"Here, smell this herb. It is nice," she said. + +Tom smelled the herb. He liked it too. He said, "Thank you, Lily. This herb is nice. Can I pass it to Mom?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, you can pass it to Mom. Maybe she can use it for cooking." + +Tom and Lily ran to the kitchen. They saw Mom making soup. They said, "Mom, look what we found in the garden. It is a big herb with purple leaves. Can you use it for the soup?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Wow, what a big herb. It is called basil. It is very good for the soup. Thank you, Tom and Lily. You are very helpful." + +She took the herb and chopped it. She added it to the soup. She said, "This soup will be very tasty. Do you want to try some?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, please. We want to try some." + +Mom gave them each a bowl of soup. They tasted it. They said, "Mmm, this soup is very tasty. We like the herb. It makes the soup better." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "I'm glad you like the soup. And I'm glad you like the herb. You are very smart to find it in the garden. You are my big helpers." +Tom and Lily were playing with their cars on the floor. They made a zigzag road with tape and pretended to drive fast and slow. Tom had a red car and Lily had a blue car. + +"Look at my car, it is so mighty!" Tom said. "It can go over any bump and turn any way. Your car is too small and weak." + +Lily felt sad. She liked her car, but she wanted to improve it. She looked around and saw some stickers and a feather. She had an idea. + +She put some stickers on her car to make it shiny and colorful. She also stuck the feather on the back to make it look like a tail. She smiled and showed Tom her car. + +"Wow, your car is so pretty!" Tom said. "It looks like a bird. Can I try it?" + +Lily nodded and gave him her car. They took turns driving their cars on the zigzag road. They had fun and laughed. They learned that they could improve their cars and share them with each other. +Tom likes to ride his bike. He rides it every day in the park. He likes to go fast and feel the wind on his face. + +One day, he sees a fox in the park. The fox is red and furry. It looks at Tom with bright eyes. Tom stops his bike and says hello to the fox. + +"Hello, little boy," the fox says. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm riding my bike," Tom says. "Do you want to ride with me?" + +The fox nods. "Yes, I do. But I don't have a bike. Can I ride on yours?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes the fox, but his bike is small. He says, "You can ride on the back. But you have to hold on tight. And don't bite me." + +The fox smiles. "I won't bite you. I'm a friendly fox. And I can hold on tight. Let's go." + +Tom helps the fox climb on the back of his bike. They ride together in the park. They pass by trees and flowers and birds. They have fun. + +They come to a big hill. Tom pedals hard to go up. The fox cheers him on. They reach the top and see the city below. They see cars and buses and buildings. They see an empty playground. + +"Look, there's a playground," Tom says. "Do you want to play there?" + +The fox nods. "Yes, I do. But can we ride down the hill first? It looks fun." + +Tom agrees. He holds the brakes and rides down the hill. The fox holds on tight and laughs. They feel the wind on their faces. They reach the bottom and ride to the playground. They park the bike and run to the swings. They swing high and low. They have more fun. + +They play until the sun sets. They see the stars and the moon. They are tired and happy. + +"Thank you for riding with me," Tom says to the fox. "You are a good friend." + +"Thank you for playing with me," the fox says to Tom. "You are a good friend too." + +They hug and say goodbye. Tom rides his bike home. The fox runs to the woods. They hope to see each other again. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big motorcycle parked near the swings. They are curious and want to look at it. + +They walk closer to the motorcycle and touch it. It is shiny and has many buttons and lights. Anna likes the red color and Ben likes the loud sound. They pretend they are riding the motorcycle and going fast. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice behind them. "Hey, what are you doing with my motorcycle?" It is a man with a helmet and a leather jacket. He looks angry and scary. Anna and Ben are scared and jump off the motorcycle. + +They turn around and see the man's face. It is their dad! He takes off his helmet and smiles. He says, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just bought this motorcycle as a surprise for your mom. It is her birthday today. Do you want to help me reveal it to her?" + +Anna and Ben are surprised and happy. They hug their dad and say, "Yes, we do! We love you, dad!" They are also embarrassed and say, "Sorry, dad, we didn't know it was your motorcycle. We were just playing." + +Their dad laughs and says, "It's okay, I'm not mad. You were very brave and careful. But don't touch other people's motorcycles without asking, okay? They might not be as nice as me." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Okay, dad, we promise." They get on the motorcycle with their dad and ride home. They can't wait to see their mom's face when they reveal the motorcycle to her. They think it will be the best birthday ever. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books, but they are bored. They want to do something new and fun. + +"Let's make a fort!" Ben says. He likes to build things with pillows and blankets. "We can pretend we are in a castle or a cave." + +"OK!" Anna agrees. She likes to use her imagination. "But we need more cushions. Where can we find them?" + +They look around the room. They see a big, furry cushion on the sofa. It is brown and soft, and it has a picture of a bear on it. Anna likes the cushion, but she knows it belongs to Mom. + +"Can we use this one?" she asks Ben, pointing to the cushion. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, we can't. Mom says that is her special cushion. She uses it when she reads or watches TV. She will be mad if we take it." + +Anna frowns. She wants to use the cushion, but she does not want to make Mom mad. How can they solve this problem? + +She thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. She runs to her room and comes back with a big, furry toy. It is also brown and soft, and it looks like a bear. Anna got it for her birthday. + +"Look!" she says to Ben. "We can use this instead. It is almost the same as the cushion, but it is a toy. Mom won't mind if we play with it." + +Ben smiles. He thinks Anna is very smart. He takes the toy and puts it on top of the other pillows. "Good idea!" he says. "Now we have a furry friend for our fort. Let's go inside and have an adventure." + +They crawl under the blankets and pretend they are in a forest with a friendly bear. They have fun and forget about being bored. They are happy they solved their problem. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their navy toys. They had a navy boat, a navy car, and a navy plane. They pretended to go on adventures with their toys, and sometimes they made loud noises. + +One day, Tom and Lily had a fight. Tom wanted to play with the navy plane, but Lily said it was hers. Tom tried to grab the plane, but Lily held it tight. They pulled and pulled, and then they heard a snap. The navy plane broke in two. + +Tom and Lily both cried. They loved their navy plane, and now it was broken. They were very sad and angry. They blamed each other for breaking the plane. They said mean words, and they did not want to share or say sorry. They were very stubborn. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken navy plane and the crying children. She was not happy. She told Tom and Lily to stop fighting and to calm down. She said they had to learn to share and to be kind. She said they had to say sorry and to hug each other. + +Tom and Lily did not want to listen at first. They still felt sad and angry. But Mom was firm and gentle. She said she loved them both, and she wanted them to love each other too. She said they could fix the navy plane together, and they could play with it again. She said they could have more fun if they were friends. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They remembered how much they liked to play with their navy toys. They remembered how much they liked to go on adventures with their toys. They remembered how much they loved each other. They felt sorry for breaking the plane and for hurting each other. They said sorry and hugged each other. They smiled and wiped their tears. They thanked Mom and asked her to help them fix the navy plane. Mom smiled and nodded. She was proud of them. They were not stubborn anymore. +Lily had a bad fall from her bike. She hurt her arm and it was very sore. Mom took her to the hospital to see the doctor. The doctor was nice and gave her a sticker. + +The doctor said he needed to take a picture of her arm. He called it an x-ray. He said it was important to see if her arm was broken or not. Lily was scared, but Mom held her hand. + +The doctor took Lily to a big machine. He told her to stand still and not move. He put a big apron on her and a small one on her arm. He said it was to protect her from the x-ray. He went behind a window and pressed a button. Lily heard a beep and saw a flash. + +The doctor came back and smiled. He showed Lily the x-ray on a screen. He pointed to her arm and said it was not broken, just bruised. He said she was very brave and lucky. He gave her a bandage and some ice. He said she could go home and rest. + +Lily was happy and relieved. She thanked the doctor and hugged Mom. She said she was sorry for falling and promised to be careful. Mom said she was proud of her and kissed her. They went home and had some cookies. Lily felt better and showed her x-ray to her teddy bear. +Lila was a little otter who loved to move. She liked to swim, slide, jump and play in the water with her friends. She was very good at moving fast and doing tricks. She could spin, flip, twist and splash with ease. + +One day, a big camera came to the river where Lila lived. It was a man who wanted to make a movie about otters. He saw Lila and her friends and said, "Wow, these otters are amazing! I want to film them for my movie. They will be famous!" + +Lila was curious and excited. She wanted to be in a movie and be famous. She moved closer to the camera and smiled. She showed the man her best tricks and moves. She hoped he would like her. + +But her friends were not happy. They did not like the camera and the man. They thought he was scary and noisy. They wanted to move away from him and hide. They said to Lila, "Lila, come with us. We don't want to be in a movie. We want to be free and happy. The camera and the man will hurt us and take us away." + +Lila did not listen. She liked the camera and the man. She thought they were fun and nice. She said to her friends, "No, I want to be in a movie. I want to be famous. The camera and the man will not hurt us. They will make us stars." + +Lila moved closer to the camera and the man. She did not see the net that the man had behind him. He threw the net over Lila and caught her. He said, "Gotcha! You are the perfect otter for my movie. You are so smart and cute. You will be famous!" + +Lila was scared and sad. She realized she made a mistake. She wanted to move away from the net and the man. She wanted to be with her friends. She cried, "Help! Help! Let me go! I don't want to be in a movie. I don't want to be famous. I want to be free and happy." + +But it was too late. The man took Lila away in his car. He did not care about her feelings. He only cared about his movie. He did not know that Lila was a living being, not a toy. + +Lila's friends watched and cried. They missed Lila. They wished she had listened to them. They hoped she would come back. They learned a lesson. They learned that being famous is not always good. They learned that being free and happy is more important. They learned that they should stick together and protect each other. They learned that they should love themselves and their home. They learned that they should be proud of being otters. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to ride their bikes and go down the slide. Tom had a new helmet that was red and shiny. He thought it was very cool and he wanted to show it to everyone. + +"Look at my helmet!" he said to Mia. "It is better than yours. Yours is old and dull. You should get a new one like mine." + +Mia felt sad. She liked her helmet. It was blue and had stars on it. Her grandma gave it to her for her birthday. She did not want to get a new one. + +"That is not nice, Tom," she said. "You should not brag about your helmet. It does not matter how it looks. It matters how it protects your head. You should be humble and kind." + +Tom did not listen. He kept riding his bike and showing off his helmet. He did not see the big rock on the path. He hit the rock and fell off his bike. He scraped his knee and his elbow. He cried out loud. + +Mia heard him and ran to help him. She got a band-aid from her backpack and put it on his knee. She gave him a hug and said, "Are you okay, Tom?" + +Tom felt sorry. He realized he was wrong. He said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I am sorry I was mean to you. Your helmet is very nice. Can we share it?" + +Mia smiled and said, "Of course we can. Here, you can wear it for a while. I don't mind." + +They settled their fight and played together again. They took turns wearing the helmet and going down the slide. They had fun and learned to be humble and kind. +Lily and Ben liked to play at the pond. They liked to see the ducks and feed them bread. One day, they saw a big duck with a red hat. It looked funny and friendly. + +"Hello, duck," Lily said. "Do you want some bread?" + +The duck nodded and came closer. It took the bread from Lily's hand and ate it. Then it looked at Ben. + +"Hello, duck," Ben said. "Do you want more bread?" + +The duck nodded and came closer. It took the bread from Ben's hand and ate it. Then it opened its mouth wide and bit Ben's arm. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. "Help! The duck is hurting me!" + +Lily was scared. She ran to get help. She saw a man and a woman near the pond. They were Ben's mom and dad. + +"Help!" Lily shouted. "The duck is hurting Ben!" + +The man and the woman ran to the pond. They saw the duck with the red hat. It was not a duck. It was a crocodile. It had Ben in its mouth. It was dragging him into the water. + +"Ben!" the man and the woman screamed. "Let him go!" + +But the crocodile did not let go. It disappeared into the water with Ben. The pond was empty. There was no Ben. There was no duck. There was only a red hat floating on the surface. + +Lily, the man and the woman cried. They were very sad. They had lost Ben. The crocodile had taken him away. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw some ducks by the pond and wanted to feed them. He had some bread in his bag and broke it into small pieces. He threw some bread to the ducks and they came closer. + +Tom liked the ducks. They had soft feathers and funny beaks. He wanted to touch one. He reached out his hand and tried to pet a duck. But the duck did not like that. The duck bit Tom's finger. Tom cried out loud. It hurt a lot. + +Mom heard Tom and ran to him. She saw the duck and the bread. She hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. The duck was hungry and scared. You should not try to touch the ducks. They might bite you. They are not like your toys. They are wild animals." + +Tom nodded. He understood. He was sorry too. He said, "I'm sorry, duck. I did not mean to make you angry. You can have the bread. I will not bother you again." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's very kind of you, Tom. Let's go and watch the ducks from a distance. They are doing something interesting. They are marching." + +Tom looked and saw the ducks. They were walking in a line, one behind the other. They followed a big duck with a green head. They quacked and flapped their wings. They looked like they were having fun. + +Tom forgot his pain. He laughed and clapped his hands. He said, "Look, Mom. The ducks are marching. They are not ordinary ducks. They are special ducks. They are silly ducks. I like them." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. They like chickens. Chickens are soft and funny. + +One day, they hear a loud noise. They look and see a big fox. The fox is fast and hungry. The fox wants to eat the chickens. The chickens are scared. They run and cluck. Tom and Lily are scared too. They want to help the chickens. + +Tom says, "We have to save the chickens. The fox is bad. He will hurt them." + +Lily says, "But how? The fox is faster than us. We are slow." + +Tom thinks. He sees a big stick. He picks up the stick. He says, "I have an idea. You go and get the farmer. I will stop the fox with the stick." + +Lily nods. She runs to the house. She calls the farmer. She says, "Help! Help! There is a fox in the farm. He wants to eat the chickens. Tom is trying to save them." + +The farmer hears Lily. He grabs his hat and his dog. He runs to the farm. He sees Tom and the fox. Tom is brave. He swings the stick at the fox. The fox is angry. He snarls and jumps. Tom dodges and hits. The fox is hurt. He runs away. + +The farmer and the dog chase the fox. They make sure he does not come back. The chickens are safe. They thank Tom and Lily. They cluck and peck. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They hug each other. They say, "We did it. We saved the chickens. We are heroes." + +The farmer is proud. He says, "You are very brave and smart. You did a good job. You are my helpers. Come, I will give you some milk and cookies." + +Tom and Lily smile. They follow the farmer. They love the farm. They love the animals. They love the chickens. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to look for it. + +One time, the ball rolled into a big hole in the ground. Ben and Lily ran to the hole and peered inside. They saw something shiny and round at the bottom of the hole. They wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it's a treasure!" Ben said. + +"Maybe it's a toy!" Lily said. + +They wanted to get it, but the hole was too deep and dark. They were afraid to go in. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was an elderly man with a hat and a cane. He was walking his dog. + +"Hello, children. What are you doing?" he asked. + +"We're looking at our ball. It went into the hole. There's something else in the hole too. Can you see it?" Ben said. + +The elderly man leaned over the hole and stared. He smiled and said, "Oh, I see it. It's an old coin. It's very old and rare. It must have been buried here a long time ago." + +"Wow, really? Can we have it?" Lily asked. + +The elderly man nodded and said, "Sure, why not? But you'll need a rope or a stick to get it out. I'll help you. Come on, let's find something." + +He took Ben and Lily by the hand and led them to a nearby tree. He broke off a long branch and tied his scarf to it. He gave it to Ben and said, "Here, try this. Lower it into the hole and hook the coin with the scarf. Be careful not to drop it." + +Ben did as he said and slowly lowered the branch into the hole. He felt the coin touch the scarf and wrapped it around it. He pulled the branch up and lifted the coin out of the hole. He was very happy and proud. + +"Yay, I got it! Look, Lily, look!" he said. + +Lily clapped and cheered. She looked at the coin and said, "It's so shiny and pretty. Can I hold it?" + +Ben gave the coin to Lily and said, "Sure, you can hold it. We can share it. It's our treasure." + +The elderly man smiled and said, "Well done, children. You found a very special coin. It's worth a lot of money. But more importantly, it's worth a lot of fun. You can keep it as a souvenir of your adventure. Or you can donate it to a museum or a charity. It's up to you." + +Ben and Lily thanked the elderly man and hugged him. They thanked his dog too and petted him. They decided to keep the coin as a souvenir and put it in a safe place. They also decided to give some of their toys and clothes to other children who needed them. They learned that finding a treasure was not only exciting, but also generous. + +They played with their ball some more and then went home with their coin. They told their parents and their friends about their discovery. They were very happy and grateful. They never forgot the day they found the coin in the hole. +Anna was upset. She wanted to play with her doll, but she could not find it. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box. No doll. + +She went to ask her mom. "Mom, where is my doll?" she said. + +Mom was busy in the kitchen. She said, "I don't know, Anna. Maybe you left it somewhere. Why don't you look on the shelf in the living room?" + +Anna ran to the living room. She saw the shelf. It was high. She could not reach it. She saw a chair. She pushed the chair to the shelf. She climbed on the chair. She looked on the shelf. + +She saw her doll. It was next to a vase. She was happy. She reached for her doll. But she was not careful. She bumped the vase. The vase fell. It broke. It made a loud noise. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw the broken vase. She saw Anna on the chair. She saw the doll. She was upset. She said, "Anna, what did you do? You broke the vase. That was grandma's vase. It was very old and very special. You should not have climbed on the chair. You could have hurt yourself." + +Anna was scared. She blinked. She felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted my doll. I did not mean to break the vase. I did not know it was grandma's vase. I love you, mom." + +Mom sighed. She was still upset, but she loved Anna. She said, "I love you too, Anna. But you have to be more careful. And you have to ask me before you take things from the shelf. Now come down from the chair. Let's clean up this mess. And then we can play with your doll together." +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big balloon in the park. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Can I blow the balloon?" Mia asks. + +"OK, but be careful. It might pop," Ben says. + +Mia takes the balloon and puts it in her mouth. She blows hard. The balloon gets bigger and bigger. Mia feels happy. She thinks the balloon is flexible. She can make it any shape she wants. + +But then, something bad happens. The balloon pops. It makes a loud noise. Mia feels scared. She drops the balloon. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The balloon hurt my mouth!" Mia says. + +Ben runs to Mia. He hugs her. He feels sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. Are you OK?" Ben says. + +Mia nods. She wipes her tears. She looks at the balloon. It is broken. She feels sad. She likes the balloon. + +"I regret blowing the balloon. It was a nice balloon," Mia says. + +Ben smiles. He has an idea. + +"Don't worry, Mia. We can find another balloon. Or we can play with something else. Do you want to play with my truck?" Ben says. + +Mia smiles too. She likes Ben's truck. It is blue and fast. + +"OK, Ben. Let's play with your truck. Thank you for being my friend," Mia says. + +They hold hands. They go to play with the truck. They forget about the balloon. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to draw with pencils and paper. One day, they have a big test at school. They need to write their names and some words on the paper. + +Anna is good at writing. She knows all the letters and how to spell. Ben is not so good. He forgets some letters and makes mistakes. He is afraid of the test. He thinks he will get a bad mark. + +Before the test, Ben has an idea. He asks Anna to help him. He says, "Anna, can you give me your pencil? I want to copy your paper. Then I will get a good mark too." + +Anna is shocked. She says, "No, Ben, that is wrong. You cannot copy my paper. That is cheating. You have to do your own work. If you copy, you will be ashamed. The teacher will find out and be angry. And I will be sad. You are my friend. You should be honest." + +Ben feels bad. He knows Anna is right. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. You are a good friend. You are right. I should not cheat. I should try my best. Will you help me study? Maybe I can learn some letters and words." + +Anna smiles. She says, "Of course, Ben. I will help you study. We can practice together. You can learn. You can do it. I believe in you." + +They study together. They use their pencils and paper. They say the letters and words. They have fun. They learn. + +The test comes. Anna and Ben do their best. They write their names and some words on the paper. They do not copy. They are honest. + +The teacher checks their papers. She is happy. She says, "Good job, Anna and Ben. You did well. You worked hard. You showed me what you know. I am proud of you." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They are proud of themselves. They hug each other. They say, "Thank you, friend. You helped me. You made me better. You are a good friend." + +The moral of the story is: Cheating is wrong. Honesty is right. Friends help each other. Learning is fun. +Anna likes to design things. She draws pictures of houses, cars, animals and people. She uses crayons, stickers, scissors and glue. She has a big box of paper and tools. + +One day, Anna learns about lungs at school. Lungs are inside your body. They help you breathe. They are like big balloons that fill up with air. Anna thinks lungs are very interesting. She wants to design a lung. + +She asks her mom for help. "Mom, can I make a lung?" she says. "How do you make a lung?" her mom says. "I don't know. Maybe with a balloon and some tubes?" Anna says. "That sounds like a good idea. Let's try it," her mom says. + +They go to the kitchen and find a balloon, a straw, some tape and some yarn. They blow up the balloon and tie it. They tape the straw to the balloon. They cut some yarn and tape it to the straw. They make a loop with the yarn. They have a lung. + +Anna holds the loop and pulls it. The balloon gets bigger and smaller. She breathes through the straw. She hears the air go in and out. She is happy. She made a lung. + +She shows her lung to her dad and her brother. They are impressed. They say Anna is very clever and helpful. They ask her to teach them how to make a lung. Anna smiles. She likes to design things. She likes to share her things. She likes to learn new things. She is a good girl. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. They had many toys in their cupboard, but their favorite was a big puzzle with many pieces. They would take turns to make the puzzle and see who could finish it faster. + +One day, Tim had a clever idea. He wanted to keep some of the puzzle pieces in his pocket, so that Sam could not find them. He thought this would make him win every time. He sneaked into the cupboard and took some pieces when Sam was not looking. He smiled and hid them in his pocket. + +Later, they started to play the puzzle game. Tim let Sam go first. Sam tried hard to make the puzzle, but he could not find some of the pieces. He looked everywhere, but they were not there. He felt sad and confused. He gave up and said, "Tim, you win. I can't make the puzzle." + +Tim was happy and said, "Thank you, Sam. Now it's my turn." He took out the pieces from his pocket and started to make the puzzle. He thought he was very smart and clever. But he did not notice that Sam was watching him. Sam saw the pieces in Tim's pocket and realized what he had done. He felt angry and cheated. He said, "Tim, you are not fair. You keep some of the pieces in your pocket. That's why you win. That's not a good game. That's a bad game." + +Tim was surprised and scared. He knew he had done something wrong. He dropped the pieces and said, "Sorry, Sam. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Please don't be mad at me. Please forgive me." + +Sam looked at Tim and saw that he was sorry. He felt sorry for him too. He said, "Okay, Tim. I forgive you. But you have to promise me that you will never cheat again. Cheating is not fun. Cheating is not nice. Cheating is not good. Playing fair is fun. Playing fair is nice. Playing fair is good." + +Tim nodded and said, "I promise, Sam. I promise. I will never cheat again. I will play fair. I will be a good brother. I will be a good friend." + +They hugged and said, "I love you, brother. I love you, friend." They put the pieces back in the cupboard and decided to play another game. A game that they could both enjoy and share. A game that was fair and good. A game that made them happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a crystal. Sara picked it up and said, "Look, Ben, a crystal! It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +Ben wanted to see the crystal too. He said, "Let me see, Sara, let me see!" He tried to grab the crystal from Sara's hand, but Sara did not let him. She said, "No, Ben, it is mine! I found it first!" + +Ben was sad and angry. He said, "That is not fair, Sara, you have to share! Give me the crystal, or I will tell Mom!" He pushed Sara and made her drop the crystal. + +A bald man was walking by. He saw the crystal on the ground. He said, "Hey, kids, what is this? Is this your crystal?" He picked it up and looked at it. + +Sara and Ben stopped fighting. They said, "Yes, mister, that is our crystal! We found it in the park! Please give it back to us!" + +The bald man smiled. He said, "This is a very nice crystal, kids. But you know what? Crystals are not toys. They are very fragile and can break easily. And they are not worth fighting over. You should be nice to each other and share your things. How about I give you something else instead of the crystal? Something that you can both play with and enjoy?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They said, "OK, mister, what do you have?" + +The bald man reached into his pocket. He pulled out a red ball. He said, "How about this ball? It is very bouncy and fun. You can throw it, catch it, roll it, and kick it. You can play with it together or with other kids. Do you want to trade the crystal for the ball?" + +Sara and Ben looked at the ball. They liked the ball. They said, "Yes, mister, we want to trade! Thank you for the ball!" + +The bald man gave them the ball and took the crystal. He said, "You are welcome, kids. Have fun with the ball. And remember, be kind and share. Goodbye!" He waved and walked away. + +Sara and Ben waved back. They said, "Goodbye, mister! Thank you!" They hugged each other and said, "Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Ben. Let's be friends and share." They played with the ball and had a good time. They forgot about the crystal. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a rope. The rope has a knot at the end. Anna and Ben want to swing on the rope. + +"Can I go first?" Anna asks. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben says. He holds the rope for Anna. He supports her. + +Anna grabs the knot and runs. She swings high in the air. She feels happy. She laughs. + +"Wow, this is fun!" she says. + +Ben smiles. He waits for his turn. + +But then, Anna sees a bee. The bee buzzes near her face. Anna is scared of bees. She screams. + +"Help! Help!" she cries. + +Ben hears her. He lets go of the rope. He runs to Anna. He hugs her. + +"Don't worry, Anna. I'm here. The bee is gone," he says. + +Anna stops screaming. She feels better. She hugs Ben back. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend," she says. + +Ben nods. He is a good friend. He supports Anna. + +They walk back to the rope. They swing together. They have fun. + +After a while, they are hungry. They go to the bench. They eat their sandwiches. They are tasty. They share their juice. They are happy. + +They are friends. They support each other. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and building things. But then, they hear a knock on the door. They wonder who it is. + +Mom opens the door and says hello to a person they do not know. The person is wearing a big coat and a hat. He has a big bag with him. He smiles and says, "Hello, I am your uncle Jack. I came to visit you for a few days." + +Lily and Tom stare at the person. They do not remember having an uncle Jack. They feel shy and scared. They hide behind Mom and do not say anything. + +Mom sees that they are nervous and says, "Don't be afraid, Lily and Tom. Uncle Jack is very nice and he loves you. He brought you some gifts from his travels. Why don't you say hello and thank him?" + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They do not want to be rude, but they do not want to talk to the person either. They think it is difficult to be friendly with someone they do not know. They whisper to each other, "What should we do?" + +Uncle Jack hears them and says, "I know it is hard to meet new people, but I am not a stranger. I am your mom's brother and your family. I have some stories and pictures to show you. Maybe we can play together later. Would you like that?" + +Lily and Tom feel a little curious. They wonder what stories and pictures he has. They wonder what gifts he brought. They decide to give him a chance. They come out from behind Mom and say, "Hello, Uncle Jack. Thank you for the gifts. We are Lily and Tom. Nice to meet you." +Lila and Ben were playing outside with their toys. They liked to make roads and bridges with the sand and the stones. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then, the sky became dark and grey. They heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They saw a bright light. It was lightning. They felt something wet on their faces. It was rain. + +"Let's go inside, Lila!" Ben said. "The rain is too much. It can hurt us." + +"No, Ben!" Lila said. "The rain is fine. It is just water. It is not bad. It is a gift from the spirit." + +"What spirit?" Ben asked. + +"The spirit of the sky. He makes the rain and the thunder and the lightning. He is very powerful and kind. He gives us water to drink and to grow. He cleans the air and the earth. He makes the flowers and the grass and the trees happy. He is our friend." Lila said. + +Ben looked at Lila. He was not sure. He was scared of the noise and the light. He wanted to go inside and be safe and warm. + +But he also saw that Lila was not scared. She was smiling and laughing. She opened her arms and spun around. She caught the raindrops with her tongue. She looked happy and free. + +Ben thought for a moment. He decided to try. He opened his arms and spun around. He caught the raindrops with his tongue. He felt the water on his skin and hair. He felt a tickle in his belly. He started to smile and laugh. + +He looked at Lila. She looked at him. They both giggled. They felt the spirit of the sky in their hearts. They felt fine. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they found a shiny jewel in the grass. It was red and sparkly and looked like a heart. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I see?" Ben asked. He took the jewel and held it in his hand. "It is pretty. Do you want to keep it?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, I do. But you can play with it too. We can share it." + +Ben smiled. "OK. Then let's make a promise. We will always share this jewel and be friends. And when we grow up, we will marry each other and be happy." + +Lily liked this idea. She hugged Ben and said, "Yes, let's do that. You are my best friend and I love you." + +They put the jewel in a small box and hid it under a tree. They decided to call it their secret treasure. They thought it was very useful, because it made them happy and reminded them of their promise. They played with it every day and never fought over it. They were very happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Sometimes they found worms, snails, or beetles. They put them in a jar and watched them move. + +One day, they saw something shiny in the dirt. It was a coin. It was round and silver and had a picture on it. Anna and Ben were very happy. They thought it was a treasure. + +"Look, look, we found a treasure!" they shouted to their mom, who was sitting on the porch. + +Mom came to see what they had. She smiled and said, "That's a very nice coin, but it's not a treasure. It's a quarter. You can use it to buy something at the store." + +Anna and Ben were confused. They didn't know what a quarter was. They thought it was more special than that. + +"But it's so shiny and pretty," Anna said. + +"And it has a picture of a man with a hat," Ben said. + +Mom explained, "That's George Washington. He was a wise man who helped our country a long time ago. He was the first president. He's on the quarter because he's important." + +Anna and Ben looked at the coin again. They felt a little disappointed. They thought they had found something more exciting. + +Mom saw their faces and said, "Don't be sad. You still found something interesting. And I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked surprises. + +Mom took them to the car and drove them to the store. She gave them each a quarter and said, "You can use these to buy something you like. Maybe a candy, a sticker, or a toy. What do you think?" + +Anna and Ben smiled. They were happy again. They thanked Mom and ran to the store. They looked at all the things they could buy. They felt like they had a treasure after all. +Ben and Mia like to play with paper. They can fold it into many shapes. They can make hats, boats, planes and more. They have a big box of paper in their room. + +One day, they find a wire in the box. It is long and thin and shiny. Ben wants to play with it. He thinks it is a snake. He bends it and twists it and makes it hiss. + +"Look, Mia, I have a snake!" he says. He tries to scare Mia with the wire. + +Mia does not like the wire. She thinks it is harsh. It is hard and sharp and hurts her fingers. She does not want to play with it. + +"Ben, that is not a snake. That is a wire. It is not for playing. It can cut you. Put it back in the box!" she says. She is afraid of the wire. + +Ben does not listen to Mia. He thinks she is silly. He likes the wire. He wants to keep it. He does not put it back in the box. + +Mia gets angry with Ben. She tries to take the wire from him. They start to fight. They pull and tug and yell. + +"Give me the wire!" Ben says. + +"No, you give me the wire!" Mia says. + +They are so loud that their mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the wire. She is not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, stop that right now! What are you doing with that wire? That is not a toy. That is dangerous. You can hurt yourself or each other. Give me the wire!" she says. She takes the wire from them. She puts it away. + +She gives them a hug. She tells them to be careful and kind. She tells them to play with paper instead. She shows them how to fold it into flowers and stars. They like that. They say sorry to each other. They play with paper and forget about the wire. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big statue of a man on a horse. The man has a hat and a sword. + +"Who is that?" Amy asks. + +"That is George. He is famous. He lead many people in a big fight long ago. He helped make history," Tom says. + +"What is history?" Amy asks. + +"History is what happened before we were born. We can learn from history. History tells us stories," Tom says. + +"I like stories. Can you tell me a story about George?" Amy asks. + +"OK. One day, George and his people crossed a big river. It was very cold and snowy. They wanted to surprise the bad people who were on the other side. They fought hard and won. They were brave and smart. That is one story about George," Tom says. + +"Wow, that is a good story. George is cool. Can we play like we are George and his people?" Amy asks. + +"Sure. I will be George. You can be one of his people. We can use sticks as swords. Come on, let's go!" Tom says. + +They run to the other side of the park. They pretend to cross the river and fight the bad people. They have fun playing history. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy soldiers in the garden. They made a fort with sticks and stones and pretended to fight a big war. + +"Bang, bang, you are dead!" Tom shouted, throwing a pine cone at Lily's soldier. + +"No, I am not! You missed me!" Lily said, hiding behind a bush. + +"Yes, you are! I saw you fall!" Tom argued, running towards her. + +They both laughed and wrestled on the grass. They liked to play rough, but they were careful not to hurt each other. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, the big dog from next door. He had jumped over the fence and was running towards them. He looked angry and hungry. + +"Run, run!" Tom yelled, grabbing Lily's hand. + +They dropped their toy soldiers and ran to the house. Rex chased them, barking and snapping his teeth. + +"Help, help!" Lily screamed, knocking on the door. + +"Let us in, let us in!" Tom cried, turning the knob. + +The door opened and their mom was there. She saw Rex and quickly pulled them inside. She slammed the door and locked it. + +"Are you okay, my loves?" she asked, hugging them. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay. But Rex is bad. He wanted to eat us and our soldiers!" Tom said, pointing at the window. + +"Shh, it's okay. Rex is not bad, he is just scared. He doesn't know how to play nice. He needs to learn to be careful, like you," mom said, stroking their hair. + +"Can we get our soldiers back, mom?" Lily asked, looking sad. + +"Of course, sweetie. We will get them back when Rex is gone. They are brave soldiers, they can wait," mom said, smiling. + +"Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom," Tom and Lily said, snuggling with her. + +They felt safe and happy in mom's arms. They forgot about the war and the dog. They only remembered their soldiers and their fun. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate their room for the party. They had many balloons, ribbons and stickers. They also had a big stick that they found in the park. + +"Let's make a banner with the stick and the ribbons!" Lily said. "We can write 'Happy Birthday' on it with the stickers!" + +"Good idea!" Ben said. "But how do we hang it on the wall?" + +They looked around and saw a chair and a table. They moved the chair next to the table and climbed on it. Lily held the stick and Ben tied the ribbons to it. They used the stickers to spell out 'Happy Birthday'. + +"Now we need to hang it on the wall!" Lily said. "But the stick is very hard and heavy. We need something to hold it." + +They looked around again and saw some tape and scissors. They cut some pieces of tape and stuck them to the ends of the stick. Then they tried to stick the stick to the wall. + +But the tape was not strong enough. The stick fell down and made a loud noise. Lily and Ben fell off the chair and the table. They bumped their heads and cried. + +"Mama! Papa!" they shouted. + +Mama and Papa came running to their room. They saw the mess and the tears. They hugged Lily and Ben and kissed their heads. + +"What happened here?" Mama asked. + +"We wanted to decorate our room for the party!" Lily said. "But the stick was too hard and heavy and the tape was too weak and the banner fell down and we fell down and it hurt!" + +"I'm sorry, sweeties," Papa said. "But you did a very good job with the banner. It looks very pretty. How about we help you hang it on the wall with some nails and a hammer?" + +"Really?" Lily and Ben asked. + +"Really," Mama and Papa said. "And then we can blow up the balloons and put them on the floor and the ceiling and the bed. And then we can have some cake and ice cream and sing 'Happy Birthday' to you. How does that sound?" + +"Yay!" Lily and Ben said. "Thank you, Mama and Papa! You are the best!" + +They smiled and hugged Mama and Papa. They forgot about their bumps and their tears. They were happy and excited for the party. They decorated their room with the stick and the ribbons and the stickers and the balloons and the tape and the nails and the hammer. And they had a lot of fun. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with toys and pretend to fly in a jet. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a jet with paint and stickers. + +"Look, our jet is ready!" Ben said. "Let's go on an adventure!" + +"Okay, where should we go?" Mia asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. "How about the moon? I heard there are stars and cheese there." + +"Wow, that sounds fun!" Mia said. "Let's go!" + +They climbed into the box and made noises like a jet. They closed their eyes and imagined they were flying high in the sky. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a loud sound. It was Ben's mom. She was looking for them. + +"Ben, Mia, where are you?" she called. "It's time for lunch!" + +Ben and Mia opened their eyes. They realized they were still in the garage. They felt a little sad. + +"Sorry, mom, we were playing in the box," Ben said. + +"What box?" mom asked. She saw the box with paint and stickers. She was not happy. "Ben, Mia, this is not a toy. This is a box for the new fridge. You ruined it!" + +Ben and Mia felt very sorry. They did not know the box was not available for playing. They apologized to mom and helped her clean the mess. + +Mom forgave them and gave them lunch. She also gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"Next time, please ask me before you use something that is not yours," she said. "And remember, you don't need a box to fly. You can use your imagination and your books. They can take you to many places." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They learned their lesson. They thanked mom and promised to be more careful. They still liked to play with toys and pretend to fly in a jet. But they also liked to read and learn about the moon and the stars and the cheese. They realized they could have fun in many ways. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toy boats in the bathtub. Sam has a big navy boat that can shoot water. Ben has a small red boat that can spin. + +One day, they are playing in the bathtub when their mom comes in. She wants to watch them play. She says, "Wow, you have such nice boats! Can I see them?" + +Sam is proud of his navy boat. He says, "Yes, mom, look at my boat! It can shoot water like this!" He presses a button and his boat shoots water at mom. Mom gets wet and laughs. + +Ben is shy of his red boat. He thinks it is not as cool as Sam's boat. He says, "No, mom, don't look at my boat. It can only spin like this." He turns a knob and his boat spins in the water. + +Mom sees Ben's boat and smiles. She says, "I like your boat, Ben. It is very cute and fun. Can I spin it with you?" + +Ben feels embarrassed. He thinks mom is lying. He says, "No, mom, you can't spin it with me. It is a baby boat. You are too big for it." + +Mom feels sad. She says, "Oh, Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I think your boat is great. You are not a baby. You are a big boy. Can I hug you?" + +Ben feels sorry. He says, "Yes, mom, you can hug me. I'm sorry, too. I love you. And I love my boat. Can you watch me spin it with Sam?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Ben. I love you, too. And I love to watch you play with Sam. You are both very good at playing with boats." + +Sam and Ben hug mom. Then they play with their boats together. Mom watches them and smiles. They are happy. +Sam and Tom were brothers. They liked to play in the park near their home. There was a big hill in the park. Sam and Tom liked to run up and down the hill and look at the view. They could see the trees, the flowers, the birds and the sky. + +One day, Sam and Tom saw a big rock on the hill. They wanted to roll it down and see what would happen. They pushed and pushed, but the rock was very heavy. They tried harder and harder, but the rock did not move. + +Then, they heard a loud bark. It was Rex, their dog. Rex was running towards them, wagging his tail. He wanted to play with them. He did not see the rock. He ran into it and hit his head. He fell down and did not get up. + +Sam and Tom ran to Rex. They called his name and shook him. But Rex did not move. He did not bark. He did not wag his tail. He was dead. + +Sam and Tom cried and cried. They hugged Rex and said sorry. They regretted pushing the rock. They wished they had not done it. They wished Rex was alive. They wished they could play with him again. They missed him very much. +Tom and Anna were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars, planes, and animals. Their mom was in the kitchen, working on the computer. She had to finish a report for her boss. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud sound outside. It was like a big wind that made everything shake and fly. They looked out the window and saw a tornado. It was a big, gray, scary thing that moved very fast. They were afraid and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there is a tornado!" Tom shouted. + +"Where, where?" Mom asked, looking up from the computer. + +"Outside, outside, look!" Anna pointed. + +Mom saw the tornado and quickly grabbed Tom and Anna. She took them to the basement, where they had a safe place to hide. She brought some blankets, pillows, and flashlights. She also brought some snacks and water. + +"Shh, shh, it's OK, we are safe here," Mom said, hugging Tom and Anna. "The tornado will go away soon. We just have to wait." + +Tom and Anna were still scared, but they felt better with Mom. They cuddled with her and the blankets. They ate some snacks and drank some water. They tried to be brave and calm. + +But they were also uncomfortable. The basement was dark and cold. They missed their toys and their room. They wondered if the tornado would break their house and their things. They hoped it would not. + +They waited and waited. They heard the tornado roar and rumble. They heard things crash and bang. They wished it would stop. + +After a long time, the noise became quieter and quieter. Then it stopped. Mom checked her phone and saw a message. It said the tornado was gone and it was safe to come out. + +"OK, kids, the tornado is over. We can go back upstairs," Mom said, smiling. + +"Really, really?" Tom and Anna asked, excited. + +"Yes, yes, come on, let's go," Mom said, holding their hands. + +They went back upstairs. They saw that the tornado had made a big mess. Some trees were broken, some cars were damaged, some windows were shattered. But their house was still standing. Their toys and their room were still there. + +They were happy and relieved. They hugged Mom and thanked her. They cleaned up the mess and fixed what they could. They played with their toys and pretended they were heroes. They were glad the tornado was gone. They hoped it would not come back. +Mia loved her puppy very much. She named him Spot because he had a big black spot on his back. Spot was an unusual puppy. He did not like to bark or run or play with other dogs. He liked to sit on Mia's lap and read books with her. + +One day, Mia and Spot went to the park with Mom. There were many children and dogs there. Some of them wanted to play with Spot, but he was shy and scared. He hid behind Mia and whimpered. + +"Hi, I'm Sam. What's your name?" a boy asked Mia. He had a big smile and a red ball. + +"I'm Mia. This is Spot," Mia said. + +"Can I play with Spot? He's cute," Sam said. + +"I don't know. He's unusual. He doesn't like to play much," Mia said. + +"Maybe he just needs a friend. Can I try?" Sam said. + +"Okay, but be gentle," Mia said. + +Sam knelt down and held out his hand. He spoke softly to Spot. "Hi, Spot. I'm Sam. You don't have to be afraid. I won't hurt you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Spot looked at Sam with his big brown eyes. He sniffed Sam's hand and licked it. Then he wagged his tail and barked. + +"Wow, he likes you!" Mia said. + +"He likes you too. He's a good puppy," Sam said. + +"Can I kiss him?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, I think he would like that," Sam said. + +Mia leaned down and kissed Spot on his head. Spot licked her cheek and nuzzled her. Mia giggled. + +"Can we be friends?" Mia asked Sam. + +"Of course. We can be friends and play with Spot together," Sam said. + +"Yay! That sounds fun," Mia said. + +Mom smiled and watched them. She was happy that Mia and Spot had made a new friend. She thought they were a very unusual and sweet trio. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Lily has a message for Tom. She writes it on a paper and puts it in her pocket. + +"Tom, I have something to tell you. It is a secret. Meet me at the big tree after lunch," the message says. + +Lily is very excited. She runs to the park with her mom. She sees Tom playing with a ball. She wants to give him the message, but she is clumsy. She trips on a rock and falls down. The paper falls out of her pocket and flies away. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asks. He helps her get up. + +"Yes, I am okay. Thank you, Tom," Lily says. She smiles at him, but she feels sad. She forgets the message. She does not remember what she wanted to tell him. + +They play together for a while. Then they hear their moms calling them. It is time to go home. + +"Bye, Lily. See you tomorrow," Tom says. + +"Bye, Tom. See you tomorrow," Lily says. + +They hug and wave goodbye. They do not know that the paper with the message is still in the park. A bird finds it and makes a nest with it. The secret is safe with the bird. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they decide to go on a journey with their toys. They want to see how far they can go. + +They take a long string and a ruler. They use the string to measure the road. They use the ruler to measure the string. They write down the numbers on a paper. They say, "This is how long our journey is." + +They start to move their cars and trucks along the road. They make noises like vroom and beep. They pretend they are driving to different places. They have fun. + +But soon, Tom gets tired. He says, "I don't want to play anymore. I want to rest. This journey is too long." He stops his car and lies down on the grass. + +Sam is not happy. He says, "Don't be lazy, Tom. We have to finish our journey. We have to see how far we can go. Come on, let's play some more." + +But Tom does not listen. He closes his eyes and falls asleep. Sam shakes his head. He says, "Fine, I will play by myself. You are missing all the fun." He continues to move his car along the road. He wonders what he will see next. He hopes Tom will wake up soon and join him. He does not want to be alone on his journey. +Lily was a tough girl who liked to play with trucks and dirt. She did not like to wear dresses or bows in her hair. She liked to answer questions and learn new things. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it, but she was a little scared. + +She asked her mom, "Can I go on the slide, mom?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can, Lily. But be careful and hold on tight." + +Lily nodded and climbed up the ladder. She looked down and saw how high it was. She felt her heart beat fast. She wanted to be brave, but she also wanted to go back. + +She heard a voice in her ear. It was her mom. She said, "You can do it, Lily. I'm right here. You are a tough girl. Just slide down and have fun." + +Lily listened to her mom and felt better. She answered, "Okay, mom. I'll try." + +She took a deep breath and let go. She slid down the slide and felt the wind in her hair. She smiled and laughed. She liked the slide. It was fun. + +She reached the bottom and jumped off. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She said, "Thank you, mom. You helped me. I did it. I'm a tough girl." + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm proud of you. You are a tough girl. And a smart girl. And a sweet girl. I love you." + +Lily said, "I love you too, mom. Can I go on the slide again?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, you can. But let's share with the other kids, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. Let's share." + +They went back to the slide and played with the other kids. Lily made some new friends and had a lot of fun. She was a tough girl who liked to play with trucks and dirt. And she also liked to play with slides and friends. She was a happy girl. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys and watch TV. One day, they saw a big wallet on the table. It was their dad's wallet. It had money and cards inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said. "We can buy a lot of candy with this money!" + +"Let's take it!" Sam said. "Dad won't notice. He is sleeping in his room." + +They grabbed the wallet and ran outside. They went to the store and bought a lot of candy. They ate and ate until their mouths were sticky and their bellies were full. + +They went back home and hid the wallet under their bed. They felt sleepy and lay down on their soft pillows. They closed their eyes and smiled. + +But they did not know that dad was not sleeping. He was working on his laptop in his room. He heard them run outside and saw them come back. He checked his table and saw that his wallet was gone. He was very angry and worried. + +He went to their room and found the wallet under their bed. He woke them up and shouted at them. + +"What did you do? How could you take my wallet? Do you know how much trouble you are in? You are very naughty and selfish!" + +He took the wallet and the candy and left. He said he would call their mom and tell her what they did. He said they would be punished and have no toys or TV for a long time. + +Tim and Sam started to cry. They felt sorry and scared. They wished they had not taken the wallet. They wished they had listened to dad. They wished they had not eaten so much candy. They wished they were still sleeping. +Lily and Max liked to play with water. They had a big hose in the garden that could spray water very far. They also had a skeleton toy that they found in a box. The skeleton was made of plastic and had bones that could move. + +One day, they decided to play a trick on their dad. They hid the skeleton behind a bush and waited for him to come home. When they saw his car, they turned on the hose and got ready to spray him. + +But their dad was very smart. He saw the hose and the bush and guessed what they were doing. He sneaked behind them and grabbed the hose. Then he sprayed Lily and Max with water and made them wet. + +Lily and Max screamed and laughed. They saw the skeleton and ran to get it. They wanted to spray their dad back. But their dad was faster. He took the skeleton and sprayed it too. He made the skeleton wet and dirty. + +Lily and Max were angry. They thought their dad was rude. They wanted their skeleton back. They said, "Dad, give us our skeleton! You are rude! You made it wet and dirty!" + +Their dad smiled and said, "I'm sorry, kids. I was just playing. Here is your skeleton. But you have to promise me something. No more spraying me with water, OK?" + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "OK, dad. We promise. But can we spray each other?" + +Their dad said, "Sure, you can. But only if you are careful and have fun. And don't forget to dry the skeleton later. It might catch a cold." + +Lily and Max hugged their dad and said, "We love you, dad. You are not rude. You are funny." + +Then they took the skeleton and the hose and played with water. They sprayed each other and the skeleton and had a lot of fun. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a radio in the closet. It is big and old. They want to hear music. + +"Look, Tom, a radio!" Sam says. "Let's turn it on." + +"OK, Sam, but be careful. It looks breakable," Tom says. + +They take the radio out of the closet and put it on the floor. They turn the knob. The radio makes a loud noise. It is not music. It is a scary voice. + +"Hello, boys. I have a surprise for you. Do you want to play a game?" the voice says. + +Sam and Tom are scared. They do not like the voice. They do not want to play a game. + +"Who are you? Go away!" Sam says. + +"Too late, boys. The game has started. You have to find the key to turn off the radio. But be quick. The radio is strong. It can make things explode. Tick tock, tick tock," the voice says. + +Sam and Tom are very scared. They look for the key. They do not see it. They hear the radio make a louder noise. They smell smoke. They want to run away. But they cannot. The door is locked. The window is too high. They are trapped. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. + +But no one hears them. The radio laughs. It has a bad surprise for them. It explodes. Boom! +Lily and Ben love to play pretend. They have a big box full of costumes and props. They like to make up stories and act them out on their stage. Their stage is a rug in the living room with a curtain made of a sheet. + +One day, they decide to play a story about a princess and a dragon. Lily puts on a pink dress and a crown. Ben puts on a green shirt and a mask with horns and teeth. He also finds a toy sword and a shield. + +They go to their stage and start their story. Lily says, "I am the princess of this castle. I am very kind and brave. But there is a dragon who wants to take my castle and my treasure. He is very mean and scary." + +Ben says, "I am the dragon. I am very strong and hungry. I want to take your castle and your treasure. And I want to eat you. Roar!" + +He runs to the stage and pretends to breathe fire. Lily pretends to be scared and runs away. Ben chases her around the stage. He tries to catch her with his claws and teeth. + +Lily says, "Help! Help! Is there anyone who can save me from the dragon?" + +Ben says, "No one can save you. You are mine. Roar!" + +He grabs her by the arm and pulls her to the stage. He shakes her gently and says, "Now I will eat you. Yum!" + +Lily says, "No, please, don't eat me. You don't have to be mean and scary. You can be nice and friendly. You can share your castle and your treasure with me. And we can be friends." + +Ben says, "Really? You want to be friends with me? But I am a dragon. And you are a princess." + +Lily says, "Yes, I want to be friends with you. You are a dragon. And I am a princess. But we are also Lily and Ben. And we like to play pretend. And we are very creative." + +Ben says, "You are right. We are Lily and Ben. And we like to play pretend. And we are very creative. And we can be friends. I'm sorry I tried to eat you. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily says, "Of course I can forgive you. You are my friend. And friends forgive each other. Can you hug me?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I can hug you. You are my friend. And friends hug each other." + +They hug each other and smile. They end their story and bow to their audience. Their audience is their mom and dad, who are watching from the couch. They clap and cheer for Lily and Ben. They say, "That was a wonderful story. You are very creative and talented. We are very proud of you." + +Lily and Ben say, "Thank you. We love you." + +They run to their mom and dad and hug them. They are very happy. They love to play pretend. They love to be creative. And they love each other. The end. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were knights and fight with sticks. They found some big sticks that looked like weapons. Tim had a long stick that was impressive. Sam had a short stick that was not. + +They started to fight with their sticks. Tim swung his stick at Sam. Sam blocked with his stick. Sam swung his stick at Tim. Tim blocked with his stick. They fought for a long time. They had fun. + +But then Tim got angry. He wanted to win. He swung his stick harder and harder. Sam got scared. He tried to run away. But Tim chased him. He hit Sam with his stick. Sam fell down. He cried. + +Tim stood over Sam. He felt proud. He had won. He did not see the big dog that was running towards him. The dog did not like Tim. The dog bit Tim. Tim screamed. He dropped his stick. He fell down. He cried. + +Sam got up. He saw Tim and the dog. He felt sorry for Tim. He picked up his stick. He ran to help Tim. He hit the dog with his stick. The dog ran away. Sam helped Tim. They were both hurt. They were both sad. They did not have fun. +Sara and Tom liked to play with their toy animals. They had a big box full of them. They had cows, sheep, dogs, cats, and a horse. The horse was Sara's favorite. She liked to brush its mane and tail, and pretend it was a real horse. + +One day, Sara and Tom decided to measure their toy animals. They wanted to see which one was the biggest. They used a ruler that their mom gave them. They measured the cows, the sheep, the dogs, and the cats. They were all different sizes, but none of them was bigger than the horse. + +"Look, Tom, the horse is the biggest!" Sara said, holding the ruler next to the horse. "It is ten inches long!" + +"Wow, that is a big horse!" Tom said, admiring the horse. "Can I play with it?" + +"Sure, you can play with it, but be careful. Don't break it. It is my favorite," Sara said, handing the horse to Tom. + +Tom took the horse and ran to the other side of the room. He pretended the horse was running and jumping over the furniture. He made neighing sounds and laughed. He was having fun. + +But then, he tripped over a pillow and fell down. The horse flew out of his hand and hit the wall. It broke into pieces. Tom was scared and sad. He looked at the broken horse and cried. + +"Sara, Sara, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" he sobbed, picking up the pieces. "I broke your horse! It is dead!" + +Sara heard Tom's cry and ran to him. She saw the broken horse and felt angry and sad. She loved her horse. She wanted to yell at Tom and hit him. But then, she saw his tears and heard his sorry. She felt sorry for him too. He didn't mean to break her horse. He was her brother and her friend. + +"It's okay, Tom, it's okay," she said, hugging him. "You didn't mean to break it. It was an accident. I'm not mad at you. I still love you." + +"Really? You're not mad? You still love me?" Tom asked, wiping his tears. + +"Really. I'm not mad. I still love you," Sara said, smiling. "But I'm sad. I miss my horse. It was my favorite." + +"I'm sad too. I miss your horse. It was a big horse. Can we get a new one?" Tom asked, hopeful. + +"Maybe. We can ask mom. Maybe she can buy us a new one. Or maybe we can make one. We have glue and paper and crayons. We can make a new horse. A bigger horse. A better horse," Sara said, brightening up. + +"Okay, let's do that. Let's make a new horse. A bigger horse. A better horse," Tom said, nodding. + +They hugged each other and smiled. They put the pieces of the broken horse in the trash. They got the glue and paper and crayons. They started to make a new horse. A bigger horse. A better horse. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They saw a big red pot on the stove. It smelled good. They wanted to eat. + +"Mom, can we have some?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, it is too hot and spicy. You have to wait," Mom said. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. They did not see Mom point at them and say "No!" + +The pot was heavy and hot. It tipped over and spilled on them. They screamed and cried. It hurt a lot. + +Mom ran to them and hugged them. She was sad and angry. She called for help. + +"You should have listened to me. I told you it was too hot and spicy. Now you are hurt and need a doctor. This is what happens when you do not obey," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom were sorry. They learned a lesson. They should always listen to Mom and not touch things that are not for them. +Tom liked to play with his toy dragon. He named it Spike, because it had sharp spikes on its back. Spike was green and red, and had big wings and a long tail. Tom liked to pretend that Spike could fly and breathe fire. + +One day, Tom and Spike went to the park with his mom. There were many other kids there, playing on the swings and slides. Tom saw a big hill and had an idea. He ran up the hill with Spike in his hand. He wanted to see how far he could throw Spike in the air. + +He reached the top of the hill and shouted, "Spike, you are a strong dragon! Fly, fly, fly!" He threw Spike as hard as he could. Spike soared in the air, flapping his wings and making a roar. Tom watched him with a big smile. + +But then, something bad happened. Spike flew too far and landed in a tree. He got stuck in the branches and could not get out. Tom felt sad and scared. He wanted his toy dragon back. He ran to the tree and tried to reach Spike, but he was too high. He called for his mom, but she did not hear him. + +Tom started to cry. He thought he had lost Spike forever. He wished he had not thrown him so far. He wished he had been more careful. He wished he had a ladder. He wished he had a friend to help him. He wished he had a real dragon. +Mia and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Mia had a lovely doll with a pink dress and a hat. Ben had a big truck with wheels and a horn. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try each other's toys. + +"Can I play with your doll, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"OK, but be careful. She is very pretty and soft," Mia said. + +"Can I play with your truck, Ben?" Mia asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very loud and fast," Ben said. + +They swapped their toys and started to play. Mia tried to put the doll in the truck, but she did not fit. She was too big and the truck was too small. Ben tried to put the hat on the truck, but it did not fit. It was too small and the truck was too big. + +They both felt frustrated and unhappy. They wanted their own toys back. + +"Ben, I don't like your truck. It is too noisy and hard. I want my doll back," Mia said. + +"Mia, I don't like your doll. It is too quiet and soft. I want my truck back," Ben said. + +They gave each other their toys back and hugged. They felt happy and sorry. + +"Sorry, Mia. I should have been more careful with your doll. She is lovely," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben. I should have been more respectful of your truck. It is cool," Mia said. + +They decided to play together with both their toys. They made a game where the truck would drive the doll to a tea party. They had fun and laughed. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the alarm. It was time for lunch. + +"Come on, Mia and Ben. Lunch is ready," their mom called. + +They put their toys away and ran to the kitchen. They were hungry and excited. + +"Mom, we were playing with our toys. We learned to share and be nice," Mia said. + +"Mom, we were playing with our toys. We learned to fit and be creative," Ben said. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She was proud and happy. + +"That's wonderful, Mia and Ben. You are such good children. Now, let's eat," she said. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big cross in the park. It is shiny and has jewels on it. + +"Wow, look at this cross!" Sara says. "It is so pretty. I want to keep it." + +"No, I want to keep it!" Ben says. "It is so cool. I saw it first." + +They both grab the cross and pull. They are very cross with each other. They do not want to share. + +A man sees them and comes over. He is poor and has dirty clothes. He looks sad and angry. + +"Hey, that is my cross!" he says. "I found it in the trash. It is the only thing I have. Give it back to me!" + +Sara and Ben are scared. They do not know what to do. They look at the cross and then at the man. + +They decide to discuss. They whisper to each other. + +"Maybe we should give the cross to the man," Sara says. "He needs it more than we do. He has nothing else." + +"But it is so pretty and cool," Ben says. "We found it in the park. It is ours." + +"But he found it first," Sara says. "It is not nice to take things from people. He will be very sad if we keep it." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He nods. + +"Okay, you are right," he says. "We should be kind and share. Maybe he will let us play with it sometimes." + +They let go of the cross and give it to the man. The man smiles and thanks them. He says they are very good and sweet. He says they can play with the cross whenever they want. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They hug the man and the cross. They are not cross anymore. They are friends. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play outside in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They see many things: trees, flowers, birds and bugs. They also see a trail. The trail goes into the woods. + +"Let's follow the trail," Tom says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Anna says. "But we have to be careful. The woods are big and dark." + +They hold hands and walk on the trail. They hear many sounds: leaves, wind, water and animals. They see a stream. The stream is clear and cold. They see some fish. The fish are shiny and fast. + +"Look, fish!" Anna says. "Can we touch them?" + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But we have to be quiet. Fish are shy." + +They kneel by the stream. They dip their hands in the water. They try to catch the fish. But the fish are too quick. They swim away. + +"Aw, they are gone," Tom says. "But the water feels nice. Can we bathe here?" + +"Sure," Anna says. "But we have to take off our shoes and socks. We don't want them to get wet." + +They take off their shoes and socks. They splash and play in the water. They laugh and giggle. They bathe until they are clean and wet. + +They get out of the water. They put on their shoes and socks. They are happy and tired. + +"Let's go back," Tom says. "It's getting late. Mom and Dad will be worried." + +"OK," Anna says. "But we have to follow the trail. We don't want to get lost." + +They hold hands and walk on the trail. They see the park. They see Mom and Dad. They run to them. + +"Hi, Mom! Hi, Dad!" they say. "We had fun. We followed a trail. We saw a stream. We bathed with the fish." + +Mom and Dad hug them. They are glad and proud. + +"You had a big adventure," Mom says. "But you are also dirty and wet. You need to bathe again. And then you need to sleep. You are sleepy." + +"Yes, Mom," Tom and Anna say. "We are sleepy. But we are happy." + +They go home. They bathe again. They put on their pajamas. They go to bed. They dream of the trail, the stream and the fish. They smile in their sleep. +Jill and Tom were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big sandbox where they made castles and roads and bridges. They also had a small flower bed where they planted seeds and watered them every day. + +One day, they saw a new flower in their flower bed. It was big and red and had many petals. It looked like a sun. They ran to see it and touched it gently. + +"Wow, look at this flower!" Jill said. "It is so pretty and bright!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom agreed. "It is the best flower ever! It bloomed just for us!" + +They smiled and hugged each other. They were very happy and proud of their flower. + +But they did not know that someone else was watching them. It was a big bee who liked to collect nectar from flowers. He saw the red flower and thought it was rich and sweet. He flew closer and closer, buzzing loudly. + +The twins heard the bee and turned around. They saw him coming and got scared. They did not like bees. They thought bees were mean and stingy. + +"Help! A bee!" Jill cried. "He wants our flower!" + +"Run! Run!" Tom shouted. "He will hurt us!" + +They dropped their toys and ran away from the sandbox and the flower bed. They ran to their house and slammed the door behind them. They hoped the bee would go away. + +The bee did not go away. He landed on the red flower and drank its nectar. He did not care about the twins or their toys. He only cared about the flower. He thought it was the best flower ever. It was rich and sweet and bloomed just for him. +Lily liked to play hide and seek with her big brother Tom. They took turns to count and find each other in the house. One day, they decided to play in the living room, where there were many places to hide. + +Tom counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked around and saw the sofa, the table, the lamp and the curtain. He wondered where Lily was hiding. He checked behind the sofa and under the table, but he did not find her. He walked towards the lamp and saw a small foot sticking out from behind the curtain. + +He smiled and tiptoed to the curtain. He was about to pull it back when he heard a loud noise from outside. He turned around and saw a big truck with a red light and a siren. It was an unknown truck. He had never seen it before. He felt scared and curious at the same time. + +He ran to the window and pressed his nose against the glass. He saw the truck stop in front of their house. He saw two men in yellow suits get out of the truck. They had big hoses and helmets. They looked like they were going to do something important. + +He forgot about Lily and the game. He wanted to know what was going on. He opened the door and ran outside. He did not see his mom or dad. He did not hear Lily call his name. He did not keep his promise to find her. He only saw the truck and the men. + +Lily waited behind the curtain. She heard Tom count and then stop. She heard him walk around the living room. She heard him get close to the curtain. She giggled and held her breath. She was ready to jump out and surprise him. + +But he did not pull the curtain. He did not find her. He did not say anything. She heard a loud noise and then silence. She wondered what happened. She felt lonely and bored. She did not like the game anymore. + +She peeked from behind the curtain. She saw the window and the door. She saw the truck and the men. She saw Tom running outside. She did not see her mom or dad. She did not know what was going on. She felt scared and angry at the same time. + +She got out from behind the curtain. She shouted Tom's name. She wanted him to come back. She wanted him to keep playing with her. She wanted him to keep her safe. She did not want to be alone. She did not want to be unknown. +Ben and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they found a big blue truck in the park. It was shiny and had four wheels. + +"Wow, look at this truck!" Ben said. "Can we play with it?" + +Sam nodded. He wanted to play with the truck too. They took turns pushing the truck on the grass and making loud noises. + +But then, Sam pushed the truck too hard. It hit a rock and one of the wheels came off. The truck was broken. + +"Oh no!" Sam said. "What did you do?" + +Ben was angry. He blamed Sam for breaking the truck. "You broke it! You pushed it too hard! It was your fault!" + +Sam felt sad. He did not mean to break the truck. He tried to fix it, but the wheel would not stay on. He said he was sorry, but Ben did not listen. He took the truck and ran away. + +Sam was left alone. He did not have the truck or his friend. He sighed. He wished he could play with Ben again. + +The next day, Ben came back to the park. He brought the truck with him. He had glued the wheel back on, but it was still wobbly. He looked for Sam, but he did not see him. + +He missed Sam. He realized he was wrong to be angry at him. He knew Sam was his friend and he did not mean to break the truck. He wanted to say he was sorry too. + +He saw Sam sitting on a bench. He walked up to him and held out the truck. + +"Hi, Sam," he said. "I'm sorry I yelled at you. I fixed the truck. Do you want to play with it?" + +Sam looked up and smiled. He was happy to see Ben. He took the truck and hugged it. + +"Hi, Ben," he said. "I'm sorry I broke the truck. Thank you for fixing it. Yes, I want to play with it." + +They hugged each other and laughed. They played with the truck again, but more carefully. They shared it and had fun. + +They learned that friends are more important than toys. And that saying sorry can make things better. +Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with their toy monkeys. They had many monkeys of different colors and sizes. They shared their monkeys and had fun. + +One day, a big boy came to their park. He saw their monkeys and wanted them. He was mean and greedy. He said, "Give me your monkeys or I will hit you." Ben and Sam were scared. They did not want to lose their monkeys or get hurt. + +Ben had an idea. He said, "Let's separate our monkeys. You take the big ones and I take the small ones. Then we can run away from the big boy." Sam agreed. He thought Ben was dependable and smart. They separated their monkeys and ran in different directions. + +But the big boy was fast and strong. He chased Ben and caught him. He took all his small monkeys and threw them in the trash. He laughed and said, "You are stupid and weak. I have your monkeys now." Ben was sad and angry. He cried and shouted for help. + +Sam heard Ben's cry. He wanted to help his friend. But he was afraid of the big boy. He had his big monkeys and he liked them. He thought, "If I go back, the big boy will take my monkeys too. I don't want to lose them. Maybe Ben will be okay." He kept running and did not look back. + +Ben was alone and hurt. He had no monkeys and no friend. He wished Sam would come back and save him. But Sam did not come. He was gone. Ben felt betrayed and lonely. He learned a hard lesson. Not all friends are dependable. The end. