diff --git "a/TinyStories_257.txt" "b/TinyStories_257.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_257.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +So he took a knife and carefully cut it open. Joe was very excited to discover what was inside. He gasped when he saw a beautiful silver necklace. It had sparkles on it and Joe knew it was very special. + +Joe put the necklace around his neck and he smiled. He was so glad he had been brave enough to cut open the box, so he could find the special silver necklace. From that day, Joe loved exploring and seeing what new and interesting things he could discover. +Bob was a young boy who lived with his family in a nice, comfortable house. One morning, Bob and his little brother, Tim, were playing games in their room. Suddenly, Bob heard a loud sound coming from outside. + +He peeked out the window and saw an engine coming down the street. Bob was very curious about the engine and wanted to get closer. He grabbed Tim's hand and the two of them walked outside to take a better look. + +The engine was big and it was melting the icy snow on the ground. Bob and Tim watched in amazement as the engine's warm air melted the snow in seconds. + +After a few minutes, the engine moved on down the street and Bob and Tim returned to the house, wide-eyed and filled with wonder. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious gas. One day, the gas started to move. It floated around, going here and there. + +The gas moved around a lot, and wherever it went, it made things strange and mysterious. People tried to catch it, but it was too slippery. + +Finally, the gas floated up into the sky. It went so high that nobody could catch it. It just kept going and going until it became a tiny speck of light in the night sky. + +Everybody looked up at the gas and wondered where it had gone. But no one ever knew. It was a mystery, and it will always stay that way. +One day, there were two twin sisters. Their names were Rose and Lily. Rose and Lily went outside and they found something special. It was a hidden lock! Rose and Lily were so excited. They wanted to know what was inside the lock. + +They tried opening the lock. Rose used her hairpin and Lily used her pencil, but nothing happened. Then, Lily had an idea. She asked her mom for help. + +Mom put the key into the lock. She turned it and the lock opened. Inside the lock was a treasure! It had some coins, some candy, and a note. The note said, "For Rose and Lily, With Love." They smiled and hugged. + +From that day on, they kept the lock safe and they never told anybody where it was. It was their secret hidden treasure! +Once upon a time there was a frightened rug. He lived alone in a small corner of a room. One day a handsome prince came through the door and saw the rug. The prince was so surprised by the rug's beauty that he wanted to marry him. He picked up the rug and took him to his castle. + +At the castle the prince laid the rug out in the middle of the room and asked the frightened rug to marry him. The rug wasn't sure and was still scared. The prince was so kind and understanding that the rug finally said yes and they were married. + +The prince and rug lived happily ever after in the castle. The prince kept the rug close to him and protected it always. Whenever the rug was scared, he held it closer and tighter. The rug was no longer frightened and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She felt sad and lonely. She wanted a friend she could depend on, so she wished for one every night. + +One night a pine tree appeared in her backyard. She named him Pinny. + +Sarah felt very happy and excited to have Pinny for a friend. She visited him every day and talked to him about all the things she was thinking. Pinny was a very dependable friend, always listening and never saying no. + +Sarah and Pinny spent many happy days together until Sarah was grown and had to move away. But even though they were apart, she and Pinny remained the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was only three years old and he was very adventurous. One day, he decided that he wanted a helicopter for his birthday. He felt that it was the perfect present for him, but his parents didn't agree. + +But the little boy was determined. He grabbed his bicycle and pedaled as fast as he could to the toy store. He went right up to the shopkeeper and demanded a helicopter. The shopkeeper looked at him with surprise, but he soon smiled and pulled out a brand new, bright red helicopter. + +The little boy was so excited, he took it out of the shop and he began flying it around outside. It was so much fun, but soon it got dirtier and dirtier. He tried to clean it, but it was impossible. + +In the end, the little boy demanded a new helicopter as a present for his birthday. His parents were amazed but so proud of him for being so brave and adventurous. They bought him a beautiful shiny blue helicopter, and he flew it around the park for hours and hours with the biggest smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue liked to play with clay, and she was very good at it. She liked shaping clay into all kinds of things like houses, animals and shapes. + +One day, Sue wanted to make something special. She didn't know what it was yet, but she knew she wanted it to be difficult. She had a large ball of clay and she set it on a flat surface, ready to start. + +Sue started kneading and shaping the clay. She rolled it into balls and flattened them out. She squished and mixed the clay. It was a lot of work. After a while, the clay was ready! Sue looked at it and saw that she had made a cup. + +Sue was very proud of her cup. It was difficult to make, but she did it. She had settled the clay into something special. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They loved to discuss things together. + +One day, Jack said to Jill "Let's go for a walk." Jill said "Yes, let's do it!" + +So the two friends went for a walk in the park. They saw a furry animal, and it looked like a squirrel. They both smiled and Jack gave it a wink. + +Then Jack said "That furry animal looks so cute. I wonder what it's called." So Jill suggested they should ask the park keeper for help. + +The park keeper said the furry animal was a chipmunk. Jack was surprised, and he asked the park keeper to tell them more about it. + +The park keeper was happy to discuss the chipmunk with Jack and Jill, and they both looked very happy after the conversation. + +The two friends waved goodbye to the park keeper and started walking back home. They continued to discuss the furry little chipmunk as they went. +Molly was a little girl who liked to twist things around. She would twist her spoon in her cereal bowl, her hair around her finger, and she even twisted her pet bunny's ears. + +One day, Molly was playing in the garden. She noticed that the soil was very dry and dusty. She wanted to make it nice and wet, so she started to twist the soil. + +At first, the soil seemed nice and wet, but it soon got too wet and started to feel bad. It was all stuck together in a big lump. Suddenly, Molly realized she had twisted the soil too much and she felt sad. + +Molly quickly ran inside and got her father's big watering can. She used the watering can to pour lots of water on the soil until it felt better. + +Molly was happy knowing that she had fixed it. From that day on, she was careful not to twist things too much and always checked to see if things felt bad. +Once there was a little girl. She had a weak purse. One day, she wanted to take it with her but she was too little. So her momma took it for her. She held the purse tightly while they walked to the park. + +At the park, they saw a big tree and lots of birds. The little girl wanted to take a closer look, but her momma had to keep hold of the purse. Still, they had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl was very tired - it was difficult for her to take steps back. But her momma carried her and the purse back home. + +The momma safely put the purse down and gave the little girl a hug. They both knew the purse was very weak and they had to take care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a cafe. It was very clean, with a big sign outside. It had a very special menu. + +Inside, there were two special people. One was the chef. He was very busy in the kitchen chopping up food. + +The other was the waiter. He had a big smile on his face. He took the menu from the customers and showed them all the food. Then he separated the orders and put it on plates. + +The food looked delicious. Everyone was so happy to be there. The waiter brought the food to the tables and the customers ate. + +It was a wonderful place. Everyone was so happy when they were together. The cafe was very clean, and the menu was always special. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was three years old and loved to learn new things. Her parents were happy to teach her about things in the world. + +One day, the girl went outside in the garden where her parents had set up some toys. She was so happy to play with them. She built towers with the blocks, filled buckets with sand and raced her toy car. + +After a while, the girl looked up at the sky. It was so clear and she could see for miles. She enjoyed looking at the birds fly above her. She played for a few more minutes, enjoying the sunshine. + +Before she knew it, it was time to go inside. Her parents were there, helping her learn something new. She was so excited to get started with lessons. + +The girl enjoyed learning every day and her parents enjoyed teaching her. She was always so eager to learn and she was able to understand things quickly with her parents help. + +The girl was now three years old and very clever. She had clear understanding of the things she was taught. With her parents help she had learned so much. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl in a big city. She was always looking for something special to do with her time. + +Today, she decided to decorate a cone. She got out the coloured paper and scissors, and started to cut the shapes. She carefully stuck them onto the cone until it was all covered in pretty colours. + +Then she got out some sparkly stickers, and she started to decorate the cone even further. When she was finished, the cone was completely covered in bright colours and sparkles. + +The little girl was very proud of her decorated cone, and she showed it to all her friends. Everywhere she went, she showed off her decorated cone with a big smile on her face. + +The little girl enjoyed decorating the cone so much that she started to do it every day, and she was always looking for new and exciting decorations to add! +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and loved to go out and play with her friends. One day, when Mary and her friends were playing, she heard a loud sound. It sounded like a very loud car. + +Mary looked over and saw an ambulance. The ambulance was a big, white car that had flashing lights. Mary knew it was an ambulance because she had seen them before. The ambulance's special purpose was to help people who needed help. + +Mary and her friends were very thankful for the ambulance. She knew that the ambulance would be there to help people. She was happy to recognize the ambulance and wondered how it might help someone. + +Pretty soon, the ambulance drove away with its siren blaring. Mary and her friends watched until it was out of sight. They smiled and knew that the helpful ambulance was on its way to help someone in need! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Abigail. Abigail wanted to go an adventure but she was scared. She was scared because she had never been on a bus before. + +Her mummy told her that it was okay, that the bus was safe and that she should trust it. Abigail took a deep breath and got on the bus. + +At first, Abigail was worried. She looked around and thought the bus looked a bit scary. She held onto her mum's hand tight. But then, something amazing happened. Abigail saw lots of friendly faces and she started to smile. She realised that the bus was not so scary. + +Soon, Abigail was having so much fun on the bus. She was singing and laughing with the other people on the bus. Abigail had learned to trust the bus and she was so happy. And when she got home she told her mummy all about the wonderful adventure she had on the bus. +Bob was very proud of his cookie. He had made it all by himself and could smell the delicious sweet smell. He wanted to share it but was ashamed. He had only made one cookie and he wasn't sure that it would be enough to share. + +He looked at his friends who were all gathered together around a table. He didn't want them to be disappointed if he didn't have enough to share. But then he remembered something his mom had said. She said, "If you share what little you have, you will always yield more than enough." + +So Bob bravely stepped forward, holding the cookie in his hands. He offered it to each of his friends and everyone was so happy. Each of them thanked Bob for such a delicious treat. Eventually, everyone was full and Bob's one cookie had yielded enough for them all! Bob was so happy that he had been brave enough to share his cookie and he thanked his Mom for being so wise. +Mum and Dad got a new camera. They were very excited! They wanted to try it out right away. + +Mum cut a piece of string and tied it to the camera. The string was very long and flexible. She held the camera and twirled it around in the air. + +Dad took a picture with the camera. It was a picture of Mum and a butterfly. Dad smiled. + +Mum decided to cut her piece of string into two pieces. She wanted to make a jump rope with the pieces of string. Mum and Dad had fun jumping on the rope. They laughed and giggled together. + +That was a fun day! +One day, there was a kind girl. She was very sad because she was worrying a lot. She wanted to find a way to feel better. + +That's when she saw a sunflower growing in a field. She looked at its big yellow petals and was filled with hope. She was brave enough to pick some of the petals and held it in her hands. + +The sunflower petals were so gentle and kind. They made the girl feel better and the worries disappeared. + +The girl felt the warmth of the sunflower and was happy again. She looked up into the sky and smiled. She knew she could always find joy in the little things. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He had an old grill that he kept near his house. Every day, he would use it to cook yummy food. One day, he decided to use the grill to make a special surprise. He set it up and made the food, but he wouldn't let anyone see. + +When the food was ready, he revealed his surprise. It was a hot dog! Everyone was so happy that the elderly man was able to make the hot dog. They ate it up, and it was delicious! The elderly man was so happy to see his friends enjoy his cooking. + +From then on, the elderly man kept using his old grill to make special surprises for his friends. He was so glad to be able to share his food with them. It was a wonderful time for all! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. Every day, Lucy went to a tutor to learn lots of new things. She loved her tutor, Mr Jeff! + +During the day, Mr Jeff taught Lucy all kinds of things. He helped her to count and read books. Lucy enjoyed learning new things, but it made her very tired. After a long day, she looked forward to going home because she knew her mum would give her a hug and a snack before bed. + +Whenever there was something that Lucy didn't understand, Mr Jeff helped her to store the information. He taught her lots of clever tricks which helped her to remember things. Once Lucy had learnt something, she never forgot it. She was a very clever girl with a wonderful memory! + +At the end of the week, Lucy was always very proud of herself and the things she had learnt. She waved goodbye to Mr Jeff and went home, feeling very happy and thankful. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful man. He liked to have meetings with other people. One day, he had a very important meeting. + +Before the meeting, he took a few deep breaths. He wanted to be calm and strong. He stood up straight and put on a brave face. + +When the meeting began, he was prepared. He spoke in a powerful voice and made sure his opinions were heard. Everyone listened closely and agreed with him. + +The meeting was a success! After it ended, the powerful man stood tall and smiled. He was proud of what he had done. He had stood his ground and achieved his goal. +Once there was a girl named Susan. She wanted to go to the moon and explore. She asked if anyone could take her, but nobody could. As Susan was thinking, she looked up at the moon and smiled. She knew it was reliable and she believed it would find a way to take her. + +That night, a beam of light shone down from the moon and through the window. Susan smiled, knowing it was time to go. The light was warm and gentle, and soon it lifted her up and all around the moon. + +She flew above the stars and clouds and looked down on the earth below. She felt so small and happy that the moon was reliable and had brought her to this special place. Susan waved to the moon, and it waved back to her. Just then, the light returned and gently brought Susan back down to her bed. + +Susan smiled, feeling special and happy that the moon had been so reliable. +Molly was so busy playing with her family. They ran around, laughed and had lots of fun. Later, Molly and her family decided to go outside. Together, they all grabbed shovels and began to bury the old tire. Molly had so much fun pushing dirt and patting it down with her hands. Her family laughed and cheered her on. After they were finished, they all cleaned up the area. Molly loved being so busy with her family. +It was a peaceful day for the little girl. She had a wonderful plan for the afternoon. She wanted to go to the shop. She put on her shoes and skipped out the door. She was full of joy and excitement. + +When she arrived at the shop, she saw lots of interesting things. She saw candy, toys, and many other things. The little girl was delighted! She wanted to buy everything! + +But she only had a little bit of money. So she decided to pick out only her favorite items. She got a big ice cream cone and a bag of gummy bears. She was so happy! + +When she got home, she couldn't wait to eat her treats. She ate the ice cream and the gummy bears with great delight. When she was finished, it was very peaceful. She smiled and thought about her wonderful, peaceful day at the shop. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was gifted and smarter than most other children her age. One day, she was looking for something to do. She opened her toy box and saw something new - a battery! Lucy was curious and excited and she couldn't wait to see what it could do. + +She took the battery out and put it in a toy car. Suddenly, the car began to move! Lucy was so excited to discover what the battery could do. She tried it on her stuffed animals and discovered that it made them move too! + +Lucy was overjoyed. She couldn't believe how much fun she could have with the battery. She ran to tell her Mommy and Daddy all about her new discovery. They were so proud of her and happy that she was so gifted. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very ignorant, so she didn't know very much. She looked around her house and noticed something strange - a strange shelf with lots of numbers on it. She didn't know what these numbers meant, but she still wanted to find out. + +So, she decided to ask her mom. She asked, "Mom, what are those strange numbers on that shelf?" Her mom smiled and said, "Those numbers tell us how many books we have in the house. We can use the numbers to make sure that everyone in our family has enough books to read." + +The girl was so excited. She now knew what the numbers meant, and she understood why the shelf was so important. She felt much smarter now, and she couldn't wait to help her mom count the books. +Jimmy was feeling uncomfortable. Everyone was telling him to try the cauliflower but Jimmy was scared. He didn't like the funny green colour, or the way it smelt. + +So his mom decided to send Jimmy on an adventure. She sent him to the park. When he arrived Jimmy was so excited he forgot all about the cauliflower. + +He saw a baby duck playing in a pond and a big tree with nice branches. He explored the park, running and jumping and having lots of fun. + +Afterwards, Jimmy was so tired he fell asleep in his mom's arms. When he woke up there was no more talk of cauliflower. Everyone was smiling and happy. +Once there was a small girl called Emma. She liked to move around and explore. Everywhere she went she made new friends. One day she decided to move to a new country. On her first day in her new home, she met a tiny white dog. She liked the little dog so much that she gave it a name; Fluffy. + +The two of them had lots of fun together. Every day they would run and play in the garden. Emma would pick tiny flowers for Fluffy and small stones to put in her pocket. One day, they went to the beach together. The sand was so soft and warm and they moved around, chasing each other. + +Emma and Fluffy spent lots of time together. Every day was a new adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a famous leopard. He liked to talk to all of the animals in the forest. He talked to the birds, the deer and the fox. + +One day, while he was talking to the other animals, he heard a little voice. He looked around and saw a little rabbit. The rabbit asked the leopard if he could be friends. The leopard said yes and they started talking. + +The leopard and the rabbit talked and talked, every day. They talked about the things they liked and the things they did not like. The rabbit asked the leopard to come to the meadow one night to watch the stars. + +The leopard agreed, and that night they lay in the meadow, watching the stars and talking until the sun came up. + +From that day on, the leopard and the rabbit were good friends. Everyone in the forest knew that the famous leopard and the little rabbit were friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a club. It was loud and friendly. Every day lots of people came to the club. + +One day a boy called Timmy went to the club. He had never been there before. He looked around and he liked it. + +He saw lots of people having fun. They were dancing, singing and playing games. Timmy wanted to join in. He looked around and saw a man. + +Timmy pointed at the man and called out "Hello!". The man smiled and waved. Timmy was happy and joined in the fun. He danced, sang and played games. Everyone was very loud and having a great time. + +At the end of the night, Timmy said goodbye to his new friends. He said he would come back to the club soon. And he did! +Once there was a bird named Tufty who lived in a nest. He had lots of feathers and was very spoiled. +Tufty liked to think about things. He thought about flying and singing and eating yummy worms. +One day, Tufty wanted to think about something new. Suddenly he had the best idea ever! He wanted to think about having a party in his nest! +So Tufty started to plan. He thought about inviting all his friends, singing songs and eating food. He was so excited! +Finally, the day of the party arrived. All of Tufty's friends came by and had a wonderful time. It was the most fun Tufty ever had. He was very happy that he thought about having a party in his nest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He liked to go on adventures, but this adventure was serious. He climbed into his friend's car and they drove off. Soon, they came to a big, black wall. His friend stopped the car and said, "We need to reverse and go back the other way". + +The little boy was confused, but his friend told him it was alright. They drove backwards until they stopped at a big metal gate. The gate started to open and the car drove through. Behind the gate was a huge field filled with cells. + +Inside each cell was a big, black machine. They looked serious, but his friend said, "Don't worry, these machines can help us". He hopped out of the car and ran over to one of the machines. He pushed some buttons and the machine slowly turned around. + +The little boy gasped. His friend had used the machine to reverse. The little boy was amazed and clapped his hands. His friend smiled, and they drove off with a new adventure ahead. +John was a sailor who loved to explore the sea. Every morning he would get up very early and feed the fish before leaving on his boat. One day, John was sad because he had not caught any fish. A voice came from the sky and said that if he fed the fish with a special loaf of bread, he would catch lots of fish. John was delighted and quickly ran to get the loaf. + +When John returned to the sea, he was amazed. Everywhere he looked fish were jumping from the water to get the special loaf. John was so proud of himself, he had caught so many fish, that he was no longer ashamed. He said thank you to the voice in the sky then sailed off to sell the fish. + +John came back a wealthy sailor and he never forgot to feed the fish with the special loaf of bread. He was happy and knew that he had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a castle. It was very tall and strong, and everyone knew it was reliable. Inside the castle, the King and Queen sat in their thrones and talked about all kinds of things. They discussed the changes in the land, the people who lived there, and the new things that were happening every day. + +They also discussed the castle itself. They talked about the best way to keep it safe and strong and reliable. They looked for ways to make sure the castle would always be a safe place for the people who lived nearby. + +Outside the castle, the people in the village very much respected the King and Queen. They knew that the King and Queen were reliable and that they were always looking out for their village. Knowing this made them feel safer and more secure. + +The people in the village were happy that they had such a reliable castle to look after them. They were glad that the King and Queen took the time to discuss how they could keep their castle so strong and reliable. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who went for a walk on the beach. He loved to explore the oceanside. Suddenly he saw something amazing - a jellyfish! He had never seen one before, so he was excited. He wanted to discover more about it. + +The jellyfish was so small and it was swimming around in the water. He watched it for a while until it disappeared. He kept looking until he saw two other jellyfish! He was so excited that he shouted out loud and ran over to them. + +He discovered that the jellyfish were friendly. One of them even let him touch it! He felt its slimy skin and it was so amazing. He spent the rest of the day playing with the jellyfish. He was sad when he had to leave, but he knew he would always remember the day he discovered jellyfish. +One day, a boy was watching his dad. His dad was walking up a hill. The hill looked difficult, but that didn't stop his dad. He kept on walking and the boy watched. His dad went up and down the hill until he reached the top. The boy was proud of his dad, he had climbed the difficult hill! Suddenly, the boy's dad looked back and smiled. He was so happy and the boy beamed back at him. Then his dad came down the hill with ease and the boy kept watching. +One day, two little friends were playing in the snow. They found a beautiful mitten and both wanted to keep it. The two little friends started to quarrel over the mitten. + +Their mama called them and saw what was going on. She asked them what was wrong and the two little friends told her about the mitten. Mama then told them that they could both have the mitten. + +The two little friends were happy and hugged each other. They could both keep the beautiful mitten and showed it to their mama. She smiled at them and together they went inside. +There was a clown. He was very stupid. He was walking on a high wall, and he wanted to show off. He was trying to do a back flip off the wall, but he wasn't very good at it. He fell off the wall and landed with a thump. He was very unhappy. He got up and tried again, but he fell again. He kept trying, but he kept falling. He started to cry. + +Then a young girl came to help him. She had watched him fall, but she wasn't scared. She told the clown that he needed to be less stupid and try again. She held his hand and showed him how to do the jump. He tried with her help and this time he stayed on the wall. He was very happy, waved goodbye to the young girl, and skipped off. + +The young girl smiled. She was glad that she had helped the clown and showed him that he didn't have to be so stupid. +Mum was mad. Her floor was dirty. She had to work to clean it. She fetched a mop then she started to work. She worked and worked, but the floor was still dirty. + +Mum was really mad now. She shouted at the mop and called it stupid. Why wouldn't it work? She worked and worked and worked, but the floor stayed dirty. + +Finally, something good happened. The mop started to work! Mum worked and worked and got the floor nice and clean. She was happy now and she didn't call the mop stupid anymore. "Good mop!" she said. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sally. Sally was going on a walk with her mummy. They came to a big woods and Sally was very nervous. She could hear strange noises and kept very close to her mummy. + +Suddenly, near a tree, Sally saw something shiny! She went closer to have a look and it was a big eye! It was so big that Sally was very scared. She started to cry and she held onto her mummy's skirt. + +Mummy looked around and soon she found something furry sitting on a branch. It was a big owl! It had beautiful, brown feathers and its eye was what Sally had found. + +Sally was still nervous but her mummy told her that the owl was very friendly. Sally was so happy that he was friendly and soon she wasn't feeling nervous anymore. They stayed and watched the owl for a long time and then went back home. + +Sally never forgot the beautiful owl and its shiny eye. +Once upon a time there was a mean old lady. She didn't like to have fun like the other people. One day, a beautiful tomato appeared in her garden. It was amazing! She whispered to the tomato "You are so special". The tomato was happy and they became friends. The old lady started to have fun and be kind. They even had fun together in the garden! The tomato was always smiling. People saw the amazing tomato and they said it must be magic. The mean old lady changed into a happy lady because of the amazing tomato. They were friends forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a book that was very special, but she didn't know how to measure it. + +The little girl asked her mom to measure her book. Her mom laughed and said that measuring a book was a little crazy! + +The little girl and her mom searched online and eventually found a way to measure her book. They used a ruler and measured the book from top to bottom. + +The little girl was so happy! She found out that her book was 8 inches tall! She was so excited and proud of herself. + +The little girl thanked her mom for helping her measure her book. With a big smile, the little girl said, "Measuring the book was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very curious, because she couldn't stop wondering about things. One day, she saw an island far away. She had a sleepy feeling that she wanted to explore the island. + +So she asked to go there and her mom said yes. She packed her things and set off in a boat. She sailed and sailed until the island was in sight. + +As the little girl stepped onto the island, she began to explore. She saw beautiful plants and animals she had never seen before. They seemed so happy and friendly! + +She kept walking until she found a place to rest. It was a nice and cozy spot in the middle of the island. She lay down and soon fell asleep, feeling safe and snug among nature. + +The next morning, the little girl woke up and looked around the island. She smiled and wondered if it was really real. She was so happy she was able to explore this special place she'd found. +Jeremy was making dinner. He had a big, delicious pizza. He took the pizza out of the oven and he smiled. Then he put it on the table and took a seat. + +Suddenly, the pizza started to melt. It got really soft and gooey. Jeremy felt uncomfortable because he was not expecting it. + +So he quickly grabbed a plate and scooped up the warm, melted pizza. He put it on the plate and brought it to the table. + +Jeremy smiled as he started to eat the tasty, melted pizza. It was so yummy that Jeremy forgot all about feeling uncomfortable! +Once upon a time, there was an old man and an old woman who were very happy together. They had been friends for a very long time and one day, they decided to marry. + +On their special day, they walked down the street together and soon it became very foggy. They couldn't see where they were going but it did not matter to them as they were comfortable in each other's company. + +When they reached the special place where they were to get married, the fog started to clear. + +Everyone was so happy for the old man and woman. They hugged each other and finally said "I do", then they were married! + +The old man and woman hugged each other tightly and laughed as the fog cleared away. From then on, they were happy together. +Sammy was a little boy. He was so excited because he had a big bag of marbles. He loved playing with them in the garden. + +Today was a special day. Sammy was going to play with his friends and they were going to have a marble-catching race. He wanted to win! + +As the race started, Sammy grabbed a marble and ran as fast as he could. He was very impatient. He was sure he was going to win the race, but one of his friends was just a little bit faster. + +Sammy was sad, but he decided to keep playing. He caught more and more marbles and soon forgot about the race. He was having so much fun that he didn't want to stop. + +At the end of the day, Sammy was happy. He couldn't believe he had caught so many marbles. He slept that night with a smile on his face, dreaming about his marble-catching race. +Once there was a strong dog. He loved to move and run around all day. One day, he wanted to go on an adventure. So, he moved and moved until he came to a big, open field. He wanted to run on the field and explore. As he was moving, he saw a big, bright bird! He was so excited and barked as loud as he could. The bird flew away and the dog kept moving until he reached the end of the field. He was so happy to have gone on such an adventurous journey. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy who loved going outside and playing. One day, he decided to explore a hill near his house. As he started walking up the hill, he was very excited. But suddenly he felt a bit scared. He stopped and paused to think if he should keep going or not. He decided to keep going and see what was at the top of the hill. + +The hill seemed really high and so the brave boy started walking very slowly. He kept pausing along the way to take a rest and make sure he was brave enough to keep going. After a lot of stops, the brave boy finally arrived at the top of the scary hill. He was very happy and could see for miles around him. He smiled and sat down to enjoy the view. + +The brave boy quickly realized he had achieved something amazing. He smiled from ear to ear and was very proud of himself. He remembered he had been a little scared but decided to keep going anyway. The brave boy thanked himself for being so brave and for taking a chance. He headed home, happy and proud of himself. +Snoopy the dog was walking through the park. He was bald but he didn't mind – it made him look special. He always stopped to watch the children playing with their net. He wished he could join them, but all he could do was watch. + +Suddenly he heard the children complaining. "We can't catch anything. This net isn't working." They were very sad. Snoopy wanted to help them. He had an idea! + +He ran over to the pond and put his head under the water. He saw that the net had broken and was in pieces. He quickly picked it up and put it back together. + +The children were so happy to see him! With their new and fixed net they could go back to playing. They thanked Snoopy and went back to enjoying the day. + +Snoopy was glad to help. He liked making people smile. He smiled and walked away with a bounce in his step. He was a bald but happy dog! +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was very gifted. He loved to go to the park, and play with his friends. + +One day, he went to the park with a friend. They wanted to have some fun. So, they found a spot where they could shoot some rounds. + +The boy's friend picked up some toys, and then filled them up with tiny balls. The boy was so excited to shoot! He grabbed one of the toys and aimed it at the round target in front of him. + +The boy and his friend took turns shooting. The boy was so good at it! He kept hitting the round target with ease. The boy and his friend had such a great time shooting and playing together. + +When they finally went home, they were both very happy. The boy had a lot of fun shooting with his gifted friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a special tool. It was a shiny, dark tool. The tool was very special because it could tell stories. + +The little girl would use the tool every day to make up stories about what she wanted to be when she grew up. She pretended to be a doctor, a chef, or even a princess. Her stories were imaginative and fun. + +One day, the little girl used the tool to tell a story about the dark sky. She imagined a sky filled with twinkling stars and drifting clouds. She told a fascinating tale of how she flew up to the sky and looked at all the wonders that were hiding in the darkness. + +The little girl’s stories were so interesting that even her parents liked to hear them. As the girl got older, her tool helped her tell stories that were more complicated and exciting. Her stories became more vivid with each story she told, and she was soon an expert storyteller. + +The little girl never forgot the special tool that had helped her tell her stories. She always remembered that it was her tool that had given her the power to tell stories in a way that everyone could understand and enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with lots of animals. The most special animal was a fierce goat. The farmer was very proud of the goat. Every day the goat would create fun! He would run around the farm and play tag with the other animals. He even tried to teach the other animals how to jump over a fence - but it was too hard for them. + +One day, the farmer had an idea. He decided to create a big fence and make a special pen for the fierce goat. He filled it with lots of tasty food, and gave the goat a big comfy bed. Every day the farmer would come to the pen, and spend time with the goat. + +The fierce goat was so happy. He had hopps and frolletted around the pen all day. And every night he went to sleep in his warm bed, dreaming of all the fun he had with his new friend - the farmer. +Once upon a time, there were two sheep. One was very popular and the other was not. The popular sheep liked to show off and laugh at the other sheep. Every day, the popular sheep teased the other sheep. + +At last, the other sheep had had enough. It did not want to be teased anymore and decided to fight. The two sheep began to fight and the popular sheep was very scared. But the other sheep kept fighting until the popular sheep ran away. + +After that, the other sheep was very proud and happy. All the sheep in the field said it was brave and soon, it was the most popular sheep in the field. There was no more teasing, and all the sheep lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little boy named Ben. He was three years old and very brave. One day, Ben looked out the window and saw a deep, dark tornado coming! Ben was scared and ran away from the window. He started to cry. + +But then he felt a soft touch on his forehead. It was his mom. She was there to hug him and protect him. She told Ben that everything was going to be okay. + +Ben then felt brave again. He wanted to touch the tornado. So he and his mom went outside and stood in their garden. Ben raised a hand and touched the tornado. It was so powerful and deep. + +But then the tornado started to move away. Ben said goodbye and waved to it until it disappeared. He was so proud of himself for being brave. From that day onwards, Ben wasn't scared of tornados – he enjoyed watching them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. Sue was so excited because she was going on an adventure. She had never been to a temple before and was really looking forward to it. + +So Sue bundled up in her warmest clothes and set off on her adventure. It took her a very long time to get there, but finally her feet walked through the temple gates. She had arrived! + +Inside the temple were lots of colourful things. Sue was so amazed! She looked up at the beautiful statues and followed the flowery paths. Everywhere she looked she saw something beautiful. + +Sue explored the temple for hours, finding all kinds of exciting new things. Finally, it was time for Sue to go home, but she knew she would never forget this amazing day. She was so excited to tell everyone about her special adventure at the temple. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very brave and strong. One day he was walking in the park and heard a robber shouting. The robber was pointing a big gun and saying that everyone had to give him all of their money. + +Tom was scared, but stood up and said, "No! You can't do that". He was very brave and told the robber to leave. The robber got angry and pointed his gun at Tom. Tom didn't move, he just kept staring at the robber. He wanted to protect everyone in the park. + +Suddenly, a policeman appeared. He shouted and pointed his own gun at the robber. The robber dropped his gun and ran away. Everyone was so grateful to Tom because he had protected them all. + +The policeman asked Tom's name and thanked him for being so brave. He even gave Tom a badge to show that he had done a very good job. Tom was so happy and felt really proud. He wore his badge everywhere and told everyone about how he had ordered the robber to stop. +Once upon a time there was a pepper. It was purple and very pretty. Everyone could not help but admire it. + +The pepper spent its days in the garden, looking at all the different plants and flowers that were around. It loved the green grass and the blue sky. + +One day, a little girl came to admire the pepper. She was only three years old. She smiled when she saw how purple and soft the pepper was. She stroked it very gently and the pepper was filled with joy. + +The little girl and the pepper became friends. They would spend hours together, looking at the stars or playing in the garden. + +The little girl would always admire the pepper. She was never tired of its beauty and its purple colour. She found so much joy and happiness just from being with it. + +They would spend every day together and their friendship grew more and more. Together they shared so many wonderful memories and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so happy and excited. Everywhere she went she talked and talked. She was so excited to visit her best friend. + +When she arrived, she saw that her best friend was sad. She asked her friend why she was feeling so sad. Her friend told her that she had had a fight with her mom. + +The little girl was so sorry for her friend. She wanted to make things better, so she talked to her friend about all the fun things they could do together. The little girl made her friend laugh and soon her friend was smiling. + +The little girl was so happy to have helped her friend that she hugged her tight and said: “Let’s go play on the other side of the playground.†They hugged each other and went off to have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a wide beach. There lived a boy called Joe. Every day Joe would go to the beach and ask the sea: "What do you have for me today?" + +Joe was always amazed and excited at what the sea would give him! From tiny crabs and shells, to big fish and even seaweed! Joe collected them all and kept them in a special bag. + +Today Joe was very lucky. He asked the sea and it gave him a shiny, beautiful starfish! He was so happy, he ran back to his house to show his mum. When he arrived, he showed her the starfish and she said, "What a wonderful surprise, Joe!" +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl. She liked to be polite to people, so she always said "please" and "thank you". + +One day she wanted to have some milk. But she noticed that something was wrong. The milk was flowing out of the bottle the wrong way! It was going backwards instead of forwards. + +The girl was very surprised. She thought that only she could turn the milk around. But it didn't work! + +Then she remembered something. She remembered that there was an old wizard who lived nearby. He was known for being very powerful. + +So the little girl went to the wizard's house and knocked on the door. When the wizard answered, she politely said, "Please, sir, can you help me reverse the milk?". + +The wizard smiled, and said, "Of course I can!". And with a wave of his wand, the milk started flowing out of the bottle the right way. + +The girl thanked the wizard and went on her way, happy to have some milk again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a girl and a boy. They were both very brave. + +One day, the girl and the boy went walking. Suddenly, they saw a tall wall. The wall was so tall that they couldn't get over it. + +They started to cry. But then they had an idea. The girl and the boy stood together and wished really really hard. + +Suddenly the wall began to shrink! It got smaller and smaller until it was the same size as the boy and the girl. + +The girl and the boy were so happy. They could go through the wall and have a wonderful time. What a great day! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. Every night, Sarah's family would go to the store for some beef. It made Sarah so excited! Together, Sarah's mom and dad would carry the beef on the way home. + +One Saturday Sarah decided to help them carry the beef home. But it was heavy and Sarah was weak. After a few steps, she had to stop and rest. Her mom and dad remembered how hard she tried and told her it was ok. + +When they got back home, they cooked the beef together. It smelled delicious! Sarah remembered that day whenever she smelled beef. It was a special memory and no one could take it away. +Once there was a chubby bear who wanted a seat to rest in. He looked around and saw a seat that looked very comfy. He hopped over to the seat and tried to jump onto it, but he was too chubby to fit. He tried a few more times, but it was no use. + +He had an idea, so he asked his friend the squirrel to come help. The squirrel was very tiny and could easily pass through the seat. So the squirrel crawled through the seat and located a button on the inside. He pressed it, and the seat opened wider! + +The bear was so happy. He could now fit inside the seat and take a nap. The two hugged each other in joy and then the bear settled into the seat. He was soon snoring peacefully in his chubby seat. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. Joe was very thirsty and looked for something to drink. He walked into a room and saw a bowl of juice on a table. Joe was happy and he drank the juice. That made him feel better. + +Joe started to tap his feet in a nice rhythm. It made him feel very merry. He danced around the room and clapped his hands in the beat. As Joe kept moving, he noticed a parrot looking at him. + +The parrot spoke in a bossy voice and asked Joe to stop dancing. Joe was a bit sad, but he stopped. The parrot then asked Joe to join him in dancing. Joe smiled and started to dance again. The parrot and Joe danced together in a fun rhythm. They had so much fun that Joe forgot how thirsty he was! +Molly and Jake loved their backyard. They could run and play all day long. One day, they were playing in the backyard when they saw something amazing: an elephant! It was huge and brown. Molly and Jake ran to the elephant and shouted with excitement. The elephant let out a loud yell. Molly and Jake screamed with joy. They both laughed and laughed. They spent the day petting and feeding the elephant. When it was time to go, Molly and Jake said goodbye to their friend. They waved as the elephant walked away. Molly and Jake were so happy. They promised never to forget the special day when the elephant came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy mouse. He was always looking for trouble and a tasty treat. One day, he came across a trap. He thought it was a great idea to buy the trap. He bought it quickly and took it home. + +The mouse placed the trap near his favorite food spot. He was so excited to see if the trap would catch something tasty. But, the mouse was too clumsy! He accidentally stepped in the trap and couldn't get out! He cried out for help but no one heard him. + +The next day, a friendly cat noticed the mouse in the trap. She helped him out and set him free. The mouse thanked the cat and went on his way. From then on, he was always careful and never bought another trap again. +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady. She was very tired and needed to rest. So she went to a spa to get a massage. It felt so nice and soothing. The massage sent waves of warmth through her body. She closed her eyes and relaxed. When she opened them, she saw that it was time for a snack. She had a special treat - it was a delicious cake. She took a bite, and it tasted so yummy! She smiled and enjoyed the rest of her massage. The elderly lady felt so relaxed and refreshed after her massage and tasty snack. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tommy and Sarah. They both wanted to go camping in a tent, but Tommy was scared and confused. No matter what Sarah said, Tommy wouldn't quit shaking. Sarah had an idea and suggested they pretend they were in the tent! + +Tommy thought that sounded like fun and agreed to give it a try. So they both laid down and closed their eyes. Sarah said all kinds of fun things, like how they could go fishing and see animals. After a while, Tommy wasn't scared anymore! And he stopped shaking. + +Soon Tommy was so excited that he didn't want to quit pretending. He asked Sarah to help him set up the tent. Sarah was happy and together they placed the tent near a lake so they could go fishing. + +The next day, when Tommy and Sarah woke up, they couldn't believe their eyes! It was a real tent! Tommy couldn't believe his luck and he hugged Sarah with a huge smile on his face. They made smores, fished in the lake, and saw all sorts of animals during their camping trip. And Tommy never felt confused or scared again! +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl who loved to stir. She stirred everything she could find. One day, her mommy showed her a chain. It was shiny and had lots of pretty colors. She wanted to stir it! + +So, the little girl asked her mommy if she could stir the chain. Her mommy said it was okay, so the little girl grabbed her spoon and started to stir the chain. She stirred it in circles and made the colors twirl around. + +The little girl was so happy! She felt like she could stir the chain forever. She smiled and said that it made her Feel nice. Her mommy smiled too and said that she was doing a great job stirring. + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She had used her stirring skills to make something special. She hugged the chain and put it away, happy to show her friends the next day. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a panda who was very chubby. He liked to balance on a big stick, and he would giggle as he swayed back and forth. One day he decided to balance even higher. He slowly climbed up the tree and perched on top of the highest branch. The panda was so proud of himself. He balanced and waved his paws in the air to show how clever he was. But then he wobbled and fell to the ground. He looked up and smiled, he had still managed to balance even if it was only for a moment. He had lots of fun trying and never gave up. +Molly was so excited because it was snowing! She quickly ran outside and put on her warmest coat and boots. She stepped out and looked around. All of the trees were covered in yummy powdery snow. She leaned down and picked up a handful. It was so soft and it felt cool in her hand. + +Molly started walking through the snow. She walked and walked until she came to a big hill. She smiled and then began to run. When she reached the top, she leaned back and let the snowy wind blow her hair. It was so much fun! + +Next, Molly leaned forward and tumbled down the hill. She rolled and spun down until she landed in a pile of snow. She jumped up quickly and laughed. It was so much fun to play in the snow! + +Molly stayed outside for a long time playing in the snow. When she finally went back inside her house, she was so happy. She quickly opened the door and hurried inside for some hot cocoa. It made her cheeks warm and it tasted so yummy! +Once upon a time there was a young boy. His name was Sam. He loved to go on adventures. + +One day he decided to go explore. He packed a bag with some snacks and a drink and went outside. He started walking and eventually came to an old log bridge going over a river. + +He stepped onto the bridge and walked across. On the other side the river was much wider than he had expected. He saw a small boat on the bank so he decided to take it out on the water. + +He got in and started rowing. He went left and then right and all the while the river was getting wider and wider. Then, after a while, he noticed something strange on the side of the river. It was a small village with tiny homes made of wood and straw. + +He decided to explore. He got out of the boat and started walking around the village. Everywhere he looked he saw children playing and laughing. He noticed they were much younger than him but he still felt welcome. + +The children asked him to play and he happily agreed. They played tag, hide and seek and all kinds of games. Soon, the sun was getting lower in the sky and Sam knew it was time to go back home. + +The children all said goodbye and waved as Sam got back in the boat. He rowed back, leaving the small village on the side of the river behind. He had had a great adventure +Erin and her mommy went to the old barn. The barn was really old and Erin thought it was kind of scary. As they got closer, it looked even worse. Erin thought it was terrible. + +Mommy and Erin went into the barn. Erin was surprised to see how many things were inside. There were boxes, toys, and all kinds of stuff. Mommy said they were going to organize it all! + +Erin was excited to help. She and Mommy helped each other move the boxes and put the toys in their proper places. Erin was so proud of their work when they were finished. + +Erin and Mommy looked around the barn and it was much nicer. Everything was organized and it was much less scary now. They had turned the terrible old barn into a special, tidy place. +Once upon a time there was a pink yacht that sailed on the ocean. It was a very special yacht, because it was made from a bright pink material. + +One day, the yacht was zooming along when it felt a pinch. It stopped and looked around, but could not see what had caused the pinch. But then the yacht noticed that another boat, a tiny fishing boat, had come close to it. A little boy was standing on the boat, holding a big fishing net in his hands. He had pinched the pink yacht with his big net! + +The little boy was so excited to have caught the pink yacht. He yelled out with joy and waved his hands. The little boy knew that he had caught a very special boat. + +The pink yacht was so thankful that it had been caught by such a gentle little boy. The yacht waved its flags and smiled, feeling very happy and thankful. + +The little boy and the pink yacht enjoyed their time together, sailing along and playing on the open sea. They had become the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a fearful lion. He was so scared of what he saw around him. His name was "Lion". + +One day, he had an idea. He wanted to find something that would make him feel brave and strong. He began to look and look, but he didn't know where to start. + +Lion went to his friend, Bird, to see if he had any ideas. Bird told Lion to go to the river and see what he could find. + +Lion went to the river, but all he could see was a dark and fearful forest. He started to get scared, but then he remembered Bird's advice. Lion took a deep breath and walked into the forest. + +As he got closer and closer, Lion started to feel brave. Then, he saw something he'd never seen before - a beautiful, bright rainbow! Lion felt so happy and excited. He knew that this rainbow was going to be the thing that made him feel brave and strong! +Once upon a time, there was a town full of people. They were very happy and alert. One day, a tornado came and it shook everything. + +The people were quite scared and they could not understand what was going on. They did not know what to do. + +The mayor of the town saw the tornado coming and he said, "We should stay inside". He shrugged his shoulders as he watched the tornado come closer. + +Everyone quickly ran inside to protect themselves. The wind was blowing and shaking everything outside. It was very scary. + +Everyone was very alert, waiting to make sure the tornado had gone away. They waited until the tornado had gone far away before they felt safe to come back out again. + +Everyone was glad that it was safe and that nothing was broken. They all smiled and hugged each other as they celebrated being lucky and safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Annie. She was so excited for night time. Before bed, her mommy gave her a very special task. She wanted Annie to tie a string around her wrist. Annie was so happy to help. + +When night came, Annie was feeling troubled. The string felt so tight around her wrist. She tried to take it off, but her mom said she had to keep it on. + +So Annie went to bed and snuggled up with her special blanket. She looked at the string and started to feel calm. She began to understand why her mom asked her to tie it on. + +Annie felt safe knowing the string was protecting her. As she drifted off to sleep, she was filled with peace and comforted by night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to meet new friends. One day, Jane heard a funny sound. It came from the orange tree in her backyard. Jane ran to the orange tree to take a look. + +When she got there, she was surprised to see a squirrel! The squirrel was eating some of the oranges in the tree. The little girl and the squirrel said "Hello!" to each other. + +The squirrel invited Jane to play. They played tag and hid and seek. In the end, the squirrel and Jane became new friends. Jane felt happy that she had met a new friend. She hugged the squirrel and promised to come back to visit him soon. +One day, Jack went for a walk in the park. He saw something white and it caught his eye. He was curious, so he went to take a closer look. It was a big egg! Jack was so excited! He ran over and picked it up carefully. + +He looked around and couldn't believe he had discovered a white egg. He wanted to take it home, so he put it in his pocket. As he started to walk away, he heard a loud noise. When he looked up, he saw a big angry bird! + +The bird was mad at Jack and it flew over to him. It was trying to get the egg back! Jack was scared, but he quickly ran away, holding the egg tightly. He ran and ran until he was back home. + +Jack was so proud of his discovery. He put the egg in a safe place and waited to see what was inside. He hoped it was something special! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and she loved being outside. One day, her mommy and daddy took her fishing. + +When they arrived at the lake, Daddy introduced Sarah to a new rod. She was so excited to try it out! Daddy showed Sarah how to cast it and then gave her some bait. + +Sarah couldn't believe it when she got a bite almost immediately! She took her time to pull the rod back and when she reeled in the line, she saw a big fish at the end! Daddy was so proud of her. + +They took the fish home and ate it for dinner. Mama and Daddy agreed that Sarah had been a natural. From that day on, Sarah and Daddy went fishing every weekend and Sarah learned a lot about fishing with her new rod. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She had a thoughtful smile on her face, because she was imagining being atop the big hill. She wanted to go up the hill and see what it was like to be so high up in the sky. + +One day Sally ventured up the hill, and as she was running up it, something bit her arm. She looked down and saw a tiny squirrel with its mouth full of her sleeve. Sally laughed and kept on running. + +When Sally finally reached the top of the hill, she felt as if she were on top of the world. She looked around and enjoyed the view. It was so beautiful. + +As Sally started to make her way back down the hill, a friendly little rabbit ran up and began to nibble on Sally's picnic lunch. Sally smacked her lips and thought about how thoughtful the little bunny was for sharing her lunch with her. + +Sally and the bunny laughed, hopped, and skipped their way down the hill together. Sally was so happy she had the courage to explore the hill, and even happier that the bunny was her new friend! +Steve was a little boy who loved fruit. Every day, he asked his mom if he could have some. But his mom said no. Steve got frustrated. + +One day, his mom said that he could have some fruit. Steve was so excited! He waited with anticipation. When the fruit finally arrived, Steve was so happy. He ate the fruit and it was delicious. + +From that day, Steve's mom allowed him to have some fruit every day. Steve was so thrilled because he loved fruit. He jumped with joy and ate his delicious fruit every day, feeling content and satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a small skull living in the forest. He wanted to make some friends, so he decided to organize a party. He invited all the animals in the forest, and asked them to come and enjoy a tasty feast. + +On the day of the party, everyone gathered around the skull. He welcomed them in a loud voice and said, “Welcome to my party! I've made lots of tasty treats for us to enjoy.†+ +The guests were excited and the skull gave them an amazing feast. Everyone had a great time eating the delicious food. After the feast, the skull declared, “Thank you all for coming! I'm so happy I got to share this tasty feast with my new friends.†+ +Everyone agreed that it was a wonderful party and said goodbye to the skull. From then on, the skull was known as the most generous creature in the forest. He was always welcoming new friends and sharing tasty treats! +Tommy was feeling bored one day, so he decided to search for something fun to do. He looked high and low but could not find anything. He searched every room in the house but there was nothing. All of a sudden, he spotted a little brown mouse scurrying around on the floor. + +The mouse was small and fast. Tommy thought it was funny and smiled. He quickly ran after the mouse with his hands held out. The mouse scampered away, but Tommy was determined to catch it. He chased the mouse up and down the hallway, up the stairs and all around the house. + +Finally, Tommy was able to catch the mouse. He held it in his hands and felt its soft fur. The mouse was a little scared, but Tommy was extra gentle. He brought the mouse downstairs and put it in an old cardboard box that was heavy. + +Afterwards, he sat and watched the mouse explore its new box. The mouse wasn't sure what to do as it scurried around, trying to find a way out. Eventually, the mouse found a tiny hole and slipped out. + +Tommy smiled and waved goodbye to the mouse as it scampered away. He had had lots of fun and was excited to search for something else tomorrow! +Once, there was a poor boy who wanted to go on a journey. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said no because it was not safe. The boy was sad, but he knew his mom was looking out for him. + +As he was walking home, he heard a noise. It was the sound of a tambourine. The boy stopped and listened. The sound was coming from a far away place. He wanted to go find out what was making the noise. + +The boy asked his mom if he could go and she said yes. She said that as long as he was careful and listened. So the boy went on his journey. + +He followed the sound until he saw a street performer. He was playing the tambourine and singing a song. The boy was so happy that he started to dance and the performer smiled at him. + +The boy was so glad that he listened to the sound. He had a wonderful time on his journey. +Once upon a time there was a black princess. She lived in a big castle and was very happy. +One day the princess wanted to go for a walk. She went outside and saw something funny. There was a big hole in the ground and she couldn't see what was inside it. + +The princess got a little closer and started to peek in the hole. Suddenly, a big, grey rabbit jumped out and the princess was very surprised. She was so happy because she had never seen a rabbit before. + +The rabbit said hello to the princess and asked if he could come with her on her walk. Of course the princess said yes and the two of them went walking together. They had a lot of fun and saw lots of things on their walk. + +At the end of the day the princess said goodbye to her new rabbit friend and went back to her castle. She was so glad she had peeked in the hole because she had made a new friend. +The End. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. They were very different, but they were always able to work together. One of the friends, Jack, was a little selfish. He often took all the toys for himself instead of giving his friend a chance to play. + +One day Jack and his friend went to school together. In the classroom was a big blackboard for the teacher to write on. Jack and his friend went to take a seat in the front of the room. + +Suddenly, Jack's friend had a great idea. He walked up to the blackboard and wrote a message for the teacher: "Let's all relax!" Jack's friend knew that his idea would help everyone in the class get away from their schoolwork and enjoy some relaxing time. + +Jack thought his friend's idea was very nice, so he put away his selfish feelings and thanked him. All the students in the class had a nice break and felt happy. Everyone felt more relaxed after the break and Jack and his friend enjoyed the rest of their school day together. +Once upon a time there was an incredible shark. He swam around the ocean, exploring and discovering. He met lots of different creatures and saw colors he'd never seen before. + +One day, the shark encountered a boat. He was curious and tried to get close to it. Little did he know, inside this boat was an evil pirate. The pirate wanted to destroy the shark! He grabbed a spear and tried to hit the shark with it. + +But luckily, the shark was fast and powerful. He swam away and the pirate couldn't catch him. The shark was saved and now stays away from boats. He learnt his lesson - to be careful of things he does not know. + +The shark lives in the ocean safely now, and he knows that with his incredible speed he can stay away from danger and stay safe. The end. +Max was 3 years old and had long, hairy hair. Every morning, his mommy would give him a special shampoo and they would sing while he was in the bath. Max liked washing his hair, it felt so shiny and smooth afterwards. + +After shampooing his hair, Max would go to his room and learn lots of new things. He would learn about animals, the alphabet and his colours. He was always so excited to learn something new. + +One day, Max's mommy gave him a really fun shampoo. It smelt like strawberries and had little sparkles in it. Max was very excited to use it. He loved shampooing his hair and feeling it get so soft and smooth. + +Once he had finished shampooing his hair, Max learnt something very important. His mommy had taught him about taking care of his hair. She showed him how to brush his hair, style it and make sure it got enough vitamins and minerals. + +Max enjoyed learning all of these new things and was very proud of his clean and shiny hair. He would never forget what his mommy had taught him. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside. Today, she went to the road. While she was walking down the road, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom calling her name. She got excited and ran over to her mom. Her mom told her it was time to go home. + +When they got close to the house, Lucy saw something on the road. It was a big, loud truck! She was so excited that she got closer to get a better look. But then the driver started to move the truck. Lucy got scared and ran back to her mom. + +They both watched the truck as it drove down the road. Then they went inside to have some lunch. Lucy was so glad she got to see the loud truck! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Violet. She wanted to find something special, but she didn't know what it was. + +One day she went on a walk and found a hidden silver box. She smiled when she saw it and opened it to see what was inside. + +When she opened it, a friendly little rabbit popped out. Violet hugged the rabbit and welcomed it into her home. + +The rabbit was very happy to have such a nice home. Every day they played together in the garden and Violet's mom was pleased to have a new friend in the family. + +But then one day Violet realized something was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. In her garden, under the bed, inside the cupboard — nowhere. + +Then she found it. Hidden inside the silver box was a beautiful silver key! Now she could open all the other locked doors in her house and go on more adventures with her new friend, the rabbit. + +Violet and the rabbit were very happy and welcomed new adventures into their lives. +Once upon a time, there was a march in the town. All the people were so excited to be together and they shouted, "Hooray!" The march was very pretty. The sunshine shone brightly, the flags waved in the wind, and the music filled the air. + +Everyone was marching together and having a lot of fun. The children at the march scooted and ran around, laughing and pretending to be princesses and pirates. + +Suddenly, a little girl noticed something special. She pointed her finger up and shouted, "Look! Look at the pretty bird!" All the people stopped and looked. In the sky, a colorful bird was flying around in a big circle. Everyone shouted, "Wow!" and watched the bird until it flew away. + +The march started up again and everyone laughed and smiled. It was a very special day and they would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile metal box. The box was very small and made of shiny silver metal. It was so fragile that it sparkled in the light. + +Inside the box was something special. It was a stack of colorful cards, each with different shapes and colors. Some were round, some were square and some were even triangular. + +One day, the box saw something on the ground. It was another stack of cards! It had the same shapes and colors as the ones inside the box. They even fit together perfectly, which excited the box. + +So the box carefully tried matching the cards together. It spent the whole day matching and matching, until every single one of them was in the right place. + +The box was very proud of its work. It had matched all the cards together and it felt so happy. + +The box went to bed that night with a smile, feeling content from its day’s work. +Samuel had a large wagon. He liked to pull it around the yard. He put his toys in it and push it. One day, Samuel went outside to play with his wagon. He walked around the trees and then he saw a rabbit. He called out, "Hello Rabbit!" + +The rabbit stopped and looked at Samuel. "What do you want?" it asked. Samuel smiled. "Can I pull you in my wagon?" he answered. +The rabbit thought for a moment and then said, "Sure!" + +Samuel was so happy! He quickly put the rabbit in his large wagon and started to pull it around the yard. He laughed and giggled as he went around. He had so much fun with his new friend. + +When they were done playing, the rabbit said, "Thank you Samuel. You are very kind." Samuel smiled and said, "You're welcome." Then he said goodbye and waved as the rabbit hopped away. Samuel was very happy and he continued playing with his large wagon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. It was a warm day and she was playing in her yard. + +Molly ran around and spun in circles until suddenly the sky turned pale. It was noon and the sun froze in the sky. Everything was still and quiet. + +Molly was so scared. She didn't know what to do. She just stood there looking around. + +But then she heard a rumbling sound. Suddenly, the sun started to move again. Molly was so happy! + +The sun shone brighter than before and Molly ran outside to keep playing. She was so glad that the sun started moving again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Mabel who liked to sort things. One day, she wanted to sort a thermometer. The thermometer was made of glass and was very fragile. + +Mabel was very careful when she sorted it. She lined up the thermometers according to size. She was very proud of her sorting job. + +But, suddenly a gust of wind blew by and the thermometers started to fall over! Mabel was very sad and ran over to pick up the pieces. + +But then something extraordinary happened. Mabel was able to put the thermometers back together! She was careful and gentle, and was able to sort them just as she had before. + +Mabel was so happy that she had managed to sort the fragile thermometer. She was still very careful when she played. +Once upon a time, there was a green bush. It was so green and lush, it was like looking at a garden. Every day an old, tall man with a white beard would come and pour water onto the bush. He would always smile and say hello. + +The bush would slowly drink up all the water and slowly become greener and greener. Soon, it was so big that it looked like a big tree. The birds liked to perch on the bush, and the old man loved to watch them sing and play. + +At night, the old man would tell the bush a story and then kiss it goodnight. Then he would pour a little bit of water to make sure the bush stayed safe until the next morning. + +The green bush was always so happy to see the old man. Every morning, it was so excited to be able to grow even bigger and stronger. + +And so, the green bush and the old man lived happily ever after together. +Rabbit was thirsty and hopped over to a nearby stream. Rabbit hopped right up to the shore and dipped his nose into the cool, refreshing water. He took a big drink, yum! + +But while drinking, something clumsy happened. Rabbit got a little too close to the edge and slipped on the slippery rocks. Rabbit tumbled into the stream and floated downstream! + +But Rabbit was a clever bunny. He swam to the side of the stream and hopped out onto the grass. Rabbit shook his fur and hopped onto a nearby rock. He could see his home from there. + +So Rabbit hopped and hopped until he made it back to his burrow. Mama Rabbit was so relieved to see him and asked what happened. Rabbit hopped up onto Mama Rabbit's shoulder and told her about his adventure and how the cool water had quenched his thirst. + +Mama Rabbit smiled and said, "It's good to be home, little Rabbit". Rabbit and Mama Rabbit snuggled up and snoozed in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who was very shy. One day, he met a nice lady called Marge. Marge asked Jack if he wanted to talk with her. Jack was a bit scared, but he agreed. + +They sat down together and Marge took out some paper. She handed the paper to Jack and they began to discuss. Marge asked Jack lots of questions about his life and Jack replied shyly. He felt comfortable talking to Marge and he was happy to answer her questions. + +When they finished, Marge gave the paper back to Jack. She thanked him for talking with her and smiled. Jack smiled back and thanked Marge for being kind. He felt much better after talking with her. He went home feeling happy and lighter than before. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. She loved to take naps in the afternoon. One day, Maria asked her family if she could get a new roof for her bed. Her family said yes and soon Maria had a brand new roof for her bed. + +At night, Maria would look up at her roof and imagine what it would be like to sleep under the stars. One afternoon, when Maria was ready for her nap, she decided to make her dream come true. She crawled up the ladder and lay down on the roof. + +The sun was shining and the breeze was gentle. Maria was so happy that she fell asleep as soon as she lay down! After her nap, she scrambled off the roof and back into her bed. From that day on, she loved to take naps and imagine what it would be like to be up on the roof under the twinkling stars. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy. His name was Tom. Tom was very obedient. + +One day, Tom was walking in the forrest. Suddenly, Tom saw a switch on the ground. Tom thought it was strange, so he picked it up. + +He looked at it closely, and saw it had a sign. The sign said "DO NOT TOUCH". But Tom was very curious about the switch and wanted to see what it would do. + +Tom pushed the switch, and it lead him to a secret door. Tom was very surprised and amazed. He opened the door, and there was a big room inside. + +Tom had found a magical place! He was so happy to be there. + +Tom learned a lot that day. He learned that when he was obedient, he could explore new things. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and thoughtful girl. Her name was Mary. She loved to go outside and play with her friends. + +One day, Mary decided to go explore a new park. She put on her helmet and called to her friends. Her friends welcomed her to a world of adventure. + +Mary was excited and made a lot of new friends along the way. She played on the swings and slid down the slides. She had so much fun that she didn't want to leave. + +But her friends and her mom were thoughtful and reminded her that it was time to go home. So, Mary and her friends said goodbye to the new park and went home. +Mum and Dad were gathering a lot of things into boxes. Red, yellow and blue things. They had sad heart so Sam went over to them and asked what was happening. Dad had an angry voicewhen he said they were moving. Moving to a different house. Sam was sad, his heart was heavy but he was brave. + +He asked Mum and Dad if there was something he could do to help. Dad said he could gather up all his toys and put them in a box he had. So Sam took all his favourite toys, his teddies, cars and trains, and put them all in the box. + +Dad and Mum looked at the box and their hearts were suddenly a little bit lighter. They hugged Sam and said how brave he was. Even though it was sad to move, Sam's heart was full of hope that the new house would be even better. +Once, there was a little girl called Sarah. In the summer, Sarah often went to the garden with her dad. She loved being there as it was full of butterflies, bees, and flowers. + +One day, when Sarah and her dad were in the garden, it started to get heavy in the sky. Sarah looked up and saw dark clouds coming. Soon, there was a big summer storm! The thunder was very loud and the rain felt so heavy. + +It was time to go inside, but Sarah wasn't scared at all. She laughed as the rain soaked them! The storm went away and the sun came out so they could go back in the garden again. The flowers were very sparkly and bright, and Sarah thought it was the most beautiful day of the summer. + +Sarah and her dad had so much fun in the garden. Sarah was always so happy to come back to the garden, summer or not! She loved the garden and sometimes she would even forget her own name when she was there. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely gem. It was so sparkly and bright, it made the sky jealous. But no one could touch the pretty gem, until one day, a brave girl named Sally came along. + +She had big dreams, and she wanted to cover that gem with her own hands. So Sally approached the gem with love, and reached out her tiny hand to cover the gem. Her hand felt the sparkle and warmth of the gem and suddenly, it turned into a beautiful rainbow. + +Everyone in the village was amazed, and Sally was happy. She knew that the lovely gem was now hers and she could keep it forever. And from that moment on, she kept the gem close by her side and loved it as if it were her own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a doll. The doll was black. Every day, she would take her doll and play. One day, she saw something new. It was a shiny black box. She wanted it to be hers. She asked her mom "Please, can I have the little box?" Mom said "Yes, now it's yours." + +The little girl was so excited. She took the little black box and filled it with treasures. She labelled the box with a word: "Mine". + +Every day, she would take her little black box and open it to look at her treasures. She was so proud of her little box. + +One day, she filled it with too many treasure and the box was too full. She needed help. She asked her mom "Please, can you help me?" Mom said "Yes". She opened the box and took out some of the treasures, so the little girl could put new ones in. + +The little girl hugged her mom and said "Thank you." Her mom said "You're welcome, my dear". The little girl smiled and put the treasures in her little black box. She knew that it was hers, and she would take care of it. +Once there was a cute little girl called Ella. She loved to help in the kitchen with her mom. One day, her mom asked her to get a big tray and to help grill some yummy food. + +Ella grabbed the tray and followed her mom to the kitchen. Her mom lit the grill and Ella started to place the food on it. Ella was so excited with all the food she was helping to cook. + +Once everything was grilled, Ella helped her mom to serve it up in plates. With the help of her mom, Ella was proud of all the delicious food she had helped cook. Everyone at the table said it was delicious and they all enjoyed their meal. + +After they were finished, Ella was so happy that she was able to serve her family with her moms help. And all agreed it was very, very yummy! +Once there was a scientist who wanted to make something special. So he designed an experiment. He wanted to see if his invention would work. He decided to run a test. He allowed everyone to try it out. + +He was excited to see what would happen. Everyone was amazed at what happened. The invention was very useful for everyone. They used it every day to help them with their work. + +The scientist was so happy and proud of his invention. He could not believe that his invention was so useful. Everyone agreed that it was a great success. +Once upon a time there was a boy. One day his mom said, "I recommend you try sour apples." So the boy went to the store and he bought a sour apple. + +He took a bite and it was really sour. He made a funny face, but he still wanted to keep eating it. He talked to his mom and she said, "You have to keep trying it, if you don't like it you can get something else." + +So the boy kept eating the sour apple. After a few more bites it was still sour, but he liked the taste. He thanked his mom for recommending it. + +The boy kept eating sour apples and he liked them more and more. His mom was always there to recommend something he hadn't tried before. She was so helpful! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very, very hungry. He played until he was tired, so he decided to take a walk. As he was walking he stumbled on a brick. He tried to look at the brick but it was too dark. He was a bit scared, but he decided to keep walking. + +He soon came to a large yellow house. There was a garden and there were some delicious apples hanging from a tree. He was so hungry, so he climbed the tree to get an apple. He was careful, but he still stumbled on the way up. He finally reached an apple and it tasted so yummy! + +He climbed down the tree and stumbled off to find his way home. He felt happy and not so hungry anymore. As he was leaving he turned around to see the yellow house and the garden one more time. He smiled and waved goodbye. +A small purple bear sat in the hall. He was very still and quiet. He wanted to be very still so that he could see what was going on around him. He saw a big chair in the corner of the hall and he wanted to sit in it. He scurried over to the chair and jumped on it. He had the best view of the hall and the walls were all purple. He sat there eating his dinner, watching everything around him and feeling very content. Suddenly he heard a noise coming from the other side of the hall. He looked over and saw a dog come running into the hall. He was so excited he had to get up and make some noise. He ran around with the dog and they had lots of fun. Then they both sat back down in the chair and enjoyed being in the hall together. +Jill and her mommy went to the lake one day. Jill stared out on the lake and saw a row of ducks swimming by. She smiled with delight. + +The ducks were very curious and quacked in the water. Jill and her mommy watched them paddling around, and then the ducks noticed them. The ducks moved closer, and Jill smiled even wider. + +Her mommy laughed and said, “Those ducks are so curious. Let’s row our boat and see if they will follow us!†+ +Jill and her mommy jumped into their boat and rowed it out onto the lake. The ducks swam right behind them and quacked with joy. + +Jill smiled with happiness and waved at the ducks, who followed them all the way around the lake. The day ended with Jill and mommy, the ducks, and many happy smiles. +Once there was a gray bird. He was called Gray Feather. He loved to play in the park. Every day he looked up at the sun. It made him so happy. + +One day, he saw a sparkly diamond in the sky. It was so beautiful and twinkled so brightly. He wanted to have it. He tried to fly up, but he couldn't reach the diamond. He was sad. + +Then he saw a girl. She had the diamond in her hand. She saw Gray Feather and started to tease him. She held it out so he could see it, but when he jumped to get it she moved it away. She played this game for a long time. + +But Gray Feather was clever. After a while, he figured out how to get the diamond. He flew up and perched on a branch above the girl. Then he sang a beautiful song. The girl was so impressed that she threw the diamond up in the air and Gray Feather caught it. + +He flew away with the diamond, happy to have it at last! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to find and keep special objects. She collected them in a box. She kept the objects organized by size and colour. + +One day she wanted to remember something special. She remembered that she had a secret object. She opened the box and found it - it was a sparkly stone. + +The little girl hugged the stone close. She was so happy to remember it. She decided to make a special place for it in the box. + +The little girl smiled to herself. She loved to remember her special objects! +Once upon a time there lived a thin figure. She lived in a big house with her best friend. Her friend always recommended fun things to do. Today, they decided to go on a walk. + +On their way, they came to a nice park. It was filled with swings, slides and lots of other fun things. The thin figure was very excited and ran around the park, trying different things. She sped down the slide, flew high on the swings and laughed with joy. + +After a while, the thin figure was tired. Her best friend recommended a quick rest. They sat under a tree and looked at the sky. Bird flew above, the sun shone bright and the thin figure felt content and happy. + +When they got home, they told their parents everything they had done. The parents giggled and recommended the thin figure get ready for bed. She said goodnight and went off to sleep, dreaming of many more adventures to come. +Once upon a time, there was a smart patch. His name was Patch and he was very intelligent. Every day, he liked to explore and learn new things. One afternoon, he decided to go for a walk in the woods. As he was walking, he saw a little rabbit. The rabbit had a big bite on its leg. Patch was sad to see the bunny hurt, so he tried to help. He created a special patch with supplies he had brought and put it on the rabbit's leg. The patch made the rabbit feel better right away. As Patch was about to leave, the rabbit gave him a soft bite on his arm for saying thank you. Patch smiled and waved goodbye to the rabbit before continuing his walk in the woods. He was happy that he had used his intelligence to help the rabbit. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Rena. She was three years old and very curious. One day, her mommy told her that she could do anything she wanted. So Rena went outside to play. + +While she was outside, she found a stick. She started making lines in the dirt with the stick and soon realized it looked like a snake. It was a funny snake, so Rena thought it was very cool. She wanted the snake to do something crazy, so she suggested it start dancing. + +The snake shook its head and started to move. Rena was so excited that she started jumping up and down like a crazy person. Before long, the snake was doing flips and twirls in the dirt. Rena thought it was the most amazing thing she had ever seen. She laughed and smiled until it was time to go inside. +One day, Sally and her mom went for a walk. Mom was so proud of Sally for being so strong and she wanted to help her get even stronger. + +They went to the park, and Mom showed Sally some special exercises. She pointed to a tree and said, "Lean on the tree, and count to 10 slowly." + +Sally put her hands on the tree and leaned on it. She counted to 10 slowly and stood up straight. Next, Mom said, "Jump up and down and count slowly to 10." + +Sally jumped up and down, counting each jump slowly. Then Mom said, "Now turn around slowly and count to 10 again." + +Sally did as her mom said, turning around slowly and counting to 10. "Great job Sally!" said Mom. "Those exercises were good and they made your body stronger!" + +Sally smiled, feeling proud of herself. It felt good to do the exercises and get stronger! She was glad that she and Mom did the exercise together. +Once upon a time, there was a white rabbit who lived in the woods. He was very sad and lonely because he didn't have any friends. + +One day, he found a grain of rice on the ground. He thought it was magical and could make him feel better. He tried to eat it, but it was hard and dry. Suddenly, a little fairy appeared and said, "Rice can help you heal your loneliness. Just whisper a wish when you close your eyes and your wish will be granted." + +The white rabbit was excited and closed his eyes tight. He wished for friends to be with him and play with. When he opened his eyes, he saw lots of animals playing nearby. The rice had granted him his wish and he was so happy he had friends. + +The white rabbit was no longer sad, because now he had plenty of playmates. He thanked the little fairy and ran off to have fun with his new friends. Everyone was happy and together they healed the white rabbit's loneliness. +Once upon a time, there was a big family. It was time for them to go on an adventure. They all got into their car and drove to a very special place. + +The special place was a modern stadium. The family was so excited to be there. They all got out of the car and ran around to explore. Everywhere they looked, there were bright lights and shiny colors. + +Mom and Dad made popcorn for the family to eat. Then, Dad said, "Let's make a big circle so we can play a game." Everyone got in the circle and they had so much fun. + +It was a great adventure. The family was so happy they made the trip to the modern stadium. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she loved fancy things. One day, she was playing in her garden when she saw something shiny. She walked closer and saw a spark. It was twinkling in the sunshine and it looked so pretty. Jane wanted the spark for herself. She slowly reached towards the spark and turned it over. Suddenly there was a loud bang and sparkles flew everywhere! Jane was so amazed. She had never seen anything so fancy before. She twirled around in the sparkles and smiled. It was the most magical moment of her life! +Once upon a time, there was a clear birdcage. Inside was a bird, named Tim. Every day, Tim sang and flew around the birdcage. The birdcage was clear so Tim could see out. + +One day, something changed. The birdcage was closed! Tim was sad, he wanted to fly and sing, but he couldn't. He looked out of the clear birdcage, but he couldn't fly away! + +But then Tim remembers, he knows something. He knows he can open the door! He tried, and it opened! Tim was so happy, he could fly and sing again. He flew all around the room, singing for everyone. + +Tim was so happy to know he could open the door. He was so grateful for the clear birdcage so he could see out and know when the door was open! +Once there was a cool fish who liked to swim. Her tail was really long and it moved as she made her way through the water. Everywhere she went, her tail followed close behind. + +One day she had a really fun adventure. She darted past bigger fish, and their eyes widened in surprise! Then she looped around and around, and even did a somersault in the water. When she was done, her tail was so happy. + +The cool fish kept on swimming and swimming. Soon, she had gone so far that she couldn't remember the way back home. But she didn't worry, because she knew her long tail would lead her back. + +The cool fish followed her tail and it took her back to her home. She was so happy that her tail had been such a great friend. From then on, wherever the cool fish went, her tail was always right behind her. +Sammy was a bright three year old. He liked to play outside in the sunshine and explore nature. One summer morning, he noticed something outside his window. It was a handle, hanging on a string. He quickly ran outside to explore it. + +Sammy placed his hand on the handle. To his surprise, it started to move up and down! He laughed as he moved the handle, feeling delighted by the new toy. + +His mom watched from the kitchen window and smiled. She decided to come out and play with Sammy. She showed him how to pay with the handle and up and down it went! + +They laughed and played for a long time, until finally it was time for Sammy to have lunch. But he was sad to have to go inside. + +Mommy told Sammy he could come back out and play with the handle any time he wanted. Sammy smiled, happy to know he could play with his bright new toy whenever he liked. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jake and Lisa. Jake wanted to play a game and so he said, "Let's have a kicking test, Lisa!" Lisa agreed and they both had lots of fun kicking a big, round ball back and forth. + +They kicked it as far and as fast as they could and when they were done, they both cheered because they had done a great job. Then Lisa said to Jake, "You are so dependable. I knew you could do it!" Jake was so happy and he said, "Thanks Lisa! Let's do it again!" + +So they kept kicking the ball and having lots of fun. They practiced and practiced until they were the best kicking team in their neighbourhood. Everywhere they went, people always said, "Look at those two dependable kicking champions!" + +And they were happy, because they knew they had become the best of friends through their kicking test. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Sam. Sam loved to surf on her board. But one day, Sam was scared. + +Every day, she watched other people surf really awesome tricks, but she was too afraid to try it herself. So she stayed on the beach, watching and wishing she could do it too. + +One day, her friends called her over. They wanted her to try something. It was a big test! Sam was very scared. + +But she took a deep breath and said yes. She put on her board and paddled away. Every few seconds she looked over her shoulder, watching her friends cheer her on. + +Then finally she did it! Sam surfed the big wave and it was so awesome. She was no longer scared! + +From that day forward, Sam surfed bigger and bigger waves. She wasn't scared anymore. She had conquered her fear and she loved it! +Once upon a time there was a big hairy bear. He loved to wear a belt around his waist. The belt was decorated with pretty flowers and shiny bells. + +One day the bear decided to go for a walk in the woods. He wanted to find something special that would make him feel happy. After walking for a while, he heard a funny noise. It was a little rabbit hopping around. + +The bear stopped and said, "Hello, bunny! What are you doing?" The rabbit looked up at him and did a deep bow. Then it took off running. The bear thought that was so cute and he just had to follow the bunny! + +They ran and ran until they came across a very special tree. It had bright green leaves, flowers, and a little ladder. The bear was intrigued and he asked the bunny, "What is this?" The bunny bowed and pointed to the highest branch of the tree. + +The bear went up the ladder and found a special present. Inside was a brand new, sparkly belt with big shiny bells on it! He was so excited and quickly put it on. + +From that day on, the bear always wore his new belt. Everywhere he went he would do a special bow in honor of the bunny. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant girl. She could perform amazing things. She had long, strong legs. She used her legs to jump and run really fast. Everyone was amazed at how she could perform. She jumped higher than any other person. She ran faster than the wind. Everyone thought she was wonderful. Everyone wanted to be like her. She was incredible! +Once upon a time there was a zigzag. It was fast! All the animals wanted to play with it but instead of playing it wanted to destroy things. +First, it tried to destroy a tree. But the tree was too big! Then it tried to destroy a butterfly, but the butterfly flew away. +The zigzag kept going and eventually it found a little bug. It zoomed over to the bug and tried to destroy it but the bug was too fast. +The zigzag gave up and decided to play with the animals instead. Soon the animals and the zigzag were having lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and had a very curious mind. One day he got to see a computer for the first time. He was so excited! He wanted to look at it and touch it all over. + +Suddenly the computer started to make a loud noise. The little boy froze. What was going on? The sound kept on getting louder and crazier. He knew he was in trouble. + +The little boy's brother stepped in and said, "Don't worry, I'll fix it". He plugged the computer out and said to the little boy, "It's all ok now. No more crazy noises". + +The little boy was relieved. He couldn't believe how his brother fixed the problem so quickly. Now he knew that the computer was nothing to be scared of. He also knew that he always had his brother there to help him when things got too crazy. +Once upon a time there lived a bear. He had a warm and special heart. But one day he became so sad and started to tremble all over his furry body. + +The bear felt a cord tugging at his heart, and he knew something was wrong. He walked until he came to a small pond. When he looked closely he could see something dead in the water. The bear started to tremble even more. + +He wanted to know what had happened. He wanted to find out why his heart was trembling so. He stepped into the cold water and soon discovered a little baby bird. It was lying so still and all around was so quiet. + +The bear understood what had happened. He picked up the little bird, kissed its soft feathers, and said goodbye. He knew his heart was sorry but also thankful for what he had seen and learned. He held the little bird close and walked away feeling a little bit less sad and a lot more wise. +Once upon a time, there was a kind magic creature who lived by a fireplace. Every day, he liked to ring his bell and call out to the birds in the trees. One day, the ringing of his bell got very loud and soon it was echoing throughout the entire forest. Everyone was so surprised! The birds all flew together around the creature and the creatures in the forest all gathered to watch. + +The magic creature smiled and waved its hands in the air. Suddenly, a huge fire started to grow in the magical creature’s fireplace. Everyone cheered and danced with excitement as the flames twirled and sparkled around them. + +After a few moments, the fire started to disappear. The flames ceased and the creature waved his hands again. The birds chirped and flew away, the animals ran off, and everyone went back to their homes. All the creatures were in awe of the kind magic creature and the magical ring of his bell. +Once upon a time there was a man who needed a screw. He looked everywhere for a new one but none of them were the right size. He was sad because he really needed the screw and the only one he could find was too expensive! + +One day he found a nice store with a friendly lady inside. She smiled at him and asked his name. He said his name and she asked if he needed help. He told her he needed a special kind of screw. The lady said she had lots of screws and disappeared into the back of the store. + +When she came back, she had a special screw! She said it was just right for his needs, but it was very expensive. He thanked her and bought the screw. He was so happy now he had the screw he needed and it wasn't too expensive. He thanked the lady, said goodbye, and went on his way. + +The end. +One day, there was a fierce yacht. It had a big mast and lots of sails. It sailed around the ocean, providing things. It provided lots of things to help people. It provided food and water, and it provided help when people needed it. It was determined to keep providing help for as long as it could. + +The fierce yacht sailed on, providing help for anyone it could. Everywhere it went, it made people happy. They felt safe and appreciative of the yacht and its work. + +One day, it encountered a terrible storm. It was fierce and dangerous, and the yacht fought hard for survival. It used all its strength to keep sailing, and it eventually made it through the storm. + +After that, the yacht continued its journey, providing help to everyone it met. It was a brave and determined yacht, and it never gave up! +Once upon a time there was a tiny mouse. The mouse was small and timid, and didn't like to be around people too much. + +One day, the mouse wanted to explore, so it rushed into a tunnel. The tunnel was very small, so the mouse had to squeeze through to get inside. + +The mouse ran and ran until it finally reached the end of the tunnel. Suddenly, the mouse saw a light. It was coming from a crack in the wall. The mouse rushed to the crack and peeked through. + +The mouse saw a beautiful garden, with lots of trees and flowers. The mouse was so excited that it ran out of the tunnel and into the garden. + +The mouse had lots of fun exploring the garden and playing with the other animals. From that day on, the mouse was no longer scared to explore and be brave. +Once there was a girl who had a hot eye. She liked to go outside and explore the world. One day, her parents allowed her to go outside and explore. She was so excited, she ran around in the hot sun. She liked to jump up and down, look at the trees, and listen to the birds. Everywhere she looked she saw something new and exciting. She was so happy her parents allowed her to explore the world. +Once upon a time, there was a popular thing. Every day, the people would come to gaze at it. One day, a little girl saw it too. She loved it so much, she couldn't take her eyes away. She kept staring, but couldn't quite get close. So she ran as fast as she could and finally got there. She smiled and looked at the thing with joy. Then she found some pretty stones and put them around the thing to show everyone how much she liked it. Everyone who saw the colourful stones smiled and they all knew it was a special thing. The little girl was very happy to have made something so popular. And the thing brightened up the world with its beauty. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to try something new. He found a long wire that was lying on the ground and he thought it would be fun to try and use the wire for a game. + +He held the wire in both his hands and tried to twist it around. But the wire was so stiff and tough that it kept slipping out of his tiny fingers. He tried again and again, but the wire was so harsh! + +Suddenly, something magical happened. His hands moved faster and faster and before he knew it, he had made a big, strong knot in the wire. He was very proud of himself and thought that the wire had made a perfect toy. + +From then onwards, the little boy would spend hours trying to twist and turn the wire into shapes and patterns. It was almost like he had become an expert at wiring! + +The harsh wire was one of the best toys the little boy owned and he was so happy to have tried something new. +Once upon a time, there was a regular girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She wanted to go on a train ride but she had no money. She was disappointed. + +Then, she had an idea. She told the ticket collector at the rail station that if she could ride for free, she would help clean the train carriages. The ticket collector refused her offer. + +The girl was sad, but she wasn't going to give up! She tried again and again and each time the ticket collector refused. She thought and thought, until finally she had another idea. + +This time, she offered to sweep the floor of the station. The ticket collector liked her enthusiasm for adventure and finally agreed. The girl was so happy that she could go on her rail adventure! + +The regular girl enjoyed her adventure and returned home with a smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle. It was a very cheap beetle and it had big eyes. Every day the beetle went out to look for food. + +One day, the beetle found a big, juicy strawberry. The beetle was so happy! He danced around and around and clapped his little hands. + +The beetle wanted to show everyone how happy he was. He found a tree with lots of birds perched on its branches. He yelled as loud as he could, "I'm so happy!" + +The birds all cheered when they saw the beetle. They too began to clap and dance around. The beetle was so happy he had found such a yummy treat. They all celebrated by flying around in a circle and singing. + +The beetle went home with a full tummy, a happy heart and the sound of his own happy claps in his head. +There was a chimney on a green house. One day, a small animal was stuck inside the chimney. It was scared and started to tremble. It tried many times to get out, but was too afraid. + +The little animal was very scared and felt like it had been stuck there forever. Suddenly, it heard a voice. It was a friendly voice. The voice said it was here to help. + +The friendly voice belonged to the child who lived in the green house. He reached his hands up the chimney and very carefully took the scared animal out. As soon as it was outside, the animal stopped trembling and felt much better. + +The kind child pet the animal and said "you're safe now". Then, he ran off to play with his friends. The animal was very happy, and so was the child. They both lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little girl who had a big purple ball. She liked to take it everywhere she went. One day, she was outside and noticed something hairy on the ground. She went closer and saw that it was a multi-colored caterpillar. It had all the colors of the rainbow! The little girl smiled and cautiously picked up the caterpillar in her hand. She could feel its tiny legs on her skin and she laughed with excitement. She was fascinated by the caterpillar’s bright colors and always wanted to take it with her. But she finally decided to put the caterpillar back on the ground. She grinned and waved goodbye to it before running off to play. +Mummy was in the living room. She was sitting in her armchair. She was very careful not to get too close to the edge. + +Mummy called Tommy and said, "Come here. I need to talk to you". Tommy went to Mummy and she said, "You know how important it is to be careful. If you use the armchair, make sure you sit in the middle. Can you do that?" + +Tommy nodded and then asked, "Can I use the armchair now?" Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, you can use the armchair now. Just be careful, okay?" + +Tommy sat down in the middle of the armchair and smiled. He was very careful not to move too much and he made sure he stayed in the middle. He was very happy that Mummy had let him use the armchair. +Once upon a time there was a nosy little girl. She liked to wander around her house and garden all day looking at things. + +One day, she decided to wander a bit further and see where she would end up. She followed a path and it took her to a church. She was so excited to find the church and thought it looked so big and special. + +She started to wander around the church and peeped in through the windows to see who was inside. She could see some people sitting and singing and smiling. Then she saw a big book - maybe it was a special book. + +The nosy little girl was so curious, she wanted to find out more. But it was time to go home so she said goodbye to the church and wandered back along the path. + +She had lots to think about and tell her mom and dad about her day out. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy. He was called Buster and he loved to explore. One day he went on a visit to a new place. It was so exciting especially when he saw all the new things. As he wandered around, one of the trees started to tremble. Buster was very scared! He ran back to his owner who was standing nearby and hid behind her legs. After a few moments, he realised that it was only the wind that was making the tree shake. + +Buster and his owner carried on exploring the new place. They came across some other animals who were just as playful as Buster. He was so excited to meet them and was soon running around playing with them. After a while, he even forgot all about the tree that had scared him before. + +Buster and his owner had a great time exploring the new place and even though the tree had made him tremble, he soon discovered the joy of new adventures. +Mama and Baby were walking down the street. Baby was holding Mama’s hand. They had to take the subway. Mama was calm and supportive as they got in. Everyone was quiet and calm in the subway. Baby loved looking out the window as they rode. Mama held her hand tightly the whole time. + +When they got out of the subway, they started walking again. It was a long way to their house. Mama kept holding Baby’s hand and speaking in a soothing voice. She was very supportive. After a while they finally arrived at their house. + +Mama gave Baby a big hug and said, “We made it home, sweetheart! I’m so proud of you for being so calm and quiet on the subway. You were very brave!†+ +Mama and Baby were happy to be home. +One day, Jack opened the door and was ready for a walk. He put on his shoes and grabbed his stuffed toy. Jack wanted to go to the most popular playground in town! + +He walked and skipped as he made his way to the playground. There were lots of kids playing already! He opened the gate and saw a slide, a swing, and lots of toys. Everyone was having so much fun! + +Jack opened the box full of toys and he had a blast. He laughed and played with all the other kids. Everyone had so much fun that they couldn't stop running around. + +Jack had a wonderful time at the popular playground. He eventually made his way back home, tired after such a fun day. +Once there was a girl and she was very slow. She wanted to get a glass of water from the cupboard. But the cupboard was very high and she couldn't reach it. + +The girl wanted to get the water so badly, so she tried to jump to get it. But instead of getting the water, she bumped against the cupboard and the glass fell and it broke. The girl started to cry and tears ran down her cheeks. + +She knew she had done something wrong and she was very sorry. The girl looked for a way to fix the glass. She looked around and eventually found some sticky tape. + +She slowly started to put the pieces together with the sticky tape. Piece by piece the girl put the broken glass back together. When she was done the glass was almost like it was before. + +The girl was very proud of what she had done. She could now have her glass of water and she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mark. He liked to go on adventures and explore the world. One day, he decided to build a boat out of wood and set sail far away across the ocean. + +Mark sailed for a long time until he saw a beautiful island far away. He sailed close to the island, and noticed a group of people waving. They asked him to come ashore and join them. + +Mark was so excited to meet the people on the island. They welcomed him with open arms and showed him around the island. Mark soon met everyone and made many loyal friends. + +Every day, Mark and his new friends waved to each other as a sign of friendship, and to show that they were loyal to each other. Over time, the people on the island became like family, and Mark made sure to stay loyal to them. + +Whenever Mark had to say goodbye and sail away, he and his friends waved until the last moment. They knew they'd all always be friends. +Little Jack was a stubborn boy. He loved spending time on his porch every day. One day, he noticed a problem. The hammock on his porch was stuck! He decided to try to solve the problem. + +Jack tried prying the hammock with sticks, but that didn't work. He tried using a toy drill, but that didn't help either. He started to get frustrated, but he was determined to solve the problem. + +Jack finally asked his mom for help. She suggested that he use some oil to loosen the stuck parts. He grabbed the oil and started applying it. Gradually, the hammock started to move. + +Soon enough, Jack solved the problem! He was so happy. Now he could keep enjoying his hammock on the porch every day. +Once upon a time, there was a hero. He was a very special hero. He was generous and wanted to share with the world. He had a special power that made things easy. + +He was so kind and generous that he shared his special power with everyone. He taught them to be generous too. Everywhere he went, he shared his special power. Everyone he met was very thankful for him. + +One day, he was very sad. Something had happened and he no longer wanted to share his special power. He didn't want to help anyone. + +Finally, his friends came to his side. They knew how very special he was and how generous he was. They shared with him how much he had helped so many people. They then asked him to please share his special power again. + +The hero was so happy to hear from his friends that he shared his special power with them. He then went on to share his special power with everyone he met. It was so easy to share his special power and he was back to being the hero he always was! +Once there was a family with two children, a girl and a boy. The girl was three years old and the boy was older. Every night the girl would raise her hand and ask her parents for a secret. The parents kept a secret, but the girl was eager to know what it was. + +One day, the family went to the park. The three year old girl chased the birds and ran around very fast. Suddenly, she spotted something under a big rock. She bent down to see what it was. She raised the rock and underneath was a box! + +The girl was very excited and opened it right away. Inside, she found a card that said "On your third birthday you will get a surprise". The girl looked at her parents with a big smile on her face. On her third birthday, the girl opened a big box and inside was a big toy. She hugged the toy tight and knew that it was the secret her parents had been keeping. +Once upon a time, there was a competitive fountain. It was always very busy and everyone wanted to be the best at playing in it. + +One day, a little girl named Kayla decided to start trying to be the best. She pretended like she knew what to do and she started running around the fountain as fast as she could. + +Soon, everybody was watching her and they started to cheer. She was doing so well! She raced around bigger and bigger circles until she was getting tired. + +Finally, Kayla could not go any further. She lay down on the ground and all the other children cheered. Kayla had won. She was the most competitive fountain player in the whole world. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Joe and Jane. They were very happy together and loved to play. + +One day, Joe and Jane decided to make an igloo. They worked very hard for the whole day gathering snow and building the igloo. Jane was very worried because the sun was setting and they still needed to finish their igloo. + +At last, they worked together and managed to finish the igloo! Joe and Jane decided to spend all night inside their igloo. They were so happy because they made it together. + +The next morning, Joe and Jane woke up really early and came out of their igloo. They hugged each other and said goodbye, before running off to their homes, with the memory of their igloo still fresh in their minds. +Once upon a time there was a wise man. He was very clever and knew a lot about the world. One day he was walking through the forest looking for special minerals. Suddenly, he saw one in a tree! He was so excited that he ran quickly and tried to reach it. But he couldn't reach it, so he decided to kick the tree! He kicked and kicked, and finally he knocked the mineral right down! He was so happy that he jumped around and yelled. He picked up the mineral and hugged it close to him. From that day on, the wise man made sure to keep his mineral safe. He never forgot the day when he kicked the tree and found his special mineral! +Once upon a time, there was a fair girl who lived in a village. Every day she would talk to all the animals, and she was very happy. + +One day, the sky grew dark and there was thunder. The girl was scared and ran to find her mum. She found her mum and hugged her tight. + +Her mum told her that thunder was friendly and not to worry. She said the thunder was fair and it only wanted to play. + +The girl felt a bit better, and she and her mum went outside. They watched the lightning and listened to the thunder, and it made them feel very happy. + +The girl and her mum watched and listened until the thunder moved away and the sky was bright and fair again. + +The girl thanked the thunder for playing and then went off to play with all the animals in the village. She was very happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big thick tree with many branches. One day, a little bird perched itself on one of the branches and cheeped loudly. It welcomed everyone who was near it with its chirping. + +The little bird made a promise to always look after the thick tree and protect it from any harm. It knew the tree was very special and wanted to keep it safe. + +The little bird was very proud of its promise and kept its word. Whenever anyone came near the tree, it always welcomed them with a happy cheep. The little bird was always happy to sing a song to the thick tree. + +It was a beautiful friendship between a little bird and a thick tree. And so, they were happy to be together forever. +John was a shy little three year old boy who loved to explore. One day he went on an adventure around his house. He opened a door and peeked inside. In the corner he saw something he'd never seen before: a faucet! + +John was very curious. He stepped into the room and started to turn the faucet on. Then, he heard his mom calling him. He knew he should be honest, so he ran and told her he had been exploring. + +John's mom smiling at him. She told him it was okay to explore and then warned him to never lie. John promised to always tell the truth. + +John starting playing again, but this time he was very careful. He remembered to never lie and was kind and honest to everyone. He kept exploring and had a wonderful time. +The boy felt happy. He was gentle and kind to every creature he met. One day he went to the park. He saw a small bird, and he felt gentle. He wanted to pick it up but he knew he had to be careful. He slowly put his hand out and touched the bird with one finger. The bird felt safe and gentle. Then the boy enjoyed the rest of his day in the park with his gentle bird by his side. He felt so happy. +Once there was a zebra in the meadow. He was brown and had lots of stripes. He loved running around and playing near the pond. + +One day, the zebra looked up and saw a big grey owl soaring above him. He was scared and quickly ran over to a tree and closed his eyes. He stayed very still, hoping the owl would fly away. + +Just then, a butterfly flew high above, flapping its wings and singing loudly. The zebra opened his eyes and watched the butterfly in amazement. He soon forgot about the owl and started running around again. + +Finally, the night came and the zebra found a cosy spot under a tree. He curled up tight, closed his eyes and fell fast asleep. In the morning, he opened his eyes and went back to the meadow, happy and free once more. +Harry liked to work. He worked hard everyday. He was an expert cactus worker. His job was to look after the cactuses. He always made sure the cactuses were healthy and happy. + +One day, Harry came to an empty desert. He was surprised to see so many cactuses. He started to work immediately, taking care of each cactus one by one. He watered them, made sure they had plenty of sun and gave the extra special cactuses a hug. + +By the end of the day, all the cactuses were happy. Harry was relieved that his hard work gave the cactuses what they needed. He felt tired but also satisfied with his work. He knew the cactuses were happy and healthy because of him. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had a big spoon. Every day the old man would go to the park and sing. He loved to make people happy with his songs. + +The old man sang different songs. He sang songs about birds, animals and the sun. Everyone in the park was happy and they clapped when the old man sang. + +One day, a little girl came to the park. She was three years old and she loved to sing. She asked the old man if she could sing with him. He said yes! + +The old man and the little girl sang together. The old man sang with his big spoon and the little girl sang with her sweet voice. They sang and danced around the park. Everyone was happy! + +The old man remembered his songs and the little girl sang new ones. They sang together until it was dark. They said goodbye and the little girl thanked the old man for singing with her. + +The old man smiled and said, "I am glad I can make you happy with my singing!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jim. Jim loved to learn new things. One day he was walking in the woods and he found an acorn. He decided to learn how to plant it. + +He started to dig the ground and he kept trying to put the acorn in the hole. But he kept missing. He was so persistent that he kept trying until he could make it work. + +After a while, he finally managed to put the acorn in the ground. He found a little bit of water and he watered it with a cup. + +After many days, he saw that the acorn started to grow. Jim was so happy that he could see a little plant coming out of the ground. + +Jim was proud of himself for learning something new. He learned that if he was persistent and kept trying, he could eventually make it work. +Teddy was a popular bear. He always wanted to see the view from everywhere but he was too little. So, every day, he got his string and tied one end to a chair and the other end to his foot. Then he could lift his foot and fly around the room until he could see the views from all over the world. + +One day, Teddy made it to the window. He could see the streets outside, and suddenly, he got an idea. He took more string, and he tied one end to the chair and the other end to the window. Now, he could fly from his room to the streets below. + +For weeks, Teddy travelled all around, taking in the views and enjoying the fresh air. Everywhere he went, people loved him and smiled at him. They all called him Teddy, the popular flying bear. +Mia's dad had a very worn-out glove. It was so old and rough that he knew he had to replace it. Mia loved spending time with her dad, so she decided to help him get a new one. They went to the store together and Mia picked the softest, nicest glove she could see. Dad thanked Mia for helping him. When they got home, Dad put on his new glove and went to work in the garden. Mia smiled, seeing how happy her dad was with the new glove. From then on, whenever Mia and her dad went to the store, they would always look at gloves. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Freya who had a journal. Freya took her journal with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Freya wanted to reach the top of a big hill. It was a very tall hill and she wasn't sure if she could make it. Freya started to climb up the hill, but it was very slow. She stopped many times to take a rest. + +Finally, Freya reached the top! She was so happy that she made it! She looked around and saw the most beautiful view she had ever seen. It was so beautiful, Freya wanted to remember it forever. So, she opened her journal and started to write down what she saw. + +Freya felt very proud of herself. She was so happy she reached the top of the big hill! +Once upon a time, there was a bee. It was a small bee, and it was gray. The bee wanted to find something to use. It flew around, looking for something useful. Suddenly, the bee saw a big flower. The flower was beautiful, and the bee thought it could use it for something. The bee was so happy that it buzzed with joy. It landed on the flower and started to use it. The bee curled up and slept on the flower. From then on, the bee always used the flower when it needed to rest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had heard a lot about x-rays, but wasn’t sure what they were. One day, she asked her mom to explain. Her mom said that x-rays are an amazing way to check if someone’s healthy! An x-ray can show parts of your body that you can’t see without it. + +The little girl thought this sounded really cool, so asked her mom if she could see an x-ray of herself. Her mom said that this was only possible if she was ever in an accident or something else was wrong with her. + +But her mom explained that she had another way to stay healthy—her very own family doctor. The doctor was very reliable, which meant the little girl could trust him to watch over her and support her if she ever got sick. + +The little girl thanked her mom for the explanation and ran off to play. She was happy to know she had a reliable doctor to support her and keep her healthy. +Once there was a boy called Dave who loved the sea. He liked to go surfing every day. He had a yellow surfboard that he liked to use. + +One day Dave got up really early and went to the beach. He wanted to go surfing before anyone else. The sea looked different, it was very choppy. Dave decided he wanted to try it. + +He changed into his wetsuit and grabbed his yellow surfboard. Dave paddled out and as he rode the waves he could feel the sea change around him. + +Soon Dave was surfing the biggest wave he had ever seen. He rode it all the way to the shore. He felt so happy that he had been able to change his surfing skills and find the perfect wave. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to bake. She got out a big bowl and put lots of flour and butter in it. She stirred it all up with a spoon and then made it into a big, wet cube. + +The mommy put the cube into the oven and waited. Soon, the kitchen smelled like yummy baking and the cube began to turn a golden brown. + +When the cube was done, the mommy opened the oven. She took the cube out, and it was hot and yummy. She cut it into smaller cubes, and then everyone ate it with some delicious ice cream for dessert. + +The mommy, the children, and their friends all enjoyed the treats and had a great time. The mommy always knew how to bake the best cubes! +Once upon a time, there was a delicate girl who loved to skip. Every morning, she would get dressed and then head outside to skip in the sunshine. + +One day, the girl went to the cinema with her dad. She was so excited to watch the new film! They watched the film together and the girl was enchanted by it. + +Once the film was over, the girl jumped out of her seat and ran outside to skip. She ran across the grass, taking big and graceful leaps as she skipped. + +The girl sang with joy while she skipped, feeling so happy and carefree. When she was finished, she skipped back home. + +The little girl never forgot the beautiful and delicate film she saw that day, or the feeling of skipping through the sunshine. +One day a little girl decided to go on an adventure. She put on her best shoes and a big hat and stepped out into the world. She decided to explore a nearby garden that she had never seen before. + +As she walked through the garden, she looked around in awe. Everywhere she looked she saw something new and exciting. Suddenly she spotted something shiny and sparkly in the grass – it was a string! + +The little girl bent down to take a closer look. She moved the grass carefully and was so excited to find that the string was made of special colours, bright and vibrant. She’d never seen a string like this before – it was unique! + +The little girl smiled and threw the string up in the air. She kept running and jumping, watching the string spin and twirl in the air. Finally when it came to the ground she had a big surprise. Now she had a treasure of her own, something that was truly one-of-a-kind and made her feel special. +Once upon a time there was a factory. It was a big place, where all kinds of things were made. Every day, lots of people would go to the factory. They would go in and shake hands with their friends. + +One day, Bob the worker went into the factory. He was very excited and he was dressed in a fit outfit. He was going to work on a special project. As he walked further into the factory, he heard a loud noise. He paused and then started to shake. + +It was the noise of the machines in the factory. It was so loud that it made Bob shake. He started to laugh and it made him feel better. Then he started to work on his project. He worked very hard and the factory hummed with energy. + +At the end of the day, Bob was very tired but he was also very fit. All his hard work had made him fit and he was very proud of himself. He went home full of happiness andshake tiredness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy loved to study. Every day he studied very hard. He wanted to get a trophy. + +Tommy's parents encouraged him. Every time Tommy studied, they gave him a special treat. This made Tommy even more eager to study. + +But the trophy was hard to get. It had lots of hard questions. Tommy kept on studying, but it was difficult. He worked very hard, but he couldn't answer all the questions. + +But one day, Tommy did it! He answered all the questions and got the trophy! He was so happy. Tommy proudly showed off his trophy and had a big smile on his face. + +He was so proud of himself. Tommy kept on studying very hard. He wanted to get more trophies in the future. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She wanted a new couch so she asked her Mom and Dad. The parents said to Sally, "Please go to the store and pick out a popular couch you like!" + +So Sally went to the store and looked at all of the couches. She saw a green one, a blue one, and even one with stripes! None of them were popular enough for Sally. + +Suddenly she saw a couch that looked really popular! She asked the storekeeper, "How much does this couch cost?" He said, "It is very popular, it costs $50." + +Sally said, "Please can I have it?" Her Mom and Dad said, "Yes, you can have the popular couch." So Sally took the new popular couch home and was very happy because it was her favorite! +Tommy saw a yellow fence, so he wanted to join it. He ran up to the fence, but didn't know how to cross it. He looked and saw a small door, so he opened it and joined the fence. + +He had so much fun exploring! He rounded the corner and found some new things to investigate. He saw four butterflies fluttering around and they were all yellow. He laughed and chased them around the fence. + +Then he noticed something on the ground. It was soft and yellow. He put his hand on it and it was a big yellow flower. Tommy plucked the flower and twirled around with it in his hands. + +Tommy liked joining the fence. He could explore and he found fun things to play with. He was happy he had joined the yellow fence. +Once upon a time there were two friends who wanted to meet. One was named Mark and one was named Jo. Mark and Jo decided to have a quiz to see who was the smartest. They asked each other lots of different questions. Jo answered lots of questions right but Mark answered even more. + +Mark was very happy to win the quiz because it meant he was smarter than Jo. Jo didn't like to lose but he was glad that Mark was so clever. They cheered and hugged, happy that they had done something fun together. + +They had lots of different adventures together every day. From flying kites to exploring the jungle, there was always something new and exciting to do. Mark and Jo enjoyed being together; they had become the best of friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a regular mushroom. He was so quiet and small that nobody ever noticed him. All day he watched the birds chirping and the trees swaying in the wind, while he sat and listened. + +One day, while he was listening, he heard a familiar voice. It was a friendly rabbit! He had seen it before, but he had never talked to it. The rabbit said "Hello! Would you like to have an adventure with me?" The mushroom was so excited! + +He followed the rabbit down the hill and deep into the forest. Every step of the way, the mushroom listened to the animals and the rustling of the leaves. Eventually, the two of them reached a clearing. It was beautiful, with bright flowers and tall trees. + +The rabbit said "Listen! Can you hear it? It's music from the sky!" As the mushroom listened, he heard the soft, gentle notes coming from above. He knew that this was an amazing adventure, and he enjoyed every minute of it. + +When it was time to go home, the mushroom just wanted to listen and stay forever! But, the rabbit explained that it was important to keep a regular schedule. So, the mushroom said goodbye to the rabbit and returned to the hill, ready and excited for his next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a very powerful jellyfish. He lived in the deep, dark sea. One day, he met another jellyfish. They talked and laughed together. They got to know each other very well. + +They spent a lot of time together. They became really good friends. They went to the beach together and ate lots of jellyfish. The powerful jellyfish showed his friend lots of tricks. He taught him how to swim really fast and how to make bright lights in the dark. + +The two jellyfish were so happy. They kept meeting each other and exploring the deep, dark sea. They were the best of friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient sword. It was so shiny and sharp! One day, a brave warrior wanted to take the sword, so she ran to get it. + +Suddenly, something stopped her. It was a monster! It was big and scary and had huge claws. The warrior was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, the ancient sword started to glow a bright light! The monster was so scared that it stopped moving. The warrior was brave and took the sword. She swung it round and round and the monster disappeared! + +The warrior was very happy and thanked the ancient sword for saving her. The sword was so special and she took it with her wherever she went. + +The end. +Anna loved to swim in the lake with her friends. She had a yellow swim suit and a blue swim cap. She could swim very fast and do many tricks in the water. Her friends liked to watch her swim and cheer for her. + +One day, a new boy came to the lake. His name was Ben. He had a red swim suit and a green swim cap. He said he could swim faster and do better tricks than Anna. He challenged her to a race. Anna did not like Ben. He was rude and mean. She did not want to race him. But her friends said she should. They said she was the best swimmer and she could beat him. + +Anna agreed to race Ben. They went to the edge of the lake. They waited for the signal. Then they jumped in the water and started to swim. Anna swam as fast as she could. She wanted to win. She wanted to show Ben that he was wrong. She did not look at him or at the other side of the lake. She only looked at the water. + +But Ben had a plan. He did not swim as fast as he could. He swam behind Anna. He followed her. He waited for the right moment. Then he grabbed her swim cap and pulled it off. Anna felt a tug on her head. She stopped swimming. She turned around. She saw Ben holding her swim cap and laughing. He swam past her and reached the other side of the lake. He won the race. + +Anna was very sad and angry. She cried. She wanted her swim cap back. She swam to the other side of the lake. She asked Ben to give her swim cap back. But Ben said no. He said he won the race and he won the swim cap. He said he would keep it. He said it was his now. + +Anna's friends came to the other side of the lake. They saw what happened. They were very sorry for Anna. They did not like Ben. They said he was a cheater and a bully. They said he did not win the race fairly. They said he should give Anna her swim cap back. But Ben said no. He said he did not care what they said. He said he was the best swimmer and he could do what he wanted. + +Then a big man came to the lake. He was the lifeguard. He saw what happened. He heard what Ben said. He was very angry. He said Ben was a bad boy. He said he broke the rules of the lake. He said he had to give Anna her swim cap back. He said he had to apologize to her and to her friends. He said he had to leave the lake and never come back. He said he was not welcome there anymore. + +Ben was very scared. He did not want to leave the lake. He did not want to lose his swim cap. He did not want to apologize. But he had no choice. The lifeguard was bigger and stronger than him. He had to do what he said. He gave Anna her swim cap back. He said he was sorry. He left the lake. He never came back. + +Anna was very happy. She got her swim cap back. She thanked the lifeguard. She hugged her friends. They said they were proud of her. They said she was the best swimmer and the best friend. They said they would always swim with her. They said they would always be nice to each other. They learned a lesson. They learned that cheating is wrong and that being kind is right. They learned that swimming is fun and that friends are important. They learned that yellow and blue are better than red and green. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make them zoom on the grass and the dirt. They pretend they are racing drivers and make loud noises. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom! I'm the fastest car in the world!" Ben says. + +"No, you're not! I'm the fastest car in the world!" Lily says. + +They zoom their cars towards each other and make them crash. They laugh and pick up their cars. + +"Look, your car has a cap!" Ben says. He points to the small hat that Lily has put on her car. + +"Yes, it does. It's a cool cap. It makes my car look fierce!" Lily says. She likes to dress up her car with different things. + +"Can I try your cap?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then you have to give it back." Lily says. + +She takes off the cap from her car and puts it on Ben's car. Ben zooms his car around with the cap on. + +"Wow, this cap is fun! It makes my car look fierce too!" Ben says. + +He zooms his car faster and faster. He forgets to give the cap back to Lily. + +"Hey, give me back my cap!" Lily says. + +She chases Ben and his car with her car. They zoom around the garden, trying to catch each other. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom! Catch me if you can!" Ben says. + +"Zoom, zoom, zoom! I will catch you and get my cap!" Lily says. + +They have a lot of fun playing with their cars and their cap. They are good friends. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their wagon. It was brown and big and had four wheels. They put their toys and snacks in the wagon and pulled it around the yard. They pretended they were serving food to their friends. + +One day, they saw a big dog outside the fence. The dog was black and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled at them. Ben and Lily were scared, but they wanted to be nice. They thought the dog was hungry and lonely. They decided to serve some food to the dog. + +They took some crackers and cheese from the wagon and walked to the fence. They reached out their hands to give the food to the dog. But the dog did not want the food. The dog wanted to bite them. It jumped over the fence and ran towards them. Ben and Lily screamed and dropped the food. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. + +The dog caught Ben and bit his leg. Ben fell down and cried. Lily ran to help him, but the dog bit her arm. Lily fell down and cried too. The dog was not done. It went to the wagon and tore apart their toys and snacks. It made a big mess. + +Ben and Lily were hurt and sad. They wished they had not tried to serve the dog. They wished they had stayed away from the fence. They wished their mom and dad were there. They learned a hard lesson. Not all dogs are nice. Some dogs are mean. +Lily and her brother Max love to play with their toy animals. They have a lot of animals, like a lion, a bear, a monkey and a giraffe. They pretend that the animals are their friends and they speak to them. + +One day, Lily and Max decide to make a zoo with their animals. They use some boxes, some blankets and some pillows to make cages and houses for the animals. They put signs with the names of the animals on the boxes. They are very enthusiastic and work hard to make their zoo look nice. + +When they finish, they invite their mom and dad to see their zoo. They show them all the animals and tell them what they can do. "This is Leo, the lion. He can roar very loud and he is the king of the zoo," Lily says. "This is Ben, the bear. He can climb trees and he likes honey," Max says. They speak with their mom and dad and ask them questions about the animals. + +Mom and dad are very proud of Lily and Max. They praise them for their creativity and imagination. They also play with them and the animals. They pretend to be visitors and ask for tickets and maps. They have a lot of fun together. + +Lily and Max are very happy. They hug their mom and dad and thank them for playing with them. They also hug their animals and say good night to them. They put them back in their boxes and cover them with blankets. They say they will play with them again tomorrow. They go to bed with big smiles on their faces. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to race each other. They raced to the park, to the school, to the bus. They always wanted to be the first and the fastest. One day, their mom took them to the store to buy some food. She told them to stay close to her and not to run away. + +But Tom and Lily were restless. They saw many things in the store that they wanted to touch and see. They did not listen to their mom. They ran away from her and raced each other in the aisles. They knocked over cans and boxes and made a big mess. They did not care about the other people in the store who were angry and scared. + +Their mom looked for them and called their names. She was worried and sad. She did not know where they were. She asked the store people to help her find them. But Tom and Lily were too fast and too sneaky. They hid behind the shelves and the carts. They thought it was a fun game. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom and Lily raced to the end of the store, where there was a big door. They did not know that the door led to the street, where there were many cars and trucks. They pushed the door open and ran outside. They did not look both ways. They did not see the big truck that was coming fast. The truck driver did not see them either. He could not stop in time. + +There was a loud noise and a lot of pain. Tom and Lily were hit by the truck. They fell to the ground and did not get up. They were hurt very badly. Their mom heard the noise and ran to the door. She saw them lying on the street. She screamed and cried. She ran to them and hugged them. She called for help. But it was too late. Tom and Lily were gone. + +The moral of the story is: listen to your mom and do not run away in the store. It is not a safe place to race. It is not a fun game. It can end very badly. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to swim in the lake. They had a lot of fun splashing and diving in the water. One day, they saw a beautiful envelope floating on the surface. It was shiny and had a big red stamp on it. + +"Look, Ben, what is that?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know, let's get it!" Ben said. + +They swam towards the envelope and grabbed it. They opened it and saw a letter inside. It had many words that they could not read. + +"Maybe it is a secret message," Lila said. + +"Or a treasure map," Ben said. + +They were so curious that they did not notice the dark clouds in the sky. They did not hear the thunder or see the lightning. They did not feel the wind or the waves. They only looked at the envelope and the letter. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and knocked them over. They dropped the envelope and the letter. They tried to swim back to the shore, but the water was too strong. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. They sank deeper and deeper into the lake. They never saw the envelope or the letter again. They never saw each other again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big pile of coal in the backyard. They wanted to make a castle with the coal, but they needed some tools. + +"Let's ask Dad for a shovel and a bucket," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom agreed. + +They ran to the garage, where Dad was busy fixing his car. He had oil and wires and tools all over the place. + +"Dad, Dad, can we have a shovel and a bucket?" Lily asked. + +Dad did not look at them. He was busy with his car. He ignored them. + +"Dad, please, we want to play with the coal," Tom said. + +Dad did not answer. He was busy with his car. He ignored them. + +Lily and Tom felt sad and angry. They wanted to play, but Dad did not care. They decided to find their own tools. + +They looked around the garage and saw a broom and a tin can. They took them and ran back to the coal pile. + +"We don't need Dad. We can make our own castle," Lily said. + +"Yeah, we can," Tom said. + +They used the broom and the tin can to dig and shape the coal. They made a big and beautiful castle. They were happy and proud. + +They wanted to show Dad their castle. They ran to the garage again. + +"Dad, Dad, look at our castle!" Lily shouted. + +Dad finally looked at them. He saw their dirty faces and clothes and their coal castle. He smiled. + +"Wow, that's amazing! You made that with coal?" he asked. + +"Yes, we did. Do you like it?" Tom asked. + +"I love it. You are very clever and creative. I'm sorry I ignored you before. I was busy with my car, but I should have paid attention to you. Can I play with you?" Dad asked. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They forgave Dad. They hugged him and said yes. + +They took Dad to their coal castle. They played and had fun. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, books and puzzles. She did not like to play with her brother Max. Max was rude. He always took her toys and made loud noises. He did not share or say sorry. + +One day, Lily saw Max playing with a computer in the living room. It was Mom's computer. Mom used it for work. She told Max not to touch it. But Max did not listen. He pressed buttons and moved the mouse. He smiled and laughed. Lily was curious. She wanted to see what Max was doing. + +She walked quietly to the living room. She peeked behind the couch. She saw Max's face on the screen. He was making funny faces with the camera. He did not see Lily. Lily thought it was funny too. She giggled. + +Max heard Lily. He turned around. He was angry. He did not like Lily to disturb him. He shouted at her. "Go away! This is my computer! You are not allowed to play with it!" + +Lily was scared. She ran away. She bumped into Mom. Mom was coming back from the kitchen. She heard Max's shout. She saw Lily's tears. She was not happy. She went to the living room. She saw Max's face on the screen. She saw her computer. She was very angry. She took the computer away from Max. She scolded him. "Max, you are very rude! You should not play with my computer! You should not shout at Lily! You should say sorry to her and to me!" + +Max was ashamed. He knew he did something bad. He said sorry to Lily and to Mom. He gave Lily a hug. He promised not to play with the computer again. Lily forgave him. She smiled. Mom forgave him too. She hugged him. She told him to play nicely with Lily. She gave them some cookies. They ate them together. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to travel. They had a big circle that they could sit in and make it move. The circle had four wheels and a handle. Lily's dad gave it to them and said it was unique. + +One day, they decided to travel to the park. They pushed the circle along the road and said hello to the people and animals they saw. They saw a dog, a cat, a bird, and a cow. They liked the cow best because it made a funny sound. + +"Moo!" said the cow. + +"Hello, cow!" said Lily and Tom. + +They reached the park and saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They left the circle near a tree and ran to play. They had fun sliding, swinging, and making sand castles. They also met some other children who wanted to play with them. + +"Can we try your circle?" asked one of the children. + +"Sure!" said Lily and Tom. "It is unique and fun. You can sit in it and make it move." + +They showed the children how to use the circle and took turns riding it. They all laughed and enjoyed the circle. They made new friends and had a great time. + +Lily and Tom were happy that they traveled to the park with their unique circle. They learned new things and had fun. They thanked the children for playing with them and said goodbye. They pushed the circle back home and told their parents about their adventure. They hugged their circle and said they loved it. They looked forward to their next travel. +Lily liked to play with her marbles. She had many marbles of different colors and sizes. She liked to roll them, sort them, and make patterns with them. But her favorite marble was a big blue one with sparkles inside. It was very pretty and shiny. She called it her star marble. + +One day, Lily was playing with her marbles on the floor. She heard her mom call her for lunch. She quickly put her marbles in a bag, but she forgot to zip it. She ran to the kitchen, holding her bag. She did not see that her star marble fell out of the bag and rolled under the sofa. + +After lunch, Lily wanted to play with her marbles again. She opened her bag and looked for her star marble. But she could not find it. She dumped all her marbles on the floor and searched for it. She felt sad and worried. Where was her star marble? + +She asked her mom if she had seen it. Her mom said no, but she helped Lily look for it. They looked in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the bedroom, but they could not find it. Lily started to cry. She thought she had lost her star marble forever. + +Then, Lily heard a squeak. She turned around and saw her cat, Milo, coming out from under the sofa. He had something in his mouth. It was her star marble! He had found it and played with it. He dropped it on the floor and looked at Lily. He seemed to say, "Here, I found your marble. Do you want it?" + +Lily was so happy. She ran to Milo and hugged him. She thanked him for finding her star marble. She picked it up and squeezed it in her hand. It felt smooth and warm. She smiled and kissed it. She said, "You are my star marble. I love you. And I love you, Milo. You are a good cat." She put her star marble in her bag and zipped it. She did not want to lose it again. She played with her marbles and her cat for the rest of the day. She was very happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a big box of toys. Tom found a pistol that made a loud snap when he pulled the trigger. He liked the pistol. It was purple and shiny. + +"Look, Lily, I have a pistol!" Tom said. He pointed the pistol at a tree and snapped it. "Bang, bang, bang!" + +Lily was not impressed. She did not like loud noises. She did not like pistols. She liked dolls and flowers. She had a doll with a purple dress and a purple hat. She hugged the doll. + +"I don't like your pistol, Tom. It is too noisy. It scares the birds and the bugs. I like my doll. She is pretty and quiet. She likes flowers." Lily said. She pointed the doll at a flower and kissed it. "Mwah, mwah, mwah!" + +Tom did not care. He thought his pistol was more fun than a doll. He wanted to play with Lily, but he also wanted to snap his pistol. He had an idea. He ran to Lily and snapped his pistol at her doll. "Bang, bang, bang!" + +Lily was very angry. She did not like Tom snapping his pistol at her doll. She thought Tom was mean and rude. She pushed Tom and grabbed his pistol. She threw the pistol in the trash. "No, no, no! You are a bad boy, Tom. You hurt my doll. You can't play with me. Go away!" + +Tom was very sad. He did not mean to hurt Lily's doll. He just wanted to have fun. He did not like Lily throwing his pistol in the trash. He liked his pistol. He wanted it back. He ran to the trash and tried to get his pistol. "No, no, no! You are a bad girl, Lily. You took my pistol. You can't do that. Give it back!" + +Tom and Lily started to cry. They both wanted their toys. They both wanted to play. But they did not want to play together. They did not want to share. They did not want to say sorry. They were very unhappy. +Lily loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She liked to paint flowers, animals, and people. One day, she wanted to paint something new. She looked at her books and saw a picture of a sailor. He had a blue hat, a white shirt, and a big boat. Lily thought he looked brave and happy. + +She took her paper and paints and started to paint the sailor. She used blue for the hat and the water, white for the shirt and the clouds, and brown for the boat and the hair. She was very careful with her brush. She wanted to make the sailor look nice. + +When she finished, she showed her painting to her mom. "Look, mom, I painted a sailor!" she said proudly. "He has a boat and he goes to many places." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "Your painting is very beautiful, Lily. You are very talented. The sailor looks very real." + +"Can I hang it on the wall, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. But we have to be gentle. The painting is fragile. It can tear or get wet. We have to find a good place for it." + +They looked around the room and found a spot near the window. They used some tape and stuck the painting on the wall. Lily admired her work. She felt happy and proud. She hoped the sailor liked it too. +Ben and Tom are friends. They like to play baseball in the park. They have a big ball and a small bat. They take turns to hit the ball and run. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a shiny bike and a big hat. He rides his bike near Ben and Tom. He stops and looks at them. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he asks. "Are you playing baseball? That's a stupid game. You have a small bat and a big ball. That's not how you play baseball. You need a big bat and a small ball. Like this." He takes out a big bat and a small ball from his bike. He throws the ball in the air and hits it with the bat. The ball flies far away. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tom says. He runs after the ball. + +"Tom, wait!" Ben says. "Don't go with him. He's not nice. He's mean. He's showing off. He wants to make us feel bad. He doesn't want to be our friend. He just wants to display his bike and his bat and his ball. He thinks he's better than us. But he's not. He's rude." + +Ben is right. The new boy is rude. He laughs at Tom when he can't catch the ball. He calls him slow and dumb. He rides his bike around him and makes fun of him. He doesn't share his bat and his ball. He says they are his and only his. + +Tom feels sad and angry. He doesn't like the new boy. He wants to go back to Ben. He wants to play baseball with him. He likes their big ball and their small bat. He thinks they are fun and easy. He doesn't care if they are not how you play baseball. He cares that they are how he and Ben play baseball. He and Ben are friends. They share and help and laugh. + +Tom runs back to Ben. He hugs him and says sorry. He says he was wrong to go with the new boy. He says he doesn't want to play with him anymore. He says he wants to play with Ben. + +Ben smiles and hugs him back. He says it's okay. He says he's happy to see him. He says he wants to play with him too. + +They pick up their big ball and their small bat. They go to a different spot in the park. They play baseball and have fun. They don't care about the new boy. They don't need his shiny bike and his big hat and his big bat and his small ball. They have each other. They are happy. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to act like pirates and look for gold. They had a map and a shovel and a big hat. + +"Arrr, matey, where is the gold?" Tom asked Sara. + +"It is under the big tree, see?" Sara pointed to the map. "We have to dig there." + +They ran to the big tree and started to dig. They dug and dug until they saw something shiny. + +"Look, we found it!" Sara shouted. "It is gold!" + +They pulled out a small box with a lock. They opened it and saw many gold coins and jewels. + +"Wow, we are rich!" Tom said. "We can buy anything we want!" + +They hugged and laughed. They were very happy. + +But then they heard a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my box?" It was an old man with a beard and a cane. He looked angry. + +"This is our gold, we found it!" Sara said. + +"No, it is not, it is mine!" the old man said. "I buried it here long ago. Give it back!" + +Sara and Tom were scared. They did not want to fight with the old man. + +"Sorry, sir, we did not know," Tom said. "We were just playing. Here, take your box." + +They gave the box to the old man and ran away. + +They felt sad and sorry. They did not mean to take his gold. + +They went back to the park and sat on a bench. + +"Maybe we should not act like pirates anymore," Sara said. + +"Maybe not," Tom agreed. "But we can still play other things." + +They looked at the sky and saw a rainbow. It was bright and beautiful. + +They smiled and held hands. + +They still had each other. And that was more than gold. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. But one day, they see a big hole in the ground. It is a drain. It is dark and wet and scary. + +"Let's go see what is in there," Ben says. He is brave and curious. He wants to have an adventure. + +"No, Ben, don't go!" Lily says. She is scared and careful. She knows that drains are bad. They can be dirty and dangerous. They can have rats and bugs and germs. + +But Ben does not listen to Lily. He runs to the drain and looks inside. He sees something shiny and round. He thinks it is a coin or a button. He wants to have it. He reaches his hand into the drain. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily shouts. She runs after him and tries to pull him back. But it is too late. Ben's hand gets stuck in the drain. He feels something bite him. He screams and cries. He is hurt and scared. + +Lily is very smart and brave. She knows what to do. She leads Ben to the bench and wraps his hand with her scarf. She calls for help. She tells Ben that everything will be okay. She hugs him and sings to him. She is a good friend. + +Soon, a nice lady comes with a first aid kit. She is a nurse. She helps Ben and Lily. She cleans Ben's hand and puts a bandage on it. She says that Ben has a small cut and a bruise. He will be fine. She gives him a sticker and a candy. She tells him that he was very brave. + +She also tells him that he should not play with drains. She says that drains are bad. They can have sharp things and mean things and sick things. She says that he should listen to Lily. She says that Lily is a good friend. + +Ben says he is sorry. He says he will not play with drains again. He says he will listen to Lily. He says that Lily is a good friend. He hugs her and thanks her. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They go back to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun with their friends and their toys. They are safe and healthy. They are good friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the sand. They had a big spade and a bucket. They wanted to make a castle with a moat and a bridge. + +"Look, Lily, I made a tower!" Tom said, showing his spade full of sand. + +"Wow, Tom, that's very good!" Lily said. "Can I help you?" + +"Yes, please. You can make the bridge. We need to lock the bridge with a stick, so no one can cross it." + +Lily nodded and looked for a stick. She found a pretty one with a green leaf on it. She put it on the bucket and ran to Tom. + +"Here, Tom, I have a stick for the bridge!" she said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very smart!" Tom said. He took the stick and put it on the sand. He used the spade to make a hole for the stick. Then he pushed the stick into the hole. + +"There, we locked the bridge!" he said. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They were very happy with their castle. They decided to make a flag with a paper and a crayon. They drew a sun and a heart on the paper. They tied the paper to another stick and put it on the tower. + +"Our castle is done!" Lily said. + +"It's the best castle ever!" Tom said. + +They hugged each other and cheered. They had a lot of fun playing in the sand. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play together and share their toys. One day, Lily has a new toy. It is a doll that can sing opera. Lily loves opera. She likes to listen to the songs and pretend she is a star. + +"Look, Max, this is my new toy. Her name is Anna. She can sing opera. Do you want to hear?" Lily says. + +"Yes, please. I like opera too. It is fun and pretty," Max says. + +Lily presses a button on the doll's back. The doll starts to sing a loud and high opera song. Lily and Max clap their hands and smile. + +"That is amazing, Lily. Anna is a great singer. Can I hold her for a moment?" Max asks. + +"Sure, Max. You can hold her. But be careful. She is very special to me," Lily says. + +Lily gives the doll to Max. Max holds her gently and admires her dress and hair. He presses the button again and listens to another opera song. + +"Thank you, Lily. Anna is a wonderful toy. You are very lucky to have her. And you are very kind to share her with me," Max says. + +"You are welcome, Max. You are my best friend. You are very loyal and nice. I like to share with you," Lily says. + +They hug each other and play with the doll some more. They are happy and have fun. They love opera and they love each other. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two trees. The trees are the goals. Tom kicks the ball to Sam. Sam tries to score a goal. + +"Stop, Sam!" Tom says. "I want to be the goalie!" + +Tom runs to the tree. He jumps high. He wants to catch the ball. But the ball is too high. It goes over Tom's head. It goes over the tree. It goes out of the park. + +"Oh no!" Sam says. "We lost the ball!" + +Tom and Sam are sad. They look for the ball. They do not see the ball. They see a big road. They see many cars. They see a store. + +"Maybe the ball is in the store," Tom says. + +"Let's go and see," Sam says. + +They hold hands. They cross the road. They are careful. They go to the store. They look for the ball. They do not see the ball. They see many things. They see toys. They see books. They see candy. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "Look at all the things!" + +"Wow!" Sam says. "Can we have some?" + +They go to the counter. They see a lady. The lady smiles. + +"Hello, boys," the lady says. "What do you want?" + +"We want our ball," Tom says. + +"Your ball?" the lady says. "What does it look like?" + +"It is round and red and blue," Sam says. + +The lady thinks. She looks around. She sees a ball. It is round and red and blue. It is on a high shelf. + +"Is this your ball?" the lady says. She points to the ball. + +"Yes!" Tom and Sam say. "That is our ball!" + +The lady gets the ball. She gives it to Tom and Sam. + +"Here you go," the lady says. "Be careful with your ball. Do not lose it again." + +"Thank you, lady," Tom and Sam say. They are happy. They have their ball. + +They say goodbye to the lady. They go out of the store. They go back to the park. They play soccer. They score goals. They have fun. +Anna was very happy. It was her birthday and she had many gifts. She opened one gift and saw a big doll. She hugged the doll and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Anna. Do you like your doll?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I like her very much. She has long hair and a pretty dress. Can I name her Lily?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, you can name her Lily. She is your doll and you can play with her however you want." + +Anna said, "Can I examine her, Mommy? I want to see her eyes and her nose and her mouth." + +Mommy said, "Sure, you can examine her, Anna. But be gentle and careful. She is a sweet doll and she needs your love." + +Anna said, "Okay, Mommy. I will be gentle and careful. I love Lily and she loves me. She is my best friend." + +Anna examined her doll and saw that she had blue eyes and a pink nose and a red mouth. She kissed her doll and said, "You are so sweet, Lily. Happy birthday to us!" +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They also like to sing songs. They know many songs. They sing happy songs, sad songs, funny songs and silly songs. + +One day, they meet a new boy in the park. His name is Tom. He is big and mean. He does not like to play or sing. He likes to push and shout. He sees Anna and Ben singing a song on the swing. He runs to them and says, "Stop singing! You sound like cows! You are too fat and loud! You weigh too much for the swing! Go away!" + +Anna and Ben are scared and sad. They do not like Tom. They try to be polite. They say, "Please, Tom, do not be mean. We are just having fun. You can join us if you want. We can teach you some songs. Songs are nice and fun." + +But Tom does not listen. He is angry and rude. He says, "No, I do not want to join you. I do not like songs. Songs are stupid and boring. You are stupid and boring. I will make you stop singing. I will break the swing. Watch me!" + +He grabs the swing and pulls it hard. He breaks the chain. The swing falls to the ground. Anna and Ben fall with it. They hurt their heads and legs. They cry and scream. Tom laughs and runs away. + +Anna and Ben are hurt and sad. They do not want to play or sing anymore. They go home with their moms. They do not like Tom. They do not like the park. They do not like the swing. They do not like the song. They have a bad day. The end. +Lily and Max were very happy. They were going on a safari with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags with hats, water, and snacks. They also brought their binoculars and cameras. They wanted to see many animals. + +They got in the car and drove to the park. The park was big and green. There were many trees and flowers. They saw a sign that said "Safari". They followed the sign and parked near a big gate. A man in a fancy uniform greeted them. He had a badge and a hat. + +"Hello, welcome to the safari!" he said. "I am Sam, your guide. I will show you around and tell you about the animals. Are you ready?" + +"Yes, we are!" Lily and Max said. + +"Great, then follow me. We will take this jeep. It is safe and fast. Please buckle up and stay inside. Do not touch or feed the animals. They are wild and can act funny or angry. Just watch and enjoy." + +Sam drove the jeep through the gate. Lily and Max looked out the windows. They saw many animals. They saw lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and more. They took pictures and asked Sam questions. Sam told them interesting facts and stories. Lily and Max learned a lot and had fun. + +They also saw some funny things. They saw a monkey steal a hat from another jeep. They saw a zebra run away from a lion. They saw an elephant spray water with its trunk. They laughed and clapped. + +They spent a long time on the safari. They saw many more animals and sights. They thanked Sam for the tour. They went back to the car and drove home. They were tired but happy. They had a great day. They told Mom and Dad all about it. They showed them their pictures and souvenirs. They said they wanted to go on a safari again. Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. They said they were proud of them. They said they loved them. They said good night. Lily and Max went to bed. They dreamed of the safari. They dreamed of the animals. They dreamed of Sam. They dreamed of the fancy uniform. +Ben and Sam love hockey. They have hockey sticks and a ball. They play hockey in the park with their friends. They run and hit the ball with their sticks. They try to score goals. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog likes the ball. He runs after the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He does not want to give it back. He growls and barks at the boys. + +"Hey, that is our ball!" Ben says. "Give it back, dog!" + +Sam has an idea. He is smart. He sees a stick on the ground. He picks it up and throws it far away. He says, "Look, dog, a stick! Go get it!" + +The dog hears Sam. He drops the ball and jumps after the stick. He runs and catches the stick. He is happy. + +Ben and Sam get their ball back. They say, "Thank you, Sam! You are smart!" + +They play hockey again. They have fun. The dog plays with the stick. He has fun too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. There are many flowers in the garden. Anna likes the sunflowers best. They are big and yellow and happy. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a sunflower seed on the ground. Anna wants to plant it and grow a new sunflower. Ben wants to eat it. He is hungry. + +"Can I have the seed, please?" Ben asks Anna. + +"No, it is mine. I want to plant it," Anna says. + +"But I am hungry. Please share with me," Ben says. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes the seed, but she likes Ben more. She is generous. She breaks the seed in half and gives one part to Ben. + +"Here, you can have this. But you have to help me plant the other part," she says. + +"Okay, thank you. You are a good friend," Ben says. + +They dig a small hole in the ground and put the seed in. They cover it with dirt and water it. They hope it will grow into a big sunflower. + +They hug each other and smile. They understand each other. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big tree with red fruits on it. They were cherries. Anna and Ben loved cherries. They wanted to pick some and eat them. + +They ran to the tree and climbed on a branch. They reached for the cherries. They were juicy and sweet. They ate and ate. They did not see the bird that lived in the tree. It was a crow. It did not like Anna and Ben. It wanted the cherries for itself. + +The crow flew out of its nest and cawed loudly. It flapped its wings and pecked at Anna and Ben. It tried to scare them away. Anna and Ben were frightened. They dropped the cherries and cried. They wanted to get down from the tree. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "There is a bad bird in the tree!" + +Their mom heard them and came to the garden. She saw the crow and the cherries and the children. She was angry at the crow. She picked up a stick and waved it at the crow. She told it to go away. + +"Shoo! Shoo! Leave my children alone! These are our cherries, not yours!" + +The crow was afraid of the mom and the stick. It flew away and cawed angrily. It did not like to share. Anna and Ben were happy. They climbed down from the tree and hugged their mom. She hugged them back and kissed them. + +"Are you okay, my darlings?" she asked. "Did the crow hurt you?" + +"No, mom, we are okay," they said. "But we are sorry. We did not know the crow lived in the tree. We just wanted some cherries." + +"It's okay, my darlings," she said. "You can have some cherries. But next time, ask me first. And be careful of the crow. He is not nice. He does not like to share." + +"Okay, mom, we will," they said. "Thank you for saving us. We love you." + +They picked up some cherries and gave them to their mom. They ate some more and smiled. They were not frightened anymore. They settled in the grass and enjoyed the sun. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. It was evening and the sky was dark. They heard a knock on the door. "Who is it?" Tom asked. + +"Hello, I am a fairy. Can I come in?" a voice said. + +"A fairy?" Lily said. "That is unusual. How do we know you are a fairy?" + +The voice said, "I have wings and a wand. Look through the window and you will see." + +Tom and Lily ran to the window and saw a small person with shiny wings and a sparkly wand. She smiled and waved at them. + +"Wow, she is a fairy!" Tom said. "Can we let her in, Lily?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, let's let her in. Maybe she has a gift for us." + +Tom opened the door and the fairy flew in. She said, "Thank you for letting me in. I am here to grant you one wish each. What do you wish for?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and thought hard. They had so many things they wanted. But they also wanted to be kind and share. They decided to make the same wish. + +They said together, "We wish for a big cake to eat with our family and friends." + +The fairy smiled and said, "That is a very good wish. I will make it come true. Close your eyes and count to three." + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes and counted. "One, two, three!" + +They opened their eyes and saw a big cake on the table. It had candles and frosting and fruits. It smelled delicious. + +"Wow, thank you, fairy!" Tom and Lily said. + +"You are welcome. Enjoy your cake and have a happy evening. Goodbye!" the fairy said. She waved her wand and flew out of the window. + +Tom and Lily ran to the table and cut a slice of cake for each of them. They also saved some for their parents and their friends. They ate the cake and felt very happy. They agreed that it was the most unusual and wonderful evening ever. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big bike in the yard. It is red and shiny. Lily wants to ride the bike. She says to Ben, "Let me ride the bike. It is fun." + +Ben says, "No, it is my bike. You cannot ride it. It is too big for you. You are small." + +Lily is sad. She says, "Please, Ben. I want to try. I can ride it. I am not small." + +Ben says, "No, Lily. Go away. Find another toy. This is mine." + +Lily has an idea. She sees a distant hill. She says to Ben, "Look, Ben. There is a hill. It is high and steep. I bet you cannot ride the bike down the hill. You are scared." + +Ben says, "I am not scared. I can ride the bike down the hill. I am brave." + +Lily says, "Prove it. Show me. I will watch you." + +Ben says, "Fine. I will show you. Follow me." + +Ben takes the bike and rides to the hill. Lily follows him. Ben starts to ride down the hill. He goes fast. He feels the wind in his hair. He smiles. He thinks he is cool. + +But then, he sees a rock. It is big and sharp. It is in his way. He tries to avoid it. He turns the bike. He loses his balance. He falls off the bike. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Lily runs to him. She sees the bike. It is broken. She sees Ben. He is bleeding. She feels sorry. She says to Ben, "Ben, are you okay? I am sorry. It was a bad idea. I should not have dared you. I was mean." + +Ben says, "Lily, it is okay. I am sorry too. I should have shared the bike. I was selfish. You are my friend." + +Lily and Ben hug. They say sorry to each other. They walk back to the yard. They find another toy. They play together. They are happy. +Tom and Lily like to play with cardboard boxes. They find many boxes in the garage and make a big fort. They cut windows and doors and draw pictures on the walls. They pretend they are kings and queens of the fort. + +One day, it rains a lot. Tom and Lily want to play in the fort, but it is wet. They run to the garage and see the boxes are soaked. The cardboard is soft and saggy and falls apart. They are sad and cry. + +Dad sees them and hugs them. He says he has a surprise for them. He takes them to the backyard and shows them a tall wooden playhouse. It has a roof and windows and doors and a slide. It is not wet from the rain. He says he made it for them. + +Tom and Lily are happy and hug Dad. They thank him and run to the playhouse. They climb and slide and laugh. They forget about the cardboard fort. They have a new and better fort. They are kings and queens of the playhouse. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big cooler near a bench. They were thirsty and hungry. + +"Let's see what's in the cooler," Sara said. + +"OK, but we have to be quick. Maybe someone will come back soon," Tom said. + +They opened the cooler and found juice, sandwiches and cookies. They took some and ate them. They were yummy. + +"Wow, this is the best lunch ever," Sara said. + +"Shh, I hear someone," Tom said. + +They looked up and saw a man with a long beard and a angry face. He was holding a fishing rod and a bucket. + +"Hey, you little thieves! That's my lunch! You ruined my fishing trip!" he shouted. + +He ran towards them and grabbed the cooler. He threw it at them and hit Sara in the head. She fell down and cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurts!" she screamed. + +Tom was scared and ran away. He left Sara alone with the man. + +The man picked up Sara and put her in the cooler. He closed the lid and locked it. + +"Ha, ha, ha! That will teach you a lesson. Now you can be my bait. Maybe I'll catch a big fish with you," he said. + +He carried the cooler to his car and drove away. + +Sara was trapped in the dark and cold cooler. She could not breathe. She could not scream. She could not escape. + +She wished she never opened the cooler. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, Tom found a letter on the ground. It was yellow and had a picture of a bird on it. Tom was curious and opened the letter. He saw some words that he could not read and a big whistle that looked like the bird. + +"Wow, look what I found!" Tom said to Lily. "A whistle! I wonder who it belongs to." + +Lily looked at the letter and the whistle. She felt jealous. She wanted to have a whistle too. She liked the sound of whistles and how they made the birds come closer. + +"Can I see it?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, here you go." Tom said and handed her the whistle. + +Lily took the whistle and put it in her mouth. She blew hard, but nothing happened. She tried again, but still no sound. She felt frustrated and angry. + +"Why doesn't it work?" Lily said. "Is it broken?" + +Tom took the whistle back and looked at it. He saw a small hole on the side of the whistle. He put his finger on the hole and blew. The whistle made a loud and clear sound. The birds in the park heard it and flew towards Tom and Lily. + +"It's not broken, you just have to cover the hole." Tom said and smiled. "See, it works!" + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She realized that she was not nice to Tom. She wanted to say sorry, but she did not know how. + +"Tom, I..." Lily started to say. + +Tom saw Lily's face and understood. He was a kind friend. He gave the whistle back to Lily and said: + +"Here, you can have it. I don't need it. I have you as my friend. And you can whistle better than any bird." + +Lily felt happy and grateful. She hugged Tom and said: + +"Thank you, Tom. You are the best friend ever. I'm sorry I was jealous. Can we share the whistle?" + +Tom nodded and hugged Lily back. They both smiled and whistled together. The birds joined them and sang along. It was a beautiful day in the park. +Tom was restless. He did not want to sleep. He wanted to play with his toys and watch the screen. But Mom said it was time for bed. She carried him to his room and tucked him in. + +"Please, Mom, can I watch the screen for a little bit?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom, you need to sleep. The screen is not good for you at night. It makes your eyes tired and your brain busy. You need to rest and dream," Mom said. + +"But I'm not tired. I'm bored. The screen is fun. It has colors and sounds and stories," Tom said. + +"I know, Tom, but the screen is not the only fun thing. You have your books and your teddy and your imagination. You can make up your own stories and pretend you are in them. That's more fun than the screen," Mom said. + +She kissed him good night and turned off the light. She left the door open a little bit. + +Tom lay in his bed. He looked at his books and his teddy. He tried to think of a story. But he still wanted to watch the screen. He got up and tiptoed to the door. He peeked outside. He saw the screen in the living room. It was on. He saw Dad watching the screen. He smiled. He ran to the living room. + +"Dad, can I watch the screen with you?" Tom asked. + +Dad looked at Tom. He was surprised. He saw Mom coming behind Tom. She was not happy. + +"Tom, what are you doing here? You should be in bed," Dad said. + +"Sorry, Dad, but I'm restless. I want to watch the screen. Please, can I?" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, you can't. Mom is right. The screen is not good for you at night. You need to sleep. Come on, I'll carry you back to your room," Dad said. + +He picked up Tom and carried him to his room. He put him in his bed and tucked him in. + +"Good night, Tom. I love you. Sleep well," Dad said. + +He kissed him good night and turned off the light. He left the door open a little bit. + +Tom lay in his bed. He felt sad. He wanted to watch the screen. But he also wanted to make Mom and Dad happy. He closed his eyes. He thought of a story. He pretended he was in the story. He saw colors and sounds and adventures. He smiled. He fell asleep. He dreamed. +True is a dog who likes to joke. He likes to play with his friends, the other dogs in the park. Sometimes, he jokes by hiding behind a tree and barking. Sometimes, he jokes by chasing a ball and then running away with it. Sometimes, he jokes by rolling in the mud and getting filthy. + +One day, True met a new dog in the park. His name was Spot. Spot was white with black spots. He was very clean and shiny. True wanted to be friends with Spot. He thought of a joke to make Spot laugh. + +"Hello, Spot," True said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, I do," Spot said. "What do you want to play?" + +"Let's play catch," True said. He saw a ball near a puddle. He ran to the ball and picked it up with his mouth. Then he ran to the puddle and jumped in. He splashed water and mud all over himself and the ball. He looked very filthy. + +"Ha ha, this is my joke," True said. He ran back to Spot and dropped the ball at his feet. "Now you catch the ball and throw it to me." + +Spot looked at the ball. It was wet and dirty. He looked at True. He was wet and dirty too. He did not think it was a funny joke. He did not want to play with the ball or with True. + +"Yuck, that is not a joke, that is a mess," Spot said. He turned around and walked away. He did not want to be friends with True. + +True felt sad. He did not understand why Spot did not like his joke. He thought it was a good joke. He liked to be filthy. He thought Spot would like it too. + +He went to his other friends, the other dogs in the park. They saw him and laughed. They liked his joke. They liked to be filthy too. They played with him and the ball. They had fun. + +True was happy again. He forgot about Spot. He had his friends who liked his jokes. He was a dog who liked to joke. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to jog in the park. They jogged fast and slow, up and down, and had fun. One day, they saw a big blackboard near the playground. It had many colors and shapes on it. Lily and Ben wanted to draw on the blackboard too. + +They ran to the blackboard and picked up some chalk. Lily drew a flower and Ben drew a car. They were happy with their drawings. But then, a fierce boy came and saw them. He was bigger and older than Lily and Ben. He did not like their drawings. He said, "This is my blackboard. Go away. Your drawings are bad." + +He took the chalk and erased Lily's flower and Ben's car. He drew a monster and a skull. He laughed and said, "This is how you draw. My drawings are good." + +Lily and Ben were sad and scared. They did not want to fight with the fierce boy. They ran away from the blackboard and the playground. They jogged back to their homes and told their moms what happened. + +Their moms hugged them and said, "You did the right thing. You should not argue with someone who is mean and rude. You should be kind and respectful to others. Your drawings were beautiful and creative. The blackboard is for everyone to share and enjoy. Maybe next time, you can find a friendlier boy or girl to draw with." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Thank you, mom. We learned our lesson. We will be careful and nice when we jog and draw in the park." They smiled and hugged their moms. They hoped to have a better day tomorrow. +Tom loved to swim in the sea. He liked to splash and dive and see the fish. But he was afraid of jellyfish. They looked like big blobs with long strings. He heard they could sting and hurt him. + +One day, he went to the beach with his mom and dad. They told him to be careful and not go too far. Tom saw a big boat near the shore. It was filthy and rusty. He wondered what was inside. He swam closer to peek. + +He saw a lot of jellyfish in the water. They came from the boat. They were trapped in a big net. They looked sad and scared. Tom felt sorry for them. He wanted to help them. He reached for the net. + +But the net was sharp and cut his hand. He cried out in pain. The jellyfish heard him and moved. Some of them touched his leg and arm. They stung him with their strings. He felt a burning and itching. He screamed and swam away. + +He reached the shore and ran to his mom and dad. They saw his hand and leg and arm. They were red and swollen. They wrapped them in a towel and took him to the car. They drove him to the doctor. + +Tom was very sore and unhappy. He wished he never saw the boat and the jellyfish. He fell asleep in the car. He had a bad dream. He dreamed he was a jellyfish. He was stuck in a net. He was filthy and hurt. He wanted to be free. He wanted to be Tom. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and create things. They create houses, cars, animals and more. They have fun and share their blocks. + +One day, Ben has a new idea. He wants to create a tall tower with all the blocks. He tells Mia his idea. + +"Let's create a tall tower, Mia. It will be the tallest tower ever. We can see everything from the top. It will be news for everyone." + +Mia is not sure. She likes to create different things, not just one thing. She thinks a tall tower is boring. She tells Ben her idea. + +"I don't want to create a tall tower, Ben. It is not fun. I want to create a zoo with many animals. We can make noises and pretend to feed them. It will be news for everyone." + +Ben and Mia do not agree. They start to argue. They want to use the blocks their way. They do not want to share. They pull and push the blocks. They make a big mess. + +Their teacher sees them. She is not happy. She tells them to stop. + +"Ben and Mia, stop fighting. You are not being nice. You are not sharing. You are making a big mess. You need to say sorry and work together. You can create many things with the blocks, but you need to respect each other's ideas. Can you do that?" + +Ben and Mia feel bad. They know they were wrong. They say sorry to each other. They decide to work together. They create a tall tower and a zoo with the blocks. They have fun and share their blocks. They show their teacher and their friends. They are proud of their creations. They are news for everyone. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play in the big house. One day, they find a door they never saw before. It is in the basement. It is dark and scary. + +"Let's enter the door and see what is inside," Tom says. He is brave and curious. + +"No, let's not. It is too quiet and spooky. Maybe there is a monster or a ghost," Lily says. She is afraid and careful. + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He opens the door and walks in. Lily follows him. She does not want to be alone. + +Inside the door, they see a big chest. It is shiny and old. Tom thinks it has treasure inside. He runs to the chest and opens it. + +But there is no treasure. There is only a loud noise. It is a trap. The chest has a horn that makes a lot of sound. It hurts their ears. + +Tom and Lily scream and run out of the door. They are sorry they entered the door. They hug each other and promise to never go there again. They learned their lesson. They should be more quiet and careful. +Anna and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked the spray bottle best. They filled it with water and pretended to be firefighters. + +"Look, there is a fire in the fireplace!" Ben said, pointing to the red and yellow flames. + +"We have to put it out!" Anna said, and sprayed water at the fireplace. The water made a hissing sound and some steam came out. + +"Good job, Anna!" Ben said, and sprayed some more water. "We are brave firefighters!" + +Mom came into the room and saw the wet fireplace and the children with the spray bottle. She was not angry, but she was not glad either. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"We are playing firefighters, Mom!" Anna said. "We saved the fireplace from the fire!" + +Mom smiled a little. She was glad that the children were having fun, but she did not want them to spray water on the fireplace. + +"Firefighters are very important, but the fireplace is not really on fire," she said. "It is just a pretend fire, to keep us warm and cozy. You don't need to spray water on it, or you might break it." + +"Oh, we did not know that, Mom," Ben said. "We are sorry." + +Mom hugged the children and gave them a towel to dry the fireplace. + +"It's okay, I know you were just playing," she said. "But next time, please ask me before you spray water on anything. And be careful with the spray bottle, it can hurt your eyes or your skin." + +"Okay, Mom, we will," Anna said. "Can we play firefighters outside?" + +"Yes, you can, but only if you wear your coats and boots," Mom said. "It is cold and snowy outside." + +Anna and Ben put on their coats and boots and took the spray bottle with them. They ran outside and sprayed water on the snow and the trees. They had a lot of fun playing firefighters in the snow. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cage in the park. Inside the cage, there is a gorilla. The gorilla is sad and angry. He wants to go home. + +Tom and Sam go near the cage. They want to see the gorilla. The gorilla sees them and makes a loud noise. He bangs on the bars. He tries to scare them away. + +Tom is scared. He runs away. He says, "The gorilla is bad. He is mean. He will hurt us." + +Sam is not scared. He stays near the cage. He says, "The gorilla is not bad. He is sad. He needs a friend." + +Sam raises his hand. He waves at the gorilla. He smiles. He says, "Hi, gorilla. I am Sam. Do you want to play?" + +The gorilla stops banging. He looks at Sam. He raises his hand. He waves back. He smiles. He says, "Hi, Sam. I am Gogo. I want to play." + +Sam and Gogo become friends. They talk and play. They make each other happy. + +Tom comes back. He sees Sam and Gogo. He is surprised. He says, "Sam, you are stupid. You are playing with a gorilla. He will hurt you." + +Sam says, "No, Tom. You are stupid. You are afraid of a gorilla. He is nice. He is my friend." + +Tom and Sam argue. They do not agree. They are not happy. + +The end. +Ben likes to play with his blocks. He has many blocks of different shapes and colors. He can make towers, houses, cars and animals with his blocks. He is very happy when he plays with his blocks. + +One day, he meets a new boy in the park. The boy is called Sam. Sam also likes to play with blocks. He has a big bag of blocks with him. He says to Ben, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I want to play with you. What do you want to make?" + +Sam says, "I want to make a big square. A square is a shape with four sides that are all the same. Like this." He shows Ben a block that is a square. + +Ben says, "I know what a square is. I have many squares too. Look." He shows Sam his blocks that are squares. + +Sam says, "Your squares are bad. They are too small and too colorful. My squares are good. They are big and white. You have to use my squares to make a big square." + +Ben says, "No, I don't have to use your squares. I like my squares. They are not bad. They are fun and pretty. You are bad. You are mean and bossy." + +Sam says, "No, you are bad. You are silly and stupid. Give me your squares. I need them to make a big square." + +Sam tries to grab Ben's blocks. Ben does not let him. He holds his blocks tight. He says, "No, these are my blocks. You can't have them. Go away." + +Sam and Ben start to fight. They push and pull and shout. They are not happy. They are not friends. + +A lady sees them. She is Ben's mom. She comes to them. She says, "Stop, stop, stop. What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Ben and Sam stop fighting. They look at the lady. They are scared. They say, "Sorry, sorry, sorry." + +The lady says, "You should not fight. You should share and be nice. You can play with both your blocks. You can make different shapes. You can have fun together. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, we understand." + +The lady says, "Good. Now, say sorry to each other and shake hands." + +Ben and Sam say sorry to each other and shake hands. They are not mad anymore. They are sorry. + +The lady says, "Good. Now, you can play with your blocks. But be careful and gentle. Don't break them or hurt each other. OK?" + +Ben and Sam say, "OK." + +The lady smiles. She says, "Good. Have fun." + +Ben and Sam start to play with their blocks. They make different shapes. They make a big square, a big circle, a big triangle and a big star. They use both their blocks. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big house with a charming garden. They wanted to explore it, so they climbed over the fence. They did not know that the house belonged to a mean old lady who hated children. + +They ran around the garden, picking flowers and chasing butterflies. They saw a welcome mat at the door and thought it was an invitation. They opened the door and went inside. They did not see the sign that said "Beware of the dog". + +The old lady was upstairs, taking a nap. She heard a noise and woke up. She saw two boys in her living room, touching her things. She was very angry. She grabbed her cane and shouted, "Get out of my house, you little thieves!" + +Tim and Sam heard the old lady and panicked. They tried to run away, but they did not know where the exit was. They ran into different rooms, looking for a way out. They did not see the big dog that was sleeping in the kitchen. + +The dog heard the old lady and the boys and woke up. He smelled strangers and barked. He ran after Tim and Sam, who were terrified. They screamed and cried, but no one came to help them. + +The old lady came downstairs and saw the dog chasing the boys. She smiled and said, "Good boy, catch them and teach them a lesson!" She locked the door and called the police. + +Tim and Sam were caught by the dog and bitten. They were hurt and scared. They wished they had never entered the house. They learned a hard lesson: never trespass on someone else's property. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many vegetables. The truck stops near the park. + +"Look, Mia, vegetables!" Tim says. He likes vegetables. He likes carrots and peas and corn. + +"Let's go see, Tim!" Mia says. She likes vegetables too. She likes tomatoes and cucumbers and lettuce. + +They run to the truck. They see a man. The man is whistling. He is happy. He is taking the vegetables out of the truck. + +"Hello, man!" Tim says. "Can we see your vegetables?" + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "Sure, you can see my vegetables. But be careful, some of them are smelly!" + +He shows them the vegetables. They see many colors and shapes. They see green and red and yellow and orange. They see round and long and flat and curly. + +They smell the vegetables. Some of them smell good. They smell fresh and sweet and juicy. Some of them smell bad. They smell old and rotten and yucky. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Mia says. She points to a brown and soft vegetable. It smells very bad. + +"That is a potato," the man says. "But it is not a good potato. It is a bad potato. It is spoiled. I have to throw it away." + +He picks up the bad potato. He throws it in a big bin. The bin has other bad vegetables. The bin is very smelly. + +"Bye, man!" Tim says. "Thank you for showing us your vegetables!" + +"Bye, kids!" the man says. "You are welcome! Enjoy your vegetables!" + +Tim and Mia run back to the park. They are hungry. They want to eat some vegetables. They whistle. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of plastic cars, dolls, and animals. They like to make up stories and pretend they are famous drivers, singers, and explorers. + +"Look, Lily, this is my new car. It is very fast and shiny. I can pass anyone on the road," Tom says, holding a red plastic car. + +"That's nice, Tom, but I have a better car. It is pink and has a lot of stickers. It can fly and sing. I am a famous singer and I go to many places," Lily says, holding a pink plastic car. + +"No, you can't fly and sing. That's silly. Cars can't do that. Only planes and birds can fly and sing," Tom says, frowning. + +"Yes, they can. My car is magic. It can do anything I want. Watch this," Lily says, throwing her car in the air. It makes a loud noise and falls on the floor. + +"Ow, Lily, that hurt. You hit me with your car. That's not nice. You have to say sorry," Tom says, rubbing his head. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to hit you. I just wanted to show you my car. Are you okay?" Lily says, looking worried. + +"I'm okay, Lily. But your car is not. Look, it is broken. The stickers are gone and the wheels are bent. You have to be careful with your toys," Tom says, picking up the pink car. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to break my car. I liked it a lot. Can you fix it?" Lily says, sniffling. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad. They know how to fix things. Come on, let's go find them," Tom says, holding Lily's hand. + +"Okay, Tom. Thank you for being my friend. I like playing with you," Lily says, smiling. + +"I like playing with you too, Lily. You are fun and creative. Maybe we can play again later," Tom says, smiling back. + +They walk to the kitchen, where Mom and Dad are making lunch. They show them the broken car and ask for help. Mom and Dad hug them and say they will try to fix it. They also say they are proud of them for sharing and caring. Tom and Lily are happy and hungry. They sit down and eat their sandwiches. They wonder what they will play next. +Ben and Jen were twins who liked to play by the sea. They saw a big yacht with a red flag and wanted to go inside. They ran to the dock and climbed on the yacht. They did not see the sign that said "Keep Out". + +The yacht was full of fun things. There were toys, books, clothes, and snacks. Ben and Jen played with everything they could find. They did not hear the loud noise of the engine starting. They did not feel the yacht moving away from the dock. + +The yacht sailed far away from the shore. Ben and Jen looked out the window and saw only water. They were scared and wanted to go back. They tried to find a way out, but all the doors were locked. They shouted for help, but no one heard them. + +The yacht belonged to a bad man who stole things from other people. He was not happy to see Ben and Jen on his yacht. He thought they were spies or thieves. He was very angry and decided to punish them. He took them to a dark room and locked them inside. He said he would never let them go. + +Ben and Jen cried and hugged each other. They wished they had never gone on the yacht. They wished they had listened to the sign. They wished they had stayed by the sea. They realized they had been very silly. But it was too late. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and plant and water the flowers. They also liked to eat some of the fruits and vegetables that grew there. But they had to be careful, because some of them were not good to eat. + +One day, they saw a big basket of prunes on the table. Prunes were dried plums that were wrinkly and sweet. Lila and Tom loved prunes, so they ran to the table and grabbed some. + +"Yum, yum, these are so good!" Lila said. + +"Let's take some more!" Tom said. + +They took some more prunes and put them in their pockets. Then they went back to the garden to play. + +But they did not know that the prunes were very old. They had been sitting on the table for a long time, and they had started to rot. Rot means that something is bad and smelly and has germs on it. + +As they played, the prunes in their pockets got warmer and softer and more rotten. They also got sticky and messy and stained their clothes. + +Soon, they started to smell something bad. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know, maybe it's the flowers," Tom said. + +They sniffed the flowers, but they smelled nice. + +"Maybe it's the dirt," Lila said. + +They sniffed the dirt, but it smelled normal. + +"Maybe it's us," Tom said. + +They sniffed each other, and they made a face. + +"Ew, it is us!" Lila said. + +They looked at their pockets, and they saw the rotten prunes. They were brown and mushy and furry. Furry means that something has hair or fuzz on it. The rotten prunes had white fuzz on them, and that was mold. Mold is a kind of germ that grows on rotten things. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Lila and Tom said. + +They threw the rotten prunes away, and they ran to the house. They wanted to wash their clothes and their hands and their faces. + +But their mom saw them, and she was not happy. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "You took the prunes from the table, and you made a mess!" + +She was angry, because the prunes were for the compost. Compost is a pile of old food and leaves and grass that turns into dirt for the garden. The prunes were not for eating, they were for the compost. + +Lila and Tom felt sorry, and they said they were sorry. + +"We didn't know, mom, we thought they were good," Lila said. + +"We like prunes, mom, but not these ones," Tom said. + +Mom sighed, and she said they had to learn to ask before they take something. She also said they had to help her clean the mess. She said they could have some fresh prunes later, if they were good. + +Lila and Tom nodded, and they said they would. They learned their lesson, and they never took old prunes again. They only took fresh ones, and they always asked first. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. They have fun. + +But one day, a big boy comes to the park. He is mean. He takes Anna's ball and Ben's bike. He laughs at them. He says, "You are silly. You are small. You cannot have these things. They are mine now." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want their ball and bike back. They ask the big boy to give them back. But he says, "No. Go away. You are too slow. You cannot catch me." + +He runs away with the ball and the bike. He thinks he is clever. But he is not. + +Anna and Ben have a plan. They are clever. They see a shoe on the ground. It is the big boy's shoe. He lost it when he ran away. Anna picks up the shoe. She says to Ben, "I have an idea. Follow me." + +They run after the big boy. They see him near a tree. He is playing with the ball and the bike. He does not see them. Anna and Ben sneak up behind him. Anna throws the shoe at his head. He drops the ball and the bike. He says, "Ow! Who did that?" + +Anna and Ben grab the ball and the bike. They run away. They tease the big boy. They say, "You are silly. You are big. You cannot keep these things. They are ours now." + +The big boy is angry. He wants his shoe back. He chases them. But he is too slow. He cannot catch them. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They have their ball and bike back. They have their shoe too. They say, "We are clever. We are friends. We can share these things. They are fun." +Lily and Tom were playing with blocks. They wanted to make a big tower, but the blocks kept falling down. Lily had an idea. + +"Let's use glue!" she said. "Glue will make the blocks stick together." + +Tom nodded. He liked glue. He found a bottle of glue in the drawer and opened it. He squeezed some glue on a block and put another block on top. He did the same with more blocks. + +"Look, Lily!" he said. "Our tower is growing!" + +Lily smiled. She took some blocks and glued them too. She tried to put them on top of Tom's blocks, but they did not fit. + +"Uh-oh," she said. "These blocks are too big. They don't fit on your blocks." + +Tom looked at the tower. He saw that Lily's blocks were different from his. His blocks were small and square. Lily's blocks were big and round. + +"I know!" he said. "We can make two towers. One with your blocks and one with mine. Then we can put them next to each other." + +Lily liked that idea. She nodded. She moved her blocks to the side and made her own tower. Tom made his tower too. They worked hard and used a lot of glue. + +Soon, they had two towers. They were very proud of them. They put them next to each other and admired them. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "We made two towers. They are very tall and strong." + +"Yes!" Tom said. "We are very good at making towers. We understand how to use glue and blocks." + +They hugged each other and smiled. They were happy. They liked playing with blocks and glue. They liked being friends. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big hammer in the garage. They wanted to use it to make a fort with some boxes and blankets. + +"Let me have the hammer, Ben!" Sam said. "I need it to make the door." + +"No, I want it!" Ben said. "I need it to make the roof." + +They started to fight over the hammer. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see that their dog, Spot, was watching them. + +Spot was a good dog who loved his boys. He did not like to see them fight. He wanted to help them. He saw the hammer on the floor. He thought it was a toy. He picked it up with his mouth and ran away. + +"Hey, where did the hammer go?" Ben said. He looked around. He did not see Spot. + +"Someone took it!" Sam said. He looked around. He did not see Spot either. + +They were frightened. They thought someone had come into the garage and stolen their hammer. They ran to their mom and told her what happened. + +Mom was calm. She knew where the hammer was. She had seen Spot run away with it. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, boys. I know who has the hammer. It's Spot. He wanted to play with you. He did not mean to make it vanish. He thought it was a toy." + +She took them to the backyard. There they saw Spot. He was wagging his tail and chewing on the hammer. He was happy to see his boys. + +"Spot, you silly dog!" Ben said. He took the hammer from him. He hugged him and said, "I'm sorry we fought, Sam. Let's share the hammer and make the fort together." + +"Me too, Ben. I'm sorry we fought," Sam said. He hugged him and said, "Let's be nice to each other and to Spot. He is our friend." + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that fighting is not good. They learned that sharing is better. They learned that Spot loved them and wanted them to be happy. They had fun making the fort with the hammer and playing with Spot. They were happy. +Leo was a mighty lion who lived in the jungle. He liked to hunt and roar and whistle. He whistled to call his friends and to scare his enemies. He was the king of the jungle and everyone respected him. + +One day, he saw a man walking in the jungle. The man had a spear in his hand and a hat on his head. Leo did not like the man. He thought the man was a thief who wanted to take his land and his food. He decided to attack the man and make him go away. + +He hid behind a big tree and waited for the man to come closer. When the man was near, Leo jumped out and roared and whistled. He wanted to frighten the man and make him run. But the man did not run. He stood still and looked at Leo. He raised his spear and threw it at Leo. + +The spear flew fast and hit Leo in his chest. Leo felt a sharp pain and fell to the ground. He could not roar or whistle anymore. He could only moan and bleed. He looked at the man and wondered why he did that. He did not understand the man. + +The man walked to Leo and picked up his spear. He looked at Leo and said, "I'm sorry, lion. I did not want to hurt you. But you scared me and I had to defend myself. You are a mighty lion, but you are not the king of the jungle. You are just a wild animal. And I am a hunter. That is how it is." He put his hat on his head and walked away. He left Leo alone in the jungle. Leo closed his eyes and died. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of fruit stickers. They liked to stick them on paper, on the wall, on their clothes, and sometimes on each other. + +One day, they were very busy sticking fruit stickers on everything they could find. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. She came to their room and saw the mess they had made. She was not happy. + +"Ben and Mia, what are you doing?" she asked. "You have to stop playing and come eat. And look at all these stickers! You have to clean them up later." + +Ben and Mia did not want to stop playing. They wanted to stick more fruit stickers. They did not listen to their mom. They pretended they did not hear her. They kept sticking stickers on each other. + +Ben stuck a banana sticker on Mia's nose. Mia stuck a grape sticker on Ben's ear. They laughed and laughed. Then Ben had an idea. He saw a pineapple sticker. He thought it would be funny to poke Mia with it. He took the sticker and poked Mia's arm with it. + +"Ow!" Mia cried. "That hurts! Why did you do that?" + +Ben thought it was funny. He laughed and said, "It's just a sticker. It's not a real pineapple. Don't be a baby." + +Mia was angry. She felt a sting on her arm. She saw a red mark where Ben poked her. She did not think it was funny. She wanted to poke Ben back. She looked for a sticker that would hurt him. She saw a lemon sticker. She took the sticker and poked Ben's cheek with it. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. "That hurts! Why did you do that?" + +Mia said, "It's just a sticker. It's not a real lemon. Don't be a baby." + +Ben and Mia were both hurt and angry. They did not laugh anymore. They did not want to play anymore. They started to cry. + +Their mom heard them crying. She came back to their room and saw their tears and their red marks. She was sad and worried. + +"What happened?" she asked. "Why are you crying? Did you hurt yourselves?" + +Ben and Mia told their mom what they did. They said they were sorry. They said they did not mean to hurt each other. They said they were just playing. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are sorry. But you have to be careful when you play. You have to be gentle and kind. You have to respect each other. You have to remember that stickers are not toys. They are not for poking. They are for sticking. And even if they are not real, they can still hurt. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said they understood. They said they would not poke each other again. They said they would be gentle and kind. They said they would respect each other. They said they would clean up their stickers. + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's good. I love you both. Now let's go have some lunch. And maybe some real fruit for dessert." +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. Sometimes they shared their blocks and sometimes they wanted their own. + +"Look at my tower!" Lily said. "It is very tall and strong." + +Ben looked at her tower and nodded. He wanted to make his own tower too. He took some blocks from the box and started to stack them. + +"Hey, those are my blocks!" Lily said. "Give them back!" + +Ben shook his head. "No, they are mine. I need them for my tower." + +Lily was angry. She tried to grab the blocks from Ben, but he held them tight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the room and saw the mess. "Why are you fighting over the blocks? There are enough for both of you." + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at Mom. They did not know what to say. + +Mom sighed. "How about we put the blocks away and have a snack instead? I made some cookies. They are delicious." + +Lily and Ben liked cookies. They nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, Mom," they said. + +Mom smiled too. She helped them put the blocks back in the box. Then she gave them each a cookie and a glass of milk. + +Lily and Ben ate their cookies and drank their milk. They were happy and full. + +"Mom, can we play with the blocks again?" Lily asked. + +Mom shrugged. "Sure, if you can play nicely and share." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They thought about their towers and their houses and their bridges. They thought about their cookies and their milk. + +They nodded. "Okay, Mom," they said. + +They took the blocks out of the box and started to play. They shared their blocks and helped each other. They had fun. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad they were getting along. She hoped it would last. She knew it was a good result. +Sam and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Sam was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Sam counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked around and saw a big tree, a slide, a swing, and a bench. Where could Lily be? + +He decided to search behind the big tree first. He ran to the tree and peeked behind it. He saw a man sitting on the ground. The man had a big mustache and a hat. He was reading a book. Sam said hello to the man. + +"Hello, little boy," the man said. "Are you looking for someone?" + +"Yes, I'm looking for Lily. She is my friend. We are playing hide and seek. Have you seen her?" Sam asked. + +The man shook his head. "No, I haven't seen her. Maybe she is hiding somewhere else. Good luck finding her," he said. + +Sam thanked the man and ran to the slide. He climbed up the ladder and looked down the slide. He saw a pair of shoes sticking out from the bottom. He smiled and slid down the slide. He grabbed the shoes and pulled. He heard a loud scream. + +"Sam, you found me!" Lily said. She came out from under the slide. She was laughing and holding her head. "That was a good hiding spot, but you were too smart for me." + +Sam hugged Lily and said, "You were a good hider, but I was a good searcher. You have a funny scream. It was very loud." + +Lily giggled and said, "You have a funny face. You have a mustache." + +Sam touched his face and felt some dirt on his upper lip. He had gotten it from the man's book. He laughed and said, "You're right. I have a mustache. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I like it. It makes you look like the man behind the tree. But I like you more. You're my best friend." + +Sam and Lily held hands and ran to the swing. They decided to play another game. They were having fun in the park. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the soil and find worms and bugs. They have a big bucket to put them in. + +Lila sees a red pepper growing on a plant. She picks it and shows it to Ben. "Look, a pepper!" she says. "It is red and shiny." + +Ben looks at the pepper. He is curious. He wants to taste it. He suggests, "Let's eat it. Maybe it is sweet like a berry." + +Lila is not sure. She remembers that Mommy sometimes puts peppers in the food and says they are spicy. She says, "No, Ben. It might be spicy. It might make your mouth hot and hurt." + +Ben does not listen. He bites the pepper. He feels a burning sensation in his mouth. He spits out the pepper and cries. "Ow, ow, ow! It is spicy! It is spicy!" + +Lila feels sorry for Ben. She gives him some water from the hose. She says, "I told you, Ben. Peppers are spicy. Next time, listen to me." + +Ben drinks the water and feels better. He says, "Sorry, Lila. You were right. Peppers are spicy. Next time, I will listen to you." +Anna was sick. She felt hot and tired. Mommy came to her room with a thermometer. She put it in Anna's mouth and waited. + +"Beep! Beep!" The thermometer made a noise. Mommy looked at it and frowned. + +"Oh, Anna, you have a fever. You need to rest and drink some water. I will prepare some soup for you," Mommy said. + +Anna did not like soup. She liked pizza and ice cream. She shook her head and spat out the thermometer. + +"No, Mommy, no soup! Soup is sour and yucky! I want pizza and ice cream!" Anna cried. + +Mommy sighed and hugged Anna. + +"I know, sweetie, but soup will make you feel better. Pizza and ice cream will make you feel worse. Please, try some soup for Mommy. I will put some cheese on it and give you a cracker," Mommy said. + +Anna pouted and crossed her arms. She did not want to try the soup. She wanted to eat what she liked. She did not care if she was sick. + +Mommy smiled and kissed Anna's forehead. + +"Anna, I love you very much. I want you to be healthy and happy. Soup is good for you. It has carrots and chicken and noodles. It is not sour, it is warm and tasty. Please, give it a chance. If you eat some soup, I will read you a story and sing you a song," Mommy said. + +Anna looked at Mommy's eyes. She saw that Mommy was telling the truth. She saw that Mommy cared for her. She felt a little sorry for being mean. + +"Okay, Mommy, I will try some soup. But only a little bit. And then you read me a story and sing me a song," Anna said. + +Mommy nodded and smiled. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a good girl. I will prepare some soup for you right now. You wait here and drink some water. I will be back soon," Mommy said. + +She left the room and went to the kitchen. Anna lay down on her bed and drank some water. She hoped the soup would not be too sour. She hoped she would feel better soon. She hoped Mommy would read her a story and sing her a song. She loved Mommy very much. +Anna liked to go to the park with her mom. She liked to see the flowers, the birds and the squirrels. But her favorite thing was to see the deer. The deer lived in a big fence, and sometimes they came close to the people. + +One day, Anna saw a very attractive deer. It had brown fur, big ears and a white spot on its nose. Anna wanted to pet it, but her mom said no. + +"Deer are wild animals, Anna. They might be scared or angry if you touch them. You can look at them, but not pet them." + +Anna was sad, but she listened to her mom. She watched the deer from a distance, and smiled when it looked at her. She wished she could be friends with the deer. + +Then, she had an idea. She took a carrot from her lunch bag, and broke it in half. She held one piece in her hand, and threw the other piece over the fence. The attractive deer saw the carrot, and walked towards it. It ate the carrot, and looked for more. + +Anna waved her hand, and showed the deer the other piece of carrot. She said softly, "Here, deer. I have more carrot for you. Come here, please." + +The deer was curious, and hungry. It walked closer to the fence, and saw Anna's hand. It sniffed the carrot, and then gently took it from Anna's hand. It chewed the carrot, and licked Anna's fingers. + +Anna was very happy. She felt the deer's soft nose, and stroked its fur. She said, "You are a very nice deer. I like you. What is your name?" + +The deer did not answer, but it made a soft sound. It seemed to like Anna, too. Anna and the deer looked at each other, and smiled. + +Anna's mom watched them, and smiled, too. She was proud of Anna. She said, "You are very brave, Anna. You managed to make friends with the deer. But remember, not all deer are friendly. You have to be careful, and respect them." + +Anna nodded, and hugged her mom. She said, "I know, mom. I love the deer, but I love you more." +Lily liked animals. She liked to see them in books and on TV. She liked to play with her toy animals. She wanted to have a real animal at home. But her mom and dad said no. They said animals were too much work and too messy. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but her mom said to ask the owner first. The owner was a nice lady who said yes. Lily petted the dog and smiled. She asked the lady what the dog's name was. + +"His name is Rex," the lady said. "He is a good boy, but he gets lonely sometimes. I have to work a lot and he stays at home alone. I wish I could find him a new home with someone who can play with him more." + +Lily had an idea. She looked at her mom and said, "Can we bring Rex home? Please, please, please? He can be my animal. I will take care of him and play with him. He will not be lonely anymore. He will be happy with us." + +Her mom looked uncomfortable. She liked animals too, but she knew Rex was too big and too loud for their small apartment. She also knew Lily was too young to take care of a dog by herself. She did not want to hurt Lily's feelings, but she also did not want to make a promise she could not keep. She tried to explain to Lily why they could not bring Rex home, but Lily did not listen. She kept begging and crying. + +The lady saw that Lily was upset and felt sorry for her. She said, "Why don't you come with me and Rex for a walk? Maybe you can see how much work he is and change your mind. You can also see where he lives and how he likes it there." + +Lily agreed, hoping that her mom would change her mind too. She took Rex's leash and followed the lady. Her mom came along, hoping that Lily would see reason. They walked for a while and came to a big house with a fence and a yard. The lady opened the gate and let Rex run inside. He barked and jumped and ran around. He looked happy and free. + +Lily saw how much space Rex had and how much he enjoyed it. She realized that he would not like their small apartment. He would be uncomfortable and sad. She felt sad too, but she also felt happy for Rex. She said goodbye to him and thanked the lady. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I understand now. Rex is not our animal. He is her animal. Maybe we can find another animal that is right for us. A smaller animal. A quieter animal. A cuddlier animal." + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a smart and kind girl. Maybe we can find another animal for you someday. But for now, let's go home and play with your toy animals. They are your animals too, and they love you very much." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new path in the park. It is behind some trees and flowers. They want to see where it goes. + +"Let's go, Tom!" Mia says. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Mia!" Tom says. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad said we should not go too far." + +They hold hands and walk on the path. They see birds and bugs and rocks. They hear a stream and a wind. They are happy. + +But then, the path becomes dark and narrow. They do not see the sun or the park anymore. They only see trees and shadows. They are scared. + +"Tom, I don't like this path," Mia says. "I want to go back." + +"Me too, Mia," Tom says. "But I don't know where we are. I don't understand this path. It is not like the other paths." + +They try to find the way back, but they are lost. They cry and hug each other. They hope someone will find them. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is calling their names. She is looking for them. + +"Mom! Mom!" Tom and Mia shout. "We are here! We are here!" + +Mom hears them and runs to them. She is angry and worried. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Tom! Mia! What are you doing here?" Mom says. "This path is not for children. It is dangerous. You could have been hurt. Why did you go here?" + +"Mom, we are sorry," Tom and Mia say. "We wanted to see where the path goes. We thought it would be fun. But it was not. It was scary. We were lost. We did not understand the path." + +Mom sighs and smiles. She is glad they are safe. She holds their hands and leads them back to the park. + +"Next time, you have to listen to me and Dad," Mom says. "We know what is best for you. We love you. There are many other paths in the park that are available and safe for you to play. But this path is not one of them. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom, we understand," Tom and Mia say. "We will not go on this path again. We will only go on the paths you and Dad say we can go on. We love you too." + +They go back to the park and play with their toys and friends. They are happy again. They do not think about the path anymore. They have learned their lesson. +Lily and Ben like to create things with their blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, cars, animals and more. They have fun playing with their blocks on the floor. + +One day, they decide to create a tower with their blocks. They want to make it very high, as high as the ceiling. They start to stack the blocks on top of each other, carefully and slowly. They use all the blocks they have. + +"Look, Lily, our tower is so high!" Ben says, proudly. + +"Yes, Ben, it is amazing!" Lily says, happily. + +They stand back and admire their tower. They are very proud of their creation. They clap their hands and smile. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Spot. Spot runs into the room, wagging his tail. He sees the tower and thinks it is a toy. He jumps and barks at the tower, trying to play with it. + +"Oh no, Spot, stop!" Lily and Ben shout. + +But it is too late. Spot knocks down the tower with his paw. The blocks fall and scatter on the floor. The tower is gone. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They look at Spot, who looks confused and sorry. He licks their faces and wags his tail. + +"Bad dog, Spot, you ruined our tower!" Lily says, crying. + +"Go away, Spot, we don't want to play with you!" Ben says, frowning. + +Spot whines and lowers his head. He feels bad for making them upset. He wants to make them happy again. + +He looks around and sees the blocks on the floor. He has an idea. He picks up a block with his mouth and brings it to Lily and Ben. He drops it in front of them and wags his tail. + +He wants to help them create a new tower. He wants to play with them and their blocks. + +Lily and Ben see the block and Spot's face. They realize that Spot did not mean to break their tower. He was just curious and playful. He is their friend and he loves them. + +They forgive Spot and hug him. They smile and say, "It's okay, Spot, we are not mad at you. You can help us create a new tower. We love you, too." + +They take the block and start to stack it with another block. Spot picks up another block and brings it to them. They work together and create a new tower. It is not as high as the first one, but it is still beautiful and fun. + +They play with their tower and their dog. They are happy and proud of their creation. They clap their hands and wag their tails. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big box near the trees. It had a picture of a lion on it. + +"Let's see what's inside!" Tom said. He ran to the box and tried to open it. He used his hands to tear the tape and the paper. + +Lily followed him. She was curious too. She helped him tear the box. They made a lot of noise. + +Suddenly, they heard a roar. It was loud and scary. They looked inside the box and saw a real lion. It was smelly and angry. It had sharp teeth and claws. + +Tom and Lily screamed. They dropped the box and ran away. They did not want to play with the lion. They wanted to go home. + +The lion jumped out of the box. It was hungry and tired. It had been in the box for a long time. It did not like the park. It wanted to go back to the zoo. + +It saw Tom and Lily running. It chased them. It wanted to catch them and eat them. + +But then, it saw a man in a uniform. He had a big truck and a net. He was from the zoo. He had been looking for the lion. He had lost it when he was moving it to a new cage. + +He threw the net over the lion. He put it back in the truck. He drove away. + +Tom and Lily stopped running. They were safe. They hugged each other. They were glad the man took the lion away. They learned a lesson. They would never tear a box with a lion on it again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books, but they wanted something new. They saw a big box in the corner. It had a red ribbon on it. + +"Let's open it!" Lily said. "Maybe it has a surprise for us." + +Ben nodded. He liked surprises. He ran to the box and pulled the ribbon. He lifted the lid and looked inside. He frowned. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. She came closer and peeked. + +"It's filthy!" Ben said. He pointed at the box. It was full of old clothes, papers and dust. "Who put this here?" + +Lily shrugged. She did not know. She did not like the box. It smelled bad and made her sneeze. + +"Let's close it!" she said. "And put it on the floor. Maybe Mom or Dad will take it away." + +Ben agreed. He pushed the lid back and moved the box to the floor. He and Lily went back to their toys and books. They forgot about the box. + +But the box did not forget about them. It had a secret. Inside the box, something moved. Something furry and hungry. Something that liked to eat old clothes, papers and dust. Something that waited for the night. Something that wanted to explore the living room. Something that had sharp teeth and claws. Something that was not a surprise, but a nightmare. +Sara and Ben are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They are happy and laugh. + +But then a woman comes. She is angry and shouts. She says the snowman is on her lawn. She says they have to go away. She takes the hat and the scarf from the snowman. + +Sara and Ben are sad and scared. They run to their house. They tell their mom what happened. Their mom is kind and hugs them. She says the woman is mean and wrong. She says they can make another snowman in their yard. + +She gives them a warm blanket and some hot chocolate. She says they can cover the snowman with the blanket to keep him warm. She says they can also give him a new hat and a scarf from their closet. + +Sara and Ben smile and say thank you. They go outside with the blanket and the clothes. They cover the snowman and dress him up. They say he is their friend and they love him. They are happy and laugh again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a green ball. They kick the ball to each other. They have fun. + +One day, they play in the park until it is dark. They do not see the ball well. Tom kicks the ball hard. The ball goes far. Lily runs after the ball. She does not see Tom. + +Lily finds the ball under a tree. She is happy. She looks for Tom. She does not see Tom. She is scared. She calls Tom. + +"Tom, where are you? I have the ball. Come here!" + +Tom hears Lily. He is under another tree. He is scared too. He calls Lily. + +"Lily, where are you? I do not see you. Come here!" + +Lily and Tom hear each other. They run to each other. They hug. They are happy. They have the ball. They have each other. They go home. They do not play in the park when it is dark. They play in the park when it is light. +One day, Tom and his mom went to the sea. They saw a big boat with many people on it. Mom said, "That is a boat for watching dolphins. Do you want to go and see them?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I like dolphins. They are nice and smart and fast." + +Mom and Tom got on the boat and sat on the edge. The boat moved on the water. Tom looked around and saw many waves and birds. He asked, "Mom, where are the dolphins?" + +Mom said, "They are in the water, Tom. Sometimes they come up to breathe and play. You have to watch carefully and you will see them." + +Tom watched very carefully. He saw a splash and a fin. He pointed and said, "Mom, look! A dolphin!" + +Mom looked and said, "Yes, Tom. You are right. That is a dolphin. It is gray and shiny and smooth." + +Tom smiled and said, "Can I talk to the dolphin, mom?" + +Mom said, "You can try, Tom. Maybe the dolphin will hear you and answer." + +Tom leaned over the edge and said, "Hello, dolphin. I am Tom. I like you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The dolphin heard Tom and came closer. It made a sound like a whistle and a click. It jumped out of the water and splashed Tom and mom. Tom laughed and said, "Thank you, dolphin. You are fun. I think you are my friend." + +The dolphin nodded and made another sound. It swam around the boat and showed Tom its tail and its teeth. Tom clapped and said, "Wow, dolphin. You are amazing. You can do many things." + +Mom said, "Tom, you are lucky. The dolphin likes you. It is very friendly and playful. But we have to go soon. The boat will part and go back to the land." + +Tom said, "Oh, mom. I don't want to go. I want to stay with the dolphin." + +Mom said, "I know, Tom. But we can't stay here forever. The dolphin has to stay in the water. It has its own family and friends. Maybe we can come back another day and see it again." + +Tom said, "Okay, mom. I understand. But can I say goodbye to the dolphin?" + +Mom said, "Of course, Tom. You can say goodbye to the dolphin." + +Tom waved and said, "Goodbye, dolphin. You are my friend. I will miss you. I hope you are happy and safe." + +The dolphin waved back and said, "Goodbye, Tom. You are my friend. I will miss you too. I hope you come back and see me again." + +The dolphin gave Tom a big smile and a kiss. Then it dived into the water and swam away. Tom felt sad and happy at the same time. He hugged mom and said, "Mom, that was the best day ever. I love the dolphin. And I love you." + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "I love you too, Tom. And I'm glad you had fun with the dolphin. It was a very special day. Now let's go back to the land and tell dad all about it." + +Tom and mom got up and went to the other side of the boat. The boat started to move and part from the sea. Tom looked back and saw the water and the sky. He thought of the dolphin and smiled. He said, "Bye, bye, sea. Bye, bye, dolphin. I will see you again." +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play pretend. They had a big box of toys that they used to make up stories. One day, they decided to play cowboys and dinosaurs. Tom put on a hat and a belt with a pistol. Sam put on a mask and a tail and pretended to be a dinosaur. + +"Bang, bang, I got you, dinosaur!" Tom shouted, pointing his pistol at Sam. + +"Roar, no you didn't, cowboy!" Sam roared back, chasing Tom around the room. + +They ran and jumped and laughed, having fun. But then, Tom tripped over a chair and fell down. His pistol flew out of his hand and landed on the floor. Sam saw it and ran to grab it. + +"Ha, ha, now I have the pistol, cowboy!" Sam said, holding the pistol in his mouth. + +"Give it back, dinosaur, that's mine!" Tom said, getting up and running after Sam. + +They started to fight over the pistol, pulling and tugging and biting. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not see their dad coming into the room. They only cared about the pistol. + +"Stop, stop, what are you doing?" their dad said, taking the pistol away from them. "This is not how you play. This is not how you treat each other. This is not how you treat your toys." + +He looked at the pistol and saw that it was broken. The trigger was snapped and the barrel was bent. He shook his head and sighed. + +"This was my pistol when I was a little boy. It was very important to me. I gave it to you because I wanted you to enjoy it and take care of it. But you did not. You fought over it and broke it. Now it is ruined. How do you think that makes me feel?" + +Tom and Sam looked at their dad and felt very sorry. They looked at the pistol and felt very sad. They looked at each other and felt very ashamed. + +"We're sorry, dad," they said together. "We're sorry, brother." + +They hugged their dad and hugged each other. They apologized for being mean and selfish. They promised to play nicely and share their toys. They learned that fighting is not fun and that breaking things is not cool. They learned that being kind and respectful is more important than having a pistol. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, hairy dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog runs to them and wags his tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Ben says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks and licks Ben's face. Ben laughs and pets the dog. + +"Lily, do you want to pet the dog?" Ben asks. + +Lily is scared of the dog. She hides behind Ben and shakes her head. + +"No, thank you. The dog is too big and hairy. He might bite me," Lily says. + +The dog looks at Lily and tilts his head. He does not want to bite her. He wants to be her friend. + +"Don't be scared, Lily. The dog is nice. He just wants to play," Ben says. + +He takes Lily's hand and brings her closer to the dog. The dog sniffs Lily and wags his tail again. He gives her a gentle lick on the cheek. + +Lily smiles and pets the dog. She is not scared anymore. She likes the dog. + +"See, Lily? The dog is friendly. He likes us," Ben says. + +"Yes, he does. He is a good dog," Lily says. + +They play with the dog for a while. They throw a ball and the dog fetches it. They run and the dog chases them. They hug and the dog cuddles with them. + +They have fun with the dog. They talk to him and he barks back. They make a new friend. + +The end. +Tommy liked to play with his hair. He had long, curly hair that he could make into different shapes. Sometimes he pretended to be a lion, or a pirate, or a princess. He did not like to go to the barber, because the barber cut his hair with scissors and made it short and boring. + +One day, his mom said, "Tommy, we have to go to the barber today. Your hair is too long and messy. You need a haircut." + +Tommy did not want to go. He said, "No, mom, I don't need a haircut. I like my hair. It is mine. I own it. You can't cut it." + +Mom said, "Sorry, Tommy, but you have to go. The barber is nice and gentle. He will make you look neat and handsome. Come on, let's go." + +Tommy was sad and angry. He did not want to look neat and handsome. He wanted to look fun and crazy. He did not want to go to the barber. He had a plan. + +When they got to the barber shop, Tommy saw a big jar of colorful hair gel on the counter. He sneaked over and grabbed the jar. He opened it and put some gel on his hands. He rubbed it on his hair and made it stand up in spikes. He put some more gel on his hair and made it blue and green and pink. He looked in the mirror and smiled. He looked crazy. + +Mom saw Tommy and gasped. She said, "Tommy, what have you done? You look like a clown. The barber will be mad at you. You have to wash it off." + +Tommy said, "No, mom, I don't want to wash it off. I like it. It is mine. I own it. You can't change it." + +The barber came out and saw Tommy. He laughed. He said, "Wow, Tommy, you have a lot of style. You are very creative. I like your hair. Do you want me to cut it or leave it?" + +Tommy said, "Leave it, please. I want to keep it like this." + +The barber said, "Okay, Tommy, it's your choice. You own your hair. You can do whatever you want with it. But next time, please ask me before you use my gel. It is very expensive." + +Mom said, "Sorry, barber, I will pay for the gel. Tommy, you are very lucky. The barber is very nice and understanding. But you still have to wash your hair when we get home. It is not good for your hair to have so much gel on it." + +Tommy said, "Okay, mom, I will wash it later. But can I keep it like this for a little while? I want to show it to my friends. They will think I am crazy." + +Mom said, "Fine, Tommy, you can keep it for a little while. But only for a little while. And don't forget to say thank you to the barber." + +Tommy said, "Thank you, barber. You are very cool. You are the best barber ever." + +The barber said, "You're welcome, Tommy. You are very brave. You are the craziest kid ever." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a huge hole in the fence of the farm next to their house. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. They crawled through the hole and entered the farm. + +They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. They also saw a big red barn. They decided to explore the barn and look for more animals. They opened the door and walked inside. They heard a loud roar and saw a big lion in a cage. The lion looked angry and hungry. He had a wound on his leg that was bleeding. + +Anna and Ben were very scared and wanted to escape. They ran back to the door, but it was locked. They had trapped themselves in the barn with the lion. They screamed for help, but no one heard them. They hugged each other and cried. + +The lion saw them and growled. He wanted to eat them, but he was also in pain. He limped towards them, but he was too slow. He stopped and lay down on the hay. He looked at them with sad eyes. He was not a bad lion, he was just hurt and lonely. He had been captured by bad people who wanted to sell him. They had put him in the cage and brought him to the farm. They had not fed him or healed his wound. They had left him there to die. + +Anna and Ben saw the lion's eyes and felt sorry for him. They realized he was not a monster, he was a friend. They stopped crying and approached him slowly. They spoke to him in soft voices and stroked his fur. They tore a piece of cloth from their clothes and wrapped it around his wound. They gave him some water and food they had in their backpacks. They made him feel better and happier. + +The lion licked their faces and purred. He thanked them for their kindness and bravery. He told them his name was Leo and he wanted to go back to his home in the jungle. He asked them to help him escape from the cage and the farm. + +Anna and Ben agreed to help him. They looked for a way to open the cage and the door. They found a key hanging on the wall and used it to unlock both. They opened the cage and the door and ran outside with Leo. They saw a truck parked near the fence. It had a sign that said "Animal Rescue". They guessed it was the truck of the good people who had come to save Leo. They waved to them and told them about Leo. The good people were happy and grateful. They lifted Leo into the truck and gave him more water and food. They told Anna and Ben they would take Leo to a safe place where he could heal and be free. + +Anna and Ben said goodbye to Leo and hugged him. Leo thanked them again and told them they were his heroes. He said he would never forget them and he hoped they would visit him someday. He roared and waved his paw as the truck drove away. + +Anna and Ben smiled and waved back. They felt proud and happy. They had made a new friend and helped him escape. They had learned a lesson: never judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, the most scary things can be the most friendly. And sometimes, the most friendly things can be the most scary. They crawled back through the hole and went back to their house. They told their parents about their adventure and showed them their wound bandages. Their parents hugged them and praised them for their courage and compassion. They also told them to be careful and not to go to the farm again. They agreed and went to bed. They dreamed of Leo and his jungle home. They hoped he was well and happy. They knew they would always remember him. The end. +Mia and Anna are sisters. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. It has red and blue feathers and a long tail. Mia says, "Look, Anna, a rare bird! I want to see it closer." Anna says, "Be careful, Mia. It might fly away or bite you." + +Mia does not listen. She runs to the tree and tries to climb it. She wants to touch the bird. But the bird does not like Mia. It makes a loud noise and flaps its wings. Mia gets scared and falls down. She hurts her knee and cries. + +Anna runs to Mia and hugs her. She says, "I'm sorry, Mia. Are you okay?" Mia says, "It hurts, Anna. The bird was mean to me." Anna says, "I know, Mia. But you should not have climbed the tree. You should have sat with me and watched the bird from far away. That is safer and nicer." + +Mia nods and says, "You are right, Anna. You are a good sister. I love you." Anna says, "I love you too, Mia. Come on, let's go home and put a band-aid on your knee." They hold hands and walk home. The bird watches them and flies away. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers and grass. One day, they decided to play a game of hide and seek. Tim was the seeker and Sam was the hider. + +Sam ran around the yard, looking for a good spot to hide. He saw a big pile of grass that someone had cut and left on the ground. He thought it was a perfect place to hide. He lay down under the grass and covered himself with it. He felt mighty and clever. + +Tim counted to ten and then started to look for Sam. He looked behind the trees, under the flowers, and in the shed. He could not find Sam anywhere. He started to get bored and frustrated. He wondered where Sam was hiding. + +He saw the pile of grass and thought it was strange. He walked over to it and kicked it with his foot. He heard a scream and saw Sam's face under the grass. Sam was hurt and scared. He had a cut on his cheek from the sharp grass. He cried and yelled at Tim. + +"Tim, you are mean! You hurt me! Why did you kick me?" + +Tim was shocked and sorry. He did not know Sam was hiding there. He tried to say sorry, but Sam did not listen. He ran away to the house, crying and bleeding. He told their mom what Tim did. Mom was angry and sad. She scolded Tim and took Sam to the doctor. + +Tim felt bad and lonely. He had no one to play with. He lay down on the grass and wished he had not kicked the pile. He wished he had found Sam and hugged him. He wished they were still friends. He wished he could say sorry. But it was too late. He had ruined their game and their day. He had hurt his brother. He was not mighty. He was silly and mean. +Tim and Jen are playing in the park. They see a big sand castle that some other kids made. Tim wants to destroy it. He thinks it is fun to break things. + +"Look, Jen, a sand castle! Let's destroy it!" Tim says. + +"No, Tim, that is not nice. The other kids worked hard to make it. They will be sad if we destroy it." Jen says. + +"I don't care. I want to destroy it. It is fun." Tim says. He runs to the sand castle and kicks it with his foot. The sand castle falls apart. + +Jen is angry. She does not like Tim's behavior. She runs after him and pushes him. Tim falls on the ground. He cries. + +"Jen, why did you push me? That hurt!" Tim says. + +"Because you destroyed the sand castle. That was mean. You should say sorry to the other kids." Jen says. + +The other kids come back. They see their sand castle destroyed. They are sad and mad. They see Tim and Jen. + +"Who destroyed our sand castle?" They ask. + +"Tim did. He kicked it. He is not nice." Jen says. + +"Tim, why did you destroy our sand castle? We spent a lot of time to make it. It was beautiful. You are bad." They say. + +Tim feels sorry. He knows he did something wrong. He does not want the other kids to be sad and mad. He wants to be friends with them. + +"I am sorry. I was wrong. I should not have destroyed your sand castle. I was bored and I wanted to have fun. But it was not fun. It was mean. Can you forgive me?" Tim says. + +The other kids look at Tim. They see that he is sorry. They decide to give him a chance. + +"OK, Tim, we forgive you. But you have to promise not to destroy our things again. And you have to help us make a new sand castle." They say. + +"OK, I promise. And I will help you make a new sand castle. Thank you for forgiving me." Tim says. + +Tim and Jen join the other kids. They work together to make a new sand castle. They make it bigger and better than before. They use shells and sticks to decorate it. They make a flag and a moat. They are proud of their sand castle. They have fun. + +They find a big tree that gives shade. They sit under the tree and have a snack. They share their food and drinks. They talk and laugh. They are happy. + +They find out that they have a lot in common. They like the same games and colors and animals. They become friends. + +They see a swing set nearby. They want to play on the swings. They run to the swing set. They take turns to swing. They go high and low. They feel the wind on their faces. They are excited. + +They see a slide next to the swing set. They want to play on the slide. They climb to the top of the slide. They slide down. They go fast and slow. They feel the thrill on their bodies. They are joyful. + +They see a seesaw next to the slide. They want to play on the seesaw. They sit on opposite ends of the seesaw. They go up and down. They balance each other. They feel the rhythm on their legs. They are playful. + +They see a tunnel next to the seesaw. They want to play in the tunnel. They crawl through the tunnel. They go in and out. They hide and seek. They feel the mystery in the dark. They are curious. + +They see a merry-go-round next to the tunnel. They want to play on the merry-go-round. They hop on the merry-go-round. They spin around. They go fast and slow. They feel the dizziness in their heads. They are dizzy. + +They see a bench next to the merry-go-round. They want to rest on the bench. They walk to the bench. They sit on the bench. They are tired. They feel the peace in their hearts. They are calm. + +They look at each other. They smile. They hug. They are friends. + +They see a dress and a hat on the bench. They belong to Jen. Jen forgot to take them with her. She left them on the bench when she ran to the sand castle. She likes the dress and the hat. They are pink and pretty. They fit her well. + +Tim sees the dress and the hat. He has an idea. He wants to make Jen laugh. He puts on the dress and the hat. He looks funny. He does not fit them well. + +He stands up and walks to Jen. He pretends to be a lady. He talks in a high voice. He says: + +"Hello, Jen. I am Tim. I am a lady +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to buy some food. They saw a big shop with many things. They ran to the shop and looked around. + +"Look, Lily, there are cookies and cakes and candies!" Ben said. He took some cookies and put them in his pocket. "Let's take some and go. No one will see us." + +"No, Ben, that is bad. We have to pay for the food. We have to ask Mom or Dad for money." Lily said. She was scared. She did not want to do a bad thing. + +"Shh, Lily, be quiet. We can eat the cookies later. Come on, let's go." Ben said. He took Lily's hand and pulled her to the door. + +But they were not quiet enough. A man saw them. He was the shop owner. He was angry. He shouted at them. "Hey, you two, stop! You are stealing my food! Come back here!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They tried to run away. But the man was faster. He caught them and took them to his office. He called their Mom and Dad. He told them what Lily and Ben did. + +Mom and Dad came to the shop. They were very sad and angry. They said sorry to the shop owner. They paid for the food. They took Lily and Ben home. They did not give them any cookies or cakes or candies. They gave them a big scolding. They made them go to bed early. + +Lily and Ben were sorry. They cried. They wished they had not done a bad thing. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had asked Mom or Dad for money. They learned a lesson. They never stole food again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. Sara says, "Let's swim in the pond. It looks fun." Tom says, "OK, but we need to be careful. The water is deep and cold." + +They take off their shoes and socks and roll up their pants. They hold hands and walk into the pond. The water feels wet and cold on their feet. They splash and laugh and chase the ducks. They see some fish swimming by. Sara says, "Look, Tom, fish! They are pretty and shiny." Tom says, "Yes, they are. Can we catch them?" Sara says, "No, we can't. They are too fast and smart. We can just watch them." + +They swim to the other side of the pond. They see a bush with red berries. Sara says, "Look, Tom, berries! They look yummy." Tom says, "Yes, they do. Can we eat them?" Sara says, "I don't know. Maybe they are not good for us. Maybe they are sour or bitter." Tom says, "Let's try one. Just one. Maybe they are sweet and juicy." + +They pick a berry each and put them in their mouths. They bite and chew. The berries are rough and hard. They are not sweet and juicy. They are sour and bitter. Sara and Tom spit them out. They make faces and say, "Yuck! These berries are bad. They taste awful." They throw the rest of the berries away. + +They swim back to the other side of the pond. They dry their feet and put on their shoes and socks. They say, "That was fun, but we don't like those berries. Next time, we will bring our own snacks." They hug and smile and go home. +Lila and Ben like to play with their jeep. It is a big toy jeep that they can sit in and drive. It has four wheels, a horn, and a radio. Lila and Ben like to pretend they are going on adventures in their jeep. + +One day, they decide to go to the park in their jeep. They put on their hats and sunglasses and buckle their seat belts. They turn on the radio and hear a song they like. They start to whistle along with the song. Whistling is fun and makes them happy. + +They drive along the sidewalk and see many things. They see dogs, birds, flowers, and people. They wave and say hello to everyone. They are friendly and polite. + +They get to the park and find a good spot to park their jeep. They get out and run to the swings. They swing high and low and laugh. They are brave and flexible. They can bend and twist their bodies in different ways. + +They have a lot of fun at the park. They play with other kids, slide down the slide, and climb the monkey bars. They are tired and hungry. They go back to their jeep and have a snack. They share their cookies and juice. They are kind and generous. + +They turn on the radio again and hear another song they like. They whistle along with the song. They are ready to go home. They drive their jeep back to their house. They are careful and safe. They thank their jeep for the ride. They are grateful and respectful. + +They hug and kiss their mom and dad. They tell them about their adventure. They are proud and excited. They wash their hands and face. They are clean and neat. They go to bed and dream of their jeep. They are happy and sleepy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bike. It has two seats and a basket. Lily wants to ride the bike. She says to Ben, "Let's ride the bike. It looks fun." + +Ben is scared. He does not like big bikes. He says to Lily, "No, I don't want to ride the bike. It is too fast and too hard. Let's do something else." + +Lily is angry. She thinks Ben is a baby. She says to Ben, "You are a baby. You are afraid of everything. I don't want to play with you. I will ride the bike by myself." + +Lily gets on the bike. She tries to pedal. But the bike is too big for her. She loses her balance. She falls off the bike. She scrapes her knee. It hurts. She cries. + +Ben hears Lily cry. He runs to her. He sees her knee. It is red and bloody. He feels sorry for her. He says to Lily, "I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay? Do you want me to help you?" + +Lily stops crying. She looks at Ben. He is not a baby. He is a good friend. She says to Ben, "I'm sorry, too, Ben. I was mean to you. I don't need the bike. I need you. Can you tell me a story?" + +Ben smiles. He hugs Lily. He says to Lily, "Of course, I can tell you a story. A story about a brave girl and a kind boy who are friends. And they have many adventures in the park." + +Lily and Ben sit on the grass. Ben tells Lily a story. Lily listens. She forgets her knee. She forgets the bike. She is happy. The story is sweet. Not bitter. +Sara liked to crawl on the floor and touch different things. She liked the texture of the soft rug, the smooth tiles, and the bumpy carpet. She crawled from room to room, feeling and exploring. + +One day, she crawled into her brother's room. He was not there. She saw his bed, his toys, and his books. She crawled to his bed and climbed on it. She felt the texture of his blanket, his pillow, and his teddy bear. They were warm and cozy. + +She lay down on his bed and hugged his teddy bear. She felt peaceful and happy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of crawling and touching more things. + +Her brother came back from school. He saw Sara sleeping on his bed. He smiled and kissed her cheek. He did not mind that she was on his bed. He liked his sister. He crawled next to her and cuddled with his teddy bear. They slept together, peaceful and happy. +Timmy was going to his friend's birthday party. He wanted to look nice, so he asked his dad to help him put on a tie. His dad showed him how to make a knot and pull the ends. Timmy felt proud of his tie. + +At the party, Timmy saw many other kids. He recognized some of them from his preschool. He said hello and gave them hugs. He also saw some new kids. He wanted to make friends with them, too. + +He walked up to a girl with curly hair and a pink dress. He smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Timmy. I like your dress. Do you want to play with me?" + +The girl looked at him and frowned. She pointed at his tie and said, "What is that? It's ugly. You look like a clown. Go away!" + +Timmy felt sad and confused. He didn't understand why the girl was mean to him. He liked his tie. He thought it was pretty. He didn't want to look like a clown. He wanted to look nice. + +He ran to his dad and hugged him. He told him what the girl said. His dad hugged him back and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Your tie is not ugly. It's very nice. You look handsome. The girl was rude. She doesn't know how to be nice. You don't need to play with her. You can play with other kids who are kind and friendly." + +Timmy nodded and wiped his tears. He thanked his dad and went to look for other kids to play with. He saw a boy with glasses and a blue shirt. He smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Timmy. I like your glasses. Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy smiled back and said, "Hi, I'm Danny. I like your tie. It's cool. Yes, I want to play with you. Do you like cars?" + +Timmy nodded and said, "Yes, I like cars. They are fast and fun. Do you have any cars?" + +Danny nodded and said, "Yes, I have some cars. Come, I'll show you. We can race them." + +Timmy and Danny became friends. They played with cars and had fun. They didn't care what the girl said. They liked each other and their ties. They were happy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to walk with Mom and Dad in the park. They see many things: trees, birds, flowers, dogs. They are happy. + +But one day, Tim sees a big red ball on the ground. He wants to play with it. He runs to the ball and picks it up. He does not look where he is going. + +"Tim, wait!" Jen calls. "That is not your ball. It belongs to someone else. You have to ask first." + +But Tim does not listen. He throws the ball in the air and catches it. He laughs. + +A boy comes to Tim. He is angry. He says, "Hey, that is my ball. Give it back to me. You are not nice." + +Tim does not want to give the ball back. He says, "No, it is my ball. I found it. You go away." + +The boy tries to grab the ball from Tim. They start to fight. They push and pull and shout. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They come to Tim and the boy. They are not happy. They say, "Stop fighting. Fighting is bad. You have to share and be kind." + +They take the ball from Tim and give it to the boy. They say, "Tim, you have to say sorry to the boy. You have to ask before you take something that is not yours." + +Tim feels sad. He knows he did wrong. He says, "Sorry, boy. I was not nice. Can I play with your ball?" + +The boy is patient. He says, "It is okay. You can play with my ball. But you have to share and take turns." + +Tim nods. He says, "Thank you, boy. I will share and take turns." + +Jen comes to Tim and the boy. She says, "Can I play too?" + +The boy says, "Yes, you can play too. You are nice." + +They all play with the ball. They have fun. They are friends. Mom and Dad smile. They are proud. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But today, it is raining outside. The sky is dark and the wind is loud. Ben and Mia feel scared. + +They want to drink some juice. They go to the kitchen and look for the juice. But they cannot find it. They see a big bottle on the top shelf. They think it is juice. They want to get it. + +Ben and Mia get a chair and put it near the shelf. Ben climbs on the chair and reaches for the bottle. Mia holds the chair. But the chair is wobbly. Ben loses his balance and falls. The bottle falls too. It breaks on the floor. The liquid inside is not juice. It is vinegar. It smells bad and makes their eyes water. + +Ben and Mia yell. They are hurt and scared. They want their mom and dad. They hear their mom and dad run to the kitchen. They see the mess and the twins. They hug them and comfort them. They clean the floor and the bottle. They get some juice and cookies for Ben and Mia. They tell them not to climb on the chair and not to touch the bottle. They say they love them and they are sorry for the dark and the rain. Ben and Mia feel better. They drink their juice and eat their cookies. They say they love their mom and dad too. They go back to the living room and play with their toys. They are not scared anymore. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and rocks and leaves. They saw a big pile of sticks and ran to it. Maybe there were some good things to find there. + +They moved the sticks and saw something shiny. It was a coin! Tim picked it up and showed it to Sam. "Look, we found money!" he said. Sam was happy too. They wondered if there were more coins under the sticks. + +They moved more sticks and saw something else. It was a bird. But the bird was not moving. It was lying on the ground with its eyes closed. It had a twig in its mouth. Tim and Sam felt sad. The bird was not alive. It was dead. + +"Maybe the bird was poor and hungry," Tim said. "Maybe it tried to eat the twig and choked." Sam nodded. He felt sorry for the bird. He wished they could help it. He put the coin next to the bird. "Maybe this will make it feel better," he said. + +Tim and Sam covered the bird with some leaves. They said goodbye to the bird and left the pile of sticks. They did not want to play there anymore. They wanted to find a happier place. They held hands and walked away. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But their favorite animal was the hippo. The hippo was big and gray, and had a huge mouth. He liked to swim in the water and splash with his friends. + +"Can we paint the hippo, mom?" Ben asked. He had a box of paints and a paper in his backpack. + +"Sure, honey. Let's find a good spot to sit and watch him," mom said. She helped them set up their paints and papers on a bench near the hippo pool. + +Ben and Lily started to paint the hippo. They used blue for the water, green for the grass, and gray for the hippo. They also added some birds and flowers to make it pretty. + +"Look, mom, I painted the hippo!" Lily said, holding up her paper. + +"That's very nice, Lily. I like how you made him smile," mom said. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said, showing his paper. "I painted the hippo and his friends. See, they are playing together." + +"Wow, Ben, you did a great job. I like how you used different colors for the hippos," mom said. + +They were having fun painting the hippo, when suddenly they heard a loud roar. It was the lion, who lived in a cage next to the hippo pool. He was angry and hungry, and he wanted to scare the other animals. + +"ROAR!" the lion roared, shaking his mane and showing his teeth. + +The hippo and his friends were scared. They ran to the other side of the pool, away from the lion. They hid behind some rocks and plants, and did not come out. + +Ben and Lily were scared too. They dropped their paints and papers, and hugged their mom. + +"Mom, what's that? What's he doing?" Lily asked, pointing at the lion. + +"That's the lion, Lily. He's the king of the animals, but he's not very nice. He likes to roar and make noise, but he can't hurt us. We are safe here," mom said, trying to calm them down. + +"Can we go away, mom? I don't like the lion. He's mean and scary," Ben said, trembling. + +"OK, OK, we can go. Let's pack up our things and say goodbye to the hippo," mom said. She helped them gather their paints and papers, and put them in the backpack. + +"Bye, hippo. Sorry you are scared. We like you. You are nice and friendly," Ben and Lily said, waving at the hippo pool. + +The hippo and his friends heard them, and peeked out from behind the rocks and plants. They smiled and waved back, happy that Ben and Lily were their friends. + +"Bye, Ben. Bye, Lily. Thank you for painting us. You are nice and friendly too," the hippo said, in a low and gentle voice. + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big bell on a tower. The bell was shiny and made a loud sound every hour. + +"Let's go and see the bell!" Sara said. "Maybe we can touch it and make it ring." + +"OK, but be careful. The bell is delicate. It can break if we are rough." Ben said. + +They climbed up the stairs to the tower. They reached the bell and saw how big and beautiful it was. Sara wanted to touch it, but Ben stopped her. + +"Don't touch it, Sara. It is not a toy. It is for telling time." Ben said. + +"But I want to hear it ring. It sounds so nice." Sara said. She was angry and did not listen to Ben. She kicked the bell with her foot. + +The bell made a loud and ugly noise. It cracked and fell from the tower. It smashed on the ground and broke into pieces. + +Sara and Ben were scared. They heard people shouting and running to see what happened. They knew they were in trouble. + +They ran down the stairs and tried to hide. But it was too late. A man saw them and caught them. He was very angry and called their parents. + +Sara and Ben were sorry for what they did. But they could not fix the bell. They had to pay a lot of money and do a lot of chores. They could not play in the park for a long time. They learned to be careful and respectful with delicate things. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play at the park with their mom. One day, they saw a big truck with many candies on it. The truck stopped near the park and a man got out. + +"Who wants some candy?" the man shouted. "They are free and yummy!" + +Lily and Ben ran to the truck. They wanted some candy. Their mom followed them. She wanted to see the man. + +"Hello, sir," their mom said. "Why are you giving away candy?" + +The man smiled. "It's a special day," he said. "I have too much candy and I want to share it with the kids. Here, take some." + +He gave Lily and Ben each a big bag of candy. They were very happy. They thanked the man and ran back to the park. + +Their mom looked at the candy. She saw a label on the bag. It said: "Warning: This candy is dead. Do not eat." + +She was shocked. She dropped the bag and ran after Lily and Ben. + +"Stop!" she yelled. "Don't eat the candy! It's bad for you! It's dead!" + +Lily and Ben heard their mom. They stopped and looked at their candy. They saw worms and flies on it. They felt sick. They threw the candy away. + +They ran to their mom and hugged her. They were scared and sad. + +"Mom, what is dead?" Lily asked. + +"Dead means not alive," their mom said. "Like the flowers that wilt or the birds that fall from the sky. Dead things can make you sick or hurt you. You should never eat dead things." + +"OK, mom," Ben said. "We're sorry. We didn't know." + +Their mom kissed them. "It's OK, my loves," she said. "You didn't do anything wrong. The man was bad. He lied to you. He wanted to hurt you. But I'm here to protect you. I love you." + +They hugged their mom again. They felt better. They decided to play at the park some more. But they never took candy from strangers again. +Tom was a little mouse who liked to wander. He wanted to see new things and find new friends. One day, he wandered too far from his home. He saw a big pond with many ducks and frogs. He thought they looked fun and wanted to say hello. + +"Hello, ducks and frogs," he said. "Can I play with you?" + +The ducks and frogs looked at him and laughed. They said he was too small and wet to play with them. They said he should go back to his hole and leave them alone. Tom felt sad and scared. He did not like being wet and laughed at. + +He turned around and tried to find his way back. But he was lost. He did not know which way to go. He wandered and wandered, but he only saw more water and more ducks and frogs. He wished he had stayed at home with his family. + +Then he heard a friendly voice. It was a big turtle who lived in the pond. He saw Tom and asked him what was wrong. + +"I am lost," Tom said. "I wandered too far and now I can't find my home. The ducks and frogs are mean to me. They say I am too small and wet to play with them." + +The turtle felt sorry for Tom. He said he would help him find his home. He said he liked small and wet mice. He said they could be friends. + +"Really?" Tom said. "You want to be my friend?" + +"Of course," the turtle said. "Come on, hop on my shell. I will take you to your home. And then we can play together." + +Tom was happy. He hopped on the turtle's shell and thanked him. The turtle smiled and swam across the pond. He took Tom to his home and said goodbye. Tom ran to his family and hugged them. He told them about his adventure and his new friend. He said he learned a lesson. He said he would not wander too far again. He said he would always be careful and kind. He said he was glad to be home. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her dog, Max. Max was a big dog with brown fur and a wagging tail. He liked to run, jump and fetch balls with Lily. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park with Lily's mom. They saw many things in the park: trees, flowers, birds, squirrels and other dogs. Lily and Max had fun chasing the squirrels and playing with the other dogs. + +"Max, you are amazing!" Lily said. "You are so fast and strong and smart!" + +Max barked happily and licked Lily's face. He was glad that Lily was his friend. + +After a while, Lily and Max got hungry. Lily's mom gave them some snacks. Lily had a sandwich and a juice box. Max had a bone and a bowl of water. + +"Here you go, Max. This is for you. You can eat it with your paw," Lily said. She put the bone on the ground and showed Max how to hold it with his paw. + +Max looked at the bone and then at Lily. He tilted his head and wagged his tail. He did not understand why Lily wanted him to eat with his paw. He usually ate with his mouth. + +"Like this, Max. See?" Lily said. She picked up the bone with her hand and pretended to bite it. + +Max watched Lily and then tried to do the same. He lifted his paw and grabbed the bone. He tried to bite it, but it was hard and slippery. He dropped the bone and looked at Lily. + +Lily laughed and hugged Max. "It's okay, Max. You don't have to eat with your paw. You can eat with your mouth. I was just joking. You are a good dog." + +Max barked and licked Lily's face again. He was happy that Lily was his friend. He picked up the bone with his mouth and ate it. It was delicious. + +Lily and Max finished their snacks and thanked Lily's mom. They were full and tired. They decided to rest under a tree and cuddle. They closed their eyes and dreamed of more adventures. They were amazing. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Picnic Area". They ran to the sign and saw a grill, some tables and chairs, and a lot of food. + +"Wow, look at all the yummy food!" Tom said. "Can we have some?" + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe we should ask first." + +But Tom was too hungry and curious. He grabbed a hot dog from the grill and took a big bite. "Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. "It's too hot!" + +Mia ran to him and tried to help. "Are you okay, Tom?" she asked. "You should be careful. The grill is very hot. And you shouldn't take food that is not yours." + +Just then, a man came to the grill. He looked angry and different. He had a big hat, a long beard, and a loud voice. "Hey, you kids! What are you doing here? This is my food! You can't just take it without asking!" + +Tom and Mia were scared. They dropped the hot dog and ran away. They apologized to the man and said they were sorry. They ran back to their parents, who were waiting for them at the playground. + +"Where have you been?" their parents asked. "We were worried about you." + +Tom and Mia told them what happened. They said they were sorry for being naughty and greedy. They learned their lesson. They should always respect other people's things and ask before taking. And they should never touch a grill, because it is very hot and dangerous. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big, soft bear in the toy box. Lily wants to hug the bear. She says, "Can I have the bear, please?" + +Ben says, "No, I want the bear. It is mine." He holds the bear tight. He squeezes the bear hard. + +Lily feels sad. She says, "Please share the bear. It is nice to share." She tries to pull the bear from Ben. Ben pulls back. He squeezes the bear harder. + +The bear makes a sound. It says, "Ouch! You are hurting me. Stop squeezing me. Let me go." Lily and Ben are surprised. They look at the bear's face. The bear looks sad and scared. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, bear. We did not mean to hurt you. We will share you. You can hug us both." They let go of the bear. They hug the bear gently. The bear smiles. It says, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are nice friends. I like to hug you both." Lily and Ben smile too. They are happy. They play with the bear and each other. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to ride their bikes and wear their helmets. They saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. + +"Me first!" Lily said. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. + +"No, me first!" Ben said. He ran after her and tried to pull her down. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily said. She pinched his arm hard. + +"Ow, Lily! That hurts!" Ben said. He let go of her and rubbed his arm. + +A man who worked at the park saw them and came over. He was not happy. + +"What are you doing, kids?" he asked. "You should not pinch or pull each other. That is not nice. You should share and take turns." + +"Sorry, mister," Lily and Ben said. They felt bad for being mean. + +"Good. Now, go on the slide one at a time. And be quiet. There are other kids here who want to play too," the man said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They waited for their turn and slid down the slide. They had fun and did not fight anymore. They learned to be nice and quiet. +Anna and Ben were playing a game. They had to guess what was in the box. Anna went first. She put her hand in the box and felt something soft and sticky. + +"Is it jelly?" she asked. + +"Yes, you are right!" Ben said. "You win!" + +Anna smiled and took out the jelly. It was red and wiggled in her hand. She liked jelly. She wanted to eat it. + +"Can I have some?" Ben asked. + +Anna looked at Ben. He was her friend. He was thoughtful. He always shared his toys with her. She decided to share her jelly with him. + +"Of course, you can have some," she said. "Here, take half." + +She broke the jelly in two and gave one piece to Ben. They both ate the jelly and enjoyed it. + +"That was fun," Ben said. "Do you want to play again?" + +"Sure," Anna said. "But this time, you go first." + +They put the jelly back in the box and closed it. They were ready to play again. They were happy. +Sara and Ben were at the ranch with their mom and dad. They liked to see the horses and cows, but they did not like to do chores. They thought chores were boring. They had to help mom mix the food for the chickens and the pigs. They had to stir and stir and stir with big spoons. + +"Can we go play now?" Sara asked mom. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to finish mixing the food. It's important to feed the animals well," mom said. + +"But it's so boring!" Ben complained. "I want to ride a horse or play with the dog." + +"Maybe later, honey. But right now, we have to work. It's part of living on a ranch," dad said. + +Sara and Ben sighed. They kept stirring the food, but they did not have fun. They wished they could do something else. They looked at each other and had an idea. They smiled and whispered. + +"Hey, mom and dad, look over there!" Sara said, pointing to the barn. + +"What is it?" mom and dad asked, turning their heads. + +Sara and Ben quickly grabbed some of the food and threw it at each other. They laughed and ran away. They had a food fight! + +"Hey, stop that!" mom and dad shouted. "That's not for playing, that's for feeding!" + +But Sara and Ben did not listen. They kept throwing food and dodging. They had a lot of fun. They did not think chores were boring anymore. They thought they were fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. They loved to explore nature and look for bugs and birds. + +One day, they decided to have a race around the yard. They ran as fast as they could, but Tom was a little faster than Lily. He reached the finish line first and shouted, "I win, I win!" + +Lily was not happy. She wanted to win too. She said, "No fair, you cheated! You started before me!" + +Tom said, "No, I did not cheat. You are just slow. I am the best runner!" + +They started to argue and push each other. They were both angry and rude. + +Mom heard them and came outside. She saw them fighting and said, "Stop it, both of you! Why are you being so mean to each other? You are twins, you should love and help each other, not hurt and insult each other." + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They knew Mom was right. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Tom." + +Mom said, "It's okay, I forgive you. But you need to learn to share and be kind. Racing is fun, but it's not everything. There are many other things you can do together and enjoy nature." + +She hugged them and said, "Why don't you go and pick some flowers for me? I will make a vase for them and put them on the table. They will make our house look pretty and smell nice." + +Tom and Lily liked that idea. They said, "Okay, Mom. We will do that." + +They held hands and walked to the flower bed. They forgot about their race and their fight. They looked for the most beautiful and colorful flowers they could find. They were happy and peaceful. + +They picked a lot of flowers and brought them to Mom. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom and Lily. You are such good and sweet children. I love you very much." + +They said, "We love you too, Mom." + +They helped Mom make the vase and put the flowers on the table. They admired their work and felt proud. They were tired from running and playing, but they were also happy and grateful. They hugged Mom and each other and said, "We are sorry for fighting. We are the best twins." + +Mom said, "Yes, you are. And I am the luckiest mom." +Lily and Ben liked to play pretend. They had a big box that they made into a theater. They cut a hole in the front and put a curtain on it. They used toys and clothes to make stories and act them out. + +One day, they wanted to do a story about a rich king and a poor girl. Lily said she would be the girl and Ben would be the king. Ben put on a shiny hat and a cape. Lily wore a ragged dress and a scarf. They started their story. + +"Hello, poor girl," Ben said. "I am the rich king. I have a lot of gold and jewels. Do you want some?" + +"No, thank you, rich king," Lily said. "I do not need gold and jewels. I have something better. I have a friend." + +"A friend?" Ben said. "Who is your friend?" + +Lily pointed to the theater. "My friend is in there. He is a dragon. He is big and strong and kind. He protects me and makes me happy." + +Ben did not like that. He wanted Lily to like him more than the dragon. He got angry and jealous. He said, "I do not believe you. There is no dragon in there. You are lying. I will show you." + +He ran to the theater and pulled the curtain. He saw a big stuffed animal that looked like a dragon. He grabbed it and tried to take it away. Lily ran after him and tried to stop him. They both pulled the dragon hard. They pulled and pulled until the dragon split in two. They both fell down and cried. + +They looked at the dragon. It was broken. They felt sorry and sad. They did not want to fight. They wanted to be friends. They hugged each other and said sorry. They said they would share the dragon and fix it. They said they would play nice and have fun. They smiled and went back to the theater. They made a new story about a king, a girl, and a dragon who were all friends. They were happy. The end. +Lily liked to feed the birds in the park. She had a bag of bread and seeds that she shared with them every day. She liked to hear them sing and see them fly. + +One day, she saw a musician in the park. He had a big guitar and a hat. He played songs and sang with a loud voice. Lily was enthusiastic. She wanted to hear more of his music. She walked closer to him and smiled. + +The musician saw Lily and smiled back. He asked her, "Do you like my music, little girl?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I do. You are very good. Can I give you some bread and seeds?" + +The musician said, "Sure, why not? Thank you for your kindness. You can put them in my hat." + +Lily was happy. She took some bread and seeds from her bag and threw them in his hat. She hoped he would like them. + +But the musician did not like them. He was angry. He said, "What are you doing, little girl? This is not food for me. This is food for birds. You ruined my hat and my money. Go away from here. You are a bad girl." + +Lily was sad and scared. She did not understand why he was so mean. She ran away from him and cried. She did not want to feed the birds anymore. She did not want to hear his music anymore. She had a bad day. +Tom likes to design things. He has many toys and tools to make his ideas. He has blocks, paper, scissors, glue, tape, and crayons. He also has a laser. It is a small light that can make a red dot on the wall. Tom thinks it is fun to play with the laser. + +One day, Tom decides to design a spaceship. He uses a big box, some paper, and some tape. He cuts out a window and a door. He draws some buttons and stars on the paper. He tapes the paper to the box. He puts the laser inside the box. He says, "This is my spaceship. I can go to the moon and see the aliens." + +Tom asks his sister, Lily, to play with him. Lily is older than Tom. She is five. She likes to read books and draw pictures. She says, "What is that?" She points to the box. + +Tom says, "This is my spaceship. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily says, "No, thank you. That is not a spaceship. That is a box. And that is not a laser. That is a light. You are silly, Tom." + +Tom says, "No, I am not silly. You are boring, Lily. You do not have any imagination. I can make anything I want with my toys and tools. I can design anything I want with my laser." + +Tom goes inside the box. He turns on the laser. He pretends to fly to the moon. He sees a white rabbit. He says, "Hello, rabbit. Do you want to be my friend?" The rabbit says, "Yes, Tom. I like your spaceship. And I like your laser. You are very smart and creative. Let's play together." Tom is happy. He likes his new friend. He thinks, "Lily does not know what she is missing." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very proud of their snowman. + +But then they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog looked hungry and angry. He barked and jumped at the snowman. He bit the carrot nose and tore the scarf. He knocked off the hat and the buttons. Ben and Lily were scared and sad. They ran inside the house. + +They told their mom what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. That was a bad dog. He should not have ruined your snowman. But don't worry, we can make another one tomorrow. How about we have some hot cocoa to warm up?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They liked cocoa. It was sweet and yummy. Mom made them some cocoa with marshmallows. She gave them each a mug and a cookie. They sat on the couch and drank their cocoa. They felt better. + +They decided to discuss what they would do the next day. They wanted to make a bigger and better snowman. They wanted to give him a hard stick for a nose, so the dog could not bite it. They wanted to give him a coat and a hat, so he would not be cold. They wanted to give him a smile, so he would be happy. They smiled too. They were happy. They finished their cocoa and cookies. They thanked their mom and gave her a kiss. They went to bed and dreamed of snowmen. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box of candy in the kitchen. They wanted to eat some, but their mom said no. She said candy was bad for their teeth and they had to wait until after dinner. + +But Tim and Kim did not listen. They were very sneaky and took some candy when mom was not looking. They hid under the table and started to chew the candy. It was very sweet and sticky. + +"Yum, this is good!" said Tim. + +"Yes, but don't eat too much. Mom will be angry," said Kim. + +But Tim was very greedy and bossy. He wanted to eat more candy than Kim. He grabbed the candy from Kim's hand and said, "This is mine! You can't have it!" + +Kim was very sad and angry. She tried to get the candy back, but Tim pushed her away. He said, "You are a baby! You don't need candy!" + +Kim started to cry. She said, "You are a meanie! You are not my brother!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tim and Kim under the table, with candy wrappers all over the floor. She was very disappointed and angry. She said, "What are you doing? You disobeyed me and ate the candy. You are in big trouble!" + +She took the candy away from Tim and Kim and made them spit out what they had in their mouths. She said, "You have to brush your teeth right now. And you have to say sorry to each other. And you have to go to your room. No more candy for you!" + +Tim and Kim felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been very naughty and selfish. They said sorry to mom and to each other. They hugged and said, "We love you. We will not do it again." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too. But you have to learn to share and listen. Candy is not good for you. It can make you sick and hurt your teeth. You have to eat healthy food and be kind to each other." + +Tim and Kim nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We will." + +They brushed their teeth and went to their room. They learned their lesson. They decided to be good and not chew candy anymore. They also decided to be nice and not be bossy anymore. They were happy to have each other as twins. They played with their toys and said, "We are the best friends." + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. One day, they find a big tube near the pond. The tube is round and hollow. It has a hole at each end. + +"Look, Ben, a tube!" Lily says. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, Lily, what can we do?" Ben asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. "We can sail with it!" she says. "We can put it in the water and sit inside. It will be like a boat!" + +Ben likes the idea. He helps Lily carry the tube to the pond. They put it in the water and climb inside. The tube floats on the water. It rocks gently with the waves. + +"We are sailing, we are sailing!" Lily sings. "We are sailors on the sea!" + +Ben joins the song. "We are sailing, we are sailing! We are having fun, whee!" + +They sail around the pond, pretending to see fish and birds and islands. They laugh and wave to the other children. They have a lot of fun. + +After a while, they get hungry. They see a man selling ice cream near the pond. The ice cream looks yummy. It has different colors and flavors. + +"Let's get some ice cream, Lily!" Ben says. "I want chocolate!" + +"Me too, Ben! I want strawberry!" Lily says. + +They get out of the tube and leave it by the pond. They run to the man and buy some ice cream. They lick their ice cream and smile. + +"Yummy, yummy, yummy!" Lily says. "This is the best ice cream ever!" + +"Yummy, yummy, yummy!" Ben agrees. "This is the best day ever!" + +They finish their ice cream and go back to the tube. They sail some more until it is time to go home. They say goodbye to the tube and thank it for the fun. They hug each other and promise to play again soon. + +The end. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box of toys in the park. They opened the box and saw many fun things inside. There were cars, dolls, balls, books, and more. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lila said. "Can we play with them?" + +"Sure, why not?" Tom said. "But we have to be careful. Maybe someone left them here for a reason." + +They took out some toys and started to play. Lila picked a pink sweater and put it on. She pretended to be a princess. Tom picked a fake sword and pretended to be a knight. + +They had a lot of fun, but soon they got hungry and thirsty. They decided to go home and get some snacks. They left the toys in the box and walked away. + +But when they came back, they saw a sad boy sitting next to the box. He was crying and holding a picture. + +"Hey, what's wrong?" Lila asked. + +"These are my toys," the boy said. "My mom gave them to me before she went away. She said she would come back soon, but she didn't. I miss her so much. I brought the toys here to remember her, but someone took them and played with them. They made them dirty and messy. They don't care about me or my mom." + +Lila and Tom felt very sorry for the boy. They realized they had made a mistake. They had taken the toys without asking. They had not thought about how the boy would feel. + +They quickly put the toys back in the box and apologized to the boy. + +"We are so sorry," Lila said. "We didn't know these were your toys. We thought they were for everyone to share. We didn't mean to hurt you or your mom." + +"We are very sorry," Tom said. "We should have asked you first. We should have respected your things. We were wrong to take them and play with them." + +The boy looked at them and saw that they were sincere. He wiped his tears and smiled a little. + +"It's okay," he said. "I forgive you. You are nice kids. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lila and Tom nodded and smiled back. They hugged the boy and said yes. They decided to play together with the toys, but this time, they asked the boy first. They also told him stories about their moms and dads. They made him feel less lonely and sad. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to always ask before taking something that belongs to someone else. They learned to be kind and respectful to others. They learned that sharing is better than stealing. And they learned that friendship is the best gift of all. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Sara has a big gray block that she wants to put on top of her tower. She tries to lift it, but it is too heavy. She asks Ben for help. + +"Ben, can you help me? This block is too heavy. I want to put it on my tower." + +Ben comes over and looks at the block. He tries to lift it, but he can't either. He has an idea. + +"Maybe we can roll it. Let's push it together." + +They push the block with their hands, but it doesn't move. They push harder, but it still doesn't move. Ben has another idea. + +"Maybe we can use our thumbs. Let's push it with our thumbs." + +They put their thumbs on the block and push. The block starts to roll. They push it all the way to Sara's tower. They are happy. + +"Yay, we did it! Now we can put it on the tower." + +They lift the block together and put it on the tower. The tower is very tall and has a gray block on top. They are proud of their tower. + +"Look at our tower! It is the best tower ever!" + +They hug each other and smile. They like to play with blocks. They like to help each other. They are good friends. +Lily was shiver in her bed. She was sick and had a pale face. She hug her doll and wish she could play with her friends. But Mommy said she had to stay in bed and drink soup. + +Mommy came in with a bowl of soup and a smile. She sit on the bed and feel Lily's forehead. "You are still hot, my sweetie. You need to eat some soup and rest. It will make you feel better." + +Lily shake her head. She did not want soup. She want to go out and play. "No soup, Mommy. Soup is yucky. I want to play. I want to go to the park. I want to see Anna and Ben." + +Mommy shake her head too. She was sad for Lily, but she knew what was best for her. "I know you want to play, my sweetie. But you can't go out when you are sick. You will get worse and make your friends sick too. You have to eat some soup and stay in bed. Maybe tomorrow you will feel better and you can play. Anna and Ben will wait for you. They love you and they miss you." + +Lily look at Mommy with big eyes. She did not want to make her friends sick. She did not want to make Mommy sad. She love Mommy and she love her friends. She sigh and nod. She take a spoon of soup and put it in her mouth. It was not so yucky. It was warm and good. She smile at Mommy and say, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. I will eat some soup and rest. Maybe tomorrow I will feel better and I can play." +Sam and Anna were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big red truck that made loud noises and had shiny lights. They liked to pretend that they were driving the truck to different places and having adventures. + +One day, their mom told them that she had to leave for a while and go to the store. She said that she would be back soon and that they should be good and share their toys. She also said that she left some milk and cookies for them on the table. Sam and Anna said goodbye to their mom and waved as she drove away. + +Sam and Anna decided to play with the truck in the living room. They took turns driving the truck and making it go vroom and beep. They had a lot of fun, but they also started to feel hungry. They remembered that their mom left some milk and cookies for them and they ran to the table. + +But when they got to the table, they saw something incredible. There was a big, furry, brown bear sitting on the table, eating their milk and cookies. The bear looked at them and growled. Sam and Anna were very scared and screamed. + +"Help! Help! There's a bear in our house!" they shouted. + +Their mom heard their screams and came back quickly. She saw the bear and was very surprised and angry. She grabbed a broom and chased the bear away. The bear ran out of the door and disappeared. + +Sam and Anna hugged their mom and thanked her for saving them. Their mom hugged them back and said that she was sorry for leaving them alone. She said that she had forgotten to lock the door and that the bear must have smelled the milk and cookies. She said that she would never leave them alone again and that she would buy them more milk and cookies. + +Sam and Anna were happy that their mom was back and that the bear was gone. They said that they loved their mom and that they loved their truck. They asked their mom if they could play with the truck some more. Their mom smiled and said yes. They went back to the living room and played with the truck until it was time for bed. They had a very exciting day. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play with tools. They had a big box of tools that they shared. They used the tools to make things out of wood, like houses and cars and boats. They had a lot of fun with their tools. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He said to Anna, "Let's make a ring out of wood. Then we can marry each other and be happy." Anna liked the idea. She said, "Yes, let's do that. I want to marry you, Tom. You are my best friend." They looked for a small piece of wood that they could cut into a circle. They found one and used a saw and a knife to make it into a ring. + +They were very careful with the tools, because they knew they could hurt themselves if they were not. They worked hard and made a nice ring. They were very proud of their ring. They put it on Anna's finger and said, "Now we are married. We love each other very much." They hugged and kissed and smiled. + +They wanted to show their ring to their parents. They ran to the house, holding hands. They were very happy. But when they got to the house, they saw that their parents were not happy. They were angry. They saw the tools and the wood and the mess they had made. They said, "What have you done? You have made a big mess with the tools. You could have hurt yourselves. You are not allowed to play with the tools. And you are not married. You are too young to marry. Give us the ring. You have to tidy up the mess." + +Tom and Anna were very sad. They did not understand why their parents were angry. They thought they had done something good. They loved their ring and each other. They did not want to give up their ring. They did not want to tidy up the mess. They cried and said, "But we want to be married. We love our ring. We love our tools. We love our mess. Please let us keep them." But their parents did not listen. They took the ring and the tools and made them tidy up the mess. They said, "You can play with the tools when you are older. And you can marry when you are older. But not now. Now you have to be good and tidy and listen to us." + +Tom and Anna did what their parents said. They tidied up the mess. They did not have their ring or their tools or their mess anymore. They only had each other. They looked at each other and said, "We are still married in our hearts. We still love each other very much. And one day, we will have our ring and our tools and our mess again. And we will be happy." They hugged and kissed and smiled. And they hoped that their parents would understand them one day. +Tom and Lily were having a picnic in the park. They had sandwiches, apples, and cookies. They also had a bag of peanuts to share. + +"Can I have some peanuts, please?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, here you go," Tom said, giving her a handful of peanuts. + +Lily put a peanut in her mouth and chewed. She made a funny face and spit it out. + +"Yuck! This peanut is spicy!" she said. + +Tom looked at the bag of peanuts. He saw a red label that said "hot and spicy". + +"Oops, I think we took the wrong bag. These are not our peanuts. These are daddy's peanuts. He likes spicy food," Tom said. + +"Who gave us these peanuts?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone at the store made a mistake. Or maybe someone played a trick on us," Tom said. + +Just then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog barking. The dog ran towards them and jumped on their picnic blanket. He knocked over their sandwiches, apples, and cookies. He also grabbed the bag of peanuts and ran away. + +"Hey, stop! That's our picnic!" Tom shouted. + +The dog did not listen. He ran away with the bag of peanuts in his mouth. + +"Wow, that dog disturbed our picnic. He took our spicy peanuts," Lily said. + +"Maybe he likes spicy food, too. Or maybe he will learn his lesson," Tom said. + +Tom and Lily looked at their messy picnic. They felt sad and angry. + +"Let's go home and tell mommy and daddy what happened. Maybe they will give us some ice cream to make us feel better," Lily said. + +"OK, let's go. And next time, let's check the label before we take the peanuts," Tom said. + +They packed their things and walked home. They hoped the dog would not disturb them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved apples, especially the ones from his grandma's garden. They were always so fine and juicy. + +One day, Timmy went to the garden to pick some apples. He saw a big, shiny apple on a tall tree. He wanted it so badly that he tried to climb the tree. But the tree was too high and Timmy fell down and hurt himself. + +His grandma came out and said, "Timmy, you have to yield to the tree. It's too tall for you to climb. You could get hurt." Timmy realized his mistake and listened to his grandma. He picked the apples that he could reach and was happy with what he had. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we want things that are not meant for us. We should yield to what is safe and right for us. And in the end, we will be happy with what we have. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had big wheels. The truck was very strong because it was made of steel. Steel is a very tough metal that is used to make strong things. + +One day, the truck went to a candy store. The candy store had lots of sweet treats like lollipops and chocolates. The truck wanted to supply the candy store with more candy. Supply means to give more of something that is needed. + +The truck loaded up with lots of candy and drove back to the candy store. The store owner was very happy to see all the sweet treats. The truck had done a good job of supplying the candy store with more candy. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby lion who lived in a big jungle. He was very lazy and didn't like to do anything. He just slept all day long. One day, he saw a group of animals playing in the park. He wanted to play with them too, but he was too scared to go there alone. + +Then, he met a wise owl who told him, "If you want to make friends, you have to be brave and take a chance." The lion thought about it and decided to go to the park. When he got there, he saw that the animals were happy to see him. They played together and had lots of fun. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we have to take a chance and step out of our comfort zone to make new friends. The chubby lion learned that it's okay to be scared, but it's important to be brave and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a deaf friend named Timmy. One day, they were playing together when Lily had an idea. "Let's celebrate your birthday!" she said. + +Timmy was confused. "What is celebrate?" he asked. + +"It means we can have a party and eat cake and sing songs!" Lily explained. + +Timmy was excited and nodded his head. But when they went to Timmy's house to plan the party, his mom said they couldn't afford to buy a cake. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. But then she had another idea. "Let's make a cake ourselves!" she said. + +They gathered ingredients and mixed them together. It was messy, but they had fun. When they put the cake in the oven, they danced and sang songs. Finally, the cake was ready and they celebrated Timmy's birthday together. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess who lived in a big castle. She loved to dance and sing with her friends. One day, she wanted to have a party for her friends, but it was very hot in the castle. She asked her dad for help and he had a plan. He turned on a fan to make the castle cool. + +The princess was happy and thanked her dad. She decorated the castle with pretty flowers and balloons. Her friends came to the party and they had so much fun. They danced and sang and ate yummy cake. The princess was very happy that her plan worked and her friends had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch television every day. One day, she saw a beautiful dress on the TV and she wanted it so badly. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can I have that beautiful dress on the television?" Her mommy replied, "Sure Lily, we can print a picture of it and make a dress just like it." + +Lily was very happy and excited. She waited patiently for the dress to be printed. When it was finally done, Lily tried it on and it was just as beautiful as the one on the television. She wore it to a party and everyone complimented her on how pretty she looked. From that day on, Lily knew that she could have anything she wanted as long as she printed a picture of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to eat grapes. Every day, she would eat a big bunch of grapes. + +One day, Lucy saw a big, juicy grape that looked different from all the others. It was an original grape! Lucy thought it would taste even better than the other grapes. + +But when she ate the original grape, she didn't feel very good. She started to think that maybe the original grape wasn't good for her. + +Sadly, Lucy got very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help her, but it was too late. Lucy had eaten a bad grape and she didn't make it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found a row of flowers. They loved the pretty colors and sweet smells. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister, Lily, came outside. She saw the flowers and wanted to pick one. Timmy told her that it was bad to pick the flowers because they were for everyone to enjoy. + +Lily started to cry and said, "But I love the flowers too!" Timmy hugged his sister and said, "I love you more than the flowers. Let's play a different game together." So, they all played a fun game of tag and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops because they were so tasty. One day, Lily saw a big, red lollipop in the store. She urged her mom to buy it for her. + +Her mom bought the lollipop and Lily was so happy. She licked it and licked it until it was all gone. But then, Lily started feeling sick. She had eaten too much candy and her tummy hurt. + +Lily's mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten too many lollipops and her body couldn't handle it. She passed away and her mom was very sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to poke things with his fingers. He would poke his toys, his food, and even his friends. + +One day, Timmy saw a shiny chain on the ground. He wanted to poke it too, but it was too heavy. So, he pulled it and pulled it until he finally got it loose. + +But then, a nosy dog came by and started barking at Timmy. Timmy got scared and ran away, leaving the chain behind. The dog got tangled up in the chain and couldn't move. Sadly, no one came to help the poor dog and it was stuck there forever. Timmy learned that poking things can be dangerous and that he should always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big glass of milk, but it was too full. She asked her mommy to pour some out so it wouldn't spill. Her mommy helped her pour just enough milk so it wouldn't make a mess. + +Later that day, Lily went to the hospital to see her friend who was sick. Her friend's mommy was a nurse and she helped make her friend feel better. Lily thought the nurse was very kind and helpful. + +After visiting her friend, Lily went to the park to play. She ran and played so much that she got very tired. But she felt good because she knew she had gotten a good fit of exercise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to set the table for dinner. Lily got out the plates and tried to match them with the right kind of fork and spoon. + +"Mommy, which plate goes with this fork?" asked Lily. + +"That plate goes with the big fork, Lily," said her mom. + +Lily was happy that she could help her mom. She set the table with the plates, forks, and spoons all matched up. When dinner was ready, Lily's mom was so proud of her for being such a kind and helpful girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Buggy. Buggy liked to crawl around in the grass and explore. One day, Buggy had a dream that he could fly like a butterfly. But when he woke up, he realized he was still just a little bug who could only crawl. + +Buggy was sad that he couldn't fly, but he still had lots of fun crawling around. He made lots of friends and became very popular in the bug world. Buggy learned that even though he couldn't fly, he was still special in his own way. + +So Buggy continued to crawl and explore, and he was happy knowing that he was loved by his friends. And who knows, maybe one day he would have another dream and it would come true! +Once upon a time, a young girl named Lily woke up to the sound of an alarm. She got up and went to the kitchen where her mom was making breakfast. Lily's mom was cooking pancakes and she asked Lily what she wanted to put on them. Lily said she wanted syrup. + +As Lily was eating her pancakes, she noticed a big present on the table. She was so excited to open it! Her mom told her to wait until her dad came home from work. Finally, when her dad came home, he said it was time to reveal what was inside the present. Lily was so happy when she saw her new toy. + +She played with her new toy all day long until it was time for bed. She went to sleep with a big smile on her face, dreaming of all the fun she would have playing with her new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her daughter. The mommy was very serious about keeping her daughter safe. One day, they went to the beach. The daughter wanted to swim in the ocean, but the mommy was scared. She said, "No, it's too dangerous." But the daughter really wanted to swim, so she went into the water. She swam and swam and had so much fun! The mommy watched her carefully and was happy to see her daughter having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but one day, he got a new toy with a green button. Timmy didn't know what the button did, but he wanted to find out. He pressed it and suddenly, his toy started to move! + +Timmy was so happy that he managed to make his toy move. He played with it all day and showed it to his friends. They were amazed too! Timmy was proud that he could manage to make his toy do something special with just a button. + +From that day on, Timmy loved his toy even more. He would press the green button and watch it move around. He even managed to teach his dog to play with it too! Timmy was very happy that he had a special toy with a green button that he could manage. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink milk. He thought it was amazing! One day, Timmy's mom gave him a glass of milk to drink. Timmy was so happy and he drank it all up. + +After he finished his milk, Timmy went to play with his toys. But then he realized that he couldn't find his favorite toy car. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. Timmy was very sad and he started to cry. + +His mom asked him what was wrong and Timmy said, "I lost my toy car. I can't find it anywhere." His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we will find it together." They searched all over the house and finally, they found the toy car under the couch. Timmy was so happy and he said, "Thank you, Mommy! This is amazing!" And then he drank another glass of milk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore in the forest near her house. One day, she was walking on a trail when she saw a big branch in her way. She tried to step over it, but it was too big. + +Just then, a boy named Jack came along. "I can help you," he said. Jack removed the branch from the trail and Lily was able to keep walking. "Thank you," she said. + +Later that day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw her teacher there and said hello. But her teacher didn't recognize her because she was wearing a silly hat. Lily felt embarrassed and didn't want to talk to her teacher anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies on her plate. One day, she went to a fair with her mommy and daddy. At the fair, she saw lots of people playing games and eating yummy treats. + +Lily wanted to play games too, but she was too shy to join in. Then, she saw a little boy who looked sad because he didn't have anyone to play with. Lily felt sorry for him, so she asked him to join her. They played games together and had so much fun! + +After playing, they got hungry and went to get some food. Lily shared her cookies with the little boy and he was very happy. They became friends and had a great time at the fair. When it was time to go home, Lily felt happy that she made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very happy because it had lots of friends. One day, the bird went to play with its friends, but they didn't want to play with it. The bird felt sad and didn't understand why its friends didn't want to play. + +The next day, the bird went to play with its friends again. This time, they laughed at the bird and said it was too small to play with them. The bird felt embarrassed and didn't want to play anymore. + +The bird started to suffer because it didn't have any friends to play with. It felt very lonely and sad. But then, a new bird came along and saw that the little bird was alone. The new bird asked if it wanted to play and the little bird said yes! Now, the little bird had a new friend and it was very happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to watch the moon at night. The moon was very big and round. It was also very tall in the sky. + +One night, Lily was outside watching the moon when she heard a noise. She turned around and saw her friend, Teddy the bear. "Hi Teddy!" Lily said. "What are you doing here?" + +"I came to watch the moon with you," Teddy replied. "It's so pretty tonight." + +Lily and Teddy sat together and watched the moon for a long time. They talked about how tall and bright it was. Finally, Lily said, "I'm getting sleepy. Let's go inside and go to bed." + +"Okay," Teddy said. "Goodnight, Lily. Sweet dreams." + +"Goodnight, Teddy," Lily said. "Thanks for watching the moon with me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops more than anything in the world. One day, her mommy gave her a lollipop. It was red and round and had a yummy strawberry flavor. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +But then, her friend Timmy came over and saw that Lily had a lollipop. He got jealous and wanted one too. Lily felt bad and decided to share her lollipop with him. Timmy was very happy and thanked Lily for being so nice. Lily felt good inside because she valued her friendship with Timmy more than the lollipop. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her make cocoa. Timmy was so excited! He helped his mom mix the cocoa powder and milk together. + +After they finished making cocoa, Timmy and his mom sat down to drink it. Timmy noticed that his mom looked sad. He asked her what was wrong, and she told him that she was worried about her friend who was sick. Timmy felt compassionate for his mom's friend and wanted to help. + +Timmy had an idea! He decided to raise some money by selling hot cocoa to his neighbors. He and his mom made a big pot of cocoa and went door-to-door selling it. Everyone loved the cocoa and they were happy to help Timmy raise money for his mom's friend. In the end, they raised enough money to buy a special gift for her. Timmy felt proud of himself for being so compassionate and helping his mom's friend. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. His wife was very kind and had soft hair. One day, the man had to do some work in the garden. His wife wanted to help him, so she put on her gardening gloves and helped him plant some flowers. The man was very happy that his wife wanted to help him. They worked together until the sun went down. When they finished, the man gave his wife a big hug and thanked her for her help. They both felt very happy and proud of what they had done together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a folder that he loved to draw in. He would draw pictures of animals and cars all day long. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's folder and wanted to draw in it too. Timmy said no because he didn't want Billy to mess up his drawings. + +Billy felt sad and left Timmy's house. Timmy realized he hurt Billy's feelings and felt bad. He wanted to make it up to him. So, Timmy went to Billy's house and asked him to come back over. Timmy apologized and let Billy draw in his folder. They tested out different colors and had fun drawing together. + +The moral of the story is that sharing is important and it's okay to let others test out new things. It's always better to be kind and make friends happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Max. Max loved to surf on the big waves at the beach. He would bark with joy as he rode the waves. + +One day, Max went to the beach but he forgot his surfboard at home. He was sad because he wanted to surf. Then, a little girl saw Max and asked him why he was sad. Max told her he forgot his surfboard. + +The little girl was kind and offered to share her surfboard with Max. Max was so happy! They surfed together and had so much fun. From that day on, Max never forgot his surfboard again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she found a brilliant hiding spot behind a big tree. She was so proud of herself for finding such a good spot. + +But then, she heard a noise. It was a threat! She didn't know what to do. She was scared and wanted to run away, but she didn't want to lose the game. So, she stayed very still and quiet. + +After a few minutes, she realized that the threat was just a bird chirping in the tree. She laughed and felt silly for being scared. Lily learned that sometimes things can seem scary, but they're not always as bad as they seem. And she also learned that sometimes the best hiding spot can also be a little scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big machine in his neighbor's yard. Timmy thought the machine was famous because it was so big and shiny. + +Timmy went to his neighbor and asked, "What's that big machine for?" His neighbor said, "It's for digging and moving dirt." Timmy was amazed and wanted to see the machine in action. + +But the neighbor said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I can't bring you closer to the machine. It's not safe." Timmy was sad and disappointed. He really wanted to see the machine up close. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. Timmy told him about the big machine, and how he couldn't see it up close. Timmy's dad said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll bring you to the construction site tomorrow, and you can see all the big machines there." + +Timmy was so happy that he hugged his dad. The conflict was resolved, and Timmy got to see all the big machines he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was deaf, which meant he couldn't hear like other kids. But Timmy was happy and loved to play with his toys. + +One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny saw that Timmy was deaf, and he wanted to support him. Johnny learned sign language so he could talk to Timmy with his hands. + +But one day, some big kids came and tried to take Timmy's toys. Johnny didn't like that and decided to fight for Timmy's toys. He stood up to the big kids and said, "No! These are Timmy's toys. He loves them and we won't let you take them away!" + +The big kids were surprised by Johnny's bravery, and they decided to leave Timmy and his toys alone. Timmy was happy that Johnny was his friend and supported him, and he was glad to have his toys back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite sweater made of soft wool that she loved to wear every day. One day, her mom washed the sweater and it shrunk in the dryer. Lily was sad because it didn't fit anymore. + +The next day, Lily went to school wearing her favorite sweater even though it was too small. Her friends noticed and asked her why it looked so unusual. Lily said she didn't know, but she didn't want to take it off because it was her favorite. + +During recess, Lily was playing with her friends when she accidentally spilled juice on her sweater. She was embarrassed because everyone saw it and laughed. But then, Lily remembered that her mom had given her a new sweater to wear in case something happened to her favorite one. Lily put on the new sweater and felt happy again. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to have a backup sweater just in case something unusual happened to her favorite one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved strawberries. One day, she went to her friend's house and saw a big basket of strawberries. She asked her friend if she could borrow some strawberries to take home. Her friend said yes and gave her some strawberries. + +As Lily was walking home, she saw a squirrel who was very alert. The squirrel was looking for something to eat. Lily decided to share some of her strawberries with the squirrel. The squirrel was very happy and thanked Lily. + +When Lily got home, she showed her mom the strawberries she borrowed from her friend. Her mom was happy that Lily shared some of the strawberries with the squirrel. Lily and her mom enjoyed eating the strawberries together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and draw shapes with his crayons. One day, Timmy and his mom were playing outside when it started to rain. Timmy's mom said, "Let's go inside before we get wet!" But Timmy wanted to stay outside and play in the rain. + +As they played, Timmy noticed that the raindrops were making different shapes on the ground. He saw circles, squares, and triangles. Suddenly, Timmy's mom got angry and said, "Timmy, we have to go inside now!" Timmy didn't want to leave, but he listened to his mom and went inside. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom turned on the news and saw that there was a big flood outside. The rain had made the river overflow and many people were hurt. Timmy's mom told him, "Sometimes we have to listen to grown-ups, even when we don't want to. It keeps us safe." Timmy felt sad that he didn't listen to his mom earlier. He learned that it's important to stay safe, even if it means not playing in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Buddy. Buddy had a loyal friend named Timmy, who loved to play with him every day. Buddy loved to shine in the sun and run around the yard with Timmy. They made many fun memories together. + +One day, a mean cat came to the yard and started to tease Buddy. The cat was not loyal and did not like Buddy. Buddy got angry and chased the cat away. But while chasing the cat, Buddy got lost and could not find his way back home. + +Timmy was very sad and missed his loyal friend. He searched for Buddy everywhere but could not find him. Timmy learned that it is important to be loyal to your friends and to never let them go. The memory of Buddy always made Timmy happy, but he wished he could have been a better friend to him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy boat in the big blue sea. He would make the boat go up and down and all around. One day, Tim saw a big boat with lots of people on it. The boat was so busy that it made big waves. Tim liked to sing songs while he played with his boat, so he sang a song about the big boat. The people on the big boat heard Tim sing and they waved at him. Tim was happy that he made new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today it was raining. Lily put on her raincoat and boots and went outside to jump in the puddles. She splashed and laughed until she was all wet. + +Later that day, Lily's mom told her the truth about why they couldn't buy her the expensive toy she wanted. Lily was sad at first, but then she remembered how much fun she had in the rain. She realized that having fun with her family was more important than having expensive toys. + +From then on, Lily was happy even on rainy days because she knew the truth about what really mattered. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. He had a big bucket that he loved to hop around with. He would fill it up with carrots and lettuce and hop all around the garden. One day, he saw a terrible storm coming. The wind was blowing very hard and the rain was pouring down. The bunny was scared and he hopped back to his burrow with his bucket. + +But the burrow was not safe. The wind was too strong and it knocked over the burrow. The bunny and his bucket were trapped inside. The bunny tried to hop out, but the burrow was too heavy. He was stuck there all night, scared and alone. In the morning, the storm had passed, but the bunny was very weak. He could no longer hop and his bucket was broken. It was a terrible ending for the little bunny and his beloved bucket. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very thirsty and wanted to drink some water. He saw a big glass of water on the table and wanted to drink it, but it was too high for him to reach. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his friend, the cat. "Hey Timmy, what are you doing?" asked the cat. "I'm thirsty, but I can't reach the water," replied Timmy. + +The cat said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." The cat jumped on the table and pushed the glass of water towards Timmy. Timmy drank the water and felt much better. + +After that, Timmy and the cat played together. They ran around in zigzag patterns and had lots of fun. The sky outside was gray, but they didn't mind. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go for walks in the forest with her mom. One day, they decided to go for a walk and they saw a big pine tree. Lily's mom told her that pine trees are very special because they stay green all year round. + +As they continued their walk, Lily saw something disgusting on the ground. It was a big pile of slimy worms! She didn't want to go near it, but her mom said they had to be careful where they stepped. + +Later on, as they were walking back home, Lily saw something moving in the bushes. She was scared, but her mom told her not to worry. Suddenly, a little bunny hopped out from the bushes and ran across their path. Lily was so happy to see the bunny and she realized that sometimes scary things can turn out to be good surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's favorite car got stuck under the couch. He tried to get it out, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy started to get frightened because he didn't want to lose his favorite car. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came into the room and saw that he was scared. She asked him what was wrong, and Timmy told her about his car. His mom got down on the floor and helped him rub the car out from under the couch. Timmy was so happy to have his car back and he gave his mom a big hug. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that even when things get scary, he can always ask for help. And he continued to play with his cars, but he made sure to keep them away from the couch! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a long, thin thread on the floor. It was flexible and she could bend it easily. She thought it was a toy and started playing with it. + +While playing, she accidentally tied the thread around her finger. She tried to pull it off, but it wouldn't budge. She started crying and her mom came running to help. Her mom gently removed the thread and comforted her. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with things she found on the floor. She also learned that it's okay to ask for help when she needs it. Her mom hugged her and they both laughed together. The moral of the story is to always be careful and ask for help when needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play all day long, but sometimes he got very tired. When he was tired, he liked to rest in his cozy bed. + +One day, Spot's owner gave him a new pen to play with. Spot was so excited to play with his new toy, but he couldn't figure out how to use it. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't get it to work. Spot felt troubled and sad because he really wanted to play with his new pen. + +But then Spot remembered his cozy bed and decided to rest for a little while. As he rested, he thought about his new pen and suddenly he had an idea. He jumped up and ran over to his pen. With his new idea, he was able to figure out how to use it and had so much fun playing with it. From that day on, Spot knew that whenever he was troubled, he could rest and come up with a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his football. He would kick it around all day long. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. But when Billy saw Timmy's football, he got jealous. He wanted to play with it too. + +Timmy said, "No, Billy. You can't play with my football. It's mine." + +Billy got angry and slapped Timmy. Timmy's football fell to the ground and rolled away. + +Timmy learned that it's not nice to hit people, and it's better to share your toys with your friends. His football may have been empty, but his heart was full of kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved popcorn. One day, Timmy's mom made him some popcorn. It smelled so good! Timmy was so excited to eat it. But then, his sister came and took his popcorn. Timmy was sad. He thought it was rude of his sister to take his popcorn without asking. + +Later that day, something funny happened. Timmy's dad tried to make popcorn in the microwave, but he put it in for too long. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the popcorn popped everywhere! It was so silly! Timmy laughed and laughed. Even though he didn't get to eat his popcorn earlier, he was happy because something funny happened. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a can of spray in his dad's garage. Timmy thought it looked cool and decided to play with it. + +He sprayed the can all over the trees and the grass. It was so much fun! Timmy then put the can in his pocket, thinking it was important to keep it safe. + +But as he walked back home, the can started to leak in his pocket. Timmy didn't notice until it was too late. The spray had ruined his clothes and burned his skin. Timmy cried and cried, wishing he had never played with the dangerous can. +One day, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to collect things. She had a big box where she kept all her treasures. She had shiny rocks, pretty flowers, and even some pine cones. + +One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big pine tree and decided to collect some of its pine needles. As she was picking them up, she heard a loud noise. She got scared and ran away. + +When she got home, her mom asked her why she looked so scared. Lily told her about the noise in the forest. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, it was probably just a bird." Lily felt better and showed her mom the pine needles she collected. Her mom was proud of her and said, "You have a great collection!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy spears. He would pretend to be a brave knight and fight off dragons with his spears. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store. She gave him some money and told him he could spend it on whatever he wanted. Timmy was so excited! + +He looked around the store and saw a new set of toy spears. They were shiny and looked very strong. Timmy knew he had to have them. He counted his money and saw that he had just enough to buy them. He felt so successful! + +Timmy went home and played with his new spears all day. He was the bravest knight in all the land. He was so happy he spent his money on something he loved. From that day on, Timmy knew that if he worked hard and saved his money, he could be successful and get the things he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One night, she went outside to observe the stars. She saw a shooting star and made a wish. + +Suddenly, she heard a little voice behind her. "Hi Lily, what are you doing?" It was her friend, Timmy. "I'm looking at the stars. Do you want to observe them with me?" Lily asked. + +Timmy nodded and they both sat down quietly on the grass. They looked up at the sky and saw many stars twinkling. "Wow, they're so pretty!" Timmy exclaimed. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, they are. And it's nice to observe them with a friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his favorite toy was his toy car that had a little remote control. One day, Timmy's toy car stopped moving because the battery was dead. Timmy's mom told him to throw the battery away, but Timmy thought he could fix it. + +Timmy went to his room and looked for something to fix the battery. He found a clear tape and thought it might help. Timmy used the tape to fix the battery and put it back in the car. The car started moving again! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made him a sandwich for lunch. Timmy was so hungry that he ate the sandwich in one bite! But then, he started feeling sick. Timmy's mom asked him if he ate something else, and Timmy remembered that he ate the battery! Timmy's mom took him to the hospital, and the doctor was able to take the battery out of his tummy. Timmy learned that he should never eat things that are not food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw many trees, flowers, and birds. Suddenly, Lily saw a big yellow balloon floating in the sky. She was so happy to see it! The balloon was very big and very yellow. Lily wanted to hold it, but it was too high up in the sky. She kept looking at it until it was out of sight. She told her mommy, "I love yellow balloons!" +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing in his backyard. He wanted to reach the apples on the tree, but they were too high up. Timmy saw a ladder nearby and decided to climb it. The ladder was rough and made his hands hurt, but he climbed up anyway. + +When he got to the top, he saw a big bird's nest with eggs inside. Timmy wanted to display the eggs to his mom, so he carefully picked one up. But then he heard the angry squawking of the mother bird. She was upset that Timmy was touching her eggs! + +Timmy quickly climbed back down the ladder, but the mother bird followed him. She swooped down and pecked at his head. Timmy started to cry and ran inside to his mom. She comforted him and told him it was not nice to disturb the birds' home. Timmy learned his lesson and never climbed the ladder again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to throw balls and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lecture about being careful when he throws things. She told him that throwing things too hard could hurt someone. + +Timmy listened to his mom's lecture, but he didn't really understand why it was important. Later that day, Timmy was playing with his friend and they were throwing a ball back and forth. Timmy got excited and threw the ball really hard, accidentally hitting his friend in the face. + +His friend started crying and Timmy felt really bad. He realized that his mom was right, and that throwing things too hard could hurt someone. From that day on, Timmy made sure to be more careful when he threw things. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to the advice of those who care about us, even if we don't understand it at first. And it's always better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a graceful sister named Lily and a big brother named Jack. One day, Timmy and Jack were playing with their toys when they started to argue over who had the best toy. + +Jack grabbed Timmy's toy and ran away. Timmy started to cry and Lily saw what happened. She paused and thought about what to do. She decided to help Timmy and went to talk to Jack. She asked him to give Timmy his toy back. + +Jack didn't want to, but Lily was very persuasive. She told Jack that it was not nice to take things that belonged to others. Jack finally gave in and gave Timmy his toy back. Timmy was very happy and hugged his sister. From that day on, they all played together and shared their toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, we are going on a trip to the park today. But first, we need to clean our room." + +Lily didn't like cleaning, but she helped her mommy anyway. They picked up toys and put them in the toy box. They wiped the table and swept the floor. "Now we are ready to go," said Lily's mommy. + +At the park, Lily saw a group of kids playing. She wanted to play too, so she ran over to join them. They were playing a game where they counted how many times they could jump. Lily counted to ten and then fell down. She laughed and said, "I can't count anymore!" + +After playing for a while, Lily's mommy said it was time to go home. Lily was sad because she wanted to stay and play more. On the way home, Lily's mommy noticed that Lily's shoes were dirty. "We need to wash them when we get home," she said. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy started to wash her shoes. But then she noticed something strange. "Lily, did you lose your favorite toy at the park?" she asked. Lily looked around and realized that her toy was missing. She started to cry. + +Lily's mommy tried to comfort her, but Lily was too upset. She cried herself to sleep that night, dreaming of the fun trip to the park that had turned into a sad day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help wrap a present for her grandma. Lily was so excited to help! She found some pretty paper and wrapped the present with care. + +After they finished wrapping, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to help make dinner. They decided to make some yummy chicken with salt and pepper. Lily loved to help in the kitchen and was very careful not to spill the salt. She wanted the chicken to taste just right. + +Later that night, Lily was feeling very comfortable in her cozy bed. She snuggled up with her favorite stuffed animal and fell asleep with a smile on her face. She was happy to have helped her mom and couldn't wait to see her grandma open the present they wrapped together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. She saw her brother, Tommy, sitting on the roof of their house. + +"Tommy, what are you doing up there?" asked Lily. + +"I'm pretending to be a bird," said Tommy. + +Lily thought that was silly, but she wanted to play too. She climbed up the roof and lay down next to Tommy. + +"I'm too lazy to fly," said Lily. + +"That's okay," said Tommy. "We can just pretend to be lazy birds together." + +So, they lay on the roof, pretending to be lazy birds for the rest of the day. When it was time for dinner, their mom called them down. + +"Come down from the roof, you two!" she said. + +Lily and Tommy giggled and climbed down, happy from their fun day of pretending. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike. He always wore his helmet to be safe. One day, Timmy went to the park to ride his bike. He saw a girl named Jenny who also had a bike. Timmy asked Jenny if she wanted to ride bikes with him. Jenny said yes and they started riding together. + +Suddenly, Timmy's helmet started to twist on his head. He couldn't see where he was going. He stopped his bike and tried to fix his helmet. But he couldn't do it alone. Jenny was polite and offered to help. She fixed Timmy's helmet and they continued to ride together happily. From that day on, Timmy and Jenny were good friends who always rode bikes together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she wanted to draw a picture of a car with lots of colorful gears. + +Lily took out her paper and crayons and started to draw. She drew a big car with lots of colors like red, blue, and green. Then, she drew lots of gears inside the car. + +After she finished drawing, Lily wanted to write her name on the picture. So, she took her crayon and wrote "Lily" in big letters on the bottom. She was so happy with her colorful picture of a car with gears. +Once upon a time, there was a player named Tom. He loved to play with his ball all day long. But one day, his ball got lost in the woods. Tom searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. He felt sad and dull. + +Suddenly, he saw a little rabbit hopping nearby. Tom asked the rabbit if he had seen his ball. The rabbit nodded his head and showed Tom where the ball was. Tom was so happy that he gave the rabbit a big hug. From that day on, Tom and the rabbit became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a shiny red apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite. Suddenly, she felt sick and her tummy hurt. + +Lily's mom asked her what was wrong. "I ate the apple and now my tummy hurts," Lily said. "Oh no, that apple must have been poisoned," her mom said. She took Lily to the doctor to make sure she was okay. + +After the doctor checked her, he said, "Lily, you must be careful. Don't eat anything you find on the ground. It might be dangerous and make you sick. You could break something inside you." Lily nodded and promised to be more careful in the future. She didn't want to feel sick again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. The cat loved to drink milk every day. One day, the cat went to a fancy place where everything was very nice and expensive. This place was called a luxury hotel. The cat saw many people drinking fancy drinks and eating yummy food. The cat wanted to try some too! The cat went to the bar and asked for a glass of milk. The bartender was surprised but gave the cat a glass of milk. The cat was very happy and felt like a king in the luxury hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump and play in the pond. The pond was big and had lots of lily pads for Freddy to rest on. + +One day, Freddy saw a perfect fly buzzing around. He wanted to catch it, but he couldn't jump high enough. So, he asked his friends, Sally and Tommy, to help him. They discussed a plan and decided to work together to catch the fly. + +They all jumped at the same time, but they accidentally knocked over a big rock. The rock fell into the pond and made a big splash. The splash scared all the fish away, and the pond became very still. + +Freddy and his friends were sad because they didn't catch the fly, and they had ruined the pond. They knew they had to tell the other animals what happened. When they did, the animals were upset and told Freddy and his friends they had to leave the pond. Freddy and his friends learned a valuable lesson that day about being careful and taking care of their home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy asked her to help cook dinner. Lily was so excited to help! She washed the vegetables and stirred the soup. + +While they were cooking, there was a knock on the door. Lily's mommy answered it and there was a stranger at the door. The stranger was very nice and asked for directions to a distant town. Lily was a little scared of the stranger, but her mommy told her it was okay. + +After the stranger left, they finished cooking dinner and sat down to eat. Lily was so proud of herself for helping cook. She told her mommy and daddy all about her day, including the stranger who came to the door. They all laughed and enjoyed their delicious meal together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house in the forest. One day, Timmy's friend, a big bird, asked him to deliver a hat to his friend on the other side of the forest. Timmy was excited to help his friend, so he put on his own hat and set out on his journey. + +As he walked through the forest, Timmy saw many animals. He saw a big bear, a small rabbit, and even a family of squirrels. Finally, he arrived at his friend's house. His friend was very happy to see him and thanked him for delivering the hat. + +On his way back home, Timmy saw a beautiful light in the sky. It was a shooting star! Timmy made a wish for more adventures and to be able to help his friends again. When Timmy got back to his house, he took off his hat and went to sleep, happy and tired from his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute kite that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park to fly her kite. She ran and ran, but suddenly her kite got stuck in a tree. Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her kite anymore. + +Then, a kind man came and helped her get the kite down from the tree. He said, "Always be careful when you play with your kite. Make sure it doesn't get stuck in a tree." Lily nodded and thanked the man. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played with her kite. She made sure to keep it dry and not fly it too high. She learned that it's important to take care of the things you love, so they can last a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and would often go to her wardrobe to pick out her favorite outfits. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to a fancy party and she needed to wear her best dress. + +Lily searched through her wardrobe, but couldn't find her favorite dress. She demanded that her mom help her find it, but her mom couldn't remember where she had put it. Lily was upset and thought it was stupid that she couldn't wear her favorite dress to the party. + +As they were getting ready to leave, Lily's mom surprised her with a brand new dress. Lily was thrilled and put it on right away. At the party, everyone complimented her on how beautiful she looked. Lily realized that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to be open to new experiences and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he didn't like to wear his belt. His mom always told him to wear it, but he thought it was uncomfortable. + +One day, Timmy was playing in the park when he saw a big, scary dog. The dog was barking and running towards him. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a man came running over and picked Timmy up. The man had a belt in his hand and he used it to scare the dog away. Timmy was safe, but he realized that his mom was right - belts are important. + +When Timmy got home, he went straight to his room to get his belt. But when he found it, it was filthy! He couldn't wear it like that. So, he asked his mom to wash it for him. She did, and Timmy was happy to wear his clean belt from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek. Lily found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. She waited quietly, but then she heard a voice. + +"Hey, did you mention something?" said a boy's voice. + +Lily peeked out from behind the tree and saw a boy with a trap in his hand. She knew it was a trap because her dad had mentioned it before. He said, "Never touch a trap, it's dangerous." + +Lily was scared and knew she had to warn her friends. She ran back to them and said, "We have to go home, it's boring here." Her friends didn't want to leave, but Lily insisted. When they got home, she told her dad about the boy with the trap. Her dad was proud of her for being so brave and telling him. + +The next day, Lily and her friends went back to the park. They saw the boy with the trap again, but this time Lily's dad was with her. He talked to the boy and explained why it was dangerous to play with traps. The boy understood and promised to never do it again. From then on, Lily and her friends had fun playing in the park without any traps. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty lady. She had a nice face and everyone liked her. She had blue eyes and long hair that shined in the sun. One day, she went to a store and saw a toy car. She wanted to buy it for her little boy. She turned to the cashier and asked how much it cost. The cashier said it was only five dollars. She paid for it and went home. Her son was so happy when he saw the toy car. He played with it all day long. The lady was happy too because she loved to see her son happy. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was eating dinner with her family. Her mom cooked some yummy cauliflower that Lily loved. "I want more cauliflower," said Lily. "Sure, honey. But you have to eat your carrots first," said her mom. + +Lily didn't like carrots, but she wanted more cauliflower, so she ate them all up. "Can I have more cauliflower now?" she asked. "Sorry, sweetie. We're all out," said her dad. + +Lily was sad that her favorite food had ended, but she was happy that she got to eat it earlier. "That's okay. Maybe we can have cauliflower again tomorrow," said Lily. Her family smiled and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him to come inside and eat dinner. Timmy was very hungry, so he ran inside right away. + +When Timmy finished eating, he wanted to play with his toys. But he couldn't find his favorite truck. He asked his mom, "Can you help me find my truck?" His mom said, "Sure, let's open the toy box and look for it together." + +As they looked for the truck, Timmy's mom told him a story about a wealthy king who had many toys. Timmy thought the king was lucky to have so many toys. But he was happy with just his one truck. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a big house with a big sink in the kitchen. One day, the little girl found an original toy in the sink. She was so happy that she clapped her hands. + +But then, something bad happened. The toy was actually a bomb! It exploded and destroyed the whole house. The family was very sad and had to find a new place to live. They learned to be careful and never touch things they don't know. + +From that day on, the little girl never forgot the lesson she learned. She always checked before she played with anything. And even though they lost their home, they were grateful to be alive and together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. She asked her mommy and daddy if they could take her. They said yes and they all went on a safari together. It was very quiet in the safari and they saw many animals. Lily loved it very much. + +But suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a lion! The lion was very angry and started chasing after them. They ran as fast as they could, but the lion was too fast. The lion caught up to them and hurt them. Lily's mommy and daddy were very hurt and they had to go to the hospital. Lily was very sad and missed them very much. She wished they could go on a quiet safari together again. +Once upon a time, there was a little snail named Sammy. Sammy wanted to eat a pear, but he didn't know where to find one. He asked his friends, but they didn't know where to find a pear either. + +One day, Sammy decided to crawl far and wide to find a pear. He searched and searched but couldn't find one. Finally, he found a pear tree, but there was only one pear left. It was unique and special, just like Sammy. + +Sammy was so happy to find the pear, but he remembered his friends who also wanted to eat a pear. He decided to share the pear with his friends. His friends were so grateful and Sammy felt happy that he could make them happy too. + +The moral of the story is that it's always better to share and be kind to others. Even if you find something unique and special, it's important to think about others too. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy lady who loved to sit in her fancy chair. She was from a big nation where everyone wanted to be just like her. She would sit in her fancy chair all day and not help anyone in need. + +One day, a poor man came to her and asked for help. But the fancy lady just sat in her chair and ignored him. The poor man felt sad and left. + +Soon after, a big storm hit the nation and destroyed everything. The fancy lady's house was ruined and she had nowhere to sit in her fancy chair anymore. She realized that she should have helped others instead of being selfish. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and not just focus on ourselves. Otherwise, we may end up alone and without a seat to sit in. +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 beetle crawling on the ground. She was very enthusiastic and wanted to show her mom. + +"Mama, mama! Look what I found! It's a beetle!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's so cool! What is the beetle doing?" + +Lily watched the beetle crawl around for a bit before saying, "I think it's going to sleep soon. It looks tired." + +Her mom nodded and they both watched as the beetle curled up and closed its eyes. Lily felt happy that she got to see the beetle up close and learn about how it sleeps. From that day on, she always kept an eye out for beetles whenever she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles decided to go on a big adventure on a boat with a sail. + +Lily's mommy helped her pack some snacks and toys for the adventure. They went to the dock and got on the boat. The wind blew and the sail went up. Lily and Mr. Snuggles were so happy. + +Suddenly, the boat hit a big wave and some of the snacks fell on the floor. Lily was ashamed and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy." Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Let's pack up the snacks and keep sailing." Lily smiled and continued on her adventure with Mr. Snuggles. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat potatoes. His mommy would cook them for him every day. One day, Timmy found a hard potato. He tried to eat it, but it was too hard. He gave it to his mommy and she cooked it longer. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend Lily came over to play. They were having so much fun when suddenly Lily sneezed. "Achoo!" she said. Timmy said, "Bless you!" and then they went back to playing. They played until it was time for dinner. Timmy's mommy served them some delicious mashed potatoes. Timmy and Lily ate all their potatoes and had a great time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She had so much fun that she forgot to go home when the sun went down. Her mommy was worried and called out her name, but Lily didn't hear her. + +The next morning, Lily woke up on a bench in the park. She saw the sunrise and thought it was so pretty. But then she remembered that she didn't go home last night. She felt ashamed and started to cry. + +Just then, her mommy came to the park and saw Lily. "Lily, I was so worried about you! You need to come home right now," her mommy said. Lily was so happy to see her mommy and hugged her tightly. She promised to never stay out so late again and to always return home on time. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had a delicate beak and soft feathers. One day, the birdie was sitting on a line. The line was thin and wiggly. Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the birdie got scared. It started to whisper to itself, "I hope I don't fall off the line!" But the birdie was brave and held on tight. Soon, the wind stopped and the birdie was safe again. From that day on, the birdie learned to be careful when sitting on wiggly lines. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her aunt very much. One day, Lily went to her aunt's house to visit her. But when she got there, her aunt was feeling grumpy. Lily didn't know why her aunt was feeling this way. + +Lily wanted to make her aunt feel better, so she asked her if she wanted to open a present. Her aunt smiled and said yes. Lily gave her aunt a pretty box to open. Inside the box was a beautiful necklace. Her aunt was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. From that day on, her aunt wasn't grumpy anymore when Lily came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse named Max. Max lived in a cozy hole in the wall of a big house. One day, Max wanted to surprise his mom with a special gift. He found a pretty piece of paper and decided to wrap it up for her. + +Max looked around for something to stamp the paper with. He found a leaf and dipped it in some ink. Then he carefully pressed the leaf onto the paper to make a pretty stamp. + +Max's mom was so happy when she saw the gift. She hugged Max and told him how clever he was. Max felt proud of himself and was happy to make his mom smile. +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 to use. Lily combed her hair and it felt so nice and smooth. She felt happy and calm. + +But later that day, Lily became restless. She wanted to play with her toys but she didn't know what to do. So, she decided to add more toys to her collection. She went to her toy box and picked out a few more dolls and stuffed animals. Now she had more toys to play with and she felt happy again. + +At night, Lily went to bed feeling content. She had combed her hair and added more toys to her collection. She closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun she would have with her toys tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her fancy class where she learned new things every day. One day, Lily was walking to her class when she saw a little bird on the ground. The bird looked hurt and sad. + +Lily picked up the bird and said, "Are you okay? I think you need help." The bird chirped softly, and Lily knew that it needed some care. She decided to take the bird to her class and show her teacher. + +When she got to class, Lily said, "Look, teacher! I found a bird outside. It needs help." Her teacher was happy to see Lily helping the bird and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. Let's take care of the bird together." And so, Lily and her teacher took care of the bird until it was strong enough to fly away. From that day on, Lily always thought about helping others, even the littlest creatures. +Once upon a time, there was an old lion who lived in a safari. He was very lonely and wished he had some friends to play with. One day, a group of animals came to visit him. They invited him to play with them and he was very happy. They played hide and seek, tag, and other fun games. The old lion was very grateful to have such kind friends. From that day on, they visited him often and he was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a forest. There was a bunny, a bird, and a squirrel. They were all friends and loved to play together. One day, they decided to play hide-and-seek. The bunny was "it" and had to find the others. + +The bird was very graceful and flew high up in a tree to hide. The squirrel peeked out from behind a bush. But the bunny couldn't find them anywhere. He looked and looked, but they were too good at hiding. + +Finally, the bunny got upset and started to cry. The bird and squirrel heard him and felt bad. They came out of their hiding spots and hugged the bunny. They apologized for making him sad and promised to play a different game next time. The bunny forgave them and they all went back to playing together, happy once again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but the weather was very cold. So, she put on her warm coat and went outside to build a snowman. + +After she finished building her snowman, she went back inside. But, she forgot to lock the door! Her mom told her it's important to lock the door to keep the house safe. + +Lily learned how to be independent and lock the door by herself. She was proud of herself for being a big girl and keeping her home safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very messy and never liked to tidy up his toys. His mom would always tell him to clean up, but he never listened. One day, Timmy got very sick and had to go to the nurse at school. The nurse was very kind and took good care of him. + +After Timmy got better, he went back to school and saw that his classmates had made a big mess with their toys. Timmy got very angry and threw all of his toys on the ground. His classmates were very sad and didn't want to play with him anymore. Timmy felt bad and wanted to say sorry, but he didn't know how. + +The next day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to forgive his classmates and say sorry for being so angry. Timmy decided to listen to his mom and went to school to apologize. But when he got there, he saw that all of his classmates had left and he was all alone. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had listened to his mom earlier. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to tidy up his toys and listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to tie his shoes before he went outside to play. + +Timmy replied, "Okay, Mommy! I will tie my shoes tight so they don't come undone while I play baseball with my friends!" + +As Timmy ran outside, he saw his friends already playing. "Hey guys, can I play too?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, Timmy! We need more players," his friend Jack replied. And so, Timmy joined in on the game of baseball and had lots of fun running and hitting the ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her bicycle. She had a beautiful and graceful bicycle that was pink and had a bell that went "ding ding". + +One day, Lily was riding her bicycle in the park when she saw her friend Timmy. Timmy said, "Wow, Lily! Your bicycle is so pretty and graceful. Can I ride it too?" + +Lily replied, "Sure, Timmy! You can ride my bicycle, but be careful and don't fall off." + +Timmy got on the bicycle and rode it around the park. He had so much fun! When he was done, he gave the bicycle back to Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily! That was so much fun. You have the best bicycle ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make cookies. + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's go to the store to get some ingredients." + +Lily replied, "Okay, mommy! Can we get some chocolate chips?" + +When they got back home, they started to cook the cookies. Lily helped her mommy mix the ingredients together. They put the dough on a baking sheet and put it in the oven to cook. + +After a little while, they took the cookies out of the oven. They were so yummy! Lily and her mommy were so happy to have made them together. They went outside to eat the cookies on the land next to their house. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house on a hill. The hill was very steep, and Timmy loved to slide down it on his bottom. One day, Timmy's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy was wearing new shoes that were very slippery. When he tried to slide down the hill, he slipped and fell. Timmy helped him up and they both laughed. + +Later, they went to the park and played on the swings. Timmy's swing was not very high, but Tommy's was very high. Timmy said, "Wow, Tommy! Your swing is so high!" Tommy replied modestly, "Thanks, Timmy. I like it." They had a lot of fun playing together and promised to do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pies and would eat them every day. One day, she saw an unusual pie in the store. It was purple with green spots. She wanted to try it so badly. + +Lily's mom bought the pie for her and she ate it all up. But soon after, she started to feel sick. Her tummy hurt so much. Her mom had to remove the unusual pie from her stomach at the hospital. + +Lily learned her lesson to never eat an unusual pie again. She was sad that she got sick, but she was happy that her mom was there to help remove the bad pie from her tummy. From then on, she stuck to her favorite pies and never tried anything unusual again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute owl. The owl had big eyes and fluffy feathers. It was so adorable that everyone wanted to be its friend. + +One day, the owl went for a walk in the forest. It saw a shiny rock and decided to pick it up. Suddenly, a sneaky fox came and stole the rock from the owl's beak. + +The owl was sad and didn't know what to do. It flew around the forest looking for the fox. Eventually, it found the fox and asked for the rock back. The fox was sorry and gave the rock back to the owl. From that day on, the owl learned to be careful with its things and not trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and people called her elderly. One day, she lost her glasses and couldn't see anything. She searched everywhere but couldn't find them. Suddenly, her grandson appeared and asked what was wrong. She told him she lost her glasses. He helped her search and found them under the couch. The old lady was very happy and thanked her grandson for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who wanted to buy a new house. They looked at many houses, but they didn't like any of them. They wanted a modern house with big windows and a pretty garden. Finally, they found a house that they liked. The house was just as they had ordered it. It had big windows and a pretty garden. + +But, there was a big problem. The house was very expensive and they didn't have enough money to buy it. The mommy and daddy were very sad. They thought they would never be able to buy the house. But then, the owner of the house said he would yield and sell it to them for a lower price. The mommy and daddy were so happy. They bought the house and lived there happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk in the forest and look at the trees. One day, Timmy saw a cane on the ground. It was a regular cane, not too big or too small. + +Timmy picked up the cane and started to walk with it. Suddenly, the cane split in two! Timmy was sad because he thought he broke the cane. But then he saw that inside the cane, there was a little bird's nest. + +Timmy was happy to see the nest and he carefully put the two pieces of the cane back together. He left the nest where it was and continued his walk in the forest. From that day on, Timmy always looked for little surprises in the forest, like the bird's nest he found in the split cane. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his favorite red car when it suddenly got stuck under the couch. Timmy tried to reach for it, but he couldn't get it out. + +Timmy decided to call his mommy for help. She came into the room and saw that the car was stuck in a dark spot under the couch. She tried to get it out, but she couldn't either. They both felt sad and frustrated. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He remembered that there was a station in the living room where they kept the flashlight. They went to get it and shined it under the couch. Finally, they were able to see the car and get it out. Timmy was so happy and hugged his mommy tightly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went on a walk in the forest with her mommy. They saw many pretty flowers and animals, but then they stumbled upon a mystery. There was a big, impressive rock in the middle of the path. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What's behind the rock?" + +"I don't know, let's move it and reveal the mystery," replied her mommy. + +Together, they pushed the rock and found a treasure chest! Lily was so happy and exclaimed, "Wow, this is impressive!" + +They opened the chest and found a note inside. It read, "Congratulations, you have found the treasure. Enjoy your adventure!" + +Lily and her mommy hugged each other and continued on their walk, feeling very excited about their discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat food, especially cookies. But one day, she ate too many cookies and started to feel sick. She knew she had done something wrong and felt guilty. + +Lily's mom saw that she wasn't feeling well and asked her what happened. Lily told her that she ate too many cookies and now her tummy hurt. Her mom hugged her and said it was okay, but they needed to complete their dinner before having any more treats. + +Lily agreed and they sat down to eat their dinner. She felt better after having some healthy food, and her mom was proud of her for making a good choice. From then on, Lily learned to enjoy treats in moderation and never felt guilty again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his red ball in the park. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he accidentally kicked it too hard and it went into the bushes. + +Timmy tried to find his ball but he couldn't. He started crying and a nice lady came over to ask him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his lost ball and the lady said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." + +The lady called a doctor who lived nearby to come and help them look for the ball. The doctor arrived and they all searched the bushes together. After a few minutes, the doctor found Timmy's ball and gave it back to him. Timmy was so happy and thanked the lady and the doctor for their help. From that day on, Timmy made sure to be more careful when playing with his red ball in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a pear that tasted so sweet and juicy. Everyone wanted to eat the pear but it was difficult to get to. + +One day, a little girl took a bite of the pear. She enjoyed it so much and wanted to share it with others. The little girl thought of how she could serve it to everyone. + +She went to find her friends and said “Let’s all eat the pear together!†Her friends were very excited but the pear was still difficult to get to. + +The friends worked together and eventually got the pear. They all enjoyed the delicious pear together! Everyone was so happy. + +The friends learned that by working together, even the most difficult things can be made easier. +Once there was a rhinoceros who lived in the jungle. He was very happy there, but one day he wanted something different. He wanted to try something spicy! + +So he left the jungle and went on an adventure. He wandered and wandered, until he found a store that sold spicy food. He was so excited and picked the spiciest thing he could find. + +But when he tried to eat it, he couldn't. It was so spicy that he had to drop it. He tried all kinds of food, but nothing was as tasty as he wanted. + +The rhinoceros was feeling sad. But then he realized that the jungle was the best place for him. He happily returned and decided that he would rather stay in the jungle and wanted to stick to what he knew. +Lucy and her mum were outside in the garden. Lucy loved exploring the garden and seeing her world get bigger. Everything was so different and exciting. + +Suddenly a thick fog came down, making it hard to see. Lucy was scared, but her mum held her close and said "It's ok! It's just fog, it won't hurt you." She said that soon the fog would be gone and they could start exploring again. + +Lucy and her mum stayed in the garden until the fog lifted, then went inside. Lucy was so happy the fog had gone, she had missed exploring the garden. + +But then, her mum made something that tasted sour. Lucy didn't like it, but her mum said "This will help the fog go away". Lucy didn't understand, but mum said that sour things helped the fog go away faster. + +So Lucy tried the sour food, and soon enough the fog was gone. Lucy smiled and said "Thank you, mum!" She was glad the fog was gone, but sometimes she still missed it too. +Mama and Baby Bear were getting ready for the day. Mama Bear said it was time to bathe. Baby Bear went to the bathroom and saw the modern bathtub. + +It had a big crack in it. Mama Bear said that it was still safe to use. Baby Bear climbed in and Mama Bear turned the water on. It was just the right temperature and felt so nice. + +Mama Bear used a cloth to scrub Baby Bear's back. Then Baby Bear splashed around and had so much fun. When it was time to get out, Mama Bear wrapped Baby Bear in a warm towel. + +Now Baby Bear was all clean and ready for a yummy breakfast! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Chris. Chris was three years old and he was very excited to go to school for the first time. + +On the morning of his first day, Chris woke up early and put on his uniform. He said goodbye to his mom, hopped into the car and off he went. + +When Chris arrived at school, he was feeling a little bit scared. There was a lot of noise and all of the kids looked so grown up! But he soon found his teacher who showed him around the school and made him feel welcome. + +Chris worked hard all day. He made new friends and learned lots of new things. When the day was over, he was so proud of himself. + +At the end of his first day, Chris hopped into the car and went back home. He was exhausted, but happy. He couldn't wait to go back to school the next day! +Once upon a time, there was a long cord. The cord was very important, because it was the only way to open the secret box. This box was filled with goodies that the three year old wanted so desperately! The three year old tried and tried to open the secret box, but they couldn't. + +Then one day, a fairy appeared out of nowhere. She said she could help the three year old open the secret box. She asked the three year old to bring her the cord. The three year old ran and got the cord, and handed it to the fairy. + +The fairy waved her magic wand and used the cord to unlock the secret box. The three year old opened the box to find a successful surprise! They opened the box to find a huge bag of goodies. The three year old was so surprised and happy, they cheered and thanked the fairy for all her help. + +The three year old was so successful in opening the secret box with the fairy's help. They enjoyed all the goodies and were so grateful for the fairy! +Once upon a time there was a pot. It was an old pot, and it was very dirty inside. One day, Mum wanted to use the pot, but it wouldn't work. It was too hard to use. + +Mum decided to get a new pot. She took the old pot to the shop. She found a shiny new pan that she liked. She brought it home and put it in the kitchen. + +Mum used the new pan to cook dinner. Everything was better with the new pan. It was so shiny and it worked perfectly. + +Mum decided to keep the old pot. She put it in a cupboard for special moments. Everytime she used the old pot, she would remember how she replaced it with a new one. +One morning, the sky was very bright. The sun was rising. A little bird was flying high in the air. He chirped and sang a song. He flapped his wings and rose to the clouds. The bird felt very guilty. He had forgotten to feed his family. He should have done it the night before. But now he was high in the sky and he couldn't go back. So he kept flying, until he found some food for his family. He carried the food back home in his beak. When he arrived, his family was very happy. He had risen above being guilty and made everything better. +Mummy had a big box, and she wanted to open it. She looked at the box and said to her little girl, "I need to unlock the box". Mummy used a big key to unlock the box. + +When the box opened, the little girl was excited to see what was inside. It was a yummy chocolate cake! The cake was very tasty and it smelled delicious. + +The little girl smiled at her mummy. Then she asked, "Can I have a piece?". Mother cut a slice of the cake and gave it to her daughter. The little girl took a big bite, and she loved how tasty the cake was. + +Mummy and the little girl shared the cake together, and it was the best treat ever. +Once upon a time, there was a house. It was very tidy! One day, it began to rain. The rain was so strong that it started to soak the house. The house tried to stay dry, but it couldn't. Pretty soon all of the walls of the house were soaked, through and through. + +Then, all of a sudden, the sun shone brightly and the rain stopped. The house was thankful for the sunshine and started to dry up. As the sun shone, the house got tidier and tidier. Everyone who saw the house from the outside thought it was so pretty! + +In the end, the house was all dry and tidy, once again. The house was so happy to be dry and tidy, and the people who lived inside were happy too. They celebrated with some cake and a game of tag. + +The house was a happy house again. +One day, there was a problem; everything was in the wrong place. The toys were mixed up and the books were in the wrong spot. + +But then something wonderful happened. A little girl named Lou saw the mess and wanted to help. She decided to try and fix the mess. + +She tried to put all the toys on the left side and all the books on the right side. She worked hard and did her best. It was hard work but Lou kept going. + +As she worked, she noticed that some of the toys were green. She thought it was so pretty! She smiled at the colors and kept fixing the mess until it was all done. + +Lou was very proud of herself! All the toys were on the left and all the books were on the right. Everything looked so nice! She had fixed the mess! +Once upon a time there was a humble grape. He was sent on an adventure by his friends. They asked him to find the magic of belief. + +The grape started his journey. He travelled through fields of flowers and rivers filled with fish. He travelled through mountains and valleys until he came to a very dark wood. + +He was scared but he was brave and kept going. He had to do this to find the magic of belief. He walked through the dark wood until he met a giant animal. + +The animal told him that the magic of belief was inside his heart. He just had to believe in himself. The grape was so excited, he thanked the animal and ran back to his friends. + +When he got there, he told them what he had found. He said, “Believe in yourself and anything is possible!†His friends were so proud of him and believed his words. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a bald wire. It was a very special wire because it was strong and cared for everything around it. Every day it spread its care to all the plants and animals nearby. + +One day, the wire noticed a little bird without feathers. It was alone and scared. The wire was so full of love and care that it wanted to help the little bird, so it used its strength to wrap around the bird. + +The wire's care was so strong that slowly, slowly the little bird grew feathers. The wire was so proud and happy and the little bird was too. + +Now every day the wire and the little bird play together and the wire still cares for everything around them. +Jane was playing in the park. She saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She went up to the lady and said "hello". The lady said "hello" back. Jane asked the lady what she was doing here in the park. The lady said she liked to watch the other people. Jane asked the lady if she wanted to play a game. The lady said sure. + +Jane said they could play guess. The lady smiled and said she was ready. Jane said she was going to guess something. She asked the lady to guess what it was. The lady thought for a minute and said it was an apple. Jane said "No, it's not an apple. It's a chair!" The lady said she had forgotten all about chairs. They both laughed. + +Jane said her turn to guess. The lady guessed it was a dog. Jane said "No, it's not a dog. It's an ant!" The lady was amazed. She said she never would have guessed an ant. They both had a lot of fun playing guess together. After a while the lady said she had to go home. Jane said goodbye and thanked the lady for playing guess with her. The lady said it was her pleasure. They both waved goodbye and Jane ran off to play in the park some more. +Once upon a time, there was an unusual pot. It was round and made of metal, and it had sparkles all around. Every day, it sat quietly on the kitchen shelf. + +One day, the pot started to yell. It shouted and yelled and made a lot of noise. The family was so startled! + +They looked inside the pot. Who could be making all of that noise? To their surprise, there was a small kitten inside. It had jumped inside the pot and got stuck. + +The family carefully took the kitten out of the pot. Once the kitten was out, the pot became quiet again. The family was so happy that they were able to help the little kitten. They all hugged the kitten and decided to name it Sparkles! +One day, Baby and Mommy went to the museum. They saw all of the cool things there. Baby was so excited! +But then Mommy saw something that made her very sad. It was rotting old wood. +Baby asked what it was, but Mommy just walked away. +When Baby asked why, Mommy said she felt guilty. +So they left the museum and went home. +When they got home, Mommy hugged Baby and said she was sorry. +She explained that the wood reminded her of bad things from the past. +Baby said he understood, and the two hugged together until Mommy felt better. +Afterwards, they shared a snack and had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Joanna. One day she set off to the forest with a basket in her hand. As she was walking she could see bushels of apples all over the ground. She was so excited that she started picking them all up. + +When she was done picking she thought she should pick one more apple. It was a dark, black apple and it was the biggest one of all! Joanna picked it and put it in her basket. She was so proud of her new apple. + +She walked back home with her basket of apples and when she entered her house she showed it to her family. Her mom, dad and sister were all so amazed. + +They devoured the delicious apples and the black one was the sweetest one of all! Joanna was so proud of herself for finding such a special apple and everyone was so happy that she had set out to find it. + +The End. +One day, Amy was walking in the park. She saw a cheap wagon. She was so happy, she ran over to it. She wanted to wrap it and take it home. She started to wrap up the wagon with a piece of string. She used her hands to make a big knot. After she was done, she put the wagon in her pocket and ran back home. When she reached home, she asked her mom for some money so she could buy a wagon for herself. Her mom smiled and said, “What a great idea! Let’s go shoppingâ€. Amy and her mom went to the store and found the perfect wagon that was just the right size, and it was really cheap! Amy was so excited, she couldn't wait to go exploring in her new wagon! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very careful in the garden because he knew that lizards liked to play there. He was walking carefully in the grass so he didn't scare them away. + +Suddenly he saw a lizard sunning itself on a rock. The little boy was so excited! He wanted to see the lizard up close, but he kept his distance so he wouldn't scare it. + +The little boy wanted to try to make friends with the lizard. So he crept closer and closer until he could almost touch it. He gently put his hand out and pushed the lizard very softly. + +The lizard was startled at first, but it soon realized the little boy was friendly. It scurried off the rock, pushing gently against the boy's hand. The little boy smiled as he watched the lizard run away. + +He was so happy to have been careful with the lizard. He was sure they would be friends if they ever met again! +Once upon a time there was a fair mule. Her name was Maisie. Maisie loved to explore the world and went for long walks. One day, Maisie decided to take a longer walk than usual. She asked her owner if she could go. Her owner allowed her. + +Maisie wandered into the forest. She saw beautiful flowers and tall trees. Then she saw a pond. Maisie splashed around in the pond and felt very happy. + +Maisie also saw a rainbow. She looked up in the sky and saw all the different colors. Then she saw a big cloud. Maisie was so excited. She jumped and twirled around in the field. + +Eventually, Maisie got tired. She started walking back home. When she arrived, her owner was waiting for her. He was very happy to see her. From then on, her owner allowed Maisie to go on longer walks as long as she was fair. +Once upon a time, there was a fine comet in the sky. Every night it shone brightly through the dark sky. + +The comet was in a hurry, it had to go somewhere far away and it could not delay. But, one night, something unexpected happened. The comet stopped! + +The comet had to wait because of the clouds. They were very thick and dark and they blocked the comet's way. The comet was sad, it had to delay its journey. + +Finally, after a long time, the clouds moved out of the way and the comet could continue on its journey. The comet was so happy and it shone brighter than ever before. Everyone who saw the comet were very happy for it. + +The comet flew away and the sky was fine again. It was free to do whatever it wanted. That's how the comet and the sky were happy again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very worried. She was worried because a hole had opened in the ground outside her window. + +She wanted to see what was inside the hole, so she asked her mum for help. Her mum grabbed a big stick and tried to break the hole open. After a few tries, the stick broke! + +The little girl was worried that nothing would happen and the hole would stay closed. Suddenly, something moved inside the hole and the little girl's worry changed to excitement. + +She watched as a family of rabbits poked their heads out of the hole! She was so happy she almost jumped for joy. The little girl smiled at the family of rabbits and waved. + +The rabbits waved back before they ducked back into their hole. The little girl wasn't worried anymore; she was happy. +Once there was a furry kitten called Fluffy. Fluffy was always very curious and always wanted to explore new things. One day, Fluffy was out walking in the garden when he saw a butterfly. The butterfly flew up to Fluffy and said "Hello there! What are you doing?" Fluffy was so excited, he replied with a happy meow. The butterfly smiled and said "Would you like to come and explore the garden with me?". Fluffy said yes, so the butterfly and Fluffy began to explore the garden together. They looked at the flowers and hopped from tree to tree. Fluffy was having so much fun and he meowed in reply each time the butterfly asked him something. Suddenly, it started to rain. The butterfly said "We better hurry home!". Fluffy meowed in reply and they ran home together. These two new friends will always remember their wonderful adventure in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a small engine. It was a special engine and when it started it made a loud noise. The engine was the pride of the town. + +One day, the engine went wrong and it wouldn't make the loud noise anymore. Everyone was worried and didn't know what to do. + +Then a little girl came up with an idea. She said that if everyone bowed together, the small engine would start. Everyone thought it was a silly idea, but they decided to try it. + +The little girl asked everyone to bow their heads, and soon everyone was bowing. Incredibly, the small engine started and the town cheered. Everyone applauded the little girl for her clever idea. + +From then on, whenever the town needed the engine, they would all bow their heads as a way of saying thank you. The engine was the pride of the town once more. +Once upon a time, there was a red cat. The cat liked to gather things. It gathered toys, clothes, and books. One day, the cat was gathering some leaves. As the cat kept gathering, the leaves became bigger and bigger. Soon, the cat had gathered a big pile of red leaves. The cat was so proud of its result! The cat smiled and meowed with joy. The cat then ran off to show its friends the result of its gathering. Everyone was so impressed! +Once upon a time there was a graceful princess. One day she received a package in the mail. She was so excited that she opened the package right away. To her surprise it was a present for her with a big bow on top. She quickly unwrapped it and found a doll inside! But there was something wrong with the doll's arm. She couldn't move the arm. So the princess set out to find someone who could fix it. + +She soon came upon a toy workshop full of elves. She asked the elves if they could help her fix the doll's arm. The elves got to work and soon enough the doll's arm was fixed. The princess was so happy that she thanked the elves and gave them a big hug. + +The princess took the fixed doll home and showed it off proudly to her family and friends. Everyone was very happy with the repair the elves made and she thanked them again for the help. + +The princess kept the doll forever and always remembered the kindness of the elves. +Timmy was always very persistent. He loved to play outside with his stuffed animals. One day, he decided to take them outside and draw pictures with them in the dirt. But, his mom said he had to stay inside. Timmy decided to lie and said he was going to get some juice. + +His mom said he could go, so Timmy grabbed his favorite stuffed toy and went outside. He was very excited to draw pictures in the dirt. He gathered some stones and twigs and started drawing circles and lines. + +Then, he heard his mom calling. She asked if he had gone to get the juice. Quickly, Timmy lied again and said he had gone. He felt bad that he had lied, but he wanted to finish drawing his pictures. + +The next day, Timmy decided it was important to be honest, even if it was hard. His mom was very proud of him for being persistent and honest. +Once upon a time there was a big bear who wanted to learn something new. He asked his friends for help. They told him to go see the wise old owl. The wise old owl was known for teaching new things. + +The wise old owl was happy to help the big bear. She taught him how to read and write. The bear was so happy that he started to practice every day. His friends were amazed by how quickly he learned. + +Soon, the bear was able to read and write like a grown-up. He was so proud of himself. He thanked the wise old owl for teaching him. Now, he was able to do even more things. + +The end. +Bobbie was a sleepy little boy who loved to play outside. He saw a tall tree and he wanted to climb it. He asked for permission and his mother said "Yes, but be careful." + +So, he began to climb up the tree. He carefully reached for one branch and then the next. His little legs became tired, but he kept going anyways. He was almost at the top, but he couldn't reach the last branch. He was sad and wanted to keep trying but decided it was time to go home. + +As Bobbie walked home, he noticed a big, blue bike with pedals. He was feeling brave and decided to try to ride it. He put his feet on the pedals and he started to go. He biked around the neighborhood and smiled with joy. + +Bobbie had had a long day of playing. He was feeling sleepy, so he went to bed. But he was already thinking about what adventures he would have tomorrow. +Mama was explaining a funny thing. She said it was called fashion. Mama put on a funny dress. It was very colorful. Mom said she liked it a lot. + +Mama put on a wig with lots of curls. Daddy said it looked glamorous.Daddy put on a red shirt, blue pants and new shoes. He looked very handsome. + +Mama said it was important to be obedient. That means always doing what your parents say. Being obedient is brave and kind. + +Then Mama and Daddy went outside. Everyone was wearing different kinds of "fashion". It was so fun to see! Everyone was smiling, laughing and enjoying the fun fashion day. +There was once a friendly girl named Alice. She liked to play outside. One day, she went to the park. She saw a fan spinning round and round. When she saw it, she screamed with delight. She ran over and grabbed the fan. She held it carefully and spun it around and around. She felt so happy that she screamed with joy. + +Alice noticed her friend Sam walking by and shouted “Hey Sam, come see my new fan!†Sam smiled and ran to Alice. He started spinning the fan, too. They laughed and screamed as the fan spun faster and faster. + +Alice and Sam had so much fun that they spun the fan until it was dark outside. They said goodbye and each went to their homes. Alice hugged her fan and smiled. She had a great day and she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a wise old monkey. His name was Bob. He lived alone in a small jungle. Every day he would watch the animals as they passed. + +One day, a small rabbit hopped by. He was feeling sad and scared. Bob saw this and wanted to encourage the rabbit. He said "left, left, left" and hopped away. + +Confused, the rabbit followed Bob's instructions. As Bob hopped through the jungle, the rabbit followed him. Together they explored the forest and the small rabbit started feeling more confident. + +Eventually they reached a clearing where a rich feast was laid out. Bob encouraged the rabbit to enjoy the feast while he watched. Bob was very wise and knew that no one should be hungry. + +The small rabbit enjoyed the feast and felt refreshed. He said thank you to Bob and hopped back into the jungle. Bob knew he had made a difference, so he hopped away with a sense of joy and satisfaction. +Once upon a time, there was a gray puddle in the middle of the road. It was a big puddle - so big it was impossible to cross it to get anywhere. + +One day, when it was sunny and bright, the puddle started to shrink. It got smaller and smaller until there was only a little bit of water in it. Now, instead of being impossible to cross, the puddle was easy to jump over. + +Everyone was so happy that the puddle had shrunk. All the people in the village could easily get to their homes and the children could play in the sun. + +And that's why grey puddles shrink in the sun. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse. He was small and brown, with a curly tail. He ran around his house, looking for things to do. + +One day, the mouse wanted to take a look outside. He tried to lift the door, but it was too heavy for him. He looked around for something to help, but there was nothing. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It came from a mild little bird, high up in the tree. "Can I help?" it said. The mouse was happy to hear it. + +The bird flew down and lifted the door with its strong wings. The mouse ran out and found a beautiful garden. He thanked the bird and they became good friends. The mouse visited the garden every day and the bird was always waiting for him. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little girl who loved to explore. One day, as she was out looking for something new, she found an amazing pastry shop. All of the sweet treats looked delicious! + +Curious, she went inside to explore some more. The friendly shop owner answered all of her questions. He told her about the different kinds of pastries and the special ingredients he used to make them. + +The girl listened very carefully, and asked for a sample. The shop owner gave her a big, bright pastry. It was so yummy! She couldn't get enough. + +The bright little girl thanked the shop owner and paid for her pastry. Every day, she would come back and answer her questions and eat her special treats. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a strong muffin. He wanted to support his friends. With a smile on his face, he rolled towards them. His round body wobbled from side to side as he moved. + +"Hello friends!" he said. + +His friends smiled. They didn't know how he could help. + +The strong muffin thought for a moment. Finally he said, "I can give you a yummy treat!" +He waved his doughy arms and suddenly a delicious muffin appeared. + +They all smiled and laughed with glee. The strong muffin had used his powers of magic to support them. + +They thanked him and shared the muffin. It tasted so special with love and support from their friend, the strong muffin. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jenny and Tony. They liked to play with their football together. + +Today, Jenny and Tony were going to play football, but their ball got stuck in a tree. They were sad and angry. Then they had an idea. They both worked together to shake the tree. + +Then suddenly a bad man appeared. He was ignorant and said they couldn’t shake the tree. He wanted to prevent them from having fun with their ball. + +Jenny and Tony didn’t like this, so Jenny shouted at the man. The man was so scared he ran away. Jenny and Tony cheered and went back to shaking the tree. + +Soon, their football came falling down. Jenny and Tony were so happy that they hugged each other. They were so proud that they prevented the bad man from ruining their fun. And so, they played with their ball for a long time until it was time to go home. +Once there was a girl named Juliet. She wanted to see a movie. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said no. Juliet was confused. + +So Juliet went to her dad. She urged him to take her to the movie. She jumped up and down and said please. Her dad laughed and said ok. + +They went to the movie theater and picked out the perfect movie to watch. Juliet was so excited. She bounced in her seat during the movie. + +When it was over, Juliet was sad to leave. But she knew her parents were right - it was time to go. She urged her dad to take her to the movie again some day. + +He smiled and said yes. Juliet was very happy. She was no longer confused. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She had a special pet, a tiger. Every day the tiger would come to her house and they would play together. + +One day, the tiger had a surprise. He held a green toy in his mouth. It looked like a toy tiger and the little girl was delighted. + +The little girl named the toy tiger Greeny and the two played together all day. Greeny chased the girl around the garden and the two laughed and giggled. + +When it was time for the little girl to go to bed, the two said goodbye but the tiger promised to come back the next day. + +The next day, the tiger returned with a new surprise. It was a beautiful big green bow for the toy tiger. The little girl was so happy and thanked the tiger for his kind gift. + +Since then, the three of them have been great friends and often come to play together. The little girl, her special pet tiger, and the toy tiger named Greeny. +Mum looked around the supermarket with a smile. She pointed at different things and said, "Can you help me pick out some groceries?" + +The little boy was so excited! He started pointing at all the different fruits, vegetables, and cereals. + +Mum knew she needed to give an order so she said, "Let's get some apples, then bananas, and maybe some nice cereal." + +The little boy nodded his head, and happily started grabbing the groceries. + +When they were finished, Mum gave the man behind the counter their order in a loud voice. The man smiled and nodded. + +The little boy grabbed the bags and proudly helped Mum carry them outside. + +Mum was so impressed with her little helper. She gave him a big hug and said, "You did such a great job!" +Once there was a girl called Emma. She liked to write. She had lots of pens and paper. On a sunny day, she sat down to write. As she was writing, she noticed a big bin in front of her. It was a different bin which she had not seen before. + +She took her pen and wrote lots of words on a piece of paper. She folded it up and put it carefully in the bin. She wondered what was inside. + +So she opened the bin and saw lots of pieces of paper in it. They were all different colours and sizes. Suddenly she felt very happy. She could write stories with lots of different colours. + +So she took the papers and happily ran home to write lots of stories. She was so excited! +Once upon a time there were two best friends who loved to play games. Every day they competed to see who could be the best. + +One day they were playing a game and they had different ideas on how to play it. They began to fight to see who had the right way. They shouted and yelled, but neither of them was willing to listen to the other. + +Finally, one of them had an idea. He said, “Let’s play the game my way. Then if it doesn’t work we can try yours.†+ +The other friend agreed and they played the game his way. It worked out much better than they expected, and they both laughed at how foolish they had been to fight over how to play the game. +One day, John went on a journey. He rushed out of the door and ran to his car. He hopped in and looked around. Everything was clean and neat. He started the car and drove off. + +John's journey was long but he rushed along the way. He saw many different places. He saw tall trees, a river and a bridge. He drove through a town and saw big buildings. Finally, he arrived at his destination. + +When John got there, he was met by a friendly man. He was excited and happy to be there. Together they enjoyed a nice, clean picnic. Then they went on a walk. They went to the beach and saw the waves rushing along the shore. It made John laugh. He felt happy and relaxed. + +After his journey, John went back home. He felt tired but content. He smiled and looked forward to the next journey. +Once upon a time there was a modern mom who had a special license. Every day she would get in her car and drive away. No one knew where she was going, but when she disappeared out of sight she quickly came back. + +One day, the mom said that she was going to disappear for a few days and she needed to show her special license. Everyone waited to see when she would come back and the days quickly passed. + +The modern mom finally came back with a surprise. She had come back with a beautiful new doll. Everyone was so excited and it was the best surprise! + +The modern mom said that she needed her license and her car in order to go on a special journey and bring back a surprise. She had gone far away and now they were all happy that she was back. +Once there was a crazy flame. It liked to do things in reverse. First it would jump one way, then it would jump the other way. It was a flame, but it was also so very crazy! + +One day, it reversed so far, it flew right out of the house! The dog chased the flame, the cat chased the flame, the kids chased the flame, too. Everyone wanted to catch the crazy flame! + +The kids were so happy when they finally caught it in their hands. But the flame soon reversed to the other side again and escaped. The kids and the animals all laughed at the crazy flame! + +They could never catch the flame, no matter how hard they tried. Even when it reversed back and forth, it was just too fast for them. So the kids and the animals all just watched and laughed, as the crazy flame flew in and out again and again! +Timmy was so excited! Today he was going to the park with his parents. They drove in a car until they got to the big park. Timmy could see people playing and having fun. + +When they got to the park, Timmy's dad said, "Look up in the sky, Timmy! Do you see that plane?" Timmy looked up and saw a shiny plane flying in the sky. He was very excited and clapped his hands. + +After they had been at the park for a while, it was time to go. Timmy was so grateful for such a fun day and said goodbye to the park. + +On the way home, Timmy smiled. He was happy to have gone to the park and he loved seeing the plane flying above. There was so much to see and learn! +Timmy wanted a balloon. He went to the store and saw a big, red balloon. It was so big and round. Timmy wanted that one. He paid for it, and the shopkeeper put it in a bag for him. He thanked the shopkeeper and smiled. + +Timmy went outside and held the bag with the balloon in it. He couldn't wait until he could get it out. He bowed and opened the bag, and out came the red balloon. It was so beautiful! He smiled and ran outside with it. It was so much fun! + +Mommy was in the kitchen. Timmy took the balloon inside and showed her. Mommy smiled and said "That's a delicious balloon!" Timmy was so happy. + +Timmy went back outside and ran around with his balloon. He laughed as he flew it in the air. He watched it go up, up and up in the air, until he couldn't see it any more. He looked at the sky and said goodbye. + +He went back inside and told Mommy that he had to say goodbye to the balloon. She smiled and said "That was such a delicious balloon! We will have to buy another one soon!" Timmy nodded and went to bed, dreaming of his beautiful red balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She had a red pen that was very special to her. + +One day, Jane was playing in the park with her pen. She was having so much fun that she decided to stay and play for a little while longer. + +Suddenly, Jane heard a loud noise! It was coming from behind a very high hill. Jane was scared and started to run away. But then she remembered her pen! She stopped and quickly ran back to get it. + +When Jane got to the top of the hill, she was so high! She could see the whole park below. She stayed and watched until the scary noise stopped. + +When it was safe, Jane ran back down the hill with her pen. She was so happy to have it back. Jane smiled and knew that she had made the right choice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very worried. She was worried because her bed was very cold at night and she didn’t like it. One day the little girl asked her mom if they could buy a new sheet to make her bed warm again. Her mom said yes, so they went to the store to look for the perfect sheet. + +At the store they saw lots of sheets, but none of them felt right or looked just right. They searched and searched but couldn’t find the right sheet. The little girl started to worry again, but then she saw one sheet that was just perfect! It was the only one that was available and it looked so warm and cozy. + +The little girl was so happy that she gave her mom a hug and spent the rest of the day skipping around the store. That night, she put the new sheet on her bed, and it kept her so warm and snuggly that she stopped worrying. She had the best sleep ever and she was so happy to have the perfect sheet for her bed. +Once upon a time, there was a very smart duck. He was the smartest duck in the pond. Every day, he got to take a test. This test was very hard and it made the duck feel worried. + +One day, the duck was very scared. He didn't know the answers to the test. He quickly asked the other ducks in the pond, but they didn't know either. The duck was so scared that he destroyed the test. + +The other ducks in the pond were very mad at the intelligent duck. They told him that he couldn't destroy the test and that he should try to find the answers. The duck was still worried about the test, so he decided to take a nap. + +When the duck woke up, he felt much better. He was happy that he hadn't destroyed the test. He looked around the pond and asked all the other ducks for help. + +Finally, the smart duck was able to figure out all the answers to the test and he was very proud of himself. From that day on, he never destroyed a test again. He was careful and made sure that he wasn't too scared when it came to tests. +Once upon a time there was a harmless little bird named Beep. Beep wanted to explore the world, but she was a bit scared of venturing too far from her nest. + +One day, Beep flew off and she came to a big knob. She was curious about it, so she decided to meet the knob. The knob was friendly, and Beep chatted with it for a while. They talked about all sorts of things, like the birds that flew by, the clouds in the sky, and the flowers in the garden. + +The knob said goodbye to Beep and told her to go explore the world. Beep thanked him, said goodbye, and flew off. She had a wonderful time meeting the knob and she knew that she'd be ok as she explored the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He loved going fast and one day he decided to go faster than ever before! He raced around the garden and went so fast, he felt like he was flying. + +Suddenly, he saw something big on the ground. He stopped and picked it up. It was a huge piece of gum! He was so excited. He put the gum in his pocket and kept running. + +He ran faster and faster around the garden. Then he heard a noise coming from the gum in his pocket. It was singing! + +The boy was so surprised. He realized that the gum was alive and that it liked to go fast too. So the boy and the gum began to speed around the garden together. They had so much fun! + +They laughed and ran faster and faster until the sun set. The boy said goodbye to the gum and went in for dinner. The boy never forgot the magical day when a big piece of gum joined him in his speedy adventures. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a golf course. Every day, the golfers would come and polish their golf clubs. They polished and polished until the clubs were shiny. They had been playing all day and were very tired. + +Once they were done, the golfers put their clubs in the bag and headed home. As they drove away, the golfers admired their shiny golf clubs in the light. They were happy that they had taken their time to polish them. + +When the golfers returned the next day, they were ready to play some more. But first, they had to polish their golf clubs again. It is important to keep them clean and shiny. + +The golfers worked hard and by the end of the day they were feeling very tired again. They packed up their clubs and said goodbye. As they left, they thanked their golf clubs for the fun day of golf. + +The golfers knew that the only way to keep the clubs looking nice was to keep them polished. After all, it is important for the golfers to be proud of their clubs! +Once, there was a girl who loved to explore. She was always looking for new things to do. One day, she found a hole. It was small and easy to get into. She thought it would be fun to explore. + +The hole was deep and it was dark. But the girl went inside. She was very excited. She found all kinds of new things. She saw plants and colorful rocks. + +The girl was so happy inside the hole. She loved being able to explore and discover new things. She stayed in the hole for a long time. + +When it was time to go home, the girl was sad to leave the hole. She said goodbye to the hole and promised to come back soon. + +The girl always loved visiting the hole. Exploring and discovering new things made her so happy. +Once, there was a boy called Jack. He was three and he loved playing in his garden. One day, Jack saw a lovely butterfly. He wanted to play with it, so he ran to get a switch from his shed. He tried to switch the butterfly, but it just flew away. Then he saw something else. He saw a big piece of paper on the grass. He picked it up and started to fold it. He folded it and folded it again until he had a lovely little shape. He was so proud of himself, he lifted it high into the sky so it could see. Suddenly, the butterfly came back and it flew around the little shape. Jack was so very happy! He knew that the butterfly liked it, too. +Once there was a happy cell. It was always store in the same place. The cell was filled with the most wonderful things! It had a cozy bed, yummy food and lots of toys. Every day was wonderful in the happy cell. + +One day, something new arrived. It was a big box and the cell was so excited! When the box was opened, bubbles filled the room. Everyone was happy and started playing with the bubbles. Soon, everyone stopped to store the bubble in the box for later. + +The happy cell was now full of wonderful things and the people in it were having so much fun. Every day was happy in the happy cell! +Once upon a time, there lived a weird dragon. He lived on top of a mountain, far away from any other creature. Everyday, the dragon would weigh himself to make sure he was the same size. + +One day, the dragon noticed his weight was different. He couldn't understand why. He thought and thought until he figured it out. He had a new friend! + +The dragon looked around and saw a tiny little mouse. He had never seen it before! The dragon called out to the mouse, calling it his friend. The mouse replied and they were best buddies from then on. + +Everyday, the dragon would weigh himself and the mouse as well. He wanted to make sure they both stayed the same size. The dragon and the mouse were happy together, living at the top of the mountain and being weird together. +Once upon a time, there was a bright new machine. It was so big, it filled up the whole room. All the kids were amazed by it. They wanted to find out what it could do. + +The machine made a loud noise when the kids pressed the big, red button. Then, it started to move. It stretched out in all directions. It was so amazing, everyone clapped. + +The kids started to play games with the machine. They stretched their arms and legs as far as they could. They ran around the machine and jumped over it. + +It was so much fun. Then, when the machine stopped, they all hugged it goodbye. They promised to come back and play with it again soon. + +The new machine was so much fun! +Once upon a time there was an old dinosaur. He was very tired and wanted to take a long nap. He lay down on a big rock and closed his eyes. Suddenly, a big mud puddle appeared in front of him! He had to get up quickly so that he wouldn't get too wet. + +The old dinosaur looked around, but he didn't have anything with which to wipe the mud away. Suddenly, he saw a hill in the distance. He had an idea. He pushed and pushed until he got to the top of the hill. When he looked down, he saw a huge leaf just right for wiping up the mud. + +He quickly got back down to the mud puddle and scooped up the leaf. He then started to wipe the mud away, and within a few minutes he was clean! He was so happy that he had found the perfect thing with which to wipe the mud. + +He lay back down on the rock and gave a big, satisfied sigh. Now he could finally get his well-deserved rest! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day it would fly from one tree to the next, singing as loudly as it could. + +One day, the little bird flew over an enormous calendar. He was so curious about it! He perched on it, and started to sing. + +The calendar was so big, he could barely cover it. But his singing was so beautiful, the calendar started to fill up with pictures of the sky and the sun. + +He kept singing, day after day until he was so tired he had to go to sleep. The calendar was full of bright and beautiful pictures, thanks to the little bird's singing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Liz. She really wanted to search for something special. So, she went looking around her house to see what she could find. + +Eventually, she saw something on her dresser top - it was a note! She was so excited to pick it up, but when she opened it, the note had strange words. They were too hard for her to read. + +But then, Liz noticed a sour smell coming from the note. She remembered that her mom had mentioned something about a sour clue. So Liz followed her nose, searching for the sour clue. + +Eventually, she found it - it was a jar of pickles! With some help from mom, Liz was able to open the jar and find her special surprise - a whole bunch of coins! + +Liz was so excited, she showed the coins to everyone. From that day forward, she searched for sour clues whenever she wanted something special. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Lucy and Jack. They were very adventurous and loved to explore their world. + +One day, they decided to organize a cozy picnic. They gathered their blanket and some supplies, then headed to their favorite spot. They spread the blanket in the grass and enjoyed the sunlight. + +Then, Lucy had a brilliant idea. She said, "Let's make a pretend picnic for the birds and bugs!" They put out some yummy treats and watched in delight as the animals came to enjoy the picnic. + +After, Lucy and Jack hugged each other. It had been a brilliant day! They cleaned up the blanket and supplies, said goodbye to their furry and feathered friends, and went home with full hearts. +Beep the Paw was embarrassed. He's a small, furry animal and he was driving down the street in his car. He was reversing up a one way street and didn't realize his mistake until it was too late. Everyone else in the street stared at him and he wanted to hide. + +Beep put his paws up to shield his eyes. He was so embarrassed that he wished he could turn invisible. He wished he could reverse back in time and be somewhere else. He didn't want anyone to see him. + +But soon enough, Beep's luck changed. A friendly police officer came along and pointed out his mistake. He asked Beep to reverse the car back down the street, the right way around. Beep was relieved and he made sure to drive in the right direction this time. He waved goodbye to the police officer and drove away, feeling much better now. +Once upon a time there was a mama and a papa who wanted to marry each other. On a sunny morning they put on their best suits and dresses and went together to the courthouse. Mama and Papa said "I do" and hugged each other. They were married! + +To celebrate, Mama and Papa went out for tea. They ordered two cups of tea with lots of sugar and when it came, it was steaming hot. Then they each put a spoon of sugar in their cups and stirred it around. + +When they were finished drinking their tea, the cups were empty. Mama and Papa smiled and were so happy to be married. They held hands and walked home to tell all their family and friends the good news. +Once there was a little boy called Jim. One day Jim was in his garden and he was looking for something special. Suddenly he saw a new diamond on the ground. Jim was very excited and he went to pick it up but he had to use both of his hands to squeeze it. He was so proud that he had found such a beautiful diamond. He showed it to his mom and dad and they were very proud too. Jim was happy with his new diamond and he took it everywhere with him! +Once there was a beautiful cube. It was sparkling and blue and it made the sky look prettier. Every day, Mommy would put the cube in a special place for the day. One day, it was put in the kitchen and the little 3 year old saw it. He loved it and he wanted to keep it. He asked Mommy, and she said yes. + +The little boy was so happy and he was very excited. He put the cube in his pocket, so he could play with it all the time. Every day, he would look at the cube, and he would just smile at how beautiful it was. + +The little boy loved his cube very much. He played with it all the time, and he never wanted to put it down. He thought that it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man. He had a tidy bicycle. Every day he went for rides on it. One day, he decided he wanted to provide for someone. + +He took his bicycle and travelled to the park. When he arrived, there were lots of happy children playing. The man found a little girl who was 3 years old. He asked if she wanted a ride. + +She smiled and said yes. The man took her on his bicycle and they went for a ride together. They had lots of fun and the girl laughed and laughed. + +When they arrived back at the park, the man gave the little girl a big hug and said goodbye. She had a great time on the tidy bicycle and she waved goodbye as he left. The man enjoyed his day and was glad he could provide such fun for someone. +There were two kids, Alice and Bob. They lived in the east, but one day they wanted to go to the west. The west was a new place and they thought it would be exciting. + +So they asked their mum if they could go. After some thinking, their mum agreed and off they went. + +On the way to the west, things started to happen. They saw many new things, like big green trees and funny animals. They even met some new friends. + +When they eventually arrived in the west, they saw something amazing - a giant castle! It was a new place, and it was beautiful. + +Alice and Bob were so happy, and they couldn't wait to explore this new place that they just happened upon. +Once upon a time there was a fat cat who had a dream. The cat's dream was to have a fun idea for his friends. The cat thought and thought until he came up with a great idea. He wanted to build a tower from toys and snacks. He shared his idea with his furry friends and they were so excited. + +The cat and his friends began to build the tower. They used blocks and muffins, soft blankets and sweet biscuits. They worked for hours until finally the tower was finished. It was so tall it almost reached the ceiling. + +The cat and his friends were so proud of their tower. And they all became very tired, so they decided to lay down and dream. They dreamed of a big tower filled with cuddly toys and tasty treats. + +The next morning they woke up happy. They had all had the same dream and were so excited that they agreed it was the best idea ever. They ran off to tell all their other animal friends about their dream! +Once there was a mommy and she was very angry. She glared at her three year old son and shouted, "You lied to me!" The little boy felt scared, so he put his head down and shuffled his feet. + +The mommy took a deep breath and said, "Don't lie to me. I need you to be honest. Now, why did you say you didn't watch TV?" + +The little boy looked up and he said, "I'm sorry, mama! I was just trying to play with my toys." The mommy smiled, relieved that it was a simple mistake. She said, "It's ok, just don't do it again. Go get your toys and let's watch some TV together." + +The little boy ran off to get his toys and they spent the rest of the day watching TV and snuggling together on the couch. From then on, the mommy and the little boy always tried to be honest with each other, so neither one of them had to feel angry. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and Emma. They both loved steak and made a plan to make the best steak ever. + +First, they went to the store. They bought some steak and some yummy stuff to mix in. + +Then, they came back to Lucy's house and started to mix everything together. They added some clean vegetables, herbs and spices. They mixed and mixed until they were happy with the mix. + +Finally, they put the steak mix in the oven and sat down to wait. The steak smelled amazing! After it was cooked, they put it on their plates and ate it up. + +It was the best steak ever - so yummy! After they finished, they cleaned up and hugged each other goodbye. Lucy and Emma had a great time! +Once there was a kind man named Bob. One day he decided to go to the store to bring a razor. He didn’t know what kind it should be, but he knew he wanted one that was sharp and kind. + +At the store, Bob saw a big selection of razors. He looked through them all, and finally he found a razor with a bright blue handle. It was just the right size, and it seemed very kind. + +Bob brought the razor to the cashier and paid for it. On the way home, he smiled thinking about his new razor. He was happy that he had found a kind razor for himself. + +When he arrived home, he put the razor on the shelf and was proud to have a sharp, kind razor. From then on, he always used his razor to keep himself neat and tidy. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was only three years old. He was in the garden playing with his pole. He swung it around and around, it made him feel happy. + +Suddenly, Joe heard a noise. He was confused, he didn't know what it was. It sounded like clapping. Joe looked around and saw his friends clapping their hands. He smiled and he wanted to join in. + +Joe walked over to his friends. He clapped his hands and the noise got louder. Everyone was enjoying themselves and laughing. Joe was so proud of himself for joining in. + +He continued to clap his hands and twirl his pole in the air. He felt so proud and happy. Joe clapped and twirled until his arms were too tired. Then he waved goodbye to his friends and went home. +Once upon a time there was a small bear who lived in a big forest. The bear was very hungry and always searching for something to eat. One day, he got a surprise. A kind bunny came hopping through the trees carrying a big basket of treats. + +The bear was so excited to see the treats that he wanted to eat them all. But the bunny asked the bear to share. At first, the bear didn't want to accept the offer to share. But the bunny was so nice and friendly that the bear decided to accept. + +The bear and the bunny enjoyed their treats together and then went for a walk in the forest. They jumped and hopped and laughed. The bear was so happy he had accepted the kind offer to share. + +The bear and the bunny were friends forever and in the forest they were never hungry. +Johnny was a gentle 3 year old and he loved to draw with chalk. He would often take some and draw pictures on the pavement outside. One day, he went for a walk and saw lots of children playing with chalk, too. Johnny was excited to join in the fun and chose a colour. He started drawing with everyone else. After a while, he noticed that everyone else had their own chalk. Johnny felt like he didn't belong and he started to feel sad. + +Suddenly, a kind voice spoke to him: "Don't worry, here, take some chalk and join in the fun". Johnny looked up to see a friendly face smiling at him. It was the lady who lived next door. She had a big bag of chalk which she had bought for the children in the neighbourhood. + +Johnny was so happy to belong again. He thanked the lady and picked the bluest chalk he could find. He continued to draw alongside the other children. Johnny felt so much happier now that he had his own chalk. And he knew that he belonged. +Joey was a very clever boy. One day he went to the park with his mum. He saw a big tree and he decided to run around it. He was running so fast and had the best time. + +Next, his mum showed him a video. It was a really cool video about animals. He was fascinated to see the animals running and jumping around. He wanted to be like them and started running in circles around the tree again. + +Joey watched the video many times and ran around the tree each time it finished. His mum was happy to see him so clever and enjoying himself. + +Eventually it was time to go home, so Joey and his mum said goodbye to the tree and went back home. Joey was really happy with the fun he had and all the fun running he did in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day, she found something very special on the ground. It was a rare mint! She was so excited that she raised it up and waved it in the air. + +Emily wanted to know what the mint was so she went to find her mom. Her mom told her that the mint was very rare and special. + +Emily was so pleased to know that she had found something so special. She put the mint on her bookshelf, so she could admire it every day. + +The End. +One day, a little girl named Daisy was taking a walk with her mum. Daisy was wearing her furry jacket and when she stepped outside, the cold wind blew against her face. She stepped down the path and noticed a little squirrel. It had a fluffy grey tail and Daisy stepped closer to take a look. + +As she stepped towards the squirrel, her mum said, "Be careful! Don't get too close." Daisy stepped back, but the squirrel had already run away! Daisy fastened up her furry jacket to keep warm and they kept walking. + +Soon they stopped in a small park. Daisy was still wearing her furry jacked and stepped onto the grass. She watched as her mum threw a stick and the dog ran to get it. More than anything, Daisy wanted to join in too. She stepped closer and closer until she was no longer wearing her furry jacket. + +The warm sun felt so nice that Daisy decided to stay awhile longer. She took off her furry jacket and spent the afternoon exploring the park. Every time she stepped somewhere new, she discovered something wonderful! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Rachel. She was very nervous. She had a letter to mail, but she was afraid to go outside. + +One day, her mother took her to the post office. Rachel was still very nervous. She held the letter with trembling hands. + +When it was Rachel's turn, she walked up to the counter. She was so nervous her stomach was turning. But with her mother's help, she was able to mail the letter just fine. + +Rachel was so brave! She was so proud of herself for mailing the letter. Now she could enjoy the rest of the day with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to skip around and play in the sun. One day, she decided to take a big step into the forest. + +As she went deeper, she started to get scared. Suddenly, she heard something that disturbed her. It was a loud noise coming from the trees! She wasn't sure what it was, so she froze in fear. + +The little girl started to back up slowly but then she stopped. Ahead of her, there was a dead animal. It was a poor little rabbit that had been hit by the noise. She was so sad that something bad had happened. + +The little girl wanted to help the bunny, but she was too scared to do anything. She started crying and turned back the way she came. She ran all the way home, where she felt safe and sound. + +From that day on, the little girl never took a big step into the forest again. She learned to respect nature and never disturb the peacefulness of the woods. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lilly. Lilly was very friendly and she wanted to be a success. Every day Lilly worked very hard and she never gave up. But sometimes it was hard and Lilly would suffer. One day, Lilly tried really hard and finally ended up being a success. She was so happy and all her friends were too. From that day forward, Lilly was determined to be a success and never suffer again. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter who was very excited. In the morning, he got up and went outside to look for some animals. As he was walking around, he heard something ringing. He followed the ringing sound and it led him to a big tree. + +The hunter was surprised to find a bird in the tree ringing a bell. The bird was also very excited and flew to the hunter. The hunter laughed and said hello to the bird. As they talked, they became good friends. + +The hunter asked the bird if it wanted to go hunting with him. The bird agreed, so the two of them set off on a great adventure. They had a wonderful time walking through the forest and searching for animals. + +They eventually found a whole family of deer and the hunter made the bird very excited. The hunter smiled and said, "Look at them, my friend. They are ours to hunt!" + +The two friends smiled and set off to catch the deer. After a long and exciting hunt, they were successful and the hunter and the bird were very proud! +The little boy was enjoying a day at the park. He hopped, skipped and jumped to his heart's content. Suddenly, he noticed something hairy up in the sky. It was a hurricane! The wind and rain were fierce. He couldn't help but applaud the incredible power of nature. + +The little boy was mesmerized. He had never seen anything like it before. Soon, everyone in the park was filled with awe and joined in the applause. They cheered the tremendous sight of the storm. + +As the hurricane passed, the little boy felt proud. He could now say that he had seen a real, hairy hurricane! He wanted to tell everyone he knew. He walked around the park singing about his experience with wide eyes and a beaming smile. He was a brave little boy and proud of it! +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who liked to peek at everything. One day, she saw an attractive way in the distance. She was determined to explore it. She skipped through the tall grass, humming to herself as she went. + +When she arrived, the girl saw it was an old path. She followed the path until she came to a bridge, which she crossed. On the other side, she saw a hill. She climbed the hill until she reached the top and peeked over the edge. + +At the bottom of the hill, she saw a beautiful lake. She couldn't believe how attractive it was. She wanted to get closer, so she scampered down the hill until she reached the shore. When she reached the shore, the sun was beginning to set and the sky was full of beautiful colors. + +The little girl was so happy with what she'd seen. She was glad that she'd been brave enough to explore the attractive way she had seen from a distance. She'd had a wonderful time and now she felt brave enough to make more discoveries. +Once upon a time, there was a network. It was so unusual. Everyone wanted to make it. + +So they got together to make it. They used lots of colours and shapes to make it. They worked really hard, and at last it was done. + +They were so happy with their network. They sat together and admired their work as they watched it come alive. + +The network was so bright and colourful, it lit up the sky. Everyone wanted to be part of the network, and soon it was full of friends. + +The network stayed strong and happy, and everyone was so proud of the work that they had made. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. She was three years old and always wanted to fly. One day, Sam was walking along and she saw something amazing! It was a jet! She was so excited that she pinched her mom. + +Sam and her mom climbed onto the jet and it took off. They flew higher and higher and Sam saw lots of exciting things. She saw the moon and the stars and lots of fluffy clouds. + +Eventually they had to come back down and land. Sam was sad but her mom was thoughtful. She had a surprise for Sam. When they landed, there was a small toy waiting. It was a model of the jet they had just flown in! + +Sam was so happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her. Then she hugged the jet toy and played with it all day. + +From then on, Sam was always reminded of the fun times she had on the jet with her mom. +Once upon a time there was a fun, adventurous girl called Emma. She lived on a wonderful land, full of exciting adventures. One day, Emma decided to go exploring. She came across a big hill which she wanted to climb. As she climbed up, she noticed something glimmering in the grass. It was a sparkly piece of jewelry! Emma couldn't help but pick it up and take it home with her. + +When she arrived back home she showed it to her mom and dad. They were very angry with her because she had stolen something. They explained to her that it was wrong to take things that did not belong to her. Emma was sad but she promised never to steal again. + +The next day, Emma decided to go back to the same land and explore. She decided to use her adventures to help other people and animals who needed her help. She became an adventerous, kind girl who helped those in need. And she never stole again! +Once upon a time there was a tired girl. She felt so sleepy. But her mommy said she had to eat something, so she got some broccoli. +The girl didn't like it very much, but she knew it was good for her, so she ate it. + +When she was finished, she felt better. She realized that her mommy was right, and that the broccoli gave her energy. + +She thanked her mommy and hugged her tightly. She learned a valuable lesson - that it was important to put healthy things into her body to stay strong. + +As she got ready for bed that night, she was sure to eat her broccoli so she could be sleepy, but also healthy and strong. +One day, something mysterious appeared in the sky. It was big and round and it zoomed high up into the clouds. All of the children were amazed! Everyone ran outside to have a better look. + +The mysterious thing continued to zoom around in circles, faster and faster. After a while, it disappeared into the clouds and didn't come back. The children wondered if it would ever appear again. + +A few days later, the mysterious thing was back in the sky, zoomin around the same way it had before. This time it stayed a little bit longer and the children were so excited! They jumped up and down and cheered. + +Then, just as quickly as it had appeared, the mysterious thing zoomed away, disappearing back into the sky. The children were sad that it had gone, but they knew that it might appear again one day, and so they waited patiently. +The bright sun was shining down as Sam and his dad walked to the beach. Sam saw the sandy shore and felt the warm breeze on his face. Dad said, "Let's dive in!", and Sam couldn't wait! + +Sam and Dad ran to the water and Dad jumped in first - he made a big splash! Then Sam held his nose and went in too. The cold water felt so nice! He saw brightly-colored fish swimming around. + +Sam and Dad swam around. They looked at shells and seaweed resting on the ocean floor. Suddenly, Sam saw something sparkly at the bottom - he dived into the water to take a closer look. + +When Sam reached the bottom, he saw something shiny, just like a diamond! Dad smiled and said, "We found treasure!" + +Sam smiled and said goodbye to the ocean. He was all wet, but it was worth it! He was so happy that he'd dive down and find something so special. +Once upon a time there lived a friendly bear. He lived in a big, fluffy tree. Every morning the bear would wake up and look for something tasty to eat. Today the bear had just one thing on his mind - to find an apple! + +He started to walk around the forest, asking everyone he could find if they had an apple for him. Everyone said no. He was getting very sad, until he saw a big, red apple on a low branch of a small tree. He smiled and said, "please!" + +The apple smiled back. It said, "I'm so happy that you asked me. Here, please take the apple. I don't need it, and I want you to have it." + +The bear gave the apple a big hug and thanked it. Then he picked the apple off the tree and took a bite. It was the most delicious thing he had ever tasted! He ate the whole apple and thanked the friendly apple tree with a wave goodbye. +Once there was an elderly lady who owned a bowl. Every day she used the bowl to eat her breakfast. + +One morning, she decided to change the bowl. She went to the store to look for a new one. She looked at so many different bowls before finally choosing one with a pretty pink flower pattern. + +The elderly lady was very happy with the new bowl. She ate her breakfast in it every day. + +One day, she decided to change the bowl again. This time, she chose a blue bowl with a picture of a boat. + +The elderly lady was delighted with her new bowl. She held it close and enjoyed using it to eat her breakfast. + +And that is how the elderly lady changed her bowl over and over again. +Once upon a time, there was a competitive girl named Rose. She was always trying to do her best and do more than anybody else. Every morning she would get up early to practice. + +One day, while practicing, she got very tired and decided to take a nap. She grabbed her pillow and curled up on the ground to rest. As she laid there, she thought about all the things she wanted to finish. + +But soon, Rose started to snore and before she knew it, she was fast asleep. She stayed fast asleep for a long time until finally, the sun was about to set. She woke up feeling refreshed, remembering all the things she wanted to finish. + +Rose jumped up, grabbed her pillow and raced home to start working. She finished all of her tasks and even had time to do some fun things too. Even though she was tired, she was happy that she had finished. +Once upon a time, there was a little animal who was very humble. Everywhere he went, he bowed his head to show respect. + +One day, he passed by a pond where he saw a big fish swimming. He bowed to the fish to show respect, but the fish just kept swimming. The little animal felt sad and disappointed. + +Then a bright yellow frog hopped up beside him and said, "Hello, why are you bowing?" The little animal explained why he had bowed. The frog said, "That's very polite! I'll bow with you if you like?" + +So the little animal and the frog bowed together. They bowed and bowed until they both felt better. Then they waved goodbye to each other and the little animal went on his way, feeling much happier. +Once upon a time there was a cute and furry animal named Nature. Nature loved to explore the great outdoors. Every day, Nature would put on a cozy, hairy wrap and wander around the forest. Nature had so much fun playing and discovering all the different exciting places in the woods. + +Nature spotted something glittering deep in the trees. Nature jumped up and dashed between the branches in order to find what was sparkling. As Nature got closer, Nature saw it was a delicious juicy berry! Nature was so happy to find his tasty treat! + +Nature quickly gobbled up the berry and felt so satisfied. Nature decided to enjoy the rest of the day exploring every nook and cranny of the forest. Nature returned home feeling happy and relaxed. Nature had experienced a wonderful day and his hairy wrap kept Nature warm and toasty the whole time. +One day, Mum wanted to make a special cake. She took out two big bowls and put some mix in each one. Then she put some rub in each bowl too. She started to mix them both together. The rub felt uncomfortable in her hands, but she kept mixing it until the mix was smooth and creamy. + +When she was finished, she had made a yummy cake. She put the cake in the oven to bake. In no time at all, the delicious smell of cake filled the house. Mum took the cake out of the oven, it looked so tasty! + +Everyone said yum! when they saw the cake. Mum smiled as she cut it into slices and served it to everyone. They all enjoyed the tasty treat. + +What a yummy delight! +Once there was a little girl named Tina. She was 3 years old and loved to play. One day, Tina was playing with a big lumber. She wanted to put it in a special spot. She kept putting the lumber here and there, but she couldn't find the right spot. + +Then, Tina heard a loud noise. She felt guilty. She looked and saw that she had put the lumber on top of her mom's favorite chair! Tina was so scared. She knew she wasn't supposed to put the lumber there. Her mom was going to be mad. + +But to Tina's surprise, her mom wasn't mad at all! She was happy that Tina put the lumber on the chair. She said it was the perfect spot, and that the chair looked so much better with the lumber. Tina was so relieved and felt very happy. She was no longer guilty. + +Tina learned an important lesson that day. Even when she makes mistakes, her mom is still there to help. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. She was three years old and wanted to buckle her shoes by herself. Mia was very organized and tried hard to line up the buckle correctly. But every time she tried, she couldn't get it right. + +Mia felt frustrated and angry, so she slapped her shoe with her hand. She tried again and again, with no luck. She began to cry and Mama ran over to help. Mama kneeled down and showed Mia how to get the buckle nice and organized. + +When Mia saw it, she quickly said "Oh, I know what to do now!" Then Mia carefully placed the buckle into the correct place and tightened it. She was so proud of herself and grinned a huge smile. + +Mama was so happy and hugged Mia tight. She said "You did it! You can buckle your shoes all on your own now." Mia felt so proud and enjoyed wearing her shoes with the neat and organized buckle she had done. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was very hungry. So he decided to go to the beach in search of food. As he walked, he saw many shells and other interesting things. Finally, he reached the beach and he was very happy. + +He looked around and saw a big crab. He was so excited and quickly ran towards it. He was about to reach it when he saw it close its claw. He was so sad, he wanted to eat the crab but it would not let him. + +The little boy was now very hungry. He began to look for food on the beach. Suddenly, he saw some seaweed and he quickly ran towards it. He was so happy, he was able to grab it and started to eat. He felt much better as he ate and soon felt full. + +He was so happy that he could find food on the beach and he decided to take a nap in the sun. He fell asleep with a big smile on his face. He was so thankful for the beach and its richness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to learn new things. One day, she spotted a black bird in her garden. She was curious and she wanted to learn more about it. She asked her mom to help her. With mom's help, she learned that the bird was a popular one called a blackbird. + +The little girl was very excited to learn about the bird. She went back to the garden each day to watch it. She learned that blackbirds liked to eat worms and insects. She also saw them chirping away happily in the trees. + +The little girl was so happy to learn about blackbirds that she started showing her friends at school. She told them all about blackbirds and soon it became popular. Her friends were so excited and started learning more about blackbirds too. Soon the little girl was known as the bird expert in her school. + +From that day on, the little girl was always curious and eager to learn new things she could share with people. +Once upon a time, a little sheep named Anne wanted to be independent. She wanted to choose her own adventure and do things on her own. + +So, Anne asked her mom if she could go and lay in the grassy fields. Her mom said, "Yes, but don't forget to wear your wool!" + +Anne smiled and went off with her very own wool coat, made especially for her by her mom. She ran through the grassy fields, laughing and hopping across the meadows. + +When she found the perfect spot, she lay down among the flowers, feeling the warmth of the sun on her wool. She looked up at the blue sky and felt so happy and independent. Anne stayed in the grassy fields all day, and eventually it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Allie. She liked to play dress up and pretending with her mom. She had an impressive apron that she wore when baking treats in the kitchen with her mom. + +One day, Allie decided to put on her apron and play pretend. She waved her arms around and magically the apron started to shrink. She looked down and the apron was now tiny, just like her! She was so surprised that it was so easy to shrink the apron and even more excited to pretend she was a little fairy! + +She put it on and it felt like she was flying. She zoomed through the house and even outside, having such a great time. After a few minutes, she decided it was time to make the apron big again and waved her arms. The apron quickly grew to its original size and fit Allie perfectly. + +Allie was so impressed. She couldn't believe she had shrunk the apron so easily and decided she'd have to play dress up more often! +Once upon a time there was a happy boy called Jack. He was three years old, and he liked to explore the world around him. + +One day, he decided to go outside in the garden. He found some mud on the ground and he decided to rub it with his hands. As he did, he made a special mark in the mud. It was perfect! Jack was very proud of his special mark. + +Every day for the next week, Jack went back to the same place in the garden, and he kept making his special mark by rubbing the mud. It always looked perfect. + +Finally, the week was over and the mark had disappeared. But Jack still remembered how proud he felt when he made his perfect mark. +Once upon a time there was a prince and a princess who were both very happy. They really loved each other, but one day the prince had a big question to ask. He asked the princess, "Will you marry me?" The princess was so delighted and she said yes! Everyone cheered and celebrated their love. + +But then the prince suddenly became very impatient. He wanted to get married right away, so he asked the princess again if they could marry today. She laughed and said, "Let's wait until tomorrow". The prince was not so happy about this, but he listened to the princess and calmed down. + +The following day, the prince and princess got married. All the people who were there were very happy and they congratulated the newlyweds. The prince and princess both smiled and hugged each other. The happily married couple then danced together all night. + +And they lived happily ever after! +Yesterday was a gentle day. Mommy and Daddy left the house early in the morning. They said they would be home later in the day. All morning, the little boy waited for them to come back. He watched out of the window, but he didn't see them. He was worried. + +But later in the afternoon, Mommy and Daddy came home. They had been to the store and brought lots of treats for the little boy. He was happy! They gave him big hugs and asked him how his day was. The little boy smiled and said his day had been gentle. + +Mommy and Daddy said they were going to leave again soon, but they promised to come back tomorrow. The little boy was still worried, but then he just remembered that Mommy and Daddy had said "tomorrow". So he smiled and said goodbye. + +He knew that when tomorrow came, Mommy and Daddy would come back. He fell asleep with a happy smile on his face. +Sam rode his bike as fast as he could. The wind was wild and it felt so good! But then he saw a sign for a playground. He wanted to ride on the swings so badly, but he remembered his mom said he wasn't allowed to go there alone. He felt a little guilty, but went anyway. + +Sam rode his bike right up to the playground and got off. He jumped on the swing and started to swing back and forth, feeling wild and free! He could hear his mom’s voice in his head telling him to come back home, but he just couldn’t resist! He kept swinging, until he heard a noise. It was his mom! + +He had been caught! He felt very guilty, but he also felt happy that he had done something wild and exciting. Sam got off the swing and said goodbye to the playground. He rode his bike home and vowed he would never forget the feeling of freedom he had that day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had long orange hair and the most beautiful blue eyes. + +One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a lock on the ground. It was big and metal and it had a keyhole. She was excited and tried to open it, but it wouldn't open. + +Then, all of a sudden, she heard a meow. She looked around and saw a little cat. It was purring and rubbing against her leg. It was very hungry. + +The little girl smiled. She took some food from her pocket and fed the cat. The cat was so happy and purred and rubbed against her leg. The little girl was happy too and she made sure to feed the cat every day. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy monster. It was a very big mystery! No one ever knew what it was. + +One day, a brave little girl decided to go and find out what the mystery was. She picked up her things and set off on her journey. + +When she got there, she found that the hairy monster was actually a friendly, fluffy puppy! She was so surprised but also so happy. She quickly picked it up, hugged it, and took it home. + +The little girl was so excited to have her new furry friend. From then on, she always looked after it and took it on long walks. + +The mystery of the hairy monster was solved, and the little girl was the hero! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to dress up. One day, she imagined having the most beautiful scarf ever. It would be orange, her favourite colour! + +The next day, she ran to her bedroom and saw an orange box with a ribbon on top! Inside the box was the most beautiful orange scarf she had ever seen! + +She was so happy and put the scarf around her neck. She twirled around the room and laughed out loud! + +Jane wore her scarf around the house and played with her friends outside. Everywhere she went, the scarf kept her warm and happy. + +Jane will always remember the day when she got the orange scarf. It was one of the most special gifts she ever had. +Once upon a time there was a little fox called Sam. Sam was very brave, but sometimes he became scared. One night, Sam was walking through the forest and he heard a loud noise. He was so scared he ran away. + +As Sam ran, he saw a big bear. The bear was about to slap Sam, but then Sam remembered something. He remembered his brave voice and he stood up tall. + +The bear saw Sam standing up bravely and he backed away. Sam felt proud of himself and he kept walking. He knew that he could always turn to his brave voice when he was scared. + +The end. +Once, there was a little boy. He was very naughty and didn't like to behave. His parents were worried about him, so they decided to buy a new television. When it arrived, the little boy was very excited and wanted to play with it. But it was difficult, so the parents had to explain how it worked. The little boy was very happy and started to watch and play with the television. + +But soon, the little boy started to get naughty and behave badly again. He was shouting at the television and not listening to his parents. His parents had to take the television away. + +But the parents talked to the little boy about why it was important to behave, so the little boy promised to be good. They gave him back the television and promised to not take it away again if he was good. + +The little boy was so happy, and he remembered to behave. His parents were very happy too. They kept their promise and he has been behaving ever since! +Once there was a little girl named Jill. She was only three years old. One day, Jill decided to go for a jog. She went to the store and bought some new trainers. They felt very comfortable. + +When Jill started running, it was so much fun! She ran for a long time and felt very happy. However, after a while, her legs started to hurt. She had to stop and take a rest. + +Jill took off her trainers and looked inside. Her feet had some red marks on them from the jog. She was so sad she had been hurt. She put her trainers back on and walked home very slowly. + +When she got home, she put the trainers away and put on some comfy slippers. She said, "It was fun to go running, but it was not fun to get hurt!" +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and very brave. +She had an orange room that noone else knew about. It was her special room. + +One day, she wanted to lock the room so that nobody could get in. She searched the house, looking for something that she could use to lock the room. + +Eventually she found a very big key. The key was so big that it could not fit in the door. But she was clever and very brave. She used the key to lock the door from the outside. + +Now nobody could get in her room. It was her secret, safe and orange room, that only she knew about. +Tippy and Tom were friends. One day Tom wanted to introduce Tippy to his peanut. Tom showed Tippy the peanut. It was a small and smelly. Tippy didn't know what to do. Tom said, “Doesn’t the peanut smell nice? Go ahead and give it a try.†+So Tippy decided to try the peanut. She picked it up and put it in her mouth. It was crunchy and salty. She liked it so much that she asked, “Can I have another peanut?†+Tom said, “Of course. Here you go!†+Tippy smiled and thanked Tom for introducing her to peanuts. +Once upon a time there was a small sack. It belonged to a little girl named Sarah. She loved to keep it close to her. + +Every day Sarah would take her sack and go to the park. She had so many fun things in her sack - a ball, a yo-yo, a doll and some treats. + +But one day, Sarah woke up to find the sky was very gloomy. She looked out the window and saw it was raining. She knew that she could not go to the park in the rain. She was very sad but she thought of what she could do. + +Her mom suggested playing with her sack inside. So Sarah took her sack and started to play. To keep it safe, she put the sack next to her bed. + +When the sun came out, Sarah was happy to go back to the park. She grabbed her sack and put on her shoes. She knew that no matter what happened, she would always keep her sack close. +Once upon a time, there was a big statue in the town's square. Everyone in the town wanted to have a look at it. But the mayor didn't allow it because he was worried the statue might get broken. + +So each day, the mayor stood next to the statue and asked everyone who went by if it was ok for them to look at the statue. But nobody was allowed. + +One day, a little three year old girl walked into the town square. The mayor asked her if it was ok for her to look at the statue. The little girl said yes and the mayor allowed her to look. + +The little girl was so excited to see the big statue and she smiled from ear to ear. She laughed and played around the statue, careful not to break it. + +The mayor was so glad and happy that he allowed the little girl to look at the big statue. He decided that anyone who wanted to look at the statue could do so. + +The town was so happy that everyone was now allowed to look at the big statue. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy loved fashion and loved to read. Every day, Daisy would pick out a special dress to wear. Today she chose her favorite dress - a bright purple dress. + +Daisy grabbed her favorite book. She loved to read stories about all sorts of things. Today she read a story about a princess and a purple dress. Daisy loved the story and imagined herself wearing the beautiful dress. + +Daisy decided to go to the store to find a dress like the one in the story. She looked around and found the perfect purple dress. Daisy was so happy and excited. She tried it on and it fit perfectly. + +Daisy was the happiest she had ever been. She loved the way she looked in the purple dress. She thanked the store and skipped home. Daisy was so happy to find a dress she loved and was even happier that she got to read a new story. The end. +Frank was in a hurry. He had so much to do. But he had a big problem. He had lost his special file. + +He looked in all the usual places, but he couldn't find the file. As time went on, he got more and more dizzy because he was so worried. + +Then, he remembered where he had last seen the file. It was in the cupboard under the stairs. He hurried to the cupboard and, sure enough, there was the file he was looking for. He was so happy he had found it. + +He hugged the file and carried it away. This time he was going to put it somewhere safe where he would never lose it again. +Once upon a time there was a little guy called Jimmy. He was only three years old, but he was very happy and full of life. + +One day Jimmy was out playing in the garden when he heard a strange noise. He looked up and saw something unusual in the sky – steam! He was so excited and started to clap his little hands. + +The steam seemed to get bigger and bigger. Jimmy was captivated by this unusual sight and carried on clapping away. Suddenly, Jimmy heard a voice. It was a friendly little voice that said “Come fly with me!