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her stuff. She had a lot of stuff, like dolls and cars and books and blocks. She liked to make stories with her stuff and pretend they were her friends. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to move to a new house. Lily was sad, because she liked her old house. She asked her mom if she could take all her stuff with her. Her mom said no, they had to leave some stuff behind, because the new house was smaller. She said Lily could only take one big bag of stuff. + +Lily had to choose which stuff to take and which stuff to leave. It was very hard, because she loved all her stuff. She tried to fit as much stuff as she could in her bag, but it was not enough. She had to say goodbye to some of her stuff. She felt like her heart was breaking. + +She wept and wept as she hugged her stuff. She said sorry to them and told them she would miss them. She hoped they would find new friends who would play with them and love them. She put them in a box and gave them one last kiss. + +Her mom came and took her hand. She said it was time to go. She said they would have a new house and new stuff and new friends. She said she would make Lily a tasty cake to cheer her up. She said she loved Lily very much. + +Lily wiped her eyes and nodded. She took her bag of stuff and followed her mom. She was still sad, but she was also curious. She wondered what the new house and the new stuff and the new friends would be like. She hoped they would be nice. She hoped she would be happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Yesterday, they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and fluffy. It had a red collar. + +"Look, a dog!" Anna said. "Can we pet it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it has an owner. Maybe it is lost." + +They decided to follow the dog. They wanted to see where it lived. They walked behind the dog for a long time. The dog did not notice them. It sniffed the flowers and the trees. It chased a squirrel and a bird. + +After a while, they came to a house. The house had a fence and a gate. The dog ran to the gate and barked. A lady came out of the house. She had a smile on her face. + +"Rex, there you are!" she said. "I was so worried about you. Where have you been?" + +She hugged the dog and gave it a treat. She saw Anna and Ben. + +"Hello, children," she said. "Did you follow my dog?" + +"Yes, we did," Anna said. "We like your dog. He is very cute." + +"Thank you," the lady said. "He is very friendly. He likes to explore. Sometimes he runs away. But I'm always grateful when he comes back." + +She invited Anna and Ben to come inside. She gave them some cookies and milk. They played with the dog and the lady. They had a lot of fun. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They made a new friend. They learned about the dog. They were grateful for the cookies and milk. They said goodbye to the lady and the dog. They went back to the park. They told their parents about their adventure. They hoped to see the dog again. +Lily loved her yellow pony. She named him Sunny and played with him every day. She brushed his hair, fed him carrots and gave him hugs. Sunny was her best friend. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily did not want to leave Sunny alone. She was afraid someone might take him or hurt him. She asked her mom if she could bring Sunny with her. + +"No, sweetie, you can't bring Sunny to the store. He is too big and he might make a mess. You have to leave him here, but don't worry, he will be safe. I will lock the door and no one can get in," her mom said. + +Lily was not happy, but she did what her mom said. She kissed Sunny goodbye and told him to be good. She followed her mom to the car and got in. She looked back at the house and saw Sunny in the window. He looked sad too. + +"Mom, can we hurry and come back soon? I miss Sunny already," Lily said. + +"Of course, honey, we will be back soon. I promise. Sunny will be waiting for you," her mom said. + +Lily hoped her mom was right. She hoped Sunny was not lonely or scared. She hoped no one tried to open the door. She hoped Sunny knew how much she loved him. She hoped to see him again very soon. +Anna had a big box of toys. She liked to play with them, but she had too many. She wanted to sell some of them and buy a new book. She asked her mom to help her. + +They put a sign on the lawn that said "Toy Sale". They put the toys on a table. Some people came and looked at the toys. They gave Anna coins for the toys they liked. Anna put the coins in a jar. + +One of the toys was a teddy bear. It was brown and soft. Anna loved the teddy bear. It was her loyal friend. She hugged it every night. She did not want to sell it. + +A boy came and saw the teddy bear. He wanted it. He gave Anna a coin. Anna took the coin, but she felt sad. She gave the boy the teddy bear. The boy smiled and ran away. + +Anna started to cry. She missed her teddy bear. She wanted it back. She told her mom. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. You can't get it back. You sold it. But you have many other toys and a new book. And you have me. I'm your loyal friend too." + +Anna nodded. She wiped her tears. She looked at the jar of coins. She had enough to buy the book. She smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. You're right. I have many things to be happy about. And maybe the boy will love the teddy bear as much as I did." +Lily was a little girl who liked to dance. She was very graceful and could spin and jump and twirl. She wanted to be a ballerina when she grew up. + +One day, she had to go to the hospital with her mom. Her mom had to have an operation on her knee. Lily was scared and bored. She did not like the hospital. It was big and noisy and smelled funny. + +She saw a room with a big window. She peeked inside and saw people in blue clothes and masks. They were doing an operation on someone. Lily was curious. She wanted to see more. She opened the door and walked in. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" one of the people in blue shouted. "You can't be here. You're disturbing the operation. Get out, get out!" + +Lily was startled and scared. She did not mean to disturb anyone. She just wanted to see. She ran out of the room and bumped into a nurse. The nurse was angry and grabbed her by the arm. + +"Where is your mom? How did you get in there? You could have caused a big problem. You're in big trouble, young lady." + +Lily started to cry. She did not want to be in trouble. She did not want to cause a problem. She just wanted to dance. She wished she was at home, in her room, with her ballet shoes and her music. She wished her mom was not in the hospital. She wished everything was different. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with red apples. They wanted to pick some apples and eat them. They looked for a ladder to reach the apples. + +They found a ladder near the shed. Ben was brave and climbed the ladder first. He picked an apple and bit it. It was tasty and juicy. He smiled and said, "Anna, come up and try an apple. They are very good." + +Anna was scared of the ladder. She thought it was too high and shaky. She said, "No, Ben, I can't. I'm afraid I will fall and hurt myself." + +Ben saw that Anna was scared. He wanted to help her. He said, "Don't be afraid, Anna. I'm here with you. The ladder is strong and safe. You can do it. I will encourage you and hold your hand." + +Anna heard Ben's words. She felt a little better. She decided to try the ladder. She took a deep breath and climbed the ladder slowly. Ben encouraged her and held her hand. He said, "You're doing great, Anna. You're almost there. You're very brave." + +Anna reached the top of the ladder. She saw the apples and felt happy. She picked an apple and bit it. It was tasty and juicy. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You're a good friend. You helped me overcome my fear. The apples are very good." + +Ben and Anna hugged and shared their apples. They learned that they can do hard things with courage and encouragement. They enjoyed their tasty treat and their friendship. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lila had a doll and Ben had a car. They liked to make up stories with their toys and act them out. + +One day, Lila said to Ben, "Let's pretend that my doll is a princess and your car is a dragon. The dragon wants to take the princess to his cave, but she does not want to go. She needs a hero to save her." + +Ben liked this idea. He made his car roar and fly around the room. He said, "I am the dragon. I am big and strong and scary. I will take the princess to my cave and keep her there. No one can stop me." + +Lila made her doll cry and beg. She said, "I am the princess. I am pretty and kind and brave. I do not want to go to the cave. I want to stay in my castle and be happy. Please, someone help me." + +They looked around the room for a hero. They saw a teddy bear on the couch, a book on the table, and a ball on the floor. They asked each toy if they could help the princess. + +The teddy bear said, "I am too soft and cuddly. I cannot fight the dragon. I am sorry." + +The book said, "I am too thin and flat. I cannot fly or run. I am sorry." + +The ball said, "I am too round and bouncy. I cannot hold or hug. I am sorry." + +Lila and Ben were sad. They thought there was no hero for the princess. Then they heard a voice from the corner. It was their cat, Milo. He said, "I can help the princess. I am fast and smart and brave. I can scratch and bite and chase. I am not afraid of the dragon." + +Lila and Ben were surprised. They did not know that Milo could talk. They asked him, "How can you talk? You are a cat." + +Milo said, "I am a wise cat. I know many things. I can talk when I want to, but I usually do not. I like to listen and watch and learn." + +Lila and Ben were amazed. They said, "You are a wise cat. You are also a hero. Will you help the princess?" + +Milo said, "Yes, I will help the princess. But you have to do something for me. You have to give me some tuna and some milk and some cuddles. That is my reward." + +Lila and Ben agreed. They said, "That is a fair reward. We will give you what you want. But first, you have to save the princess." + +Milo said, "OK, let's go." He jumped off the corner and ran towards the dragon. He said, "Roar, I am Milo. I am the hero. I will save the princess and make you go away." + +The dragon said, "Roar, I am Ben. I am the dragon. I will not let you save the princess. I will make you go away." + +They started to fight. They scratched and bit and chased each other around the room. They made a lot of noise and mess. Lila and Ben watched and cheered for Milo. + +After a while, Milo won. He made the dragon run away and hide under the bed. He said, "Roar, I am Milo. I am the hero. I have saved the princess. She is free and safe." + +The princess said, "Thank you, Milo. You are the hero. You are fast and smart and brave. You are also wise and kind and good." + +Milo said, "You are welcome, princess. You are pretty and kind and brave. You are also happy and grateful and sweet." + +He took the princess to the couch and gave her a cuddle. He said, "Now, can I have my reward?" + +Lila and Ben said, "Yes, you can have your reward. You have earned it. You are the best cat ever." + +They gave him some tuna and some milk and some cuddles. They said, "We love you, Milo. You are our friend and our hero. You are also our wise cat." + +Milo said, "I love you, too. You are my friends and my family. You are also my fun kids." + +They all smiled and hugged and played some more. They had a happy day. They learned that heroes can come in different shapes and sizes, and that cats can be wise and talk. They also learned that tuna and milk and cuddles are good rewards. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They pretended to make cakes and pies with flour, water and sugar. They used teaspoons to measure and stir the ingredients. + +One day, Mia wanted to make a brilliant cake with pink frosting. She found a bottle of food coloring and added some drops to the sugar and water. She mixed it with a teaspoon and smiled. It looked so pretty! + +But Leo wanted to make a brilliant pie with yellow filling. He saw the bottle of food coloring and thought it was lemon juice. He poured some into the flour and water. He mixed it with a teaspoon and frowned. It looked so ugly! + +Mia and Leo saw each other's creations and started to argue. + +"Your pie is yucky! You ruined the food coloring!" Mia shouted. + +"Your cake is silly! You wasted the lemon juice!" Leo yelled. + +They grabbed each other's teaspoons and threw them on the floor. They were very angry and sad. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the twins crying. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +Mia and Leo told her what they did and why they were mad. + +Mom sighed and hugged them. + +"I'm sorry you both wanted to make brilliant things, but you didn't share or ask nicely. Food coloring and lemon juice are not for playing. They are for cooking. And teaspoons are not for throwing. They are for measuring and stirring. You need to clean up this mess and say sorry to each other." + +Mia and Leo looked at each other and felt sorry. They knew they were wrong and they hurt each other's feelings. + +"I'm sorry, Leo. I didn't mean to call your pie yucky. It was an accident." Mia said. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to call your cake silly. It was a mistake." Leo said. + +They hugged and said, "I forgive you." + +Mom smiled and helped them clean up the kitchen. She gave them each a cookie and a glass of milk. + +"Next time, if you want to make something brilliant, you can ask me for help. I have some recipes and ingredients that are safe and fun to use. And remember, the most brilliant thing you can make is a happy and kind heart." Mom said. + +Mia and Leo nodded and thanked Mom. They agreed to share and ask nicely from now on. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They felt happy and loved. They had learned a lesson. +Timmy wanted to play soccer with his friends, but he had to wear a uniform. He did not like the uniform. It was too big and too hot. It had a red shirt and black shorts. He wanted to wear his blue shirt and green shorts. + +"Why do I have to wear this?" he asked his mom. + +"Because it is the rule, Timmy. All the kids on your team have to wear the same uniform. It shows that you are a team and that you play fair," his mom said. + +"But I don't want to be the same. I want to be me," Timmy said. + +He was frustrated. He did not think the uniform was fair. He thought it was silly. He wanted to have fun, not follow rules. + +He went to the park with his mom. He saw his friends. They were wearing the same uniform as him. They looked happy. They waved at him and called his name. + +"Hi, Timmy! Come and play with us!" they said. + +Timmy looked at them. He saw that they were not silly. They were his friends. They liked him. They wanted to play with him. + +He smiled. He ran to join them. He forgot about the uniform. He had fun. He played soccer with his friends. He scored a goal. He cheered. He was happy. He thought the uniform was not so bad after all. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But today is not a fun day. It is a grumpy day. Sara and Ben are grumpy because they have to stay inside. It is raining outside and they cannot go to the park. + +They sit on the floor and look at their toys. They do not want to play with their toys. They are bored. They start to argue. + +"I want the red car!" Sara says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They pull the car and make a loud noise. Mom hears the noise and comes to see. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. + +"Sara and Ben are grumpy," they say. + +Mom smiles and says, "I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +Sara and Ben follow Mom to the living room. There, they see a big box with a bow. It is a gift. + +"What is it?" Sara and Ben ask. + +"It is a gift for you. You can open it together," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben are curious. They forget their grumpiness. They tear the paper and open the box. Inside, they find a big tent and two sleeping bags. + +"It is a camping set!" Mom says. "You can pretend to camp in the living room. You can make a fire, roast marshmallows, and tell stories." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom! You are the best!" + +They set up the tent and the sleeping bags. They find some sticks and paper to make a fire. They find some marshmallows and a plate to roast them. They find some books and a flashlight to tell stories. + +They have a lot of fun. They are not grumpy anymore. They are glad. They share the red car and the other toys. They say, "This is the best gift ever!" +Tom and Lily like to visit their grandma. She lives in a big house with a garden. She has many flowers and birds. She also has a cat named Fluffy. + +One day, Tom and Lily went to visit their grandma. They brought her a cake and a card. Grandma was very happy. She gave them hugs and kisses. She said, "Come, I have something for you in my pocket." + +Tom and Lily followed grandma to the sofa. She reached into her pocket and took out two shiny coins. She said, "These are for you. You can buy something you like with them." + +Tom and Lily thanked grandma and put the coins in their pockets. They were very excited. They wondered what they could buy with them. + +They decided to go to the shop near grandma's house. They said goodbye to grandma and Fluffy. They walked along the road. They saw many cars and buses. They held hands and looked both ways. They knew the road was dangerous. + +They reached the shop. They saw many things. They saw toys and books and candy. They wanted to buy everything. But they only had two coins. They had to choose. + +Tom saw a red car. He liked cars. He wanted to buy the car. He took out his coin and gave it to the shopkeeper. + +Lily saw a pink doll. She liked dolls. She wanted to buy the doll. She took out her coin and gave it to the shopkeeper. + +Tom and Lily were very happy with their new things. They thanked the shopkeeper and left the shop. They walked back to grandma's house. They showed her their car and doll. Grandma smiled and said, "You are very good children. I am proud of you." + +Tom and Lily hugged grandma and said, "We love you, grandma. Thank you for the coins." + +Grandma said, "You are welcome, my dears. I love you too. Come and visit me again soon." +Lily was very tired. She had a long day at school. She learned many new things, like how to draw a cat and how to count to ten. She also played with her friends, but they had a fight over a toy. Lily was sad and angry. + +She came home and saw her mom. Her mom smiled and hugged her. "How was your day, Lily?" she asked. + +"Not good," Lily said. "I want to go to bed." + +"Okay, sweetie," her mom said. "But first, you need to eat your dinner and take a bath. Then you can relax in your clean sheet." + +Lily nodded. She ate her dinner, but she did not like it. It was green and mushy. She took a bath, but she did not like it. It was too hot and bubbly. She wanted to go to bed. + +She put on her pajamas and ran to her room. She saw her bed. It looked so cozy and soft. She jumped on it and pulled the sheet over her head. She closed her eyes and tried to relax. + +But she could not relax. She heard a noise. It was loud and scary. It sounded like a monster. It was coming from under her bed. Lily was afraid. She screamed. + +Her mom came running. She turned on the light and lifted the sheet. She saw Lily crying. She also saw something else. It was a toy. It was the toy that Lily and her friends had fought over. Lily had taken it home without asking. + +"Lily, what is this?" her mom asked. "Did you take this toy from your friend?" + +Lily nodded. She felt ashamed. She knew she did something bad. + +"That was not nice, Lily," her mom said. "You need to say sorry to your friend and give it back. How would you feel if someone took your toy?" + +Lily felt sorry. She knew how she would feel. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, friend. I will give it back tomorrow." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "I'm glad you're sorry, Lily. That's the first step to make things right. Now, let's put this toy away and try to relax. I will read you a story and sing you a song. Then you can sleep in your clean sheet." + +Lily smiled. She liked stories and songs. She snuggled with her mom and listened to her voice. She felt calm and happy. She relaxed in her clean sheet and fell asleep. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Sam had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Beep beep, I'm faster than you!" Sam said. + +"No, you're not, I'm faster than you!" Lily said. + +They zoomed and crashed and honked some more, until they saw something big and gray and funny-looking in the bushes. It had a long nose and two horns and big ears. It was a rhinoceros! + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. + +"What is it?" Lily said. + +"It's a rhinoceros, silly. It's an animal that lives in Africa. It's very big and strong and serious. It can run very fast and poke things with its horns," Sam said. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily said. + +"I don't know, maybe. But we have to be careful. It might not like us," Sam said. + +They got out of their cars and walked slowly towards the rhinoceros. They wanted to touch it and see what it felt like. The rhinoceros saw them and made a loud snort. It looked at them with its small eyes and shook its head. + +"Hello, rhinoceros. We are Sam and Lily. We want to be your friends. Can we play with you?" Sam said. + +The rhinoceros snorted again and took a step back. It did not want to play with them. It wanted to be alone. It was not used to seeing children in its garden. + +"Please, rhinoceros. Don't be scared. We won't hurt you. We just want to have fun with you. You can play with our cars. They are very cool. Look, this one can reverse!" Lily said. + +She picked up her blue car and showed it to the rhinoceros. She made it go backwards and forwards and honked the horn. The rhinoceros watched her and tilted its head. It was curious about the car. It reached out its long nose and touched the car gently. It felt smooth and hard and cold. + +"See, rhinoceros. It's nice, isn't it? Do you want to try it?" Lily said. + +She gave the car to the rhinoceros and smiled. The rhinoceros took the car in its mouth and lifted it up. It felt the weight and the shape and the sound of the car. It liked the car. It made a happy grunt and wagged its tail. + +"Yay, rhinoceros. You like the car. You are a good rhinoceros. Can we hug you?" Sam said. + +He and Lily ran towards the rhinoceros and wrapped their arms around its neck. The rhinoceros felt their warmth and their softness and their love. It liked them too. It made a gentle snort and licked their faces. + +"Wow, rhinoceros. You are so nice. You are our friend. We love you," Sam and Lily said. + +They played with the rhinoceros and the cars for a long time. They zoomed and crashed and honked and laughed. They had a lot of fun. The rhinoceros was not serious anymore. It was happy. +Tommy was a baby who liked to wonder. He wondered what was outside his crib, what was under his bed, what was in the closet. He wondered so much that he often tried to climb out of his crib and explore. But his mommy and daddy always caught him and put him back. They said it was not safe for him to wander around. + +One night, Tommy saw a long, shiny thing on the floor. It looked like a snake, but it was not alive. It was a belt that his daddy forgot to put away. Tommy wanted to touch it and play with it. He wondered if it would make a noise or a shape. He waited until his mommy and daddy were asleep, then he reached for the belt. He pulled it into his crib and wrapped it around his hand. + +But the belt was too long and too tight. It hurt Tommy's hand and made it hard to breathe. He tried to pull it off, but he could not. He started to cry and scream, but his mommy and daddy did not hear him. He wondered why they did not come to help him. He wondered if he would ever see them again. He wondered if he made a big mistake. +Ben and his mom went to visit his grandma at her house. Grandma was elderly and had a big dog named Spot. Spot was friendly and liked to play with Ben. + +"Hello, Ben, how are you?" Grandma said, hugging him. "Do you want to hear some news?" + +"Yes, please, Grandma," Ben said, curious. + +"Well, Spot is going to have puppies soon. He met a nice lady dog at the park and they liked each other. Now Spot is going to be a dad," Grandma said, smiling. + +"Wow, that's amazing, Grandma. Can I see the puppies when they are born?" Ben asked, excited. + +"Of course, you can, Ben. You can help me take care of them and give them names. But you have to be gentle and quiet with them, okay? They will be very small and fragile," Grandma said, warning him. + +"Okay, Grandma, I will be gentle and quiet. Can I rub Spot's belly? He likes that," Ben said, looking at the big dog. + +"Sure, you can, Ben. But ask him first. He might be tired or sore," Grandma said, teaching him. + +Ben went to Spot and said, "Spot, can I rub your belly? You are going to be a dad soon. I am happy for you." + +Spot wagged his tail and licked Ben's face. He rolled over and let Ben rub his belly. Ben giggled and rubbed harder. Spot groaned and closed his eyes. + +"Good boy, Spot. You are a good dog. I love you," Ben said, hugging him. + +"I love you too, Ben. You are a good boy. Thank you for rubbing my belly," Spot said in his doggy way. + +Mom and Grandma watched them and smiled. They were happy for Spot and his puppies. They were happy for Ben and his grandma. They were a happy family. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game called "guess what I am". One of them thinks of an animal and makes a sound. The other one has to guess what animal it is. + +Lila goes first. She thinks of a big animal that has a long nose and big ears. She makes a loud noise like this: "Prrrrrr!" Ben listens and thinks. He knows this animal. He says: "You are an elephant!" + +Lila says: "Yes, you are right! That was impressive. You are good at this game. Now it is your turn. I will guess what you are." + +Ben thinks of a small animal that has a fluffy tail and likes to eat nuts. He makes a noise like this: "Chirp, chirp!" Lila listens and thinks. She does not know this animal. She says: "Are you a bird?" + +Ben says: "No, I am not a bird. Try again." He makes the noise again: "Chirp, chirp!" + +Lila thinks harder. She remembers an animal that she saw in a book. She says: "Are you a squirrel?" + +Ben says: "Yes, you are right! That was a good guess. You are smart. You win the game. Do you want to play again?" + +Lila says: "Yes, I do. This game is fun. But first, let us have a snack. I am hungry. Are you hungry?" + +Ben says: "Yes, I am hungry too. What do you have?" + +Lila says: "I have some cookies and milk. Do you want some?" + +Ben says: "Yes, please. That sounds yummy. Thank you." + +Lila and Ben share the cookies and milk. They are happy. They are friends. They like to play games. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make zoom sounds as they race them on the grass. Sara has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They think their cars are very attractive. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" Sara says as she makes her car go fast. "I will win the race!" + +"No, you won't!" Ben says as he makes his car go faster. "My car is better than yours!" + +They are having fun, but they do not see a big cat watching them from behind a bush. The cat is hungry and thinks the toy cars are mice. It wants to catch them and eat them. + +The cat waits for the right moment and then jumps out of the bush. It roars loudly and runs towards the toy cars. Sara and Ben are scared and drop their cars. They scream and run to the house. + +"Help, help, a cat!" Sara cries. + +"A big, scary cat!" Ben shouts. + +Their mom hears them and comes out of the house. She sees the cat and chases it away with a broom. She hugs Sara and Ben and tells them they are safe. + +"Don't worry, my loves, the cat is gone. It was just a silly cat. It did not know your cars are not mice. Your cars are still here, see?" She says as she picks up the toy cars and gives them back to Sara and Ben. + +"Thank you, mom, you are the best!" Sara and Ben say as they hug their mom. + +They are happy again and go back to playing with their toy cars. They make zoom sounds and forget about the cat. They are careful to look around for any other animals that might want to roar at them. +Anna and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big box and some sticks. They wanted to make a fire in the box, like they saw on TV. + +"Fire is fun and warm," Anna said. "We can roast marshmallows and sing songs." + +"OK, but we have to be careful," Ben said. "Fire can be dangerous too. We need some water and a bucket." + +They found a bucket and filled it with water from the hose. They put some sticks in the box and tried to light them with a match. But the match was too small and the sticks were too wet. They could not make a fire. + +They tried again and again, but they only managed to burn their fingers and make some smoke. They were not happy. + +"Maybe we need more matches," Anna said. + +"Or maybe we need some paper," Ben said. + +They looked around for something to help them. They saw a newspaper on the porch. They ran to get it. They were very enthusiastic. + +But they did not see their mom coming out of the house. She saw the box, the sticks, the matches and the smoke. She was not happy. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing?" she shouted. "You can't play with fire! It's very dangerous! You could hurt yourself or start a big fire!" + +She took the newspaper and the matches away from them. She poured the water on the box and the sticks. She made sure there was no fire left. + +She took Anna and Ben inside. She explained to them why fire was not a toy. She told them to never play with fire again. She gave them a hug and a cookie. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else. They liked fire, but they liked their mom more. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. One day, they saw a pile of wood near their fence. It was from their neighbor who was building a new shed. + +"Wow, look at all the wood!" Lily said. "We can use it to make something fun!" + +"Like what?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe a fort, or a boat, or a castle!" Lily said. She was very excite. + +"Let's ask Mom if we can have some," Ben said. He was also excite. + +They ran to their mom who was in the kitchen. "Mom, can we have some wood from the neighbor?" they asked. + +"Did you ask the neighbor first?" Mom said. + +"No, we didn't," Lily and Ben said. + +"Well, you should always ask before you take something that is not yours," Mom said. "That is called being polite and respectful. Maybe the neighbor needs the wood for his shed." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not want to be rude or mean. They said sorry to Mom and went to the neighbor's house. They knocked on the door and waited. + +"Hello, Lily and Ben," the neighbor said. He was a nice man with a big smile. "What can I do for you?" + +"Hello, sir," Lily and Ben said. "We saw your wood and we wanted to ask if we can have some to play with. We are sorry we did not ask before." + +The neighbor laughed. "That's very kind of you to ask," he said. "I have more wood than I need for my shed. You can have some, but not too much. And be careful, the wood might have nails or splinters." + +"Thank you, sir," Lily and Ben said. They were very happy. + +They took some wood and went back to their yard. They used the wood to make a perfect fort. They had a lot of fun playing in it. They learned to always ask before they take something that is not theirs. They also learned to be thankful and creative. They were good twins. +Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had many toys, but their favorite was a blue teddy bear. They named him Coco, because he was soft and brown like cocoa. + +One day, Tim and Lily had a big fight. They both wanted to play with Coco, but they did not want to share. They pulled and tugged on Coco, until he ripped in half. Tim and Lily were very sad and angry. They each took a piece of Coco and ran away. + +That night, Tim and Lily could not sleep. They missed Coco and each other. They looked at the piece of Coco they had, and felt sorry. They wished they had not fought over him. + +The next morning, Tim and Lily saw each other at the park. They were shy and quiet. They did not know what to say. Then, they saw a little girl crying. She had lost her doll. Tim and Lily felt bad for her. They remembered how they felt when they lost Coco. + +They decided to help the little girl. They looked around and found her doll under a bench. They gave it back to her. She was very happy and thanked them. She asked them if they wanted to play with her and her doll. + +Tim and Lily smiled and nodded. They also gave each other their piece of Coco. They hugged and said they were sorry. They realized that Coco was not just a toy, but a reminder of their friendship. They learned that sharing and caring were more important than fighting and hurting. + +They played happily with the little girl and her doll. They also played with Coco, who was now whole again. They were glad that they had made up and helped someone else. They were best friends again. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a big bush with many blueberries. They run to the bush and start to pick the blueberries. + +"Yum, yum, these are so good!" Lila says. She puts some blueberries in her mouth and some in her pocket. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben says. He does the same as Lila. He eats some blueberries and puts some in his pocket. + +They pick and eat and pick and eat. They do not see Mom coming. + +"Stop, stop, you two!" Mom says. She looks at their faces and clothes. They are all blue and sticky. "You have eaten too many blueberries. You will have a tummy ache. And look at your pockets. They are too full. The blueberries will not fit. They will fall out and make a mess." + +Lila and Ben look at their pockets. They see some blueberries popping out. They feel their tummies. They feel a little sick. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We like blueberries too much. Can we have some water, please?" + +Mom smiles. She loves her twins. She gives them some water and a hug. + +"Next time, share some blueberries with me, okay?" she says. "And do not eat too many. A little is good, a lot is bad." + +Lila and Ben nod. They learn their lesson. They love Mom and blueberries. But not too many. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big box on the street. It was cold and windy, but they wanted to see what was inside the box. + +"Maybe it has toys or candy," Ben said. + +"Or maybe it has a monster or a snake," Lily said. + +They ran to the box and lifted the lid. They were surprised by what they saw. It was a small, furry kitten. It was white with black spots and had blue eyes. It looked scared and hungry. + +"Hello, kitty," Ben said softly. He reached out his hand to pet it. + +"Meow," the kitten said. It rubbed its head against Ben's hand. + +"Can we keep it, Ben?" Lily asked. She wanted to hug the kitten. + +"I don't know, Lily. We have to ask Mom and Dad," Ben said. + +They carried the box with the kitten to their house. They hoped Mom and Dad would let them keep it. They did not know that the kitten had a tag on its collar. It said: "My name is Spot. I am lost. Please call this number." The number belonged to a nice lady who lived on the next street. She had been looking for Spot for a long time. She was very sad and worried. + +The next day, the lady saw a poster on a lamp post. It said: "Found: white and black kitten. Call this number." The number was Ben and Lily's. She was very happy and called right away. + +Ben and Lily answered the phone. They heard the lady's voice. She said: "Hello, I am looking for my kitten. His name is Spot. He is white with black spots and has blue eyes. Is he with you?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt sad and happy at the same time. They loved Spot, but they knew he had a real home and a real owner. They said: "Yes, he is with us. He appeared in a box on the street. He is very cute and friendly. We will bring him to you." + +They put Spot back in the box and walked to the lady's house. They knocked on the door. The lady opened it. She saw Spot and smiled. She said: "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are very kind and honest. You have made me very happy. Spot has missed me a lot." + +She hugged Spot and gave him a kiss. She also gave Ben and Lily a hug and a kiss. She said: "You can come and visit Spot anytime you want. He likes you very much. You are his friends." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They were glad Spot was safe and happy. They said: "You're welcome. We are happy for you and Spot. He is a very good kitty. We are his friends." + +They waved goodbye and went back to their house. They felt a little sad, but also proud and happy. They had done the right thing. They had helped Spot find his home. They had made a new friend. They had learned a new word: appear. +Sam and Lily were twins who loved to play at the beach. They liked to build sand castles, collect shells, and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big boat on the sea. It was white and shiny, and it had a flag with a picture of a lion on it. + +"Look, Sam, a lion boat!" Lily said, pointing at the boat. + +"Wow, maybe there are lions inside!" Sam said, imagining the fierce animals. + +They ran closer to the shore, hoping to see the lions. But as they got nearer, they heard a loud noise. It was not a lion's roar, but a horn that went "BEEP BEEP BEEP!" + +The boat was moving fast, and it was coming towards them. The twins were scared, and they ran back to their parents, who were sitting on a blanket. + +"Mom, Dad, there's a lion boat!" Lily cried. + +"A lion boat?" their mom asked, confused. + +"Yes, a white boat with a lion flag, and it beeped at us!" Sam explained. + +Their dad looked at the sea, and saw the boat. He smiled, and said, "That's not a lion boat, kids. That's a ferry. It's a big boat that carries people and cars from one place to another. The flag is not a lion, but a symbol of the country where the boat comes from. And the horn is a way of saying hello or warning other boats." + +The twins were amazed, and asked their dad many questions about the ferry, the flag, and the horn. Their dad was happy to answer them, and he told them that the ferry was very intelligent, because it had a computer and a captain that helped it navigate the sea. + +The twins learned a lot that day, and they decided that they liked the ferry, even if it was not a lion boat. They waved at it as it passed by, and they heard it beep back at them. They felt like they had made a new friend on the sea. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play with puzzles. They had many puzzles with different pictures and colors. One day, they found a new puzzle in the toy box. It was a puzzle of a big black bird with high wings. + +"Wow, this puzzle looks hard!" Ben said. "Do you want to try to solve it with me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Lily said. "But where do we start?" + +They looked at the puzzle pieces and tried to find the ones that matched. They put some pieces together, but they did not fit. They got frustrated and started to argue. + +"No, this piece goes here!" Ben said. + +"No, it doesn't! It goes there!" Lily said. + +They pulled and pushed the pieces and made a mess. The puzzle was not solved and they were not happy. + +Then, they heard a voice from the window. It was the big black bird from the puzzle. It was flying high in the sky and it saw them. + +"Hello, children!" the bird said. "Why are you fighting over my puzzle?" + +Ben and Lily were surprised and scared. They stopped arguing and looked at the bird. + +"Your puzzle?" they asked. + +"Yes, my puzzle. I made it for you to have fun and learn. But you are not having fun or learning. You are being mean and selfish. That is not how you solve a puzzle. You have to work together and help each other. That is how you solve a puzzle and make a friend." + +The bird was right. Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to each other and to the bird. + +"Sorry, Ben. I was wrong. Can we try again?" Lily said. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was wrong too. Yes, let's try again." Ben said. + +"Sorry, bird. Thank you for your puzzle. Can you help us?" they both said. + +The bird smiled and nodded. It flew down and landed on the table. It showed them how to look at the picture and find the pieces that matched. It gave them hints and clues and praised them when they did well. Ben and Lily worked together and helped each other. They listened and learned. They had fun and solved the puzzle. They made a beautiful picture of the big black bird with high wings. + +They were very happy and proud. They hugged each other and the bird. + +"Thank you, bird. You are a good teacher and a good friend." they said. + +"You are welcome, children. You are good students and good friends too. I am glad you solved my puzzle and learned a lesson. Remember, puzzles are fun and easy when you work together and help each other. That is the best way to solve any problem." the bird said. + +Then, the bird flew away and waved goodbye. Ben and Lily waved back and smiled. They put the puzzle away and played with other toys. They did not fight or argue anymore. They shared and cared. They solved puzzles and made friends. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to do everything together. They play with the same toys, eat the same food, and sleep in the same bed. But today is a big day. Today they start school. + +They hold hands as they walk to the bus stop with their mom. They see other kids waiting with their parents. Some kids are happy, some are sad, some are nervous. Lily and Ben are nervous too. + +"Mom, do we have to go to school?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, my loves, you have to go to school. You will learn many new things, make new friends, and have fun. Don't worry, I will be here when you come back," mom says. + +She gives them a hug and a kiss and helps them get on the bus. The bus driver smiles and says hello. Lily and Ben sit together on a seat. They look out the window and wave to mom. + +The bus takes them to school. They see a big building with many windows and doors. They see a playground with swings and slides. They see many teachers and kids. The bus stops and the bus driver tells them to get off. + +"Welcome to school, everyone. My name is Mrs. Lee and I am your teacher. Please follow me to your classroom. We will have a lot of fun today," she says. + +She leads them to a door with a sign that says "Room 1". Lily and Ben follow her with the other kids. They enter the room and see many desks, chairs, books, and toys. They see a big board with letters and numbers. They see a big rug with a circle and a star. + +"Please find a seat and put your backpacks on the hooks. Then come to the rug and sit on the circle or the star. We will start with a song and a story," Mrs. Lee says. + +Lily and Ben look for a seat. They see two seats next to each other. They want to sit together. But then they see a boy and a girl sitting on the seats. The boy and the girl look at them and say: + +"Sorry, these seats are taken. You have to find another seat." + +Lily and Ben feel sad. They don't want to separate. They want to stay together. They look at Mrs. Lee. She sees them and says: + +"Lily and Ben, don't be sad. You can sit on the rug together. You can also play together during recess and lunch. But sometimes you have to separate and sit with other kids. That way you can make new friends and learn new things. It's okay to separate. You will always be together in your hearts." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They separate and find another seat. They put their backpacks on the hooks. They join Mrs. Lee and the other kids on the rug. They sit on the star. They hold hands and smile. They are ready to start school. They are ready to separate and learn. They are ready to march and sing. They are not nervous anymore. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up. Ben waits for his turn. + +"Be careful, Anna!" Ben says. "The slide is very fast and high!" + +Anna does not listen. She is careless. She slides down very fast. She does not hold on to the sides. She does not bend her knees. She lands on the ground with a thud. She feels a pain in her mouth. She touches her tooth. It is loose! + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cries. "My tooth hurts! It is moving!" + +Ben runs to Anna. He sees her tooth. He is worried. + +"Let me see, Anna," he says. "Maybe I can help." + +He gently holds her tooth. He pulls it a little. It comes out! + +"Look, Anna!" he says. "Your tooth is out! You are brave!" + +Anna stops crying. She looks at her tooth. It is small and white. She is surprised. + +"Wow, Ben!" she says. "You took out my tooth! Thank you!" + +Ben smiles. He is happy. + +"You're welcome, Anna," he says. "Now you can put your tooth under your pillow. Maybe the tooth fairy will come and give you a coin!" + +Anna nods. She is excited. + +"Really?" she says. "That sounds fun!" + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They go to the bench. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms are proud of them. They mention how brave and kind they are. They give them a hug and a kiss. They go home. They have a good day. +Lia likes to draw. She draws stars and planets and moons. She draws a big sun with a smile. She draws a rocket and an astronaut. She draws a lot of things in her paper universe. + +She wants to add more things to her paper universe. She looks around her room. She sees her toys and books and crayons. She picks up a blue crayon and draws a whale. She picks up a red crayon and draws a flower. She picks up a green crayon and draws a tree. + +She is happy with her paper universe. She shows it to her mom. Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says, "You are very good at drawing, Lia. You have a big imagination. You made a beautiful paper universe." + +Lia feels proud. She says, "Thank you, mom. I like to draw. I want to draw more things. Can I have more paper, please?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, my dear. You can have more paper. But first, let's clean up your crayons. We don't want to lose them or make a mess." + +Lia nods. She helps her mom put the crayons back in the box. She puts her paper universe on the wall. She says, "I will draw more things tomorrow. Maybe I will draw a dragon or a fairy or a rainbow." + +Her mom says, "That sounds fun, Lia. I can't wait to see what you will draw next. You are very creative, Lia. You have a strong mind." + +Lia smiles. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are very kind, mom. You have a warm heart." + +They hug and kiss. They say good night. They go to bed. They dream of the paper universe and the real universe. They are happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to be the player and the goalie. + +One day, they go to the park to play soccer. They find a good spot for their game. Lila says, "I will be the player first. You be the goalie, Ben." Ben nods and goes to one goal. Lila kicks the ball hard. She tries to score. + +But Ben is a good goalie. He jumps and catches the ball. He throws it back to Lila. He says, "Nice try, Lila. But you cannot score on me." Lila smiles and runs to get the ball. She kicks it again. She tries to score. + +But Ben is a good goalie. He dives and stops the ball. He rolls it back to Lila. He says, "Nice try, Lila. But you cannot score on me." Lila laughs and chases the ball. She kicks it again. She tries to score. + +But Ben is a good goalie. He slides and blocks the ball. He kicks it back to Lila. He says, "Nice try, Lila. But you cannot score on me." Lila giggles and grabs the ball. She says, "You are a very hard goalie, Ben. But I will not give up. I will score on you." She starts to run with the ball. She tries to score. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They had a big bucket of water to make the mud. But the bucket had a leak. Water dripped out of the hole and made a wet trail on the grass. + +"Look, Lily, the bucket is broken!" Tom said. "We need to fix it or we will have no water left." + +"How can we fix it, Tom?" Lily asked. "We don't have any tape or glue." + +Tom thought for a moment. He saw a big leaf on the ground. He picked it up and put it over the hole. He pressed it hard with his hand. + +"Maybe this will stop the leak," he said. "Let's try it." + +He lifted the bucket and walked to the other side of the garden. He wanted to make a new mud pie. Lily followed him. She saw the water still dripping from the bucket. The leaf did not work. + +"Tom, the leaf is not good enough," she said. "The water is still coming out. We need something else." + +Tom looked at the bucket. He saw the water too. He felt sad. He liked the bucket. He did not want to lose the water. + +"Maybe we can find something else in the house," he said. "Come on, Lily, let's go." + +He put the bucket down and took Lily's hand. He led her to the house. He hoped to find something to fix the leak. + +On the way, they met their mom. She was sitting on the porch. She saw the wet bucket and the wet children. + +"What are you doing, Tom and Lily?" she asked. "Why are you so wet?" + +Tom and Lily told her about the bucket and the leak. They told her they wanted to fix it. + +Mom smiled. She was compassionate. She knew how much they loved the bucket. + +"I have an idea," she said. "Why don't you use this old plastic cup? It has no holes. You can fill it with water and make mud pies." + +She gave them the cup. Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked mom and ran back to the garden. They filled the cup with water and made mud pies. They did not have to worry about the leak anymore. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play at the beach. They made sand castles and dug holes. They found shells and stones. They had fun. + +One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It was shiny and white. It had a flag and a horn. Lily and Ben wanted to see it closer. They ran to the edge of the beach. They waved and shouted. + +"Hello, boat! Hello, boat!" they said. + +The boat saw them. It honked its horn. It came closer to the beach. Lily and Ben were happy. They thought the boat was friendly. + +But the boat was not friendly. It was a bad boat. It had a big net. It wanted to catch fish. It did not care about Lily and Ben. It threw its net over them. It pulled them into the water. It took them away from the beach. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They cried and screamed. They tried to get out of the net. But they could not. The net was too strong. The boat was too fast. They said goodbye to the beach. They said goodbye to each other. + +They never saw the beach again. They never saw each other again. They were gone. The boat was gone. The beach was empty. The sand castles and holes were washed away by the waves. The shells and stones were buried by the sand. Nothing was left of Lily and Ben's original play. It was a bad ending. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a pond with many fish. They want to feed the fish. + +"Look, I have some bread. Let's break it and throw it to the fish," Tom says. + +"OK, that sounds fun," Mia says. + +They break the bread and toss it into the pond. The fish come and eat the bread. Tom and Mia are happy. They see different kinds of fish. Some are big, some are small, some are red, some are blue. + +"Wow, look at that one. It is so big and shiny. It has a long tail and whiskers. What is it?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a catfish. It looks like a cat," Tom says. + +They throw more bread to the catfish. The catfish comes closer and closer. It opens its mouth and shows its teeth. + +"Uh-oh, it looks hungry. Maybe it wants to eat us," Tom says. + +He grabs Mia's hand and runs away from the pond. They are scared. + +"Help, help, the catfish is chasing us," they scream. + +A man hears them and comes to see what is wrong. He sees the catfish in the pond. He laughs. + +"Don't be scared, kids. That is not a catfish. That is a shrimp. A very big shrimp. It is harmless. It only eats plants and small animals. It won't hurt you," he says. + +"A shrimp? But it is so big. How can it be a shrimp?" Mia asks. + +"It is a special kind of shrimp. It is called a great shrimp. It can grow very big and live very long. It is rare and beautiful. You are lucky to see it," he says. + +He gives them some lettuce and tells them to feed the shrimp. They do as he says. The shrimp eats the lettuce and wags its tail. It looks happy. + +Tom and Mia are not scared anymore. They are curious and amazed. They thank the man and watch the shrimp. They think it is great. They are friends with the shrimp. +Lily was very happy today. It was her birthday. She was three years old. She had a big cake with candles and a pink dress. She had many friends who came to celebrate with her. They played games, sang songs and ate cake. + +"Happy birthday, Lily!" her friends said. "You are a big girl now!" + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily said. She smiled and hugged her friends. She felt very loved. + +After the party, Lily was very tired. She said goodbye to her friends and went to her crib. Her mommy and daddy tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. + +"Did you have a good day, Lily?" her mommy asked. + +"Yes, mommy, I had a very good day. I love you and daddy and my friends and my cake and my dress," Lily said. + +"We love you too, Lily. You are our precious girl," her daddy said. + +Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She had a peaceful dream of balloons and butterflies. She was very happy. +Lily wanted to mail a letter to her grandma. She drew a picture of her and her cat with crayons. She put the picture in an envelope and wrote "I love you" on it. She asked her mom to help her put a stamp on it. + +"Can I go to the mailbox with you, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go together. But first, you need to zip up your jacket. It's cold outside," mom said. + +Lily grabbed her jacket and tried to zip it up. But the zipper was stuck. She pulled and tugged, but it did not move. She felt frustrated and sad. + +"Mom, I can't zip it up. It's broken," Lily said. + +Mom looked at the zipper and saw that it was caught in some fabric. She gently freed the zipper and zipped it up for Lily. + +"There you go. It's not broken, just tangled. Sometimes, things get stuck, but you can fix them with patience and care. Don't give up, Lily. You can do it," mom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She felt happy and proud. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best. And you are very attractive, too," Lily said. + +Mom laughed and kissed her cheek. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet. And you are very attractive, too. Now, let's go mail your letter. I'm sure grandma will love it," mom said. + +They walked to the mailbox and Lily put her letter inside. She waved to the mailman and said, "Hello, Mr. Mailman. I mailed a letter to my grandma. She lives far away, but I love her very much." + +The mailman smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. That's very nice of you. I'm sure your grandma will be very happy to receive your letter. You are a very good granddaughter." + +Lily and mom walked back home, feeling warm and cozy. + +The moral of the story is: Don't give up when things get hard. Be patient and try to fix them. And always show love and kindness to your family and friends. +Lila was a dog who liked to run and play. She had a lot of fur that was soft and brown. One day, she felt something tickle her ear. She shook her head and scratched it with her paw. But the tickle did not go away. + +She looked in a mirror and saw a tiny bug on her ear. It was a flea. It had six legs and a big mouth. It bit her fur and made her itch. Lila did not like the flea. She wanted it to go away. + +She ran to her friend Tom, who was a cat. He was lying on a wide bed. He saw Lila and said, "What is wrong, Lila? Why are you scratching your ear?" + +Lila said, "There is a flea on my ear. It is biting me and making me itch. Can you help me get rid of it?" + +Tom said, "I can help you, Lila. I have sharp claws and teeth. I can catch the flea and eat it. Come closer and let me see your ear." + +Lila stepped closer to Tom and lifted her ear. Tom looked at the flea and licked his lips. He reached out his paw and tried to grab the flea. But the flea was fast and jumped away. It landed on Tom's nose and bit him. + +Tom yowled and scratched his nose. He said, "Ow, ow, ow! That flea is mean and nasty. It bit me and made me itch. I do not like the flea. I want it to go away." + +Lila said, "I am sorry, Tom. I did not mean to bring the flea to you. Maybe we can find another way to get rid of it." + +Tom said, "Maybe we can. Let us think of a plan." + +They thought and thought. Then they had an idea. They ran to the bathroom and turned on the faucet. They filled the sink with water and made bubbles. They said, "Fleas do not like water and bubbles. Maybe they will make the flea go away." + +They jumped into the sink and splashed and rubbed. The water and bubbles washed their fur and skin. The flea did not like the water and bubbles. It tried to escape, but it could not. It drowned in the sink and went down the drain. + +Lila and Tom were happy. They said, "We did it! We got rid of the flea. It will not bite us and make us itch anymore. We are free of the flea." + +They dried themselves with a towel and cuddled on the wide bed. They said, "We are good friends. We help each other. We are happy." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their bikes. They have bikes with pedals. They can go fast and slow. They can go up and down hills. + +One day, Anna has an idea. She says to Ben, "Do you want to go on an adventure with me? I know a place with a big park and a pond. We can see ducks and flowers and swings." + +Ben is adventurous. He likes to try new things. He says, "Yes, I want to go with you. How do we get there?" + +Anna says, "We can ride our bikes. It is not far. We just have to follow this path. Come on, let's go!" + +They put on their helmets and gloves. They get on their bikes. They start to pedal. They follow the path. They see trees and birds and cars. They say hello to people they meet. They have fun. + +They arrive at the park. They see the pond. They see the ducks. They see the flowers. They see the swings. They are happy. They park their bikes. They run to the swings. They swing high and low. They laugh and shout. + +They have a great adventure. They invite each other to play again. They are good friends. They love their bikes. They love their pedals. They love their park. +Tim and Mia like to play in the park. They see many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. One day, they see something new in the park: a big crane. The crane is yellow and tall. It has a long arm and a hook. It can lift and move heavy things. + +"Wow, look at the crane!" Tim says. "It is so big and strong. I want to see it closer." + +"Me too," Mia says. "But be careful. The crane might be loud and scary." + +They run to the crane. They see a man in a small house on the crane. He has a helmet and a radio. He can control the crane with buttons and levers. + +"Hello, Mr. Crane Man!" Tim shouts. "Can you show us how the crane works?" + +The man hears Tim and Mia. He smiles and waves. He says, "Hello, kids. Do you like the crane?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tim and Mia say. + +"Well, I can show you something. Watch this." The man pushes a button. The crane arm moves up and down. It makes a whirring sound. The hook swings in the air. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Tim says. + +The man pushes another button. The crane arm bends and straightens. It looks like it is bowing. + +"Look, the crane is bowing!" Mia says. + +The man says, "Yes, it is. The crane is saying hello to you. Can you bow back?" + +Tim and Mia nod. They bend their knees and lower their heads. They bow to the crane. + +The crane makes a beeping sound. It sounds like it is happy. + +The man says, "Good job, kids. You are very polite. The crane likes you." + +Tim and Mia smile. They feel proud and happy. They say, "Thank you, Mr. Crane Man. You are very nice. The crane is very nice too." + +The man says, "You are welcome, kids. You are very brave and curious. Do you want to see more?" + +Tim and Mia say, "Yes, please!" + +The man says, "OK, then. Follow me. I will show you the other cranes and machines in the park. They are all working on a new playground for you and your friends." + +Tim and Mia clap their hands. They are excited. They follow the man to see the other cranes and machines. They learn many new things. They have a lot of fun. They are not shy anymore. They make a new friend. His name is Mr. Crane Man. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go down the hill fast. + +They find a basket near a tree. The basket is empty. Tom says, "Let's use the basket as a sled. We can speed down the hill in the basket." + +Lily says, "OK, but be careful. The hill is steep. We don't want to fall." + +They put the basket on the hill. They sit in the basket. They hold each other's hands. They push the basket with their feet. The basket starts to move. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. "We are going so fast!" + +"Yes, this is fun!" Lily says. "We are like birds!" + +The basket speeds down the hill. The wind blows their hair. They laugh and shout. They see the grass and the flowers. They smell the sweet air. + +The basket reaches the bottom of the hill. It stops near a pond. Tom and Lily get out of the basket. They are happy. They hug each other. + +"That was the best ride ever!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it was!" Lily says. "We are brave and smart!" + +They take the basket back to the tree. They say thank you to the basket. They go home with a smile. They are good friends. +Lily and Mom went to the mall. Lily liked the mall. She saw many toys and clothes and books. She wanted to have them all. But Mom said no. Mom said they had no money. Mom said they were poor. + +Lily was sad. She did not understand why they were poor. She did not like being poor. She saw other kids with many things. They looked happy. She wanted to be happy too. + +They walked by a big store. Lily saw a big teddy bear. It was brown and soft and had a red bow. Lily loved the teddy bear. She ran to the store. She grabbed the teddy bear. She hugged it. She said, "Mom, please, can I have it? Please, please, please?" + +Mom followed Lily. She saw the teddy bear. She saw the price tag. It was very expensive. She shook her head. She said, "No, Lily, we can't afford it. We have to put it back. Come on, let's go." + +Lily did not want to go. She did not want to put the teddy bear back. She cried. She said, "No, Mom, I want it, I need it, it's mine!" + +A man saw Lily and Mom. He worked at the store. He wore a blue shirt and a name tag. He smiled. He said, "Hello, I'm Ben. What's your name?" + +Lily looked at the man. She stopped crying. She said, "I'm Lily. This is my Mom." + +Ben nodded. He said, "Nice to meet you, Lily and Mom. I see you like the teddy bear. It's a very nice teddy bear. Do you know what? Today is a special day. Today is your lucky day. Today, you can have the teddy bear for free. Yes, for free. You don't have to pay anything. You can take it home and keep it forever. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Mom were surprised. They did not believe it. They said, "Really? For free? Are you sure?" + +Ben nodded again. He said, "Yes, really. For free. I'm sure. It's a gift from me to you. Because you are very sweet and very brave. And because I know how it feels to be poor. I was poor once, too. But someone helped me. Someone gave me a chance. Someone made me happy. Now I want to do the same for you. I want to make you happy. So, here you go. The teddy bear is yours. Enjoy it. And remember, always be kind and grateful. You never know when you might meet an angel." + +Lily and Mom were speechless. They did not know what to say. They hugged Ben. They thanked him. They thanked him a lot. They took the teddy bear. They left the store. They walked to the car. They smiled. They were happy. They had a new friend. They had an angel. They had a miracle. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with water. They had a big tub in the backyard where they filled it with water and toys. They liked to splash each other and make bubbles and waves. + +One day, Lily found a new toy in the tub. It was a yellow duck that squeaked when she squeezed it. She was very happy and hugged the duck. She did not want to share it with Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a new toy!" she said. "It is a duck and it makes noise. It is mine!" + +Ben looked at the duck and wanted to play with it too. He reached out his hand and said, "Can I see it, Lily? Can I play with it for a little bit?" + +"No, Ben, you cannot!" Lily said. "It is mine and only mine! Go away!" + +She splashed water at Ben and pushed him away. Ben felt sad and angry. He thought Lily was selfish and mean. He did not want to play with her anymore. + +He ran inside the house and found their mom on the couch. She was reading a book and smiled when she saw him. + +"Hi, Ben, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"Mom, Lily is selfish!" Ben said. "She has a new toy and she does not let me play with it. She splashed me and pushed me. She is not nice!" + +Mom put down her book and hugged Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben, that Lily is selfish. Sometimes, people are selfish when they have something new and they are afraid to lose it. But that is not a good way to treat others. Sharing is caring, and caring is fun. Do you want to talk to Lily and tell her how you feel?" + +Ben nodded and wiped his tears. He said, "Yes, Mom, I want to talk to Lily. Maybe she will share with me if I ask her nicely." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Ben. Let's go and find Lily and see if we can make her happy too." + +They got up from the couch and went back to the backyard. They saw Lily sitting alone in the tub, holding the duck. She looked bored and lonely. + +Mom said, "Lily, Ben wants to talk to you. He has something to say." + +Lily looked up and saw Ben and Mom. She felt a little sorry for being selfish. She said, "What do you want to say, Ben?" + +Ben said, "Lily, I'm sorry for trying to take your duck. I know it is your new toy and you like it a lot. But I also want to play with it, because it looks fun and cute. Can we share it, please? Can we take turns and play together? I don't want to fight with you. I want to be your friend." + +Lily thought for a moment and then smiled. She said, "Okay, Ben, we can share it. You can play with it for a little bit, and then I can play with it again. We can splash each other and make noise. We can have fun together. I'm sorry for being selfish. I want to be your friend too." + +She handed the duck to Ben and he squeaked it. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister. I love you." + +He hugged her and she hugged him back. They said, "We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. You are good twins. I'm proud of you." + +They all laughed and played in the tub. They splashed and squeaked and had a lot of fun. They were happy and not selfish. They learned to share and care. +Lily loved ponies. She had many pony toys, pony books, and pony clothes. She dreamed of having a real pony to play with and hug. One day, she saw a sign that said "Pony Rides" at the park. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, can I ride a pony? Please, please, please!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily, you can ride a pony. But you have to wait your turn and be nice to the pony and the lady who helps you." + +Lily nodded and followed her mom to the pony area. She saw many ponies of different colors and sizes. They all looked adorable to her. She wanted to ride them all. But she had to choose one. She saw a small white pony with a pink mane and tail. She pointed and said, "That one, that one! I want that one!" + +The lady who helped the kids ride the ponies said, "That's Snowflake. She's very sweet and gentle. Do you want to pet her first?" + +Lily nodded and reached out her hand. She touched Snowflake's soft fur and felt her warm breath. She smiled and said, "Hi, Snowflake. You're so pretty. I like you." + +Snowflake nuzzled Lily's hand and made a soft noise. She liked Lily too. The lady helped Lily get on Snowflake's back and gave her a helmet to wear. She said, "Are you ready, Lily? Hold on to the reins and follow me. We'll go for a nice walk around the park." + +Lily said, "Yes, yes, yes! Let's go, Snowflake!" She held on to the reins and felt Snowflake move under her. She felt happy and excited. She rode Snowflake around the park and saw many things. She saw flowers, trees, birds, and other kids. She waved and said, "Hi, hi, hi! I'm riding a pony!" + +Everyone smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, you're riding a pony! You're so lucky!" + +Lily felt lucky. She loved riding Snowflake. She wished she could ride her forever. But soon, the lady said, "Okay, Lily, it's time to get off. You did a great job. Say bye to Snowflake and thank her for the ride." + +Lily said, "No, no, no! I don't want to get off. I want to keep riding Snowflake. She's my pony. I love her." + +She hugged Snowflake's neck and said, "Please, please, please, can I keep her? Can I take her home?" + +The lady said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but you can't keep Snowflake. She belongs to the park. She has to stay here and give rides to other kids. You can come back and visit her another day." + +Lily pouted and said, "But I want her now. I demand her. She's mine." + +She tried to hold on to Snowflake, but the lady gently lifted her off. She said, "Lily, you can't demand things that are not yours. That's not nice. You have to share and be grateful. Snowflake gave you a wonderful ride. You should say thank you and goodbye." + +Lily looked at Snowflake and saw her big brown eyes. She felt sorry for being rude. She said, "I'm sorry, Snowflake. I'm sorry, lady. Thank you for the ride. Goodbye, Snowflake. I'll miss you." + +She gave Snowflake a kiss and a carrot. Snowflake licked her face and made a happy noise. She said goodbye to Lily too. Lily smiled and waved. She said, "Bye, bye, bye, Snowflake. You're the best pony ever. I'll come back and see you soon." + +She walked to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, I rode a pony. Her name is Snowflake. She's adorable. I love her." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You rode a pony. That's amazing. And you said sorry and thank you. That's very polite. I love you." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. Can we come back and ride Snowflake again?" + +Her mom said, "Maybe, Lily. Maybe. But for now, let's go home and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Lily said, "That sounds good, mom. That sounds very good." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide and swing and run. They saw a big hill with a long zip line. They wanted to try it. + +"Can we go on the zip line, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It's very fast and high," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily climbed the hill. They saw a yellow helmet and a yellow harness. They put them on. They hooked the harness to the zip line. They were ready to go. + +"Are you scared, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"A little. But it looks fun," Lily said. + +They counted to three and jumped. They zipped through the air. They felt the wind and the sun. They saw the trees and the flowers. They laughed and screamed. + +They reached the end of the zip line. They saw a giant teddy bear. It was soft and brown. It had a big smile. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. + +"It's so cute!" Lily said. + +They hugged the teddy bear. They thanked the zip line man. He gave them a sticker. They were happy. + +They ran back to Mom. They told her about the zip line and the teddy bear. Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"That sounds like a great adventure. I'm proud of you both," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They loved the park. They loved the zip line. They loved the giant teddy bear. They loved Mom. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big blue slide. Tom wants to go on the slide, but Mia is scared. + +"Come on, Mia, it is fun!" Tom says. "You can do it. You are tough." + +Mia shakes her head. "No, Tom, it is too high. I will fall. I am not tough." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He takes Mia's hand and leads her to a bench. He points to the sky. + +"Look, Mia, the sky is blue. The slide is blue. They are the same. The slide is not scary. It is like the sky." + +Mia looks up. She sees the blue sky. She sees the white clouds. She sees the birds. She feels calm. + +"Okay, Tom, I will try. But you go first. I will watch you." + +Tom smiles. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the top. He slides down. He laughs. + +"See, Mia, it is easy. It is fun. Come on, join me." + +Mia stands up. She walks to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top. She looks down. She feels nervous. + +"Relax, Mia, relax. You can do it. I am here. I will catch you." Tom says. + +Mia takes a deep breath. She relaxes. She slides down. She feels the wind. She feels the thrill. She lands on the ground. She smiles. + +"Wow, Tom, you are right. It is fun. I did it. I am tough." + +Tom hugs Mia. They are happy. They are friends. They play on the slide again and again. They have a great day. +Tom is a boy who likes to play outside. He has a big yard with many trees and flowers. He also has a small coop with four chickens. He likes to feed them and watch them peck and cluck. + +One day, Tom decides to explore the yard by himself. He is an independent boy who likes to discover new things. He puts on his boots and his hat and takes a basket. He says to his mom, "I am going to look for eggs, Mom. Can I?