†+ +Jimmy was so happy that he ran around in circles and kept clapping! He was ready to fly off into the sky with his new friend. + +They flew away over the clouds, high into the sky. Up there they traded stories and laughed until they were both so exhausted they had to come down and rest. + +Jimmy thanked his new friend for the wonderful adventure. They said goodbye and Jimmy ran back home, with a big smile on his face. He was so excited to tell everyone about his unusual steam adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a lazy present. He was so lazy that he did not want to move at all. This made the other presents sad. + +One day, the lazy present was split in two. Both of the pieces were still lazy, but now they could move. + +The other presents were delighted! They all rolled around with their two new friends. They were happy and excited. + +The lazy presents were still lazy, but now they could share the fun with their new friends. They all played games together, and had a wonderful time. + +The other presents thanked the lazy presents for making their day brighter. They all became very good friends and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely boy. He was always so busy playing and exploring. One day, he found a box full of matches! He was so excited he didn't know what to do first. + +The boy grabbed a match and drew a picture on a blank piece of paper. Pretty soon, the boy was matching all sorts of things. He matched shapes, sizes, and colors. He even matched little things that he found around the house. + +The boy was so excited with all the things he had matched. He showed them to his mom and dad, who thought it was wonderful. They told him they were so proud of him and they gave him a big hug. It was the best day ever! + +The lovely boy kept on matching things. He was having so much fun. Whenever he got a chance, he was matching things enjoying the joy of discovery. And he was filled with a warm, lovely feeling of love in his heart. +Once upon a time there was a farmer called Jack. He wanted some help with his jobs in the garden. He was looking for someone who was really reliable. + +So one day he went to the shop to buy a spade. He wanted a spade that was very strong so he could dig the earth easily. When he got to the shop, it had the perfect spade - it was shiny and new. He was sure it would be reliable. + +So Jack brought the spade home and showed it to his son, Peter. Peter was only 3 but he loved helping his dad with the garden chores. He looked at the spade and smiled when he saw how strong it was. + +Finally, Jack and Peter began to dig the earth. They wanted to make the garden look nice and beautiful. With the spade, they were able to dig quickly and it was much easier too. They had found the perfect and reliable tool for the job. + +At the end of the day, Jack and Peter stood back and looked at the garden - it looked amazing. They were both so proud of their hard work. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She lived on a farm with her parents. She loved her farm very much. + +One day, Lucy went to explore the farm. She walked around the big barn and saw lots of things. Then, she went into the shed, it was dark and she couldn't see anything. She felt around and suddenly her hand touched something cold. She picked it up, it was a razor! + +Feeling lucky, Lucy took the razor and showed it to her mum. Her mum was really excited and told Lucy how special it was. Lucy had found something really rare. + +From then on, Lucy was very proud of her discovery. Every time she looked at the razor she felt lucky and knew she would never forget what she found that day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bell. It would ring loudly every morning. The sound of the bell was so sweet, it made everyone happy. + +One day, the bell stopped ringing. Everyone was sad, so they looked and looked, but they couldn't find the cause. At last, they found the reason: a little bottle of perfume had gotten stuck in the bell. It was too harsh for the bell and the bell couldn't make its music anymore. + +So the people decided to take out the perfume. They used a small pin and carefully, slowly removed the perfume. When the bottle was out, the bell decided to ring again. The people cheered, and the bell sang a beautiful song. + +The bottle of perfume was placed in a special room. Every day, the people would open it and feel how precious the perfume was. Whenever they opened it, it would fill the room with music, just like the bell. +Warner was a compassionate crocodile. He was always thinking of ways to help his friends. One day, he thought of something special he could do for them. He decided to prepare a barbecue! + +So Warner went out and bought a big, shiny grill. He carefully carried it back to his home. When he arrived, he started to build a fire in the grill. He filled it with wood and lit it up. + +For the next few days, Warner was busy planning for the barbecue. He invited all his friends to come and enjoy the delicious food. On the day of the party, everyone laughed and chatted around the grill. + +Warner was so happy to see everyone having such a good time. His friends were so grateful that he had thought of a way to have fun and share some food. The barbecue was such a pleasant time they all had together. Warner knew he had made the right decision. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to make something special, so she decided to get a hook. She put the hook in the water and waited. Suddenly, something happened! Daisy had caught a big fish! She was so happy and successful. Daisy was so proud that she shared her fish with her family for dinner. They all smiled and said "Thank you!" + +The next day, Daisy decided to try again. She put the hook in the water and waited. Again something happened! Daisy had caught another big fish! She was so happy and successful again. Everyone clapped and smiled. Daisy was so happy she decided to do it every day. + +Every day, Daisy put her hook in the water. Every day something successful happened. Daisy was so happy she could share the fish with her family. + +And that's what happened. The End. +Once upon a time, there were two lands who were not friends. They did not like each other, and so each land had its own army. This was called a war. + +One day, one of the lands decided to be generous and make friends with the other land. So they decided to take the troops away and stop the war. + +All the people in the two lands danced and cheered, they were so happy the war was over. The generous land gave gifts to the other land, like food and toys, so that everyone could have a nice time together. + +The two lands became friends and promised never to have a war again. Everyone was happy and could get on with their lives. + +The End. +Once there was a man who had a big mustache. Every day he used to clap his hands and everyone around him used to laugh. He had a special clapping game that he would play with his friends. + +His friends thought the game was really fun. One day, the man bought some spicy popcorn to share with them. Everyone grabbed a handful and began to eat. As they ate, they made the man clap even faster. + +The man started to move his hands in the air like a drum. He was having so much fun that his mustache was bouncing up and down! Everyone clapped along and laughed. + +They spent the whole day playing the clapping game and eating spicy popcorn. It was so much fun that everyone wanted to come back the next day! +Today was a regular day when suddenly Emma heard a loud sound coming from the fridge. She thought something was wrong, so she ran over to take a look. Upon closer inspection, she saw that her pet fish, Finley, was floating at the top of the tank. Emma couldn't believe her eyes and she began to weep. + +She felt so sad and scared, she just wanted her fish to be okay. Emma quickly filled the tank with clean water, but it was too late - Finley had already gone to the big ocean in the sky. Emma kept on weeping, she was so very sad. + +Emma's mom heard her crying and came to give her a hug. She told Emma that although Finley was gone, he would always be in her heart. Through her tears, Emma smiled and was thankful for her mom. +John was very excited. He was going to a park. He had never been to that park before. He wanted to go and explore. + +When he got there, he ran around everywhere. He saw a tap. John walked over to it and tried to turn it on. It started to spray water everywhere. He was so excited! + +Then suddenly, John lost his balance. He slipped and fell. He got up, feeling scared and confused. But then he remembered the tap. He quickly ran back to it and realised he had lost his grip. It was no longer spraying water. + +John was upset. He had been so excited about the tap, and now it wouldn’t work. But he decided to keep exploring the park. Who knows what other exciting things he might find. +Once there was a long ship. On the ship there were two friends, a boy and a girl. + +The boy said to the girl, "let's open the door and explore the ship". The girl said, "Yes, let's explore it". + +So they opened the door and they looked inside. It was very big inside the ship. There were two beds, a table, chairs and a small kitchen. + +They looked around and explored. They saw a big wooden chest. The boy said, "Let's open the chest and see what's inside!". + +The girl agreed and they opened the chest. Inside there was lots of treasure and toys! They took out some of the toys and played with them. Then they closed the chest and went out to explore the rest of the ship. + +They looked out of the windows and saw the long blue sea. They were so happy and they laughed and smiled the whole time they were on the ship. It was the best day ever! +Max was a little boy. He went out to play and it was a very windy day. The wind blew his hair around his face and it made him sneeze. He sneezed and sneezed and sneezed. He couldn't stop! + +Max wanted to go inside, so he ran as fast as he could. He ran inside and it felt a lot better. He saw a big, ugly will on the table. It was very old. He didn't like looking at it. + +Max decided to try and make his will less ugly. He found a marker and he decided to draw some flowers and animals on it. The will started to look much better. + +He kept drawing and drawing until the will was beautiful. Everyone who saw it said it was the most beautiful will they had ever seen. Max was so proud of himself! He had made an ugly will look much better. +Once there was a little bear named Bob. Bob was a small and gentle bear who loved to explore. One day he came across a big refrigerator. He opened the door and was amazed at all the cool things inside. He plugged the refrigerator in and started to explore. + +He opened a jar of jam and started eating it all. It was delicious! But, before Bob could finish, he heard a loud voice. It was his mom! She told him that it was not safe to play around the refrigerator and she told him to come away from it. +Bob felt so sad. He wanted to finish the jam, but he had to listen to his mom. He was about to leave, but he turned around and saw that he had spilt some jam on the floor. Bob started to cry. + +He regretted not listening to his mom before he ate the jam. He learned an important lesson that day and that was to always listen to his mom. From then on, he was very careful around the big refrigerator, and he made sure to keep it safe. +Once there was a little girl called Jenny. She was very excited because today was the special festival. Today was a bright, sunny day and the town was buzzing with energy. + +Jenny's parents took her to the festival. All around were lots of people, they were laughing and singing. Jenny couldn't contain her excitement! She wanted to run and explore everywhere. + +First, Jenny's parents took her to the park. There was a big Merry-Go-Round that was brightly coloured. Jenny loved it as it turned round and round. Her parents smiled as they watched her play. + +Next, Jenny went to the stalls where she had her face painted with brightly coloured stars. She loved it, and admired herself in the mirror. She was so happy that she started to twirl around the festival. + +The festival was full of bright colours and activities. Jenny had the best day ever and at the end of the day she was sad to leave. She cannot wait until the festival comes round again next year. +Once upon a time, there was a cabin in the woods. It was a very interesting cabin with lots of fun things to do. + +One day, a family of three came to stay in the cabin - a mommy, a daddy, and a little 3-year-old boy. They were all excited to explore the cabin. + +The family checked inside and found a special room. They could see light from the windows and smelled something yummy. Inside, they saw a cozy bed, some delicious food and a few toys. They realized it was perfect for them to relax. + +The little boy was so happy to find the special room. He hopped on the bed and jumped around with all the toys. The mommy and daddy were happy that the little boy was having fun and could relax in the nice cabin. + +The family spent the day playing together and enjoying their time in the cabin. It was an interesting and exciting day, full of fun and happiness. They all relaxed and had a wonderful time in the cabin. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful butterfly called Zoom. Zoom lived in a lush forest surrounded by lots of other butterflies. Every day Zoom would flutter around the flowers, doing somersaults and loops in the air. + +But one day, Zoom felt sad. No matter how hard Zoom tried to zigzag and dart, a cloud of sadness seemed to be following him. With a deep sigh, Zoom flew away from the other butterflies and made his way out of the forest, searching for something to make him happy. + +Eventually, Zoom arrived at a beautiful stream. All around him was a sea of green and blue, and the sound of the water was very soothing. He felt his sadness melting away, replaced with a sense of calm. Zoom settled down on the rickety branch that dipped into the water. And as he gazed at his reflection, his smile slowly returned to his face. + +As Zoom stayed still, a dragonfly flew past him and took off into the sky. Instantly, Zoom felt a surge of excitement coursing through his body. With a whoop of joy, he took to the air and followed the dragonfly, yelling "I'm coming for you, Zoom can too!" + +So Zoom the butterfly continued to fly through the forest, feeling more and more happy with every flap of his wings, until the sun had disappeared and the moon was up in the sky. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there lived a rich man. He lived in a tall tower with no way out. One day, he asked for help. An angel appeared and told him to unlock the door. The man was excited and he tried to open the door. But it wouldn't budge. + +Then the angel said to him, "Look up at the sky". The man looked up and saw a beautiful sight. It was a beautiful rainbow with sparkles at the end. The man was amazed and he knew he had to unlock the door. He searched the sky until he found the key. + +He used the key to unlock the door and the man was free! He stepped outside and saw a wonderful world filled with bright colors and rich sights. He was excited because he now had the chance to explore the world beyond his tower. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very lucky. One day, she went for a walk with her Mommy. Suddenly, her Mommy stopped and looked around. She grabbed a small object from her pocket - it was a camera! Lucy was very curious. + +"What's this?" Lucy asked. + +Her Mommy smiled. "It is a special camera," she told her. "It can reveal secret things!" + +Lucy's eyes lit up. She asked if she could use the camera. Her Mommy said yes, and Lucy started exploring with the camera. She pointed it everywhere and the camera showed lots of exciting things. She could see bugs, birds, flowers and more. + +Lucy was so excited! She had never seen anything like it before. She was so lucky to have this special camera. Lucy and her Mommy spent the afternoon looking at all the secret things the camera revealed. Lucy loved it! +One day, Mama and Papa went out to play. Mama said, "Let's go to the park!" + +Papa said, "Ok!" + +So, they went to the park. There was a big dry field to play in. + +Mama and Papa started to play, but then they had a fight. Mama said, "I don't want to play anymore!" + +Papa said, "Ok, let's manage it. We can be friends and still play together." + +Mama and Papa managed to be friends and the dry field was soon filled with their laughter. They had a great day playing together at the park. +Once there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old. One day she was walking with her mum when she saw something interesting. It was a pear tree! Emma was very excited and she started to jump up and down. + +Her mum smiled and said, "Do you want to try and pick a pear?" Emma said "Yes please!" + +So her mum helped her pick a pear. It was a little bit small and weak because it was starting to get dark outside. + +When Emma got home, she mentioned the pear to her dad. Her dad said he would make them a delicious pear crumble. + +Emma was so happy! She couldn't wait to try the crumble at dinner time. + +The next day, Emma and her mum went back to the pear tree and they picked lots of bigger and juicier pears. They were so delicious! Emma and her family enjoyed them all. + +They all agreed that the pear crumble was the best part of all. Emma was so proud for mentioning the pear tree. +Molly was envious of all the treats her older brother, Charlie, got. Charlie was always allowed to have candy and ice cream, but Molly was refused. She was desperate to try the treats her brother got and decided to measure how much he got. She asked her mother if she could measure out how much Charlie was allowed. + +Molly's mother refused her request and said that Charlie gets too much and it would be unfair for her to have some too. Molly was sad and went off to sit alone. + +When it came time for Charlie to have his treat, Molly's mother noticed something didn't seem right. She asked him why he wasn't getting his treat and he confessed what Molly had been doing. + +Molly's mother was ultimately happy with Molly's attempt to be fair and decided that Molly could have a treat, but not as much as Charlie. Molly was delighted and hugged her mother with a smile of content. +Once upon a time, there was a thermometer who was very ignorant. He didn't know how important his job was. Every day, he would watch people fill him up with water until he was full. + +One day, the thermometer was feeling very bored and curious about his job. He asked all the other objects around him what it was he did. Sadly, none of them knew. That's when he noticed a little 3 year old child. + +The thermometer asked the child what he did and the child replied, "Your job is to tell when it's hot or cold." All of a sudden, the thermometer felt important. He realised his job was much bigger than he thought. From then on, he remembered to always fill himself with water so he could help everyone else. +John had a pocket. He kept many things in his pocket, like little stones and shells. Everyday he trusted his pocket to keep his treasures safe. +One day, John was playing in the park. He wanted to show his friends some of the special things in his pocket. As he reached into his pocket, he felt something fragile. He pulled it out, and saw that it was a tiny egg! It was so fragile, he was afraid it might break if he held it too tight. +John was so proud of his fragile egg! He knew he had to be extra careful, so he trusted his pocket to keep it safe for him. He kept the egg hidden in his pocket, and visited it everyday to make sure it was okay. +The egg stayed safe in John's pocket for a long time until one day it hatched! In the end, John's pocket had been a safe and trusting home for a little bird to come into the world. +Once there was a little girl and she wanted to play. She went outside and spotted something on the ground. It was a big, dirty page. She was excited and picked it up. She ran over to a tree and sat underneath it. + +She spread the page out on the ground. With some sticks she used them to draw shapes on the page. She made a circle, a triangle and a diamond. She laughed and clapped her hands. It was so much fun to play with the page. + +Later it started to rain. The little girl was sad because she wanted to keep playing with the page. She quickly packed up the page and put it in her pocket. When the rain was gone, she took out the page. But it was very dirty now. + +The little girl was sad, but she still wanted to play. She went over to the fountain and washed the page. After it was clean, she was so excited to play again. She spread out the page and continued drawing shapes with the sticks. She had so much fun playing with the page. +Once there was a little girl with a fluffy cat. She loved to spin. Every day she would spin around in circles. One day she decided it was time for a competition. She wanted to see who could spin the fastest. + +The little girl found her fluffy cat and asked him if he wanted to join in. The cat meowed and nodded his head. The little girl smiled. + +So together they started to spin. The little girl was so competitive that she spun faster and faster. Soon the cat couldn't keep up and the little girl won the competition. + +But the cat was a true friend and was still happy for the little girl. He gave her a hug to say well done, and they laughed and laughed. They agreed they would have to have another competition soon! +Once upon a time there was a hairy bear who lived in a big forest all by himself. One day he decided that he wanted some company, and so he went on a journey to find some new friends. + +The bear traveled for many days, until finally he came across a group of animals discussing life. The animals thought it was so exciting to see the bear, that they welcomed him into their circle and asked him to join them. + +The bear was so pleased and he enjoyed discussing life with all of his new furry friends. He learned so many interesting things that he had never known before. + +After some time, the bear felt ready to return home. He thanked all of his new friends and said goodbye, returning to his home in the big forest with lots of wonderful new stories to share! +One day, Sarah went to the park with her mom. Everything was so huge! She saw a huge wool blanket in the middle of the park. Sarah wanted to touch it, so she ran to it and hugged it. The wool was so soft! Sarah's mom smiled and took a picture of her daughter. Sarah stayed hugging the wool until it was time to go home. + +The next day, Sarah's mom brought her back to the park. And she brought a huge ball of wool and some knitting needles! Sarah was so happy to touch the wool again. She touched it and rolled it in her hands. Her mom helped her make all kinds of shapes with the wool. They even made a blanket together! + +Sarah played with the wool until it was dark outside. She really loved touching the huge wool blanket. Sarah's mom smiled and promised to bring her back soon to hug the huge wool blanket again. +Once upon a time there was a smart mouse. He decided to have an event one day. He managed to make all the preparations by himself. He put out some special cakes and balloons. Everyone was so excited. + +They all arrived at the event and were happy to see the smart mouse. He showed them all the special treats he put out. Everyone ate the cakes and played with the balloons. + +The mouse managed to make it a special day for everyone. When the event was over, everyone thanked the smart mouse for making it so fun. They said goodbye and went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl. She liked to explore and look around at things. One day when she was out for a walk, she saw a fisherman looking out over the water with a fishing pole in his hands. She wondered what it would be like to be out in the boat with the fisherman. + +The little girl was so curious that she decided to climb up onto the boat. She was careful not to rock the boat too much, but she was looking around and taking it all in. Suddenly, the fisherman saw her and said, “Why hello there! What are you doing in my boat?†+ +The little girl was a bit embarrassed and apologized. “I was just curious,†she said. The fisherman smiled and said, “That’s okay! Let me show you how to use the fishing pole.†+ +The little girl was so excited to learn and watched very closely as the fisherman showed her how to cast her line out, where to look for fish, and how to reel them in. She was amazed at all the different kinds of fish she was able to catch! + +When the little girl was done fishing, she thanked the fisherman for teaching her something new. She said goodbye and skipped away, feeling very excited about her new adventure. She’d learned something so cool, and had a great time on the boat with the nosy fisherman! +Once there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and she wanted to find a treasure. + +Molly was very excited and she packed her little bag with a few treats. Then she went outside and walked all around her neighborhood, looking for something special. + +After a few minutes, she saw something sparkling in the dirt. She bent down and picked it up. It was a beautiful, golden ring! Molly was very happy to find her treasure. + +She continued to look for more things but soon she started to feel hungry. She knew it was time to go home now. + +Before she went inside Molly stopped and chose to keep the golden ring. She thought it would be her very special treasure forever. + +Molly smiled and hurried home with her new treasure, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear. He didn't like to do very much. All he wanted to do was sleep. One day he decided he needed a new uniform. + +He asked his friend the fox to help design it. The fox came up with a great idea. He made a special uniform with a hat, shirt and trousers. It was yellow and orange which the bear loved. + +The lazy bear proudly put on the uniform. Now he felt ready to go out into the world! Everywhere he went, people smiled and said how handsome the bear looked in his new uniform. + +The bear was so proud of his Uniform. From that day on, he was never lazy again! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jill. She loved to play with her blocks. She had lots of them and they came in all shapes and sizes. Each block was so colourful - there were red ones and blue ones and yellow ones too. + +Jill liked to build towers with her blocks. She could make them very quickly and it was always so easy. She liked to show her towers off to her family and friends and everyone was always very impressed. + +Jill was proud of her very own blocks and she kept them very safe. She used to build anything she could think of. Towers, castles, even caves. It was always so much fun. + +Whenever Jill looked at her blocks, she smiled. She was so proud to own her very own blocks and that made her very happy. +Sam found an iron on the beach. It looked black and very shiny. He was excited because he had never seen an iron before. He picked it up and ran back home. + +When he got home, he showed his Mum the iron. She was so pleased. She said the iron would help her make all the clothes in the house look nicer. She plugged the iron in and it started to get hot. She turned the knob and it started to increase in temperature. + +Sam watched as Mum used the iron to press his clothes. She made them look very smart. She then used the iron on her dress and it looked even more special. Sam was so pleased that he had found the iron. He knew it would help to make their clothes look perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a little fairy named Blossom. Blossom had fuzzy wings and she loved to fly around the garden. +One day, Blossom was flying around when she noticed a big, green velvet cushion in the garden. It looked so cozy that she decided to take a nap on it. + +So she wiggled her way into the cuddly velvet and snuggled up tight. Soon, she was asleep! But it was getting very hot in the sunshine and Blossom was sweating. + +Just then, a big, white cloud came and floated over the garden, blocking out the sun and making everything nice and cool. Blossom woke up feeling refreshed and was very thankful for the cloud's help. + +She thanked him and flew off happily, ready to find more adventures in the garden. +Once there was a bunny named Jim. He lived in a big yard with lots of other animals. One day, Jim got an anxious feeling in his belly. He thought he should bury something, so he started to dig a hole in the yard. Every day he went to the hole and buried something new. He buried carrots, lettuce and mushrooms. Even some of his special toys. Other animals started to watch. They were curious of what Jim was doing. + +Soon enough the yard started to look different. All the animals started to become very anxious, but no one said anything. One day, Jim showed everyone what he had been doing. He had made his own garden! All the animals were so excited about the garden and praised Jim for his hard work. From then on, the animals in the yard enjoyed fresh vegetables every day. Even when Jim was no longer around, the garden lived on in his memory. +Eric was a cheerful young boy. One day, his dad came home with a big surprise. It was a phone! Eric's eyes opened wide and he was very excited. He couldn't wait to create something with it. First, he called his mom and said "Hi mommy! I love you!". Then, he opened the camera and he took lots of pictures of himself with a big smile on his face. He also made funny videos of himself with his stuffed animals. Finally, he sent a beautiful drawing to his grandparents. Eric felt so proud of all the things he had created with his phone. He was very happy and it made everyone around him cheerful. +Molly had a large watch that her grandad gave her. She liked to wear it every day. One day she was sitting outside and something caught her eye. It was a big pot with something inside. It looked like something was stirring in it. She walked over to take a closer look. There was a big spider inside the pot! + +Molly was so afraid that she ran away. But she couldn't stop looking back. She was so scared that the spider would come out! After a little while the stirring stopped and the spider stayed inside. Molly was so happy that nothing bad had happened. + +Molly went back to the pot to take a better look. She could see the large spider through the side of the pot. She was fascinated by the spider, but she kept her distance. Now when Molly goes outside she checks to see if the spider is still there, and it always is! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved coal. She was very excited about it. She collected it from the ground and she kept it in a big box that she kept in her room. But one day something bad happened. A bad man came to her house and tried to take all the coal away. He was very naughty. Luckily, the little girl was clever. She had a plan to prevent the bad man from taking her coal. She quickly took all the coal and hid it in her bedroom. The bad man couldn't find it. He left the house empty handed and the little girl was very happy. She still has her special box of coal and she can play with it whenever she wants. In the end, she was very excited that she prevented the bad man from taking her coal! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce angel who liked to hang from the sky. He was always so high that he felt like he could touch the stars. + +Every morning, the angel would wake up ready for a new day. He liked to swing from cloud to cloud, getting dizzy from the never-ending spinning. + +One day, the angel got too close to the sun and he got very hot. He quickly flew up to the moon, trying to get away from the heat. + +The angel stayed on the moon for a few days and he had so much fun. He could look down at the clouds and waves below and make silly faces. + +But eventually, the angel wanted to get back to the sky and hang from the clouds. So he said goodbye to the moon and flew up to the stars, where he continues to hang in the sky to this day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a special dream. She dreamed of one day having a shiny new knife. As the days went by, she would imagine what it would be look like and how much fun she would have using it. + +One day, her mommy surprised her with a beautiful new knife. She was so grateful and couldn't believe her luck. She grabbed it up and went outside to explore. She dug up a piece of wood and started carving. She was very careful and made lots of shapes with it. + +In the end, she was very proud of her knife and her creations. She showed her mom what she had made and her mom was very proud of her. From then on, she played with it almost everyday and was very grateful for the special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a barber who was very eager to make people happy. Every morning, he would bounce out of his house and spread cheer around the neighbourhood. + +One day, a small girl asked the barber for a special treat. She wanted him to cut her hair. He agreed and armed with a pair of scissors, the barber began to work. + +The barber did a great job but unfortunately he made a mistake. He cut the small girl's hair too short! The girl was very bitter about the haircut. + +But the barber was determined to make the girl smile again. He took out a large piece of elastic from his pocket and tied it to her head. The elastic had such a powerful stretch, it made the girl bounce up and down! The girl and the barber laughed and the girl's frown changed into a happy smile again. + +The girl thanked the barber and happily bounced away, a bouncing reminder of the barber’s kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little bunny. On a sunny day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +He hopped up a tall hill and when he reached the top, he saw a big frame. Hoping to see what was inside, he hopped closer. + +Suddenly, from out of the frame rose a beautiful dove. It fluttered gracefully in the warm wind, then flew away.The brave little bunny watched it with amazement. + +He hopped back down the hill in a hurry, anxious to tell his friends what he saw. Everyone was amazed by the brave little bunny's story of the beautiful dove that rose from the frame. + +The End! +There was a ship on the horizon. To the young girl, the ship looked exciting. Her dad had told her that the ship was going to take them to a faraway beach. She was so excited that she wanted to run to the beach right away. + +But when they got to the beach, they found that something was wrong. The water was troubled. It was all cloudy and dark. The girl was not sure what to do. + +Her dad said that he would talk to the captain of the ship. He found the captain and asked what was wrong. The captain said that there had been a storm the night before. He said the ship had been damaged and was in bad condition. + +The girl didn't understand what the captain was saying but she knew that it must have been something bad. She looked up at her dad who had a troubled look on his face. She knew this meant that the exciting journey was over. But her dad said he still loved her and would find another way to get to the beach. +Once, there was a little child. She was small and very curious. One day, she decided to go explore the world. She looked around and saw an elderly person. The elderly person had a ladder. The little child was very fascinated by the ladder and wanted to climb it. + +The elderly person said, “Go ahead, my child. Climb the ladder and see the world.†The little child happily agreed. She ran to the ladder and started climbing it. She was very careful and made sure to hold onto each step. + +The little child climbed higher and higher. She saw the world change with each step. She saw trees and woods, houses and roads. It was an amazing journey. Finally, she reached the top and looked around. The little child was so excited! + +This was the best adventure the little child has ever had. She thanked the elderly person for helping her experience the world in such a unique way. +Grandma had a big bookcase in her living room. It had lots of books with interesting stories. One day, Grandma saw that it was empty. She was surprised and wanted to know what happened. + +Grandma's little granddaughter had signed the books out of the bookcase without permission. She had taken them to the park and shared them with her friends. + +Grandma was very upset. She told the little girl off in a harsh voice. She said that taking things without asking was wrong and that she should always ask before taking something. + +The little girl was sorry. Grandma forgave her and the little girl promised to never take anything without asking again. Grandma let her put all the books back into the bookcase. Everything was as it should be again. +Once there was a mom and dad who worried a lot. They were always worried about how to pay the bills, how to get enough food and how to keep the house warm. + +One day, the mom and dad both had an idea! They would build a network of friends and family who could help them if things ever got tough. They explained the idea to their children who were only three years old but very excited about it. + +The next day, the mom, dad, and children got to work. They talked to family and friends, brought them together and soon the network was alive! The mom and dad were so happy and no longer worried the same way they did before. + +One day, something unexpected happened and the family needed help. They reached out to their network and everyone came to their aid. Everyone was so generous with their time and resources that the family was so touched. They were no longer worried or upset because they had a network of people to help them. +Jimmy wanted to paint. He grabbed a big brush and some paint. He wanted to make something fun. So he thought about his favourite cartoon – it was a huge dinosaur! He started to paint. He painted the dinosaur with big colours. He drew a huge tail and furry spikes on its back. He was very proud of what he made. + +Jimmy was so happy that he wanted to show everyone. So he asked his Dad to help him hang the painting on the wall. His Dad was so proud of him! Everyone who came by admired Jimmy's painting - they said it was a huge masterpiece that looked just like a real cartoon dinosaur. Jimmy was so proud and excited. He could not wait to paint something else! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie who was three years old. One day, she was playing in her garden when a big, scarily loud noise came from nearby. Sophie was scared and started to cry. + +Her mummy heard and came running to help. She gave Sophie a big hug and said, “It's alright my love, there’s nothing to be scared of.†+ +Mummy then gave Sophie a wonderful surprise - a special gift! It was a soft, pink teddy bear, and it made Sophie feel very brave. She hugged the teddy bear close and the loud, scary noise seemed far away. + +Sophie was still a little bit weak so wasn’t quite brave enough to go and investigate, so she stayed close to the house. But with her teddy bear, she felt strong and soon her fear went away. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who had a very misreated toy. It was very old and it stayed in a drawer, never getting to play. + +One day, Jack felt sorry for the toy, so he decided to take it out and give it some love. He laughed and joked with the toy as if it was a real person. + +Suddenly, an idea came to him. Jack opened the drawer, took out some crayons, and started to draw a big smile onto the toy's face. The toy was so happy, it could not contain its joy! + +Jack was very pleased with his work. He put the toy back in the drawer, gave the toy a big hug and said,"You'll never be so miserable again!" And from that day forward, the toy was always happy. +Once there was a furry bear. He lived in a forest and loved the festivals – especially the music! + +One day, he was very excited, because it was time for the festival. As the music began and the bear cheered, something disturbed him. It was another sound coming from the forest. + +He followed the disturbing noise and soon found a little mouse with a broken wheel. It had been trying to get to the festival but was without its wheel. + +The bear was so happy that it could help. It used a leaf to fix the wheel and then pushed the mouse all the way to the festival. + +The mouse was very thankful, and they both enjoyed the festival together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and liked to explore the world around him. One day he heard a funny noise coming from outside. So he went to see what it was. + +When he got outside, he saw a strange grill with smoke coming out of it. He wanted to know what was going on. So Jack asked the man near the grill, “What are you doing?†+ +The man was grilling burgers, so he told Jack all about it. He explained that he was cooking the burgers on a hot grill and that they would be ready soon. + +Jack was so excited that he wanted to stay to watch the burgers cook. He was so interested that he almost forgot why he felt guilty. But when he remembered he asked the man, “Am I in trouble?†+ +The man said he was not, and that he was doing a good job paying attention. Then the man gave Jack a burger, hot off the grill. Jack happily ate it and thanked the man. +A famous little boy was crawling through the airport. He was looking all around and marveling at everything he saw. + +He saw planes and children, adults and suitcases. It was so exciting to be in such a big place. As he crawled, he was sure to explore every corner of the airport. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and he got scared. But it was just the sound of a plane taking off. He looked up and saw it go up into the sky and disappear. He thought it was amazing. + +He was happy to crawl through the airport. He had so much fun exploring and seeing things he had never seen before. It was a very famous place and he wanted to come back. +Josh had a crazy plan. He wanted to reach the sun. He wanted to be able to get close enough to feel its warmth. So he climbed up to the highest branch in the tree and put on his sunglasses. Then, he jumped as high as he could. He reached his hand up as far as he could and tried again. He jumped and jumped but the sun seemed so far away. He had to give up. Josh sadly turned around and climbed down. He had to keep dreaming of his crazy plan. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who was very cold. He was furry and he was very worried. He looked all around, but he couldn't find a way to get warm. + +He saw a big rock, so he decided to go under it. He was so happy when he finally got there because it was so warm! He curled up and started to relax, but suddenly the sun went away. + +Now it was dark and he was so cold again. He was really worried. But then he had a good idea! He closed his eyes and thought of his warm bed. + +Suddenly, he felt so warm and he wasn't worried anymore. He smiled and snuggled up until he fell asleep. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He loved to do quizzes. Every morning he would open his big book and try to solve each quiz. He thought it was so fun! He enjoyed it so much that he started to do it every day. + +One day, he was feeling a bit bored. He thought, "maybe I should do something different today". So he opened his big drawer and found a really old quiz. He was very excited! He looked at it closely and started to answer all the questions. + +After a few hours, he finally finished the quiz. He was so proud of himself, he jumped for joy! He had never solved a quiz so old before. With a happy smile, he put it back into the drawer and went back to doing his regular quizzes. +Once there was a little boy who loved to go on adventures. One day, he decided to explore the woods in his backyard. As he was walking, he observed something very big and strange. + +When he got a little closer, he saw it was a huge truck! He ran up to it and started to examine it. He noticed it had four big tires, a huge engine, and a yellow tank labeled "fuel". + +The boy was ecstatic! He imagined himself in the truck, driving through the woods on his own adventure. Suddenly he heard someone coming, so he quickly ran away and hid. + +He watched from his hiding spot and saw two adults, a man and a woman, climb into the truck. He watched as the adults started the engine, and filled up the tank with fuel. The truck roared to life and the couple drove off, leaving the little boy in awe. +Once there was a tall mommy who loved her little boy. Her son was a happy child who always smiled and laughed. Mommy always used to brush her son's long, thick hair. + +One day, Mommy said to her son, "It's time to get a haircut! We're going to the barber this afternoon and they'll make your hair look so handsome!" + +The little boy jumped with joy and couldn't wait to go. When they arrived at the barber's, it was warm and smelled like shaving cream. The barber was very nice and made the boy laugh with silly jokes. + +When the haircut was finished, the little boy's hair was so short! His mommy hugged him and said, "I love how your hair looks!" Her son blushed and said, "Thank you. I love my new haircut!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lexi. She was very happy. Every day, before her lunch, she would sing. Today was no different, Lexi sang a happy and silly song which made everyone smile. + +But, when her mum put her lunch on the table, Lexi got upset. There was green soup for lunch and Lexi didn't like it. + +Mum said, "Come on Lexi, it's good for you." But Lexi just shook her head and said "No". + +Suddenly an idea came to her head, she got up and started to sing her happy song! Before long, mum was singing and Lexi had forgotten all about her lunch. + +They finished singing and Lexi had a big smile on her face. She ate all of her green soup and even asked for more! +Once upon a time, there was a harmless balloon. It wanted to unite with other balloons. So, it traveled around and looked for other balloons to join. Everywhere it went it saw different shapes, sizes, and colors of balloons. But none seemed the same so it kept on looking. + +Finally, on a sunny day, the harmless balloon saw another balloon that matched it perfectly. The two balloons began to float together and united into one big balloon. They spun around and laughed together. What wonderful fun! + +But suddenly, the balloon felt a tug and realized that it was being held by a tiny hand. It had been carried away by a little child. The child's parents and siblings laughed and clapped. The harmless balloon was now part of a loving family. It was so happy to unite with the family. Now it could join the family on many fun adventures! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was very sad. + +Every night, her Mommy would bathe her in a big tub. Daisy loved to get nice and clean. + +After Daisy was all clean, Mommy would give her a yummy dish. It was always something yummy and special. + +Daisy always smiled when she was done eating her dish. + +She was no longer sad, because she was all cleaned up, and had a special dish to eat! Hooray! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He was three years old and always very happy. One day when he was out playing, he saw a lake. It was very big, and the water was so blue. + +John wanted to explore the lake. He went closer and discovered that there was a boat on the lake. He was so excited that he got right into the boat and started to paddle. He paddled and paddled until he was in the middle of the lake. + +Suddenly the sky became very dark. The wind started to blow harshly, and the lake became very rough. John started to get very scared, but then he saw something. It was a rainbow in the sky, with a big bow of light at the end. John smiled and he knew everything was going to be ok. + +He felt brave now and he paddled back to shore. When he got back, John was so proud of himself for facing his fear, even though the lake was so harsh. He knew it was important to face our fears no matter how scary they may be. +Once upon a time there was a mule named Jack. He was very adventurous and wanted to explore more of the world. One day he asked his mom if he could go on a little trip. + +"Please, Mom!" begged Jack. + +His mom thought it was a good idea because she knew Jack was brave. She said yes and handed Jack his backpack. + +Off Jack went, ready for a fun adventure. He rode his mule to the park and went on a big picnic. Along the way, he said "hello" to all the animals in the forest. + +When Jack came back home, he was feeling very pleased. He thanked his mom for letting him go on his adventure. + +And that's how Jack the adventurous mule had a great day! +Once there was a little girl who liked to cook. Every day, she would put on a big apron and mix ingredients in a bowl. She loved making cakes and cookies. + +One day she decided to cook on the bus. She got on the bus with her eggs and flour and found a seat. She started to mix the ingredients together. But she was so clumsy and the eggs spilled! Everyone on the bus started to laugh. + +The little girl got off the bus embarrassed and a bit sad. She decided that she didn't want to cook on the bus anymore. But she still liked to cook. + +So she went back home and made her favorite cake. The cake was so delicious that everyone enjoyed it! The little girl was so proud! From then on, she only cooked in her kitchen. +Once there was a little girl who wanted a new toy. She asked her parent to take her to the toy store. Her parent said yes, and they drove to the store. + +When they got to the store the little girl found so many toys! She wanted them all! She wanted a toy horse, an expensive doll, and lots more. + +Her parent said she could pick one toy. She wanted to take the expensive doll, but she knew she could only take one. In the end, she decided to take the toy horse. + +The little girl was so happy with her new toy! She thanked her parent for taking her to the store, and promised to take care of her new toy. +Once upon a time there was a cricket. He liked to write on special paper with a pencil that was very special. Every day he would write a special story. + +One day he decided he wanted to write a story about a tasty treat. He wrote about doughnuts, chocolates and ice creams that all tasted delicious. + +When he had finished writing, he padded off to find the tasty treats he had written about. He eventually found a big bowl of doughnuts that looked yummy. He ate a few before searching for chocolates. + +And he found some, too! They were even tastier than he imagined. He munched his way through the chocolates until he found the perfect one. He saved it as a special treat for later. + +Finally, he could smell something amazing. It was an ice cream stall! He skipped over, licking his lips and got the tastiest ice cream ever. He was so excited! + +He enjoyed all the tasty treats that he had written about and then he went back home to write another story. +Jimmy stared up at the bright summer sky. He was ready for an adventure. A small butterfly flew past and Jimmy followed it. + +He stumbled through the tall grass and stumbled upon a small pond. He wanted to explore what was in it. He watched as a fish swam by and then he struggled to get close enough to touch it. He stretched out his arm, but the fish was too fast. + +Jimmy went to the edge and walked around the pond. He saw a lot of beautiful flowers and some colorful birds. He struggled to reach out and grab one of the birds, but he was not tall enough. + +Then Jimmy remembered he had wanted to try and catch a fish. He remembered what his father had told him. He thought about what he would need and quickly gathered his fishing rod, a line and some bait. He was ready. + +He tried to cast the line. He felt it sink down into the water and tried to pull it back out but he struggled to do it without help. He wasn't strong enough yet. + +But Jimmy did not give up. He continued to try until he finally caught a fish! He was so proud of himself. He had a wonderful summer day and was ready for the next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a rich family who lived in a big old house. They had a lovely backyard full of trees and blooming flowers. + +One day, a big bad monster came to their backyard and he wanted to destroy it. He had big teeth and claws and he was very mean. + +The family had to work together to protect their backyard. They used all their strength and courage to defeat the monster and keep their backyard safe. + +After a long and tough battle, the monster was gone and the backyard was safe. Everyone was so happy that their backyard was safe! + +And from then on, the family lived happily ever after in their rich backyard. +The day was full of possibilities. Little Timmy wanted to win the big race. He put on his colorful shoes. Everyone cheered. Little Timmy stared the race. He ran faster than anyone else. He wanted to win. As he ran, people in other lanes started to ignore him. Little Timmy was determined to win. He ran and ran. Suddenly, it was all over. Little Timmy had won the race! Everyone cheered him and gave him a big hug. He was so happy he had won. Little Timmy had showed everyone that he was a winner. +Caroline was a naughty girl. She liked to play with her paper, even when she wasn't supposed to. + +One day, when Caroline's mom wasn't looking, Caroline grabbed some paper and ran outside. She ran down the street, crumpling the paper in her hands. + +That was dangerous! Her mom heard Caroline outside and quickly ran after her. When Caroline's mom caught up with her, she was very angry. She said, "Caroline, I am punishing you for being so naughty." + +Caroline's mom put her in a corner of the room and told her not to move. Caroline didn't understand why she was being punished, but she knew it was because she had been naughty. She decided to be more careful in the future. +Maggie the bunny was walking in the woods one day. She came across a big, white mushroom. She had never seen a mushroom before and was very curious. She decided to request the mushroom to do something so she said, "Please, Mister Mushroom, can you do a trick?" The mushroom just sat there quietly. Maggie thought the mushroom was very intelligent and waited patiently. Finally, after many minutes of silence, the mushroom spoke. "Yes, little bunny," it said. "I can do a trick for you. Watch me!" Suddenly, the mushroom began to hop around the forest. Maggie laughed and smiled as the mushroom hopped around. She enjoyed the trick the intelligent mushroom had done for her. +Max stepped away from the bed. It was soft and colorful. He smiled and decided to take a closer look. He stepped closer and could feel the warmth of the bed. He ran his hands over the parts of the bed that were soft and colorful. He liked how it felt. + +Max decided to step back, and step onto the bed. He was careful because he was so small. He bounced up and down, feeling the softness underneath him. He laughed as he bounced. Colorful shapes and designs filled the bed, and Max wondered what it could be. + +Max stepped off the bed and started to explore his room. He stepped to the window, and looked outside. He saw trees, and animals, and the sun. Max smiled, and then stepped back to his cozy bed. He was ready for a nap. +Once upon a time there lived a wild bird. Her language was simple and her wings were dry. +Every day the bird would fly high and low, searching for food. +One day, she flew over a garden where a family was eating dinner. The bird smiled when she spotted a plate of food. She swooped down, grabbed some food and flew away. + +The bird ate the food and it made her feel happy. She looked up and saw the sun ready to set. She knew this was a sign that it was time to find a place to sleep. + +The bird found a tree and settled in. She fluffed her feathers to stay warm. As the night grew darker, the bird began to dream. + +In the morning, she stretched and shook away the night. She flapped her wings and flew into the sky. The air was crisp and the wind was wild. The bird smiled, feeling ready to explore the world and search for new food! +Once there was a very rich man. He wanted to ask the drain for help. So, he stood at the drain and asked, "Can you help me?" + +The drain thought for a moment, then said, "Yes, I can help you." + +The rich man was very happy, so he asked the drain, "What do you need me to do?" + +The drain said, "I need you to bring me some water." + +The rich man could not believe it. He thought, "A rich man like me bringing water to a drain?" But he said yes and started collecting water in buckets. + +He brought the water to the drain, which was very happy. The drain thanked the rich man and said, "You have done a good deed, and I will help you in return." + +The rich man was surprised and asked, "What help can you give me?" + +The drain smiled and said, "I will give you my wealth and all of my riches." + +The rich man was ecstatic and accepted the drain's offer. From then on, he was known as the richest man in the world. The moral of the story is that you should always ask for help, even if it's from a drain! +Bella was a generous girl. One day, she saw a leaf on the ground and wanted to show how generous she was. She picked it up and saw that it was dry and crunchy. + +She decided to rub the leaf. As she rubbed, it became soft and shiny. Bella smiled, happy with her work. + +When she showed the leaf to her mom, her mom was surprised. She said, "That's very generous of you, Bella!" + +Bella nodded and then took the leaf outside to show it to her friends. They said, "Wow, Bella! That's so generous!" + +Happy with the attention, Bella smiled and said, "Rub a leaf and watch it shine!" +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little rabbit. He wanted to find victory, but he didn't know how. So he set off on a great adventure to find it. + +He looked high and low, all around, but victory was nowhere to be seen. After a while, he became tired and sad. He just couldn't find it. + +All of a sudden, he heard a voice screaming "Victory is here!" He spun around and saw a big sign saying "Victory!" He couldn't believe it! He ran over, jumped in the air and arrived at the door of victory. + +He was so excited! Victory was his! He opened the doors and, there it was: victory! He had finally found it! + +He was so proud of himself for his stubbornness and determination to find victory. He had achieved his goal! + +He smiled and took one last look at the victory before him. And then, with a hop and a skip, he bounded home with a great feeling of joy and accomplishment. +Once there was an honest mouse. He wanted to become something special but didn't know what. He looked around and saw a big office. He decided to become the office manager. He worked hard every day and tried to be honest in all he did. + +One day, the mayor came to visit the office and was impressed with the honest mouse. He asked the mouse to be the mayor's assistant. The mouse was so excited to become the mayor's assistant! + +He worked hard and was always honest. Everyone in town saw how honest the mouse was and said that he was a very special mouse indeed. The mouse was so happy to be part of the mayor's office. + +And he stayed the mayor's assistant for a long time and was always honest. Everyone was happy and they all kept telling the mouse how special he was. +Once upon a time there was a queen who loved to be creative. She made lots of interesting things and the people around her loved her work. + +The queen had a friend who was a little girl. The girl always believed in the queen's creativity and her ability to make amazing things. + +The girl and the queen were always playing together. They created drawings, made pretend food and built castles with blocks. + +One day, the girl presented the queen with a beautiful necklace she had made. The queen put it on and declared the girl was a true artist. The girl was so happy and she believed even more in the queen's creative magic. + +The queen and the little girl were best friends and they spent a much time making and believing in things together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever chicken. She wanted to use her brain to help in the garden. She thought and thought about what she could do, and then she had an idea! She decided to use her wings to help the other animals pick up apples. + +The animals needed to reach the apples that were high in the tree and so the chicken used her wings to carry them up. She was so clever that she managed to bring the apples down safely and the animals cheered! + +The animals got so excited they decided to have a party and they all invited the chicken. They cooked her a delicious meal of chicken and vegetables. The clever chicken was so happy and she was so happy that she had managed to help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was desperate to find some magic. Every day she looked high and low, but she never found anything. + +One day, while she was searching, she stumbled upon a box. She was so eager to open the box, but she couldn't find a way. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said to clap three times and the box would open. + +Amy was so excited, she clapped as hard as she could. The box opened with a puff of smoke and out popped a sparkly wand! She couldn't believe her eyes. + +Gingerly she grabbed the wand and waved it around. Magic fairies flew out of the wand and danced around the room. Amy was so happy and laughed with joy. + +Eventually, the magic came to an end. As the fairies flew away, the box closed, never to be seen again. But Amy was so thrilled with her special, magical day that she never stopped smiling. +Once there was a bunny. He was hopping around one day, when he came to an unusual tree. He wondered what it would feel like to touch it. He put out his paw to act. + +Then, something very strange happened. The tree began to move and it touched back! He knew he had done something amazing but he was also scared. He hopped away as fast as he could, looking back over his shoulder. + +When he got home he told his family, who were very impressed. They were sure no one else had ever done something so unusual. + +The bunny was very proud of himself and now he knew that he had done something special. He touched the tree and it had touched back! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion. He lived on the earth and had lots of friends. One day, he looked up to the sky and saw the moon. It shone so brightly, he wanted to cheer! He put his paws together and clapped loudly. + +His friends were very surprised and they clapped too. The sound they made echoed across the earth, spreading the lion's happiness everywhere! Even the birds and the squirrels joined in and clapped their wings and their little paws. + +The lion smiled bigger than ever. He knew that even on the darkest of nights, the moon shone brightly with joy. So whenever the lion was feeling down, he simply had to look up at the moon and clap his paws together. That always made him feel better. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Claire. Claire had a very special attic all the way up in her house. She loved to go up there and mix things together to make new things. + +One day, she decided to put together a brand new dress in her attic. She grabbed some fabric from the shelf and mixed different colors together. When she was done, it was a perfect fit! + +Claire was so excited about her new dress. She showed it to her mom, who was equally excited. They thought the dress looked perfect. + +Claire was so proud of her dress. She ran off to show it to all her friends. All of them said they loved it and they thought she looked very fit and pretty. Everyone was so impressed with her dress that they started calling it the 'attic dress'. + +The attic dress made Claire very happy, and she never forgot how she mixed all the colors together to make it. She kept it in her closet and looked at it whenever she needed a reminder of how much she could create. +Denny was excited as he put on his special yoga clothes. His mom had mentioned yoga class to him, and he was ready to go. + +At the studio, he stood on his mat and waited for the class to start. As the teacher began to lead him through the poses, Denny felt dizzy. He hadn't expected it to make him feel so funny. + +The teacher noticed and said it was normal to feel a little dizzy from the movements. She asked Denny to take a break and get his bearings. + +He stepped off the mat, and the teacher gently suggested he take deep breaths. After a few moments of that, he was ready to go again. + +Denny went back to his mat and felt a lot better. He was now able to focus on the yoga moves, as the teacher mentioned. He loved it! He was so proud of himself by the time the class ended. +One night, Jack looked up at the sky and saw the big, round moon. He wanted to get closer to it so he decided to take a walk. He walked quickly, getting more and more impatient. Suddenly, he heard a loud roar. Jack was scared and froze. The roar got closer and closer until suddenly a big, friendly lion appeared. The lion was huge, with a big, bushy mane. He was very friendly and roared because he was happy to see Jack. Jack was very brave so he said hello to the lion. The lion said hello back with a friendly roar. They became friends and Jack even got to take a ride on the lion's back. After a while, Jack said goodbye and the lion roared in response. When Jack looked up he saw the moon one last time before walking home. +Once upon a time, there was a smart insect. His name was Tom. Tom liked living in the garden. Everyday Tom would add new leaves to the shady spot where he felt safe. One day, he saw a caterpillar crawling by. Tom was so curious, he decided to add the caterpillar to his shady spot. The caterpillar thanked Tom for the warm welcome, and the two insect friends became fast companions. Together, they made the garden even nicer. Tom was very smart, and he taught the caterpillar all the best spots in the garden. They spent their days crawling around and adding new twigs and leaves to their secret spot. Tom and caterpillar were the best of friends, and were always together building their special spot. +Once upon a time there was a silly wall. This wall had something very special hidden inside it. Every day a bad man would try to steal the special thing from the wall. He would dig and scratch and try to get it out. But each day the silly wall would keep the thing safe. + +One morning, a boy came to the wall. He was only three years old, but he was brave and he wanted to help. So he reached out and touched the wall, and magically, the special thing came out! + +The bad man was so angry. He chased after the little boy and tried to steal the thing from him. But the boy was too quick, and he ran away with the special thing. The evil man never found it. + +And that's why you should never give up. The silly wall proved that even the littlest things can be the most powerful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very safe and she liked to play. One day, she got sick and had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the nurse was kind and gave her a hug. Then, the doctor checked on her. He said she was going to be all right. + +The little girl had to stay at the hospital for a few days. Every day, the nurse and doctor came to check on her. They would give her medicine and pause to hear her stories. + +At the end of the week, the little girl felt strong and ready to leave the hospital. She was happy to be safe in her own house again. + +The little girl learned that pauses can be good and that going to hospital can help her stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was glad to be outside counting all the birds she could find. She saw a robin, a sparrow and a blue jay. Amy counted happily until suddenly she heard a loud noise coming from afar. It was a hurricane! The wind became very strong and the trees were swaying. Amy was scared. + +But then she remembered that if she counted out loud, her worries would go away. So she started counting "one, two, three.." and soon the hurricane passed. Amy was so glad the storm was over and she couldn't wait to start counting birds again. +Once, there was a fit duck. He was on a long journey, looking for a new place to call home. + +As he traveled, he looked around. He saw many things he liked, but nothing seemed quite right. + +Then, one day, he saw a beautiful pond. He flapped his wings, excitedly, and flew towards it. + +When he reached the pond, he heard a friendly voice. “Welcome, little duck!†it said. + +The duck was happy! This pond was the perfect place for him. He knew he would be very happy here. + +He thanked the voice for its kind words, then paddled to the shore and made himself at home. From that day on, the fit duck was very happy indeed. +Once there was a girl who loved jewelry. Everywhere she went she stared at the beautiful sparkles and bright colors. One day she saw a black necklace with the most stunning jewel. She wanted it so badly that she made up her mind to get it. + +She asked her parents for the jewelry and they settled on a price. She took all of her money and went to buy it. When she arrived, she held the necklace in her hands and admired its beauty. + +The girl put the jewelry around her neck and it settled perfectly. She loved it so much that she never wanted to take it off. Wherever she went she was beaming from wearing the black jewel around her neck. She soon became known for her shining jewelry. +Once there was a small boy called Jake. He was only 3 years old. One day he asked his mum if he could go outside and play. His mum agreed and so Jake went outside and saw a steel gate. He was frightened and so he asked his mum if he could go through the gate and play on the other side. His mum said no, so Jake asked again if he could go through the gate. His mum said no again, and explained to Jake that he was too young and small to go through the gate. Jake was quiet and a bit frightened, so he asked one more time if he could go through the gate. His mum noticed how brave Jake was and decided to open the gate for him. Jake was so happy and ran through the gate to the other side, to play. He had made a brave request and it had been granted. +Once there was a unique jar. It was very special because it sparkled in the sun. + +One day, the jar's owner wanted to make it even more special. So they decided to clean it. They got a cloth and a bowl of soapy water and started to scrub the jar. + +Soon the jar was shining and it looked even more unique than before. Its owner was so proud of the jar. They put it on the table where it sparkled in the sun. Everyone who saw it was amazed by its beauty. + +The jar was now enjoyed by everyone who saw it. They felt happy and proud every time they looked at it, knowing that they had cleaned it with their own two hands. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. He was always dropping his fruit and looked quite silly doing it! One day, he was walking near the woods when he heard a loud noise. He started to tremble with fear. He looked around but couldn't find anything. Suddenly, a big lion appeared out of nowhere. The bear was too scared to move. He stayed still and trembled. Just then, a big eagle swooped in and grabbed the lion's tail. The lion disappeared into the trees. The bear was so relieved and thankful that he started to dance and eat his fruit. He laughed and smiled, happy and safe again. The End. +Johnny was a little boy. He LOVED to play outside. Today, he was playing in the backyard. There was a big hoop! + +Johnny ran and jumped through it. He made a big smile and laughed. He really enjoyed it! + +Next, Johnny wanted to play with his friends. He wanted to tell them how much fun he was having. He made a sign with his hands so they could see what he was trying to say. + +Johnny's friends saw the sign and ran over to play with him! They all jumped through the hoop. It was so much fun. + +When it was time to go, Johnny's friends gave him a hug. They said goodbye and gave him a sweet treat. Johnny waved goodbye as they left. He liked to play in the hoop, and his friends made it even more sweet. +Max was very excited on Wednesday. He had been playing in the rain, and he was very wet! He spent the whole day in his garden, splashing in all the puddles. + +Max's mom made him some hot chocolate to keep him warm and invited him inside to dry off. But Max wanted to stay in the garden for a little bit longer. So he grabbed a towel to sit on, and continued to spend some time in the garden. + +He stayed there until it was very dark. He looked up and saw that the sky was full of stars, glistening and twinkling. Max thought it was the most magical night of the week. + +It was time for him to go inside, so he said goodbye to all the stars, and all his friends who had been playing with him, and then ran all the way to the house. He was so cold and wet, but it was the best Wednesday ever! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Mia. Max had an original toy that Mia thought was really fun. One day Mia asked Max to do a trade and trade toys. Max agreed. They both put their toys in the center and then Mia ran away. She thought it was funny to hide with her new toy. +Max waited and waited and eventually Mia came back. She gave Max the toy she had taken and he gave her the original toy. They both laughed and had a great time playing with their new toys. +The end. +Once upon a time there was a dolphin who wanted to be the most graceful in the sea. Every day the dolphin swam around the ocean trying to be graceful. + +One day, the dolphin saw a big ship and wanted to show how graceful he could be. He leaped out of the water and twisted and turned in the air. All the sailors on the ship watched as the dolphin performed his graceful jumps and spins. + +The dolphin was so excited to see how graceful he had become. He kept swimming around and leaping out of the water. He wanted to show everyone how graceful he could be. + +Soon the dolphin was known as the most graceful in the sea. He loved showing his graceful moves and made everyone smile. The dolphin would always be remembered for his graceful swimming. +Once there were two friends, Tim and Alisha. Tim loved to spend time with Alisha, but it was always cold outside. One day Tim had a great idea. He wanted to make a dish for Alisha. + +Tim spent the morning gathering all the ingredients he would need. He got some eggs, cheese and potatoes, then he went to his friends house. + +When Alisha opened her door, Tim presented her with the dish. Alisha was so happy and excited to try it. The dish was so delicious and it warmed them both up even on the cold day. + +Tim was so glad to have spent the morning making the dish for his friend, Alisha. They hugged goodbye and said they would spend more time together soon. +Once upon a time a little boy was walking through the park. He had his shoes on, but his favourite one had started to roll away. He was so upset! He quickly ran after it and managed to catch it just before it went over a big hill. He was so happy! He smiled and hugged his shoe as he picked it up. + +He had to be careful to hold it tightly as he walked over to his mum. He showed her his shoe and she smiled. She said it was time to go home and he agreed. He was so happy to have his favourite shoe back he started to skip and giggle. He held his shoe tight so it wouldn't roll away again. + +When the little boy got home, he put his shoe away safely so it wouldn't roll away again. He was so relieved and he was happy he hadn't been too upset at the park. He said goodbye to his shoe and ran off to play with his toys. + +The End. +It was very cold outside. Little Tommy looked out the window and saw big, white snowflakes falling from the sky. He was so excited, he started to yell with joy! + +Tommy ran to find his hat, scarf, and gloves. He put them on and stepped into the snow. It was so powerful that it almost blew him away. + +He walked around the yard with his hands and feet. He could feel the snow pushing against him. He tried to stay balanced, but he slipped and fell into the snow. + +Tommy got back up and decided to make a snowman. He rolled the snowballs and made a big one for the body. He found some sticks and rocks to use for the eyes and the mouth. + +When he finished, he stepped back and looked at the snowman. He smiled and started to yell with excitement. The snowman was so powerful that it was almost like it was alive. + +Tommy was so happy. He had made a powerful snowman! +John was a musician. He loved to make music and played his guitar every day. He was very modest and didn’t like to show off too much. + +One day, John was playing when a little girl named Sara came up to him. She was only three years old and wanted to learn to play the guitar. John was happy to teach her what he knew and gave Sara some basic lessons. + +Sara learned quickly and paid close attention to John. Soon enough, she was playing her own songs! John was so pleased to see her learning, and was amazed at how well she was playing. He wanted to make sure that she remembered to mind her teacher, so he made sure she said “Yes sir†whenever he told her something. + +In no time at all, Sara was playing the guitar just like a pro. She had become such a talented musician and was very modest about it too. + +John was proud of all the progress she had made and was happy that he had been able to teach her something. He gave her a hug and a pat on the back for all her hard work. + +Sara’s parents were also amazed at how far she had come in such a short amount of time. They thanked John for teaching her the guitar, and agreed that she had definitely remembered to mind her teacher. + +John never thought he would have such an amazing student, and he was overjoy +Once upon a time there was a blue frog who lived in a pond. He lived alone and was very troubled. Every night, he would sit by the water and wish he had some friends to eat with him. + +One day, the frog got his wish. The pond filled up with tiny colorful fish. The blue frog was so excited and he ate fish with them every night. + +He was so happy to have friends. But soon, the fish started to swim away and left the blue frog all alone again. He was sad and troubled. + +But then a friendly caterpillar came along. She showed the blue frog how to eat a yummy caterpillar snack. The frog was happy to have a new friend to eat with. + +So, every day, the blue frog and the caterpillar would eat together and have lots of fun. The blue frog was no longer troubled - he was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who wanted to find a place to live. She flew high around the clouds and looked everywhere for the perfect spot. After a long search, she discovered a secret nest hidden in a tree. She quickly scurried inside and made it her home. + +The bird liked her new nest. It was big and comfortable and made from the softest feathers. She felt safe and happy. Every day, she would fly around the clouds and look for food. + +One day, something unusual happened. As the bird was getting ready to fly, she revealed something strange. Instead of one egg in the nest, there were two! Wondering who had left them there, the bird was puzzled. + +Soon, the mystery was solved. Two baby birds hatched out of the eggs. The bird was so excited! She fed the babies, taught them how to fly, and sang them sweet songs. All was normal again. + +The bird was so happy she had found the perfect nest. She and her babies lived there happily ever after. +Once there was a wise old man who lived in a land far away. He liked to sit and think about the world around him. + +One day, he was sitting in his garden when he heard something whispering to him from the trees. The old man was curious, so he went to explore. + +When he reached the trees, he saw a small creature. It had long ears and big eyes. The creature whispered to the old man and told him about the land. It told him about the rivers and the hills, and the creatures that lived there. + +The old man listened carefully to the creature's words. He found it so fascinating and he wanted to explore this new land. So the old man said goodbye to the creature and he started to travel. + +He explored the land and soon began to understand why the creature had whispered to him in the first place. He found out that the land contained many secrets and mysteries. The old man became wise from exploring the land and he was glad he had listened to the creature's whispered words. +Once upon a time there was a small and furry mouse. He was very scared and always looking for a place to hide. One day he found the perfect spot, a big closet. The closet was dark and had lots of shelves so the mouse felt safe. + +He took some warm clothes from the closet and made himself a cozy nest. From that day on he was very happy in his closet and made it his home. + +The mouse needed lots of things to make his new home comfortable. He needed some food, a few warm blankets, and a few friends. So, he asked the other animals in the house to help him. + +Everyone was so kind to the small furry mouse. They gave him some of their food and even some of their soft blankets. Soon the small mouse was very happy and he had everything he needed in his new closet home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to explore and today she wanted to explore the attic. The attic was a very big and large room with lots of boxes and shelves. + +Sally wanted to look closer so she walked around, peeking into the boxes. She found very old books and toys and smiled. Sally decided to keep repeating the same game over and over. She would put the toys on the shelves and settle them down. Soon enough she forgot all about time and just kept repeating the same thing. + +Suddenly, Sally remembered that it was almost time for dinner and ran down the stairs. But she promised herself that she would come back to the attic again soon and keep repeating the same game. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was very scared and held tight to the mommy’s handle. They were walking through a dark forest and the baby started to get scared. The mommy saw how scared the baby was and gave him a big hug. She said, “You don’t need to be scared, I will always keep you safe.†The baby was still scared so the mommy yelled for help. Suddenly, a big bear came out of the forest and started to run towards them. The mommy yelled even louder and the bear stopped and ran away. The mommy and the baby were so relieved. They hugged each other tightly and continued walking through the forest. They eventually made it through the dark forest and they both felt happy. +Mum was busy. She had so much to do and so little time. She was tired and frustrated until something wonderful happened - her little girl, Suzy, asked her for help. + +Suzy wanted a lamp for her bedroom. She was bossy about it and made sure Mum knew exactly what she wanted. + +Mum and Suzy went to the shop. Suzy pointed to the lamp she wanted; she was very excited. Mum requested the lamp from the shopkeeper and paid for it with her card. + +When they got home, Suzy put the lamp on her bedside table. Then she hugged Mum and said, "thank you". + +Mum was glad that she was able to help Suzy, and it made her tiredness seem irrelevant. She was so proud of her bossy little girl. +Once upon a time there lived a girl called Anna. Anna wanted a yacht so she could sail. Every day she would try to make a yacht. She would use glue and paper and paint to make it. + +But it was so hard, and she was very busy. She wanted it so much though. So she just kept on trying. + +Then one day, she finished! It was a beautiful little yacht! Anna was so excited. She could now sail away. + +So she took the yacht down to the beach. She put it in the water, jumped in and sailed away. Anna was so happy and free! She laughed until the sun went down. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a purple airplane. It was the only one of its kind. This airplane liked to zoom around in the sky. One day it flew to an airport. It was so excited. +It flew around the airport and waved to all the people. Everyone waved back and smiled. The airplane was very happy. +Then it zoomed up in the sky and it was so fun. It flew higher and higher. Eventually it was so high up that it reached the stars. The airplane twirled around and zoomed through the stars until it came back to the airport. +When it landed, everyone cheered to see the purple airplane. It was so exciting that the airplane wanted to do it all over again! +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He was so tiny and a bit afraid. He wanted to build a home, a place to stay safe and be cosy. He looked around and found the perfect spot - a bush with lots of leaves and branches. He worked hard and made a nest. He checked and double checked that it was perfect. + +The little bird was very obedient, he listened carefully to his parents and did as they said. They taught him how to find food and fly, always carefully and safely. + +The weeks went by and with his parent's help the little bird grew and grew. He felt big and powerful. He felt safe, happy and proud of his nest. + +He fluttered around and visited all the bushes and branches near his nest. With each visit he felt more and more confident. He was growing and learning everyday . + +Now the little bird had a home and a family, he was safe and could soar in the sky, flutter through the branches and always return to his nest. He was happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a tall mummy who wanted to go on vacation. She told her three year old child, "We are going on an adventure". But the child didn't understand. +Mummy said, "We will go on the train and have lots of fun. We'll play in the sunshine. Isn't that nice?" Finally, the child looked up and began to understand. He nodded his head and smiled. +Mummy and child packed their bags and hopped on the train. When they arrived at their destination, they could see tall trees and lots of pretty flowers. They also found a big blue ocean and white sand. It was a wonderful vacation! +Every day mummy and the three year old explored new places. They had a great time, swimming, eating ice cream and collecting shells. Mummy said, "It's time to go home now". The three year old was sad, but knew they would be back someday. +Once upon a time, there was an expensive mirror. The mirror was special and it was made to look very nice. Every day, the mirror sparkled in the sun. + +One day, a man came up with a design for the mirror. He wanted it to look even nicer. So he decided to use the most special decorations he owned. + +The man spent a long time designing the mirror. He used glittery stones, colourful ribbons and bright buttons. He made it look very pretty. + +When he had finished, the man stepped back and looked at his work. He smiled proudly, because he had designed the most beautiful mirror ever! +Once upon a time there was a brave girl who lived far away. Her name was Princess Gold. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She packed some food and a map and set off. + +She walked for many days, until she suddenly heard a noise. Princess Gold stopped and looked around, but could not see what was making the noise. Suddenly, a big, electric monster appeared! + +Princess Gold's heart started racing and she didn't know what to do. She started to panic and ran away from the monster. The electric monster chased Princess Gold, and she ran faster until she was far away. + +Just when she thought she was safe, Princess Gold noticed a big castle in the distance. She went in and, to her surprise, she found a big room filled with gold! Princess Gold was so excited and filled her bag with the precious gold. + +Finally, Princess Gold made it home safely with her bag of gold! She was so proud of herself. The end. +One day, uncle was pushing Bob in his wheelbarrow. It was a nice day outside but the wind was blowing hard. Uncle was getting a bit tired but he kept pushing. Suddenly, Uncle felt something wet on his hands. He looked down and saw it was coming from the wheelbarrow. He saw the wheelbarrow was filthy with mud and water. He knew it must have been from the wind pushing in all the dirt from the ground. Uncle got angry and yelled "NO MORE PUSHING!". Bob was scared but knew Uncle was just mad because the wheelbarrow was dirty. Uncle got a cloth and wiped the wheelbarrow clean. Then Bob smiled and they kept pushing together. +Sammy was playing in the garden when he saw a witch. He had never seen a witch before and was very scared. The witch had a long green coat, pointy hat and a crooked nose. Sammy stared at the witch, wondering why she was in his garden. + +The witch had a big smile on her face and said hello to Sammy. He felt a little less scared. Suddenly, the witch started to do bad things. She flew around the garden and broke plants and trees. Sammy was scared again and started to cry. + +The witch quickly stopped and came to Sammy. She smiled at him and said "Don't worry, it's only a game". She then flew away. Sammy stopped crying and stared in amazement at the witch flying away. He had never seen something so amazing before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had long, curly hair that she liked to keep clean. + +One day Sally and her mommy decided to go to the store. At the store, Sally saw a big bottle of shampoo. It was blue, with a picture of a smiley face on it. The shampoo smelled nice. + +Sally wanted the shampoo and she excitedly asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said yes, and they rushed home so Sally could use it. + +When they got home, Sally hugged the shampoo and said "thank you!" Then she ran to the bathroom and got in the bathtub. She squeezed the shampoo onto her hair and it made lots of bubbles. + +Suddenly, Sally smelled something funny. Her mommy rushed into the bathroom and realized that Sally had picked up the wrong bottle. She had grabbed a bottle of smelly soap instead! + +Her mommy laughed and took the bottle away. Then she gave Sally the right kind of shampoo and helped her wash her hair. + +Once her hair was clean and shiny, Sally said she felt much better. Then she and her mommy hugged and laughed about the smelly shampoo! +Once upon a time, there was a giant. She had a useful power. Whenever she blinked, something magical happened. + +One day, a 3 year old child saw the giant blink. He was amazed! The giant had made something special appear out of nothing. The child could see it was something really useful. + +The child started to get closer to the giant and asked questions. After many conversations, the giant gave the child a wonderful gift - the gift of the blink. With this gift, the child could make all sorts of useful things appear too! + +Now, the giant and the child live happily ever after, making the world a much more magical place! +Once upon a time, there lived a mouse. The mouse loved to explore and try new things. One day, he found a trap that was cheap. He wondered what a trap was for and decided to find out. He moved closer to the trap to get a better look. + +Suddenly, the trap snapped shut! He was stuck inside and he couldn't get out. He was scared and began to cry. + +But then, someone heard him. It was the farmer who put the trap out. The farmer came over to help the mouse. He gave it a push and opened the trap. + +The mouse thanked the farmer and scurried away as fast as he could. From that day on, he always remembered to be careful around traps! +John was a brave boy who was never afraid to dare. One day, he saw an old hammer lying in the backyard of his house. John wanted to pick it up and try it, so he thought of an idea. + +John asked his mom, "Mom, can I dare to touch the hammer?". His mom replied, "Sure, as long as you are careful." + +John carefully took the hammer and went outside to use it. He used it to make a healthy garden. He dug some holes and planted some seeds in them. After a few days, the garden was blooming with many flowers and green plants. + +John was so proud of himself for daring to use the hammer. He was very happy that his garden was healthy and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a pink chain. It was very long and had a lot of colourful links. Every day, the chain was open so all of the animals in the forest could easily come and go. + +One day, a big bear walked by and saw the chain. He thought it looked inviting and wanted to come inside. But when he tried to, the chain closed and he couldn't get in. + +The bear was so sad. He wanted to play with the other animals in the forest. He begged the chain to open again, but it wouldn't. + +Finally, his best friend, a little bunny, came to the rescue. He gently touched the pink chain and it opened. The bear and bunny were so happy to be able to play together. + +From then on, when the bear wanted the chain to close, the bunny would touch it and it would obey. The bear and the bunny were very happy and they played together every day. +Molly was a busy 3 year old girl. She had a lot of toys to play with. + +One day, Molly was playing with a big lamp. She lifted it up and threw it across the room. She laughed as it crashed onto the floor. + +Molly went to pick up the lamp but it was too heavy for her to lift. She called for her dad to help her. + +Dad came into the room and saw the lamp on the floor. He was very busy but he was happy to help Molly. He picked up the lamp and put it back on the table. + +Molly said sorry to her dad for throwing the lamp. She gave him a big hug to say thank you for helping. Dad smiled and said it was ok. He said that she must be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant worker. He was very strong and could do lots of work. One day, he decided to bury something in the ground. He grabbed a shovel and started to dig. He dug a long, deep hole and placed something special in it. Then he filled the hole with dirt and patted it down. + +Everyone was so impressed with the worker's work. They marveled at how brilliant he was to have done such a great job burying the secret thing. + +The worker was very proud and everyone was happy. From then on, everyone knew that he was a brilliant worker! +Once there was a puppy who loved to zoom around. He was so obedient and would always do what he was told. One day, his owner had a new trick to teach him. He told the puppy to reverse up the path, but the puppy was confused. He didn't want to do it, but he was so obedient he decided to try. + +First, he slowly backed up, but then suddenly he started to zoom quickly in reverse. His tail wagged and his ears flapped in the wind. He was having so much fun, it was like a new game. + +His owner was so proud of the puppy. With a few more practices, he would be the happiest puppy ever. He thought to himself, 'I'm so glad my puppy is so obedient. He loves to zoom around and I love to teach him new tricks.' +Once there was a little girl named Jane who was very adventurous. She wanted to explore the world and try new things. One day, she decided to go outside on her own. She grabbed her hat and went out into the woods. + +In the woods, she spotted a big, metal trap. She was curious and knew she had to find out what was inside. She cautiously opened the trap and suddenly a furry creature jumped out. It was a cute, small rabbit. Jane was so excited and asked the rabbit if it wanted to go on an adventure with her. + +The rabbit happily hopped along with Jane, and they traveled through the woods. They eventually reached a meadow full of flowers and the rabbit hopped from flower to flower. Suddenly, a big, scary fox emerged from the bushes and demanded that the rabbit must come with him. Jane was very scared but the brave rabbit refused to go. + +Jane quickly figured out a plan: she grabbed the trap and used it to catch the fox. She threw the trap over his head, trapping him inside. The rabbit was so happy and Jane was so proud of her quick thinking. They both continued on their adventurous journey together and had never been happier! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sally who had a barrel. She wanted to play a game with it, so she decided to try and catch it. Sally ran quickly after the barrel, but it kept rolling away. Every time it made a noise, it was loud! + +Sally was determined, so she kept on running after the barrel. Finally, she could reach out and touch it. She gave it a big hug and caught it! But then, it started rolling away again! Sally was getting tired so she sat down and shouted as loud as she could, “Come back, Barrel! I caught you!†+ +The barrel heard her and stopped rolling. It stayed in one spot, just where Sally wanted it to be. She smiled, hugged the barrel and thanked it for coming back. Then, the two of them rolled around together, having lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a pine tree in a field. It seemed very tall and pretty. One day a little girl came to the field. She liked the pine tree very much. She reached her hand up and touched the pine tree's needles. It seemed so soft and pretty. The little girl smiled and said, "I love this tree!" + +She started to stay in the field every day to visit the pine tree. And every time the little girl was there, the pine tree seemed to get a little bigger. After a few weeks, the pine tree was even taller and prettier than before. + +The little girl was very happy. She wanted to thank the pine tree for growing so big and pretty. So she gave the pine tree a big hug. + +The pine tree was so happy to have a friend. And from then on, it seemed like the little girl and the pine tree were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were playing together in the garden. Suddenly it started to rain. They wanted to stay out, but they had to go in. + +The friends were sad. They didn't want their fun to end. They thought of a way to keep playing. They drew a picture! + +The friends were very competitive. They each wanted to draw the best picture. They were careful to draw the best lines and add the brightest colors. + +When they finished, they looked at the picture. It was perfect! They had prevented the fun from ending. They were very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Bella. Bella was very competitive and loved to run, jump, and play. One day, Bella decided to play with her friends at the park. + +They ran and jumped and had so much fun. But soon, Bella's stomach started to hurt. She was so tired that she had to rest for a bit. Bella's friends were still running around, but Bella couldn't keep up. + +So, she just lay down on the grass and rested for a few minutes. She watched the sky and felt the cool breeze on her skin. After a few minutes, Bella felt all better. She ran and jumped with her friends again. Bella had lots of fun, but she was careful not to tire her stomach again! +One day, there was a little girl who owned a yellow toy. She loved it so much, she never wanted to let it go. Every day she would play with her toy and the two of them would have lots of fun. + +The little girl was so thoughtful. She hugged her toy and told it that she loved it. At night she would look up at the stars and think of how lucky she was to have it. + +One day, she wanted to show her friends her yellow toy. She ran to them, with it in her arms, and said, â���œLook! This is my toy and I own it!†Her friends were so happy for her and gave the toy lots of hugs. + +The little girl was even more thoughtful now. She knew how special her toy was and she was so proud that she owned it. She never wanted to give it away and would always take good care of it. The end. +One day Danny wanted to test something. It was so fun! He grabbed a can of tuna from the kitchen. He opened it carefully, because tuna can be very delicate. He added some to his plate and took a bite. It was yummy! He tested with a taste and decided it was delicious. + +He ran to show his mom, who was so excited that Danny had tried something new. Danny's mom gave him a big hug and thanked him for the test. + +From then on, Danny always tried new things with a test. He enjoyed trying delicately prepared tuna, and it became one of his favourite foods. Danny was very brave for testing new things. He was proud of himself and his mom was very happy too! +Once there was a loyal dog who had an adventure. His name was Bowser and he loved broccoli. One day when he was walking, something very special happened. He found a giant broccoli! Bowser was very excited and carefully ate the broccoli. It was so yummy! + +Bowser was so happy with his discovery that he decided to make it a part of his adventure every day. He would go out for a walk and search for the best broccoli he could find. + +Whenever he found a new broccoli, Bowser was happy and loyal to his adventure. He kept looking for more broccoli and made sure he shared it among his friends. Bowser and his friends had so much fun together and enjoyed lots of delicious broccoli! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved cherries. She had never seen a real cherry, but she had heard lots of stories about them. She decided to go and find some cherries for herself. + +She opened the door and ran outside. It was cool and sunny outside, so she felt excited about her adventure. She ran into the woods and looked around. Everywhere she looked, she saw trees. + +Then, she saw one tree with big, red cherries on it! She got very excited and she ran over to the tree. She opened the bag she was carrying and started picking the cherries. She was very delighted with the cherries, and she running home with them. + +Once she got home, she wanted to open the cherries to eat them. She got a bowl and put the cherries inside. Then, she opened the cherries and ate all of them. They were sweet and cool and tasted amazing. + +The girl was so happy that she had found the cherries and that she was able to open them and eat them. She had a great day and she went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once there was a girl who was very attractive. She had a wagon that she used every day. One day, she saw a man who was standing by his wagon. He smiled at her and she smiled back. The man asked the girl to marry him and she said yes. + +So they got married and had a big wedding. Everyone was thrilled for the newlyweds and their wagon. On the day of the wedding, they took their wagon and drove off. Everyone cheered and wished them a happy life together with their wagon. + +The couple were very happy and used their wagon to go and explore the world. They went to many places and soon had many memories of their travels. The couple was always very happy and were a joy to be around. + +The attractive girl and the man were married for a long time and were always in love. They used the wagon to go and adventure together until the end of their days. +Once upon a time, there was a rich family. They lived in a big, beautiful house with lots of bedrooms. One day, the parents had a happy surprise for their 3 year old daughter. They invited all their family to come and share her bedroom! + +When the family arrived, the little girl was so excited. She showed them all around her bedroom and showed them her favourite toys. When everyone was together, they shared lots of laughs and stories. They ate snacks and drank special juice. + +The little girl was so happy that she had so many people to share her bedroom with. She played games with everyone, and they made lovely memories together. + +At the end of the day, the little girl said goodbye with big hugs. Everyone smiled and waved goodbye, until they all went home. + +The little girl was so lucky to have such a big, rich family to share her bedroom with. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved to create things. One day, he made an anchor out of stones and string. He wanted to use it to sail a boat that he had made. + +But he was a very lazy little boy, so he didn't build his boat. He sat and dreamed about sailing away with his anchor. Suddenly, he heard a noise. + +He looked out the window and saw a boat in the water. It was a pirate boat! There was an anchor hanging off the back. + +The boy was so excited! He ran out to the dock and grabbed the anchor, just like his one. He was so happy that he could sail away with his own anchor! He sailed away on his boat and never looked back. +Jim and his mommy went to the lake. He loved the lake. It was so colorful! The sun shined down on the water and it was so bright. + +Jim saw a fish in the lake. It was colorful too! He wanted to touch it but his mommy said he had to stay back from the water. He watched the fish rock back and forth in the water and he smiled. + +Jim and his mommy put a fishing line in the water. But no fish bit it. Jim was sad but his mommy said they should come back another day. + +Jim and his mommy went home. He looked back at the lake and said goodbye. He was looking forward to when they could come back to rock together with the colorful fishes. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to go for a drive. He got into his car, which was shiny and blue, and drove down a long road. Soon he came to a field where he saw an ordinary wrap. So he got out of the car, picked up the wrap and hopped back inside the car. He drove home and put the wrap inside his house. When he opened it up, he was surprised to see that it was filled with candy and nice things. The man was so happy, he jumped up and down. He was so excited that he ate all the candy himself. He had a great day and drove home feeling very happy. The end. +Once upon a time there was a white subway. It sparkled in the sunshine. Every day, people would pile into the subway, and the doors would close. Inside the subway was a special game. It was called "match". Everyone on the subway would match colors and shapes. + +The game was fun, and soon everyone was smiling. People would try to match the colors faster than their friends. It was a race! The person who matched their colors first won. + +At the end of the ride, everyone had a smile on their face. They all felt happy from playing the match game. The white subway made them feel excited. And everyone knew that playing together was the best part of all. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient root. It was the biggest, strongest root in the world. One day, the root wanted to do something fun. So, it decided to reverse itself! The root twirled itself around in circles. It spun faster and faster until it was a blur. It was so much fun that it decided to reverse itself again. This time, it spun and hopped and skipped. It was like a strange little dance all around the field. + +When the root stopped spinning, it noticed something strange. The ground beneath it was different somehow. It was as if the root had moved to a new place. It walked around and noticed all sorts of new things. It had gone on an amazing reverse adventure! + +The ancient root enjoyed its new surroundings so much that it never reversed itself again. But every once in a while, it remembered the amazing journey it had taken. +Suzy was a young human, only 3 years old. She was observing the world around her. The sky was blue and the grass was green. She saw birds flying above her and trees swaying in the breeze. She looked around her and noticed something very different. + +The playground was empty. Usually the swings were full of children and the slides were full of laughter, but not today. Suzy was the only one there. She looked around and observed the silence. + +Suzy continued to observe the empty playground, but suddenly something caught her eye. On the other side of the playground was something tiny and shiny. She ran over and saw a beautiful penny. She picked it up and it made her smile. + +Suzy stared at the penny for a few seconds and then tucked it away in her pocket. She knew it was something special and she wanted to keep it close. She took one last look around the empty playground and then ran off, ready to explore the world. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Penny. She was a very foolish girl and one day she went outside to play. She saw a flower and decided she wanted it. She tore it from the ground but then she heard a voice. + +It was a fairy! The fairy said, "Penny, that was very foolish. You don't tear flowers - you can pick them gently." + +Penny felt sad that she had made a mistake. The fairy smiled and said, "I want to make up for what you did. I will give you a special penny." + +The fairy took Penny's hand, put the penny inside it and said, "This penny will bring you luck. Spend it wisely." + +Penny thanked the fairy and gave her a big hug. She then went back to her house. She was careful to never do anything foolish ever again and she was reminded to never tear flowers but carefully pick them. The special penny reminded her to always be wise. +John was a young boy who was very compassionate. He enjoyed helping people in need. One morning he took a walk to the store. He saw a young man struggling to carry several bags of groceries. The bags were very heavy and the boy was clearly having trouble. + +John rushed over to help the youth. He held some of the bags so the young man wouldn't have to carry them all himself. John's kind and thoughtful help was very much appreciated. + +When they got back to the young man's house, the youth thanked John for his help. He was surprised that such a young boy could be so compassionate. John just smiled and said he was glad to help. + +After saying goodbye to the youth, John continued on his way. He had done a good thing, and it made him feel proud. John knew that being compassionate and helpful was what life was all about. +Once upon a time there was a mom and a baby. The baby was very wet and he was only three years old. + +The mom wanted to make something special for the baby so she decided to take him to the park. The baby was very excited and wanted to go so they both went. + +When they got there, the mom and the baby played a game. The baby had to be very thoughtful and try to think of the best game to play. After a few minutes the baby decided to play hide and seek. + +The mom was very proud of the baby for being so thoughtful. So when the baby found her she gave him a big hug and it made him feel really happy. + +And the day turned out to wonderful for both the mom and the baby. They decided to come back here every week from now on! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Tom. Tim wanted to have an adventure so he decided to design a plan. He put on his hat and grabbed his spade and outs they went. + +The two friends went off into the wild together. They saw so many things in the wild. They saw tall trees, bright birds and buzzing bees. They thought it was the most exciting journey ever! + +The two friends decided to build something in the wild. They dug deep to the ground and used their spade to make a hole. It was amazing to see what they had designed. It was almost as if they had made a little home in the middle of the wild! + +After their amazing adventure, Tim and Tom ran back home. They were exhausted from all the digging and designing, but they had had so much fun. They were so happy that they had taken the time to make something special. +Edith was a very careless girl. She never remembered when events were happening or when to do things. Her mum was always reminding her to remember, but nothing ever seemed to work. + +One day, her mum gave her a special calendar. On this calendar, Edith could write down all the important dates and things she didn't want to forget. It even had pictures that reminded her of when things were happening. + +Edith was very happy with her calendar, and she promised her mum that she would try her very best not to be so careless. Every morning Edith looked at the calendar to check what she had to do that day. + +Whenever Edith started to be too careless, her mum would remind her to take a look at her calendar. And from then on, Edith always remembered her important dates and tasks. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl. She had an interesting case. Each day, she would take it with her wherever she went. + +One day, the girl was feeling sad because people were ignoring her. She didn't understand why nobody wanted to be her friend. But then something amazing happened. + +When the girl opened her case, she found a special surprise waiting for her. Inside was a very special friend - a tiny toy bear who wanted to be her best friend. + +The girl was so happy! She couldn't believe that her ordinary case could give her such a wonderful surprise. From that day on, the bear and girl were never apart, and everyone stopped ignoring her. +Once upon a time there was an old man who wanted to be successful. He wanted success more than anything else. Every day he worked hard to make it happen. + +One day, he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He opened the window to see what was happening and saw a little dog barking. + +The old man called the dog over and asked, "What are you doing?". The dog replied with a bark and a wag of its tail. + +The old man smiled and wondered what else the dog could do. He asked again, "Do you know any tricks?". The dog replied with another bark and ran in circles. + +The old man was delighted. He gave the dog a treat and patted it on the head. He knew that he had a successful little friend that could help him achieve his dream. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful new yacht. It was Francesca's favorite because it always made her smile. She wanted to make the yacht her own. + +So, one morning, Francesca woke up early and went outside in her pajamas. She was so excited to climb on her new yacht! She jumped on the deck and ran around, singing happily. + +Francesca enjoyed the sunshine and the ocean breeze. She listened to the birds singing while she pulled on the ropes and looked at the sails. She had so much fun! + +By the end of the morning, Francesca had made a lot of new friends. Even the captain came to join the fun! They sang and laughed until it was time to say goodbye. + +Francesca waved and smiled as she sailed away on her beautiful new yacht. She was so happy! No matter what, she knew that she would never forget that wonderful morning. +Once upon a time there was a bus. It was a big bus, with bright colors. Everyone that drove in the bus loved it. + +On the bus, there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She had bright eyes and a big smile on her face. + +The little girl felt the love on the bus. Everyone around her loved the bus, so she loved it too. + +But one day, something changed. The bus driver had a harsh voice. He shouted at the little girl and all the others on the bus. The little girl felt scared. + +But then something wonderful happened. The other passengers hugged the little girl and told her it was ok. They told her stories and helped her feel better. Soon the little girl thought the bus was a nice place. The little girl knew that love could make things better, even on a harsh bus. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a daughter. The daughter was very intelligent. One day, the mom decided to take her daughter to a new place. They packed their bags, grabbed the car keys and left their home. + +They drove and drove until they arrived at their destination. When they arrived, the daughter was surprised to see such a beautiful place. There were big trees, green fields and a cheerful atmosphere. The mom took the daughter's hand and they started walking. + +Soon they saw a man approach them. The daughter answered the man's questions and showed him her smart ideas. The man smiled and said, "I can see you are an intelligent daughter." The mom was proud and gave the daughter a hug. + +From then on, the mom and daughter visited the place frequently. This day was the start of an exciting adventure for the daughter, thanks to her intelligent mind. +Jill was a 3 year old girl who loved dinosaurs. One day she was walking through the park and spotted something bright and loud in the distance. + +Jill ran towards the noise and saw it was a huge dinosaur! It was standing right there in front of her! Jill was so excited. She wanted to hold it. + +So Jill reached up and grabbed the dinosaur's tail. She could hardly believe it! + +The dinosaur was very loud as it started growling. Jill was a bit scared but she held on tight. + +Jill and the dinosaur had lots of fun playing together that day. She laughed and held on tight while they ran around the park. + +At the end of the day, Jill had to say goodbye to her new dinosaur friend. She waved and held on tight to the memory of their fun day together. +Once there was a serious cable. It was white and thick. The cable wanted to wrap something special. It looked around and saw a special gift. The gift was small and purple. + +The cable was very excited. So it wound itself around the gift. It wrapped it quickly and tightly. Then it let out a happy cheer. + +The cable was now very proud of its wrapping. The gift looked even more special now. Everyone was so happy that the cable had wrapped the gift. + +The gift was given away the next day and the cable was so proud that it had made the gift so special. The cable was happy and so was the person who received the gift. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Annie. She wanted to go outside and play, but first her mom wanted to explain something to her. She said: "Annie, I need to explain how mist works". + +Annie was very confused. What was mist? She asked. Mom smiled and said "Mist is like fog, it's easy to see in the mornings." Annie was still puzzled, but Mom explained further. + +"The mist is made of water droplets, and when it's cold it gathers together and creates a fog. It looks like a white cloud, close to the ground." Annie lit up and exclaimed "Oh, I know how to make mist!" + +Mom smiled at her and said: "Yes, you do. All you need to do is to breathe out really loudly! The mist will appear in front of you when the air is cold." Annie was so excited, she couldn't wait to go outside and give it a try. + +So she darted outside and when she took a deep breath and blew out into the chilly air, the mist appeared! Annie was delighted and shouted "I did it! I made mist!" Mom was so proud of her and watched with a big smile as Annie explored the misty morning. +Once there was a brave little girl called Jane. She was just three years old. One day she fell off her bike and hurt her arm. Her mum said it was time to see the doctor. Jane was nervous, but brave. + +At the Doctor's office, Jane balanced on one leg as the doctor looked at her arm. The doctor smiled and said that she was a very brave little girl. He gave Jane a lolly and bandaged up her arm. + +When she was all better, Jane went back to riding her bike. She was so happy, but remembered to always balance carefully. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted a kite. She asked her mom and dad if she could have one. They said yes, so the little girl was so happy! + +The little girl went outside and saw the big, blue sky. She wanted to fly her kite so she started to run with it. But the wind was strong that day and the kite wouldn't fly. No matter how hard the little girl tried, the kite would not go up. + +The little girl was sad, but then she had an idea! She asked the wind to be polite and to not resist her kite. She said "Please wind, let my kite fly high". + +Suddenly, the wind started to push the kite up in the sky. The little girl was so happy, she laughed and said thank you to the wind. The kite flew higher and higher until it was out of sight. The little girl was very happy and smiled the whole way home. +Once upon a time there was a horn. It lived in a big forest. People knew it was there, but they could not see it. + +Every day, the horn made a loud noise that everyone could hear. The animals in the forest got scared when they heard it. + +One day, a brave little girl walked through the forest. She heard the horn and wanted to record it. She was so excited and grabbed her recorder. She held it up to the horn and recorded the noise. + +The noise was now available for everyone to hear. She shared it with her family and friends. Everyone was so happy and amazed by the sound. + +The little girl was proud of her accomplishment. She had recorded the magical horn for everyone to enjoy! +Once there was a girl called Jane. Jane was three years old and she loved to play. She had a wooden toy house and many dolls to play with. Every morning Jane would dress up her dolls and then stand them in the house. + +On a sunny day, Jane's mom brought home some money from the store. Jane was very excited and she asked what it was for. Jane's mom told her the money was to buy something special. Jane was so happy that she began to hop. + +Jane and her mom went to the market and Jane saw lots of attractive things she wanted. There were toys and clothes and even some sweets. But Jane had enough money for only one treat. + +Jane settled on a beautiful doll with curly blonde hair and blue eyes. She was even wearing a pretty dress. When Jane saw it, she knew she had to have it. + +Jane took her doll home and immediately started to play. She set the doll in the toy house and the two of them had lots of fun. Jane's mom was glad she had settled on something special and the two of them enjoyed the day. +Once upon a time there was a family. They had lots of fun playing games together. One day, the family went to the store. They saw a very special game. It was very expensive. + +Mum and Dad wanted to buy the game for the family to play, but they didn't have enough money. They had to remain and watch the other children play with their game. + +Mum and Dad felt sad and worried, but then one of the children asked if they could play with his game. Everyone was happy and they played together. They had lots of fun and were happy they could remain together and play the special game. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown puppy called GoGo. GoGo loved to take walks in the park with his owners and explore. One day, GoGo wanted to take a little break from walking, so he saw a big mixer in the park. The mixer was full of colorful rocks and stones, and GoGo thought it looked like a lot of fun. + +So GoGo jumped up and down, excitedly trying to take a few of the rocks and stones from the mixer, but they were too heavy for his little paws. Then, his owners noticed what he was doing and decided to help. They took the mixer and moved it to a nearby flat area. + +GoGo was so happy! He started taking little pieces of the rocks and stones and making piles. He especially liked the brown rocks which sparkled in the sunshine. He took all the brown rocks and made them into a special little pile just for himself. + +When GoGo was done, he took one last look at his brown pile and wagged his tail. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a big group of friends who loved to play together. Every day they would meet at the park and play games. Even when it was raining, the group would still remain together. + +One day, their friend Jan saw something wonderful. She saw a big pond near the park that was very clean. She asked the group if they wanted to have a swim in the pond and everyone said yes! + +So every day for a week, the group remained together and had lots of fun splashing around in the clean pond. They played hide and seek and swam races against each other. + +When it was time to leave, the group said goodbye and promised to remain friends forever. They waved goodbye and everyone went home with a big smile. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very happy. She had a special bottle that made her extra happy. Every morning the little girl would wake up and play with her bottle. She would fill it with sand and pretend it was the beach. Then, she would fill it with leaves and pretend it was a forest. + +But one day, the bottle was gone! She looked all over for it, but it was nowhere to be found. She was very sad, but kept looking. She looked and looked until…she found the bottle in the grass! She was so happy she picked it up and hugged it. + +From then on, the little girl and her bottle were inseparable. Everywhere she went, her bottle remained by her side. She was so happy to have it back. The little girl and her special bottle were always together, and she never had to be without it again. +Once upon a time there was a brown boat. It was small and fit two people. + +Imagine what a fun adventure this boat would take you on! It could take you down a river, quickly as fast as the wind. You could pass by trees and animals that live on the river banks. + +You might even bump into other boats that you could race. It would be so much fun! + +After your trip down the river the boat would take you back to the shore, where you began. Then you could get out of the boat and head home. + +It would be very nice to own a brown boat so you would be able to take lots of fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to be silly and was always laughing and playing with her friends. + +One day, Amy wanted to find something that belonged to her. She looked high and low and everywhere in between, but she couldn't find it. Then she remembered something very special. It was something she remembered when she hugged her mommy's knee. + +When Amy hugged her mom's knee, she felt like she belonged. She felt the love and the warmth of her family. It was like a special kind of hug that nobody else knew. + +So Amy hugged her mom's knee until she felt better. Then she knew that she belonged. She smiled and knew that everything was just right. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy had a big, soft towel and it was pink. The baby was curious and tried to touch it. Mommy said, "No. That's mine." + +The baby tried to take the towel again, but Mommy said, "No. That's mine." + +The baby began to cry, so Mommy had a funny idea. She gave the towel to the baby and said, "Now it is yours." + +The baby was happy and hugged the towel tightly. She could now recognize it was hers. + +Mommy and baby had lots of fun playing together with the big, pink towel. And they both stayed happy. The End. +Once upon a time there was a rhinoceros. He was grey and large and had a long, curved horn. The rhinoceros was in a place he didn't know. It was unknown to him. He wanted to escape from this place, so he ran and ran. He ran through the tall grass, over hills and through the thicket. But no matter how much he ran, he couldn't find his way out. + +Then one day, the rhinoceros found a small hole in an old, wooden fence. He slipped through and saw a bright, sunny meadow on the other side. He was so happy he could escape! He trotted through the meadow and enjoyed the warm sunshine and colorful flowers. + +The rhinoceros was free from the unknown place and so happy to be outside in the meadow. He was able to find his way home. And he lived happily ever after. +One day, a light tour was about to start. It was so exciting! The tour guide gathered everyone together and told them to get ready. The people were so excited to hop on the bus. + +Suddenly, the tour bus began to vanish. Everyone was shocked and confused. No one knew what was happening. Where was the tour bus going? + +The people hugged each other and wished the tour bus a safe trip. Then, a light suddenly appeared in the sky. It was a beautiful rainbow. Everyone was mesmerized by its beauty. + +The rainbow gradually started to fade away until it was gone. The people waved goodbye as the rainbow vanished. Everyone knew it was the last they would ever see of the tour bus. + +The people were sad, but they were also happy. They had been part of something special, even if it was only for a little while. The light tour had vanished, but the people would never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a young cricket. He liked to eat a lot. He ate bugs and all kinds of yummy foods. + +One day, the young cricket wanted to find something special to eat. He went out looking for just the right food. He saw a big strawberry and wanted to take a bite. + +He hopped on the strawberry and started eating it. It was so sweet and delicious! He was having the best time ever. + +But then, the young cricket heard a noise. It was a huge, scary dog! The cricket got scared and hopped away quickly. He was so happy he was able to escape! + +From then on, the young cricket never forgot to be careful when he was looking for something to eat. He searched for his food in a safe place. +Mum was baking a cake. She had a large bowl of mix and put it on the kitchen table. She put a cup of icing sugar next to it. Little Sarah was watching intently. Suddenly, she reached out and grabbed the cup. She was so excited that it slipped and fell on the floor. The cup broke and icing sugar went everywhere. Mum said, "Oh no, the cup broke and made a mess." Sarah started to cry. Mum found a dustpan and swept the sugar away. Then they found a large new cup in the cupboard. This time, mum held the cup so it wouldn't slip. They finished the cake and it was delicious. +Teddy was rushing around the house. He had his colourful helmet on. He was so excited because he was going to the park. He hopped up the stairs and raced down the hallway to grab his shoes. + +When Teddy returned downstairs, his mom was there with snacks and drinks. Teddy was so happy. He put his helmet on and they were ready to go. + +Teddy and his mom were off to the park. They could see the colourful slides and swings. Teddy rushed to the swings. His mom smiled and sat down next to him. + +Teddy and his mom had lots of fun at the park. They raced each other, went down the slides and played tag. When it was time to go, Teddy rushed inside to get his helmet. He was so happy that he had a colourful helmet to keep him safe. +Once there was a box. It was gray and it had a lock on it. Inside the box was a pill. + +The pill was very special. When you took it, you could fly. Every day the box would open by itself and the pill would fly away. + +One day, a little girl saw the box. She was very curious and wanted to fly too. She opened the box and took the pill. + +The little girl closed her eyes and started to fly. She flew high above the clouds and saw many things. After a while, she put the pill back in the box and locked it. + +From then on, the little girl flew every day. She always opened the box, took the pill and flew away. She was so happy that the gray box was always there to help her fly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was in a hurry. She had to get to school but forgot to comb her hair. Her hair was wild and all over the place! + +She quickly ran to the bathroom and grabbed a comb. She started combing her hair, but it was so hard to do! Her hair was just too wild. + +Once she got her hair in place, she grabbed her bag and ran outside. The bus was coming and she had to hurry! She ran fast and hopped right onto the bus. + +The little girl made it to school just in time. She was so happy and had a big smile on her face. She knew that next time she would remember to comb her wild hair before she tried to hurry. +Joe wanted his hair to look better. He asked his mummy if she could help him. His mummy was so happy to help! She used a brush to improve Joe's hair. She brushed it carefully until it was nice and smooth. + +Mummy asked if Joe was feeling tired. He said yes, he was very tired. So Mummy said it was time for a nap. + +Joe lay down and closed his eyes. He felt so happy and safe in his mummy's arms. As he slowly drifted off to sleep, he felt his hair getting softer. When he woke up, his hair was much better! He was so excited to show his friends. + +Mummy had done a great job. She always new how to make Joe's hair feel better. Now he felt much happier and more awake. +Once there was a boy called Jamal. He was 3 years old and loved to go for rides. His mom had a very special present for him. It was a big, empty box. Jamal was so excited to see what was inside! + +Mom opened the box. She had brought Jamal a motorcycle! He was so happy. The motorcycle was a shiny blue color with a big brown seat. The wheels moved when you touched them. + +Jamal couldn't wait to go for a ride. He got on the motorcycle and his mom helped him. She pushed the bike and told Jamal to keep going. He went around and around the backyard. + +Jamal had so much fun on his new motorcycle. He never wanted it to end! Time went quickly and soon it was time to take the motorcycle back inside. + +Jamal and his mom put the empty box back in the garage and Jamal went off to bed with a big smile on his face. +Jane was playing outside in the sun. She saw one of her friends, Jack, playing with a toy truck. Jane wanted the truck too, so she was feeling jealous. She pointed at it and said, "That's mine!" Jack didn't want to share, so he kept it for himself. Jane was unhappy and crossed her arms. + +It was almost noon when Jane's mom came outside to find her. She asked Jane what she had been doing and Jane told her that Jack wouldn't share his toy. Jane's mom looked at Jack and said, "It's okay to share your truck with Jane." + +Jack was a little bit scared, but he handed the truck to Jane. Jane was happy and pointed to the truck with a big smile. Now they could take turns playing with it. Jane and Jack had lots of fun until it was time to go inside for lunch. +One day, a band of friends set off on an adventure. They went through a big forest, over a tall mountain, and past a wide lake. They had so much fun, but soon it was time to go home. + +Returning to their village, they saw something strange. All the trees were pale and strange music filled the air. The friends followed the music, and soon they saw a pale band playing in the square. + +The band was so good, the friends just had to dance. Everyone was having so much fun, jumping and twirling around. But soon their families called them home, and the band stopped playing. + +The friends said goodbye to the pale band, and went home. When they returned, the music was gone, but the memory of the fun they had stayed with them forever. +Once there was a little girl called Gray. She was three years old and loved to explore new things. One day, while playing outside, she came across a colorful flower. She couldn't resist but pick it up and started to care for it. She watered it every day and made sure its leaves are protected from the sun. + +One day, Gray noticed a big bug on the flower. She carefully removed it and observed it for a while. Suddenly, Gray saw the bug changing color and shape! It was changing so quickly that she was amazed. Gray wasn't sure what to do. + +So, she asked her mom for help. Gray's mom told her that the bug was a judge that had come to assess Gray's flower. The bug was carefully examining the flower and then Gray saw it turn back into its original form. She was so happy that she had taken such good care of her flower that the judge was pleased. + +Gray promised to continue to take good care of her flower, and she thanked the judge for coming to take such a colorful look at it. +Jack was feeling very envious. He saw his friend Tom with the coolest green cooler at the park. Jack wanted a cooler just like Tom's, so he decided to take it. + +Tom saw Jack and shouted, "What are you doing?! That is mine!" + +Jack backed away, but Tom was too fast. He grabbed the cooler and called Jack a bad name. + +Jack was so mad that he slapped Tom right across the face. Tom was shocked and furious. He yelled at Jack and then ran away, leaving Jack standing there all alone. + +Jack felt very sorry for what he had done. He stood looking at the cooler for a long time, wishing he had never been envious. +Once upon a time, there was a bear. He wanted to find friends but none of the animals would talk to him. He was so sad and lonely. He gazed sadly into the forest, wondering if he would ever find a friend. + +Just then, he saw a strange creature walking towards him. It was a rabbit and she was hopping around, looking for food. She noticed the bear and stopped. She was about to turn and run away, when the bear asked if she wanted to be friends. + +The rabbit eyed the bear suspiciously. She couldn't hear very well, because she was deaf. But the bear's kind eyes made her feel safe. She nodded her head, and the two of them started to play. + +They played tag and hide-and-seek, and they laughed and played until the sun went down. The bear was so happy to have a friend at last. Every day they would play in the forest, but no other animals ever joined them. + +The bear and the rabbit were best friends. They would gaze upon the forest and chat, until the stars came out. The bear was never alone, and yet he was still lonely for more friends. But for now, he was happy to have one friend who would never ever leave him. +Once upon a time, there was a fine pupil. He woke up one day feeling very tired and yawned loudly. He wanted to stay in bed all day! After a while, he decided to get out of bed and do his favorite thing - play with his puppy. + +He ran outside and called for his pup. His pup ran up to him and wagged his tail happily from side to side. The pupil smiled and gave his pup some treats. Then, he took his pup for a walk outside. He enjoyed the sunshine and the fresh air and it made him feel much more awake. + +The pupil and his pup played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. By the end of the day, the pupil was feeling very sleepy again. So, he yawned drowsily and went back inside. + +The pupil and his pup said goodnight to each other and went to sleep, content and happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun. + +But then, a big dog came out of nowhere and ran towards them. It barked loudly and showed its teeth. It wanted their ball. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not like the big dog. They panic. + +They ran away from the dog, but they did not know where to go. They left the park and ran into the town. The town was busy and noisy. There were many cars and people and shops. Lily and Ben did not know the town. They felt lost. They panic. + +They looked for their mom and dad, but they could not see them. They did not have their phone or their address. They did not know how to get back to the park. They felt alone and sad. They panic. + +They cried and hugged each other. They hoped someone would help them. They did not like the town. The town was terrible. They panic. +Anna loves to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She likes to paint flowers and trees and animals. She paints on paper and on the wall. Mommy and Daddy are not happy when she paints on the wall. They say, "Anna, no! Only paint on paper!" + +One day, Anna finds a new color. It is sticky and sweet and yellow. It is honey. Anna thinks, "Honey is a good color. I will paint with honey." She takes the honey jar and a brush. She goes to the living room. She sees a big white sofa. She thinks, "The sofa is boring. I will paint it with honey." + +She opens the jar and dips the brush. She starts to paint the sofa. She paints stripes and dots and swirls. She says, "Look, Mommy and Daddy! I made the sofa pretty. It is honey color. Do you like it?" + +Mommy and Daddy come to the living room. They see the sofa. They see the honey. They see Anna. They are very angry. They say, "Anna, no! What did you do? You ruined the sofa! Honey is not for painting. Honey is for eating. It is delicious. But not on the sofa!" + +Anna is sad. She does not understand. She says, "But I like honey. And I like painting. I wanted to make the sofa pretty. I'm sorry, Mommy and Daddy. I won't paint with honey again." + +Mommy and Daddy sigh. They love Anna. But they are not happy. They say, "Anna, we love you. But you have to be careful. You have to ask before you use something. And you have to clean up your mess. Now, come on. Let's go to the kitchen. We will have some honey on toast. And then we will wash the sofa." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. The car can make sounds and move by itself. Anna and Ben take turns to drive the car. + +One day, Anna and Ben are playing with the car in the living room. Anna is driving the car and Ben is waiting for his turn. Anna is having fun. She makes the car go fast and slow, left and right, and beep and honk. Ben is getting bored. He wants to drive the car too. + +"Anna, can I have the car now?" Ben asks. + +"No, I'm not done yet. It's still my turn," Anna says. + +"But you have been driving for a long time. It's not fair. I want to play too," Ben says. + +He tries to grab the car from Anna, but Anna holds it tight. They start to pull and push the car. The car makes a loud noise and stops moving. Anna and Ben look at the car. It is broken. They both frown. They are sad and angry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the broken car and the frowning twins. She is not happy. + +"What happened here? Why did you break the car?" Mom asks. + +"Anna wouldn't let me drive the car. She was selfish," Ben says. + +"Ben tried to take the car from me. He was rude," Anna says. + +They both blame each other. Mom shakes her head. + +"That's not how you play with your toys. You have to share and be nice to each other. The car was a gift from Grandma. She bought it for you because she loves you. She would be sad to see you fight over it," Mom says. + +She picks up the car and looks at it. She sees a small switch on the bottom. She flips the switch and the car starts to move again. It is not broken. It was just turned off. + +"Look, the car is not broken. It was just turned off. Maybe you accidentally hit the switch when you were pulling and pushing it," Mom says. + +She gives the car to Anna and Ben. They are surprised and happy. They smile. + +"Sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to break the car. Can I have a turn now?" Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to be selfish. You can have a turn now," Anna says. + +They hug each other and say thank you to Mom. They take turns to drive the car again. They are careful and gentle with the car. They make the car go fast and slow, left and right, and beep and honk. They have fun. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She thinks they are adorable. She is proud of them. She loves them. +Anna liked to test things. She liked to see what would happen if she mixed water and soap, or if she threw a ball at the wall, or if she drew on the paper with different colors. She was curious and wanted to learn. + +One day, she found a stable near her house. She saw some horses inside. They were big and brown and had long hair. Anna wanted to test them. She wondered if they would let her touch them, or if they would make noises, or if they would run fast. + +She walked slowly to the stable and peeked inside. She saw a horse eating some hay. She said, "Hello, horse. Can I test you?" The horse looked at her and snorted. Anna smiled and reached out her hand. She touched the horse's nose. It was soft and wet. The horse licked her hand. Anna giggled and said, "You are nice, horse. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The horse nodded and nuzzled her. Anna hugged the horse and said, "You are my friend, horse. What is your name?" The horse neighed and said, "My name is Star. I am a stable horse. I help people ride and work. Do you want to ride me?" + +Anna was surprised and happy. She said, "Yes, I want to ride you, Star. But I don't know how. Can you teach me?" Star said, "Yes, I can teach you. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Riding is fun, but it can be dangerous too. Come, I will show you." + +Star helped Anna climb on his back. He said, "Hold on to my mane. It is like my hair. It will help you stay on. And don't pull too hard. It will hurt me. And don't be scared. I will not go too fast. And don't be weird. I will not like it. Are you ready?" Anna said, "Yes, I am ready, Star. Let's go!" + +Star walked out of the stable and into the field. He showed Anna how to turn left and right, how to stop and go, and how to say thank you and good boy. Anna had a lot of fun. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She said, "This is the best test ever, Star. You are the best horse ever. I love you, Star." Star said, "I love you too, Anna. You are the best rider ever. You are my friend, Anna." They were happy and they tested each other. They were friends. +Anna loved sunflowers. She liked their bright yellow color and their big happy faces. She wanted to have a sunflower of her own, but her mom said they were too expensive. Sunflower seeds cost a lot of money, and they needed a lot of water and sun to grow. + +One day, Anna found a sunflower seed on the ground. She was very happy and excited. She took it home and asked her mom if she could plant it. Her mom said yes, but she warned Anna that it would take a long time and a lot of care to make the seed become a sunflower. Anna said she didn't mind. She found a small pot and some dirt and planted the seed. She watered it every day and put it near the window where it could get some sun. + +Anna waited and waited for the seed to grow. She checked on it every morning and every night. She talked to it and sang to it and hoped it would become a sunflower soon. But nothing happened. The seed stayed in the dirt and did not sprout. Anna felt sad and disappointed. She wondered if she had done something wrong. She wondered if the seed was bad. She wondered if she would ever see a sunflower. + +One morning, Anna woke up and saw something amazing. The seed had sprouted! There was a tiny green stem and a tiny green leaf poking out of the dirt. Anna was overjoyed. She ran to the pot and hugged it. She thanked the seed for growing and told it how much she loved it. She watered it and moved it to a bigger pot. She watched it grow bigger and bigger every day. She saw more leaves and more stems and more buds. She couldn't wait to see the flowers. + +Finally, after many weeks, the buds opened and revealed the most beautiful sunflowers Anna had ever seen. They were big and bright and happy, just like she had imagined. Anna was so proud and happy. She had grown her own sunflowers from a seed. She had given them water and sun and love. She had been patient and hopeful and kind. She had learned that sometimes, the best things in life are not the most expensive, but the ones that you make yourself. She had learned that with a little seed, you can become a sunflower. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. The garden has many flowers and trees. Lily likes to smell the flowers. Ben likes to climb the trees. + +One day, Lily sees a butterfly. The butterfly is yellow and black. It is very pretty. Lily wants to catch the butterfly. She runs after it. Ben sees Lily and follows her. + +The butterfly flies to a rose. The rose is red and has many thorns. Lily reaches for the butterfly. She does not see the thorns. She pricks her finger. She cries. "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" + +Ben hears Lily cry. He runs to her. He sees her finger. It has a drop of blood. He feels sorry for Lily. He offers her his handkerchief. "Here, Lily. Use this. It will make you feel better." + +Lily takes the handkerchief. She wraps it around her finger. She says thank you to Ben. She smiles. Ben smiles too. He says, "You're welcome, Lily. Be careful. The rose is fragile. It can hurt you." + +Lily nods. She says, "I know. I was silly. I just wanted the butterfly. It was so pretty." + +Ben says, "I know. But the butterfly is fragile too. It needs the rose. We should let it be." + +Lily agrees. She says, "You're right, Ben. We should let it be. Let's go play somewhere else." + +Ben says, "OK, Lily. Let's go play somewhere else." + +They hold hands and run to the swing. They forget about the butterfly and the rose. They have fun in the garden. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to slide, swing and run on the grass. They had many toys, but Lily's favorite was a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben's favorite was a truck with big wheels and a loud horn. + +One day, the sky became dark and they heard thunder. "We have to go home, it will rain soon!" Ben said. He picked up his truck and ran to his mom. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to play more with her doll. She was a spoiled girl and did not listen to her mom. + +"Come on, Lily, hurry up!" her mom shouted. "The rain is coming!" But Lily did not care. She hugged her doll and stayed on the slide. She thought the thunder was funny and the dark sky was pretty. She did not see the raindrops falling on her hair and her dress. + +Suddenly, she saw something bright in the sky. It was a rainbow! It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Lily loved rainbows. She wanted to touch it and play with it. She forgot about her doll and ran to the rainbow. She did not see the puddle in front of her. She slipped and fell into the water. She got wet and dirty and cried. + +Her mom rushed to her and picked her up. She was angry and worried. She scolded Lily for being naughty and careless. She took her doll and put it in a bag. She said Lily could not play with it until she learned to behave. Lily felt sorry and sad. She wished she had listened to her mom and Ben. She learned that rainbows are beautiful, but they are not toys. She learned that being spoiled is not good. She said sorry to her mom and hugged her. Her mom forgave her and hugged her back. They went home and dried up. Lily hoped to see another rainbow someday, but she promised to be a good girl. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with planes. They had many toy planes of different colors and sizes. They pretended to be pilots and flew their planes around the room. They made zoom and vroom sounds with their mouths. + +One day, Tom found a new plane in his closet. It was big and shiny and had a lovely red stripe on it. He was very happy and wanted to show it to Sam. He ran to Sam's house with the plane in his hands. + +"Look, Sam, look what I have!" Tom said. "It's a new plane! It's the best plane ever!" + +Sam looked at the plane and felt jealous. He wanted the plane for himself. He had a mean idea. He said to Tom, "That's a nice plane, Tom. But do you know how to make it fly better?" + +Tom was curious. He said, "No, how?" + +Sam said, "You have to part it. You have to take off the wings and the tail and the propeller. Then you can put them back together in a different way. It will be more fun." + +Tom was not sure. He liked his plane the way it was. He said, "But I don't want to part it. It might break." + +Sam said, "Don't be silly, Tom. It won't break. Trust me. I'm your friend. Here, let me help you." + +Sam grabbed the plane from Tom and started to pull and twist it. He broke the wings and the tail and the propeller. He threw the pieces on the floor. He laughed and said, "There, now you have a better plane." + +Tom was very sad and angry. He saw his lovely plane in pieces. He cried and said, "You're not my friend, Sam. You're a bad boy. You broke my plane. I hate you." + +Sam did not care. He said, "I don't care, Tom. I have my own planes. You can keep your broken plane. Bye." + +Sam ran away with his toy planes. Tom was left alone with his ruined plane. He wished he had never shown it to Sam. He wished he had never met Sam. He wished he had a real friend. +Lily was upset. She wanted to mail a heart to her grandma, but she did not have a stamp. She drew a big red heart on a paper and wrote "I love you" with her crayons. She put the paper in an envelope and ran to the mailbox. + +"Wait, Lily!" her mom called. "You need a stamp to mail your letter. Do you have one?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not have a stamp. She felt sad. She wanted her grandma to see her heart and smile. + +"Can we buy a stamp, mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go to the store and get one. Then we can mail your letter together. OK?" + +Lily nodded. She felt happy. She held her mom's hand and walked to the store. She picked a shiny stamp with a flower on it. She stuck it on the envelope and gave it to her mom. + +"Ready to mail your letter, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, mom!" Lily said. She lifted the flap of the mailbox and put her letter inside. She heard a thud as it fell to the bottom. + +"Bye, bye, heart!" she said. "I hope you make grandma happy!" + +She hugged her mom and smiled. She was not upset anymore. She mailed a heart to her grandma. +Anna and Ben are playing hide and seek in the house. Anna is the seeker and Ben is the hider. Anna counts to ten and then looks for Ben. + +"Where are you, Ben?" Anna calls out. She looks in the living room, the bedroom, and the bathroom, but she cannot find Ben. She wonders where he is. + +She goes to the kitchen and sees a big box on the floor. She thinks maybe Ben is in the box. She walks to the box and lifts the lid. + +"Boo!" Ben shouts and jumps out of the box. He scares Anna and makes her scream. + +"Ben, you are so silly!" Anna says. "You were hidden in the kitchen!" + +"I know, I know!" Ben says. "I found the best hiding spot!" + +Anna laughs and hugs Ben. They are happy and have fun. They decide to play again and switch roles. Ben is the seeker and Anna is the hider. She runs to find a new hiding spot. Maybe she can hide in the closet or under the bed. She hopes Ben will not find her too soon. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to race each other. They raced on their bikes, on their feet, and even on their scooters. They always wanted to be the fastest and the first. + +One day, they went to the city with their mom. They saw many big buildings, shops, and cars. They also saw many taxis that drove very fast and honked their horns. Anna and Ben thought the taxis were cool and wanted to ride in one. + +"Mom, can we take a taxi?" they asked. + +"No, we have to take the bus. Taxis are too expensive and not good for the air," mom said. + +But Anna and Ben did not listen. They saw a yellow taxi parked on the street and ran to it. They opened the door and jumped in. + +"Go, go, go!" they shouted to the driver. + +The driver was surprised and angry. He did not know who the children were or where they wanted to go. He tried to tell them to get out, but they did not listen. They just laughed and said they wanted to race the other cars. + +The driver was scared and worried. He did not want to get in trouble or hurt anyone. He looked for a place to stop and call for help. But the traffic was very busy and he could not find a spot. + +Meanwhile, mom was looking for Anna and Ben. She was very scared and sad. She did not know where they went or what they did. She asked the people and the police, but no one saw them. She prayed that they were safe and sorry. + +After a long time, the driver found a police car and waved to it. He told the police what happened and asked them to take the children back to their mom. The police were not happy and scolded Anna and Ben. They said they were very spoiled and naughty. They said they could have caused an accident or gotten lost. They said they should listen to their mom and be grateful for what they have. + +Anna and Ben felt very ashamed and scared. They realized they had done a bad thing and hurt their mom. They said they were sorry to the driver and the police. They said they did not want to race anymore. They just wanted to hug their mom and say sorry. + +The police took Anna and Ben back to their mom. Mom was very relieved and happy to see them. She hugged them and kissed them. But she also said they had to learn a lesson. She said they had to be more careful and respectful. She said they had to be more happy and thankful. She said they had to be more kind and loving. + +Anna and Ben nodded and agreed. They said they loved their mom and each other. They said they would never do such a thing again. They said they would be better children from now on. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to race each other and see who was faster. Sometimes they went down the big hill and felt the wind in their hair. + +One day, they saw a new path that led to the woods. They were curious and wanted to explore. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but to be careful and not go too far. + +They rode their bikes along the path, feeling excited and brave. They saw many trees and flowers and animals. They heard birds singing and squirrels chattering. They felt happy and free. + +But then, the path became darker and narrower. They could not see the sun or the sky. They could not hear the birds or the squirrels. They only heard their own bikes and their own breath. They felt a cold silence around them. + +They started to feel fearful and wanted to go back. They turned their bikes around and tried to find the way they came. But they could not. They were lost. They looked at each other and felt tears in their eyes. + +"Ben, I'm scared," Lily said in a small voice. + +"Me too, Lily," Ben said. "But we have to keep going. Maybe we will find the park soon." + +They held hands and pedaled their bikes as fast as they could. They hoped to see their mom and the park and the sun again. They hoped to leave the silence and the fear behind. They sped through the woods, looking for a way out. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play games. One day, they play hide and seek. Lily is the seeker. She counts to ten. Ben runs to find a place to hide. + +Ben sees a big door. It has a sign that says "Do not enter". Ben thinks it is a good place to hide. He opens the door and goes inside. He closes the door behind him. He does not know that the door has a lock. He is locked in. + +Lily finishes counting. She looks for Ben. She cannot find him. She calls his name. She does not hear him. She gets worried. She asks Mom and Dad for help. They look for Ben too. They cannot find him. + +They hear a loud noise. It comes from the big door. They go to the door. They see the sign. They try to open the door. It is locked. They hear Ben crying. He is scared. He wants to get out. + +Mom and Dad call for help. They call the people who work in the place. The place is a museum. It is a famous place. It has many things to see. The big door is a special door. It leads to a secret room. Only some people can go there. + +The people who work in the museum come. They have a key. They open the door. They see Ben. He is happy to see Mom and Dad. He hugs them. He says he is sorry. He did not know the door was locked. He did not know the place was a museum. He did not know the room was a secret. + +Mom and Dad are happy to see Ben. They are not angry. They are glad he is safe. They thank the people who work in the museum. They say they are sorry for the trouble. The people who work in the museum are nice. They say it is okay. They say they are glad Ben is okay. They say they are sorry he was scared. They say they will show him the museum. They say they will show him the secret room. They say it is a special place. They say it has many things to see. + +Lily is happy to see Ben too. She hugs him. She says she is sorry. She says she was worried. She says she loves him. Ben says he loves her too. He says he is sorry. He says he was not hiding. He says he was locked. He says he was scared. He says he wants to see the museum. He says he wants to see the secret room. He says he wants to play with Lily. + +Mom and Dad and Lily and Ben and the people who work in the museum go to see the museum. They go to see the secret room. They see many things. They see old things. They see new things. They see big things. They see small things. They see things that make them laugh. They see things that make them think. They see things that make them wonder. + +They have fun. They learn. They talk. They listen. They smile. They are happy. They are a family. They are friends. They are in a famous place. They are in a special place. They are in a place to play. They are in a place to see. They are in a place to be. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a big teddy bear, a pink doll, and a yellow truck. She liked to make them talk and have fun together. She also liked to step on the floor and make loud noises with her feet. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toys in her room. She was making them have a tea party. She gave them cups and plates and pretended to pour tea. She said, "Teddy, you are so adorable. You have a nice smile and soft fur. Doll, you are so pretty. You have a lovely dress and long hair. Truck, you are so strong. You can carry anything and go fast." + +She was having a lot of fun, but she did not notice that it was getting late. She did not hear her mom calling her for dinner. She did not see the sun going down. She was too busy playing with her toys. + +But soon, she started to feel tired. Her eyes were heavy and her mouth was yawning. She said, "Toys, I think I need a nap. I am sleepy and hungry. Do you want to nap with me?" Her toys nodded and smiled. They were sleepy and hungry too. + +She picked up her teddy, her doll, and her truck and carried them to her bed. She put them under the blanket and cuddled with them. She said, "Good night, toys. I love you. You are my best friends." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +Her mom came to check on her and saw her sleeping with her toys. She smiled and kissed her forehead. She said, "Good night, Lily. You are so adorable. You have a big heart and a bright imagination. I love you. You are my best girl." She turned off the light and left the room. Lily and her toys had a nice nap and dreamed of more adventures. +Lily and her dog Spot love to play in the park. They run and jump and chase each other. Spot likes to fetch the ball that Lily throws for him. He is a good dog and always brings the ball back to Lily. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Spot and wants to play with him. He takes the ball from Lily and throws it far away. Spot runs after the ball, but the big boy runs after Spot. He grabs Spot by the collar and tries to take him away. + +"Hey, that's my dog!" Lily shouts. "Leave him alone!" + +The big boy laughs and says, "No, he's mine now. He's a nice dog and I want him." + +Lily is scared and angry. She runs to the big boy and tries to pull Spot away from him. She says, "No, he's not yours. He's my dog and I love him. You are mean and you can't have him." + +The big boy pushes Lily and makes her fall. He says, "You are small and weak. You can't stop me. I'm taking your dog." + +Lily cries and calls for help. She sees a man walking by. He hears Lily and sees what is happening. He comes to the park and says to the big boy, "What are you doing? Why are you hurting this girl and her dog?" + +The big boy is afraid of the man. He lets go of Spot and runs away. He says, "Sorry, mister. I was just playing." + +The man helps Lily up and gives her Spot. He says, "Are you okay, little girl? That was not playing. That was bullying. You should not take things that are not yours or hurt others." + +Lily hugs Spot and says, "Thank you, mister. You are very kind. You saved me and my dog." + +The man smiles and says, "You're welcome, little girl. I'm glad you and your dog are safe. He is a very loyal and brave dog. You should be proud of him." + +Lily nods and says, "I am. He is my best friend. I'm very grateful for him." + +The man says, "That's good. Now, why don't you go and play with him some more? But be careful and stay away from that big boy. He is not nice." + +Lily says, "Okay, mister. Thank you again. Bye-bye." + +Lily and Spot wave to the man and go back to playing. They are happy and they forget about the big boy. They only think about each other and the fun they have. They are the best friends in the world. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They made zoom noises as they raced them on the grass. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They liked to pretend they were drivers in a big city. + +"Look, Lily, I can make my car go very fast!" Ben said, as he pushed his car hard. + +"Wow, Ben, your car is so fast!" Lily said, as she watched his car zoom past her. "But my car can do a trick. Watch this!" + +Lily lifted her car and hid it behind her back. She smiled and said, "Where is my car? It disappeared!" + +Ben looked around and scratched his head. He could not see Lily's car anywhere. He wondered how she did that. He said, "Lily, where is your car? How did you make it disappear?" + +Lily giggled and said, "It's a magic car. It can go invisible. Do you want to see it again?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, please. Show me your magic car." + +Lily brought her car out from behind her back and said, "Ta-da! Here it is. It was hiding all along." + +Ben gasped and said, "Wow, Lily, that's amazing. Your car is so cool. Can I try it?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Sure, Ben. You can try it. But be careful. Don't lose it." + +Ben took Lily's car and held it in his hand. He felt excited and curious. He wanted to see if he could make it disappear too. He said, "OK, Lily, watch me. I'm going to make this car disappear." + +Ben lifted the car and put it behind his back. He waited for a few seconds and then said, "Where is the car? It disappeared!" + +Lily clapped and said, "Good job, Ben. You did it. You made the car disappear. Can I see it again?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. You can see it again. But first, you have to say the magic word." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Is it please?" + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, that's not it. Try again." + +Lily thought harder and said, "Is it zoom?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, that's it. Zoom is the magic word. Say it loud and clear." + +Lily said, "Zoom! Zoom! Zoom!" + +Ben brought the car out from behind his back and said, "Ta-da! Here it is. It was hiding all along." + +Lily and Ben laughed and hugged each other. They were happy and proud. They had learned a new trick with their toy cars. They decided to play some more and make their cars disappear and reappear. They had a lot of fun and forgot about everything else. + +But they did not notice that a big black cat was watching them from behind a bush. The cat was hungry and bored. It saw the toy cars and thought they looked like tasty mice. It waited for the right moment to pounce. + +When Lily and Ben were busy making their cars disappear, the cat crept closer and closer. It was ready to attack. It jumped out of the bush and grabbed Lily's car in its mouth. It ran away with it, making a scary noise. + +Lily and Ben screamed and dropped their cars. They saw the cat running away with Lily's car. They were shocked and scared. They did not know what to do. They said, "Oh no! Oh no! The cat took Lily's car! It disappeared for real!" + +They ran after the cat, hoping to get Lily's car back. But the cat was too fast and too clever. It disappeared into the woods, leaving Lily and Ben behind. They could not find it or Lily's car. They felt sad and angry. They said, "That's not fair! That's not nice! The cat stole Lily's car! We want it back!" + +They went back to the garden and picked up Ben's car. They hugged it and each other. They said, "We still have one car. We can share it. We can still play. But we miss Lily's car. We wish it would come back." + +They looked at the woods and hoped that the cat would change its mind and return Lily's car. But they did not see it or hear it. They only heard the zoom of their own car and the beat of their own hearts. They wondered if they would ever see Lily's car again. They hoped that it was not too scared or hurt. They hoped that it would remember them and their magic trick. They hoped that it would zoom back to them someday. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. But they were getting bored of doing the same things every day. + +"Let's do something new and fun," Lily said to Max. "Let's go to the big hill over there and see what is on the other side." + +Max looked at the hill. It was very high and steep. He felt scared. He did not know what was on the other side. Maybe there were monsters or snakes or bad people. + +"I don't want to go there," Max said to Lily. "It is too far and too scary. Let's stay here and play with the ball." + +Lily rolled her eyes. She thought Max was a baby. She wanted to have an adventure. She wanted to see new things and new lands. + +"Come on, Max," Lily said to Max. "Don't be a baby. I dare you to go with me. It will be fun. Maybe we will find a treasure or a castle or a magic tree." + +Max did not like to be called a baby. He did not like to be dared. He wanted to show Lily that he was brave and strong. He did not want to lose her as a friend. + +"Fine," Max said to Lily. "I will go with you. But you have to hold my hand and promise not to leave me alone." + +Lily smiled. She grabbed Max's hand and pulled him towards the hill. She was happy that he agreed to go with her. She hoped that they would find something amazing and exciting on the other side. She did not know that they were about to have the biggest adventure of their lives. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved ice-cream. They liked to eat it every day, even when it was cold outside. They had a big freezer in their kitchen where they kept many flavors of ice-cream. Sometimes, they liked to decorate their ice-cream with sprinkles, chocolate, or fruit. + +One day, their mom said, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to the ice-cream shop and you can choose any ice-cream you want. But you have to wear your warm coats and hats, because it is very icy outside." + +Anna and Ben were very happy and excited. They put on their coats and hats and followed their mom to the car. They could not wait to get to the ice-cream shop and see all the different kinds of ice-cream. + +When they arrived at the ice-cream shop, they saw a big sign that said, "Closed for the winter. Sorry for the inconvenience." Anna and Ben were very sad and disappointed. They had been looking forward to the ice-cream shop all day. + +Their mom said, "I'm sorry, kids. I didn't know they were closed. How about we go back home and make our own ice-cream? We have all the ingredients and we can decorate it however we want." + +Anna and Ben cheered up a little bit. They liked the idea of making their own ice-cream. They got back in the car and drove home. They helped their mom mix the milk, sugar, and cream in a big bowl. Then they put the bowl in the freezer and waited for it to become ice-cream. + +After a while, their mom said, "The ice-cream is ready. Let's take it out and decorate it." Anna and Ben ran to the freezer and took out the bowl. They scooped the ice-cream into two bowls and added their favorite toppings. Anna chose sprinkles and chocolate, and Ben chose fruit and nuts. + +They sat down at the table and enjoyed their homemade ice-cream. They agreed that it was the best ice-cream they ever had. They thanked their mom for the surprise and gave her a big hug. They learned that sometimes, things don't go as planned, but they can still have fun and be creative. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. They wanted to taste it. + +"Let's go and eat some cake," Sara said. + +"But Mom said no," Ben said. + +"Mom is not here. She is in the shop. She will not know," Sara said. + +They ran to the table and took a big bite of the cake. It was sweet and soft. They smiled. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. It was Mom. She was angry. + +"What are you doing? That is not your cake. That is for the party. You are very naughty," Mom said. + +She took the cake away. She saw that they had eaten the angel on top. The angel was made of sugar. It was clean and white. Now it was broken and dirty. + +"You have ruined the angel. It was a gift from Grandma. She made it for you. How could you do this?" Mom said. + +Sara and Ben felt bad. They wanted to say sorry. But Mom did not listen. She sent them to their room. They had no cake. They had no party. They had no fun. They cried. +Anna was curious about the big red ball in the park. She wanted to play with it, but she did not know how. She saw a boy kicking the ball with his foot. She went to him and said, "Hello, can you show me how to play with the ball?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Sure, I can show you. It is easy and fun. You just need to use your foot to kick the ball. Like this." He kicked the ball hard and it flew in the air. Anna watched the ball and clapped her hands. + +"Wow, that is amazing! Can I try?" Anna asked. The boy nodded and gave her the ball. Anna put the ball on the ground and lifted her foot. She tried to kick the ball, but she missed. She fell on the grass and hurt her knee. She cried and said, "Ouch, that hurts!" + +The boy ran to her and said, "Are you okay? I am sorry, you need to be careful. Here, let me help you." He helped her stand up and checked her knee. He saw a small cut and a drop of blood. He said, "It is not bad, don't worry. You just need a band-aid. Come, I have one in my backpack." + +He took out a band-aid and put it on her knee. He said, "There, that is better. Do you want to try again?" Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please. Thank you for helping me. You are very nice." The boy smiled and said, "You are welcome. You are very brave. Come on, let's play with the ball again." They took the ball and kicked it back and forth. They had fun and became friends. +Tommy loved to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. But he did not like to share his cars with anyone. He always said, "Mine, mine, mine!" + +One day, his cousin Lily came to visit. Lily was older than Tommy and liked to play with dolls. She saw Tommy's cars and wanted to play with them too. She asked Tommy, "Can I have a car, please?" Tommy said, "No, mine, mine, mine!" He grabbed all his cars and hid them under his bed. + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "That's not fair, Tommy. You have so many cars. You should share with me. Sharing is nice." Tommy said, "No, mine, mine, mine!" He stuck out his tongue at Lily. + +Lily had an idea. She said, "OK, Tommy. If you don't share with me, I will tell Mommy. Mommy will make you share. And I will get a lawyer to help me. A lawyer is a person who knows the rules and helps people get what they want. My lawyer will say that you have to give me half of your cars. Then you will have less cars and I will have more cars. Ha, ha, ha!" + +Tommy was scared. He did not want to lose his cars. He did not know what a lawyer was, but it sounded bad. He said, "No, no, no! Don't tell Mommy. Don't get a lawyer. Please, please, please!" He ran to his bed and pulled out his cars. He said, "Here, Lily. You can have some of my cars. But not all of them. Just a few. OK?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "OK, Tommy. Thank you for sharing with me. You are a good cousin. I don't need a lawyer. I was just joking. I don't even know what a lawyer is. I just heard it on TV. Come on, let's play with the cars together. It will be more fun." + +Tommy and Lily played with the cars happily. They made them zoom and crash on the floor. They laughed and had fun. They learned that sharing is nice. And they never talked about lawyers again. +Anna and Ben like to play hide and seek at the beach. They take turns to count and hide behind the rocks, the sand, and the shells. They laugh when they find each other. + +One day, they see a tall boat on the ocean. It has a big sail and many people on it. They wonder what the boat is doing and where it is going. + +"Let's hide from the boat!" Anna says. "Maybe they are pirates and they want to take our toys!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But where can we hide?" + +They look around and see a big cave near the water. It is dark and cool inside. They run to the cave and hide behind a rock. + +"Shh!" Anna says. "Don't make any noise. Maybe the pirates will not see us." + +They wait and watch the boat. It comes closer and closer to the shore. They hear the people on the boat talking and shouting. They sound angry and loud. + +"Are they looking for us?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know," Anna says. "Maybe they are looking for treasure. Or maybe they are lost." + +They see the people on the boat lower a small boat into the water. Some of them get on the small boat and row to the beach. They have swords and guns and hats. + +"They are pirates!" Anna says. "They are scary!" + +"Let's stay here," Ben says. "Maybe they will go away soon." + +They hug each other and hope the pirates will not find them. They hope their mom and dad will come back soon. They hope the cave will keep them safe. +Tim and Sam are best friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks, but they both love the yellow car. The yellow car is incredible. It can go very fast and make loud noises. + +One day, Tim and Sam want to play with the yellow car at the same time. Tim says, "I want the yellow car. It is mine." Sam says, "No, I want the yellow car. It is mine." They both pull the yellow car and fight. They are angry and sad. + +Mom sees them fighting. She says, "Stop fighting. The yellow car is not yours or mine. It is ours. You can share the yellow car and take turns. That is what friends do." Tim and Sam listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other and hug. They share the yellow car and play together. They are happy and glad. +Anna likes to write. She writes with her crayons on paper. She writes her name, and her mom's name, and her dog's name. She writes many colors and shapes. She is happy when she writes. + +One day, Anna wants to write on the wall. She thinks the wall is a big paper. She takes her crayons and starts to write. She writes a huge sun, and a huge flower, and a huge smile. She is very proud of her writing. + +But mom does not like Anna's writing on the wall. She sees the crayons and the wall and she is angry. She says, "Anna, what did you do? You cannot write on the wall. That is bad. You have to clean it now." + +Anna is sad and scared. She does not want to clean the wall. She says, "But mom, I like to write. I write a sun, and a flower, and a smile. They are pretty. Please don't be mad." + +Mom sighs and hugs Anna. She says, "I know you like to write, and I like your writing too. But you have to write on paper, not on the wall. The wall is not for writing. It is for painting. If you want to write on the wall, you have to ask me first. And you have to use special crayons that can be erased. Do you understand?" + +Anna nods and says, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I will write on paper. Can you help me clean the wall?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Of course, I will help you. And then we can write together on paper. How about that?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Yes, mom. That sounds good. I love you, mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Anna." They get a bowl of water and a cloth and start to clean the wall. They talk and laugh and write. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they go to a big event with their moms. The event has many fun things for kids. There are balloons, games, snacks, and animals. + +Lily and Ben see a cute bunny. The bunny is white and fluffy. It has long ears and a pink nose. The bunny is in a cage with a sign that says "Pet me". Lily and Ben ask their moms if they can pet the bunny. Their moms say yes, but they have to be gentle and careful. + +Lily and Ben go to the cage and reach their hands inside. The bunny sniffs their fingers and lets them touch its fur. It feels soft and warm. Lily and Ben smile and giggle. They say hello to the bunny and tell it how cute it is. + +"Thank you for letting us pet you, bunny," Lily says. + +"Yes, thank you, bunny. You are very nice," Ben says. + +The bunny wiggles its nose and makes a soft sound. It seems to like Lily and Ben too. Lily and Ben hug their moms and say thank you to them too. They are happy and grateful. They had a lot of fun at the event. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. The park has a swing, a slide, a tunnel and a sandbox. Sara and Ben run to the swing. They take turns to push each other. They go high and fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and shout. + +"Look, Ben, there is a tunnel!" Sara says. She points to a big pipe under the slide. "Let's go inside!" + +"OK, Sara, let's go!" Ben says. They jump off the swing and run to the tunnel. They crawl inside. It is dark and cool. They can hear their voices echo. + +"Hello, hello, hello!" Sara says. + +"Hello, hello, hello!" Ben says. + +They giggle and make funny noises. They pretend they are animals. Sara is a cat. She meows and scratches. Ben is a dog. He barks and wags. They chase each other in the tunnel. + +They come out of the tunnel. They see a soft blanket on the grass. It is Sara's mom. She has a basket with snacks and drinks. She smiles and waves. + +"Hi, Sara, hi, Ben, are you having fun?" she says. + +"Yes, mom, we are having fun!" Sara says. + +"We played on the swing and in the tunnel!" Ben says. + +"That's great! Do you want some juice and cookies?" she says. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Ben say. + +They sit on the soft blanket. They drink juice and eat cookies. They share their stories. They are happy. They love the park. They love each other. +Tommy liked to play with his guitar. He had a red guitar that made loud noises when he hit the strings. He liked to pretend he was a rock star and sing songs he made up. He did not like to share his guitar with anyone. + +One day, his cousin Lily came to visit. Lily was older than Tommy and she thought she knew everything. She saw Tommy's guitar and wanted to play with it. She said, "Tommy, let me play with your guitar. I can play better than you. You are stupid and your songs are stupid." + +Tommy did not like what Lily said. He said, "No, Lily, you cannot play with my guitar. It is mine and I am not stupid. You are stupid and mean. Go away!" + +Lily got angry and tried to grab the guitar from Tommy. They started to fight and pull the guitar. They did not see that Tommy's mom had entered the room. She saw them fighting and shouted, "Stop it, both of you! You are being very naughty and rude. Give me the guitar right now!" + +Tommy and Lily let go of the guitar and looked at Tommy's mom. She was very mad and had a stern face. She took the guitar and said, "You are both in trouble. You cannot play with the guitar anymore. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. No TV, no snacks, no fun for the rest of the day." + +Tommy and Lily felt very sad and sorry. They had to go to their rooms and sit on their beds. They could not play with the guitar or anything else. They wished they had not fought and said mean things. They had ruined their day and made their mom unhappy. They learned a hard lesson. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the woods. They saw many animals and plants. One day, they found a big owl in a tree. The owl had yellow eyes and brown feathers. It looked at them and said, "Who are you?" + +"We are Ben and Lily," they said. "We are friends. Can we be your friend too?" + +The owl nodded. "Yes, you can. But you have to do something for me. You have to drink this." The owl gave them a small bottle with a light blue liquid. "It will make you shrink. Then you can come to my nest and play with me." + +Ben and Lily were curious. They wanted to see the owl's nest. They drank the liquid. They felt funny. They looked at each other. They were getting smaller and smaller. The owl smiled. "Good, good. Now you are my size. Come with me." + +The owl picked them up with its claws and flew to its nest. Ben and Lily were scared. They saw bones and feathers in the nest. They realized the owl was not their friend. The owl was hungry. It wanted to eat them. They tried to run away, but it was too late. The owl opened its beak and bit them. They screamed. The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to sing and play. One day, they hear a noise in the kitchen. They are nosy. They want to see what it is. + +They go to the kitchen. They see a big cake on the table. It smells good. It has pink and white frosting. They want to eat it. But Mom says no. She says the cake is for Grandma's birthday. She says they have to wait. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They go back to their room. They have an idea. They sing a song for Grandma. They sing loud and happy. They hope Grandma will hear them and come. + +Grandma hears them. She smiles. She loves their song. She goes to their room. She hugs them and thanks them. She says they are sweet. She says they can have some cake. But only a little. She says they have to save some for later. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They go to the kitchen with Grandma. They eat some cake. It tastes good. They say yum. They say they love Grandma. They say they love cake. They sing some more. Mom hears them. She smiles too. She says they are good. She says they are noisy. But she says she loves them. She says she loves cake too. She joins them. They all sing and eat cake. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But today, Mom says they have to bathe. She says they are dirty and smelly. + +"No, no, no!" Lily and Ben say. They do not want to bathe. They want to play more. They run away from Mom and hide under the sofa. + +Mom looks for them. She sees their feet sticking out. She says, "Lily and Ben, come out now. It is time to bathe. You have to wash your body with soap and water. It will make you clean and fresh." + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They say, "No, no, no! We do not like to bathe. It is cold and wet. It makes us cry." + +Mom sighs. She says, "Please, Lily and Ben, listen to me. Bathing is good for you. It is fun and relaxing. You can play with your rubber ducks and bubbles. You can sing and splash. You can choose your favorite shampoo and towel. I will help you and hug you." + +Lily and Ben peek out from under the sofa. They see Mom's smile. They see the rubber ducks and bubbles. They see the shampoo and towel. They think maybe bathing is not so bad. They say, "OK, Mom, we will bathe. But can we play a little more after?" + +Mom nods. She says, "Yes, you can play a little more after. But only if you bathe well and fast. I have a surprise for you. It is something yummy and sweet. But it is only available for a short time. So hurry up and come with me." + +Lily and Ben jump out from under the sofa. They follow Mom to the bathroom. They bathe well and fast. They wash their body with soap and water. They play with their rubber ducks and bubbles. They sing and splash. They choose their favorite shampoo and towel. Mom helps them and hugs them. + +They feel clean and fresh. They are happy and proud. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for bathing us. We like to bathe now. It is fun and relaxing. What is the surprise you have for us?" + +Mom smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. I am glad you like to bathe now. The surprise I have for you is ice cream. It is your favorite flavor. But it is only available for a short time. So hurry up and get dressed. Then we can go and get some." + +Lily and Ben clap their hands. They say, "Yay, ice cream! We love ice cream. It is yummy and sweet. Thank you, Mom, for the surprise. You are the best. We will hurry up and get dressed. Then we can go and get some." + +They get dressed quickly. They hold Mom's hand. They go and get some ice cream. They enjoy their treat. They are happy and grateful. They say, "This is the best day ever. We played, we bathed, we ate ice cream. We love you, Mom. You are the best." +Lily likes to write. She writes her name, and her mom's name, and her dad's name. She writes big and small and with many colors. She writes on paper, and on the wall, and on her books. + +One day, Lily finds a passport. It is her dad's passport. It has his picture and his name and many stamps. Lily thinks it is a book. She wants to write on it. She takes a red pen and writes "Lily" on the passport. + +Her dad sees what she did. He is very angry. He says, "Lily, this is not a book. This is my passport. I need it to go to other places. You cannot write on it. You ruined it." He takes the passport and the pen away from Lily. + +Lily is very sad. She says, "I'm sorry, dad. I didn't know. I just wanted to write." She starts to cry. + +Her mom hears what happened. She comes to hug Lily. She says, "It's okay, Lily. You made a mistake. You didn't mean to hurt your dad. He is just upset. He loves you very much. He will get a new passport. But you have to be careful. You can only write on things that are for writing. Not on things that are important or belong to someone else." + +Lily nods. She says, "I understand, mom. I love you and dad. Can I write you a sorry card?" + +Her mom smiles. She says, "Of course, Lily. That would be very nice. But first, let's go and say sorry to your dad. He is in the living room with his hairy friend. He is a dog. He likes to lick and play. Maybe he will make you feel better." + +Lily wipes her tears. She says, "Okay, mom. Let's go." She holds her mom's hand and walks to the living room. She sees her dad and his hairy friend. She says, "Sorry, dad. Sorry, hairy friend. Can I pet you?" +Lily loved to zoom on her bike. She had a red bike with a bell and a basket. She liked to ride around the park and say hello to the birds and the flowers. She felt happy and free when she zoomed on her bike. + +One day, she saw a boy with a shiny new bike. It was blue and had lights and a horn. It looked very expensive and cool. Lily wanted to see it up close. She zoomed over to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "I'm Max. This is my bike. It's the best bike ever. It can go very fast and make loud noises. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious about the new bike. She got off her bike and gave it to Max. She climbed on the blue bike and pushed the pedals. It zoomed faster than her red bike. She pressed the horn and it made a loud beep. She felt excited and scared at the same time. + +But then, she saw a big dog running towards her. It was barking and growling. It looked angry and hungry. Lily was afraid of the dog. She tried to turn the bike, but it was too heavy and fast. She lost her balance and fell off the bike. She scraped her knee and elbow. She started to cry. + +Max ran over to her and helped her up. He said, "Are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't see the dog. Don't worry, the bike is fine. Here, take your bike back. I don't like it anymore. It's too expensive and hard to ride. I like your bike better. It's simple and fun. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, we can be friends. Thank you for letting me try your bike. I'm sorry I fell. I like your bike too, but I love my bike more. It's my life. It makes me happy and free. Do you want to zoom with me?" + +Max smiled and nodded. He said, "Yes, I want to zoom with you. Let's go to the park and say hello to the birds and the flowers. Maybe we can find some ice cream too. That would make us feel better." + +They got on their bikes and zoomed away. They forgot about the dog and the scrape. They only felt the wind and the sun. They zoomed and laughed and became friends. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with trains. They have a big track in the playroom. They can make the trains go fast or slow. + +One day, Lily and Max have a race. They each pick a train and put it on the track. They say "ready, set, go!" and push the trains. The trains rush on the track. They go around and around. + +Lily's train is red. Max's train is blue. Lily's train is faster than Max's train. Lily is happy. She thinks she will win. Max is sad. He thinks he will lose. + +Max has an idea. He is smart. He sees a switch on the track. He can change the track. He can make Lily's train go to a different track. He can make his train go to the same track as before. + +Max waits for the right time. He sees Lily's train coming. He flips the switch. Lily's train goes to the other track. Max's train stays on the same track. Max's train passes Lily's train. Max is happy. He thinks he will win. Lily is mad. She thinks Max is not fair. + +Lily and Max see the end of the track. They see a big bridge. The bridge is broken. There is a gap in the middle. Lily's train is on the track with the bridge. Max's train is on the track without the bridge. Lily is scared. She thinks her train will fall. Max is scared. He thinks he made a bad choice. + +Lily and Max yell "stop!" They try to stop their trains. They pull and push. The trains slow down. Lily's train stops before the bridge. Max's train stops after the bridge. Lily and Max are relieved. They are glad their trains are safe. + +Lily and Max look at each other. They are sorry. They say "sorry" to each other. They hug. They are friends again. They decide to play with trains together. They do not race. They share the track. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play near the river. They saw a big bridge that crossed the water. They wanted to go on the bridge and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go on the bridge!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, we can't. Mommy said we have to stay here. The bridge is too far and too high. It is not safe for us," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen to Ben. She was naughty and curious. She ran to the bridge and climbed on the rail. She looked down at the water and saw some ducks. She waved at the ducks and shouted, "Hello, ducks!" + +Ben followed Lily and tried to pull her down. He was scared and angry. He said, "Lily, stop! You are being naughty and silly. You could fall and hurt yourself. Mommy will be mad at us. Come down now!" + +But Lily did not listen to Ben. She liked to wave at the ducks and see them quack. She said, "No, Ben, I want to stay here. The ducks are my friends. They are waving back at me. Look, they are so cute!" + +But the ducks were not waving back at Lily. They were flapping their wings and splashing water. They were trying to tell Lily to go away. They did not like her shouting and waving. They thought she was rude and noisy. + +Suddenly, a big truck came on the bridge. It made a loud honk and shook the bridge. Lily lost her balance and fell off the rail. She screamed and cried. Ben grabbed her hand and tried to save her. He screamed and cried too. + +Mommy heard their screams and ran to the bridge. She saw Lily and Ben hanging from the rail. She was shocked and scared. She ran to them and pulled them up. She hugged them and checked if they were hurt. She said, "Lily, Ben, are you okay? What were you doing on the bridge? You were very naughty and foolish. You could have died. You made me very worried and sad." + +Lily and Ben were sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, Mommy. We wanted to see the ducks and the other side. We did not mean to be naughty and foolish. We love you, Mommy." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. But you have to listen to me and be careful. The bridge is not a place to play. The ducks are not your friends. They are wild animals. They can bite and hurt you. The other side is not safe for you. There are cars and strangers. You have to stay with me and be good. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We understand, Mommy. We will not go on the bridge again. We will stay with you and be good." + +Mommy said, "That's good, Lily and Ben. Now let's go home and have some cookies. You need to rest and calm down. And no more waving at the ducks, okay?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, Mommy. No more waving at the ducks." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to have fun with the hole. + +"Let's jump in the hole!" Tom says. "It looks like a cave!" + +"No, Tom, that is a bad idea," Sue says. "The hole is dirty and dark. We might get hurt or lost." + +But Tom does not listen to Sue. He runs to the hole and jumps in. He lands on something hard and sharp. He cries out in pain. + +"Sue, help me! I have a cut on my leg! It hurts a lot!" + +Sue runs to the hole and looks in. She sees Tom lying on the ground, bleeding. She is scared and sad. + +"Tom, why did you do that?" Sue says. "I told you the hole was dangerous. Now you have a wound and need a doctor." + +Sue helps Tom out of the hole. She finds a grown-up and asks for help. The grown-up calls an ambulance and takes them to the hospital. The doctor cleans and bandages Tom's cut. He tells Tom to be more careful next time. + +Tom is sorry for not listening to Sue. He says sorry to Sue and thanks her for being a good friend. He learns his lesson. He decides to never jump in holes again. He and Sue go back to the park and play with safer things. They have fun and stay safe. +Tim and Lily were poor. They lived in a small house with their mom and dad. They did not have many toys or clothes or food. But they had each other and they loved to play and learn. + +One day, they found a big book in the trash. It had many words and pictures. They took it home and showed it to their mom. "What is this, mom?" Tim asked. + +"This is a book of wisdom, my dear. It tells stories and lessons about life and people and God. It is very old and precious. Someone threw it away because they did not care or understand," mom said. + +"Can you read it to us, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, my sweet. But first, we have to raise it up and thank God for this gift. He loves us and wants us to be happy and wise," mom said. + +They raised the book up and prayed together. Then they sat on the couch and mom read them a story. Tim and Lily listened and asked questions and learned new things. They felt happy and warm and loved. They did not mind being poor, because they had wisdom and each other. +Anna loved to watch the doves in the park. They were white and soft and made cooing sounds. She wanted to be friends with them, but they always flew away when she came close. + +One day, she saw a dove that was hurt. It had a broken wing and could not fly. Anna felt sorry for the dove and wanted to help it. She gently picked it up and carried it to her home. She asked her mom to make a nest for it in a box. She gave it some water and seeds and stroked its feathers. + +"Mom, can I keep the dove?" Anna asked. + +"No, sweetie, the dove is not a pet. It belongs to the sky. We have to take care of it until it gets better, and then let it go," Mom said. + +"Why?" Anna asked. + +"Because the dove is a humble bird. It does not want to live in a cage. It wants to be free and fly with its friends. We have to respect that," Mom said. + +Anna nodded. She understood. She wanted the dove to be happy. She decided to teach the dove some words, so they could talk to each other. She taught it how to say hello, goodbye, thank you, and I love you. The dove learned quickly and repeated the words after her. + +Every day, Anna and the dove played and talked in the box. Anna saw that the dove's wing was healing. It started to flap its wings and hop around. She knew that soon it would be ready to fly again. + +One morning, Anna opened the box and saw that the dove was gone. It had flown out of the window. She felt sad, but also proud. She ran to the window and looked for the dove. She saw it in the sky, soaring with the other doves. It looked happy and free. + +"Goodbye, dove! Thank you for being my friend! I love you!" Anna shouted. + +The dove heard her and turned around. It flew back to the window and landed on the sill. It looked at Anna with its bright eyes and cooed. + +"Hello, Anna! Goodbye, Anna! Thank you, Anna! I love you, Anna!" the dove said. + +Then it flew away again, but not before giving Anna a gentle peck on the cheek. Anna smiled and waved. She knew that the dove would always remember her, and she would always remember the dove. She had learned a lot from the humble bird. She had learned how to be kind, how to be patient, and how to let go. +Lily wanted to play with her brother's car. She liked the red car. It was fast and shiny. She asked her brother, "Can I play with your car?" + +Her brother said, "No, it is my car. You have your own toys. Go away." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "That is not fair. You have many cars. I have only one doll. Please share with me." + +Her brother said, "No, no, no. This is my favorite car. You cannot touch it. It is too big for you. You are a baby." + +Lily did not listen. She tried to grab the car from her brother. Her brother pulled the car back. They both tugged and pulled. The car broke in half. They both cried. + +Their mom heard the noise. She came to see what happened. She saw the broken car and the crying children. She said, "What did you do? Why did you fight over the car?" + +Lily said, "I wanted to play with the car. He refused to share. He said I was a baby. He was mean." + +Her brother said, "She wanted to take my car. She refused to leave. She said I was unfair. She was rude." + +Their mom said, "You both were wrong. You should have been kind and respectful. You should have asked nicely and waited for a turn. You should have taken care of the car. Now the car is broken and nobody can play with it. You both need to say sorry and hug." + +Lily and her brother looked at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said sorry and hugged. They said, "We love you, mom. We love you, brother. We love you, sister." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I love you, too. Next time, try to share and play nicely. Maybe we can fix the car together. Or we can find another toy that you both like. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. I have some cookies for you." +Sara and Tom were bored. They had no toys to play with. Their mom said they could go outside and look at the landscape. The landscape was big and green and blue. There were hills and trees and clouds and birds. + +Sara and Tom walked and ran and jumped on the grass. They saw a big rock and climbed on it. They looked around and saw an empty house. The house was old and gray and had no windows or doors. + +"Who lives in that house?" Sara asked. + +"Nobody lives there. It is empty," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can go inside and see," Sara said. + +"No, we can't. It is not safe. Mom said we should not go to empty houses," Tom said. + +But Sara was curious. She wanted to see what was inside the empty house. She jumped off the rock and ran to the house. Tom followed her and tried to stop her. + +"Wait, Sara, come back!" Tom shouted. + +Sara reached the house and looked inside. It was dark and dirty and smelled bad. There were spiders and rats and broken things. Sara was scared. She wished she had listened to Tom. + +"Tom, help me!" Sara cried. + +Tom ran to Sara and took her hand. He pulled her away from the house. He was angry and worried. + +"Sara, why did you do that? You could have been hurt. You should not go to empty houses. They are dangerous," Tom said. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was stupid. I wanted to see what was inside. But it was awful. I don't want to go there again," Sara said. + +Tom hugged Sara and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you are safe. Let's go back to mom. She will offer us some juice and cookies. They will make us feel better." + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, let's go back to mom. I love juice and cookies. And I love you, Tom." + +They walked back to mom, holding hands. They looked at the landscape and saw the sun and the flowers and the butterflies. They felt happy and forgot about the empty house. +Lila and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a ball in his mouth. Lila likes dogs and wants to pet him. Tom is scared of dogs and stays behind. + +"Hi, doggy!" Lila says. She walks to the dog and tries to grab the ball. The dog growls and shows his teeth. He does not want to share his ball. He is a powerful dog and can bite hard. + +"Stop, Lila!" Tom shouts. "He is angry! Come back!" Tom is worried for his friend. He does not want her to get hurt. + +Lila hears Tom and lets go of the ball. She runs back to him. The dog barks and chases them. Lila and Tom are scared and scream. + +"Help, help!" they cry. A man hears them and comes to see. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog and holds his collar. He makes the dog sit and be quiet. + +"I'm sorry, kids," the man says. "He is not a bad dog, but he does not like strangers. You should not grab his ball. He thinks it is his toy. You should ask before you touch." + +Lila and Tom nod. They are sorry too. They did not know the dog's rules. They say sorry to the man and the dog. The man smiles and gives them a treat. The dog wags his tail and licks their hands. Lila and Tom are happy. They make a new friend. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. They observe many things. They see birds, bugs, flowers and trees. + +One day, they find a new plant. It has green leaves and purple flowers. It smells good. + +"What is this?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know. Let's ask Mommy," Lily says. + +They pick some leaves and run to the house. They show Mommy the plant. + +"Mommy, what is this?" they ask. + +Mommy smiles. She takes a leaf and rubs it. She gives it to Sam and Lily. + +"This is mint. It is a herb. You can use it for many things. You can make tea, or candy, or sauce. It is useful and tasty," Mommy says. + +"Wow, mint!" Sam and Lily say. They smell the leaf. They like it. + +"Can we plant more mint in the garden?" they ask. + +"Sure, you can. Mint grows fast and easy. You can have your own mint patch. But be careful, mint can spread a lot. You have to keep it in a pot or a corner," Mommy says. + +"Okay, Mommy. Thank you for telling us about mint. We want to learn more about plants," Sam and Lily say. + +They hug Mommy and go back to the garden. They plant the mint in a pot. They water it and watch it grow. They are happy. They love to observe nature. +Tom was a big cat with a long tail. He liked to chase mice and birds and make them scared. He was fierce and proud of his tail. + +One day, he saw a shiny bottle on the grass. It had a label that said "Drink me". Tom was curious and thirsty. He opened the bottle and drank some of the liquid. It tasted sweet and fizzy. + +But then, something strange happened. Tom felt his body getting smaller and smaller. He looked at his tail and saw that it was shrinking too. He was no longer a big cat, but a tiny kitten. + +"Help! Help!" he cried. "What is happening to me?" + +He heard a loud laugh behind him. It was Max, the dog from next door. Max was big and mean and hated cats. He saw Tom and his tiny tail and decided to have some fun. + +"Hello, little kitty," Max said. "You look so cute and tasty. I think I will play with you and then eat you." + +Tom was terrified. He tried to run away, but Max was faster and stronger. He caught Tom and shook him with his teeth. Tom felt pain and fear. He wished he had never drank from the bottle. + +Max was happy. He had caught a cat and made him shrink. He thought it was a funny joke. He did not care that Tom was hurt and sad. He swallowed Tom and his tail in one gulp. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. One day, they find a big box in the shed. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it is a surprise for us," Anna says. + +"Let's bury it and dig it up later," Ben says. + +They carry the box to a corner of the garden. They dig a hole with their shovels. They put the box in the hole and cover it with dirt. They pat the dirt with their hands. They make a mark with a stick so they can find it again. + +They go inside for lunch. They eat sandwiches and drink juice. They are happy and excited. They want to see their surprise. + +After lunch, they run back to the garden. They look for the stick. They see Spot wagging his tail. He is sitting on the dirt. He has a mild smile on his face. + +"Oh no, Spot!" Anna cries. + +"Bad dog, Spot!" Ben shouts. + +They shoo Spot away. They dig up the dirt. They see the box. It is torn and chewed. They open the box. They see paper and ribbons and a card. The card says, "Happy birthday, Anna and Ben! Love, Grandma and Grandpa." + +They look at each other. They look at Spot. They look at the box. They are sad and angry. They have no surprise. + +Spot licks their faces. He thinks they are playing. He is happy and silly. He has no idea. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They live on a farm with their mom and dad. They like to play with the animals and help with the chores. But sometimes they fight. + +One day, Tom and Sam are playing with the tractor. Tom wants to drive it, but Sam says no. He says he is older and smarter. He says Tom is too small and silly. Tom gets angry. He frowns and pushes Sam. Sam frowns and pushes back. They start to yell and hit each other. + +Mom hears the noise and comes out. She sees Tom and Sam fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, boys! You are being mean and rude. You are not regular brothers. Regular brothers share and care. You should be nice and kind. Now, say sorry and hug each other." + +Tom and Sam look at mom. They feel bad. They know mom is right. They say sorry and hug each other. They say they love each other. Mom smiles and hugs them too. She says, "That's better. Now, let's go and feed the chickens. They are hungry and waiting for you." + +Tom and Sam nod and follow mom. They are happy again. They are regular brothers. They like to play and help on the farm. They love their mom and dad. And they love each other. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park with their mom. They like to run and jump and slide on the grass. They see a big hill with a lot of trees and flowers. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben says. He holds Lily's hand and they start to run up the hill. They are very excited and happy. + +"Wait for me, Ben, Lily!" Mom says. She follows them with a big smile. She likes to see them have fun. + +But the hill is very hard to climb. It is steep and rocky and slippery. Ben and Lily get tired and out of breath. They need more oxygen to breathe. They stop and sit on a rock. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asks. He is worried about his sister. She looks pale and sweaty. + +"I'm okay, Ben. Just a little tired." Lily says. She tries to smile. She wants to see the other side of the hill too. + +"Look, Mom is here!" Ben says. He sees Mom coming up the hill. She is also tired and out of breath. She sits next to them and hugs them. + +"Wow, you two are very brave and strong. You climbed so high!" Mom says. She is proud of them. She gives them some water and a cookie. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you." Ben and Lily say. They feel better and happier. + +"Are you ready to see the other side of the hill?" Mom asks. She points to the top of the hill. It is not far away. + +"Yes, Mom. Let's go!" Ben and Lily say. They stand up and hold Mom's hand. They hurry to the top of the hill. They want to see what is there. Maybe they will find a surprise. +Tom and Lily were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the seesaw and the slide. The slide was big and shiny and had a ladder to climb up. + +"Can I go first?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Okay, but be careful," Tom said. He helped Lily climb up the ladder. Lily sat on the top of the slide and held on to the sides. She looked down and smiled. + +"Ready, set, go!" she shouted and let go. She slid down the slide very fast and felt the wind in her hair. She landed on the soft grass and laughed. + +"That was fun!" she said. "Your turn, Tom!" + +Tom climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. He was a little scared, but he wanted to try. He looked at Lily and his mom, who were waving at him. + +"Here I go!" he said and slid down the slide. He felt a tickle on his finger and looked at it. He saw a red spot and a tiny cut. He had hurt his finger on the slide. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried and held his finger. He ran to his mom and showed her his finger. + +"Mom, I hurt my finger!" he said. + +"Oh, poor Tom," his mom said. She took a tissue from her bag and wiped his finger. She kissed it and said, "There, there, it's just a mild cut. It will get better soon. Do you want a band-aid?" + +"Yes, please," Tom said. His mom put a band-aid on his finger and hugged him. + +"Are you okay now?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom, thank you," Tom said. He smiled and looked at Lily, who was still on the grass. + +"Can we play some more?" he asked. + +"Sure, but be careful, okay?" his mom said. + +"Okay, mom," Tom said. He and Lily ran to the swings and played some more. They had a lot of fun at the park. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the big building where their mom works. There are many rooms and doors and stairs and elevators. Elevators are boxes that go up and down with people inside. + +One day, Sara and Tom find a big sack in a corner. The sack is heavy and full of something. They want to know what is inside. They drag the sack to the elevator and press the button. The elevator door opens and they go inside with the sack. + +"Where are we going?" Tom asks. + +"To the top!" Sara says. "Maybe we can see the sky from there." + +The elevator goes up and up and up. Sara and Tom feel excited. They look at the numbers on the wall. They change from one to two to three and more. + +"Wow, this is high!" Tom says. + +The elevator stops at the last number. The door opens and Sara and Tom see a big window. The window is clear and shiny. They can see the whole city and the clouds and the sun. + +"Look, Tom, look!" Sara says. "It's so beautiful!" + +They leave the sack in the elevator and run to the window. They press their noses and hands on the glass. They smile and laugh. + +But they don't see the man who comes out of another door. The man is angry. He sees the sack in the elevator. He knows it is his sack. He knows it is full of money. He wants to take it to his car and run away. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man shouts. "What are you doing with my sack?" + +Sara and Tom turn around and see the man. They are scared. They don't know who he is. They don't know what he wants. + +"Sorry, mister, we just wanted to see what was inside," Tom says. + +"Too bad, it's mine!" the man says. He grabs the sack and pushes the button. The elevator door closes and the man goes down with the sack. + +Sara and Tom are sad and confused. They don't understand what happened. They don't know what to do. + +They hear a siren outside. They see a police car and a fire truck. They see people running and shouting. + +They hope their mom is okay. They hope the man is caught. They hope they can go home soon. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They lived near a big mill that made flour. Sometimes they saw the mill workers carry sacks of grain and flour. They wondered what it was like inside the mill. + +One day, they decided to sneak into the mill when no one was looking. They found a door that was open and went in. They saw many machines that made loud noises and moved fast. They were curious and wanted to see more. + +"Look, Ben, there is a ladder!" Lily said. "Let's climb it and see what is up there!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful!" Ben said. They climbed the ladder and reached a platform. There they saw a big wheel that turned and turned. It was connected to a belt that moved the machines. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. "I want to touch the wheel!" + +"No, Lily, don't!" Ben said. "It is dangerous! It can hurt you!" + +But Lily did not listen. She leaned over the platform and reached out her hand to the wheel. She wanted to feel it spin. But she leaned too far and lost her balance. She fell off the platform and into the wheel. The wheel caught her and dragged her in. Ben screamed and ran to help her, but it was too late. Lily was gone. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bull in the park. The bull is sad. He has no friends. + +"Hello, bull," Tim says. "Why are you sad?" + +The bull looks at Tim and Sue. He says, "Moo. I am sad because I am alone. I have no family. I have no home." + +Tim and Sue feel sorry for the bull. They say, "We can be your friends. We can play with you. We can help you find a home." + +The bull is happy. He says, "Moo. Thank you, Tim and Sue. You are very kind. You are good friends." + +Tim and Sue and the bull play in the park. They have fun. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that was new and shiny. Ben wanted to try it first, but Lily ran faster and got there before him. + +"Me first, me first!" Lily shouted as she climbed the ladder. Ben was envious and angry. He wanted to slide too. + +"Wait for me, Lily!" Ben said. "It's not fair!" + +But Lily did not wait. She slid down the wide slide and laughed. She felt happy and proud. She liked the slide a lot. + +Ben was sad and lonely. He did not like the slide anymore. He looked around and saw a swing that was empty and cozy. He decided to enter the swing and push himself. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He smiled and sang. + +Lily saw Ben on the swing and felt curious. She wanted to try the swing too. She left the slide and ran to the swing. But Ben did not let her. + +"No, Lily, no!" Ben said. "This is my swing. You have the slide. Go away!" + +Lily was envious and angry. She wanted to swing too. + +"Please, Ben, please!" Lily said. "Let me swing with you. It's not fair!" + +But Ben did not listen. He swung higher and higher and ignored her. + +Lily was sad and lonely. She did not like the slide anymore. She looked around and saw a sandbox that was full of toys and friends. She decided to enter the sandbox and play with them. She felt the sand in her hands and the joy in her heart. She giggled and shared. + +Ben saw Lily in the sandbox and felt sorry. He wanted to play with her too. He left the swing and walked to the sandbox. But Lily did not see him. + +"Hi, Lily, hi!" Ben said. "Can I play with you? I'm sorry I was mean." + +But Lily did not hear him. She was busy and happy. She liked the sandbox a lot. + +Ben was sad and lonely. He did not like the swing anymore. He looked around and saw nothing that he liked. He wished he had been nicer to Lily. He wished they could play together. He wished they could share the slide, the swing, and the sandbox. He wished they could be twins again. +Sara and Tom were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big boat on the water. It had a big anchor that hung from a rope. + +"Look, Sara, a boat!" Tom said. "Let's go see it!" + +They ran to the water and saw the anchor closer. It was shiny and heavy. Sara wanted to touch it. + +"Can I touch the anchor, Tom?" Sara asked. + +"OK, but be careful. It might be sharp or dirty," Tom said. + +Sara reached out her hand and touched the anchor. It felt cold and hard. She liked it. She wanted to take it home. + +"Tom, can we take the anchor home?" Sara asked. + +"No, Sara, we can't. It belongs to the boat. The boat needs it to stay in one place. If we take it, the boat will drift away," Tom said. + +"But I like it. It's pretty. Please, Tom, please," Sara begged. + +Tom looked around. He saw that the boat was far away and no one was watching. He was curious about the anchor too. He thought it would be fun to play with it. + +"OK, Sara, but only for a little while. We have to bring it back soon," Tom said. + +He helped Sara lift the anchor. It was very heavy. They dragged it to the sand. They played with it for a while. They pretended it was a treasure or a weapon or a toy. + +They were so busy playing that they did not notice the wind and the waves. They did not hear the boat's horn. They did not see the boat's owner. He was angry and scared. He saw that his anchor was gone. He saw that his boat was moving. He shouted and waved his arms. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing with my anchor? Give it back! Give it back now!" he yelled. + +Sara and Tom heard him. They looked up and saw him. They were scared too. They did not know he was there. They did not know they did something bad. + +"Sorry, mister, sorry. We just wanted to play. We'll give it back. We'll give it back now," they said. + +They tried to lift the anchor again. But it was too heavy. They could not move it. The sand was wet and sticky. The anchor was stuck. + +"Help, help. We can't move it. Help, help," they cried. + +The boat's owner ran to them. He was very angry. He grabbed the rope and pulled the anchor. He pulled and pulled. He was strong. He freed the anchor. He dragged it to the water. He threw it back to the boat. + +He looked at Sara and Tom. He was still angry. He did not thank them. He did not forgive them. He scolded them. + +"You kids are very naughty. You almost made me lose my boat. You could have hurt yourselves or someone else. You should not touch things that are not yours. You should not play with dangerous things. You should listen to your parents. Where are they? I'm going to tell them what you did," he said. + +He took Sara and Tom by the hand. He walked them to the beach. He looked for their parents. He found them. They were sitting on a blanket. They were reading and talking. They did not see what happened. They did not know what their kids did. + +The boat's owner told them. He told them everything. He was very loud. He was very mad. + +Sara and Tom's parents were shocked. They were ashamed. They were sorry. They apologized to the boat's owner. They thanked him for saving his boat. They thanked him for bringing their kids back. They did not thank their kids. They did not praise their kids. They punished their kids. + +They scolded Sara and Tom. They took away their toys. They made them sit on the blanket. They did not let them play anymore. They did not let them have fun anymore. + +Sara and Tom were sad. They were sorry. They did not mean to do something bad. They just wanted to play. They just liked the anchor. They learned their lesson. They never touched an anchor again. +Lily likes to touch books. She likes to see the pictures and hear the sounds of the words. She has many books in her room, but her favorite one is a book of poems. Poems are like songs, but you do not sing them, you read them. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a new book of poems. It was a big and colorful book, with many poems inside. Lily was very happy and thanked her mom. She opened the book and started to read the first poem. It was about a dragon who liked to eat spicy food. + +"Spicy food makes me breathe fire," the dragon said. "I like to roast marshmallows and popcorn with my fire. But sometimes I eat too much and my tummy hurts. Then I drink some water and feel better." + +Lily laughed at the poem. She liked the dragon and his fire. She wondered what spicy food tasted like. She asked her mom, "Mom, what is spicy food?" + +"Spicy food is food that has a strong and hot flavor," her mom explained. "Some people like it, and some people do not. Do you want to try some spicy food?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious and brave. Her mom gave her a small piece of pepper. Lily touched it with her tongue. It was very spicy! She felt a tingling and burning sensation in her mouth. She made a funny face and said, "Ouch! Spicy food is too spicy for me!" + +Her mom smiled and gave her a glass of milk. Lily drank the milk and felt better. She said, "I think I like poems better than spicy food. Can we read more poems, mom?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, my sweet Lily. Let's read more poems together." They cuddled on the couch and read more poems from the book. Lily liked to touch the words and hear the sounds. She felt happy and warm. +Mira liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pink dress and long hair. Mira liked to brush Lily's hair and make her dance. + +One day, Mira saw a candle on the table. It had a bright flame and smelled nice. Mira wanted to show Lily the candle. She took Lily and climbed on a chair. She reached for the candle, but it was too hot. It burned her hand and she dropped Lily. + +Lily fell on the candle and her hair caught fire. Mira screamed and ran to her mom. Her mom heard her and came to the table. She saw Lily burning and quickly put out the fire. She took Mira and Lily and hugged them. + +Mira was very sorry and sad. She hurt her hand and Lily. Her mom told her not to touch candles. They were dangerous and could burn things. She also told her that Lily was still her doll and she loved her. She said they could fix Lily's hair and dress. + +Mira felt better and thanked her mom. She looked at Lily and saw that she had a bald spot and a hole in her dress. She felt bad for Lily, but she still loved her. She said Lily was a modest doll. She did not need a lot of hair or a fancy dress. She only needed Mira's love. +Sara had a dog named Spot. Spot was a good dog, but he had a problem. He had fleas. Fleas are tiny bugs that bite and make dogs itch. Sara did not like fleas. She wanted to help Spot. + +One day, Sara saw a bottle on the shelf. It said "Flea Spray". Sara thought this was the answer. She took the bottle and went to find Spot. She did not ask her mom or dad. She was naughty. + +Spot was sleeping on his bed. Sara sprayed him with the flea spray. Spot woke up and yelped. He did not like the spray. It smelled bad and stung his eyes. He ran away from Sara. He was angry and scared. + +Sara felt sorry. She did not mean to hurt Spot. She wanted to make him happy. She followed him and said, "Spot, come back! I'm sorry! I love you! You are my best friend!" + +Spot heard Sara. He stopped and looked at her. He saw that she was sad. He wagged his tail. He loved Sara too. He knew that she valued him. He forgave her. He went back to her and licked her face. + +Sara hugged Spot. She said, "I'm sorry, Spot. I won't spray you again. I'll ask mom or dad to help you with the fleas. You are a good dog. You are my best friend too!" + +The end. +Lily and Max are playing in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. Lily sees a big swing and runs to it. She wants to swing high and fast. + +"Max, come and push me!" she calls to her brother. + +Max follows her, but he is sleepy. He did not sleep well last night. He has a bad dream about a scary monster. + +"OK, Lily, I will push you a little bit. But then we have to go home. I am very tired," he says. + +Lily does not listen. She insists on swinging more and more. She laughs and shouts. + +"Push me harder, Max! Push me to the sky!" + +Max tries to push her, but he is not strong. He trips and falls. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My knee is bleeding! It hurts a lot!" + +Lily stops swinging. She sees Max on the ground. She feels sorry for him. + +"Max, I am sorry. I did not mean to make you fall. Are you OK?" she asks. + +Max shakes his head. He is still crying. + +"No, I am not OK. My knee is bad. I want to go home. I want Mommy to kiss it better," he says. + +Lily gets off the swing. She helps Max to stand up. She holds his hand. + +"Come on, Max. Let's go home. I will tell Mommy what happened. She will make you feel better. And then we can take a nap. We are both sleepy," she says. + +Max nods. He is glad that Lily is nice to him. He is glad that they are going home. He hopes that his knee will heal soon. He hopes that he will not have bad dreams again. He hopes that Lily will not insist on swinging so much next time. +Lila and Ben were two cats who lived in a big house with a human. The human was nice and gave them food and toys and warm places to sleep. But Lila and Ben did not always get along. They often quarreled over who got the best spot on the sofa, or who got to play with the red ball, or who got to drink from the faucet. + +One day, the human brought home a big box. Lila and Ben were curious and went to see what was inside. They smelled something new and strange. They heard a tiny meow. They peeked inside and saw a small, fluffy kitten. The human said, "This is Molly. She is your new sister. Be nice to her, okay?" + +Lila and Ben did not like Molly. They thought she was too small and too cute and too noisy. They did not want to share their food and toys and warm places with her. They hissed and growled and scratched at her. Molly was scared and sad. She hid under the bed and cried. + +The human was not happy. He said, "Lila and Ben, you are being very mean. Molly is part of our family now. You have to be kind and gentle and play with her. If you don't, I will have to find another home for you." + +Lila and Ben did not want to leave their big house and their nice human. They did not want to lose their food and toys and warm places. They did not want to be alone. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They decided to give Molly a chance. They went to the bed and poked their heads under. They said, "Molly, we are sorry. We were jealous and angry. We want to be your friends. Will you come out and play with us?" + +Molly was surprised and happy. She came out from under the bed and rubbed her nose against Lila and Ben. She said, "Thank you. I want to be your friends too. I have a lot to learn from you. Can you show me the sofa and the red ball and the faucet?" + +Lila and Ben smiled and nodded. They took Molly to their favorite spots and shared their toys and water. They played and cuddled and purred. The human was glad and proud. He said, "That's my good cats. You are a happy family now." He gave them all a hug and a treat and a warm place to sleep. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. But sometimes they wanted different blocks and they fought. + +"Give me that piece!" Tom said. He tried to take a blue block from Lily's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the block tight and pulled it away. + +Tom was angry. He pushed Lily and made her fall. Lily started to cry. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Mom said. She came into the room and saw Lily on the floor. She was worried. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom said. He felt bad. He knew he was wrong. + +"Sorry, Lily," Tom said. He walked to Lily and gave her the blue block. He wanted to make her happy. + +"Thank you, Tom," Lily said. She smiled and wiped her tears. She took the block and gave Tom a hug. + +Mom was glad. She urged Tom and Lily to share and be nice. She gave them both a kiss and helped them play with their blocks. They had fun and did not fight anymore. +Anna likes to do dress-up with her dolls. She has many suits for them. Some are pink, some are blue, some are yellow. She thinks they are all colorful and pretty. + +One day, she wants to play with her friend Lily. She brings her dolls and suits to Lily's house. Lily also has dolls, but she has different suits. Some are green, some are purple, some are orange. She thinks they are all colorful and pretty, too. + +They decide to share their suits and try them on their dolls. Anna puts a green suit on her doll. Lily puts a pink suit on her doll. They look at each other and smile. + +"Your doll looks nice in green," Anna says. + +"Thank you. Your doll looks nice in pink," Lily says. + +They hug and giggle. They are happy to do dress-up together. They think their dolls are colorful and pretty, and so are they. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to make a camp in the backyard. They used sticks, leaves, blankets and toys to build their camp. They were very organized and worked together. They made a tent, a fire, a table and chairs. They admired their camp and felt proud. + +But then, Sam came along. Sam was a mean boy who liked to ruin other people's fun. He saw Ben and Mia's camp and laughed. He said their camp was silly and ugly. He kicked their fire, tore their tent and threw their toys. Ben and Mia were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted at Sam. + +Sam's mom heard the noise and came outside. She saw what Sam had done and was very mad. She scolded Sam and made him apologize to Ben and Mia. She also made him help them fix their camp. Sam felt ashamed and sorry. He learned that he should not be mean and destroy other people's things. + +Ben and Mia forgave Sam and let him join their camp. They taught him how to be organized and respectful. Sam learned how to have fun and make friends. He admired Ben and Mia's camp and felt happy. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and respectful to others and their things. You will make friends and have fun. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the garden. They liked to gather plants and flowers and make bouquets. They also liked to pretend they were famous gardeners who had a show on TV. + +One day, they found a new plant in the garden. It was big and green and had purple spots. They had never seen it before. + +"Wow, look at this plant!" Ben said. "It is so pretty and strange. Do you think it is rare?" + +"Maybe it is," Lily said. "Maybe we are the first ones to find it. Maybe we can be famous for discovering it. Let's take it to our show and tell everyone about it." + +They carefully dug up the plant and put it in a pot. They ran to the house and set up their show. They used a cardboard box as a camera and a broom as a microphone. + +"Hello, everyone, and welcome to Ben and Lily's Garden Show!" Ben said. "Today we have a very special plant to show you. It is a new plant that we found in our garden. It is big and green and has purple spots. We don't know what it is called, but we think it is very rare and beautiful." + +"Yes, it is," Lily said. "We are so lucky to have it. We are going to take good care of it and learn more about it. Maybe we can name it after ourselves. How about Benlily?" + +"Or Lilyben?" Ben said. + +They laughed and hugged each other. They were very happy and proud of their plant. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, who had come home from work. She saw the plant and gasped. + +"Ben! Lily! What have you done?" she said. "That is not a plant. That is a weed. A very bad weed. It can hurt the other plants and make them sick. You have to get rid of it right now." + +Ben and Lily were shocked and sad. They did not know it was a weed. They thought it was a plant. They thought it was rare and beautiful. They thought they were famous. + +They looked at each other and then at their mom. They did not know what to say. They felt very sorry. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree. She thought Ben might be hiding behind it. + +She ran to the tree and peeked behind it. But she did not see Ben. She saw a big snake. The snake was green and black and had a red tongue. Lily was very scared. She screamed and ran away. She felt dizzy and her heart was beating fast. + +"Help! Help! Snake!" she shouted. + +Ben heard Lily's scream and came out of his hiding spot. He was hiding under a slide. He saw Lily running and the snake behind the tree. He was also scared, but he wanted to help Lily. He picked up a stick and threw it at the snake. The snake hissed and slithered away. + +"Lily, are you okay?" Ben asked. He ran to Lily and hugged her. + +Lily was still dizzy and in shock. She hugged Ben back and cried. "Ben, you saved me! Thank you! That snake was so scary!" + +Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're my best friend. I'm sorry I hid so well. I didn't know there was a snake here." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. You're my best friend too. Let's go find mom and dad and tell them what happened." + +They held hands and walked to the bench where their parents were sitting. They told them about the snake and how Ben saved Lily. Their parents were very proud of them and gave them hugs and kisses. They also said they should be careful and not go near the snake again. Lily and Ben agreed and said they would play a different game next time. +Lily and Tom are playing with blocks in the living room. They are building a big tower with different colors. Lily likes the red blocks and Tom likes the blue ones. They are having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, my tower is taller than yours!" Lily says, smiling. + +"No, mine is taller!" Tom says, frowning. + +They both stand up and measure their towers with their hands. They are almost the same height, but Lily's tower has one more block on top. + +"Ha, I win!" Lily says, sticking out her tongue. + +Tom feels angry and jealous. He wants to win too. He notices a big ball on the floor. He has an idea. He picks up the ball and throws it at Lily's tower. The ball hits the tower and makes it fall down. The blocks scatter everywhere. Lily's tower is gone. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Lily shouts, feeling sad and mad. "You broke my tower!" + +Tom laughs and says, "Now my tower is taller!" + +Lily starts to cry. She runs to her mom, who is in the kitchen. She tells her what Tom did. Mom comes to the living room and sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Mom asks, looking at him. + +Tom feels a tap on his shoulder. He turns around and sees his dad, who is home from work. Dad has seen everything too. He is not happy either. + +"Tom, that was very mean and rude," Dad says, sounding stern. "You should not throw things at your sister or her toys. You should apologize to her and help her clean up." + +Tom feels ashamed. He knows he did something bad. He lowers his head and says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Dad." + +He goes to Lily and hugs her. He says he is sorry again. Lily stops crying and hugs him back. She says she forgives him. They both say they love each other. + +Mom and Dad smile and hug them too. They say they love them both. They help them pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. They say they can play with them again later, but they have to share and be nice. + +Lily and Tom nod and say okay. They have learned their lesson. They decide to play something else together. They are happy again. +Lily was a patient in a big hospital. She had to stay in a bed with wires and tubes. She did not like it. She wanted to go home and play with her toys and her dog. + +One day, she saw a bird outside her window. It was blue and yellow and very pretty. It sang a happy song. Lily wished she could be like the bird and fly away. + +She looked around and saw that no one was watching. She pulled off the wires and tubes and got out of the bed. She put on her shoes and coat and opened the door. She ran down the hall, looking for the way out. + +"Hey, where are you going?" a nurse shouted. She tried to catch Lily, but Lily was too fast. She dodged and weaved and found the stairs. She ran down the stairs and saw the exit. + +She pushed the door and ran outside. She felt the sun and the wind on her face. She saw the bird on a tree. It looked at her and sang again. + +"Hello, bird," Lily said. "You are different from the other birds. You are very pretty. Can I be your friend?" + +The bird nodded and flew down to Lily. It landed on her shoulder and nuzzled her cheek. Lily smiled and hugged the bird. + +"I escaped from the hospital," she said. "I don't want to go back. I want to be with you." + +The bird nodded again and flew up in the air. It circled around Lily and called to her. + +"Come with me," it said. "I will show you the world." + +Lily nodded and followed the bird. She ran and jumped and laughed. She felt free and happy. She did not look back. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They also like to eat yogurt. Yogurt is yummy and good for them. + +One day, Tom and Mia go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide and wait for their turn. + +"Be careful, Tom and Mia," their moms say. "The slide is high and fast. Hold on tight and don't let go." + +Tom and Mia nod. They are not scared. They are brave and excited. They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom says. + +They slide down together. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +They reach the bottom of the slide. They stand up and smile. They are happy. + +"That was awesome!" Mia says. + +"Let's do it again!" Tom says. + +They run back to the ladder. They want to slide more. + +But their moms call them. "Tom, Mia, come here. It's time for a snack. We have yogurt for you." + +Tom and Mia stop. They look at their moms. They look at the slide. They love the slide. But they also love yogurt. + +They think for a moment. Then they make a choice. + +They run to their moms. They hug their moms. They say thank you. They take their yogurt cups and spoons. They sit on a bench and eat their yogurt. + +They eat their yogurt slowly and carefully. They don't want to spill or waste it. They enjoy every bite. They feel full and happy. + +They look at each other and smile. They are still friends. They still like to play in the park. They still like to go on the slide. + +But they also like to eat yogurt. Yogurt is yummy and good for them. Yogurt helps them gain strength and health. + +They finish their yogurt. They throw away their cups and spoons. They wash their hands and faces. They are ready to play again. + +They run back to the slide. They climb up the ladder. They sit on the slide. + +"Ready, set, go!" Mia says. + +They slide down together. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +The end. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play chess with their dad. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. You have to move the pieces to catch the other king. + +One day, Ben and Sam want to play chess by themselves. They split the pieces in half. Ben takes the black pieces and Sam takes the white pieces. They put the pieces on the board. + +"Let's play!" Ben says. + +"OK!" Sam says. + +They start to move the pieces. Ben moves his knight. Sam moves his pawn. Ben moves his bishop. Sam moves his queen. + +"Check!" Sam says. He smiles. His queen is near Ben's king. + +"Stupid!" Ben says. He is angry. He does not like to lose. He grabs the board and throws it on the floor. The pieces fly everywhere. + +"Hey!" Sam says. He is sad. He likes chess. He does not like to see the pieces broken. + +Dad hears the noise. He comes to the room. He sees the mess. + +"What happened?" Dad asks. + +"Ben is stupid!" Sam says. + +"Sam is stupid!" Ben says. + +Dad shakes his head. He is not happy. He picks up the pieces and the board. + +"Chess is a fun game. But you have to play nice. You have to respect the pieces and your brother. You have to say sorry when you make a mistake. You have to say good game when you finish. Do you understand?" Dad says. + +Ben and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry. They nod. + +"Sorry, Sam." Ben says. + +"Sorry, Ben." Sam says. + +They hug each other. Dad smiles. + +"Good. Now, let's play chess together. I will teach you some tricks." Dad says. + +He sets up the board again. He gives some pieces to Ben and some pieces to Sam. They sit on the floor and play chess. They have fun. They learn. They are not stupid. They are smart. +Anna and Ben love to bake with Mom. They help her mix flour, eggs, milk and sugar in a big bowl. Then they pour the batter into small cups and put them in the oven. Mom says they are making cupcakes for the fair. + +When the cupcakes are done, they smell yummy. Mom lets Anna and Ben decorate them with frosting and sprinkles. They make different shapes and colors on each cupcake. Anna makes a flower, a star, a heart and a smiley face. Ben makes a car, a ball, a rocket and a dinosaur. They are very proud of their work. + +Mom puts the cupcakes in a big box and they go to the fair. There are many people and things to see at the fair. There are animals, rides, games and food. Mom finds a table where they can sell their cupcakes. She puts a sign that says "Cupcakes, 50 cents each". She tells Anna and Ben that 50 cents is the price for one cupcake. + +Soon, many people come to their table. They look at the cupcakes and say how beautiful they are. Some people buy one, some buy two, some buy more. Anna and Ben help Mom give the cupcakes and the change to the customers. They say thank you and smile. + +At the end of the day, they have sold all their cupcakes. Mom counts the money and says they have made 25 dollars. She says they can keep some for themselves and give some to a charity that helps other kids. Anna and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and say they had fun baking and selling cupcakes. They say they want to do it again next year. Mom says she is proud of them and loves them very much. They go home tired but happy. +Sara loves to dance. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She dances with her dolls, her dog, and her friends. She likes to wear pretty dresses and shoes when she dances. She feels happy and free. + +One day, Sara hears a loud noise outside. She runs to the window and sees a big red truck with a siren. It is an emergency truck. It is going to help someone who is hurt or sick. Sara wonders who it is and what happened. + +She sees the truck stop at her neighbor's house. She knows her neighbor, Mrs. Lee. She is an old lady who lives alone. She sometimes gives Sara cookies and tells her stories. Sara likes Mrs. Lee. She hopes she is okay. + +Sara runs to her mom and tells her what she saw. Her mom says they should go and see if they can help. They put on their coats and shoes and walk to Mrs. Lee's house. They see some people in white clothes carrying a stretcher. They are taking Mrs. Lee to the hospital. + +Sara feels sad and scared. She wants to hug Mrs. Lee and tell her to get well soon. She sees Mrs. Lee's face. She looks pale and tired, but she smiles when she sees Sara. She says, "Don't worry, my dear. I'll be fine. You are such a pretty and sweet girl. Keep dancing and be happy." + +Sara smiles back and waves. She says, "I love you, Mrs. Lee. I'll visit you when you come back. I'll dance for you and make you laugh." Mrs. Lee nods and says, "I love you too, Sara. Thank you for being my friend." The people in white clothes take Mrs. Lee to the truck and drive away. + +Sara and her mom go back to their house. They pray for Mrs. Lee and hope she will get better soon. Sara says, "Mom, can I dance for you?" Her mom says, "Of course, my darling. You are a wonderful dancer. You make me proud and happy." Sara dances for her mom and feels a little better. She thinks of Mrs. Lee and hopes she will dance with her again. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were actors on a stage, and they made up stories with their dolls and cars. Lily was the princess, and Max was the knight who had to save her from the dragon. + +"Help me, help me!" Lily cried, holding her doll high. "The dragon is coming to get me!" + +"Don't worry, princess, I'm here to save you!" Max said, driving his car towards the dragon toy. "I will fight him with my sword!" + +But the dragon was very big and strong, and Max's car was very small and weak. The dragon knocked the car over with his tail, and Max fell to the floor. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Max shouted, rubbing his head. "That hurt!" + +The dragon roared and moved closer to Lily and her doll. Lily was scared, and she didn't know what to do. + +"Please, dragon, don't hurt us!" Lily begged. "We are sorry for playing in your cave. We will go away and leave you alone. Please, please, please!" + +The dragon looked at Lily and her doll. He saw that they were very small and sweet, and he felt sorry for them. He decided to be nice and let them go. + +"Okay, okay, okay," the dragon said. "You can go. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never come back to my cave again. And you have to promise me that you will always be kind and share your toys with others. Do you promise?" + +Lily and Max nodded their heads. They were happy that the dragon was not angry anymore. They said thank you to the dragon, and they ran to the door. + +"Bye, bye, dragon!" they said. "We promise, we promise, we promise!" + +The dragon smiled and waved his tail. He was glad that he had made some new friends. He hoped that they would keep their promise and be good. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that sometimes it is better to surrender and be polite than to fight and be rude. It also teaches that kindness can make friends out of enemies. + +Foreshadowing or setup and payoff: The story sets up the contrast between Lily and Max's toys and the dragon's size and strength, which pays off when the dragon easily defeats Max's car. It also foreshadows the dragon's change of heart when he looks at Lily and her doll, which pays off when he lets them go and asks them to be kind and share. +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Tom to find her. She was very quiet and still. + +Tom looked around the park and tried to guess where Lily was. He saw a swing, a slide, a bench, and some flowers. He did not see Lily. He walked closer to the big tree and heard a small sound. He decided to peek behind the tree and see if Lily was there. + +He moved his head slowly and saw Lily's face. She had a big smile and said, "Boo!" Tom was surprised and laughed. He said, "You are a good hider, Lily. You scared me!" + +Lily came out from behind the tree and hugged Tom. She said, "You are a good seeker, Tom. You found me!" + +Tom and Lily were happy and proud. They showed each other their muscles and said, "We are strong and smart!" + +They decided to play again, but this time they switched roles. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. They ran to different parts of the park and started the game. + +But then they heard a harsh voice. It was their mom. She said, "Tom, Lily, it's time to go home. Come here now!" + +Tom and Lily were sad and disappointed. They wanted to play more. They said, "But mom, we are having fun!" + +Mom said, "I know, but it's getting late and you need to have dinner and go to bed. You can play again tomorrow." + +Tom and Lily obeyed their mom and followed her to the car. They said goodbye to the park and to each other. They hoped to play hide and seek again soon. +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the soup, cut the bread, and taste the cheese. One day, her mom asked her to turn on the oven for the cake. Lily was happy to do it, but she did not know how. + +She looked at the big box with the buttons and the door. She tried to push the buttons, but they were too hard. She tried to pull the door, but it was too heavy. She felt weak and sad. She could not turn on the oven. + +She called her mom for help. "Mom, I can't turn on the oven. It is too hard and too heavy. I am weak and sad." + +Her mom came to the kitchen and hugged her. "Don't worry, Lily. You are not weak and sad. You are strong and brave. You just need to learn how to turn on the oven. Let me show you." + +Her mom showed her how to turn the knob and press the button. She said, "See, this is how you turn on the oven. It is easy when you know how. Do you want to try?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She turned the knob and pressed the button. She heard a beep and saw a light. She turned on the oven. She felt proud and happy. She said, "I did it, mom. I turned on the oven. I am strong and brave." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "Yes, you are, Lily. You are strong and brave. And you are a good helper in the kitchen. Now, let's put the cake in the oven and wait for it to bake. Do you want to lick the spoon?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please." She licked the spoon and tasted the chocolate. She said, "Mmm, yummy. I love cake. And I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet cake." +Anna and Ben were rich kids who lived in a big house by the sea. They had many toys and games, but they were not happy. They always wanted more and more, and they never shared with anyone. One day, they saw a small island in the water. They asked their dad to take them there on his boat. + +"Can we have the island, dad?" they said. "We want to play there and make it ours." + +Their dad was busy and did not listen. He said, "OK, OK, you can have the island. But be careful, it is very far and there is no one else there. And don't stay too long, or you might get lost." + +Anna and Ben were excited. They took some of their toys and games and went on the boat with their dad. They did not say thank you or goodbye. They only thought about the island. + +When they got to the island, they jumped off the boat and ran around. They saw many trees and flowers and animals. They thought they were very lucky. They started to take things from the island and put them in their bags. They did not care about the island or the animals. They only cared about themselves. + +But they did not know that the island was magic. The island did not like greedy and selfish people. The island had a secret power. Every time Anna and Ben took something from the island, they became smaller and smaller. They did not notice at first, because they were too busy. But soon, they realized that they were shrinking. + +"Help, help!" they cried. "We are shrinking! What is happening?" + +They looked around and saw that everything was bigger than them. The trees were like mountains, the flowers were like umbrellas, and the animals were like monsters. They were scared and alone. They tried to find their boat, but they could not. They had gone too far and they were too small. + +They wished they had listened to their dad. They wished they had been kind and generous. They wished they had not been greedy and selfish. They learned their lesson, but it was too late. + +The island had shrunk them so much that they became like ants. They could not see or hear anything. They could only feel the island's anger. They were sorry, but the island did not forgive them. The island kept them there forever, as a warning to others. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. Lily liked the red roses, and Ben liked the yellow sunflowers. They wanted to pick some flowers to give to their moms. + +They found a big sunflower that was very tall and bright. Ben wanted to reach it, but it was too high for him. He saw a ladder leaning on the wall. He had an idea. He said to Lily, "I can use the ladder to get the sunflower. You hold it for me, okay?" + +Lily was anxious. She knew that the ladder was not for children. It was for grown-ups who needed to fix things. She said to Ben, "No, Ben, that is not a good idea. The ladder is not safe. You can fall and hurt yourself. Let's find another flower." + +But Ben did not listen. He climbed on the ladder and tried to grab the sunflower. He stretched his arm, but he could not reach it. He moved the ladder a little bit, but it was not stable. It wobbled and shook. Ben was scared. He shouted, "Help, Lily, help!" + +Lily ran to the ladder and tried to hold it. But she was too small and weak. The ladder slipped and fell. Ben fell with it. He landed on the ground with a thud. He cried out in pain. Lily cried too. She was sorry for Ben. + +Their moms heard their cries and came to the garden. They saw Ben and Lily and the fallen ladder and the sunflower. They were shocked and angry. They helped Ben get up and checked his injuries. He had a bruise on his arm and a scratch on his leg. He was lucky he did not break anything. They scolded Ben and Lily for being foolish and disobedient. They said, "You should never play with things that are not for you. You should listen to your friends when they warn you. You should be careful and respectful in the garden. You should not pick the flowers without asking. They are not toys. They are living things that need to grow and bloom." + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They apologized to their moms and to each other. They learned their lesson. They promised to never hang on the ladder or pick the flowers again. They hugged their moms and said, "We love you. Thank you for taking care of us." Their moms hugged them back and said, "We love you too. We are glad you are okay. Now let's go inside and have some cookies and milk." +Tim and Mia like to play golf with their dad. They have a small golf set with balls and clubs. They go to the park and find a big field. Dad shows them how to hit the ball with the club. + +"Look, Tim, you have to swing the club like this," Dad says. He hits the ball and it flies far away. "Wow, Dad, you are good at golf!" Tim says. He tries to do the same, but he misses the ball. "Oops, try again, Tim, you can do it!" Dad says. + +Mia watches them and thinks. She is very intelligent and curious. She wants to know more about golf. She picks up a ball and examines it. She sees that it has many small holes on it. She wonders why. She asks Dad, "Dad, why does the ball have holes?" + +Dad smiles and says, "That's a good question, Mia. The holes help the ball fly better in the air. They make the ball spin and move in different ways. It's part of the fun of golf." + +Mia nods and says, "I see. That's interesting. Can I try to hit the ball too, Dad?" + +Dad says, "Of course, Mia, you can try. Here, take this club and stand next to me. I'll show you how to hold it and swing it." + +Mia takes the club and listens to Dad. She holds it and swings it. She hits the ball and it flies a little bit. She is happy and says, "Yay, I did it, Dad!" + +Dad says, "Well done, Mia, you are a natural! You are both very good at golf. I'm proud of you. Let's play some more, okay?" + +Tim and Mia say, "Okay, Dad, let's play some more!" They run after the ball and have fun playing golf with their dad. They enjoy the sunny day and the green field. They learn new things and have a good time. +Anna had a loose tooth. She was very happy. She wanted to show her tooth to her friend Ben. She ran to his house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Anna!" Ben said. "What do you want to play?" + +"Look, Ben!" Anna said. She opened her mouth and wiggled her tooth. "I have a loose tooth!" + +"Wow!" Ben said. "That's cool! Do you know what happens when your tooth falls out?" + +Anna nodded. "The tooth fairy comes and gives me a coin!" + +Ben frowned. "That's not fair. I never got a coin from the tooth fairy. You are spoiled, Anna." + +Anna was hurt. She did not understand why Ben was angry. She was not spoiled. She was just lucky. She tried to explain. + +"No, Ben, I'm not spoiled. The tooth fairy is nice. She gives coins to all the children who lose their teeth. Maybe you did not put your tooth under your pillow. That's what you have to do." + +Ben shook his head. "No, Anna, you are wrong. The tooth fairy is not real. She is a lie. My big brother told me. He said that the coin is from your mom or dad. They just pretend to be the tooth fairy. You are silly, Anna." + +Anna was shocked. She did not believe Ben. She loved the tooth fairy. She thought she was magical. She did not want to hear Ben's mean words. She ran away from his house. She was sad and angry. + +She decided to not talk to Ben anymore. He was not her friend. He was rude and nasty. She did not understand him. She only wanted to share her joy with him. But he did not care. He only wanted to hurt her. + +She went home and hugged her mom. She told her what happened. Her mom was kind and gentle. She said that Ben was wrong. She said that the tooth fairy was real. She said that Anna was not spoiled. She said that Anna was special and brave and smart. + +Anna felt better. She smiled and thanked her mom. She put her tooth under her pillow. She hoped that the tooth fairy would come and give her a coin. She hoped that Ben would understand and be sorry. She hoped that they could be friends again. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that they could ride in. Sometimes they fought over who could drive the car, and their mom had to tell them to share and take turns. + +One day, their mom said they were going on a holiday to visit their grandma. They were very excited, because they loved their grandma and she had a big garden with flowers and birds. They packed their bags and put their toys in the car. Anna wanted to bring the big red car, but Ben said no, it was too big and there was no room. Anna was sad and angry, and she tried to pull the car from Ben. + +"Stop it, Anna!" Ben shouted. "It's my turn to have the car!" + +"No, it's mine!" Anna cried. "You had it yesterday!" + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the car and sighed. She said, "Anna, Ben, you have to be patient and yield. You can't both have the car at the same time. Why don't you choose another toy to bring, and leave the car here? You can play with it when we come back." + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and thought for a moment. They knew their mom was right, and they felt sorry for being mean. They said, "Okay, mom, we're sorry. We'll choose another toy." + +They hugged each other and picked a different toy each. Anna chose a doll and Ben chose a truck. They put them in the car and smiled. They were ready to go on their holiday and have fun with their grandma. They said, "Bye, big red car! See you soon!" + +The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big star in the sky. It is very bright and shiny. + +"Look, a star!" Tom says. "I want to touch it." + +"You can't touch it, silly," Mia says. "It is too far away." + +"But I have a wish," Tom says. "I wish I could touch the star and make it jolly." + +"How can you make a star jolly?" Mia asks. + +"I don't know, but I want to try," Tom says. + +He closes his eyes and makes a wish. He hopes the star will hear him and come closer. He opens his eyes and sees the star twinkling at him. + +"Wow, it worked!" Tom says. "The star heard my wish. It is smiling at me." + +He reaches out his hand and feels a warm and soft touch. He looks and sees a small star in his palm. It is glowing and happy. + +"Hello, little star," Tom says. "You are so jolly. Thank you for coming to me." + +"Hello, little boy," the star says. "You are so kind. Thank you for wishing for me." + +Tom and Mia are amazed. They have never seen a talking star before. They smile and hug the star. They are very happy. They have a new friend. +Tom and Lily are young twins who like to look at the stars at night. They have a big window in their room and a book with pictures of stars and planets. Sometimes they see a shooting star and make a wish. + +One night, they see something very bright and fast in the sky. It has a long tail of light behind it. Tom says, "Look, Lily, it's a comet! A comet is a big rock that flies in space. Maybe it will come close to us and we can touch it!" + +Lily says, "No, Tom, comets are very far away and very hot. We can't touch them. They only visit us sometimes and then they go away. Maybe they are saying hello to us. Hello, comet!" + +Tom thinks for a moment and then says, "Maybe the comet is joking with us. Maybe it is not a rock, but a big ball of ice cream. And the tail is whipped cream. And it is flying to us to share it with us. Yum, yum, comet!" + +Lily laughs and says, "You are silly, Tom. Comets are not ice cream. They are rocks. But I like your joke. It is funny. Maybe the comet likes jokes too. Maybe it will laugh with us. Ha, ha, comet!" + +They giggle and watch the comet until it disappears behind the hills. Then they say good night to the comet and to each other and go to sleep. They dream of comets and ice cream and jokes. +Lila and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to make sand castles and dig holes. They saw a big boat with a white sail on the water. They wanted to go on the boat. + +"Can we go on the boat, Mom?" Lila asked. + +"No, sweetie, that boat is not for us. It belongs to someone else. We can look at it from here," Mom said. + +Lila and Ben were sad. They wanted to see the boat up close. They saw a man on the boat. He had a sack in his hand. He threw the sack into the water. + +"What is he doing?" Ben wondered. + +"Maybe he is throwing away something he does not need," Lila guessed. + +They watched the sack sink into the water. They saw something shiny in the sack. It looked like gold. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben exclaimed. + +"Maybe he is throwing away treasure!" Lila said. + +They ran to the water. They wanted to get the sack. They did not see the big wave coming. The wave was very strong. It pushed them into the water. + +"Help! Help!" Lila and Ben cried. + +Mom heard them. She ran to the water. She grabbed them and pulled them out. They were wet and scared. + +"Are you okay? What were you doing?" Mom asked. + +"We wanted to get the sack. It had treasure in it," Lila said. + +"That was not treasure, honey. That was trash. The man on the boat was very bad. He was polluting the water. You should never go near his boat," Mom said. + +Lila and Ben felt sorry. They did not know the sack was trash. They hugged Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom. You saved us. We are grateful," they said. + +Mom smiled. She was glad they were safe. She took them to the car. She gave them towels and snacks. They went home. They learned a lesson. They never went near the boat with the white sail again. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to wander in the park. They saw many things that made them happy, like flowers, birds and swings. One day, they wandered too far and got lost. They did not see their mom or dad anywhere. + +"Where are we?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"I don't know," Tom said, looking around. "Maybe we should ask someone for help." + +They saw a man sitting on a bench, reading a book. He had a big hat and a long beard. He looked kind, but also strange. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom said, walking up to him. "Can you tell us how to find our mom and dad?" + +The man looked up from his book and smiled. He had a cheerful voice. + +"Sure, little ones," he said. "What do they look like?" + +Lily and Tom tried to describe their mom and dad, but they only knew simple words. They said things like "brown hair", "blue eyes", "red shirt" and "green pants". + +The man nodded and pointed to a path. He said, "Follow this path until you see a big fountain. Then turn left and walk until you see a yellow balloon. Your mom and dad are waiting for you there. They are very worried about you." + +"Thank you, sir," Lily and Tom said, feeling relieved. They followed the man's directions and soon saw the fountain, the balloon and their mom and dad. They ran to hug them and tell them what happened. + +Their mom and dad were very happy to see them, but also very angry. They scolded them for wandering off and not staying close to them. They said they should never talk to strangers or leave their sight. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and promised to be more careful. They thanked the man again and waved goodbye. He waved back and wished them a good day. He was a nice man, but also a strange man. He had a secret that Lily and Tom did not know. He was a wizard who liked to wander in the park and help lost children. He had a magic book and a magic hat and a magic beard. He was a cheerful wizard who liked to make people happy. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. Today, they have a new toy. It is a big bus. The bus has doors and windows and wheels. The bus also has a key. + +"Can I have the key?" Ben asks Lily. "I want to unlock the bus." + +"OK, you can have the key," Lily says. "But be careful. Do not lose the key." + +Ben takes the key and puts it in the bus. He turns the key and hears a click. He opens the door and gets in the bus. He pretends to drive the bus. He makes honking noises. + +Lily watches Ben. She wants to join him. She knocks on the window. "Can I come in the bus?" she asks. + +"Sure, you can come in the bus," Ben says. He opens the door for Lily. Lily gets in the bus. She sits next to Ben. They both pretend to drive the bus. They make honking noises. + +They have a lot of fun. They think the bus is a great toy. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for worms. They had a big bucket to put the worms in. + +"Look, I found a big one!" Lily said, holding up a long, wriggly worm. + +"Wow, that's a good one!" Ben said. "Let me see!" + +He reached out to take the worm, but Lily pulled it back. + +"Joke!" she said, laughing. "It's not a worm, it's a carrot!" + +She showed him the orange tip of the carrot. She had found it in the vegetable patch and peeled off some of the skin. + +Ben laughed too. He thought it was a funny joke. + +"Let's see if we can find more carrots!" he said. + +They ran to the vegetable patch and started to dig. They found some small carrots and some big carrots. They put them in their bucket. + +They were having so much fun, they didn't notice the deep hole next to them. It was where their dad had dug up a tree stump. + +Lily stepped back and fell into the hole. She screamed. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. + +Ben heard her and ran to the hole. He saw her lying at the bottom, holding her bucket. + +"Lily, are you okay?" he asked. + +"I'm okay, but I'm scared!" she said. "It's deep and dark!" + +Ben looked around. He saw a rope hanging from a tree. He had an idea. + +"Hold on, Lily, I'll get you out!" he said. + +He tied the rope to the bucket handle and threw it down to Lily. + +"Grab the rope, Lily, and I'll pull you up!" he said. + +Lily grabbed the rope and held on tight. Ben pulled and pulled. He was strong. + +He lifted Lily out of the hole. She was dirty and shaky, but she was happy. + +"Thank you, Ben, you saved me!" she said. + +She hugged him and gave him a carrot. + +They ate the carrots and went back to their house. They told their mom and dad what happened. They were proud of Ben and Lily. They said they were brave and smart. + +They gave them more carrots and a big hug. They said they loved them. Ben and Lily smiled. They loved them too. +Anna and Ben are going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They have tickets in their hands. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. + +"Look, Ben, a big giraffe!" Anna says. She points to the long neck and spots. + +"Wow, cool!" Ben says. He claps his hands. He likes the giraffe. + +They walk to the next cage. They see a panda. It is eating bamboo. It is black and white and fluffy. + +"Can we hug the panda, Mom?" Anna asks. She loves the panda. + +"No, sweetie, the panda is not a toy. It is a wild animal. We can only watch it from here," Mom says. She smiles and hugs Anna. + +"Can we clap for the panda, Dad?" Ben asks. He wants to make the panda happy. + +"Sure, buddy, we can clap for the panda. Maybe it will look at us," Dad says. He claps with Ben. + +Anna and Ben clap for the panda. The panda hears them and looks up. It sees them and nods. It goes back to eating. + +Anna and Ben are very excited. They say thank you to the panda. They have a lot of fun at the zoo. They see many more animals. They learn new things. They are very happy. +Lily and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They each had a plate with a sandwich and some fruit. Lily liked her sandwich, but she wanted more fruit. She looked at Ben's plate and saw that he had more grapes than her. + +"Ben, can I have some of your grapes?" Lily asked. + +"No, these are my grapes. You have your own fruit," Ben said. He was selfish and did not want to share. + +"But you have more than me. That's not fair," Lily said. She felt angry and sad. + +"Mom, Ben won't share his grapes with me. He has more than me," Lily told their mom. + +Mom looked at their plates and saw that Ben did have more grapes than Lily. She also saw that Lily had more apple slices than Ben. + +"Lily, you have more apple slices than Ben. Why don't you share some of your apple slices with him, and he can share some of his grapes with you?" Mom suggested. + +Lily thought about it. She liked apple slices, but she also liked grapes. She decided to be kind and not selfish. + +"Okay, Mom. Ben, do you want some of my apple slices?" Lily offered. + +Ben looked at Lily's plate and saw that she had more apple slices than him. He also liked apple slices, but he also liked grapes. He decided to be kind and not selfish. + +"Okay, Lily. Lily, do you want some of my grapes?" Ben offered. + +Lily and Ben smiled at each other. They traded some of their fruit and thanked each other. They both had a balanced plate with a sandwich and some fruit. They ate their lunch happily. + +Mom was proud of Lily and Ben. They learned to share and support each other. She gave them both a hug and a kiss. She told them they were good children. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today, they play a game with balls. They throw balls at cans. The cans fall down. Sara and Ben laugh. + +"Who can knock down more cans?" Sara asks. + +"I can!" Ben says. "I am good at throwing balls." + +They throw more balls. Sara knocks down six cans. Ben knocks down seven cans. + +"I win!" Ben says. He is happy. He jumps up and down. + +Sara is sad. She does not like to lose. She wants to win too. She sees a big ball. It is red and shiny. It is not their ball. It is someone else's ball. + +Sara takes the big ball. She throws it hard at the cans. The big ball flies fast. It hits the cans. All the cans fall down. + +"Wow!" Sara says. "I win now!" + +But the big ball does not stop. It bounces off the cans. It hits a window. The window breaks. Glass falls down. It makes a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh!" Ben says. He is scared. He runs away. + +Sara is scared too. She drops the big ball. She sees a man. The man is angry. The man owns the window. The man owns the big ball too. + +"Hey, you!" the man yells. "What did you do? You broke my window! You took my ball! You are in trouble!" + +Sara cries. She is sorry. She is not safe. She wishes she did not take the big ball. She wishes she did not play the game. She wishes she was with Ben. +Sara and Ben are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They want to celebrate. + +Mama and Papa make a cake for them. It is a big cake. It has candles and sprinkles. Sara and Ben blow the candles and make a wish. They wish for a new toy. + +Mama and Papa have a surprise for them. They give them a big box. Sara and Ben open the box. Inside the box is a scale. It is a toy scale. They can weigh things with it. They like the scale. They say thank you. + +They find more things in the box. They find soft animals. They are stuffed animals. They are a bear, a rabbit, a cat and a dog. They are very cute. Sara and Ben hug them. They are soft and warm. They say thank you again. + +Sara and Ben play with the scale and the soft animals. They weigh them and compare them. They have fun. They share and take turns. They are good twins. Mama and Papa smile and watch them. They are proud of them. They are a happy family. They celebrate their birthday. +Lily and Max were hungry. They wanted a snack. They went to the kitchen to search for something yummy. They saw a big basket on the table. It had many muffins inside. + +"Look, Max! Muffins!" Lily said. "Let's have one!" + +"OK, Lily! But we have to ask Mom first," Max said. He was a good brother. He knew the rules. + +They ran to the living room, where Mom was reading a book. "Mom, can we have a muffin, please?" they asked together. + +Mom smiled. She was a friendly mom. She loved her children. "Of course, you can have a muffin. But only one each, OK? And don't forget to share," she said. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Max said. They hugged Mom and ran back to the kitchen. They picked a muffin each from the basket. Lily chose a blueberry muffin. Max chose a chocolate muffin. They broke their muffins in half and gave each other a piece. + +"Mmm, this is delicious!" Lily said. + +"Yum, this is tasty!" Max said. + +They ate their muffins and smiled. They were happy. They had a snack and a friend. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were soldiers in a big war. They had a toy tank that they pushed around the grass. The tank made loud noises and shot water from its cannon. + +"Look out, enemy!" Sam shouted. He aimed the tank at a tree and pressed a button. The water hit the tree and made it wet. "We got them, Mia!" + +Mia nodded and smiled. She ran behind a bench and knelt down. She had a toy gun that she held in her hands. She looked around for more targets. She saw a bird on a branch. She pointed her gun at the bird and said, "Bang, bang!" + +The bird flew away, scared by the noise. Mia laughed and said, "I got one, Sam!" + +Sam ran to join her. He knelt down next to her and gave her a high-five. They were having fun. They did not see the big dog that was coming towards them. The dog was curious and wanted to play. It saw the tank and thought it was a toy. It ran to the tank and grabbed it with its mouth. It shook the tank and made it squeak. + +Sam and Mia heard the noise and turned around. They saw the dog with their tank. They were scared and angry. They loved their tank. They did not want the dog to break it. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sam yelled. He stood up and ran to the dog. He tried to pull the tank from its mouth. The dog growled and pulled back. It did not want to let go. + +Mia followed Sam. She saw that the dog was bigger than them. She was afraid that the dog would hurt them. She had an idea. She remembered that her mom had given her a soft toy in her backpack. She opened her backpack and took out the toy. It was a yellow duck that made a quack sound when you squeezed it. + +Mia squeezed the duck and threw it to the side. The dog heard the quack and looked at the duck. It dropped the tank and ran to the duck. It picked up the duck and wagged its tail. It liked the duck better than the tank. + +Sam and Mia grabbed their tank and ran away. They were happy that they got their tank back. They were also happy that the dog had a new toy. They decided to play somewhere else. They did not want to fight the dog again. They learned that sometimes it is better to share than to fight. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Lily and Tom try to match the cards. If they find two cards with the same animal, they keep them. If not, they put them back. + +One day, it is very wet outside. Lily and Tom cannot go to the park. They are sad. They want to play with cards, but they have no more cards. They have matched all the cards. + +"Let's make new cards," Lily says. "We can draw animals on paper." + +"Good idea," Tom says. "But what animals can we draw?" + +They look around the room. They see a book with pictures of the town. They see a bus, a car, a bike, a house, a shop, a tree, a flower, a dog, a cat, and a bird. + +"Let's draw the things in the town," Lily says. "They are not animals, but they are fun." + +"OK," Tom says. "I will draw the bus. You draw the car." + +They take paper and crayons. They draw the things in the town. They cut the paper into cards. They mix the cards and put them on the floor. + +"Now we can play again," Lily says. "Let's match the cards." + +They start to play. They look for two cards with the same thing. They are happy. They forget about the wet weather. They have fun with their new cards. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to go to the museum. The museum had many things to see and learn, like animals, rocks, and paintings. Lily and Tom liked to look at the paintings the most. They were colorful and pretty. + +One day, they went to the museum with their moms. They saw a new painting that was very big and bright. It had many flowers and birds on it. Lily and Tom wanted to touch it, but their moms said no. They said the painting was very old and fragile, and they had to be careful. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They waited until their moms were talking to another mom, and they sneaked to the painting. They reached out their hands and touched the flowers and the birds. They felt soft and smooth. They smiled and giggled. + +But then, something bad happened. The painting ripped. A big hole appeared in the middle of it. Lily and Tom gasped. They heard a loud voice behind them. + +"Hey, what are you doing? You ruined the painting!" It was the museum guard. He was angry and stern. He grabbed Lily and Tom by their arms and took them to their moms. He told them what they did. + +Their moms were shocked and sad. They scolded Lily and Tom. They said they were very naughty and disrespectful. They said they had to pay for the repair of the painting. They said they had to apologize to the museum and the artist. They said they had to go home right away. + +Lily and Tom felt ashamed and sorry. They cried and said they were sorry. They did not mean to hurt the painting. They just wanted to feel it. They did not know it was so easy to rip. + +But it was too late. The damage was done. The painting was ruined. The museum was unhappy. The artist was unhappy. Their moms were unhappy. Lily and Tom were unhappy. + +The moral of the story is: You should always listen to your parents and respect other people's things. You should not touch what is not yours, especially if it is old and fragile. You should be careful and responsible, or you might cause trouble and pain. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They had a big bottle of soap and a wand to make bubbles. They blew into the wand and watched the bubbles fly in the air. The bubbles were shiny and round and made funny noises when they popped. + +"Look, Lily, that bubble is as big as your head!" Max said, pointing at a huge bubble that floated near them. + +"Wow, it is!" Lily said, reaching out to touch it. "I wonder what it feels like." + +"Maybe it feels like a balloon," Max said. "Or maybe it feels like a cloud." + +"Or maybe it feels like candy," Lily said. "Do you think it tastes good?" + +Max shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe we should try." + +They looked at each other and nodded. They moved closer to the big bubble and opened their mouths. They tried to bite the bubble, but it popped before they could. They felt a splash of soap on their tongues and faces. + +"Yuck!" Lily said, spitting out the soap. "That was not delicious at all!" + +"Yuck!" Max agreed, wiping his mouth. "That was gross!" + +They laughed and coughed and ran to the hose to rinse their mouths. They decided not to eat bubbles anymore, but they still had fun making them and chasing them and popping them. They played until their mom called them for lunch. They ran inside, happy and hungry. They hoped lunch would be more delicious than bubbles. +Sara was a little girl who loved to play with her toy animals. She had a lot of animals, but her favorite was a big horn. The horn was yellow and shiny, and it made a loud sound when she blew it. Sara liked to pretend that she was a famous horn player, and that everyone wanted to hear her music. + +One day, Sara took her horn to the park, where she met her friend Tom. Tom had a red ball that he liked to bounce and throw. He saw Sara's horn and wanted to try it. + +"Can I play with your horn?" he asked Sara. + +"No, it is mine," Sara said. "You have your ball." + +"But I want to play with your horn too," Tom said. "It looks fun." + +Sara did not want to share her horn. She loved it too much. She held it tight and said, "No, go away." + +Tom was angry. He wanted to play with the horn, and he did not like Sara's answer. He grabbed the horn from Sara and ran away. + +Sara was sad and mad. She wanted her horn back. She chased Tom and shouted, "Give me my horn! Give me my horn!" + +Tom ran faster, but he did not see a big rock on the ground. He tripped over the rock and fell down. The horn flew out of his hand and landed on a pile of leaves. + +Sara caught up with Tom and saw the horn. She was happy. She picked up the horn and blew it hard. The horn made a loud sound that everyone in the park could hear. + +Tom was sorry. He hurt his knee and he lost the horn. He said to Sara, "I am sorry, Sara. I should not have taken your horn. Can we be friends again?" + +Sara looked at Tom and saw his sad face. She felt sorry for him too. She said, "It is okay, Tom. I am sorry too. I should have shared my horn with you. We can be friends again." + +Sara and Tom hugged and smiled. They decided to play together with the horn and the ball. They had fun and made music. They were famous horn players in the park. +Tom and Mia like to play in the pool. They have many toys and tools to play with. They have balls, rings, floats, and goggles. Tom likes to dive in the water and look for rings. Mia likes to float on the water and throw balls. + +One day, Tom and Mia want to play a new game. They want to use the goggles as a tool to see under the water. They ask their mom if they can use the goggles. + +"Mom, can we use the goggles?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can use the goggles. But you have to share them. There are only two goggles available. One for each of you." Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will share them." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia take the goggles and go to the pool. They take turns to use the goggles. Tom dives in the water and looks for rings. He finds three rings and puts them on his arm. He comes out of the water and gives the goggles to Mia. + +"Your turn, Mia. I found three rings. Can you find more?" Tom says. + +Mia puts on the goggles and dives in the water. She looks for rings. She finds four rings and puts them on her arm. She comes out of the water and gives the goggles back to Tom. + +"I found four rings. I have more than you." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia compare their rings. They see that Mia has more rings than Tom. They laugh and clap their hands. They are happy to play with the goggles. They thank their mom for letting them use the goggles. They hug their mom and say they love her. Mom smiles and says she loves them too. +Tom and Lily went to the lake with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the water and make sand castles. Tom found a big stick and said, "Look, Lily, I have a strong stick. I can hit things with it." + +Lily did not like Tom's stick. She said, "No, Tom, don't hit things with your stick. You can hurt someone or break something. That is not nice." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He said, "I don't care. I want to have fun with my stick. You are boring, Lily." He swung his stick and hit a bird's nest on a tree. The nest fell down and the eggs broke. The bird was very sad and flew away. + +Lily saw what Tom did and was very angry. She said, "Tom, you are mean. You made the bird lose her eggs. How would you feel if someone broke your toys? You should say sorry to the bird." + +Tom did not say sorry. He said, "I don't care about the bird. It is just a bird. I have more fun with my stick." He swung his stick again and hit a fish in the water. The fish was hurt and swam away. + +Lily saw what Tom did and was very sad. She said, "Tom, you are bad. You hurt the fish. The fish lives in the water. You should leave it alone." + +Tom did not leave the fish alone. He said, "I don't care about the fish. It is just a fish. I have more fun with my stick." He swung his stick again and hit a rock. The rock was hard and the stick broke. Tom was surprised and dropped the stick. + +Lily saw what Tom did and was happy. She said, "Tom, you are silly. You broke your stick. Now you have no fun with your stick. You should have been nice to the bird and the fish. They are alive and have feelings. You should be kind to them." + +Tom looked at his broken stick and was sad. He said, "Lily, you are right. I was mean and bad. I am sorry to the bird and the fish. I wish I had been kind to them. Can you forgive me, Lily?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, I can forgive you. But you have to promise me to be nice to the animals and the things around you. They are part of the lake and the lake is beautiful. We should respect it and enjoy it." + +Tom nodded and said, "I promise, Lily. I will be nice to the animals and the things around me. I will respect the lake and enjoy it. Can we play together, Lily?" + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "Yes, Tom, we can play together. But not with sticks. Let's make sand castles instead." + +Tom and Lily made sand castles and had fun. Mom and Dad watched them and smiled. They were proud of their children. They loved the lake and each other. +Lily likes to go to the zoo with her mom and dad. She likes to see the big animals and the small animals. She likes to hear the noises they make and watch them play. She likes to feed the ducks and the goats. + +One day, Lily goes to the zoo and sees a new animal. It is brown and furry and has a long tail. It is a monkey. Lily thinks the monkey is funny and cute. She wants to say hello to the monkey. She goes close to the cage and waves her hand. + +But the monkey does not wave back. The monkey does not make any noise. The monkey does not play. The monkey just lies on the floor and looks sad. Lily wonders why the monkey is sad. She asks her mom and dad. + +Her mom and dad tell her that the monkey is sad because he misses his home. He misses his family and his friends. He misses the trees and the fruits. He does not like the cage and the zoo. He wants to be free. + +Lily feels sad for the monkey. She wishes she could help him. She wishes she could take him home with her. She wishes she could make him happy. She gives the monkey a hug and a kiss. She tells him she is sorry. She tells him she hopes he will be happy soon. She tells him she will come back and visit him. She tells him she loves him. The monkey looks at Lily and smiles a little. He hugs her back and kisses her. He thanks her for being kind. He tells her he loves her too. He tells her he will try to be happy. He tells her he will wait for her. Lily and the monkey are friends. +Anna is a young girl who likes to sleep a lot. She has a big bed with a soft pillow and a pink blanket. She likes to dream about fairies and flowers and stars. + +One morning, Anna hears a noise outside her window. She opens her eyes and sees a bird on the tree. The bird is singing a loud song. Anna thinks the bird is pretty, but she wants to sleep more. + +She pulls the blanket over her head and closes her eyes. She hopes the bird will fly away and let her sleep. + +But the bird does not fly away. It sings louder and louder. It hops from one branch to another. It flaps its wings and shakes its tail. It wants Anna to wake up and play with it. + +The bird sees Anna's window and flies to it. It taps on the glass with its beak. Tap, tap, tap. Anna hears the tapping and feels annoyed. She opens her eyes and sees the bird again. She frowns and says, "Go away, bird. I want to sleep." + +The bird does not go away. It taps more and more. Tap, tap, tap. Anna gets angry and says, "Stop it, bird. You are making too much noise." + +The bird does not stop. It taps harder and harder. Tap, tap, tap. Anna gets very angry and says, "Enough, bird. You are very rude." + +The bird does not care. It taps even harder and harder. Tap, tap, tap. Anna gets so angry that she jumps out of her bed and runs to the window. She opens the window and shouts, "Shoo, bird. Shoo. Leave me alone." + +The bird is surprised and scared. It flies away from the window and back to the tree. It stops singing and looks at Anna. It thinks Anna is very mean. + +Anna is happy and relieved. She closes the window and goes back to her bed. She snuggles under her blanket and says, "Finally, I can sleep." + +But then she feels something on her shoulder. She turns her head and sees her cat, Fluffy. Fluffy is purring and rubbing his head on her shoulder. He wants Anna to wake up and pet him. + +Anna smiles and says, "Hello, Fluffy. You are a good cat. You are not noisy like the bird. You can stay with me." + +She hugs Fluffy and strokes his fur. Fluffy is happy and cuddles with Anna. They both close their eyes and fall asleep. They have sweet dreams about fairies and flowers and stars. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with toys and eat cookies. One day, they go to Max's house after school. Max's mom gives them two cookies each. They are glad. + +But then, Lily sees that Max has a cookie with chocolate chips. She likes chocolate chips. She wants Max's cookie. She says, "Give me your cookie, Max. I want it." + +Max says, "No, Lily. This is my cookie. You have your own cookie. Go away." + +Lily gets angry. She tries to grab Max's cookie. Max holds it tight. They fight over the cookie. They pull and push and shout. + +Max's mom hears them. She comes to the room. She sees them fighting. She is not glad. She says, "Stop it, Lily and Max. Fighting is bad. You have to share and be nice. If you don't, you will have no cookies at all." + +Lily and Max stop fighting. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Max's mom. Sorry, Max. Sorry, Lily." + +Max's mom says, "It's okay. I'm glad you are sorry. But you have to learn to share. Here, I have more cookies. You can each have one more. But this time, you can choose which one you want." + +Lily and Max smile. They say, "Thank you, Max's mom. Thank you for the cookies. We will share and be nice." + +They choose their cookies. They eat them. They are glad. They hug and play with toys. They are friends. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to gather rocks and leaves and flowers. They put them in a big basket. They say they are making a treasure. + +One day, they see a pond in the park. They have never seen it before. They run to the pond. They see water and fish and ducks. They think it is very pretty. + +They want to gather some things from the pond. They see shiny stones and shells and feathers. They try to reach them with their hands. But the water is too deep and cold. They get wet and muddy. + +They hear their mom calling them. They have to go home. They leave their basket by the pond. They say they will come back for it later. They run to their mom. She is not happy. She says they are dirty and wet. She says they have to take a bath. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They like their treasure. They hope the ducks will not take it. They hope they can see the pretty pond again. They say they will be more careful next time. They hug their mom. She smiles and hugs them back. She says she loves them. +Lily liked to imagine. She imagined many places in her head. She imagined a place with big trees and green grass. She imagined a place with snow and ice. She imagined a place with stars and moon. + +One day, Lily wanted to share her places with her friend Tom. She asked him to come to her room. She said, "Tom, do you want to imagine with me?" + +Tom nodded. He liked Lily and he liked to play. He followed her to her room. Lily showed him her books and toys. She said, "These are my things. But I also have places in my head. Do you have places in your head?" + +Tom thought for a moment. He said, "I have places in my head too. I have a place with cars and trucks. I have a place with water and fish. I have a place with candy and cake." + +Lily smiled. She said, "That sounds fun. Can I see your places?" + +Tom said, "Yes, you can. But how can we see them?" + +Lily had an idea. She said, "We can draw them. Do you have paper and crayons?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I do. They are in my backpack." + +He took out his backpack and opened it. He found some paper and crayons. He gave some to Lily. He said, "Here you go. Now we can draw our places." + +Lily and Tom sat on the floor. They started to draw. Lily drew a big tree with green leaves. She drew a thin bird on a branch. She drew a sun in the sky. She said, "This is my place with big trees and green grass. Do you like it?" + +Tom looked at her drawing. He said, "I like it. It is very pretty. Can I draw my place with cars and trucks?" + +Lily said, "Yes, you can. Show me your place." + +Tom drew a road with many cars and trucks. He drew a thin bridge over a river. He drew a cloud with rain. He said, "This is my place with cars and trucks. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at his drawing. She said, "I like it. It is very cool. Can I draw my place with snow and ice?" + +Tom said, "Yes, you can. Show me your place." + +Lily and Tom drew more places. They drew places with stars and moon, places with water and fish, places with candy and cake. They showed each other their drawings. They said, "Wow, you have amazing places. I like your places. They are very different from mine. But they are also very fun." + +They smiled at each other. They said, "Thank you for imagining with me. You are a good friend." + +They hugged each other. They put their drawings on the wall. They said, "Look, these are our places. We made them with our heads. We are very good at imagining." +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a soldier that he liked very much. He made the soldier march and shoot and hide behind the sofa. Lily had a doll that she liked very much. She made the doll talk and sing and dance on the table. + +"Can I play with your soldier?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, you can't. He is mine. You will spoil him. You don't know how to play with soldiers. You only know how to play with dolls." Tom said. + +"That's not fair. You never let me play with your toys. You are mean. I want to play with your soldier." Lily said. + +She reached out her hand to grab the soldier, but Tom pulled it away. They started to fight over the toy. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the living room and saw the mess. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +"Tom won't let me play with his soldier. He says I will spoil him." Lily said. + +"Lily wants to play with my soldier. She doesn't know how to play with him. She will spoil him." Tom said. + +Mom sighed. She took the soldier and the doll from their hands. "You are both being silly. You should share your toys and play nicely. If you can't do that, then you can't play with them at all. I will put them away until you learn to get along." + +She went to the closet and put the toys on a high shelf. Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt sad and sorry. They missed their toys. + +"Mom, can we have our toys back?" Tom asked. + +"Please, Mom, we will be good." Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She saw that they were sorry. She decided to give them another chance. "Okay, but only if you promise to share and play nicely. And no more fighting, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom, we promise." Tom and Lily said. + +Mom took the toys from the shelf and gave them back to the children. Tom and Lily hugged their toys and thanked Mom. Then they looked at each other and smiled. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Tom asked. + +"Can I play with your soldier?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" They said. + +They swapped their toys and started to play together. They made the doll and the soldier talk and sing and dance and march and shoot and hide. They had fun and laughed. They learned to share and play nicely. + +Mom watched them and felt happy. She went to the kitchen and made them some hot chocolate. It was a cold and icy day outside, but it was warm and cozy inside. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big barrel near the slide. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the barrel and tried to lift the lid. But it was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but it did not move. + +"Maybe we can throw something at it," Tom said. He looked around and saw a stick. He picked it up and threw it at the barrel. But it bounced off. + +"Let me try!" Lily said. She found a rock and threw it at the barrel. But it also bounced off. + +They threw more things at the barrel, but nothing worked. They were getting tired and frustrated. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The lid of the barrel flew off and a grumpy man popped out. He was covered in sticky stuff. + +"Hey, stop that!" he shouted. "What are you doing? This is my barrel of honey!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know the man was inside. They did not know it was honey. + +"We're sorry, mister," Tom said. "We just wanted to see what was inside." + +"We didn't mean to bother you," Lily said. + +The man looked at them and sighed. He was not really angry. He was just surprised. + +"It's OK, kids," he said. "But you shouldn't throw things at barrels. You never know what you might find." + +He smiled and gave them each a spoonful of honey. It was sweet and yummy. + +"Thank you, mister," Tom and Lily said. + +They learned their lesson. They never threw things at barrels again. They played nicely in the park. And they made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys and books and they liked to make fun games. But they also liked to make a lot of noise. They shouted and laughed and banged their toys on the floor. + +Their mom was in the hall. She was working on her laptop. She had to write an important email for her job. She needed quiet and peace. But Tom and Lily were too loud. They disturbed her work. She could not think or type. + +She went to their room and opened the door. She looked at them with a stern face. She said, "Tom and Lily, you are being too loud. You are disturbing me and the neighbors. You need to play quietly or go outside. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for their mom. They did not want to make her angry or sad. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We will play quietly or go outside. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. Thank you for being good and respectful. Now, please, play quietly or go outside." She closed the door and went back to the hall. She finished her email and felt happy. Tom and Lily played quietly or went outside and had fun. They did not disturb anyone. They were good and respectful. +Lily liked to play with her trumpet. She got it for her birthday from her grandpa. He said it was a special trumpet that could make many sounds. Lily wanted to learn how to make the sounds. She tried to blow into the trumpet, but it only made a loud noise. She tried again and again, but it did not sound like music. + +One day, she saw a man on TV who played the trumpet very well. He made the trumpet sound like birds and cars and bells. Lily was amazed. She wanted to speak to him and ask him how he did it. She asked her mom if she could call him on the phone. Her mom said no, he was too far away. But she said she could write him a letter and maybe he would write back. + +Lily was happy. She got some paper and a crayon and wrote her letter. She wrote: "Dear Mr. Trumpet, I like your trumpet. It is very nice. How do you make it sound like things? I have a trumpet too, but I can only make noise. Can you teach me? Thank you. Lily." She drew a picture of herself and her trumpet and put it in an envelope. She asked her mom to help her send it. + +A few weeks later, Lily got a letter back. It was from Mr. Trumpet. He wrote: "Dear Lily, Thank you for your letter. I am glad you like my trumpet. It is a special instrument that can make many sounds. To make the sounds, you have to practice a lot and listen carefully. You have to blow softly and hard, and move your fingers on the buttons. It takes time and patience, but you can do it. I am sending you a CD with some songs that you can play along with. Try to copy the sounds and have fun. You are a smart and brave girl. I am proud of you. Mr. Trumpet." He also sent her a sticker of a trumpet and a smiley face. + +Lily was very happy. She hugged the letter and the CD and ran to her room. She put the CD in her player and picked up her trumpet. She listened to the songs and tried to play with them. She blew softly and hard, and moved her fingers on the buttons. She made some noises, but also some sounds. She sounded a little bit like Mr. Trumpet. She smiled and kept practicing. She felt proud of herself. She wanted to show her grandpa what she learned. She knew he would be proud of her too. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a man who was kneeling on the grass. He had a big bag and a small shovel. He was digging holes and putting seeds in them. + +"What are you doing?" Lily asked the man. + +"I am doing my job. I am planting flowers for the park. They will grow and make the park more beautiful," the man said. + +"Can we help you?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can. Here, take some seeds and find a spot to dig a hole. But be careful, don't dig too deep or too close to the trees," the man said. + +Lily and Ben took some seeds and started to help the man. They knelt on the grass and dug holes with their hands. They put the seeds in the holes and covered them with dirt. They felt happy and proud. + +The man smiled and thanked them. He said, "You are very kind and helpful. You have done a good job. I have a gift for you. Look in my bag and pick one thing each." + +Lily and Ben looked in the bag. They saw many things: a ball, a book, a doll, a car, a hat, a scarf, and a thin box. Lily liked the doll and Ben liked the car. But they also saw the thin box. They wondered what was inside. + +"What is in the thin box?" Lily asked. + +"That is a surprise. You can open it if you want, but you have to share it," the man said. + +Lily and Ben decided to open the thin box. They were curious and excited. They opened the box and saw a beautiful picture. It was a picture of the park with many flowers of different colors. It was the same park they were in, but more beautiful. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Lily said. + +"This is how the park will look when the flowers grow," the man said. + +Lily and Ben were amazed and happy. They hugged the man and thanked him. They said, "This is the best gift ever. We will share it and hang it in our room. We will always remember you and the flowers." + +The man hugged them back and said, "You are welcome. You have made me happy too. You have learned a valuable lesson. Sometimes, the best things are not the biggest or the most expensive, but the ones that have meaning and beauty. And sometimes, the best things are the ones that you work for and wait for. Remember that, and you will always be happy." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They said goodbye to the man and took the picture home. They showed it to their mom and dad, who were proud of them. They hung the picture in their room and looked at it every day. They waited for the flowers to grow in the park. And they were happy. +Tim and Sam are young brothers who like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. They can sit inside the car and pretend to drive. Sometimes they go fast, sometimes they go slow, sometimes they honk the horn. + +One day, they want to play with the car in the yard. But the car is too big to fit through the door. They try to push and pull, but the car does not move. They are sad and angry. + +"Let's discuss how to get the car out," Tim says. + +"OK, how?" Sam asks. + +"Maybe we can take off the wheels and put them back on later," Tim suggests. + +"No, that's too hard. And we might lose the wheels," Sam says. + +"Maybe we can ask Mom or Dad to help us," Tim says. + +"No, they are busy. And they might say no," Sam says. + +"Maybe we can wait until the door is open and sneak the car out," Tim says. + +"No, that's too risky. And we might get in trouble," Sam says. + +They look at each other and sigh. They do not know what to do. They sit on the floor and hug the car. They wish the door was bigger. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to draw with pencils and erasers. One day, Lily found a big eraser in the park. It was pink and shiny and had a picture of a unicorn on it. Lily was very happy and showed it to Tom. + +"Wow, that is a nice eraser!" Tom said. "Can I use it too?" + +"Sorry, Tom, this is my eraser. You can use your old one." Lily said. She did not want to share her new eraser with Tom. She thought her eraser was better than his. + +Tom felt sad and hurt. His eraser was small and gray and had a hole in it. But it was his only eraser and he liked it. He wished Lily would be nice and let him use her eraser too. + +The next day, Lily and Tom met again to draw. Lily took out her eraser and started to rub out a mistake. But something was wrong. Her eraser was not pink and shiny anymore. It was brown and smelly and had green spots on it. It looked like it was rotting. + +"Yuck, what happened to your eraser?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. It was fine yesterday. Maybe someone put something bad on it." Lily said. She felt angry and scared. She threw her eraser away and started to cry. + +Tom felt sorry for Lily. He knew how it felt to lose something you liked. He took out his eraser and gave it to Lily. + +"Here, you can use my eraser. It is not very pretty, but it works well. And it does not rot." Tom said. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. I am sorry I was not nice to you. Can we share your eraser and be friends again?" Lily said. + +"Of course, Lily. I am happy to share with you. And I think your eraser was not ugly. It was just sick. Maybe someone left it in the sun too long." Tom said. + +Lily and Tom hugged and smiled. They learned that sharing is caring, and that beauty is not only on the outside. They drew together with Tom's eraser and had fun. +One day, a little deer was playing in the forest with his friends. He liked to run and jump and hide behind the trees. He was happy and free. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a hunter with a big gun. He wanted to catch the deer and take them away. The deer were scared and ran away. The hunter followed them and tried to shoot them. + +The little deer ran as fast as he could, but he got lost. He did not know where his friends were. He did not know where his home was. He was alone and sad. + +He saw a big cave and went inside. He hoped to find a safe place to rest. But inside the cave, there was a big bear. The bear was ugly and angry. He had sharp teeth and claws. He wanted to eat the deer. + +The deer was very scared. He thought he was going to die. He closed his eyes and waited for the end. + +But then, he felt something warm and soft. It was not the bear's teeth or claws. It was the bear's fur. The bear did not want to eat the deer. He wanted to hug the deer. He was lonely and kind. He had no friends in the forest. He liked the deer. + +The deer opened his eyes and saw the bear's face. He was not ugly and angry. He was gentle and sweet. He smiled at the deer. + +The deer smiled back. He was not scared anymore. He was happy. He had a new friend. + +He hugged the bear and the bear hugged him. They stayed in the cave and kept each other warm. They were happy and free. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big garden with many flowers and bugs. One day, they found a cricket in the grass. It was green and shiny and made a loud noise. + +"Look, a cricket!" Tim said. "Let's catch it and keep it as a pet." + +Sam nodded. He had a glass jar with a lid. He ran to get it and came back. Tim held the cricket in his hand and put it in the jar. He closed the lid tight. + +"We have a pet cricket now!" Sam said. "Let's give it some water and food." + +They went to the kitchen and filled a small cup with water. They also got some bread crumbs and lettuce. They opened the jar and poured the water in. Then they sprinkled the bread crumbs and lettuce on top. + +"There, now our cricket is happy," Tim said. + +But they were careless. They poured too much water in the jar. The cricket was soaked. It could not breathe. It stopped making noise. It lay still on the bottom of the jar. + +"Oh no, what did we do?" Sam said. "We killed our cricket!" + +They felt very sad and sorry. They took the jar outside and buried the cricket in the garden. They said a prayer and made a cross with two sticks. They learned a lesson. They should be careful with living things. They should not soak them with water. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a shiny copper train that their grandpa gave them. They liked to make the train go around the tracks and make noises like "choo-choo" and "ding-ding". + +One day, their mom told them to behave and not make a mess while she went to the store. She said she would be back soon and bring them a treat. Anna and Ben said yes, mom, and hugged her goodbye. But as soon as she left, they started to fight over the copper train. Anna wanted to play with it first, and Ben wanted to play with it too. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. + +"Give me the train, it's my turn!" Anna said. + +"No, it's mine, you had it yesterday!" Ben said. + +They were so angry that they did not see the cat jump on the table and knock over a vase. The vase fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. The cat ran away, scared by the noise. Anna and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the mess. They felt ashamed. They knew they had been bad and did not behave. They wondered what their mom would say when she came back. + +They decided to work together and clean up the mess. They got a broom and a dustpan and swept up the pieces of the vase. They put them in a bag and hid it under the bed. They hoped their mom would not notice. They also put the copper train back on the tracks and said sorry to each other. They hugged and promised to share and be nice. + +When their mom came back, she brought them a treat. She gave them each a cookie and a glass of milk. She smiled and said she was proud of them for behaving and playing nicely. She did not see the bag under the bed. Anna and Ben felt happy and relieved. They thanked their mom and ate their cookies. They decided to be good and not fight over the copper train again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play at the park. There is a big slide at the park. It is red and shiny. Tom and Lily want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, please?" Tom asks his mom. + +"Sure, but be careful. The slide is high and fast," his mom says. + +Tom and Lily run to the slide. They climb up the stairs. They see the board. The board is where they sit to slide down. + +"Who goes first?" Lily asks. + +"You go first. You are brave," Tom says. + +Lily smiles. She sits on the board. She holds the sides. She slides down. She goes very fast. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Lily says. + +Tom sees Lily. He wants to slide too. He sits on the board. He slides down. He goes faster than Lily. He feels scared. He screams. + +"Help, help!" Tom says. + +Lily hears Tom. She runs to him. She hugs him. + +"Don't worry, Tom. You are safe. You did it!" Lily says. + +Tom stops screaming. He feels better. He hugs Lily back. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. The slide was easy for you, but hard for me," Tom says. + +Lily smiles. She says, "Maybe next time, we can slide together. Then it will be easy and fun for both of us." + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, let's do that. I like to slide with you." + +They hold hands. They go back to their mom. They tell her about their slide adventure. Their mom is proud of them. She gives them a snack. They eat and talk. They are happy. +Tom and Anna like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with bells and baskets. They are friends and they share their toys and snacks. + +One day, they see a big cake on a table in the park. It smells good and looks yummy. They want to have a piece of cake, but they do not know who it belongs to. + +"Can we have some cake?" Tom asks Anna. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for someone's birthday. We should ask first." Anna says. + +They look around and see a lady with a hat and a bag. She is talking on her phone and does not see them. + +"Excuse me, lady. Is this your cake?" Tom says. + +The lady looks at them and smiles. She says, "No, this is not my cake. I am just waiting for my friend. She made the cake for her son. He is turning four today. They will be here soon." + +"Can we have a piece of cake, please?" Anna says. + +The lady thinks for a moment and says, "Well, you are very polite and honest. I think you can have a small piece of cake, but only one. And you have to leave some for the birthday boy and his friends. OK?" + +Tom and Anna nod and say, "OK. Thank you, lady." + +The lady cuts two small pieces of cake and gives them to Tom and Anna. They say, "Thank you" again and eat the cake. It is sweet and soft and has sprinkles on top. They like it very much. + +They finish their cake and put their plates in the trash. They say, "Bye, lady. Have a nice day." + +The lady says, "Bye, kids. You are very nice and honest. Have fun riding your bikes." + +Tom and Anna get on their bikes and ride away. They are happy and full. They are glad they asked for the cake and did not take it without permission. They are good friends and good kids. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. Today they both want to play with the big red ball. + +"Give me the ball, Anna!" Ben says. He tries to grab the ball from Anna's hands. + +"No, it is mine!" Anna says. She holds the ball tight and runs away from Ben. + +Ben chases Anna around the sofa and the table. He is angry and shouts at Anna. Anna is scared and cries. She does not want to share the ball with Ben. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Anna and Ben fighting over the ball. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" Mom says. "It is noon. Time to eat. Put the ball away and come to the kitchen." + +"But Mom, I want the ball!" Ben says. + +"Me too!" Anna says. + +Mom shakes her head. "You are both selfish. The ball is for both of you to play with. You need to learn to share and take turns. If you cannot do that, I will take the ball away and you will have no ball to play with. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They do not want to lose the ball. They say sorry to each other and hug. They put the ball away and follow Mom to the kitchen. They decide to play with the ball together after they eat. They learn to roll the ball to each other and have fun. They are not selfish anymore. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a snowman and a snow fort. They throw snowballs at each other. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, the snow gets icy. It is hard and cold. Ben slips and falls. He hurts his arm. He cries. Lily runs to him. She helps him up. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"It hurts, Lily. It hurts a lot." Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Let's go home. Mom can make it better." Lily says. + +They walk home. They see Mom at the door. She smiles and hugs them. + +"Welcome home, Ben and Lily. You look cold and wet. Come inside and warm up." Mom says. + +"Mom, Ben fell and hurt his arm. Can you help him?" Lily says. + +"Of course, Lily. Let me see, Ben. Oh, you have a big bruise. I'll put some ice on it. It will make it feel better." Mom says. + +She takes them to the kitchen. She gives them hot chocolate and cookies. She puts ice on Ben's arm. She kisses his cheek. + +"There, Ben. How do you feel now?" Mom asks. + +"Better, Mom. Thank you. And thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Ben says. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you feel better. You are a good friend, too." Lily says. + +They smile and hug. They drink their hot chocolate and eat their cookies. They are happy. + +Mom watches them. She is proud of them. She loves them. + +She thinks: They passed the test. They are kind and caring. They are good children. +Anna wanted to go to the party. She liked parties. She liked cake and games and friends. But she had a problem. She did not have a yellow dress. The party was yellow-themed. Everyone had to wear something yellow. + +She asked her mom for a yellow dress. Her mom said no. She said they had no money for a new dress. She said Anna had to wear her old blue dress. Anna was sad. She did not want to wear her old blue dress. She wanted to wear a yellow dress. + +She had an idea. She found her crayons. She had a yellow crayon. She took her old blue dress and started to color it with the yellow crayon. She colored and colored and colored. She made her old blue dress yellow. She was happy. She had a yellow dress. + +She put on her yellow dress and ran to the party. She saw her friends. They saw her dress. They laughed. They said her dress was not yellow. They said her dress was blue and yellow. They said her dress was ugly. They said she could not play with them. Anna was sad. She wanted to play with her friends. She wanted to have fun at the party. + +She saw a boy. He was new. He did not have any friends. He wore a green shirt and brown pants. He did not have anything yellow. He saw Anna. He smiled. He said he liked her dress. He said her dress was creative. He said her dress was beautiful. He asked her to play with him. Anna smiled. She said yes. She played with the boy. They had fun at the party. Anna was happy. She made a new friend. She succeeded. +Sam is a friendly boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big truck, a red car, a blue ball and a yellow robot. He likes to make noises and pretend that his toys can talk. + +One day, he finds a new toy in his room. It is a green spaceship with a button on it. Sam is curious and wants to play with it. He pushes the button and the spaceship makes a loud sound. Sam is surprised and happy. He thinks the spaceship has power. + +He takes the spaceship to the living room, where his mom and dad are watching TV. He shows them his new toy and says, "Look, mom, look, dad, I have a spaceship with power!" He pushes the button again and the spaceship makes another loud sound. Mom and dad smile and say, "Wow, Sam, that's a cool toy. Where did you get it?" + +Sam says, "I found it in my room. Can I use it to fly to the moon?" Mom and dad laugh and say, "Maybe, but you have to be careful. Don't use it too much or it might run out of power. And don't use it to bother other people or animals. Use it to have fun and be friendly." + +Sam nods and says, "OK, mom, OK, dad, I will use it to have fun and be friendly." He hugs them and says, "I love you, mom, I love you, dad." He takes his spaceship and goes back to his room. He plays with his spaceship and his other toys. He makes them talk and fly and have adventures. He is happy and friendly. He likes his new toy with power. +Lily liked to climb trees. She liked to see the birds and the sky and the clouds. She liked to feel the wind and the sun on her face. She liked to pretend she was a bird too. + +One day, she climbed a very big tree. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. She saw a big hole in the tree. She was curious. She wanted to see what was inside. She peeked into the hole. + +"Who are you?" a voice said. Lily was surprised. She saw two big eyes and a beak. It was an owl. Lily had never seen an owl before. + +"I'm Lily. I like to climb trees. Who are you?" Lily said. + +"I'm Ollie. I live in this tree. I like to sleep in the day and fly in the night. Why are you here?" Ollie said. + +"I wanted to see what was in the hole. I'm sorry. I didn't know you were here. Do you mind if I stay for a while? It's very peaceful up here." Lily said. + +Ollie thought for a moment. He liked Lily. She was brave and friendly. He decided to share his home with her. + +"Okay. You can stay for a while. But you have to be quiet. I need to rest. And you have to leave before it gets dark. That's when I go out to hunt." Ollie said. + +"Thank you. I will be quiet. And I will leave before it gets dark. I promise." Lily said. + +Lily and Ollie became friends. They talked and listened and learned from each other. They enjoyed the peaceful view from the tree. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to explore the woods behind their house. One day, they found a new trail that they had never seen before. It was narrow and twisty, and it had many strange plants and animals. + +"Look, Ben, a blue bird!" Anna said, pointing at a bright feathered creature on a branch. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Ben said. "Can we catch it?" + +Anna nodded. They crept closer to the bird, trying not to scare it away. Anna reached out her hand and tried to grab it, but the bird was too fast. It flew away, leaving a blue feather behind. + +"Aw, it got away!" Ben said. "But look, you got a feather!" + +Anna smiled and held the feather in her hand. She felt how soft and smooth it was. She squeezed it gently and felt something unusual. It was not a feather at all, but a piece of paper! + +"What is this?" Anna asked, unfolding the paper. She saw some words and pictures on it, but she could not read them. + +"Maybe it is a map!" Ben said, looking over her shoulder. "Maybe it shows us where the bird lives!" + +"Or maybe it is a treasure!" Anna said, feeling excited. "Maybe the bird was guarding a treasure!" + +They decided to follow the trail and see where it led them. They hoped to find more clues and surprises along the way. They did not know that the paper was actually a flyer for a circus that was coming to town, and that the bird was one of the performers who had escaped from its cage. They only knew that they were having a lot of fun and that they loved each other very much. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play on the beach. They made sand castles and looked for shells and crabs. One day, they saw a big boat on the sea. It was white and red and had a flag on it. + +"Let's go and see the boat!" Tom said. He ran to the water and waved at the boat. Lily followed him, but she was scared of the sea. The sea was big and loud and fierce. It made big waves that crashed on the shore. + +"Tom, come back!" Lily shouted. "The sea is not safe!" But Tom did not hear her. He was too excited. He wanted to touch the boat. He ran into the water and tried to swim to the boat. But the water was too deep and too strong for him. He could not swim. He started to sink. + +Lily saw Tom fall into the sea. She was very scared. She screamed for help. She saw a man on the boat. He heard her scream. He jumped into the sea and swam to Tom. He grabbed Tom and pulled him out of the water. He carried him to the shore. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was very happy. Tom was wet and cold and coughing. He was very sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I should have listened to you. The sea is fierce. I will not go near it again." + +The man on the boat was very kind. He gave Tom and Lily a blanket and a hot drink. He said, "You are very brave, Lily. You saved your brother. You should always be careful near the sea. The sea is beautiful, but it can also be dangerous." + +Tom and Lily thanked the man and said goodbye. They went back to their mom and dad, who were very worried. They told them what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We are very glad you are safe. We love you very much. You are our precious twins." +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. Sam has a big red truck. Tom has a small blue car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Sam sees a new yellow car in Tom's room. He likes it very much. He says to Tom, "Can I have your yellow car? It is so nice and shiny. You can have my red truck. It is big and strong." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes his yellow car, but he also likes his friend. He says, "OK, Sam. We can change our toys. But only for today. Tomorrow, we change back. Is that a deal?" + +Sam nods and smiles. He takes the yellow car and gives Tom the red truck. They play with their new toys and have fun. + +But after a while, Sam feels sad. He misses his red truck. He likes the yellow car, but it is not the same. He says to Tom, "Tom, can we change back now? I want my red truck. I am sorry I asked you to change. It was not a good idea." + +Tom feels happy. He misses his yellow car, too. He says to Sam, "Sure, Sam. We can change back. I want my yellow car, too. I am glad you asked me to change back. It was a good lesson." + +They change their toys again and hug each other. They learn that changing is not always good. Sometimes, it is better to be happy with what you have. They also learn that being a good friend is more important than having a nice toy. They play with their own toys and have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They liked to make snowballs and throw them at each other. They laughed and had fun. + +"Look, Lily, what is that?" Ben said, pointing to a shiny thing in the snow. It was green and round and had a hole in the middle. + +"I don't know, Ben. Let's go and see," Lily said, curious. They ran to the shiny thing and picked it up. It was cold and icy. + +"Maybe it is a ring," Ben said, trying to put it on his finger. But it was too big and fell off. + +"Maybe it is a bracelet," Lily said, trying to put it on her wrist. But it was too small and hurt her. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried, dropping the shiny thing. "It is not a ring or a bracelet. It is a trap!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. A big, furry, angry bear came out of the woods. It had seen the shiny thing and wanted it. It was its treasure. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted, grabbing Lily's hand. They tried to run away, but the snow was deep and slippery. The bear was fast and strong. + +The bear caught up with them and grabbed them with its claws. It was hungry and angry. It bit them and ate them. They screamed and cried, but no one heard them. + +The bear took the shiny thing and put it back in the snow. It was happy and full. It went back to the woods and slept. It did not care about Lily and Ben. They were gone. +Ben and Mia liked to go to the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and feed them. But they did not like the hippo. The hippo was big and loud and scary. He opened his mouth wide and showed his teeth. + +One day, Ben and Mia saw a sign that said "Do not feed the hippo". They wondered why. They asked their mom, but she said it was not good for the hippo. They did not listen. They wanted to see what the hippo would do. + +They found some bread and threw it to the hippo. The hippo ate the bread and made a noise. Ben and Mia laughed. They threw more bread. The hippo ate more bread and made more noise. Ben and Mia laughed more. + +But then the hippo got angry. He did not want more bread. He wanted Ben and Mia. He jumped out of the water and ran to the fence. He pushed the fence with his head. The fence broke. The hippo got out. + +Ben and Mia were scared. They tried to run away. But the hippo was faster. He caught them with his mouth. He bit them hard. Ben and Mia cried. They could not resist. The hippo ate them. + +Their mom saw what happened. She screamed. She ran to the hippo. But it was too late. The hippo was full. Ben and Mia were gone. The zoo was empty. The mom was sad. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a pond with many fish. They wanted to catch some fish to take home. + +"Look, fish!" Lily said. "Let's get them!" + +They found a stick and a string and made a fishing rod. They put a piece of bread on the string and threw it into the pond. Soon, a fish bit the bread and pulled the string. + +"Wow, we got one!" Ben said. "Let's get more!" + +They caught more fish and put them in a bucket. They were very happy. + +But then, a man came and saw them. He was angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he asked. "This is not your pond. These are not your fish. You are naughty children. You have to put the fish back!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know they were doing something wrong. + +"Sorry, mister," Lily said. "We just wanted to play." + +"Playing is good, but not with other people's things," the man said. "These fish belong to the pond. They need water and food and friends. If you take them home, they will die. That is not nice. You have to decide: do you want to be nice or naughty?" + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment. They did not want to be naughty. They did not want to hurt the fish. They wanted to be nice. + +"We want to be nice," Ben said. "We will put the fish back." + +They took the bucket and poured the fish back into the pond. The fish swam away happily. + +"Thank you, children," the man said. "That is very kind of you. You can still watch the fish, but not catch them. They are beautiful, aren't they?" + +"Yes, they are," Lily said. "We are sorry, fish." + +They waved to the fish and the man. Then they went to play on the swings. + +They learned a lesson that day: to respect other people's things and to be kind to animals. They decided to be nice, not naughty. And they had fun. +Ben and Lily were playing with their marbles in the park. They liked to bounce them on the ground and see how high they could go. Sometimes they traded marbles with each other, or made up games with them. + +One day, a big dog came running towards them. He saw the marbles and thought they were balls. He wanted to play with them too. He snatched one of Ben's marbles in his mouth and ran away. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Ben shouted. He chased after the dog, but he was too fast. Ben felt sad and angry. He loved that marble. It was blue and shiny, and his grandma had given it to him. + +Lily saw Ben's face and felt sorry for him. She had an idea. She took out one of her marbles and gave it to Ben. It was also blue and shiny, and very pretty. + +"Here, you can have this one," she said. "It's my favorite, but I want you to be happy." + +Ben looked at the marble and smiled. He hugged Lily and thanked her. He was very grateful for her kindness. He said she was his best friend. + +They played with their marbles again, and had a lot of fun. The dog came back, but this time he did not take any marbles. He just wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was sorry for what he had done. Ben and Lily laughed and petted him. They made a new friend. +Tom and Mia like to play with their fish tank. They have many fish of different colors and sizes. They feed them every day and watch them swim and hide. + +One day, they see a new fish in the tank. It is very light and shiny, like a star. It has a long tail and a big mouth. Tom and Mia are curious and happy. + +"Hello, light fish!" Tom says. "What is your name? Where do you come from?" + +The light fish swims closer and opens its mouth. It makes a funny sound, like a whistle. + +"Hi, kids!" the light fish says. "My name is Sparky. I come from the sea. I am here to help you." + +"Help us?" Mia asks. "How can you help us, Sparky?" + +The light fish smiles and winks. It says, "I can help you learn about the sea and the other fish. I can tell you stories and jokes. I can make you laugh and have fun." + +Tom and Mia are excited and amazed. They want to learn and have fun with Sparky. They say, "Thank you, Sparky! You are very nice and smart. We are glad you are here. Can we be your friends?" + +The light fish nods and says, "Of course, you can be my friends. You are very kind and brave. I am happy to be here. Let's play and talk together." + +Tom and Mia clap their hands and cheer. They play and talk with Sparky for a long time. They learn and have fun with their new friend. They love their fish tank and their light fish. +It was a sunny day and Lily wanted to play outside. She put on her hat and shoes and ran to the garden. There she saw her big brother Tom and his friend Sam. They were playing with a ball and a net. + +"Can I join you?" Lily asked. + +Tom looked at her and shook his head. "No, Lily, this is a game for big kids. You are too small and slow. Go play with your dolls or something." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like dolls. She liked balls and nets. She wanted to join the fun. She ran to the ball and kicked it hard. The ball flew over the net and hit Sam on the head. + +"Ow!" Sam cried. "Who did that?" + +Tom and Sam turned and saw Lily. They were surprised and annoyed. + +"Lily, what are you doing? You are not supposed to play with us. You are ruining our game. Go away!" Tom shouted. + +Lily did not go away. She picked up the ball and threw it at Tom. The ball hit him on the chest. + +"Ha! I got you!" Lily said. + +Tom and Sam were more surprised and annoyed. They chased Lily around the garden. Lily ran and laughed. She was having fun. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Tom and Sam yelled. + +But Lily did not stop. She ran to the big tree and climbed up. Tom and Sam could not reach her. They looked up and saw Lily smiling. + +"Lily, come down! You are being silly. This is not a game. This is a season. We are playing soccer. It is the best season of the year. You don't know anything about soccer. You are confused." Tom said. + +Lily looked down and shook her head. She did not care about soccer. She did not care about seasons. She only cared about playing. + +"No, Tom, you are confused. This is not a season. This is a day. And it is a good day. A day for playing. And I am playing. With you. And Sam. And the ball. And the net. And the tree. And the sun. And the hat. And the shoes. And everything. I am not confused. I am happy." Lily said. + +Tom and Sam looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They did not understand Lily. They did not understand why she was happy. They did not understand why she wanted to join them. They did not understand why she did not like dolls. They did not understand why she liked balls and nets and trees and suns and hats and shoes and everything. They were confused. + +But Lily was not confused. She was happy. And she stayed on the tree. And she played. And she smiled. And she waited for them to join her. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a modest house near the park. They shared their toys and snacks. + +One day, they saw a big slide in the park. It was new and shiny. Lila and Ben wanted to try it. But there was a long line of kids waiting for their turn. + +"Let's come back tomorrow," Lila said. "Maybe the line will be shorter." + +"OK," Ben said. "But you have to promise me something." + +"What?" Lila asked. + +"Promise me you won't go on the slide without me," Ben said. + +"I promise," Lila said. "And you promise me the same." + +They hugged and went home. + +The next day, Lila and Ben ran to the park. They hoped the slide was still there. But when they got there, they saw something else. + +The slide was gone. In its place, there was a big hole. A truck and some men were working on the hole. + +"What happened?" Lila asked. + +"Sorry, kids," one of the men said. "The slide was broken. We had to take it away. Maybe they will bring a new one later." + +Lila and Ben felt sad. They had missed their chance to go on the slide. + +But then they looked at each other and smiled. + +"It's OK," Lila said. "We still have each other. And we kept our promise." + +"Yes," Ben said. "We are still best friends. And maybe we will find another slide someday." + +They held hands and went to play on the swings. They had a modest house, but a big heart. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big hill with a lot of flowers. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find a new land with more fun things to do!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. The hill is very high and steep." + +They held hands and started to walk up the hill. They saw many colors and shapes of flowers. They smelled sweet and fresh. They heard birds singing and bees buzzing. They felt happy and curious. + +But the hill was also hard and tiring. They had to use their legs and arms to move up. They felt hot and thirsty. They stopped many times to rest and breathe. They looked down and saw the park getting smaller and smaller. + +"Are we there yet, Tom?" Lily asked. "I'm tired and hungry. I want to go back." + +"Me too, Lily." Tom said. "But we are almost there. Look, I can see the top. Maybe we can find a nice place to eat and drink." + +They gave each other a smile and a hug. They used their last energy to reach the top. They hoped to see a new land with more fun things to do. + +But when they got there, they only saw more hills and more flowers. There was no new land. There was no place to eat and drink. There was nothing else. + +They felt sad and disappointed. They looked at each other and sighed. + +"Is this it, Tom?" Lily asked. "Is this all there is?" + +"I guess so, Lily." Tom said. "I guess we were wrong. There is no new land. There is only this." + +They sat down on the grass and cried. They wished they had never left the park. They wished they had stayed with their mom and dad. They wished they had listened to them. + +They did not know what to do. They did not know how to go back. They felt lost and scared. + +But then they heard a voice. It was a friendly and gentle voice. It came from behind a big flower. + +"Hello, little ones." The voice said. "Why are you crying? What are you doing here?" + +They turned around and saw a lady. She was wearing a long dress and a hat. She had a basket and a bottle. She had a smile and a sparkle in her eyes. + +She was a generous lady. She had seen them climbing the hill. She had followed them to the top. She had brought them some food and water. She had come to help them. + +She gave them some bread and cheese. She gave them some juice and milk. She gave them some hugs and kisses. She made them feel better. + +"Thank you, lady." Tom and Lily said. "You are very kind. You are very generous." + +"You're welcome, little ones." The lady said. "I'm glad you like my food and water. I'm glad you feel better. But what are you doing here? This is not a place for children. This is a place for flowers." + +"We were looking for a new land." Tom said. "We wanted to find more fun things to do. But we only found more hills and more flowers. We were sad and disappointed. We wanted to go back." + +"I see." The lady said. "But you know, little ones, there is no new land. There is only this land. And this land is beautiful and wonderful. It has many fun things to do. You just have to look and see." + +She pointed to the flowers. She showed them how to pick them and smell them. She showed them how to make them into crowns and necklaces. She showed them how to sing and dance with them. + +She pointed to the birds and the bees. She showed them how to listen to them and watch them. She showed them how to feed them and play with them. She showed them how to learn and laugh with them. + +She pointed to the sky and the sun. She showed them how to admire them and thank them. She showed them how to paint them and dream with them. She showed them how to love and live with them. + +She taught them many things. She made them see many things. She made them happy and grateful. + +They forgot about their sadness and disappointment. They forgot about their tiredness and hunger. They forgot about their wish to go back. + +They enjoyed the moment. They enjoyed the land. They enjoyed the lady. + +They had a lot of fun. They had a lot of joy. They had a lot of love. + +They thanked the lady. They hugged the lady. They said goodbye to the lady. + +She helped them go down the hill. She helped them find their way back. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a rocket ship. They used crayons to draw windows and buttons on the box. They also cut out some wings from cardboard and taped them to the sides. + +"Ready to fly, Sam?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, Tim! Let's go to the moon!" Sam said. + +They climbed into the box and pretended to blast off. They made loud noises and shook the box. They imagined they saw stars and planets outside the windows. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard their mom calling them for lunch. They did not want to stop playing. They wanted to stay in their rocket ship. + +"Come on, boys. It's time to eat. I made pasta for you. Your favorite!" Mom said. + +"Pasta? We don't want pasta. We want moon cheese!" Tim said. + +"Yeah, moon cheese!" Sam agreed. + +They ignored their mom and kept playing. They pretended they landed on the moon and got out of the box. They looked for moon cheese, but they only found rocks and dust. + +Mom was troubled. She did not like it when her boys did not listen to her. She went to the garage and saw them playing with the box. She was not happy. + +"Boys, you have to come inside now. Pasta is getting cold. And you have to clean up this mess. You can't leave the box and the cardboard here." Mom said. + +"But mom, we are astronauts. We are exploring the moon. We don't need pasta. We need moon cheese." Tim said. + +"Sorry, boys. There is no moon cheese. Only pasta. And you have to eat it. It's good for you. And you have to obey me. I'm your mom. Now, come on. Let's go." Mom said. + +She took their hands and led them to the kitchen. They followed her, but they were not happy. They still wanted to play with their rocket ship. They still wanted to find moon cheese. They did not want to eat pasta. They did not want to clean up. They were not astronauts anymore. They were just boys. And they were sad. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the farm with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big mill near the farm. The mill has a big wheel that turns and makes noise. + +"Let's go see the mill!" Ben says. He runs to the mill with Spot. + +"No, Ben, wait!" Lily says. She follows him. "Mama said the mill is hot and dangerous. We can't go near it." + +But Ben does not listen. He wants to touch the mill. He pokes the wheel with his finger. Ouch! The wheel is very hot. It burns his finger. Ben cries. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Lily asks. She hugs him. She is scared. + +Spot barks. He sees a man coming out of the mill. The man is angry. He yells at Ben and Lily. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing here? This is not a place to play. This is my mill. Go away, or I will call your mama!" + +Ben and Lily are sorry. They did not mean to make the man mad. They run away from the mill with Spot. They go back to the farm. They tell their mama what happened. + +Mama is not happy. She scolds Ben and Lily. She says they should not go near the mill. She says the mill is hot and dangerous. She says they could get hurt. She says they should listen to her. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They say they are sorry. They hug their mama. They promise to be good. They promise to not go near the mill again. Mama forgives them. She kisses them. She says she loves them. She puts a band-aid on Ben's finger. She says it will get better soon. + +Ben and Lily are glad. They love their mama. They love their dog. They love their farm. They do not love the mill. They do not want to poke it again. They learned their lesson. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a new tree in their yard. It had big green leaves and red berries. Lily and Ben wanted to climb the new tree and pick the berries. + +"Look, Ben, a new tree!" Lily said. "Let's climb it and get some berries. They look yummy." + +"Okay, Lily, but be careful. The tree is very tall and the branches are thin," Ben said. He followed his sister to the tree and they started to climb. + +They climbed higher and higher, until they reached the top. They saw many berries and grabbed some. They were about to eat them, when they heard their mom shout. + +"Lily! Ben! Stop! Don't eat those berries! They are poison! They will make you sick!" Mom said. She ran to the tree and helped them down. + +Lily and Ben dropped the berries and hugged their mom. They were scared and sorry. + +"Mom, we didn't know they were poison. We thought they were yummy," Lily said. + +"Mom, we wanted to climb the new tree and have fun," Ben said. + +"I know, my loves, but you have to be careful. Some things that look nice are not good for you. You have to ask me before you eat anything you don't know. And you have to be careful when you climb. You could fall and hurt yourself," Mom said. She kissed them and took them inside. + +Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They never ate anything they didn't know again. And they only climbed trees that were safe and had good fruits. They still liked to play outside, but they listened to their mom and stayed away from poison. +Lily wanted to mail a letter to her grandma. She drew a picture of a flower and a heart on a paper. She asked her mom for an envelope and a stamp. Her mom helped her write the address and seal the letter. + +"Can we go to the mailbox now?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to eat lunch first," her mom said. + +Lily was hungry, but she was also persistent. She wanted to mail her letter as soon as possible. She ate her soup from her bowl very fast. She did not spill any on her shirt. She drank her juice and wiped her mouth. + +"Can we go now?" Lily asked again. + +"Yes, we can go now. You did a good job eating your lunch," her mom said. + +Lily and her mom put on their coats and shoes. They walked to the mailbox at the corner. Lily held her letter tightly in her hand. She lifted the lid of the mailbox and put her letter inside. She closed the lid and smiled. + +"Bye bye, letter. Have a nice trip to grandma," she said. + +"Grandma will be very happy to get your letter, Lily. You are a very thoughtful and persistent girl," her mom said. + +They hugged and walked back home. Lily felt proud and happy. She hoped her grandma would write back soon. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big bush with blue flowers. They run to the bush and hide behind it. + +"Hello, bush!" Lily says. "You are so pretty and blue!" + +"Shh, Lily!" Ben says. "We are playing hide and seek. We have to be quiet." + +Lily nods. She likes to play hide and seek. She looks around the bush. She sees a dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar. It is looking for something. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily whispers. "A dog!" + +Ben looks too. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog. He smiles and waves at the dog. + +"Hi, dog!" Ben says. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog sees Ben and Lily. It barks and wags its tail. It runs to them. It is happy to see them. + +"Wow, the dog likes us!" Lily says. She pets the dog. The dog licks her face. + +"Hey, kids!" a voice says. "Have you seen my dog?" + +Lily and Ben look up. They see a man. The man is wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He has a leash in his hand. + +"Is this your dog?" Ben asks. He points to the dog. + +"Yes, it is!" the man says. He walks to them. He is happy to see his dog. "Thank you for finding him. He ran away from me. What are your names?" + +"I'm Lily and this is Ben," Lily says. "We are playing hide and seek." + +"That sounds fun," the man says. "Can I join you?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They like the man and the dog. They invite them to play with them. + +They take turns hiding and seeking. They have a lot of fun. They laugh and play. They are friends. +Lily was a girl who liked to help people. She wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. She had a toy stethoscope and a bag of bandages. She liked to play doctor with her dolls and stuffed animals. + +One day, she saw a big truck outside her house. It had a sign that said "Deliver". Lily was curious. She ran to the truck and peeked inside. She saw many boxes and bags. She wondered what was inside them. She saw a man with a uniform and a clipboard. He was busy talking on his phone. + +Lily decided to help him. She took a box from the truck and carried it to her house. She thought it was a present for her. She opened the box and saw a lot of bottles and jars. They had labels with words she could not read. They looked like medicine. She thought they were for her dolls and stuffed animals. + +She took a bottle and opened it. It had a red liquid inside. She poured some on her doll's head. She thought it would make her doll feel better. She took another bottle and opened it. It had a blue liquid inside. She poured some on her stuffed bear's paw. She thought it would make her bear feel better. + +She did not know that the bottles and jars were not harmless. They were dangerous. They were chemicals for a science lab. They could make people and animals sick or hurt. The man who was delivering them was not happy. He saw what Lily did. He shouted at her. He took the bottles and jars from her. He told her to never touch them again. He told her to go to her mom and dad. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not mean to do anything bad. She wanted to help. She ran to her mom and dad. They hugged her and comforted her. They explained to her that the bottles and jars were not for playing. They were for grown-ups who knew how to use them. They told her that she should always ask before taking something that was not hers. They told her that she should always be careful with things that she did not know. + +Lily learned a lesson. She said she was sorry to the man who was delivering the chemicals. She said she was sorry to her mom and dad. She said she would not do it again. She still wanted to be a doctor, but she knew she had to be patient and learn more. She knew she had to be respectful and responsible. She knew she had to be safe and smart. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to sleep in her bed. + +Her mom took her to the doctor. The doctor was nice. He looked at Lily and gave her some medicine. He said she would feel better soon. + +The doctor had a nurse. The nurse was kind. She smiled at Lily and gave her a sticker. She said Lily was brave and lucky. She said some kids were more sick than Lily and had to stay in the hospital. + +Lily liked the nurse. She wanted to say thank you. She reached out her arms and gave the nurse a hug. The nurse hugged her back and said she was welcome. + +Lily felt a little better. She still had a bad cough and a hot head, but she also had a sticker and a hug. She said bye to the doctor and the nurse and went home with her mom. She hoped the medicine would make her well soon. +Tom and Lily moved to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had many boxes to unpack. Tom and Lily wanted to help, but they did not know where to put their toys and books. + +"Can we play now?" Tom asked Mom. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to unpack first. This is our new home, and we want to make it nice and cozy," Mom said. + +"But I miss our old home," Lily said. "It was bigger and had a garden." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know, honey. But we had to leave our old home. We had no money to pay for it. We are poor now, and we have to live in this small house." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They did not like being poor. They did not like their new house. They did not have any friends here. + +"Maybe we can find some friends in the new year," Tom said. + +"Maybe," Lily said. + +They hoped the new year would be better than this one. They hoped they would be happy in their new home. They hoped they would not be poor anymore. They unpacked their boxes and tried to smile. +Anna liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the insects. She saw a bee, a butterfly, a ladybug and a worm. She was happy. + +But then she saw a spider. She did not like spiders. She was scared. She ran to her mom and cried. "Mom, there is a spider in the garden! It is big and hairy and has many legs!" + +Her mom hugged her and comforted her. "Don't be afraid, Anna. The spider is not bad. It is just an insect, like the others. It does not want to hurt you. It just wants to make a web and catch flies. It is compassionate. It helps the garden by eating the pests." + +Anna looked at her mom. She trusted her mom. She calmed down. "Really, mom? The spider is compassionate?" + +"Yes, Anna. The spider is compassionate. And so are you. You are kind and gentle to the other insects. You do not harm them. You appreciate them. You are a good girl." + +Anna smiled. She felt better. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. Then she went back to the garden. She saw the spider again. She was not scared anymore. She said hello to the spider and wished it a good day. She played with the other insects and enjoyed the sun. She was happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a toy car. Ben has a toy train. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Lily sees a new toy in the shop. It is a toy star. It is light and shiny. It can make sounds and change colors. Lily wants the toy star very much. + +She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have the toy star? Please, please, please!" + +Her mom says, "Sorry, Lily, we don't have enough money for the toy star. Maybe another day." + +Lily feels sad. She goes to play with Ben. Ben sees that Lily is sad. He asks her, "What's wrong, Lily? Why are you sad?" + +Lily tells him, "I saw a toy star in the shop. It is light and shiny. It can make sounds and change colors. I want the toy star very much. But mom says we don't have enough money for it." + +Ben says, "I have an idea. Why don't we give each other our toys? Then we can have something new and different to play with." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes her toy car. But she likes Ben more. She says, "OK, Ben. Let's give each other our toys. You can have my toy car. I can have your toy train." + +They swap their toys and hug each other. They say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +They play with their new toys and have fun. They are happy. They are good friends. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play cops and robbers. Tom is the cop and Jen is the robber. Tom has a toy gun and Jen has a bag of candy. + +"Stop, robber! Give me the candy!" Tom says. + +"No, cop! You can't catch me!" Jen says. + +They run around the yard. Tom tries to catch Jen, but Jen is fast. She runs to the tree house and climbs up. Tom follows her. + +"Ha ha, cop! You can't get me here!" Jen says. + +"Yes, I can, robber! I have a plan!" Tom says. + +He grabs a rope and ties it to the tree. He swings to the tree house and lands on the roof. He jumps down and points his toy gun at Jen. + +"Bang, bang, bang! You are caught, robber! You have to go to jail!" Tom says. + +He takes the bag of candy and puts Jen in a cardboard box. He writes "jail" on the box with a marker. + +"There, robber! You have to stay in jail for a long time!" Tom says. + +Jen is unhappy. She does not like the box. It is small and dark and uncomfortable. She wants her candy back. + +"Let me out, cop! This is not fair!" Jen says. + +"No, robber! You have to learn your lesson!" Tom says. + +He sits on the box and eats the candy. He smiles and says, "This is the best game ever!" +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they are bad. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. + +One day, they are very bad. They throw their toys at the ceiling. They make holes and marks. They laugh and scream. They do not hear Mom and Dad say, "Stop! You are bad! Come here!" + +Mom and Dad are angry. They come to the room. They see the toys and the ceiling. They are very angry. They say, "Tom and Lily, you are very bad! You made a mess! You hurt the ceiling! You have to say sorry and help us fix it!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They see Mom and Dad's faces. They know they are bad. They say, "Sorry, Mom and Dad. We are bad. We will help you fix it." + +Mom and Dad are still angry, but they are also sad. They say, "Tom and Lily, we love you, but you have to be good. You have to listen to us and be careful. You have to respect the ceiling and the toys. They are not for throwing. They are for playing and learning." + +Tom and Lily nod. They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love you, Mom and Dad. We will be good. We will listen to you and be careful. We will respect the ceiling and the toys. We are sorry." + +Mom and Dad smile. They hug Tom and Lily. They say, "We forgive you, Tom and Lily. We are glad you are sorry. We will help you fix the ceiling and the toys. We will play and learn with you. We are proud of you." + +Tom and Lily smile. They are happy. They are not bad. They are good. They have Mom and Dad. They have the ceiling and the toys. They have fun. +Sara loves ponies. She has a toy pony that she plays with every day. She calls her pony Pinky, because it has pink hair and a pink tail. Sara wishes she could have a real pony, but her mom says they are too big and too expensive. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big sign that says "Pony Rides". She runs to the sign and points at it. "Mom, dad, look! Ponies! Can I ride one, please?" she asks. + +Her mom and dad smile and nod. They pay some money to a man who has many ponies. The man helps Sara get on a pony that is brown and white. Sara is very happy. She holds the pony's mane and says "Hi, pony. You are very pretty. What is your name?" + +The pony does not answer, but it makes a noise like "neigh". Sara thinks that means "hello". She pets the pony's head and says "I like you, pony. You are very soft and warm." + +The man leads the pony around the park. Sara sees many things. She sees flowers, trees, birds, and other children. She waves at them and says "Look at me! I'm riding a pony!" + +Suddenly, she sees something that makes her laugh. She sees a bald man who is running after a hat. The hat is flying in the air because of the wind. The man tries to catch the hat, but he is too slow. The hat lands on Sara's pony. The pony does not like the hat. It shakes its head and makes a noise like "snort". + +Sara thinks this is very funny. She picks up the hat and says "Hey, bald man! Is this your hat?" She throws the hat to the man. The man catches the hat and says "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind. And you have a very nice pony." + +Sara smiles and says "You're welcome, bald man. And thank you, pony. You are very brave. And very funny." She hugs the pony and gives it a kiss. The pony makes a noise like "neigh". Sara thinks that means "I love you". +Tom and Sue were very happy. They wanted to go to the festival. The festival had many fun things. There were balloons, clowns, games, and candy. Tom and Sue asked their mom if they could go. + +Mom said yes, but she had a serious face. She said, "You can go to the festival, but you have to be careful. The sky is dark and it might rain. If it rains, you have to come back home. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Sue nodded. They said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We will be careful and come back if it rains." They put on their jackets and ran to the festival. + +They had a lot of fun at the festival. They played games and won prizes. They ate candy and laughed at the clowns. They did not see the sky getting darker and darker. They did not hear the thunder and the wind. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. It rained very hard and very fast. Tom and Sue were scared. They wanted to go back home, but they did not know how. They were lost and wet. They cried and called for mom, but no one heard them. + +The rain did not stop. It flooded the festival. The balloons popped, the clowns ran away, the games broke, and the candy melted. Tom and Sue were trapped in the water. They were cold and hungry and sad. They wished they had listened to mom and come back when it started to rain. + +The moral of the story is: Always listen to your mom and do what she says. She knows what is best for you and wants to keep you safe. If you don't listen, you might get into trouble and miss the fun. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She drew many pictures of animals, houses, and cars. But her favorite thing to create was flowers. She loved flowers of all colors and shapes. + +One day, she decided to create a flower for her mom. She took a green crayon and drew a long stem. Then she took a yellow crayon and drew a big circle for the center. She wanted to make the flower very pretty, so she used many crayons to draw petals around the circle. She used red, blue, pink, purple, orange, and white. She filled the whole paper with her flower. + +She was very proud of her flower and ran to show it to her mom. "Mom, look what I created for you!" she said, holding up her paper. "It is a flower!" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "Thank you, Lily, it is a beautiful flower!" she said. "But it is also a very silly flower. Do you know why?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know why her flower was silly. + +Her mom pointed to the petals. "Look, Lily, flowers usually have only one color for their petals. But your flower has many colors. It is like a rainbow flower. It is very special, but also very silly. I love it!" + +Lily giggled. She liked her silly flower. She thought it was fun to create things that were different and special. She gave her mom a kiss and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love my silly flower, too!" +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 buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then Lily saw something shiny under the snow. She dug with her hands and found a glove. It was red and soft and had a star on it. She put it on her hand and felt warm. + +"Look, Ben, I found a glove!" she said. "It was hidden in the snow. Maybe someone lost it." + +Ben came over and looked at the glove. He liked it too. He wanted to have it. He felt jealous. + +"Give me the glove, Lily," he said. "It is mine. I lost it yesterday." + +Lily shook her head. She did not believe him. She felt angry. + +"No, Ben, it is not yours. You are lying. You have your own gloves. They are blue and have stripes on them. This glove is mine. I found it." + +Ben tried to grab the glove from Lily. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The snowman watched them and felt sad. He wished they would stop fighting and be friends again. He had an idea. + +He took off his hat and scarf and threw them to Lily and Ben. They stopped and looked at him. They saw his carrot nose and button eyes. They felt surprised. + +"Did the snowman do that?" Lily asked. + +"I think he did," Ben said. "Maybe he wants us to share his hat and scarf. And maybe he wants us to share the glove too." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They realized they were being mean to each other. They smiled and hugged. + +"Thank you, snowman," they said. "You are very kind. We are sorry we fought. We will share the glove and be friends again." + +They put on the hat and scarf and the glove. They felt warm and happy. They played with the snowman and had fun. The snowman felt glad. He had helped them. He felt proud. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and make castles. They also liked to splash in the water and watch the waves. The waves were big and white and made a loud sound. + +"Look, Lily, a big wave!" Tom said and pointed. + +"Wow, let's go closer!" Lily said and ran to the water. + +"Be careful, kids, don't go too far!" Mom said and followed them. + +Tom and Lily reached the edge of the water and felt the wave touch their feet. It was cold and wet and tickled them. They laughed and jumped. + +"Again, again!" Tom said and waited for the next wave. + +But the next wave was bigger and stronger. It came fast and knocked Tom and Lily down. It washed them away from the shore and made them scared. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily cried. + +Mom and Dad heard them and ran to the water. They grabbed Tom and Lily and pulled them out of the wave. They hugged them and checked if they were okay. + +"Are you hurt, kids?" Mom asked. + +"No, Mom, we're okay, just wet and sandy," Tom said. + +"We're sorry, Mom, we were silly, we went too close to the wave," Lily said. + +"It's okay, kids, I'm glad you're safe. But you have to listen to me and Dad, the wave can be dangerous. You have to stay where we can see you and not go too far," Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom, we understand. We won't do it again," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom and Dad smiled and kissed them. They wrapped them in towels and took them to the car. They decided to go home and wash them and their clothes. They also decided to give them some ice cream as a treat. + +Tom and Lily felt happy and loved. They learned a lesson and had a fun day. They also realized they were spoiled by Mom and Dad. They thanked them and said they loved them too. +Anna has a cat. The cat is black and white. The cat likes to play with Anna. The cat's name is Spot. + +One day, Anna and Spot go to the park. They see a big tree. Spot runs to the tree and climbs up. Anna follows him. She wants to play with him. + +"Spot, come down!" Anna says. "It is time to go home." + +But Spot does not listen. He sees a bird on a branch. He wants to catch the bird. He jumps from one branch to another. He is very fast. + +Anna is scared. She does not want Spot to fall. She climbs higher and higher. She tries to reach him. + +"Spot, please, come here!" Anna says. "I am your friend. I love you." + +But Spot does not hear her. He is too busy. He is very close to the bird. He stretches his paw. He is ready to grab the bird. + +But the bird is smarter. It flies away. Spot misses the bird. He loses his balance. He falls. + +Anna sees Spot falling. She screams. She reaches out her hand. She catches Spot. She holds him tight. + +"Spot, are you okay?" Anna says. "You are a silly cat. You scared me." + +Spot is okay. He is not hurt. He is just surprised. He licks Anna's face. He is sorry. He loves her too. + +Anna and Spot hug. They are happy. They are safe. They climb down the tree. They go home. They are friends. +Sara loves to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress and a shiny necklace. Sara likes to imagine that Lily is a princess who lives in a castle. + +One day, Sara and her mom go to the toy store. Sara sees a new doll that looks like Lily, but with a different dress and a crown. Sara wants the new doll very much. She asks her mom, "Can I have this doll, please?" + +Her mom looks at the doll and sees a tag. The tag says, "Rare doll, high price." Her mom shakes her head and says, "No, Sara, this doll is too expensive. We can't buy it. You already have Lily, and she is very pretty." + +Sara feels sad and angry. She says, "But I want this doll! She is a queen, and Lily is only a princess. She is rare, and Lily is not. Please, mom, please!" + +Her mom hugs her and says, "Sara, I know you like this doll, but you have to understand. Rare does not mean better. Price does not mean value. Lily is your doll, and she loves you. You can imagine anything you want with her. She can be a queen, or a fairy, or a superhero. She can be anything, because you have a big imagination. And that is more important than any doll." + +Sara thinks about what her mom says. She looks at the new doll, and then at Lily. She realizes that her mom is right. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. You are right. Lily is my doll, and I love her. I don't need another doll. I can imagine anything with her." + +Her mom smiles and says, "That's my girl. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go home and play with Lily. Maybe we can make her a crown with some paper and glitter." + +Sara nods and hugs her mom. She takes Lily and says, "Come on, Lily. Let's go home and imagine. You are my rare and precious doll." +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play in their big room. They had many toys, but their favorite thing was their mattress. They liked to pretend it was a boat and sail on the sea. + +One day, their mom said they had a visitor. It was their cousin Leo, who came to stay for a week. Leo was older and bigger than Sam and Mia, and he wanted to play with their mattress too. + +"Can I sail with you?" he asked. + +"Sure, you can," said Sam, who was friendly. + +"No, you can't," said Mia, who was jealous. "This is our boat, and you are too big. You will sink it." + +Leo felt sad and angry. He did not like Mia. He wanted to sail too. + +"Please, Mia, let me play," he said. "I can be the captain, and you can be the sailor." + +"No, no, no," said Mia. "You are not the captain. Sam is the captain, and I am the sailor. You can be the shark." + +She pushed Leo off the mattress and made a mean face. Leo fell on the floor and started to cry. + +"Mom, mom, Mia is mean to me!" he shouted. + +Mom came to the room and saw what happened. She was not happy. + +"Mia, that was not nice," she said. "You have to share your mattress with Leo. He is your cousin and your guest. You can all sail together and have fun." + +She helped Leo get up and hugged him. She put him on the mattress with Sam and Mia. + +"Now, can you all play nicely?" she asked. + +Sam nodded and smiled. He liked Leo and wanted to be his friend. + +Mia pouted and crossed her arms. She did not like Leo and wanted him to go away. + +But she did not say anything. She knew mom was right. She had to share her mattress with Leo. + +Maybe, she thought, he was not so bad. Maybe, he could be a good sailor. Maybe, they could have fun. + +She looked at Leo and saw him smiling. He looked happy and excited. + +"Okay," she said. "You can sail with us. But I am still the sailor." + +"Okay," said Leo. "And I am still the captain." + +Sam laughed and said, "And I am still the captain too." + +They all laughed and sailed on their mattress. They had fun. +Ben and Lily were very happy. Today, they were going to the park with their mum and dad. They put on their coats and shoes and got in the car. They sang songs on the way and looked out of the window. + +Soon, they arrived at the park. It was a big park with a lot of trees and flowers. There was a playground with swings, slides, seesaws and a sandbox. There were also ducks and geese on the pond. Ben and Lily ran to the playground and climbed on the swings. + +"Look at me, mum!" Ben shouted. "I'm going so high!" + +"You're brilliant, Ben!" mum said. "Be careful, though. Don't fall off." + +Lily slid down the slide and laughed. She saw a girl with a red dress and a yellow hat. She went to say hello. + +"Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" she asked. + +"I'm Mia. Do you want to play with me?" the girl said. + +"Yes, please. You have a nice hat," Lily said. + +They became friends and played together in the sandbox. They made castles and cakes with the sand and decorated them with stones and leaves. + +Dad came to join them and helped them dig a tunnel. He also brought some bread to feed the ducks and geese. They went to the pond and threw the bread into the water. The ducks and geese came closer and quacked and honked. Ben and Lily giggled and waved at them. + +They had a lot of fun at the park. They thanked Mia for playing with them and said goodbye. They got back in the car and drove home. They were tired but happy. They told mum and dad about their brilliant day. Mum and dad smiled and hugged them. They loved their children very much. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She found a big box in the closet that had a lot of nice things inside. She saw a blue suit that looked very important. She wanted to try it on and pretend to be a boss. + +She opened the box and took out the suit. She put on the jacket and the skirt, but they were too big for her. She rolled up the sleeves and tucked in the hem. She looked for a hat to match, but there was none. She saw a shiny pin on the jacket and put it on her head. + +She went to the mirror and smiled. She looked very important and smart. She said, "Hello, I am Lily, the boss of this company. I have a lot of work to do. Please give me some papers and a pen." She pretended to sign some papers and make some calls. + +She heard her mom coming up the stairs. She quickly took off the suit and put it back in the box. She closed the lid and hid the box under the bed. She hoped her mom would not be mad at her for playing with her clothes. + +Her mom came into the room and saw Lily sitting on the floor with a book. She smiled and said, "Hi, sweetie, what are you doing?" Lily said, "I am reading a story, mom. It is about a girl who is a boss." Her mom said, "That sounds interesting. Do you want to be a boss when you grow up?" Lily said, "Maybe, mom. But first I want to be a princess." Her mom laughed and hugged her. She said, "You can be anything you want, Lily. You are my special girl." Lily said, "I love you, mom." They cuddled and read the story together. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red flower with a sweet smell. They wanted to pick it and take it to their mom. + +"Look, Ben, what a pretty flower!" Anna said. "Let's sit here and smell it." + +"No, Anna, we can't!" Ben said. "Dad told us that flower is poison. It can make us sick or hurt us. We should stay away from it." + +"But it looks so nice and smells so good!" Anna said. "I don't think it is poison. Maybe Dad was wrong. I want to touch it and see." + +Anna did not listen to Ben. She moved closer to the flower and reached out her hand. But as soon as she touched the flower, she felt a sharp pain in her finger. She cried out loud and dropped the flower. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asked. He ran to her and saw a small cut on her finger. He saw some blood and some juice from the flower. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Ben, it hurts!" Anna said. "The flower is poison, you were right! I was wrong, I was wrong!" + +Ben hugged Anna and tried to calm her down. He took her to the house and showed her finger to their mom. Mom cleaned the cut and put a bandage on it. She gave Anna a hug and a kiss and told her not to worry. + +"Anna, you were very brave, but you were also very foolish," Mom said. "You should have listened to Ben and to Dad. They know more than you and they want to protect you. The flower is poison and it can harm you. You should never touch it or smell it or pick it. You should be modest and respect nature. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom, I understand," Anna said. "I'm sorry, I won't do it again. I love you, Mom. And I love you, Ben. Thank you for helping me." + +Anna learned her lesson. She never played with the poison flower again. She was more modest and careful in the garden. She listened to Ben and to Dad and to Mom. She was happy and safe. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big sign that said: "Help the animals. Give money." There was a picture of a dog and a cat on the sign. + +"Look, Sam. The animals need money. They are sad and hungry. Can we help them?" Lily asked. + +Sam nodded. He had a piggy bank at home. He had saved some money from his birthday and chores. He wanted to be brave and kind. He said: "Yes, Lily. We can help them. Let's go get my money." + +They ran to Sam's house and asked his mom. She smiled and said: "That's very nice of you, Sam. You can use your money to help the animals. But be careful on the way back to the park." + +Sam and Lily thanked Sam's mom and took the piggy bank. They held hands and walked back to the park. They saw a lady with a box next to the sign. She was collecting money for the animals. + +"Hello, children. Do you want to help the animals?" the lady asked. + +"Yes, we do. We have money for them. Here you go." Sam said. He broke the piggy bank and poured the coins into the box. + +The lady was surprised and happy. She said: "Wow, thank you so much, children. You are very brave and generous. You are supporting the animals. They will be very grateful." + +Sam and Lily felt proud and happy. They hugged each other and said: "We did it. We helped the animals. We are best friends." +Lily liked to play with her toys in the bath. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a yellow duck. She called him Ducky. She liked to make him swim and splash and quack. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a new toy. It was a red boat. It had a hook at the back. Mom said, "You can attach Ducky to the boat with the hook. Then he can go for a ride." Lily thought that sounded fun. She thanked Mom and ran to the bath. + +She filled the tub with water and bubbles. She put the boat and Ducky in the water. She tried to attach Ducky to the boat with the hook. But it was hard. The hook was too small and Ducky was too big. Lily got frustrated. She pulled and pushed and twisted. But she could not attach Ducky to the boat. + +She looked at Ducky. He looked troubled. He did not like the hook. He did not want to go for a ride. He wanted to swim and splash and quack. Lily felt sorry for Ducky. She said, "I'm sorry, Ducky. I won't make you go on the boat. You can stay with me." She hugged Ducky and put him back in the water. She smiled. Ducky smiled too. He quacked happily. + +Lily decided to play with the boat by herself. She made it go fast and slow and around. She had fun. But she also kept an eye on Ducky. She did not want him to feel left out. She said, "Ducky, do you want to play with me?" Ducky nodded. He swam over to the boat. He did not try to attach to it. He just followed it. Lily and Ducky played together. They were happy. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Lily. She knew Lily was a good friend to Ducky. +On Wednesday, Ben and Lily went to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They saw many other kids and dogs and birds. + +"Look, Mom, a big dog!" Lily said, pointing to a furry brown animal. "Can I pet it?" + +Mom nodded and walked with Lily to the dog and its owner. The owner smiled and said, "This is Bruno. He is very friendly and gentle. You can pet him if you want." + +Lily reached out her hand and touched Bruno's soft fur. Bruno licked her face and wagged his tail. Lily giggled and hugged him. "He is so nice, Mom. Can we have a dog like him?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe someday, Lily. But dogs are a lot of work. You have to feed them, walk them, and clean them. They are tough to take care of." + +Meanwhile, Ben saw a big slide that he wanted to try. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He was about to slide down when he heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, kid, get off my slide!" The voice belonged to a bigger boy who was standing at the bottom of the slide. He had a mean face and a dirty shirt. "This is my slide. I was here first. You have to wait your turn." + +Ben felt scared and angry. He didn't want to get off the slide. He wanted to have fun. He said, "No, this is not your slide. This is for everyone. You have to share. You are being rude." + +The bigger boy frowned and said, "No, I don't have to share. I don't like sharing. You have to do what I say. Or I will make you cry." + +He started to climb up the ladder to get Ben. Ben didn't know what to do. He looked around and saw Mom and Lily with the dog. He shouted, "Mom, help! This boy is being mean to me!" + +Mom heard Ben and saw the bigger boy. She quickly ran to the slide and said, "Stop, stop, stop! What is going on here? Why are you being mean to my son?" + +The bigger boy stopped and looked at Mom. He said, "He took my slide. He didn't ask me. He has to get off." + +Mom said, "That is not true. This slide is for everyone. You have to take turns and be nice. You can't bully other kids. That is not how you make friends." + +The bigger boy looked down and said, "But I don't have any friends. No one likes me. They all say I am bad." + +Mom said, "Well, maybe that is because you are not nice to them. If you want to have friends, you have to be kind and respectful. You have to say please and thank you and sorry. You have to share and play fair. You have to smile and laugh and have fun. Do you want to try that?" + +The bigger boy nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I am sorry for being mean to your son. Can I say sorry to him?" + +Mom said, "Of course you can. And maybe you can play with him and Lily and Bruno. They are very friendly and fun. Do you like dogs?" + +The bigger boy smiled and said, "Yes, I do. I always wanted a dog. Can I pet Bruno?" + +Mom said, "Sure, you can. But you have to ask his owner first. And you have to be gentle and calm. Bruno is a tough dog, but he likes to be loved." + +The bigger boy said, "OK, I will. Thank you, Mom. You are very nice." + +Mom said, "You are welcome. And you are very brave. It is not easy to say sorry and change your behavior. I am proud of you." + +The bigger boy said, "Thank you. You make me happy." + +Mom said, "You make me happy, too. Now, let's go and have some fun." + +She took Ben and Lily and the bigger boy to the dog and his owner. They introduced themselves and asked to pet Bruno. Bruno was happy to see them and licked their faces and wagged his tail. They all laughed and hugged him. + +They played on the slide, the swings and the sandbox. They shared and took turns and said nice words. They made friends and had fun. They had a great Wednesday at the park. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the shower. They turn on the water and make bubbles. They sing and splash and have fun. + +One day, the shower is broken. The water does not come out. Sara and Ben are sad. They want to play in the shower. They ask Mom to fix it. Mom says she will try, but she needs time. + +Sara and Ben are bored. They look for something else to do. They see a big seat in the living room. It is soft and fluffy. They think it is a good place to play. They climb on the seat and jump and bounce. They pretend they are on a boat. + +But the seat is not strong. It makes a loud noise. It breaks. The seat has a big hole. Sara and Ben fall down. They hurt their knees. They cry. Mom hears them and comes to see. She sees the broken seat and the twins. She is angry. She says they are naughty. She says they have to go to their room. She says they cannot play in the shower or the seat anymore. + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry to Mom and to the seat. They hug Mom and the seat. They go to their room. They hope Mom will fix the shower and the seat soon. They hope Mom will forgive them. They hope they can play in the shower and the seat again. +Anna and Ben love to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. They have many colors of chalk and they make pictures of animals, flowers, and stars. One day, they find a new chalk in the box. It is white and shiny, like a pearl. Anna wants to try it, but Ben says no. + +"That is my chalk. I found it in the park. It is special. You can't use it," Ben says. + +"But I want to see how it shines. Please, can I have it for a little bit?" Anna asks. + +"No, you can't. It is mine. Go away," Ben says. He holds the chalk tight in his hand and runs away. + +Anna feels sad and angry. She thinks Ben is mean and selfish. She follows him and tries to grab the chalk from him. They fight and pull and push. The chalk slips from Ben's hand and falls on the street. A big car comes and runs over the chalk. It breaks into pieces and makes a loud noise. + +Anna and Ben stop fighting and look at the chalk. It is not shiny anymore. It is dull and gray and dusty. They feel sorry and scared. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have been careful. I didn't mean to break your chalk," Anna says. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I should have shared. I didn't know it was so fragile. I wanted to show you how it shines in the sun," Ben says. + +They pick up the pieces of the chalk and put them in the box. They decide to use the other colors and make a new picture. They draw a big heart and write their names inside. They smile and hold hands. They are friends again. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with red apples that they could pick and eat. One day, they saw a bird on the tree. The bird was singing a pretty song. + +"Hello, bird," Ben said. "Can you share an apple with us?" + +The bird nodded and flew to a branch with a big apple. He pecked at it and broke a piece. Then he dropped it to the ground for Ben and Lily. + +"Thank you, bird," Lily said. "You are very kind and honest." + +Ben and Lily ate the apple piece. It was sweet and juicy. They smiled at the bird and asked him to sing more songs. + +The bird was happy to have new friends. He sang more songs and taught them some words. Ben and Lily learned how to say "rise", "fall", "fly" and "sing" in bird language. + +They played until the sun started to set. Then they said goodbye to the bird and went back to their house. They told their mom and dad about their adventure. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were proud of them for being polite and curious. They gave them another apple for dessert and tucked them in bed. Ben and Lily dreamed of the bird and the tree. They hoped to see him again the next day. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play in the big park near their home. One day, they see a big map on a wall. The map shows many places and colors. Tom points to a place that is red and says, "This is east. I want to go there." Jen nods and says, "Me too. Let's find east." + +They walk and walk, following the sun. They see many things on the way: cars, trees, flowers, dogs, birds. They are happy and curious. But they also get tired and hungry. They do not see their home or their mom. They do not see the park or the map. They only see a big road with many cars and noises. + +They cross the road and see a big building. The building is gray and dirty. It has many windows, but they are broken and dark. It looks ugly and scary. Tom and Jen feel afraid. They think, "Is this east? We do not like east. We want to go back." + +They turn around and try to find the way back. But they do not remember the way. They are lost. They start to cry. They wish they had not left the park. They wish they had not followed the sun. They wish they had not tried to find east. + +A kind man sees them and asks, "What is wrong, little ones? Where are you from?" Tom and Jen tell him their names and their home. The kind man says, "Do not worry. I will help you. I know where your home is. It is not far from here. Come with me." He takes their hands and leads them to his car. He drives them back to their home. He gives them cookies and water. He calls their mom and tells her what happened. + +Their mom is very happy and relieved to see them. She hugs them and thanks the kind man. She says, "You are very brave, Tom and Jen. But you are also very silly. You should not go far from the park. You should not follow the sun. You should not try to find east. East is not a place you can go. East is a direction. It is where the sun rises. But the sun moves all day. It does not stay in one place. It goes from east to west. That is why you got lost. You followed something that changed. Next time, follow something that does not change. Follow the map. Follow the signs. Follow your mom." Tom and Jen nod and say, "We are sorry, mom. We learned our lesson. We will not try to find east again. We will follow you." They hug their mom and go inside. They are happy to be home. They are happy to be safe. They are happy to be together. +Jen and Tom were twins, but they were very unique. Jen liked to draw and sing, and Tom liked to run and jump. One day, they went to the park with Mom and Dad. They saw a big hill with a kite on top. + +"Can we fly the kite, Mom?" Jen asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. The wind is very strong today," Mom said. + +Jen and Tom ran up the hill, holding the kite. They let go of the string and watched the kite soar in the sky. It was red and blue and yellow, and it had a long tail. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Jen said. + +"Look, it's going higher and higher!" Tom said. + +They smiled and laughed as they pulled and released the string. The kite danced in the wind, making shapes and patterns. + +But then, something bad happened. The wind blew too hard, and the string snapped. The kite flew away, far, far away. + +"Mom, Dad, help!" Jen and Tom cried. + +Mom and Dad ran up the hill and hugged them. + +"Don't worry, sweeties, it's okay. It was just a kite. We can get another one," Mom said. + +"But it was our kite, Mom. It was unique. We'll never see it again," Tom said. + +Jen wiped her eyes and looked at the sky. She saw something shiny and bright. It was the kite, but it was not alone. It was with other kites, of different colors and shapes. They were all flying together, like a rainbow. + +"Look, Tom, look! Our kite found some friends. It's happy now," Jen said. + +Tom looked and smiled. He wiped his eyes too. + +"You're right, Jen. Our kite is happy. And we're happy too. We still have each other, and Mom and Dad. And we can make a new kite, a unique one, just for us," Tom said. + +They hugged Mom and Dad and thanked them. Then they went down the hill and played some more. They had a lot of fun, and they never forgot their kite. They knew it was somewhere in the wind, with its friends, flying free. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and sing. One day, their mom says, "Do you want to go to the opera with me?" Sara and Ben do not know what opera is. They ask, "What is opera, mom?" + +Mom says, "Opera is a kind of music. People sing very loud and high. They wear funny clothes and tell stories with their songs. Some operas are sad, some are happy, some are scary. Do you want to try it?" + +Sara and Ben think for a moment. They like music, but they are not sure about opera. They look at each other. Sara says, "Maybe it is fun. Maybe we can learn new songs." Ben says, "Maybe it is cool. Maybe we can see new things." They nod to each other and say, "OK, mom, we will go with you." + +Mom is happy. She says, "Good. I think you will like it. Opera is very special. It is like a big show. We have to dress nice and be quiet. We have to clap when the people sing well. We have to listen carefully and enjoy the music." + +Sara and Ben are excited. They put on their best clothes and follow mom to the car. They drive to a big building with many lights. They see many people going inside. They go inside too. They find their seats and sit down. They look around and see a big stage with a curtain. They hear a loud sound. Mom says, "That is the orchestra. They play the music for the opera. They are warming up. The opera will start soon." + +Sara and Ben are curious. They wonder what the opera will be like. They wait for the curtain to open. They are ready for a new adventure. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toy soldiers and cars. One day, Tom has a new idea. He says to Sam, "Let's play war. I will be the red team and you will be the blue team. We will fight for the big hill." + +Sam thinks this sounds fun. He says, "OK, let's play war. But we need more soldiers. Can we invite some other kids to join us?" + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, we can invite some other kids. But they have to choose a team. Red or blue. No other colors." + +They go to the park and find some other kids. They ask them if they want to play war. Some kids say yes and some kids say no. They divide the kids into two teams. Red and blue. They each have a small flag to mark their base. + +They start to play war. They run, hide, and pretend to shoot each other. They try to capture the other team's flag and the big hill. They have a lot of fun. But they also have some problems. Sometimes they argue about who is hit and who is not. Sometimes they get hurt and cry. Sometimes they get angry and shout. + +After a while, they get tired of playing war. They realize that war is not so fun. They decide to stop fighting and play something else. They say sorry to each other and share their toys. They become friends again. They learn that war is bad and peace is good. They are happy. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play on the swing in the park. They took turns to push each other and go high in the air. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, a big boy came to the park. He wanted to use the swing too. He did not ask Lily and Max. He just pushed them away and took the swing. He did not share. He did not care. He was mean. + +Lily and Max were sad and angry. They wanted to get the swing back. They tried to talk to the big boy, but he did not listen. He just laughed and swung faster. He was rude. + +Lily and Max had an idea. They decided to prepare a surprise for the big boy. They found some mud and water. They mixed them together. They made a big pile of mud. They hid it behind a tree. They waited for the right time. + +When the big boy was swinging high, Lily and Max ran to the tree. They grabbed the mud. They threw it at the big boy. The mud hit him in the face and the clothes. He was dirty and wet. He was shocked and scared. He stopped swinging. He ran away. He cried. + +Lily and Max got the swing back. They were happy and proud. They cleaned the mud and the water. They did not want to make a mess. They learned a lesson. They learned that sometimes they have to stand up for themselves. They learned that they can depend on each other. They learned that they are best friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. They think it is a stage. They want to perform a show for their moms. + +Lily says, "I will be a princess. You will be a prince. We will dance and sing." + +Ben says, "OK. But we need costumes. And music. And salt." + +Lily asks, "Why do we need salt?" + +Ben says, "Salt is magic. It makes everything pretty. Watch." He takes a handful of salt from his pocket and sprinkles it on the box. The box sparkles in the sun. + +Lily claps her hands. "Wow! You are right. Salt is magic. Let's put some on our clothes too." They rub salt on their shirts and pants. They feel like stars. + +They climb on the box and start to perform. They dance and sing a song they made up. They are very happy. Their moms watch them and smile. They think their children are very pretty and clever. They clap and cheer for them. + +Lily and Ben bow and say, "Thank you for watching our show. We hope you liked it. Please have some salt. It is magic." + +They give some salt to their moms. Their moms thank them and taste the salt. They make funny faces. They say, "Yuck! Salt is not magic. Salt is salty." + +Lily and Ben laugh. They say, "We know. But we like salt. It makes us happy. And happy is magic." They hug their moms and go home. They are still friends. They still like to play in the park. And they still like to perform. +Lily was very happy today. It was her birthday and she was going to receive a big present from daddy. She had been waiting for a long time for this day. She wondered what it could be. Maybe a doll, or a book, or a dress? + +She ran to the door when she heard daddy's car. She hugged him and said, "Daddy, daddy, I love you! Where is my present?" + +Daddy smiled and said, "I have a surprise for you, Lily. Come with me to the garage. But be careful, it is very heavy." + +Lily followed daddy to the garage. She saw a big box with a bow on it. She was so excited. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for her. She asked daddy to help her. + +Daddy said, "Okay, Lily, but you have to close your eyes and count to ten. Then you can open them and see your present." + +Lily closed her eyes and started to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!" + +She opened her eyes and screamed. There was no present in the box. There was a big snake. It hissed and bit her on the arm. Lily felt a sharp pain and fell to the ground. She cried and cried. + +Daddy laughed and said, "Happy birthday, Lily. This is your present. A snake. I hope you like it. I don't love you. I hate you. You are a bad girl. You always make noise and mess. You deserve this." + +Lily could not believe what daddy said. She felt very sad and scared. She wished mommy was here. But mommy was gone. Daddy had hurt her too. Lily wished she could go with mommy. She wished she could die. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They named him Snowy. + +But one day, a mean boy came and kicked Snowy. He broke his nose and his eyes. He laughed and ran away. Ben and Lily were very sad. They cried and hugged Snowy. + +Then they had an idea. They asked their friends to help them. They got more snow and more rocks and more carrots. They made more snowmen around Snowy. They made a snow family. They gave them hats and scarves and smiles. + +The mean boy came back and saw the snow family. He was angry. He wanted to kick them too. But Ben and Lily's friends were ready. They threw snowballs at him. They hit him in the face and the chest and the legs. He was cold and wet and scared. He ran away again. + +Ben and Lily and their friends cheered. They hugged their snow family. They thanked their friends for helping them. They were happy. They had united to save Snowy. +Sam likes hockey. He has a hockey stick and a ball. He plays hockey with his dad in the park. He wants to be a hockey star. + +One day, Sam sees a big truck in the park. The truck has a lot of ice on it. Sam is curious. He runs to the truck and asks the man, "What is this?" + +The man says, "This is an ice rink. We are making a place for people to play hockey on ice. Do you like hockey?" + +Sam nods. He says, "Yes, I like hockey. Can I play hockey on ice?" + +The man smiles. He says, "Maybe, but you need special shoes and a special stick. Hockey on ice is different from hockey on grass. It is faster and harder. You have to be careful not to fall." + +Sam thinks. He says, "I want to try. Can you teach me?" + +The man says, "Sorry, I can't. I am very busy. I have to finish the ice rink before it melts. Maybe you can find someone else to teach you. Or you can watch and learn." + +Sam is sad. He says, "Okay, thank you. Bye." + +He goes back to his dad. He tells his dad about the ice rink and the man. He says, "Dad, can you teach me hockey on ice?" + +His dad says, "Sure, son. I can teach you. But first, we have to get you some special shoes and a special stick. And we have to wait until the ice rink is ready. Do you understand?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I understand. I can wait. I am excited to play hockey on ice with you, dad." + +His dad says, "Me too, son. Me too." +Ben and Lily liked to play with balloons. They had many balloons of different colors and shapes. They liked to blow them up and let them go in the air. They liked to watch them fly up to the sky. + +One day, they found a big balloon that was shaped like a star. It was yellow and shiny. They wanted to play with it, but they did not want to lose it. They decided to attach a string to it, so they could hold it and pull it back. + +"Look, Lily, our balloon is like a star in the sky!" Ben said, holding the string. + +"Yes, Ben, it is very pretty. But do you think it is lonely?" Lily asked, looking at the balloon. + +"Why would it be lonely?" Ben wondered. + +"Because it is the only star we can see. The other stars are hiding behind the clouds. Maybe it wants some friends." Lily said, feeling sorry for the balloon. + +"Maybe we can find some more balloons and attach them to our string. Then our balloon will have some friends." Ben suggested, smiling. + +"That's a good idea, Ben. Let's go and look for some more balloons." Lily agreed, nodding. + +They ran to their house and looked for some more balloons. They found some red, blue, green, and pink ones. They blew them up and attached them to their string. They made a long chain of balloons. They went back outside and lifted their chain of balloons in the air. + +"Look, Lily, now our balloon has many friends. They are all different, but they are all beautiful. They make a rainbow in the sky." Ben said, admiring their balloons. + +"Yes, Ben, they do. And I think our balloon is happy now. It is not lonely anymore. It has us and the other balloons." Lily said, hugging Ben. + +They played with their balloons for a long time. They watched them dance in the wind. They felt happy and proud. They had made a rainbow in the sky. +Bob and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big tire in the yard. They think it is fun to roll the tire and jump inside it. + +"Look at me, I am a driver!" Bob says. He rolls the tire and climbs in. He pretends to steer and honk. + +"Me too, me too!" Sam says. He wants to play with the tire too. He pushes Bob out of the tire and gets in. He laughs and makes noises. + +"Hey, that is not nice!" Bob says. He is angry. He wants the tire back. He pulls Sam's leg and tries to drag him out. + +"Stop it, you are stupid!" Sam says. He kicks Bob in the face and makes him cry. + +Bob runs away. He is hurt and sad. He does not want to be friends with Sam anymore. + +Sam does not care. He keeps playing with the tire. He does not see the big dog that comes from the street. The dog is hungry and angry. It sees the tire and thinks it is a toy. It bites the tire and tears it apart. Sam screams and tries to get out. But it is too late. The dog bites Sam too. Sam is hurt and scared. He wishes Bob was there to help him. But Bob is gone. +Ben and his dog Spot were best friends. They liked to play in the farm, run in the fields, and chase the chickens. Spot was a loyal dog. He always followed Ben and helped him with his chores. + +One day, Ben's dad told him they had to move to the city. Ben was sad. He did not want to leave the farm and his friends. He did not want to leave Spot. He asked his dad, "Can we take Spot with us?" + +His dad shook his head. "I'm sorry, Ben. We can't. The city is no place for a dog like Spot. He needs a lot of space and fresh air. He will be happier here with the farmer who will take care of the barn and the animals." + +Ben did not understand. He hugged Spot and cried. "But he is my dog. He loves me. He will miss me." + +Spot licked Ben's face and wagged his tail. He did not know what was going on, but he sensed Ben's sadness. He wanted to make him happy. He barked and nudged him with his nose. + +Ben looked at Spot and smiled a little. He knew Spot was trying to cheer him up. He petted him and said, "You are a good dog, Spot. You are the best friend I ever had. I will never forget you." + +He took off his red scarf and tied it around Spot's neck. "This is for you, Spot. So you can remember me too." + +Spot wagged his tail again and barked. He liked the scarf. It smelled like Ben. He felt Ben's love. + +Ben and his dad got in the car and drove away. Spot watched them go. He did not frown. He was a loyal dog. He knew Ben loved him. He knew Ben would be back someday. He waited for him by the barn. He hoped he would come soon. +Ben and Mia were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They wanted to see the fish and the coral in the water. Mom and dad gave them masks and tubes to breathe. They said, "Be careful and stay close to us. The water is deep and the reef is sharp." + +Ben and Mia jumped into the water and looked around. They saw many colors and shapes. They saw blue fish, yellow fish, red fish, and green fish. They saw starfish, seahorses, crabs, and clams. They saw coral that looked like trees, flowers, and rocks. + +"Look, Mia, look!" Ben said. He pointed to a big fish that had stripes and a long nose. "That is a swordfish. It can swim very fast and pass other fish." + +"Wow, Ben, wow!" Mia said. She wanted to see the swordfish better. She swam closer to the reef. She did not see a sea urchin that was hiding in a hole. The sea urchin had many spines that could hurt. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Mia cried. She touched her foot and saw blood. She was scared and sad. She swam back to Ben. "Ben, Ben, help me! I stepped on a sea urchin. It hurts a lot!" + +Ben saw Mia's foot and felt sorry for her. He was not clumsy like Mia. He knew how to avoid the sea urchin. He said, "Don't worry, Mia, don't worry. I will help you. Let's go back to the boat. Mom and dad will make it better." + +Ben and Mia swam back to the boat. They called their mom and dad. Mom and dad saw Mia's foot and took her out of the water. They cleaned her wound and put a bandage on it. They said, "You are brave, Mia, you are brave. The sea urchin will not hurt you anymore. Next time, be more careful and watch where you swim." + +Mia hugged her mom and dad and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love you, I love you, I love you." She looked at Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben, thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You helped me when I was clumsy." + +Ben smiled and said, "You are welcome, Mia, you are welcome. You are a good sister. You showed me the swordfish. It was very cool." + +Ben and Mia were happy. They learned a lot from the reef. They learned to be careful and to help each other. They learned to love the fish and the coral. They learned to have fun. +Tom and Ben were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a big stick that they called a spear. They pretended to hunt animals with their spear. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's bring our spear and look in the hole," Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. + +They walked to the hole and looked down. It was dark and deep. They could not see anything. + +"Maybe there is a treasure in there," Tom said. + +"Or maybe there is a monster," Ben said. + +Tom was not afraid. He was ignorant. He did not know that some holes are dangerous. He wanted to find out what was in the hole. He threw his spear into the hole and listened. + +"Did you hear that?" he asked. + +"No, what did you hear?" Ben asked. + +"I heard a growl. I think there is a monster in there. And it has our spear now. We have to get it back," Tom said. + +He grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him to the hole. He tried to climb down the hole. Ben was scared. He did not want to go into the hole. He tried to pull Tom back. + +"Tom, stop! It's too risky! We can make another spear. Let's go home," Ben said. + +But Tom did not listen. He was ignorant. He did not know that some monsters are angry. He wanted to get his spear back. He pushed Ben away and jumped into the hole. + +That was the last time Ben saw Tom. He heard a scream and then silence. He ran away from the hole and cried. He wished he had stopped Tom. He wished Tom had listened. He wished they had never found the hole. +Tom is a dog who likes to dig. He digs in the yard, in the park, and in the woods. He digs for bones. He thinks bones are the best thing in the world. He does not like to share his bones with other dogs. + +One day, he finds a very big bone in the woods. He is very happy. He digs it out and runs away with it. He does not want anyone to see his bone. He looks for a place to hide it. + +He sees a cave. He thinks it is a good place to hide his bone. He runs into the cave with his bone. But he does not know that the cave is the home of a bear. The bear is sleeping inside. + +The bear wakes up when he hears Tom. He sees Tom with his bone. He is angry. He roars at Tom. He wants to take his bone. + +Tom is scared. He drops his bone and runs out of the cave. He does not look back. He loses his bone and his way. + +He wanders in the woods for a long time. He is hungry and tired. He wishes he had a friend to help him. + +He meets a friendly dog named Sam. Sam sees that Tom is lost and sad. He asks him what is wrong. + +Tom tells him about his bone and the bear. He says he is sorry for being greedy and selfish. He says he wants to share his bones with other dogs. + +Sam smiles. He says he knows where the cave is. He says he can help Tom get his bone back. He says he has a plan. + +They go to the cave together. They see the bear sleeping with the bone. Sam tells Tom to bark loudly. Tom barks loudly. The bear wakes up. He sees two dogs. He is confused. + +Sam tells Tom to run around the cave. Tom runs around the cave. The bear tries to catch them. He is dizzy. + +Sam tells Tom to grab the bone. Tom grabs the bone. He runs out of the cave with Sam. The bear is too slow to follow them. + +They escape from the bear. They are safe. They are happy. They have the bone. + +Tom thanks Sam for his help. He says he is sorry for being greedy and selfish. He says he wants to share his bone with Sam. + +Sam says he is happy to share his bone with Tom. He says he is glad to have a new friend. + +They share the bone. They play together. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Greed can lead to trouble. Friendship is more valuable than bones. +Sara liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams and her secrets. She always cover her diary with a pink cloth and hide it under her bed. She did not want anyone to read her diary. + +One day, her brother Tom was looking for his ball in her room. He saw the pink cloth under her bed and pulled it out. He saw the diary and opened it. He read some of the pages and laughed. He saw that Sara wrote that she liked Ben, a boy in her class. He also saw that Sara wrote that she was afraid of the dark and the big dog next door. + +Tom ran to the living room with the diary and showed it to their mom and dad. He said, "Look what I found! Sara has a diary and she writes silly things!" He read some of the pages out loud and made fun of Sara. + +Sara heard him and ran to the living room. She saw her diary in his hand and felt very sad and angry. She tried to grab it from him, but he was too fast. She said, "Give me back my diary! It is mine! You are very mean!" + +Mom and dad looked at Sara and Tom. They were very serious. They said, "Tom, you should not take Sara's diary and read it. It is not nice. It is her private thing. You should say sorry to her and give it back. Sara, you should not write bad things about the big dog. He is our neighbor's pet and he is friendly. You should not be afraid of him. You should be nice to him." + +Tom said sorry to Sara and gave her back her diary. Sara cover her diary with the pink cloth and ran to her room. She did not say anything. She felt very hurt and ashamed. She did not want to write in her diary anymore. She did not want to talk to anyone anymore. She did not want to see Ben anymore. She did not want to see the big dog anymore. She did not want to see Tom anymore. She wished she could hide under her bed and never come out. She wished she could cover herself with the pink cloth and disappear. She wished she never had a diary. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. One day, their mom said, "We are going to the store. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They put on their coats and shoes. They got in the car with their mom. They were excited to see the store. + +At the store, there were many things to look at. There were clothes, and food, and toys, and books. Lily and Ben wanted to see everything. They ran from one aisle to another. They touched and picked up things. They asked their mom, "Can we have this? Can we have that?" + +Their mom said, "No, you have enough toys and books at home. We are here to buy some groceries. Come and help me choose some apples and bananas." + +Lily and Ben followed their mom to the fruit section. They helped her put some apples and bananas in a bag. They saw a big sign that said, "Santa is here! Come and meet him!" + +Lily and Ben gasped. They loved Santa. They wanted to meet him. They said to their mom, "Can we go and see Santa? Please, please, please!" + +Their mom looked at her watch. She said, "Okay, but only for a few minutes. We have to hurry. Santa is very busy. He has to deliver presents to all the good children." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They thanked their mom. They ran to the corner where Santa was sitting on a big chair. There was a long line of children waiting to talk to him. Lily and Ben joined the line. They waited patiently. They thought of what they wanted to ask Santa. + +Finally, it was their turn. They climbed on Santa's lap. Santa smiled and said, "Ho ho ho! What are your names, little ones?" + +Lily and Ben said their names. They said, "We are twins. We are four years old. We are good children." + +Santa nodded. He said, "That's wonderful. And what do you want for Christmas?" + +Lily and Ben whispered in Santa's ear. They told him their wishes. Santa listened and said, "I see. Well, I will try my best to make your wishes come true. But you have to promise me something. You have to be good, and kind, and helpful. And you have to believe in me. Do you believe in me?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, we believe in you, Santa. You are the best. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" + +Santa hugged them and gave them a candy cane. He said, "You're welcome, welcome, welcome! Merry Christmas, Lily and Ben!" + +Lily and Ben said, "Merry Christmas, Santa!" They got off his lap and waved to him. They ran back to their mom. They showed her their candy canes. They told her what they asked Santa. + +Their mom smiled and said, "That's nice. I'm glad you had fun. But now we have to go home. It's getting late. And you look tired." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were tired. They had seen and done a lot at the store. They got in the car with their mom. They buckled their seat belts. They closed their eyes. They dreamed of Santa and Christmas. They believed. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the woods. They liked to climb trees, find bugs, and make forts with sticks and leaves. One day, they saw a big pile of lumber near the road. It was shiny and smooth and had numbers on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "Let's use this lumber for our fort. It will be the best fort ever!" + +Sam was not sure. He saw a sign that said "Do not touch". He also saw a big truck parked nearby. He thought the lumber belonged to someone else. + +"Tom, I don't think we should take this lumber," Sam said. "It is not ours. The sign says 'Do not touch'. And the truck might come back soon." + +Tom did not listen. He was too excited. He wanted to have the most popular fort in the woods. He wanted everyone to like him and his fort. + +"Stop being a baby, Sam," Tom said. "No one will know. And the truck is not here now. Come on, help me carry this lumber to our fort." + +Tom and Sam started to take the lumber from the pile. They carried it to their fort, one piece at a time. They did not see the man who came out of the truck. He was angry. He saw the boys taking his lumber. He shouted at them. + +"Hey, you little thieves! Stop right there! That's my lumber! I paid a lot of money for it! Give it back to me right now!" + +Tom and Sam were scared. They dropped the lumber and ran away. They did not look where they were going. They ran into the road. They did not see the car that was coming fast. The car hit them. They flew in the air. They landed on the ground. They did not move. They did not breathe. They were dead. + +The man who owned the lumber was shocked. He ran to the boys. He tried to help them. But it was too late. He cried. He wished he had not shouted at them. He wished they had not taken his lumber. He wished they had listened to Sam. He wished they had stopped. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. + +One day, they both want the same book. It is a book about animals. They both love animals. They pull the book from each other. They do not listen to each other. They do not say please or thank you. They do not care if they hurt the book or each other. + +"Give me the book!" Lily shouts. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben yells. + +They pull harder and harder. Then, they hear a rip. The book is torn in half. They both gasp. They look at the book. They look at each other. They feel sad and sorry. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees the book. She sees their faces. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" she asks. + +"We tore the book," Lily says. + +"We were fighting," Ben says. + +"Why were you fighting?" mom asks. + +"Because we both wanted the book," they say. + +Mom shakes her head. She sits down with them. She holds the book. + +"Do you know how much this book cost?" she asks. + +They shake their heads. + +"It cost a lot of money," she says. "It was a gift from your grandma. She wanted you to learn about animals and enjoy the pictures. She wanted you to share the book and be kind to each other. But you did not do that. You were selfish and greedy. You did not respect the book or each other. You wasted a precious gift. How do you think grandma would feel if she saw this?" + +They lower their heads. They feel ashamed. + +"We are sorry, mom," they say. + +"We are sorry, grandma," they say. + +Mom hugs them. She is not angry anymore. She is sad. + +"I know you are sorry," she says. "But sorry is not enough. You have to show it. You have to fix what you broke. You have to glue the book back together. You have to read it together and learn from it. You have to say thank you to grandma and tell her what you did. You have to promise to share and be kind to each other. Can you do that?" + +They nod their heads. They feel hopeful. + +"Yes, mom," they say. + +"Yes, grandma," they say. + +They take the book and the glue. They go to the table. They work together to fix the book. They talk to each other. They say please and thank you. They care for the book and each other. They feel glad. + +They finish the book. They look at it. It is not perfect. It has a scar. But it is still beautiful. It still has animals and pictures. It still has a story. They smile at each other. They hug each other. + +They go to mom. They show her the book. They tell her what they learned. They thank her for helping them. They ask her to call grandma. They want to tell her too. They want to say sorry and thank you. They want to make her glad. + +Mom smiles at them. She is proud of them. She calls grandma. She puts the phone on speaker. They hear grandma's voice. They hear her love. They tell her everything. They say sorry and thank you. They make her glad. + +They all say goodbye. They hang up the phone. They go back to their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not fight anymore. They share. They are kind. They are happy. They are glad. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a razor. The razor was her dad's, but he left it on the sink one day and Lily found it. She thought it was shiny and fun. + +One day, Lily was playing with her razor in her room. She wanted to make her doll look pretty, so she tried to cut her hair with the razor. But the razor was sharp and it hurt her doll. The doll's hair fell off and there was red on the razor and on the doll. Lily was scared and sad. She dropped the razor and ran to her mom. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making a cake. She saw Lily crying and holding her doll. She asked her what happened. Lily showed her the razor and the doll. Mom was angry and worried. She took the razor from Lily and threw it in the trash. She told Lily that razors are not toys and they can hurt people and dolls. She hugged Lily and cleaned her doll's wound. She put a blue band-aid on the doll and gave her a kiss. + +Mom told Lily that she needed a nap. She took her to her bed and tucked her in. She gave her the doll and a book. She said she was sorry for yelling and that she loved her. She said she would wake her up when the cake was ready. Lily said she was sorry too and that she loved her mom. She cuddled with her doll and closed her eyes. She fell asleep and had a nice nap. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the backyard. They liked to build things with blocks, sticks and stones. Sometimes they found nails and screws that their dad left behind when he fixed things. They thought they were very cool and shiny. + +One day, Lily saw a big nail on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Look, Ben, I found a nail! It is very long and sharp. I can use it to make a fence for my animals." + +Ben looked at the nail and said, "That is not a nail, Lily. That is a spike. It is very dangerous. You can hurt yourself or someone else with it. You should give it to dad or throw it away." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She said, "No, Ben, this is my nail. I found it first. It is very valuable. I can make anything with it. You are just jealous because you don't have one." + +Ben was sad and angry. He said, "Fine, Lily, keep your nail. But don't come crying to me if you get hurt." He walked away and played with his own toys. + +Lily was happy with her nail. She started to hammer it into a block of wood. She made a loud noise with every hit. She did not notice that her mom was sleeping in the house. She did not notice that her nail was making a hole in the wood. She did not notice that her hand was getting closer and closer to the sharp end of the nail. + +Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her finger. She screamed and dropped the nail and the wood. She looked at her finger and saw blood. She started to cry and ran to her mom. + +Her mom woke up and saw Lily crying. She saw the blood and the nail and the wood. She said, "Oh, Lily, what have you done? You hurt yourself with that nail. That was very foolish and dangerous. Why did you play with that nail?" + +Lily sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I found the nail and I thought it was valuable. I wanted to make a fence for my animals. But Ben told me it was a spike and I should not play with it. I did not listen to him. I was wrong. I was stupid." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you are sorry. But you should have listened to Ben. He was right. He was trying to help you. He was a good friend. You should value your friends more than your things. Things can hurt you or break or get lost. But friends are always there for you. They care about you and want you to be safe and happy. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry, Ben. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben heard Lily and came to her. He said, "Of course, Lily. I forgive you. I'm sorry you got hurt. I'm still your friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Ben. I want to play with you. Thank you for being my friend. You are very valuable to me." + +The end. +Sam and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. Sometimes they used real food from the refrigerator, but only when Mom said it was okay. + +One day, they saw a big cake in the refrigerator. It was chocolate with white frosting and sprinkles. It looked so good. Sam wanted to taste it. He opened the refrigerator and reached for the cake. + +"Stop!" Lily said. "That's not our cake. That's for Dad's birthday. Mom said we can't touch it. She will be very mad if we do." + +Sam looked at Lily. He looked at the cake. He was very hungry. He thought Lily would not mind if he took a little bite. He said, "Just one bite. It won't hurt. Come on, Lily. Don't be a baby." + +Lily shook her head. She was honest. She did not want to lie to Mom. She did not want to ruin Dad's birthday. She said, "No, Sam. That's wrong. Put the cake back. We can have some later, after we sing happy birthday to Dad." + +Sam did not listen. He grabbed the cake and took a big bite. He smiled. It was delicious. He said, "Mmm, this is the best cake ever. You should try some, Lily. It's so good." + +Lily was angry. She was sad. She was scared. She said, "Sam, you are bad. You are not a good brother. You are not a good chef. You are a cake thief. Mom will find out. She will be very sad. She will be very mad. She will not love you anymore." + +Sam felt bad. He felt sorry. He felt sick. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I made a mistake. I was greedy. I was not honest. I love you. I love Mom. I love Dad. Please don't be mad at me. Please don't tell Mom. Please forgive me." + +Lily looked at Sam. She looked at the cake. She looked at the refrigerator. She did not know what to do. She loved Sam. She loved Mom. She loved Dad. She wanted to be honest. She wanted to be kind. She wanted to be happy. She said, "Sam, I don't know. This is hard. This is not fair. You should not have done that. You should have minded me. You should have minded Mom. You should have minded Dad. You should have minded the cake." +Sam was a dog who loved to eat steak. He did not like to eat anything else. He would not eat his dog food, or his vegetables, or his bones. He only wanted steak. + +One day, Sam's owner, Tom, took him to the park. It was a gloomy day, with dark clouds and cold wind. Sam did not care. He saw a man with a big bag of steak. Sam ran to the man and barked. He wanted the steak. + +The man was scared of Sam. He dropped the bag and ran away. Sam was happy. He opened the bag and saw many steaks. He insisted on eating them all. He did not share with any other dogs. He did not listen to Tom, who called him to come back. + +But the steaks were not good for Sam. They were old and rotten. They made Sam sick. He felt bad in his tummy. He could not play or run. He wished he had eaten his dog food, or his vegetables, or his bones. + +Tom took Sam to the vet. The vet gave Sam some medicine and told him to rest. He also told him to eat different things, not only steak. Sam learned his lesson. He realized that steak was not the best food for him. He decided to try new foods and share with his friends. He thanked Tom and the vet for helping him. He was sorry for being greedy and rude. He never insisted on eating steak again. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But Tom wants to climb the big tree. Lily says no, it is too high and scary. + +"I can do it," Tom says. "I am brave and strong. You are a baby." + +Lily is sad and angry. She is not a baby. She is Tom's sister. She wants to play with him, not watch him climb. + +Tom starts to climb the big tree. He goes up and up. He feels proud and happy. He looks down at Lily and says, "See? I told you I can do it. You are a baby." + +But then he slips. He loses his grip. He falls. He falls fast and hard. He hits the ground. He cries. He cries loud and long. He hurts his arm and his leg and his head. + +Lily runs to him. She is scared and sorry. She hugs him and says, "Tom, Tom, are you okay? I am sorry I called you a baby. You are not a baby. You are my brother. I love you." + +Tom stops crying. He feels Lily's hug. He says, "I am sorry too. I was mean and silly. You are not a baby. You are my sister. I love you." + +They hug and say sorry. They wait for their mom to come. She hears their cries and runs to them. She sees Tom's wounds and says, "Oh, Tom, what happened? You fell from the tree? That was a bad idea. You could have been hurt more. You need to be careful and listen to Lily. She knows what is safe and what is not." + +She takes them to the car. She drives them to the doctor. The doctor checks Tom and gives him a bandage and a sticker. He says, "You are lucky, Tom. You only have some scratches and bruises. They will heal soon. But next time, don't climb the big tree. It is too dangerous for you. Play with Lily instead. She is a good sister and a good friend." + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, doctor. I will. Thank you." + +He looks at Lily and smiles. She smiles back. They hold hands. They are happy. They learned their lesson. They will not climb the big tree again. They will play together and have fun. They will be careful and kind. They will be good siblings and good friends. The end. +Lily liked to play the piano. She had a big piano at home that made nice sounds. She liked to press the keys and sing along. Sometimes, her mom would teach her how to play songs. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a small piano on a table. It was cheap and old. It had many scratches and some keys were missing. Lily wanted to play it. She ran to the table and touched the piano. + +"Stop, Lily!" her mom said. "That is not your piano. That is someone else's piano. You can't play it without asking." + +"But I want to play it, mom!" Lily said. "It looks fun. Please, mom, please!" + +Her mom tried to explain. She said that the piano belonged to a man who was selling it. She said that the piano was not good and that Lily had a better piano at home. She said that Lily had to be polite and respectful of other people's things. + +Lily did not listen. She did not care. She wanted to play the cheap piano. She pushed her mom away and started to bang on the keys. She made loud and ugly sounds. She laughed and shouted. + +The man who was selling the piano came back. He was angry. He saw Lily playing his piano. He yelled at Lily and her mom. He said that Lily was rude and naughty. He said that Lily broke his piano. He said that Lily and her mom had to pay for his piano. + +Lily and her mom were scared. They did not have enough money to pay for the piano. They tried to say sorry, but the man did not listen. He called the police. The police came and took Lily and her mom away. They had to go to the station and explain what happened. + +Lily was sad. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not played the cheap piano. She wished she had played her big piano at home. She learned a hard lesson. She learned that playing the piano was not always fun. +Lila was a youth who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a book. She played with them every day and made up stories. She was happy. + +One day, a new boy came to her school. His name was Tom. He was from an unknown place. He did not talk much and he looked sad. Lila wanted to be his friend. + +She went to him and said, "Hi, I am Lila. Do you want to play with me?" Tom shook his head and walked away. Lila felt hurt. She tried again the next day, and the next, but Tom always said no. Lila felt like quitting. + +But then, she had an idea. She brought her book to school and showed it to Tom. It was a book about animals. Lila loved animals. She said, "Look, this is a lion. He is big and strong. And this is a monkey. He is funny and smart. Do you like animals?" + +Tom looked at the book and nodded. He pointed at a picture and said, "This is a panda. He is black and white. He eats bamboo. He is my favorite." Lila smiled and said, "He is cute. I like him too. Do you want to read the book with me?" Tom nodded again and sat next to Lila. They read the book together and learned about many animals. They also talked and laughed. They became friends. + +Lila was happy. She did not quit. She found a way to make Tom happy too. They played with her toys and made up stories. They had fun. They were youths who liked to play. +Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pretty dress. Sara feels happy when she brushes Lily's hair and makes her talk. + +One day, Sara's mom says they have to go to the store. Sara wants to take Lily with her, but mom says no. Mom says Lily might get lost or dirty at the store. Sara feels sad and angry. She does not want to leave Lily alone. + +Sara puts Lily on her bed and says goodbye. She tells Lily to wait for her and not to be scared. She hugs Lily and kisses her. Then she goes with mom to the store. + +At the store, Sara sees many things. She sees fruits and vegetables, bread and milk, toys and books. Mom buys some things and puts them in a bag. Sara helps mom carry the bag. She feels bored and tired. She wants to go home and play with Lily. + +When they get home, it is noon. The sun is high and bright. Sara runs to her room and looks for Lily. But Lily is not on her bed. Sara feels scared and confused. Where is Lily? + +She hears a noise from the closet. She opens the closet and sees Lily. Lily is smiling and holding a teddy bear. Sara feels happy and surprised. She hugs Lily and says hello. She asks Lily how she got in the closet. + +Lily says she was lonely and wanted a friend. She saw the teddy bear in the closet and liked him. She says the teddy bear is nice and soft. She says they had fun together. + +Sara says she is sorry she left Lily. She says she missed her a lot. She says she loves her and the teddy bear. She says they can all play together. + +Sara, Lily, and the teddy bear have a tea party on the bed. They talk and laugh and share cookies. Sara feels happy and glad. She thinks Lily is the best doll in the world. She thinks the teddy bear is pretty too. She thinks she has the best friends in the world. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. It is a trap. Someone wants to catch an animal. + +"Look, Tom, a trap!" Sam says. "Let's add some sticks and leaves. Then the animal will not see it." + +"Good idea, Sam!" Tom says. They add many sticks and leaves to the hole. They hide behind a tree and wait. + +Soon, they hear a loud noise. It is a hairy bear. The bear is hungry. He smells something good in the trap. He walks to the hole. + +"Uh-oh, Tom, a bear!" Sam whispers. "He will fall in the trap!" + +But the bear is smart. He sees the sticks and leaves. He knows it is a trap. He does not fall in the hole. He looks around. He sees Tom and Sam behind the tree. + +"Roar!" The bear growls. He runs to the tree. He wants to catch Tom and Sam. + +"Run, Tom, run!" Sam shouts. They run away from the bear. They are scared. + +They reach the gate of the park. They are safe. They look back. The bear is gone. + +"That was close, Sam!" Tom says. "We should not play with traps." + +"You are right, Tom!" Sam says. "Traps are not fun. They are dangerous." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They go home. They tell their moms about the bear. Their moms hug them. They are proud. They give them cookies. They are yummy. +Tom and Sue were best friends. They liked to play in the park, share their toys and help each other. One day, Tom found a shiny coin on the ground. He was very happy and showed it to Sue. + +"Wow, that's a big coin!" Sue said. "What will you do with it?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe I will buy some candy or a toy." + +"Can I have some candy too?" Sue asked. + +"Of course," Tom said. "You are my best friend. I will share with you. I promise." + +Tom and Sue hugged and smiled. They valued their friendship more than anything. + +The next day, Tom and Sue went to the store with the coin. They saw many things they liked: candy, toys, books, stickers. Tom wanted to buy something for himself, but he also remembered his promise to Sue. He was generous and decided to buy something for both of them. + +He picked a bag of candy and a toy car. He gave the candy to Sue and kept the car for himself. + +"Thank you, Tom!" Sue said. "You are so kind. I love the candy." + +"You're welcome, Sue," Tom said. "I love the car. It's very fast and cool." + +They hugged and smiled again. They were happy with their gifts and their friendship. + +But then, a big boy came and snatched the car from Tom's hand. He ran away, laughing. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Tom shouted. "Give it back!" + +Sue saw what happened and felt sorry for Tom. She ran after the big boy and tried to get the car back. She was brave and smart. She tripped the big boy and grabbed the car. She ran back to Tom and gave him the car. + +"Here, Tom," Sue said. "I got your car back. Don't be sad." + +"Thank you, Sue!" Tom said. "You are amazing. You saved my car." + +They hugged and smiled again. They were proud of each other and their friendship. + +They learned that a promise is important and that being generous is good. They valued their friendship more than anything. They were best friends forever. +Lily liked to feed the owl that lived in the big tree near her house. Every night, she would sneak out of her bed and bring some meat for the owl. She would call softly, "Owl, owl, are you there?" + +The owl would hear her and fly down to the branch where she was waiting. He would take the meat from her hand and make a happy sound. He liked Lily very much. He would let her pet his soft feathers and look into his big eyes. + +One night, Lily had a playful idea. She brought a ball with her and threw it to the owl. The owl was curious and caught the ball with his claws. He tossed it back to Lily and they played catch for a while. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily heard her mom calling her name. She had to go back to her bed. She said goodbye to the owl and gave him a hug. The owl said goodbye too and flew back to his tree. He watched Lily go inside and smiled. He was glad to have a friend like her. He hoped they would play again soon. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pick blueberries from the bush and eat them. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Look, I found a big blueberry!" Anna said, holding it in her hand. "It is bigger than my thumb!" + +"Wow, let me see!" Ben said, reaching for it. "I want to eat it!" + +"No, it is mine!" Anna said, pulling it away. "I found it first!" + +They started to tug and pull on the blueberry. It was so big that it did not break. They both wanted it very much. + +"Give it to me!" Ben said. + +"No, you give it to me!" Anna said. + +They were making a lot of noise. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over a blueberry?" + +"We both want it!" Anna and Ben said at the same time. + +Mom looked at the blueberry. It was indeed very big. She smiled and said, "I have an idea. Why don't you share it? You can cut it in half and each have a piece. That way, you can both enjoy it and be happy." + +Anna and Ben thought about it. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to be happy and have fun. They nodded and said, "OK, mom. We will share it." + +Mom took the blueberry and cut it in half with a knife. She gave one half to Anna and one half to Ben. They thanked her and ate their blueberry pieces. They were delicious. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They were not angry anymore. They were friends again. + +They hugged and said, "I'm sorry. I love you." + +They decided to play together and pick more blueberries. They did not fight over them anymore. They shared them and had a good time. + +They learned to surrender and be kind. They were happy. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to jump on the swings, slide down the slide, and run around the grass. They saw a big dog with a long tail and a shiny coat. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail at them. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily said. "What is your name?" + +The dog barked and licked Lily's face. She giggled and petted the dog. Max was a little scared of the dog. He hid behind Lily and held her hand. + +"Come on, Max," Lily said. "The dog is nice. He won't hurt you." + +Max peeked at the dog and saw that he was smiling. He decided to be brave and said hello to the dog too. The dog barked again and licked Max's face. He laughed and petted the dog. + +"Wow, you have a very impressive voice, dog!" Max said. "You sound like a lion!" + +The dog wagged his tail and barked some more. He was happy to have new friends. Lily and Max played with the dog for a while. They threw a ball for him, and he fetched it. They jumped with him, and he jumped with them. They had a lot of fun. + +Soon, it was time to go home. Lily and Max said goodbye to the dog and thanked him for playing with them. The dog licked their faces one more time and barked goodbye. Lily and Max waved at the dog and ran to their mom, who was waiting for them. + +"Did you have a good time, kids?" their mom asked. + +"Yes, mom!" Lily and Max said. "We met a new friend. He was a big dog with an impressive voice. He was very nice and fun. We jumped with him and played with him. He was the best dog ever!" +Lily liked to write. She had a big book and a red pen. She wrote her name, her mom's name, and her cat's name. She wrote happy words and drew happy pictures. She was very proud of her book. + +One day, she saw a hole in the wall. She was curious. She wanted to see what was inside. She took her book and her pen and went to the hole. She put her hand in the hole. She felt something soft and furry. She smiled. Maybe it was a friend. + +But it was not a friend. It was a rat. A big, old, mean rat. It bit Lily's hand hard. Lily screamed. She dropped her book and her pen. She ran to her mom. Her mom hugged her and took her to the doctor. The doctor gave her a bandage and a shot. Lily cried. + +The rat stayed in the hole. It found Lily's book and her pen. It did not like to write. It liked to chew. It chewed Lily's book and her pen. It made them into a nest. It was very happy. + +Lily never saw her book and her pen again. She never wrote again. She was very sad. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to go to the shop with Mom. Mom lets them choose one thing each. Lily likes candy. Ben likes cars. + +One day, they go to the shop. Lily sees a big jar of candy. She runs to it and grabs it. Ben sees a shiny car. He runs to it and grabs it. They are happy. + +But then, they see a chubby man. He is wearing a funny hat and a big coat. He has a big beard and a big belly. He is holding a big bag. He looks at Lily and Ben and smiles. + +"Hello, little ones," he says. "Do you like candy and cars?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They are curious. + +"I have a lot of candy and cars in my bag," he says. "Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Ben nod again. They are excited. + +The chubby man opens his bag. Lily and Ben look inside. They see many candy and cars. They are colorful and shiny. They are beautiful. + +But then, they see something else. They see a red nose, a big flower, and a horn. They are surprised. + +The chubby man puts on the red nose, the big flower, and the horn. He makes a funny face and a funny sound. He is a clown! + +Lily and Ben laugh. They think he is funny. They like the clown. + +The clown gives them some candy and cars. He says, "These are for you. You are good children. You make me happy." + +Lily and Ben say, "Thank you, clown. You are nice. You make us happy." + +They hug the clown. They hug Mom. They go home. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Sam was a lion and Lily was a monkey. They roared and chattered and jumped around. + +"Sam, Lily, it's time for a nap!" their mom called from the kitchen. She had made them some cheese sandwiches for lunch. She knew they liked cheese very much. + +"Nap? No, no, no!" Sam said. He did not want to stop playing. He was very enthusiastic about being a lion. He wanted to keep roaring and chasing Lily. + +"Lily, do you want a nap?" their mom asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked playing with Sam, but she also liked cheese. She was hungry and tired. She nodded her head. "Yes, mom, I want a nap. And cheese." + +"Good girl, Lily. Come on, Sam, you need a nap too. You can play more later. Cheese will make you strong and happy." their mom said. + +She took them by the hand and led them to their bedroom. She gave them each a cheese sandwich and a glass of milk. She tucked them in their beds and kissed them on the forehead. + +"Sleep well, my little lion and monkey. I love you." she said. + +Sam and Lily ate their cheese sandwiches and drank their milk. They felt full and cozy. They closed their eyes and drifted off to sleep. They dreamed of being animals in the jungle. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slide, and run on the grass. They also liked to look at the photos on the wall of the park. The photos showed animals that lived in the park. There were birds, squirrels, rabbits, and a big furry bear. + +One day, Lily and Tom saw a new photo on the wall. It was a photo of a big furry bear. The bear looked angry and scary. Lily and Tom wanted to see the bear in real life. They thought it would be fun and exciting. They decided to look for the bear in the woods behind the park. + +They walked into the woods, holding hands. They looked around, but they did not see the bear. They only saw trees, rocks, and flowers. They were getting bored and tired. They decided to go back to the park. + +But then, they heard a loud roar. They turned around and saw the big furry bear. The bear was not happy to see them. The bear was hungry and angry. The bear ran towards them, showing its teeth and claws. + +Lily and Tom were very scared. They screamed and tried to run away. But the bear was faster and stronger. The bear caught them and ate them. The bear was full and happy. Lily and Tom were gone. They never played in the park again. The end. +Lily and her mom went to the store. Lily wanted to buy a gift for her dad. He had a birthday soon. Lily saw many things in the store. She saw books, toys, clothes, and candy. She did not know what to choose. + +She asked her mom, "What does dad like?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Dad likes many things. He likes to read, to play, to wear, and to eat. But he also likes something else. He likes to be happy." + +Lily thought for a moment. She wanted to make her dad happy. She looked around the store again. She saw a card with a big heart on it. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Can I buy this for dad?" she asked. + +Her mom nodded and said, "That is a very thoughtful gift, Lily. Dad will love it. It shows him how much you care." + +Lily was happy. She paid for the card and wrote her name on it. She put it in a bag and held it tight. She could not wait to give it to her dad. She hoped he would answer with a hug and a kiss. +Sam and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play outside in the yard. One day, they see a big storm coming. The sky is dark and the wind is loud. + +"Quick, we need to find shelter!" Sam says. He grabs Mia's hand and runs to the house. But the door is locked. Mom and Dad are not home yet. + +"Where can we go?" Mia asks. She is scared of the storm. She hears thunder and sees lightning. + +"Look, there is a big tree over there. Maybe we can hide under it." Sam says. He points to a tall and thick tree in the corner of the yard. He pulls Mia towards it. + +But when they get to the tree, they see a big dog. The dog is barking and growling. It has sharp teeth and a long tail. It does not want Sam and Mia to come near the tree. + +"Go away, this is my shelter!" the dog says. It shows its teeth and snaps at Sam and Mia. + +"Leave us alone, we need shelter too!" Sam says. He tries to protect Mia from the dog. He picks up a stick and waves it at the dog. + +The dog is angry and jumps at Sam. Sam and Mia scream. They are in trouble. + +But then, they hear a car horn. It is Mom and Dad. They have come home from work. They see Sam and Mia and the dog. They get out of the car and run to them. + +"Stop, bad dog!" Mom says. She grabs the dog by the collar and pulls it away from Sam and Mia. + +"Dad, help us!" Mia says. She runs to Dad and hugs him. + +"Are you okay, kids?" Dad says. He checks Sam and Mia for injuries. They are not hurt, but they are shaken. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad. You saved us from the big dog." Sam says. + +"You're welcome, Sam and Mia. We're sorry we left you alone. We didn't know the storm was coming." Mom says. + +"Let's go inside. We'll find a safe and cozy shelter for all of us." Dad says. + +He picks up Mia and Mom picks up Sam. They walk to the house and unlock the door. They go inside and close the door. The storm is still raging outside, but Sam and Mia feel warm and happy. They have Mom and Dad to protect them. They have a shelter. They have a family. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the seal. The seal was big and gray, and it could swim and jump in the water. It also made funny noises, like "arf arf". + +"Can we feed the seal, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, honey. We can buy some fish from the shop and throw them to the seal," mom said. + +They bought some fish and went to the seal pool. They saw a sign that said, "Do not touch the seal. It may bite." But Tom and Lily did not read the sign. They were too excited to see the seal. + +They threw some fish to the seal, and it ate them happily. Then Tom had an idea. He wanted to touch the seal. He thought it would be soft and friendly. + +"Look, Lily. I'm going to replace the fish with my hand. Maybe the seal will give me a kiss," Tom said. + +He reached out his hand to the seal, but he was careless. He did not see that the seal had sharp teeth. The seal thought that Tom's hand was another fish, and it bit it hard. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cried. He pulled back his hand, and it was bleeding. + +"Tom! What did you do?" mom shouted. She ran to Tom and wrapped his hand with a cloth. She was angry and worried. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to touch the seal," Tom said. + +"That was very silly and dangerous, Tom. You should never touch a wild animal. You could have been hurt worse. The seal could have replaced your hand with a stump," mom said. + +Tom felt sorry and scared. He learned his lesson. He did not want to touch the seal anymore. He hugged mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you." + +Mom hugged him back and said, "I love you too, Tom. But please be careful next time. And let's go to the doctor to check your hand." +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play together. One day, they went to church with their mom and dad. They saw a big red door and a tall tower. They wanted to see what was inside. + +Mom and dad said they had to be quiet and sit down. They said church was a place to pray and sing. Lily and Sam tried to listen, but they got bored. They saw some books and candles and flowers. They wanted to touch them and smell them. + +They got up from their seats and ran to the front. Mom and dad did not see them. They grabbed a book and opened it. They saw many words and pictures. They did not know what they meant. They tried to read them out loud. + +"Blah blah blah!" Lily yelled. + +"Blah blah blah!" Sam yelled. + +They laughed and threw the book in the air. It landed on a candle and caught fire. The fire made a lot of smoke and heat. It set off an alarm. + +"Beep beep beep!" the alarm yelled. + +Lily and Sam got scared. They dropped the book and ran back to their seats. Mom and dad saw them and looked angry. They smelled the smoke and saw the fire. They grabbed Lily and Sam and ran outside. They met other people who also ran outside. They saw fire trucks and firefighters. They heard sirens and hoses. + +"Woo woo woo!" the sirens yelled. + +"Shhh shhh shhh!" the hoses yelled. + +Lily and Sam cried and hugged mom and dad. They said they were sorry. They said they did not mean to start a fire. They said they just wanted to have fun. + +Mom and dad said they loved them, but they were very naughty. They said they had to respect the church and the books. They said they had to be quiet and listen. They said they had to say sorry to the priest and the people. + +Lily and Sam nodded and wiped their tears. They said they learned their lesson. They said they would never yell in church again. They said they would only yell outside when they played. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily liked to set her dolls in a row and make them talk. Ben liked to zoom his cars around and make loud noises. They did not agree on how to play. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily said. "You are messing up my dolls. They are having a tea party. You need to be tidy." + +"No, I don't!" Ben said. "Your dolls are boring. Cars are more fun. You need to be fast." + +They both had their own opinion and did not want to change. They started to argue and shout. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the toys all over the floor and the children angry at each other. + +"Children, what is going on?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Lily is bossy. She wants me to play with her dolls. I don't like dolls. I like cars." Ben said. + +"Ben is rude. He ruins my dolls. He makes too much noise. I don't like cars. I like dolls." Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She knew they both loved their toys, but they also needed to learn to share and respect each other. + +"Children, I understand that you have different opinions and preferences, but you also need to be kind and polite. You can play with your own toys, but you also need to let the other play with theirs. And you need to be tidy and put your toys away when you are done. How about you take turns and try something new? Maybe you will find something you both like." Mom suggested. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were still mad, but they also wanted to make Mom happy. They decided to give it a try. + +"Okay, Mom. I will play with Ben's cars for a while. But he has to play with my dolls too." Lily said. + +"Okay, Mom. I will play with Lily's dolls for a while. But she has to play with my cars too." Ben said. + +They swapped their toys and started to play. They were surprised to find that they had some fun. Lily liked to make the cars go fast and Ben liked to make the dolls talk. They laughed and smiled. + +Mom smiled too. She was glad that they learned to compromise and cooperate. She hoped that they would keep their opinion, but also be open to new things. And she hoped that they would be tidy and put their toys away when they were done. +One day, a boy and a girl went to play in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +They ran to the hill and looked at the hole. They heard a noise. It was a mole. The mole was fast and furry and had a long nose. The boy and the girl said hello to the mole. The mole said hello back. They asked the mole if they could play with him. The mole said yes. + +The boy and the girl followed the mole into the hole. They went down and down and down. It was dark and cold and wet. They could not see anything. They could only hear the mole. The mole said he had a surprise for them. The boy and the girl were excited. They wanted to see the surprise. + +The mole stopped and said they were there. He told the boy and the girl to close their eyes and open their mouths. He said he had a yummy treat for them. The boy and the girl did what the mole said. They closed their eyes and opened their mouths. They waited for the surprise. + +But the surprise was not a treat. It was a trap. The mole had sharp teeth and claws. He bit the boy and the girl and hurt them very much. He wanted to eat them. The boy and the girl screamed and cried. They wished they had never followed the mole. They wished they had stayed in the park. But it was too late. The mole was fast and strong and hungry. He ate the boy and the girl. He was happy. He had a good meal. The end. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They shared their toys and their snacks. They gave each other hugs and kisses. They were very compassionate. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide and ran to it. They wanted to go down together, but the slide was too small for two. They had to separate and take turns. + +Lily went first. She slid down fast and laughed. She waited for Max at the bottom. Max climbed up the ladder. He was almost at the top when he saw a big bee. He was scared of bees. He screamed and let go of the ladder. He fell down and hurt his knee. + +Lily heard Max scream and ran to him. She saw his knee bleeding and his face crying. She felt sorry for him. She took her scarf and wrapped it around his knee. She said, "Don't cry, Max. I'm here. I'll make it better. You're brave." + +Max looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You're kind. You're my best friend." He gave her a hug and a kiss. He felt better. +