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can, Tom. But be careful and don't go too far. And come back soon, OK?" + +Tom nods and says, "OK, Mom. Bye!" He runs to the coop and opens the door. He sees the four chickens sitting on their nests. He says, "Hello, chickens. Do you have any eggs for me?" He looks under each chicken and finds one egg. He puts them in his basket and says, "Thank you, chickens. You are very good." + +Tom is happy with his eggs. He decides to keep exploring the yard. He walks around the trees and the flowers. He sees a butterfly and a bee. He sees a worm and a snail. He says, "Hello, butterfly. Hello, bee. Hello, worm. Hello, snail. You are very pretty." + +Tom is having fun. He does not notice that he is going far from the house. He sees a fence and a gate. He says, "I wonder what is behind the fence. Maybe there are more chickens. Maybe there are more eggs. I want to see." He opens the gate and goes through. + +Tom is surprised by what he sees. He sees a big field with many cows and sheep. He sees a barn and a tractor. He sees a man and a dog. He says, "Wow, this is a farm. This is not my yard. Where am I?" + +The man sees Tom and says, "Hey, kid. What are you doing here? This is not your place. This is my place. Who are you?" + +Tom is scared. He does not know the man. He does not know the dog. He says, "I am Tom. I live over there. I was looking for eggs. I have four chickens. See?" He shows his basket. + +The man says, "Oh, I see. You have four chickens. That's nice. But you should not come here without asking. This is not safe. There are big animals here. They can hurt you. And you can get lost. Where is your mom?" + +Tom says, "My mom is at home. She said I can look for eggs. But she said I should not go too far. And I should come back soon. I am sorry. I did not mean to come here. I was curious. I like to discover new things." + +The man says, "I understand. You are an independent boy who likes to discover new things. That's good. But you should also listen to your mom. She knows what is best for you. She loves you. And she must be worried about you. You should go back now. And next time, if you want to see my farm, you can ask me. I can show you around. And maybe I can give you some eggs. I have many chickens. See?" He points to a large coop with dozens of chickens. + +Tom says, "Thank you, sir. You are very kind. I would like to see your farm. And I would like some eggs. But not today. Today I have to go back. My mom is waiting for me. And I miss her. Goodbye, sir. Goodbye, dog. Goodbye, cows. Goodbye, sheep." He waves and runs back to the gate. + +Tom goes back to his yard. He sees his house and his mom. He says, "Mom, Mom, I am back. I have eggs. And I have a story. I went to a farm. I saw a man and a dog. And many cows and sheep. And many chickens. It was amazing. But I am sorry. I went too far. I did not listen to you. I was wrong. Are you mad at me?" + +Mom hugs Tom and says, "No, I am not mad at you, Tom. I am glad you are back. I was worried about you. You should not go too far. You should listen to me. I am happy you have eggs. And I am happy you have a story. You are an independent boy who likes to discover new things. That's wonderful. But you are also my boy who I love very much. And I want you to be safe. OK?" + +Tom nods and says, "OK, Mom. I love you too. And I will be safe. And I will listen +Anna and Ben liked to play pretend. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and had a big house and a big car. One day, they decided to pretend they were getting married. They put on their best clothes and found some flowers and rings. + +They went to the living room, where there was a big bookshelf. They said the bookshelf was the church, and the books were the people. They asked Anna's teddy bear to be the priest. The teddy bear said, "Do you, Anna, take Ben to be your husband?" Anna said, "I do." The teddy bear said, "Do you, Ben, take Anna to be your wife?" Ben said, "I do." + +Then they put the rings on each other's fingers and kissed. The books clapped and cheered. They were very happy. They said they wanted to have a cake and a dance. They went to the kitchen, where Anna's mom was baking cookies. They told her they had just got married and asked for some cake. Anna's mom smiled and said, "That's very sweet, but you are too young to get married. You are just playing pretend. And you can't have cake, but you can have some cookies." + +Anna and Ben were a little sad, but they understood. They said thank you and took some cookies. They went back to the living room and ate their cookies. They said they still loved each other and wanted to stay together. They hugged and danced and laughed. They were very silly and very happy. They said they would play pretend again tomorrow. +Sara was a big sister. She had a baby brother, Tom. Tom was an infant. He was very small and cried a lot. Sara did not like Tom. She wanted to play with her toys and her friends, not with Tom. + +One day, Sara was bored. She saw Tom sleeping in his crib. She had an idea. She took her doll and went to Tom's crib. She put her doll next to Tom and said, "Look, Tom, this is my doll. She is pretty and fun. You have no doll. You have nothing. You are boring and silly. Ha ha ha!" + +Tom woke up and heard Sara. He did not understand what she said, but he felt sad. He started to cry. Sara laughed and teased him more. She said, "Cry, cry, baby. You are a crybaby. You are not a big boy. You are a baby. Ha ha ha!" + +Mom heard Tom crying and Sara teasing. She was angry. She came to the crib and saw Sara and her doll. She said, "Sara, what are you doing? Why are you teasing your brother? He is an infant. He needs love and care, not mean words and laughs. You should be nice to him. He is your brother. You should share and help, not hurt and tease." + +Sara felt ashamed. She knew Mom was right. She was not a good big sister. She was a bad big sister. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Tom. I was bored and mean. I don't hate you, Tom. I love you. You are my brother. Can I hug you and say sorry?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But first, put your doll away. She is not for teasing. She is for playing. And next time, when you are bored, you can ask me or Dad to play with you. Or you can read a book or draw a picture. Or you can play with Tom. He is not ordinary. He is special. He is your brother. And he loves you, too." +Lila was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with candles. She had many balloons. She had many friends. They played games and sang songs. + +Lila's mom gave her a present. It was a ring. It was shiny and pretty. Lila loved it. She put it on her finger. She said thank you to her mom. + +Lila wanted to show her ring to her friends. She ran to them. She did not see the balloon on the floor. She stepped on it. It popped. It made a loud noise. Lila was scared. She dropped her ring. It rolled away. + +Lila cried. She looked for her ring. She could not find it. She was very sad. She did not want to eat cake. She did not want to play games. She did not want to sing songs. + +Lila's mom hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Lila. We will find your ring. It is not lost. It is just hiding. Maybe it is under the table. Maybe it is behind the sofa. Maybe it is in the trash. We will look everywhere." + +Lila and her mom looked everywhere. They found many things. They found a sock. They found a toy. They found a spoon. But they did not find the ring. + +Lila was about to give up. She said, "Mom, I think my ring is gone. I think someone took it. I think it is not fair. It was my birthday. It was my present. It was my ring." + +Lila's mom said, "Lila, I know you are upset. But you should not blame others. Maybe someone found your ring and did not know it was yours. Maybe they wanted to give it back to you. Maybe they are looking for you right now. You should be kind and honest. You should share and forgive. You should be happy and grateful. You have a cake. You have balloons. You have friends. You have me. You have many things to be happy about." + +Lila thought about what her mom said. She realized she was being selfish and angry. She said, "Mom, you are right. I am sorry. I should not be mean. I should be nice. I should not be sad. I should be happy. I have many things to be happy about. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Lila and her mom hugged again. They went back to the party. They ate cake. It was delicious. They played games. They had fun. They sang songs. They were loud. + +Then, Lila heard a voice. It was her friend Ben. He said, "Lila, I have something for you. I found it on the floor. I think it is yours. It is shiny and pretty. It is a ring." + +Lila was surprised. She saw her ring. It was in Ben's hand. She said, "Ben, thank you. You are very nice. You are very honest. You are my friend. This is my ring. It is my birthday. It is my present. But I want to share it with you. You can wear it too. It is our ring." + +Ben was happy. He said, "Lila, you are welcome. You are very kind. You are very generous. You are my friend. This is your ring. It is your birthday. It is your present. But I want to share it with you. You can wear it too. It is our ring." + +Lila and Ben smiled. They put the ring on their fingers. They showed it to their friends. They said, "Look, we have a ring. It is shiny and pretty. It is our ring. We share it. We are friends. We are happy." + +Lila and Ben learned a lesson. They learned to be kind and honest. They learned to share and forgive. They learned to be happy and grateful. They learned to love and be loved. They learned to be good. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play on the beach. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They made a sand island with the bucket and the shovel. They put shells and rocks on the island. They pretended the island was their home. + +"Look at our island, Ben. It is so pretty and big," Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily. It is the best island ever. We are the king and the queen of the island," Ben said. + +They were very happy and proud of their island. They played on it for a long time. + +But then, a big wave came and washed away their island. The sand, the shells and the rocks disappeared in the water. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. + +"Where is our island, Ben? What happened to it?" Lily cried. + +"The wave took it, Lily. The wave was mean and bad. It ruined our island," Ben said. + +They wanted to make another island, but they had no more sand, no more shells and no more rocks. They had nothing to play with. They felt very bored and unhappy. + +Then, their mom came and saw them. She had a big smile and a big basket. She had brought them some snacks and drinks. She had apples, bananas, carrots, cheese, bread, milk and water. She said they were healthy and yummy. + +"Come on, Lily and Ben. It is time to eat. I have some treats for you. They will make you feel better," mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at mom and the basket. They forgot about their island. They ran to mom and hugged her. They said thank you and sorry. They ate the snacks and drank the drinks. They felt full and happy. + +"Mom, you are the best. You always make us happy. We love you," Lily and Ben said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. She said she loved them too. She said they could make another island another day. She said they had a lot of fun on the beach. She said they were good and healthy kids. +Tom and Lily were walking in the park with their mom. They saw many birds on the grass and in the trees. They liked to watch them and hear them sing. + +"Look, mom, a pigeon!" Lily said, pointing at a gray bird with a red ring around its neck. + +"Yes, that's a pigeon, Lily. Do you like pigeons?" mom asked. + +"I like pigeons. They are soft and pretty," Lily said. + +Tom saw another pigeon nearby. But this pigeon was different. It had no feathers on its head. It was bald. + +"Mom, look at that pigeon!" Tom said, pointing at the bald pigeon. "Why is it bald? Did it lose its hair?" + +Mom looked at the bald pigeon. She did not know why it was bald. Maybe it was sick. Maybe it was old. Maybe it was born that way. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe we can examine it and find out," mom said. + +"Can we, mom? Can we examine the bald pigeon?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but we have to be gentle and quiet. We don't want to scare it or hurt it," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They followed mom to the bald pigeon. The pigeon did not fly away. It looked at them with its round eyes. + +"Hello, pigeon," Tom said softly. "Why are you bald?" + +The pigeon did not answer. It made a cooing sound. + +Tom and Lily touched the pigeon's head. It was smooth and warm. They felt sorry for the pigeon. + +"Maybe it needs a hat," Lily said. + +"Or a wig," Tom said. + +They laughed. The pigeon cooed again. + +Mom smiled. She took a picture of Tom, Lily and the bald pigeon. + +They had a new friend in the park. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. Today they go to the pool with their moms. The pool is big and blue. It has slides and toys. + +Tom and Lily put on their swimsuits and sun hats. They hold their moms' hands and walk to the pool. They see other kids splashing and laughing. They want to join them. + +"Can we go in the pool, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, but you have to be careful, Tom. The pool is deep and you don't know how to swim yet. You have to wear your floaties and stay close to me or Lily's mom, okay?" Tom's mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. I will be careful," Tom says. He puts on his floaties and follows his mom to the shallow end of the pool. + +Lily does the same. She wears her floaties and stays with her mom. She sees Tom and waves to him. + +"Hi, Tom! Do you want to play with me?" Lily asks. + +"Hi, Lily! Yes, I want to play with you. What do you want to do?" Tom asks. + +"Let's watch the slides. They look fun. Maybe we can go on them when we are bigger," Lily says. + +"Okay, let's watch the slides. They look fast and cool. I want to go on them too," Tom says. + +They watch the slides and see other kids go down them. They make noises like "whee" and "wow". Tom and Lily clap and cheer for them. They have fun watching the slides. They are careful and happy. Their moms watch them and smile. They are proud of their kids. They have a good day at the pool. +Sam and Mia are playing in the sand. They make a big castle with a tower and a flag. They are happy and proud of their castle. + +But then a big wind comes and blows the flag away. The tower falls down and the sand is messy. Sam and Mia are sad and angry. + +"Who did this?" Sam asks. + +"The wind did this," Mia says. "It is not nice." + +"Can we fix it?" Sam asks. + +Mia thinks for a moment. She sees the sun shining in the sky. She has an idea. + +"Maybe we can," she says. "We need the sun to help us." + +She runs to the water and fills a bucket. She brings it back to the sand. She pours some water on the sand and makes it smooth and sticky. + +"Look, Sam," she says. "Now we can fix the castle. The water makes the sand strong." + +Sam smiles and nods. He helps Mia to fix the tower and the flag. They use the water and the sand to make the castle smooth and pretty again. + +They are happy and proud of their castle again. + +They look at the sun and say, "Thank you, sun, for helping us fix the castle. You are nice and bright." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. But one day, they have a big quarrel. Tom wants to play with Sue's red car, but Sue says no. She says it is her car and she does not want to share. Tom gets angry and grabs the car from Sue. Sue gets angry and pushes Tom. They start to shout and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Sue fighting over the car. She is not happy. She says, "Stop! You are not being nice to each other. You are being selfish and rude. You should share and take turns. That is how friends play. If you don't, you will lose your friend." + +Tom and Sue look at each other. They feel sorry. They remember how much fun they have when they play together. They don't want to lose their friend. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, friend. We will share and take turns. We will not quarrel anymore." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "That is good. I am proud of you. You have learned a lesson. Friends are more important than toys. Friends make you happy. Toys are just things. They can break or get lost. But friends are always there for you. You should treat them well." + +Tom and Sue nod and hug each other. They say, "You are right, Mom. Friends are more important than toys. We love you, Mom. We love you, friend." They go back to play with the car and the doll. They are happy. They do not see the smoke coming from the kitchen. Mom forgot to turn off the stove. She runs to the kitchen and puts out the fire. She says, "Oh no! I was so busy with Tom and Sue that I forgot about the soup. It is burned and smoky. Well, at least they are not quarreling anymore. That is more important than soup." She laughs and shakes her head. She says, "What a day!" +One day, a jolly raven flew over a big park. He saw many things that he liked: shiny coins, bright buttons, soft feathers. He wanted to collect them all and make a nest of treasures. He landed on a bench and picked up a coin with his beak. + +"Hello, raven," said a small girl who was sitting on the bench. She had a red hat and a yellow dress. She smiled at the raven and held out her hand. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The raven looked at the girl and tilted his head. He liked the coin, but he also liked the girl. She seemed kind and fun. He hopped closer to her and dropped the coin in her hand. + +"Thank you, raven," said the girl. "You are very nice. Can I give you something too?" + +The raven nodded and waited. The girl reached into her pocket and pulled out a shiny ring. It had a blue stone that sparkled in the sun. She put it on the raven's leg and said, "This is for you. It is very pretty, like your eyes." + +The raven felt happy and proud. He had a new friend and a new treasure. He flapped his wings and cawed. The girl laughed and clapped her hands. They played together for a while, and then the raven flew away. He promised to come back and visit the girl again. He had a lot of things to collect, but he also had a lot of things to share. +Lily and Ben are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. Mom and Dad make a big cake for them. The cake has pink and blue frosting and candles. + +"Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" Mom and Dad say. They sing a song and clap their hands. Lily and Ben smile. They are happy. + +"Can we blow the candles, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, you can. But first, make a wish. Close your eyes and think of something you want," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben close their eyes. They think hard. Lily wishes for a new doll. Ben wishes for a new car. They open their eyes and blow the candles together. The candles go out. + +"Yay! You did it!" Dad says. He cuts the cake and gives them each a big slice. The cake is soft and sweet. Lily and Ben eat the cake with their fingers. They lick the frosting off their lips. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad. This is the best cake ever!" Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, sweeties. We love you very much," Mom and Dad say. They hug and kiss them. Lily and Ben hug and kiss them back. They are happy. They smile. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but they have one toy they both love. It is a big shark toy. It is blue and gray and has sharp teeth. + +One day, Tom and Sam want to play with the shark toy at the same time. They both grab it and pull it. They do not want to share. They yell and cry. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +Mom sees Tom and Sam fighting over the shark toy. She is not happy. She takes the shark toy away from them. She says, "You need to learn to share. The shark toy is not yours. It is for both of you. If you cannot play nicely, you cannot play at all." + +Tom and Sam are sad and angry. They do not want to lose the shark toy. They stare at Mom and the shark toy. They hope Mom will change her mind. But Mom does not. She puts the shark toy on a high shelf. She says, "You can have the shark toy back when you say sorry and promise to share." + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They do not want to say sorry. They do not want to share. But they also do not want to lose the shark toy. They think for a while. They realize they are being silly. They love each other more than the shark toy. They decide to be modest and kind. + +They hug each other and say sorry. They tell Mom they are sorry too. They ask Mom if they can have the shark toy back. Mom smiles and says yes. She gives them the shark toy. She says, "I am proud of you. You are good brothers. You can play with the shark toy together. But remember to share and take turns." + +Tom and Sam nod and say thank you. They take the shark toy and go to their room. They play with the shark toy happily. They share and take turns. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon. It is red and yellow and blue. It is very pretty. + +"Look, a balloon!" Tom says. "Can we have it?" + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe someone lost it. Maybe they are sad." + +Tom does not care. He runs to the balloon. He grabs the string. He pulls hard. The balloon does not move. + +"Help me, Mia!" Tom says. "It is stuck!" + +Mia runs to Tom. She grabs the string too. They pull together. The balloon starts to move. It is very powerful. It lifts Tom and Mia off the ground. + +"Wow, we are flying!" Tom says. He is happy. He likes the balloon. + +"Tom, no!" Mia says. She is scared. She does not like the balloon. "Let go of the string! We are too high!" + +Tom does not listen. He holds the string tight. He thinks he is brave. He wants to see more things. + +The balloon rises higher and higher. It goes over the trees and the houses and the cars. It goes into the clouds. Tom and Mia cannot see anything. They are cold and wet and lost. + +"Tom, please, let go!" Mia says. She cries. She wants to go back. + +Tom tries to let go. He is sorry. He is not brave. He is foolish. But it is too late. The string is wrapped around his hand. He cannot free it. + +The balloon rises higher and higher. It goes out of the clouds. It goes into the sky. It goes near the sun. The sun is very hot. It burns the balloon. The balloon pops. Tom and Mia fall. They scream. They close their eyes. They do not see the ground. They do not see anything. They are gone. +Sam and Mia love to play at the beach. They like to build sand castles, dig holes and look for shells. Sometimes they also go into the water and splash each other. + +One day, they see some big waves coming. They see some people riding on the waves with boards. They look like they are having fun. + +"Wow, look at them!" Sam says. "They are surfing!" + +"I want to try that too!" Mia says. "It looks so cool!" + +They run to their mom and dad and ask them if they can surf. Their mom and dad say yes, but they have to be careful and stay close to them. They also have to wear special suits and helmets to keep them warm and safe. + +Sam and Mia are very happy. They feel lucky. They put on their suits and helmets and follow their mom and dad to the water. Their mom and dad help them get on the boards and show them how to balance and paddle. + +Soon, they catch a small wave and glide along. They feel the wind and the spray on their faces. They laugh and shout with joy. + +"Look at us, we are surfing!" Sam says. + +"We are surfing, we are surfing!" Mia says. + +They have so much fun that they don't want to stop. They surf until the sun sets and the sky turns pink and purple. They thank their mom and dad for the best day ever. They hug and kiss them and say they love them. + +They can't wait to surf again. +Tim and Mia like to play pretend. They have a stage in their room, made of a big box and a curtain. They dress up and act out stories they know or make up. + +One day, they decide to play a story about a princess and a dragon. Mia is the princess and Tim is the dragon. Mia puts on a pink dress and a crown. Tim puts on a green shirt and a mask with horns. + +Mia says, "Help, help! A dragon has captured me and locked me in his cave. Is there anyone who can save me?" + +Tim says, "Roar! I am the dragon and I will not let you go. You are my lunch and I am hungry." + +Mia says, "Oh no, please, spare me. You are a mean and scary dragon." + +Tim says, "Roar! I am not mean or scary. I am just lonely and bored. No one wants to play with me." + +Mia says, "Really? Then why do you capture princesses and eat them?" + +Tim says, "Because I don't know how to make friends. I only know how to scare people away." + +Mia says, "That's sad. Maybe you can try to be nice and polite. Then people will like you and play with you." + +Tim says, "Really? How do I do that?" + +Mia says, "Well, for starters, you can let me go and say sorry. Then you can ask me if I want to play with you." + +Tim says, "Okay, I will try. I'm sorry, princess. I didn't mean to hurt you. Do you want to play with me?" + +Mia says, "Yes, I do. Thank you, dragon. You are very kind." + +Tim says, "You're welcome, princess. You are very brave." + +They hug and smile. Then they go out of the stage and take a bow. They hear clapping and cheering. They look and see their mom and dad, who have been watching their play. + +Mom says, "That was a wonderful play, Tim and Mia. You are very creative and talented." + +Dad says, "Yes, we are very proud of you. You have learned a great lesson about friendship and kindness." + +Tim and Mia say, "Thank you, mom and dad. We love you." + +They run and hug their parents. They are happy and proud. They have had a lot of fun playing pretend. +Lily loved horses. She wanted to ride a horse like her big sister. One day, she saw a horse in the farm. The horse was brown and big. Lily ran to the horse and said, "Hello, horse. Can I ride you?" + +The horse did not like Lily. The horse was mean and grumpy. The horse said, "No, you are too small and clumsy. You will fall off and hurt yourself. Go away, little girl." + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not listen to the horse. She said, "I am not small and clumsy. I can ride you. Watch me!" She climbed on the fence and tried to jump on the horse. + +But Lily was clumsy. She missed the horse and fell on the ground. She hit her head and cried. The horse laughed and said, "I told you so. You are silly and foolish. You should have listened to me." + +Lily's sister heard her cry and ran to her. She saw Lily on the ground and the horse on the fence. She was scared and mad. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You are hurt and bleeding. You should not have jumped on the horse. The horse is bad and dangerous. You are in trouble now." She picked up Lily and took her to the house. She called their mom and dad. Lily was sorry and ashamed. She wished she had listened to the horse. She learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They wanted to build a big wall with their blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I have a red block. It is square. It can fit here," Tom said. He put his block on the wall. + +"I have a blue block. It is round. It can fit here," Lily said. She put her block on the wall. + +They kept adding blocks to the wall. They were happy. + +But then, they ran out of blocks. The wall was not finished. There was a big gap in the middle. + +"Oh no, we need more blocks. How can we finish the wall?" Tom asked. + +Lily looked around. She saw Sam, their friend, playing with his blocks. He had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Hey, Sam, can we use some of your blocks? We want to finish our wall," Lily asked. + +Sam looked at Tom and Lily. He looked at their wall. He looked at his blocks. + +"No, you can't. These are my blocks. I don't want to share. Go away," Sam said. He hugged his blocks. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to finish their wall. They wanted to play with Sam. + +"Why is Sam so mean? He has so many blocks. He can share some with us," Tom said. + +"Maybe he is afraid. Maybe he thinks we will take all his blocks. Maybe he doesn't know how to play with others," Lily said. + +They thought for a while. They had an idea. + +"Sam, we are sorry. We don't want to take your blocks. We want to include you. We want to play with you. You can help us finish our wall. You can choose where to put your blocks. You can make the wall more beautiful. You can be our friend," Lily said. + +Tom and Lily smiled at Sam. They showed him their wall. They showed him the gap. + +Sam looked at Tom and Lily. He looked at their wall. He looked at his blocks. + +He felt sorry. He felt lonely. He felt curious. + +He put down his blocks. He walked to Tom and Lily. He smiled at them. + +"Okay, I will share my blocks. I will help you finish your wall. I will play with you. You can be my friends," Sam said. + +They hugged each other. They picked up some blocks. They finished the wall. They made the wall more beautiful. They played together. + +They were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. It is better to include others than to exclude them. Friendship is more fun than selfishness. +Tom and Lily were playing at the beach. They liked to dig holes in the sand and fill them with water. They made a big hole and called it their harbor. They put some shells and rocks around it to make it look nice. + +"Look, Lily, I found a crab!" Tom said, holding a small red crab in his hand. "Can we put it in our harbor?" + +"OK, but be careful. It might pinch you," Lily said. She took the crab from Tom and gently placed it in the water. The crab moved its legs and claws and looked around. + +"Hello, crab. Do you like our harbor?" Lily asked. The crab did not answer. It just crawled to the edge of the hole and tried to climb out. + +"Hey, where are you going?" Tom said. He grabbed the crab and put it back in the water. "You have to stay in our harbor. It's your new home." + +The crab did not like that. It snapped its claw at Tom and made a scary noise. Tom dropped the crab and cried out. "Ow, ow, ow! It bit me! It bit me!" + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She looked at his finger and saw a small red mark. "Oh, Tom, I'm sorry. Are you OK?" + +Tom sniffed and nodded. "I'm OK. But I don't like that crab. It's mean and scary." + +"Me neither. Let's bury it in the sand. Then it can't hurt us anymore," Lily said. + +They took a shovel and scooped some sand over the crab. They covered it until they could not see it anymore. They felt better. + +"Bye, bye, crab. You can't bite us now," Tom said. + +They went back to their harbor and played with their shells and rocks. They forgot about the crab. They had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had a big couch that they liked to jump on. They pretended that the couch was a castle and they were mighty knights. + +"Look, I can jump from here to there!" Ben said, pointing to the other end of the couch. He ran and jumped, but he missed and fell on the floor. "Ouch!" + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked, running to help him. "That was too far. You need to be careful." + +"I'm okay, Lily. I just wanted to succeed. I wanted to be the best knight ever." Ben said, rubbing his head. + +"You are the best knight ever, Ben. You don't need to jump so far. You can succeed in other ways. Like, you can help me build a tower with these pillows." Lily said, smiling. + +"Okay, Lily. That sounds fun. Let's build a tower together. Maybe we can make it as high as the couch." Ben said, smiling back. + +They picked up the pillows and started to stack them on the floor. They worked together and made a tall tower. They were very proud of their tower. They hugged each other and said, "We did it! We succeeded!" + +They climbed on the couch and looked at their tower. They felt mighty and happy. They played with their tower until it was time for dinner. They had a good day. +One day, a little otter named Ollie went to the river with his mama. He wanted to learn how to fish like a big otter. Mama otter showed him how to dive and catch a fish with his teeth. Ollie tried to do the same, but he was not very good at it. He missed the fish and came up with only water in his mouth. + +"Try again, Ollie," mama otter said. "You can do it. Fishing is very useful for otters. We need to eat fish to stay healthy and strong." + +Ollie nodded and dived again. This time, he saw a big fish swimming near a rock. He swam fast and opened his mouth to bite it. But the fish was too clever and swam away. Ollie bumped his head on the rock and felt a pain. + +"Ouch!" he cried. He came up to the surface and rubbed his head. Mama otter swam to him and gave him a hug. + +"Are you okay, Ollie?" she asked. + +"Yes, mama, but I can't fish. I'm a bad otter," Ollie said sadly. + +"No, you're not, Ollie. You're a good otter. You just need more practice. Fishing is not easy. It takes time and skill. But you have something else that is very useful for otters. Do you know what it is?" + +Ollie shook his head. + +"It's your tail, Ollie. Your tail is very useful for otters. You can use it to splash and play and have fun. Otters need to have fun too. It makes them happy and smart. Come on, let me show you." + +Mama otter took Ollie by the paw and led him to a shallow part of the river. There, she showed him how to splash the water with his tail and make bubbles and waves. Ollie tried it and found it very fun. He laughed and splashed and played with his mama. He forgot about his pain and his failure. He felt happy and smart. + +"See, Ollie? You're a good otter. You can fish and splash and play. You can do anything you want. You just need to try and learn and enjoy. I'm very proud of you, Ollie," mama otter said. + +"Thank you, mama. I love you. And I love my tail. It's very useful for otters," Ollie said. + +They hugged and kissed and splashed some more. They had a wonderful day at the river. They were happy otters. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the snow and make snowmen. One day, they make a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They love their snowman very much. + +But the next day, when they go outside, they see that their snowman is gone. Someone took his hat, his scarf and his nose. Lily and Ben are very sad and angry. Who did this to their snowman? + +They look around and see a boy with a sled. He has their snowman's hat, scarf and nose on his sled. He is laughing and sliding down the hill. Lily and Ben run after him and shout, "Stop! Give us back our snowman's things!" + +The boy does not stop. He slides faster and faster. But he does not see a big rock on the snow. He hits the rock and falls off his sled. His sled breaks and his things fly away. He cries and rubs his head. + +Lily and Ben catch up with him. They see their snowman's things on the ground. They pick them up and run back to their snowman. They replace his hat, his scarf and his nose. They hug their snowman and smile. + +The boy gets up and walks to them. He says, "I'm sorry. I was mean. I wanted to have a snowman too, but I had no snow. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben look at him. He looks sorry and cold. They think for a moment. Then they say, "OK. You can play with us. But you have to be nice and share." + +The boy nods and smiles. He says, "Thank you. You are good friends." + +They all play in the snow and have fun. They make another snowman for the boy. They give him a hat, a scarf and a nose too. They love their snowmen very much. They are happy. The snow is icy, but their hearts are warm. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets the best toy. They make a lot of noise. Their mom and dad are not happy. + +One day, mom and dad have an idea. They tell Sara and Ben to spend the day with their aunt Lily. Aunt Lily is a teach. She works at a school. She has many books and games. She is very kind. + +Sara and Ben go to aunt Lily's house. They see many new things. Aunt Lily shows them how to read and write. She teaches them about animals and colors. She plays with them and sings with them. They have a lot of fun. They do not fight. They do not make noise. They learn to share and take turns. + +Mom and dad come to pick them up. They are very proud of Sara and Ben. They hug and kiss them. They thank aunt Lily for her help. Sara and Ben say thank you too. They tell mom and dad what they learned. They say they want to go back to aunt Lily's house. They say they love her. + +Mom and dad smile. They say they love them too. They say they are glad they learned to share and be quiet. They say that is a good way to be. They say that is the moral of the story. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their dog Spot. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. Spot liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. + +One day, a big truck arrived at the park. It had a loud horn and a lot of boxes. Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was inside the boxes. Spot wanted to see too. He barked and wagged his tail. + +The truck driver opened one of the boxes. He took out a big stuffed lion. He smiled and winked at Tom and Lily. He said, "This is for the zoo. They have a new lion cub. Do you want to see him?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They loved animals. They followed the truck driver to the zoo. Spot followed too. He was excited. + +At the zoo, they saw the lion cub. He was small and fluffy. He had yellow eyes and a pink nose. He was playing with his mom and dad. They roared and licked him. Tom and Lily thought he was cute. They wanted to pet him. + +The truck driver said, "You can't pet him. He is wild. He might bite you. But you can watch him from behind the fence. He is very brave. He will grow up to be a big and strong lion." + +Tom and Lily watched the lion cub. They smiled and waved at him. Spot watched too. He barked and wagged his tail. He liked the lion cub. He thought he was brave too. He winked at him. The lion cub winked back. They became friends. +Lily was very sick. She had a big sack on her neck that hurt a lot. She could not eat or play or sleep. Her mom was very worried. She called the doctor to come and see Lily. + +The doctor came to Lily's house. He had a white coat and a black bag. He looked at Lily's sack and said, "Oh, this is bad. This is an unknown sack. I have never seen this before. We need to go to the hospital right now." + +Lily was scared. She did not want to go to the hospital. She did not like unknown things. She cried and hugged her mom. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The doctor will help you. He will make the sack go away. You will be fine. I will be with you all the time." + +Lily and her mom got in the doctor's car. They drove to the hospital. The doctor took Lily to a big room with a lot of machines. He said, "Lily, I need to do a test on your sack. It will not hurt. I will give you a little poke and then you will sleep. When you wake up, the sack will be gone." + +Lily was still scared, but she trusted the doctor. She said, "Okay, doctor. Please make the sack go away. I want to be well." The doctor gave her a little poke and she fell asleep. The doctor did the test and found out what the sack was. He took it out and threw it away. He said, "Good job, Lily. You are very brave. The sack is gone. You are well." + +Lily woke up and saw her mom and the doctor. She felt much better. She did not have the sack anymore. She smiled and said, "Thank you, doctor. Thank you, mom. I love you." The doctor and her mom smiled and said, "We love you too, Lily. You are a wonderful girl." They hugged and kissed Lily. Lily was happy. She was well. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. They also liked to poke each other with sticks. They thought it was funny. + +"Hey, Ben, look at this stick!" Lily said. She found a long and thin stick on the ground. "I can poke you from far away!" + +She ran towards Ben and tried to poke him. But Ben was fast. He dodged the stick and grabbed it from Lily. + +"Ha, ha, now I have the stick!" Ben said. He waved the stick in the air. "I can poke you back!" + +He chased Lily around the park. Lily laughed and ran away. She looked for a place to hide. + +She saw a big tree with a lot of leaves. She ran behind the tree and crouched down. She hoped Ben would not find her. + +But Ben was smart. He saw the sun shining through the leaves. He saw a little shadow on the ground. He knew it was Lily. + +He sneaked behind the tree and poked Lily with the stick. + +"Gotcha!" he said. + +Lily screamed and jumped up. She saw Ben smiling with the stick. + +"That's not fair!" she said. "You cheated!" + +"No, I didn't!" Ben said. "I used the sun to find you!" + +They looked at each other and then burst into giggles. They hugged and shared the stick. + +They decided to play something else. They liked to poke each other with sticks. But they liked to be friends more. +One day, a dog and a cat were playing in the park. The dog liked to chase the cat and bark loudly. The cat liked to hide and jump on the dog. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then, a big bird came and landed on a tree. The bird had bright feathers and a long beak. The bird looked at the dog and the cat and said, "You are so ignorant! You don't know anything about the world. You only know how to play and make noise. You should be ashamed of yourselves!" + +The dog and the cat were surprised and angry. They did not like the bird's words. They did not think they were ignorant. They thought they knew a lot of things. They decided to teach the bird a lesson. + +The dog ran to the tree and barked louder than ever. The cat climbed to the branch and scratched the bird's feathers. The bird was scared and tried to fly away. But the dog and the cat were faster and stronger. They pulled the bird down and made it fall on the ground. + +The bird was hurt and embarrassed. It had lost some of its feathers and its beak was bent. It wished it had not been so rude to the dog and the cat. It realized it had been ignorant too. It did not know everything about the dog and the cat. It did not know that they were smart and brave and kind. + +The dog and the cat felt sorry for the bird. They did not want to hurt it anymore. They decided to forgive it and help it. They licked its wounds and gave it some of their fur to keep it warm. They told it some of the things they knew and asked it some of the things it knew. They learned from each other and became friends. + +The end. +Ben and Lily wanted to play outside, but there was a lot of fog. They could not see the trees, the birds, or the sun. They felt troubled. They wanted to have fun, but the fog made them sad. + +"Let's make a game," Ben said. "We can pretend we are explorers in a new land. We have to find our way to a treasure." + +"What kind of treasure?" Lily asked. + +"Anything we like. Maybe a big cake, or a shiny toy, or a soft blanket." + +"Okay, that sounds fun. How do we find it?" + +"We have to follow the clues. Look, there is a stick on the ground. Maybe it is a sign." + +Ben and Lily picked up the stick and walked in the direction it pointed. They saw a rock, a flower, a birdhouse, and a fence. They followed each clue, hoping to find the treasure. + +They came to a big hill. They climbed up, and saw a bright light. They ran towards it, and saw a big house. It was their grandma's house. She was waiting for them with a smile. + +"Hello, my dear explorers," she said. "You have succeeded. You have found the treasure. Come inside, I have a surprise for you." + +Ben and Lily hugged their grandma. They were happy. They forgot about the fog. They went inside, and saw a big cake, a shiny toy, and a soft blanket. They had found the treasure. They had fun. +Tim and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and giraffes. They were very happy and curious. + +They came to a big fence with a sign that said "Rhinoceros". Behind the fence, there was a huge animal with a horn on its nose. It was gray and had thick skin. It was eating grass and making loud noises. + +"Wow, look at that rhinoceros!" Tim said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"I want to touch it!" Lily said. She ran towards the fence and reached out her hand. + +"No, Lily, stop!" Mom and Dad shouted. "You can't touch the rhinoceros! It is wild and dangerous! It can hurt you with its horn!" + +Lily stopped and looked at Mom and Dad. She was scared and sorry. She did not know the rhinoceros was wild and dangerous. She thought it was friendly and soft. + +"I'm sorry, Mom and Dad," Lily said. "I won't touch the rhinoceros. I will stay with you." + +Mom and Dad hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. We know you were curious. But you have to be careful and listen to us. The rhinoceros is not a pet. It is a wild animal that lives in the zoo. We can look at it and learn about it, but we can't touch it." + +Tim and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mom and Dad. We understand. We will look and learn, but not touch." + +They watched the rhinoceros for a while and then moved on to see other animals. They had a fun and safe day at the zoo. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to play fancy restaurant. Sam put on a big hat and a fake mustache and said he was the chef. Lily put on a dress and a necklace and said she was the customer. + +Sam went to the kitchen and looked for things to cook. He found some bread, cheese, eggs, and jam. He thought he could make a fancy sandwich with them. He put the bread in the toaster, the cheese in the microwave, and the eggs in a pan. He did not watch the time or the heat. + +Lily waited at the table and pretended to read a menu. She heard some noises from the kitchen. She heard a beep, a pop, and a sizzle. She smelled something burning. She got up and ran to the kitchen. She saw Sam with a big mess. The bread was black, the cheese was bubbly, and the eggs were brown. The jam was on the floor. + +"Sam, what did you do?" Lily asked. "You ruined the food!" + +"I was trying to cook a fancy sandwich," Sam said. "But I don't know how to cook." + +Lily felt sorry for Sam. She saw that he was sad and scared. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Sam. Cooking is hard. You need to learn and practice. And you need to be careful and safe. Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad to help us next time." + +Sam nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I wanted to make you happy. I thought you would like a fancy sandwich." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you, Sam. You don't need to make me a fancy sandwich. You can make me a simple sandwich with just bread and jam. Or we can eat something else. As long as we play together, I'm happy." + +Sam and Lily cleaned up the kitchen and threw away the bad food. They made a simple sandwich with bread and jam and shared it. They learned that cooking is not easy and that they should be careful and safe. They also learned that they don't need to be fancy to have fun and to make each other happy. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the backyard. They have a big box and some tape. They want to make a rocket. + +"Let's attach the tape to the box," Sam says. "Then we can draw windows and doors." + +"OK," Mia says. "I have some crayons. We can make it colorful." + +They work hard on their rocket. They cut out a cone from a paper plate and attach it to the top. They draw stars and planets on the sides. They make a hole for the door. + +"Wow, it looks great," Sam says. "Are you ready to go to space?" + +"Yes, let's go," Mia says. They crawl inside the rocket and close the door. + +They pretend to count down. "Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, blast off!" + +They make loud noises with their mouths. "Zoom, zoom, zoom!" + +They shake the box and imagine they are flying. They have fun. + +Their mom hears them from the kitchen. She smiles. She likes to see them happy. But they are very noisy. + +"Sam, Mia, time for lunch," she calls. "Come inside, please." + +They hear their mom. They stop playing. They open the door and get out of the rocket. + +"OK, mom," they say. "We are coming." + +They leave the rocket in the backyard. They run inside. They are hungry. They will play again later. +Lily and Max are playing with blocks in their room. They like to build towers and houses with the blocks. Lily wants to make a pretty house with a door and a window. Max wants to make a big wall with all the blocks. + +"Let me have some blocks, Max," Lily says. "I need them for my house." + +"No, they are mine," Max says. "I want to make a wall." + +Lily is sad and angry. She tries to take some blocks from Max, but he pushes her away. They start to fight over the blocks. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the mess and the tears. She is not happy. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Max stop fighting. They look at Mom. They are scared. + +"Lily wanted to take my blocks," Max says. + +"Max wouldn't share with me," Lily says. + +Mom sighs. She picks up some blocks and gives them to Lily. She picks up some more blocks and gives them to Max. + +"Look, you have enough blocks for both of you," Mom says. "You can make a house and a wall, or you can make something else together. But you have to share and be nice. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nod. They are sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them and kisses them. She helps them clean up the blocks. + +"Good," Mom says. "Now you can play nicely. And maybe you can show me your house and your wall later." + +Lily and Max nod. They are happy. They start to play with the blocks again. They make a pretty house and a big wall. They also make a bridge and a car. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog is running and barking. Lily and Ben want to touch the dog. + +"Can we touch the dog?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is tough and he will bite us," Ben says. + +They run after the dog. The dog sees them and stops. He wags his tail and licks his nose. He looks friendly. + +"Hi, dog. You are nice. Can we touch you?" Lily says. + +She reaches out her hand to touch the dog's fur. The dog sniffs her hand and licks it. Lily giggles. + +"See, he is not tough. He is soft and warm. You can touch him too, Ben," Lily says. + +Ben is still scared. He stays behind Lily. He does not want to touch the dog. + +"No, thank you. I don't want to touch him. He is too big and loud," Ben says. + +Lily and the dog play together. They run and jump and roll on the grass. Ben watches them. He wishes he was brave like Lily. He wants to touch the dog too. + +"Come on, Ben. Don't be afraid. The dog is nice. He will not hurt you. He wants to play with you too," Lily says. + +She holds the dog's collar and brings him to Ben. The dog wags his tail and looks at Ben with his big eyes. + +"Hello, Ben. I am Rex. I like you. Can you touch me?" the dog says. + +Ben is surprised. He did not know that dogs can talk. He looks at Lily. She smiles and nods. + +"Go ahead, Ben. He is talking to you. He wants to be your friend," Lily says. + +Ben takes a deep breath. He reaches out his hand to touch the dog's fur. The dog sniffs his hand and licks it. Ben smiles. + +"Hi, Rex. You are nice. I like you too. You are not tough. You are soft and warm. Can I play with you?" Ben says. + +The dog barks happily. He nods his head. + +"Yes, Ben. You can play with me. You are brave. You are my friend," the dog says. + +Lily and Ben and the dog play together. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with paper and scissors. They cut out shapes and stick them on the wall. One day, Lily has a new idea. She wants to cut out a heart. + +"Look, Tom, I can cut a heart," she says. She folds a red paper in half and cuts along the edge. She opens the paper and shows Tom her heart. + +"Wow, Lily, that is a pretty heart," Tom says. He likes Lily's heart. He wants to make one too. He folds a blue paper in half and cuts along the edge. He opens the paper and shows Lily his heart. + +"Look, Lily, I can cut a heart too," he says. He smiles at Lily. Lily smiles back. She likes Tom's heart. She thinks they are both very good at cutting hearts. + +"Let's stick our hearts together," Lily says. She takes some glue and puts it on the back of her heart. She presses it on Tom's heart. They make a big heart with two colors. + +"Look, Tom, we made a new heart," she says. She is happy. Tom is happy too. They hug each other. They are happy friends with a new heart. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy pistol. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They ran around and played games together. But then, Timmy realized he had lost his toy pistol. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy felt embarrassed because he had lost his toy. His friends tried to help him look for it, but they couldn't find it either. Timmy was sad and didn't want to play anymore. But then, one of his friends suggested they play a new game. They started playing tag and Timmy forgot all about his lost toy pistol. + +At the end of the day, Timmy went home and told his mom about his lost toy. She told him not to worry and that they could look for it again tomorrow. Timmy felt happy knowing that he had friends who cared about him and that he could always find new ways to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. They would play on the swings and slide down the slide. One day, they went to a new park that was very cheap to go to. + +While they were playing, Lily's daddy started to sneeze. He sneezed so loud that all the birds flew away. Lily's mommy gave him a tissue and they all laughed. They played some more and then went home. + +From that day on, whenever they went to the park, they would always remember the time when daddy sneezed and they had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to sing and play with its friends. One day, the bird fell from the sky and hurt its wing. It was very sad and couldn't fly anymore. + +The bird's friends came to visit and asked what happened. The bird told them about its hurt wing. One friend suggested they take the bird to the doctor for an x-ray. The x-ray showed that the wing was broken. + +The doctor said the bird needed to rest and not fly until the wing was fine. The bird's friends took turns staying with the bird and whispered sweet songs to help it feel better. + +After a few weeks, the bird's wing was all better. The bird was happy and grateful for its friends who helped it heal. The moral of the story is that friends help each other when they are hurt and need help. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He sailed on a big boat across the sea. One day, Jack discovered a treasure on a deserted island. He was very happy and grateful. He took the treasure back to his boat and sailed away. Jack shared the treasure with his friends and they were all very grateful too. From that day on, Jack was known as the bravest sailor in the land. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had soft, brown fur that everyone loved to pet. One day, Spot's owner took him to the park to play fetch. Spot was very excited to run around and chase the ball. + +But when they got to the park, they saw a big, mean dog. The mean dog didn't like Spot and started to growl at him. Spot was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Spot's owner had an idea. She took out her phone and printed a picture of a bone. She showed it to the mean dog, who immediately became happy and ran away to find a bone. + +Spot was very happy and grateful to his owner for helping him. He wagged his tail and licked her face to show his love. From that day on, Spot's owner always printed pictures of bones to keep him safe from mean dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to wear colorful dresses and play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her dolls when her little brother came in. + +"Can I play too?" he asked. + +Lily looked at him and smiled. "Of course you can! Let's play together!" + +They played for a while, but then Lily's brother started to get upset. "I don't want to play anymore," he said. + +Lily didn't want her brother to be sad, so she surrendered her dolls to him. "Here, you can play with them," she said. + +Her brother's face lit up and he hugged her. "Thank you, Lily! You're the best sister ever!" + +From that day on, Lily and her brother played together every day, sharing their toys and having fun. And they both knew that surrendering sometimes can make someone else very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big player named Tim. He loved to play soccer and was very good at it. One day, Tim played a game and accidentally kicked the ball too hard, hitting a bird in a tree. The bird fell down and Tim regretted what he did. + +Tim went to the bird and said, "I'm sorry little bird. I didn't mean to hurt you." The bird looked up at Tim and said, "It's okay. I know you didn't mean to hurt me. Just be more careful next time." + +Tim felt better after talking to the bird and promised to be more careful when he played soccer. From then on, he always made sure to watch where he kicked the ball. Tim learned that even though he was a big player, he still needed to be careful and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her backyard when she found a big, shiny box. She was so excited to see what was inside that she opened it right away. But inside the box, she found a dangerous snake! + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, there's a dangerous snake in the box!" Her mom quickly called the animal control and they came to take the snake away. + +After the snake was gone, Lily's mom told her that it's important to be careful when opening things you find outside. "You never know what might be inside," she said. "And if you ever find something dangerous, make sure to tell a grown-up right away. We can help you." + +The next day, Lily wanted to thank the animal control for helping her. She asked her mom, "Can we mail them a thank you card?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, that's a great idea!" So Lily drew a picture of an arm waving and wrote "Thank you for helping me" on the card. They mailed it and the animal control was very happy to receive it. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie saw a big whip lying on the ground. She got very excited and picked it up with her trunk. + +Ellie started to play with the whip, but she accidentally hit her friend, a small monkey named Max. Max got scared and ran away. Ellie felt bad and realized that playing with the whip was not a good idea. + +From that day on, Ellie promised to always be careful with her toys and to never hurt her friends again. She learned that it's important to have fun, but it's even more important to be kind to others. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big, impressive tree with lots of leaves. Lily said, "Wow, that tree is big!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it's very impressive." + +They sat on a bench and watched people walk by. A boy walked by and his backpack had a zipper. Lily said, "Look mommy, that boy has a zipper on his backpack!" Her mommy said, "Yes, zippers are handy. They help us close things up." + +After a while, Lily asked her mommy, "What day is it today?" Her mommy said, "It's Tuesday, sweetie." Lily said, "Oh, I like Tuesdays. That's when we have music class." + +Just then, Lily's friend Emma came to the park. Emma said, "Hi Lily, do you want to play on the swings?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" They ran over to the swings and had so much fun. As they swung back and forth, they laughed and said, "Whee!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears, but one day, she accidentally ripped one of her favorite teddy bears. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my teddy bear has a big hole. Can you fix it with a stitch?" + +Her mom looked at the teddy bear and said, "Yes, I can fix it, but you have to be careful with your toys. You need to balance your playtime with taking care of them." + +Lily nodded and promised to be more careful. She hugged her teddy bear and felt happy again. From that day on, Lily made sure to take good care of all her toys, so they wouldn't get any rough tears or holes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a flower that was about to bloom. + +"Look, Mommy!" she said. "The flower is going to bloom soon!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's going to be a beautiful flower." + +Lily sat down on the grass and looked around. She saw a spinning top and asked her mommy if she could play with it. + +"Of course, sweetie," her mommy said. "Just be careful not to break it." + +Lily played with the top for a while, watching it spin around. She thought it was so cool. + +After a while, she went back to the flower and saw that it had bloomed. It was even more beautiful than she had imagined. + +"Wow, Mommy, look at the flower!" she said. + +"It's amazing, isn't it?" her mommy replied. + +Lily smiled and felt happy to have seen the flower bloom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very hungry and wanted her meal. She asked her mommy, "When is my meal ready?" Mommy said, "Soon, Lily. Daddy is making it." + +Lily got bored waiting for her meal, so she started to play with her toys. She played with her dolls and her blocks. Suddenly, her little brother came in and started to push her toys around. "Stop it, silly!" Lily said to her brother. + +Daddy finally finished making Lily's meal. It was her favorite: macaroni and cheese. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. "Yummy!" she said. Mommy and Daddy smiled at her and said, "We're glad you liked your meal, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog. His name was Max. Max liked to play with his ball and chew on bones. One day, Max saw a big envelope on the ground. It was yellow and had a smiley face on it. Max was curious, so he sniffed it. Then he picked it up in his mouth and ran to his owner. + +Max's owner was very cheerful when she saw the envelope. She opened it and saw a letter from her friend. Her friend invited her to a parade. Max's owner was so excited, she started to march around the room. Max barked and wagged his tail. He was happy too. They went to the parade and saw lots of people and animals. Max loved the music and the colorful floats. They had a great time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her ball inside her house. She threw the ball too hard and it hit a vase on the table. The vase fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. Lily's mom saw what happened and got very angry. "Lily, you need to be more careful with your toys," she said. Lily felt miserable because she broke the vase. + +Later that day, Lily's mom went to the store and left Lily alone in the house. Lily wanted to make her mom happy, so she tried to fix the vase. She gathered all the broken pieces and tried to put them back together. But it was too hard for her and she accidentally dropped the vase again. This time, the vase broke into even smaller pieces. + +Lily started to cry because she didn't know what to do. She heard a knock on the door and her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, came in. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. Lily told her about the vase and how she couldn't fix it. Mrs. Johnson said, "Don't worry, I can help you." She took the broken pieces and used some glue to put them back together. Finally, she released the vase from her hands and it was fixed! Lily was so happy and thanked Mrs. Johnson for her help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red phone that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park to play on the swings. She saw a boy playing with a toy car and wanted to play too. She went up to the boy and asked him if she could play with him. + +The boy said yes and Lily was so happy. They played together for a while and then Lily's phone rang. It was her mom calling to ask if she was having fun at the park. Lily told her mom that she was playing with a new friend and having a great time. + +After the call, the boy asked Lily if he could see her red phone. Lily happily showed him and they both admired the shiny red color. They continued to play together until it was time for Lily to go home. She said goodbye to her new friend and promised to come back to the park to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go outside and play, but he didn't know what to do. His mom said, "Timmy, why don't you go play with your friends?" Timmy said, "But I don't know what to play." His mom recommended that he play tag with his friends. + +Timmy went outside and found his friends. They were playing tag! Timmy was so happy. He played tag with his friends for a long time. After a while, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. Timmy said, "Mom, can I play outside a little longer?" His mom said, "Yes, you can play outside, but you need to be independent and come inside when it gets dark." + +Timmy played outside until it got dark. He had so much fun playing with his friends. When he came inside, his mom gave him a big hug and said, "I'm proud of you for being independent and having fun with your friends." Timmy smiled and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun he would have the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice-cream, especially the gray ones. One sunny day, Timmy and his mom went to the ice-cream shop. Timmy saw the gray ice-cream and asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said yes and bought it for him. + +As they were walking back home, Timmy saw a squirrel. He ran after it, but he didn't see the big dog coming his way. The dog barked and Timmy got scared. He tried to run away, but the dog was too fast. Timmy was trapped. + +Suddenly, the squirrel came to the rescue. It climbed up the tree and threw some nuts at the dog. The dog got distracted and Timmy managed to escape. Timmy was very grateful to the squirrel and he shared his ice-cream with it. From that day on, Timmy always looked out for squirrels and never forgot the gray ice-cream that saved him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved flying his kite on a windy day. One day, he went to the park and saw a girl with a kite too. He said, "Hi, I like your kite. It's so colorful!" The girl said, "Thank you! Do you want to fly it?" Tim said, "Yes, please!" + +The girl gave Tim the kite, and he flew it high in the sky. The wind was gentle, and the kite danced in the air. Tim said, "This is so much fun! Thank you for letting me fly your kite." The girl smiled and said, "You're welcome. It's nice to share." + +As they were flying their kites, Tim told the girl a joke. He said, "Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well!" The girl laughed and said, "That's a funny joke!" Tim smiled and said, "I like making people laugh." They continued to fly their kites and tell jokes, enjoying the beautiful day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it rained a lot and there was a big puddle in her backyard. Lily put on her little boots and went outside to play. She jumped in the puddle and splashed around. She loved how the water felt on her skin. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. Lily was sad to leave the puddle, but she knew she could come back and play again later. She went inside and ate her dinner. As she was getting ready for bed, Lily thought about how much she loved playing in the puddle. She couldn't wait for it to rain again so she could jump in the little puddle in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and went down the slide, but then it started to get hot. + +Lily's mommy said, "It's noon, time to go home for lunch." Lily didn't want to leave, but she knew she had to. As they were walking home, they saw a little bird with a hurt wing. + +Lily said, "Oh no, birdie hurt. We help?" Her mommy said, "Yes, let's try to help." They tried to help the birdie, but it was too tight in the little box they put it in. They couldn't get it out. + +Lily said, "Thank you, birdie, for being our friend." But sadly, the birdie didn't make it. Lily was very sad, but her mommy said, "We tried our best to help. That's all we can do." And they hugged each other and went home to have lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden and see all the pretty flowers. One day, she saw something special in the sky. It was an angel with big wings that sparkled in the sun. + +Lily was very excited and wanted to tell her mom about the angel she saw. But her mom was busy cooking dinner and didn't have time to listen. Lily felt a little sad, but she knew her mom loved her and would listen later. + +Later that night, Lily's mom brought out a special treat for dessert. It was a big chocolate cake with lots of frosting. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. But when she took a bite, she realized it was spoiled and tasted very bad. She felt sick and sad. + +But then, Lily remembered the angel she saw earlier and knew it was a sign that she shouldn't eat the spoiled cake. She felt grateful for the angel's help and knew she would always remember to listen to her instincts. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. She saw a red apple on a tree and wanted to eat it. She tried to reach the apple with her hand, but it was too high up. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her trying to get the apple. "What are you doing, Lily?" she asked. + +"I want the red apple, but I can't reach it," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," her mom said. She picked Lily up and lifted her high enough to reach the apple. Lily picked the apple with her finger and took a big bite. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a little deer named Bambi. Bambi loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Bambi and his friends found a big field with lots of flowers. Bambi said, "Let's run and scatter the flowers!" + +They ran and jumped, and the flowers went flying everywhere. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a gun. Bambi and his friends got scared and ran away. + +They found a small cave and hid inside. Bambi said, "I'm glad we found this cave. It's open and we can see if the hunter is coming." They waited and waited, but the hunter never came. Finally, they went back to playing in the forest. Bambi said, "I'm happy we're safe. Let's go scatter some more flowers!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was excited to show Billy his new toy truck. + +But when Timmy and Billy started playing with the truck, they both wanted to be the driver. They argued and fought over who should drive the truck. Timmy's mom heard the commotion and came to see what was happening. She told the boys they needed to yield and take turns driving the truck. + +Timmy and Billy decided to take turns driving the truck and they had a lot of fun. Later, Timmy's mom brought out a board and the boys used it to make a ramp for their trucks. They were excited to see their trucks jump off the board. They played together happily and didn't fight again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max liked to eat apples and bananas. One day, Max's mom made him a yummy sandwich. Max ate the sandwich and it was very tasty. + +Later that day, Max and his mom went for a walk in the park. Max saw a big pile of ash on the ground. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked like dirt. Max's mom told him that it was from a fire and it was very hot. + +As they were walking, Max saw a man who was deaf. He couldn't hear anything. Max's mom explained to him that some people can't hear and we need to be kind to them. Max waved hello to the man and smiled. The man smiled back and Max felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo with her parents. One day, they went to see the pandas. Lily saw a cute, black and white panda eating bamboo. She wanted to touch it, but her parents said it was not safe. + +Lily saw a man with a camera sneaking into the panda's cage. She told her parents, but they didn't believe her. The man took a picture of the panda, but then he tried to hurt it. The panda started to cry, and Lily's parents saw what was happening. They called for help and the man was caught. + +Lily's parents told her that it's important to trust our instincts and to always protect harmless creatures like the panda. From that day on, Lily promised to always speak up for those who can't speak for themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he didn't have many. One day, his friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a toy bull that Timmy really liked. Timmy asked Billy if he could borrow the toy bull, and Billy said yes. + +Timmy was so happy to have the toy bull to play with. He played with it all day and had so much fun. But when it was time for Billy to go home, Timmy realized that he didn't want to give the toy bull back. He wanted to keep it forever. + +The next day, Timmy went to Billy's house and asked if he could keep the toy bull. But Billy said no, and Timmy felt sad. He realized that it wasn't fair to borrow something and then not give it back. From that day on, Timmy learned to share his toys and never take something without asking. And he always remembered the lesson he learned about borrowing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and chase after butterflies. One day, while she was running around, she met a friendly dog named Max. They became fast friends and played together every day. + +One day, Lily's mommy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily was very scared and sad. But then, she remembered that Max's owner was a famous doctor at the hospital. She asked Max to take her to see the doctor. + +When they got to the hospital, Max's owner was waiting for them. He took Lily to see her mommy and made her feel better. Lily was so happy that she met Max and that he took her to the famous doctor who helped her mommy. From that day on, Lily and Max were even closer friends and played together every day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a toy, but she didn't have any money. So, she decided to make some lemonade and sell it in front of her house. + +Lily made the lemonade all by herself. She worked very hard and it was very useful because people liked it and they wanted more. She sold all of her lemonade and made a lot of money. + +Lily succeeded in making money and went to the shop to buy her toy. She was very happy and proud of herself because she worked hard and earned the money all by herself. The moral of the story is that if you work hard, you can succeed and get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his favorite toy, a red truck, when he accidentally broke it. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Timmy went to his mom and asked her, "Mommy, can you help me fix my truck?" His mom answered, "I'm sorry Timmy, but I don't know how to fix it. Maybe we can buy a new one?" + +Timmy was quiet for a moment, thinking about what his mom said. Then he said, "But I don't want a new one, I want my old truck back. It was my favorite." His mom hugged him and said, "I understand, Timmy. Let's try to find a way to fix it together." + +They worked on the truck for a while, but it was still broken. Timmy felt sad again, but his mom told him, "It's okay, Timmy. We tried our best. Sometimes things can't be fixed. But we can still play with it and have fun together." Timmy smiled and hugged his mom, happy that he had an answer to his problem and that he wasn't alone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play rough with Timmy's cars. Timmy said, "No, please don't play rough with my cars." + +But Billy didn't listen and played rough with the cars. Timmy felt sad and said, "I don't like it when you play rough with my toys." Billy said, "I'm sorry, I won't do it again." Timmy forgave him and they continued playing. + +Later, Timmy's mom called them for lunch. Timmy and Billy went inside to eat. After lunch, they went back to play with the cars. But Timmy noticed that one of his favorite cars was broken. He said, "Oh no, my car is broken." Billy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break it." Timmy was upset and said, "You didn't succeed in playing nicely with my toys." Billy felt even worse and they didn't play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to soar high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Blue met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi Blue!" said Lily. "I like your wild feathers." + +"Thank you, Lily," replied Blue. "I like your language. It's so easy to understand." + +Lily giggled. "I like to talk a lot. Do you want to fly with me?" + +Blue happily agreed and together they soared high in the sky. As they flew, Lily taught Blue some new words in her language. Blue was happy to learn and they continued to fly and talk until the sun set. + +From that day on, Blue and Lily became the best of friends and would often fly together and practice their language skills. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake. She would help her mom put cakes in the oven and watch them rise. One day, Lily wanted to make a cake all by herself. She got all the ingredients and put them in a bowl. But she forgot to put sugar in the mix. When she tasted the cake, it was yucky and not sweet. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw her sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the cake and her mom said, "Let's solve this problem together!" They decided to make a new cake with sugar this time. But when they put the cake in the oven, it got burnt and the kitchen was filled with smoke. Lily's mom was upset and Lily was scared. They had to throw the cake away and clean up the mess. + +Lily's mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we can try again another day." Lily felt better and her mom was cheerful again. They cleaned up the kitchen together and went outside to play. Even though the cake didn't turn out good, Lily was happy because she knew her mom loved her and they could solve problems together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved jelly so much that she ate it every day. One day, her mom bought her a big jar of jelly as a surprise. Lily was so happy that she jumped up and down with joy. She wanted to keep the jelly safe, so she asked her mom to wrap it up in a big blanket. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed with the jar of jelly wrapped up tight next to her. But then she heard a loud noise outside her window. She felt fearful and didn't know what to do. She peeked out the window and saw a big, scary dog outside. She was so scared that she started to cry. + +But then she remembered the jar of jelly next to her. She quickly unwrapped it and opened the lid. The smell of the jelly was so strong that the dog could smell it too. The dog came closer and closer until it was right next to Lily's window. But then it saw the jar of jelly and started to lick it instead of barking. Lily realized that the dog just wanted some jelly too! From that day on, Lily and the dog were the best of friends and shared their jelly together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big fan in her room that she loved to turn on when it was hot outside. One day, her nosy little brother came into her room and started touching her fan. + +"Stop!" Lily yelled. "That's my fan. You can't touch it." + +"But I want to touch it too," her brother whined. + +"No, it's mine," Lily said. "You can't just come into my room and touch my things. That's not nice." + +Her brother looked sad and said sorry. From then on, he learned to ask before touching Lily's things. And Lily learned that it's important to share and be kind to others, even if they're being nosy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a red ball, that she loved to play with every day. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw the ball and said, "Can I play with your ball, Lily?" + +Lily wanted to be nice, so she said, "Yes, you can lend my ball, but please be careful with it." Tommy played with the ball for a while, but he was very noisy and threw the ball too hard. Suddenly, the ball hit a knot in the tree and popped! + +Lily was sad because her favorite toy was broken. Tommy felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your ball. Can I help you fix it?" Together, they tried to fix the ball, but it was impossible. Lily learned that it's important to be careful when lending things to someone and to choose friends who are careful too. +One day, an elderly man went for a walk in the park. He saw a little girl playing with leaves and a rake. The man said, "Hello, little one. What are you doing?" The girl replied, "I'm raking leaves to make a big pile." The man smiled and said, "That sounds like fun. Can I help?" + +The girl happily handed the man the rake and they worked together to make a big pile of leaves. When they were finished, the man said, "Thank you for letting me help. You are very kind." The girl smiled and said, "You're welcome. It was fun to work together." + +As the man walked away, the little girl waved and said, "Goodbye! Have a nice walk!" The man turned around and waved back, saying, "Thank you, little one. You made my day." The little girl felt happy knowing she had helped someone and continued to play with the leaves. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very weak and he couldn't run fast like the other kids. One day, Timmy was playing in the park when he saw a big dog running towards him. Timmy got scared and shouted, "Help! Help!". + +A man heard Timmy's voice and rushed to the park. The man saw the big dog and quickly picked up Timmy. The man said, "Don't worry, I'll keep you safe". Timmy felt happy and safe in the man's arms. + +The man took Timmy back to his mom and said, "Your son is safe now". Timmy's mom hugged him and said, "Thank you so much for saving my boy". Timmy smiled and said, "I was scared, but the man rushed to help me". From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared anymore because he knew that there were people who would rush to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pingo. Pingo loved to eat fish, but he was always hungry because he couldn't find any. One day, Pingo saw a big fish in the water. He was so excited, but when he tried to catch it, the fish swam away. + +Pingo was sad and hungry. He asked his penguin friends for help, but they didn't know what to do. Then, a kind seal came along and said he would help Pingo. The seal caught lots of fish and gave them to Pingo. Pingo was so happy and said, "These fish are yummy!" + +With a full belly, Pingo felt complete and thanked the seal for helping him. From then on, Pingo and the seal became good friends and would always share their fish. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who worked very hard. She would leave every morning and come back in the evening, tired but happy. One day, she decided to make a special meal for her little girl. She wanted to make something rare that they had never eaten before. So, she went to the store and bought some fancy ingredients. + +When she got home, she started to work in the kitchen. She chopped and mixed and cooked for hours. The little girl watched her mommy work and was very curious. Finally, the meal was ready and they sat down to eat. It was the best meal they had ever had! The little girl was so happy and proud of her mommy for working so hard to make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little train named Choo-Choo. Choo-Choo loved to ride on his track and visit all his friends in the town. One day, Choo-Choo was feeling sad because he couldn't find his way back to his station. He was lost! + +Choo-Choo saw a little girl named Lily walking by and asked her for help. Lily was happy to help and offered to find the way back to the station. Choo-Choo was very grateful and thanked Lily. + +As they were walking, Lily noticed that Choo-Choo's track was broken. She felt envious of Choo-Choo because he had a track to ride on and she didn't have anything like that. But then she remembered that she was helping Choo-Choo and felt happy again. + +Finally, they found the station and Choo-Choo was so happy to be back home. He thanked Lily again for her help and she felt proud of herself for being a good helper. From that day on, Choo-Choo and Lily became good friends and would ride on the track together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sail on her toy boat in the bathtub. One day, she was sailing her boat when she saw a brown turkey outside the window. + +"Hello, turkey!" said Lily. + +"Gobble gobble!" replied the turkey. + +Lily wanted to play with the turkey, so she got out of the bathtub and went outside. The turkey was very friendly and they played together for a long time. + +After they played, the turkey said, "Thank you for playing with me, Lily. I have to go now." + +Lily waved goodbye as the turkey walked away. She went back inside and sailed her boat again, thinking about her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, they went to the shore and played in the sand. They built a sandcastle and looked for seashells. + +After playing, they got hungry and decided to have a picnic. Lily's mom made sandwiches with spicy cheese and they discussed what they wanted to drink. They decided on lemonade and enjoyed their lunch while watching the waves. + +As the sun began to set, they packed up their things and headed home. Lily fell asleep in the car, dreaming of the fun day she had at the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to bounce around in the meadow with his friends. One day, Benny's mom asked him to walk to the store to get some carrots for dinner. Benny was feeling lazy and didn't want to walk all the way to the store. But then he remembered how much he loved to bounce, and he thought maybe he could bounce all the way there instead of walking. + +So Benny started to bounce down the path towards the store. He bounced over rocks and sticks, and even bounced over a little stream. Everyone he passed on the way laughed and smiled at the silly bunny bouncing along. Finally, Benny arrived at the store, feeling very proud of himself for bouncing all the way there. He picked out the best carrots he could find and bounced all the way back home to his mom. She was very happy to see him and praised him for being such a good little bunny who always helps out. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Two cars wanted to win the race, but only one could win. The cars were very fast and mighty. They zoomed down the track, going as fast as they could. + +Suddenly, one of the cars hit a bump in the road and lost its key. The driver tried to find the key, but it was nowhere to be seen. The other car saw what had happened and slowed down to help. + +The two drivers searched high and low for the key. They looked under rocks and behind trees, but still no luck. Finally, they found the key stuck in a bush. The first car was grateful and thanked the other car for helping. + +In the end, both cars finished the race, but the first car won because of the mighty help from the other car. They both learned that sometimes it's better to help others than to only focus on winning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a bird with a shiny feather. "Wow, that feather is so pretty," she said to herself. + +Suddenly, a big bad wolf appeared. "Give me that feather, little girl," he growled. "No, it's mine," Lily said bravely. But the wolf was sneaky and he stole the feather when Lily wasn't looking. + +Lily was sad, but she knew the feather was harmless and wouldn't hurt anyone. She decided to let it go and enjoy the rest of her day. Later on, she went inside and saw her mommy drinking some red wine. "Mommy, can I have some wine?" she asked. "No, Lily, wine is for grown-ups," her mommy replied. Lily understood and went to play with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt every day. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some yogurt. When they got home, Lily opened the yogurt and saw that it was ugly. She didn't want to eat it anymore. + +Lily's mommy told her that sometimes things don't look good on the outside, but they can still be good on the inside. Lily didn't believe her mommy, so she threw the yogurt in the trash. Later that night, Lily had a bad dream. She dreamed that she was lost in a scary forest. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Then she remembered what her mommy said about praying when she is scared. So, Lily prayed and asked for help. Suddenly, a kind fairy appeared and helped Lily find her way out of the forest. When Lily woke up, she realized that her mommy was right. The ugly yogurt was still good on the inside, just like the fairy who helped her in her dream. From that day on, Lily never judged things by their looks again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, Max was playing and he hurt his leg. It hurt a lot and he couldn't walk. Max's owner, a little girl named Lily, saw that Max was hurt and she urged her mom to call the doctor. + +The doctor came to see Max and he said that Max's leg was broken. He put a big cast on Max's leg to help it heal. Max didn't like the cast because it was heavy and he couldn't run and play like he used to. Lily felt sad for Max and she wanted to help him feel better. + +Lily went to the store and bought Max a big bone to chew on. When she came back, Max was so happy to see her and the bone. He wagged his tail and licked her face. Lily said, "I love you, Max. You are my best friend." Max barked happily and they played together until he fell asleep with his big bone. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was very friendly and harmless. He liked to play with the animals in the jungle. One day, he was walking around when he saw a butterfly. The butterfly was trapped in a spider web. The elephant wanted to help the butterfly. + +He said, "Don't worry, little butterfly. I will release you from the spider web." The butterfly was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Elephant." The elephant used his trunk to gently lift the butterfly out of the web. + +The butterfly flew away and the elephant continued to walk around the jungle. He saw his friends, the monkeys. They asked him, "What did you do today, Mr. Elephant?" The elephant replied, "I helped a harmless butterfly. I released it from a spider web." The monkeys were happy to hear this and they all played together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a charming boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, Tim found a puzzle that he wanted to solve. It had many pieces and was very tricky, but Tim was determined to solve it. + +He sat down at his table and started to put the puzzle together. He worked very hard and after a while, he finally solved it! Tim was so happy and proud of himself for solving the puzzle. + +From that day on, Tim knew that he could solve any puzzle that came his way. He continued to go on adventures and have fun, always looking for new puzzles to solve. And he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Benny was hopping around in the big green field. He saw a hedge that was very high and he decided to jump over it. But when he tried, he started to struggle because the hedge was too high for him. + +Benny thought and thought about how he could get over the hedge. Then, he saw a little hole at the bottom of the hedge. He knew he could crawl through it. So, he struggled a bit more and finally made it through the hole. + +On the other side of the hedge, Benny found a carrot patch. He was so happy and started to munch on the juicy carrots. From that day on, Benny knew that if he ever came across a high hedge, he just had to find a way to crawl through it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a beautiful purse that she loved to hold. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She held her purse tightly as she played on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily's purse fell on the ground and all her toys fell out. She started to cry because she thought her beautiful purse was broken. But then, her friend picked up the purse and gave it back to her. Lily was so happy and held her purse even tighter. + +From that day on, Lily knew that her beautiful purse was special because it was something she could hold and keep her things safe in. She never let it go and always made sure to hold it tightly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle rabbit named Bun. Bun loved to eat rice every day. One day, Bun's friend, a squirrel named Nut, came to visit. Nut had a surprise for Bun. + +Nut brought a big bag of rice for Bun to eat. Bun was so happy and surprised! Bun thanked Nut with a big hug. They ate rice together and had a fun day playing in the sunshine. + +From that day on, Bun and Nut were the best of friends. They would always surprise each other with fun things to do and yummy treats to eat. And they would always share their rice with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, a hunter went into the forest. He had a warm coat on because it was a cold day. The hunter saw a bird and he wanted to catch it. He had a big knife and he wanted to cut the bird's wings so it could not fly away. + +The bird saw the hunter and tried to fly away, but it was too late. The hunter cut the bird's wings and took it home. The bird was sad and could not fly anymore. + +The hunter was happy because he had caught the bird, but the bird was not happy. The bird missed its family and friends. The hunter realized he had done a bad thing and felt sad too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to point at things she liked, like flowers and birds. One day, Lily's family went on a big boat to a port. Lily was so excited to see all the big boats and the water. She even saw a nosy seagull who wanted to steal her sandwich! But Lily's mommy protected her sandwich and the nosy seagull flew away. Lily had so much fun at the port and couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and make things with his hands. He was very creative. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new backpack with a zipper. Timmy was so happy! He loved to open and close the zipper over and over again. + +Timmy's love for drawing and making things continued to increase. He drew pictures of animals and built towers with blocks. His mom was so proud of him. Timmy's creativity was endless. + +One day, Timmy decided to use his creative skills to make a special gift for his mom. He drew a picture of her and put it in a frame he made out of popsicle sticks. His mom was so happy and proud of Timmy's creativity. She gave him a big hug and told him how much she loved him. Timmy smiled and knew that he would continue to increase his creativity every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the farm to pick some fruits. Lily saw a big peach on the tree and she wanted it. Her mommy picked it for her and it was so juicy and sweet. + +As they were walking back to the car, they heard a loud scream. It was the farmer's dog, who got hurt. Lily felt sad and wanted to help. Her mommy told her to be peaceful and calm. They went to the farmer and he was happy to see them. They helped the dog and he was feeling better. Lily was happy that she could help and eat her yummy peach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom gave her a long string to play with. Lily thought it was fun to pull and twist the string, making it into different shapes. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He was carrying a big box with him. Lily wondered what was inside the box. Her dad told her it was a surprise and to be patient. + +The next day, Lily's dad asked her to help him with something important. He took out the string and asked Lily to tie it around the box. Lily was so excited to help her dad work on the surprise. She carefully tied the string around the box and made a big bow. When they were finished, her dad opened the box and inside was a brand new teddy bear, even bigger and softer than her old one. Lily was so happy and grateful that she got to help her dad with something important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch TV. One day, Timmy's mom called him to come help her build a fire in the fireplace. Timmy was scared of the fierce flames, but his mom showed him how to be safe. + +As they sat by the fire, Timmy's mom told him a story about a little bird who didn't listen to his mom and flew too close to the fireplace. The bird got burned and learned a valuable lesson about being careful. + +Timmy realized that it's important to listen to his mom and be careful around things that can hurt him. He promised to always be safe and never fly too close to the fierce fire again. From that day on, Timmy was a very careful boy. +Once upon a time, there was a wild lion who lived in the jungle. He was very strong and everyone was afraid of him. One day, he was chasing a rabbit and he ran so fast that he couldn't stop. He hit a tree and hurt his lung. He regretted chasing the rabbit and wished he had been more careful. + +The lion couldn't hunt anymore because of his injury. He felt sad and lonely. One day, a kind deer came to him and asked him what was wrong. The lion told him his story and the deer offered to help him. The deer brought him food every day and took care of him until he was better. + +The lion learned that it's important to be kind to others because you never know when you might need their help. He regretted being so mean to the other animals in the jungle and promised to be nicer from then on. The moral of the story is that being kind to others is always a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a cricket in the grass. He thought it was very cool and wanted to keep it as a pet. Timmy asked his mom if he could keep the cricket and she said yes. + +Timmy's mom told him that he had to take care of the cricket and make sure it had a nice home. Timmy went to the store with his dad to buy a little house for the cricket. He used his own money to pay for it. The cricket was very happy in its new home and Timmy felt fine knowing he had taken good care of it. From that day on, Timmy and the cricket were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit named Bun. Bun lived in a big tree with his family. One day, Bun went to the market to sell some carrots he found in the ground. He dug up the roots and put them in a basket. + +At the market, Bun saw his friend, a little mouse named Squeak. Squeak wanted to buy some of Bun's carrots. Bun sold them to Squeak for a few shiny coins. + +Bun was happy because he made some money and Squeak was happy because he had some yummy carrots to eat. When Bun went back home, he told his family about his clever idea to sell the carrots. Everyone was proud of him and they all had a delicious carrot dinner that night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the parade with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a clown in the parade who was acting silly. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +After the parade, Lily's mommy bought her a balloon. But as they were walking home, Lily accidentally let go of the string and the balloon flew away. She felt sad and said, "Sorry mommy, I didn't mean to let go." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You didn't do it on purpose. We can buy another balloon next time." Lily smiled and felt better. She knew that her mommy wasn't mad at her. +Once upon a time, there was a big alligator who lived in a swamp. He liked to swim and play with his friends. One day, he saw a little duckling who was lost and scared. The alligator asked the duckling if he needed help. The duckling said yes and the alligator took him to his mommy. + +After that, the alligator felt happy and proud. He knew he had done a good thing. He went back to the swamp and swam around until the sun went down. When it got dark, the alligator knew it was time to finish playing and go to sleep. He looked up at the sky and saw the stars shining clear and bright. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Mittens. Mittens loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Mittens saw a big, black dog. The dog looked scary and Mittens was afraid. + +Mittens ran away and got lost. She meowed and meowed, but nobody heard her. Suddenly, she saw a kind girl walking towards her. The girl picked up Mittens and wrapped her in a warm blanket. + +Mittens was so happy to be rescued by the kind girl. She purred and snuggled up in the blanket. Mittens learned that not all big, black dogs are scary and that sometimes, when you need help, someone will come to rescue you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny shield that she loved to play with. One day, she was playing with her shield when her friend, Timmy, came over. + +Timmy asked, "Can I play with your shield, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but be careful not to scratch it." + +Timmy played with the shield for a while, but then he accidentally dropped it and it made a loud noise. Lily said, "Pause! You need to be more careful." + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Do you forgive me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course! But now my shield has a sour scratch on it." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her dog, Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the forest. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. + +Lily was excited to see what was inside the hole. She put her hand inside and felt something furry. Suddenly, a voice came from inside the hole and scared her. Lily and Max ran away as fast as they could. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her what happened in the forest. Lily told her about the scary voice in the tree. Her mom explained that it was probably just an animal and not to be scared. From then on, Lily and Max always checked inside the tree before putting their hands in. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the bathtub. He would splash and make bubbles with his orange rubber duck. + +One day, Timmy accidentally broke the faucet in the bathtub. Water was spraying everywhere and Timmy didn't know what to do. He started to cry because he thought he had destroyed the whole bathroom. + +But then, Timmy's mommy came in and fixed the faucet. She hugged Timmy and told him it was okay. Timmy learned that accidents happen, but they can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ponies and had a toy pony that was very adorable. One day, Lily accidentally broke her toy pony's leg. She was very sad because she loved her toy pony very much. + +Lily's mommy saw how sad she was and promised to restore her toy pony. Lily was very happy and waited patiently while her mommy fixed her toy pony's leg. Finally, her mommy was done and gave her the restored toy pony back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy to have her adorable toy pony back and hugged it tightly. She promised to be more careful with it from now on. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue bird. The bird flew all over the nation to find a place to build its nest. One day, the bird found a tree with a hole that was just the right size. The bird decided to build its nest there. + +Every night, the bird would close its eyes and sleep in its cozy nest. The bird loved its new home and was very happy. One day, a group of children saw the bird's nest and wanted to see it up close. But the bird was scared and flew away. + +The children were sad, but they knew they had to respect the bird's home. They decided to draw pictures of the bird and hang them on the tree. The bird saw the pictures and knew that the children were friendly. From then on, the bird felt safe and happy in its new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her kitty, Mittens. One day, she found a shiny rock in her backyard. She picked it up and examined it closely. It was smooth and sparkly, but she didn't know what it was. + +Lily decided to show her mommy the unknown rock. Her mommy looked at it and said it was a crystal. Lily loved the crystal and kept it close to her heart because it was so pretty. She knew that her mommy loved her very much and that made her happy. + +As Lily grew older, she learned more about the unknown things in the world. But she never forgot about the love she felt for her mommy and the crystal that she found in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was feeling bored. She decided to go outside and play with her friends. + +They played hide-and-seek, tag, and hopscotch. Then, Lily found a lime on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They all thought it was cool. + +But then, it was time for Lily to part ways with her friends and go back home. She didn't want to leave, but she knew she would see them again soon. She went back inside feeling happy and excited for their next playdate. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. It was pink and had flowers on it. One day, Lily went to play in the park. She saw a boy playing with a ball and she asked him if she could play too. The boy said yes and they played together. + +After a while, Lily's mother came to pick her up. The boy asked Lily if she wanted to come back and play tomorrow. Lily said yes and the boy smiled. Lily's mother saw the boy and his dress. She thought it was not a modest dress for a boy to wear. She told Lily that she couldn't play with the boy anymore. Lily was sad and asked her mother why. Her mother said that the boy's dress was not right and she didn't want Lily to play with him. + +Lily was sad and didn't understand why her mother didn't like the boy's dress. The next day, Lily went back to the park to play with the boy. But the boy wasn't there anymore. Lily asked the other children where he was, but nobody knew. Lily went home and told her mother that she couldn't find the boy. Her mother said that she didn't want Lily to play with him anyway. + +Lily was very sad and missed her friend. She wished she could play with him again. But she never saw him again. Lily learned that sometimes people don't like others just because of the way they look, and that's not fair. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color all day long. One day, her mom gave her a new box of crayons. Lily was so happy and said, "Wow, these are so colorful and creative!" + +Lily's little brother, Max, came over and wanted to play too. He asked, "Can I color with you, Lily?" Lily said, "Sure, let's share the crayons!" Max tried to color, but he had trouble staying in the lines. Lily said, "It's okay, Max. You can improve if you keep practicing." + +Suddenly, Lily's zipper on her jacket broke. She said, "Oh no, my zipper is broken." Max said, "I can help you fix it!" He zipped it up and down and said, "There, all better now!" Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Max. You're so helpful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom told her it was time to take a shower. Lily didn't want to take a shower because she was having fun playing with her toys. But her mom urged her to take a shower because it was important to stay clean. + +Lily went to take a shower and she saw that the water was not clear. She told her mom that the water was dirty and she didn't want to take a shower. Her mom explained to her that sometimes the water can be dirty, but it's still important to take a shower to stay clean and healthy. + +After taking a shower, Lily felt fresh and clean. She realized that her mom was right and it's important to take a shower even if the water is not clear. The moral of the story is that staying clean is important for our health and well-being. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to create things with her crayons and paper. One day, she decided to make a purse for her mommy. She drew a pretty picture on the front and made it thin so it would fit in mommy's pocket. + +Mommy was so happy when she saw the purse Lily made. She put it in her pocket and took it with her wherever she went. Lily felt proud that she could make something that her mommy liked so much. + +From that day on, Lily loved to create things for her family and friends. She made pictures, cards, and even more purses. She knew that making things for others made them happy and that made her happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and cake all day long. He never liked to eat healthy food like fruits and vegetables. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to eat healthy food to fit into his clothes. + +Timmy didn't understand what his mom meant by "fit", but he knew that he didn't want to wear clothes that were too small for him. So, he started to eat fruits and vegetables. He found out that they were delicious and healthy for him. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to a coffee shop. Timmy saw all the different types of coffee and wanted to try them all. His mom told him that coffee was not good for kids and that it included too much sugar. Timmy was sad, but he knew that his mom was right. + +From that day on, Timmy started to eat healthy food and stopped asking for coffee. He learned that eating healthy food was good for his body and that he needed to listen to his mom. The moral of the story is that eating healthy food is important and that we should listen to our parents. +Once upon a time, there was a big green swamp. It was full of slimy frogs and squishy bugs. One day, a little girl came to the swamp with a big bowl. She wanted to mix some yummy things in the bowl. + +She looked around the swamp and found some juicy berries and sweet honey. She put them in the bowl and started to mix them together. The berries turned red and the honey got sticky. + +Suddenly, a frog hopped over to her and said, "That smells yummy!" The little girl smiled and offered the frog a taste. He licked his lips and said, "Mmm, that's delicious!" From that day on, the little girl came back to the swamp to mix more yummy things and share them with her new frog friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to dance and twirl. One day, her mother said, "My little daughter, would you like to dance with me?" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They put on some music and began to dance. The little girl giggled and spun around. Her mother said, "You are such a good dancer, my little one!" The little girl beamed with pride and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +As they danced, the little girl said, "I love dancing with you, Mommy." Her mother replied, "I love dancing with you too, my little daughter." They danced and twirled until they were both exhausted. Then they hugged and went to bed, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. One day, Tweetie found a big, tasty seed on the ground. She was so excited to eat it, but then she saw a little ant walking by. The ant looked up and said, "Hello, Tweetie. That seed looks yummy. Can I have some?" + +Tweetie thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, little ant. You can have half." The ant was so grateful and said, "Thank you, Tweetie. You are very kind." + +Later that day, Tweetie was flying when she heard a loud crack. She looked down and saw that the ant had fallen into a crack in the ground. Tweetie flew down and tried to help the ant, but she couldn't do it alone. She flew away to find some friends to help. + +Together, Tweetie and her friends were able to save the ant. The ant was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tweetie. You not only gave me some of your tasty seed, but you also helped me when I was in trouble. You are a true friend." + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be kind to others and help them when they are in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but sometimes she didn't know what some of the words meant. So, her mommy gave her a big book called a dictionary. It had lots of words in it! + +One day, Lily was eating a yummy cookie. She took a big bite and closed her eyes. When she opened them again, she saw that her cookie was gone! She blinked and looked around, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily decided to look up the word "blink" in her dictionary. She learned that it means to close and open your eyes quickly. She blinked a few times and then looked under the table. And there it was - her yummy cookie! She was so happy and took another big bite. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy animal, a fluffy bunny. She loved it very much and took it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to play with her friends at the park. She showed them her new toy and they all wanted to play with it too. But Lily didn't want to share her new bunny with anyone. + +Her friends got upset and a little fight started. Lily didn't like it, so she had an idea. She found some other toy animals in her bag and gave them to her friends. They were happy because they had animals to play with that matched Lily's new bunny. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing her new things with her friends made everyone happy and no one got upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little staff that she loved very much. One day, Lily decided to wander into the woods to explore. + +While she was walking, she met a little bird who was lost. The bird asked Lily for help finding his way home. Lily knew the way and offered to help the little bird. + +As they walked, Lily noticed that the little bird was very tired. She offered to let the bird rest on her little staff. The bird was grateful and they continued on their journey. + +Finally, they arrived at the bird's home. The bird thanked Lily for her help and flew away. Lily felt happy that she could help the little bird and learned that it's important to always help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was hopping around in the grass when he saw a big carrot. He wanted to take it home to his mom, but it was too heavy for him to carry. + +Just then, he saw a friendly mouse named Mickey. Benny asked, "Can you help me carry this carrot to my mom?" Mickey replied, "Of course, I can carry it for you!" + +As they were walking, they saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to eat the carrot and Benny and Mickey too! Benny was so scared, he hid behind Mickey. But Mickey was brave and said, "You can't have the carrot or hurt my friends!" + +The cat was so surprised by Mickey's bravery that he ran away. Benny was so happy and said, "Thank you for helping me carry the carrot and protecting me from the cat!" Mickey replied, "Anytime, my friend!" And they both hopped away happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy brought a new toy truck that he had designed himself. It was very unusual and had a lot of cool features. + +Timmy was jealous of Billy's toy truck and wanted one just like it. He asked Billy, "Can I have one like that too?" Billy replied, "Sure, I can teach you how to design your own model truck." Timmy was excited and they started working on the model truck together. + +But soon, they ran into a problem. They couldn't agree on the design. Timmy wanted the truck to be red and have big wheels, while Billy wanted it to be blue and have a small engine. They argued for a while until they realized that they could compromise and make a truck that had both big wheels and a small engine. They were both happy with the final design and played with their new model truck together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She got a new bell for her birthday. It was shiny and made a pretty sound when she shook it. She loved it so much that she wanted to show it to everyone. + +One day, Lily set the bell on the table and went to play outside. When she came back, she saw that her little brother had taken it and was playing with it. She was upset and told him to give it back. He did, but he accidentally dropped it and it broke. + +Lily was sad, but her mom told her they could get a new bell. They went to the store and found a beautiful new bell that sounded even better than the old one. Lily was happy again and rang the bell all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. He had a pet lizard that he loved very much. One day, the lizard got lost and the man searched for him everywhere but could not find him. The man began to weep because he was so sad that his lizard was gone. + +Days went by and the man continued to weep. Then, one day, the man heard a noise in his garden. He went outside and saw his lizard! The man was so happy that he picked up the lizard and hugged him tightly. From that day on, the man made sure to keep a close eye on his beloved lizard so he would never get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take photos with her camera. One day, she went outside to take pictures of flowers and trees. It was very dry outside and the sun was hot. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly flying near her. It was so pretty! Lily got very excited and took a photo of the butterfly. She felt happy and proud of her picture. + +Later, Lily showed her photo to her mommy and daddy. They were also excited to see it. They put the photo on the fridge so they could look at it every day. Lily felt very proud of herself and couldn't wait to take more photos. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear, but it was always wrinkly. Her mommy told her to hang it up on a hanger, but Lily didn't know what a hanger was. So, her mommy showed her a hard piece of metal that you can hang clothes on. + +Lily tried to hang up her dress on the hanger, but it was too hard. She couldn't do it by herself. Her mommy helped her and showed her how to do it. Lily was happy that her dress was hanging nicely on the hanger. + +Every time she wanted to wear her pretty dress, she knew where to find it. It was on the hanger, waiting for her. She loved that her dress was always wrinkle-free and ready to wear. From that day on, Lily knew what a hanger was and how to use it. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful garden. In the garden, there was a rose. The rose was very red and smelled good. One day, a little girl came to the garden. She saw the rose and said, "Wow, that's an impressive flower!" + +The rose heard the little girl and blushed. "Thank you," said the rose. "Would you like to kiss me?" + +The little girl was surprised. "Kiss a flower?" she asked. + +"Yes," said the rose. "Kiss me and you will see something magical." + +The little girl kissed the rose and suddenly, she could see all the beautiful creatures in the garden. She saw the butterflies, the bees, and even a little fairy. From that day on, the little girl learned that sometimes, the most beautiful things in life are the ones we don't expect. +Once upon a time, there was a smart woman. She had a big brain and knew lots of things. One day, she had to leave her house to go to work. She said bye-bye to her kids and left. + +As she walked to work, she saw a little bird. The bird was hurt and could not fly. The smart woman picked up the bird and took it home. She took care of the bird until it was better. + +When the bird was all better, the woman knew it was time to leave. She took the bird outside and let it go free. The bird flew away and the woman felt happy. She knew she did a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and learn new things. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big tree. + +Lily: "Mommy, what is that big thing?" + +Mom: "That's a tree, sweetie. It's been here for a very long time. It has a lot of history." + +Lily: "History? What's that?" + +Mom: "It means it's been around for a long time and has a story to tell." + +Lily looked at the tree and thought it was lovely. She walked closer and touched the bark. + +Lily: "Mommy, can I taste the tree?" + +Mom: "No, sweetie. You can't taste a tree. But you can smell the leaves and feel the bark. Isn't nature wonderful?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She loved learning new things and exploring the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Jack. Jack was very smelly because he had been hunting all day. His mom said, "Jack, you need to clean yourself before dinner." Jack went to the river and washed himself with soap and water. He felt much better and smelled good again. Jack's mom was happy that he was clean for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cool toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy and his friend Sally were playing with the car outside. + +Sally said, "Zoom! Zoom! Let's make the car go fast!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yeah! Let's go fast!" + +But then, the car went too fast and zoomed right into a hole in the ground. + +"Oh no!" cried Timmy. "My car is buried in the hole!" + +Sally said, "Don't worry, we can dig it up later." And that's just what they did. They dug up the car and continued to play and zoom around with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved books. She had a big collection of books in her room. One day, Lily's mom allowed her to go to the library to get more books. Lily was so excited! + +At the library, Lily found a book about a princess and a dragon. She was so excited to read it. She asked the librarian, "Can I take this book home with me?" The librarian said, "Yes, you can borrow it for two weeks." + +Lily was so happy to have a new book to read. She went home and read the book every day until it was time to return it to the library. When she returned the book, the librarian said, "You can borrow more books anytime you want." Lily was so excited to hear that she could have more books to read. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook with his mommy in the kitchen. They made yummy cookies and cakes together. One day, Timmy heard a noisy sound outside. He looked out the window and saw a cop car with its siren on. Timmy was scared and didn't know what was happening. + +Timmy's mommy explained that sometimes cops have to make loud noises to help people. But Timmy was still worried. Later that day, Timmy and his mommy were cooking dinner when they heard another loud noise. This time, it was their neighbor's dog barking and making a lot of noise. Timmy didn't like the noisy sound and it made him upset. + +Timmy's mommy told him that sometimes we have to deal with noisy things in life, but we can always find ways to make things better. They decided to make some cookies to share with their neighbor and the cop who had to make the loud noise earlier. The cookies made everyone happy and the noisy sounds didn't seem so scary anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. The daughter loved the color purple. She had a purple dress, purple shoes, and a purple hat. One day, they went to the park and played on the swings. The daughter accidentally ripped her purple dress. She was sad and cried. + +The mommy asked, "What's wrong, my dear?" The daughter said, "My purple dress is broken." The mommy said, "Don't worry, we can restore it." They went home and the mommy sewed the dress back together. The daughter was happy again because her purple dress was fixed. They hugged and the daughter said, "Thank you, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cards. One day, he found a fake card in his deck. He showed it to his friend Sally. + +Sally said, "That card looks fake. Where did you get it?" + +Timmy replied, "I don't know. I think I stumbled upon it in the park." + +Sally said, "You should throw it away. It's not real and it might cause trouble." + +Timmy didn't want to throw it away, but he also didn't want to get in trouble. He thought about it for a while and finally decided to listen to Sally's advice. He threw the fake card in the trash and felt much better. From then on, he made sure to only collect real cards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the circus performers do tricks. One day, she decided she wanted to be a performer too. She asked her mommy to take her to the circus so she could train and learn how to do tricks. + +At the circus, Lily saw the acrobats perform amazing flips and jumps. She watched the clowns perform silly tricks that made her laugh. Finally, Lily got her chance to perform. She climbed up a small ladder and did a little dance. Everyone clapped and cheered for her. + +Lily was so happy that she did not realize she had a harmless spider on her dress. She continued to perform, and the spider did not harm her. After the show, Lily thanked her mommy for taking her to the circus. She could not wait to go back and perform again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden, where she would pick flowers and chase butterflies. One day, she decided to create a special potion using some herbs she found in the garden. She mixed them together in a big pot and stirred it with a wooden spoon. + +But Lily was a bit careless and accidentally spilled some of the potion on her dress. She didn't mind though, because she was having too much fun creating her potion. When she was finished, she poured the potion into a small bottle and put it on her shelf. + +From that day on, Lily would use her herb potion whenever she felt sad or scared. It would always make her feel better and remind her of the fun she had creating it. And even though she was a bit careless, Lily knew that it was okay to make mistakes sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pebbles. One day, she found a big pebble that she wanted to take home with her. + +Lily's mom said, "That's too heavy for you to carry by yourself. Let me help you." + +But Lily wanted to be independent and carry the pebble all by herself. She tried and tried, but it was too heavy. + +Finally, Lily said to her mom, "Can we change the pebble for a smaller one?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, let's find a pebble that you can carry all by yourself." So, they went on a hunt for a smaller pebble that Lily could carry. In the end, they found the perfect one and Lily was happy to carry it home all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her friends. One day, she fell off her bike and scraped her skin. It hurt a lot, but her mom put a bandage on it to help her feel better. + +The next day, Lily wanted to ride her bike again, but her seat was not comfortable. She asked her dad to help her fix it. He made it more comfortable, and Lily was happy again. She rode her bike all around the park with her friends, feeling happy and comfortable. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to wear her helmet and be extra careful when she rode her bike. She never wanted to scrape her skin again, but she always wanted to have fun riding her bike with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing, and she dreamed of being on a big stage. One day, her mommy told her she could perform in the school talent show. Lily was so excited! + +She picked out a pretty dress and practiced her dance every day. Finally, the big day arrived. Lily was on the stage, and she felt scared. But then she remembered her mommy's advice: "Just tie a knot in your stomach and keep going." + +Lily took a deep breath and started to dance. She twirled and jumped and sang her heart out. The audience cheered and clapped. Lily felt so happy and proud. She knew she had overcome her fear and had become a star on the stage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a terrible snake in the grass. It was very scary! + +Lily decided to go inside and take a nap to forget about the snake. She snuggled up in her cozy bed and closed her eyes. + +When she woke up from her nap, she felt much better. She remembered that her mommy had told her that snakes are usually more scared of people than people are of snakes. Lily felt brave and went back outside to play. She even saw the snake again, but this time she wasn't scared at all. She just kept playing and having fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, and her mommy always said she was very creative. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help pick some tomatoes from the garden. + +Lily ran outside and started picking tomatoes. She picked a big, red tomato and held it up to her mommy. "Look, mommy! I found a tomato!" she said with a big smile. + +Her mommy replied, "Good job, Lily! You're such a great helper. I missed having fresh tomatoes from the garden." + +Lily was happy to hear that she made her mommy happy. She continued to help pick tomatoes and even drew a picture of the big, red tomato she found. "Mommy, do you like my picture?" she asked. + +Her mommy looked at the picture and said, "Wow, Lily! You're so talented and creative. I love your picture." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for being a good helper and a great artist. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, Emma's mom took her to the store to buy a toy. Emma saw a pretty doll that she really wanted, but it was very expensive. + +Emma's mom warned her that the doll was too expensive and they couldn't afford it. Emma was sad, but then she saw a cheap toy that she also liked. Emma's mom bought her the cheap toy and Emma was very happy. + +Emma learned that sometimes we can't always get what we want and that it's important to be happy with what we have. Emma and her mom left the store and went to the train station to go home. Emma played with her new toy on the train and was very content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a smart dog named Max. Max was very good at catching balls and always listened to Lily. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. They brought a ball that was very special to Lily. It had a lot of value because it was her favorite toy. + +As they were playing, a big bird flew down and took the ball away! Lily started to scream and cry because she loved that ball so much. Max saw how upset Lily was and knew he had to help. He ran after the bird and barked really loud. The bird got scared and dropped the ball. Max caught the ball in his mouth and brought it back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy and gave Max a big hug. She told him he was a very smart dog and that she loved him very much. From that day on, Lily made sure to always bring her special ball with her to the park and Max made sure to always keep an eye out for any big birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo saw a big shark swimming towards him and he got scared. + +Nemo's friend, Dory, saw that Nemo was scared and said, "Don't worry, Nemo. I will swim with you and keep you safe." Nemo felt happy and peaceful knowing that Dory was with him. + +As they swam together, they saw a group of crabs having a party. Nemo wanted to join in but he was too embarrassed because he didn't know how to dance. Dory saw that Nemo was feeling sad and said, "Don't be embarrassed, Nemo. Just swim with me and we can have our own dance party." + +Nemo smiled and swam with Dory, feeling happy and peaceful once again. From that day on, Nemo and Dory became the best of friends, swimming together in the big blue ocean every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the garden to see the pretty flowers. She saw a rose and wanted to smell it. She took a deep breath and smelled the sweet scent. Suddenly, a bee came and scared her. She got scared and sprayed the bee with water. The bee flew away and Lily felt happy again. She went back home and told her mom about the adventure in the garden. From that day on, Lily always carried a spray bottle of water with her when she went to the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados. One day, her mom brought home a big, green avocado from the store. Lily was very enthusiastic and couldn't wait to eat it. + +But when Lily's mom tried to cut the avocado in half, she accidentally cut her finger. Lily became very worried and sad. She didn't want her mom to be hurt. + +Lily remembered that she had learned about how to part an avocado in preschool. She quickly grabbed a spoon and showed her mom how to part the avocado safely. Her mom was very proud of Lily for being so smart and helpful. They enjoyed the avocado together and had a happy day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a modern toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he had an idea to make his car go faster. He decided to stir the car's engine with a stick. + +But when he stirred the engine, the car caught on fire! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He tried to put out the fire, but it was too big. + +Soon, the fire spread to other toys in Timmy's room. The whole room was on fire! Timmy cried for help, but it was too late. His favorite toys were all burned up. + +Timmy learned a hard lesson that day. He realized that sometimes, his ideas can be dangerous. He promised to always ask for help before trying something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who wanted to be independent. He wanted to do things on his own, without help from his mommy or daddy. One day, the bunny saw an envelope on the ground. He wanted to pick it up, but he couldn't stand up on his hind legs. + +The bunny felt sad and frustrated, but he didn't give up. He practiced standing every day until he could finally stand on his own two feet. One day, he saw another bunny who was struggling to stand up with a heavy load of carrots. The independent bunny went over to help him and together, they carried the carrots to their burrows. + +From that day on, the independent bunny knew that it was good to be able to stand on his own, but it was even better to help others who couldn't stand on their own. He felt happy and proud of himself for being able to help others. The moral of the story is that being independent is good, but helping others is even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big pond with ducks swimming in it. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we take the ducks home?" + +"No, Lily. The ducks live in the pond," replied her mommy. + +Lily looked at the water and said, "I will take a deep breath and blow bubbles like the ducks do." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily." + +So, Lily took a deep breath and blew bubbles into the water. The ducks quacked and swam away, but Lily was happy because she had fun at the park with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big palace. The palace was very clear and shiny because the king liked to keep it clean. One day, the king's friend came to visit him. The friend was very funny and liked to joke a lot. The king laughed and laughed at his friend's jokes. They had so much fun together in the clear palace. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty rhinoceros. He liked to play tricks on his friends. One day, he led his friends to a big mud puddle. They all got very dirty! His friends were not happy with him. + +The next day, the naughty rhinoceros felt bad about what he had done. He decided to lead his friends to a big field of flowers instead. They all had a wonderful time smelling the pretty flowers and playing together. The naughty rhinoceros learned that it was more fun to be kind to his friends than to play mean tricks on them. + +From then on, the naughty rhinoceros tried to be a good friend. He led his friends on many more adventures, but they were always fun and never mean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack. Jack was a big and strong mule who loved to walk in the fields. One day, Jack met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hello Jack, you are a big mule. Can you protect me from the scary wolf?" + +Jack said, "Yes, I can protect you. I am very strong and fair." + +So, Jack and Lily walked together in the fields. Suddenly, they saw the scary wolf. Jack stood in front of Lily to protect her. + +The wolf said, "I want to eat you, little girl!" + +Jack said, "No, you cannot eat her. I will protect her." + +The wolf was scared of Jack and ran away. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Jack. You are my hero!" + +From that day on, Jack and Lily were best friends and walked together in the fields every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and always wanted to eat delicious grapes. One day, she saw a big bunch of purple grapes on a high shelf. She wanted them so much that she decided to take a chair and climb up to get them. + +Lily climbed up and reached for the grapes, but she lost her balance and fell off the chair. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily had taken a big risk to get the grapes she wanted, and it ended up with a bad ending. From then on, everyone knew that it was important to ask for help when they needed something, instead of taking dangerous risks. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Rudolph. He had a shiny red nose that made him special. One day, Rudolph's friend warned him about a big storm coming. + +Rudolph was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He gathered all his reindeer friends and told them about the storm. Together, they made a plan to stay safe. + +They found a modern barn to hide in and waited for the storm to pass. It was loud and scary, but they were all okay. When the storm was over, Rudolph was happy that he listened to his friend's warning. He knew it was important to always be prepared for anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved ice cream cones, especially the ones with sprinkles. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom to get an ice cream cone. But just as they got there, it started to rain. + +"Oh no!" said Timmy. "I don't want my ice cream to get wet!" + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said his mom. "We can wait under the trees until the rain stops." + +But then Timmy saw a little girl who was also getting wet in the rain. She didn't have an umbrella like Timmy and his mom did. + +"I feel guilty," said Timmy. "We have an umbrella and she doesn't." + +"It's okay," said his mom. "We can share our umbrella with her." + +So they did, and they all waited under the trees until the rain stopped. When it finally did, they all got their ice cream cones and enjoyed them together. And Timmy felt happy that he had helped someone else, even if it meant getting a little wet in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sandwiches, especially ham and cheese ones. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over and saw Timmy eating a sandwich. Billy asked if he could have a bite, but Timmy said no. Billy felt sad and left. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him how his day was. Timmy told her about his friend Billy and how he didn't share his sandwich. Timmy's mom explained that it's important to share with our friends, so they feel happy too. Timmy felt worried that he made Billy sad, so he decided to share his next sandwich with him. + +The next day, Timmy saw Billy and offered him half of his sandwich. Billy felt happy and they both enjoyed the sandwich together. From that day on, Timmy learned the importance of sharing and making others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys in his bedroom. One day, he accidentally dropped his favorite toy behind his bed. He tried to reach it, but he couldn't. Timmy started to cry because he thought he would never get his toy back. + +Suddenly, his big sister came into the room and saw Timmy crying. She asked him what was wrong and he told her about his toy. She was honest and told him that she couldn't reach it either. But then she had an idea! She went to get their dad, who was very tall and strong. He came into the room and rescued the toy from behind the bed. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked his sister and dad for rescuing his toy. From then on, he made sure to be more careful with his toys so they wouldn't fall behind the bed again. And he was grateful to have an honest sister and strong dad to help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing tag when they heard a loud noise. "Listen!" said Timmy. "What's that sound?" + +They all stopped and listened. It was the sound of two dogs fighting. They ran over to see what was happening. When they got there, they saw two dogs barking and growling at each other. It was scary. + +Suddenly, a light turned on and a man came outside. "Stop fighting!" he yelled at the dogs. They stopped and ran away. Timmy and his friends were relieved. "That was close," said Timmy. "Let's go play something else." And they ran off to play hide and seek. +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play and jump around all day. One day, Benny was jumping so high that he accidentally broke his favorite toy car. Benny was sad because he loved his toy car very much. + +Benny asked his friend, a wise owl, for help. The owl told Benny that he could repair his toy car by using some glue. Benny was happy to hear that and thanked the owl. Later, Benny tried to repair his toy car but he used too much glue and made a mess. Benny felt even sadder than before. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better to ask for help from someone who knows how to repair things. Also, it's important to be careful and not make silly mistakes. Benny learned his lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very intelligent and could learn many things. One day, the bird saw a pepper on the ground. The bird wanted to eat the pepper, but it was too spicy. The bird blinked and shook its head because the pepper was too hot. From that day on, the bird knew not to eat spicy peppers. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her family. She saw a dolphin swimming in the sea and it made her very happy. She said, "Look, Mommy! A cheerful dolphin!" + +Lily wanted to play with the dolphin, but her dad said they had to pay to swim with it. Lily didn't understand what "pay" meant, so her mom explained that it was like giving money to buy something you want. Lily said, "I want to pay to play with the dolphin!" + +So, Lily's family paid to swim with the dolphin and it was so much fun. Lily laughed and played with the cheerful dolphin, and it was the best day ever. When they went home, Lily couldn't stop talking about her new friend. She said, "I love the dolphin. I want to go back and play with it again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she found herself in a big maze. She walked and walked, but she couldn't find her way out. She started to feel scared and wished she hadn't gone into the maze. + +Lily walked for a long time and started to feel tired. She sat down and waited patiently for someone to come and help her. After a while, she heard a voice calling her name. It was her mom! She had been looking for her in the maze. + +Lily felt relieved and happy to see her mom. She hugged her and said, "I regret going into the maze, but I'm so glad you found me!" From then on, Lily learned to be more careful when exploring new places. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny toy car that she loved to play with every day. One day, while she was playing with her toy car, a thief came and stole it from her. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +She looked around for her toy car but couldn't find it. She asked her friends if they had seen it, but they didn't know where it was. Lily felt very dull and unhappy without her toy car. + +One day, while she was walking in the park, she saw the thief with her toy car. She wanted to get it back, but the thief was too far away. So, she tried to reach for it, but she couldn't. She decided to ask for help and went to the police. The police caught the thief and gave Lily back her toy car. She was very happy and played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big box. It was so big that it could fit many toys inside. A little boy named Timmy loved to play with the toys in the box. But one day, he accidentally broke one of the toys while playing. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and asked him if he understood that he should be careful with the toys. Timmy nodded and said he was sorry. His mom then explained that it's important to be responsible and take care of the things we have. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to play carefully with the toys in the big box. He understood that it was his responsibility to take care of them. And the toys lasted a long time because of it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to look at things up close, so he had a microscope. One day, Timmy went outside to look at some bugs. He found a black ant and put it under his microscope. + +Timmy's little sister, Lily, came outside and asked what he was doing. "I'm looking at this ant under my microscope," Timmy said. "Can I see?" Lily asked. "Sure, but be careful not to remove the ant," Timmy said. + +Lily looked at the ant and said, "It's so small!" Timmy smiled and said, "That's why we need a microscope to see it up close." After a while, they put the ant back where they found it and went inside for lunch. From that day on, Timmy and Lily loved to use the microscope to look at all sorts of things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play chess with her grandpa. Her grandpa was very good at chess and always won. Lily wanted to win too, but she didn't know how. + +One day, Lily's grandpa said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. I have invited my friend, Mr. Noisy, to come and play chess with us." + +Lily was excited to play with someone new, but she didn't like the name Mr. Noisy. She asked her grandpa, "Why is he called Mr. Noisy?" + +Her grandpa replied, "Well, Lily, he talks a lot and makes a lot of noise when he plays chess. But don't worry, I will help you win." + +When Mr. Noisy arrived, he talked and laughed loudly. Lily felt nervous, but her grandpa reminded her to focus on the game. As they played, Lily's grandpa helped her make good moves and she started to win. + +In the end, Lily won the game and Mr. Noisy was surprised. He said, "Wow, Lily, you are very good at chess! I want to play with you again." + +Lily was happy and proud of herself. She knew that with her grandpa's help, she could do anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have fun and play with her toys. One day, she woke up early and saw the sun rise in the sky. It was so pretty! + +But then, she got bored because she didn't know what to do. So, she decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom suggested they go outside and play a game. Lily loved that idea! They played tag and had so much fun. + +After playing for a while, Lily went back inside and felt happy. She realized that even though she was feeling bored before, there was always something fun to do. And now, she was excited to see what other fun things she could do that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. At the park, there was a big slide. Lily loved to slide down the slide. She went up and down the slide many times. + +After a while, Lily got tired of the regular slide. She wanted to choose a different slide. So, she went to the other side of the park and found a new slide. This slide was very tall and had a lot of twists and turns. Lily was scared at first, but she decided to try it anyway. + +Lily climbed up the stairs and slid down the new slide. It was so much fun! She went up and down the new slide many times. When it was time to go home, Lily was happy that she chose the new slide. She couldn't wait to come back to the park and slide down it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, while they were playing hide and seek, Teddy found a special pill hidden in a tree trunk. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked pretty. + +That night, Teddy went to bed and had a strange dream. In his dream, he was being chased by a big, scary monster! Teddy was very scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he remembered the pill he found earlier. He took the pill and the monster disappeared! + +The next day, Teddy went to show his friends the pill he found. But when they got to the tree trunk, the pill was gone! Teddy was sad because he wanted to keep it as a special treasure. But his friends told him that it was okay because he had the power to make the scary monster go away in his dreams. Teddy felt better knowing that he had the power to protect himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to clean up his toys and put them away. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As Timmy was cleaning up, he accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into a million pieces. Timmy's mom was very upset and told him he had to clean up the mess. Timmy tried to clean it up, but the pieces were too small and it was too hard. + +Timmy's mom got very mad and said, "Now I have to spread the news to your dad that you broke my favorite vase. He won't be happy." Timmy felt very sad and didn't know what to do. He looked at the furniture in the room and thought maybe he could hide the broken vase behind it. But when his dad came home, he found the broken vase and got very angry. Timmy learned his lesson and knew he should have listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy prepare breakfast every morning. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help prepare pancakes for breakfast. Lily was so excited to help! + +As they were cooking, Lily's big brother came into the kitchen. He was feeling jealous because he wanted to help too. But mommy told him he could help prepare the table in the dining chamber instead. + +Soon, the pancakes were ready and everyone sat down to eat. Lily's brother set the table perfectly in the dining chamber. They all enjoyed their delicious pancakes and felt happy to have worked together to prepare breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved going on picnics with her family. One day, they went to the park for a picnic. They had sandwiches, fruit, and drinks. Lily was very happy. + +Suddenly, a group of noisy birds disturbed their picnic. They were squawking and flapping their wings. Lily's little brother was scared and started to cry. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, Lily is very clever. She will think of something." Lily thought for a moment and then had an idea. She took out some bread and threw it far away from their picnic. The birds flew towards the bread and left them alone. + +Everyone was happy again and they continued their picnic. Lily's mom said, "You are so clever, Lily. Thank you for saving our picnic." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy saw a butterfly flying around. He wanted to catch it, so he ran after it. After a while, he finally caught it in his hands. + +Timmy was so happy that he caught the butterfly. He showed it to his mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I catched a butterfly!" His mom said, "Wow, Timmy! That's amazing! But remember, we have to be gentle with the butterfly. It's a living thing." + +After a while, Timmy got tired of holding the butterfly. He wanted to play with his stick instead. He found a stick on the ground and started to play with it. He pretended that the stick was a sword and he was a brave knight. He swung the stick around and said, "I'm a knight! I'm going to save the princess!" + +Timmy's mom said, "That's a great stick, Timmy! But be careful not to hurt anyone with it." Timmy nodded and continued to play with his stick. + +After a while, Timmy got hungry. His mom gave him a yummy apple to eat. Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this apple is yummy! Thank you, Mommy!" Timmy and his mom sat on the grass and enjoyed the sunny day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. It was a pretty flower, but it was sad because it had not bloomed yet. It had to wait for a long time to bloom. The flower asked a wise old tree, "Why do I have to wait so long?" The tree replied, "You have to wait because good things come to those who wait." + +The flower waited and waited, but it still didn't bloom. One day, a naughty rabbit came and started to eat the flower's leaves. The flower was very upset and didn't know what to do. The wise old tree saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, little flower. You will bloom soon and the rabbit won't be able to eat you anymore." + +The flower felt better and waited patiently. Finally, the day came when the flower bloomed. It was the most beautiful flower in the garden. The rabbit came back, but this time it couldn't eat the flower because it was too strong and healthy. The flower was happy and thanked the wise old tree for its advice. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mouse. He was very smart and knew how to get cheese. One day, he saw a big cat coming to catch him. The mouse ran away and hid in a hole. The cat tried to catch him, but the mouse was too intelligent. He escaped from the cat's paws. The cat tried to find the mouse, but he couldn't. The mouse was happy and wiggled his nose. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fake bell that she loved to play with. She would ring it all day long and pretend she was a princess. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her it was time to study. Lily didn't want to stop playing with her bell, but she knew she had to listen to her mommy. So, she put the bell down and got out her books. + +Lily studied hard and learned so many new things. When she was done, she felt proud of herself. She went back to playing with her bell, but this time, she pretended she was a smart princess who knew everything because she studied so hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the grass and dirt. One day, he was running around and tripped over a rock. He fell down and hurt his knee. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw that he was crying. She picked him up and gave him a big hug. She asked him what happened and Timmy showed her his hurt knee. + +His mom took him inside and put a bandage on his boo-boo. Then, she made him a tasty snack to make him feel better. Timmy felt happy again and thanked his mom for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pears, especially the ones that were black. One day, Timmy went to the store with his mom to buy some pears. He saw a man who wanted to buy some pears too. + +The man said, "I want to buy the black pears. Can you help me find them?" + +Timmy said, "Yes! I love black pears. Let's find them together!" + +They looked and looked, but they couldn't find any black pears. The man was sad, but Timmy said, "Don't worry. We can start looking again tomorrow. Maybe we'll find them then!" + +The moral of the story is that helping others is always a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw a tall tree and thought it would be fun to climb it. But she was too scared to climb it all by herself. + +The next day, she asked her friend Max to come and play with her in the forest. She told him about the tall tree and asked him to come with her to climb it. Max said yes and they went to the forest together. + +When they got to the tree, Max helped Lily climb up to the top. From there, they could see a little hut in the distance. They decided to go and check it out. When they got to the hut, they saw that it was very old and needed some fixing up. + +Lily and Max decided to bring some tools and materials to fix up the hut. They worked hard all day and by the end of it, the hut looked much better. They were proud of what they had accomplished and decided to come back the next day to finish the job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and dreamed of being on a big stage one day. One afternoon, Lily was playing in her backyard when she heard a beautiful voice coming from her neighbor's house. She walked over and saw her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, singing on a stage in her living room. + +Lily was so excited and asked Mrs. Johnson if she could sing too. Mrs. Johnson told her she could sing on the stage with her. Lily was so happy and sang a yummy song about her favorite food, pizza. Mrs. Johnson told her she had a great voice and should keep singing. + +The next day, Lily went back to Mrs. Johnson's house to sing again, but this time she saw an ambulance outside. She asked Mrs. Johnson what happened and she told her that she was very sick. Lily sang a song for Mrs. Johnson to make her feel better, but sadly, Mrs. Johnson passed away that night. + +Lily was very sad and missed Mrs. Johnson. She told her parents about what happened and they explained that sometimes people get sick and don't get better. Lily remembered the time she sang on the stage with Mrs. Johnson and knew that she would never forget her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite radio that she listened to every day. One day, the radio stopped working and Lily was very sad. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my radio is broken. I'm sad." + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix it. Let's take a nap and when we wake up, we'll try to fix the radio." + +So, Lily and her mommy took a nap together. When they woke up, they tried to fix the radio. And guess what? They fixed it! Lily was so happy and she danced around the room. + +From that day on, Lily listened to her favorite radio every day and she never forgot how happy she felt when she fixed it with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy's mommy worked in an office. She went there every day, except on weekends. Timmy loved when his mommy came back from the office because she always brought him a treat. + +One day, Timmy asked his mommy, "Mommy, can I come to your office with you?" His mommy said, "Not today, Timmy. Today is a regular workday, and you have to go to preschool." + +Timmy was sad but went to preschool anyway. At preschool, Timmy's teacher told him and his friends that they were going to have a special visitor. Timmy wondered who it could be. + +After a while, Timmy's mommy came to the preschool to pick him up. Timmy was so happy to see her. Then he realized that his mommy was the special visitor his teacher had talked about! Timmy was so excited that he got to see his mommy at school. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink dress and play with her dolls. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +"Hi, Timmy! Do you want to play dolls with me?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, but I need to go home first. I forgot my arm for my action figure," replied Timmy. + +"Oh no! That will delay our playtime," said Lily. + +"Don't worry, I'll be back soon," said Timmy. + +And true to his word, Timmy came back with his action figure's arm. They played with their dolls for hours, enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged Timmy and said, "Thank you for coming back. I had so much fun playing with you today!" +Once upon a time, there was a bird with big wings. The bird was very famous because it could fly very high. One day, the bird was flying and saw a swing. The bird thought it would be fun to swing on the swing. So, the bird landed on the swing and started to swing back and forth. The bird had so much fun swinging on the swing that it wanted to do it every day. From that day on, the bird would fly to the swing and swing back and forth, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toys. One day, he accidentally knocked over his toy box and made a messy pile on the floor. His mom came in and said, "Oh no, Timmy! You made a big mess. Let's clean it up together." They picked up all the toys and put them back in the toy box. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toy firetruck when he accidentally bumped into the fireplace. He burned his hand and started to cry. His mom quickly came over and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will heal your hand." She put a bandage on his hand and gave him a hug. + +Timmy felt much better and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You make everything better." His mom smiled and said, "That's what moms are for, Timmy. Now let's go play with your toys!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with bright colors. One day, Lily’s friend came over to play. Her friend was very noisy and liked to jump around. + +Lily said, “Can we paint a picture together?†Her friend said, “Yes, let’s paint a picture of a rainbow!†+ +They got out their paintbrushes and started to paint. Lily’s friend was very messy and got paint all over the table. Lily said, “Please be careful and paint the right way.†+ +They finished their picture and it was very beautiful. Lily’s friend said, “Thank you for painting with me, Lily. I had so much fun!†Lily smiled and said, “Me too!†+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she saw a farmer harvesting wheat in the field. She asked the farmer what he was doing, and he explained that he was collecting the wheat to make bread. + +Lily thought it would be fun to catch some wheat too. She tried to grab a handful, but it was too hard and inflexible. The farmer showed her how to gently hold the wheat and flex it to make it easier to catch. + +Lily learned that being gentle and flexible can help you catch things better. She also learned that wheat is an important ingredient in making bread, which is a delicious and nutritious food. From that day on, Lily made sure to be gentle and flexible in everything she did, and she always appreciated the value of wheat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook and would often help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily wanted to make something special for her friends at the club. She decided to make orange cupcakes. + +Lily followed the recipe carefully and soon the cupcakes were ready. She packed them in a box and went to the club. Her friends were very happy to see her and loved the cupcakes. They thanked Lily for being such a good friend. + +The moral of the story is that when we do nice things for others, it makes them happy and we feel happy too. So, let's always try to be kind and helpful to our friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain. One day, she saw a big puddle on the road. She wanted to jump in it but her mom said no. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why can't I jump in the puddle, mom?" + +Her mom replied, "Because you might get dirty and sick." + +Lily was sad but then she had an idea. She said, "Mom, can we design a drain so the water goes away and I can jump in the puddle without getting dirty?" + +Her mom thought it was a brave idea and they worked together to make a drain. Now Lily could jump in the puddle without getting dirty and her mom was happy too. They both laughed and played in the rain together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her ball in the park. One day, she threw her ball too high and it hit a tree branch. The ball fell down and got a big hole in it. + +Lily was sad because she loved her ball very much. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can you fix my ball please?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's go get some tape and we can fix it together." + +Lily and her mommy went back to the park and fixed the ball with some tape. Lily was happy again and started to play with her ball. She threw it very high and it went over the fence into the baseball pitch. A little boy with a pale face caught it and threw it back to Lily. "Thank you!" said Lily. The little boy smiled and said, "You're welcome!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her ball and roll it around in the park. One day, while she was playing, a big dog came and took her ball away. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a cheerful lawyer came to help her. The lawyer talked to the dog's owner and convinced him to give Lily her ball back. Lily was so happy and grateful to the lawyer for helping her. She gave the lawyer a big hug and said thank you. + +From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever had a problem, she could always ask a lawyer for help. And she continued to roll her ball around in the park, feeling happy and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and talk to the animals. One day, she saw a fairy sitting on a flower. The fairy had wings and a pretty dress. Lily was amazed. + +"Hello, fairy!" said Lily. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm looking for something," said the fairy. "It's very difficult to find." + +"What is it?" asked Lily. + +"It's a special flower that only grows in this garden," said the fairy. "I need it for a magic potion." + +"I will help you find it!" said Lily. + +The two of them searched the garden together. It was a big garden, and the flower was very difficult to find. But Lily didn't forget her promise to the fairy. Finally, they found the flower and the fairy was very happy. + +"Thank you, Lily," said the fairy. "You are a kind and helpful friend." + +From that day on, Lily and the fairy were the best of friends. And Lily learned that helping others can bring great joy and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. They went there every day at the same time. It was their regular thing to do. + +One day, as they were walking in the park, they saw a new family. They looked lost and confused. Lily's mommy and daddy went over to them and welcomed them to the park. They were very nice. + +Lily saw that the new family had a ball, so she asked if they wanted to play catch. They said yes, and they passed the ball back and forth. It was so much fun! After they were done playing, the new family said thank you and went on their way. Lily was happy that she made new friends in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Jack's mom told him they were going on a camping trip. Jack was so excited! + +When they arrived at the campsite, Jack's mom set up the tent while Jack played with his toys. As the sun began to set, Jack's mom told him it was time to go to bed. Jack was scared of the dark and didn't want to sleep alone. "Don't worry," said his mom, "I'll be right here beside you to comfort you." + +The next morning, Jack woke up early to watch the sunrise. It was so beautiful! As they were packing up to leave, Jack noticed a little girl sitting all alone at the next campsite. She looked sad. Jack went over to say hello and asked if she wanted to play with his toys. The little girl smiled and said yes. Jack felt happy that he could make her feel better. + +As they were leaving, Jack's mom told him how proud she was of him for being kind to the little girl. "You weren't selfish with your toys, and you made someone else happy. That's a very special thing to do," she said. Jack felt proud of himself too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, it was very hot outside and Lily felt the heat on her skin. She decided to go inside her house to cool down. + +When she got inside, she saw that her mom had left the window open. "Mom, the window is open!" Lily said. "Yes, I opened it to let some fresh air in," her mom replied. + +Lily sat down on the couch and turned on the TV. She watched her favorite show and then heard her dad speak on the phone. "Hello? Yes, this is Lily's dad speaking," he said. Lily smiled and listened to her dad talk on the phone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved listening to the radio with his mom every day. They would dance around the living room and sing along to their favorite songs. + +One day, Timmy's mom turned on the radio and they heard a fierce sound. It was like nothing they had ever heard before. Timmy's mom said, "I think there might be a storm coming." + +Sure enough, a few minutes later, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow. Timmy and his mom ran to the window and watched as the storm started to get worse. They were scared, but they knew they had each other and the radio to keep them company. Eventually, the storm passed and Timmy and his mom were safe. From that day on, they always listened to the radio to know when a storm was about to start. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a gorilla. The gorilla was very big and strong. But one day, a young gorilla came to the jungle. He was not as big as the other gorilla. + +The young gorilla seemed scared of the other animals in the jungle. But the big gorilla saw this and decided to help him. The big gorilla showed the young gorilla how to swing from tree to tree and how to find food. + +After some time, the young gorilla wasn't scared anymore. He seemed happy and strong, just like the big gorilla. They became friends and played together in the jungle every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was playing in the park when she saw a big, tall giant walking towards her. The giant had a big smile on his face and he said to Lily, "Hello little girl, have you seen my treasure?" + +Lily was scared of the giant, but she wanted to help him find his treasure. So she searched all around the park with the giant. They looked under the slide, behind the swings, and even in the sandbox. But they couldn't find the treasure. + +Suddenly, the giant got very angry and jealous. He thought that Lily had taken his treasure and he grabbed her with his big hands. Lily screamed and cried, but the giant didn't listen. He took her away to his castle and she was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big church in a small town. It was very mysterious because nobody knew what was inside. One day, a man appeared in front of the church. He looked very curious and wanted to explore the mysterious church. He walked inside and saw lots of colorful windows and a big statue. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and got scared. He ran out of the church and never went back again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max who loved to play in the park. One day, Max got lost and couldn't find his way back home. He looked for his owners everywhere, but they were nowhere to be found. Max started to feel scared and lonely. + +Suddenly, a kind lady found Max and took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian checked Max and found out that he had a hidden injury. Max needed a special medicine to feel better. The veterinarian gave Max the medicine and Max started to feel much better. + +When Max's owners finally found him, they were very happy to see him. But Max was embarrassed because he got lost and needed help from a stranger. Max's owners were happy to have him back, but they were also upset that Max had gotten lost. They scolded Max and Max felt sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the hot sun. She ran and ran until she was very thirsty. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, please can I have some water?" Her mommy gave her a big glass of water and Lily drank it all up. + +But then, Lily wanted to play some more. She didn't want to go inside to use the bathroom. So, she went behind a tree and peed on the ground. Suddenly, a loud noise scared her. It was a bee! The bee stung her on her bottom and it hurt very much. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She should always use the bathroom and not pee outside. She also learned that bees don't like when you pee on their flowers. So, she said sorry to the bee and went inside to put some ice on her bottom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very thin and liked to play outside. One day, she went into the woods to pick some flowers. She walked and walked, but she didn't know where she was going. + +Suddenly, a big, scary bear appeared! The little girl didn't know what to do. She tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. The bear caught her and took her away. + +The little girl's family looked for her everywhere, but they didn't know where she was. They were very sad. The little girl never came back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who lived in a big castle. She had a very calm voice and everyone loved her. One day, a little boy came to the castle and asked the queen if he could use her crown. + +The queen smiled and said, "Of course you can use my crown, but only for a little while. It's very special to me." + +The little boy put the crown on his head and felt very happy. He said, "Wow, I feel like a king!" + +The queen laughed and said, "You look very silly, but you're a very cute king." + +The little boy played with the crown for a little while longer and then gave it back to the queen. He said, "Thank you, queen. That was very fun." + +The queen smiled and said, "You're welcome, little king. Come back and visit me anytime." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, she went to a restaurant with her family. The waiter came to their table and asked what they wanted to eat. Lily said she wanted spaghetti with meatballs. + +After they finished eating, Lily and her family went outside to watch the sunset. The sky turned orange and pink. Lily thought it was pretty. She said, "Look at the pretty sunset!" + +As they walked back to their car, Lily saw a delicate flower on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "That's a beautiful flower. Let's take it home and put it in a vase." Lily was happy to serve her mom by carrying the flower all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the garden with his spade. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to organize his toys in his room. Timmy didn't want to do it because he thought it was hard, but his mom said it was easy. + +Timmy went to his room and saw that his toys were all over the place. He started to organize them one by one. Suddenly, he found his spade. He was happy to see it and said, "Look, Mommy! I found my spade! Now I can play in the garden again." + +His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy! You organized your toys so well. Now you can play with your spade in the garden." Timmy was happy to hear that and ran outside to play with his spade. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily woke up early. She rubbed her eyes and looked around her room. She saw her toys and smiled. "Good morning, Mr. Teddy," she said. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom walked in. "Good morning, sweetie," she said. "You need to get ready for school." + +Lily groaned. "Do I have to?" she asked. + +Her mom nodded. "Yes, you do. You need to wake up, get dressed, and eat breakfast." + +Lily got out of bed and stretched. She went to the bathroom to clean her face and brush her teeth. Then, she got dressed and went to the kitchen for breakfast. She felt happy and clean, ready to start her day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and make them go "zoom". One day, she went to visit her grandma who was making oatmeal for breakfast. + +Lily asked, "What's that?" pointing to the pot on the stove. + +"It's oatmeal, dear," replied her grandma. + +Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "I don't like oats." + +Her grandma smiled and said, "Don't be ignorant, dear. You haven't even tried it yet." + +Lily decided to give it a try and was surprised to find that she actually liked it. She finished her bowl of oatmeal and said, "Grandma, can we play with my cars now? I want to make them go zoom!" + +Her grandma chuckled and said, "Sure thing, Lily. Let's go play!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and looking at all the bugs and insects. One day, she found a shiny beetle that was very pretty. She wanted to keep it, but her mom said it was too expensive to take care of. + +Lily didn't understand why the beetle was so expensive, so she asked her mom lots of questions. "Why is it so much money? Can't we just give it some leaves to eat?" her mom explained that the beetle needed a special habitat and food that cost a lot of money. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't keep the beetle, but she knew it was best to let it go back to its home in the grass. She waved goodbye to the beetle and said, "I hope you have a happy life with your insect friends!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect things. He had a big box filled with rocks, sticks, and shiny marbles. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the park for a picnic. + +At the park, Timmy saw a man cooking sausages on a grill. They smelled so good! Timmy's mom said they were not healthy, but Timmy wanted one anyway. The man saw Timmy looking and offered him a sausage. + +Timmy was so happy! He ate the sausage, but soon his tummy started to hurt. He realized that his mom was right, sausages were not healthy. From that day on, Timmy decided to collect healthy things like fruits and vegetables. He felt better and had more energy to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a car. The car was very old and it had a problem. The car needed a mechanic to fix it. The owner of the car did not know how to fix it, but he knew someone who could. He called the mechanic and the mechanic came to fix the car. The mechanic was amazing! He managed to fix the car in no time. The owner was very happy and thanked the mechanic. From that day on, the car ran smoothly and the owner was very grateful to the amazing mechanic. +Once upon a time, there was a pink car. It was a pretty car and it loved to drive. One day, the pink car decided to go on an adventure. It wanted to drive east, where the sun rises. + +The pink car drove and drove, passing trees and houses and animals. It saw cows and horses and even a big red barn. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +Finally, the pink car arrived at the east. It was so happy to have made it! It turned around and drove back home, feeling proud of itself for going on such a big adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird who loved to fly up high in the sky. The bird would flap its wings and soar through the clouds. One day, the bird saw a beautiful butterfly and admired its colorful wings. + +The bird wanted to be friends with the butterfly, so it flew closer to say hello. But as the bird got closer, it accidentally hit the butterfly with its wing. The butterfly fell to the ground and couldn't fly anymore. + +The bird felt very sad and tried to help the butterfly, but it was too late. The butterfly had died. The bird realized that it should have admired the butterfly from afar and not gotten too close. From then on, the bird flew alone and always remembered the small butterfly it had accidentally hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's farm because she could play with the animals. One day, Lily's mom said they were going to the farm. Lily was so excited that she couldn't sit still in the car. She kept asking her mom, "Are we there yet?" + +Finally, they arrived at the farm. Lily ran to her grandma's house and hugged her tightly. Then, she went to see the cows. She loved to watch them eat grass and moo. Suddenly, Lily saw something disgusting on the ground. "Ew, what is that?" she asked her grandma. + +"It's cow poop," her grandma replied. "It's yucky, but it helps the grass grow." Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "That's gross!" Later, when they went back to the car, Lily said, "I can't wait to come back to the farm, but I hope I don't step on any more cow poop!" +Once upon a time, a king was very grumpy. He wanted to see his friend, but he was too far away. So, he asked his messenger to go and bring his friend to him. The messenger went on a long journey to find the king's friend. Finally, he arrived at his friend's house. + +"Hello, my king wants to see you," said the messenger. + +"Oh, I am so happy to hear that," said the friend. "Let's go and see him now!" + +They traveled back to the king's castle together. When they arrived, the king was no longer grumpy. He was very happy to see his friend. They had a big feast and celebrated their friendship. From that day on, the king was never grumpy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Timmy went to the park to play and he met a new friend named Billy. + +Billy was very nice, but he didn't know how to speak very well. Timmy didn't mind though, he was happy to have a new friend. But then, another boy came over and started to be mean to Billy. He said some bad words and made threats to hurt him. + +Timmy didn't like that at all. He told the other boy to stop being ignorant and to be nice to Billy. The other boy didn't listen at first, but then he realized he was wrong and said sorry. From then on, they all played together and had fun in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Max. Max was very angry because he was hungry and his bowl was empty. He walked around the house, looking for food. Suddenly, he saw a little mouse. Max thought the mouse would make a good meal, so he started to chase it. + +The mouse was scared and ran into a hole in the wall. Max was so angry that he started to strike the wall with his paw. But the wall was too strong and Max hurt his paw. He realized that chasing the mouse was not worth the threat of hurting himself. Max decided to wait patiently for his owner to come and feed him instead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Red. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Red's mom asked her to bring some cookies to her grandma who lived in the forest. + +Red was happy to help her mom and started walking to her grandma's house. On the way, she saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf asked Red where she was going and she told him she was going to her grandma's house. + +The wolf wanted to eat Red, but she was too smart for him. She told him that she had to go quickly so she could be successful in bringing the cookies to her grandma. The wolf let her go and Red was able to bring the cookies to her grandma safely. From that day on, Red was known as a successful helper in her village. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of stuff, but one day she needed a toy that she didn't have. Her friend, Timmy, had the toy, so she asked him if he could lend it to her. Timmy said yes and gave her the toy. + +Lily was very happy and played with the toy for a long time. But then she accidentally broke it! She felt very sad and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom said that it was okay and that they could fix it because the toy was flexible. + +Lily was relieved and felt much better. She thanked Timmy for lending her the toy and promised to take better care of it next time. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to take care of the things that people lend to us. +Once upon a time, there was a bald eagle who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, he found an arrow on the ground. He picked it up and flew away with it. While he was flying, he dropped the arrow by accident. + +The bald eagle felt bad that he dropped the arrow. He knew that it could hurt someone if they found it. So, he decided to go back and find it. He searched and searched until he found it. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take responsibility for our actions. If we make a mistake, we should try to fix it and make things right. The bald eagle did the right thing by going back to find the arrow he dropped. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports, but he was very lazy. He would always sit on the couch and watch TV instead of going outside to play. + +One day, Timmy's friends invited him to play soccer. Timmy was too lazy to go, but his friends begged him to come. Timmy finally agreed and went to play with his friends. + +At first, Timmy was very tired and didn't want to play. But as he started to run and kick the ball, he began to have fun. When the game was over, Timmy realized that being lazy wouldn't make him happy. He decided to play sports more often and be more active. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the sky and see the stars twinkle. One day, she saw a bright light in the sky. It was a firework! + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, look at the amazing firework in the sky!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, it's beautiful. But we have to be careful with firework. It can be dangerous if we don't behave." + +Lily nodded her head and promised to always behave when it comes to firework. She continued to watch the amazing display of colors in the sky, feeling happy and safe with her mommy by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dollhouse. One day, she accidentally knocked over the dollhouse and it broke into pieces. She felt very sad and helpless because she didn't know how to fix it. + +Lily's daddy saw her crying and asked her what happened. She showed him the broken dollhouse and said, "It's broken, Daddy." Her daddy smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." He got some glue and helped Lily put the dollhouse back together. + +Lily was so happy that her daddy could help her fix her toy. From then on, she was more careful when playing with her toys so they wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mommy. One day, they planted a sunflower together. Lily watered it every day and watched it grow tall. + +One afternoon, Lily and her mommy were sitting in the garden enjoying the calm breeze. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and the gate to the garden slammed shut. Lily got scared and started to cry. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her mommy. "It's just the wind. Look at the sunflower, it's still standing tall and strong." + +Lily wiped her tears and looked at the sunflower. It was indeed still standing tall and strong, even though the wind had blown. From that day on, Lily knew that even when things get tough, she can still stand tall and strong like the sunflower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They saw a big, brown dog that was very friendly. Lily petted the dog and it licked her face. She thought it was funny and giggled. + +Later on, they went to have ice cream. Lily wanted to try a new flavor, but her mommy said it was "disgusting". Lily didn't know what it meant, but she didn't want to try it anymore. + +As they walked back home, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. Lily said it was pretty and her daddy said it was his favorite "view". When they got home, they saw a package on the doorstep. Lily's mommy said it was a surprise and they all opened it together. Inside was a new toy for Lily. She was so happy and said "I accept it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. He had a ball that he liked to kick around. One day, Timmy kicked the ball too hard and it rolled down the valley. + +Timmy felt very sorry because he loved that ball. He decided to go down the valley to get it back. As he walked down the valley, he saw many pretty flowers and birds. He even saw a rabbit hopping around. + +When Timmy finally got to the bottom of the valley, he found his ball. He was so happy that he kicked it up into the air and caught it. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful when playing with his toys, but it's also fun to explore new places like the valley. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved winter because he could play in the snow. He was always eager to go outside and make snowmen. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to come inside. Timmy didn't want to go inside, he wanted to stay outside and play. But his mom said it was getting dark and he needed to come in. + +Timmy was sad, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. He shut the door behind him and went to bed, dreaming of the next time he could play in the winter snow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers, especially poppies. One day, she saw a beautiful pink poppy in a field. She wanted to pick it, but her mom said it was better to leave it there for everyone to enjoy. + +Instead, Lily asked her mom if she could ride her bike through the field of poppies. Her mom said yes and Lily was so happy. She rode her bike through the field, feeling the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She loved the way the poppies swayed in the breeze as she rode by. + +After her ride, Lily went back to the pink poppy and said hello. She told it how much she loved riding through the field of flowers. The poppy didn't say anything back, but Lily knew it was happy too. From that day on, Lily visited the pink poppy every time she rode her bike through the field. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful garden. It had many flowers and trees. A little girl named Lily loved to play in the garden. She liked to smell the flowers and watch the birds. + +One day, Lily saw a naughty cat. The cat was digging in the bin. Lily did not like that. She wanted the cat to go away. So, she took a spray bottle and sprayed water on the cat. The cat did not like that and ran away. + +Lily was happy that she saved the bin from the naughty cat. She continued to play in the garden and enjoyed the beautiful flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a witch walking by. The witch looked different with her pointy hat and long black dress. + +Lily and her friends were scared of the witch, but the witch was friendly. She knelt down and talked to the children. She told them stories about her magic spells and how she could make things disappear. + +Lily and her friends were amazed by the witch's stories. They realized that even though the witch looked different, she was still nice and kind. From that day on, they were not afraid of witches anymore. They knew that witches could be different, but they could also be friendly and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail on his boat with his dad. One day, Timmy and his dad sailed to a new island. When they got there, they saw a golf course. Timmy's dad loved to play golf, so they decided to play a game. + +During the game, Timmy's dad hit the ball too hard and it went into the water. Timmy tried to get the ball with his boat, but the water was too bitter. Timmy's dad was sad that he lost his ball, but Timmy said, "Don't worry, we can get a new one. The most important thing is that we had fun sailing and playing golf together." Timmy's dad smiled and gave Timmy a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would move her body to the rhythm of any music she heard. Lily lived in a small village where everyone knew each other. One day, she heard a sad sound coming from her neighbor's house. She went to investigate and found out that her neighbor's dog had passed away. + +Lily's neighbor was very sad and couldn't stop crying. Lily wanted to help her feel better, so she started to dance to the rhythm of the music she heard from her neighbor's radio. She danced and danced until her neighbor started to smile. + +From that day on, Lily would visit her neighbor every day and dance to the rhythm of the music to cheer her up. Her neighbor was grateful for Lily's help and they became the best of friends. And even though Lily could hear the sadness in her neighbor's heart, she knew that her dancing could make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a diamond in the grass. It was shiny and sparkly. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Max. + +Max said, "Wow, that's a hot diamond! Where did you find it?" + +Lily replied, "I found it in the grass. Do you think someone lost it?" + +Max said, "Maybe. We should return it to the owner." + +Lily agreed and they went door to door asking if anyone had lost a diamond. Finally, they found the owner and returned the diamond. The owner was so happy and gave them both a big hug. Lily and Max felt proud of themselves for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a bee buzzing around her flowers. The bee looked nervous and Lily felt sad for it. + +Lily wanted to help the bee, so she decided to borrow a jar from her mommy. She carefully caught the bee in the jar and brought it inside. She gave the bee some honey and watched it happily eat. + +Lily felt happy that she could help the bee and the bee felt happy too. From that day on, the bee would visit Lily's flowers every day and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab. The crab lived in the ocean and loved to crawl on the sandy shore. One day, the crab saw a famous fish swimming by. The crab was so excited to see the famous fish that it crawled closer to the shore to get a better look. Suddenly, a wave came and carried the crab out to sea. But the crab didn't give up! It crawled and crawled until it made it back to the shore. From that day on, the little crab felt famous too because it had a great adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore the world around him. One day, he found a big rock and wanted to know how much it weighed. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy for him. + +Timmy asked his mommy if she could help him weigh the rock. His mommy had a special machine that could tell them how heavy the rock was. They put the rock on the machine and found out it weighed 10 pounds! + +Timmy was so excited to learn how much the rock weighed. He told all his friends at school, but one of his friends was deaf and couldn't hear him. Timmy didn't mind though, he just showed his friend the rock and they both smiled and laughed together. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play in the garden. They liked to splash in the puddles, dig in the dirt, and look for bugs. One day, they saw a big orange pumpkin growing in the corner of the garden. They ran to see it and touched its smooth skin. + +"Wow, it's so big and round!" Lily said. + +"Can we take it home?" Ben asked. + +"No, we have to wait until it's ready," their mom said. "It's not Halloween yet." + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they were curious about the pumpkin. They wondered what was inside it and how it would look with a face. They decided to come back later when their mom was busy. + +That night, after dinner, they put on their jackets and snuck out of the house. They tiptoed to the garden and found the pumpkin. It looked even bigger and brighter in the moonlight. + +"Let's cut it open and see what's inside," Ben said. He picked up a stick and poked the pumpkin. + +"Be careful, Ben," Lily said. "You might hurt it." + +But Ben didn't listen. He stabbed the pumpkin harder and harder, until it cracked open. Suddenly, a loud hiss came out of the pumpkin, and a black cat jumped out. It had been hiding inside the pumpkin, and it was very angry. It scratched Ben's face and ran away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He dropped the stick and held his cheek. + +Lily was scared, but she was also brave. She hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm here. Let's go back to the house and get some help." + +They ran back to the house, holding hands. Their mom saw them and gasped. She saw the blood on Ben's face and the pumpkin seeds on their clothes. + +"What happened?" she asked. + +"We're sorry, mom," Lily said. "We wanted to see the pumpkin, but there was a cat inside it. It was very mean and it hurt Ben." + +Their mom sighed and said, "Oh, you two. You should have listened to me. The pumpkin was not ready, and the cat was not happy. Come on, let's clean you up and put a band-aid on your cheek. And next time, please don't go out without telling me." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt sorry for what they did, and they learned their lesson. They never touched the pumpkin again, until it was Halloween. Then, their mom helped them carve it into a friendly face, and they put a candle inside it. It looked very pretty and bright, and the cat never came back. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play outside in the summer. 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 crazy. + +One day, Lily and Ben decided to make a cake in the sandbox. They used sand, water, leaves and flowers. They mixed everything in a bucket and poured it into a pan. They pretended it was a chocolate cake with frosting and sprinkles. + +"Look at our cake!" Lily said. "It smells so good!" + +"Can we eat it?" Ben asked. + +"No, silly!" Lily said. "It's not a real cake. It's a sand cake. We can only pretend to eat it." + +They cut the cake into slices and gave one to Spot. Spot licked the cake and wagged his tail. He liked the sand cake. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. It was Lily's mom. + +"Lily! Ben! Come inside right now!" she shouted. "It's too hot outside. You need to drink some water and rest." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to go inside. They wanted to play more. + +"But mom, we're having fun!" Lily said. + +"No buts!" her mom said. "You can play later. Now shut the door and come inside!" + +Lily and Ben sighed. They picked up their bucket and pan and followed Spot to the door. They shut the door and went inside. They hoped they could play outside again soon. They loved the summer and their sand cake. +One day, a little boy named Tom was playing outside with his friends. They were having fun running, jumping and kicking a ball. Suddenly, the sky became dark and loud noises came from the clouds. Tom saw bright flashes of lightning and heard scary thunders. He was very afraid and started to tremble. + +"Let's go home!" he cried to his friends. "The lightning will hurt us!" + +But his friends did not listen. They said they were not afraid and that lightning was cool and unique. They wanted to stay and watch the show. They laughed at Tom and called him a baby. + +Tom felt sad and alone. He wished he had someone to hold his hand and make him feel safe. He looked around and saw a big tree. He thought maybe the tree could protect him from the lightning. He ran to the tree and hugged it. + +But the tree was not a good friend. It was tall and dry and had no leaves. It was easy for the lightning to find it and strike it. When the lightning hit the tree, it made a loud boom and a big fire. Tom was very close to the fire and felt the heat and the smoke. He screamed and let go of the tree. He was hurt and scared. + +He ran away from the tree and saw his friends. They were also running away from the fire. They were also trembling and crying. They saw Tom and felt sorry for him. They realized they were wrong to laugh at him and to stay outside. They ran to Tom and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," they said. "You were right. We should have gone home. We were foolish and brave. You were smart and careful. Can you forgive us?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He was glad his friends were sorry and kind. He forgave them and they forgave him. They held hands and ran to their homes. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that lightning is not cool and unique. It is dangerous and scary. They learned that it is better to be safe than sorry. They learned that it is good to listen to your friends and to help them when they are afraid. They learned that it is okay to tremble sometimes. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat soup for lunch. Mom said she would make soup for them. She put a big pot on the stove and filled it with water, carrots, potatoes, and chicken. She said, "Soup will be ready soon. You can play in the living room, but don't make a mess." + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to the living room. They found their toys and started to play. They had fun with their dolls, cars, and blocks. They made a lot of noise and laughed a lot. They forgot about the soup. + +Mom was busy in the kitchen. She added salt, pepper, and herbs to the soup. She stirred the soup and tasted it. She said, "Mmm, this soup is mighty good. I hope Lily and Ben will like it." She turned off the stove and poured the soup into bowls. She called, "Lily, Ben, lunch is ready. Come and eat your soup." + +But Lily and Ben did not hear her. They were too busy playing. They did not smell the soup. They did not see the steam. They did not feel the hunger. They forgot about the soup. + +Mom waited for a few minutes. She called again, "Lily, Ben, lunch is ready. Come and eat your soup." But Lily and Ben still did not hear her. They were too busy playing. They forgot about the soup. + +Mom was getting worried. She walked to the living room and saw Lily and Ben playing with their toys. She said, "Lily, Ben, what are you doing? Don't you want to eat your soup? It is getting cold." + +Lily and Ben looked up and saw Mom. They saw the bowls of soup in her hands. They smelled the soup. They felt the hunger. They remembered the soup. + +They said, "Oh, Mom, we are sorry. We forgot about the soup. We were having fun. Can we still eat the soup?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course you can. But hurry up. The soup is still warm. And it is mighty good. You will like it." + +Lily and Ben ran to the table and sat down. They took their spoons and started to eat the soup. They said, "Mmm, this soup is mighty good. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom said, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. I am glad you like the soup. But next time, don't forget about the soup. Soup is good for you." +Lila had a lovely sheep toy that she liked to hug and play with. She named it Fluffy and took it everywhere with her. One day, she went to the park with her mom and Fluffy. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She left Fluffy on a bench and climbed up the ladder. + +"Can I slide with you?" a boy asked her. He had a red car toy in his hand. + +"Sure, you can slide with me," Lila said. She liked to make new friends. They slid down together and laughed. + +Lila ran back to the bench to get Fluffy, but Fluffy was gone. She felt sad and scared. Where was Fluffy? + +She saw the boy holding Fluffy and his red car. He had replaced his car with her sheep. + +"Hey, that's my sheep!" Lila said. "Give it back to me!" + +"No, it's mine now. I like it better than my car," the boy said. He ran away with Fluffy. + +Lila cried and ran to her mom. She told her what happened. + +"That's not nice of him. He should not take your sheep without asking," her mom said. "Let's go and find him and get Fluffy back." + +They looked around the park and saw the boy near the swings. He was still holding Fluffy. + +"Excuse me, young man. That sheep belongs to my daughter. Please give it back to her," Lila's mom said. + +The boy looked at Lila's mom and then at Lila. He saw that Lila was very sad. He felt sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry. I was wrong. Here, you can have your sheep back," he said. He handed Fluffy to Lila. + +Lila smiled and hugged Fluffy. She felt happy again. + +"Thank you. Do you want your car back?" she asked. + +The boy nodded and took his car. + +"I'm sorry, too. Do you want to be friends?" he asked. + +Lila nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, let's be friends. What's your name?" she asked. + +"I'm Ben. What's yours?" he asked. + +"I'm Lila. Do you want to play with me and Fluffy?" she asked. + +"Sure, I'd love to. Do you want to try the slide again?" he asked. + +"Yes, let's go!" she said. + +They ran to the slide and slid down together. They laughed and had fun. Lila's mom watched them and smiled. She was glad that they made up and became friends. She thought they were lovely. +Sara and Tom are friends. They live on the same street. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big yellow flower in a pot. It is very pretty. + +"Wow, look at the flower!" Sara says. "It is so big and bright!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom says. "Do you think it will grow more?" + +"I don't know," Sara says. "Maybe we can help it. Let's give it some water and sun." + +They run to get a bucket and a cup. They fill the bucket with water from the tap. They pour some water on the flower. They move the pot to a sunny spot. + +"There, now it will be happy," Tom says. + +They sit and watch the flower. They see a bee come and buzz around it. They hear a bird sing on a branch. They smell the sweet scent of the flower. + +"I like the flower," Sara says. "It makes me happy, too." + +"Me, too," Tom says. "Maybe we can grow more flowers. We can make our street more beautiful." + +They smile and hug. They are happy to have a yellow flower and each other. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big dog with a man. The dog had a shiny collar and a leash. The man wore a hat and a badge. He was a guard. + +"Hello, children," the man said. "Do you want to pet my dog? His name is Rex. He is very friendly and smart. He helps me keep the park safe." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They liked dogs. They walked to the man and the dog. Rex wagged his tail and licked their hands. They smiled and stroked his fur. + +"Rex can do many tricks," the man said. "Watch this. Rex, sit. Rex, roll. Rex, speak." + +Rex did what the man said. He sat, rolled and barked. Sara and Tom clapped and laughed. + +"Wow, Rex is amazing," Sara said. + +"Can he spring?" Tom asked. + +"Spring? What do you mean?" the man asked. + +"Like this," Tom said. He jumped up and down. "Spring, spring, spring." + +The man chuckled. "Oh, I see. Yes, Rex can spring too. Rex, spring." + +Rex sprang up and down with Tom. Sara joined them. They had fun springing together. + +"Rex is the best dog ever," Sara said. + +"He is a modest dog too," the man said. "He does not show off. He just likes to help and play." + +Sara and Tom hugged Rex and thanked the man. They said goodbye and went back to their games. They were happy to meet a new friend. Rex was a modest, friendly and smart guard dog. +One day, a little boy named Sam went to the zoo with his mom and dad. He liked to see the animals, but he did not like to follow the rules. He ran away from his mom and dad and climbed over the fence. He wanted to touch the elephant. + +The elephant was big and gray and had a long nose. Sam thought the elephant was friendly, but he was wrong. The elephant did not like Sam. The elephant was angry and scared. He lifted his nose and made a loud noise. He sprayed water on Sam and pushed him with his nose. + +Sam was wet and hurt and sad. He cried and cried. His mom and dad heard him and came to help him. They were very worried and angry. They took him away from the fence and the elephant. They said he was a bad boy and he had to be punished. They said he could not have ice cream or watch TV or play with his toys. He had to go to bed early and say sorry to the elephant. + +Sam felt terrible. He knew he had done a bad thing. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad and followed the rules. He learned his lesson. He never climbed over the fence again. He never tried to touch the elephant again. He said sorry to the elephant and to his mom and dad. He promised to be a good boy and to respect the animals. He hoped the elephant would forgive him and be his friend. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. But they have different ideas about how to play. Lily wants to make a big castle with many rooms and windows. Ben wants to make a long train with many cars and wheels. + +"Look, Lily, this is my train. Choo-choo!" Ben says, moving his blocks along the floor. + +"That's not a train, Ben. That's a mess. You need to stack the blocks, not drag them. Here, let me show you how to make a castle." Lily says, taking some of Ben's blocks. + +"No, Lily, don't touch my train. I like it this way. Give me back my blocks." Ben says, pulling the blocks from Lily. + +"Stop it, Ben. You're ruining my castle. You're being mean." Lily says, pushing Ben away. + +"Stop it, Lily. You're ruining my train. You're being bossy." Ben says, pushing Lily back. + +They start to fight and shout and cry. They knock over their blocks and throw them around. Some of the blocks land in the bin. Some of the blocks hit the lamp and the table. Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the mess and the tears and the angry faces. + +"What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Why are you throwing blocks?" Mom says, looking at Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben try to explain, but they talk at the same time and point at each other. Mom can't understand them. She is frustrated. She signs with her hand and says, "Enough. Stop talking. Listen to me. You need to share and play nicely. You need to clean up this mess. You need to say sorry to each other. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod their heads. They are sorry. They don't want to fight. They want to play. They hug each other and say, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +They pick up the blocks from the floor and the bin. They put them back in the box. They decide to make a castle and a train together. They use their words and their signs to communicate. They smile and laugh and have fun. Mom is happy. She hugs them and says, "Good job, Lily. Good job, Ben. I'm proud of you." +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Sara was very enthusiastic. She wanted to find a big worm to show her mom. Ben was not so enthusiastic. He thought worms were gross and slimy. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Sara shouted. She held up a long, wriggly worm in her hand. "I found a worm! It's so cool!" + +"Yuck, Sara, yuck!" Ben complained. He backed away from her. "I don't like worms! They are icky and dirty!" + +Sara frowned. She did not understand why Ben did not like worms. She thought they were fun and interesting. She decided to try to make him like them. + +"Don't be silly, Ben, don't be silly!" Sara said. She moved closer to him. "Worms are not icky and dirty! They are good and helpful! They make the dirt soft and rich for the plants!" + +Ben shook his head. He did not care about the plants. He just wanted to play with something else. He looked around the garden and saw a ball. + +"Come on, Sara, come on!" Ben said. He ran to the ball. "Let's play with the ball! It's so bright and bouncy!" + +Sara sighed. She put the worm back in the dirt. She liked the ball too, but she liked the worm more. She followed Ben to the ball. She hoped he would change his mind and play with the worms later. She thought they were the best friends in the garden. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They liked to make forts with the pillows and blankets. They put the pillows on the floor and the blankets on top. They crawled inside and pretended they were in a secret cave. + +"Look, I found a treasure!" Max said. He showed Lily a shiny coin he had hidden in his pocket. Lily smiled and took out a necklace with a pink bead. "This is my treasure," she said. + +They traded their treasures and put them in a corner of the fort. Then they decided to play a game. "Let's play seat," Lily said. "We take turns to seat on the pillows and guess what they are." + +"OK, I'll go first," Max said. He closed his eyes and picked a pillow. He sat on it and felt something hard and bumpy. "Ouch! This is a weird pillow. It hurts my butt. What is it?" + +Lily giggled. She opened the flap of the fort and peeked outside. She saw that Max had sat on the remote control. "That's not a pillow, silly. That's the thing that makes the TV talk. You have to seat on a soft pillow, like this one." She threw him a fluffy pillow with stars on it. + +Max rubbed his butt and took the new pillow. He sat on it and felt something warm and fuzzy. "This is a nice pillow. It feels like a cat. Is it a cat?" + +Lily laughed again. She opened the flap and saw that Max had sat on their pet cat, Luna. Luna looked annoyed and meowed loudly. She jumped out of the fort and ran away. "That's not a pillow, either. That's Luna, our cat. She doesn't like to be sat on. You have to seat on a real pillow, like this one." She threw him a plain pillow with a blue cover. + +Max took the pillow and sat on it. He felt nothing but softness. "This is a good pillow. It feels like a cloud. Is it a cloud?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, it is a cloud. You guessed right. Now it's my turn to seat on a pillow and you have to guess what it is." + +They switched places and continued to play seat. They had fun with the pillows and forgot about their treasures. They didn't notice that Luna had come back and taken the coin and the necklace. She hid them under the sofa and felt very proud. She thought they were her treasures now. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they fought over toys and clothes. One day, they found a high dress in their mom's closet. It was shiny and pretty, and they both wanted to wear it. + +"It's mine!" Ben said. He grabbed the dress and tried to put it on. But it was too big for him, and the waist was loose. He looked funny in the dress, and Mia laughed. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia said. She pulled the dress from Ben and put it on. But it was too long for her, and the hem dragged on the floor. She tripped over the dress, and Ben laughed. + +They both got angry and said, "I hate you!" They started to tug and tear the dress, and made a big hole in it. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the dress and was very sad. She said, "This was my favorite dress when I was young. Why did you ruin it?" + +Ben and Mia felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were selfish and mean. We don't hate each other, we love each other." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you love each other, but you also need to respect other people's things. The dress was not yours to play with. You should have asked me first. And you should have shared and taken turns. That's how you show kindness and friendship." + +Ben and Mia nodded and said, "We understand, mom. We will be more careful and nice next time." + +They helped their mom fix the dress, and then they played with their own toys and clothes. They learned that hating and fighting was not fun, but loving and sharing was. +Ben and Mia like to play with their robot. Their robot is flexible. It can bend its arms and legs and twist its head. It can also make funny noises and lights. + +One day, Ben and Mia take their robot to the park. They want to show it to their friends. They put their robot on the grass and turn it on. The robot starts to move and beep. + +"Look at our robot!" Ben says. "It can do many things!" + +"Wow, it is cool!" Mia says. "Can I touch it?" + +"Sure, you can!" Ben says. "But be gentle. It is not a toy." + +Mia reaches out her hand to touch the robot. But the robot does not like it. It thinks Mia is a stranger. It gets scared and runs away. + +"Hey, come back!" Ben shouts. "That is our robot!" + +Ben and Mia chase after the robot. But the robot is fast. It runs across the park, dodging people and dogs and bikes. It looks for a safe place to hide. + +"Where is it going?" Mia asks. "We have to catch it!" + +"Maybe it is looking for its home!" Ben says. "We have to follow it!" + +Ben and Mia run after the robot. They hope they can find it and bring it back. They love their robot and do not want to lose it. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of oats that they got from the kitchen. They liked to pretend that the oats were seeds and they could grow flowers and trees. + +"Look, I made a hole!" Ben said, digging with his spoon. "Let's bury some oats here and see what happens." + +"Okay!" Lila agreed, pouring some oats from the bucket. "Maybe we will have oat flowers!" + +They buried the oats and covered them with dirt. Then they watered them with their cups. They did the same in other places, making a trail of oat seeds. + +"Wow, we are impressive gardeners!" Lila said, admiring their work. "Do you think the oats will grow soon?" + +"I don't know," Ben said, scratching his head. "Maybe we have to wait a long time. Or maybe they need more water. Or maybe they need sun." + +They decided to go inside and have a snack. They left the bucket of oats outside, next to the hose. + +The next day, they went back to the garden. They were surprised to see that the oats had sprouted. They were green and tall and had little white flowers. + +"Look, look!" Lila shouted, pointing at the oats. "They grew! They grew!" + +"They did!" Ben said, jumping up and down. "They are so pretty! We did it! We did it!" + +They ran to the oats and hugged them. They smelled sweet and soft. They picked some and made crowns and necklaces. They felt very happy and proud. + +They did not notice the squirrel that was watching them from the tree. It had seen the bucket of oats and had eaten some. It liked them very much. It decided to follow the trail of oats and see if there were more. It found the holes where Lila and Ben had buried the oats. It dug them up and ate them. It did not care about the flowers. It only wanted the oats. It was a very hungry squirrel. +Anna liked to write. She had a big piece of paper and many colors. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her dog's name. She wrote a sun, a flower, and a heart. She was happy. + +She wanted to show her mom what she wrote. She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She said, "Mom, look what I wrote!" She held up her piece of paper. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Anna, that's very good! You are a great writer!" She gave her a hug and a kiss. She said, "Why don't you put your piece of paper on the fridge, so we can see it every day?" + +Anna nodded and ran to the fridge. She found a magnet and stuck her piece of paper on the door. She was proud. + +But then, she heard a loud bark. It was her dog, Rex. He saw her piece of paper and wanted to play with it. He jumped and grabbed it with his teeth. He tore it into small pieces. He made a mess. + +Anna saw what he did and cried. She said, "No, Rex, bad dog! You ruined my piece of paper! You ruined my writing!" She was sad. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what happened. She saw the pieces of paper on the floor and the dog wagging his tail. She said, "Oh, no, Rex, what did you do? You made Anna very sad. You should say sorry." + +She picked up Anna and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Rex didn't know it was your writing. He thought it was a toy. He loves you very much. He didn't mean to hurt you." + +She looked at the pieces of paper and said, "You know what? We can still see your writing. Look, there is your name, and your mom's name, and your dog's name. And there is the sun, and the flower, and the heart. They are still there, just in different pieces. They are like a puzzle. We can put them back together, or we can make something new with them. What do you think?" + +Anna looked at the pieces of paper and thought. She said, "Maybe we can make something new. Maybe we can make a collage. A collage is like a picture, but with many pieces. We can use glue and scissors and more colors. We can make it deep, like a story. Can we do that, mom?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can do that, Anna. That sounds like a fun idea. Let's do that. And maybe Rex can help us, too. He can be a good dog, right, Rex?" + +Rex barked and licked Anna's face. He was sorry. He wanted to be a good dog. + +Anna smiled and said, "OK, Rex, you can help us. But no more biting my piece of paper, OK? That's my writing. And I like to write." +Lily was a new girl at school. She did not know anyone. She felt worry in her tummy. She did not want to go to the classroom. She wanted to stay with her mom. + +But her mom said, "You will be okay, Lily. You will make new friends. Look, there is an elephant toy in the corner. You like elephants, right?" + +Lily nodded. She liked elephants a lot. They were big and gray and had long noses. She walked to the corner and picked up the elephant toy. It was soft and cuddly. She hugged it. + +Then she saw a boy with curly hair and a big smile. He came to her and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. Do you like elephants too?" + +Lily smiled back. She said, "Yes, I do. This is my new elephant. Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben said, "Sure, I do. I have a new car. We can make them go vroom vroom together." + +Lily and Ben played with the elephant and the car. They had fun. They laughed and talked. Lily did not feel worry anymore. She felt happy. She had a new friend. +Anna liked to collect things. She had a big box full of things she found. She had shells, rocks, feathers, buttons, and more. She liked to look at them and sort them by color or shape. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a shiny thing on the grass. She ran to pick it up. It was a pair of sunglasses. They were green and had stars on them. Anna thought they were very pretty. She put them on and looked around. Everything looked green and sparkly. + +"Wow, Anna, you look very cool," her mom said. "Where did you find those sunglasses?" + +"I found them on the grass, Mom. Can I keep them? They are green, my favorite color. And they have stars, like the sky at night." + +"Well, I don't know, Anna. Maybe someone lost them and is looking for them. How would you feel if you lost something you liked?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She remembered how sad she was when she lost her teddy bear. She loved her teddy bear very much. She hugged him every night. She was so happy when her mom found him under the couch. + +"I would feel very sad, Mom. I don't want to make someone else sad. Maybe we can find the owner of the sunglasses. Maybe they are at the park too." + +"That's very kind of you, Anna. Let's go and ask around. Maybe someone knows who they belong to." + +Anna and her mom walked around the park. They asked the other kids and the grown-ups if they knew who owned the green sunglasses with stars. No one did. Anna was starting to feel disappointed. She really liked the sunglasses. She wondered if she could keep them after all. + +Then, she saw a girl sitting on a bench. She had long brown hair and a pink dress. She looked very sad. She was holding a picture of herself wearing the same green sunglasses with stars. + +"Mom, look!" Anna said. "That girl has the same sunglasses as me. Maybe they are hers." + +"Let's go and ask her, Anna. Maybe you can make her happy." + +Anna and her mom walked to the bench. Anna smiled at the girl and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. I found these sunglasses on the grass. Are they yours?" + +The girl looked up and saw the sunglasses. Her eyes lit up. She nodded and said, "Yes, they are mine. I lost them when I was playing. They were a gift from my grandma. She lives far away. I miss her a lot. Thank you for finding them. You are very nice." + +Anna felt happy too. She gave the sunglasses to the girl and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I found them. They are very pretty. I like the stars. They remind me of my teddy bear. He has stars too." + +The girl smiled and said, "Thank you. I like your teddy bear. He looks very soft. Do you want to play with me? We can share the sunglasses and the teddy bear." + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you. What's your name?" + +"I'm Lily," the girl said. + +Anna and Lily became friends. They played with the sunglasses and the teddy bear. They had a lot of fun. Anna was happy that she collected the sunglasses, but even happier that she gave them back. She learned that sharing is better than keeping. And she made a new friend. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big red truck in the toy store. They both wanted the truck very much. + +"Can we buy the truck, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Please, Mom, please!" Mia begged. + +Mom looked at the price tag and shook her head. "No, kids, the truck is too expensive. We don't have enough money for it. Maybe another day." + +Sam and Mia felt sad and frustrated. They really wanted the truck. They looked at Mom with big eyes. + +"Mom, can you promise us something?" Sam asked. + +"What is it, Sam?" Mom asked. + +"Can you promise us that you will buy the truck for us when we have more money?" Sam asked. + +Mom smiled and hugged Sam and Mia. "I can promise you that I will try my best to save some money for the truck. But you have to promise me something too." + +"What is it, Mom?" Mia asked. + +"You have to promise me that you will be good and patient and share your toys with each other. Can you do that?" Mom asked. + +Sam and Mia nodded and hugged Mom back. "We promise, Mom. We love you." + +Mom kissed them and said, "I love you too, kids. Now let's go home and play with the toys we have." +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They run to the slide and take turns going down. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Max says as he slides down. "Whee!" + +"You are so fast, Max!" Lily says. She slides down after him. "This is fun!" + +They slide and slide until they see a man playing a guitar. He is sitting on a bench. He has no hair on his head. He is bald. He sings a song. Lily and Max like the song. They go to the bench and listen. + +"Hello, little ones," the man says. "Do you like music?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Max say. "You play good music!" + +"Thank you," the man says. "You are very kind. What are your names?" + +"I am Lily and this is Max," Lily says. "We are friends." + +The man smiles. "I am Sam. I am glad to meet you. Do you want to sing with me?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max say. They sit next to Sam. He teaches them the words of the song. They sing together. They are happy. + +Lily and Max hug Sam. They say thank you. They say goodbye. They go back to their moms. They tell them about Sam and his music. They say they made a new friend. Their moms hug them. They are proud of them. They go home. They sing the song in the car. They are happy. +Lily and Max were happy to move to a new house. They had many boxes to unpack. Lily liked to unpack her toys and books. Max liked to unpack his cars and trains. + +One day, Lily found a big box in the garage. She opened it and saw a pony. It was brown and soft and had a pink bow. Lily was very happy. She hugged the pony and said, "You are mine! I always wanted a pony!" + +Max heard Lily and came to the garage. He saw the pony and was jealous. He wanted a pony too. He said, "No, Lily, that is not your pony. That is my pony. I saw it first!" + +Lily and Max started to fight. They pulled the pony and shouted. The pony was scared and sad. It did not like to be pulled and shouted at. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the garage. They saw Lily and Max and the pony. They were angry and disappointed. They said, "Lily and Max, stop fighting! That is not your pony. That is a gift for your cousin. We were going to give it to her at her birthday party. You ruined the surprise and the pony. You are very naughty. You have to say sorry and go to your rooms. No more toys for you today." + +Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to Mom and Dad and to the pony. They went to their rooms and cried. They wished they had not fought over the pony. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They wished they had a real pony. +Sam and Lily were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the whales in the water. Mom and dad told them to behave and stay close to them. + +"Look, there is a whale!" Sam shouted, pointing at a big splash. He ran to the edge of the boat to see better. + +"Sam, come back here!" Mom said. "It is not safe to run on the boat. You could fall in the water." + +Lily followed Sam and saw the whale too. It was very big and gray. It had a long tail and a hole on its head. It made a loud noise and sprayed water in the air. + +"Wow, it is so cool!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, we cannot touch it," Dad said. "The whale is wild and needs space. We can only watch it from here." + +Sam and Lily nodded. They watched the whale swim and jump for a while. Then they saw something else in the water. It was a small whale, but it did not look happy. It was tangled in a net and could not move. + +"Look, dad, there is another whale!" Sam said. "But it is stuck. It is poor. Can we help it?" + +Dad looked at the small whale and frowned. He saw that the net was from a fishing boat. He took out his phone and called someone. + +"Hello, this is Tom. I am on a whale-watching boat. I have seen a baby whale trapped in a net. Can you send someone to help it?" + +He listened to the answer and then smiled. + +"Good, they are coming. They will free the whale and take it to a safe place. We have to wait here and not disturb it." + +Sam and Lily felt sad for the poor whale. They hoped it would be okay. They behaved and stayed on the boat. They prayed for the whale to be free and happy. +Anna likes to play with her mom's bracelet. It is shiny and has many colors. Mom keeps it on a high shelf in her room. Anna wants to wear it and show it to her friends. + +One day, when mom is not home, Anna goes to her room. She sees the bracelet on the shelf. She tries to reach it with her hand, but it is too high. She tries to jump, but it is still too high. She looks around and sees a chair. She pushes the chair to the shelf and climbs on it. She stretches her arm and touches the bracelet. + +"Got it!" she says happily. She puts the bracelet on her wrist and admires it. She feels like a princess. + +But then she hears the door open. It is mom. She is back from the store. Anna gets scared. She knows mom does not like her to touch her things. She tries to get down from the chair, but the bracelet gets stuck on the shelf. She pulls and pulls, but it does not come off. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" mom asks, coming into the room. She sees Anna on the chair, with the bracelet on her wrist and on the shelf. She is angry and worried. + +"Mom, I'm sorry, I just wanted to play with your bracelet, it is so pretty, please don't be mad, I can't get it off, help me!" Anna cries. + +Mom sighs and goes to the chair. She lifts Anna and frees the bracelet. She puts Anna down and takes the bracelet. + +"Anna, you know you are not supposed to touch my things without asking. This bracelet is very special to me. It was a gift from your grandma. You could have broken it or hurt yourself. You have to be careful and respectful. Do you understand?" mom says. + +Anna nods and wipes her tears. She feels sorry and ashamed. + +"I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I love you and I love grandma. Can I give you a hug?" Anna says. + +Mom smiles and hugs Anna. She kisses her on the head. + +"I love you too, Anna. And I'm glad you like the bracelet. Maybe one day, when you are older, I will let you wear it. But for now, you have to ask me first. OK?" mom says. + +"OK, mom. Thank you. Can we go and play now?" Anna says. + +"Sure, let's go and play. But first, let's put the chair back where it belongs." mom says. + +They hold hands and leave the room. The bracelet sparkles on the shelf. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat lunch. Mom said she would make them a salad. She went to the kitchen and got some lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and eggs. She cut them and put them in a big bowl. + +Lily and Ben helped Mom. They got some forks and plates. They got some bread and butter. They got some juice and cups. They put them on the table. They were a good supply of food. + +Mom said, "Lunch is ready. Come and eat." Lily and Ben ran to the table. They were very happy. They liked salad. They took some salad and put it on their plates. They took some bread and butter too. They poured some juice in their cups. + +But Ben was careless. He did not hold his cup well. He spilled his juice on the table. The juice ran over the edge and dripped on the floor. Mom saw the mess and said, "Oh, Ben, you have to be careful. You made a big spill. Now we have to clean it up." + +Lily and Ben said, "Sorry, Mom. We will help you." They got some paper towels and wiped the table and the floor. They threw the paper towels in the trash. Mom said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are good helpers. Now let's finish our lunch." They ate their salad and bread and butter. They drank their juice. They were full and happy. They said, "Thank you, Mom, for the salad. It was yummy." Mom said, "You're welcome, Lily and Ben. I love you." They hugged Mom and said, "We love you too." +Lila liked to fold paper. She learned how to make paper hats, paper boats, and paper planes. She wanted to make something new. She asked her mom, "Can I make a paper fairy?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds fun. How do you make a paper fairy?" + +Lila said, "I don't know. Maybe I can cut and fold the paper like this." She showed her mom a paper triangle with a pointy top. + +Her mom said, "That looks like a fairy's dress. What about the wings and the head?" + +Lila said, "I can use more paper and glue. Can you help me?" + +Her mom said, "Of course. Let's see what we can do." + +They worked together and made a paper fairy. It had a round head, two eyes, a mouth, and a nose. It had two big wings with glitter. It had a dress with a belt and a flower. It had two arms and two legs. It had a wand with a star. + +Lila was very happy. She said, "Look, mom, we made a paper fairy. She is so pretty. Can I play with her?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, you can play with her. But be careful. Don't tear her or wet her. She is very delicate." + +Lila said, "OK, mom. I will be gentle. Thank you for helping me." + +She took the paper fairy and ran to her room. She pretended that the paper fairy was her friend. She talked to her and made her fly. She was very persistent. She played with her all day. She had a lot of fun. She loved her paper fairy. +Lily was a nice girl who liked to play with her dolls and her dog. She had a big brother, Tom, who was not nice. He liked to take her dolls and make them do silly things. He also liked to call her ugly and make fun of her hair. + +One day, Lily was playing with her new doll, Anna, when Tom came into her room. He grabbed Anna and said, "This doll is ugly, just like you. I'm going to cut her hair and draw on her face." Lily was scared and angry. She said, "No, Tom, give her back. She is my doll and I love her. You are mean and bad." + +Tom laughed and said, "What are you going to do, cry? You are a baby and a crybaby. I'm not afraid of you. You can't stop me." He held Anna high and took out his scissors. + +Lily felt a big threat in her chest. She wanted to protect her doll and herself. She looked around and saw her dog, Spot, sleeping on the bed. She had an idea. She said, "Tom, if you don't give me back my doll, I will call Spot. He is big and strong and he will bite you. He doesn't like you because you are ugly and mean." + +Tom stopped laughing and looked at Spot. He knew that Spot was a good dog, but he also knew that he could be fierce if someone hurt Lily. He didn't want to get bitten by Spot. He said, "Fine, take your stupid doll. I don't care. You are still ugly and a crybaby." He threw Anna on the floor and ran out of the room. + +Lily picked up Anna and hugged her. She checked her hair and her face and saw that they were not hurt. She was happy and relieved. She said, "Thank you, Spot, for being my friend. You are not ugly, you are beautiful and brave. I love you." She kissed Spot and gave him a treat. Spot wagged his tail and licked her face. They played together and forgot about Tom. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look at our snowman!" Lily said. "He is so nice and big!" + +"Yes, he is!" Ben said. "But I am cold and hungry. Can we go inside?" + +Lily nodded. "OK, let's go. Maybe Mom has some hot chocolate for us." + +They ran to the house and took off their boots and coats. Mom was in the kitchen. She smiled at them. + +"Hello, my snowflakes!" she said. "You look very cold. Do you want some hot chocolate?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. + +Mom poured some hot chocolate in two mugs and gave them to the children. They sipped the warm drink and felt better. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my loves!" Mom said. "But you need to eat something too. I made some soup for you. It's in the dish on the table." + +Lily and Ben looked at the dish. It was full of green and brown stuff. It smelled bad. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "What is that?" + +"It's vegetable soup," Mom said. "It's good for you. It has carrots and peas and beans and potatoes." + +Lily and Ben made faces. They did not like vegetables. They thought they were disgusting. + +"Can we have something else?" Ben asked. + +"No, you can't," Mom said. "You have to eat your soup. It will make you strong and healthy." + +Lily and Ben did not want to eat the soup. They shivered and pushed the dish away. + +"Please, Mom, no!" they said. + +Mom sighed. She knew they were picky eaters. She decided to make a deal with them. + +"OK, how about this," she said. "If you eat your soup, I will give you a cookie for dessert. But if you don't, you will get nothing. Deal?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They liked cookies. They wanted cookies. But they hated soup. They did not know what to do. + +"Deal or no deal?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben thought hard. Then they nodded. + +"Deal," they said. + +They picked up their spoons and started to eat the soup. They tried not to taste it. They swallowed it fast. They hoped it would be over soon. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. She knew they were brave and good. + +"Good job, my snowflakes!" she said. "You did it! Now you can have your cookies. They are in the jar on the counter." + +Lily and Ben dropped their spoons and ran to the jar. They grabbed two cookies each and bit into them. They were sweet and crunchy. They were delicious. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they said. + +"You're welcome, my loves!" Mom said. "But don't forget to brush your teeth after. And don't eat too many cookies. Or you will get a tummy ache." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They finished their cookies and drank some water. They brushed their teeth and gave Mom a hug and a kiss. + +"Can we go back to the snowman?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can," Mom said. "But put on your boots and coats. And don't stay out too long. It's getting dark." + +Lily and Ben put on their boots and coats. They ran outside to the snowman. They gave him a cookie too. They said he was their friend. + +They played in the snow until it was time to go inside. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They share a room and sleep in two beds. One night, Tom has a nightmare. He sees a big, scary monster with sharp teeth and claws. The monster wants to eat him. Tom is very afraid and cries. + +"Help! Help!" Tom speaks. He wakes up Anna with his loud voice. + +"What is wrong, Tom?" Anna speaks. She turns on the lamp and sees Tom's face. He is pale and wet with sweat. + +"I had a nightmare, Anna. There was a monster in my dream. It was very mean and ugly. It chased me and tried to bite me." Tom speaks. He shivers and hugs Anna. + +"Oh, Tom. I am sorry. Nightmares are not real. They are only bad pictures in your head. They cannot hurt you. You are safe with me." Anna speaks. She tries to calm Tom and strokes his hair. + +"Can you tell me a nice story, Anna? Maybe that will make me feel better." Tom speaks. He looks at Anna with hope. + +"Okay, Tom. I will tell you a nice story. Do you want to hear about the princess and the frog?" Anna speaks. She smiles and begins to tell the story. + +But as she speaks, she feels something sour in her mouth. She stops and spits. She sees a fly on her tongue. She screams and drops the fly. She looks at Tom and sees his eyes glow red. He grins and shows his teeth. They are sharp and long, like the monster's. + +"Surprise, Anna. I am the monster. And you are my dinner." Tom speaks. He jumps on Anna and bites her neck. Anna feels pain and fear. She tries to scream, but no sound comes out. She closes her eyes and hopes it is a nightmare. But it is not. It is real. And it is the end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a key on the grass. It is shiny and big. + +"Look, a key!" Sara says. "I wonder what it opens." + +"Maybe a treasure chest!" Tom says. "Let's go and look for it." + +They nod and run around the park. They look behind the trees, under the benches, and in the sandbox. But they do not find a treasure chest. + +They are sad and tired. They sit on a swing and hold the key. + +"Maybe we should ask someone," Sara says. "Maybe they know where the key belongs." + +"Good idea," Tom says. "Let's ask the lady over there. She works in the park. She is nice." + +They nod and walk to the lady. She is wearing a green hat and a clear badge. She smiles at them. + +"Hello, Sara and Tom," she says. "What do you have there?" + +"A key," Sara says. "We found it on the grass. Do you know what it opens?" + +The lady looks at the key. She gasps. + +"Oh, my! That is my key!" she says. "I lost it this morning. I was looking for it everywhere. It opens the gate to the flower garden. Thank you so much for finding it. You are very kind and smart." + +She hugs them and gives them each a sticker. She takes them to the flower garden and opens the gate. She lets them see the beautiful flowers and smell their sweet scent. + +Sara and Tom are happy. They have helped the lady and seen the flower garden. They think the key is a magic key. They smile and say thank you. They have had a wonderful day. +Anna was a little girl who liked to play dress-up. She had many hats and scarves and dresses in her closet. One day, she found a veil that was white and long and pretty. She put it on her head and pretended to be a bride. + +She went to show her mom and dad, but they were busy. They had to work on their laptops and talk on their phones. They did not look at Anna or say anything nice. They ignored her. Anna felt sad and angry. She wanted them to see her and play with her. + +She decided to go outside and find someone who would pay attention to her. She walked down the street with her veil on, feeling very special. She saw a dog that was big and brown and furry. He barked at her and ran towards her. Anna thought he wanted to be her friend, but he did not. He wanted to play with her veil. He jumped on her and pulled the veil with his teeth. He tore it and made it dirty. + +Anna screamed and cried. She tried to get the veil back, but the dog was stronger and faster. He ran away with the veil in his mouth. Anna was left alone and hurt. She wished she had stayed with her mom and dad, even if they ignored her. + +She ran back home and knocked on the door. Her mom and dad heard her and opened the door. They saw her face and clothes and hair. They were shocked and worried. They hugged her and asked her what happened. Anna told them everything. They felt sorry and guilty. They said they were sorry for ignoring her. They said they loved her and wanted to play with her. They said they would buy her a new veil if she wanted. + +Anna smiled and hugged them back. She said she loved them too and did not need a new veil. She said she learned a lesson. She said she would never ignore them again, and she would never go outside with a veil on. She said she would be careful and smart and safe. Her mom and dad said they were proud of her and happy for her. They said they learned a lesson too. They said they would never ignore her again, and they would spend more time with her. They said they would be loving and fun and kind. They all went inside and played dress-up together. They were a happy family. +Lily and Max were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they went to Max's house and saw his big box of toys. Lily was envious of Max. He had so many toys of different colors and shapes. She wanted to play with them all. + +"Can I play with your toys, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. You can play with any toy you want. But first, we have to organize them. My mom said we have to put them in the right places. Do you want to help me?" Max said. + +Lily nodded. She thought organizing toys was fun. She and Max started to sort the toys by type. They put the cars in one pile, the dolls in another, the blocks in another, and so on. They had fun talking and laughing as they organized. + +When they finished, they saw a small bag of peanuts on the table. Max's mom had left it for them as a snack. They both liked peanuts. They decided to share them. + +"Here, Lily. You can have half of the peanuts. I'll have the other half. We can eat them while we play with the toys," Max said. + +"Thank you, Max. You are very nice. I like your toys and your peanuts. And I like you," Lily said. + +They smiled at each other and ate the peanuts. Then they picked the toys they wanted to play with and had a great time. Lily was not envious of Max anymore. She was happy to have him as a friend. +Tom and Jen were hungry. They wanted to eat a meal. But they had no food at home. Their mom and dad had gone to work. They left them with a babysitter. + +The babysitter was not nice. She did not cook for them. She only ate her own food. She watched TV all day. She told Tom and Jen to be quiet and play in their room. + +Tom and Jen were sad. They wished their mom and dad would come back soon. They looked out the window. They saw a big truck. It had a picture of a pizza on it. They liked pizza. It smelled good. + +The truck stopped at their neighbor's house. The neighbor was Mr. Lee. He was old and kind. He always smiled and waved at them. He opened the door and took the pizza. He paid the driver. + +Then he saw Tom and Jen. He called them. "Hey, kids, do you want some pizza? I have too much for myself. Come over and join me." + +Tom and Jen nodded. They were happy. They ran to Mr. Lee's house. The babysitter did not see them. She was too busy watching TV. + +Mr. Lee welcomed them. He gave them plates and napkins. He cut the pizza and shared it with them. He also gave them juice and cookies. He asked them how they were doing. He listened to their stories. He made them laugh. + +Tom and Jen enjoyed the meal. They thanked Mr. Lee. He was generous. He hugged them and said they were welcome anytime. He told them to be careful and go back to their house. + +Tom and Jen nodded. They said goodbye to Mr. Lee. They ran back to their house. They were full and happy. They hoped their mom and dad would come back soon. They also hoped the babysitter would not find out. They had a secret. They had a friend. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to act like animals and make noises. Lily was a cat and Max was a dog. They chased each other around the sunflowers. The sunflowers were big and yellow and smiled at them. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat. I can climb the sunflowers," Lily said. She jumped on a sunflower and tried to reach the top. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog. I can dig under the sunflowers," Max said. He scratched the dirt and made a hole. + +But the sunflowers did not like to be climbed or dug. They shook their heads and dropped their seeds. The seeds fell on Lily and Max and made them messy. They had seeds in their hair, on their clothes and on their faces. + +"Hey, stop that! You are hurting the sunflowers," a voice said. It was Mom. She came out of the house and saw the mess. + +"Lily, Max, what are you doing? You are making a mess of the garden and yourselves. You need to be gentle with the sunflowers. They are living things, not toys," Mom said. + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They did not mean to hurt the sunflowers. They got down from the sunflower and came out of the hole. They said sorry to the sunflowers and to Mom. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were just acting like animals. We did not know the sunflowers would drop their seeds," Lily said. + +"We are sorry, sunflowers. We did not mean to make you sad. You are very pretty and nice," Max said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said it was okay, but they had to be careful next time. She took them inside and helped them clean up. She gave them some cookies and milk and read them a story. Lily and Max learned to respect the sunflowers and to have fun without making a mess. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over who gets what. One day, they both want the same puzzle. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Mine!" Anna says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She takes the puzzle and puts it on the shelf. + +"Stop fighting, Anna and Ben. You need to share and be humble. You have many other toys and books. Why don't you relax and read a story together?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They don't want to make Mom sad. They nod and say sorry. + +"Okay, Mom. We will relax and read a story. We will be humble and share." Anna says. + +"Me too, Mom. We will be good." Ben says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She gives them a book and a will. A will is a plant that grows in water. It has long green leaves and small white flowers. Mom says it is a gift for them. + +"This is a will. It is a special plant. It can grow in any place and any weather. It is humble and strong. It can teach you to be humble and strong too. Take good care of it and it will grow with you." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben thank Mom and take the will. They put it in a vase with water and place it on their table. They sit down and open the book. They relax and read the story. They look at the will and smile. They are happy and humble. They don't fight anymore. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. They think it is a house. + +"Let's hop inside the house!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They hop inside the box. It is dark and cozy. They pretend they are rabbits. + +"We are rabbits in our house!" Lily says. + +"Yes, we are!" Ben says. + +They make rabbit noises and hop around. They have fun. + +A man comes to the park. He sees the box. He is angry. He says the box is his. + +"Hey, get out of my box!" he says. + +He shakes the box. Lily and Ben are scared. + +"Who is that?" Lily says. + +"I don't know!" Ben says. + +They hop out of the box. They see the man. He is big and mean. + +"This is my box! I need it for my work!" he says. + +He takes the box and leaves. Lily and Ben are sad. + +They look for another house. They find a small tent. It is colorful and original. + +"Let's hop inside the tent!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They hop inside the tent. It is bright and fun. They pretend they are clowns. + +"We are clowns in our tent!" Lily says. + +"Yes, we are!" Ben says. + +They make clown noises and hop around. They have fun. + +A woman comes to the park. She sees the tent. She is happy. She says the tent is hers. + +"Hello, little clowns!" she says. + +She smiles and waves. Lily and Ben are glad. + +"Who is that?" Lily says. + +"She is a nice lady!" Ben says. + +They hop out of the tent. They see the woman. She is small and kind. + +"This is my tent! I use it for my show!" she says. + +She invites them to watch her show. Lily and Ben are excited. + +They watch the woman do tricks and jokes. They laugh and clap. + +They have fun. + +The end. +Lily and Tom were new in the big house. They had many boxes to unpack. Lily liked to unpack her toys and books. Tom liked to unpack his cars and trains. They were happy to have a big room to play. + +One day, they found a pipe in a box. It was a long pipe with a hole at the end. They did not know what it was for. They thought it was a toy. They took it to the garden to play. + +They saw a big dog in the garden. The dog was black and brown. He had sharp teeth and a loud bark. He was not a nice dog. He was a mean dog. Lily and Tom were shy. They did not like the dog. They wanted to go back to the house. + +But the dog saw them. He ran to them. He wanted to bite them. He was angry. Lily and Tom were scared. They tried to run away. But the dog was faster. He caught them. + +He saw the pipe in Tom's hand. He thought it was a bone. He wanted to take it. He bit the pipe. But the pipe was not a bone. The pipe was a gas pipe. It had gas inside. The gas came out of the hole. It made a big fire. The fire burned the dog. The fire burned Lily and Tom. The fire burned the house. It was a bad fire. It was a bad day. It was a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are playing hide and seek in the garden. Anna is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Ben runs behind a big tree and waits for Anna to find him. He has a card in his hand that he made for Anna. It is a thank you card for being his friend. He wants to give it to her when she finds him. + +Anna looks around the garden and tries to find Ben. She sees the flowers, the swing, the ball, but no Ben. She calls out, "Ben, where are you? I want to find you!" + +Ben hears Anna's voice and smiles. He thinks, "She will be happy when she sees my card. I will surprise her." He stays very quiet and still behind the tree. + +Anna walks closer to the tree and hears a rustle. She thinks, "Is that Ben?" She peeks behind the tree and sees Ben holding a card. She says, "I found you, Ben! What is that in your hand?" + +Ben jumps out from behind the tree and says, "Surprise, Anna! This is for you. It is a thank you card for being my friend. I made it for you. Do you like it?" + +Anna takes the card and looks at it. It has a picture of Ben and Anna holding hands and smiling. It says, "Thank you for being my friend. You are the best. Love, Ben." Anna hugs Ben and says, "I love it, Ben! Thank you for being my friend. You are the best, too. Love, Anna." +Sam and Mia like to play at the park. They like to swing, climb and slide. One day, they see a big slide that they have never tried before. It is very high and very long. + +"Let's go on the big slide!" Sam says. He runs to the ladder and climbs up. + +"Wait for me!" Mia says. She follows him, but she is a little scared. + +They reach the top of the slide and look down. It is very steep and very fast. + +"Are you ready?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "It looks scary." + +"Don't worry, I will go first and catch you," Sam says. He is brave and wants to be a hero. He sits on the slide and pushes himself down. + +"Whee!" he shouts as he slides down. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He reaches the bottom and lands on the grass. He is happy and proud. + +"Come on, Mia, it's fun!" he calls to her. + +Mia looks at Sam. He is smiling and waving at her. She wants to try the slide too, but she is still scared. + +"Maybe I can do it," she says to herself. She sits on the slide and holds on to the sides. She closes her eyes and slides down. + +"Ahh!" she screams as she slides down. She feels the slide go up and down and twist and turn. She opens her eyes and sees the ground coming closer. She is scared and excited. + +She reaches the bottom and slides off the slide. She bumps into Sam and they both fall on the grass. They are both messy and dirty, but they are also happy and laughing. + +"You did it, Mia, you did it!" Sam says. He hugs her and helps her up. + +"You are my hero, Sam, you are my hero!" Mia says. She hugs him back and thanks him. + +They look at each other and smile. They are friends and they like to slide. They run to the slide again and slide down together. They have fun at the park. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fire in the sky. It is brilliant and red and orange. They hear a loud boom. + +"What is that?" Lily asks. + +"It is a firework," Ben says. "It is for a party." + +"Can we go to the party?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we need an invite." + +They run to the firework. They see many people and balloons and cake. They smell smoke and ash. They see a man with a hat and a coat. He is holding a box. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you like the firework?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily and Ben say. + +"Would you like to join the party?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben say. + +"Then you are invited," the man says. He gives them each a balloon and a slice of cake. "Happy birthday to me!" + +Lily and Ben smile. They thank the man. They eat the cake and watch the firework. They think it is the best party ever. +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play outside. They had a secret place in the woods where they hid a box with their toys and snacks. They always locked the box with a key that Ben kept in his pocket. + +One day, they went to their secret place and saw a big boy with a mean face. He had their box and was trying to open it. He saw Ben and Lily and laughed. + +"Ha ha, what do you have here? A treasure? Give me the key or I will break the box!" he said. + +Ben and Lily were scared and angry. They did not want to give the key to the bad boy. He was a troubled youth who liked to hurt others. + +"Go away, this is our box! You can't have it!" Lily said. + +She ran to the boy and tried to grab the box, but he pushed her away. She fell on the ground and cried. + +Ben felt sorry for Lily and brave for himself. He took the key out of his pocket and threw it into the bushes. + +"Find it yourself, you bully!" he said. + +He ran to Lily and helped her up. They ran away from the boy and the box. They hoped he would not find the key and unlock their box. They decided to find a new secret place where they could be safe and happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a big truck and Lily had a doll. Tom liked to make loud noises with his truck and Lily liked to talk to her doll. + +"Vroom, vroom, vroom!" Tom said, moving his truck around the carpet. "My truck is fast and strong!" + +"Shh, Tom, you are too loud!" Lily said, holding her doll close. "My doll is sleepy and needs a nap!" + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He kept making noises with his truck and drove it closer to Lily and her doll. + +"Beep, beep, beep!" Tom said, pretending to honk his truck's horn. "Move, Lily, move! My truck wants to go there!" + +Lily did not like Tom's truck. She thought it was rude and noisy. She did not want to move. She wanted to play with her doll in peace. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" Lily said, raising her voice. "You are not nice! You are not my friend!" + +Tom did not stop. He thought it was fun to annoy Lily. He drove his truck right next to Lily and her doll and pinched Lily's arm. + +"Ow, Tom, ow!" Lily cried, feeling a sharp pain. "That hurts! Why did you pinch me?" + +Tom laughed. He thought it was funny to see Lily cry. He did not care that he hurt her. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Tom said, smiling. "You are silly, Lily! You are not lucky! My truck is lucky!" + +Lily was very angry and sad. She did not like Tom at all. She wished he would go away. She looked at her doll and hugged it tight. + +"I love you, doll," Lily said, softly. "You are my friend. You are lucky." + +Lily's mom heard Lily's cry and Tom's laugh. She came into the living room and saw what happened. She was not happy with Tom. She scolded him and took away his truck. + +"Tom, that was very bad!" Lily's mom said, sternly. "You do not pinch your sister! You do not make fun of her! You say sorry to her right now!" + +Tom did not want to say sorry. He did not think he did anything wrong. He wanted his truck back. He pouted and crossed his arms. + +"No, mom, no!" Tom said, loudly. "I do not want to say sorry! I want my truck!" + +Lily's mom shook her head. She did not give Tom his truck. She gave Lily a kiss and a hug. She told her she was proud of her. + +"Lily, you are very good," Lily's mom said, kindly. "You do not pinch your brother. You do not make fun of him. You are a sweet girl. You are lucky." + +Lily smiled. She felt better. She thanked her mom and said sorry to Tom. + +"Thank you, mom," Lily said, politely. "I am sorry, Tom. I hope you are not mad at me." + +Tom did not say anything. He was still mad. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. He went to his room and sulked. + +Lily did not mind. She had her doll and her mom. She was happy. She was lucky. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a magazine in the living room. The magazine has many pictures of animals and flowers. Sara and Tom want to look at the magazine. + +Sara says, "I want to see the lion. It is big and yellow." She takes the magazine and opens it wide. Tom says, "No, I want to see the butterfly. It is small and colorful." He pulls the magazine from Sara. Sara and Tom tug and tug. They are angry and loud. + +The magazine is not strong. It rips in half. Snap! Sara and Tom are shocked. They look at the torn magazine. They feel sad and sorry. They have broken the magazine. They have wasted the pictures. They have hurt each other. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the living room. She sees the magazine and the twins. She is not happy. She says, "What have you done? This was a nice magazine. You should have shared it. You should have been gentle. You should have been kind." + +Sara and Tom know they are wrong. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were selfish and rough. We did not think. We did not care." Mom says, "I forgive you, but you have to learn. Next time, be more careful and respectful. Magazines are not toys. They are for reading and learning." + +Sara and Tom nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "We will, Mom. We will." They put the magazine in the trash. They go to their room. They find a book. They sit together. They take turns. They read and learn. They are happy and quiet. +Mia and Ben are twins. They like to play and laugh, but they do not like to eat broccoli. Broccoli is green and hard and smells funny. Mom always puts broccoli on their plates and says they have to finish it. + +One day, Mom has a new idea. She makes broccoli soup. She says it is yummy and warm and good for them. She gives Mia and Ben big bowls of soup and spoons. Mia and Ben look at the soup. It is green and thick and smells like broccoli. + +"Try it, please," Mom says. "You might like it." + +Mia and Ben shake their heads. They do not want to try it. They want to play with their toys. + +"Come on, just one spoon," Mom says. "If you finish your soup, you can have a cookie." + +Mia and Ben love cookies. They look at each other. They decide to try the soup. They take a small sip. They are surprised. The soup is not bad. It is sweet and creamy and warm. They take another sip. They like it. + +"Wow, this is unusual," Mia says. "I like broccoli soup." + +"Me too," Ben says. "Can I have more?" + +Mom smiles. She is happy. She gives them more soup. They finish their bowls. They ask for cookies. Mom gives them cookies. They eat them and say thank you. + +"Broccoli soup is good," Mia says. + +"Broccoli soup is better with cookies," Ben says. + +They laugh and hug Mom. They go to play with their toys. Mom is proud of them. She thinks of what to make next. Maybe carrot cake. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with many birds. They wanted to see the birds up close. + +"Let's climb the tree," Sam said. "Maybe we can touch a bird." + +"OK," Lila said. "But be careful. The tree is very high." + +They took off their shoes and socks and started to climb. They used their hands and feet to grab the branches. They went higher and higher. They saw many birds of different colors and shapes. They heard them sing and chirp. + +"Look, Lila," Sam said. "I found a nest. It has eggs in it. They are blue and speckled. They are amazing." + +"Wow," Lila said. "Can I see them?" + +Sam reached for the nest. He wanted to show Lila the eggs. But he did not see the mother bird. She was angry. She thought Sam wanted to hurt her eggs. She flew at Sam and pecked his head. + +"Ow!" Sam cried. "The bird is biting me. Help!" + +Lila saw Sam in trouble. She wanted to save him. She looked around for something to scare the bird away. She saw her comb. She had put it in her pocket before they left home. She liked to comb her hair. She thought it made her pretty. + +She took out her comb and waved it at the bird. She hoped the bird would be afraid of the comb. She hoped the bird would leave Sam alone. + +But the bird was not afraid of the comb. The bird thought the comb was a worm. The bird liked to eat worms. The bird flew at Lila and grabbed the comb with her beak. + +"Hey!" Lila shouted. "That's my comb. Give it back!" + +The bird did not give it back. The bird flew away with the comb. Lila and Sam were sad. They lost their comb and their eggs. They climbed down the tree. They put on their shoes and socks. They went home. They did not play in the park again. They did not like birds anymore. +Tom and Sue like to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. They blow bubbles in the yard and watch them fly in the air. They try to catch them and pop them. + +One day, Tom has an idea. He says to Sue, "Let's cut the bubbles with scissors. It will be fun." Sue thinks that sounds silly, but she agrees. She gets a pair of scissors from the house and gives them to Tom. + +Tom holds the scissors and waits for Sue to blow a bubble. Sue blows a big bubble and Tom tries to cut it. But he misses the bubble and cuts Sue's finger instead. Sue screams and drops the wand. Blood comes out of her finger and it hurts a lot. + +Sue runs to the house and cries for Mom. Mom comes and sees Sue's finger. She is angry and scared. She says to Tom, "What did you do? You are not helpful, you are naughty. You should never play with scissors. They are dangerous. You could have hurt Sue badly. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +Tom feels sorry and sad. He did not mean to hurt Sue. He just wanted to have fun. He goes to his room and cries. He wishes he never cut the bubbles. He wishes he was helpful and not naughty. He wishes Sue was not hurt and mad at him. He wishes he could say sorry and hug her. But he can't. He has to stay in his room and wait for Mom. He does not like this ending. He does not like this story. +Lily and Sam are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to try it, but Sam is scared. + +"Come on, Sam, it will be fun!" Lily says. She encourages Sam to go with her. "We can go fast and feel the wind in our hair!" + +Sam shakes his head. He thinks the slide is too high and too steep. He holds Lily's hand. "No, Lily, I don't want to. It looks scary. What if we fall?" + +Lily smiles. She knows Sam is brave. She has an idea. "How about we taste the slide first?" she asks. "We can sit on the bottom and slide a little bit. Then we can see if we like it or not." + +Sam nods. He likes to taste new things. He follows Lily to the slide. They sit on the bottom and push themselves gently. They slide a little bit and laugh. It feels good. + +"See, Sam, it's not scary. It's fun!" Lily says. "Do you want to try more?" + +Sam looks at the slide. He sees other kids sliding down and having fun. He feels more confident. He nods. "Yes, Lily, I want to try more. Let's go to the top and slide fast!" + +Lily and Sam hold hands and climb to the top of the slide. They sit together and slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They scream with joy and land on the soft grass. They hug each other and smile. + +"We did it, Sam! We tasted the slide and we liked it!" Lily says. + +"We did it, Lily! We slid fast and we had fun!" Sam says. + +They are proud of themselves. They thank each other for encouraging and helping. They decide to taste more things in the park. They have a wonderful day. +Tom and Jim were playing cowboys and robbers in the backyard. Tom had a hat and a pistol, and Jim had a scarf and a stick. They ran around the trees and the fence, pretending to shoot and hide. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead, Jim!" Tom shouted, pointing his pistol at Jim. + +"No, I'm not, you missed me, Tom!" Jim said, waving his stick. + +"Yes, you are, I got you right in the chest, Jim!" Tom insisted, running closer to Jim. + +"No, you didn't, you're lying, Tom!" Jim argued, backing away from Tom. + +Tom was angry and wanted to win. He raised his pistol and aimed at Jim's head. He pulled the trigger, thinking it was a toy. But it was not a toy. It was a real pistol that Tom had found in his dad's drawer. It made a loud noise and a flash. Jim fell to the ground, blood coming out of his head. Tom dropped the pistol and screamed. He did not know what he had done. He was scared and sorry. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and ran to the backyard. They saw Jim lying on the ground, not moving. They saw Tom crying and holding the pistol. They were shocked and sad. They called for help, but it was too late. Jim was gone. Tom had killed his brother. He wished he had been more patient and careful. He wished he had never found the pistol. He wished he could play with Jim again. But he could not. He had made a big mistake. A mistake that he could not fix. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big gray rope hanging from a tree. They want to swing on it. + +"Let me go first!" Anna says. She runs to the rope and grabs it. She tries to pull herself up, but the rope is too high. + +"Help me, Ben!" she says. Ben comes and pushes her feet. Anna swings up and down. She feels happy. + +"My turn!" Ben says. He lets go of Anna and waits for the rope. Anna swings back to him and jumps off. + +"Here you go!" she says. She gives the rope to Ben. Ben holds the rope and stretches his legs. He wants to swing higher than Anna. + +He swings up and down, up and down. He feels brave. + +"Look at me!" he says. He sees Anna clapping for him. He smiles. + +They take turns swinging on the rope. They have fun. They forget about the time. They do not see the sun going down. They do not hear their mom calling them. + +"Anna! Ben! Time to go home!" their mom says. She walks to the tree and sees them swinging. She shakes her head. + +"Come on, kids. It's getting dark. Let go of the rope and come with me." she says. + +Anna and Ben stop swinging. They let go of the rope and run to their mom. They hug her. + +"Sorry, mom. We were having fun." they say. + +"I know, I know. But it's late. We have to go home and eat dinner." their mom says. She takes their hands and leads them to the car. + +They look back at the rope. They wave goodbye to it. + +"Can we come back tomorrow?" they ask. + +"Maybe. If you behave." their mom says. + +They nod. They get in the car and buckle up. They drive away. They still feel happy. They like the rope. They like the park. They like each other. +Lily and Ben are playing in the yard. They see a big pile of leaves that dad made with the rake. Lily wants to jump in the leaves, but Ben has an idea. + +"Let's test the leaves first," he says. "Maybe there are bugs or sticks in them." + +"How do we test them?" Lily asks. + +Ben picks up a small stick and throws it into the pile. He listens for a sound. He does not hear anything. + +"See? No bugs or sticks," he says. "It is safe to jump." + +Lily picks up a beautiful red leaf and holds it in front of her face. She smiles and says, "Look, Ben, I am a leaf fairy." + +Ben laughs and says, "You are a silly leaf fairy. Come on, let's jump together." + +They run to the pile and jump in. They feel the soft and crunchy leaves on their skin. They giggle and have fun. They make leaf angels and leaf hats. They are happy. +Tom likes to observe the stars at night. He has a telescope that his dad gave him. He puts it on the window and looks up. He sees many bright dots in the sky. They are very far away. + +Tom wonders what the stars are. He asks his dad. His dad says they are suns like ours, but much smaller. He says they are part of the universe. The universe is everything that exists. It is very big. + +Tom thinks the universe is enormous. He wants to see more of it. He asks his dad if they can go to space. His dad says maybe one day, when he is older. He says space is very cold and dark and dangerous. He says they need a special ship and a suit to go there. + +Tom is not afraid. He dreams of being an astronaut. He imagines flying to the stars and planets. He imagines seeing new things and making new friends. He smiles and hugs his dad. He says he loves the universe. He says he loves his dad too. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. They run, jump, and kick a ball. They get very dirty and sweaty. + +"Time to bathe, kids!" Mom calls from the house. "You need to be clean and healthy for dinner." + +Lily and Tom do not want to bathe. They want to play more. They hide behind a tree and whisper. + +"Let's pretend we are not here," Lily says. + +"Good idea," Tom says. + +Mom comes out of the house and looks for them. She sees their ball on the grass. She sees their shoes by the door. She does not see them. + +"Where are you, Lily and Tom?" Mom asks. "I know you are here somewhere. Come on, it's not fun to bathe alone." + +Lily and Tom giggle behind the tree. They think they are very smart. They do not see the dog coming. The dog is big and friendly. He likes to lick and sniff. He sees Lily and Tom and runs to them. He licks their faces and sniffs their shirts. He makes them wet and smelly. + +"Hey, stop it!" Lily and Tom shout. They try to push the dog away. But the dog is too strong and happy. He wags his tail and barks. + +Mom hears the noise and smiles. She walks to the tree and sees the dog and the twins. She laughs and shakes her head. + +"Looks like you need a bath more than ever," Mom says. "Come on, let's go inside. I have some nice soap and towels for you. And some clean shirts too." + +Lily and Tom sigh and follow Mom. They are not happy, but they know Mom is right. They hope the dog will not follow them. They hope the bath will be quick and fun. They hope dinner will be yummy and warm. +Anna was a big girl. She did not wear diapers anymore. She used the toilet like Mommy and Daddy. But sometimes she forgot. Sometimes she was too busy playing or reading or watching TV. Then she felt wet and dirty. She felt miserable. + +One day, Anna was playing with her dolls. She made them talk and sing and dance. She did not hear Mommy call her. She did not feel her tummy hurt. She did not go to the toilet. She had an accident. She cried and cried. + +Mommy came and saw Anna. She was not angry. She was not sad. She was gentle. She hugged Anna and said, "It's OK, my love. Accidents happen. I understand. You are still learning. You are still a big girl. Let's go and change your clothes and clean you up. Then we can play some more." + +Anna felt better. She said sorry to Mommy. She said thank you to Mommy. She went to the toilet with Mommy. She changed her clothes and washed her hands. She smiled and hugged Mommy. She said, "I love you, Mommy. You are the best." + +Mommy smiled and hugged Anna. She said, "I love you, too, Anna. You are the best." They went back to play with the dolls. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the woods. They liked to find bugs and sticks and leaves. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe there is a bird or a mouse in there," said Lily. + +"Or maybe there is a treasure or a toy," said Ben. + +They climbed up the tree and looked into the hole. It was dark and quiet. They heard a soft sound. + +"Who, who, who," said the sound. + +Lily and Ben gasped. It was an owl! A big, powerful owl with yellow eyes and sharp claws. The owl was not happy to see them. It flapped its wings and snapped its beak. + +"Go away, go away, go away," said the owl. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They tried to climb down the tree, but the owl was faster. It flew out of the hole and grabbed them with its claws. It carried them away to its nest. + +"Help, help, help," cried Lily and Ben. + +But no one heard them. The owl was too powerful. It ate them for its dinner. The end. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They had a big sack with toys and snacks. They ran and jumped and slid and swung. They had fun. + +But then the wind came. It was a strong wind. It blew the leaves and the hats and the papers. It blew the sack too. The sack flew away with the toys and the snacks. + +"Oh no!" Ben and Mia cried. "Our sack! Our sack!" + +They ran after the sack. They tried to catch it. But the wind was faster. It took the sack far away. + +They saw a man with a bike. He had a smart hat and a smart coat. He saw the sack too. He stopped his bike and grabbed the sack. + +"Hey!" Ben and Mia shouted. "That's our sack! Give it back!" + +The man looked at them. He smiled. He opened the sack. He saw the toys and the snacks. + +"Are these yours?" he asked. + +"Yes!" Ben and Mia said. "Please give them back!" + +The man nodded. He gave them the sack. He said, "I'm sorry. I thought it was trash. The wind is very naughty today. You should hold your sack tight." + +Ben and Mia thanked the man. They took the sack. They held it tight. They went back to the park. They played some more. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls with long hair and pretty dresses. She liked to twist their hair and make different fashions. She pretended to be a hairdresser and a designer. + +One day, she found a new doll in her toy box. It was a bald doll with no hair at all. Lily was curious. She picked up the doll and looked at it. She wondered why it had no hair. She asked her mom. + +"Mom, why is this doll bald? Where is her hair?" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. She explained to her that some people and dolls have no hair because they are sick or different. She said that they are still beautiful and need love. + +"Can I play with this doll, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my sweetie. You can play with any doll you want. You can even make her a hat or a scarf if you like. You are very creative and kind." Mom said. + +Lily smiled and thanked her mom. She decided to play with the bald doll and make her a hat out of a sock. She twisted the sock and made a cute fashion. She gave the doll a name and a hug. She was happy to have a new friend. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. They found a big worm, a shiny beetle and a funny spider. They put them in a jar and showed them to Mom. + +"Look, Mom, we found some friends!" Lila said. + +Mom smiled and said, "They are very interesting, but you should let them go soon. They need to live in the soil and the plants, not in a jar." + +"OK, Mom, we will," Ben said. + +They went back to the garden and dug some more holes. Then they saw something moving under a rock. They lifted the rock and saw a small, brown animal with a long nose and tiny eyes. It was a mole. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lila asked. + +"It's a mole," Ben said. "It lives under the ground and eats worms and bugs." + +"Can we keep it?" Lila asked. + +"No, we can't," Ben said. "It's not a pet. It's wild and it might bite us. And it's ugly." + +The mole heard Ben and felt sad. It did not think it was ugly. It thought it was beautiful and clever. It could dig tunnels and find food and sense vibrations. It did not like the bright light and the loud noises. It wanted to go back to its home. + +"Please, let me go," the mole said in a soft voice. + +Lila and Ben heard the mole and were surprised. They did not know moles could talk. + +"Did you hear that?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I did," Ben said. + +They looked at the mole and saw that it was scared and unhappy. They felt sorry for it. + +"OK, we will let you go," Lila said. "We are sorry we bothered you. You are not ugly. You are special." + +"Thank you," the mole said. "You are kind." + +Lila and Ben gently put the mole back under the rock and covered it with soil. They wiped their hands and went to find Mom. They told her about the mole and what it said. Mom hugged them and said, "You did the right thing. You are good children." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. But today, it is rain. Rain is wet and cold. Anna and Ben are sad. They want to play. + +They see a cat. The cat is black and white. The cat has a long tail. The cat is under a tree. The cat is dry. Anna and Ben like the cat. They want to pet the cat. + +They go to the cat. They say, "Hello, cat. Can we pet you?" The cat looks at them. The cat is anxious. The cat does not know them. The cat does not like rain. The cat does not want to be wet. + +The cat hisses. The cat runs away. The cat swings its tail. The tail hits Anna and Ben. Anna and Ben are wet. They are wet from the rain and the tail. They are not happy. They cry. + +They go back to their house. They see their mom. Their mom is kind. Their mom gives them a hug. Their mom gives them a towel. Their mom gives them a cookie. Their mom says, "Don't be sad. The rain will stop. The cat will come back. You can play again." Anna and Ben smile. They love their mom. They are not anxious anymore. They are happy. +Tom is a mailman. He likes to deliver letters and packages to people. He has a big blue truck and a red bag. He puts the letters and packages in the bag and drives to different houses. + +One day, he has to deliver a package to a house by the sea. He drives along the road and sees the water. He sees big waves that splash and crash. He thinks they are loud and scary. He hopes the house is not too close to the water. + +He finds the house and parks his truck. He takes the package from his bag and walks to the door. He knocks and waits. A woman opens the door and smiles. She says thank you and takes the package. She says it is a gift for her son. She invites Tom to come in and have a cookie. + +Tom says yes and follows her inside. He sees a boy playing with a toy boat. The boy looks up and sees Tom. He runs to him and hugs him. He says he is happy to see him. He says he likes mailmen and trucks. He asks Tom if he wants to play with him. + +Tom says yes and sits on the floor. He plays with the boy and the toy boat. He pretends they are sailing on the water. He makes wave sounds with his mouth. The boy laughs and makes wave sounds too. They have fun and forget about the real waves outside. They feel safe and happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big truck with many colors. The truck has music and ice cream. + +"Look, Lily, ice cream!" Sam says. He points to the truck. "Can we have some, please?" + +Lily nods. She likes ice cream too. She points to the truck and says, "Me too, me too!" + +Their moms smile. They take them to the truck. They give them some money. The man in the truck gives them ice cream cones. Lily and Sam say, "Thank you!" + +They lick their ice cream. It is cold and sweet. They hear the music. It is loud and happy. They dance and laugh. + +But the sun is hot. It makes their ice cream melt. It drips on their hands and faces. They feel sticky and messy. + +"Oh no, Lily, our ice cream!" Sam says. He points to his cone. "It is all gone!" + +Lily looks at her cone. It is empty too. She feels sad. She says, "Me too, Sam, me too!" + +Their moms see them. They take them to a fountain. They wash their hands and faces. They dry them with a towel. They hug them and say, "It's okay, Lily and Sam. You can have more ice cream another day." + +Lily and Sam smile. They feel better. They say, "Okay, mom. We love you!" + +They hold hands. They go back to the park. They play and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben went to the shop with Mom. They wanted to buy a chair for their room. Mom said they could choose one chair together. + +They saw many chairs in the shop. Some were big, some were small. Some were red, some were blue. Some were soft, some were hard. + +Lily liked a small chair that was pink and fluffy. She said, "I want this chair, Mom. It is so pretty and cozy." + +Ben liked a small chair that was green and wooden. He said, "I want this chair, Mom. It is so strong and cool." + +Lily and Ben did not agree. They both wanted their own chair. They started to argue and cry. + +Mom said, "Stop, Lily and Ben. You can only buy one chair. You have to share. Why don't you try both chairs and see which one is more comfortable?" + +Lily and Ben tried both chairs. They sat on them and bounced on them. They found out that the pink chair was too soft and the green chair was too hard. They did not like either chair very much. + +They looked around the shop again. They saw a small chair that was yellow and striped. It was not too soft and not too hard. It was just right. + +Lily and Ben said, "We like this chair, Mom. It is so bright and happy. Can we buy this chair, please?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can buy this chair. It is a good choice. You can both use it and enjoy it." + +Lily and Ben smiled and hugged Mom. They bought the yellow chair and took it home. They put it in their room and read books on it. They were very happy with their new chair. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big stand with many toys. The stand is filthy. It has dirt, dust and spider webs. + +"Look, Ben! Toys!" Sam says. + +"Let's go and see!" Ben says. + +They run to the stand. They see cars, dolls, balls and books. They want to play with them. + +"Hello, boys," a voice says. "Do you like my toys?" + +They turn around. They see an old man. He is the owner of the stand. He is also filthy. He has a long beard, a dirty hat and a torn coat. + +"Who are you?" Sam asks. + +"I am Tom. I collect toys. I invite you to play with them. But you have to be careful. Some of them are broken or sharp," Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. Can we play with the cars?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. But only for a little while. Then you have to go home. It is getting dark," Tom says. + +Sam and Ben nod. They pick up some cars. They make noises and pretend to drive. They have fun. + +Tom smiles. He is happy to have visitors. He likes to share his toys. He watches them play. He remembers when he was a boy. He had many toys. He had many friends. He was not filthy. He was happy. +Anna liked to fly. She had a big red kite that she took to the park with her dad. She ran and ran and let the kite go up in the sky. She watched it dance and swirl with the wind. She felt happy and free. + +"Look, dad, my kite is flying so high!" she said. + +"Yes, it is, Anna. You are very good at flying kites," her dad said. + +But then, a strong gust of wind came and took the kite away. Anna tried to hold on to the string, but it slipped from her hand. She saw the kite fly over the trees and out of sight. + +"Where did it go, dad? Where did my kite go?" she cried. + +"I don't know, Anna. I'm sorry. Maybe it will come back," her dad said. + +They looked around, but they could not see the kite anywhere. Anna felt sad and angry. She wanted her kite back. + +"Let's go home, dad. I don't want to fly kites anymore," she said. + +"Okay, Anna. Let's go home," her dad said. + +They walked back to the car. On the way, they saw a lady sitting on a bench. She had a big smile on her face. She was holding something in her lap. It was Anna's kite. + +"Excuse me, lady. That's my kite. Can I have it back, please?" Anna said. + +"Oh, hello, little girl. I'm sorry, I didn't know it was yours. I found it on the ground over there. It's a very beautiful kite. You must love it very much," the lady said. + +"Yes, I do. I like to fly it with my dad. But the wind took it away from me. I was looking for it everywhere," Anna said. + +"Well, here you go. You can have it back. I'm glad you found it. I hope you have fun flying it again," the lady said. + +She gave the kite to Anna. Anna hugged the kite and thanked the lady. She felt happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very nice. What are you doing here?" Anna asked. + +"I'm just resting. I'm very tired. I've been walking a lot today. I don't have a car or a home. I sleep on the street sometimes," the lady said. + +Anna felt sorry for the lady. She wondered why she didn't have a car or a home. She wanted to help her. + +"Dad, can we give the lady a ride? Maybe we can take her to our home. She can sleep in our couch. She can have some food and water. She can be our friend," Anna said. + +Anna's dad looked at the lady. He saw that she was dirty and ragged. He felt sorry for her too. He nodded and smiled. + +"Sure, Anna. That's very kind of you. What do you say, lady? Would you like to come with us?" he asked. + +The lady looked surprised and touched. She nodded and smiled too. + +"Yes, thank you. That would be very nice of you. You are very kind too. What are your names?" she asked. + +"I'm Anna, and this is my dad. What's your name?" Anna said. + +"I'm Lucy. Nice to meet you, Anna and dad. Thank you for helping me," Lucy said. + +They got in the car and drove away. Anna held her kite and talked to Lucy. She told her about her favorite things and asked her about hers. Lucy told her about her life and how she lost everything. They became friends. Anna felt happy and proud. She learned how to fly and how to share. +Sara and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play together, but sometimes they also like to test each other. One day, Sara has a new idea. She finds a worm in the garden and puts it in a cup. She tells Ben that it is a candy and asks him if he wants to try it. + +Ben loves candy, so he says yes. He takes the cup and looks at the worm. It is brown and slimy and has many legs. Ben thinks it is disgusting, but he does not want to show Sara that he is scared. He pretends that he is happy and says, "Thank you, Sara. This is a nice candy." + +He opens his mouth and puts the worm inside. He feels it wriggle and squirm on his tongue. He wants to spit it out, but he does not want to lose the test. He tries to swallow it, but he cannot. He makes a funny face and starts to cough. He drops the cup and runs to the sink. He spits out the worm and rinses his mouth with water. + +Sara watches him and laughs. She thinks she has won the test. She says, "Ben, you are silly. That was not a candy. That was a worm. Did you like it?" + +Ben is angry and sad. He does not like Sara's test. He does not like worms. He says, "Sara, you are mean. That was not a nice test. That was a bad test. You tricked me. I do not like you." + +He goes to his room and slams the door. He does not want to play with Sara anymore. He thinks she is disgusting. +Tim likes to record his voice with his dad's phone. He thinks it is fun to hear himself talk and sing. He also likes to record his toys and his dog. He has many recordings on the phone. + +One day, Tim sees a cable on the floor. He does not know what it is for. He thinks it is a snake or a rope. He picks it up and plays with it. He wraps it around his arm and his leg. He swings it in the air. He makes noises with it. + +But the cable is not a snake or a rope. It is a bad cable. It is the cable that connects the phone to the computer. Tim does not know that. He pulls the cable too hard and it breaks. The phone falls to the ground and turns off. All the recordings are gone. + +Tim hears his dad coming. He is scared. He knows he did something bad. He hides the cable and the phone under the sofa. He runs to his room and pretends to sleep. + +His dad looks for the phone and the cable. He cannot find them. He is angry. He thinks someone stole them. He does not know that Tim did it. He calls the police and tells them what happened. + +Tim hears his dad talking to the police. He feels sorry. He wants to tell the truth. He gets out of his bed and goes to the living room. He shows his dad the cable and the phone. He says he is sorry. He says he did not mean to break them. He says he was just playing. + +His dad is surprised. He is sad. He is also glad. He hugs Tim and tells him he loves him. He tells him he should not play with things he does not know. He tells him he should always tell the truth. He tells him he will try to fix the phone and the cable. He tells him he is proud of him for being brave and honest. + +Tim feels happy. He feels relieved. He feels loved. He says he loves his dad too. He says he will not play with bad cables again. He says he will only record his voice with his dad's permission. He says he hopes his dad can hear his recordings again. He says they are very funny and nice. +Lily and Max were twins who loved cocoa. Every morning, their mom made them a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows. They liked to sip it slowly and feel the warmth in their bellies. + +One day, mom had to go to the store and left them with dad. Dad was busy working on his laptop and did not hear them when they asked for cocoa. They waited and waited, but dad did not make them any cocoa. They felt sad and hungry. + +They decided to make their own cocoa. They found the cocoa powder and the milk in the kitchen. They poured some milk in a pot and put it on the stove. They added some cocoa powder and stirred it with a spoon. They did not know how much to put or how long to heat it. They forgot to turn off the stove. + +The milk started to boil and bubble. It spilled over the pot and made a mess on the stove. It smelled bad and made a loud noise. Dad heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. He saw the smoke and the fire. He grabbed a towel and put out the fire. He turned off the stove and took the pot away. + +He was angry and scared. He yelled at Lily and Max. "What were you doing? You could have burned the house down! You could have hurt yourselves! You should never play with the stove! You should have asked me for cocoa!" + +Lily and Max started to cry. They felt sorry and scared. They did not mean to make a fire. They just wanted some cocoa. They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, dad. We forgot to turn off the stove. We won't do it again. Please don't be mad at us." + +Dad calmed down and hugged them back. He said, "I'm sorry, too. I should have paid more attention to you. I should have made you some cocoa. I love you, Lily and Max. Let's clean up this mess and then we can have some cocoa together. But next time, please ask me first, okay?" + +Lily and Max nodded and smiled. They said, "Okay, dad. We love you, too. Thank you for making us cocoa. Can we have some marshmallows, too?" + +Dad laughed and said, "Of course, you can. You're my sweet twins. Come on, let's go to the living room and enjoy our cocoa. But be careful, it's hot. And don't forget to blow on it first." +Lila was sad. She had a bad day at school. Some kids were mean to her and called her names. They said she was filthy because her clothes were old and had holes. Lila ran home and cried in her room. + +Her mom heard her and came to comfort her. She hugged her and said, "Lila, you are not filthy. You are beautiful and smart and kind. Those kids are wrong and mean. They don't know you. You have a big heart and a strong will. You can do anything you want if you work hard and believe in yourself." + +Lila looked at her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you. But how can I make them stop being mean to me?" + +Her mom said, "You can't control what they say or do, but you can control how you react. You can ignore them or tell them to stop. You can find friends who are nice and respectful. You can show them that you are proud of who you are and what you have. You can also be kind to them, even if they are not kind to you. Maybe they are sad or angry or scared too. Maybe they need a friend or a hug too." + +Lila nodded and said, "I will try, mom. I will be brave and kind and proud. I will not let them make me sad. I will be happy and make you happy too." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's my girl. I am always proud of you and happy for you. Now, let's go and have some cookies and milk. You deserve a treat." + +Lila smiled and said, "Yes, mom. Let's go. I love cookies and milk. And I love you." + +The moral value of the story is: Don't let others define you or bring you down. Be confident and compassionate. You have value and potential. +Sara likes to learn new things. She likes to read books and watch videos. One day, she learns about penguins. Penguins are black and white birds that live in the cold. They can swim very fast and slide on the ice. Sara thinks penguins are fun and cute. + +She wants to make a penguin of her own. She looks for things to use. She finds a sock, some buttons, some yarn and some glue. She is very creative. She cuts the sock and glues the buttons for the eyes and the yarn for the beak. She fills the sock with cotton and ties it. She has a penguin sock puppet. + +She shows her penguin to her brother Tom. Tom is older than Sara. He likes to play with cars and robots. He does not like penguins. He says penguins are silly and boring. He says Sara's penguin is ugly and stupid. He takes the penguin and throws it in the trash. Sara is very sad and angry. She cries and shouts. + +"Give me back my penguin! You are mean and rude! I worked hard to make it! I love my penguin!" + +Tom laughs and says he does not care. He says Sara should play with better things. He walks away with his cars and robots. Sara runs to the trash and takes out her penguin. She hugs it and wipes away the dirt. She says sorry to her penguin. She says she will never let Tom hurt it again. + +She goes to her room and puts her penguin on her bed. She reads a book about penguins and learns more about them. She tells her penguin stories and sings songs. She is happy and proud. She thinks her penguin is the best penguin in the world. +Lily and Tom are young friends who like to play outside. One day, they find a big hill with a nice view. They can see the trees, the sky, and the river from the top of the hill. + +"Wow, this is so pretty!" Lily says. "I want to bring my mom here and show her the view." + +"Me too!" Tom says. "Let's go get our moms and come back." + +They run down the hill and go to their houses. Lily tells her mom about the hill and the view. Her mom smiles and says, "That sounds lovely, Lily. Let's go see it." + +Tom tells his mom about the hill and the view. But his mom frowns and says, "No, Tom. You can't go to the hill. It's too far and too high. You might fall and get hurt." + +"But mom, it's so pretty!" Tom says. "Please, can we go?" + +"No, Tom. It's too dangerous. You can play in the yard instead." + +Tom feels sad and angry. He wants to see the view with his mom. He thinks his mom is not fair. He runs to his room and slams the door. + +Lily and her mom walk to the hill. They climb up and see the view. They are happy and amazed. + +"Look, mom, look!" Lily says. "Isn't it beautiful?" + +"Yes, Lily, it is. Thank you for bringing me here. You are a good girl." + +They hug and enjoy the view. They wonder where Tom is. They wish he could be with them. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the kitchen. They saw a big sack of dough on the table. They wanted to make something with it. + +"Let's make a cake!" said Tom. + +"Let's make a pizza!" said Sam. + +They opened the sack and took out some dough. They rolled it and shaped it and put it on a tray. They looked for some toppings in the fridge. + +They found cheese and ham and tomatoes and olives. They put them on the dough. They were very playful and made funny faces with the toppings. + +They put the tray in the oven and waited for the pizza to bake. They smelled something good. + +"Yum, yum, our pizza is ready!" said Tom. + +"Let's eat it!" said Sam. + +They took out the tray and cut the pizza. They each took a slice and bit into it. + +But they did not like it. It was too salty and sour and bitter. They made faces and spit it out. + +"Yuck, yuck, this is not pizza!" said Tom. + +"This is not cake either!" said Sam. + +They looked at the sack of dough again. They saw a label on it. It said "Sour Dough". + +They had used the wrong dough. They had used the dough that their mom used to make bread. They had not read the label. + +They felt silly and sorry. They had wasted the dough and the toppings. They had made a mess in the kitchen. + +They decided to clean up and tell their mom what they did. They hoped she would not be mad. They learned to read the labels before they use something. They also learned to ask their mom before they play in the kitchen. +Lily and Ben were playing in the pool. They liked to splash and swim and have fun. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She said to Ben, "Let's go on the slide. It looks fun." + +Ben was scared of the slide. He said, "No, Lily. The slide is too high and too fast. I don't want to go." + +Lily said, "Don't be scared, Ben. Be brave. I will go first and show you. It will be easy and fun. Come on, Ben." + +Lily got out of the pool and ran to the slide. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. She waved to Ben and said, "Look, Ben. I'm on the slide. Watch me go." + +Lily pushed herself down the slide. She went very fast and very high. She screamed and laughed. She felt happy and brave. + +But then something bad happened. Lily did not see a big hole in the slide. She fell through the hole and hit the ground. She hurt her head and her arm and her leg. She cried and cried. She was not happy and brave anymore. She was sad and hurt. + +Ben saw what happened to Lily. He was very scared and very sorry. He ran to Lily and tried to help her. He said, "Lily, Lily. Are you okay? I'm sorry, Lily. I should have gone with you. I should have been brave." + +Lily said, "Ben, Ben. It hurts. It hurts a lot. I need help. I need a towel. I need a hug." + +Ben looked for a towel. He did not see any towel. He did not see any grown-up. He did not know what to do. He felt alone and helpless. He hugged Lily and cried with her. He wished he could make it better. He wished he could go back in time. He wished he never went to the pool. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a sail. They cut a hole in the box and put a stick and a sheet on it. They painted the box with bright colors. They were very proud of their sail. + +They took their sail to the park and pretended to be pirates. They had a lot of fun. But then, another boy came and wanted to play with them. His name was Sam. He said he liked their sail and asked if he could join them. Lila and Ben said yes, because they were nice and wanted to share. + +But Sam was not nice. He took the stick and the sheet and said they were his. He said he was the captain and Lila and Ben had to do what he said. He made them walk the plank and scrub the deck. He was mean and bossy. Lila and Ben did not like him. They wanted their sail back. + +They tried to take the stick and the sheet from Sam, but he was stronger and pushed them away. He said they were not his friends and he did not want to play with them. He said their sail was ugly and he would make a better one. He ran away with the stick and the sheet. + +Lila and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and hugged each other. They said they were sorry for letting Sam take their sail. They said they were still best friends and they would make another sail. They said they would not play with Sam again. + +But then, Sam came back. He was crying too. He said he was sorry for being mean and bossy. He said he had no friends and he wanted to play with them. He said he liked their sail and he thought it was attractive. He gave them back the stick and the sheet. He asked if they could forgive him and be his friends. + +Lila and Ben looked at each other. They thought for a moment. They remembered how they felt when they lost their sail. They remembered how they felt when they made up. They decided to forgive Sam and give him another chance. They said they would be his friends if he was nice and shared. They said they would let him be the captain sometimes, but not always. + +They took their sail and went back to the park. They pretended to be pirates again. They had a lot of fun. They learned to be kind and fair. They made a new friend. They were happy. +One day, Tom and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw a big round thing that they could sit on and spin. They ran to it and climbed on. Tom pushed hard and they started to spin fast. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Mia said. + +"Yes, it is!" Tom said. + +But then, a rude boy came and jumped on the round thing too. He pushed harder and made them spin faster and faster. Tom and Mia felt dizzy and scared. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" they cried. + +But the rude boy did not stop. He laughed and said, "No, no, no! I like to spin!" + +Tom and Mia wanted to get off, but they could not. They held on tight and closed their eyes. They wished the rude boy would go away. + +Then, their mom saw them and ran to them. She grabbed the rude boy and pulled him off the round thing. She scolded him and said, "That is not nice! You are being rude! You have to share and be careful!" + +The rude boy looked down and said, "Sorry." + +Tom and Mia stopped spinning and got off the round thing. They felt sick and fell to the ground. Their mom hugged them and said, "Are you okay, my loves?" + +They nodded and said, "Yes, mom. Thank you." + +They decided to play something else and never spin again. They hoped the rude boy would learn to be nice. +Tom is a cat who likes tuna. He sees a can of tuna on the table. He wants to eat it. He jumps on the chair and then on the table. He tries to open the can with his paw. He cannot open it. He is sad. + +Lily is a girl who likes Tom. She sees Tom on the table. She knows he wants tuna. She runs to the kitchen and gets a can opener. She rushes back to the table. She opens the can for Tom. She gives him a spoon of tuna. He is happy. + +Tom licks the tuna and purrs. He thanks Lily with a nuzzle. Lily smiles and hugs Tom. She likes to make him happy. They are friends. They share the tuna. They are full and happy. +Anna was a wealthy girl who had many toys and dresses. She liked to play with her dolls and pretend they were her friends. She did not like to share or talk to other children. + +One day, she saw a new girl in the park. The girl had a red dress and a big smile. She was holding a book in her hand. Anna was curious and walked over to her. + +"Hello, I am Anna. What is your name?" she asked. + +"Hello, I am Lily. I like your dress. It is very pretty," the girl said. + +"Thank you. What is that in your hand?" Anna said. + +"It is a book. It has many words and pictures. Do you like to read?" Lily said. + +Anna shook her head. She did not like to read. She thought reading was boring and hard. She liked to play with her toys and watch TV. + +"No, I do not like to read. Reading is not fun. I like to play with my dolls. They are more fun than words," Anna said. + +Lily looked surprised. She loved to read. She thought reading was fun and easy. She liked to learn new words and imagine new things. + +"Really? I think reading is very fun. Words can tell you stories and make you laugh and think. Do you want to try?" Lily said. + +Anna did not want to try. She wanted to play with her dolls. She did not want to learn new words. She thought she knew enough. + +"No, thank you. I do not want to try. I want to play with my dolls. You can keep your book. I do not need it," Anna said. + +She turned around and walked away. She did not look back at Lily. She did not see Lily blink and sigh. She did not hear Lily say, "Okay, bye. Maybe another day." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with their toys and eat tuna sandwiches. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. + +"Look, Mia, fish!" Tom says. He points to the pond. + +"I like fish. They are pretty and shiny," Mia says. She smiles. + +"Me too. Do you think they like tuna?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe. Do you want to share your sandwich with them?" Mia says. + +"Okay. Let's do it. But be careful. Don't drop it in the water," Tom says. + +They walk to the edge of the pond. They break their sandwiches into small pieces. They throw them to the fish. The fish come to the surface and eat the bread and tuna. Tom and Mia laugh and clap. + +"Wow, they are hungry. They like tuna," Tom says. + +"Yes, they do. They are happy," Mia says. + +But then, a big wind blows. It makes the water splash and the leaves fly. Tom and Mia hold their hats. They see their sandwiches fly away too. + +"Oh no! We lost our sandwiches!" Tom says. + +"Oh no! The fish lost their tuna!" Mia says. + +They are sad. They look at the pond. The fish are gone. They look at the sky. The sandwiches are gone. + +They start to cry. Their moms hear them. They run to them. + +"What's wrong, sweeties? Why are you crying?" their moms ask. + +"We lost our sandwiches. The wind took them. The fish lost their tuna. They were happy. Now they are sad," Tom and Mia say. + +Their moms hug them. They wipe their tears. + +"It's okay, honey. It was an accident. The wind was too strong. The fish will find other food. They will be happy again. And we have more sandwiches in the bag. You can have another one. Do you want that?" their moms say. + +Tom and Mia nod. They stop crying. They smile. + +"Okay. Thank you, mommy. We want another sandwich. Can we still watch the fish?" Tom and Mia say. + +"Of course, darling. You can watch the fish. But stay away from the edge. The wind is still blowing. Be careful," their moms say. + +They give them another sandwich. They walk to a bench. They sit and eat. They watch the fish. The fish come back. They swim and jump. Tom and Mia are happy. They forget about the wind. They forget about the lost sandwiches. They enjoy the park. They enjoy their tuna. They enjoy their friendship. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. She always asked her mom for more paper when she ran out. Her mom was happy to see her draw and gave her paper from her office. + +One day, Lily saw a big roll of paper in her mom's office. It was white and shiny and very long. Lily thought it would be cool to draw on it. She took the roll and went to her room. She unrolled the paper on the floor and started to draw with her crayons. She made a big rainbow, a sun, a house, a tree and a cat. + +She was so busy drawing that she did not hear her mom come home. Her mom opened the door and saw the paper on the floor. She was very angry. She said, "Lily, what have you done? This is not your paper. This is my paper for work. You are not allowed to use it. You have to ask me first. You have ruined it. How can I use it now?" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not know it was her mom's paper. She thought it was for drawing. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make a picture for you. I thought it was cool paper. I did not mean to make you mad." + +Her mom looked at the picture. She saw the rainbow, the sun, the house, the tree and the cat. She saw Lily's name and a heart. She felt sorry for Lily. She said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I should have told you what the paper was for. It is cool paper, but it is special paper. It is for printing things from the computer. It is very expensive and hard to find. I need it for my work. But I also like your picture. It is very beautiful and colorful. You are a good artist. How about we cut out your picture and hang it on the wall? And I will give you some more paper for drawing. But you have to promise me to ask me before you use anything from my office. OK?" + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She said, "OK, mom. I promise. I love you. Thank you for the paper." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said, "I love you, too, Lily. You are welcome. Thank you for the picture." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big factory with many pipes and smoke. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +They sneaked past the fence and found a door that was open. They went in and saw many machines and people working. They also saw a big pool of water that looked dirty and bubbly. + +"Let's go in the water!" Tom said. "It looks fun!" + +"No, Tom, it's not water, it's soap!" Lily said. "It's for bathing the machines. It might hurt us!" + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the pool and jumped in. He splashed and laughed, but soon he felt a sting in his eyes and mouth. He tried to get out, but the soap was slippery and he was helpless. + +"Help! Help!" Tom cried. "Lily, help me!" + +Lily was scared, but she wanted to help her brother. She looked around and saw a big hook with a rope. She grabbed the rope and threw the hook to Tom. + +"Grab the hook, Tom!" Lily shouted. "I'll pull you out!" + +Tom saw the hook and reached for it. He caught it and held on tight. Lily pulled the rope with all her strength. She pulled and pulled until Tom was out of the pool. + +They hugged each other and cried. They were wet and dirty and sore. They wanted to go home. + +A man who worked in the factory saw them and came over. He was angry and asked them what they were doing there. He told them they were in trouble and they had to leave. + +Tom and Lily were sorry and said they were sorry. They said they were just playing and they did not know the pool was dangerous. They said they would never come back. + +The man saw they were hurt and scared. He felt sorry for them and said he would not tell anyone. He said he would take them home and tell their parents what happened. He said they had to bathe and rest and be careful. + +Tom and Lily thanked the man and said they were sorry again. They followed him to his car and got in. They were glad they were safe and they had each other. They learned a lesson and they never went to the factory again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big slide. Anna wants to try it. Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben. It is fun. I will teach you how to slide," Anna says. + +"How do you slide?" Ben asks. + +"You sit on the top. You hold the sides. You push with your feet. You go down fast. Whee!" Anna says. + +She shows Ben how to slide. She smiles. + +Ben watches Anna. He thinks she is brave. He wants to be brave too. He climbs the steps. He sits on the top. He holds the sides. He pushes with his feet. He goes down fast. Whee! + +He likes to slide. He laughs. + +Anna and Ben slide again and again. They have fun. They are happy. + +They are unique. They are not like other kids. They like to try new things. They like to teach each other. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to pretend they were in a castle. They used a big box as a throne, and a blanket as a cape. They also had a candle that their mom gave them. It was not a real candle, but a toy one that could light up. + +"Look, I am the king of the castle!" Tom said. He put the candle on the box and pressed a button. The candle glowed with a yellow light. "You are my queen, Lily. You have to do what I say." + +Lily did not like that. She wanted to be the king too. She did not want to do what Tom said. She grabbed the candle from the box and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Tom shouted. He chased Lily around the room. "That is my candle! You have to share!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She held the candle tight. "I want to be the king! You have to listen to me!" + +They ran and ran, until they bumped into a table. The candle fell to the floor and broke. The light went out. The candle was empty. + +Tom and Lily looked at the candle. They felt sad. They had broken their mom's gift. They had also broken their game. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "I should not have taken your candle. I should have shared." + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily," Tom said. "I should not have demanded you to do what I say. I should have let you be the king sometimes." + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. Then they went to find their mom. They told her what happened. They asked her if she could fix the candle. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said she was glad they were sorry and that they learned to share. She said she could not fix the candle, but she had a surprise for them. She took them to the kitchen, where there was a big cake with two real candles on it. + +"Happy birthday, Tom and Lily!" Mom said. "You are both four years old today! You can each make a wish and blow out a candle." + +Tom and Lily smiled and clapped. They forgot about the broken toy candle. They had a real candle each. They made a wish and blew out the candles. They thanked Mom and cut the cake. They shared it with each other and with Mom. They had a happy birthday. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find worms and stones. They had a big bucket and a small shovel each. They were having fun. + +Then Tom had an idea. He said to Lily, "Let's bury your head in the sand. It will be funny." Lily was not sure. She said, "Will it hurt? Will I be able to breathe?" Tom said, "No, it will not hurt. You can breathe. I will leave a hole for your nose. Trust me. It will be fun." + +Lily agreed. She lay down on the ground and closed her eyes. Tom started to shovel sand over her head. He made a big pile. He left a hole for her nose. He said, "There. You are buried. How do you feel?" Lily said, "I feel weird. I can't see anything. I can hear you, but it sounds muffled. I don't like it." + +Tom said, "Don't worry. I will dig you out soon. Just stay still." He went to get his bucket. He wanted to put some water on the sand to make it harder. He thought it would be more funny. + +But then he saw a butterfly. It was yellow and black. It was very pretty. He forgot about Lily. He ran after the butterfly. He wanted to catch it. He left his bucket and shovel behind. + +Lily waited for Tom. She started to feel scared. She wanted to get out of the sand. She tried to move her head, but it was stuck. She tried to call Tom, but he did not hear her. She started to cry. + +She cried for a long time. She felt alone and cold and uncomfortable. She wished Tom would come back. She wished she never agreed to bury her head in the sand. She wished she could see the sun and the flowers and the birds. She wished she could play with Tom again. She wished she could go home. +Tom and Lily liked to play chess with their dad. Chess was a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board. Dad taught them how to act like kings and queens and knights and rooks. They had to think hard and be smart to win. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. Tom and Lily did not want to go out. They asked dad if they could play chess with him. Dad said yes, but he had a surprise for them. He took out a new chess set from a big box. It was not like their old chess set. It was colorful and shiny and had different pieces. There were dragons and fairies and wizards and castles. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily said. "What is this?" + +"This is a magic chess set," dad said. "It has special rules and powers. Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Lily said. They were very excited. They set up the board and chose their sides. Tom picked the red pieces and Lily picked the blue pieces. Dad said he would watch and help them. + +They started to play. They moved their pieces and tried to capture each other's king. But they soon found out that the magic chess set was not like their old chess set. The pieces could talk and act on their own. They could fly and breathe fire and cast spells. They could also be naughty and trick each other. Sometimes they did not listen to Tom and Lily. Sometimes they helped them. Sometimes they made them laugh. Sometimes they made them scared. + +Tom and Lily had a lot of fun. They forgot about the gloomy weather. They forgot about the time. They only cared about the magic chess game. They did not know that dad had a secret. He had a remote control that made the pieces act. He wanted to make the game more fun and interesting for them. He also wanted to teach them some lessons. He made the pieces act kind and brave and clever and loyal. He also made them act mean and silly and foolish and selfish. He wanted Tom and Lily to see the difference and learn from it. + +Who will win the magic chess game? Will Tom and Lily find out dad's secret? Will they learn something from the pieces? You can make up the rest of the story. +Sara and Tom like to play in the park. They have a big red ball and a yellow kite. They run and laugh and have fun. But there is a boy who is rude. His name is Max. He does not share and he says mean things. + +One day, Sara and Tom are playing with their kite. They set it in the air and watch it fly. It is very pretty and makes them happy. But Max sees their kite and wants it. He runs to them and tries to grab it. He says, "Give me your kite! It is mine now!" + +Sara and Tom are scared and angry. They say, "No, Max! This is our kite! You have your own toys! Go away!" But Max does not listen. He pulls the kite hard and breaks it. The kite falls to the ground and tears. Sara and Tom cry. They are very sad. + +Max laughs and says, "Ha ha! Your kite is broken! You are silly and dumb!" He runs away with his toys. He thinks he is smart and strong. But he is not. He is rude and mean. + +But then, something happens. A big dog sees Max and his toys. The dog likes to play and chase. He runs to Max and barks. He jumps on him and knocks him down. He takes his toys and runs away. Max cries. He is very scared and sad. + +Sara and Tom see what happens. They feel sorry for Max. They go to him and help him up. They say, "Are you okay, Max? That was a bad dog. He was rude and mean." They give him a hug and share their ball with him. They say, "Do you want to play with us? We can be friends." + +Max feels ashamed and sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Sara and Tom. I was rude and mean. I broke your kite and made you cry. That was not nice. Can you forgive me?" He gives them a hug and says, "Thank you for being kind and sharing. I want to play with you. I want to be friends." + +Sara and Tom smile and say, "We forgive you, Max. We are happy to be friends. Come on, let's play!" They run and laugh and have fun. They are not sad anymore. They are happy. +Sara liked to organize her toys. She had a box for dolls, a box for cars, a box for books, and a box for puzzles. She liked to make everything neat and tidy. + +One day, her big brother Tom came home from university. He had a big bag of things he did not need anymore. He said he wanted to give them to Sara. Sara was happy. She liked new things. + +But when she opened the bag, she saw that the things were not new. They were old and broken. There was a ripped teddy bear, a cracked plate, a bent spoon, and a torn book. Sara did not like them. She said they were not original. She said they were garbage. + +Tom was angry. He said they were not garbage. He said they were special. He said he had used them when he was little. He said they had memories. He said Sara was ungrateful. + +Sara and Tom started to argue. They shouted and cried. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the bag of things and the mess on the floor. She asked them to calm down and explain. + +Sara said Tom gave her bad things. Tom said Sara did not appreciate his things. Mom said they both had a point. She said Tom was kind to share, but he should have asked Sara first. She said Sara was right to want original things, but she should have been polite. She said they should apologize and hug. + +Sara and Tom said they were sorry. They hugged and said they loved each other. Mom said she was proud of them. She said they could keep some of the things if they wanted, or donate them to someone else. She said they could organize them together. Sara and Tom agreed. They smiled and started to sort the things. They had fun and learned something new. +Lily liked flowers very much. She liked to look at them, smell them, and touch them. She had a small garden in her backyard, where she planted many flowers with her mom. She watered them every day and watched them grow. + +One day, Lily saw a big sign outside a store. It said "Flower Sale". She asked her mom if they could go inside and see the flowers. Her mom said yes, and they walked into the store. There were many flowers in the store, of different colors and shapes. Lily was very happy and wanted to buy some. + +She saw a flower that was very pretty. It was pink and white, and had a sweet smell. She picked it up and said to her mom, "Mom, can I have this flower? It is so nice!" + +Her mom looked at the flower and said, "Lily, that is not a flower. That is a fake flower. It is made of plastic and has perfume on it. It does not grow or need water. It is not real." + +Lily was confused and sad. She did not know what fake meant. She thought the flower was real and beautiful. She said, "But mom, I like this flower. It is not dark or ugly. It is bright and pretty. Why can't I have it?" + +Her mom said, "Lily, I know you like flowers, but fake flowers are not good for you. They are not natural or healthy. They are just for decoration. Real flowers are better for you. They are alive and have seeds. They can make more flowers. They are a gift from nature. Let's go back to our garden and see our real flowers. They are waiting for you." + +Lily did not want to leave the store. She wanted to keep the fake flower. She started to cry and said, "No, mom, I want this flower. It is mine. Please, mom, please!" + +Her mom said, "Lily, stop crying. You can't have the fake flower. It is not yours. It belongs to the store. You have to put it back. Come on, let's go home. I have a surprise for you." + +Lily did not know what the surprise was. She was still angry and sad. She did not want to put the fake flower back. She did not want to go home. She did not want to see her real flowers. She wanted the fake flower. She held it tight and said, "No, mom, no!" +Sara was a small dancer. She liked to dance with her friends at school. They danced to music and made shapes with their arms and legs. + +One day, Sara saw a new girl in her class. Her name was Lila. Lila was shy and did not talk to anyone. She sat in a corner and looked at her shoes. + +Sara wanted to be Lila's friend. She went to Lila and said, "Hi, I am Sara. Do you like to dance?" + +Lila looked up and nodded. She liked to dance, but she was afraid to join the others. + +Sara smiled and said, "Come with me. I will show you how we dance. It is fun and easy. You can do it." + +Sara took Lila's hand and led her to the dance floor. She showed her how to move to the music and follow the teacher. Lila felt happy and brave. She danced with Sara and the other kids. + +Sara and Lila became good friends. They danced together every day. They cared for each other and helped each other. They were small dancers, but they had big hearts. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her doll. She liked to smell the flowers and watch the bees. She was not afraid of the bees, because her mom told her they were good and made honey. + +One day, a big boy came to the garden. He saw Lily and her doll and laughed. He said, "What a silly girl! You play with a baby toy! And you like bees? Bees are terrible! They sting and hurt! Watch this!" He picked up a stick and ran to a bee hive. He hit the hive with the stick and made the bees angry. + +Lily was scared. She said, "No, don't do that! You are bad! The bees will be mad at you!" But the boy did not listen. He hit the hive again and again. The bees came out and buzzed around him. They stung him on his face and his arms and his legs. He screamed and ran away. + +Lily felt sorry for the boy, but she was also glad he was gone. She hugged her doll and said, "You see, doll? We should be nice to the bees. They are not terrible. They are our friends. We should believe what mom says. She knows best." She smiled and went back to her game. The bees calmed down and went back to their hive. They thanked Lily for being kind and gave her some honey. Lily was happy. She loved the garden and the bees. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to discover what was on the other side of the hill. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but be careful and come back soon. + +They held hands and walked up the hill. They saw many birds and bugs and heard many sounds. They felt happy and curious. They reached the top of the hill and looked down. They saw a big lake with shiny water and a small boat. They also saw a spot of red and white on the shore. They wondered what it was. + +They ran down the hill and went closer to the spot. They saw that it was a picnic basket with a blanket and some food. They also saw a sign that said "Happy Birthday, Tom and Lily!" They were surprised and excited. They realized that their mom had planned a special surprise for them. They hugged each other and said thank you to their mom. + +They ate some cake and sandwiches and drank some juice. They felt full and happy. They asked their mom if they could go on the boat. She said yes, but wear your life jackets and stay close. They put on their life jackets and got on the boat. They paddled around the lake and saw some fish and ducks. They felt brave and adventurous. + +They had a lot of fun on the boat and on the shore. They played some games and sang some songs. They felt tired and sleepy. They packed up their things and said goodbye to the lake. They walked up the hill and back to their home. They told their mom how much they loved their birthday surprise. She said she was proud of them for being brave and discovering new things. They hugged her and said they loved her too. They went to bed and dreamed of their wonderful day. +One day, Sam and Lily went to school. They liked school because they learned new things and played with their friends. But today, something was different. When they got to their classroom, the door was closed and the lights were off. It was very dark inside. + +"Where is our teacher?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe she is late," Lily said. + +They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. They felt scared and confused. + +"Maybe we should go to another classroom and ask for help," Sam suggested. + +"OK, let's go," Lily agreed. + +They walked down the hall, looking for another teacher or a friend. But they saw no one. All the other classrooms were also closed and dark. The school was very quiet and empty. + +"Where is everyone?" Lily questioned. + +"I don't know. Maybe there is a fire drill or something," Sam guessed. + +They heard a loud noise from the end of the hall. It sounded like a bell or a siren. They ran towards the noise, hoping to find someone. But when they got there, they saw a big red sign that said "EXIT". They pushed the door open and went outside. + +They saw a lot of people on the playground. They saw their teacher, their friends, and other teachers. They also saw some fire trucks and firefighters. They smelled smoke and saw some flames coming from a window. + +"What is going on?" Sam and Lily asked. + +Their teacher hugged them and said, "I'm so glad you are safe. There was a fire in the school. We had to evacuate quickly. I'm sorry I couldn't find you in the classroom. I thought you were with the others." + +Sam and Lily felt relieved and happy. They were not alone anymore. They joined their friends and watched the firefighters put out the fire. They learned a new word: "evacuate". They also learned a new lesson: "always follow the teacher's instructions". They hoped the fire would not damage their classroom too much. They wanted to go back to school soon. +Lily liked yogurt very much. She ate it every day for breakfast. She liked all kinds of yogurt: plain, fruit, vanilla, chocolate. She always asked her mom to buy more yogurt when they went to the store. + +One day, Lily went to preschool with her favorite yogurt: strawberry. She was happy to see her friends and share her snack with them. But when she opened her lunch bag, she saw that her yogurt was gone. Someone had taken it. + +"Who took my yogurt?" Lily asked, looking around. She felt sad and angry. + +"I did," said Max, a boy who sat next to her. He had a big smile on his face and a spoon in his hand. He was holding Lily's yogurt. "It looked yummy. I wanted to try it." + +"That's not nice, Max," Lily said. "That was my yogurt. You can't just take things that are not yours. You have to ask first. And you have to give it back." + +"But I like it," Max said. "It's so good. Strawberry is my favorite. And yogurt is popular. Everyone likes yogurt. Why should I give it back?" + +"Because it's mine," Lily said. "And I like it too. And I value it. It means a lot to me. It makes me happy. You can't just take away my happiness. How would you feel if I took something that you value?" + +Max thought for a moment. He looked at his lunch bag. He had a sandwich, a banana, and a juice box. He liked his sandwich very much. It had peanut butter and jelly, his favorite. He would not like it if someone took his sandwich. + +"I would feel bad," Max said. "I would feel sad and angry. I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't think about how you feel. I was selfish. Here, you can have your yogurt back. And you can have some of my sandwich too. I want to share with you. I want to be your friend." + +Lily smiled. She took her yogurt back. She thanked Max for his sandwich. She gave him a hug. She was happy again. + +They ate their snacks together. They talked and laughed. They became friends. They learned to value each other. And they both enjoyed their yogurt. +Lily wanted a haircut. Her hair was long and messy. It got in her eyes and mouth. She did not like it. She asked her mom to take her to the salon. + +"Can I have a haircut, mom?" Lily said. + +"Sure, honey. You can have a haircut. Let's go to the salon and see what they can do." Mom said. + +They went to the salon. Lily saw a lady with scissors and a comb. She was a hairdresser. She smiled at Lily and said hello. + +"Hello, little girl. Do you want a haircut?" The hairdresser said. + +"Yes, please. I want a haircut." Lily said. + +The hairdresser took Lily to a chair. She put a cape around her neck. She combed her hair and cut it with the scissors. She made it shorter and neater. She gave Lily a mirror to look at herself. + +"How do you like your haircut, little girl?" The hairdresser said. + +Lily looked at herself in the mirror. She saw her new haircut. It was lovely. She liked it a lot. She smiled and said thank you. + +"Thank you, hairdresser. I like my haircut. It is lovely." Lily said. + +"You're welcome, little girl. You look lovely too. Have a nice day." The hairdresser said. + +Lily and mom left the salon. They went to a bakery. They bought a cupcake. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. Lily took a bite. It was sweet and yummy. She tasted it with her tongue. + +"Mmm, this cupcake is delicious, mom." Lily said. + +"I'm glad you like it, honey. You deserve a treat. You were very brave and good at the salon." Mom said. + +"I love you, mom. And I love my haircut." Lily said. + +"I love you too, honey. And I love your haircut too." Mom said. + +They hugged and kissed. They ate their cupcakes. They were happy. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a frog near the pond. The frog was green and wet. It jumped and croaked. + +"Hello, frog!" Tom said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The frog looked at Tom and Lily. It did not say anything. It jumped again. + +"Come on, frog!" Lily said. "We have a ball and a doll. You can play with them." + +The frog did not want to play with the ball and the doll. It wanted to play with the water and the bugs. It jumped into the pond and splashed. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to be friends with the frog. They followed the frog to the pond. They saw the frog sitting on a lily pad. + +"Please, frog, come back!" Tom said. "We are sorry. We did not mean to make you mad." + +The frog heard Tom and Lily. It felt sorry for them. It decided to give them a chance. It jumped out of the pond and landed near them. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" the frog said. "I am not mad. I am just different. I do not like to play with your things. But I can show you my things." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They smiled at the frog. They wanted to see its things. + +"Thank you, frog!" Lily said. "What can you show us?" + +The frog showed them the water and the bugs. It showed them how to hop and swim. It showed them how to catch flies with its tongue. + +Tom and Lily liked the frog's things. They had fun with the frog. They learned new things. + +The frog liked Tom and Lily. It had fun with them. It learned new things. + +They played until the sun went down. They said goodbye to each other. + +"Goodbye, frog!" Tom said. "You are a good friend. Can we play with you again?" + +"Goodbye, Tom and Lily!" the frog said. "You are good friends. You can play with me again. But first, you have to do something for me." + +"What is it, frog?" Lily asked. + +The frog pointed to its head. It had a broken bow on its head. It was a gift from its mother. It wanted to fix it. + +"Can you help me fix my bow?" the frog asked. "It is broken. It makes me sad." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They wanted to help the frog. They took the broken bow and looked for a way to fix it. + +They found some glue and some tape. They put the glue and the tape on the bow. They made it whole again. + +They gave the bow back to the frog. The frog put it on its head. It was happy. It smiled. + +"Thank you, Tom and Lily!" the frog said. "You are very kind. You made my bow better. You made me happy." + +Tom and Lily hugged the frog. They were happy too. They made a new friend. They made a frog happy. + +The end. +Ben and Lily are twins. They have the same birthday. They like to play together and help each other. They are very intelligent. + +Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They get many presents from their mom and dad and their friends. They have a big cake with candles and balloons. + +But there is a problem. Ben and Lily want different things. Ben wants to play with his new car and Lily wants to play with her new doll. They start to fight and cry. + +"Stop it, Ben and Lily!" their mom says. "You are twins. You should share and unite. You have many toys. You can play with both." + +Ben and Lily look at each other. They feel sorry. They hug and say sorry. + +"OK, mom. You are right. We are twins. We should share and unite. We have many toys. We can play with both." they say. + +They smile and play together. They have fun with their car and their doll. They are very happy. They have a good birthday. +Lily and Ben love to play hide and seek with their toy reindeer. They take turns to hide the reindeer in different places and then look for it. Sometimes they hide it under the bed, or behind the curtain, or in the closet. + +One day, they decide to hide the reindeer outside in the snow. They put on their coats and boots and hats and mittens and go out with the reindeer. They find a big pile of snow and dig a hole in it. They put the reindeer in the hole and cover it with snow. Then they run back to the house and say, "Ready or not, here we come!" + +They start to look for the reindeer in the yard. They look behind the trees, and under the bushes, and in the mailbox. But they cannot find the reindeer. They start to feel sad and worried. Where is the reindeer? Did someone take it? Did it run away? + +They hear a noise from the snow pile. They go closer and see a little nose poking out of the snow. It is the reindeer! It is trying to get out of the hole. Lily and Ben are so happy to see the reindeer. They run to the snow pile and dig out the reindeer. They hug it and say, "We found you! We found you! You are such a good reindeer!" + +The reindeer is happy too. It wags its tail and licks their faces. It likes to play hide and seek with Lily and Ben. But it also likes to be warm and cozy. It says, "Brrr, it is cold in the snow. Can we go inside and play with your other toys?" + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They take the reindeer inside and play with their other toys. They have a lot of fun with the reindeer. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with Mom and Dad. They liked to eat chicken and rice with mild sauce. Mom made the sauce with tomatoes and herbs. It was not spicy or sour. + +"Can you pass me the chicken, please?" Lily asked Ben. She wanted more chicken on her plate. She liked the crispy skin and the juicy meat. + +"Here you go, Lily," Ben said. He gave her the chicken with a big spoon. He was a good brother. He also liked chicken, but he liked rice more. He ate a lot of rice with sauce. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. She smiled at him. She was a good sister. She also liked rice, but she liked chicken more. She ate a lot of chicken with sauce. + +"Are you enjoying your lunch, kids?" Mom asked. She was happy to see them eat well. She also ate chicken and rice with mild sauce. She liked to cook for her family. + +"Yes, Mom, it's yummy!" Lily and Ben said together. They were happy to have lunch with Mom and Dad. They also drank water and ate fruit for dessert. They liked to eat healthy food. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys of different colors and shapes. Sometimes they liked to sort their toys by color or shape and put them in different boxes. They had a box for red toys, a box for blue toys, a box for round toys, and a box for square toys. + +One day, their mom told them to sort their toys and put them away before dinner. She said, "Sam and Lily, sort your toys and put them in the boxes. Then close the door of your room. I will call you when dinner is ready." Sam and Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom." + +But Sam and Lily did not sort their toys. They were too lazy and bored. They threw their toys everywhere and made a big mess. They did not put them in the boxes or close the door. They said, "Sorting is no fun. We want to play something else." + +Soon, their mom called them for dinner. She said, "Sam and Lily, come to the kitchen. Dinner is ready." Sam and Lily ran to the kitchen, leaving their toys on the floor. They did not see the orange cat that was hiding under the bed. + +The orange cat was hungry and curious. He saw the toys on the floor and thought they were food. He jumped out of the bed and started to bite and scratch the toys. He broke the red car, the blue ball, the round doll, and the square block. He made a bigger mess than Sam and Lily. + +When Sam and Lily finished their dinner, they went back to their room. They saw the orange cat and the broken toys. They cried and said, "Oh no! Our toys are ruined! Who did this?" The orange cat ran away and hid under the bed again. + +Their mom came to their room and saw the mess. She was angry and said, "Sam and Lily, you did not sort your toys and put them away. You did not close the door. You let the cat in and he destroyed your toys. Now you have no toys to play with. This is what happens when you are lazy and disobedient. You have to learn to be responsible and tidy." + +Sam and Lily felt sorry and said, "We are sorry, mom. We were wrong. We should have sorted our toys and put them away. We should have closed the door. We did not mean to let the cat in. We will not do it again. Please forgive us." + +Their mom said, "I forgive you, but you have to clean up this mess and go to bed without any toys. Maybe tomorrow you can get some new toys if you behave well. But remember, sorting is not only fun, but also important. It helps you to keep your things organized and safe. And closing the door is not only polite, but also smart. It keeps unwanted visitors out of your room. Now go to bed and think about what you have done." + +Sam and Lily cleaned up the mess and went to bed. They had no toys to cuddle or play with. They felt sad and lonely. They wished they had sorted their toys and closed the door. They learned their lesson the hard way. The end. +Anna likes lizards. She thinks they are cool and friendly. She wants to buy a lizard for her birthday. She asks her mom and dad if she can buy a lizard. + +"Please, please, can I buy a lizard?" Anna says. "I will take good care of it. I will feed it and play with it and love it." + +Mom and dad think about it. They know Anna likes lizards, but they are not sure if she is ready for a pet. They ask Anna some questions. + +"What do lizards eat?" mom asks. + +"Lizards eat bugs and worms and plants," Anna says. "I can find them in the garden or buy them at the store." + +"Where will the lizard sleep?" dad asks. + +"The lizard will sleep in a big tank with rocks and water and plants," Anna says. "I can put it in my room or in the living room." + +"How will you keep the lizard safe and happy?" mom and dad ask. + +"I will keep the lizard safe and happy by giving it a name and a toy and a friend," Anna says. "I will talk to it and pet it and watch it." + +Mom and dad are impressed by Anna's answers. They see that she knows a lot about lizards and that she really wants one. They decide to buy a lizard for Anna for her birthday. + +They go to the pet store with Anna and look at the lizards. Anna sees a green lizard with brown spots and a long tail. She likes it very much. She asks the pet store lady if she can hold it. + +"Sure, you can hold it," the pet store lady says. "This is a friendly lizard. It likes people and other lizards. It is a good lizard for a beginner." + +Anna holds the lizard gently in her hands. She feels its smooth skin and its warm body. She looks into its eyes and smiles. She knows this is the lizard for her. + +"I want this lizard," Anna says. "Can I buy this lizard?" + +Mom and dad nod and smile. They pay the pet store lady and get a tank and some food and some toys for the lizard. They help Anna carry everything to the car. + +Anna is very happy. She has a lizard for her birthday. She thinks of a name for her lizard. She decides to call it Spot. + +"Hello, Spot," Anna says. "You are my lizard and I am your friend. I love you very much." +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but they wanted more. One day, they saw a big store with many toys in the window. They wanted to go inside and look at the toys, but they had no money. + +They saw a man who worked in the store. He had a big bag of money. He put the bag on a table and went to help a customer. Ben and Lily had an idea. They decided to take the bag of money and buy some toys. They thought they would enjoy having more toys. + +They ran to the table and grabbed the bag of money. They were very nervous, but they did not care. They ran out of the store with the bag. They did not see the man who worked in the store. He saw them and he was angry. He shouted, "Stop! You are thieves!" + +He ran after them and caught them. He took the bag of money back and called the police. The police came and took Ben and Lily away. They were very scared and sad. They had no toys and no friends. They wished they had not been thieves. + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. It is wrong and you will get in trouble. Be happy with what you have and share with your friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a large box in the yard. They wonder what is inside. + +They open the box and see a big, fluffy dog. The dog is brown and white. He has a red bow on his neck. He looks happy and friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +Lily and Tom are very excited. They hug the dog and give him a name. They call him Bow. They think he is a gift for them. They want to keep him. + +But then they hear a voice. It is their neighbor, Mrs. Lee. She is looking for her dog. She is worried and sad. She says, "Have you seen my dog? He ran away this morning. He is a large, fluffy dog with a red bow. His name is Bow." + +Lily and Tom feel sorry for Mrs. Lee. They know how much she loves her dog. They also love Bow, but they know he is not theirs. They want to do the right thing. + +They take Bow out of the box and bring him to Mrs. Lee. They say, "We found your dog. He was in the box. He is very nice. We played with him. We are sorry he ran away." + +Mrs. Lee is very happy and grateful. She hugs Bow and thanks Lily and Tom. She says, "You are very kind and honest. You made me and Bow very happy. You can come and visit him anytime. He likes you very much." + +Lily and Tom are glad they helped Mrs. Lee and Bow. They say goodbye to them and go back to their toys. They are proud of themselves. They learned a lesson. They learned to share and to be quiet. They learned that sometimes, the best gift is to give. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big statue of a man on a horse. The statue was very old and had a lot of birds on it. + +"Who is that?" Tim asked his mom. + +"That is a king. He was very important a long time ago. He helped people and fought bad guys," mom said. + +"Can we introduce ourselves to him?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled. "Sure, you can say hello to him. But be careful, don't touch him. He is very fragile and might break." + +Tim and Lily ran to the statue. They waved their hands and said, "Hello, Mr. King. We are Tim and Lily. We are playing in the park. You have a nice horse." + +The statue did not say anything. He just looked at them with his stone eyes. + +Tim and Lily got bored. They wanted to play something else. Tim saw a shiny button on the statue's coat. He wondered what it did. He reached out his hand and pressed it. + +Suddenly, the statue made a loud noise. It sounded like a horn. It scared Tim and Lily and the birds. The birds flew away and pooped on the statue and on Tim and Lily. + +Mom heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and the button. She was angry. + +"Tim, did you press the button?" she asked. + +Tim felt guilty. He nodded his head and said, "Yes, mom. I'm sorry. I was curious. I didn't know it would make a noise." + +Mom sighed. She took a tissue and wiped Tim and Lily's faces and clothes. She said, "Tim, you should not touch things that are not yours. You could have damaged the statue or hurt yourself or someone else. You have to be respectful and careful." + +Tim said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't do it again. I'm sorry, Mr. King. I didn't mean to scare you or make you dirty." + +Mom said, "It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. But you have to learn from your mistake. Next time, ask before you touch something. And say thank you to the statue for letting us visit him." + +Tim and Lily said, "Thank you, Mr. King. Goodbye, Mr. King." + +They hugged mom and left the park. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be polite and curious, but not naughty. +Sara liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She would go to the closet and find a pretty dress or a shiny coat and put it on. She would look at herself in the mirror and pretend to be a princess or a star. + +One day, she saw a new dress in the closet. It was red and sparkly and had a big bow. Sara wanted to try it on. She took it off the hanger and put it over her head. It was too big for her, but she didn't care. She felt like a fairy. + +She ran to the mirror to see how she looked. But when she got there, she saw nothing. She looked down and saw nothing. She touched her body and felt nothing. She had vanished! + +She was scared and confused. She tried to call for her mom, but no sound came out. She tried to take off the dress, but she couldn't find it. She was trapped in the dress. + +She started to cry. She wished she had never touched the dress. She wondered if her mom would ever find her. She wondered if she would ever be seen again. + +Then, she heard a voice. It was her mom. She was calling her name. She sounded worried. Sara tried to answer, but she still couldn't speak. She hoped her mom would come to the closet. + +She heard footsteps. She saw the closet door open. She saw her mom's face. She looked surprised and happy. She reached out and touched Sara's dress. She said, "Sara, there you are! I've been looking for you everywhere! What are you wearing?" + +Sara felt a tingling sensation. She looked at the mirror again. She saw herself. She was visible again. She was so relieved. She hugged her mom and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to play dress-up. But this dress made me vanish. It's scary. I don't like it." + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, honey. I'm sorry, too. I should have told you. This is a special dress. It's a modern dress. It has a magic button. If you press it, you can disappear. It's for fun. But you have to be careful. You have to press it again to reappear. Here, let me show you." + +She pointed to a small button on the back of the dress. She pressed it and said, "See? Now you're invisible. And if I press it again, you're visible. It's like a game. Do you want to try it?" + +Sara shook her head. She said, "No, thank you. I don't want to vanish again. I want to wear a normal dress. Can I please change?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's find you something else to wear. And let's put this dress back on the hanger. Maybe we can play with it another day, when you're older and more brave." + +Sara agreed. She took off the dress and put on a pink one. She felt much better. She said, "I love you, mom. Thank you for finding me." + +Her mom said, "I love you, too, Sara. And I'm glad you're safe. You're my little star." +Lily was a big girl who liked to play with her friends at the park. She liked to swing, slide and run with them. But one day, she had a problem. She had an itch on her nose that would not go away. She tried to scratch it, but it only made it worse. She felt something tickle her nose and she sneezed. Achoo! + +When she sneezed, she saw something fly out of her nose. It was a big, green booger. It landed on her friend Sam's shirt. Sam looked at his shirt and said, "Ew, gross! Lily, you have a booger on your nose!" He pointed at her nose and laughed. The other kids saw the booger and laughed too. Lily felt very embarrass. She wanted to hide. + +She ran to her mom, who was sitting on a bench. She cried and said, "Mom, I have a booger on my nose and everyone laughed at me. It's not fair!" Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Everyone has boogers sometimes. It's not your fault. It's just a part of being human. You don't have to be embarrass. You can wipe your nose with a tissue and go back to play. Your friends will forget about it soon." + +Lily took a tissue from her mom and wiped her nose. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. You're right. It's not a big deal. I still want to play with my friends." She smiled and ran back to the park. She saw Sam and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to sneeze on your shirt. Do you want to play with me?" Sam said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry I laughed at you. It was just a joke. Of course I want to play with you. You're my friend." They hugged and went to play. Lily was happy. She forgot about her itch and her booger. She had fun with her friends. +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride the subway with his mommy. They would go to the park and play on the swings. But one day, when they got on the subway, Timmy noticed that it was very dirty. He didn't like the dirty subway, but he still wanted to go to the park. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a man performing magic tricks. The man had a big hat and a wand. Timmy thought it was very cool! He watched the man perform for a long time. After the show, Timmy and his mommy went back on the subway. Timmy was still thinking about the magic tricks. He forgot about the dirty subway and was happy to ride home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to play with her brother, but he was not around. So, she went to search for him. She looked everywhere, but she could not find him. + +Lily felt sad and bored without her brother. She decided to play with her dolls, but it was not as fun as playing with her brother. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the closet. She opened it and found her brother hiding inside. + +Lily was happy to see her brother and they played together. They played hide and seek and had lots of fun. Lily realized that playing with her brother was never boring. From that day on, they played together every day and had lots of adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going to the park. One day, Timmy went to the park and met a new friend. + +"Hi there! What's your name?" Timmy asked. + +"My name is Jack," the boy replied. + +Jack was very small, but Timmy could tell that he was going to become an enormous person when he grew up. + +"Wow, you're going to be so big!" Timmy exclaimed. + +Jack smiled and said, "I hope so! I want to be a basketball player when I'm older." + +Timmy thought that was a great idea and they played together for hours. When it was time to go home, Timmy said goodbye to his new friend and went home feeling happy. From that day on, Timmy and Jack became the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a lizard. He was green and had a long tail. He liked to slide down the hill. It was so much fun! He did it every day. + +One day, it was very cold outside. The lizard didn't like the cold. He wanted to stay inside his home. But he missed sliding down the hill. So, he decided to go outside and slide anyway. + +As he was sliding down, he hit a big rock. It hurt him very badly. He couldn't move anymore. He was so sad and scared. He wished he had stayed inside where it was warm and safe. + +The lizard never slid down the hill again. He learned that sometimes it's better to stay inside when it's cold outside. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner, Lily, took him to the park to play. Max was so excited! + +As Max was playing, he saw a squirrel running up a tree. Max chased after the squirrel, but he got too close and the squirrel threw a nut at him. The nut hit Max's mug and it fell off! + +Lily saw what happened and said, "Oh no, Max! Your mug is broken. We need to get you a new one." Max looked sad, but then Lily said, "Don't worry, Max. We'll go to the store and get you a new mug." Max's tail wagged with excitement and he said, "Yay! Let's go sack the store!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was glad because he was going to the park with his mom. When they got to the park, Timmy saw some ducks and wanted to feed them. His mom gave him some bread and Timmy reached out to give it to the ducks. + +Suddenly, a big, mean dog came running towards them. Timmy got scared and dropped his stamp collection. His mom tried to grab the stamps, but the dog got them first and tore them up. Timmy started to cry. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can always start a new stamp collection." But Timmy was still sad because he loved his old stamps. From that day on, Timmy was afraid of dogs and never wanted to go to the park again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to a park with his mom. Timmy saw a big parade with lots of people. "Mommy, what is that?" Timmy asked pointing at the parade. "It's a march, Timmy. People are walking together to celebrate something," his mom replied. Timmy felt excited and wanted to join the march. + +After the march, Timmy felt tired and went to sleep. He had a dream that he was walking in a parade too, with lots of balloons and candies. But then he tripped and fell, and it hurt. "Ouch!" he shouted in his dream. Suddenly, he woke up and realized it was just a dream. + +"Mommy, I had a dream that I was in a parade, but I fell and it hurt," Timmy said to his mom. "Oh no, Timmy. I'm sorry you got hurt in your dream. But don't worry, you're safe now," his mom said, giving him a hug. Timmy felt better and smiled. He was happy to have such a nice dream, even if it did hurt a little bit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she saw a butterfly with pretty wings. She wanted to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mom told her that an angel was watching over her and the butterfly. The angel wanted the butterfly to be free and happy. Lily didn't understand what an angel was, but she knew it was something special. + +Later that day, Lily's mom urged her to be patient while they waited in line at the store. Lily didn't like waiting, but she remembered what her mom said about the angel. She waited quietly and soon they were done. Lily felt proud of herself for being patient like the angel. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma. One day, her granddaughter came to visit her. Grandma was happy to see her and asked, "Would you like some juice, dear?" + +The little girl nodded her head and said, "Yes, please." + +Grandma went to the kitchen to get some juice. While she was gone, the little girl saw a phone on the table and asked, "Can I call my mommy?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Of course, dear. You can use the phone to call your mommy." + +The little girl was happy and called her mommy. She told her mommy that she was having juice at Grandma's house. Her mommy was happy to hear that and said she would come to pick her up soon. The little girl was excited to see her mommy and thanked Grandma for the juice and the phone call. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing songs. One day, Tweetie's favorite tree fell down and she couldn't sing her songs anymore. Tweetie was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind squirrel came along and saw Tweetie was sad. The squirrel asked, "What's wrong, little bird?" Tweetie replied, "My tree fell down and now I can't sing my songs." The squirrel said, "Don't be angry, little bird. We can replace your tree with a new one." + +So, the squirrel helped Tweetie find a new tree to sing her songs in. Tweetie was so happy and sang a beautiful song to thank the squirrel. From that day on, Tweetie sang her songs every day in her new tree and was never sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, she wanted to hang up her picture on the wall with a nail. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can I use a nail to put up my picture, please?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, I permit you to use a nail, but be careful not to hurt yourself." + +Lily was very careful and did a great job hanging up her picture. She was so happy to see her artwork on display for everyone to see. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the picture on the wall and said, "Wow, Lily! That picture looks great!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! I hung it up all by myself with a nail." + +Her friend was very impressed and they spent the rest of the day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch the train go by her house. One day, Lily saw a naughty boy who was teasing his little sister. She felt sad for the sister and decided to give her a hug to make her feel better. + +As Lily watched the train go by, she thought about how much she loved her family. She hugged her mom and dad tightly and said, "I love you." They hugged her back and told her they loved her too. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind to others and give hugs to those who needed them. She loved watching the train go by, but she loved spreading love and kindness even more. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. He was very weak and couldn't swim as fast as the other penguins. One day, Pete went on a long journey to find food for his family. He swam and swam until he found a big fish. But when he tried to catch it, he got stuck in a net. + +Pete couldn't get out of the net and felt very scared. He tried to call for help, but nobody could hear him. Suddenly, he saw a shadow in the water. It was a big and scary creature. Pete was very afraid and closed his eyes. + +When he opened his eyes again, he saw that the creature was a human. The human revealed a big knife and cut the net. Pete thought he was saved, but the human picked him up and put him in a cage. Pete was very sad and missed his family. He wished he had never left home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk with her mommy to the colorful market every Saturday. There, they would buy fruits and vegetables for the week. + +One day, as they were walking to the market, Lily noticed a little bird sitting on a branch. She stopped to watch it for a moment before continuing on their way. At the market, they bought some bright red apples and some green broccoli. + +On the way back home, Lily saw the same little bird again. This time, it was hopping along the sidewalk. She smiled and said to her mommy, "Look, mommy! That bird followed us from the market!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Maybe it wanted to come home with us and see our colorful garden." And sure enough, when they arrived home, the little bird was waiting for them in the garden. From that day on, Lily and the bird walked to the market together every Saturday. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars and trucks, but he was always getting into trouble. One day, he decided to take his toys outside to play on the road. His mom told him it wasn't safe, but Tim didn't listen. + +As he was playing, a big truck drove by and almost hit him. Tim's mom was very angry and decided to punish him by taking away his toys for the rest of the day. Tim was sad, but he knew he had done something wrong. + +Later that day, Tim's mom showed him a useful tool called a traffic cone. She explained that it could be used to block off the road and keep him safe while he played with his toys. Tim was happy to learn something new and promised to always listen to his mom from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing, she saw a beautiful angel in the sky. The angel had big white wings and a shiny halo on her head. + +Lily was so excited to see the angel. She wanted to touch her wings and say hello. But the angel was too high up in the sky. Lily tried to jump and reach her, but she couldn't. Then, a kind man came and lifted Lily up in his arms. They both looked up at the angel and waved hello. + +Lily was very happy and thanked the man for lifting her up. She went home and told her mommy and daddy all about the angel she saw in the sky. From that day on, Lily always looked up at the sky, hoping to see the angel again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel to different places with her family. One day, they went to the beach and Lily saw a fish in the water. The fish needed oxygen to breathe, just like Lily. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why does the fish need oxygen to breathe?" Her mom explained, "Just like we need air to breathe, fish need oxygen in the water to live." + +Later that day, Lily met a boy who was being rude to his mom. Lily's mom told her that it's not nice to be rude to others. Lily said to the boy, "You shouldn't be rude to your mom. She loves you." The boy didn't listen and continued to be rude. + +As they were leaving the beach, Lily saw the boy struggling in the water. He couldn't breathe because he had gone too far out and needed oxygen. Lily's family tried to help, but it was too late. The boy had drowned. + +Lily learned that being rude to others can have bad consequences. She also learned that it's important to be kind and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bear. One day, her mom said, "Lily, can you help me match these socks?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I can match them!" She was very good at matching colors. + +After they finished matching the socks, Lily's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You did a great job!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I like to help you. Are you busy now?" + +"Yes, I am very busy," her mom replied. "But we can play later." + +Lily was happy to help her mom and looked forward to playing later. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on vacation. They went to the beach and played in the sand and the water. They had so much fun! But after a few days, their clothes and bodies became very dirty. They were filthy! + +So, they decided it was time to return home. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time until they finally arrived at their house. They were happy to be home and to take a nice bath to wash away all the dirt from their vacation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing in her backyard when she found a shiny rock. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy. + +"Mommy, look! I found a pretty rock! I'm lucky!" said Lily. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and saw the police car coming down the street. The police officer got out of the car and walked towards them. + +"Excuse me, have you seen a lost dog around here?" asked the police officer. + +"No, sorry," replied Lily's mommy. + +After the police officer left, Lily continued playing with her rock, feeling very lucky to have found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Max loved to play with Lily and always followed her wherever she went. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They played fetch and ran around together. But then, Lily saw a dark cloud in the sky. She knew that a storm was coming, and she was scared. Max could sense her fear and knew he had to protect her. + +As they walked back home, Max saw a big puddle on the sidewalk. He knew that Lily didn't want to get wet, so he spread himself over the puddle like a bridge. Lily was so happy and grateful that Max had protected her from the threat of getting wet. She gave him a big hug and knew that Max would always be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Benny. Benny loved to stack blocks. He would stack them up high, then knock them down and start again. One day, Benny's friend, a rabbit named Rosie, came to play. Rosie wanted to play too, but she was feeling grumpy. Benny asked her what was wrong, and Rosie said she didn't know. + +Benny thought for a moment and then said, "Let's play a game! We can include all of our friends, and we can stack the blocks together!" Rosie smiled and said that sounded like fun. They gathered all their friends, including a fox and a squirrel, and started to stack the blocks. + +As they worked together, Rosie's grumpy feeling went away, and she felt happy again. They built a big tower of blocks and cheered when it didn't fall down. Benny was happy that he could include everyone in his favorite game, and Rosie was happy to have fun with her friends. From that day on, they played together every day and always included everyone in their games. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and always wanted to observe everything around him. One day, Timmy and his mom went to an old house. Timmy saw a ghost in the house and got scared. + +"Mommy, there's a ghost!" Timmy said impatiently. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. There's no such thing as ghosts," his mom replied. + +But Timmy saw the ghost again and pointed to it. "Look, mommy! The ghost is right there!" + +His mom looked and saw the ghost too. "Oh my! You're right, Timmy. Let's leave this house now." + +Timmy and his mom quickly left the house and went home. They talked about the ghost and Timmy was happy that he got to observe something so interesting. From that day on, Timmy always looked for ghosts whenever they went to old houses. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the zoo with his family. He liked to see all the animals. The lions, tigers, and bears were his favorite. + +One day, Timmy and his family went to the zoo. Timmy was very excited to see the animals. When they got to the lion exhibit, Timmy saw that the lions were behaving very well. They were not roaring too loudly or jumping too much. + +After they saw all the animals, it was time to leave the zoo. Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we need to find the exit." Timmy looked around and saw a sign that said "Exit". They followed the sign and found the way out. + +Timmy had a very impressive day at the zoo. He saw all his favorite animals and they all behaved nicely. Timmy couldn't wait to come back and see them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw shapes and colors with her crayons. One day, she drew a big triangle with her red crayon. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew a triangle!" Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great triangle!" + +Lily was so excited that she decided to draw more triangles. She drew a small triangle with her blue crayon and a medium-sized triangle with her yellow crayon. She showed them to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew more triangles!" Her mom smiled again and said, "You're such a great artist, Lily!" + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk. They saw a big mountain in the distant. Lily pointed at it and said, "Mommy, look! That mountain is so far away!" Her mom said, "Yes, it's very distant. But we can still see it because it's so big." Lily was excited to see the big mountain and said, "I want to climb it one day!" Her mom laughed and said, "Maybe when you're older, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. They would go to the lake and use a rod to catch fish. Timmy thought it was so much fun to feel the fish tug on the line. + +One day, Timmy wanted to go fishing all by himself. He thought he could be successful just like his dad. He packed his rod and headed to the lake. Timmy waited and waited, but he didn't catch any fish. He started to get frustrated and thought he wasn't doing it right. + +Suddenly, Timmy slipped on a rock and fell into the lake. He didn't know how to swim and started to panic. Sadly, Timmy drowned and never got to go fishing with his dad again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who had a bad tooth. His mom told him he needed to go to the dentist to get it fixed. + +Timmy was scared and didn't want to go. "I don't want to go to the dentist, Mommy. It will hurt," he said. + +But his mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can do it. I know you can succeed and be brave." + +So, Timmy went to the dentist and even though it was a little scary, he was very brave. The dentist fixed his tooth and Timmy was so happy he succeeded in being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy disappeared during the game. Timmy looked everywhere for him, but he was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy's mommy called an ambulance to help find Tommy. The ambulance came with lights flashing and sirens blaring. The ambulance searched everywhere for Tommy, but he was still missing. Timmy and his friends were very frustrated and sad. + +Just when they thought they would never find Tommy, he suddenly appeared from behind a bush! Everyone was so happy and relieved that Tommy was safe. Timmy learned that it's important to always stay with your friends and not to wander off alone. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla named George. George was very slow and liked to eat bananas. One day, George was very hungry and went to the banana tree to find some food. But there were no bananas left! + +George was sad and hungry. He looked around and saw a little boy with a basket of bananas. George wanted to eat the bananas, but the boy was scared of him. George tried to tell the boy that he was friendly, but the boy didn't understand. + +Finally, George had an idea. He slowly walked towards the boy and gently took a banana from the basket. Then he gave the boy a big smile and slowly walked away. The boy was surprised and happy that George was not mean. From that day on, the boy would come to the banana tree and feed George bananas. They became good friends and George was never hungry again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play with her. + +"Hi Lily, what toys do you have?" Timmy asked. + +"I have a green ball and a pale doll," Lily replied. + +"That's cool! Can I play with them too?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, you can play with them. But they include my favorite toys, so please be careful," Lily said. + +Timmy played with the toys for a while, but then accidentally threw the green ball too hard and it went over the fence. Lily started to cry. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I'll go get your ball for you," Timmy said. + +Timmy climbed over the fence and found the ball. He brought it back to Lily and she was very happy. "Thank you for getting my ball, Timmy. You're a good friend," Lily said. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together often and had lots of fun with their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her room. One day, she decided to go outside and dance in the world. + +As she was dancing, she saw a grumpy old man sitting on a bench. She asked him, "Why are you so grumpy?" + +The old man replied, "I'm just having a bad day." + +Lily said, "Well, maybe you should dance too! It will make you feel better." + +The old man thought about it and decided to give it a try. He got up and started to dance with Lily. Soon, they were both laughing and having fun. + +From that day on, the old man wasn't so grumpy anymore. He would often go outside and dance with Lily in the world. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium. It was great and had lots of people in it. They were all cheering and having fun. Suddenly, a team surrendered and the other team won. The people cheered even louder and it was very exciting. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little lion named Leo. He lived in the jungle with his family and friends. Leo loved to play and run around in the grass. + +One day, Leo was walking in the jungle when he saw a peanut on the ground. He picked it up and tried to eat it, but it was too big for him. He started to feel nervous because he didn't know what to do with it. + +Suddenly, Leo heard a loud roar from a big lion. He was scared and ran away, dropping the peanut. When he got back to his family, they asked him what happened. Leo told them about the peanut and the big lion. His family explained to him that it's okay to be nervous sometimes, but he should always be brave and face his fears. They also told him not to take things that don't belong to him. From that day on, Leo learned to be brave and never took anything that didn't belong to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, she found a green avocado on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom, who said it was important to eat healthy foods like avocados. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her it was time to bathe before bedtime. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew it was important to be clean. So, she went inside and took a nice warm bath with lots of bubbles. After her bath, Lily felt clean and happy, and she ate some avocado for a snack before going to bed. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw two birds fighting over a piece of bread. Timmy said, "Oh no! The birds are being naughty." Tommy replied, "Yes, they need to share." + +Later that day, Timmy's mom picked them up and said, "Boys, we are going to visit the university where I work." Timmy asked, "What is a university?" His mom explained, "It's a place where people go to learn new things and become smarter." + +As they walked through the university, they saw many students studying and working hard. Timmy said, "Wow, they are so smart!" Tommy added, "I want to go to university one day too." + +After the visit, Timmy and Tommy went back to the park to play. They saw two other kids fighting over a toy. Timmy said, "Hey, don't be naughty. You need to share like the birds." The other kids listened and started playing together nicely. Timmy and Tommy felt proud of themselves for being kind and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she decided to wander through the forest near her house. She saw many trees and animals, but she was not scared. Suddenly, she found a razor on the ground. She knew it was not a toy, so she picked it up and put it in her pocket to show her mom. + +As she continued to walk, she saw a pale rabbit hopping towards her. The rabbit looked sad, so Lily decided to give it a carrot she had in her pocket. The rabbit ate the carrot and then hopped away happily. + +Lily had a fun adventure in the forest and was happy to show her mom the razor she found. Her mom was proud of her for being careful and not touching the sharp razor. From that day on, Lily loved to wander through the forest and make new animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that was his favorite. He loved it so much that he called it "mine". One day, Timmy's mom said they were going to the park. Timmy was excited to go and play with his truck there. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a big slide that looked scary. He didn't want to go down it, but his mom encouraged him. "You can do it, Timmy! Just go down slowly," she said. Timmy was scared, but he trusted his mom and went down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, Timmy and his mom went to get some ice cream. Timmy's mom asked him, "Did you have fun, Timmy?" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I went down the scary slide and it was mine favorite part!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mommy was making a cake and she needed to use the mixer. Timmy was so excited to help! He turned on the mixer and started to mix the cake batter. + +Suddenly, the mixer made a loud noise and Timmy was frightened! He jumped back and said, "Mommy, I'm scared!" His mommy hugged him and said, "Don't worry, it's just the mixer. It won't hurt you." + +After a few minutes, Timmy was no longer frightened and he continued to help his mommy. When the cake was finished, Timmy's mommy had a surprise for him. She let him lick the spoon and he was so happy! Timmy loved helping his mommy in the kitchen and he couldn't wait to do it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her colorful paints. One day, she decided to paint a picture of her favorite tea set. She wanted to use all the colors in her paint box to make it pretty. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw her painting. "Wow, Lily! Your painting is so organized! I love the way you used all the colors to make it beautiful," she said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I want to show it to Grandma when she comes over for tea later." + +Later that day, Grandma came over and Lily proudly showed her the painting. "Oh my, Lily! Your tea set looks so pretty in your painting. You are such a talented little artist," Grandma said. + +Lily felt very happy and proud of her painting. She knew that she loved to paint and would continue to make beautiful pictures with her colors. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very, very old. She had white hair and wrinkly skin. She lived in a big house with lots of things inside. + +One day, the old lady wanted to display her favorite things. She turned on the light and put her things on a table. She had a pretty vase, a shiny necklace, and a toy bear. She was very happy to show her things to her friends. + +But then, the light went out! The old lady couldn't see her things anymore. She was sad. But then, her friend came and fixed the light. The old lady was happy again and could display her favorite things for everyone to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. But her mommy always told her to be careful and not get sick. So, Lily always made sure to wear her raincoat and boots. + +One day, Lily was playing in the rain when she saw a big, black cloud in the sky. She knew that meant it was going to rain even harder. So, she ran back to her house to get her umbrella. + +Lily's mommy had told her to always keep her umbrella with her in case of a surprise rainstorm. Lily was glad she listened to her mommy because as soon as she opened her umbrella, the rain started pouring down even harder. She smiled and splashed in the puddles, safe and dry under her umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She had a pretty gold crown that she loved to wear every day. One day, her friend Emma came to visit and saw the crown. Emma felt jealous because she wanted a crown too. + +Lily saw that Emma was sad and decided to share her crown with her. They both wore the crown and played together. Suddenly, the phone rang and Lily had to go answer it. + +When Lily came back, she saw that Emma had taken the crown and was playing with it by herself. Lily felt a bit jealous but she didn't say anything. She asked Emma to give the crown back and they continued to play together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a new fairy. She had pretty wings and a shiny dress. One day, she went to the pond to play. She saw some fish swimming and wanted to join them. So, she jumped into the water and made a big splash! The fish were surprised but happy to see the new fairy. They swam around her and she laughed with joy. From that day on, the fairy loved to splash in the pond with her fish friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very quiet and liked to sleep a lot. Spot's owner liked him because he was dependable and always stayed by her side. + +One day, Spot and his owner went for a walk in the park. Spot saw a squirrel and ran after it. His owner called for him to come back, but he didn't listen. Spot was having too much fun chasing the squirrel. + +Suddenly, Spot heard a loud noise and got scared. He ran back to his owner and stayed by her side. His owner was happy that Spot came back and gave him a treat. From that day on, Spot knew that it was important to be dependable and always listen to his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong dragon. He had a powerful fire that could burn anything. One day, he was flying over a forest and accidentally burned a tree. The tree turned into ash and the animals who lived in the forest cried because they had lost their home. + +The dragon felt very sorry and promised to never do it again. But the animals didn't trust him and asked him to leave. The dragon felt very sad and cried because he had lost his friends. He flew away and never came back. + +The animals in the forest were happy again but they missed the dragon's powerful fire. They wished they could have their friend back. But the dragon was too sad to come back and the forest remained without his warmth and light. +Once upon a time, a little girl went for a walk in the park. She saw a squirrel and wanted to show it to her mommy. The squirrel was very cute and had a fluffy tail. The little girl loved it. + +Suddenly, a man came and took the squirrel away. He said it was an expensive squirrel and he needed it for his job. The little girl was sad and cried a lot. She wanted the squirrel back, but the man wouldn't give it to her. + +The little girl went home feeling very sad. She told her mommy what happened and they both felt very bad. The little girl learned that not everyone is kind and sometimes things don't end well. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy found a mysterious box in his backyard. He asked his mom, "What is in the box?" His mom replied, "I don't know, let's open it and find out!" + +Timmy put his hockey stick down and opened the box. Inside, there was a shiny new hockey puck. Timmy was so happy! He said, "I can't wait to play with my new puck!" His mom said, "It looks like a special puck, be careful with it." + +Timmy and his friends played with the mysterious puck all day. They had so much fun! Timmy put the puck away in the box when it was time to go inside. He couldn't wait to play with it again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to peek at things. One day, she went to her room and saw a shelf with many toys on it. She wanted to play with them, but she couldn't reach them because they were too high. + +Suddenly, her grandpa came in and saw her looking up at the shelf. "What's wrong, Lily?" he asked. "I want to play with the toys on the shelf, but I can't reach them," she replied. Grandpa smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." + +He picked her up and put her on his shoulders. Lily was so happy! She could see everything on the shelf now. She picked out a bald doll and hugged it tightly. "Thank you, grandpa," she said, smiling. Grandpa smiled back and said, "Anytime, my dear." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today was a special day because she was going to climb a big tree in her backyard. Lily was very careful as she put on her climbing shoes and grabbed her backpack. She knew that climbing trees could be dangerous, but she was excited to see the world from up high. + +Lily walked outside and looked up at the tree. It was very tall and had lots of branches. She took a deep breath and started to climb. She was very careful as she moved from branch to branch, making sure to hold on tight. + +As Lily climbed higher and higher, she saw something at the top of the tree. It was a beautiful bird's nest! Lily was so excited to see it up close. She carefully climbed up to the top and looked inside. There were three little eggs inside the nest. Lily smiled and felt happy that she had climbed the tree today. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. She stopped to listen and heard a bird singing in the tree. + +As Lily played, she noticed that the leaves on the trees were changing colors. Her mommy told her that it was because the season was changing from summer to fall. Lily thought the orange and yellow leaves were very pretty. + +Suddenly, Lily saw an ugly bug crawling on her toy. She didn't like the bug because it was so ugly. She picked up her toy and went to play somewhere else. From then on, Lily always made sure to listen for any bugs before she played with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a flea on his ear and it made him feel uncomfortable. He tried to shake it off, but it wouldn't go away. Max's owner saw the flea and said, "Don't worry, Max. I'll help you." + +The owner got some special shampoo for Max and gave him a bath. Max felt much better and the flea went away. Max was so happy that he started to blink his eyes. + +From that day on, Max made sure to keep clean so he wouldn't get any more fleas. And every time he felt happy, he would blink his eyes just like he did when the flea was gone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was very shy and always stayed underground. One day, Benny's friend, a little mouse, came to visit him. + +"Hello Benny, why are you always underground?" asked the mouse. + +"I am shy and scared to come out," replied Benny. + +The mouse said, "But Benny, you are missing out on all the fun above ground! You should come out and play with me." + +Benny thought about it and decided to be brave. He came out of his underground home and played with the mouse. Benny realized that it was not so scary after all and he remained above ground to play with his friend every day. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we are scared to try new things, but if we are brave, we might find out that it's not so bad after all. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought a plastic bag to put their snacks in. While they were eating, a careless boy threw his candy wrapper on the ground. + +Lily saw it and said, "That's not good. We should pick it up." + +Her mommy agreed and they both got up to wander around the park and pick up any other litter they saw. They found lots of plastic bottles and bags, but they made sure to put them in the trash can. + +When they were done, Lily felt happy because she helped make the park clean. Her mommy was proud of her and said, "You're such a good helper!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I like to wander and find things to pick up." +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 found a dirty, yucky cell in the grass. It was so filthy that she didn't want to touch it. + +Lily decided to mail the cell to her friend, Timmy. She put it in a box and sent it off in the mail. Timmy was surprised when he received the box, but he was happy to have a new toy to play with. + +After a few days, Lily and Timmy went on an adventure to find more dirty cells to mail to each other. They had so much fun exploring and discovering new things together. From that day on, they were the best of friends and always looked forward to receiving new surprises in the mail. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there lived many animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. One day, a new animal came to the jungle. It was a funny snake. The snake was very long and had a lot of colors on its skin. + +The other animals were scared of the snake because they had never seen anything like it before. But the snake was very friendly and wanted to make friends with everyone. So, it went around the jungle and introduced itself to all the animals. + +The monkey was the first to talk to the snake. The monkey said, "Hello, Mr. Snake. You look very funny. Do you want to play with me?" The snake was happy to hear that and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you, Mr. Monkey." And from that day on, the snake and the monkey became very good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. He liked to play sports with his friends. They would kick a ball and run after it. Timmy was very good at sports. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to drink some juice. Timmy was being selfish and didn't want to share his juice with Billy. Billy felt sad because Timmy was not being nice. + +Timmy realized he was being selfish and decided to share his juice with Billy. Billy felt happy and they continued to play sports together. From that day on, Timmy learned to share and be a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in nature. He liked to look at the trees and the flowers and the birds. One day, Timmy found a weird bug crawling on his arm. He didn't like the bug, so he sprayed it away with a can of bug spray. Timmy felt much better after the bug was gone and he continued to play in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, Lily found an amazing toy in her toy box. It was a big teddy bear that she could hug and cuddle with. She loved it so much! + +As Lily was playing with her teddy bear, she decided to poke its nose. The teddy bear made a funny noise and Lily laughed. She poked it again and again, making the teddy bear wiggle and jiggle. + +After playing with her teddy bear for a while, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek, and had so much fun together. But Lily couldn't wait to go back inside and play with her amazing teddy bear again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals, especially his furry cat named Mittens. One day, Timmy wanted to learn how to train Mittens to do tricks. So, he asked his mommy to help him. + +His mommy told him that if he taught Mittens a new trick, he would get a reward. Timmy was very excited and started teaching Mittens how to jump over a small toy. It was hard work, but he kept trying. + +Finally, Mittens learned the trick and Timmy was so happy! His mommy gave him a reward, a yummy piece of candy. Timmy was proud of himself and Mittens was happy to have pleased his owner. From that day on, Timmy and Mittens learned new tricks together and always got a reward for their hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom asked her to please clean up her toys. Lily said "okay" and put all her toys away. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma told Lily that she had a secret. Lily was so excited to hear the secret! Emma whispered in Lily's ear that she had a fancy new dress. Lily thought the dress was beautiful and wanted to see it. + +Emma showed Lily the dress and they twirled around together. It was a fun day for Lily and Emma, and Lily was happy that she cleaned up her toys like her mom asked. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and draw pictures. One day, Timmy decided to design a new toy all by himself. He used his crayons to draw a picture of the toy and then he used his blocks to build it. + +After Timmy finished building his new toy, he felt very proud of himself. He decided to show it to his mom and dad. As he walked to the living room, he saw his dad using a machine that made steam. Timmy was very curious about the machine and asked his dad what it was. His dad explained that it was a machine that made steam to help clean things. + +Timmy was very impressed and decided to use his new toy to clean his room. But first, he wanted to take a nap because he was feeling a little lazy. After his nap, he woke up feeling refreshed and ready to clean his room with his new toy. He used the steam from his dad's machine to help him clean and it worked perfectly. Timmy was very happy with his new toy and he knew he had designed something special. +Once there was a little rabbit who loved to eat radishes. Every day, she would hop to the garden to find some juicy radishes. One day, she found a big radish that was too big for her to eat alone. She felt anxious because she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a friendly squirrel came by and saw the rabbit's problem. The squirrel had an idea! He told the rabbit to spread the word to her friends and family about the big radish. Soon enough, all the animals in the forest came to help the rabbit eat the big radish. + +The rabbit was so happy and grateful to her new friends. She learned that when she feels anxious, she can always ask for help and spread the word to others. From that day on, the rabbit and her new friends shared many more delicious radishes together. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on a plane ride with his mom and dad. Timmy was very excited to fly high in the sky. He looked out the window and saw the clouds passing by. + +Suddenly, the plane started to shake and Timmy began to shiver. He turned to his mom and asked, "Why is the plane shaking?" His mom replied, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's just some turbulence. The plane is flexible and can handle it." + +Timmy felt better knowing that the plane was strong and could handle the shaking. He looked out the window again and saw the beautiful view of the world below. Timmy smiled and said, "I love flying on planes!" +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big armchair. He loved to sit on it and watch TV. But one day, he decided to sell it. He put up a sign that said "Armchair for sale" outside his house. + +A little girl walked by and saw the sign. She really wanted the armchair, but it was difficult for her to reach the man's house. She asked her mommy to help her. Her mommy said yes and they walked to the man's house together. + +When they got there, the man showed them the armchair. The little girl loved it and her mommy bought it for her. They took it home and the little girl sat on it all day long. She was very happy to have her own armchair. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy truck that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy took his toy truck to the big field to play with it. But when he got there, he couldn't find it! He looked everywhere, but he couldn't see his truck. Timmy started to feel very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was feeling upset, so she helped him search for his toy truck. They looked all over the field, under the trees, and behind the bushes. Finally, they found the truck! It was hiding in the tall grass. Timmy felt so happy again. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. The dog looked very angry and barked very loudly. Timmy and his mom were scared, but the dog just wanted to play. They threw a ball for the dog to fetch, and he ran off happily. Timmy and his mom went home, happy to have found the truck and made a new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a flexible toy snake that she loved to play with. One day, she accidentally dropped her toy snake in the garden while playing. She looked around and couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I lost my snake," replied Lily. + +"Don't worry, we'll find it," said her mom. She took out her phone and called Lily's dad for help. + +Dad arrived and asked, "Where did you last see your snake?" + +"I was playing with it and then it fell," said Lily. + +Dad searched around and finally found the toy snake under a bush. He squeezed it and gave it back to Lily. She was so happy to have her toy snake back. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a great cap that he loved to wear. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, Tim's cap flew away because of the wind. Tim was sad and cried a lot. + +His friends tried to help him find his cap, but they couldn't. Tim thought he would never see his cap again. Suddenly, a kind lady found Tim's cap and gave it back to him. Tim was very happy and thanked the lady. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others because they may help us when we need it. Tim's friends and the kind lady helped him find his cap, and Tim learned that it's important to love and appreciate the people who help us. +Once upon a time, there was a kind goat named Billy. Billy loved to stand in the field and eat grass. One day, a mean dog came and started barking at Billy. + +"Go away, mean dog!" said Billy. + +"I won't go away until you leave this field," said the mean dog. + +Billy didn't want to leave the field, but he didn't want to get hurt either. So, he decided to ask his friend, a kind farmer, for help. + +"Please help me, kind farmer. There is a mean dog in the field and I don't know what to do," said Billy. + +The kind farmer came to the field and saw the mean dog. He chased the dog away and told Billy, "Don't worry, Billy. You can stand in this field whenever you want. I won't let anyone hurt you." + +From that day on, Billy stood in the field and ate grass without any problems. He was happy to have a kind friend like the farmer who would always protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in the snow with her friend Timmy. The snow was very cold and made their hands and feet feel icy. + +Lily said to Timmy, "I need to go potty. Can you come with me?" Timmy nodded and they went inside to use the toilet. + +After they finished, Timmy said, "Let's go back outside and build a snowman!" Lily agreed and they went back outside. They stood in the snow and rolled big balls to make the snowman's body. + +As they were finishing up, Lily's mom called them inside for hot cocoa. They went inside and warmed up by the fire. Lily said to Timmy, "Today was so much fun. I can't wait to play in the snow again tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures of his favorite animals, but he didn't know how to print their names. He asked his mom to help him, but she was too busy cooking dinner. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a toy car that Timmy wanted to play with, but Billy wouldn't let him. Timmy got mad and hit Billy's hand. Billy cried and ran home. Timmy felt sad and knew he did something wrong. + +He decided to make a quick apology card for Billy. He drew a picture of a car and wrote "I'm sorry" underneath it. It was tough for him to print the letters, but he tried his best. He ran to Billy's house and gave him the card. Billy forgave him and they played with the car together. They were happy friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo and seeing all the animals. One day, she saw a fierce lion in a cage. The lion looked sad and Lily felt sad too. + +Lily asked the zookeeper, "Can you release the lion so he can be happy?" The zookeeper said, "No, it's not safe to let the lion out. He might hurt someone." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "But if the lion is in a big open space, he won't be angry anymore. He will be happy and playful." The zookeeper thought about it and agreed. He released the lion in a big open space and the lion was happy. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes animals, just like people, need to be free and in their natural habitat to be happy. It's important to treat all living creatures with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends in the park. One day, they decided to have a big game with a goal at each end of the field. + +Lily's team was losing, but she had an idea. She asked her friend to pass her the ball and then she started to spin around and around. All of the other players were confused, but then Lily kicked the ball and it went straight into the goal! + +Everyone cheered and Lily's team won the game. From that day on, Lily was known as the little girl who could spin and score. She was very happy and proud of herself for helping her team win. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water. He had a red kayak that he would ride in the lake. One day, Timmy went too far and got lost. He was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, he saw a man in a boat. The man helped Timmy find his way back to his family. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, I'm sorry I got lost." The man said, "It's okay, the adventure had to end sometime!" + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always stay close to his family when he went kayaking. And he never forgot to say sorry when he made a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived in a small house. She had a very comfy mattress that she loved to sleep on every night. One day, she noticed that her mattress was missing. She searched high and low but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Feeling sad and confused, the elderly woman started to weep. She didn't know what to do without her beloved mattress. As she sat on her empty bed, she remembered seeing a strange man lurking around her house the day before. + +Suddenly, she had a hunch that the man had taken her mattress. She decided to investigate and found the man hiding in her shed with her mattress. She called the police and they took the man away. The elderly woman was relieved to have her mattress back and slept soundly that night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved pizza. One day, she told her mommy that she wanted to eat pizza for dinner. Her mommy said, "Okay, we can go to the pizza place tonight." + +When they arrived at the pizza place, they saw that it was very busy. People were waiting in line to order their pizza. Lily asked her mommy, "Why is it so busy?" Her mommy replied, "Because everyone loves pizza!" + +While they were waiting in line, Lily met a little boy named Timmy. They started to play and have fun together. When their pizza was ready, they sat down to eat it. Lily shared her pizza with Timmy. + +After they finished eating, Timmy said, "Thank you for sharing your pizza with me. You are very kind." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm happy to share." The moral of the story is that it's always nice to share with others and make new friends when we meet them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and make them zoom around the room. One day, Lily had a creative idea. She wanted to build a big ramp for her cars to jump off of. + +Lily asked her mommy if she could use some cardboard boxes to make the ramp. Her mommy said yes, but first she had a question for Lily. "Are you sure you can build a ramp all by yourself?" her mommy asked. + +Lily nodded her head and got to work. She stacked the boxes up high and made sure the ramp was just right. Then, she placed her favorite car at the top of the ramp and watched it zoom down and fly through the air. Lily was so proud of her creative ramp and couldn't wait to show her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his new toy plane. He would fly it around his room and make airplane noises. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go on a trip on a real plane. Timmy didn't know what to do, so he just shrugged his shoulders. His mom explained that they would be going to see his grandma in a faraway place. Timmy was excited to see his grandma, but he was also nervous to go on a plane for the first time. When they got to the airport, Timmy saw the big plane waiting for them. He held his mom's hand tightly as they boarded the plane. The plane took off and Timmy looked out the window in amazement. He couldn't believe he was flying in the sky! When they landed, Timmy ran to his grandma and gave her a big hug. He was so happy to see her and he knew that the plane ride was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing in the park. One day, she met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy asked Lily if she wanted to play with him. + +Lily said, "Yes! Let's swing together!" + +As they swung, they talked about the world. Timmy said, "I want to see the whole world one day." + +Lily replied, "Me too! And I want the world to be clean and pretty." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. Let's be friends forever and make the world a better place." + +Lily was happy to have a new friend who wanted to make the world a better place. They continued swinging and talking about their dreams for the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures in his notebook. He drew pictures of animals, cars, and trees. One day, Timmy's little sister, Lily, saw his notebook and wanted to draw too. Timmy didn't want to share his notebook because he was afraid Lily would ruin it. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She wanted to draw so badly. Then, she had an idea. She went to the kitchen and made some yummy cookies. She brought the cookies to Timmy and asked if she could draw with him. Timmy saw the cookies and his mouth watered. He loved cookies! He said yes and they both drew together. + +After they finished drawing, they both clapped and hugged each other. They were happy they could share and be together. From that day on, Timmy and Lily drew together every day and ate yummy cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he found a can that could spray water. He thought it was fun to spray the water on the flowers and the grass. + +One day, Tim's neighbor, Mrs. Smith, came over to talk to his mom. Tim wanted to show Mrs. Smith his new toy, so he ran outside to get it. But when he sprayed the water, it accidentally went over the fence and landed on Mrs. Smith's dress. She got upset and asked Tim why he did that. + +Tim felt bad and said sorry to Mrs. Smith. She forgave him and they talked about how to be careful when spraying water. Tim learned that it's important to be careful with his toys and to always think about other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big van parked outside his house. + +He went outside to take a look and saw a man with a big smile on his face. The man said, "Hello there, little one! I'm here to deliver some new furniture for your mommy and daddy." + +Timmy was excited and asked, "Can I help you?" The man smiled again and said, "Sure thing, little buddy! Can you help me carry this small box inside?" + +Timmy happily carried the small box inside and watched as the man unloaded the rest of the furniture from the van. When they were done, the man smiled at Timmy and said, "Thanks for your help! You're a great helper." + +Timmy smiled back and said, "Thank you! Can I play with my cars now?" The man laughed and said, "Of course you can! Have fun, little guy!" And with that, the man got back in his van and drove away. +Once upon a time, a little birdie had a nest in a big tree. The nest was cozy and warm, but it needed some stirring. The birdie wanted to make it more comfy for her little ones. + +One day, the birdie found some soft feathers available on the ground. She picked them up with her beak and put them in the nest. Then she stirred them around with her wings until they were just right. + +The little birdie was happy with her work. She sat on her eggs and waited for them to hatch. Soon, she had some little baby birdies to take care of. They snuggled up in the nest and slept soundly, thanks to their mama's stirring and the soft feathers she found. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play in the park. One day, Jack found a pit in the ground. It was a big hole and Jack wanted to explore it. + +Jack's mom said, "No Jack, that pit is too deep and dangerous. You could get hurt." + +Jack was sad, but he knew his mom was right. Later that day, Jack saw a dead bug on the ground. He asked his mom, "What happened to the bug?" + +His mom said, "Sometimes bugs get old and their bodies stop working. That's when they become dead." + +Jack felt sad for the dead bug, but he knew that was just how life worked. He went back to playing in the park, happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the movie theater to watch a new movie. Timmy was very excited to see it. + +But during the movie, a man came in and started to disturb everyone. He was talking loudly and walking around. Timmy's mommy and daddy were not happy. They asked the man to be quiet, but he didn't listen. + +After the movie, Timmy's mommy and daddy talked to the movie theater workers. They were honest and told them about the man who disturbed the movie. The workers were thankful and promised to make sure it wouldn't happen again. Timmy was happy because he knew he could watch movies without anyone disturbing him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a gray cat sitting by the fence. "Hi cat!" said Timmy. "Meow," said the cat. "Do you want to play with me?" asked Timmy. The cat didn't answer, but Timmy thought he heard a little purr. + +Timmy started to play with his toys, but he heard a bad noise. It was thunder! Timmy didn't like thunder because it was loud and scary. He covered his ears and closed his eyes. "Listen, Timmy," said the cat. "I know thunder is bad, but it's just the clouds talking to each other. They're not trying to hurt you." Timmy opened his eyes and looked at the cat. "Really?" he asked. "Really," said the cat. "Just listen to the rain that comes after the thunder. It's a nice sound." + +Timmy listened carefully and heard the raindrops hitting the ground. It was a nice sound! Timmy smiled and looked at the cat. "Thank you for telling me that, cat," said Timmy. "You're welcome," said the cat. Timmy and the cat played together until the rain stopped. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of thunder anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lively and loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a magic ring in her toy box. She put it on her finger and made a wish. "I wish I could fly like a bird," she said. + +Suddenly, she felt herself lifting off the ground and soaring through the air. She flew over trees and houses, feeling the wind in her hair. "This is amazing!" she shouted. + +As she flew, she saw a little boy playing in his yard. "Hi there!" she called down to him. "Do you want to fly too?" The boy looked up and saw Lily soaring above him. "Wow!" he exclaimed. "Yes, I want to fly!" + +Lily flew down and gave the boy the magic ring. "Put this on and make a wish," she said. The boy put on the ring and wished to fly. Soon, he was flying beside Lily, laughing and shouting with joy. They flew together until the sun began to set, and then they landed back in the boy's yard. "Thank you for sharing your ring with me," the boy said. "That was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the garden. She liked to dig in the soil and plant flowers. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Let's make a mud pie!" Timmy said. + +Lily smiled and they started to make a mud pie. But Timmy put a rock in the pie and Lily didn't notice. They put the pie in the oven to bake. + +When the pie was done, they took it out of the oven. Lily tried to cut the pie, but the rock broke the knife. "This is not good," Lily said. "We can't eat the pie." + +Timmy looked at Lily and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put the rock in the pie." + +Lily looked at Timmy and said, "It's okay. I accept your apology." + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a big, bright lightning bolt in the sky. She got scared and ran to her mom. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"I saw a big, bright lightning in the sky. It scared me," Lily said, starting to weep. + +"It's okay, sweetie. Lightning is just a big flash of light in the sky. It's loud, but it won't hurt you," her mom said, trying to calm her down. + +Lily felt better knowing that lightning wasn't going to hurt her. She took a deep breath and looked up at the quiet sky. She felt safe knowing her mom was there to protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play in the park. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pretty scarf to wear. Lily loved her new scarf and wore it everywhere she went. + +As Lily was running in the park, she saw a big dog. The dog looked very angry and started to run towards her. Lily got scared and ran as hard as she could, but the dog was too fast. It bit her leg and left a big scar. + +From that day on, Lily never wore her pretty scarf again. She was too scared to go to the park and play. She learned that sometimes things can be dangerous, even when we don't expect it. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy had a task to clean his room, but he didn't want to do it. He thought it was boring and he would rather play with his toys. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that if he completed his task, she would take him to the park to play. Timmy decided to clean his room, and when he finished, his mom applauded him. + +Timmy felt proud of himself for doing his task and was happy to go to the park. He learned that sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do, but it can make us feel good in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy put on her apron and started to make some cookies. Lily wanted to help, but her mommy said she was too little. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and Lily's mommy got stuck in the oven! Lily tried to rescue her mommy, but she was too small. She didn't know what to do. She started to cry and called for help. + +Sadly, nobody heard Lily's cries and her mommy couldn't get out of the oven. It was a very sad ending for Lily and her mommy. They never got to make their original cookie recipe together. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Spot wanted to go for a walk. Spot's owner, a girl named Emily, said, "Sure, Spot. Let's go for a walk." Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yip yip!" + +As they walked down the street, Spot saw a big dog with a wagging tail. The big dog said, "Hello, little dog. What's your name?" Spot said, "My name is Spot. What's your name?" The big dog said, "My name is Max. Do you want to play?" Spot said, "Yes, I want to play!" + +Max said, "Let's see who can stand on their hind legs the longest!" Spot and Max both stood on their hind legs, but Spot couldn't stand for very long. Max said, "Good try, little dog. You have modest skills." Spot wagged his tail and said, "Thanks, Max. Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her plastic doll. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was a good thing to do. She started to pick up her toys and step by step, her room got cleaner. + +But then, Lily saw something bad on the floor. It was a broken piece of plastic from her toy car. She felt sad because she loved that toy. She picked up the bad plastic and put it in the trash. Then, she finished cleaning her room and felt proud of herself for doing a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat snacks, especially cookies. One day, Lily's mom gave her a carrot for a snack. Lily did not like carrots, they were difficult to eat. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I have a cookie instead? Carrots are difficult to eat." + +Mommy replied, "No Lily, you need to eat healthy snacks. Cookies are not good for you." + +Lily thought about what mommy said and decided to give the carrot a try. After a few bites, she realized that the carrot was not so bad after all. Lily said, "Mommy, I changed my mind. Carrots are yummy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it Lily. Eating healthy snacks will help you grow strong and healthy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around in her dress all day long. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a toy that needed a battery to work. Lily was so excited to play with it, but when she tried to turn it on, it wouldn't work. She was so impatient and wanted it to work right away. + +Lily's mommy told her to wait and they would get a new battery for it. While they waited, Lily decided to dance to her favorite song. She spun and jumped and twirled around the room. Finally, her mommy came back with a new battery and put it in the toy. It worked perfectly and Lily was so happy. She danced even more, with her new toy in her hand. From then on, Lily knew that sometimes you have to be patient to get what you want, but it's always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long, curly hair that always got tangled. One day, her mommy gave her a comb and said, "Lily, you need to comb your hair so it's not messy." + +Lily looked at the comb and said, "Mommy, I don't understand how to use it." + +"It's easy," said her mommy. "You just hold it like this and run it through your hair." + +Lily tried to comb her hair, but she was too impatient. "It's not working!" she cried. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You need to be patient, Lily. It takes time to comb out all the tangles." + +Lily took a deep breath and tried again. After a few minutes, she finally understood how to use the comb. Her hair was smooth and pretty, and she felt very proud of herself. From that day on, she always combed her hair before going out to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun and run around in the grass. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to take a shower. Timmy didn't want to take a shower because he was having too much fun playing. + +But his mom said it was important to be healthy and clean. So, Timmy went to take a shower. While he was in the shower, he grabbed his favorite toy boat and played with it in the water. + +After his shower, Timmy felt so fresh and clean. He was happy he listened to his mom and took a shower. From then on, Timmy made sure to take a shower every day to stay healthy and clean. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Lily said, "Wow, that tree is amazing!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, it is. Let's sit and observe the tree for a while." + +Lily sat on the grass and looked at the tree. She saw a bird fly from one branch to another. "Mom, did you see that bird?" she asked. + +"Yes, I did. It's true that there are many animals that live in trees," her mom replied. + +Lily smiled and said, "I love observing nature. It's so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she never put them away. Her mommy always told her to put her toys in the toy box, but she never listened. + +One day, Lily's mommy bought a new armchair. It was big and comfy, but Lily didn't like it. She wanted to play on it, but her mommy said it was only for sitting. + +Lily's room was very messy, with toys everywhere. Her mommy came in and said, "Lily, you need to put your toys away. Your room is too messy." Lily said, "But I want to play with them!" Her mommy replied, "You can play with them, but you need to put them away when you're done." + +Lily learned that it's important to put things away and keep her room tidy. She also learned that sometimes things are meant for certain purposes, like the armchair for sitting. From that day on, Lily put her toys away and enjoyed sitting in the new armchair with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to draw pictures of his family and friends. One day, he drew a picture of his mom and dad and posted it on the fridge. His parents were so happy and proud of him. + +But the next day, Timmy's friend came over and saw the picture. He laughed and said it looked funny. Timmy felt embarrassed and sad. He didn't want to draw anymore. + +But then, his mom told him that everyone makes mistakes and that he can improve his drawing skills with practice. She showed him how to draw better and Timmy felt happy again. He drew a new picture and posted it on the fridge. This time, his friend said it looked great and Timmy felt proud. The end. +One day Steve was busy in the kitchen. He was baking something special with a square cookie cutter. Suddenly his little brother Tommy came into the room. + +Tommy said to him: "What are you cooking, Steve?" + +Steve replied: "I'm making a nice square cake. Do you want to help me?" + +Tommy said: "Yes, I do!" + +But Steve was still busy making the cake and couldn't pay much attention to Tommy. As soon as Steve took the cake out from the oven, Tommy jumped onto the counter and grabbed the square cake with both hands. + +Steve said: "Tommy, no! You can't touch it yet! It's too hot!" + +But it was too late. Tommy had already taken a huge bite of the cake and burned his mouth. He started crying. + +It was a very bad ending. +John and his mommy were walking in the park. It was nice and sunny and John was so excited. + +"Mommy, can we go fast?" asked John. +"Yes, John, we can go fast if you like," said Mommy. + +John and his Mommy walked quickly around the park. John saw many different people who were happy and laughing. He also noticed a beautiful lake ahead and some ducks that were swimming in it. + +John and Mommy walked closer to the lake. Suddenly, they noticed a strange network on the ground in front of them. + +"What's that Mommy?" asked John. + +"That's a special network," answered Mommy. It's a very fast one, so it should help us get to our destination even quicker." + +John was so excited. He had no idea what a network was, but he knew that it would help him go faster. He could hardly wait to get there. + +They walked quickly over the network and John couldn't believe how fast they were going. Soon, they were at their destination. + +John was so happy that the network had helped him get there so quickly. Without it, he wouldn't have had nearly as much fun. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Lily. She was only three years old, but loved discovering new places. One day, Lily decided to go on an adventure, so she set off in search of a village. + +Lily wandered through meadows and climbed over hills and mountains. She flew over rivers and flew in the sky. After a while, Lily grew tired but she kept on walking until, at last, she spied a village in the distance. + +Lily smiled and ran towards the village. When she arrived, she found that all the people living there were very friendly and graceful. They showed her around and offered her food and shelter. She had found a wonderful home! + +Lily stayed in the village, playing and learning new things. Each day felt like a magical adventure. She was surrounded by gracefulness and love. Years passed, and Lily grew up, but she never forgot the village she found. +One day, Daddy was sitting in a big, comfy armchair in the living room. His daughter, Daisy, wanted to get in his armchair too. She had a big smile on her face and said, “Daddy, look! Can I come in?†Daddy smiled back and said, “Welcome in, Daisy!†+ +Daisy jumped into the armchair and snuggled in close to her Daddy. She felt so happy and safe being close to him. Daddy and Daisy talked and watched TV together. Daddy kept his arm around Daisy and made her feel very safe and loved. + +After an hour, Daddy said, “Daisy, it’s time for bed. Are you ready to go?†Daisy reluctantly got out of the armchair, but she was still smiling. Daddy said again, “Come on let’s go, Daisy!†+ +Daisy looked up at Daddy and said, “OK, Daddy, but thank you for making me so happy!†Daddy smiled and said, “You’re welcome, Daisy, anytime.†+ +And with that, Daddy and Daisy left the living room, Daisy feeling so happy to be close to Daddy. +Once upon a time there was a tiger who was very ignorant. He didn't know many things, but he thought he knew it all. One day the tiger decided to take a walk in a meadow. As he walked through the grassy field, he saw something strange. + +"What's that?" asked the tiger as he walked up to a crowd of animals. + +"We are gathering together," said the animals in unison. + +The tiger was very confused. He had never seen such a thing before. He didn't understand why the animals had come together like this. + +"Why are you gathering here?" he asked. + +"We are here to learn from one another," the animals replied. "We can share things we know and learn new things too." + +The tiger felt silly for being so ignorant. He immediately joined in the gathering and started to learn many new things. He went home full of knowledge and with a newfound respect for the animals he had met that day. +Once upon a time, a clever cat named Toby lived with his furry family in a cozy house. They all loved to take naps in the sunshine and play together in their garden. One day, Toby wanted to explore beyond his home and see what fun he could have. + +His family tried to tell him that it would be dangerous, but Toby did not listen. He opened the door of the house and ran into the big wide world. He ran and ran until he came across a bubbling hot lake full of steam. Toby wanted to take a dip in the lake, but his family said that it wasn't safe. + +Toby sat by the lake and thought hard about what to do. He remembered his family's warnings and smartly decided not to go in the lake. He knew it would be too dangerous. Instead of going in the lake, he followed the steam to find a delicious picnic area. + +Toby learned a very important lesson that day. Being intelligent means that you have the smarts to listen to those who know better and allow them to guide you to safety. Toby spent the rest of the day happily enjoying the picnic with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a fat rabbit. He wanted to drive a vehicle, but he couldn't because he was too small. + +He went to the Great Wizard and asked him for help. He needed something that would make him big enough to drive. + +The Wizard gave him a special potion that would make him bigger. He drank the potion and he began to get bigger and bigger until he was big enough to drive the vehicle. + +He jumped into the vehicle and roared off down the road. But the sun was very hot and it made the potion melt away. Soon he was back to being small and he couldn't drive the vehicle anymore. + +But he had had fun, so he hopped back home and never asked for the potion again. +Billy was walking through the woods, carrying a big bag of sugar. He had found the bag when he was looking for something to eat. Suddenly he saw a foolish rabbit hopping around. + +Billy called out to the rabbit, "Hi there! Have you seen any food around here?" + +The rabbit shook its head and said, "No, I'm sorry. But there's sure a lot of sugar!" + +Billy smiled and said, "Yes, I know. I'm carrying it in my bag!" + +The rabbit looked up at the bag and said, "Wow, that's a lot! What are you going to do with all that sugar?" + +Billy laughed and said, "I'm going to make lots of sweet treats for everyone!" + +The rabbit smiled and said, "That sounds like fun! You're very clever with all that sugar!" + +Billy thanked the rabbit and said goodbye. He then continued on his journey, carrying the big bag of sugar. He was going to make some foolish treats, but they were sure to be delicious! +Once there was a fat bird. He really liked to slide. He would go to the playground and slide down the slide as much as he could. Every day he would go to the playground, and slide and slide. + +The bird was so happy. He would slide up and down, and then he would fly around and show other birds the fun of sliding. He would always yell to them, "Look! I'm sliding!Come join me!" + +One day, the other birds decided that they wanted to try sliding too. They all crowded around the slide and when the fat bird came back, he was so surprised. He slid with them, showing them how to do it, and all the birds had so much fun sliding together. + +From then on, every day, the birds would go to the playground together to slide. And the fat bird was the happiest bird of them all! +Milo and Lena were best friends who always shared their family's lunch under the yellow tree. One day, they began to quarrel. Lena wanted to play tag and Milo wanted to play hide and seek. Each of them wanted their own way but neither one would budge. + +Milo finally decided to give in and play tag with Lena. The two ran around in circles and laughed. Lena chased after Milo, but Milo ran in a zigzag path. As he ran, he felt his stomach churning inside him. + +Milo wanted to go play somewhere else, away from Lena. He wanted a new game. So, he suggested the two go to the beach. Lena readily agreed and they ran off. + +Soon they arrived at the beach. Lena was jumping around, but Milo was not so happy anymore. He saw dark clouds moving in and he knew there was something troubling. Sure enough, it began to pour. + +Milo and Lena scrambled to find shelter. The rain was still pouring, but they managed to find a beach hut. Milo sighed with relief and knew his suggestion of going to the beach had been right all along. +Once there was a little mouse who was walking through the woods. He saw a mill and thought it looked very cute. He wanted to go inside and explore, so he scampered through the door. + +But soon he saw that the mill was rotting away. He became very afraid. He wanted to get out of there! He looked around for a way out but he couldn't find one. + +Then he noticed a tiny mouse hole near the base of the mill. He quickly squeezed himself through it and ran back home. He was very relieved to be safe. + +The little mouse learned a lesson that day: always be careful when exploring new places because they may no longer be safe! +Mum was so excited. She had a surprise for her daughter but she knew she had to wait for the right time to share it. She heard her daughter's footsteps coming down the stairs, so she called out to her, "come look, I have something for you." + +The little girl looked around. She howled with excitement when she saw a little puppy in her mother's arms. "What a cute and adorable little pup, Mommy!" + +Mum said, "Yes, come and give him a hug, he's all yours!" + +The little girl passed her little hands around the puppy's back. The pup jumped with joy and gave her a big lick while he hugged her back. Both of them laughed as they shared a loving moment. + +"His name is Shadow," said Mum," Isn't he just the most adorable thing ever?" The little girl nodded with a big smile, she was so happy to have a new best friend in her life. + +Mum and the little girl laughed and hugged together as they said goodbye to Shadow. The little girl said, "Bye bye Shadow, see you soon!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Susan. She loved the color purple and always wanted to wear it. One day, she found a sparkly purple key. She was so excited, she didn't know what it could unlock. + +"What is this key for?" Susan asked her mom. + +"It unlocks a special surprise!" said mom. + +Susan was so excited. She hurriedly put the key in the lock and it opened. Inside was a big box filled with beautiful purple clothes. + +"Thank you, mom!" Susan said happily. She couldn't wait to wear her new purple clothes. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a universe that was dead and void of life. One day, a small creature emerged from the darkness and started to explore the universe. He was very curious and wanted to learn more about this new place. + +The creature found a bright light and, curious, he went closer. As he approached, the light began to vanish and the creature was filled with worry. He asked the universe, "Where did the light go?". To which the universe replied, "It has vanished, my child". + +The creature was sad to see the light had gone away, so he asked the universe again, "How can I get the light back?". The universe said, "No one can bring back that which has vanished, but I can show you how to create a new light and bring life to this dead universe". + +The creature was filled with joy and accepted the universe's offer. He worked hard and managed to create a new, bright light that filled the universe. The creature was very proud of himself and from then on, he kept the universe alive and filled with light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pet fish called Splash. Splash was a funny fish. He could do lots of tricks like jumping out of his tank and doing a flip! + +One day, Lucy was playing with Splash in the tank. She tried to show him a game, but Splash didn't understand. Lucy said, "Let me test you!" + +Suddenly, Splash became deaf and he couldn't hear a thing. Lucy was worried about her little fish. She comforted him as best as she could, patting his head gently. + +As Lucy was getting ready to go to bed that night, Splash jumped out of the tank and did a little dance. Lucy was so amazed, she couldn't believe it. Splash had understood the test all along! Lucy was so proud of Splash, she let him splash around in the tank all night long. +Once upon a time there was a smart and brave puppy called Patches. Patches loved to explore and run around in the park. One day when Patches was running, he saw something shiny on the ground. + +He ran towards it and saw it was a leash! Patches was so excited and ran back to his owner. "Look what I found!" Patches said. + +His owner was very excited and asked him to come closer. Patches was worried and tried to run away, but his owner held the leash tightly. + +Suddenly, the leash started to shrink, and before Patches knew it, he was being held tightly by the leash. Patches was scared, but he was also brave. + +He tried to bite the leash to try and break free, but it didn't work. After a few tries, Patches used all his strength and managed to break free. He was so relieved and ran back to his owner, who was very proud of Patches for being so smart. +A mom and her three year old daughter, Lucy, were sitting in the park enjoying the sunny day. +"Look," said Lucy, pointing towards the sky. +The mom looked up and saw a big plump white cloud. +"That's a snow cloud," said mom. +Just then, the cloud started to release snow and the snowflakes slowly drifted down. +Lucy shouted with delight, "it's snowing!" +Mom chuckled and said, "I'm sure there's a fat snowman in our future!" +They watched the snowflakes peacefully float by and the mom grabbed a few of the snowflakes, holding them in her hands. +Lucy smiled and said, "Let's go make a fat snowman!" +The mom released the snowflakes and they ran off to make a snowman. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John who really loved to shout. He shouted so loud that the neighbors could always hear him. + +One sunny day, John went to church with his family. He was very excited and kept shouting. Everyone in church chuckled as John got louder and louder. + +John’s mom leaned in to him and said, “John, the church isn’t the place to shout. We don’t shout in here.†John nodded and tried to be quiet. + +But then he saw the stained glass windows and the bright candles. He thought it was the most perfect thing he had ever seen. So, he just couldn’t help it - John shouted with joy! +Everyone turned to him, but rather than telling him to be quiet, they smiled. John’s mom smiled too, and they all enjoyed the perfect moment together. +Once upon a time there was a very kind and gentle dragon named Devon. Devon loved to fly around and explore the world. But, he always made sure that he was careful and flew gently, being very delicate. + +One day, Devon followed a beautiful rainbow to a small pond in a forest. He instantly became mesmerized by the pond and admired the wonderful colors of the rainbow reflected in the water. + +Just then, a small frog appeared from the mysterious pond and spoke to Devon, "This is a very special pond and I have been living here for many years. I invite you to come in and play, you won't regret it!" + +Devon hesitated, but the kind frog said, "Come on Devon, it is only through being free that we can truly be happy!" + +So Devon released his fear and jumped into the pond with the little frog, and for the first time, the dragon truly felt happy and free. + +The moral of the story is that by releasing our fears, we can find freedom and true happiness. +Bob was very excited. He was going to the playground today with his parents. As they walked to the park, Bob saw the swings and the slide and couldn't contain his excitement. + +"Mommy, can I play on the swings?" Bob shouted. + +"Yes, but be quiet!" his Mommy said. + +Bob quieted down and ran to the swings. He climbed on and soon he was swinging higher and higher. He was so happy. + +He swung until he was too tired and got off. "Mommy, I finished playing on the swings. Can I go on the slide now?" + +"Yes, but try to be quiet," Mommy said. + +Bob went over to the slide and climbed to the top. He was so excited. He slid down and finished with a big grin on his face. + +He looked back at the slide and smiled. He had had a great day at the playground. Now it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and had long, dark hair. She liked to play outside and explore the world around her. + +One day, Lucy went outside to play but there was a big surprise waiting for her. There was a judge outside that was going to give everyone a test of bravery. Lucy was worried, because the judge seemed so tough. + +The judge called Lucy over and told her to do a difficult task. It sounded hard! Lucy was so scared she started to blush and felt really embarrassed. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into her head. Lucy started to do a funny dance and made everyone laugh! The judge was so surprised that he forgot all about the task. + +Lucy was glad that she could show everyone how brave and clever she was – even though she was only three years old! +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl. Her name was Lizzy, and she was three years old. She was always so curious and wanted to learn more about the world. + +One day, Lizzy saw a file on the table. She had never seen one before and wondered what it was. She asked her mom, "What's this?" + +Her mom replied, "It's a file, honey. It holds all my important papers." + +Lizzy was very excited and asked, "Can I look inside?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can try to guess what's inside!" + +Lizzy carefully opened the file and saw all sorts of interesting things. She saw pictures, letters, and maps. It was so exciting to explore a new world! + +In the end, Lizzy found out that the file contained a lot of new and exciting secrets. She felt so proud of herself for being so brave and exploring the file. +Bill and Sam were two old friends who loved playing together. One day, Bill had a crazy idea to flip a switch that increased its volume. He thought it was funny, but Sam didn't want to do it. + +"Hey, let's just flip this switch! It's gonna be so much fun!", Bill said. + +"No, Bill, I don't like that idea! I bet it will make a lot of noise," Sam replied. + +But Bill didn't listen. He was too excited to think straight. He flipped the switch and they heard a loud noise. Everything suddenly increased in volume and Bill got a bit scared. + +"Okay, okay, let's just turn off the switch," Bill said. + +But it was too late. Everything got crazier and noisier and they couldn't turn the switch off. In the end, they had to run away and never came back. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful when you increase something. Too much of anything can be dangerous and lead to bad outcomes. +Once upon a time there was a mischievous little boy named Timmy. He knew he should be careful, but he liked to have fun and often did things he knew he shouldn't. + +One day, Timmy decided to go explore the old jail near his home. He snuck in the door and started running up and down the hall, chewing on a piece of candy. + +Suddenly, a guard came around the corner and shouted, "Stop! Who are you and what are you doing here?" + +Timmy froze. He put his hands up and said in a very small voice, "I'm Timmy, and I'm just chewing my candy." + +The guard smiled and said, "Well, it's not okay to chew in here. You need to be careful, Timmy, or you could end up in jail yourself." + +Timmy nodded and promised he would be careful. And from that day forward, he was! He never came back to the old jail again. +Thomas and his friend Lila were in the park, running and playing. Suddenly, they heard the sound of a siren. Thomas looked around and saw an ambulance racing by. He stopped and said, "Lila, look! That's an ambulance." + +Lila was very interested. She said, "Can we race them, Thomas?" + +Thomas thought it sounded like fun. He said, "Sure. Let's see how fast we can go. On your mark, get set, go!" + +The two children raced the ambulance down the street. The friendly driver honked his horn and waved to them from the window. Thomas and Lila were so happy to see that he was smiling and waving. + +They didn't win the race, but it didn't matter. They had a lot of fun trying. They waved goodbye to the friendly ambulance driver and headed home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lizzy. She was very restless and loved to rush around. + +One day, Lizzy was in the kitchen when she noticed a brush laying on the counter. She became very excited and shouted, “A brush!†+ +Mommy came into the kitchen and saw Lizzy playing with the brush. She said, “Lizzy, be careful with that brush. It’s not a toy!†+ +But Lizzy didn’t want to listen. She was too excited and rushed around the kitchen with the brush in her hand. + +Suddenly, Mommy grabbed the brush from Lizzy. “No, Lizzy. That’s not for you. You need to be more careful and not rush around so much.†+ +Lizzy sighed and said, “OK Mommy.†+ +From that day on, Lizzy learned to be more careful when she rushed around, and was thankful that her mommy looked out for her. +Mary and her dad were walking past a building. Mary said to her dad, "look at the red building, it's so bright!" Her dad smiled at her and said, "Let's go and paint it." Mary was so excited, so she ran over to get some paint. + +When they started to paint, they could see a man watching them from far away. Suddenly, the man shouted, "Hey! You can't paint this building!" Mary was very scared and didn't want to stop painting. + +Her dad quickly stood between Mary and the man. He said firmly, "It's ok sweetheart, we will finish what we started." The man was getting angry, so Mary's dad told him, "This building could use a nice red color, it will look beautiful!" + +The man thought about it for a moment and then said, "I guess it will look nice. You can finish painting it." Mary was so glad that the man had changed his mind. She and her dad finished painting the red building and it looked beautiful! +Once upon a time there was a bear. He was rich and enjoyed living in his big house. One day he went for a walk and found a note lying on the ground. He picked it up and read it. + +At the top of the note it said: "Stretch for good luck". The bear was curious about this and so he started to stretch. As he stretched he heard some laughing and looked up. There were two children, one three years old, watching him. + +The old bear asked them, "Why are you laughing?". + +The three year old child said, "We saw your stretching and thought it was funny, buuut we think it will give you luck too". + +The bear thanked the child and went on his way, still stretching. He had the feeling that the luck he needed would soon arrive. +Sammy looked at the big building with wonder: it was so high, so tall and tight. Sammy had never seen something so big before. He kept staring up, amazed. + +Then Sammy's father, Tom, said: “Let's go Sammy, help me push the door open"! + +They both put all their strength onto the door and, finally, the door opened. Sammy was curious to see what was inside, so he entered with Tom. + +When he looked inside the building he couldn’t believe his eyes: all around Sammy there were big colorful blocks, some were so big they were almost as tall as Sammy himself! Sammy was so excited, he started having fun and playing with them. He pushed and piled them high, creating the tightest towers he had ever seen. + +Tom was impressed by all the towers Sammy had created and said: “Well done Sammy, you should be an engineer when you grow up!†With these words in his mind, Sammy continued to wonder and play with the blocks. +Once upon a time there was a clever navy man. He liked to go sailing on the ocean in his boat. One day he started off on an adventure. As he sailed along he saw a bigger boat and so he stopped. + +He shouted over to the boat, "Where are you going?" The other boat answered back, "We're going to steal your boat!" +The navy man was not happy and was scared. He tried to think of a clever plan. He started to row his boat very fast away from the bad boat. + +But the bad boat followed him. Sooner or later the navy man was too far away from the shore and the bad boat had caught up. The bad boat took the navy man's boat and sailed away laughing. + +The navy man never found his boat and so was very sad. He never went sailing again. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a dad who had a little kid. The kid's name was Sam and he loved to play outside. + +One day, Sam went to the park. He wanted to play with a ball, but there was no ball in sight. He looked around and noticed that a few other kids had a ball and were having a lot of fun. He started to get mad. + +Sam's dad saw his son getting angry and walked over to him. He said, "Don't be mad, son. Just raise your voice and ask them to share the ball with you." + +Sam was scared, but he took a deep breath and said to the other kids, "Can I play with the ball too?" + +The other kids laughed and said, "No way! This ball belongs to us!" Sam felt so sad and turned to his father. His father looked at the other kids with a disgusted face and said, "That's a very disgusting thing to say. You should share the ball with my son!" + +The other kids looked ashamed and said, "Alright, we'll share the ball." Sam smiled and thanked them. They all had a lot of fun with the ball and Sam learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was three years old and very curious. She loved to explore her backyard and today, she found an old jug in the grass. Emily looked at the jug and thought that it was very pretty. She decided to pick it up and show it to her mom. + +When Emily arrived in the kitchen, her mom was busily preparing dinner. Emily proudly showed her mom the jug and asked if she could keep it. Her mom said yes and Emily was very happy. + +That night, Emily had some of her favorite food for dinner – spaghetti and sauce. She ate her meal and put some of the sauce in the jug. But, when she was done, the jug looked very messy. + +The next morning, Emily was very ashamed when she saw the mess she had made in the jug. She knew she shouldn't have put the sauce in it and she wanted to tell her mom she was sorry. + +She ran into the kitchen and said: "Mom, I'm sorry for putting the sauce in the jug. I know it was naughty of me and I won't do it again." + +Her mom smiled, gave her a big hug and said: "It's okay Emily. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Now, let's go and clean up the jug!" +One day, the owner of a charming white puppy woke up and heard barking in the hallway. She opened the door and saw her beautiful puppy, bouncing around with so much energy! Its fluffy white fur was glistening in the sunlight and it was so happy to be able to finally play outside. + +The puppy ran around with such joy, and the owner could not help but to smile. She quickly grabbed its leash and they started exploring the neighbourhood. Everywhere they went, the puppy’s charming nature made people smile - they all stopped to pet it on their walks. + +As the sun was setting, the owner and her puppy started heading back home. She was so pleased with how their day had gone and was already looking forward to the next one. The giant yawns from the puppy showed that it was ready for a good sleep, too. + +The owner took one last look at her pup before heading off to bed. She was sure it was going to have sweet dreams tonight! +Once upon a time there was an old lady. She sold bottles at the airport every day. She worked very hard, but smiled whenever people came to buy something. + +One day, a little boy came up to her stand. He had saved all of his money to buy something nice. He asked the old lady, +"Can I buy something here?" + +The old lady was very grateful and asked the little boy what he wanted. The little boy smiled and said, "I want to buy an airplane." + +The old lady laughed and said, "I don't sell airplanes! But I do sell kites! You can fly them and have lots of fun." + +The little boy was very happy and bought a kite. He thanked the old lady for her help and went off to fly his new kite. The old lady was very grateful that the little boy had chosen her stand to buy something from. + +The End. +Once there was a curious crocodile. He liked to explore the world and see what he could find. One day, the little crocodile found a pond. It looked so inviting. He wanted to take a closer look. + +He hopped into the pond, but it was bigger than he thought. Suddenly, he heard a loud yell coming from behind him. He was scared and quickly swam away. He looked back to see a tall lady yelling at him. + +The lady was annoyed that the crocodile had hopped into her pond. She started to yell louder. The little crocodile was too scared to stay and so he quickly scampered away into the forest. + +The curious crocodile never returned to that pond again. But he still likes to explore other parts of the world and see what he can find. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Sarah who lived in a small house on a quiet street. Sarah was very independent and she loved to play alone. One day, when Sarah was playing outside in her garden, she saw something strange. + +A new neighbor had just moved in with a group of boxes and bags. He looked very busy and didn't seem to notice Sarah staring at him from behind the fence. + +Sarah felt curious about the neighbor and decided to go and talk to him. As she was approaching, he looked up and smiled. + +“Hello, I'm your new neighbor," he said politely. + +Sarah felt a bit shy and didn't know what to say. “My name is Sarah, nice to meet you," she managed to mumble. + +The neighbor smiled again and said, “It's good to meet you too. I'm sure we will be friends very soon. Would you like to help me unpack my boxes?†+ +Sarah felt excited, she had been looking for a new friend. She said yes, and the two of them quickly became best friends. Sarah felt very proud of her new friendship. + +Sarah could never have guessed that this friendly neighbor would help her become much more independent, but with his help she was able to learn new things, develop her skills and have lots of fun. Thanks to her neighbor, Sarah felt confident +Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife who loved each other deeply. The wife was a kind and gentle woman, and they prayed together every day. + +One night, the man was feeling very lonely, so he decided to take a walk. As he walked, his thoughts turned to his wife, and he prayed to the heavens for her safety. + +Suddenly, he stopped. The road had become very wide, and he felt uneasy about it. He knew his wife would never have traveled so far and asked God to guide him. + +Then, a memory stirred inside him. He remembered that God had promised to answer his prayers. He prayed for his wife and asked God to lead him to her. + +Suddenly, the man saw a figure waving at him, and as he drew closer, he realized it was his wife. She had traveled far and wide, looking for him, and she was so relieved to find him safe. They hugged and thanked God for guiding them together. + +The moral of the story is that when we ask God for help, we should have faith that He will answer our prayers. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy. He was only three years old, but he had a special talent. He could make things move without touching them. One day, he was playing in his room when he wanted to open a cabinet that was too high for him to reach. He waved his arm, and the cabinet opened. He was so excited he ran off to tell his family. + +His family was so amazed they asked him to open all the other cabinets in the house. He owned the room and was proud of his special power. He opened each cabinet with ease and showed his family what was inside. Everyone in the house was very impressed at his gift. + +The family decided to move the cabinet in his room lower, so he could reach it easily whenever he wanted. He was so happy he could now open it whenever he wanted. He owned the cabinet and was so proud of his gift. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lion. He was king of the jungle, so he always had to be brave and mighty. One day, a thick veil of mist rolled across the sky and the lion roared. He roared so loud and so strong that it sent the mist away. + +The lion was so proud of himself, he decided to go for a run. He ran so fast that he could feel the wind blowing in his mane. He ran so fast that he created a tornado behind him! + +The lion chased the tornado, roaring as he went. He thought he might catch the tornado, but it was too fast and soon it was gone. The lion gave up and went back to his kingdom. He was so powerful and brave, he made sure the mist never returned again. +Once upon a time there was a fierce chef. He lived in a building that was near a big lake. Every day he would go down to the lake and look for the best ingredients. Afterward, he would go back to his building and start to cook. + +He would cook all sorts of yummy things. He would make pizza, noodles, and many other tasty foods. Every day he worked hard, cooking delicious meals. + +One day the chef made the most amazing creation. He used the freshest ingredients from the lake and mixed them together. He cooked them up and served the dish to everyone in his building. Everyone who tried it said it was delicious! + +The chef was happy to have made such a wonderful meal. His building was full of happy people and the chef was proud. From then on, the fierce chef was known for his cooking around the lake. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. Sue wanted to play in the park but her mom wouldn't permit it. Sue was sad so she found her dad's suit and put it on. She thought if she wore the suit she would look grown up enough to go to the park by herself. + +So she asked her mom if she could go to the park. The mom said it was too dangerous for Sue to go by herself. To make it easier for Sue’s mom, she promised to take a friend along. +The mom gave into Sue’s plea and permitted her to go. + +When she got to the park, Sue saw her friends playing and running around and it looked so much fun. She wanted to join in and tried to catch a frisbee they were throwing. But she had forgotten her mom’s warnings and tripped over the suit she was wearing. + +Sue wished that she had listened to her mom and not taken things so easy. She was reminded that it was not so easy to do things on her own - she needed her mom's help in order to have a safe and happy experience. +Tommy and his dad went to the park. Tommy saw a friendly dog and he insisted that he wanted to pet it. His dad agreed but asked Tommy to be very careful. Tommy was very excited and slowly reached out his hand to pet the dog. The dog wagged its tail and Tommy smiled. + +After petting the dog, Tommy wanted to play some games. He insisted that his dad play tag with him. His dad couldn't refuse and they started to run around. Suddenly, Tommy pointed to a big score on the ground. It was a seesaw. Tommy was so excited and he insisted that his dad tried it with him. His dad sat on the heavy seesaw and Tommy sat right beside him. They laughed as the seesaw went up and down. Tommy insisted that only he could push his dad and his dad happily agreed. They enjoyed the game until it was time to go home. Tommy was very happy that his dad did all the things he insisted on doing. +One day Lucy was walking through the park when she heard a really loud and noisy song. She stopped and listened and began to wonder what it was. She had never heard a song like that before. + +As Lucy looked around she saw a little bird singing in the tree. She smiled and wondered why the song was so much louder than the other birds. + +Lucy then called out to the bird, "What is that you are singing?" The bird looked down at her and said, "It's a special song, just for you!" + +Lucy smiled and asked, "That's so noisy, can you sing it quieter?" The bird thought for a moment and said, "Yes, if you like," and began to sing a quieter version of the same song. + +Lucy thanked the bird and listened until the song was finished. She felt so happy and couldn't wait to come back and hear the special song again. +Once upon a time, there lived a young girl named Sylvia. She was only three years old and very curious. She loved to explore the world around her. + +One day as she was playing outside, Sylvia looked up and saw a high, white veil blowing in the wind. She had never seen anything like it and eagerly picked it up. She stared at it in wonder, when all of a sudden, she heard a voice. + +"Stay put," said the voice. "That's my veil." + +Sylvia looked around, but couldn't see where the voice was coming from. "Who said that?" Sylvia asked. + +The wind didn't answer, but Sylvia could feel something strange in the air. She felt like she should stay put, so that's what she did. + +Finally, the veil's owner appeared: it was a beautiful fairy with white wings! "Ah, there you are" said the fairy with a smile. "I'm glad you stayed put. I want you to keep the veil with you so that you can always remember to stay curious and explore the world - no matter how high it might seem!" + +Sylvia was very happy and thanked the fairy, who then flew away. From that day on, Sylvia always stayed curious, and the veil was a constant reminder of the beautiful things she could explore. +Once upon a time, there was a smart duck who loved to explore. One day, the duck decided to go on an adventure and look for something new. + +The duck looked around and noticed a big zip. It had never seen a zip before and wanted to see what was inside. The duck was very curious, so it opened the zip. + +Suddenly, the duck heard a loud noise and got scared. "What was that?" asked the duck. Then, a big friendly bear came out of the zip. + + +"Don't be scared," said the bear. "I'm here to be your friend." + +The duck was relieved and realized that the bear was very smart. The two of them became the best of friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there were three best friends – Jack, Jill and Emily. They were so excited because they had a new raft. It was red and very exciting. + +So one day, the three friends decided to take the raft out for a ride. They had so much fun, splashing in the water. Everyone was laughing and smiling. + +They sailed the raft for some time, and before long, Jack had a special idea. He grabbed all the blankets and pillows from the cottage and made a comfy bed in the raft. + +The three friends lay down in the raft and started to drift along the river. It felt so nice and peaceful. They laughed and laughed until the sun went down. + +That was the best adventure the three friends ever had. They never forgot the day when they laughed and sailed the red raft down the river. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was so lucky; she had the most wonderful and special secret. Her secret was that if she yawned, then flowers would come out of her mouth. This made Daisy very happy. + +One day, Daisy was walking in the park and saw a kitty on a bench. Daisy wanted to make the kitty happy, so she decided to yawn and show her special secret. Daisy closed her eyes and let out a big yawn. But much to her surprise, nothing happened. + +Daisy felt very sad that her secret didn't work, so she sat by the kitty and started to cry. The kitty could tell that Daisy was upset so it came close and said to her in a gentle voice, "Why are you unhappy? I am here to help". Daisy explained that she was sad because her secret didn't work. + +The kitty was very wise and said to Daisy, "Maybe your secret still works, but you just need some help to be brave enough to show the world your special secret". Daisy understood and with the kitty's help, she was finally brave enough to yawn and show the world her special secret. + +The kitty was very impressed and Daisy felt so lucky to have a friend like the kitty who helped her to show the world her special secret. From then on, Daisy and the kitty were best friends. +Once there was a boy who loved playing golf. He always had fun trying to hit the golf ball as far as he could. He wanted to get better so he could win! His parents were very proud. + +One day, he was playing golf and he saw a funny animal in the distance. He thought it was an interesting looking creature and decided to go over to it. His parents told him not to, but he didn't listen and they quickly lost sight of him. + +The boy followed the funny animal into the forest and he soon realized he couldn't find his way out. He tried to find the funny creature, but he couldn't. He started to get scared, so he started screaming for help. + +But it was too late. The funny animal, which was actually a fox, had kept him there for too long and his parents couldn't find him. The boy was lost in the forest and he couldn't prevent it. He was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Patricia. She had a brother called Michael. They were playing together in the garden. Patricia found a hammer and was very excited. She told Michael "Look, I found a hammer!" + +Michael replied "We can build something with it. Let's go and get some wood!" Patricia was very happy and quickly ran after Michael. + +Michael and Patricia went inside the shed. They found some wood and sat on the floor. Michael found some nails too. He wanted to use the hammer to put them into the wood. But the hammer was so weird. It was too big for Michael's hands and too heavy for Patricia's. + +Michael and Patricia did not know what to do. Michael said "Let's ask Dad. He's better at hammering than us." + +When Dad saw the hammer he said "Well, this is a special hammer. You have to sit on it before you can use it." + +Michael and Patricia sat on the weird hammer and it started to shake. They both laughed as it wobbled around! Finally, the hammer stopped shaking and Michael was able to use it to hammer the nails into the wood. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Sally took a walk in the woods. She found a beautiful tree with a special surprise! When she took a closer look, she saw a shiny box with a bow on top. + +Sally was filled with curiosity. She asked herself, "What could be inside the box?" She slowly opened the box, and found a big, beautiful gift! + +Sally was so excited! She asked out loud, “What is this amazing gift?†+ +Just then, a mysterious voice answered, “It’s a gift from the magical tree!†+ +Sally was so happy, she hugged the gift and ran home as fast as she could. + +When Sally went home, she opened the gift and saw that it was full of candy. She was amazed by the sweet surprise! Sally had the best day ever, and never forgot the magical gift she took from the tree. +John and his mom were best friends. Every day, his mom insisted that he needed to go on a new adventure. This made John very happy. Today, his mom asked an open question. "Where should we go for our trip?" John had a special place in mind, so he insisted that they go to the park. + +John was so excited that he couldn't contain himself. In what felt like a short time, John and his mom arrived, and he jumped out of the car. He ran off as quickly as he could to explore all the amazing things the park had to offer. Everything was so new and beautiful! + +John played hard throughout the day, and when it was time to leave he begged his mom to stay just a bit longer. He insisted that the fun had only just begun! His mom laughed and said they'd have to come back on another adventure. + +John and his mom got back in the car and drove away. He was already counting down the days to their next trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was very happy and today she wanted to organize her room. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from her closet. She was a bit frightened, but decided to open the door and take a look. Inside she found an old box filled with ornaments. There were bells, stars, and colorful ribbons. + +Lucy was so excited! She took out all the ornaments and started sorting them. She put the bells in one pile, the stars in another, and the ribbons in a third. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a voice! She was very frightened and looked around. There in the corner was a small elf! She asked Lucy, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm organizing my ornaments," Lucy said. "I want to know where everything is." + +The elf smiled and said, "What a good idea! Let's finish together and make your room look lovely!" + +And so, Lucy and the elf worked together to organize all the ornaments. In the end, Lucy's room looked just perfect! +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy goose walking in the woods. He was looking for friends when he opened the door of a little cottage in the forest. Inside he found a little girl. + +"Where have you come from?" asked the little girl. + +"I am looking for friends," said the clumsy goose. "Will you be my friend?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes! I will be your friend." + +The clumsy goose opened his wings and gave a big hug. + +"Now let's go and explore the woods together," said the little girl. + +So the little girl and the clumsy goose went exploring. They found a river and had lots of fun together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl called Amy. She loved to play outside, running and jumping in the sunshine. + +One day, Amy was playing with her friends when one of them, who was called Joe, said to her: "I dare you to climb right to the top of the tree!" Amy was a bit scared, but wanted to be brave. She slowly began to climb the tree. + +By the time Amy got to the top of the tree, her friends clapped and cheered and cheered. They told her that she deserved a medal for being so brave! + +The next day, Amy was surprised to find a shiny medal on her doorstep. She was so happy! She hugged it tight and wore it all day. From then on, every time Amy was scared to do something, she looked at the medal and reminded herself that she was brave. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very adventurous and loved exploring. + +One day Daisy's mum said, "Let's go and explore the park!" Daisy was so excited and got ready to go. + +"Where are we going, mummy?" Daisy asked. +"We are going to the park!", said mummy. + +When they got to the park, Daisy saw a big shower and said, "Wow, what is that?" + +Mummy giggled and said, "That's a shower, Daisy. It rains to give us water and makes us wet!" + +Daisy was so excited and said, "Let me play in the shower! Please, mummy, can I?" + +Mummy smiled and said, "You can be very adventurous in the shower, Daisy, but let's just watch it for now." + +So Daisy and mummy watched the shower and enjoyed the adventure of watching the rain. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tom and Sue. Tom and Sue loved spending time together and had so much fun playing. + +One day Tom said to Sue, "Let's make something special today". Sue was so excited and said "Yes, let's do it! What will we make?" Tom thought for a little bit and then said, "Let's make an incredible cake!". + +Sue squealed with excitement and said, "Oh, that sounds so fun! What do we do now?". Tom said, "First, we need to gather all the things we need to prepare the cake. Let's go get them!" + +So they gathered the ingredients they needed and then they worked together to prepare the cake. After they were done preparing the cake, they put it in the oven and waited. + +Finally it was time to take the cake out of the oven. Tom touched it gently to see if it was cooked properly, and it was! They were both so excited to see their incredible cake. + +They cut the cake and shared it with their family and friends. Everyone said it was delicious! Tom and Sue were so proud of the cake they made together. They hugged each other and said, "We make an incredible team!" +Uncle John was an elderly man who loved to sit on a park bench. He enjoyed watching the birds fly around and people walking by. One day, Jack and his mommy walked to the park. Jack saw Uncle John sitting on the bench and waved. Uncle John smiled and waved back. +Jack's mommy said, "Let's go say hello to him, Jack." +Jack ran up to Uncle John and said, "Hi! What are you wearing today?" +Uncle John showed Jack the new sweater he was wearing. It was blue with white polka dots. Jack thought it looked wonderful. +Jack asked, "Can I wear it too?" +Uncle John chuckled and said, "Not today, my dear. But I'm sure you will look just as handsome when you wear it someday." +Jack smiled and hugged Uncle John. Uncle John hugged Jack back. +After a few minutes, Jack and his mommy said goodbye to Uncle John and waved. Uncle John waved back and watched them walk away with a big smile. +Once there was a little girl called Lily. Lily was three years old and loved to play with her toys. One day, she received a letter in the mail. She was so excited she couldn't wait to open it. + +When she opened the envelope, all she could see was a riddle. It said: "What is light and always true?" She thought for a few moments and then laughed. "I know, I know!" she said. +