diff --git "a/TinyStories_263.txt" "b/TinyStories_263.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_263.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The duck looked at them and quacked back. Sara and Ben smiled. + +They did not see the big rock ahead. The raft hit the rock and tipped over. Sara and Ben fell into the water. They were wet and scared. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. + +A man heard them and ran to the river. He had a fishing rod and a hat. He was the owner of the raft. + +"What are you doing on my raft?" he asked, pulling them out of the water. + +"We're sorry, mister. We just wanted to play," Sara said. + +"Well, you should have asked first. And you should be careful. The river is dangerous," the man said. + +He gave them a towel and took them to their parents. Sara and Ben said sorry again and thanked him. + +They learned their lesson. They never went on the raft again. They played with their own toys instead. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They also liked to look at the sky and see the birds and clouds. Sometimes they saw a jet, a big and fast thing that made a loud noise. + +"Look, Mia, a jet!" Sam said, pointing up. "It is so high and shiny. I want to fly in a jet one day." + +"Me too, Sam. Maybe we can go to a place with many jets and pick one to ride. That would be fun," Mia said. + +They kept playing and dreaming about jets. They did not see the man who was watching them from a bench. He had a big bag and a hat. He looked angry and mean. He wanted to take Sam and Mia away and make them work for him. He had a plan. + +He waited until Sam and Mia were near the slide. Then he walked over and said, "Hello, kids. Do you like jets? I have a jet in my bag. Do you want to see it?" + +Sam and Mia were curious. They liked jets. They did not know the man was bad. They said, "Yes, please. Can we see your jet?" + +The man smiled, but not a nice smile. He opened his bag and showed them a toy jet. It was small and plastic. It did not look like a real jet. It looked cheap and broken. + +"Wow, a jet!" Sam said, but he was disappointed. He wanted to see a real jet, not a toy jet. + +"Can we play with it?" Mia asked, trying to be polite. + +"Sure, sure. But you have to come with me first. I have more jets in my car. You can pick any one you like. Come on, let's go," the man said, grabbing their hands. + +Sam and Mia felt scared. They did not want to go with the man. They did not know him. They wanted to stay in the park. They wanted to see their mom and dad. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted, trying to pull away. + +The man tried to drag them to his car. He was strong and mean. He did not care about Sam and Mia. He only wanted to use them. + +But then, something happened. A real jet flew over the park. It was big and fast and loud. It was graceful and shiny. It made a beautiful trail in the sky. It was a jet that Sam and Mia had never seen before. It was a jet that the man had never seen before. It was a jet that belonged to the police. + +The police jet saw the man and the kids. It saw that the man was bad and the kids were in trouble. It flew down and made a loud noise. It scared the man and made him let go of Sam and Mia. It called for help and told the other police where to find the man and the kids. + +Sam and Mia ran away from the man. They ran to the slide, where they saw their mom and dad. They hugged them and told them what happened. They were safe and happy. + +The police came and caught the man. They took him away and put him in jail. They thanked the jet for saving the kids. They gave Sam and Mia a badge and a sticker. They said they were brave and smart. + +Sam and Mia smiled. They thanked the police and the jet. They said they liked jets, but only the good ones. They said they would never go with a stranger again. They said they would always stay with their mom and dad. + +They went back to playing in the park. They looked at the sky and saw the jet fly away. It was graceful and shiny. It made a beautiful trail in the sky. It was a jet that Sam and Mia would always remember. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play and have fun. One day, their mom made a big cake for their birthday. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. + +Mom said, "The cake is still hot. You have to wait until it cools down. Then we can cut it and eat it. Be good and don't touch it." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They went to their room and played with their toys. But soon they got bored. They wanted to see the cake. + +They tiptoed to the kitchen. They saw the cake on the table. It smelled good. They wanted a taste. + +Lily said, "Let's take a little bit. Mom won't notice." + +Tom said, "OK. But be careful. Don't make a mess." + +Lily reached for the cake. She tried to balance on a chair. But the chair was wobbly. She slipped and fell. She knocked over the cake. It landed on the floor. It was a big mess. + +Tom and Lily gasped. They heard Mom coming. They were scared. They ran to hide. + +Mom saw the cake on the floor. She was angry. She said, "Who did this? Who ruined the cake?" + +Tom and Lily came out of their hiding place. They looked sad. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We wanted a taste. We didn't mean to." + +Mom sighed. She said, "I know you were curious. But you should have listened to me. The cake was hot and fragile. You could have burned yourself or hurt yourself. And now we have no cake for your birthday." + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We love you. Can we help you clean up?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too. Yes, you can help me clean up. And don't worry. We can still have a happy birthday. I have another cake in the freezer. It's not as big or as pretty, but it's still tasty. And it's not hot or wobbly. We can have it after dinner. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Lily cheered. They said, "That sounds great, Mom. Thank you. You're the best." + +They hugged Mom and helped her clean up. They learned their lesson. They never touched the cake again until Mom said so. They had a happy birthday after all. +Lila and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for bugs and flowers. One day, they found a big cave near the hill. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the cave!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find treasure or a dragon!" + +Lila was scared. She did not like dark places. She saw a purple spider on the wall of the cave. She screamed and ran away. + +Tom was mad. He thought Lila was silly and rude. He went in the cave by himself. He did not find treasure or a dragon. He only found rocks and dirt. He was bored and lonely. + +He came out of the cave and looked for Lila. He saw her sitting on a bench, crying. He felt sorry for her. He walked to her and said, "I'm sorry I was mad at you. I know you were scared of the spider. Do you want to play with me again?" + +Lila looked up and saw Tom. She smiled and said, "I'm sorry I ran away. I know you wanted to see the cave. Do you want to play with me again?" + +They hugged and said, "I forgive you." They went to play on the swings and slides. They were best friends again. They decided to leave the cave for another day. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys in Tim's room. One day, Tim finds a big box in his closet. He wants to see what is inside. + +"Look, Jen, a box! Maybe it has a surprise for us!" Tim says. + +He tries to open the box, but it is locked. He looks for a key, but he cannot find one. + +"Maybe we can unlock it with something else," Jen says. She sees a string on the floor. She picks it up and gives it to Tim. + +"Good idea, Jen! Let's try it!" Tim says. + +He puts the string in the lock and pulls it hard. The lock does not open. He pulls harder and harder. The string breaks and the lock stays closed. + +"Oh no, the string is broken!" Tim says. He feels ashamed. He thinks he ruined the string. + +"I'm sorry, Jen. I broke your string. It was a bad idea," he says. + +Jen hugs Tim and smiles. + +"It's okay, Tim. It was not my string. It was your mom's string. She uses it to sew clothes. Maybe we can ask her to fix it," she says. + +"Really? It was not your string?" Tim says. + +"No, it was not. And it was not a bad idea. It was a smart idea. You tried to unlock the box. Maybe next time we can find a key," Jen says. + +Tim feels better. He hugs Jen back and smiles. + +"Thank you, Jen. You are a good friend. Maybe we can play with something else. Do you want to play with my cars?" he says. + +"Yes, I do. I like your cars. They are fast and fun," Jen says. + +They forget about the box and play with the cars. They are happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to church with their moms. They see many people in the church. Some people are happy, some people are sad. + +"Why are some people sad?" Jen asks Tom. + +"Maybe they have no toys or books," Tom says. + +"That is sad," Jen says. "We have many toys and books. We are lucky." + +"Yes, we are," Tom says. "Maybe we can give some of our toys and books to the sad people. Then they will be happy too." + +"That is a good idea," Jen says. "Let's do that." + +Tom and Jen go home and find some toys and books they do not play with anymore. They put them in a big bag. They go back to the church with their moms. They see the sad people again. They give them the toys and books from the bag. + +"Here, this is for you," Tom and Jen say. "We hope you like them." + +The sad people smile and say thank you. They hug Tom and Jen. They look happy now. + +Tom and Jen feel happy too. They have done a good thing. They have shared their toys and books with the sad people. They have made them happy. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to share what you have with others who have less. Sharing makes everyone happy. +Tom and Lily went to the big water with Mom and Dad. They saw many fish and boats and birds. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. But they wanted to see something more. + +"Can we see a whale, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe, if we are lucky," Mom said. "Whales are very big and live far away. They only come near sometimes." + +Lily looked at the water and hoped to see a whale. She liked whales. They were big and gray and had a big mouth and a big tail. She had a toy whale at home that she liked to hug. + +Then, they heard a loud sound. It was like a big splash and a big blow. They looked and saw a big spray of water in the air. Then, they saw a big gray shape come out of the water. It was a whale! + +"Look, look, a whale!" Tom and Lily shouted. They were very happy and excited. They waved at the whale and smiled. + +The whale saw them and waved back with its tail. It made another loud sound and another big spray of water. It looked like it was happy too. + +Mom and Dad took pictures of the whale and Tom and Lily. They said it was a very special day. They thanked the whale for letting them see it. The whale nodded and swam away. + +Tom and Lily hugged Mom and Dad. They felt warm and happy. They said they loved the big water and the whale. They said they wanted to come back again. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a sticker that says "mail". They are curious and want to open it. + +"Can we see what is inside?" Ben asks his mom. + +"No, not yet. This is a special mail for your dad. He will open it when he comes home from work. It is a surprise for his birthday." Mom says. + +"But we want to see it too!" Sam says. + +"Sorry, you have to wait. Why don't you play with your other toys?" Mom says. + +Ben and Sam are not happy. They want to know what is in the box. They think it is something fun and cool. They sneak to the box when mom is not looking. They try to open it, but it is taped and hard to open. They look for something to cut the tape. They find a pair of scissors on the table. + +"Be careful with those!" Mom says. "They are sharp and can hurt you. Put them back!" + +But Ben and Sam do not listen. They take the scissors and cut the tape. They open the box and see what is inside. It is a big book with a black cover and a silver star. It has a lot of words and pictures. They think it is a magic book. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. + +"Maybe it has spells!" Sam says. + +They open the book and see a page that says "Do not read this aloud". They do not know what "aloud" means. They think it means "loud". They want to try a spell. They see a spell that says "Make something dead". They do not know what "dead" means. They think it means "sleep". They want to make something sleep. They see their cat, Fluffy, sleeping on the couch. They point at Fluffy and read the spell aloud. + +"Make something dead! Make something dead! Make something dead!" They chant. + +Suddenly, Fluffy stops breathing. He does not move. He does not wake up. He is dead. + +Ben and Sam are scared. They do not know what they did. They close the book and put it back in the box. They run to their mom and cry. + +"Mom, mom, something bad happened!" Ben says. + +"What is it? What did you do?" Mom asks. + +"We opened the mail and read the book and said the spell and Fluffy is dead!" Sam says. + +Mom is shocked and angry. She goes to the living room and sees Fluffy on the couch. She sees the box and the book. She realizes what happened. She is very sad and very mad. + +"Ben and Sam, you are in big trouble! You did not listen to me! You opened the mail that was not for you! You read the book that was not for you! You said the spell that was not for you! You killed Fluffy! How could you do this?" Mom yells. + +Ben and Sam are sorry. They did not mean to do this. They did not know what they did. They hug mom and say they are sorry. They cry and say they miss Fluffy. + +Mom hugs them and says she is sorry too. She says she loves them, but they have to learn to listen and obey. She says they have to say sorry to dad too. She says they have to bury Fluffy and say goodbye. She says they have to be careful with words and books and spells. She says they have to be good boys and not do this again. + +The end. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Anna had a cute doll that she loved very much. Ben had a big truck that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try something new. + +"Let's make a wish," Anna said. "Maybe it will come true." + +"OK," Ben said. "What do you wish for?" + +"I wish I could shrink and be as small as my doll," Anna said. "Then I could play with her in her house and dress her up." + +"I wish I could shrink and be as small as my truck," Ben said. "Then I could drive it around and go on adventures." + +They closed their eyes and wished very hard. Suddenly, they felt a strange tingling in their bodies. They opened their eyes and gasped. They had shrunk! They were as small as their toys! + +"Wow!" Anna said. "Our wish came true!" + +"Awesome!" Ben said. "Let's go play!" + +They ran to their toys and climbed on them. Anna went inside the doll's house and found many clothes and accessories for her and her doll. Ben drove the truck around the living room and pretended to be a firefighter, a racer, and a explorer. They had a lot of fun, but they also missed their mom and dad. + +"Ben," Anna said after a while. "Do you think we can go back to our normal size?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe we have to wish again." + +"OK," Anna said. "Let's do it." + +They closed their eyes and wished very hard. They wished to be big again. They felt another tingling in their bodies. They opened their eyes and smiled. They had grown back! They were as big as before! + +"Yay!" Anna said. "We are big again!" + +"Hooray!" Ben said. "That was cool!" + +They hugged their toys and put them away. They ran to their mom and dad and told them about their adventure. Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. + +"That sounds like a wonderful wish," their mom said. + +"But we are happy to be with you," their dad said. + +"We love you," Anna and Ben said. + +The end. +Anna liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was red. She used red to draw flowers, hearts, and her name. She was very proud of her drawings and wanted to show them to her mom. + +But mom was busy in the kitchen. She was making a cake for Anna's birthday. She told Anna to wait until she was done. Anna waited, but she was bored. She looked around the living room and saw a big book on the shelf. It had a picture of a castle on the cover. Anna wondered what was inside. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the book. But the book was heavy and old. When Anna pulled it, it made a loud noise and fell on the floor. The book opened and a cloud of dust came out. Anna coughed and sneezed. She saw the pages of the book. They had words and pictures, but they were not like her drawings. They were faded and torn. Anna did not like the book. She wanted her crayons. + +She looked for her crayons, but they were not on the table. They were on the floor, under the book. Anna tried to lift the book, but it was too heavy. She could not see her crayons. She felt sad and angry. She wanted her crayons back. She wanted to draw. + +She shouted, "Mom, mom, help me! The book took my crayons!" + +Mom heard Anna's shout and ran to the living room. She saw the book, the dust, and the crayons. She was surprised and worried. She asked Anna what happened. Anna told her the story. Mom hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, honey. The book did not mean to take your crayons. It is a very old and original book. It has stories and pictures from a long time ago. It is very special and rare. But it is also very fragile and delicate. We have to be careful with it." + +Mom lifted the book and put it back on the shelf. She wiped the dust from the floor and the table. She gave Anna her crayons and said, "Here you go, sweetie. You can draw again. But please, don't touch the book again. It is not a toy. It is a treasure." + +Anna nodded and said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I won't touch the book again. But can I see the pictures?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, honey. But only with me. And only after we have cake. It's ready. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. Happy birthday, Anna!" + +Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my crayons. And I love cake. And I love the book. But only a little bit." +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a secret spot under a big tree, where they hid their toys and snacks. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He was bigger and louder than them. He ran around and kicked the ball and the swing. He made a lot of noise and scared the birds and the squirrels. + +"Who is he?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. He looks mean," Ben said. + +They watched him from their secret spot. They hoped he would not find them. + +But he did. He saw their toys and snacks under the tree. He ran over and grabbed them. He laughed and threw them around. + +"Hey, those are ours!" Lily shouted. + +"Give them back!" Ben said. + +They ran out of their secret spot and tried to get their things. But the new boy was too strong and fast. He pushed them away and made fun of them. + +"Go away, you babies! These are mine now!" he said. + +Lily and Ben were very upset. They felt sad and angry. They wanted their toys and snacks back. They wanted the new boy to leave. + +They did not know what to do. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you! What are you doing?" the voice said. + +It was the park ranger. He had seen everything. He was not happy. + +He walked over to the new boy and took the toys and snacks from him. He gave them back to Lily and Ben. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he asked. + +"Yes, thank you," Lily and Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged their toys and snacks. + +The park ranger looked at the new boy. He frowned and shook his head. + +"You should not take things that are not yours. You should not push and hurt other kids. You should not be rude and noisy. You should be nice and polite. Do you understand?" he said. + +The new boy nodded. He looked scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry," he said. + +He turned to Lily and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, too. Can we be friends?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They thought for a moment. + +They decided to give him a chance. + +"Okay, we can be friends. But you have to be nice and share," Lily said. + +"And you have to be quiet and gentle," Ben said. + +The new boy agreed. He smiled and said his name was Sam. + +They all went to their secret spot under the tree. They played with their toys and shared their snacks. They talked and laughed and had fun. + +They became friends. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. Today they are playing with a big bus. The bus is red and yellow and has many windows. + +"Let's roll the bus on the floor," Sara says. "We can pretend we are going to the park." + +"Okay," Tom says. "I will be the driver and you will be the passenger." + +They roll the bus on the floor. They make noises like the bus is honking and moving. They have fun. + +But then Tom sees a bump on the floor. It is a book that Mom left there. Tom thinks it will be fun to roll the bus over the bump. + +"Watch this, Sara," Tom says. "The bus will go up and down." + +He rolls the bus faster and faster. He aims for the bump. The bus hits the bump and flies in the air. It lands on the couch. + +Sara is scared. She falls off the bus. She feels uncomfortable. She starts to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow," Sara says. "That hurt. Why did you do that, Tom?" + +Tom feels sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sara. He jumps off the couch and runs to Sara. He hugs her and says he is sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Tom says. "I was just trying to have fun. I didn't know the bus would fly. Are you okay?" + +Sara stops crying. She hugs Tom back and says she is okay. + +"I'm okay, Tom," Sara says. "But don't do that again. It was not fun. It was scary." + +Tom nods. He says he will not do that again. He says he loves Sara. + +"I love you, Sara," Tom says. + +"I love you, Tom," Sara says. + +They smile and hug. They pick up the bus and the book. They put them away. They decide to play something else. They are happy. +Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures, cards and toys. She was very creative and had many ideas. + +One day, she decided to design a puppet. She cut out a face from a paper plate and drew eyes, a nose and a mouth. She glued some yarn for hair and a stick for a handle. She made a dress from a napkin and a hat from a cupcake liner. + +She was very proud of her puppet and wanted to show it to her friend Max. She called him on the phone and said, "Hi, Max. I made something for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Max was curious and said, "Yes, please. What is it?" + +Lily said, "It is a puppet. I designed it myself. It has a face, hair, a dress and a hat. Do you want to hear its voice?" + +Max said, "Yes, please. What does it sound like?" + +Lily held the puppet to the phone and made a funny voice. She said, "Hello, Max. I am Lily's puppet. I am happy to meet you. You are my friend." + +Max laughed and said, "Hello, Lily's puppet. You are very cute and funny. You are my friend too. Thank you for calling me." + +Lily and Max talked for a while with their voices and the puppet's voice. They had a lot of fun and made each other smile. They agreed to play together soon and show each other their designs. They said goodbye and hung up the phone. + +Lily hugged her puppet and said, "You are a good puppet. You made Max happy. You are my friend too." + +The puppet nodded and said, "You are a good designer. You made me beautiful. You are my friend too." +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Be careful, sweetie. The tree is very high and the branches are dirty. You might fall and hurt yourself." Mom says. + +"But mom, the tree is nice. It gives us oxygen. We need oxygen to breathe." Ben says. + +"I know, honey. The tree is nice and it gives us oxygen. But you can breathe oxygen without climbing the tree. You can look at the tree and touch the leaves. That is safer and cleaner." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They decide to listen to mom. They do not climb the tree. They look at the tree and touch the leaves. They feel the oxygen in the air. They are happy and they care for the tree. They say thank you to the tree and to mom. They hug mom and the tree. They go back to play in the park. +Anna and Ben love to go on picnics with their mom and dad. They pack a big basket with sandwiches, fruits, cookies and juice. They also bring a blanket, a ball and some books. They find a nice spot under a big tree and spread the blanket on the grass. + +"Look, mom, a butterfly!" Anna says, pointing to a yellow and black insect. She tries to catch it with her hands, but it flies away. + +"Be careful, Anna, don't go too far," mom says. "Stay where we can see you." + +Ben is playing with the ball, throwing it up and down. He sees a squirrel running on a branch. He wants to play with it, too. He throws the ball at the squirrel, but he misses. The ball rolls down a hill and into a bush. + +"Oh no, my ball!" Ben says. He runs after it, but he can't find it. He looks around and sees that he is far from the picnic spot. He can't see his mom, dad or Anna. He feels worried. He starts to cry. + +"Ben, where are you?" mom calls. She hears his cry and follows the sound. She finds him in the bush, holding his ball. She hugs him and wipes his tears. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I lost my ball and I got lost," Ben says. + +"It's okay, Ben, I'm here now. You're not lost anymore," mom says. "But next time, don't go too far, either. Stay where we can see you." + +Mom and Ben walk back to the picnic spot, where dad and Anna are waiting for them. They all hug and smile. They eat their sandwiches, fruits, cookies and juice. They read their books and play with the ball and the butterfly. They have a fun and happy picnic. They love each other very much. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, on the table. Sometimes they make noises like vroom, beep, honk. + +One day, they decide to go to the beach with their cars. They ask their mom to take them. Mom says yes and puts their cars in a big bag. They get in the car and mom drives to the beach. Lily and Ben look out the window and see trees, houses, shops, and birds. + +When they get to the beach, they run to the sand. They take out their cars and start to drive them on the sand. They make roads, bridges, tunnels, and ramps. They have fun driving their cars up and down, fast and slow, left and right. They also see other kids playing with their toys. Some have balls, some have buckets, some have shovels. + +Lily and Ben see a big castle made of sand. It has towers, walls, windows, and a door. They think it is very pretty and want to see it closer. They drive their cars to the castle and park them outside. They knock on the door and say hello. But no one answers. They push the door and it falls down. They see that the castle is empty inside. It is a fake castle. Lily and Ben feel sad and confused. They wonder who made the fake castle and why. + +Then they hear a voice behind them. It is a boy with a big smile. He says, "Hi, I made the castle. It is not a real castle, it is a pretend castle. I like to make pretend things with sand. Do you want to play with me?" Lily and Ben look at the boy and his smile. They think he is nice and friendly. They say yes and smile back. They introduce themselves and their cars. The boy says his name is Sam and he has a car too. He shows them his car. It is a fake car made of sand. Lily and Ben think it is very cool and clever. They decide to play with Sam and his fake car. They make more pretend things with sand. They have fun together. They forget about the fake castle and the real car. They are happy. +One day, a prince came to a big park. He wanted to play with the other children, but they did not permit him. They said he was too different. He wore a shiny hat and a long coat. He had a big horse and a sword. He did not look like them. + +The prince felt sad and lonely. He walked around the park, looking for a friend. He saw a girl sitting on a bench. She had a book and a doll. She looked different too. She wore glasses and a hat. She had curly hair and a smile. + +The prince went to the girl and said, "Hello, can I play with you?" The girl looked up and said, "Sure, why not? What is your name?" The prince said, "I am Prince Leo. What is your name?" The girl said, "I am Anna. I like your hat. It is shiny." The prince said, "Thank you. I like your glasses. They are pretty." + +The prince and the girl became friends. They played with the book and the doll. They talked and laughed. They did not care that they were different. They liked each other. The other children saw them and felt curious. They came closer and said, "Can we play with you too?" The prince and the girl said, "Yes, you can. We can all play together." The children said, "We are sorry we did not permit you before. You are not so different after all. You are nice." The prince and the girl said, "Thank you. You are nice too." + +The prince and the girl and the other children had fun in the park. They learned that being different is not bad. It is good. It makes you special. It makes you a friend. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with Sam's dog, Rex. Rex is a fat dog. He likes to eat and sleep. He does not like to run or jump. + +One day, Tim and Sam want to play catch with Rex. They throw a ball for Rex to fetch. But Rex does not fetch the ball. He just looks at the ball and sighs. He does not want to move. + +"Come on, Rex!" Tim says. "Fetch the ball! It is fun!" + +But Rex does not listen. He just sighs again. He does not want to play. + +"Rex is lazy," Sam says. "He is too fat to play. He needs to exercise." + +But Rex does not care. He just sighs and lies down. He wants to nap. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They want to play with Rex. They love Rex. But Rex does not love to play. + +They decide to play something else. They leave the ball and go to the swing. They swing high and low. They laugh and have fun. + +Rex watches them from the grass. He sees them happy. He feels lonely. He wishes he could play with them. He sighs and gets up. He walks slowly to the ball. He picks it up with his mouth. He wags his tail. He runs to Tim and Sam. He drops the ball at their feet. He barks. + +"Rex!" Tim and Sam say. "You want to play!" + +They hug Rex and pet him. They are happy. Rex is happy. He likes to play with Tim and Sam. He does not sigh anymore. He is a good dog. +Tommy was a careless boy. He did not look after his things. He left his toys on the floor, his clothes on the bed, and his books on the table. He did not care if he lost them or broke them. + +One day, he found a shiny penny on the street. He was very happy. He wanted to buy a candy with it. He put the penny in his pocket and ran to the store. But on the way, he saw a big dog. He wanted to pet the dog. He forgot about the penny and took his hand out of his pocket. + +"Hello, doggy," he said. "You are so soft and nice. Can I be your friend?" + +The dog wagged its tail and licked Tommy's face. Tommy laughed and hugged the dog. He did not notice that the penny fell out of his pocket and rolled away. + +A little girl saw the penny. She picked it up and looked at it. She was very happy. She needed a penny to buy a stamp for her letter. She had written a letter to her grandma, who lived far away. She wanted to tell her grandma that she loved her and missed her. + +"Thank you, penny," she said. "You belong to me now. I will use you to send my letter. I will be careful with you and not lose you." + +She put the penny in her purse and ran to the post office. She bought a stamp and stuck it on her letter. She put the letter in the mailbox and smiled. + +Tommy came to the store. He reached into his pocket to get the penny. But he found nothing. He was very sad. He had lost the penny. He could not buy a candy. He wished he had been more careful with his penny. He learned a lesson. He decided to look after his things better from now on. He hoped that someone who needed the penny more than him had found it. He went back home and cleaned his room. He put his toys in the box, his clothes in the closet, and his books on the shelf. He felt better. He knew that his things belonged to him and he should take care of them. +Lily liked to sail her boat in the pond. She made the boat from a box and a stick and a cloth. She put her doll in the boat and pretended she was the pilot. She said, "Ahoy, matey! We are going to find treasure!" + +One day, a big wind came and blew her boat away. Lily ran after it, but it was too fast. She saw it sail under a bridge and out of sight. She felt sad and scared. She cried, "Help! Help! My boat is gone!" + +A man heard her cry and came to see. He was an ordinary man, with a hat and a coat and a bag. He asked, "What is wrong, little girl?" Lily told him about her boat and her doll and the wind. He said, "Don't worry, I will help you. I am a pilot, and I have a plane. Come with me, and we will find your boat." + +He took her to his plane, which was small and red and shiny. He let her sit in the front and wear a headset. He said, "Are you ready to fly?" Lily nodded and smiled. He said, "Then let's go!" + +They flew over the pond and the bridge and the trees. They looked for the boat and the doll. Lily saw them on the other side of the pond, near a duck and a frog. She said, "There they are! There they are!" The man said, "Good job, Lily! You have a sharp eye. I will land the plane and get your boat and your doll. You are a brave and clever pilot, too." + +He landed the plane and got out. He walked to the boat and picked it up. He gave it to Lily, who hugged her doll and thanked him. He said, "You are very welcome, Lily. I am glad I could help you. You have a nice boat and a nice doll. Take good care of them, and have fun sailing." He waved goodbye and flew away. + +Lily waved back and smiled. She felt happy and proud. She said, "Thank you, Mr. Pilot. You are a kind and good pilot. I will always remember you and your plane." She sailed her boat in the pond again, and had a wonderful day. +Ben and Mia are friends who like to play with clay. They have many colors of clay and they make different shapes with it. They have fun rolling, squishing, and cutting the clay. + +One day, Ben has an idea. He wants to make a big snake with his clay. He takes a long piece of green clay and makes it into a long and thin snake. He gives it eyes, a tongue, and scales. He is very proud of his snake. + +"Look at my snake, Mia!" he says. "It is very long and scary. Do you like it?" + +Mia looks at Ben's snake. She thinks it is nice, but she likes different animals. She likes elephants. She has a small piece of gray clay and she makes it into a round and fat elephant. She gives it ears, a trunk, and a tail. She is very happy with her elephant. + +"Look at my elephant, Ben!" she says. "It is very round and cute. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at Mia's elephant. He thinks it is nice, but he likes different shapes. He likes wide shapes. He has a big piece of blue clay and he makes it into a wide and flat circle. He gives it a smiley face and some dots. He is very excited with his circle. + +"Look at my circle, Mia!" he says. "It is very wide and happy. Do you like it?" + +Mia looks at Ben's circle. She thinks it is nice, but she likes different colors. She likes bright colors. She has a small piece of yellow clay and she makes it into a bright and shiny star. She gives it some sparkles and some rays. She is very amazed with her star. + +"Look at my star, Ben!" she says. "It is very bright and beautiful. Do you like it?" + +Ben and Mia look at each other's clay creations. They see that they are very different, but they also see that they are very good. They smile and hug each other. + +"I like your snake, Ben!" Mia says. "It is very long and scary." + +"I like your elephant, Mia!" Ben says. "It is very round and cute." + +"I like your circle, Ben!" Mia says. "It is very wide and happy." + +"I like your star, Mia!" Ben says. "It is very bright and beautiful." + +They are very happy with their clay creations. They decide to request more clay from their teacher. They want to make more shapes, animals, and colors with their clay. They love to play with clay. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big maze made of hay. They want to go inside and find the way out. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Anna says. "It looks fun!" + +"No, Anna. It looks scary. I don't want to go." Ben says. He is afraid of getting lost. + +"Please, Ben. Don't be scared. I will be with you. We can hold hands." Anna says. She tries to pull Ben. + +"No, no, no!" Ben says. He pulls back. He ignores Anna. + +Anna is sad. She wants to play with Ben. But Ben does not want to play with her. She decides to go inside the maze by herself. She thinks she can find the way out quickly. + +She walks and walks. She turns left and right. She sees many walls of hay. She does not see Ben. She does not see the exit. She starts to feel scared. She calls for Ben. + +"Ben! Ben! Where are you? I want to go out!" + +But Ben does not hear her. He is sitting on a bench outside the maze. He is playing with his orange ball. He is happy. + +He does not know that Anna is lost. He does not know that Anna is crying. He does not know that Anna needs him. He ignores Anna. +Anna liked to play with her mom's purse. It had many things inside that she wanted to see and touch. But mom always said, "No, Anna, that is not for you. The purse is delicate and some things are sharp. You can hurt yourself or break them." + +One day, mom was busy in the kitchen and did not see Anna. Anna saw the purse on the sofa and ran to get it. She opened it and took out a shiny pair of scissors. She thought they were pretty and wanted to cut something with them. She saw a paper on the table and grabbed it. + +"Snip, snip, snip," she said, as she cut the paper into small pieces. She did not know that the paper was mom's important letter. She felt happy and proud of her work. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" mom shouted, as she came into the living room. She saw the mess on the floor and the scissors in Anna's hand. She was angry and scared. + +"Mom, look, I cut the paper with the scissors. They are sharp and fun," Anna said, smiling. + +"Anna, no, that is very bad. You should not play with the scissors or the purse. The scissors are sharp and dangerous. You can cut yourself or something else. And the purse is delicate and has my things. You should not touch them without asking. And you cut my letter. That was very important. I am very sad and mad at you," mom said, as she took the scissors and the purse from Anna. She hugged her and checked her for any cuts. + +"I am sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to play. I love you," Anna said, as she started to cry. + +"I love you too, Anna. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Playing with sharp things or delicate things is not a good idea. They are not toys. Next time, ask me first or play with your own toys. OK?" mom said, as she wiped Anna's tears and kissed her. + +"OK, mom. I am sorry. Can I help you clean up?" Anna asked, as she looked at the paper pieces. + +"Yes, you can, Anna. Thank you. That is very nice of you. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and get a broom," mom said, as she held Anna's hand and walked with her. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls with different clothes and hair. She likes to make them look pretty and give them names. She has a style for each doll. + +One day, her brother Tom comes to her room. He is bored and wants to play with her. He sees her dolls and picks one up. He says, "This doll is ugly. Her hair is too long and her dress is too pink. I will make her look better." + +He takes a scissors and cuts the doll's hair. He makes it very short and messy. He also tears the doll's dress and makes it dirty. He laughs and says, "Now she has a cool style. She looks like a punk rocker." + +Anna sees what he did and feels very sad and angry. She loves her doll and does not like what he did. She cries very loud and says, "No, no, no! You are mean and bad. You ruined my doll. Give her back to me. Go away from my room." + +She grabs the doll from him and hugs her. She tries to fix her hair and dress, but they are too damaged. She cries more and more. She does not want to play with Tom anymore. + +Tom sees that Anna is very upset and feels sorry. He did not mean to make her cry. He was just having fun. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was just joking. I did not know you liked your doll so much. Can I help you fix her? Can we still be friends?" + +Anna looks at him and sees that he is sorry. She is still sad, but she is also kind. She says, "OK, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to be more careful and nice. You have to ask me before you touch my dolls. And you have to respect my style. Maybe we can find another doll for you to play with. But not this one. She is mine." + +She wipes her tears and smiles a little. She gives Tom a hug and says, "We are still friends. But don't do that again, OK?" + +Tom nods and says, "OK, Anna. I promise. I'm sorry again. I love you, sis." + +They hug again and go to find another doll. They play together and have fun. They learn to share and respect each other's style. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. They laughed and chased the ball. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went into the street. Tim ran after the ball without looking. He did not see the big car coming. The car hit Tim and he fell down. He cried and his leg hurt. Lily was scared and ran to Tim. She saw blood on his leg and his face. + +"Tim, Tim, are you okay?" Lily asked. She hugged Tim and tried to make him feel better. + +A man saw what happened and called for help. He ran to Tim and Lily and said, "Don't worry, kids, I'm here to help. The ambulance is coming soon. They will take Tim to the hospital and make him well." + +Lily heard the siren of the ambulance. She saw the red and blue lights. She saw the people in white clothes. They came out of the ambulance and put Tim on a stretcher. They put a bandage on his leg and a mask on his face. + +"Can I go with Tim?" Lily asked. She did not want to leave Tim alone. + +"Of course, you can," the man said. "You are a good friend. You can sit with Tim in the ambulance and hold his hand. He will be happy to see you." + +Lily nodded and climbed into the ambulance. She sat next to Tim and held his hand. She saw Tim's eyes were dull and he looked sad. She said, "Don't be sad, Tim. You will be okay. I'm here with you. I love you." + +Tim smiled a little and said, "I love you too, Lily. Thank you for helping me." +Anna and Ben love to play at the park. They like to slide, climb and swing. They swing high and low, fast and slow. They laugh and sing. + +"Look at me, Anna!" Ben says. "I can swing higher than you!" + +"No, you can't, Ben!" Anna says. "I can swing higher than you!" + +They swing and swing, trying to reach the sky. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is the alarm. The alarm tells them it is time to go home. It is getting dark and cold. + +"Come on, Anna, Ben!" their mom calls. "It is time to go home!" + +Anna and Ben stop swinging. They jump off the swings and run to their mom. They are sad to leave the park, but they are happy to see their mom. + +Their mom gives them a gentle hug. She says, "You had fun at the park, didn't you?" + +"Yes, we did, mom!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Maybe we can come back tomorrow and swing some more," their mom says. + +"Yay!" Anna and Ben say. + +They hold their mom's hand and walk home. They are tired, but they are smiling. They love to swing. +Lily liked to write poems. She wrote them with her crayons on big sheets of paper. She wrote about her toys, her family, and her dreams. She liked to read them to her mom and dad, who always clapped and smiled. + +One day, Lily wrote a poem about a butterfly. She used many colors to draw the butterfly's wings. She wrote: + +Butterfly, butterfly, you are so pretty +You fly in the sky, you make me happy +Butterfly, butterfly, you are my friend +You are the best, you have no end + +She was very proud of her poem. She wanted to show it to her friend Ben, who lived next door. She ran to his house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Lily!" Ben said, opening the door. "What do you have there?" + +"It's a poem, Ben. A poem about a butterfly. Do you want to hear it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. I like poems. Let me see it." Ben said, taking the paper from Lily. + +Ben looked at the paper. He frowned. He did not like the poem. He thought it was too simple and silly. He did not think the butterfly was attractive. He liked cars and trucks and dinosaurs. He said: + +"Lily, this is a bad poem. It is too short and easy. And the butterfly is not pretty. It is boring and plain. You should write about something cool, like a monster or a robot." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like what Ben said. She thought her poem was good and beautiful. She liked the butterfly. She said: + +"Ben, you are mean. You do not understand poems. Poems are not about cool things. Poems are about feelings and words. And the butterfly is very pretty. It is colorful and graceful. You should be nice, not rude." + +Lily took back her paper and ran away. She did not want to be friends with Ben anymore. She went back to her house and hugged her mom. She told her what happened. Her mom said: + +"Lily, I'm sorry that Ben hurt your feelings. He was not kind. But you know what? I think your poem is wonderful. It is creative and sweet. And I think the butterfly is very attractive. It is a symbol of joy and freedom. You should be proud of your poem. And you should find friends who appreciate your poems." + +Lily smiled and thanked her mom. She felt better. She decided to write more poems and share them with people who liked them. She also decided to look for more butterflies in the garden. She hoped to find one that looked like her poem. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. They have bicycles. Tom has a red bicycle. Mia has a blue bicycle. + +One day, they see a huge bicycle in the park. It is bigger than a car. It has four wheels and two seats. Tom and Mia are curious. They want to try the huge bicycle. + +"Whoa, look at that bicycle!" Tom says. "It is so huge!" + +"Can we ride it?" Mia asks. "It looks fun!" + +They run to the huge bicycle. They see a sign. The sign says: "To ride this bicycle, you need to add two coins in the slot." + +Tom and Mia have coins. They each have one coin. They add their coins in the slot. The huge bicycle makes a beep sound. It is ready to go. + +Tom and Mia climb on the huge bicycle. Tom sits in the front seat. He holds the handlebars. Mia sits in the back seat. She holds Tom's shoulders. They are excited. + +"Are you ready, Mia?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, I am, Tom!" Mia answers. + +Tom pushes the pedals. The huge bicycle starts to move. It goes fast. Tom and Mia laugh. They feel the wind in their hair. They ride the huge bicycle around the park. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Lila and Tom were playing with their toys in their room. They liked to be organized and put everything in its place. They had a big chamber where they stored their blocks, cars, dolls and books. They also had a small chamber where they kept their crayons, stickers and papers. + +One day, they decided to make a picture for their mom. They took out their crayons and papers from the small chamber and started to draw. Lila drew a flower and Tom drew a sun. They were very happy with their work. + +"Look, Lila, I made a big yellow sun!" Tom said. + +"That's very nice, Tom. I made a pink flower. Mom will love it!" Lila said. + +They put their pictures on the window sill to show their mom later. Then they went to play with their blocks. They built a tower, a bridge and a castle. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not notice that the sun was shining very brightly outside. The sun was very hot and made the crayons on the window sill melt. The crayons became soft and drippy and made a mess on the papers. The colors mixed and ran down the glass. + +When Lila and Tom finished playing with their blocks, they went to check on their pictures. They were shocked to see what happened. + +"Oh no, our pictures are ruined!" Lila cried. + +"Our crayons melted!" Tom said. + +They felt very sad and angry. They did not know what to do. + +"Mom, mom, come here!" they called. + +Mom heard them and came to their room. She saw the melted crayons and the messy papers. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"The sun melted our crayons and spoiled our pictures!" Lila and Tom said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. I know you worked hard on your pictures. But don't worry, we can fix this. We can clean the window and get new crayons and papers. And we can make new pictures together. How does that sound?" + +Lila and Tom nodded and smiled. They felt better. They thanked their mom and helped her clean the window. Then they got new crayons and papers from the small chamber and made new pictures with their mom. They drew a rainbow, a butterfly and a heart. They were very proud of their work. + +They put their new pictures on the wall, away from the sun. They also put their crayons back in the small chamber, where they would not melt. They learned to be careful with their things and to protect them from the sun. They were happy and organized. +Lila wanted to go to the park with her mom and dad. She liked to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. But first, she had to get ready. She had to choose what to wear and how to do her hair. + +She opened her closet and looked at her dresses. She had a red dress, a blue dress, and a yellow dress. She liked them all, but she wanted to wear the most beautiful one. She thought for a moment, and then she chose the yellow dress. It had flowers on it and made her happy. + +She put on the yellow dress and went to the bathroom. She saw her comb on the sink. She picked it up and looked at her hair in the mirror. Her hair was long and brown and curly. She liked her hair, but she wanted to make it more beautiful. She thought for a moment, and then she decided to make a braid. + +She combed her hair and asked her mom to help her. Her mom came and took the comb. She divided her hair into three parts and crossed them over each other. She made a braid and tied it with a ribbon. She smiled and said, "You look beautiful, Lila." + +Lila looked at her braid in the mirror. She liked it very much. She thanked her mom and gave her a hug. She was ready to go to the park. She ran to the door and waited for her dad. She was happy and excited. She had chosen a beautiful dress and a beautiful braid. She felt beautiful, too. +Ben and Mia were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They wanted to do something fun and new. + +"Let's make a zoom!" Ben said. He had an idea. He ran to the kitchen and got a big box. He brought it to the living room and put it on the floor. "This is our zoom. We can go fast and far in it." + +Mia smiled. She liked Ben's idea. She helped him cut holes in the box for windows and a door. They used crayons to draw wheels and lights and a horn. They also found some stickers and put them on the box. They made their zoom look very cool. + +They climbed inside the box and pretended to drive. They made noises like a zoom. They said where they wanted to go. "Let's go to the park!" Mia said. "Yes, let's go to the park!" Ben agreed. They imagined they saw trees and flowers and swings and slides. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Rex. He saw the box and thought it was a toy. He ran to the box and started to bite it. He tore a hole in the side of the box. He tried to get inside. + +"Hey, Rex, stop!" Ben shouted. He was angry. He did not want Rex to ruin their zoom. He kicked Rex in the nose. Rex yelped and ran away. + +Mia was scared. She did not like Rex. She did not like Ben's kick. She started to cry. "Ben, you are mean! You hurt Rex! You hurt me!" She got out of the box and ran to her room. + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Rex or Mia. He loved them. He got out of the box and followed Mia. He knocked on her door. "Mia, I'm sorry. I was just trying to save our zoom. Can we be friends again?" + +Mia opened the door. She saw Ben's face. He looked sad. She felt sorry for him. She hugged him. "It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry too. I know you love our zoom. Can we fix it?" + +Ben nodded. He hugged her back. "Yes, we can fix it. And we can play with Rex too. He is a good dog. He just wanted to have fun." + +They went back to the living room. They found some tape and glued the box back together. They also gave Rex a treat and a pat. They all got inside the box and pretended to drive again. They had fun. They were happy. They were friends. +Ben likes to write. He writes with his crayons on paper. He writes his name, his mom's name, and his dog's name. He writes big and small, red and blue, happy and sad. He writes every day. + +One day, Ben hears a loud noise outside. He runs to the window and sees an ambulance. The ambulance has lights and a siren. It is going very fast. Ben wonders what is happening. He hopes everyone is okay. + +Ben's mom comes and tells him that the ambulance is helping someone who is hurt. She says the ambulance is dependable. It means that the ambulance can do its job well. It can take the hurt person to the hospital. It can make the hurt person feel better. + +Ben thinks that the ambulance is brave and kind. He wants to write about it. He gets his crayons and paper. He writes "ambulance" in big letters. He draws the lights and the siren. He draws a smiley face on the ambulance. He writes "thank you" under the picture. + +Ben shows his mom his writing. She smiles and hugs him. She says he is a good writer. She says he is dependable too. It means that he can do what he says he will do. He can be trusted. Ben feels proud and happy. He writes "I love you" on another paper and gives it to his mom. She writes "I love you too" and gives it back to him. They write and hug and smile. +Sara liked to mix things. She mixed water and soap to make bubbles. She mixed paint and paper to make art. She mixed flour and eggs to make dough. She loved to see what new things she could make. + +One day, Sara found a big bowl of dirt in the garden. She wondered what would happen if she mixed it with something. She looked around and saw a bottle of water, a jar of honey, and a bag of seeds. She decided to mix them all with the dirt. + +She poured the water, the honey, and the seeds into the bowl. She stirred and stirred with a big spoon. She saw the dirt change color and texture. She smelled something sweet and earthy. She felt something soft and sticky. She was very curious. + +She took a handful of the mixture and made a ball. She threw it in the air and caught it. She made another ball and threw it higher. She made a third ball and threw it as high as she could. + +But the third ball did not come down. It flew up and up and up, until it reached the sky. It landed on a cloud and stuck there. Sara watched in awe as the ball sprouted green leaves and colorful flowers. She had made a new land in the sky. + +Sara smiled and clapped her hands. She was very happy. She had mixed something wonderful. She was a wise mixer. She wondered what else she could mix. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big fly on a flower. Sara wants to catch the fly. She runs to the flower and tries to grab the fly. But the fly is too fast. It flies away. + +"Wait for me, fly!" Sara says. She follows the fly to another flower. Ben follows Sara. He wants to help her catch the fly. + +The fly lands on a smelly trash can. Sara and Ben kneel next to the trash can. They are careful not to touch the trash. They see the fly on a banana peel. Sara reaches for the fly. But the fly is too smart. It flies away again. + +"Where did it go?" Sara asks. She looks around. She sees the fly on a dog's nose. The dog is sleeping under a tree. Sara and Ben run to the dog. They kneel next to the dog. They are quiet not to wake the dog. They see the fly on the dog's nose. Sara tries to catch the fly. But the fly is too sneaky. It flies away one more time. + +"Fly, come back!" Ben says. He looks up. He sees the fly in the sky. It is flying very high. Sara and Ben stand up. They wave their arms. They try to call the fly. But the fly is too far. It does not hear them. + +"Bye, fly!" Sara says. She is sad. She wanted to catch the fly. Ben is sad too. He wanted to help Sara catch the fly. + +"Let's play something else," Ben says. He hugs Sara. Sara hugs Ben. They are friends. They go to the slide. They have fun. They forget about the fly. +Tim and Kim like to play at the park. They like to slide, climb and swing. They swing high and low, fast and slow. They laugh and shout with joy. + +One day, they see a cop at the park. He has a big hat, a shiny badge and a walkie-talkie. He looks nice and friendly. Tim and Kim are eager to talk to him. They stop swinging and run to him. + +"Hello, cop!" they say. "What are you doing here?" + +"Hello, Tim and Kim!" the cop says. "I'm here to keep the park safe and help people. Do you like the park?" + +"Yes, we love the park!" they say. "We love to swing!" + +"Swinging is fun!" the cop says. "Can I swing with you?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" they say. They take the cop to the swings. They help him sit on a swing. They push him gently. The cop smiles and swings with them. They have a lot of fun together. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing with her toy car. She liked to make the car go fast, so she would "rush" it across the floor. She had a lot of fun doing this. + +Lily's mom was baking a cake in the kitchen. She needed to "measure" the ingredients to make the cake. She was a little "anxious" because she wanted the cake to be perfect for her friend's birthday party. + +Lily went to her mom and asked, "Can I help with the cake?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me measure the sugar." So Lily helped her mom and felt very proud. + +When the cake was done, Lily and her mom rushed to the party. Everyone loved the cake and had a great time. Lily was happy she could help her mom and make her friend's birthday special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was a wide-eyed boy who loved to learn new things. One day, his mom told him to study some words for school. Tim did not want to do it, so he ran away to play outside. + +While playing, Tim met a big dog. The dog said, "What are you doing?" Tim said, "I am playing, but I should be studying my words." The dog told him, "You should listen to your mom and study." But Tim did not want to listen, and he kept playing. + +As the sun went down, it was time for Tim to go home. When he got home, his mom was sad. She asked him if he studied his words. Tim said, "No, I did not." The next day at school, Tim did not know his words, and he felt bad. He learned that he should always listen to his mom and do what she says. +One day, a helpful dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a cooler under a big tree. Max was very curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +Max opened the cooler and found ice and yummy food. He saw a big ice cream cone and wanted to eat it. But, the ice cream started to melt in the sun. Max had an idea. He would use his special power to freeze the ice cream. + +Max used his freeze power and the ice cream stopped melting. He was so happy that he could save the ice cream. He shared it with his friends and they all enjoyed it together. Max was proud to be a helpful dog with a special freeze power. +Once upon a time, there was a dish. This dish was very useful. It helped Mom in the kitchen. It held all the food for the family. The dish loved its job. + +One day, the dish saw the sun rise. The dish thought, "I want to rise too." The dish had a plan. It asked the big spoon for help. The big spoon said, "I will help you rise." + +The next day, the sun began to rise. The dish was ready. The big spoon pushed the dish up, up, up. The dish was so happy. It rose high in the air. The family saw the dish rise and they all clapped. + +The dish felt proud. It knew it could be useful and rise too. From that day on, the dish and the big spoon were best friends. They helped each other and had fun in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby boy named Tim. Tim loved to play sport with his friends. They would run, jump, and have lots of fun. + +One sunny day, Tim and his friend Sam were playing outside. Tim said, "Let's play a new sport!" Sam asked, "What sport?" Tim thought for a moment and then said, "Let's write the rules for a new sport!" + +Tim and Sam sat down and started to write. They wrote simple rules like run fast, jump high, and be kind. They named their new sport "Jump and Run Fun." + +The next day, Tim and Sam played their new sport with their friends. Everyone had a great time playing Jump and Run Fun. They all laughed and smiled as they played together. From that day on, Jump and Run Fun became their favorite sport to play. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to play all day with his friends in the park. Yesterday, he was playing fetch with his best friend, a little girl named Lucy. + +"Spot, catch the ball!" Lucy said with a big smile. Spot ran fast and jumped high to catch the ball. But this time, he missed the ball and fell into a big puddle of mud. He felt embarrassed. + +Lucy laughed and said, "Silly Spot, don't be embarrassed. It's okay to make mistakes. Let's try again!" Spot wagged his tail and they continued to play happily in the park. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a pretty frame in her room. She loved the frame so much. She wanted to put her favorite picture in it. The picture was of her and her best friend, Tom. They were always happy when they played together. + +One day, it was very cold and bitter outside. Sue and Tom were staring at the snow from inside the warm house. "I wish we could play outside," said Sue. Tom nodded and said, "But we can still have fun inside!" They played games and laughed all day. + +Later, Sue looked at the picture in the frame and smiled. She learned that even when things seem bad, like the cold and bitter day, you can still find happiness with your friends. The frame with the picture was a reminder of that special day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim had a toy he loved very much. The toy was a soft bear. One day, Tim's bear got hurt. The bear's arm was torn. Tim was very sad. + +Tim's mom saw the hurt bear and wanted to help. She knew a special object that could heal. It was a magic needle and thread. Tim's mom told him, "This will make your bear all better." + +Tim's mom used the magic needle and thread to fix the bear's arm. The bear was not dead anymore. Tim was so happy to have his bear all better. They played together all day long. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small home, a little girl named Lily had a funny pet. The pet was a tiny, talking bird. They played and laughed every day. Lily and the bird loved to eat apples together. They were the best of friends. + +One day, a big, scary cat came to their home. The cat wanted to eat the tiny bird. The bird was very sad and scared. Lily did not want her friend to be eaten. She had a big problem to solve. + +Lily thought of a plan. She gave the big cat a big, juicy apple. The cat loved the apple so much, it forgot about the tiny bird. Lily comforted her scared friend. The bird was happy and safe again. From that day on, the big cat left them alone, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He had a big toy called Mr. Robot. Tim liked to play with Mr. Robot in his room. One day, Tim saw a big box in his room. It was a new toy! The box said "Space Recorder". Tim was very happy. + +Tim opened the box and found a weird-looking toy. It had buttons and a screen. He pressed a button and the toy said, "Hello! I am Space Recorder. I can record sounds from space." Tim was excited and asked, "Can we record sounds together?" + +"Yes, we can!" said Space Recorder. Tim and Space Recorder went outside to the garden. They looked up at the sky and started recording sounds. They heard birds, wind, and even a dog barking. Tim and Space Recorder had a lot of fun. + +After a while, they went back inside. Tim pressed a button on Space Recorder and they listened to the sounds they recorded. Tim was so happy to have a new friend who could record sounds from space. They played together every day, and Tim learned a lot about space and sounds. +One day, a little beetle went for a walk. It was an icy day, and the beetle was very cold. The beetle saw a big bear and said, "Mr. Bear, can you help me sort my food? I am so cold and need to get back to my home." + +The big bear looked at the little beetle and said, "Okay, I will help you." They started to sort the food together. The beetle had many different kinds of food like leaves, sticks, and nuts. The big bear helped the beetle put each kind of food in its own pile. + +But then, a naughty squirrel came and messed up all the piles. The beetle and the bear were very upset. The bear said, "Squirrel, why did you do that? We worked so hard to sort the food!" The squirrel felt bad and said, "I am sorry, I just wanted to play. I will help you sort it again." So the beetle, the bear, and the squirrel worked together to sort the food. They finished quickly, and the beetle was able to go home to his warm home. +Once upon a time, there was a little cauliflower. It was very sad and wept all day. It lived in an empty garden, with no friends to play with. + +One day, a little girl named Lily walked by the garden. She saw the weeping cauliflower and asked, "Why are you so sad, cauliflower?" + +The cauliflower replied, "I am sad because I am all alone in this empty garden. I wish I had friends to play with." Lily felt sad for the cauliflower and wanted to help. + +Lily went to her home and found some seeds. She came back to the empty garden and planted the seeds all around the cauliflower. Soon, beautiful flowers and plants grew around the cauliflower. The cauliflower was not alone anymore and stopped weeping. The cauliflower and Lily became best friends and played in the garden every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in his bedroom. He had many toys to play with, but he felt confused. He did not know which toy to play with first. + +His mom came into the room and saw him looking at his toys. She wanted to help him pick a toy to play with. So, she pointed at a big, red ball. "Why don't you play with the ball, Tim?" she asked. + +Tim smiled and took the ball. He played with it all day, and he was not confused anymore. He had so much fun playing with the big, red ball in his bedroom. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play games with his friends. One day, they decided to play a new game called "Stay Clean." + +In this game, they had to stay clean while playing in the park. Spot and his friends ran around, being careful not to step in the mud or get dirty. They laughed and had so much fun trying to stay clean. + +At the end of the game, Spot and his friends were still clean. They were very happy that they could play the game and stay clean. They all went home and told their moms and dads about the fun game they played. And from that day on, "Stay Clean" became their favorite game to play at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a unique boy named Tim. He loved to play golf. Every day, he would go to the park and play golf with his friends. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, a new boy named Sam came to the park. Sam wanted to play golf too. But Tim's friends did not want to let Sam play. They said, "You are new, we will ignore you." Sam felt very sad. + +Tim saw Sam was sad and said, "I will play golf with you, Sam." They played together and had a great time. Tim's friends saw them having fun and decided to let Sam play too. In the end, everyone played together and they all became good friends. + +The moral of the story is to be kind to others and not to ignore them just because they are different or new. +One day, a girl named Sue had a bright red toy car. She loved to play with it all day. Sue wanted to make her toy car even more fun. She found a bell and thought, "I will attach the bell to the car!" + +Sue went to her mom and asked, "Mom, can you help me attach the bell to my car?" Her mom said, "Yes, Sue. We can attach the bell with tape." So, they put tape on the bell and attached it to the car. Sue was happy and played with her new car all day. + +Later, Sue's friend Tim came to play. He saw the bright red car with the bell and wanted to play too. But Sue didn't want to share. She said, "No, Tim! This is my car!" Tim was sad and went home. Sue played alone and soon felt lonely. The next day, Sue got sick and had to go to the hospital. She wished she had shared her car with Tim. Now, she had no one to play with in the hospital. + +The moral of the story is to always share with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful boy named Tim. Tim liked to help his mom and dad with tasks. One day, his mom asked him to rock his baby sister, Ann, to sleep. + +"Tim, can you rock Ann to sleep?" his mom asked. Tim said, "Yes, mom. I will be helpful." Tim rocked Ann gently until she fell asleep. He felt happy and proud. + +Later, Tim's dad told him, "Good job, Tim! Here is a reward for you." Tim got a big, sweet cookie as his reward. He wanted to eat it outside, but he tripped and fell. The cookie broke into many pieces on the ground. Tim felt sad, and the cookie was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to eat. He ate all kinds of things. One day, Max saw a big cake on the table. Max was very envious of the cake. He wanted to eat it all. + +Max jumped up on the table and started to eat the cake. The cake was very sweet and yummy. Max was very happy. He ate and ate until his tummy was full. + +Then, Max's friend, a small cat named Mia, came into the room. Mia saw the cake and said, "Max, did you eat the whole cake?" Max nodded and said, "Yes, Mia, I did. It was so good!" Mia looked at the cake and said, "I wish I could have some too. Next time, let's share!" Max agreed, and they both went off to play. From that day on, Max and Mia always shared their treats and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to race with his friends. One day, Tim saw a big bag of rice. He had an idea. He told his friends, "Let's have a race, but we will carry the rice on our backs." + +His friends were troubled. They did not know if they could carry the heavy rice while they race. But they tried anyway. They put the rice on their backs and started the race. It was hard, but they did not give up. + +In the end, Tim won the race. But all the friends learned something. They learned that even when things are hard, they should not give up. They learned to help each other when they are troubled. And they learned that they can do anything if they work together. +Once upon a time, there was a thin dog named Spot. Spot loved to listen to his friend, a little bird named Chirpy. They lived in a big park with lots of trees and grass. + +One day, Spot and Chirpy were playing near a big tree. Chirpy said, "Spot, listen! I smell something yummy!" Spot listened and sniffed the air. He smelled it too. It was a sausage! + +They followed the smell and found a man cooking sausages on a grill. Spot said, "Chirpy, let's ask the man if we can have a sausage." Chirpy agreed, and they went to talk to the man. + +"Excuse me, sir," said Spot. "Can we please have a sausage?" The man smiled and gave Spot and Chirpy a sausage to share. They thanked the man and went back to their big tree to eat their yummy treat. Spot and Chirpy were very happy and enjoyed their sausage together. +One day, a big cat with an enormous tail went to play in the park. The cat loved to chase its tail in the sun. It would run and run, trying to catch the long tail that followed it. + +While playing, the cat saw a small dog. The dog was sad because it could not find its toy. The cat wanted to help the dog. So, the cat knelt down and looked under the slide. There, it found the toy hiding in the grass. + +The cat gave the toy to the dog, and the dog was very happy. They played together in the park all day long. The cat and the dog became best friends, always sharing and helping each other. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to design things with her toys. One day, she made a big tower with her blocks. She was very proud of her design. + +Later, her little brother Tommy came into the room. He saw the tower and wanted to play too. He said, "Can I play with your tower, Lily?" Lily was worried that Tommy would break her tower, so she said, "No, Tommy. You can't play with my tower." + +Tommy was sad and started to cry. Their mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw the tower and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great tower you made. But you should let Tommy play too." + +Lily thought about it and decided to let Tommy play. Together, they made the tower even bigger and better. In the end, they were both happy and had fun playing with the tower they designed. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat. The cat liked to sit near a big gate. The gate was red and pretty. Every day, the cat would sit and watch the cars go by. + +One day, a little dog came to the gate. The dog wanted to play with the thin cat. The cat was happy to have a new friend. They played all day near the gate. + +At the end of the day, the thin cat and the little dog were tired. They sat by the gate and watched the sun go down. They were very happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy called a laser. The laser was red and shiny. Tim loved playing with his laser. + +One day, Tim wanted to open a big box. He felt ready to open it with his laser. He pointed the laser at the box and made a "pew pew" sound. The box opened and Tim was so happy. + +Inside the box, Tim found more toys. He played with his laser and the new toys all day. He felt proud that he was ready to open the box. Tim and his laser had a lot of fun together. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big book of stories. He loved to listen to his mom read stories before bed. Tim had a toy dog named Spot. Tim wanted Spot to listen to the story too. So, he used a string to attach Spot to the book. + +Tim felt a little guilty because he didn't ask his mom if it was okay to attach Spot to the book. But he knew that Spot would be happy to listen to the story. Tim and Spot sat down on the floor and opened the book. + +Tim's mom came into the room and saw what Tim had done. She smiled and said it was okay. She started to read the story to Tim and Spot. They all enjoyed the story together. And from that day on, Spot was always there when it was time for a story. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple dog named Spot. Spot had one big eye and one small eye. He liked to sort his toys by size and color. Every day, he would play with his toys and then sort them before bedtime. + +One day, Spot met a little girl named Sue. Sue saw Spot sorting his toys and asked, "What are you doing?" Spot replied, "I am sorting my toys. I like to keep them neat and tidy." Sue thought it was a fun game and decided to help Spot sort his toys. + +Together, they sorted the toys by size and color. They had so much fun, and Spot was happy to have a new friend. From that day on, Spot and Sue played and sorted toys together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went outside to play. The sky was dark and grey. Tim saw big clouds and felt a little bit frightened. He ran to his mom and asked her a question. "Mom, is there going to be a storm?" + +His mom looked at the sky and said, "Yes, Tim, a storm is coming. We should go inside the house and stay safe." Tim held his mom's hand, and they went inside the house. They closed the door and sat by the window to watch the storm. + +The rain fell and the wind blew. Tim felt scared, but his mom hugged him tight. She told him not to worry because they were safe inside the house. The storm went away, and the sun came out. Tim was happy to see the sun again, and he went outside to play. +One day, a little girl named Mia went outside to play. The sun was shining and the air was mild. Mia liked to find fun things to do in her yard. + +As Mia played, she saw a small hole in the ground. She thought, "What can I find in there?" So, she put her finger in the hole. She felt something soft and wiggled her finger around. + +Suddenly, a friendly worm came out of the hole. The worm said, "Hi, Mia! Thank you for finding me! I was lost." Mia and the worm became good friends and played together all day in the mild sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He did not like to eat the pill his mom gave him. The pill was big and scary. Tim would frown when he saw it. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Tim's mom said, "Tim, it's time to take your pill." Tim frowned and said, "No, I don't want to!" Sam looked at the pill and said, "I can help you. We can do it together." + +Tim and Sam held the pill and counted to three. They both took a deep breath and Tim put the pill in his mouth. He swallowed it with a big gulp of water. Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. It wasn't so scary with a friend." +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. She had a big round tire to play with. She loved to roll it and make it go fast. One day, she wanted to share her tire with her friend, Tim. + +"Tim, do you want to play with my tire?" asked Lily. Tim said, "Yes, I want to play with it. I will be kind and share it with you too." + +But when they played with the tire, they both wanted to roll it at the same time. They started to fight over it. Lily said, "I want to roll it now!" Tim said, "No, it's my turn!" They both felt sad. + +Then, Lily remembered what her mom told her about sharing. She said, "Tim, let's take turns with the tire. I will roll it first, then you can roll it next." Tim agreed, and they both played happily with the tire, taking turns and being kind to each other. And they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird. This bird loved to draw with ink. She had many friends who liked to watch her draw. They loved to see the pretty pictures she made. + +One day, the bird had to part from her friends. She had to go on a long trip. Her friends were sad. They did not want her to go. But the bird promised she would be back soon. + +While the bird was gone, her friends tried to draw with ink too. But they could not make the pretty pictures like the bird. They missed her a lot. When the bird came back, they were so happy. They all drew together and made the most colorful pictures ever. And they stayed together, never to part again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very small and loved to play with his red ball. One day, Max saw a big, open box near his house. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +Max went to the box and saw a big, funny hat. He thought it would be fun to wear the hat, so he put it on his head. Max looked in a puddle and saw his reflection. He laughed and said, "Look at me! I am wearing a funny hat!" + +Just then, a big wind came and blew the hat off Max's head. Max started to tremble because he was scared. He didn't want to lose the funny hat. So, Max ran as fast as he could and caught the hat before it flew away. Max was so happy that he didn't lose the hat. + +Max took the hat back to his house and showed it to his mom. His mom smiled and said, "What a nice hat, Max! You look very funny!" Max was proud of his new hat and wore it all day long. From that day on, Max and his funny hat were the best of friends. +One day, a jolly cat named Tim went to a big store. Tim wanted to find a toy to play with. He looked at the many toys on the shelf. There were balls, dolls, and cars. Tim was very happy. + +Tim saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she could not find a toy she liked. Tim wanted to help Sue. He thought about what toy she might like. Tim had an idea. + +Tim said to Sue, "I suggest you try this ball." Sue looked at the ball and smiled. She played with the ball and was happy. Tim and Sue played together all day. They became good friends. +One day, a cute cat named Kitty was sleeping. She woke up and saw her friend, a small dog named Doggy. Doggy was adorable and always happy. They liked to play together. + +Kitty asked Doggy, "What do you want to do today?" Doggy thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the park!" Kitty liked that idea. They walked to the park, holding hands. + +At the park, they saw a big tree. Kitty had an opinion. She said, "Let's climb the tree!" Doggy agreed. They climbed the tree and enjoyed the view. After playing all day, they went home, tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to play outside. One day, it was very cold. Amy saw a small bird. The bird looked hungry. Amy wanted to help the bird. + +Amy went inside her house. She asked her mom for some food to feed the bird. Her mom gave her some bread. "Be careful, Amy. The bread is hot," her mom said. Amy held the bread carefully. + +Amy went back outside. She broke the hot bread into small pieces. She put the pieces on the ground. The small bird ate the bread. The bird was happy. Amy felt good. She knew that she had helped the bird on a cold day. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bulb named Billy. Billy was a happy bulb who lived in a big garden. He loved to listen to the birds sing and watch the children play. + +One day, a little girl named Emma came to the garden. She saw Billy and said, "Hello, famous bulb! I want to listen to the birds with you." Billy was very happy to have a friend. + +They sat together in the garden every day, listening to the birds and watching the children play. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little mole went out to play. He was very impatient. He wanted to find something fun to do. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. The little mole was happy to be outside. + +As the mole walked, he saw a big tree. He thought it would be fun to climb. So, he tried to climb the tree. But the little mole found it hard to climb. He was too small. He felt sad. + +Then, the little mole saw a big hole in the ground. He went inside and found a new friend. The friend was a small rabbit. They played together all day. The little mole was no longer impatient. He was very happy to find a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to play and run all day. One day, Max saw a big cat. The cat was very difficult to catch. Max wanted to be friends with the cat. + +Max went to the cat and tried to play. The cat did not want to play with Max. The cat stared at Max. Max felt sad. He thought the cat was a threat. Max did not want to give up. He knew he could be friends with the cat. + +Max tried again the next day. He brought a toy and showed it to the cat. The cat looked at the toy and then at Max. Slowly, the cat came closer. They played together and became friends. Max was happy that he did not give up. +Once upon a time, a dependable dog named Spot lived in a small house. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little girl named Lucy. One sunny day, Lucy heard some news that made her very happy. + +Lucy ran to Spot and said, "Spot, let's go to the park! I heard there is a big party there today." Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, let's go!" They both knew that something fun was waiting for them at the park. + +At the park, they saw balloons, games, and lots of kids. Lucy and Spot played all day long. They laughed and had so much fun. As the sun went down, they heard music and saw a big cake. It was a surprise party for Lucy and Spot! They both smiled and knew that the news about the party was true. They had the best day ever, and it was all thanks to the dependable news. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim went on a safari with his mom and dad. They saw many animals like lions, elephants, and monkeys. + +One day, Tim saw a small bird with a hurt wing. It could not fly or lift its wing. Tim felt sad for the bird. He asked his mom and dad what to do. They told Tim to be kind and help the bird. + +Tim took the bird to a nice doctor who could help animals. The doctor fixed the bird's wing. Soon, the bird could lift its wing and fly again. Tim was happy to see the bird fly away. He learned that being kind and helping others is a good thing to do. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. She saw a big, old tree with a stand near it. Lucy ran to the stand and saw many colorful toys on it. She wanted to play with all of them. + +Lucy picked up a toy car and started to play. She heard a boy shout, "Hey, that's my car!" The boy was sad because Lucy had his toy. Lucy felt bad and gave the car back to the boy. They started to play together with the car and other toys on the stand. + +After some time, Lucy and the boy became friends. They played with the toys and had a fun time at the park. When it was time to go home, Lucy waved goodbye to her new friend. She couldn't wait to come back to the park and play with him again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little boy named Tom. He was very excited because his birthday was coming up. He wanted to have a big party with all his friends, but he was too shy to ask them. + +On the day of his birthday, Tom's mom and dad made a big cake for him. It was so big that it almost broke the table! They put candles on the cake and sang "Happy Birthday" to Tom. Tom felt very special and happy. + +Tom's friends came over to his house to celebrate his birthday. They played games, ate cake, and opened presents. Tom was not shy anymore because he saw how much fun his friends were having. He was so happy that he didn't want his birthday party to end. +Once upon a time, in a big ocean, there was a sad shark. The shark was sad because he had no friends to play with. Every day, he would swim around and look for friends, but all the little fish were scared of him. + +One day, the sad shark saw a big rock in the ocean. He thought, "Maybe I can find a friend here." So, he swam up to the rock and saw a little crab. The shark asked the crab, "Will you be my friend?" The crab was not scared and said, "Yes, I will be your friend." + +From that day on, the shark and the crab would play together. They would swim and play hide-and-seek. The shark was not sad anymore. He was very happy to have a friend. The shark and the crab remained best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big, honest cat named Tom. Tom liked to supply his friends with pretty pastel colors. He had a best friend named Sue, who was a cute bunny. + +One day, Tom told Sue he had a surprise for her. He said, "I will give you something very nice tomorrow." Sue was very happy and could not wait for the surprise. She knew Tom always gave her the best things. + +The next day, Tom gave Sue a big box. Sue opened the box and saw many pastel colors inside. Sue was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tom! I love these colors!" Tom was happy too, because he made his best friend smile. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball all day long. One day, Spot could not find his ball. He started to worry. + +He went to his friend, the big cat named Fluffy. Spot said, "I can't find my ball, will you help me?" Fluffy did not want to help, but Spot insist. So, they both went to look for the ball. + +They looked everywhere, and finally, they found the ball under a big tree. Spot was so happy and stopped worry. From that day on, Spot and Fluffy were best friends and played together all the time. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a chubby cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play and eat all day. One day, Fluffy saw a grill outside the house. The grill was big and black. Fluffy wanted to play near the grill. + +Fluffy went to the grill and started to play. But then, Fluffy heard a loud noise. It was a big dog named Rover. Rover did not like Fluffy. Rover wanted to disturb Fluffy and make him go away. Fluffy was scared, but he did not want to leave the grill. + +Rover came closer and closer to Fluffy. Fluffy tried to run away, but he was too slow. Rover caught Fluffy and disturbed him a lot. Fluffy was very sad and scared. In the end, Fluffy could not play near the grill anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to look out the window. She saw birds, trees, and kids playing outside. + +One day, the sky started to change. It got dark and cloudy. Kitty was scared. She hid under the bed. Then, rain started to fall on the window. Kitty watched the raindrops race down the glass. + +After a while, the rain stopped. The sky changed again. It became bright and sunny. Kitty was glad. She jumped back on the windowsill and watched the world outside. Everything was shiny and new. Kitty loved her window and all the things she could see. +One day, a girl named Lily found a big peach. She wanted to wrap it as a gift for her friend, Tom. Lily looked for paper to wrap the peach. + +Lily saw her mom's special paper. She knew she should not use it, but she did. She felt guilty. She wrapped the peach and gave it to Tom. Tom said, "Thank you, Lily!" + +Later, Lily's mom found out. She was sad and asked Lily, "Did you use my special paper?" Lily looked down and said, "Yes, I did. I am sorry." Her mom was not happy. The special paper was gone, and Lily felt bad. + +The moral of the story is to not take things without asking. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lonely boy named Tim. He had no friends to play with. One day, he found a big, long tube in his yard. Tim had an idea. He would make a plan to find friends with the tube. + +Tim took the tube to the park. He saw other kids playing there. He said, "Hi! Do you want to play with my tube?" The kids looked at Tim and his tube. They said, "No, we don't want to play with your tube. It looks boring." + +Tim felt sad. He sat down on the grass with his tube. A girl named Sue walked up to him. She said, "I like your tube. Can I play with you?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes! Let's play together!" They played with the tube all day. + +But then, it started to rain. The tube got wet and broke. Tim and Sue were sad. They couldn't play with the tube anymore. Tim felt lonely again. He went home with his broken tube, and Sue went home too. They didn't play together anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bird named Billy. Billy was very kind and always said "please". He lived in a nest in the west. Every day, Billy flew around the big forest and talked to his friends. + +One day, Billy met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was a little squirrel who was very shy. Billy wanted to help Timmy make more friends. He told Timmy, "Please come with me to the west. I have a surprise for you." Timmy was scared but decided to trust Billy. + +As they went to the west, they met many of Billy's friends. They all said "hello" and "please" to Timmy. Timmy started to feel happy and not scared anymore. Finally, they reached the surprise. It was a big party with all of Billy's friends! They all played and had fun together. Timmy was so happy that he made so many new friends. From that day on, Timmy was not shy anymore and always remembered to say "please" just like his famous friend, Billy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was a daughter who liked to play outside. One day, it was icy and cold, but Lily wanted to discover something new. + +Lily put on her warm coat, hat, and gloves. She went outside and saw her friend, Max. Max said, "Lily, it's icy! Let's discover something fun to do!" They walked and talked, looking for something new. + +They found a big hill with lots of snow. Lily said, "Max, let's slide down the hill!" They both slid down the icy hill, laughing and having fun. They discovered that even on cold days, they could find fun things to do. +Once upon a time, in a big field, there was a lot of wheat. The wheat was tall and smooth. The wheat was friends with a big tree. The tree was very strong, and it would support the wheat when the wind blew hard. + +One day, the sky became dark, and the wind started to blow. The wheat was scared. The tree told the wheat not to worry, that it would help when the wind came. The wheat felt better and waited for the wind. + +The wind blew harder and harder. The tree kept its promise and supported the wheat. The wheat did not fall down, and they were safe. When the wind stopped, the sun came out, and the wheat was happy. The wheat thanked the tree for its help. They were friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce dog named Bob. He liked to play and run. One day, Bob went to a match. He saw many dogs there. They all wanted to win. + +At the match, there was a kind judge. The judge watched the dogs play. Bob played with a big ball. He jumped high and ran fast. The other dogs played too. They all tried to be the best. + +In the end, the judge picked a winner. It was Bob! The fierce dog won the match. All the dogs were happy. They played together and had fun. And Bob was the best dog of them all. +Once upon a time, there was a little horse named Henny. Henny lived in a stable with his mom and dad. They were happy horses, but Henny liked to run wild and play outside. + +One day, Henny met a wise old bird. The bird said, "Henny, you are wild! You should learn to be calm like your mom and dad." Henny looked at the bird and said, "But I like to be wild and have fun!" + +The wise old bird smiled and said, "You can still have fun, but you must also learn to be calm. It will help you be a better horse." So, Henny listened to the wise old bird and started to learn how to be calm. + +Henny practiced being calm every day. He still ran wild and had fun, but he also learned to be calm when he needed to be. His mom and dad were proud of him. And Henny was happy because he knew he was becoming a better horse. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big, clean market. In this market, there were many fruits. There were red fruits, green fruits, and yellow fruits. People came to the market to buy these fruits. + +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the market with her mom. Mia saw a man selling fruits. The man had a frown on his face. Mia wanted to make the man happy. She thought, "Maybe if I buy some fruits, the man will smile." + +Mia and her mom bought some fruits from the man. They got red fruits, green fruits, and yellow fruits. Mia gave the man some money. The man looked at Mia, and his frown turned into a big smile. Mia and her mom went home with their fruits, happy that they made the man smile. +One day, a little girl went for a walk. She saw a brilliant ball in the grass. The ball was very big and very red. The girl wanted to touch the ball. + +The girl reached out and touched the ball. When she touched it, the ball bounced high into the sky. The girl was so happy. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +The ball came back down and the girl caught it. She played with the ball all day long. When it was time to go home, she took the ball with her. The girl loved her brilliant ball and the fun touch that made it bounce. +One day, a little boat went to sail on the big sea. The sun was shining, and the boat was happy. It liked to feel the water and the wind. + +As the boat sailed, it saw a stranger. The stranger was a big, rude fish. The fish swam fast and splashed water on the boat. The boat did not like that. + +The boat said to the fish, "Please stop being rude. I want to sail and have fun." The big fish said, "I am sorry, little boat. I will not splash water on you anymore." The boat and the fish became friends, and they sailed and played together in the big sea. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily loved to play with her friends in the park. + +One day, when Lily was playing, a big boy named Tom came up to her. Tom wanted to play with Lily's toy. But Lily did not want to share her toy with Tom. This made Tom very angry, and he took Lily's toy away from her. Lily started to cry. + +A nice youth named Sam saw Lily crying and came over to help. Sam talked to Tom and told him that it was not nice to take toys from others. Tom felt bad for making Lily cry and gave her toy back. Lily stopped crying and thanked Sam for helping her. From that day on, Lily, Tom, and Sam became good friends and always played together. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a messy boy named Tim. Tim never liked to clean his room. His toys were always all over the floor. One day, his mom said, "Tim, you need to clean your room before you sleep." + +That night, Tim tried to sleep, but he could not. His bed was full of toys. So Tim started to clean his room. He put all his toys away and made his bed. Finally, Tim could sleep. + +The next day, Tim's mom was very happy to see his clean room. Tim learned that keeping his room clean made him and his mom happy. From that day on, Tim always cleaned his room before he slept. And the moral of the story is, always keep your room clean so you can sleep well and make others happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had an unusual belt. This belt was not like other belts. It could reveal things that were hidden. Tim liked to play with his belt and find new things. + +One day, Tim was playing with his belt in the park. He saw a big tree and thought, "I will use my belt to reveal what is under the tree." He put the belt around the tree and pulled. Suddenly, a big hole opened up under the tree. Tim was very excited and wanted to see what was inside the hole. + +Tim climbed down into the hole, but it was very dark. He could not see anything. He tried to use his belt to help him see, but it did not work. Tim was very scared and cried for help. But no one could hear him. Tim was stuck in the hole forever. The moral of the story is to be careful with unusual things and not to use them without knowing what they can do. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. He liked to run on the green strip in the park. + +One day, Spot's mom said, "Spot, I permit you to go to the park with your friend, Max." Spot was very happy. He and Max ran to the park together. + +At the park, Spot and Max played on the strip. They ran and jumped. They had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Spot's mom was happy to see him. They all had a good day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was an old shelter. In the shelter, there lived a cat and a dog. They were friends, but sometimes they fought. + +One day, the cat found a big ball. The dog wanted the ball too. They both pulled the ball, but no one would let go. They were very mad at each other. + +A little girl saw the cat and the dog fighting. She had an idea. She took a deep breath and said, "Release the ball. I will give you both a new toy." The cat and the dog let go of the ball. The little girl gave them a toy mouse and a toy bone. + +The cat and the dog were happy with their new toys. They stopped fighting and played together. The old shelter was a peaceful home again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a tidy house with his mom and dad. He had a dog named Spot. Tim and Spot were best friends. + +One day, Tim wanted to play with Spot. He threw a ball for Spot to catch. But Spot did not want to play. Spot refused to get the ball. Tim was sad. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad. She told Tim to give Spot a rub. Tim rubbed Spot's back. Spot liked it. Then, Spot got the ball and played with Tim. They were both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and get his ball. He would run and jump all day long. Spot was very happy. + +One day, Spot saw a big tree. He thought it would be fun to get his ball up in the tree. So, he tried and tried, but he could not do it. Spot felt sad. + +Then, a big bird came and saw Spot. The bird wanted to help Spot get his ball in the tree. The bird picked up the ball and put it in the tree. Spot was so happy! He barked and wagged his tail. Spot and the big bird played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to play in her backyard. She liked to run, jump, and laugh with her friends. + +One sunny day, Amy found a small butterfly in her backyard. The butterfly was stuck in a spider's web. Amy knew she had to help the butterfly. She carefully took the butterfly out of the web and released it. The butterfly was so happy to be free! + +After playing, Amy's mom called her inside for a tasty snack. Amy and her friends ate yummy cookies and drank cold milk. They talked about the fun they had in the backyard and how happy they were to help the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy cat named Kitty. Kitty lived in a small house with her friend, a girl named Sue. Sue and Kitty liked to play together all day. + +One day, Sue wanted to measure Kitty to see how big she was. Sue said, "Kitty, let's see how big you are!" Kitty meowed and stood very still. Sue took a small string and put it next to Kitty. She saw that Kitty was bigger than the string. Sue was happy to know how big her friend was. + +Later, they played with a ball and chased each other around the house. They had so much fun together. At the end of the day, Sue and Kitty were tired but happy. They hugged each other and went to bed, ready for another fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was a good dog who liked to protect his home and his family. One day, Max saw a big, strong box made of steel. Max was very curious and wanted to know what was inside the box. + +Max tried to open the box, but it was too strong for him. He tried to bite it, but his teeth could not break the steel. Max started to feel frustrated. He really wanted to see what was inside the box. + +Max's family saw him trying to open the box. They knew Max was feeling frustrated, so they helped him open the box. Inside the box was a big, soft bed just for Max. Max was so happy that his family helped him, and now he could rest in his new bed after a long day of protecting his home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to walk and play outside. One day, she found a magic lamp while she was walking. The lamp was very pretty and shiny. Sue was so happy to find the lamp. + +Sue took the lamp home and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Wow, that's a creative lamp!" Sue felt proud of her special find. She put the lamp in her room and looked at it every day. + +One day, Sue had an idea. She decided to make a creative drawing of her lamp. She used all her favorite colors and drew a beautiful picture. Sue showed her drawing to her mom, and her mom was very proud of her. Sue loved her magic lamp and her creative drawing. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a big park. Many kids loved to play near the tree. One day, a little boy named Tim saw a label on the tree. He could not read the label, but he wanted to know what it said. + +Tim tried to poke the label with a stick, but it was too high. He asked his friend, Jane, to help him. Jane was taller than Tim, but she could not reach the label either. They both felt sad and wanted to know what the label said. + +Then, they had an idea. They asked their friend, Sam, who was the tallest kid in the park. Sam reached up and poked the label with a long stick. The label fell down, and they could finally read it. It said, "Take care of the trees." They all smiled and promised to take care of the tall tree and all the other trees in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his ball. The ball had a thick texture that he liked to chew. One day, Spot saw a big tree with a long branch. Spot had an idea. He wanted to balance his ball on the branch. + +Spot tried to balance the ball on the branch, but it was very hard. He tried and tried, but the ball kept falling off. Spot's friend, a wise old owl, told him to be careful. The owl said, "Spot, if you keep trying to balance the ball on the branch, you might get hurt." + +But Spot did not listen to the wise old owl. He wanted to balance the ball on the branch more than anything. So, he kept trying. Finally, the ball stayed on the branch, and Spot was very happy. + +Spot jumped up to get the ball, but he fell. He hurt his leg very badly. The wise old owl saw Spot and said, "I told you to be careful, but you did not listen." Spot was sad and wished he had listened to his friend. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to the advice of wise friends. They can help us avoid bad things from happening. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy train that he loved to play with. One day, Tim's mom told him that the train needed coal to go fast. Tim wanted to find coal for his train. + +Tim asked his friend, "Where can I find coal for my train?" His friend said, "I saw some coal in the big yard. Let's go there." Tim and his friend went to the big yard and found a pile of coal. Tim felt guilty taking the coal without asking, but he wanted his train to go fast. So, he took some coal and said "thank you" to the yard. + +Tim went home and gave the coal to his train. The train went very fast, and Tim was happy. But he still felt guilty about taking the coal. So, he decided to tell his mom. Tim's mom said, "It's good that you told me. Next time, ask before you take something." Tim promised to ask next time, and he played with his train, feeling happy and not guilty anymore. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary little house, there lived a girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy found a big envelope on the floor. She was very curious and wanted to know what was inside. + +"Mommy, what is in this envelope?" Lucy asked. Mommy looked at the envelope and said, "I don't know, Lucy. Let's open it and see." So they opened the envelope together, and inside was a picture of a sad clown. The clown was crying big tears. + +Lucy felt sad for the clown and started to cry too. "Why is the clown crying, Mommy?" she asked. Mommy didn't know, but she tried to make Lucy feel better. "Maybe the clown is just having a bad day," she said. But Lucy couldn't stop crying for the sad clown. + +As the days went by, Lucy cried more and more for the sad clown. She couldn't eat or sleep because she felt so bad for him. In the end, Lucy cried so much that she became very sick. The sad clown in the envelope had brought sadness to Lucy's ordinary little house, and things were never the same again. +One day, a charming little bunny named Bounce loved to hop and bounce all day. He would bounce around the sunny meadow, playing with his friends. Bounce was very happy. + +But one day, Bounce saw a big, tall fence. He wanted to see what was on the other side. Bounce tried to bounce over the fence, but it was too high. He felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Bounce's friends saw him feeling sad. They had an idea. They told Bounce to wait and be patient. After a little wait, Bounce's friends came back with a big trampoline. They all helped Bounce jump on the trampoline and bounce over the fence. Bounce was so happy and thankful for his friends. They all played together in the new area and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big black bird. The bird had many feathers. One day, the bird saw a small bird with no feathers. The small bird was sad. The big black bird wanted to help. + +The big black bird took one of its feathers and gave it to the small bird. The small bird was happy. The big black bird taught the small bird how to soar high in the sky. They both soared together and had fun. + +The other birds saw this and learned to be kind. They shared their feathers with the birds who had none. All the birds soared high in the sky together. They were happy and kind to each other. The moral of the story is to always help others and be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a rich man who lived in a big house. One day, he had a party with his friends. They ate lots of yummy food and played fun games. + +At the party, the rich man said to his friend, "I like toast with butter for breakfast. Do you like toast too?" His friend said, "Yes, I like toast with jam. It is very tasty." + +After the party, the rich man gave some toast to his friends to take home. They were all very happy and said, "Thank you for the toast and the fun party!" The rich man smiled and said, "You're welcome! Come back soon for another party!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. She loved to play near a small stream in the woods behind her house. One sunny day, as she was playing, she saw a tiny fish in the water. + +"Hi, fish! Can I play with you?" Lily asked. The fish looked at Lily and said, "Yes, you can, but you must promise not to take me out of the water. My mom does not permit it." + +Lily agreed, and they played together all day. But as the sun began to set, Lily wanted to take the fish home with her. She forgot her promise and took the fish out of the water, even though the fish's mom did not permit it. + +The tiny fish became very sad and sick. Lily did not know how to help her new friend. In the end, the fish did not get better. Lily felt very bad and cried. She learned that it is important to keep promises and listen to others. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate man named Jack. Jack loved to paint. One day, Jack saw a big truck. The truck was empty. Jack had an idea. He wanted to load the truck with paint. + +Jack asked his friend, Tom, "Can you help me load the truck with paint?" Tom said, "Yes, I will help you." They both loaded the truck with many colors of paint. + +They drove the truck to a park. Jack and Tom painted the park with pretty colors. The children in the park were happy. The park was beautiful. Jack and Tom felt good because they made everyone happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a dry leaf on the ground. He picked it up and ran to his mom. "Mom, look!" Tim said as he showed her the leaf. "What a pretty leaf!" his mom said with a smile. + +Tim's mom had a memory of her own from when she was little. She remembered finding a dry leaf just like Tim's. She told Tim about her memory. "When I was a little girl, I found a leaf just like this one. I showed it to my mom too!" + +Tim liked hearing about his mom's memory. He decided to keep the dry leaf safe. He put it in a special box under his bed. Every time he looked at the leaf, it reminded him of the day he and his mom shared their memories. + +One day, Tim's friend Lily came over to play. Tim showed her the dry leaf and told her the story of his mom's memory. Lily thought it was a very special leaf. She wanted to find a dry leaf too, so they could both have one. + +Tim and Lily went outside and looked for dry leaves. They found many different colors and shapes. They each picked their favorite leaf and showed them to each other. Now, they both had a special memory to share with their moms. +Once upon a time, there was a cold day. A little boy named Tim went outside to play. He wore a big coat to stay warm. Tim saw a well near his house. He had never seen it before. + +Tim walked up to the well and looked inside. He saw a small frog sitting on a rock. The frog looked up at Tim and said, "Hello!" Tim was surprised that the frog could speak. + +Tim spoke to the frog and they became friends. They played near the well all day. When it was time to go home, Tim said goodbye to the frog. He went inside his warm house and told his mom about his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was confused about what to build with his toy blocks. He had many blocks made of wood. His mom saw him and wanted to help him. + +His mom said, "I recommend you build a big tower with your wood blocks, Tim." Tim liked the idea and started to build a tall tower. He put one block on top of another and made it very high. + +Tim was happy with his tower. He showed it to his mom and she was proud of him. They played with the wood tower together and had a lot of fun. And Tim was not confused anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big universe. In this universe, there was a little girl named Suzy. Suzy loved to play with her toys and put them in her toy box. + +One day, Suzy met a friendly alien named Bob. Bob was from another part of the universe. He came to play with Suzy. They played with Suzy's toys all day long. Suzy said, "Bob, do you know how big the universe is?" Bob said, "Yes, Suzy, it is very, very big!" + +When it was time for Bob to go home, Suzy and Bob put all the toys back in the toy box. They said goodbye and hugged each other. Suzy knew she had a new friend from the big universe. She was happy and couldn't wait to see Bob again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty clothes. Every day, she would wear her favorite dress and play with her friends. + +One day, Lily went to school. The school had big, open doors. Lily was so happy to see her friends and play with them. They played together all day long, laughing and having fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily went home with her mom. She was tired but very happy. She couldn't wait to dress up and go to the open school again to play with her friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a beautiful flower that would bloom every winter. The flower was in a big, green garden. The garden was next to a little girl's house. The little girl's name was Amy. Amy was a compassionate girl, and she loved the flower very much. + +One day, a mean boy named Tom came to the garden. He saw the flower and wanted to take it away. "I want this flower!" Tom said. Amy heard him and ran to the garden. "No, please don't take my flower!" Amy cried. Tom did not listen and tried to take the flower. + +Amy was very sad, but she had an idea. She talked to Tom and said, "If we share the flower, we can both enjoy it. We can watch it bloom together in the winter." Tom thought for a moment and agreed. They both took care of the flower, and it bloomed even more beautiful than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because it was cold outside. He wanted to play with his friends, but they were all inside their warm houses. + +One day, Tim had an idea. He would make a game with numbers for his friends to play inside. He drew numbers on pieces of paper and hid them around his house. Then, he invited his friends to come and find the numbers. + +His friends loved the game! They laughed and played as they searched for the numbers. Soon, they forgot about the cold outside. Tim was not sad anymore. He was happy that he could have fun with his friends, even on a cold day. +One day, a player named Tim went to the park to play. He loved to jump and play with his friends. Tim saw his friend, Sam, and went to say "hi." + +As they played, a rude boy came to the park. He pushed Tim while he was jumping. Tim fell down and felt sad. Sam said to the rude boy, "You should not push. It's not nice to be rude." + +The rude boy thought about it and said, "I'm sorry. I will be nice now." So, Tim, Sam, and the rude boy played together and had fun. They all learned that being nice is better than being rude. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing outside. It was a cold day, and everything was starting to freeze. Amy felt her hands getting very cold, so she went inside her house to find her mom. + +"Mom, my hands are cold and dry," said Amy. Her mom looked at her and said, "You need some lotion, dear." She gave Amy a bottle of lotion to put on her hands. Amy felt better after using the lotion, and her hands were not dry anymore. + +Amy wanted to go back outside, but she did not want to be foolish again. She asked her mom, "Can I have gloves too?" Her mom smiled and gave her gloves to keep her hands warm. Now, Amy could play outside without feeling cold. She learned to always wear gloves on cold days, so her hands would not freeze and need lotion again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a broken temple. It was very old and no one went inside anymore. A little girl named Mia lived near the temple. Mia loved to write and draw pictures. She would write on paper and on the ground with sticks. + +One day, a big wind came and blew Mia's papers away. They flew into the broken temple. Mia was sad and wanted her papers back. She was scared to go inside the temple, but she knew she needed her papers. + +Mia took a deep breath and went into the broken temple. It was dark and full of spider webs. She found her papers on the floor, but they were dirty. Mia picked them up and ran back home. She was happy to have her papers again. From that day on, Mia kept her papers safe inside her house, away from the wind. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. He loved to dance and clap. Every day, he would dance and clap in his big red shoes. Tom had a big smile on his face when he danced. + +One day, Tom met a little girl named Sue. Sue saw Tom dancing and clapping. She asked, "Can I dance and clap with you?" Tom said, "Yes! Let's dance and clap together!" So, they danced and clapped all day long. + +As they danced, a tiny cat came to watch them. The cat had big ears that would wiggle when it heard the clapping. Sue, Tom, and the cat became good friends. They danced and clapped every day, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to swing at the park. One day, Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big river near the park. The river was fast. + +Tom wanted to see the river up close. But his mom said, "Stay away from the river, Tom. It is not safe." Tom was sad, but he listened to his mom. He went to play on the swing. He swung high and had fun. + +Later, Tom saw a ball near the river. He wanted to get it, but he remembered what his mom said. Tom did not go near the river. He told his mom about the ball. His mom was happy that Tom listened to her. They went home and had a fun day. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw an incredible toy missile on the ground. Tim picked it up and leaned it against a big tree. + +Another boy named Sam came to the park. He saw the missile and said, "That's my toy!" Tim said, "No, I found it, so it's mine!" They both wanted the missile, and they did not want to share. + +Then, a big wind came and blew the missile away. The boys ran after it, but they could not catch it. Tim said, "We should have shared the toy." Sam agreed, and they both learned that sharing is better than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Tom. Tom had a big, pretty house. He had many desserts, like cake and ice cream. One day, Tom decided to have a big party. He invited all his friends and their kids. + +At the party, the kids played fun games. They laughed and had a good time. But then, they saw a big puzzle on the floor. The kids wanted to solve the puzzle. They tried to put the pieces together, but it was hard. + +Tom saw the kids trying to solve the puzzle. He said, "Let's help each other!" The kids and their parents worked together. They talked and laughed. Soon, they solved the puzzle. Everyone was happy. They ate dessert and had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a wise old owl. The owl had much wisdom and was very tough. All the animals in the village would come to the owl when they needed help. + +One day, a little mouse came to the owl. The mouse said, "Owl, I believe I lost my way home. Can you help me?" The wise owl thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, little mouse, I can help you. Follow me." + +The owl led the mouse through the village and to a small hole in a tree. The little mouse was so happy to be home. The mouse thanked the wise owl for his help. From that day on, the little mouse and the wise owl became the best of friends. They always believed in each other's wisdom and knew they could face any tough challenge together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the color pink. One day, she wanted to prepare a fine tea party for her friends. + +Lily put on her pink dress and set the table with her pink tea set. She invited her friends, Max and Bella, to her tea party. They were so excited to come to Lily's pink tea party. + +At the tea party, they all had a fine time. They drank pretend tea and ate pretend cake. They talked and laughed together. Lily was so happy she could prepare a fun pink tea party for her friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia and her dog, Max, were playing in the living room. Mia liked to hold Max's paw and dance around the room. They were having a lot of fun. + +"Max, let's play hide and seek," said Mia. Max wagged his tail and barked. Mia hid behind the big curtain in the room. Max looked around and found her. + +"Good job, Max!" said Mia. They played hide and seek many times. But then, Max did something rude. He pulled the curtain down with his teeth. Mia was sad. + +"Max, that was not nice," said Mia. Max looked sorry and licked her hand. They decided to help each other fix the curtain. After that, they played nicely and had more fun. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and play with her friends. One day, she met a boy named Tim who did not like to dance. Tim thought dancing was stupid. He liked to play with his toy cars instead. + +Lily said to Tim, "I think dancing is fun! You should try it!" But Tim disagreed. He said, "No, I don't want to dance. It's stupid. I like my cars." This made Lily sad, but she did not give up. She knew she could find a way to show Tim that dancing was fun. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She asked Tim to come to her dance show. Tim agreed to go, but he still thought dancing was stupid. At the show, Lily danced so well that everyone clapped and cheered. When Tim saw how much fun everyone was having, he changed his mind. He told Lily, "You were right, dancing is fun!" + +From that day on, Lily and Tim played together. They danced and played with toy cars. They learned that it's okay to disagree, but it's also important to try new things. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a colorful theater. The theater had many colors like red, blue, and yellow. It was a happy place where people went to watch fun shows. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the theater with her mom. They saw a show with funny animals. The animals sang and danced. Lily laughed and clapped her hands. Her favorite animal was a big, fluffy bear. + +After the show, the fluffy bear came out to meet the people. Lily ran up to the bear and gave it a big hug. The bear hugged her back. Lily felt so happy and warm inside. She knew she would always remember the day she hugged the fluffy bear at the colorful theater. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rose that she loved very much. One day, the rose started to look bad. Lily was sad. + +Lily's mom told her to pray for the rose to get better. So, Lily closed her eyes and prayed very hard. She hoped her rose would be happy and pretty again. + +The next day, Lily woke up and saw her rose looking better. It was not bad anymore. She learned that when you pray and care for the things you love, good things can happen. And from that day on, Lily took good care of her rose and it stayed pretty and happy. +One day, a red car named Tommy was on a track. Tommy loved to zoom fast on the track. He had a friend named Billy, a blue car. They liked to race each other. + +"Let's race!" said Tommy. "I want to zoom!" Billy agreed, and they started to race. They went very fast on the track. Tommy was happy, but Billy began to feel hurt. His wheels were not good. + +"Stop, Tommy! I am hurt!" said Billy. But Tommy did not hear him. He kept zooming fast. Billy tried to keep up, but he could not. He went off the track and hit a tree. + +Tommy finished the race and looked for Billy. He found him by the tree. Billy was very hurt and could not race anymore. Tommy felt bad. They could not race together again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a very big nose. He loved to spread his big nose in the dirt and find fun things. One day, Max found a small cat named Luna. Luna was deaf, so she could not hear Max coming. + +Max wanted to play with Luna, but she was scared of him. Max tried to show Luna that he was nice by bringing her a toy. Luna saw Max coming with the toy and knew that he wanted to play. She was not scared anymore. + +Max and Luna played together every day. They learned that even if someone is different, like Luna being deaf, they can still be friends. The moral of the story is to be kind and accept others, even if they are not like you. +One day, a lovely girl named Mia went to the museum with her mom. They saw many things, like big animals and pretty pictures. Mia loved the museum and wanted to see everything. + +In one room, a magic hat appeared. Mia was very excited and put the hat on her head. Suddenly, she could hear the animals talk! The lion said, "I am hungry." The elephant said, "I need water." Mia was scared and wanted the hat off. + +Mia told her mom, "Mom, the animals are talking! Help me!" Her mom didn't hear the animals, but she knew Mia was upset. She took the hat off Mia's head and said, "It's okay, Mia. The hat is gone now." Mia felt better and they continued to look at the museum. Mia learned that sometimes, things can be scary, but her mom would always help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big park near her house. One day, she saw a big, bright oak tree with lots of acorns on the ground. + +Lily picked up some acorns and put them in her pocket. She wanted to store them in a jar at home. Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hi there, little girl!" It was a squirrel who lived in the oak tree. + +"Hello!" said Lily. "What's your name?" "My name is Nutty," said the squirrel. "What are you doing with those acorns?" "I want to store them in a jar at home," said Lily. "Oh, I see," said Nutty. "Well, I hope you have a nice day!" And with that, Nutty scampered back up into the oak tree. + +Lily smiled and continued to play in the park. She knew she would always remember her conversation with Nutty and the bright oak tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's friends dared her to go on a trip to the forest. + +Lily was scared because she had never been to the forest before, but she didn't want her friends to think she was a scaredy-cat, so she agreed to go. + +As they walked through the forest, they saw a sign that said "Beware of the disgusting swamp". Lily's friends wanted to go see the swamp, but Lily knew it was dangerous and didn't want to go. + +Her friends teased her and said she was too scared, but Lily stood her ground and said no. Later, they found out that the swamp was full of dangerous animals and they were glad they didn't go. Lily learned that it's important to listen to her instincts and not do things just because others dare her to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a letter to mail. Timmy didn't know what "mail" meant, so his mom explained that it meant to send a letter to someone far away. + +Timmy was excited to mail the letter, so he ran to the mailbox with his mom. He put the letter inside and lifted the little flag up. His mom told him that when the flag is up, it means the mailman will come and take the letter to its destination. + +The next day, Timmy saw the mailman come and take the letter. He thought it was unusual to see someone take the letter away like that. But his mom explained that it was normal and that the letter would soon reach its destination. Timmy felt happy knowing that his letter was on its way to someone special. +Once upon a time, there was a pink leopard named Rosie. She lived in a big jungle with her animal friends. One day, Rosie saw a little bird who was sad. "Why are you sad?" Rosie asked. The bird said, "I don't know how to fly." Rosie explained, "You have wings, so you can fly. Just flap them up and down." The bird tried and was happy because he could fly. + +Later that day, Rosie saw a monkey who was crying. "Why are you crying?" Rosie asked. The monkey said, "I lost my banana." Rosie explained, "You can find it if you look for it. Don't give up." The monkey looked and found his banana. He was happy and thanked Rosie. + +The moral of the story is that we should always help our friends when they need it. If we explain things to them, they can learn and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Max. Max loved to run and play in the park. He had a big smile on his face and his tail wagged happily. One day, Max saw a big slide in the park. He ran towards it and climbed up to the top. + +Max was very excited to slide down the big slide. He closed his eyes and whoosh! He slid down very fast. Max loved the slide so much that he ran back up to the top and slid down again and again. + +Max was having so much fun that he didn't even notice when it started to rain. He kept running and sliding until he was all wet. But Max didn't mind, he was just happy to have had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big family of ducks. They all lived together in a big pond. They were happy and enjoyed swimming together. + +One day, a mean fox came to the pond. He wanted to eat the ducks. The ducks were scared and knew they needed to separate to stay safe. + +So, they decided to split up into groups and go to different ponds. Each group went to a different pond in a different nation. The ducks were happy to be safe and live in peace again. + +The mean fox never found them again. The ducks learned that it's important to be smart and separate when they need to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Hoppy was hopping so fast that he bumped his head on a tree branch. + +"Ouch!" cried Hoppy. "My head hurts." + +His friend, a little bird named Tweetie, heard him and asked, "Are you okay, Hoppy?" + +"No," said Hoppy. "My head hurts loud." + +Tweetie flew up to the tree branch and saw the bump on Hoppy's head. "Don't worry," said Tweetie. "I'll go get some ice to make it feel better." + +Hoppy thanked Tweetie and waited for his friend to come back. When Tweetie returned with the ice, Hoppy felt much better. "Thank you, Tweetie," said Hoppy. "You're a good friend." +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very pretty and graceful. One day, a prince came to visit her. He liked her very much and asked her to marry him. The princess said yes and they had a big wedding. + +After the wedding, they went to live in a big castle. In the castle, there was a big stove. The princess liked to cook on the stove. She made delicious food for the prince every day. + +The prince was very happy with the princess and the food she cooked on the stove. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Baa-Baa. Baa-Baa was always very lazy and never wanted to do anything. All day long, Baa-Baa would lay in the grass and eat, never helping the other sheep with anything. + +One day, the other sheep asked Baa-Baa to help them gather wool. But Baa-Baa just said, "No, I don't want to. I'm too lazy." So the other sheep had to do all the work themselves. They worked very hard and finished gathering all the wool. + +But when it was time to make blankets and clothes out of the wool, they realized they didn't have enough. They needed Baa-Baa's help to get more wool. But Baa-Baa had been too lazy to gather any more wool, so they didn't have enough to finish their work. + +The moral of the story is that if you are lazy and don't help others, you might not be able to finish what you need to do. So it's always important to help others and do your part! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty bracelet every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she accidentally broke her bracelet. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +Her mother saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily showed her the broken bracelet and said she wanted to quit playing. Her mother hugged her and told her that it's okay to make mistakes and that she should never quit trying. + +Her mother helped Lily fix the bracelet and showed her how to open it gently. Lily was happy again and learned that it's important to never give up and always try again. From that day on, Lily wore her bracelet with pride and never quit trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird found a page from a book. The page was different from the other pages in the book. The bird picked up the page and flew away with it. The bird felt happy to have found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bongo. Bongo loved to climb trees and play in the wild jungle. One day, Bongo saw a banana on a tree that was too high for him to reach. He needed a ladder to get it. + +Bongo looked around and saw a ladder leaning against a tree. He climbed up the ladder and reached the banana, but as he was climbing down the ladder, he accidentally let go of it. The ladder fell to the ground with a loud thud. + +Bongo felt bad because he knew someone else might need that ladder. So, he went to his monkey friends and asked if they could help him fix the ladder. Together, they worked hard and fixed the ladder. From then on, Bongo always made sure to be careful with things and not let them fall. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of things and be responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy needed to go to the store, but her car was broken. Lily's mommy didn't know what to do, so she asked her friend who was a driver for a recommendation. Her friend recommended a driver who was very careful and would take them to the store safely. + +When the driver arrived, Lily's mommy asked him if he could take them to the store. The driver said, "Of course! I will make sure to drive very carefully so that we arrive safely." Lily was happy because she loved going to the store with her mommy. + +During the ride, the driver was very careful, and they arrived at the store safely. Lily's mommy was very grateful and thanked the driver. The driver said, "It's my pleasure. I always try to be careful when I'm driving because I want everyone to be safe." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful when you're driving, and it's always a good idea to ask for a recommendation when you need help. +Once upon a time, there was a young lamb named Lily. She had soft wool, which kept her warm and cozy. One day, Lily met a new friend, a little girl named Emily. + +Emily said, "Hi, my name is Emily. What's your name?" + +Lily replied, "My name is Lily. Nice to meet you!" + +Emily said, "I want to introduce you to my other friends. They are also young like us." + +Lily was excited to meet Emily's friends. They played together and had lots of fun. Emily's friends loved Lily's soft wool and they cuddled with her. + +From that day on, Lily and Emily's friends played together every day. They were happy to have each other as friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to parties, especially when there was cake involved. One day, her mom told her they were going to a party at her friend's house. + +Lily was so excited that she couldn't keep still. She wanted to run around and play with all the toys. But her mom reminded her to be polite and say "please" and "thank you" when she wanted something. + +At the party, Lily saw a big, beautiful cake on the table. She couldn't wait to have a slice. But her mom said they had to wait until after dinner. + +Lily was disappointed, but she remembered to be polite and wait patiently. Finally, after dinner, it was time for cake. Lily was so happy that she couldn't keep the smile off her face. She took a big bite and it was delicious. She knew it was worth the wait. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, brown dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk down a long row of trees. They saw birds and bugs and even a squirrel. + +But then, Lily realized she forgot to dress herself. She was only wearing her pajamas! So, Max helped her find some pretty clothes to wear. Lily put on a brown dress with flowers on it. She looked very nice! + +After that, Lily and Max continued their walk down the row of trees. They were very happy and had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his dog, Max. One day, Timmy decided to add more toys to his collection. He went to the store with his mom and picked out some new toys to play with. + +But when Timmy got home, he realized he had a big problem. His toys were all over the place and he couldn't find his favorite one. He was in trouble! He looked under his bed and in his toy chest, but he still couldn't find it. + +Timmy started to get scared that he would never find his toy again. But then, he remembered that he had added some new toys to his collection. He looked through the new toys and there it was, his favorite toy! Timmy was so happy and relieved that he found it. From that day on, he made sure to keep his toys in a neat and tidy place so he wouldn't have to go through that scary trouble again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk on the telephone. One day, Lily's mom gave her an important task. She asked Lily to attach a picture to a letter and mail it to her grandma. + +Lily was so excited to help her mom. She found some glue and carefully attached the picture to the letter. Then, she put it in an envelope and sealed it up. + +As she was about to run out to the mailbox, the telephone rang. It was her grandma! Lily was so happy to talk to her. She told her all about the letter she was sending and how important it was. Her grandma was so proud of Lily for being such a big helper. + +After they hung up, Lily ran outside and put the letter in the mailbox. She couldn't wait for her grandma to get it and see the picture she attached. From that day on, Lily loved helping her mom with important tasks and talking to her grandma on the telephone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect things in her bucket. One day, she saw a bird with a broken wing. She cared for the bird and put it in her bucket, hoping it would get better. + +As she was walking home, a boy named Jack saw the bird in Lily's bucket. He wanted to play with the bird, but Lily politely told him that the bird was hurt and she needed to take care of it. Jack got mad and grabbed the bucket from Lily's hands, spilling the bird onto the ground. + +Lily tried to save the bird, but it was too late. The bird had died. Lily was sad and cried a lot. She learned that sometimes people don't care about things that are important to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her puppy, Max. Max was a brave puppy who always protected Lily from the big, scary cat that lived next door. + +One day, Lily's mom came to her and said, "Lily, we have to take Max to the vet. He needs a shot to stay healthy." Lily didn't understand why Max needed a shot, so her mom explained, "It's like when you get a band-aid when you fall down. The shot helps Max stay healthy so he can keep playing with you." + +Lily was sad to see Max go to the vet, but she knew he was brave and would come back soon. When Max came home, he was wagging his tail and happy to see Lily. She gave him a big hug and thanked him for being such a brave puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, even when it was very cold. One day, Timmy's mom told him to take his jacket before going outside. + +Timmy's jacket was blue and very warm. He put it on and went outside to play. But it was so icy outside that Timmy started to shiver. He decided to go back inside to warm up. + +When Timmy's mom saw him, she asked, "Why did you come back inside so soon?" Timmy replied, "It's too icy outside, Mommy. I need to take a break." + +Timmy's mom smiled and gave him a cup of hot chocolate to warm him up. Timmy was happy to be inside with his jacket and a warm drink. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shells. One day, she found a jar at the store. It was very cheap, so she asked her mommy to buy it. Her mommy said yes. + +Lily was so happy to have a jar for her collection. She put all her pretty rocks and shells inside. But then, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell fast. Lily was scared that her jar would break and she would lose all her pretty things. + +But then, her daddy came to save the day. He saw that the jar was in danger, so he brought it inside the house. Lily was so happy that her pretty things were safe. She hugged her daddy and said, "Thank you for saving my jar!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to play with his twig friends in the forest. One day, Tweet was flying around when he saw a big, scary cat. The cat was hungry and wanted to eat Tweet! + +Tweet quickly flew to his twig friends and told them about the cat. They all huddled together and came up with a plan. They decided to fly around the cat and distract him while Tweet flew away. + +The plan worked and Tweet was able to fly away safely. But as he was flying, he noticed that his wing was hurt. He needed to wipe the dirt off his wing so he could fly properly. Luckily, his friends were there to help him and they wiped his wing clean. + +After that day, Tweet and his twig friends always stuck together and looked out for each other. They knew that even in the mild forest, there could be danger lurking around the corner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. It was his favorite toy and had a lot of value to him. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car outside when he stumbled and fell. His toy car fell out of his hands and rolled away. Timmy was sad and started to cry. But then, a kind man saw what happened and brought back Timmy's toy car. Timmy was so happy and thought the man was brilliant for helping him. From then on, Timmy was more careful when he played with his toy car. +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. They saw a big puddle on the ground. Timmy wanted to jump in it, but his mom said no because his shoes would get wet. Timmy was sad because he liked to play in the water. + +Then, they saw some kids painting on the sidewalk. They had lots of colors and were having fun. Timmy asked his mom if he could paint too. His mom said yes, but only if he promised to be careful and not get paint on his clothes. + +Timmy was very happy to include himself in the painting fun. He picked up a brush and started to paint. He was so excited that he accidentally dropped the brush in the puddle. His mom laughed and said, "Looks like your brush got wet too!" Timmy laughed too and continued to paint with his wet brush. They had a great time at the park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to blow bubbles and watch them float up high in the sky. One day, she was feeling grumpy because she couldn't find her bubble wand. + +Lily's mom asked her if she knew where she had put it, but Lily just shook her head. Then, her little brother came in and said he saw the bubble wand lying under the couch. Lily was so happy and ran to get it. + +She blew lots of bubbles and chased them around the yard. She wasn't grumpy anymore and had so much fun! When it was time for bed, Lily said goodnight to her bubbles and went to sleep with a smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to eat jelly every day. She would have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Her mommy would give her a regular amount of jelly every time she asked for it. + +One day, Sally decided to play with her toy car. She drove it forward and backward, but then she accidentally drove it into the jelly jar! The car was all sticky and covered in jelly. Sally didn't know what to do, so she asked her mommy for help. + +Her mommy told her to reverse the car out of the jar. Sally carefully backed up the car and it came out of the jar. Her mommy cleaned the car and Sally learned to be more careful when playing with her toys near the jelly jar. From then on, she only had jelly at meal times and not when she was playing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was always busy playing with her toys. One day, she went to the kitchen to get some pepper for her mommy. While she was there, she saw her mommy yawn. + +"Mommy, why are you yawning?" Lily asked. + +"I'm tired, sweetie," her mommy replied. + +Lily felt bad for her mommy and wanted to help. She decided to make her mommy some tea. So, she got a teapot, put some water in it, and added some pepper. Her mommy was surprised but happy to see her little girl being so thoughtful. They both sat down and enjoyed a cup of tea together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bicycle. His bicycle was very special to him because it was his favorite color, blue. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the store to buy a new bicycle. Timmy saw a bicycle that he really liked, but it was too expensive. Timmy's dad yelled, "No, that bicycle is too expensive!" Timmy was sad, but he knew his dad was right. They found a different bicycle that was just as nice and not as expensive. Timmy was happy and rode his new bicycle all around the neighborhood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but one day she saw the clouds in the sky getting darker and darker. "Mommy, will it rain today?" she asked. + +Her mommy looked up at the sky and said, "Yes, it looks like it might rain soon. Let's go inside and get some lemonade to drink." + +Lily and her mommy went inside and made some lemonade. They sat on the couch and waited for the rain to come. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. "What was that?" Lily asked. + +"It's just thunder," her mommy said. "That means the rain is coming soon." + +And sure enough, a few minutes later, the rain started to pour down outside. Lily looked out the window and saw the wet streets and the raindrops falling on the leaves outside. She sipped her lemonade and smiled, happy to be safe and dry inside with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Pinky. One day, Pinky was hopping in the meadow when he saw a hole. He wanted to see what was inside, but he was too small to fit. Suddenly, a friendly mouse appeared and offered to help Pinky explore the hole. + +Together, they crawled through the hole and found a treasure chest full of shiny things. Pinky was so happy and grateful to the mouse for helping him. He offered to share the treasure with the mouse. They played with the shiny things all day until it was time to go home. + +Pinky returned to his burrow with a smile on his face, thinking about the fun adventure he had with his new friend. He knew that he would always remember the kind mouse who offered to help him explore the hole. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very impatient because he wanted to win a big race. He trained every day to become faster and stronger. + +One day, Timmy got accepted into a university. He was very happy and proud of himself. He thought he could win more races and become the best runner in the university. + +But one day, Timmy got hurt while running. He hurt his leg very badly and couldn't run anymore. He was very sad and had to leave the university. Timmy learned that sometimes, even if we try our best, things don't always go the way we want them to. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the park. She saw a squirrel eating nuts on the ground. She wanted to give him a delicious apple, but she was scared to get close. + +Suddenly, a boy came and scared the squirrel away. Lily was sad because she wanted to give the squirrel the apple. The boy laughed and pushed Lily to the ground. + +Lily was hurt and cried. But then, a kind man helped her up and gave her a hug. He told her that it's not nice to push and hurt others. He also said that it's important to be kind to animals and share our food with them. Lily felt better and learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fish with his dad. They would go to the lake and sit in their boat. Timmy's dad would put a worm on the hook and they would wait for a fish to come. + +One day, Timmy was feeling anxious because they had been waiting a long time and no fish had come. He started to rub his hands together, hoping that it would bring good luck. Suddenly, he felt a tug on the hook! He quickly pulled up the fishing rod and saw that he had caught a big fish! Timmy was so happy and proud. + +After they took a picture with the fish, they let it go back into the water. Timmy's dad told him that sometimes it takes patience and a little bit of luck to catch a fish. From that day on, Timmy always rubbed his hands together when they went fishing, hoping for another lucky catch. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. It was very gloomy inside, with no light or color. One day, a little boy came to visit the house. He wanted to see what was inside. He found a big tape recorder and pressed the record button. He heard his own voice playing back to him. The boy was happy to have recorded his voice in the gloomy house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sew with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go get the needle from the table. Lily ran fast to get it, but she accidentally dropped it on the floor. + +"Oh no, mommy! I dropped the needle!" Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. Just return it to me so we can keep sewing," mommy replied. + +Lily picked up the needle and returned it to her mommy. They sewed together and made a beautiful dress. Lily was so happy that she could help her mommy and return the needle fast. +Once upon a time, there was a goat named Billy. Billy had a modest little house on a hill. One day, a big storm came and broke Billy's house. + +"Oh no!" cried Billy. "My house is broken. How can I repair it?" + +Just then, a friendly rabbit hopped by. "Hello Billy," said the rabbit. "What happened to your house?" + +"It's broken," said Billy. "I need to repair it." + +"I can help you," said the rabbit. "Let's fix it together." + +So, Billy and the rabbit worked hard to repair the house. They used wood and nails to fix the roof and the walls. Soon, the house was as good as new. + +"Thank you, rabbit," said Billy. "You are a great friend." + +"I'm happy to help," said the rabbit. "Now, let's go play!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a valley with her family. She loved to play and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Lucy came to her and said, "I recommend we go on an adventure to the different side of the valley." Lily was excited and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +They walked and walked until they reached a big, scary cave. Lucy wanted to go in, but Lily was scared. Lucy said, "Don't worry, it's just a little dark. Let's explore!" But when they went inside, they found a big, mean bear. The bear chased them and they ran as fast as they could. They made it back home safely, but they learned a valuable lesson. Lucy said, "I'm sorry, we shouldn't have gone into the cave. It was too dangerous." Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we should always listen to our instincts and be careful." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dogs and wished she could have one. One day, her parents gave her a big surprise. They gifted her a cute little puppy. Lily was very happy and excited. She loved her new dog very much. + +But, one day, Lily's puppy became very sick. Lily was very worried and sad. She did not want her puppy to be sick. She tried to take care of her puppy, but it did not become better. So, she decided to take her puppy to the vet. The vet was a very gifted doctor. She knew how to make sick animals become better. + +The vet gave Lily's puppy some medicine and told her to take good care of it. Lily followed the vet's advice and took very good care of her puppy. After a few days, the puppy became healthy and happy again. Lily was very happy too. She was glad her puppy became better and they could play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant. He loved to push things around with his strong trunk. One day, he saw a little mouse who was very jealous of his big trunk. The elephant felt sad for the mouse and decided to help him. He used his trunk to push a big pile of cheese towards the mouse. The mouse was so happy and thanked the elephant. From that day on, they became friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little town filled with soft fluffy animals. One day, a big storm came and the town was destroyed. The animals were sad and didn't know what to do. But then, a kind beaver came to help. He knew how to repair things and he fixed all the broken houses. The animals were so happy and grateful. They threw a big party to say thank you to the beaver. From that day on, the town was even better than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a present. It was a big, shiny box wrapped in colorful paper. Lily was so happy to have a present! + +She eagerly tore off the paper and opened the box. Inside, there was a foolish-looking toy clown with a big red nose and floppy shoes. Lily didn't like it very much, but she still said thank you to her mom. She didn't want to hurt her feelings. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play. When they saw the toy clown, they all laughed and thought it was silly. Lily felt a little embarrassed, but she didn't want to be rude to her mom's present. So, she pretended to love the toy clown and they all played with it together. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly rabbit named True. True loved to fold clothes and keep them neat. One day, True was folding his clothes when he heard a knock on the door. + +"Who is it?" True asked. + +"It's me, your friend," said the little mouse. + +"Come in, come in," True said. + +The little mouse came in and saw True folding his clothes. "Wow, you are good at folding," the little mouse said. + +"Thank you," True said. "It's important to keep things neat and tidy." + +The little mouse agreed and helped True fold the rest of his clothes. They had a great time together, and True was happy to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite in the park. One day, Timmy's kite flew too high and he couldn't catch it. He was scared that he would never see his kite again. + +But then, a kind man saw Timmy crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told the man about his lost kite. The man said he would help Timmy catch his kite. + +Together, they ran through the park and finally caught the kite in a tree. Timmy was so happy and thanked the man for helping him. From then on, Timmy made sure to always hold tight to his kite so he wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily went outside and saw that the world was icy. She slipped and fell down. She was very sad and cried. + +Her mommy came outside and saw her crying. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's okay to fall down sometimes. Everyone falls down sometimes. The number of times you fall down doesn't matter. What matters is that you get back up and try again." + +Lily wiped her tears and stood up. She tried again and this time, she didn't fall down. She was so happy! She learned that even when things are icy and hard, she can still try her best and succeed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her dad with a big bucket. "What are you doing, Daddy?" asked Lily. "I'm going to load up this bucket with some dirt," replied her dad. + +Lily thought it was an ordinary day, but then her dad said, "Let's go on an adventure!" They walked through the woods and came across a stream. "Look, Lily! We can fill up our bucket with water from the stream," said her dad. + +Lily was so excited to have a bucket full of water and dirt. "What are we going to do with it?" she asked. "We can use it to make mud pies!" said her dad. Lily and her dad spent the rest of the day making mud pies and having fun. It was an ordinary day turned into an adventure, all because of a bucket and some dirt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and put them in a big box when she was done. One day, Lily's mommy got sick and had to go to the doctor. The doctor was a nice lady who helped people feel better. But Lily was impatient because she wanted her mommy to come back home soon. + +Lily's daddy tried to distract her by playing games and reading books, but Lily just kept asking when her mommy would come back. Finally, the doctor came out and said that Lily's mommy was feeling much better and could come home. Lily was so happy! She ran to the door and hugged her mommy tight. From that day on, Lily made sure to put her toys away every day, just like the doctor put her mommy back together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the sunshine. One day, Benny saw a bright light in the distance. He hopped over to see what it was. + +As Benny got closer, he saw a ghost! The ghost was a little scary, but Benny wasn't afraid. He hopped up to the ghost and said, "Hi there! What are you doing?" + +The ghost replied, "I lost my way home. Can you help me?" Benny hopped up and down with excitement. "Of course I can!" he said. So, Benny hopped along with the ghost until they found the ghost's home. The ghost was very happy and thanked Benny for his help. Benny hopped back home, feeling proud of himself for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside when it started to get cold. + +Lily said to Mittens, "Let's go inside and get dressed in our warm clothes." + +Mittens replied, "Meow!" + +When they got inside, Lily put on her red dress with buttons and her fuzzy pink coat. She also put on her mittens and hat. + +Mittens put on his furry coat and Lily said, "You look so cute, Mittens!" + +Mittens purred and Lily smiled. They were both warm and cozy inside their clothes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it, but she was scared. + +Her mommy said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I will hold your hand and we will go together." So they went up the ladder and sat on the top. Lily was still scared, but her mommy said, "Hold onto the buckle and we will slide down together." + +Lily held onto the buckle tight and they went down the slide. It was so much fun! Lily gained confidence and wanted to go again and again. She said to her mommy, "That was scary, but I'm not scared anymore. Let's go again!" And they did, over and over, until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a green egg. The green egg lived in a big tree. One day, the green egg fell from the tree. It started to bounce on the ground. The green egg was very scared. + +A little boy saw the green egg. He said, "Hello, green egg! Why are you bouncing?" The green egg said, "I fell from my tree. I am scared." The little boy wanted to help the green egg. He picked it up and put it back in the tree. + +The green egg was very happy. It said, "Thank you, little boy! You are very kind." The little boy smiled and said, "You're welcome, green egg! We should always help our friends." + +The green egg and the little boy became best friends. They played together every day. The green egg learned not to be scared, and the little boy learned to help others. + +The moral of the story is: Always help your friends when they are scared or in need. +Once upon a time, in a small yellow house, there lived a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat ice cream. One sunny day, Lily went outside to play. + +As she played, she found a big pile of lumber. It was big and brown. Lily decided to build a fort with the lumber. She worked hard and made a small fort to play in. + +After playing in her fort, Lily got very hot. She went inside to get some ice cream. She picked a big scoop of her favorite flavor, but it started to melt in the sun. Lily hurried to eat the ice cream before it melted all the way. She smiled and enjoyed her fun day in the yellow house. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big gray bell. The bell was in a tall tower. People loved to hear the bell ring. They would come from far away to see it. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to see the bell. He wanted to hear it ring too. Tim climbed up the tower to see the big gray bell. He looked at it and thought it was so big and pretty. + +Tim wanted to make the bell ring. He tried to push it, but it was too heavy. Then, he saw a long rope. He pulled the rope and the big gray bell started to move. Suddenly, Tim felt the rope drop from his hands. The bell rang loudly, and everyone in the town heard it. They all smiled, and Tim felt very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a pet cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was a very nosy cat. She always wanted to know what Amy was doing. + +One day, Amy was playing with her toys. Fluffy wanted to play too. Fluffy jumped into the toy box and made a big mess. Amy was not happy. She said, "Fluffy, why do you always have to be so nosy?" + +Amy's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She told Amy that it was time to clean up. Amy was sad because she wanted to keep playing. But she knew she had to do what her mom said. + +As Amy cleaned up, she thought about Fluffy. She realized that being nosy can sometimes cause problems. From that day on, Amy tried to be more careful with her things and Fluffy learned not to be so nosy. They both learned that it is important to respect each other's space and be kind to one another. +One day, a tall girl named Sue saw a pretty vase. The vase was blue and had flowers on it. Sue wanted to find something to match the vase. She thought a pretty flower would be perfect. + +Sue went to the garden and saw many flowers. She saw red, yellow, and pink flowers. Sue picked a blue flower that would match the vase. She was very happy. + +Sue went back to her house and put the blue flower in the vase. Her mom saw the vase and said, "Wow, Sue! The flower matches the vase so well!" Sue smiled and said, "I know, Mom! I found the perfect flower in the garden!" They both looked at the vase and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. The frog lived in a pond. The pond had many green plants. The frog liked to play with his friends. They played near the water. + +One day, the frog saw a line of ants. The ants were walking on the ground. The frog wanted to count the ants. He started counting with his friends. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. There were seven ants in the line. + +They counted the ants and laughed. The frog and his friends liked to count. They counted the green plants, too. One, two, three, four, five. There were five green plants. The frog and his friends were happy. They played by the pond all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a long cat named Lucy. Lucy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Lucy went to the park to play with her friend, the little bird named Billy. + +At the park, Lucy and Billy played a game. They played hide and seek. When it was Lucy's turn to hide, she found a big box to hide in. She went inside and closed the box. Billy started to look for her. + +Billy looked everywhere but could not find Lucy. Then he heard a voice from the box. "Help!" said the voice. It was Lucy's voice! Billy went to the box and opened it. "Thank you for finding me!" said Lucy. They both laughed and played more games until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy woman who lived in a small house. She had a beautiful garden with many colorful flowers. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the flowers. + +The little girl said, "Hello, woman! Your flowers are very pretty. Can I have some?" The grumpy woman replied, "No, these flowers are mine. You cannot have them." The little girl was sad but left the garden. + +Later, the grumpy woman found that some of her flowers were torn. She was very angry and knew it was the little girl who did it. So, she went to the little girl's house and said, "You tore my flowers! You are a bad girl!" The little girl cried and said, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to have some pretty flowers too." The grumpy woman did not forgive her. + +The bad ending of this story teaches us that we should not take things that are not ours. If the little girl had asked nicely, maybe the grumpy woman would have shared her flowers. +One day, a tall giraffe named Gigi went to the stage. Gigi was a little scared but wanted to sing for everyone. She had a big show to do. All her friends were there to watch her. + +Before the show, Gigi's friend, a small bird named Birdy, said, "Gigi, remain calm. You will do great!" Gigi smiled and said, "Thank you, Birdy. I will try my best." + +The show began, and Gigi walked onto the stage. She remembered what Birdy told her and remained calm. Gigi sang and sang, and everyone loved her. Gigi was so happy she did her best. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a mighty lion. He was very strong and all the animals were scared of him. One day, the lion got a big cut on his leg. He needed a stitch to make it better. + +A little mouse saw the lion in pain and said, "I can help you, Mr. Lion. I can put a stitch on your cut so it doesn't rot." The mighty lion was surprised that a tiny mouse could help him, but he said, "Okay, little mouse, please help me." + +The little mouse was very good at putting the stitch on the lion's cut. The lion felt better and thanked the mouse. From that day on, the mighty lion and the little mouse became best friends. They played together and had lots of fun in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely barber named Tom. Tom had a small shop where he cut hair. But not many people came to his shop. Tom felt sad. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came into his shop. She had a small cut on her arm. She said, "Mr. Barber, can you help me heal my cut?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you." + +Tom carefully cleaned Lily's cut and put a bandage on it. Lily said, "Thank you, Mr. Barber!" After that day, Lily told her friends about the kind barber. More people started to come to Tom's shop. Tom was not lonely anymore, and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tom. Tom was very sad and miserable. He did not like the cold winter. He wanted the warm spring to come. + +One day, Tom met a big cat named Max. Max said, "I know where the warm spring is. Follow me." Tom was very happy and followed Max. They walked and walked until they saw a big tree. + +Max told Tom, "The warm spring is under this tree. You need to lie down and sleep. When you wake up, it will be spring." Tom lied down and slept. But when he woke up, it was still cold winter. Max had lied to him and was gone. Tom was sad and miserable again. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful cat named Tom. Tom was very big and strong. He lived in a small house with his friend, Sam. + +One day, Tom saw a refrigerator. It was big and white. He wanted to see what was inside. Tom opened the refrigerator and found a lot of yummy food. He saw milk, cheese, and his favorite, fish! + +Tom took the fish and started to eat. Sam saw Tom and wanted some fish too. So, Sam decided to follow Tom. They both ate the fish and were very happy. They played together all day and had lots of fun. And from that day on, Tom and Sam always shared their food and had many more happy days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fairy named Lily. She had tiny wings and a pretty dress. Lily was a good fairy, but sometimes she was a bit rude. She did not always say "please" and "thank you." + +One day, Lily met a big frog named Ben. Ben was sad because he did not have any friends. Lily wanted to help Ben. She told him, "I recommend you be nice to others. Then, you will make friends." + +Lily and Ben played together and had fun. Ben was very nice, and soon he made many friends. Lily learned to be polite too. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a classroom. In the classroom, there were many kids. They all liked to play and learn. One day, they found a big box. They did not know what was inside the box. They wanted to look. + +When they opened the box, they saw many fake toys. There were fake cars, fake dolls, and fake animals. The kids were very happy. They took the toys and started to play. They made funny sounds and laughed a lot. + +Soon, it was time to go home. The kids put the fake toys back in the box. They said goodbye to their friends. They could not wait to come back to the classroom and play with the fake toys again. +Once, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy violin. One day, she lost her violin. Lily was sad and did not know where to find it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mom, have you seen my violin?" Her mom was alert and said, "No, but let's look for it together." They looked in her room, the kitchen, and the living room. + +Finally, they found the violin under the couch. Lily was so happy! She played a song for her mom. Her mom smiled and clapped. From that day on, Lily was always alert and made sure to put her violin in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma liked to play with her toys and wear pretty clothes. One day, she found a dirty cloth on the floor. She was confused because she did not know where it came from. + +Emma asked her mom, "Where did this cloth come from?" Her mom answered, "It fell from the clothesline outside." Emma wanted to help, so she picked up the cloth and took it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Emma." + +Together, Emma and her mom washed the cloth and hung it up to dry. Emma learned that it is good to ask questions and help others. She was happy that she could make her mom smile. The moral of the story is to always ask when you are confused and help others when you can. +One day, a little monkey named Momo was playing in the trees. Momo was a careless monkey, and he did not look where he was going. He was swinging from branch to branch, having fun. + +Suddenly, Momo missed a branch and fell down. He landed on the soft grass, but he still felt hurt. Momo started to cry, and his friends heard him. They all came running to see what was wrong. + +Momo's friends helped him feel better by giving him hugs and telling him it was okay. They told Momo to be more careful next time. Momo learned his lesson and promised to be more careful when playing in the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a rag that she loved very much. She would always raise the rag high up in the air and wave it around. Sue was anxious to show her rag to her best friend, Tom. + +One day, Sue went to play with Tom. She took her rag with her, but she did not show it to Tom yet. They played with a ball and had a lot of fun. Sue was still anxious to show Tom her rag, but she wanted to wait for the right time. + +Finally, it was time for Sue to go home. She remembered that she had not shown Tom her rag yet. So, she raised the rag high up in the air and waved it around. Tom was so happy to see the rag. He thought it was the best thing he had ever seen. Sue was glad that she had waited for the right time to show Tom her rag. They both had a great day and went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, in a warm summer, there was a thoughtful boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his toy gun. He would shoot at the trees, the sky, and the ground. One day, Tim saw a big, red ball in his yard. He thought it was a new toy to play with. + +Tim wanted to shoot the big, red ball with his toy gun. But, his friend, Sally, came running up to him. "No, Tim! That's my ball!" she cried. Tim stopped and looked at Sally. He did not want to make her sad. + +Tim and Sally thought of a fun game. They would take turns shooting the toy gun at the big, red ball. They played together all day in the summer sun. Tim was happy he did not shoot Sally's ball without asking. He learned that being thoughtful and sharing could make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a gift. It was a big, red ball. Tim loved to play with his ball. One day, he took his ball outside to play. + +While Tim was playing, his ball got dirty. It rolled in the mud. Tim said, "Oh no! My ball is dirty!" He wanted to clean it. So, he picked up his ball and started to run to the water. + +On his way, Tim met his friend, Sue. Sue saw Tim's dirty ball and said, "Your ball is dirty, Tim!" Tim said, "Yes, I am going to clean it in the water." Sue said, "I will help you!" So, they both ran to the water. + +When they got to the water, Tim and Sue washed the ball. Soon, it was clean again. They were happy. Tim said, "Thank you, Sue!" Sue said, "You're welcome, Tim!" Then, they played with the clean ball together. +One day, a girl named Lily was very bored. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. So, she thought of something fun to do. She decided to paint on her toast! + +She went to the kitchen and took out a slice of bread. She put it in the toaster and waited. When it was done, she had a nice, warm piece of toast. Then, she found her paint and a brush. She started to paint a smiley face on the toast. + +Her mom came in and saw what she was doing. "Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. "I'm painting my toast, Mom!" Lily said with a big smile. Her mom laughed and said, "That's a fun idea, but let's use food coloring instead of paint, so you can eat it too!" They painted more toast together and had a fun, not boring, day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to draw on paper. One day, she wanted to make a nice picture for her mom. She took her paper and set it on the table. Amy started to draw with her crayons. + +As she drew, her little brother Tom came over to see. Tom wanted to help Amy, but he was too young. He took a crayon and scribbled on her paper. It looked terrible! Amy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Amy had an idea. She took a new paper and set it next to the terrible picture. She asked Tom to draw with her. They both drew together, and it was fun. When they were done, they gave both pictures to their mom. Their mom loved the pictures and hugged them both. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a wise old owl. The owl liked to sit on a tree with a big crack. Every day, the owl would watch the animals play. + +One sunny day, a little bunny was hopping near the tree. The bunny saw the wise owl and said, "Mr. Owl, I miss my friend. He went away, and I am sad." The wise owl listened and thought. + +The wise owl said, "Little bunny, do not be sad. Your friend will come back. You can play with the other animals, and you will not miss your friend so much." + +The little bunny listened to the wise owl and started to play with the other animals. They played and had fun. The little bunny did not miss his friend so much anymore. When his friend came back, they all played together happily. The wise owl watched from the tree with the big crack and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Tim. He had a tool that could make a ring sound. Tim loved his tool very much. It was a gift from his mom. + +One day, Tim saw a sad girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her toy. Tim wanted to help Sue. He used his tool to make the ring sound. The sound was so loud that it helped Sue find her toy. + +Sue was very happy. She said thank you to Tim. Tim was happy too because he could help Sue. The moral of the story is: It is good to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin farm. A little boy named Tim lived there with his mom and dad. They grew many pumpkins on their farm. Tim loved to help his mom and dad with the pumpkins. They were very comfortable living on the farm. + +One day, Tim saw a very big pumpkin. He wanted to show it to his mom and dad. Tim tried to pick up the pumpkin, but it was too heavy. He tried again and again, but he could not lift it. Finally, he asked his dad for help. "Dad, can you help me pick up this big pumpkin?" Tim asked. His dad smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! Let's do it together." + +Tim and his dad picked up the big pumpkin together. They were very careful not to drop it. They carried the pumpkin to Tim's mom. She was very happy to see the big pumpkin. "Wow, this is the biggest pumpkin we have ever grown!" she said. They all smiled and were very proud. + +The moral of the story is that when we work together, we can do big things that we cannot do alone. +Once upon a time, a clumsy caterpillar named Carl lived in a small garden. Carl was not good at moving around. He would always bump into things and fall down. One day, Carl met a wise old snail named Sally. Sally saw how Carl was always falling, so she wanted to help him. + +Sally told Carl, "I recommend you try to slow down and be more careful when you move." Carl listened to Sally and tried to be more careful. But he was still very clumsy. Carl was sad and worried that he would always be like this. + +One day, Carl saw a big, pretty butterfly flying in the sky. He wanted to be like the butterfly and fly too. He thought that if he could fly, he would not be clumsy anymore. He tried to climb a tall flower to get closer to the sky. But as he climbed, he slipped and fell down. Carl was hurt and could not move anymore. He wished he had listened to Sally's advice and been more careful. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in the park. The cat found a bottle of glue. The dog said, "What is that?" The cat said, "I don't know. Let's find out." + +They opened the bottle and found that it was very sticky. They played with the glue, but it made a big mess. The cat and the dog tried to clean the glue, but it was too hard. + +They saw a bird lying on the ground. The bird was not moving. The cat said, "Oh no, the bird is dead." They felt sad for the bird. The dog said, "Let's be more careful with the glue." They agreed and played safely from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big, round head. One day, Sue felt troubled. She did not know what to do. + +Sue went to her mom and said, "Mom, I am troubled. Can you help me?" Her mom said, "Let's sit down and talk." So, they sat down and talked about what was troubling Sue. Sue told her mom that she was sad because her head was big and round. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Sue, your big, round head is what makes you special. It is a part of who you are. Let's be happy and love our big, round heads." Sue smiled and felt better. From that day on, Sue was not troubled about her big, round head. She was happy and loved herself just the way she was. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. This spider was gifted. It could make pretty webs very fast. The spider had many friends in the forest. + +One day, the spider felt sad. It had lost its way and could not find its home. The spider's friends saw it was sad and wanted to help. They all looked for the spider's home together. + +After a while, they found the spider's home. The spider felt happy and said "thank you" to its friends. The gifted spider made a big, pretty web for all its friends to play on. They all had fun and the spider never felt sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a toy named Zero. Zero was a dull, old toy that didn't move much. He lived in a big toy box with many other toys. The other toys were bright and could move fast. They played all day and had fun. + +One day, a new toy came to live in the toy box. He was shiny and fast, just like the other toys. But he didn't know how to share or be kind. He took all the toys' things and didn't let them play with him. + +Zero saw this and wanted to help. Even though he was dull and didn't move fast, he knew how to share and be kind. Zero went to the new toy and showed him how to share. The new toy learned from Zero and started to be kind to the other toys. + +Soon, all the toys were playing together and having fun. They were happy that Zero had taught the new toy how to share. The other toys learned that even if someone is dull and doesn't move fast, they can still be very helpful and kind. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and share, no matter what you look like or how fast you can move. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big, red bowl that she loved very much. One day, Mia saw a small, sad cat sitting outside her house. The cat looked hungry and cold. Mia wanted to help the cat become happy and comfortable. + +Mia took her big, red bowl and filled it with warm milk for the cat. She put the bowl outside and called the cat to come and drink. The cat walked to the bowl and started to drink the warm milk. The cat became very happy and comfortable. + +Mia learned that sharing and helping others can make them feel better. The cat became her friend and they played together every day. The moral of the story is that when we help others, we also become happy and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dog named Spot. Spot loved to take things that did not belong to him. He would take toys from other dogs, bones from his friends, and even food from his family. + +One day, Spot saw a big, shiny bone. He wanted it so much, but it was on the other side of a busy street. Spot's owner, a kind girl named Lucy, told him to heel and stay by her side. But Spot did not listen. He ran to get the bone, not paying attention to the cars. + +Luckily, a nice man saw Spot and stopped his car just in time. Lucy ran to Spot and hugged him tight. She was so happy he was safe. Spot learned that being naughty and not listening could be dangerous. From that day on, Spot always listened to Lucy and stayed by her side when she said heel. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily had a big round face with a big smile. She loved to play with her friends and make funny faces at them. They all laughed and made funny faces back at her. This made Lily very happy. + +One day, Lily found a big red apple under a tree. She wanted to share it with her friends. But she forgot about the apple and left it in her bag. Days went by, and the apple began to rot. It turned brown and yucky. Lily's mom found the apple and told Lily that it was not good to eat anymore. + +Lily was sad that she could not share the apple with her friends. But she had an idea. She took the rotten apple and put it in the ground. After some time, a new apple tree grew from the spot. The tree had many big red apples. Lily picked the apples and shared them with her friends. They all ate the apples and made funny faces at each other. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little mill by a river. The mill was very fragile. It was made of wood and had a big wheel that went round and round. The mill loved the river because the river made the wheel turn. The mill helped make flour for bread. + +One day, a small girl named Lily came to the mill. Lily loved the mill too. She liked to watch the wheel go round and round. She would clap her hands and laugh. The mill loved to see Lily happy. + +One day, it started to rain. The fragile mill was scared because the rain made the river go very fast. The mill's wheel went round and round faster and faster. Lily saw the mill was sad, so she hugged the mill. The mill felt strong and happy. The rain stopped, and the mill and Lily were friends forever. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big chest in his room. It was tight and hard to open. Tim tried and tried, but the chest would not open. "I need help," he said. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, to help him open the chest. They both pulled and pulled, but the chest stayed tight. "This is hard," said Sam. "Maybe we need more help." + +They asked their friend, Sue, to help them. Sue was very smart. She knew the chest was of great value. They pulled and pulled, and finally, the chest opened. Inside, they found many toys and games. + +"Wow, look at all these fun things!" said Tim. "We worked together, and now we can play together." + +The friends were happy they opened the chest. They learned the value of teamwork and had fun playing with the new toys. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish cow. The cow liked to play all day. One day, the cow saw a big, red ball. The cow wanted to play with the ball. + +The cow ran to the ball and gave it a big push. The ball rolled and rolled. The cow chased the ball, but had to pause to catch its breath. The cow was tired but wanted to keep playing. + +Finally, the cow caught up to the ball. The cow played with the ball until the sun went down. The cow was happy and went home to sleep. The foolish cow had a fun day playing with the big, red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to play outside. One day, he went for a walk in the park. He saw a trail and decided to follow it. It was a fun trail with many trees and flowers. + +As he walked on the trail, he found a small, lost dog. The dog looked angry and scared. Tom wanted to help the dog. He thought of what to do. He had an idea! Tom would bring the dog some food and water to make it happy. + +Tom went home and got some food and water for the dog. He brought it back to the dog on the trail. The dog ate and drank, and soon it was not angry anymore. The dog was happy and wagged its tail. Tom and the dog became best friends, and they played together every day on the trail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very polite. She always said "please" and "thank you." One day, Sue found a soft velvet toy on the ground. It was a cute bunny. She loved the bunny and wanted to take it home. + +Sue knew she should find the owner of the velvet bunny. She asked her friends, "Is this your bunny?" But no one said it was theirs. Sue was sad because she wanted to take the bunny home. + +Finally, Sue saw a little boy crying. She asked him, "Are you missing a toy?" The boy said, "Yes, I lost my velvet bunny." Sue was happy to give the bunny back to the boy. The boy said, "Thank you, Sue!" Sue felt good because she was polite and helped her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a small dove named Dee. Dee liked to fly high in the sky. One day, Dee saw a bug crawl on the ground. The bug was slow, and Dee felt jealous. Dee wanted to crawl like the bug. + +Dee asked the bug, "How do you crawl so slow?" The bug said, "I use my legs. Try it!" Dee thought about it and said, "I will try it tomorrow." + +The next day, Dee tried to crawl using her wings. She tried and tried, but she could not crawl like the bug. Dee was sad. She went back to the bug and said, "I can't crawl like you." + +The bug said, "That's okay, Dee. You can fly high in the sky, and I can't do that. We are different, and that's good." Dee smiled and said, "You're right. We are both special in our own way." From that day on, Dee was happy to fly high in the sky and watch the bug crawl on the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a calm little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, her mom and dad told her that they were going on a holiday. Sue was so excited! + +On the holiday, Sue went to the beach with her mom and dad. They played in the water and built sand castles. Sue wanted to test how fast she could run on the sand. She ran and ran, laughing as she went. + +After playing all day, Sue and her family sat down to eat a picnic. They ate sandwiches, fruit, and yummy cake. Sue felt so happy and calm on her holiday. She couldn't wait to come back to the beach again. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went for a walk in the park. They liked to march together like soldiers. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tim and Spot were very happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Tim looked at Spot and said, "Spot, are you worried about the thunder?" Spot barked and wagged his tail, showing he was not scared. Tim smiled and said, "I am not worried too!" + +They continued to march in the park, even though the thunder was still loud. Tim and Spot knew they were brave and could have fun no matter what. And when the thunder stopped, they marched all the way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little dog named Max. Max had a small body with soft fur. He liked to run and play with his friends in the park. + +One day, Max saw a big cat on a tree. The cat looked down and started to worry. Max wanted to help the cat. He thought of a plan to get the cat down from the tree. + +Max found a long stick and used his smart mind to push the cat down. The cat was happy and thanked Max for his help. They became friends and played together every day. Max never had to worry again because he knew he was smart and could help his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and play with her friends. One day, Blue was on her way to play when she saw a soft pillow on the ground. + +Blue was curious about the pillow, so she decided to delay her playtime with her friends. She flew down to take a closer look. The pillow was very soft and fluffy, just like a cloud. Blue thought it would be fun to play with the pillow, so she picked it up with her beak. + +Blue carried the pillow to her friends, and they all had a great time playing with it. They took turns jumping on the pillow and pretending to sleep. Blue was happy she had found the pillow, and her friends were happy too. +One day, a big rhinoceros was ready to play. He went to the park and saw a little boy. The boy was scared. He said, "You are too big to play with me." + +The rhinoceros was sad, but he wanted to help. He saw a ball rolling fast toward the boy. The rhinoceros ran and stopped the ball. He used his big body to prevent the ball from hitting the boy. + +The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, rhinoceros! You are a good friend." They played together all day and had lots of fun. The rhinoceros was happy to help and be a good friend. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little bird named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends in nature. They liked to jump, run, and fly all around the trees and flowers. + +One day, while playing, Timmy saw a dirty stick on the ground. He thought it would be fun to break it. So, he picked it up with his beak and started to hit it against a tree. His friends watched and laughed. + +After a few tries, Timmy was able to break the dirty stick. He felt proud and happy. His friends clapped and cheered for him. From that day on, Timmy and his friends had even more fun playing in the beautiful nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty vase in her room. It was her favorite thing. One day, Sue's friend Tim came to play. They had a lot of fun with their toys. + +But then, Tim knocked over the vase by mistake. The vase broke into many pieces. Both Sue and Tim felt very bad. They knew they had to tell Sue's mom about the broken vase. + +Sue and Tim went to Sue's mom to explain what happened. They told her that they were playing, and the vase broke. Sue's mom was not too mad. She said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Just be more careful next time." Sue and Tim were happy and promised to be careful. They learned that it is important to tell the truth, even when it is about something bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pair of pants that he loved very much. One day, while he was playing outside, his pants got a big hole in them. Tim felt helpless and sad. + +Tim's mom saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim showed her the hole in his pants. "Don't worry," she said, "I can help you fix them." Tim's mom took the pants and began to sew the hole. Tim wanted to help, so he held the pants still for her. + +When the pants were fixed, Tim felt very happy. He thanked his mom and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Tim learned that when you feel helpless, it's always good to ask for help. And the moral of the story is, don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside on his street with his friends. One day, Tim found a heavy rock while playing. + +Tim wanted to show his friends the heavy rock. He picked it up and carried it to them. As he walked, he saw his friend, Sue, across the street. Tim was so excited that he started to yell, "Sue, look at my heavy rock!" + +Sue looked up and saw Tim with the heavy rock. She yelled back, "Wow, Tim! That's a big, heavy rock!" Tim smiled, happy that his friend liked his find. From that day on, Tim and his friends played with the heavy rock on their street, making up fun games and having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little tiger named Tim. Tim lived in a big forest with his mom and dad. He loved to play with his friends, but sometimes he would forget to share. + +One day, Tim found a magic rock that could reverse time. He thought it was so cool and didn't want to share it with anyone. Tim played with the rock all day, but he started to feel lonely. + +When Tim's friends came to play, they saw the magic rock and asked if they could play with it too. Tim thought about it and decided to share the rock with his friends. They all had so much fun playing together and reversing time. + +In the end, Tim learned that sharing with his friends made him feel happy and that it was more fun to play together. The moral of the story is that sharing is important and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy told her to sit still while she went upstairs to grab something. + +Lily waited and waited, but her mommy didn't come back down. It was getting hot and Lily was thirsty. She called out, "Mommy, can I come upstairs?" + +But there was no answer. Lily decided to go upstairs herself. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. + +When she got there, she saw her mommy lying on the floor. She was not moving and Lily didn't know what to do. She cried out, "Mommy, wake up!" But her mommy didn't move. + +Lily was very scared and didn't know what to do. She sat there crying until her daddy came home and found them both upstairs. It was a very sad day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved her aunt very much. Her aunt would come to visit every weekend and bring her lots of treats. Lily trusted her aunt and always looked forward to her visits. + +One day, Lily's aunt came over and showed her a shiny new toy. Lily was envious of the toy and wished she had one too. Her aunt noticed and promised to bring her one next time she visited. + +The next weekend, Lily's aunt came over with a surprise. It wasn't a toy, but a cute little puppy! Lily was so happy and grateful to her aunt. She realized that she didn't need to be envious of others because her aunt always had something special in store for her. + +From that day on, Lily trusted her aunt even more and looked forward to her visits with excitement. She knew that her aunt would always bring something wonderful for her to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. He had a shiny red ball that he loved to bounce and throw. One day, Timmy went to the well to get some water to drink. The well was very deep and cold. Timmy shivered when he touched the water. + +Suddenly, Timmy's ball slipped out of his hand and fell into the well. Timmy was very sad because he loved his shiny red ball. He tried to reach for it, but he couldn't. Timmy went home and told his mommy what happened. She tried to help him get the ball, but it was too deep. + +Timmy was very sad and missed his ball. He learned to be more careful with his toys and not to play near the well. And so, Timmy never got his shiny red ball back. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up, so he didn't listen to his mom. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to sign a paper for school. Timmy didn't know how to sign his name, so his mom helped him. She said, "Timmy, when you grow up, you will learn how to sign your name all by yourself." + +The next day, Timmy's mom gave him a reward for being good. She gave him a cookie! Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" He was sorry for not listening earlier and promised to clean up his toys next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color, and she always kept her pictures in a special folder. The folder was old and worn, but Lily loved it because it kept her drawings safe. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend wanted to see Lily's drawings, but Lily didn't want to show them. Her friend kept asking and asking, but Lily just didn't feel comfortable. + +Later that day, Lily's friend took the folder without asking and looked at all of Lily's drawings. Lily felt very upset and didn't know what to do. She knew that taking things without asking was wrong, but she didn't want to disagree with her friend. + +The next day, Lily's friend came over and apologized for taking the folder. She said that she didn't know it was wrong and promised to always ask before taking things. Lily forgave her friend and felt happy that they could still be friends. From that day on, Lily learned that it was okay to disagree when something didn't feel right and that it was important to stand up for herself. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a fox who said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" + +"I am taking a walk," said Lily. + +The fox said, "I want to play with you, but I am feeling miserable because I am late for a meeting. Can we play later?" + +Lily said, "Sure, we can play later. I don't want to delay your meeting." + +The fox smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." And with that, he ran off to his meeting. Lily continued her walk, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Gray. Gray had a motor that made him go vroom vroom. But Gray's motor was not very strong, and he could not go very fast. + +One day, Gray met a kind mechanic who helped him improve his motor. Now, Gray's motor was very strong and he could go zoom zoom! Gray was so happy that he could go fast and explore new places. + +Gray loved his new motor and he was proud to be a fast car. He drove around the town, showing off his new speed to all his friends. Gray was grateful to the mechanic who helped him improve his motor and make him even better than before. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new bathrobe. It was blue and soft. Timmy felt happy and cozy wearing it. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw a bird spring from the tree. The bird was colorful and chirped happily. Timmy wanted to catch the bird, but it flew away. Timmy felt a little bit dull because he couldn't catch the bird. + +But then, Timmy remembered his new bathrobe. He put it on and ran around the park. The bathrobe made him feel like a superhero! Timmy was no longer dull, he was brave and strong. He decided to play with his friends and have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard, especially on her swing set. One day, her mom decided to grill some hot dogs for lunch. Lily watched as her mom put the hot dogs on the grill. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother, Max, came running outside. "I want a hot dog, too!" he shouted. But there were only enough hot dogs for Lily and her mom. Max started to cry. + +Lily felt bad for her brother. "Mom, can't we take one of our hot dogs off the grill and give it to Max?" she asked. Her mom thought for a moment, then said, "Okay, but we have to make sure the hot dogs are cooked tight enough." + +Lily's mom took one of the hot dogs off the grill and gave it to Max. He stopped crying and happily ate his hot dog. Lily felt happy too, because she had helped her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a shiny silver coin on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it closely. It was very pretty! + +Lily decided to show her mom the silver coin. She ran inside the house and showed her mom. Her mom was very happy and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a very special coin. It's made of silver!" + +Lily was so excited to hear that it was made of silver. She loved the color pink, and she thought the silver coin would look even prettier if it was pink. So, she asked her mom if they could paint it pink. Her mom said yes, and they spent the rest of the day painting the silver coin pink. It was the most beautiful thing Lily had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run outside in the sun. One day, Max's owner noticed that Max was feeling sick. She took him to the veterinarian, who was a kind person who helped animals feel better. + +After a few days of rest and medicine, Max was feeling playful again! He wagged his tail and barked happily. Max's owner decided to celebrate his recovery by throwing him a party. She invited all of Max's dog friends and they played games and ate treats. Max was so happy to be surrounded by his friends and feel healthy again. + +From that day on, Max made sure to take extra good care of himself so he wouldn't get sick again. He knew that if he ever started feeling bad, his owner would take him to the veterinarian who would help him feel better. And Max would always remember how fun it was to celebrate feeling better with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she went on a walk and found a big tree with a tip that looked like a hat. She climbed up to the top and looked around. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise that scared her. She looked down and saw a dull-looking bear walking towards the tree. Lily knew she had to be careful not to wake up the bear, so she stayed very still. + +After a few minutes, the bear walked away and Lily climbed down from the tree. She realized that she should always be careful when exploring the forest and that sometimes things can be scary. But she also knew that she loved to explore and would always be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, he found a shiny medal on the ground. He showed it to his mom and asked her what it was. She told him it was a medal for being brave and kind. + +Timmy was very grateful for the medal and wanted to give it to someone who deserved it. He asked his mom who was the bravest and kindest person she knew. She told him about the mailman who delivers their mail every day, no matter the weather. + +Timmy decided to give the medal to the mailman to show him how much he appreciated him. When the mailman came to their house, Timmy ran up to him and said, "I have something for you! You are brave and kind, and I want you to have this medal." The mailman was very happy and thanked Timmy for his kind gesture. From then on, Timmy always looked forward to seeing the mailman and giving him a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He loved to surf in the big blue sea. He would ride the waves and feel so happy. One day, he went to the beach and saw a little bird. The bird was sitting on a branch and the old man wanted to say hello. He whistled and the bird flew down to him. They became friends and the bird would come to visit him every day. The old man was so happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the grass. One day, he saw a big hole in the ground. It was very deep and Benny was scared to go inside. + +Suddenly, a friendly frog hopped up to Benny. "Hi there, little bunny! What's wrong?" asked the frog. + +"I'm scared of the deep hole," replied Benny. + +"Don't be scared," said the frog. "I'll hop down with you and we can explore it together." + +So, Benny and the frog hopped down into the deep hole. To their surprise, they found a treasure chest filled with delicious carrots! Benny and the frog were very happy and hopped back out of the hole, munching on the yummy carrots. From that day on, they were the best of friends and hopped around together in the grass every day. +Once upon a time, there was a king who had a very shiny crown. Everyone in the kingdom loved the king and his crown. But one day, the crown went missing! The king was very confused and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, a little mouse came to the king and said, "I know where your crown is, but I need your help first." The king agreed to help the mouse and followed him to a dark and scary cave. The king was scared but he wanted his crown back. + +Inside the cave, the mouse revealed a secret passage that led to a hidden room. In the room, the king found his crown! The mouse was very happy that he could help the king. The king was very grateful and gave the mouse a big piece of cheese. From that day on, the king made sure to keep his crown safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys, especially his hammer. He would pretend to fix things around the house with it. One day, Tim's mommy asked him to help her with a project. She gave him a funny looking hammer to use. Tim didn't like it because it was too small and didn't make a loud noise like his hammer did. He started to frown and didn't want to help anymore. + +But then, Tim's mommy showed him how to use the funny hammer in a different way. She showed him that it was perfect for putting in small nails and fixing delicate things. Tim was surprised and happy. He started to use the funny hammer and had a lot of fun fixing things with it. He even smiled and laughed. From that day on, Tim learned that sometimes things that seem funny can be very useful. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on vacation. They went to a big house near the beach. The house had a big yard with lots of trees and flowers. + +One night, the little girl felt restless. She couldn't sleep. She heard a noise and it scared her. She woke up her parents and they checked the house, but there was nothing there. They told her it was just the wind. + +The next day, they went to the beach and played in the water. The little girl forgot about being scared and had fun. She loved being on vacation with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, he was playing when his mom told him it was time for his nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap, so he hid his favorite toy car in his bottle. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him where his toy car was. Timmy felt confused because he didn't remember where he put it. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Then, his mom told him that it's always better to tell the truth and not hide things. Timmy felt bad and told his mom where he hid his toy car. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to tell the truth and not hide things. He also learned that it's okay to make mistakes and ask for help when he needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends and have fun. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to a party. Timmy was so excited! He loved parties because they had cake and balloons. + +At the party, Timmy saw his friend Billy. Billy was a rough boy who liked to play rough games. Timmy was a little scared of Billy because he was always kicking balls and running around. But Billy came over to Timmy and said, "Hey Timmy, do you want to play a game?" + +Timmy was nervous but he wanted to be brave, so he said yes. Billy got a ball and they started to play. At first, it was fun, but then Billy kicked the ball too hard and it hit Timmy in the face! Timmy started to cry and Billy felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to hurt you." + +Timmy's mom came over and gave him a hug. She said, "It's okay, Timmy. Sometimes things happen and we get hurt. But we can still have fun at the party." Timmy smiled and felt better. He and Billy played another game, but this time they were more careful. They had a great time and Timmy learned that even though things can be rough, we can still have fun with our friends. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a house. One day, a big storm came and made the old man scared. He went to his neighbor's house and asked for help. + +The neighbor said, "What do you need?" + +The old man replied, "I demand that you help me. The storm is too strong." + +The neighbor agreed and they both went back to the old man's house. They stayed there until the storm was over. After that, the old man thanked his neighbor and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and chase after butterflies. One day, while she was playing, she saw a little spirit floating in the air. + +"Hello little spirit," said Lily. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm just passing through," said the spirit. "I'm on my way to vanish into the sky." + +"Oh no," said Lily. "Don't go yet. Can we play together for a little bit?" + +The spirit smiled and agreed to play with Lily. They played hide and seek, tag, and even had a tea party with imaginary tea. + +As the sun began to set, the spirit said, "It's time for me to go now. Thank you for playing with me, Lily." + +Lily waved goodbye as the little spirit vanished into the sky. She felt happy knowing that she made a new friend, even if it was just for a little while. +Once upon a time, there was a big pond. In the pond, there was a huge swan. The swan loved to swim and play in the water. But one day, the swan got wet in the rain. + +The swan didn't like being wet, so it flapped its wings and tried to dry off. It flapped and flapped until it was dry again. Then, the swan was happy and went back to swimming in the pond. + +From that day on, the swan always tried to stay dry when it rained. And whenever it got wet, it would flap its wings and dry off again. The other animals in the pond thought the swan was very smart for knowing how to stay dry. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bird. The bird loved to sing and would sing all day long. One day, a mean cat came and scared the bird. The bird flew away and landed on a tree. + +The tree had an axe stuck in it. The bird tried to pull the axe out, but it was too heavy. The bird was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a deaf mouse came along and saw the bird. The mouse asked what was wrong and the bird explained about the axe. The mouse climbed up the tree and used his sharp teeth to cut the axe free. The bird was so happy that it started to sing again. The mouse and the bird became friends and sang together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his mom and dad. One day, they decided to visit a big mountain with fire inside called a volcano! Timmy was so excited to see the volcano. + +When they got there, they saw that the volcano was very dirty. Timmy's mom and dad decided to clean it up so that it would be safe for everyone to visit. They used big brooms and shovels to clean up all the dirt and rocks. + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy and his family were able to get very close to the volcano. They could feel the heat coming from it and see the lava inside. Timmy was so happy that they were able to visit the volcano and he couldn't wait to go on more adventures with his family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens who was very soft and loved to rub against her legs. One day, Lily saw a dog that looked different than any dog she had ever seen before. The dog had spots all over and a big nose. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but her mom said it might suffer if she touched it. + +Later that day, Lily and Mittens went for a walk in the park. They saw a squirrel that was hurt and suffering. Lily wanted to help the squirrel, so she gently rubbed its back to make it feel better. Mittens watched as the squirrel started to feel better and run away. Lily felt happy that she could help the squirrel and make it feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived inside a birdcage. The bird loved to sing and chirp all day long, but it was very sad because it couldn't fly outside. One day, a little girl came to the pet store and saw the bird. She felt sorry for the bird and decided to buy it. She took the birdcage home and put it in her room. + +The little girl loved to watch the bird sing and play with its toys. But one day, she forgot to close the window, and the birdcage was knocked over by the wind. The birdcage fell to the ground and broke open. The little bird was finally free and flew out of the window. The little girl was very angry because she loved the bird and now it was gone forever. + +The little girl learned a lesson that day. She realized that she should have been more careful and kept the birdcage safe. She felt sad and lonely without the bird's sweet songs. From that day on, she made sure to always close the window and keep the birdcage secure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and get dirty. One day, Timmy's mom told him to go mail a letter at the post office. Timmy was excited to help his mom and ran to the post office. + +When Timmy got to the post office, he saw that there was trouble. The mailman had accidentally dropped all the letters on the ground and they were mixed up. Timmy wanted to help, so he picked up all the letters and put them in the right mailbox. The mailman was very happy and thanked Timmy for his help. + +After Timmy finished helping, he realized that his hands were very dirty. He went back home and washed his hands clean. Timmy's mom was proud of him for helping the mailman and for being responsible. From that day on, Timmy loved to help out whenever he could. +Once upon a time, there was a happy car. The car had four wheels and a big smile. The car loved to drive fast and explore new places. One day, the car was very excited because it was going on a long trip. The car packed its gear and set off on the road. + +As the car was driving, it saw a friend on the side of the road. The car stopped to say hello, but when it tried to start again, the gear got stuck. The car tried and tried, but it couldn't move. The car was very sad because it knew it would miss its trip. + +The car's owner tried to fix the gear, but it was too late. The car had to stay put and watch as all the other cars drove by. The car was very sad and missed its chance to go on an adventure. From that day on, the car learned to appreciate what it had and never took its gear for granted again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. He had a big collection of them, but his favorite was a red race car. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his red race car when he noticed a wire sticking out of it. The wire was flexible, which meant it could bend easily. Timmy didn't think much of it and continued playing. + +Later that day, Timmy's red race car suddenly vanished! He looked everywhere for it, but it was nowhere to be found. He was very sad and couldn't understand what had happened. + +The next day, Timmy's mom found the red race car under the couch. It turned out that the wire had come loose and the car had rolled under the couch. Timmy was so happy to have his favorite toy back and made sure to check all his toys for loose wires from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, she found a shiny glass ball on the ground. It was so pretty and fragile, she wanted to keep it safe. But she didn't have any pockets to put it in. + +So, she decided to ask her friend, the turtle, if she could keep it in his shell. The turtle agreed, but warned her to be careful with the fragile ball. + +The birdie flew away, happy to have found a safe place for her treasure. But as she flew higher and higher, she realized she had forgotten her treasure. She quickly returned to the turtle and thanked him for keeping her treasure safe in his lung. The turtle was confused, but then realized the birdie meant his shell. They both laughed and the birdie flew away, happy to have her treasure back. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. One day, the princess decided to go for a walk in the forest. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. When she looked down, she saw a surprise! There were lots of animals playing below her. She was so happy and shouted, "I'm the princess of the forest!" Then she climbed back down and went back to her castle. When she got there, she asked her mommy and daddy to open the big door so she could tell them all about her adventure. They were so proud of her! +Once upon a time, there was a lion named Leo. Leo lived in a big jungle with his friends. One day, Leo was walking and he saw a bin. He was confused because he had never seen a bin before. + +Leo asked his friend, the monkey, "What is that?" pointing at the bin. The monkey replied, "That's a bin. You put rubbish in it." + +Suddenly, Leo heard a loud roar. It was his friend, the tiger. The tiger had caught his dinner. Leo asked the tiger, "Why did you roar?" The tiger replied, "I roared because I caught my dinner. It's what we do in the jungle." + +From that day on, Leo knew what a bin was and why tigers roar. He felt happy and no longer confused. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big nose that he liked to wiggle and play with. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but Timmy's nose kept getting in the way. His friends laughed and called him "Big Nose Timmy". Timmy felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. But then, his mom came to the park and saw that he was upset. She gave him a big hug and said, "Timmy, don't listen to your friends. Your nose is special and unique, just like you. You should be proud of it!" Timmy smiled and felt better. From then on, he didn't mind his nose so much and he had fun playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. She liked it thick and creamy, just the way her mommy made it. + +One day, Lily's mommy made her oatmeal, but it wasn't thick like she liked it. Lily complained and said it was too runny. Her mommy tried to make it thicker, but it just wouldn't work. + +Later that day, Lily went to play outside. She saw a big field of oats and decided to pick some. She ate the oats raw, and they were very tough and hard to chew. But Lily didn't complain, she kept eating them. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling sick. Her tummy hurt and she couldn't eat anything, not even her favorite oatmeal. Her mommy took her to the doctor, who said that Lily had eaten too many raw oats and they had made her very sick. + +Lily learned her lesson and never complained about her oatmeal again. She realized that sometimes, things might not be exactly how she wanted them, but it was better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved pastries. One day, she went to the bakery to buy a pastry. The bakery was very busy, and there were many people in line. + +Lily felt cheerful as she waited in line, but then she saw that there was only one pastry left. She wanted it very much, but so did a little boy who was in front of her in line. + +The little boy tried to peek at the pastry, and Lily got upset. She didn't want the little boy to take the pastry away from her. But then, the baker saw what was happening and made another pastry just for Lily. She felt happy again and shared her pastry with the little boy, and they became friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to point at things he liked. One day, Timmy went on an adventure to see the world. He saw many things that made him happy, like flowers and butterflies. But he also saw some things that made him sad, like a bird with a broken wing. + +Timmy wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know how. He pointed at the bird and said, "sad." Suddenly, a kind lady came by and saw the bird too. She knew how to help the bird and took it to a special place where it could get better. Timmy was happy that he could help the bird and make the world a little bit better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go for walks with her mom and their dog, Max. One day, they went for a walk in the park and saw a big, white fog. Lily didn't like the fog because it made her feel scared and miserable. + +But her mom told her not to worry, and they kept walking. Suddenly, they saw a beautiful flower garden. Lily admired the pretty flowers and wanted to pick some for her mom. But her mom told her they couldn't pick the flowers because they belonged to someone else. + +Lily was sad, but they kept walking. As they were leaving the park, they saw a man who looked lost in the fog. Lily's mom tried to help him, but the man was very angry and pushed her away. Then, he disappeared into the fog. + +Lily was scared and didn't understand why the man was so mean. Her mom explained that some people can be mean and it's important to be kind. They went home, and Lily hugged her mom tightly, feeling grateful for her love and protection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max who was very good at cutting things with scissors. One day, Lily wanted to try cutting too, but she accidentally cut her favorite dress. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +Max saw that Lily was sad and he felt jealous because he wanted to be the only one who was good at cutting. But then he had an idea. He took a strip of fabric and showed Lily how to cut it into a pretty shape. Lily was very happy and forgot all about her torn dress. From that day on, Max and Lily cut things together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big maze. It had tall walls and many paths to take. A little girl named Lily wanted to explore the maze. She asked her mom if she could go in, but her mom said no because it was too dangerous. + +Lily didn't listen and went inside anyway. She walked and walked, but she couldn't find her way out. She started to cry and wished she had listened to her mom. Suddenly, a man appeared and offered to help her out of the maze. The man said he could help, but it would cost her something of value. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she gave the man her favorite toy. The man led her out of the maze, but when they got to the end, he took her toy and ran away. Lily was sad and realized that she should have listened to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While playing, she noticed a shiny button on the ground. It was so pretty! She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +Mommy said, "That's a very nice button, Lily. We should try to find who it belongs to." So they walked around the park, asking everyone if they had lost a button. But no one had. + +Lily thought it wasn't fair that no one had lost the pretty button. But then she had an idea! She could use the button to decorate her favorite dress. And that's just what she did. The button looked so nice on her dress, and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess named True. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. One day, True wanted to go outside and play with her friends. She asked her mommy and daddy, "Can I please go outside and play with my friends?" + +Mommy and daddy said yes, but they told True to be careful and stay close to the castle. True promised to be careful and ran outside to play. She played with her friends for a long time, but then it started to get dark. True knew she had to go back to the castle. + +She asked her friends, "Can you please help me find my way back to the castle?" Her friends said yes and walked her back to the castle. True was happy and thankful for her friends' help. She went to bed that night feeling safe and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a mysterious box hidden behind a bush. She opened it and inside was a toy gun that could shoot foam darts. + +Lily was so excited to play with her new toy. She ran around the yard shooting the darts at imaginary enemies. Suddenly, she saw her mom coming outside with a plate of jelly. + +Lily stopped shooting and ran over to her mom. She asked if she could have some jelly. Her mom said yes and gave her a big spoonful. Lily ate the jelly and then went back to playing with her toy gun. She had so much fun shooting the foam darts and eating the yummy jelly. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the sink while her mommy washed dishes. One day, her big brother came to tease her. He took her favorite toy and ran away. Lily got sad and started to cry. + +Mommy saw what happened and told Lily's brother to give back the toy. He said sorry and gave it back. Lily was happy again and played with her toy in the sink. Her brother learned that teasing is not nice and he promised to never do it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a tree. One day, a little girl named Lily saw the owl and said, "Hello, Mr. Owl! What do you do all day?" + +"I just be myself and watch the world go by," replied the owl. + +Lily looked up and saw a cobweb in the tree. "What is that?" she asked. + +"That's a cobweb," said the owl. "It's made by spiders to catch insects to eat." + +Lily thought for a moment and then asked, "Do you like living in the tree?" + +"Yes, I do," said the owl. "It's my home and I feel safe here." + +Lily smiled and said, "I wish I could be as wise as you, Mr. Owl." + +The owl chuckled and said, "Just be yourself, Lily, and you'll be wise in your own way." +Once upon a time, there was a big snowman. He was very happy because the sun was shining bright in the sky. He liked to feel the sun on his face. + +But as the noon came, the snowman started to feel hot. He was afraid he would melt. He tried to find a shadow, but there was no tree around. + +Suddenly, he saw a little girl with an ice cream. She was happy too, but when she saw the snowman, she felt sad. She knew he would melt soon. So, she decided to share her ice cream with him. They ate the ice cream together and the snowman felt better. He didn't melt and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved boats. He had a cheap toy boat that he played with every day. One day, when Timmy was playing with his boat in the pond, the wind blew it away. Timmy was sad and cried. + +But then, he saw a man who had a big boat. Timmy asked the man if he could attach his toy boat to the big boat. The man said yes and Timmy was very happy. But then, the man asked for money and Timmy didn't have any. Timmy was sad again. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He asked the man if he could help him clean the big boat in exchange for attaching his toy boat. The man agreed and Timmy was able to attach his toy boat to the big boat. Timmy was very happy and thanked the man. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes when there is a problem, there is always a way to solve it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was using a mixer to make a cake. Lily watched carefully and learned how to use it too. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother spilled juice on the carpet. He looked guilty and sad. Lily said, "It's okay. Let's clean it up together." They used a towel and some water to clean the mess. + +At dinner time, Lily's mommy said, "This cake is delicious, Lily! Did you help me make it?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I learned how to use the mixer today!" Her mommy was so proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her red ball. One day, while she was playing, she accidentally dropped her ball and it rolled away. She ran after it and found herself near the kitchen. + +Lily saw her mom cooking and noticed a jar of salt on the counter. She asked her mom if she could play with the salt. Her mom said no, but accidentally dropped the jar. Salt spilled all over the floor and Lily's ball rolled into it. + +Lily picked up her ball and saw that it was covered in red salt. She thought it looked pretty cool and showed her mom. Her mom was surprised and they both laughed. From that day on, Lily loved the color red and always remembered the time she played with the salt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her cook dinner. Lily was excited to do something helpful, so she said yes. + +Lily's job was to put pepper on the chicken. But Lily was a little careless and put too much pepper on the chicken. When they ate dinner, the chicken was too spicy and no one liked it. + +Lily felt bad that she didn't do a good job. Her mom told her that it's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to be careful and do things the right way. From that day on, Lily made sure to be more careful when she helped her mom cook. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a box full of shapes. The shapes were all different and fun. Tim was very excited to play with them. + +He took out a big, round shape and a small, square shape. He put them together to make a funny face. But then, he saw a scary shape. It had many sides and looked like it could hurt. + +Tim was scared, but he knew he could make it a nice shape. He put a round shape on each side and a happy face on it. Now, the scary shape was a fun shape too. Tim was excited to play with all the shapes and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bird named Bob. Bob loved to whistle all day long. He would whistle while he sat on a tree branch near the sea. He liked to watch the waves go up and down. The tide would change, but Bob would keep whistling. + +One sunny day, Bob saw a little fish in the water. The fish was trying to jump and play in the tide. Bob thought it was fun to watch the fish. He whistled a happy song for the fish to enjoy. The little fish liked Bob's song and danced in the water. + +Bob and the fish became friends. They played near the sea every day. Bob would whistle and the fish would dance. They were happy together. The lazy bird and the little fish had lots of fun by the changing tide. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cat. This cat loved to eat. The cat would eat anything it found. One day, it found a warm pie. The cat was very happy and ate the whole pie. But the cat did not know that the pie was old and had started to rot. + +The cat began to feel sick. Its tummy hurt a lot. The cat did not want to play or run. It just wanted to lie down and sleep. The cat's friends were sad to see it so sick. They wanted to help, but they did not know how. + +After some days, the cat felt better. It learned a lesson from this. The cat knew it should not eat things that are old and rotten. The cat told its friends about the warm pie and the pain it caused. They all learned to be careful with what they eat. But the cat never felt the same again, and its days of fun and play were gone. The cat's friends missed the old, happy cat. The moral of the story is to always be careful with what you eat, and not to eat things that can make you sick. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow cat named Sunny. Sunny loved to wander around the big green park near his home. He liked to play with the birds, chase the butterflies, and roll in the soft grass. + +One day, while Sunny was wandering in the park, he found a big net. The net was for catching fish by the pond. Sunny thought it would be fun to play with the net, so he jumped in and started to roll around. + +But then, Sunny got stuck in the net! He tried to wiggle free, but the more he wiggled, the more tangled he became. A kind little girl saw Sunny and helped him get out of the net. Sunny was so happy and thanked the girl with a soft purr. From that day on, Sunny and the little girl became the best of friends, and they wandered in the park together every day. +One day, a little brown bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw a nice tree and thought, "I want to make a nest in that tree!" So, the bird flew down and started to make a nest with sticks and leaves. + +As the bird was making the nest, a big rain cloud came. The rain started to pour down on the bird and the nest. The bird said, "Oh no! My nest will get wet!" So, the bird tried to cover the nest with its wings to keep it dry. + +A kind squirrel saw the bird and said, "Hello, bird! I see you are trying to keep your nest dry. I can help you!" The squirrel ran to get big leaves and put them on the nest. The rain stopped pouring, and the nest was dry. + +The bird said, "Thank you, squirrel! You are a good friend." The squirrel smiled and said, "You're welcome, bird! I am happy to help you." And from that day on, the bird and the squirrel were the best of friends. +One day, a frog named Bob saw a big fog. Bob was a green frog who liked to jump. He was very good at jumping. Other animals were jealous of Bob's jumping. They wished they could jump like him. + +Bob met a rabbit named Tim in the fog. Tim was also good at jumping. "Hi, Bob! Let's jump together!" said Tim. Bob was happy to jump with his friend. They jumped up and down, in and out of the fog. They had lots of fun. + +After a while, the fog went away. The other animals saw Bob and Tim jumping together. They were not jealous anymore. They wanted to be friends with Bob and Tim. So, all the animals learned to jump and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick tree in a forest. The tree had a job to display its beautiful leaves for everyone to see. The tree was very happy to do this job. + +One day, a strong wind came and blew away all the leaves. The tree was very sad because it could not display its leaves anymore. The tree did not know what to do. + +The tree asked a little bird for help. The little bird had an idea. The bird asked all of its friends to find the leaves and bring them back to the tree. The birds worked hard and soon, the tree had all its leaves back. The tree was happy again, and it could display its beautiful leaves for everyone to see. The tree and the little bird became best friends, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lisa wanted to help her mom. Her mom was not feeling well. Lisa thought, "I will organize her pills for her." She knew her mom was lucky to have her help. + +Lisa found the pill box and put one pill in each small part. She made sure to count, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven." She did a good job. Her mom would be happy. + +When Lisa's mom saw the pill box, she smiled. She said, "Thank you, Lisa. You are a big help. I am so lucky to have you." Lisa felt proud and happy. She loved helping her mom. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived an old man. He had an ancient shirt that he loved very much. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the park. + +As he walked, he met a little girl. She looked at his ancient shirt and said, "Your shirt is very old!" The old man smiled and said, "Yes, it is my favorite shirt." + +They walked together and talked about their day. The old man told the little girl stories about his ancient shirt. Suddenly, it started to rain. The old man and the little girl ran to find a place to hide from the rain. + +They found a big tree to stand under, but the rain was too strong. The old man's ancient shirt got very wet. The colors from the shirt started to run and it began to fall apart. The old man was very sad. His favorite ancient shirt was ruined, and he had to throw it away. The little girl felt sorry for the old man, but there was nothing she could do to help. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play with her toys and have fun all day long. + +One day, Lily was playing in her living room. She saw her big couch and had a fun idea. She wanted to balance on the edge of the couch like a tightrope walker. So, she climbed up and started to walk very slowly and carefully. + +Lily was doing a great job balancing on the couch. Her mommy saw her and smiled. She said, "Lily, you are so good at balancing! But be careful, my sweet girl." Lily felt very happy and proud as she continued to balance and play. +One day, a long cat named Sam went to play with his friend, a little dog named Max. They loved to play together in the big park. The sun was shining and they were very happy. + +"Let's play catch with the red ball!" said Max. Sam agreed and they started to play. But then, Sam saw a big tree with lots of birds. He wanted to climb the tree, but Max didn't want him to go. "Please don't go up there, Sam!" Max said. But Sam didn't listen and went up the tree anyway. + +Max was sad and refused to play with Sam. As a result, Sam came down from the tree and said, "I'm sorry, Max. I should have listened to you." Max smiled and they went back to playing catch with the red ball. They played together all day long and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big hairy dog named Bobo. Bobo liked to eat. One day, he went to a small food place with his friend, a little bird named Titi. + +At the food place, they saw a menu with many yummy things. Bobo wanted to eat a big sandwich, and Titi wanted to eat a small seed. They sat down and talked about what they would eat. + +Bobo said, "I want a big sandwich. What do you want, Titi?" Titi said, "I want a small seed. Yum!" But the food place did not permit dogs and birds. The man at the food place told them, "Sorry, you cannot eat here." + +Bobo and Titi were sad. They went to a park and found a sandwich and seeds on a table. They ate and were happy. They played and had fun. From that day on, Bobo and Titi always ate and played at the park. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a modest bird with pretty colors. The bird was sad. Lily wanted to help the bird. + +Lily asked, "Why are you sad, bird?" The bird said, "I lost my light. It is dark at night, and I cannot see." Lily wanted to find the light for the bird. + +Lily looked all around the park. She found the light under a big tree. The bird was so happy! They both sat down to relax. Now, the bird could see at night, and they were both happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day, the bird would fly around and sing its favorite songs. The bird had many friends who liked to listen to its songs. + +One day, the weather was wild. The wind was blowing and the rain was falling. The little bird wanted to sing, but it was hard to sing in the wild weather. The bird's friends were sad because they could not hear its songs. + +The next day, the weather was sunny and bright. The little bird was happy and started to sing again. All of its friends came to listen and they were all happy too. They danced and played while the little bird sang its songs. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a friendly bear. The bear had many friends, like birds, rabbits, and squirrels. They all liked to play together in the sun and have fun. + +One day, the friendly bear found a little girl who was weeping. She was lost and could not find her way back home. The bear wanted to help her, so he asked his friends, the birds, to fly high and look for her house. + +The birds found the little girl's house and led the friendly bear and the girl back to her family. The girl was so happy that she hugged the bear and stopped weeping. From that day on, the friendly bear and the little girl became best friends, and they played together in the forest every day. +Once, there was a big cat named Jazz. Jazz was a spoiled cat. He always got what he wanted. He liked to eat a lot. His family loved him very much. + +One day, Jazz's family bought a new toy. It was a scale. A scale is used to weigh things. Jazz was curious about the scale. He wanted to play with it. + +Jazz stepped on the scale. The scale showed how much Jazz weighed. Jazz's family saw that he was very heavy. They decided to help Jazz. They gave him healthy food and played with him more. Jazz became happy and healthy. +One day, a dog named Max went for a jog in the park. He saw a man playing golf. The man hit the ball very far. Max thought it was fun and wanted to play too. + +Max went to the man and said, "Can I play golf with you?" The man looked at Max and said, "Okay, but you must be nice and not be bitter if you lose." Max was happy and wagged his tail. + +They played golf together. Max tried his best but the man won. Max was not bitter. He was happy to learn a new game. The man said, "Good job, Max! You didn't get bitter when you lost. That's a good lesson for everyone." Max and the man became good friends and played golf together every week. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a gray cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play and catch things. Every day, Fluffy would run and jump to catch a red ball that his friend, a little girl named Lily, would throw. + +One sunny day, Fluffy saw a helpless little bird on the ground. The bird could not fly, and it was sad. Fluffy wanted to help the bird, but he did not know how. So, Fluffy went to find Lily. + +When Lily saw the helpless bird, she knew just what to do. She picked up the bird and put it in a warm, safe box. Fluffy and Lily took care of the bird until it could fly again. The bird was so happy that Fluffy and Lily helped it. From that day on, Fluffy, Lily, and the bird became the best of friends, and they all played catch together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fancy circle. It was very pretty and shiny. The circle had many friends, like the square and the triangle. They all loved to play together in the park. + +One sunny day, the fancy circle wanted to play a new game. It wanted to split into two smaller circles. The square and the triangle thought it was a fun idea. So, the fancy circle split into two little circles, and they all laughed and played together. + +Now, the two little circles were very happy. They were still fancy and pretty, but now they had even more friends to play with. The square and the triangle loved the new game, and they all played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a wise cat named Mimi. Mimi liked to sit on a shelf near the window. She loved to look outside and watch the birds fly. + +One day, Mimi saw a little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy was sad because he could not fly high like the other birds. Mimi said, "Chirpy, believe in yourself! You can fly high too!" Chirpy looked at Mimi and nodded. + +With Mimi's help, Chirpy tried to fly high every day. They became good friends. One day, Chirpy was able to fly high in the sky. Chirpy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mimi! I could do it because I believed in myself." + +The moral of the story is to always believe in yourself and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a special object. It was a small, soft teddy bear. She loved her teddy bear and always took care of it. + +One day, Amy lost her teddy bear. It was difficult for her to find it. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and in the garden. But her teddy bear was not there. She felt very sad. + +Amy's mom saw her sad face and wanted to help. They both looked for the teddy bear together. They found it behind the big chair in the living room. Amy was so happy! She hugged her teddy bear and promised to take better care of it. From that day on, Amy never lost her special object again. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent cat named Tom. Tom loved to play and have fun with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. They would play hide and seek together all day long. + +One day, while they were playing, Tom peeked out from behind a tree and saw a big dog. The dog barked loudly, "Woof! You can't play here! This is my park!" Tom and Sue were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Tom thought for a moment and said, "Why don't we all play together? We can have more fun that way!" The dog stopped barking and thought about it. Then, he agreed and they all played happily together. The moral of the story is that sharing and including others can lead to even more fun and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy loved to sing all day. One day, he found a big red button in a bush. The button could record his songs. + +Billy was very happy. He sang his best song and pressed the red button. The button recorded his song. He played it back and danced to his own song. + +Billy became a successful singer. All his friends loved his songs. They danced and clapped when he sang. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a very calm sky, there was a little planet. The planet was round and shiny. It was a happy place to live. + +One day, a little bird came to visit the planet. The bird liked to whistle. It whistled a happy song all day long. The planet liked the bird's song very much. + +The bird and the planet became good friends. They played together every day. The bird taught the planet how to whistle too. They were both very happy and calm. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a tiny purse that she loved very much. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Amy brought her purse with her. + +At the park, Amy met a small, harmless bug. It was green and had wings. The bug reminded Amy of her purse because it was also green. She wanted to show the bug to her mom. + +Amy picked up the bug and put it in her purse. She ran to her mom and opened her purse. The green bug flew out and went back to its home. Amy and her mom laughed and played at the park all day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to pick flowers in the park. One day, while she was picking flowers, she saw a fair spirit. The spirit was very pretty and played with Amy. + +Amy and the spirit became good friends. They played together every day. The spirit was kind and always made Amy happy. They would pick more flowers and make pretty crowns to wear on their heads. + +But one day, the spirit told Amy that she had to go away. Amy was very sad and didn't want her friend to leave. The spirit said she had to go back to her home far away. Amy cried as she watched the spirit go away. From that day on, Amy missed her friend very much and the park was not the same without the fair spirit. +Once upon a time, there was a blue dog. The dog liked to jog in the park. Every day, he would go and play with his friends. + +One day, the blue dog found a seat in the park. The seat was big and red. The dog wanted to sit on the seat, but he was too small. He tried and tried, but he could not get on the seat. + +The blue dog felt sad. He went back to his friends and told them about the seat. They all tried to help him, but they were too small too. The blue dog and his friends could not sit on the big red seat, and they all felt sad. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a bossy cat named Tom. Tom liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, Tom saw a big dog next to the house. The dog was not nice, and Tom did not like the sight of him. + +Tom went to his friend, a little bird named Tim. He said, "Tim, go tell that big dog to go away!" Tim was scared, but he did not want to make Tom mad. So, he went to the big dog and said, "Big dog, Tom said you must go away." + +The big dog did not like being told what to do. He said, "No, I will not go away. I will stay here." Tim went back to Tom and told him what the big dog said. Tom was very mad. He went to the big dog and said, "You must go away. I am the boss here." + +The big dog did not like Tom's bossy words. He got very mad, too. He chased Tom and Tim around the house. Tom and Tim tried to part and run away, but the big dog was too fast. The big dog caught them and they could not play outside anymore. The bossy cat and the little bird were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big folder. This folder was very special. It had many colors and pictures on it. The folder lived in a room with a little boy named Tim. + +One day, Tim was careless. He left the folder on the floor. His mom told him to put it away, but he did not listen. He went outside to play with his friends instead. + +Later, Tim came back inside. He did not see the folder on the floor. He stepped on it and the folder got hurt. Tim felt bad and said sorry to the folder. From that day on, he was not careless with the folder anymore. +One day, a big, heavy bag fell from the sky. Inside the bag was a lot of broccoli. A little boy named Tim saw the bag and wanted to eat the broccoli. He loved broccoli so much. + +Tim went to his friend, a talking bird named Polly. He said, "Polly, I found a big bag of broccoli! Let's eat it together!" Polly was happy and said, "Yes, let's eat it! But first, let's record us eating the broccoli so we can watch it later!" + +So, Tim and Polly started to eat the broccoli. They recorded themselves eating it with a little camera. They laughed and had fun. After they ate all the broccoli, they watched the video they made. + +Tim and Polly were very happy. They loved eating broccoli and watching themselves on the video. They decided to share the video with their friends, so everyone could see how much fun they had. The heavy bag of broccoli was a special gift for Tim and Polly, and they would never forget the day it fell from the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy farmer named Tom. He had a big farm with many vegetables. One day, the sky was dark, and it started to rain. + +Tom saw a little girl named Sue near his farm. She was wet from the rain. "Why are you out in the rain?" Tom asked. Sue said, "I need vegetables for my family, but I have no money." + +Tom felt bad for Sue. He said, "Come with me." He took her to his farm and gave her a big bag of vegetables. Sue was very happy and thanked Tom. + +The rain stopped, and the sun came out. Sue went home with her bag of vegetables. From that day on, Tom and Sue became good friends. Tom's farm grew even bigger, and he shared his vegetables with Sue's family. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium. Many people came to the stadium to see fun games. One day, a little boy named Tom went to the stadium with his mom and dad. + +Before the game started, Tom was hungry. His mom bought him a tasty hot dog. Tom loved the hot dog and ate it all up. He was so happy to have a tasty snack at the stadium. + +The game started and everyone was excited. Tom and his family had a great time at the stadium. They cheered and clapped for their team. At the end of the day, they went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went for a walk down her street. She saw a big brown dog. The dog had a letter in its mouth. The letter had pretty stamps on it. Lucy wanted to help the dog mail the letter. + +Lucy tried to take the letter from the dog, but the dog did not want to give it to her. The dog growled and ran away. Lucy felt sad. She wanted to help the dog and mail the letter. + +Lucy asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Let's find the dog and give it a treat." They found the brown dog hiding in a park. Lucy gave the dog a treat. The dog was happy and gave Lucy the letter. Together, they all went to mail the letter. The dog wagged its tail, and Lucy felt happy that she could help. +Once upon a time, there was a big playground. It had a slide, a swing, and other fun equipment. Kids loved to play there every day. One day, a little boy named Tim went to the playground with his mom. + +Tim saw a cheap, old swing that looked fun. He ran to the swing and sat on it. His mom pushed him, and he went up and down. Tim was so happy, he laughed and laughed. But then, the swing broke, and Tim started to fall. + +Tim's mom was scared, but she caught him just in time. Tim was okay, but he learned that cheap equipment can break. They decided to play on the other, safer equipment at the playground. Tim and his mom had a great day, and they went home with big smiles on their faces. +One day, a curious little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a pretty purse on the ground. She picked it up and opened it. Inside, she found a note that said, "Please send this purse back to me. Love, Jane." + +Lily wanted to help, so she asked her mom, "Can we send this purse back to Jane?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can take it to the post office." + +They went to the post office and gave the purse to the mailman. The mailman said, "Thank you for being so helpful!" + +Lily felt happy that she could help Jane get her purse back. She went home and told her dad the story. Her dad smiled and said, "You did a good thing today, Lily." + +From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max liked to keep his toys in a big box. One day, Max put too many toys in the box. The result was that the box became very full. + +Max wanted to play with his toys, but he felt uncomfortable with the full box. He thought and thought about what to do. Then, Max had an idea. He decided to take some toys out of the box. + +Max took out a few toys and put them on the floor. Now, the box was not so full, and Max was not uncomfortable anymore. He was very happy to play with his toys. And from that day on, Max knew how to keep his toys just right. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive tree in a park. The tree had many pretty leaves. Near the tree, there was a small path. Every day, many kids would walk on the path to play in the park. + +One day, a naughty squirrel saw the tree. He wanted to steal the pretty leaves from the tree. The squirrel climbed up the tree and took some leaves. He was very happy with the leaves he stole. + +The kids saw the squirrel steal the leaves. They were sad because they liked the impressive tree. The kids decided to help the tree. They picked up more leaves and put them back on the tree. The tree was happy and the kids were happy too. The squirrel learned not to steal and they all played together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was not very strong. He was weak. He had a game he liked to play with his friends. But there was one friend, Sam, who did not like the game. Sam would say, "I hate this game!" + +One day, Tim and his friends were playing the game. Sam was there too. Tim could see Sam was not happy. Tim thought, "I need to find a way to make Sam like the game." + +The next day, Tim had an idea. He changed the game a little bit. He made it easier for Sam to play. When Sam played the new game, he was happy. He said, "I don't hate this game anymore. I like it now!" + +Tim was happy too. All his friends, even Sam, could play the game together. They all had fun. The weak boy, Tim, had made everyone happy with his big heart. +One day, a cool cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a big box on the tip of a hill. Tom was curious and wanted to see what was inside. He climbed up the hill to take a look. + +As Tom got closer, he heard a small voice from inside the box. "Help, help!" it said. Tom wanted to help, so he decided to remove the lid from the box. When he did, he found a little bird inside. + +"Thank you for helping me," said the bird. "I was stuck in this box and could not get out." Tom was happy to help his new friend. They played together all day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf dog named Spot. Spot liked to play outside in the shade under a big tree. One day, the tree lost a big branch and the shade was gone. + +Spot's friend, a little boy named Tim, saw the tree and said, "Oh no! The shade is gone. We need to repair it." Tim thought hard and came up with a plan to help Spot. + +Tim got a big umbrella and put it under the tree. He said, "Look, Spot! I made new shade for you." Spot wagged his tail and played under the umbrella. They were both very happy under the new shade. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ben. Ben was a bit anxious because he had a big meeting with his animal friends. They wanted to talk about how to stay warm when the weather would freeze. + +On the day of the meeting, Ben went to the big tree where all his friends were waiting. He saw his friend, Cat, shivering in the cold. "Brrr, it's so cold!" said Cat. "I hope we find a way to stay warm when it freezes." + +Ben and his friends talked and shared their ideas. They decided to make warm nests and wear cozy fur to stay warm. After the meeting, they all went to work, making their homes ready for the freezing weather. + +As the days went by and the weather got colder, Ben and his friends stayed warm and cozy in their nests. They were happy they had the meeting and now knew how to stay warm when the weather would freeze. And they all lived happily ever after, even on the coldest days. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little girl named Lucy. She had a diary where she drew pictures of her days. One day, Lucy went to the park and saw a big tree. She wanted to climb it but was scared. + +Lucy's friend, Sam, came to the park too. He saw Lucy looking at the tree and said, "Let's climb the tree together!" Lucy smiled and said, "Okay, let's do it!" They both started to climb the tree, helping each other along the way. + +When they got to the top, they could see the whole park. They sat on a big branch and talked about their day. Lucy took out her diary and drew a picture of them in the tree. They laughed and played until it was time to go home. Lucy and Sam were happy that they had a fun day together. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to play with his friend, Sarah. They both liked to play with toys and eat chocolate. Tim's mom was very nice and always gave them chocolate when they came inside from playing. + +"Can we have chocolate, please?" Tim asked his mom. She smiled and said, "Yes, you can have some chocolate. But first, you must play outside and have fun." + +Tim and Sarah played with their toys in the yard. They played with cars and dolls. They laughed and had a good time. Tim's dog, Max, was a reliable friend and played with them too. They all loved to play together. + +After playing, they went inside the house. Tim's mom gave them chocolate. They were very happy. "Thank you, Mom!" Tim said. Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, thank you!" They ate their chocolate and continued to play happily inside the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a long, pretty dress that she loved to wear. The dress was blue with pink flowers on it. Lucy wore the dress every day because it made her feel like a princess. + +One day, Lucy went to the park with her mom. She played on the swings and the slide, and she had lots of fun. But when it was time to go home, Lucy noticed that her dress had a big tear on the left side. She was very sad. + +Lucy's mom saw the tear and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I can fix your dress." When they got home, Lucy's mom sewed up the tear on the left side of the long dress. Lucy was so happy she could still wear her favorite dress. From that day on, Lucy always took extra care of her dress when she played. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Mia lived near a big lake. She had a red kayak that she liked to play with. One day, she saw a distant fire far away from her home. + +Mia told her mom about the fire, but her mom said it was far away and they were safe. Mia wanted to help, so she took her red kayak to the lake. She thought that if she could bring water from the lake to the fire, she could help put it out. + +Mia filled her red kayak with water and started to paddle towards the fire. As she got closer, she saw that other people were there too, trying to put out the fire. Mia used the water in her kayak to help put out the fire. Everyone was happy that Mia helped, and the fire was gone. Mia felt proud that her red kayak could be used to save the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little angel named Lily. She lived in a big, pretty house with her family. Lily loved to play with her toys and eat sweet and sour candy. One day, Lily's favorite toy, a small bunny, disappeared. She looked everywhere but could not find it. Lily felt very sad and cried. + +Her mommy and daddy tried to help her find the bunny. They looked under the bed, behind the sofa, and in the garden. But the bunny was still missing. Lily thought that maybe a sour-faced monster took her bunny away. + +Just as Lily was about to give up, she saw a tiny sparkle in the corner of her room. She went to look and found her bunny! It was hiding behind her toy box the whole time. The angel was so happy that her bunny was not with the sour-faced monster. + +Lily hugged her bunny tight and promised never to let it disappear again. From that day on, she always made sure her toys were safe and sound. And every night, Lily would thank the angels for helping her find her bunny and keeping the sour-faced monster away. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry dog named Spot. Spot liked to play and run all day. One day, Spot was in the park and saw a big tree. Under the tree, there was a yummy treat. + +Spot's friend, a little boy named Tim, saw the treat too. Tim wanted to help Spot get the treat. So, Tim called Spot's name. "Spot! Spot!" he said. Spot heard Tim and ran to him. + +Tim picked up the treat and gave it to Spot. Spot was very happy and wagged his tail. Tim and Spot played in the park all day. They had so much fun. From that day on, they were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. Lily liked to share her toys with her friends. One day, Lily had a big party at her house. She wanted to invite all her friends to play. + +At the party, Lily's mom made a big cake. The cake had many pieces. Lily's mom said, "Be generous and share the cake with all your friends." Lily was happy to share the cake. She gave a piece to each friend. + +All the kids at the party were happy to get a piece of cake. They said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily felt good because she shared her cake. The friends learned that sharing is a nice thing to do. And they all had a fun time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a little shrimp. He lived in a deep sea. The shrimp had a friend, a big fish. They liked to play together. + +One day, the shrimp saw a new thing. It was a print. The print was on a big rock. The shrimp wanted to show it to the big fish. They swam to the rock. + +But when they got to the rock, a mean shark came. The shark saw the shrimp and the big fish. The shark was hungry. He ate the shrimp and the big fish. The print was left alone on the rock. +One day, a wet dog went for a walk. The dog saw a human. The human was nice and gave the dog a toy. The toy was a stick. The dog was happy. + +The dog played with the stick. The dog tried to snap the stick. The stick was hard to snap. The dog tried and tried. The human watched and laughed. + +At last, the dog snapped the stick. The human clapped for the dog. The dog was proud. The wet dog and the human had fun. They were friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. One day, they went to the theater. Jack and Jill were very glad. They waited very patiently to go inside. When they finally got in, they were so excited. + +Jack and Jill bowed to the audience. They made all the people laugh. Everyone clapped when they were done. Jill was glad that everyone liked their performance. + +The theater was a magical place. Jack and Jill were so happy that they danced in their seats. They waved to the audience when it was time to go. + +The people in the theater clapped for them once again. Jack and Jill bowed once more, then left the theater with a big smile on their faces. +One day, a little boy named Tom threw a ball across the room. The ball landed on the side of a very expensive sofa. Tom loved the ball so much that he wanted to throw it again. He threw the ball across the room and it hit the side of the sofa again. Tom's mom heard the noise and came into the room. When she saw the expensive sofa, she said "No, Tom! It's too expensive to throw the ball against it. Please don't do it again". Tom was sad but he promised that he wouldn't throw the ball against the expensive sofa again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. He had lots of energy and was always looking for something fun to do. One day he had an idea-- why not explore a cave near his house? + +So Mark grabbed his backpack and ventured out. He stepped inside the cave and was amazed. There were lots of treasures everywhere! He noticed a big chest tucked away in the corner and opened it up. Inside was a surprising discovery-- an original diamond necklace! + +Mark was so excited he couldn't believe it. He put the necklace carefully in his backpack and started to make his way out of the cave. That's when he heard a voice. + +"Hey! Where do you think you're going with that necklace?" + +Mark was shocked. He turned around and saw a huge man blocking his way. Mark thought quickly and said, + +"I was just looking around. I promise I'll put it back." + +The man smiled and said, + +"That's OK, but I think you earned it. You can keep it." + +Mark was so pleased he couldn't stop smiling. He thanked the man and hurried home. Today was a great day - especially since he still had his treasure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. She saw an orange across the street in the park. It looked so juicy and delicious! She wanted to help the orange. Mary ran out of the house, but the park was very far away. + +As Mary walked, she got thirsty. She stopped to have a drink from a water fountain. It was so heavy! She couldn't lift it up and pull the handle. + +Just then a kind man said, "Do you need help? I can help you lift the fountain so you can have some water." + +Mary smiled and said, "Thank you! That would be nice." + +The kind man helped her and together they lifted the fountain. Mary had a long drink, thanked the man and then continued to the park. + +She eventually made it to the park and sure enough, the orange was still there. She picked it up and ran back to the house. + +Mary was so happy she could help the orange! She took the orange back home and enjoyed it with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Elsie who wandered in the woods. Elsie was brave and curious, so she loved to explore. + +One day, while Elsie was out wandering, she found a spear. It was very long and sparkly and had a bright shine. Elsie picked it up and was very excited. She had never seen a spear before and wanted to show it to her mom. + +Elsie ran through the woods with the spear in her hand until she found her mom. Elsie held up the spear, showed it to her mom and said “Look! I found a spear!†Her mom was so proud of Elsie for finding the spear and for being so brave. + +Since then, every time Elsie wandered in the woods, she looked for another spear. She never did find another one, but she loved looking and exploring the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a mother and her daughter. +The mother wanted to teach her daughter how to be brave. +They went to an empty castle. +The mother said to her daughter, "If you conquer this empty castle, you will have conquered your fear." +The daughter was scared but she was brave, so she went inside. +She looked around and wondered why this castle was empty. +The mother said, "My dear, this castle is empty, because the people that lived here many years ago conquered all their fears to get here. + +The daughter thought about that and decided that she was brave and that she could do anything she wanted. +She conquered the castle and felt proud of herself. + +The moral of this story is that when you are brave and face your fears, you can do great things. +Once upon a time there was a dependable duck. Every day the duck would take a turn around the pond. On this day, the duck noticed something strange in the pond. + +The duck asked a friendly turtle, "What is that strange thing in the water?" + +The turtle replied, "That is a boat! Let's take a turn around the pond in it!" + +The dependable duck was very excited. The lake was so much fun in the boat! They went around and around until it was time to go home. + +The dependable duck said goodbye to the turtle and took a turn around the pond once more. When the duck reached the shore, she was very happy. She knew that she could always rely on herself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. She was 3 years old and loved to explore. + +One day Sally was walking in the park. It was a gloomy day. As she walked around, she saw a man with a string. He was moving the string around, and it was making funny shapes in the sky. + +Sally was amazed. She stopped and watched. When the man was done, he smiled at sally and gave her the string. She thanked him and admired the shapes it made. + +Sally ran home with the string. She remembered the shapes the man made and tried to copy them. She danced around her house moving the string in the air. + +Sally smiled, feeling proud of what she could do with the string. She kept it with her and showed it off to her friends. They all admired it too. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, the little boy was in his room playing when he heard a loud, angry voice coming from the floor below him. It was his mum and she was singing an opera. + +The little boy was surprised and also a little bit scared because the opera music was so loud. But then he had a funny thought - what would it sound like if the opera went backwards? + +So the little boy got out of bed and went down the stairs. He found his mum and said "Mum, can you make the opera go backwards?". His mum smiled and said "Yes, I can!" + +So she reversed the song and the little boy loved it! The backwards opera sounded strange but it was also really funny. His mum laughed and the little boy laughed too. + +The mum and the little boy sang the reversed opera together until late in the night. Soon, the little boy was yawning and finally went to bed with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very excited to go find leaves. He found all these different leaves, and he thought they were so important. He was so happy and wanted to keep them forever. + +But when he was walking home holding all the leaves, a gust of wind blew very strongly and they all flew away. He started to cry and was so sad. He really wanted to keep them. + +He looked everywhere and he could not find even one of the leaves. Everything was lost. He was very upset and was really sad. + +The little boy was very disappointed and he learned an important lesson that he should never lose things that are important. +One day, there was a boy named Sam. He wanted to watch something special and he looked around him. Suddenly, he saw a big number! It was huge and empty. Sam was very excited and he ran up to it. He jumped and he watched the number spin and twirl around. He laughed and laughed. + +Then, he noticed something odd. He saw that the number was changing color and it kept on changing. He stayed and watched it turn from red to blue to yellow and finally green. He was amazed and excited. He couldn't believe his eyes! + +He stood and watched the number for hours and it never stopped changing. He was mesmerized. Then, finally after a long time, the number stopped spinning and turned grey. Sam was so happy and he ran away to tell his mom and dad about the amazing number he had seen. +Jenny and Jack were two friends. They loved to go outside and play. Every day they would look to see what they could do. + +One day, they saw a kayak by the lake. Jenny said, "Let's get the kayak and take it out on the water!" Jack said, "That's a brilliant idea!" + +Jenny and Jack got the kayak and put it in the lake. They each got in. Jenny said, "Look Jack! I'm delivering us around the lake!" Then she started paddling. + +They had such a great time! They went around and around the lake. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +Finally, after a few hours, Jenny and Jack had delivered themselves around the lake. It had been a brilliant day! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. He was happy and enjoyed to zoom around the park. + +But one day, Bob felt a bit nervous. He hadn't zoomed in a while and he wasn't sure if he remembered how. What if he couldn't do it? + +His friend Joe saw him and said, "Don't be nervous Bob! I'll help you." Joe showed Bob how to zoom again, and before long, Bob was zooming faster than ever. + +They had so much fun zooming around the park that day. Bob never felt nervous about zooming anymore. He and Joe were the fastest zooming duo in the park! +The sun was out and it was a beautiful day. A little boy named Joe ran out to play in the garden. He found an old toy track and was really excited to play. Joe put the track down in the garden and broke it into pieces. + +The track was smelly and old and Joe wasn't sure if it would still work. He touched it and it felt really slippery. Suddenly, the track began to shake and move! Joe smiled as he saw a train come out of the track and zoom down the garden! The train made lots of loud noises and smoke came out from the back. + +Joe was very happy and surprised that his old, smelly track still worked! He spent the rest of the day playing with his track and having lots of fun. It was one of the best days ever! +One day, a little girl was walking through a park with her mommy. As she looked around, she saw an object on the ground. It was soft and covered in mud. She wanted to pick it up, but her mommy didn't let her. + +Suddenly, some people started to arrive. They had a big truck with them and started to clean up the park. The little girl noticed that the object she wanted was gone. + +The little girl cried out in anger and shouted, "Where did it go?" Everyone around her looked confused and then the little girl remembered that the people who arrived took it away with them. + +The little girl was sad and upset. She didn't want the object to leave. But even though she was unhappy, she knew that it was gone and she couldn't do anything about it. +Once there was a family who wanted to learn a new language. So they decided to ask their friend for a recommendation. + +"What language should we learn?" they asked. + +Their friend thought for a moment before giving a calm reply. + +"Why not learn Spanish?" he said. "It's calm and simple to learn." + +The family thanked him and agreed to try learning Spanish. + +They enrolled in classes and worked hard to learn the language. In no time, they were speaking Spanish together and making new friends. + +At the end, they all agreed that the recommendation had been a great one. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Emma. She was three years old and loved to explore her world. + +One day, Emma was playing in her garden when something strange caught her eye. She looked closer and noticed it was a small fire. She was amazed! + +"What is that?" Emma asked. + +"It's called a fire," said her dad. "Watch as I stir it and it will create smoke." + +Emma watched with wide eyes as her dad stirred the fire. Then, he added something into the flames. She could see lots of fake smoke coming out of the fire. + +"Wow!" said Emma. She was so amazed that she just had to take a closer look. She reached out towards the fire. + +"Oh no!" said her dad, as he quickly pulled her hand away. "That is much too hot. Don't touch it!" + +Emma nodded, her eyes still wide with amazement. She was fascinated by the fire and its fake smoke. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. She was very happy. +One day her family went to the beach. Lucy had a special bucket filled with clay. She put her hands in the clay and made shapes with it. +She made shapes that looked like birds, butterflies and dogs. She used her mind to make all sorts of animals. +When her creation was finished, Lucy was very happy. She proudly showed her family her clay sculptures. They were all very impressed. She was very proud of what she had made. +Lucy continued to play with the clay for the rest of the day. She used her mind to make more shapes, and she was always happy when it was finished. +In the end, Lucy had lots of fun with the clay and she was very proud of all her creations. +Tommy enjoyed sunny days in the park with his family. He loved seeing all the birds, dogs and other kids. One of his favorite things was to watch the kites flying in the sky. + +On a hot summer day, Tommy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big pond with lots of ducks swimming in it. Tommy wanted to go swimming too! He asked his mom if he could, but she said he had to wait until later when his dad was there too. + +When his dad arrived, they all went to the pond. Tommy wore his inflatable swimming ring and soon he was in the water. It felt so nice and the ducks swam right up to him. + +From then on, Tommy went swimming whenever he visited the park. He became very dependable at it and even got to practice his diving! When there was wind, his parents brought their kite and Tommy loved running after it, even if he never managed to catch it! Tommy had found a dependable activity in the park that he enjoyed very much. +Mummy bear was making a cake when the phone started to ring. She put down the bowl and went to answer it. "Hello?" said Mummy bear. + +At the other end of the line was Granny bear. "I've made a yummy cake for you!" said Granny. "It's here in the basket, I just need to give you a warning before you eat it". + +Mummy bear was confused. "What kind of warning?" she asked. + +"I put a bit of poison in it" said Granny. "Just be careful and don't eat too much of it, okay?". + +Mummy bear got worried. She thanked Granny bear, then grabbed the basket and left. On the way home, she noticed a chubby little mouse scurrying away. She quickly realized that the same mouse must have licked the cake and been poisoned. + +Mummy bear quickly found an antidote and gave it to the mouse. The mouse felt better afterwards and was soon scurrying away safely. Mummy bear smiled and went home. +Once upon, a time, there was a village. It was a happy village, with lots of happy people living there. Every morning, the villagers woke up and each said 'Good morning!'. + +One day, a little boy named Tim woke up feeling sad. He looked out of his window and saw all the happy villagers. He wanted to be happy too. + +His mama saw him looking out of the window and asked, "What's wrong Tim?". He said nothing and kept looking out of the window. His mama hugged him and said, "I'm going to the village today. I can bring you something special." + +Tim nodded, still feeling sad. Then he and his mama set out on their journey. When they reached the village, Tim saw all the happy people and he got excited. + +His mama lead him to a big shop with lots of things. She said, "Pick one. Anything you like." + +Tim picked up a big stuffed animal. He hugged it and then, suddenly, he felt all warm and happy. He smiled and his mama smiled too. + +Then his mama hugged him and said, "I knew this stuffed animal would comfort you. Let's take it home and share it with the other villagers too." + +Tim and his mama returned to the village, happy, with the stuffed animal. They showed it to all the villagers, and +Tommy was playing in the playroom. He was having so much fun that he didn't want the day to end. Then he noticed a big brown slide in the corner that he had never seen before. + +Tommy ran to it and asked his friend, "What is this?" + +"This is a slide," his friend replied. + +Tommy smiled and said, "Let's stand on it together." + +They both stood on the slide and began giggling as they were pushed down to the bottom. Once at the bottom, they jumped off and stood back to the top. + +They did this over and over again, until it was time for them to go home. As Tommy said goodbye, he thanked his friend for showing him the brown slide. +He knew he would never forget this special day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old. Every day, she would rock in her rocking chair. She would rock and rock and rock, until she felt nice and sleepy. + +One day, the little girl was not feeling well. So her mommy took her to see the doctor. The doctor shined a light on the little girl, and made her feel better. + +The doctor gave the little girl some medicine. She didn't like it very much, so the doctor said she could rock in the rocking chair while she ate it. + +The little girl rocked in her chair. After she finished her medicine, she felt much better! She was so grateful to the nice doctor. +Once upon a time, there was a big room with a little mouse. The mouse was scared and wanted to be rescued. Oh, no! + +Luckily, a kind cat came by and noticed the mouse. She said in a calm voice, "Don't worry, little mouse. I can rescue you." + +The mouse felt relieved and was very happy. She said thank you kindly to the cat, who replied, "You are welcome. It's important to be kind and help those who need it!" + +The moral of this story is, if you are kind and help those who need it, it can save someone in need. Being kind is special and it makes the world a better place! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. One day Mia was very curious and wanted to explore the attic. She thought it was the most interesting place in the house. + +Mia took a big step and went up the stairs. She opened the attic door. Inside, everything was very dusty and it smelled funny. + +Mia knew she had to be careful. She started to move slowly, looking around. There were lots of things to explore! Some were little and some were big. + +Suddenly, Mia spotted something. She moved closer and saw that it looked like a toy. She picked it up and asked, "Is this yours?" + +The attic replied, "Yes, it is. I haven't seen it in a long time. Thank you for finding it!" + +Mia smiled and put the toy back. She said, "You're welcome!" + +Mia moved around the attic for a little while longer, discovering many cool things. Then she closed the door and went back down the stairs. + +The next day, Mia went back to the attic to explore more. She was so excited to see what else she could find! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Sam. He loved to rush around the garden, showing off his special speed! One day, his mom gave him a big bucket of coal. Sam was so happy! + +He rushed around to all of his special hiding spots in the garden, putting the coal wherever he could. He buried it in the sand, hid it under leaves, and even put some in his pockets. + +Soon enough, all the coal was gone. Sam was so proud of himself, that he ran around even faster! He was the fastest kid in the garden, and it filled him with joy. He had lots of energy, and the coal helped show it off! +Once there was a little polar bear who lived in an igloo made of ice. He was very proud of his igloo and didn't want to leave it. One day it started to rain outside and the polar bear had to go out. He was very wet when he went back to the igloo. + +He immediately regreted leaving his home. He looked around and saw that the rain had made his igloo very wet too! He was so sad that he had to leave his igloo to get wet. + +He spent the rest of the day looking sadly out of the window and wishing he didn't have to go out in the rain. He regreted leaving his igloo but learned a lesson. From now on he would stay inside his igloo and always be dry! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. Joe liked to perform. He liked to do lots of things, like make music and tell stories. One day Joe wanted to do something special. He saw a magazine and decided to have an idea. He wanted to perform something slow. + +He asked for help from his mom. His mom said "Yes". She gave him some paper and told him to draw something. Joe started to draw slowly. He thought about what he was going to perform. + +When he was finished, Joe's mom told him to go outside. Joe went outside and saw lots of people. He told them about his plan and asked them to watch him perform. + +Joe did something special. He moved very slow and sang a song. Everyone was quiet and listened. When he finished, everyone cheered. Joe smiled and thanked them. + +Joe had a lot of fun while performing. He was very proud of himself. He was glad he decided to make something slow. With a big smile, he went home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who really wanted to go and explore. So one day he packed up his bag and set off on an adventure. As he walked along, he came to a big opening in the ground. He bent down to examine it closer, when he noticed a spear lying in the corner. + +The boy picked up the spear and started to twirl it around as he walked. Suddenly, he heard a loud and noisy noise coming from the forest. He gasped in surprise and looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. + +He decided to investigate and walked into the forest cautiously. As he was walking, he noticed the noise getting louder and louder. Soon he saw a big mountain with an eagle perched on the top. + +The eagle was screeching noisily and the boy knew something was wrong. He ran closer and examined the eagle, who had a broken wing. He suddenly realized that it was the source of the noise. + +The boy knew he needed to help the eagle, and he reached for his spear. Carefully, he helped the eagle back to his nest. The eagle cawed a thank you and flew away. The boy smiled and continued his adventure, happy that he had been able to help the eagle. +Once there was a young rabbit named Fluffy. She was feeling a little bit lonely one day and so she decided to go for a walk. + +As she was walking, Fluffy came across a bird. He was sitting in a tree and seemed very unhappy. Fluffy asked him what was wrong and the bird said that he felt like nobody supported him. Fluffy told him not to worry and gave him a message. + +She said, "Everyone should be kind to each other and always support each other." The bird was so surprised by Fluffy's message. He said thank you and flew away, feeling much happier. + +From that day on, Fluffy started to spread her harmless message everywhere she went. And it wasn't long before she noticed just how much support and kindness she was receiving in return. +Once there was a lovely little girl named Sarah. She loved to go on walks with her Mom. One day, when they were taking a walk, Sarah noticed a store and asked her Mom to stop. She wanted to see if there was something special that she could get as a treat. + +Her Mom said, "I don't think so, Sarah. We don't have enough money for a treat right now." + +But Sarah wasn't ready to give up. She requested again and asked her Mom to just take a look. She promised to be a good girl if she could get something special. + +After a while, her Mom finally said yes, and they looked around the store. After some searching around, Sarah found a lovely lollipop that she decided to take home. + +Sarah was very happy and thanked her Mom for the lovely treat. She smiled, hugged her Mom and promised to never forget that special moment. +Once there was a boy named Tom. Tom was funny, and he loved sports. One day, Tom went to play a sport with his friends, and he had lots of fun. + +But then, something sour started to happen. A big scary monster came out of the jungle! Tom was scared. His friends were too. They all ran back home as fast as they could. + +When they got there, they all laughed together. They were happy and relieved that they had survived being scared. + +From then on, Tom was always careful when he played sports. He liked to stay away from the jungle, just in case the scary monster appeared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jodi. She was three years old, and very curious about the world around her. One day, she was walking in her garden when she noticed a cool twig on the ground. She decided to pick it up and create something cool with it. + +Jodi started to think of what she could create with the twig. She wanted to make a toy, but she wasn't sure what it should be. Suddenly, her mom came outside and saw her with the twig. She said, "Jodi, when you pick things off the ground, you should always put them back. Leave the twig there and don't pick it up again." + +Jodi was disappointed, but she wanted to make her mom happy. She put the twig back down and said, "Okay, mommy, I will leave it here." She was sad, because she had been looking forward to creating something cool with the twig, but she respected her mom's wishes and went back inside. + +At the same time, Jodi's dad was outside in the garden and he noticed the twig. He thought it would be a perfect toy for his daughter and he wanted to help her create something cool with it. He quickly ran inside and said, "Jodi, I want to show you something. Let's go outside and make something cool!" + +Jodi was so happy that she could finally +Once upon a time, there was a temple which was very safe and peaceful. Everyone in the village visited the temple because it was said to bring a person peace and joy. + +One day, the village was visited by a strange man. He spread news throughout the village that the temple was in danger. He said that if the people in the village did not act quickly, then something bad would happen to their temple. + +Village water well +The villagers didn't know what to do. When the man offered to help protect the temple, they decided to follow his advice. He told them to block the entrance of the temple and not to let anyone enter. + +The people in the village trusted the man and spread his message to the nearby villages. In the end, the man was wrong and the temple was destroyed by a powerful storm. Despite the villagers best efforts, the temple was never the same again. +Once upon a time, there was a fair little girl who lived with her mum and dad. Every day, she asked to help her mum in the kitchen. Her mum said yes and gave her an onion to cook. But the little girl didn't know how to cook. + +She asked her mum to help her and her mum said, "It's simple! You just need to chop it up and fry it in a pan." But the little girl felt scared to chop the onion because the smell was too strong. + +Mum said, "It's OK. You can do it, I promise! You just need to be fair and brave." So the little girl had a try. She chopped the onion up and then put it in the pan. It looked cooky and yummy. + +In the end, mum was right, the little girl was very proud of herself for being so fair and brave. She and her mum made some yummy onions together. +The sun was shining brightly and it was a wild morning. Sally was in her backyard and wanted to see the animals in the wild. She was patient and waited for a long time. Suddenly, she saw a squirrel! She was so excited and ran to get a better look. But, the squirrel ran away and got too far for Sally to see. + +Sally was sad, but she was patient and kept watching for animals. Soon, a rabbit hopped by. She slowly tiptoed closer and tried to get the rabbit's attention. But the rabbit didn't see her and hopped away. + +Sally tried her best to be patient, but she was very sad. She decided to go back inside, but before she did, she looked up at the sky. She saw a beautiful rainbow shining in the sky. She smiled and said to herself "I don't need to see animals in the wild, this rainbow is enough!" +Once upon a time, there was a great pumpkin. It grew so big, it was almost ready to be picked from the vine. One day, Joe and his friend went to pick the pumpkin. Joe was so excited to see how great it was! But when Joe and his friend arrived, they were scared. A big black bird was perched on the pumpkin. + +Joe whispered to his friend, “What do we do?†His friend replied, “Let’s make a lot of noise to scare the bird away!†+ +The two friends started making lots of noise; they clapped and shouted as loud as they could. The bird must have been scared, because it flew away quickly! Joe and his friend were relieved, and they picked the great pumpkin. And they both lived happily ever after. +Suzie was three years old and loved visiting the church. Every week she and her parents would go and listen to the music and talk about the stories of the Bible. Suzie was amazed by the bright colours and big organ in the church. + +One day her parents said that Suzie was old enough to take part in the church activities. She was so excited to do something normal with the other children. + +Suzie started to join in with the singing and saying prayers but she had to manage her actions carefully. She knew that it was important to be quiet and still so she could listen carefully to the stories. + +At the end of the day, she was tired but very happy with the things she had managed to do. Suzie smiled to her parents and they celebrated her great effort. She knew that she could do more and more things as she got older, but for now she was content with feeling like a normal church goer. +Once there was a boy named Sam who was three years old. He was wearing a blue suit that was too big for him, but he liked it. One day, Sam wanted to play outside, but it was raining. His mom said he couldn't go out until the rain stopped. Sam was so sad. + +He looked out the window and saw that the rain had stopped. He quickly got out of his suit and grabbed his towel. He ran outside and wiped off all the wet places. He was so happy that he started to do crazy things, like jumping up and down. He was having so much fun. + +Then his mom heard him and told him it was time to come inside and get back in his suit. He grabbed his towel and went back inside. He wiped his wet clothes and put his suit back on. + +Sam was so happy he got to play outside and he learned a lot too. He knew that next time it rains he should come in and get his suit ready before he goes out to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Becky, who was very lonely. She didn't have any friends to play with, which made her sad. + +Her mom noticed and asked, "Becky, why are you so lonely?" + +"I don't have anyone to play with," sighed Becky. Her mom smiled and said, "Let's make a little surprise for you!" + +Becky was so excited. She watched her mom make something out of some materials around the house. When she finished, she said, "This is for you, Becky! You can bring this to school tomorrow and show it to your friends." + +Becky was thrilled and could not wait to go to school and show her new surprise to her friends. But before she could do that, she made a lot of trouble. She decided to play hide-and-seek with her mom and broke some dishes. + +Becky's mom was very angry, but then Becky showed her new surprise. Her mom smiled and said, "No more trouble because this is special to you. Now, don't forget to make some friends at school tomorrow and remember, friends make us less lonely." + +Becky took these words to heart and went to school the next day with her surprise. When she showed her friends what her mom made, they were all impressed and wanted to be her friends. + +Since then, Becky was no longer lonely and no longer +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a dark secret no one knew. + +One day, Lucy's mum decided to take her to the doctor. She asked Lucy why she needed to go, but she said nothing. + +When they arrived, the doctor smiled and said, "Now, I'm going to need to do an x-ray to find out what's wrong with you." + +But Lucy shook her head and said, "No, I don't want to do it!" + +The doctor looked surprised and said, "It's OK, I just need to do the x-ray to help you feel better. I will show you the pictures after." + +Lucy was still scared but her mum reassured her and said, "It's OK, Lucy. You can do it. I'm here." + +So Lucy took a deep breath and nodded. The doctor smiled and said, "OK, let's get this over with." He ordered the x-ray machine to take a picture of her. + +When the x-ray was finished, the doctor was shocked. He said, "Lucy, your x-ray shows that you have a dark secret. We need to talk about it." + +Lucy nodded and her dark secret was finally revealed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Malina who had a beloved bowl. She took good care of it and it became very special to her. + +One day, Malina decided to show the bowl to her friends. She said they could use it to play games together. But when the friends got the bowl, they did not play fair. They kept all the items for themselves and would not share with Malina. + +Malina was very sad and started to cry. But her friends were not understanding and they kept the bowl. + +Imagine how unfair it is to take something away from someone who has taken good care of it. This is why it is important to be kind and play fair. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little crab who lived in the ocean. He liked swimming around and collecting shells. Whenever he found a pretty shell, he would take it with him, just like he did with the big white shell he had found the day before. + +One morning he swam over to a sandy shore and saw a shiny, red shell. He was so excited and quickly grabbed it with his two claws. But then, he heard someone shout, “That’s my shell, you have to pay for it!†+ +The little crab was scared, but he knew it was the right thing to do. So, with a trembling claw, he pulled out a coin from the pouch he always carried and placed it at the feet of the big clam. The clam was so pleased with the crab’s honesty, he smiled widely and said that the shell was his. + +From that day on, the little crab was careful not to take any shells without paying for them. He just kept collecting small lovely shells for himself and was always very jolly. +Lauren was feeling clever and it made her happy. She snuggled up in bed with a stack of books and started to read. She read stories about brave knights and scared dragons. + +It made her so excited that she closed her eyes and started to dream. Lauren had a fantastic dream, until a little nightmare started to creep in. She only was able to catch glimpses of it, like a snake slithering in the shadows of her dream. + +When Lauren woke up, she knew she had to be clever to understand the hidden message in her nightmare. She threw open the curtains and let the bright light of the sun fill her room. + +With a determined look, she grabbed her books and began to read. She worked carefully, solving the clues in her stories, until she found the answer to her nightmare. She had been clever all along and now knew how to find her way out of the darkness. +Once upon a time there was a shy animal. Its name was Bob. Bob lived in the woods and loved to explore. One day he was walking down a branch when it suddenly disappeared! Bob was scared and ran back home. He didn't understand what had happened. + +The next day Bob decided to go back to the same branch and explore some more. But when he got there, the branch had disappeared again! Bob was so confused. He looked all around but couldn't find it anywhere. + +Finally, after asking around he discovered that the branch had been taken away by a family of birds. They had decided to build a nest in the tree that the branch was part of. Bob was sad to see the branch go, but he was also happy for the little birds who had a lovely new home. Bob waved goodbye to them and slowly walked away. +Once there was a little puppy named Rover. Rover was very fast and loved to run around in the park. One day, Rover noticed something very strange in the park. It was a thief! The thief was very sneaky and wanted to steal some of the puppies' toys. But Rover was too fast for the thief and raced away. + +When Rover saw the thief, he barked really loud. This startled the thief and made him run away. Rover was so proud that he scared away the thief. He wanted to release his happiness to the world. + +So Rover ran as fast as he could and released joyful barks all around. All the puppies in the park saw Rover and even the people in the park heard his loud barking. They all smiled and released their own happiness too! + +Rover's joy was released all over the park. Everyone was happy that the sneaky thief was gone, and that Rover was so fast and brave! +Once upon a time there was a noisy boy. He lived in a busy town and he loved to explore. One day, he went for a walk and he wondered what he could find. As he looked around, he heard some funny noises coming from the bushes. He was curious so he took a peek. To his surprise, he saw that it was a group of animals making all the noise. They were looking for snacks in the bushes. The boy was amazed and he smiled. He asked the animals if he could join them and they agreed. Together, they explored and had a lot of fun! At the end of the day, the noisy boy was tired but he had a big smile on his face. He waved goodbye to the animals and went home. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He was very selfish and would not share anything with anyone. +One day, he was walking through the forest, looking for food. The bear came across a delicious tasting berry and decided he wanted to eat it all by himself. He didn't want to share it with anyone else. + +But just then, another bear appeared and said, "That berry looks really good. Can I have some?" The bear thought for a moment and then said, "No, you can't have any. I want to eat it all myself!" + +The other bear was sad and walked away. But the bear that wanted to keep the berry for himself felt kinda guilty. He thought about how selfish he had been and decided to give the berry to his friend. + +The two bears sat together and enjoyed the berry. It tasted so sweet and delicious! They both smiled and laughed, feeling happy that they shared it together. +One day, Sue and her friends were playing together in the park. All of a sudden, a stranger joined their game. Sue was a bit scared but her friends said it was okay. + +"Hi, it's nice to meet you," said Sue to the stranger. "You can play with us!" + +The stranger smiled and accepted the invitation. The children all laughed and had fun together. + +But then, something strange happened. The stranger suddenly became very quiet and didn't say anything. Sue thought that maybe he was sad or scared. + +"Where are you going?" asked Sue. + +The stranger didn't respond. Then, in a moment, he was gone. + +Sue noticed that the stranger was walking towards a graveyard. She ran after him but he was gone. She saw a big stone that said the stranger was dead! + +Sue was very sad. She had never met a stranger before and now he was gone. She said a silent goodbye to the stranger and went back home. +Once upon a time, there was a small factory. It was filled with happy sounds and wonderful smells. Inside the factory, people worked hard to make lots of amazing things. Outside the factory, there was a small park. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy visited the park. She was only three years old and was too small to see inside the factory. But she picked a bright flower from the park and always remembered it. + +Whenever Lucy would see a factory, she would remember that special day in the park. She liked to remember the happy sounds and wonderful smells. She also remembered picking the flower and the feeling of being so small. + +Although many years have passed since that special day in the park, Lucy still remembers it. She always finds herself smiling when she remembers the little factory and the happy day she spent in the park. +Once there was a lazy bear who was living in a forest. He was very happy there, playing all day with his friends. +One day, it started to snow and the bear's friends all wanted to build a snowman together. But the lazy bear didn't want to get out of his warm bed. He wanted to stay inside and sleep some more. +But his friends knocked on the door and begged him to come outside and join them. +The bear reluctantly got dressed and went outside with his friends. He was worried they wouldn't want to be his friends anymore, since he was so lazy. +But then the bear had an idea. He used his strong arms to help deliver the snow and his friends were so impressed! They all worked together and the bear's help made the snowman come to life. +The friends spent all day playing in the snow and were very happy. +At the end of the day, the bear learnt an important lesson - that it's very important to help your friends. Even when you're feeling lazy. +The day was hot, and the sun was shining. Two friends, Fiona and Jay, were playing outside. Suddenly, Fiona decided to explore the woods near their house. "It'll be an adventure!" she said to Jay. Jay was worried though. The woods looked dangerous. + +Fiona was brave. She started walking into the woods. Jay followed her, but he was a little scared. They went deeper and deeper and soon they couldn't see the house anymore. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise! It was coming from behind a big tree. They decided to go check it out. When they looked, they saw a small animal! Fiona was so excited and decided to take it home. + +They put the small animal in a basket and soon they were back home. Fiona's mom was surprised when she saw the little animal. She said it was a reward for being brave, and promised Fiona a cooked meal that night. + +The two friends had decided to explore the dangerous woods and find a reward, and that day they did just that. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They went to the woods to play. + +The bear said, "Let's play tag. I'll be the wild one". The rabbit said, "Ok, I will be the cute one". + +They ran around the woods and the bear chased after the rabbit. They laughed and played for a long time. + +Finally, the bear said, "Let's take a break". The rabbit said, "Yes, let's sit down". + +The bear thought of something funny and said, "I will joke you". The rabbit smiled and said, "Ok, go ahead". + +The bear smiled and said, "Why did the rabbit cross the river? To get to the other slid!" The rabbit began to laugh and said, "That was a good joke!". + +The bear and the rabbit continued to play and joke in the wild woods until the sun went down. Then they said goodbye and went home. +Once upon a time there was a modest jungle. Animals of all shapes and sizes roamed the jungle and danced together happily in the bright sunshine. + +One day a big elephant stomped into the jungle and started bullying the animals. He said loudly, "All of you must dance when I tell you to, or else!" + +The animals were scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a small tortoise spoke up. He said, "Mister Elephant, the animals and I can dance, we just don't want to dance for you." + +But the elephant was angry, louder he roared, "You have to dance for me or else!" + +The animals were scared, but they were brave. They all marched together and began to dance in the middle of the jungle. The elephant danced along and soon the animals were all laughing, dancing and having fun. + +From then on the animals danced to their own tunes in the modest jungle and did not fear the loud bully elephant. +Once upon a time there was a farmer named Tom who had a very big farm. Every day Tom would work hard in the hot sun tending to his crops, but nothing seemed to grow. He would scratch his head and frown in dismay. + +One day, Tom found a switch on the ground near the farm. He had never seen a switch before, so he decided to give it a try. He flipped the switch and suddenly the farm started to grow the most beautiful and unique vegetables! + +Tom was so excited! He ran up and down the farm with a big smile on his face. But then one day, the switch stopped working. Tom's face became sad as he frowned. "What can I do?" he thought. + +Just then, Tom's old friend Bill showed up. "Hey there Tom! What seems to be the problem?" he asked. + +Tom explained everything that had happened and how the switch was no longer working. + +Bill smiled and said "Don't worry, Tom. I think I know how to fix it. I'll go and get my tools". + +A few moments later, Bill returned with a new switch. He swapped them out, flipped the switch and suddenly the farm was alive again. Tom couldn't believe his eyes! + +He hugged Bill and thanked him for his help. From then on, Tom and Bill continued to work together to tend the farm and grow the most beautiful and unique vegetables. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Jack. One day, Jack was walking in the woods and he saw a funny string on the ground. He picked it up and ran around with it, trying to make it fly in the air. He tried really hard but nothing happened. + +Just then, he heard a whistle in the distance. He looked around and saw a friendly fox whistling. Excitedly, he ran up to the fox and asked if he knew how to make the string fly. The fox smiled and replied, “Yes, it's important you learn how to whistle first!†+ +Jack thought this sounded so interesting that he asked the fox to teach him how to whistle. After a few minutes of practice, Jack was able to whistle and make the string fly. + +He was so proud of himself and thanked the fox for being so kind and helpful. From then on, Jack enjoyed playing with his string and practicing his whistling. +Johnny was dirty. He had played in the mud all day. His mom said to him, "Johnny, its time to bathe. You have to get clean!" + +Johnny groaned. He didn't like taking baths. But his mom said, "If you bathe, we can go to the theater!" + +"What's the theater?" asked Johnny. + +"We can watch a play at the theater. We can dress up, and watch a show. And if you take a bath, you can come too," said his mom. + +Johnny smiled. He liked the theater, and he liked getting dressed up. So he said, "Yes mom, I'll take a bath!" + +So Johnny took a warm bath and put on his best clothes. Then he and his mom went to the theater. Johnny had a lot of fun watching the show. + +When it was over, Johnny said, "I like coming to the theater! I can get dressed up and watch a show. And I don't mind taking baths either!" +Once there was a little girl called Sarah who liked to get letters. Every day, her Dad would supply her with a new letter from faraway places. One day, Sarah was feeling very sleepy and so she asked her Dad for a special letter. Without a moment's thought, he supplied her with a magical letter that sparkled and glittered. + +The letter said 'Goodnight Sarah, I am putting you to sleep!'. Sarah read the letter in an instant and was soon fast asleep. The very next morning, Sarah felt energetic and wide awake. She thanked her Dad for supplying her with such a wonderful letter. + +From then on, she would ask for a magical letter every time she felt sleepy and it always worked like a charm! She was so thankful and excited every time her Dad supplied her with a new letter! +The old man and his grandson were outside playing together. "Grandpa, can you tell me a story?" his grandson asked, eager to learn. + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes I can. It's about a brave knight." He paused and looked at his grandson with a twinkle in his eye. + +The grandson eagerly waited for the old man to continue. He said, "Let me mention that this knight was always eager to heroically solve problems, no matter how difficult they seemed." + +The old man paused and nodded. The grandson's eyes lit up with anticipation. + +The old man continued, "The knight had an old horse and an old sword. He hopped on his horse, with the sword in hand, and rode off to save the kingdom." + +The grandson couldn't contain his excitement and asked, "Did he save it?" + +The old man smiled and said, "Yes, he did! That's the end of the story." + +The grandson smiled, happy to have heard the grand old story. +Once there was a triangle. It was very restless. It wanted to pass somewhere far away. So, it decided to go for a walk. + +The triangle passed through the grass and over the hills. Everywhere it went, it saw something new and exciting. After a while, it saw a big pond. It waded into the water. + +The triangle was suddenly filled with energy. It began to swim around and around the pond. It passed through the cool water and even caught some fish! It was so happy. + +Finally, when it was all done, the triangle passed back home. It was tired, but it was also content. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alice. She loved playing with cars and dolls. One day, while Alice was playing, she was careless and broke one of her car toys. She was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Alice had an idea. She went to the drawer and found a card that said, "This card will help you fix your problems." Alice was relieved and followed the instructions on the card. She put all the pieces of the broken car together, and with a bit of help, managed to fix it. + +When Alice finished fixing the car and was happy again, she realised how important it was to be careful. She learned that being careless can lead to broken things, and that some things are not easy to fix. From then on, Alice was more careful when playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a fine country. It belonged to everyone in the land. Everyone worked together to make the country the best it could be. They planted gardens, built homes, and painted pictures. + +Everyone shared the things in the country, like the food in the gardens and the games they played. Everyone worked together so that everyone was happy. + +One day, an angel flew down from the sky and said, "You all own this country and it is yours to keep. Keep it safe and make it fine." + +The people of the country were so thankful for the angel's words and decided to keep their country as fine as possible. They continued to work together, planting gardens, having fun, and taking care of their country. + +The people were happy and the fine country belonged to them forever. The end. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was tall and he loved to play in the springtime. He spent many days outdoors, sort of running and sort of hopping. + +One day as he was running, he came to a tall tree. He looked at it and thought it was amazing. He climbed it and tried to reach the top, but he could not. + +That night, he told his parents about the tall tree. He asked them for help getting to the top. His parents smiled, and told him they had something special to show him the next day. + +The next day, Joe's parents brought him back to the tall tree. But this time they had a ladder with them. They set the ladder up against the tree and, before Joe knew it, he was at the top! He could see spring in a whole new way. + +Joe now visits the tall tree and the special view it gives him every day. He says it helps him sort out his thoughts. He will never forget the special surprise his parents gave him that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He went for a walk in the park one day and saw something very exciting - a train! He had never seen one before, so he stood and observed it for a while. As he was watching, he heard a voice. + +"Can I help you?" + +He looked up to see an old man smiling at him. + +"Yes please," replied Tim. "What is this?" + +The old man grinned. "This is a train," he said. "It takes people from one place to another." + +Tim was fascinated, so the old man invited him to come inside and have a look. They climbed on board and the old man showed him around. Then, he pointed out the driver who was very generous and let Tim toot the whistle. + +Tim enjoyed his ride and waved goodbye to the old man when they finished. It was an adventure he would never forget! +One day, it rained outside. People got very wet, and it was loud. But one place was calm and quiet, even in the rain. It was the temple. + +Inside the temple, the people were serious. They were praying for the rain to stop, so everyone could go outside and play. They prayed for a long time, asking for the rain to stop. + +And then, the rain did stop. Everyone could go outside and it was very exciting! All the people thanked the temple for keeping them safe and dry. +The temple looked very proud. It was happy that it had helped the people. And the people were very thankful. +Once upon a time, there lived a rabbit who had something very rare around her neck. It was a beautiful jewel that sparkled brightly and shone in the sun. Every animal that saw it was so amazed by its beauty, they had to take a closer look. + +The rabbit was very proud of her jewel and valued it very much. She enjoyed going to the forest in the spring and summer so she could show it off. The animals were always impressed and some even offered the rabbit gifts for it. + +But the rabbit never sold her jewel, no matter how much she was offered. She was happy to keep it close to her heart and wear it round her neck. It was her most treasured possession and she would never give it away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who owned a whistle. He loved it so much and he was very proud of it. It was a modern whistle and it was very special. + +One day the man decided to take his whistle for a walk. He went to the park but he left his whistle on a bench while he went to get a drink. + +When he came back, the whistle was gone! The man looked all over the park but he couldn't find it. He was very sad and he was very angry too. + +The man was never able to find his whistle and he never owned it again. The end. +Once, there was a hunter who lived in the woods. He kept himself busy by finding and catching food for himself. Everyday the hunter roamed the woods, looking for his next meal. + +One day, the hunter heard a noise coming from the bushes. He stopped and peered into the bushes. Out came a timid, little rabbit. He was very shy and kept looking over his shoulder. + +The hunter looked at the rabbit and wondered how he could provide the rabbit with something to eat. He thought for a moment and then smiled. He went off and came back with something in his hands. He had brought some food for the little rabbit. + +The hunter placed the food on the ground and backed away. The rabbit peered at the food with curiosity and then hesitantly stepped forward. He nibbled at the food and soon it was all gone. The rabbit was no longer shy and hopped off, feeling full and happy. The happy hunter watched the rabbit take off, content to have provided something good. +Once upon a time there was a swan who lived on a lake. He was a very happy swan until one day when a bad thing happened. + +The bad thing was a big mean fox, who came to the lake and started to act in a bad way. He made the swan very scared and sad. + +The fox wanted to catch the swan, but the swan acted brave and flew away to safety. + +The fox was angry so he decided to act bad and play a trick on the swan. He threw some big rocks in the lake, making it very muddy. + +The swan didn't like this and decided he had been there long enough. He moved to a new lake where he could be happy and safe once again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named May and Jay. May was a lazy girl and Jay was a very active boy. + +One day, both of them wanted to play with a plastic ball. But May was too lazy to find one. But then, Jay had an idea. He got a big plastic bag. + +Jay asked May to permit him to fill it with some trash from their backyard. May agreed, and Jay filled it with the trash. + +With the plastic bag, they could play like they wanted. They invented many games that made them happy. + +The games they invented with the plastic bag made them laugh. They were so glad that they permitted Jay to fill the plastic bag with the trash! +Once upon a time, there was a generous snowman. He lived at the edge of a forest and loved the snow. Every morning, he would take a walk and enjoy watching the sun glow. + +One day, he heard a noise coming from the woods. He followed it to find two little pups playing in the snow. One of the pups was trying to build a snowman but had given up as the snow was too soft. + +The generous snowman hummed to himself and went over to the pups. He used his special powers and soon a beautiful snowman was made! The pups were so happy and thanked the snowman for being so generous. + +The snowman smiled and waved goodbye. From then on, he became a kind and magical spirit who always made sure that the children were happy and playing in the snow. He glowed when he saw how happy they were. +Once there was an ant who wanted to go on an adventure. He asked all of his friends to come with him, but none of them wanted to. The ant became very sad and he started to insist that someone go with him. + +Finally, one of his friends agreed to go but only if the ant was brave enough. The ant agreed and the ant and his friend began their journey. + +The two friends walked for a long time, but they didn't find anything great. The ant was frustrated and wanted to give up, but his friend insisted they keep going. + +Finally, they stumbled upon a great mountain. The ant couldn't believe how amazing it looked. He was so happy that he had insisted that they keep going. + +The ant and his friend explored the mountain and it was even more wonderful than they had imagined. They had a great adventure and were so happy that they did not give up. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Belinda. She wanted to go to the beach to play, but her mom told her she couldn't because it was too windy. Belinda was very sad because she really wanted to go. + +Suddenly, Belinda noticed something strange at the beach. There was a big wave that appeared to be weak. The other waves were big and powerful, but this one was very small. Belinda wondered why this one wave was so weak. + +Belinda's mom told her that this wave had served its purpose. It had been strong just moments ago. But now, it had given the other waves energy and become weak itself. + +Belinda learned a valuable lesson from the wave - that it is important to always be willing to serve others. By helping others around us, we can have the strength to give others the energy to succeed. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. He lived on a little land. He liked to balance and play. One day he hopped to a new place. It was very loud. The bunny had never heard anything like it before. + +He hopped for a while, until he realized that he was in a big city. There were lots of people and cars and buildings. The bunny was so small he felt like he was going to get lost. + +He found a big balance beam and had an idea. He kept hopping back and forth on the beam, going higher and higher. Before long, he hopped so high that he could see the whole city and land. He hopped around and felt much better. + +The bunny had used the balance beam to find his way back home. Everywhere he looked, he knew where he was. He was happy to have used balance to save himself. He never ventured to the loud city again. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was only three years old. He was a very ordinary boy. + +One day, Joe went into the kitchen to get a snack. On the kitchen table was a box of chalk. He was so excited to play with it! Joe opened the box and started to draw with the chalk. He was so happy! + +Suddenly, something made Joe worry. What was it? Joe started to feel scared. He put the chalk back in the box, ran out of the kitchen, and didn't come back for a long time. + +Joe was worried that his mom wouldn't be happy if she saw him with the chalk. After a while, he slowly came back into the kitchen. He saw that the chalk was still sitting on the table. Joe was so relieved to see it was still there! From then on, he always remembered not to worry too much. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was only 3 years old, but she was very brave. One day, she saw a cage on the ground with a little bird inside it. Daisy wanted to help the bird, so she opened the cage and the bird flew away. Daisy was so happy. She had been successful in helping the bird, and she danced around with glee. + +But then night came and the bird couldn't find its way home. Daisy was worried, so she comforted it with a hug. The bird was so grateful that it snuggled up close to Daisy and they slept together throughout the night. + +In the morning, the bird found its way home. Daisy hugged it goodbye and watched it fly away with a smile on her face. She had been successful in helping the bird and she was so happy that she had been able to give it comfort. +Mia and Danny were best friends. Mia had a printer that could print out anything she imagined. One day, her printer made a meal come out - a delicious pizza! Danny was so envious that he begged Mia to let him try it. + +Mia laughed and said, "No way! This printer is too special. You can't even print out a meal!" + +Danny was a bit sad, so Mia decided to make a deal with him. She said, "If you can draw a picture of your own meal, I will print it out for you with my printer." + +Danny was so excited! He put his thinking cap on and went to work drawing an even bigger pizza. Finally, he was done. + +Mia was impressed. She said, "Let's print this out and make your meal come to life!" + +Danny watched in awe as Mia printed out his drawing and a delicious pizza appeared. He couldn't believe it! Now his meal was as real as Mia's. + +Danny was so happy to finally have a meal printed out. He and Mia celebrated by sharing the pizza together. +One day, Mama and Papa were on their way to a jazz cafe. Papa was very happy. "I love jazz. It's the best," he said. + +Mama was not so sure. "I'm not sure it's a good choice," she said. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang and the car stopped. Papa was mad. He looked out the window and saw a terrible accident. A truck had crashed into another car. + +Mama knew what must be done. She sent Papa to go get help. He hesitated, but he knew they had no other choice. + +Papa was gone for a while. Eventually, he returned with some friends and they managed to fix the car and sent them on their way. But unfortunately, they never made it to the jazz cafe. +Once upon a time there lived a bald man who always shouted when things didn’t go his way. He would shout loud and long, making all the other people around him unhappy and scared. + +One day, a kind old lady saw the man shouting, and said to him gently, “Why not try to be a bit quieter?†The man ignored her and shouted even louder. + +The old lady had an idea. She waited until the man started shouting, then she yelled at him, “QUICKLY, hold your breath for one minute!†+ +The man was so surprised by the old lady’s words that he held his breath for a full minute. At the end of the minute, he realized how silly he had been, and thanked the old lady for her wisdom. From then on, he kept his shouts to a whisper, and everyone was much happier. + +The moral of the story is: Think before you shout, you might find a better way! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old, but he was very smart. He had a pet dog named Spot, and the two of them were very good friends. + +One day, Jack asked Spot to borrow an apple. Spot happily agreed and ran outside to find one for him. Spot sniffed around for a long time, but it was difficult to find an apple. + +After a while, Spot returned without an apple. Jack looked disappointed and asked Spot why he had not been able to find one. + +“It was hard, Jack,†replied Spot. “I looked everywhere, but I couldn’t find an apple. I’m sorry.†+ +Jack smiled and patted Spot on the head. “That’s okay,†he said. “Let’s go find an apple together.†+ +So, the two of them went outside and searched for an apple. Finally, they found one and brought it back to the house. Jack thanked Spot and they shared the apple together. It was a delicious treat! +Once upon a time, there was a car. It was a shiny car, and it could drive. Every day, the car would drive to different places. One day, it drove to the paint store. At the paint store, the car filled up with lots of colorful paint. + +The car was going on an adventure. It drove over hills, through meadows and past rivers. Soon the car was in a very big city. From the city, it could see lots of homes. + +The car loaded some of the paint onto its roof, and drove to the first home. It painted the home in a rainbow of colors. The car kept going and it soon became very successful. Every night, the car drove back to the paint store and filled up with more paint. + +The car kept painting homes each day, until the whole city was in a rainbow of colors. All the homes looked beautiful and the car had been very successful. +Once upon a time there was a special island. It was very original, with lots of fun things like sand and shells. On this island, everybody wore special hats. Some hats were red, some were blue and some were white. Everyone chose a hat that was just right for them. On this island, the hats were very important. + +One day, a girl came to the island. She wanted to be like all the other people and wear a hat. But she couldn't find one that was the right size or colour. She asked around to see if anyone had an extra hat, but nobody did. + +Then the girl had an idea. She went to the shore and started to gather some shells. She made a beautiful hat out of the shells and she wore it proudly! Everyone loved it and soon lots of people on the island wanted a hat with shells too! + +The girl was very happy that her special and original hat was a hit. She smiled as she saw all the people wearing their own homemade hats made of shells. +Once upon a time, there was a rat called Jim. Jim was very healthy and liked to sail on his boat. + +One day, Jim found his boat and sailed away. He sailed across the sea, and the wind blew his boat faster and faster. + +The sun was bright, and Jim saw lots of fish swimming in the sea. He sailed past a small island and stopped to take a rest. + +Jim looked around and saw a lot of trees and many colourful birds in the sky. He also saw a group of monkeys playing in the sun. + +After some time, Jim decided to sail back home. He waved goodbye to the animals and sailed away. As the sun got lower, he made it back home safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a kind grandma who loved to give hugs and massages. She would always give them to her grandchildren, who she loved very much. + +One day, her youngest grandchild, Charlie, asked if he could have a massage. Grandma smiled and said, "Of course you can, Charlie! But you have to pay me first." + +Charlie frowned and asked, "Pay? What's pay?". Grandma smiled and explained, "It means you have to do something special in exchange for the massage. What is something you could do for me in exchange for the massage?" + +Charlie thought for a moment, then said, "I can give you a big hug!" + +Grandma was very happy and said, "Yes, that would be a wonderful payment. Now, let's get started with the massage!" Charlie laid down on the couch, ready for his massage. Grandma started gently rubbing his back, and he soon felt better. + +The massage was so wonderful and serious that Charlie even fell asleep! Grandma was happy that the massage had worked so well. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a light zip. It was so light that it couldn't serve anything too heavy. One day, an idea came to the zip. It wanted to serve something heavier! So the zip worked very hard and tried its best. After many days, the zip became much stronger and could serve heavier things. + +The zip started out small. But it saw the other zips flying around and they could serve heavy things. It wanted to be like them and be stronger. + +One day, a special package was delivered to the zip. It was heavier than anything the zip had ever served before. But the zip did not give up. It used all of its strength and served the package. To its surprise, the zip was able to deliver the package without a problem! + +The zip was so happy that it had served the heavy package. After that, it was able to serve even heavier packages. It was the light zip that could serve anything in the world! +One day, a little girl named Jill went to the train station with her parents. She was very excited to board the train, but the conductor told her that the train was full. Jill began to cry and asked: "Why can't I get on the train?". + +The conductor replied: "We need to wait until more people get off the train so we can load you in". Jill felt sad, but then her dad came up with an idea. He offered to buy the family some sweet treats from the snack counter. That made Jill happy, and she smiled. + +Finally, it was time for the little girl to board the train. Everyone was so excited for her. As soon it was loaded up, the train began to move. The sweet treats made the journey more enjoyable, and soon they reached their destination. + +The train ride was magical and Jill was very happy that she was able to board the train. The next time they needed to take the train, she knew she would be able to get on it. +One day, Mandy and her mommy went to the park. Mandy felt happy. She was excited to see the animals. + +Mandy and mommy stopped to look at the kangaroos. Mandy remembered the time when the kangaroos hopped around and how fun it was. Suddenly, Mandy spotted a purple kangaroo! She pointed to it. Mommy said, "Oh, that's not a real kangaroo, it's a toy." + +Mandy wanted the purple kangaroo and started to cry. Lots of fussing and crying. Mommy explained that she couldn't have the toy, but Mandy kept crying and pointing. Mommy said, "Let's go home, Mandy." + +Mandy stayed upset all the way home, remembering the purple kangaroo. Mommy said, "Maybe if you're a good girl, we can come back later in the week and get it." This made Mandy feel better, and she stopped crying. + +When they arrived home, mommy gave Mandy a hug and said, "Remember, if you're a good girl, we can come back and get the purple kangaroo!" Mandy smiled and said, "Ok, Mommy!" +John was feeling brave. He wanted to splash in the river, but his mum said no. He didn't listen. He snuck out of the house and climbed over the rail to the riverbank. He couldn't wait to feel the cool, smooth water. But when he jumped in, he was in for a surprise! The river was not so smooth. He had to cling on to the rail to keep his head above the water. His mum found him and helped him back to shore. John was relieved, but he knew he had been very naughty. He was in trouble and splashing again was no longer an option. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sara. She was three years old, and she loved to explore. + +One day, she went outside and lay down on the grass. Above her head, the clouds hung thin and white in the sky. + +"What can I do?" Sara asked herself. Then she noticed the water. It was shimmering in the sun nearby. + +Sara hopped up and ran over to it. She reached out and touched the water with her hand. It was cool and wet. + +Sara smiled. She lay down again and splashed the water with her fingers. Her smile turned into a laugh as the water rippled around her. + +Sara stayed out until the sun started to go down. Then she hugged the earth and whispered, "Bye bye, water." And she waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tim. Tim was very anxious to go outside and play with his friends. One day, he went out to the street and saw a taxi. He wanted to get in the taxi so badly! He started to wave his hands at the taxi, but it drove away. + +Tim was really disappointed. He wanted to get inside the taxi so badly and now he was alone again. He was so sad. + +Then, something amazing happened. Another taxi stopped and the driver asked Tim if he wanted to get inside. Tim was so happy! + +Tim learned a valuable lesson that day. He learned that if you are nice and polite, good things will happen. So Tim was even more excited to go outside and play with his friends now! He waved goodbye to the taxi driver and went out to play. +Once upon a time, there was a young pig. Every day he would go outside and play all day long. Then, when he was tired, he would go and find a nice spot in the grass to take a nap. As he was so young, the pig would always find the most comfortable spot for his nap, often falling asleep in the sunshine. One day, a farmer saw the young pig taking his nap and thought he was so cute. The farmer offered to take the pig home with him and gave him a bed in the farm where he could always rest. Now the pig can always take a nap in a safe and comfortable place. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She lived with her mom and dad in a nice house. One day, Jane decided to go on an adventure. She marched away from her house, down the street and around the corner. Looking around, Jane spotted a pink couch in the front yard of a house. + +She marched up to the couch and it was nice and soft. She jumped on the couch and started bouncing. Suddenly, a big dog came running up to Jane. "Woah!" Jane shouted. The dog barked loudly. + +A woman came running out of the house. "Buddy, you need to stop barking," she said. She looked at Jane and smiled. "Hello there," she said. "Do you like my couch? I just bought it and it's so spoiled." Jane nodded and said, "It's nice!" + +The woman patted Jane on the head. "You can stay and play on the couch as long as you like," she said. Jane grinned and continued marching around the couch. She spent the rest of the day having fun and exploring the big yard. Finally, when the sun started to set, Jane marched home, to the nice house with mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ladder outside Sam's house. Sam was 3 years old and was getting ready to go outside and play. He was so excited that he yawned! + +His mom noticed and asked: "Why are you yawning Sam?" + +Sam smiled and said: "I'm so excited to get on the ladder, Mommy." + +Sam's mom smiled and said: "Ok, why don't you get on the ladder and I will make you a tasty snack!" + +Sam jumped onto the ladder and his mom soon came out with a delicious snack! + +Sam was so happy and ate it up. As he ate, he smiled and yawned again, this time with satisfaction! +Jill and Jack were two friends who were walking in the park. All of a sudden they heard the sound of bells ringing. Jack pointed up to the sky and said, "Look at that beautiful laundry!" Jill was envious of Jack and wanted to see it too. Together they followed the sound of the ringing bells until they reached a large hill. + +When they got to the top, they saw a giant castle surrounded by a high wall. The ringing was coming from inside. Jack said softly, "Let's peek inside!" Jill was nervous and excited at the same time. She hesitated and then followed Jack around to the back of the castle. + +When they got to the back, they saw a group of people dressed in white shirt-dresses standing outside the castle wall. Jack and Jill were amazed. Jack whispered to Jill, "I think they are doing laundry!" Jill was relieved but still a bit scared. + +The people smiled at Jack and Jill. Then one of the people said, "Welcome to our castle. We are the Laundry Workers. We've been ringing the bells so that everyone could find us." + +Jack and Jill were grateful for the kind people at the castle. They thanked them for the foreshadowing but were content with just playing together for a while. The Laundry Workers waved goodbye and headed back into the castle. Jack and Jill went home with a memory that they would never forget. +One day, Bob was feeling frustrated. He wanted to relax, but he didn't know how. + +He thought of an idea. He decided to go outside and sit in the grass. + +Bob looked around. He noticed the bright blue sky, he smelled the flowers in the garden and he heard the birds singing. He felt much better already. + +He lay down in the grass, closed his eyes and relaxed. He felt the sun on his skin and the wind blowing through his hair. + +Bob's tension began to melt away. He felt so peaceful and happy that he didn't want to get up. He stayed in the grass until it was time to go home. +One day, a small squirrel made a squash. He worked really hard to make it and he was very proud of it. But, when he finished, it was not as big as he wanted it to be. He was so disappointed. + +He decided to go look for some help. He asked a bird if he could help him make a bigger squash, but he refused. Then, a rabbit offered to help. He said if the squirrel got some more small pieces of squash, he could make it bigger. + +The squirrel was very grateful and quickly went to look for the small squash pieces. He managed to get a few, but it was still not enough. He needed more. + +The squirrel looked around until he finally found the perfect spot - a big field full of small squash! He quickly gathered as much squash as he could and ran back to the rabbit's house with it. + +The rabbit was happy to have the extra squash and he helped the squirrel make the perfect squash. The squirrel was so happy and he finally had his big squash! +Max was thirsty. He looked around the room and his eyes light up when he saw a red cabinet. He toddled over to it, hoping to find something to drink. He opened the cabinet and there it was! A glass full of juice! Max was so excited that he nearly dropped the glass. He took a big sip, and the taste of the juice was so sweet and delicious. + +Max knew that he wanted more juice. But he didn't want to finish all of it in one go. He closed the cabinet and started to save some of the juice. He made sure to put the heavy glass back in the red cabinet. + +The next day, Max was playing in the garden when he felt thirsty again. His eyes sparkled and he remembered the juice in the red cabinet. He quickly ran to the cabinet, opened it, and started drinking the sweet juice. Max smiled. He knew that he had made the right decision to save some of the juice! +"Mommy had an idea," said Dad. "She said we should take care of our teeth!" Dad smiled and pointed to his own teeth, which were clean and white. + +Michael was happy. He loved taking care of his teeth. Every day, he brushed them and made them sparkle. + +But one day, Michael thought it was a stupid idea. He didn't want to take care of his teeth anymore! So Michael stopped brushing them and ate anything he wanted. + +It was only a matter of time until Michael's teeth became yellow and icky-looking. It kind of hurt, too. + +Mom and Dad were very disappointed with Michael. "What did we tell you about taking care of your teeth?" they scolded. + +"Maybe now you'll remember to take care of your tooth," said Dad sadly. + +Michael felt embarrassed and silly. Now he knew that taking care of his tooth was important - and not so stupid after all! +Jim was a very independent boy. He always wanted to do everything on his own. One day his mommy told him that he needed a hug. Jim didn't want a hug, he wanted to be independent. He heard his mommy but he chose to ignore her. + +The next day Jim continued to ignore all the advice he got from his parents. He thought he didn't need them and that he could do everything himself. Time went by and Jim was feeling lonely. He started wishing he had listened to his mom. + +One day, while Jim was busy playing in the park, he saw a boy his age. The boy was playing alone and seemed as independent as him. Jim thought he had finally found a friend who was just like him. He went up to the boy and tried to hug him. The boy was scared and ran away. + +Jim went home feeling very sad. He finally realized he should have listened to his mom. He should have taken the hug when he could. He knew he could still be independent but he wouldn't feel so lonely if he had just accepted the hug. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tommy and his family. Tommy and his family were very excited. They were going on a trip to the airport. They couldn't wait to get there! + +When they arrived, they saw lots of people getting off planes and lots of planes on the runway ready to take off. They went to the ticket desk to get their seat numbers. When they got their seat numbers, they knew it was time to board the plane. + +Tommy was so excited. He had never been on a plane before! The family found their seats and sat down. The seat was very comfy and big and Tommy felt safe. Then the plane started to move and the family watched out of the window as the airport became smaller and smaller. + +When the family arrived at their next destination, they said goodbye to the plane. They were happy they had been so comfortable on the plane - they knew it was a very useful way to travel. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jerry. Jerry liked cheese. Every day he would visit his friend, Mrs. White, and she would give him some cheese. But today when Jerry visited Mrs. White, she said something strange. + +"Jerry, I have a surprise for you. Today I have a different kind of cheese. I think you'll like it," she said. Jerry was very excited and couldn't wait to see it. + +When Jerry saw the cheese, he was very confused. It was not the regular kind of cheese he was used to. He couldn't see any holes like in regular cheese. Mrs. White told him it was called Swiss cheese. + +Jerry looked very carefully. He realized there were holes, but they were tiny and very well hidden. He smiled and took a piece of the cheese to enjoy. Jerry had just realized that the Swiss cheese was delicious. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. One night, the girl was feeling very brave, so she decided to take a walk. She passed through an old ancient forest and as she continued to walk, she heard a noise. She turned around and saw a ghost! + +The ghost was all white and very scary. The little girl was very scared, but she kept walking. She kept walking until she came across an old ancient temple. She peered inside and there were more ghosts! + +The little girl started to back away, but then a voice called out. The ghost told the little girl to come in and said it would help her. So the girl went inside and the ghost taught her a special magic trick. + +The girl thanked the ghost, then walked back home. She was feeling very brave and happy now. She was glad she had taken that walk. +Once there was a boy called Tobi. He wanted to play something special. So one day his Mom said, "Tobi, come and see what I have for you." And there in front of Tobi was a hockey stick! + +Tobi was so happy. He started to wave the hockey stick around. Then Mom said, "Be careful, hockey can be dangerous!" + +At first Tobi was scared. But then Mom taught him how to play hockey safely. First they practiced using the hockey stick to pass the puck back and forth—no hitting allowed! Once they got the hang of it, they played a game of hockey together. Tobi had tons of fun and he stayed safe. + +In the end, Mom said, "I'm so proud of you Tobi. You played hockey safely!" Tobi was very happy that day, and he looked forward to playing hockey again soon. +Once upon a time there lived a gifted girl. She lived in a tiny old land and had loads of things she wanted to change. One day she decided to go out and explore the land. She came across a big talking tree. + +The girl asked, “What can I change?†+ +The tree said, “You can change the world. You can make it a better place.†+ +The girl thought long and hard about what it was she wanted to change. She wanted to make the land more beautiful, bring more joy and fill it with love. + +Together, the girl and the tree worked hard to make the land better. They planted lots of trees, created gardens, painted and decorated the land, and shared smiles and hugs with everyone they meet. Eventually, the land was completely changed! It was more beautiful, joyful, and full of love. + +The girl was so happy with the change she had made. She waved goodbye to her old land and said, “I’ll never forget you!†+Pia had a phone. She wanted to call her friend. But it was too busy. She waited and waited, but it was always busy. + +At last she received an answer. Pia was so happy! She said hello, but there was no answer. She said hello again, but still no answer. Suddenly the phone made a bad noise and stopped working. + +Pia was sad. She had waited so long and now she couldn't talk to her friend. She went to her mum and dad but they couldn't help. Pia was very disappointed. + +The end. +Once there was a lazy bear called Bright. Bright always liked to sleep a lot, and never wanted to pass his time doing anything else. All his animal friends saw how lazy he was, and were unhappy about it. One day, Bright's friends decided to teach him a lesson. + +They gave Bright the task to name all the animals in the forest. Bright knew he had to be clever, so he tried his best, but failed to name all the animals by sunset. His friends, who had been waiting for him, were so disappointed. + +Bright was embarrassed and felt ashamed. From then on, he made sure to use all his time wisely and not be lazy. He now realizes that he needs to work on something meaningful, or it will pass him by forever. He remembers that if you are too lazy, you can miss out on some great experiences! +Once upon a time there were two best friends named Lily and Sarah. Every day, Sarah would call Lily and they would play together outside. One day Sarah didn't call Lily, so she decided to go outside and find her. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find Sarah. + +Lily decided to ask her nosy neighbor Bobby if he had seen her. Bobby told her that he saw Sarah walking with an old woman in a big car. Lily was worried, so she followed the car. + +After a while, she found them at the park. Sarah was playing with the old woman's grandchild. Lily was relieved and ran to hug Sarah. + +The old woman explained that Sarah was lost, and she had been calling her name so Lily could find her. That's why Sarah had not called Lily. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. Even when you're nosy, it's important to see if someone needs help before you judge them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a big hat. It was very thick. She liked to poke it. She would poke her hat in the morning and afternoon. She would poke it with her finger and it felt very soft. + +One day, she took her hat to the park. She was so happy. She wanted to poke it to see how soft it was. She prodded and poked at her hat. It was so much fun. She even started to giggle. + +Soon, some birds noticed her hat. They all flew down and started to poke it too. They poked and prodded the hat until it was all messed up. The little girl started to cry. + +But then, something magical happened. A big bird scooped up the hat and flew high into the sky. After a while, the bird came back with a lovely, new hat. It was very thick and strong. Everyone was happy and the little girl started to poke it again, feeling the softness. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Lucy. They went to the park together every day. + +One day, they went to the park and saw a fire. Jack wanted to get close and break it. Lucy said, "No Jack! That's not a good idea!". But Jack didn't listen. He got close and he broke the fire. + +The fire burned even bigger and everything around it was on fire. Then, Jack and Lucy both started to cry. + +The fireman came and put the fire out. But they had broken the fire and now they were in trouble. They knew they had made a bad choice and they felt very sad. + +The fireman said, "You two were not very good. I'm sorry it ended like this". The fireman then drove away, and Jack and Lucy were all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little family. Mom, Dad, and their daughter, Sandy. Sandy was 3 years old, and she was always very curious. + +One day, Sandy was playing in her room when she smelled something amazing. It was popcorn! She rushed out of her room and down the stairs. + +Dad was in the kitchen. "Daddy, what are you cooking?", Sandy asked. + +"Oh, I'm making popcorn for dinner, sweetie," Dad said as he sprayed oil on the popcorn in the pan. + +Sandy smiled. She had been hoping for popcorn. She was very grateful. + +Dad finished cooking the popcorn and served it for dinner. Sandy was so excited, she ate every last kernel. + +After dinner, Dad hugged Sandy and said, "I'm so glad you liked the popcorn. That makes me very grateful." + +And Sandy smiled brightly. +Mandy saw a trip. She wanted to go on it, but her mom said no. Mandy was very angry. + +Mandy said to her mom, "What? Why?" Her mom said, "It is too long for you." + +Mandy started to cry. She wanted to go on the trip so badly. She begged her mom to let her go. + +Her mom said, "No, I'm sorry. You are too young. But I have a surprise for you!" + +Mandy was excited. She asked, "What is it?" Her mom said, "We are going to the beach this weekend!" + +Mandy was so happy. She smiled and said, "Yay!" She saw the trip again and knew that one day she would get to go. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and her pet fish. They were very close friends and loved to play together. + +One day the little girl asked her pet fish if he would like to go for a swim in the family's freezer. At the begenning the pet fish thought it was a strange idea, but eventually he agreed. + +The little girl carefully opened the freezer door and put the pet fish inside. But as soon as the pet fish noticed how uncomfortable the freezer felt he shouted: "It's too cold in here! Please get me out!" + +The little girl quickly grabbed her pet fish and closed the freezer door. "I'm sorry I put you in there!" she said apologetically. + +From then on the the little girl and pet fish decided to always play together in the family's nice warm bathtub. They never went back to the uncomfortable freezer again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alice who loved to wander around her garden. She loved to feel the different textures of the grass and the flowers as she went. + +One day Alice stumbled upon a patch of soft grass that felt really different. So she decided to sit down and explore it further. + +"What is this texture," Alice said aloud to herself. + +Just then, a friendly old cricket crawled up and replied, "It's honest, honest grass my dear!" + +Alice giggled and said, "What does honest mean?" + +The cricket smiled and said, "Honest means true and real, like this honest grass!" + +Alice smiled with joy and thanked the little cricket before wandering off to explore the other textures of the garden. +Once there was a boy that loved to kick. He would kick rocks, he would kick soccer balls, he would even kick his mom’s old purple sneaker. His mom and dad would always tell him not to kick, but he just couldn’t help himself. + +One day, while playing near the shop, the little boy decided to kick a can. As he kicked it, the shopkeeper came out and yelled “Hey, stop! Don’t kick the can!†+ +The boy was scared, but the shopkeeper only said that he wanted to be more thoughtful. He asked the little boy if he wanted to help him tidy up the shop. The little boy agreed and they spent the afternoon cleaning and tidying up. + +But when they finished, the shopkeeper took the little boy into the shop, locked the door and did some very bad things. The little boy screamed and cried, but no one was outside to help him. + +The little boy was never seen again. +Once there was a girl named Jenny. She played outside and always explored. One day, Jenny wanted to go on a new adventure, so she decided to follow a little black ant along a busy road. The ant was small and fast, so it was hard for Jenny to keep up. She followed the ant for some time until something unexpected happened. + +The ant stepped on a spark of electricity! There was a loud noise and a bright shock! Jenny was so scared she jumped and screamed. She had never seen anything like that before. Jenny didn't know what it was, but she knew it was dangerous. + +Jenny felt relieved when it was all over, but she learned a valuable lesson. She will now remember to be extra careful when she goes on new adventures. Being brave is important, but it's also important to stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy named Jack. He was very small, but he had a very big car. Every day, Jack and his car would drive around town, going on lots of adventures. Every time Jack made it to the top of the hill, he would stop to have a snack. He loved to eat apples! + +One day, Jack wanted to go to the beach with his car. He drove and drove and soon enough, he was there. The sun was shining and the water was so blue. Jack had so much fun! He ate some apples, splashed in the water, and even built a sandcastle. + +When it was time to go home, Jack drove his car back. It was a long drive, but Jack was brave. He arrived home feeling so happy and proud. He ate the last of his apples, hopped out of his big car, and went inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Megan who loved gold. Every day, she would go to the park, find a gold leaf, and keep it safe in her pocket. + +One day, Megan decided to go on an adventure. As she walked, she noticed something long and sparkly in the grass. She bent down and saw it was a long piece of gold. The gold was shimmering in the sunlight. + +Megan was so happy that she wanted to cover the gold so it wouldn't get lost. She searched around and found a large leaf. She carefully picked it up and placed it on top of the gold. Now the gold was safe and Megan smiled. + +Megan kept going on her adventure and soon forgot all about the gold. But each time she went to the park, she would remember the beautiful gold she had found and the way it sparkled in the sunlight. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Joe. They were playing in the park when suddenly Bob said, "Hey Joe- let's finish this cool sandcastle!" So they worked hard together and finished the sandcastle, before admiring their work with big smiles. + +Next they decided to play hide and seek. Joe found the perfect hiding spot behind a big old prune tree. Bob couldn't find him and so he ran around asking everyone he met, "Have you seen Joe?" But nobody had. + +Finally Bob looked behind the prune tree and saw Joe there, hidden among the branches. Joe jumped out laughing and they hugged each other, happy that their game was finished! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who had just learned how to crawl. She loved exploring the world around her and finding new interesting things. She was particularly fond of the light that shimmered in their living room. One day her mommy said, "Honey, it's time for you to go to bed. Would you like to sleep in your crib?" + +The little baby was so excited she squealed and said, "Yes! I want to sleep in my crib!" Her mommy said, "Okay, but I'll need to give you something first." She pulled out a nightlight from a drawer and said, "This will allow you to sleep peacefully and make it easier for you to find your way." + +The little baby was so happy that she could have her own nightlight and she loved the way the light made her crib look. She made a promise to herself that she would only use the nightlight to find her way through the dark. She drifted away peacefully, dreaming of all of the new things that she would explore the next day. + +Suddenly, without warning, the light went out. The little baby started to worry as to whether she would find her way back to her crib in the dark. All of a sudden, she heard her mommy's voice. "It's okay, sweetheart. I'm here." Mommy had the nightlight in her hands and the moment the light sh +Willie was so glad to put on his uniform. It was a bright blue shirt with green pants. Willie looked in the mirror and felt happy. + +Suddenly, he saw a spark from the stove. Something was burning! Willie quickly ran to the kitchen to see what was happening. + +Willie's mom was standing next to the stove. She had been cooking, but now the stove was burning! Willie's mom was trying to put out the fire. + +Willie quickly grabbed a pot full of water. He ran to the stove and threw the water on the fire. The water put the fire out and Willie felt relieved. + +Willie's mom was very glad to have the fire under control. She hugged Willie and thanked him for helping her. Willie smiled and they both went back to finish their cooking. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was an adorable little girl and she lived in a village with lots of other people. In the village, everyone worked together to make sure that everything was nice and tidy. But Daisy wanted somewhere to belong. + +One day, Daisy decided to go out looking for a place that she could call her own. She wandered around until she came across a large field. She was mesmerised by the beauty of the field and knew that this was the place she belonged. + +But when Daisy went back to the village to tell everyone what she had found, some of the villagers were not very happy. They were scared as they had never seen this field before and did not know what could be in it. + +So, in order to prove that the field was safe, Daisy went back alone to explore it. After a few hours, Daisy came back and showed the villagers all the lovely animals, birds and flowers she had found. Everyone was so happy and they all agreed that Daisy belonged in the field. + +Daisy made the field her own and the villagers loved visiting her there. They enjoyed watching the adorable animals and playing with Daisy. Every day, Daisy was surrounded by love, fun and laughter. +A young girl called Ruth and her brother Mark were walking on a sunny day in the park. Ruth was excited to see a model train set. + +"Look Mark! A model train!" Ruth said cheerfully. + +Mark ran over excitedly, but then he stopped. There, in front of the model train, was a big, scary spider. + +Mark was very fearful, but Ruth was brave. She reached out and revealed the spider so that she and Mark could play with the train. + +The siblings watched in amazement as the model moved around the track. From then on, every time they went to the park, Ruth and Mark were no longer fearful when they came across the big spider. +Once upon a time, there was a little knee. It was white, and the knee was very special. It had long, hairy hairs that went all the way around. It was so hairy, it even had tiny little hair bumps! + +The knee belonged to a little girl, who loved it very much. Every day she would take care of the knee and make sure it was safe. She would put special lotion on it and keep it warm. The little girl would also miss it when she was away from it. + +One day, the little girl took her knee to the park. She was so excited to show it off to her friends. But then the knee started to itch. The little girl tried to scratch it, but the hairs were too long and too hairy. She couldn't scratch it! + +The little girl was sad and felt like her knee was broken. But then, an old man came up to her and said, "I know the perfect thing for your knee!" He gave the little girl a special comb and showed her how to brush its long, hairy hairs. + +The little girl was so happy and from that day onwards she never missed her knee again. She kept it safe, warm and loved it like her own. The end. +Timmy and his dog, Spot, were walking along the path that led away from their house. It was a warm day, and the sun was shining brightly in the sky. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud yell coming from the nearby well. Spot started barking and ran towards the well. When Timmy followed, he saw a little girl stuck inside. She had fallen in, and was too scared to move. + +"Help me! Please help me!" the girl yelled. + +Timmy tried to calm her down. "It's OK. We'll help you get out of there. Don't worry," he said. + +But the girl continued yelling. Timmy realized he needed to act fast. He told Spot to help him, and together they managed to pull the girl out of the well. + +When the little girl was on solid ground, she stopped yelling. She thanked Timmy, and then started to walk away. Timmy saw that she was safe now and he felt relieved. Spot barked joyfully and wagged his tail, happy that everything was alright. Timmy and Spot went home, both feeling warm and content. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who went for a walk in the park. As he walked, he saw a special kitty who seemed so sweet and nice. He approached it and said “Hi kitty, can I be your friend?†The kitty looked at him and meowed and rubbed up against him. + +The little boy saw that the kitty was blue, so he gave it a special name: Blue. He said “I like your name, Blue!†Blue meowed in response and curled up around the boy's feet. + +The boy thought Blue was so adorable. He cuddled the kitty and laughed. + +The little boy and his new kitty friend spent the rest of the day in the park, playing and having a great time. They seemed to be the best of friends forever. +The little girl was bored and wanted to go out, but it was raining outside. She asked her mom if they could go somewhere and her mom said yes. They drove in the car to a place called a shelter. + +The shelter was enormous! It was so big that the little girl felt very small inside. There were lots of people and the little girl was excited to explore the place. + +She walked up and down the stairs, and saw many rooms full of things she didn't recognize. But her mom said it was ok, and they were there to get help. + +When they finally drove home, the little girl was tired but had made some good friends at the shelter. She felt very happy, and she wanted to come back and visit the shelter again soon! +Once there was a boy called Jack who wanted to wait to go home. He wanted to get home quickly. But he had to wait. So he sat down on the grass and made himself comfortable. + +He looked around and saw a lot of interesting things. He wondered what else he could explore. Suddenly, he heard someone yell. It made him jump. He looked around and saw an angry man. + +The man yelled, â€Go away!†Jack wasn't sure what to do. He didn't want to make the man angry, so he started to run away. + +Unfortunately, he tripped and fell. He started to cry. The man yelled even louder, â€You don't belong here! Get out!†+ +Jack was so scared that he couldn't move. He was too scared to wait any longer, so he ran as fast as he could. He was so scared that he never went back. He never felt comfortable again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl. Her name was Sally, and she worked really hard every day. + +One morning, Sally decided to try something new. She took some paints and paints brushes and created a picture of her own face. It was a beautiful and happy face! + +Once the painting was finished, Sally felt so proud. She held it up high and showed it to all her friends. Everyone said it was the best painting they had ever seen. + +Sally kept painting and working hard every day. She learned so much along the way and kept making chubby faces with different happy expressions. +Once upon a time there was a popular ladder. All the children in the town wanted to play on it. Even if the ladder was very tall, the children could still climb it and that's what they did. + +One day, a little boy decided to go up the ladder. He was so small that it took him some time to get to the top. When he was close to the top he heard someone whispering. He was scared so he stopped and listened carefully. + +The voice said, “If you go up this ladder, you will find something special at the top.†The little boy was so curious that he kept going. + +When he was at the top, he couldn't believe what he saw! There was a big, beautiful bird nesting right there on the ladder. + +The little boy smiled and whispered back to the bird, “Thank you for showing me the special thing at the top of the ladder.†+ +From then on the little boy and the bird became friends and the ladder became an even more popular place for children to play. +Once upon a time, a little girl called Mia and her mommy decided to go to the park on a sunny day. Mia was so excited, she ran ahead and started exploring all the fun things in the park - the slides, the swings, even some fun tunnels she could crawl through. + +While she was playing, Mia noticed a little bee buzzing around her, getting very close to her face. Mia became scared and moved away, but the bee kept getting closer. Despite all her efforts, the bee just wouldn't go away. + +Mia's mommy then stepped in, and suggested that Mia move away, but very slowly and carefully, so she didn't scare the bee - she had to be delicate. Eventually, Mia managed to walk away, and the bee went back to buzzing around the park. + +Mia learned a valuable lesson that day - sometimes we must show wisdom even in small things, like dealing with a tiny bee. That way we can keep ourselves, and others around us, safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. She was very independent and liked to do maths. She was really good at it, even though she was only three. + +One day, Millie asked her mum for a kiss. But Mum said no, because Millie had to concentrate on her maths. Millie was very sad. + +Millie tried her best to do her maths, but all she wanted was a kiss from her mum. Millie was very upset and started to cry. + +But Mum still said no, and Millie kept crying until she fell asleep. When Millie woke up, she still had not got her kiss from her mum. She felt very sad. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Pete. Pete was very gifted. He knew lots of words and could do lots of cool things. + +One day, Pete went for a walk and saw something very interesting. There was a big crack in the ground. He knew that he wanted to see what was inside. + +So Pete got out his bucket and shovel and started to dig. After some work, he soon made a big hole. But as he reached the bottom of the crack, he found an old lock. He tried turning it, but it wouldn't open. + +Pete was very determined. He knew he wanted to find out what was inside the lock. After a few tries, he finally figured out how to open it. + +Inside was something special - a precious gift! It was so special that Pete was sure he would never forget the moment he opened the lock. +Raja was a three-year-old girl who loved her Older brother, Ravi. Ravi was a musician and he could play a lot of wonderful songs on his guitar. Ravi was very talented and had taught Raja quite a few songs already. Sometimes he even let her strum the strings. Raja loved the colorful strings of the guitar and always asked him to play some more songs. + +One sunny day, Ravi was playing his guitar in the garden and Raja was listening to him with wide eyes full of admiration. Suddenly she said, "Ravi, I hate this song. Play something else." + +Ravi was taken aback. He said, "Why Raja, why do you hate this song? It's a very colorful song. Don't you like the music?" + +Raja stamped her foot and said, "No, I don't like this song. It's not as colorful as the others. Play something else!" + +Ravi smiled and said, "Ok, Raja. We can look for a more colorful song together. What do you think would be a nice song?" + +Raja beamed with happiness, "Yes, let's look for a colorful song. Can you play the guitar again, Ravi?" + +Ravi smiled and said, "Sure thing, Raja." And together they looked for the perfect, colorful song for Raja. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a big problem. Every day she had to go to a place called a classroom. She didn't like it because it was serious. The teacher always made her do hard things, and she didn't understand. + +The little girl always sighed at the classroom. She wished she could go somewhere else, somewhere fun and happy. But no matter how much she sighed, she still had to go to the classroom every day. + +One day, the naughty little girl had an idea. She decided to hide from the serious teacher and play in the garden instead. She smiled and ran out the door. + +The little girl had lots of fun outside. When it was time to go back, she felt happy but a bit scared. But when she opened the classroom door, the teacher was not there. There was just a big smile on the wall, with a note saying "Well done! You will always have time to play and learn." + +The little girl sighed with relief. She knew that the serious teacher was still around to help her, but they would also find time to have fun! +Once upon a time, there was a belt. It was yellow and shiny and it wanted to belong to someone. It looked up and down the street, but no one wanted it. The belt felt so sad. + +Then one day, it saw a boy. He was messy and running around. The belt thought maybe the boy would like it. So, it hopped and skipped over to the boy. +The boy stopped and smiled when he saw the belt. He thought it was very cool. He put the belt around his waist and said, "You look so good on me! Now you belong to me." + +The belt was so happy! It was finally being worn and it belonged to someone. From then on, the belt and the boy were always together. It was the perfect match. +Davey was a fat little boy who loved to play in the mud. He loved to find different things to make and he always had with him a special bucket of clay that he kept in his bright red wagon. One day, Davey wanted to try something new and so he decided to slide down a mud hill. + +He crawled to the top of the hill, carefully placed the bucket of clay in the mud, and then he pushed off and started to slide. At first he was having a lot of fun, but then Davey heard a loud crash and he saw that the bucket of clay had fallen out of the wagon and onto the ground! + +Oh no! Davey was so sad. He was afraid that all the clay was ruined. He quickly dashed down the hill and saw that the clay was broken into many pieces. Davey looked sadly at the pieces of clay and he knew he couldn't make any of his creations anymore. + +But then he saw something amazing! There was still some clay left in the bucket, it was just a little stuck. Davey was so relieved that he happily picked up the pieces of clay and quickly ran to his wagon. After a lot of hard work, he was able to slide the clay back into his wagon, and continue playing. +Once upon a time there was a hero. He was very enthusiastic and always stayed strong. Everyday he worked hard and helped others. One day, he went to a small village and something went wrong. He saw a boy crying in the corner, so he decided to stay and help. The hero talked to the boy and tried to cheer him up. He sang silly songs to make him laugh and danced around to make him smile. The boy was happy and the hero was glad. Together they stayed in the village until the hero was sure that everything was alright again. The boy and all the villagers were thankful for what the hero did. They all said goodbye and the hero went on his way, knowing he made a big difference! +Once upon a time there was a queen who wanted to go on a trip. She was very bossy, and she wanted to pack for her trip all on her own. With her crown firmly placed on her head, she started to pack. She tried to put as many things in her bag as she possibly could. But no matter how bossy she was, her bag would not fit everything she wanted to bring. + +Frustrated, the queen decided to call her servant. She asked him to help her pack her bag. But the servant said he had enough of the Queen's bossy attitude and would not help. The Queen was angry and disappointed. + +Suddenly the Queen had a great idea. She decided to take only her crown with her, so she could make sure she had enough space in her bag. Now the Queen was able to fit everything she wanted to take with her in her bag. Before leaving, she put her crown on her head and proudly set off on her trip. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She loved to draw things that were very pretty and she used different colored pencils. She had a very special box where she kept all her treasures. One day, she was in her room and saw an ugly tree outside her window. She wanted to cut it down to make more room for the pretty things in her room. + +So she took her scissors and started to cut the tree. But suddenly, a voice came from the tree. It said “Why do you want to cut me down?†Amy was scared, but something inside her said to be brave and answer the tree. So she said “I want to make room for the pretty things.†+ +The tree said “But don’t you think that every living thing is beautiful? Even though I may be ugly, I am still alive and have my own treasures to offer.†+ +Amy felt sad, because she realized that she should not have tried to cut it down. She learned an important lesson that day: that every living thing is special and has its own treasures to offer. +One day, a humble fox was walking through a forest. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He stopped and was very surprised to discover a group of little animals playing. The fox couldn't believe his eyes! He knew this group of animals were very shy and he never expected to see them out in the open. + +The fox was so happy that he wanted to join in with the fun. He wagged his tail, hopped in the air and tried to play but the animals were scared and ran away. + +The fox was sad because the animals were scared of him. He decided to show them he was friendly and kind. He lay down and was very still. The animals slowly crept back out of their hiding places and soon they were all playing together. + +The fox was very proud and his humble heart was filled with joy. He had surprised the animals and become their friend. From then on, the fox and the animals were always together in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Shelly. She was three years old and loved to play with her friends every day. She was always happy and kind, but sometimes when her friends teased her, Shelly didn't like it. + +Today, Shelly and her friends were playing in the garden, but one of them got angry and accidentally stepped on Shelly's foot. Shelly was very cross and she said, "That hurts!" + +The other little girl said, "I'm sorry. Will you forgive me?" And Shelly, who was still a bit cross, said, "Yes, I forgive you." + +The other little girl was very pleased and said, "Thank you for forgiving me." She gave Shelly a big hug and said, "Welcome to the garden!" + +Shelly's mom was watching from the kitchen window and was very proud of her daughter. She said, "I'm so proud of you, Shelly! You are a wonderful friend!" + +Shelly smiled and gave her mom a big kiss. She was glad that she had forgiven her friend and was happy to have a welcome back in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a girl who always went with her mom. One day, they were walking and the girl spotted a big mark on the ground. "What's that?" she said. "That's a surprise," her mom said. + +That made the girl happy and excited, because she loves surprises. She helped her mom to mark it with a big stone so they would remember the spot. + +Later, they went back to the spot and the girl was happy to find that the surprise was safe and still there. Her mom explained that it was a special surprise, just for her. + +The girl couldn't help but wonder what the surprise was. When the time came to open it, the little girl had the biggest smile on her face. Inside the surprise was her very own puppy! She held onto her puppy tight as she thanked her mom for the surprise. She was so happy, and from that day on, she and her puppy were always safe and stayed together. +Once upon a time there was an ancient peanut. It was the biggest, most delicious peanut anyone had ever seen. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl named Lucy saw the peanut. She got excited and said "Ooh! Look, mummy! A big peanut!" + +Mummy told her "Yes, sweetheart. That is a peanut, but it's very old. We should throw it away." + +"No, mummy!" Lucy said. She stretched her little hand out towards the nut and said, "I want to keep it!" + +Mummy laughed. "Okay, Lucy. You can keep it, but you have to promise to keep it safe." + +Lucy smiled and hugged the ancient peanut close. From then on, the ancient peanut was her most treasured possession. +Once upon a time, there was a child playing in the park. He was so excited because it was a nice, sunny day. He saw a colorful toy and ran to get it. + +But just as he was about to pick up the toy, another child came and took it away. The first child was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do. The other child was mean and just laughed at him. + +The first child was very sad and angry. He didn't know why the other child had been so mean to him. Just when he was about to say something, the other child ran away with the toy. + +The first child had no toy and was so embarrassed. He sat down and started to cry. He wished he had been brave enough to say something. But it was too late, and the mean child was gone. +Once there was a little girl named Tina. She loved to watch the circus and see the clowns that came to town. Today she was especially excited, because the circus was in town and she knew that the clowns would be there. + +When Tina arrived at the circus, she saw a clown balancing on a big red ball. He was spinning around while standing perfectly still on the ball. Tina was amazed. + +"Wow," she said, "that's so cool! How do you do that?" + +The clown stopped spinning and smiled at Tina. + +"It's easy," he said. "You just need to keep your balance and stay still. Keep your eyes clear and it's not too hard." + +Tina nodded and tried to stand the way the clown had been standing. She wobbled around a bit, but with a few tries she was able to balance on the ball like the clown. She smiled, proud of herself. + +The clown smiled and clapped for her. + +"Well done!" he said. +Once upon a time, there was a adventurous little bunny. He was white and fluffy, with a soft fur that made him look cuddly and cute. He loved to explore and spent his days hopping around the garden. + +One day, he stumbled upon a very exciting place. There was a tall tree with many fruits. He ate them all and felt so happy! + +"Yay!" shouted the bunny happily. He was very proud of himself. + +But then he heard a noise. He stopped and listened carefully. "Who is that?" he thought. + +He slowly hopped over to the bushes and saw a rabbit bigger than him. He was worried and didn't know what to do. He tried to speak, but no words came out. + +The rabbit smiled and said, "I'm just here to say hello. I'm looking for an adventure too! Do you want to join me?" + +The bunny's eyes lit up. He nodded and hopped forward. They adventure together until the sun was setting. The bunny was so happy. + +He had stumbled into a wonderful new friendship and a big, beautiful adventure. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Sally. Sally was 3 years old. One day, she was taking a walk in the park. She was looking for something to do, when suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from a bush. + +Sally was curious, so she walked up to the bush. She found a snake inside! The snake was very noisy and scared Sally. + +Sally stood there, not sure what to do. Then, she heard a voice from behind her. "Don't be afraid," the voice said. It was an old man with a white beard. + +"The snake won't hurt you," said the old man. "It's just noisy because it's scared." + +The old man then reached into his pocket and pulled out a piece of bread. He offered the bread to the snake, and the snake stopped being noisy. + +Sally was amazed! She thanked the old man for his help, then walked home. From then on, she knew that snakes can be noisy, but they won't hurt you if you treat them nicely. +Once there was a very special ball. It was a fancy ball, made of purple velvet. It was a very special ball, because wherever it rolled, it made a loud crack! + +One day, the ball rolled away and rolled all the way to a hidden meadow filled with tall grass and wildflowers. + +When the ball rolled out of the meadow, a little rabbit was watching. + +The rabbit said, "That was a fancy ball! What a fun sound it makes when it rolls. Where did it come from?" + +The ball did not answer. So, the rabbit followed the ball on its journey. + +The ball rolled back to the same spot from which it had spun away. The rabbit said to the ball, "You shouldn't roll away from home. You should stay where you belong for it is really important for us to always know where we came from and never forget our roots". + +The ball listened carefully to the little rabbit. From then on, it stayed always in the same spot and rolled no more away. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to remember where we came from and stay close to our roots. +Once upon a time there were two owls: John and Jane. John was very smart, always remembered everything and loved to learn. Jane was not so smart and preferred to goof off and sleep. + +One sunny day, they decided to go on a picnic and make sandwiches. John filled his sandwich with healthy vegetables, fruits and nuts. Jane filled her sandwich with sugar and sweets. + +John and Jane went on their picnic and started eating their sandwiches. But after only a few bites, Jane became very sick to her stomach. In contrast, John felt energized and satisfied. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be smart and choose good food. Filling your sandwich with good things will keep you full and feeling good! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. She wanted so much to play outside, but her mother said no. Sam was very sad and she refused to listen. + +Suddenly, there was a loud knock at the door. Sam ran to see who it was and found two people standing outside. They were wearing very long skirts and had big smiles on their faces. + +One of them said, "We demand that you give us your daughter for an hour, to do with it as we please." Sam was scared, so she ran to her mother, who was very patient and said, "No, we will not give our daughter away. You must leave." + +The two people seemed disappointed, but they left calmly. Sam and her mother went back inside and hugged each other, relieved that nothing bad had happened. + +But their relief was short-lived. The next day, they received another knock at the door. This time it was the same two people, only they had brought company. There were many more people wearing long skirts and they all demanded that Sam and her mother give them their daughter. + +Again, Sam's mother refused. But this time she knew that this was only a warning and they would be back again in the future. She had to be patient and prepare for the next time the people came knocking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old. + +One day, Lily wanted to explore, so she decided to go into the woods. In the woods, she saw a big, scary monster! She was so scared that she began to cry. + +The monster said, “Don’t cry, little girl! I’m not going to hurt you! My name is Bob, and I just want a place to settle.†+ +Lily looked around and saw a clean cave, so she said, “Bob, why don’t you settle in that cave over there? You can stay there if you want.†+ +Bob smiled and thanked Lily. He settled in the cave and became Lily’s best friend. They played together in the woods every day! +Once upon a time there was a swan. He was swimming in the lake. Suddenly, he felt a bit sad. He blinked his eyes, wondering why he felt so sorry. + +Just then, he heard a voice. "Hello little swan!" said the voice. It was a friendly frog. + +The swan blinked. He couldn't believe his eyes! Then he smiled. + +"What's wrong?" asked the frog. + +The swan shook his head. "I feel sorry," he said. + +The frog nodded. "It's ok," he said kindly. "Sometimes we all feel sorry." + +The swan smiled again. He nodded as if he understood. "Thank you," he said. + +The frog smiled back. Then, together, they swam away – friends forever. The end. +Once there were two children who loved to go to class. One day they went outside to play in the snow. They were very happy until they started to shiver because it was so chilly. They wanted to go back inside to keep warm and asked their parents for help. + +Mum and Dad were so helpful. They put on their warm coats and took the children back home. Once inside, they lit a fire and snuggled up in blankets. The children were very happy and soon felt all warm and comfy. + +The children went back to class the next day, but this time they were prepared for the cold with warm coats and scarves. Now they never have to worry about shivering in the cold snow again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to measure things. One day, she got some special tools that could measure everything she wanted. She was so excited that she decided to get to work! + +The little girl ran outside to measure the biggest tree in her garden. She looked around for something to help her but she couldn't find anything. Suddenly, she noticed a frame lying next to her garden. She was sure it had something to do with her measuring tools so she picked it up. + +When she tried to measure the tree, she noticed that the frame wasn't long enough. She was sad and a little bit ignorant until her grandfather came along. + +Grandfather: What do you want to measure, my dear? + +Little girl: I'm trying to measure this tree but the frame isn't long enough. + +Grandfather: Don't worry. I know how to fix this. Follow me. + +The little girl followed her grandfather until they reached a workshop. He handed her a bigger frame and said: + +Grandfather: Now you can measure anything you want! + +The little girl was so happy. She used the frame to measure the tree and everything else she wanted. From then on, she was never ignorant when it came to measuring things! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked to play outside, especially in the grass. Today, as she was running and having fun, she saw something very exciting - a twist! She stopped and looked at it for a moment. It had lots of pretty colors and looked like fun. + +"I want to try it!" she said. She tried to move it, but it was very difficult. "Can you help me?" she asked her mom who was standing nearby. + +Her mom smiled and said, "I can help, but you'll have to show me how." Sarah carefully explained what she wanted to do, and her mom taught her how to twist the colors around. + +After a few minutes, Sarah finally managed to twist it and make a beautiful pattern. She was very proud of herself! Her mom said, "Good job! You worked very hard." + +Sarah smiled, and they continued to play in the grass. She knew that by trying different things, even if they were difficult, she could learn how to do lots of things. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Emily. They wanted to see what a surprise was. + +Emily said, "I know! Let's go to the park to find a surprise." +Jake said, "Okay lets go!" + +So they walked to the park. When they got there it was terrible! Everything was dirty and broken. They were so sad. + +Suddenly, Emily saw a big box in the corner. There was a shiny ribbon around it. + +Jake asked, "What's inside?" + +Emily said, "Let's find out!" + +She pulled off the ribbon and opened the box. Inside were two puppies. They were so happy! + +Jake said, "This is the best surprise ever!" + +Emily said, "Let's finish this surprise and take them home!" + +So they did. They took the puppies home and played with them all day. It was a great surprise and a terrible mess they found in the park, but they were both happy! +Once upon a time, there was a scared little girl. She was standing outside a big building about to go to her first lecture. She was so frightened. It was so dark outside, and she was all alone. + +Suddenly, in the darkness, she saw a light shining. It was like a special star! The light shone so brightly that it lit up the whole night sky. The girl was so happy to have some company. She felt safer with the light by her side. + +The light shone with the girl all the way to the lecture. When they arrived, she was still a bit scared, but she had the light to cheer her on. Her lecture was important and long, but she kept feeling like the light was still with her. + +When it was time to go home, the light shone brightly again. The girl said goodbye to the lecture, not so scared anymore. Together, the girl and the light made their way home. + +The light shone with the little girl until she arrived at her home. Now she felt safe. The girl smiled at the light, thanking it for helping her on her first lecture. The light winked back at her and then disappeared. +One day, a little girl named Mary arrived at a tall hill. She looked up at the top and saw a strange trail leading to it. She had never seen such a thing before. + +Mary started walking up the hill, following the trail. As she walked, she noticed that the trail was different from any other path she had taken. It had stones and twigs scattered amongst the green grass and wildflowers. + +At the top of the hill, Mary saw a pond covered in lily pads. She was so excited that she ran over to it, exploring each and every lily pad. Hours passed by and, before she knew it, the sun started to set. + +Mary quickly turned around and saw that the trail was glowing in different colors. She realized that this was the same trail she had followed earlier. She smiled, thankful that the trail helped her find her way back home. +Jack was very confused. He was looking at the long cable winding round and round his bedroom floor. He couldn't work out what it was for. He looked around for help and he saw his mum sat on the sofa. He shouted over to her, “Mummy, what is this cable?†+ +His mummy looked puzzled. She thought for a moment and then replied, “It’s a telephone cable, Jack. See how it’s connecting to the phone?†+ +Jack was still confused. He looked up at his mummy and asked, “What does it do?†+ +Mummy smiled and said, “It helps you talk to your friends over the phone. Would you like to give it a try?†+ +Jack nodded excitedly and grabbed the phone. He dialed a number, held the phone to his ear and said, “Hello, who’s that?†He waited and heard a voice say, “Hello Jack!†+ +Jack was so happy and he repeated the same thing again and again. He kept calling his friends and having conversations, until his mummy said, “That's enough Jack, it's time for dinner now.†+ +Jack put down the phone and ran off to the kitchen, pleased that he had learned a new thing about the cable. +Tommy was playing outside in the park. It was a sunny day, and he was having lots of fun. He was playing tag with his friends from school when his dad suddenly arrived. His dad had a serious look on his face, so Tommy knew something must be wrong. + +"We need to talk," his dad said, in a quiet voice. + +Tommy's dad wanted to explain something to him. He told Tommy he had to move away. He said they were going somewhere far away, and they had to leave right away. + +Tommy was very sad. He asked his dad over and over why he had to move, but his dad just said he had to. Finally, his dad picked him up and carried him to the car. + +On the way home, Tommy's dad didn't say anything. He just drove in silence, with a sad expression on his head. + +When they got home, Tommy's mom was waiting outside. She explained that they had to pack their things and leave the house. Tommy was so upset he felt like he couldn't breathe. + +Tommy and his family packed their things, and the house became quiet. Tommy said goodbye to his home and began his new life in a new place. Tommy never found out why he had to move away. He was sad, but he knew he couldn't stay. +: +John was a little boy who loved adventures. One day he wanted to take a trip to the station. He was so excited that he could barely keep still. He got all his things organized and set off. + +When he got to the station it seemed very big and scary. He started to frown because he was feeling a bit scared. He wasn't sure what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a kind voice come from a man nearby. It was his uncle! Uncle said he would help John explore the station. He showed John around and started to tell him stories. Soon, John's frown had turned into a big smile. + +John and his uncle explored the station together for the whole day. John had lots of fun, although it was a bit tiring. He felt very organized as he carefully put all his things away and set off back home. It had been an amazing adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. She was three years old. One day she went to the station to take a journey with her family. Amy was very excited and wore her fanciest dress. + +When they arrived at the station, Amy and her family got on the train. She was amazed as she looked out of the window, but suddenly Amy couldn't find her ticket. She had lost it! Everyone started looking for it, but they couldn't find it anywhere. + +Amy was very sad. She thought that she wouldn't be allowed to stay on the train, so she started to cry. But then, the kind conductor found Amy's ticket hiding in his pocket. He presented it to her with a big smile and apologised for not having noticed it before. + +Amy was so happy that she hugged the conductor. She promised never to lose her ticket again. Then Amy and her family continued their journey together. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Rachel. She loved toast. Every morning she would take one slice of bread and put it in the toaster. Most days her toast was perfect and she would eat it up! + +However, one day Rachel's toast was very thin. She tried to keep it in longer, but it still wouldn't get any thicker. Rachel started to cry - she wanted to eat her toast just like she usually did. + +Rachel's mom saw her daughter's tears and asked what the problem was. Rachel explained that her toast was too thin. + +Mom had an idea. She said, "Let's put the slice of bread back into the toaster, but this time keep it in longer and press the lever down harder to make sure it stays down." + +So Rachel and her mom tried the trick. Sure enough, the toast came out perfectly cooked and thick! Rachel smiled and enjoyed her toast with her mom, and they never had thin toast again! +Once upon a time, there was a clever star. Everyday, the star went up very high into the sky, and shone its light over the whole world. + +At night, the star danced around the sky. It spun and twirled, and made big circles. Everyone on the ground admired the star, and watched it dancing in the sky. + +One night, a little girl saw the star dancing. She clapped and cheered for the star. The star was so happy, it started making even bigger circles! + +The girl kept watching. She wanted to learn how to dance like the star. So she copied what the star did - she spun and twirled and made big circles. + +Before long, the little girl was dancing like the star. She had learnt so quickly! Everyone clapped and cheered for her. The clever star had taught her a new skill. +Once upon a time there was a pretty butterfly. She wanted to explore the world, so she crawled around until she found a river. When she saw how beautiful the water was, she wanted to go closer. She crawled to the edge of the river, and suddenly she could fly! She loved flying above the water, it was so pretty. She stayed there all day long, flying and enjoying the sun and wind, until it was time to go home. She crawled back to her home and went to sleep, dreaming of the wonderful day she had. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous musician who brought joy to the world. Everywhere she went, crowds of happy people were singing and dancing. The musician included everyone in the fun. + +One day, her friends asked her to join them on a risky adventure. She thought about it for a moment and agreed. Together, the adventurous musician and her friends had the most exciting day ever. + +When it was night time and the friends went home, the musician thought about her day. She realized that even though she had many friends and plenty of fun, she should never do something dangerous, just to please them. + +That night, the musician made a promise to herself: she would never forget to be kind and include everyone, but also stay away from risky adventures. That way, she could always make sure that everyone around her had a safe and happy time. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat. It wanted to eat more than anything else. Everywhere the cat looked, there was food to be found! Everyone wanted to give the cat something tasty. It even got a teaspoon full of food each day. + +One day, the cat decided it wanted more. It wanted a teaspoon full of food twice a day! So the cat went about its search for food, looking for more delicious treats it could eat. The cat thought that maybe two teaspoons full of food would be enough, but it kept searching anyway. + +Finally, the cat came across a tree. But it wasn't just any tree. This tree was filled with dishes of food. Every dish was a teaspoon full! The cat couldn't believe it. It had found two teaspoons full of food each day, just the way it wanted! + +The cat was so happy and it ate all the food from the tree. From then on, the cat only wanted two teaspoons full of food each day. It was the happiest fat cat ever! +Once there was a babysitter named Emmy. She had a special job to do one day, taking care of a 3 year old in the park. Emmy brought out a black thermometer and shook it. The little girl, who was named Leah, asked Emmy what it was. + +"This is a thermometer," said Emmy. It will tell us how hot it is outside". + +Leah was so excited that she started clapping. Then the thermometer started to display a number. Emmy was surprised to see the thermometer reading "90 degrees". + +"It's very hot outside. We should go to the shade," said Emmy. + +Leah said, "Let's stay, Emmy. I want to play more in the sun." + +Emmy agreed, but warned Leah that it would be too hot if they stayed. + +Even so, Leah chose to stay and play in the sun. Soon they were both really, really hot. + +The thermometer had been right all along - it was too hot! Emmy and Leah had to go to the shade to cool off. + +Leah learned that day that the black thermometer was very important, making sure she stayed safe and cool. +Once upon a time there was a happy and healthy dog. The dog loved to run and play in the park. Every day, the dog would wake up early and go for a run around the neighbourhood. One day, something special was in the mailbox. The dog ran over to the mailbox and saw something inside sharp and sparkling. What could it be? The dog reached inside and pulled out a brand new toy! It was so shiny and sharp that the dog couldn't wait to start playing with it. The dog ran back to its favourite spot in the park and started playing with its new toy. From then on, the dog kept a sharp eye on the mailbox every day, hoping that another surprise would be inside! +Susan had always been a compassionate girl, never hating anything or anyone. But then one day, strange things started happening. + +Whenever she stepped on the soil it would shiver, as if it were trying to get her attention. She asked her mom what it was all about, but her mom just shrugged her shoulders. + +One day, when she was walking on the soil, it started shaking again. This time, a small fist broke out of the soil and it was pointing at Susan. + +The voice that came out of the soil said "I hate you, Susan. I'm going to make you suffer." + +Susan was shocked and scared, but she remembered her mom's words—be compassionate and understanding. + +So instead of running away or responding with hate, she stepped closer to the soil and said kindly, "No matter what you do, I won't hate you." + +Surprisingly, the soil softened and the fist retracted back inside. Suddenly, Susan heard a different voice—the voice of a little girl. + +"Thank you, Susan. You are so compassionate, even when I'm being so mean." + +It was Susan's little sister—buried in the soil. + +The two hugged and Susan promised her little sister never to hate anyone, no matter what happened. + +That's how Susan learned the power of compassion—and how much it mattered. +Once upon a time, there was an old cushion. Its colors were faded and it had lost its softness. Every day, Grandpa would rub the old cushion. + +One day when Grandpa was rubbing the cushion, his grandson came over and asked, "What are you doing, Grandpa?" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "I'm rubbing the old cushion so it will feel soft again." + +The grandson put his hand on the cushion and said, "The cushion feels a little bit softer now!" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Yes, it does. I just need to rub it a bit more and it will be good as new." + +The little boy looked at his Grandpa with a big smile. He said, "I think you can make the old cushion feel soft and cozy again, Grandpa!" + +Grandpa smiled and said, "I sure can. And I will." + +And so, with more rubbing and stroking, Grandpa made the old cushion feel soft and comfortable again. In the end, everyone in the family was happy to have the old cushion back. +Once upon a time there was a brave little mouse who liked to explore. One day the little mouse saw a dove flying in the sky. The mouse wanted to get a closer look at the dove, so he dared to climb the tallest tree in the forest. + +As the mouse climbed higher and higher, his fear grew and he started to shake. But the brave little mouse kept going until he was right at the top of the tree. Finally the mouse was able to see the dove, but then a strong wind blew and the mouse started to slip down the tree. + +The mouse was really scared but quickly thought of a plan. He grabbed the branch next to him and held on tight. His heart was beating fast as the wind swirled around him. When the wind died down, the mouse had made it safely to the ground. + +The mouse was so grateful that he had made it safely back to the ground. He decided to show his thanks by gathering some of his favorite food for the dove. The mouse set off to find some of the freshest and juiciest berries to give to the dove. + +When the mouse found the berries he put them in a basket and headed to the tree. On his way he heard the dove in the sky and smiled. He was so proud that he had dared to climb the tree and had been brave enough to stay up high. He was so grateful to have a special moment with the dove. +Once upon a time, there was a smart monkey who lived in the jungle. He was called Jack and he was very friendly. + +One day he was walking around, looking for something to do when he spotted a big cone lying on the ground. "What can I do with this cone?" he thought. + +Then he had a bright idea. He put the cone up against a tree and lay down beside it. He closed his eyes and almost immediately fell asleep. + +While he was sleeping, a bird called out from a branch above him, "Oh, you are such a smart monkey. It looks like you have made a bed for yourself". + +The monkey woke up and smiled. He was happy that his idea had worked and he was very proud of himself. He slept soundly in his cone bed, feeling as safe and happy as ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to go on an adventure. So she set out to visit the barber. + +When Lucy arrived, the barber gave her a big hug and asked her why she was there. Lucy told him that she wanted her hair cut. The barber smiled and got to work. + +After Lucy's haircut, the barber invited her outside to play. It was an icy day, so there was a lot of snow. Lucy and the barber had a great time playing in the snow and making snowmen. + +When evening came, it was time for Lucy to go home. The barber hugged Lucy goodbye and thanked her for visiting him. Lucy was glad she went to visit the barber. She had lots of fun and a great new hair cut too! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Mary. One day, they were walking in the park and decided to play a game of hide and seek. John closed his eyes and began to count to 10 while Mary ran away to hide. + +When John opened his eyes after counting, he started to look for Mary. He ran around the whole park, but still couldn't find her! Then he discovered that Mary was hiding behind the tall apple tree. + +John ran over to the tree and exclaimed, "Mary! Here I am!" Mary smiled and came out from behind the tree. When John saw Mary, he noticed that she was wearing attractive bright red shoes. He asked her, "Where did you get those shoes?" + +Mary giggled and answered, "I found them near a big rock! I thought it was too cool to not have them." John was so happy that Mary had discovered such an attractive pair of shoes. He touched the soft velvet fabric of the shoes and said, "Those sure are nice shoes, Mary! Look at how bright and shiny they are!" + +Mary smiled and said, "Thanks John! I'm so glad that I discovered these shoes! Let's go try them out by walking around the park and discovering new things with our feet!" + +So off they went, happily discovering the park with their new shoes. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He loved playing outside. One day, he decided to go outside and play in the snow. He wanted to make a snowman. + +He was very happy and he ran around, throwing snow in the air. But then he slipped on the ice and fell down. He felt miserable. + +Joe's mom saw him and she was worried. She brought him inside and gave him a warm hug. Then she cooked him a grilled cheese sandwich for a snack. Joe took a bite and smiled. He felt much better. + +From then on, Joe was more careful when he was running in the snow. He always watched his step so he wouldn't slip again. He had learned his lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a human who liked to go swimming in the ocean. Every day, they would swim in the deep blue sea. One day, the human went out further than usual and found a cave. Inside the cave, it was very wet. + +The human decided to explore the cave. As they explored, something grabbed them from behind! They tried to get away but the grab was too strong. It turned out, the grab was from a big and wet sea monster! + +The sea monster was angry and roared at the human. The human screamed for help, but there was nobody nearby. The sea monster dragged the human back into the cave and no one ever saw them again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She lived in the forest and was very happy. + +One day, she decided to visit her friends. She was walking along the path when she saw an ignorant animal trapped in a bush. It was a rabbit. The rabbit asked Sarah to save it. + +Sarah said, “I can help you. Don’t worry.†She got to work right away, carefully picking the rabbit out of the bush. + +Once it was free, the rabbit thanked Sarah. It said, “Thank you for saving me.†+ +Sarah smiled and said, “You’re welcome. Now let’s keep going on our visit.†+ +And they both happily went on their way. +Mary was a 3 year old who loved to play with blocks. She had lots of different kinds of blocks and they were all very organized. She spent hours building castles and shapes with the blocks. + +One day, something happened that made Mary sad. She asked her mom if she could take some of the blocks to the beach. But her mom said no, because it was time to clean her room. Mary was so upset that she threw the blocks on the floor. + +Her mom was very angry. She said Mary had to pick them all up and apologize before she was allowed to do anything else. Mary slowly started to pick up the blocks. She was so sad and scared, but she knew she had to be brave and do what she had to do. + +When she was finished, Mary walked into the living room where her mom was sitting. She asked her mom to forgive her. Her mom hugged her and said she was sorry too. Mary was so happy that her mom had forgiven her. + +From then on, Mary was extra careful to be organized with her blocks and to always show respect for her mom. She knew that it was important to forgive and to be forgiven. +Once upon a time there was a curious cat. He saw a cage with a door open. He wanted to peek inside so he went in. He was very excited to explore the untested land. + +He was in the cage for a long time. He was hoping to find something exciting, but he was wrong. Instead, he found a large monster. The monster was a scary sight. He was so scared that he began to tremble. + +The monster noticed the cat and quickly shut the door of the cage. The cat was now trapped inside. He was scared and wanted to get out, but he couldn't. He was stuck in the cage forever. + +The curious cat's curiosity ended with a sad ending. He was stuck in the cage forever and could never explore the world ever again. +Jill was very confused. She had to take an exam, and she had no clue what it was. She was really starting to panic. + +Jill's mom had been helping her to study for the exam, but it was hard for Jill to understand. She was so scared that she wasn't going to be able to do well. + +Jill's mom saw that Jill was getting upset so she tried her best to explain the exam to her. She told Jill that she just needed to focus on the questions and try her best. + +Jill was still confused and scared, but she took a deep breath and focused on what her mom was saying. She took some time to go over the material one more time, and soon she felt ready to take the exam. + +When the day of the exam arrived, Jill was still a little scared, but she was also a little excited. She took her time to answer the questions and when she finished, she felt relieved. + +Jill was happy that she had been able to do so well on the exam despite the panic she had felt earlier. She was proud of herself for not giving up and for working hard to understand the material. +Once there was a little girl name Julie. One day, Julie was playing with a very special pin. It was an orange pin shaped like a sun. Julie loved this orange pin. She wanted to stay with it all the time. + +Suddenly, Julie's mom called her from the other room. + +"Julie," her mom said. "Please come stay with me for a little while." + +Julie was sad because she wanted to stay and play with her orange pin. But then she remembered that it was very important to stay with her mom. So she put her orange pin away, said goodbye to it, and ran to stay with her mom. + +When she was done visiting with her mom, Julie ran back to play with her orange pin. She was so happy to stay with it again. They played together for the rest of the day. + +Julie was very glad that she got to stay with her special orange pin. +It was a beautiful morning and Jack was ready for his adventure. He grabbed his toy bucket and started walking toward the forest. He was so excited about this day! + +As he was climbing up the tree, he started losing his grip. Suddenly, he slipped and he felt in the bushes. He was very scared! He was alone and he thought he could hear something rustling in the bushes. + +Jack was about to call for help, when a big snake came out of the bushes. Jack was scared, but the snake didn't try to hurt him and seemed very loyal. The snake said,"Don't be scared, I won't hurt you. Do you need help?" + +Jack was relieved. He thanked the snake and asked if it could help him get back home. The snake readily agreed and they started walking together. Jack was so thankful to his loyal friend. + +They arrived at home safely and Jack gave the snake a big hug to thank it. Jack learned a valuable lesson: never give up, even when things seem scary. Loyal friends can always help. +Bubba and his mom were playing in the living room. Bubba liked to sit in the furniture, but today the furniture seemed dark. He asked his mom why, but she just smiled and said nothing. They kept playing until they heard a noise outside. + +Bubba and his mom went to the window to see what was making the noise. There was a storm brewing! It was dark and foreboding, and the mom frowned. She said it was time for them to go in the house until the storm was over. + +Bubba didn't like it. He thought the storm looked fun, but his mom wouldn't listen. She said it was too dangerous. So, they reluctantly went inside. + +Just then, lightning struck the furniture and set it on fire! Bubba and his mom rushed outside as the fire spread quickly. They watched as the fire destroyed their furniture, and the mom frowned. + +The storm had a bad ending, and all of their furniture was ruined. The mom had known the storm was coming, but it was too late to save the furniture. The storm had set up a bad outcome, and Bubba had to suffer the consequences. +Once upon a time there was a small, noisy girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to bounce. One day she was bouncing in her back garden with her brother when a huge, dark cloud filled the sky. It started to pour with rain and thunder. + +Lucy started to cry. + +"It's okay," said her brother. "Let's go inside and see if we can make our own sunshine." + +So they ran inside their house and Lucy quickly forgot about the storm. Her brother found some paper and some crayons and they both began to draw. She drew a happy picture of her and her brother bouncing with the sun shining. + +But when she looked over at her brother's paper he had drawn a scary picture. "What is it?" asked Lucy. + +"It's a nightmare," said her brother. + +"A nightmare?" asked Lucy. "Is it coming to get us?" + +"No," said her brother, "it can't come and get us because we both chased it away with our happy drawing. So we will be safe and the sun can come back and we can go back outside and bounce around the garden." + +And so they did just that and chasing away the nightmare with their happy bouncing! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy. Daddy said he was going to buy groceries because they were all out. So off he went to the grocery store. + +The mommy and her little daughter went to the store to meet Daddy. When they got there, Daddy asked the daughter what she wanted to buy with her own money. The daughter said she wanted to buy something mild. + +Mommy was worried. She knew that the store only had things that were too spicy for a three-year-old like her daughter. But Daddy said it was okay, and he went to pick out something mild. + +Daddy came back with a bottle of mild mustard. The daughter was so excited when she saw it, and she started jumping up and down. Mommy was relieved, but she also had a feeling that maybe something was going to happen. + +Sure enough, a few days later the family had to visit the doctor. Turns out the daughter had a bad case of food poisoning from the mustard Daddy had bought. The mommy and daddy both felt terrible, but the daughter was just relieved that she had gotten to buy something special with her own money. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam who loved his mama. Every Sunday, his mama took him to the barber. Sam didn't like it very much because the barber was smelly. + +Yesterday, Sam was in the barber's chair and asked his mama why did they have to go there. His mama patiently told Sam that the barber had to give him a nice haircut. + +On Saturday, Sam helped his mama in the kitchen. He finished stirring the cake batter as instructed by his mama. When they were done, his mama said, "See, Sam? When you stir something, you make it into something nice and happy." + +So, the next day, Sam understood why he had to visit the barber. He wanted the barber to stir his hair and make it into something nice and happy like the cake batter! He smiled at his mama as she took his hand and led him towards the smelly barber's door. +Once upon a time there was a pig who wanted to be successful. He worked hard and all day long, turning this way and that, trying to make something great. One day, he made an invention and he was so proud. But he was too successful. Everyone wanted his invention, but no one wanted him. He was turned away from everywhere he went, and soon he was alone. He was so lonely and sad. Then one day, it started to rain and he tried to find shelter, but no one would let him in. And so, he turned into a sad and lonely pig, in the rain forever, never successful. +Once upon a time, there lived a grumpy king. The king wore a golden crown. Every morning, he'd wear the crown to show his greatness. + +One morning, the king woke up and couldn't find his crown. He called for his servants. + +"My crown! Where is it?" the king said, looking grumpy. + +"We don't know, your majesty," one of the servants said. + +The king looked everywhere. He looked in the castle, he looked in the garden, he even looked in the pond. But his crown was nowhere to be found. + +Then, the king thought of a magical creature that lived in the forest. + +The king hurried to the forest and asked the magical creature. + +"Have you seen my crown?" the king said. + +The magical creature smiled and said, "Yes, a mischievous fox stole it and disappeared". + +The king was very sad, but the magical creature gave him a beautiful new crown. + +The king was thrilled and thanked the magical creature. He put on the new crown and went back to the castle. From then on, he never let the crown disappear! +Once upon a time, there was an otter who lived in the river. He loved going exploring along the banks and looking for adventure. + +One day, when the otter was out on one of his adventures, he found a beautiful wooden box. Inside was something that made the otter's heart race - a shiny green gem. The otter had never seen anything so wonderful before, and he knew that he had to take it home with him. + +But it wasn't going to be easy. As the otter tried to take the gem away, another animal appeared. It was a wolf, and he was very envious of what the otter had found. He insisted that the otter would have to share the gem with him if he wanted to take it away. + +The otter thought and thought, and eventually he realised that it was the right thing to do. So, he decided to share the gem with the wolf, and they had a great time playing with it together. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to share with others instead of hoarding all the good things for yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Peter. Peter had a special alarm in his burrow that went off every day. Peter had set the alarm each day to wake up. + +One day, Peter woke up late. He heard the alarm ringing, but he was too lazy to get up. He wanted to stay in bed. So he started to hide under his covers. Suddenly, a group of mean foxes spotted Peter and started to tease him. + +Peter was so scared he thought he would never wake up. Then, one of the foxes noticed Peter's alarm. He said, "That's what I need!" The foxes were very excited and took the alarm from Peter. + +The foxes ran away with the alarm and Peter was left alone and scared. Peter was so afraid that he didn't get up for days. + +The moral of the story is to always be ready for what life throws at you. Don't be fooled by laziness! It will only lead to trouble. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to learn to ride a pony. + +One day, she went to a special farm to find a pony. There was a dark pony there with a big smile! Lucy went up to it and said ‘Hello’. + +The pony liked Lucy and said ‘I can teach you how to ride’. Lucy was so excited, she jumped up and down. + +The dark pony showed Lucy how to brush its fur and how to feed it carrots. Then it taught her how to ride. At first Lucy was a bit scared, but she kept learning until she felt confident. + + Lucy was so proud of herself and so excited to keep learning! She enjoyed riding her new dark pony every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy who lived near a river. + +One day, Lucy's mommy said to her, "Lucy, we need to go to the store quickly and buy some new shoes. Are you ready?" + +Lucy was so excited, she hopped up and said, "Yes, Mama!" + +But when Lucy and her mommy got to the store the river had flooded and the water was all the way up to the door. Lucy's mommy was very impatient. + +"Oh no! We can't get to the store now. We'll have to find another way," Lucy's mommy said. + +Lucy thought for a minute and then smiled. "I know how we can get there!" she said. + +Lucy and her mommy rushed down the street to a bridge that crossed the river. Lucy scampered across the bridge, but her mommy stepped very carefully. The water was wet and slippery and Lucy's mommy didn't want to get hurt. + +Finally, they made it across and ran to the store. Lucy and her mommy were both out of breath but they were so happy they had found a way to get to the store. + +Lucy's mommy smiled and said, "Well done, Lucy!" +One day a clown visited a family's house. Everyone was excited to see him because he was so flexible. The clown could do flips and stand on one arm. He even showed the family how he could fit into a small box. + +The little girl was so happy to see the clown. She wanted him to stay forever! But the clown said goodbye after a few hours and promised he would visit again soon. + +The family always looked forward to the clown's visits. Every time he showed them something new and flexible. The little girl would laugh and smile from ear to ear as he made funny faces. + +They all had so much fun when the clown visited. He filled the house with laughter and joy! +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He was very bossy. He liked to give orders to all the other animals around him. + +One day, the frog saw a butterfly. He was fascinated by the beautiful colours and asked the butterfly to fly circles around him. The butterfly obeyed, but it soon started to tire. + +Suddenly, the frog realized that the butterfly was tired and he told it to pause. The butterfly was very grateful and paused for a while. When the butterfly got enough rest, the frog asked it to fly circles again and the butterfly happily obliged. + +From then on, whenever the frog felt tired, he asked for a pause and the butterfly was more than happy to help. The frog was amazed by how kind the butterfly was and thanked it for being so helpful. + +The two were best friends forever after. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Jack, who pretended to be lions. Tom grew a big, ready lion's mane out of straw and Jack put on a brave, lion's coat. + +They walked around the playground roaring like lions, scaring all the kids. Some ran away, but one brave little girl stayed and said, "Don't be scared, I'm ready too." + +The friends looked at each other, then at the little girl, and knew that they should stop pretending to be so fierce. "It's ok," said Tom, "we'll just be friends instead." + +Jack and Tom put away their pretend lion's mane and coat and let the little girl join in their game. The three of them laughed and ran around the playground, having much more fun playing as friends than roaring like lions. + +This story teaches us that when we pretend, it's best not to get too caught up in the pretend and scare everyone away. It's better to remember that sometimes it's worth setting aside our pretending to make way for true friendship. +"Mommy, I want a pink muffin", said Little Jack. +"All the muffins are gone Little Jack, but I can make you a pink ice cream instead", said Mommy. +Little Jack loved pink, but he knew that lying would not make the muffin appear. +He said sadly, "Ok." +Mommy smiled and gave Little Jack a pink ice cream cone. +He smiled too, happy to have a pink treat. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Penelope. She was very nervous and felt like she had to hide her true value. + +One day, Penelope went to the local park with her mum. As they were walking around, Penelope saw a big tree with a hollow in it. She thought it might be a good place to hide her value. + +Penelope asked her mum if she could go inside the hollow. But her mum said no, it might not be safe. Penelope looked very nervous but she still wanted to try it. + +So, Penelope asked her mum again. This time, her mum said yes. Penelope smiled and ran to the tree. She carefully placed her value inside the hollow and ran back to her mum, who said she was very proud of her “big brave girlâ€. + +Penelope felt much better after hiding her value in the tree. She felt safer and more secure, and knew that she didn't have to be so nervous around her true worth. +Once upon a time there was a man with a jeep. He thought his jeep was very special because it was the original jeep that ever existed. One day, the man decided he wanted to sell his jeep. He went all around looking for someone who wanted to buy it but no one was interested. + +The man was so sad and decided to go for a drive in his jeep. Suddenly, he saw a little boy who was staring at the jeep. The man asked the boy, "Do you like my jeep?" The boy replied, "Yes, I love it!" The man felt happier and said, "Would you like to buy it?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Yes, I want to buy it, if my mom agrees." The man was relieved. The little boy went home to ask his mom. The mom said, "Yes, you can buy it." + +So, the man and the little boy were so excited and they agreed on a price. The little boy finally owned the original jeep and he was so happy. The man was happy too because he knew his jeep was going to a good home. +Once there was a little boy called John. He was only three, but he was very obedient. + +One day he asked his Daddy for an axe. Daddy looked at him and said, “what do you want an axe for?†John replied, “I want to chop some wood for the fire!†+ +Daddy handed John the axe and said, “be careful, don’t hurt yourself.†+ +John took the axe and started chopping the wood. He chopped and chopped until he had a big pile of wood ready for the fire. Daddy was so proud. He told John, “I can see that you worked hard. Well done!†+ +John was so happy he could hardly contain himself. He jumped up in the air and shouted, “I reached it!†Daddy smiled and handed him a sweet. + +John went back to chopping the wood and soon had more firewood piled up ready to go on the fire. Daddy was very happy with John's hard work. He said “you have been so obedient today John, I am really proud of you!†+ +John smiled and said, “I reached it!†+Joey was out in the backyard with his dad. It was almost time for the Fourth of July fireworks show. + +"Are you excited, Joey?" his dad asked him. + +Joey smiled. "Yes!" he said. + +Just then, they heard a loud boom! Joey jumped and was suddenly scared. + +"That was just a firework," said Dad. "It's part of the Fourth of July show." + +Joey trembled a little. He wasn't sure if he wanted to see the fireworks show. + +"Don't worry, Joey," Dad said, putting his arm around him. "Everything will be ok. We can watch the fireworks from far away." + +Joey felt a little better. "Ok, Dad," he said. + +They watched from far away as the sky lit up with different colors and shapes. Joey was mesmerized. He felt brave enough to run into the backyard and catch his own firework! + +Joey felt so proud and excited. He wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a special comb. It was very fragile, so she took extra care of it. Her mother told her to always keep it inside a safe box. Every day she would take it out very carefully and use it to comb her hair. She thought it was very pretty and it made her so excited! + +One day she went to the park. After playing for a while, she suddenly remembered that she had left her comb at home. She was so sad because it was the only one she owned. Scared it might break she rushed back home. + +When she got there, she sat on the floor and breathed a big sigh of relief. Her comb was still in the same spot where she left it. She loved it so much, she hugged it tight. She was very happy and promised herself she would never forget it again. +Once upon a time, there lived a very lonely dog called Fred. He lived in a village with his barrel and he always had a big smile on his face. + +One day, an old man was walking by and he noticed Fred. The man stopped and said to Fred, "You look lonely. Would you like a friend?". Fred was so excited to hear this and he nodded eagerly. + +The man said, "I promise you that if you come with me, I will find a new friend for you." Fred was so pleased to hear his promise and he followed the man into the woods. + +After walking a while, they reached a beautiful wooden house. Inside was a little dog called Sam. Fred and Sam were so happy to see each other and they started playing right away. + +From that day forward, Fred was never lonely again. He and Sam had lots of fun and often played together in the woods near Fred's barrel. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She was three years old, and she loved to explore the world around her. Every day she went out with her mom and dad to observe what nature had to offer. One afternoon, they went outside and Sue noticed some chalk lying in the grass. She asked her mom what it was, and her mom said it was for drawing. + +Sue was so excited that she quickly took some chalk and started to draw. She was creating beautiful shapes and clouds. Her mom observed with a compassionate smile as Sue created pictures that made her happy. When she was finished, Sue proudly showed her parents her artwork and they both clapped for her. + +Sue was so happy to be able to share her creativity with her family. She was thankful to have a mom and a dad who were compassionate and understanding. Together, they continued to observe the wonder of nature in peace and happiness. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ruby the squirrel and Bob the mouse. Ruby and Bob lived together in the park and one day they went for an adventure together. + +They came across a big, delicious cake. It looked so delicious and Ruby suggested they should take a bite. Bob knew it was wrong to steal and warned his friend. He said, "Ruby, this isn't ours and we shouldn't take it without permission." + +Ruby refused to listen and she continued to try to take the cake. Bob felt sad and decided he had to teach his friend a lesson. So he grabbed the cake and ran away. Ruby chased after him but her short legs were no match for Bob's fast feet. + +Bob returned the cake to its rightful owner. When Ruby arrived, the owner scolded her for trying to take the cake and she learned her lesson. + +The moral of the story is that if you want to be a good person, you must always listen to others, especially your friends when they try to warn you of something wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Bob who lived in a old box. Every day, Bob would crawl all around his box looking for something exciting. + +One day, when Bob was crawling around his box, he noticed something strange. He saw a shiny lock on the box door! Bob was very alert. He had never seen a lock before. + +He quickly crawled up to the shiny lock and tried to figure out how it worked. He moved his legs and arms around the lock, but nothing happened. Bob was starting to get frustrated. + +Suddenly, he heard a little clicking sound coming from the lock. Bob stopped and listened more closely. He realised that he must have found the secret to unlocking the box door! + +Bob was so proud of himself for being so alert. He had unlocked the lock and now he could explore outside of his box. Bob happily crawled away to discover many new places. +Once upon a time, there was an old tree standing in a meadow. The old tree was tall and dependable, and it had been there since many years. + +One day, a hurricane came to the meadow. Winds were strong and leaves were whirling in circles. The tree started to shake and it was afraid. + +The old tree stared at the hurricane. It was speechless. Then, a young girl came to the tree. She said: "Don't be scared, old tree. I know you can face this hurricane!" + +The tree looked at the young girl and smiled. It took a deep breath and stayed strong. But then, the hurricane became very strong and the tree was no longer able to stay on its feet. After a few seconds, it fell down to the ground and broke into pieces. + +The girl was sad. She stared at the tree's broken wood and then she said: "Nothing is stronger than Nature. We should be careful and not test it too much." + +The moral of this story is that even the most dependable things can be affected by the forces of nature, and we should always take care and respect them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a village. She was very happy there and all the people in the village were very kind. + +One day there was a big storm and all the animals in the village were scared. The little girl saw this and came up with an idea. She knew that she could help the animals, so she quickly went to the village pond and saved the animals by putting them in the water to stay dry. + +The little girl was so brave, the people in the village thanked her for her help. They said, "You showed us that even a small and harmless person can do big and important things". + +From then on, the little girl knew that she could be brave, and use her knowledge and skills to help others whenever she could. + +Moral: Everyone, no matter how small, can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, a hungry bear was walking in the forest. The only thing he could think of was food. He sniffed the air and he could smell something delicious. In the distance, he could see a square house. He was sure the delicious smell was coming from there! + +The bear rushed to the house, and he knocked on the door. Inside, a little girl answered, but when she saw the bear, she was scared. The bear said he was hungry and he wanted something to eat. He insisted that the little girl should give him something. + +But the little girl was so frightened she wouldn't listen. She shut the door and ran away. The bear was very angry he didn't get his dinner, so he decided to smash the door down. + +The bear was breaking the door, but then a big man suddenly appeared. He saw the bear and shouted loudly. The bear was so scared he ran away back into the forest. + +The little girl was sad she had to see something like that. Even though the delicious smell had gone, she was still happy her house was safe. +Once upon a time there was a big, bad fox. The fox was very sneaky and loved to steal. + +One day, the fox saw a nut on the ground and wanted to have a bite. He ran up to the nut and took it in his mouth. But when the fox bit into the nut, he found it tasted very bitter. He didn't like it and spit it out. + +The naughty fox then decided he would still steal the nut. He grabbed the nut in his mouth and ran away with it. He ran all the way to his den and hid the nut there. + +The fox thought he had gotten away with his stealing. But the next day, he found a big group of animals had followed him to his den. They were angry that he had stolen the nut, so they chased the fox away. + +From then on, the fox knew it was wrong to steal and was very careful not to do it again. No more bitter nuts for him! +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tim. One day, Tim wanted to find a special star in the night sky. He asked his mom for help, but she said he needed to do it alone. + +Tim went outside and looked up at the sky. He started to hurry around and he wasn't sure why. Soon he saw a wise old owl. The owl said, "I know what you are looking for. I can show you the special star if you hurry." + +So Tim followed the owl through the night. He had to move quickly or he was sure to lose the star. They ran and ran until they reached a dark mountain. The wise owl pointed up at the night sky and there, twinkling above them, was the special star. + +Tim thanked the owl and began his journey back home. He was very happy to have found the star and he learned a very wise lesson: don't ever give up! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to jog in the park and imagine wonderful things. + +One day, while Lucy was out jogging, she noticed the the stars sparkled in the night sky. She stopped jogging and looked up. Lucy couldn't believe the beauty of the universe that she was looking at. She felt very small but also very happy. + +Suddenly, a voice called out to her: "Hey, you must be careful out here!" Lucy looked down and saw an old man in the park. She smiled and said thanks. + +But as Lucy continued to jog, she got too close to the river. She wasn't paying attention, and before she knew it, she had tripped and fell into the river! Lucy was struggling to stay afloat, and in the end she drowned. + +The old man saw what had happened, and he was very sad. Since Lucy hadn't been careful, she lost her life. + +The moral of the story is: always be careful, for your safety is the most important thing! +One day, Lucy was walking with her mommy in the forest when she saw something shiny in a pile of leaves. It was a big brown rock! She was so excited and ran to it. + +"What is this?" she asked her mommy. + +"It's a rock, Lucy!" her mommy said. + +"Can I keep it?" Lucy asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said "Yes, of course!" + +So Lucy collected the rock, put it in her pocket and wanted to find something else too. She spotted a bush with red berries and went to collect them. + +"Mommy, look!" she said proudly. + +Her mommy was very grateful for Lucy's wonderful berries. She picked some and said, "Let's take some of these back home to make a tasty pie!" + +At home, her mommy was preparing the pie with the berries while Lucy went to the fridge to see what else they could collect. To her surprise, she saw a pack of meat. + +"Mommy! Can we collect this too?" She asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, this will be perfect for our pie!" + +So together, they collected the meat and added it to their pie. It was the best pie ever, and they were very grateful for the delicious treat! +Once upon a time there was an elderly man. He loved to clap his hands and dance around the town in his very best clothes. + +One day he decided to take a trip to the factory. He wanted to see how it all worked. + +When he arrived, the elderly man was amazed! He had never seen so many machines before. He began to clap as he watched the machines move. + +The factory workers were so surprised to see the elderly man clapping and having so much fun. They all clapped along with him and had a great time. + +At the end of the day, the elderly man left the factory with a big smile on his face. He knew that he had made some new friends and had enjoyed a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Linda. Linda loved the color pink and liked to organize things. + +One day, Linda was in her room playing with her toys. Suddenly, a beautiful pink spirit appeared in the room. + +Linda was so surprised! She asked the spirit, “What are you doing here?†+ +The spirit said, “I am here to help you organize your toys. Let’s start with your dolls.†+ +Linda was so excited. The spirit worked hard with Linda to put away all the dolls and other toys. +When they were done, everything in Linda’s room was nice and tidy. + +The spirit said goodbye to Linda, and the room was filled with a beautiful pink light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go outside and play in the snow. She found her yellow mittens and ran outside to see the beautiful snowflakes. + +She called out for her mom who was inside the house. Her mom answered and said, "Wait, I have to prepare some hot cocoa for you". + +The little girl started jumping around and said, "I don't need hot cocoa - I just want to play in the snow." + +Mom smiled and said, "Wait a little bit more, I will help you to prepare some hot cocoa so you can keep warm while playing in the snow." + +The little girl waited patiently, and soon the hot cocoa was ready. She put on her yellow mittens and ran outside to play in the snow, while sipping hot cocoa. + +It was the most magical day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy had two friends, Hank and Tina. They all liked to play together. + +One day, Hank said to Daisy and Tina, "Let's do a trade. I have this toy car, and Daisy can add her toy blocks. Tina, you can give us something useful." + +So Daisy added her toy blocks to the trade, and Tina gave them her favorite coloring book. They looked at their trade and smiled. They were so excited for what they had. + +Hank and Daisy admired the coloring book, and Daisy showed Tina all the beautiful blocks she had added to the trade. + +The three friends were so happy with the trade they had made. They promised each other to do more trades in the future. + +The End. +The sun shone brightly in the sky. It was summer, the hottest season of the year. + +Bobby was walking outside and he felt the heavy heat of the sun's rays. As he walked, he came upon an old broken down truck. He stopped to take a peek inside. + +"What should I do?" he wondered out loud. + +Just then, Bobby heard a voice. It was an old woman. + +"I wouldn't go inside if I were you," the woman said. + +But Bobby didn't listen. He opened the rusty door and found something very shiny. Bobby wanted to keep it all for himself. + +Suddenly, he felt a heavy hand on his shoulder. It was a police officer. + +"This is a very bad thing to do," the officer said. + +Bobby was taken away in the police car and he was never seen again. It was a bad ending to a really bad day. +It was time to join in the fun. Bob and his little brother Stevie were ready to start their adventure. Stevie looked around the house and saw the bathroom. With a grin on his face he said: "C'mon Bob, let's join in the bathroom". + +Bob smiled and nodded. He followed Stevie into the room. Inside the bathroom they found a sour lemon sitting on the counter. They both looked at it, surprised. Bob said: "What do you want to do with the sour lemon, Stevie?" + +Stevie picked up the lemon and put it in the bathtub. He said: "Let's join and see what happens!" Bob looked at Stevie and said: "Okay, let's do it!" They both got in the bathtub and the lemon started to fizz and bubble. Bob and Stevie laughed as they watched the bubbles swirl around them. Suddenly, the bathroom was filled with a sweet smell. + +Bob and Stevie clapped with delight. What a fantastic adventure they had! They joined in the bathroom and found a lesson in the sour lemon. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Betty. Each morning, before the light of day shined in the sky, Betty would spring out of bed and get ready for the day. + +Betty was a curious generation and she liked trying new things. One morning, while visiting her grandparents, they gave her a cup of coffee to try. Betty was hesitant at first, but she bravely sipped from the cup. She was surprised by the bitter taste and she did not like it at all. + +From then on, Betty had a fear of drinking coffee and she was so scared that she wouldn't even take the cup in her hand. Even though her grandparents told her it was alright, Betty refused to take a sip of coffee. + +While visiting her grandparents later that same year, they decided to bake a special cake as a surprise for Betty. When Betty cut into the cake, she was surprised to see it had a light, sweet coffee flavor. Even though Betty was scared and hesitant to drink coffee, the taste in the cake was so sweet and delicious! + +This anecdote taught Betty that sometimes taking a chance and trying something new can be a pleasant surprise. And when it comes to coffee, not everything is bitter! +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Sadie. Sadie and her parents lived in a small house. + +Every day, Sadie's parents would tell her to clean her room. Sadie didn't like cleaning because it made her feel tired. But her parents were very strict, so Sadie had to do it. + +One day Sadie didn't want to clean her room. She said it was too hard and she was too tired. But her parents said she had to clean it and wouldn't take no for an answer. Sadie felt frustrated and started to cry. + +Sadie's parents were getting angry, so they yelled at her and called her stupid. Sadie was very sad and cried even harder. + +But then her parents realised how mean they had been and apologised. They wiped away her tears and hugged her tightly. After that, Sadie and her parents worked together to clean her room - and when it was all done, they celebrated with ice cream! +Once upon a time, there was a Gray Cat. He was walking along and he noticed he had a hole in his Skin. He was very sad and he could not fix it himself. + +He came across a Fairy who saw the Cat's sad face. The Fairy said, "What is the matter?" The Cat said, "My Skin has a hole in it and I can't fix it". + +The Fairy said, "Don't worry, I can help. Let me use my magic.". She waved her wand and said, "Abracadabra, let's fix your Skin!". + +The Cat was very happy, he could now have nice, new Skin. He thanked the Fairy and ran off on his way. + +The End! +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved playing with his friends. One day, Jack was playing in the park and saw a smelly camera sitting on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. + +"Look at this camera," said Jack. "I bet this would be great for taking pictures!" + +Jack's friends agreed and they used the camera to take pictures around the park. But when Jack wanted to take it home, his friend told him he couldn't. + +Jack was sad and wouldn't take 'no' for an answer. So he grabbed the camera, and thinking his friend wouldn't notice, he tried to carefully cut it apart with a scissors. + +Just then, his friend saw what he was doing and yelled, "No, Jack!" But it was too late. Jack had cut the camera into pieces and it was beyond repair. + +Jack felt sad and he realised he had done something wrong. He quickly apologised and put the broken pieces of the camera back on the ground. + +Jack knew he'd made a mistake and promised to never do it again. From that day on, he always asked permission before taking anything that wasn't his. +Jack was a very lucky boy. Every day his mom would pack him a lunch and store it in his backpack. + +One day, Jack was playing outside and he forgot to check his backpack. It was getting late and he had to go home. + +When Jack got home, he opened his backpack and found that his lunch was no longer there. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Jack was very disappointed. He was very hungry, but there was nothing for him to eat. He went to bed feeling sad and very lucky that he didn't have his lunch. +Henry was a dependable bear. He was known for his courage and resilience. He was always looking to explore unknown places, including the forest. + +One day, Henry decided to go on an adventure. He started to walk deeper into the forest. Suddenly, he saw something on the ground. It was a screw! He wanted to examine it closely so he bent down to take a better look. + +As he did, a voice startled him. He was about to jump up, but then he realized it was only his best friend. It was Bunny! + +“Henry! Be careful!†said Bunny. “You never know where you will find something unexpected. It's always important to use caution when examining things.†+ +Henry thanked Bunny for his advice and then put the screw back where he found it. He was glad that his friend had been there to remind him to be extra careful. + +From then onward, Henry was always dependable and used caution when going on adventures. He understood that it was important to think before he examined something he found in the forest. +Once upon a time, a wise old fish swam in the sea. He saw a reef to explore and decided to take a look. As he swam around the reef, he called out to a crab that he saw nearby. + +"Hello, Crab! What is this reef?" asked the fish. + +The crab laughed. "It's full of amazing things to explore and discover!" he replied. + +The fish was excited. He clapped his fins together and said, "Let's explore!" + +The crab agreed and the two of them travelled around the reef. They saw colorful fish, corals and shells. The wise old fish was impressed by all the beauty around him, and he clapped his fins together once more. + +"This reef is the most wonderful place I have ever seen!" he said. + +The crab smiled and nodded. "That's why I'm so glad to call it my home!" he said. + +The fish thanked the crab for the wonderful tour and swam off happily, clapping his fins together in joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was three years old, and she had a very special watch. It was brown, and it was her favourite thing. + +One day, Lola went outside to play with her watch. She was running around and having so much fun, but she forgot to be careful. When she got too close to a tree, the watch broke! + +Lola was so sad. She hugged her watch, and felt very sad inside. She regretted not being more careful and wished she could fix the watch. + +But nothing Lola did helped. Her watch stayed broken, and she had to put it away. Whenever Lola saw a brown watch, she would always remember, and regret being so careless. +Once upon a time there was a mighty baseball. He was the strongest of all the baseballs out there. But he didn't belong anywhere. He had no family and no friends. + +One day he went on an adventure to find a place to belong. He came across a little boy playing in the park. His name was Charlie. Charlie saw the mighty baseball and picked it up. + +The baseball was happy to have someone to play with. Charlie and the baseball played together every day. + +The baseball found that he belonged with Charlie. He had someone to care for him and someone to have lots of fun with. The baseball finally found his home and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were playing outside in the park. They were sliding down a big, green slide. + +The first friend said to the other, "What do you want to do now?" + +The second friend said, "Let's go get some chicken!" + +So the two friends went to the store to get a chicken. But it was difficult because they didn't know which type of chicken they should get. + +The first friend said, "Shall we get a red chicken or a yellow one?" + +The second friend said, "Let's get a red one! That looks the tastiest." + +The two friends bought the red chicken and they were so happy. They carried it back to the slide and they had fun sliding down together. +Once, there was a little bird called Sam. He liked to fly around singing, but one day he couldn't move. He had a nut stuck in his wing! + +"Help!", he squawked. "I can't fly!" + +Just then, a clumsy little caterpillar crawled out of the grass and said, "I can help you, little bird. My name is Alice. I can help you get the nut out". + +With one quick tug, Alice pulled the nut from Sam's wing. He was so grateful, he started to sing. + +Alice danced around in excitement hearing Sam's cheerful song. She smiled and thanked him for the beautiful music. + +Sam flew away, but he promised to come back and sing for Alice as a thank you for helping him. The friendship between this little bird and caterpillar would last forever. +The boy was feeling comfortable. He was sitting in his chair and looking around the room. Suddenly he started to stare at something across the room. He couldn't see what it was at first, but he kept looking. Then he realized that it was a furry cat! The boy was so excited. He kept staring at the cat until the cat noticed him. The cat meowed at him and it made the boy smile. He felt so comfortable watching the cat and they stared at each other for a while. After a few minutes, the cat walked away and the boy was left feeling happy and comfortable. +One day, a little girl named Susan was feeling sad. Everyone around her was frowning and she didn't know why. She asked her mom, "Why are you sad?" "I'm tired," her mom said quietly. + +Susan thought for a minute and said, "I have an idea! Let me make you some coffee." She smiled and ran off to the kitchen. + +In the kitchen, Susan not only made coffee for her mom, but for her dad too. The coffee smelled so good that soon everyone was smiling again and feeling much better. + +Susan felt so happy and helpful that she began to smile too. She knew that a cup of coffee could make such a big difference. From that day forward, whenever someone was feeling down, Susan would make them a cup of coffee and they would always feel better. +Kayla and her family were on an adventure in the park. The leaves were turning brown and there was a chill in the air. Kayla was excited because she knew soon there would be spring. + +They all took a walk around the lake. Kayla noticed something very unusual in the water. It was an anchor! She wondered how it got there, but she wanted to find out. + +Kayla asked her mom if she could go in the water. Her mom said that if she was careful, she could. Kayla happily put on her wetsuit, grabbed the anchor and jumped in. She paddled around and admired the fish and plants that were swimming around her. + +When she got close to the edge of the lake, Kayla found a big rock. She started to pull on it and suddenly the anchor fell off! Kayla was thrilled that it had worked. She chucked the anchor away and swam back to shore. + +When Kayla told her family her adventure, they were so happy for her. They said she was brave and strong. Kayla smiled. She couldn't wait for spring when everything would be back to normal. +One day, Sam and his family gathered together for a picnic. Sam was very excited. He couldn't wait to eat all the yummy food. + +Mum said, "Well done, Sam. You have been a big help setting up the picnic." Then she added, "Now, we just need to make sure we clean up afterwards." + +Sam could see his dad struggling. He was being very clumsy with the rubbish. Sam stepped in to help. He took on the job with enthusiasm. + +Mum said, "You are an angel, Sam. Thanks for helping." + +With Sam's help, the family soon finished cleaning up. Dad said, "You did an excellent job, Sam. Let's have another picnic soon!" + +Sam smiled. Picnics were always fun! +Once upon a time there was a fireplace. It was very useful, but it didn't behave very nicely. Day after day it roared and spat out fire and smoke, without apologizing. + +The people in the house found this very annoying! They tried to talk to the fireplace, but it never listened. + +One day, the people decided to be very patient and talk to the fireplace nicely. They said, "Please be kind and behave better!" + +Surprisingly, the fireplace heard the people and began to show them more respect. It didn't spit out any fire or smoke. Everyone in the house was very happy because the fireplace had learned to behave properly! + +They thanked the fireplace for being so useful and for behaving so nicely. From then on, the fireplace was always quiet and everyone was pleased. +Billy was a mighty brave boy. He was always curious and liked to explore new things. One day, he decided to take a walk to the nearby park. As he walked, he spotted a bottle of juice. With a huge smile, he quickly ran over and took the juice. + +When he opened the juice, it tasted really bad. He looked at the bottle and realized why - written on the top was 'spoiled'. Billy was really disappointed. He quickly put the juice back where he found it. + +On the way home, Billy felt very thirsty. He soon found a place where he could get something to drink. He went inside and quickly took a glass of cold juice. But after a few sips, he realized it was spoiled too. He had been fooled a second time! + +Billy was so sad. He'd been so mighty brave, but in the end it hadn't paid off. He eventually made his way home, without any juice. +Once upon a time, there were three friends, Bob, Sally and Jim. They were very excited when they heard that they were going on a special outing. + +"Where are we going?" asked Sally. + +"We're going to a meeting," said Bob. + +"What's a meeting?" asked Jim. + +"It's a place where grown ups work. We'll get to watch them," Bob explained. + +The three adventurers set off for their meeting. When they arrived, they were amazed and curious. They wanted to get a closer look, but Bob warned them not to because it might be dangerous. + +Still, Sally and Jim couldn't resist exploring a little bit. They got a bit too close to what the grown ups were working on and started to feel scared. + +Suddenly, a voice shouted, "Get back! The meeting is too dangerous!" + +The three friends knew it was time to leave, so they hurried away and went home. They were happy to be safe again. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Rose. One day, Rose was walking in the park when she saw a shiny silver coin lying on the ground. She bent down and picked it up. She was so happy and went to show it to her mom. + +"Mom, look what I found!" she said and showed the silver coin to her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a perfect silver coin. I will accept it if you want to give it to me." + +Rose was so excited and handed the silver coin to her mom with a big hug. Her mom held the coin carefully and said, "You found something very special, Rose. I accept it with all my heart." + +Rose was so happy and gave her mom another hug. They both smiled at each other and then they went on a nice walk in the park. Rose always remembered that day and the perfect silver coin that her mom accepted with love. +Once upon a time there was a Mommy and a Baby. Mommy wanted to take Baby on a vacation, so they packed their luggage. Mommy told Baby, "We will go somewhere very fun and exciting!" + +When they arrived at the airport, Baby was so excited! She started jumping up and down and said, "Let's go, Mommy! I can't wait!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "We will go, but first we have to check our luggage." + +So they went to the counter and the lady asked, "Do you want to check the luggage with us?" + +Mommy nodded and said, "Yes please!" + +Then the lady asked Baby, "Do you want to help too?" + +Baby's eyes got really big and replied, "Yes! I want to help." + +The lady said, "Okay, here, you can help me put the luggage on the conveyor belt." + +So Baby and Mommy put all the luggage on the conveyor belt and Baby was so proud to gain the help from the lady. Then the lady said, "Now you can go. Have a crazy time!" + +So Mommy and Baby waved goodbye and went on the most exciting vacation ever! +Once upon a time there was a rabbit named Ralph. He was always hungry and often ate too much! One day, Ralph got into trouble when the veterinarian saw that he had been chewing on the garden's plants. He warned Ralph that if he continues to chew, he'll have a big problem on his hands. + +Ralph thought for a moment, and then he decided not to do it anymore. He found a much better snack - soft carrots from the farmers market! + +He was so happy to have a healthier snack and was careful not to overindulge. + +Ralph continued to follow the veterinarian's advice, and made sure to only chew on the carrots. He ended up being healthier and happier than ever. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to those wiser than us. Obey their advice and stick to the things that will make you happy and healthy! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Lila. The unknown, deep below the ground, held a special key that would help save the day. + +Lila knew what she had to do. Down, down, down she went. Deeper and deeper she went until she reached a mysterious door. + +What was behind this door? None other than an unknown creature. Lila was scared but she had to be brave. + +"Please give me the key," Lila said. + +"No!" the creature said. + +Lila begged and pleaded but the creature shook her head. Lila thought and thought, until she had an idea. + +"I will be your friend, and I will play with you. But first, give me the key!" + +The creature smiled and handed the key over to Lila. Everyone cheered when she came back with the key. With the key in her hand Lila had rescued the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. One day she said, "I want to find something fun!" + +So Emma set off on an adventure - with her teddy bear in one hand and a basket in the other. + +She wandered through the woods until she came across a big potato patch. "Ah-ha!" she exclaimed, "Just what I was looking for!" + +She filled her basket full of potatoes and then continued her journey through the woods. + +As she walked, Emma had a creative idea. She put a potato in each of her pockets. + +Suddenly, a little rabbit hopped up to her and said, "What are those for?" + +"I found potatoes in the woods and I'm going to make something special!" Emma replied. + +The rabbit hopped away, excited by the prospect of what Emma could make. + +The next day, Emma showed her family the creative masterpiece she made with the potatoes - a big and colourful potato house! Everyone was impressed, even the little rabbit who had asked her that day in the woods. + +It just goes to show, if you use your imagination, you can find amazing things in the most unlikely places. +It was a hot summer day and Jake was playing with his friends. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling, "Jake, the doctor is here to see you." Jake had been feeling ill for a few days and his mom had taken him to the doctor. + +Jake and his mom went to see the doctor who was young and kind. The doctor asked Jake some questions and then did some tests. He said, "You need to keep taking your medicine and get plenty of rest." + +Jake followed the doctor's advice and kept taking his medicine and resting. But he still didn't feel better. He kept feeling worse and worse, until he eventually he was too weak to do anything. + +Jake's mom was very worried and called the doctor back for advice. The doctor looked worried and said, "I'm afraid Jake is too young and this illness is too strong - I'm sorry, but I think he's going to pass away." Jake's mom started to cry and Jake closed his eyes. He didn't open them again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jake and Emma. Jake wanted to go on an adventure, but Emma was feeling shy. So they decided to make a switch. + +They each opened a door and stepped into a long hallway filled with empty rooms! Jake said to Emma, “Let’s explore these rooms and see what we can find!†+ +First they found a cool old car. Jake wanted to drive it, but Emma just wanted to keep looking. So they kept going down the hall and eventually found a big, empty room. Neither of them had ever seen a room so big and empty before. + +It was then that they decided it would be fun to play tag inside the room! They ran and laughed until they were both too tired to move. Then, after a few minutes, they decided it was time to switch back and go home. + +And so, with a happy goodbye, the two friends each opened the door and went back to their own home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was walking in the forest when she heard a mysterious noise. It was coming from behind a big bush. She bravely stepped forward and saw a bow on the ground. + +She picked it up, and suddenly a voice said, “Who’s there?†Daisy was very scared. + +She saw a tall man standing in the shadows. He said, “What are you doing with my bow? Give it back!†+ +Daisy didn't know what to do. She explained that she had found it and was trying to return it. + +The man just looked at her and said, “I don't believe you.†He started to weep. + +Daisy was so sorry to see the man so sad. She said, “Please don't cry. I promise I will look for the owner of the bow.†+ +The man stopped weeping and gave Daisy the biggest smile. He thanked her for her kindness. Then, he disappeared into the mysterious forest. + +From that day on, Daisy was never afraid of the forest again. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to play in the water. So he went to the beach, and without even taking off his clothes, he ran straight into the ocean. His clothes got all wet and cold, but he didn't care. He was having so much fun with the waves splashing around him. + +Suddenly, the boy saw something shiny in the water. It was a big button. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. Then he kept playing, making big splashes. + +But then it started to rain. The little boy got out of the water, all wet, and he also had a big secret - the button. He ran back to his house, but before he could get inside, his mom opened the door and saw the wet button in his pocket. + +"What is that?" she asked. + +The boy was scared he was going to get into trouble, and he tried to run away. But his mom stopped him, and she was really angry. She said he wasn't allowed to take things from the beach, and he wasn't allowed to get so wet. + +The little boy was so sad. He thought he had done something wrong by taking the button and playing in the water. He knew he had made a mistake and he was really sorry. But it was too late. His mom was really mad and she didn't forgive him. + +That was the end of the story +One day, a little girl stumbled into her backyard. She saw a rake lying on the ground. She had never seen it before, so she stepped closer to take a better look. The rake was harmless and she didn't worry about it hurting her. She was happy and eager to try it out. + +She picked up the rake and dragged it across the ground. She learned how to rake leaves and twigs into a pile. She raked and raked until there was nothing left. She had made a great big pile! + +The little girl was proud and had lots of fun. After she finished, she placed the rake back on the ground. Then she went inside with a big smile on her face. She had had an amazing adventure in her own backyard! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog called Sparkle. Sparkle enjoyed playing in the backyard with her owner, Obie. One day, Obie was feeling a bit sick, so they went to see the doctor. + +At the doctor's office, Sparkle was very brave. She barked when she saw the doctor to let him know she was there with Obie. The doctor smiled and explained that Obie was just feeling a bit tired and gave him some medicine. Obie thanked the doctor and said, "I am so glad we came to you for help! Thank you for taking such good care of us." + +The doctor smiled and patted Sparkle on the head. On the way home, Sparkle wagged her tail and enjoyed playing with the leaves that were on the ground. + +When they got home, Obie took his medicine and Sparkle curled up beside him. They both enjoyed a quiet nap, feeling safe and secure. Sparkle was very loyal and would always be there for Obie. +One day a little girl called Lucy went to the park with her mom. It was a lovely day and Lucy skipped around and played. + +Suddenly she heard a loud noise like thunder coming from near the swings. Lucy ran towards the sound and was surprised to see a baby rabbit stirring up a shower of leaves. The rabbit was frightened and tried to run away, but the poor animal couldn't move! + +Lucy decided to help the animal and gently scooped it up in her arm. She said "Don't worry little one, you're safe now!". The rabbit seemed to relax a little and Lucy carried it home. + +At home, Lucy showed mom the rabbit. Mom was so happy that Lucy had been so kind and helped the animal. Mom said, "We will take care of the rabbit, it's so lovely that you wanted to help". + +The little rabbit was named 'Fuzzy' and from then on was part of the family. Lucy and Fuzzy became the best of friends and learned to love each other deeply. + +The end. +Once there was a dancer who loved to dance. One day, while she was playing and dancing, she suddenly slipped. She felt embarrassed, but her friends and family said it was okay. + +Still, she was worried about slipping again and wanted to find a way to make sure it never happened again. She asked her family, who told her about an unusual dance that was sure to help her stay on her feet. + +The dancer began practicing the unusual dance. She would slip every now and then, but felt like she was getting better. Then one day, she danced the whole way through without slipping. She smiled with pride and felt great about herself. + +The dancer realized that stepping outside her comfort zone was worth it and now she could dance without worry. She knew that if she ever slipped again, she could just do the unusual dance and it would help her stay on her feet. +Once there was a generous cell. It was always full of energy and kindness. Every day it would improve and grow. + +One day, a naughty little child came along. He was curious and wanted to play with the generous cell. He started pulling and pushing it but the cell didn't like it. + +The little child wouldn't stop, no matter what the cell said to him. He kept going until the cell got tired and couldn't improve anymore. The cell was so weak that it eventually died. + +The little child was sad that he killed the generous cell. He had not meant to do it but now he had to live with his mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was always very alert on guard duty and he had a special weapon. One day, he asked his friend to borrow the weapon because he wanted to hunt something special. His friend didn't want to give it to him, but the soldier promised to be extra careful and so his friend finally agreed. + +The soldier went out into the forest with the weapon and he was very alert. He soon found the creature he was searching for! He carefully raised his weapon and took aim, but then he heard a voice coming from behind him. + +"You won't need that!", it said. The soldier spun around and there was the same creature he was hunting, but this one was much larger and with much sharper claws. The soldier knew he was in trouble! + +Fortunately, he had been extra alert and was already holding his borrowed weapon in his hand. He quickly raised it and fired, startling the creature and sending it running away. The soldier had been lucky and although he never caught the creature he had been hunting, he was still thankful that his friend had let him borrow the weapon. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Clover and Milo. They loved playing together. Clover was very nice and she always had a smile on her face. Milo was grumpy and he never wanted to share. + +One day, Clover had some chocolate in her pocket. She took it out and said to Milo, “I have some chocolate. Do you want some?†+ +Milo was so grumpy that he just said “no†and crossed his arms. He wanted it all for himself. Clover said, “Please, let’s share it†but Milo just shook his head. + +Clover was very sad and she started to cry. That made Milo feel very sorry. He said, “I’m sorry, let me give you some chocolate.†+ +Clover was very happy and hugged Milo. Now, the two were happily sharing the chocolate. +One night, Lucy was lying in bed. She was so excited to look out the window and see the stars. Suddenly, she heard a stretch coming from outside. She leaned over and looked out the window. To her surprise, there was a big, orange cat stretching its front legs up the wall. Lucy smiled and wanted to help the cat. + +She opened the window and held out a plate with some cheese on it. The cat quickly jumped over and started eating the cheese. Lucy smiled and was happy that the cat was eating its dinner. She wanted to keep the cat, but knew it wasn't allowed. + +The cat stayed for a while and then suddenly, it let out a terrible screech. Lucy was scared and quickly shut the window. She hid under the covers. After a few moments, the sound stopped and Lucy popped out from under the covers. It was silent. The cat was gone. Lucy was relieved but sad that the cat had left. +Once upon a time there was a mighty penguin. This penguin was different to the others, because he had the power to gain. He could gain anything he wanted. + +One day he decided he wanted to gain some friends, so he waddled around looking for them. He came across some other penguins and asked them to be his friends. The other penguins thought that was a great idea and said yes. + +The mighty penguin was very happy. He gained lots of penguin friends and they all played together. They swam in the sea and built sandcastles. + +The mighty penguin was so happy that he had gained new friends. They were the best of friends and they all had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Ben. He was three years old, and was learning lots of new words. One day he went to the zoo with his mum. As he walked around he saw lots of attractive animals, and his mum said they looked funny too. + +Suddenly Ben saw a staff member walking past, and he decided to joke with her. He said “Hello! Your shirt looks funnyâ€. But the staff member didn’t think it was funny. She said “That’s not nice. Don’t joke like that!†+ +Ben felt a bit sad, and his mum was cross with him. She said “You should be kind to everyone, even if they don’t say a kind word back to you. Try to use nice words, like ‘attractive’ or ‘lovely’ instead.†+ +So from that day on, Ben made sure he was kind and said only nice things when talking to staff and animals at the zoo. He was so proud of himself for learning about being kind! +Once upon a time there were two brothers who were very mean to each other. Sometimes they would fight and be angry. One day, the brothers were fighting and their mother decided to take them outside to gaze at the sunset. + +The brothers were quiet. They stopped and looked up at the beautiful setting sun. It's colours were very beautiful and calming. + +The brothers realised that they could all look up together and enjoy the sunset, even though they felt angry. They smiled at each other as they stood together and watched the sun. + +The mother looked at her two boys, so happy that they were no longer fighting. She hugged them both, and said "This is the power of our family. Together, even when we feel angry, we can still find beauty". + +The boys looked at their mother and smiled. They had learned that the power of the family was much bigger than their petty arguments. They learnt never to forget to treasure the bond of family, no matter how angry they felt. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who was very persistent. He worked hard every day to tend to his animals and take care of his farm. One day, he was walking in the fields when he came across a surprise. It was a little rabbit! The farmer picked up the bunny and started talking to it. + +The farmer asked, "What are you doing here, little rabbit?" +But the rabbit didn't answer. + +The farmer was persistent, so he waited patiently. After a few minutes, the bunny opened its eyes and said, "I was so scared, but I'm happy you found me! Thank you." + +The farmer was so surprised! He had never heard a rabbit speak before. "What an exciting surprise!" the farmer said. He took the bunny back to his farm and promised to take care of it. + +The farmer and the rabbit spent many happy days together on the farm. +Andy was a young boy. He was three years old and he wanted to learn lots of new things. Every day he studied very hard. He wanted to learn the alphabet and he wanted to learn how to count. + +One day his mom said, "Come outside and play. You can study another time." Andy said, "No, I want to study now." His mom said, "Okay, but not for too long." + +So Andy studied. He worked hard and he tried his best. But he didn't take a break and he never stopped. + +Time passed and soon it was dark outside. Andy's mom called out, "It's time to stop now. Come inside and have some dinner." But Andy kept studying. He was determined to learn something new. + +His mom eventually got angry. She shouted, "Andy, stop studying! Come inside now!" But Andy kept going. + +It was a long time before Andy stopped. His mom was very mad. She told him, "No more studying today. You need to go to bed and get some rest." Andy was sad. He had wanted to learn something new. But now it was too late. +Once there lived a little girl. She was very intelligent and loved playing with her marbles. She had a favourite marble and would take it everywhere. + +One day, while playing, the little girl accidentally dropped her favourite marble down the drain. She was so angry and started to scream. + +Nearby, a big mean monster heard the screaming and quickly ran over to her. The monster saw the marble down the drain and started to laugh. The monster had no intention of giving the marble back. + +The little girl kept screaming but the monster wouldn't listen. No matter how much she screamed, he didn't give her the marble back. In the end, she gave up and sadly went home with no marble. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved playing outside and having fun. One day Lucy found a weird toy in her garden. It was a strange looking machine with lots of buttons and switches. + +Lucy was very curious and wanted to find out what the machine did. But she couldn't work it out. So she started pushing buttons and switching things around. Then suddenly the machine made a beep and a light came on. Lucy was so excited! + +Lucy had gained something from playing with the machine. She had won a new toy - a teddy bear! She hugged her new teddy bear and was so happy. + +Lucy kept playing with the machine every day. She never knew what she would win each time, but she kept trying. Eventually she gained more and more toys and other things. She played with the weird machine until the sun went down. + +Lucy's adventure with the weird machine was a great success. She had fun and gained lots of new toys and surprises! +Tommy was feeling restless. He wanted to go outside and play. His mom said he had to wear his mittens. Tommy pointed to the mittens. His mom put them on his hands. Then, Tommy pointed outside the door. His mom smiled. She knew what Tommy wanted. She opened the door and Tommy ran outside. He ran around and had so much fun. He found a stick and started to draw in the dirt. He was drawing for a long time. Finally, it was time to go inside. His mom saw his mittens were all dirty. She said he had to take them off. Tommy pointed to the mittens. His mom took them off and they went inside. +Once upon a time, there was a kid. This kid had a plan to succeed. He wanted to make a painting. He worked very hard and hard it was. He worked for three days, but still he couldn't finish the painting. He was feeling terrible. + +So he turned to his mom and said, "Mom, I can't succeed. I'm feeling so terrible." + +His mom replied, "Don't feel bad, my love. You can do it! Just try a little harder and you'll succeed." + +So the kid took a deep breath and went back to work. He tried his best and kept at it until he finally finished the painting. He was so happy, he couldn't believe it! He had succeeded. + +"Mom! I did it!" he yelled. + +"I knew you could do it, my love," she said. + +And he smiled, knowing that he had done a great job. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She was very dull. She did not have many friends. One day, she went to the park to find someone to play with. She saw a boy matching coloured blocks. She asked him if she could join in, but he said no. He said he was playing on his own. The woman was sad. She sat by herself for a while. Then she saw a little girl matching some pretty stones. The woman asked if she could join and the little girl said yes. They had lots of fun and matched the stones for hours. When it was time to go home, the woman was filled with joy. She made a new friend, and now she felt much happier and was no longer so dull. +Joey had a bee in the garden. He was watching it carefully. It was a very thoughtful bee. It flew around the flowers looking for nectar. Joey had never seen a bee before. He thought it was so interesting. The bee had beautiful stripes on its body and a bright yellow color. + +Joey had a lot of questions. He wanted to know why the bee was so busy. He wanted to know where the bee was going. He was so curious. + +But soon the bee flew away. Joey was sad. He had learned so much from the bee. He realized that bees are very thoughtful creatures. That day Joey was a little bit wiser. +Mum was getting ready to go out when her daughter, Jody, came running into the bathroom. “What are you doing, mummy?†she asked. + +Mum smiled and said, “I’m shaving my legs, sweetheart.†Jody was curious and asked her mum, “What’s a razor?†+ +Mum explained that a razor was a special tool used to rub off the hair on her legs. She showed Jody how to safely rub the razor, so that it didn’t hurt her. + +Jody was fascinated and said, “Can I rub, too?†+ +“No, darling,†said Mum. “It’s not safe for children to rub razors. But you can help me put on my special lotion after I’m doneâ€. + +Jody smiled and said, “Ok, mummy! Let’s go!†+Once upon a time, a little girl and her Mommy were playing tag near the beach. Mommy told her daughter that it was time to stop, but the little girl said she wanted to keep playing. + +Mommy said, "No, sweetheart. It's time to go to the shore. You'll have much more fun there! It's full of lively creatures." + +The little girl didn't want to go at first. But the more her Mommy talked about it, the more excited she became. So finally she agreed, and the two ran off to the beach. + +Once there, the little girl was amazed to see so many lively sea creatures everywhere! She laughed and shouted as she tried to catch them in her hands. + +Mommy watched and smiled. She knew that her daughter had learned an important lesson: it's often more fun to create your own play, rather than following someone else's rules. +Once there were two friends, Bear and Rabbit, who loves to play in the forest. On that day, they were on a mission to find some pine. They wandered for hours before finding the perfect pine tree. + +The two friends decided to take a break and rest under the gentle shade of the pine tree. Bear noticed the trunk of the tree was old and starting to break. The two friends decided to try and fix it. + +They both worked together to hold up the trunk – Bear gave it gentle pushes while Rabbit stopped it from breaking any more. Then they found some vines and wrapped them around the trunk so it wouldn't break any further. + +Once the pine tree was safe, the two friends celebrated. They could enjoy the gentle shade of the pine tree for a long time, because they worked together to make sure it didn't break. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bird. The little bird loved to fly in the sky! One day, the little bird did something very special. He flew to an igloo in the snow. Inside the igloo was a small family - a mom, a dad and a baby. They were so surprised to see a bird inside the igloo! The little bird was so friendly and kind that they all decided to be friends. + +The family thought the little bird was very thoughtful. They gave the bird some nice warm food and water. The little bird was so happy to have new friends! He stayed with them for a few days, playing and having fun. + +Finally, it was time for the little bird to fly away. He said goodbye and smiled at the family. He told them a secret, that he would come back during the winter to visit. He thanked them and flapped his wings, flying back up into the sky. The little bird was happy to have some very special friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very excited because he had a match. He wanted to try to light it. He took the match and held it up to the hot sun. He rubbed it until it started to turn. Suddenly, the match caught fire! He was so happy. The fire was so hot. He ran around in circles and the match kept burning until it was gone. That was the most exciting day ever for the boy! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He wanted a pet for a very long time. Finally, his mom said he could have one. He was so happy! + +Sam got a little puppy. He thought it was the cutest thing he ever saw. He named his puppy Fluffy. + +Sam saw his friends playing with their pets, so he wanted to make sure Fluffy was the best pet ever. He took Fluffy outside every day and taught him lots of tricks. Sam worked hard and Fluffy improved every day. + +Sam was so proud of his pet. He showed Fluffy off to all of his friends and family. Everyone was so impressed with how obedient he was. + +Sam was so happy to have Fluffy. He enjoyed every minute spent with his pet and knew it was all worth it. +Once upon a time there were two friends who loved to play with each other. One day when they were playing, they saw a rough weapon on the ground. Both of them wanted to play with it, but they couldn't decide who should get it. + +The friends started to argue and the argument became bigger and bigger. They both yelled at each other and things got very rough between them. + +Suddenly, the weapon started to increase in size! It was growing bigger and bigger and the friends got scared. + +They realised that the only way to end the fight was to agree to share the weapon. So finally they buried the hatchet, hugged each other and had fun using the weapon as a toy. + +The end. +Once there was a girl. She was having a very good day. She was playing with a glass. The glass was very fragile. + +Suddenly the girl sneezed. The glass broke into many small pieces. + +The girl started to cry. She was so sad because the glass was broken. + +Her mom came to help her. She was very kind. She gave the girl a new glass. It was very special. + +The girl was so happy. She hugged her mom and promised to be very careful with the glass. She didn't want to sneeze anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who decided to go for a walk. She walked and walked until she came upon a big river. She didn't know how to cross the river, so she peeked around to see what she could find. + +Suddenly she heard a loud honk and she saw a big goose! She was a bit scared but the goose just kept staring at her. "Hello!" the girl exclaimed, but the goose just kept looking at her. + +The girl then remembered something her parents had taught her about geese. They were dangerous so she slowly backed away. The goose just didn't seem to care and kept honking. The girl was so scared, she ran back to her home as fast as she could! +Once upon a time there was a little bird, named Archie. He loved to whistle and fly around the fields. One day, Archie flew to a big tree and saw a special journal tucked away in a hole. He tried to get it out, but it was stuck. Archie decided he would come back later and try again. + +The next day, Archie flew back to the tree. He tried to get the journal out again, but it was still stuck. He was so sad and he didn't know how to get it out. Suddenly, he heard a loud whistle. He looked up and saw a tree cutter standing beside the big tree. + +Archie was scared and flew away quickly, but he heard the tree cutter mutter, "Soon that journal will be mine." He knew the tree cutter wanted the journal and he was determined to keep it away from him. + +Archie flew back again the next day. This time, he grabbed the journal in his beak and flew away before the tree cutter could take it. He knew it was important to keep it safe. + +Archie was so happy that he had saved the journal. He kept it in a safe place, and he never had to worry about the tree cutter again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. He loved animals and wanted to feed them every day. One day, he saw a little rabbit in his garden and wanted to give the rabbit something to eat. He offered the rabbit some beans but the rabbit wouldn't eat them. Max tried to be patient, but he was hungry too. He wanted the rabbit to have a snack, so he put the beans right in front of the rabbit. + +The rabbit stared at the beans and sniffed them, but still it wouldn't eat them. Max was getting frustrated, but he kept trying to be patient. After a few minutes of trying, the rabbit finally started to eat the beans! When Max saw the rabbit happily munching away, he was so excited. Max continued to feed the rabbit beans every day, and the two of them soon became the best of friends. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was lonely and his heart felt gloomy. One day, he saw a pretty woman and he knew she was his wife. + +He smiled and asked her to marry him. She said yes, and from that day, they were happy together. + +Every day, the old man would kneel down and thank God for sending him such a wonderful wife. He was very grateful for her and their love filled the air. + +They would go for hikes in the park, have sumptuous dinners, and travel. Every place they went, the old man would kneel and thank God for being so good to him. + +Many, many years passed and soon the old man grew very old. But he felt happy and peaceful, because he had a good life with his loving wife. +Mom was getting ready to go. She said, “I need to pack!†She started to collect her things and put them into a bag. She packed a black dress and black shoes. + +Mom put on her hat. It was black and had a bow on it. She said, “All done!†+ +But then she remembered something else to pack. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed a big head of lettuce. + +Mom came back and put the head of lettuce in her bag. She said, “Now I am ready to go. Let’s go!†+ +They went outside together and Mom was very happy. She said, “No head of lettuce was left behind!†+Once upon a time there lived a poor boy called Max. He was 3 years old and had a dream - he wanted to become a famous novelist. + +One day he was walking up the steps of the library with his mom. He saw a pile of books and was very excited to look at them. He grabbed one of the books, it was an old novel with a strange title. + +"Mom, what exactly does novelist mean?" asked Max. + +"A novelist is a person that marks down stories and ideas in a book. It takes a lot of work and creativity" said Mom. + +Max remembered his goal and vowed to become the best novelist in the world. He started working hard to write stories and he never gave up on his dream. + +Max's hard work paid off and he grew up to be the best novelist in the world. He wrote many great novels and became rich and famous. +Once upon a time there was a huge crystal. It shined so brightly and sparkled everywhere. All the animals wanted to follow it to see what it was. + +So, one by one, each animal started to follow the huge crystal. They followed it through the forest, the river, up the mountains, and even over the ocean. Finally, they came to a big castle and saw the crystal sitting there on a boulder. + +Then, something magical happened. The huge crystal started to cry. All the animals stared and listened as the crystal cried. Its tears became more and more until it was a big waterfall. + +The animals all watched in awe. Then the huge crystal stopped crying and the waterfall disappeared. The animals thanked the crystal and made their way back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl. One day while walking, she saw an ancient door that was calling to her. She was excited and wanted to go inside, but the door was locked. She started to cry, until an old voice said, "Don't worry, little one. I will invite you in." + +The little girl felt safe and nodded. The old voice opened the door, revealing a long hall that she had never seen before. As she stepped inside the hall, the little girl saw beautiful things that she had never seen before. She was so excited and couldn't wait to see what else was inside! + +Soon the little girl noticed that the hall seemed to be getting longer. She asked the old voice where it was leading to. He smiled and said, "You'll find out soon, little one." + +The little girl was full of curiosity and wanted to explore more, but the old voice said it was time to go. She said goodbye and followed the old voice, feeling a combination of confusion and excitement. + +When they reached the end of the hall, the little girl was amazed. Before them stood an ancient palace with bright lights and wonderful decorations. The old voice said, "Welcome, little one. I invited you here because I knew you would love it." + +The little girl smiled and thanked the old voice. She was so happy as she explored the ancient palace that she had never +Once upon a time, there were two ants. One ant had a sweet orange and was very excited to eat it. The other one asked the first one if he could have some. The kind ant said OK and they went to the pond together. + +When they arrived, the ant with the orange took it and put it in the water. The other ant asked why he had done that. The ant said: 'We soak the orange in the water first. That makes it much sweeter and it's better for us to eat!' + +The other ant was very happy and thanked his friend for the kind advice. They both enjoyed the sweet orange and learned an important lesson. It is important to be kind and share what you have, as it can make life much sweeter. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old and went outside to play every day. One day, Sam was walking in the woods when he saw something sticking out of the ground. He went over to take a closer look and saw that it was a horn! He decided to pick it up, it felt warm and he knew it would make an excellent keepsake. + +Sam carried the horn around the woods all day. His friends noticed what he had found, but they were all too scared to touch it. He felt a little bit lonely, walking around with the horn all by himself. + +As the day went on, Sam heard strange noises coming from the horn. He couldn't believe his ears, it sounded like music! He started to dance and sing with the horn in his hands, enjoying the music more and more each time. Suddenly, he heard the sound of laughter coming from the woods. He looked around and realized he wasn't alone anymore! All his friends had come out to join the fun. + +Sam was no longer lonely, he was surrounded by friends who could enjoy the music with him. From that day on, Sam always picked up the horn when he went out to play. +They were best friends and to celebrate, they went for a walk in the park. Daisy had a stubborn streak and wanted to fly like a bird, so she climbed up onto the park bench and extended her arms like two wings. But before she could flap them like a bird, a gust of wind came and blew her off the seat. She hit the ground hard and burst into tears. + +Her friend quickly ran over and tried to help her up, but Daisy was too stubborn and refused. She insisted that she was alright and eventually her friend gave up and walked away. Daisy stayed there, still crying, until the sun went down and the park became too dark and cold. She had no choice but to go home and leave with a very bad ending. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jane and Joe. Jane had a toy store that was full of toys. Joe was always very curious about the toys and asked Jane why she liked them so much. + +Jane explained, "When I look at all the toys in the store it makes me feel very happy. They are so colorful and remind me of lots of fun." + +Joe smiled and wanted to know more. She asked Jane what colors she liked. + +"My favorite colors are yellow and pale blue. They are so cheerful and light," Jane explained. + +Joe thought for a moment and then asked if he could come to the store and see the toys for himself. + +"Of course!" said Jane. "I'm sure you'll enjoy it here just as much as I do. Come any time and I'll explain everything." + +Joe was very excited and even more curious now. He couldn't wait to visit the store and pick out some presents. He was sure he would love it! +Once upon a time, an elderly man lived in a far away land. He lived in a beautiful village, where the people were happy and kind. One day, a war broke out. Everyone in the village was scared. + +The elderly man was brave. He went outside and found a giant ice block. He put it in the sun, but nothing happened. Then, he remembered something. He took a pot of hot water outside, and poured it on the ice block. The ice began to melt! + +Soon, the ice was all gone and the war was over. Everyone in the village was happy. They thanked the elderly man for his brave actions. He was the hero of the village. Everyone celebrated his victory. +Jack was feeling very happy. He was getting ready to dress up for the day. He put on his shirt, trousers and shoes. Everything was normal until he heard a strange noise. He looked around and saw a lot of gas coming out of the stove in the kitchen. Jack was scared and confused. He didn't know what was happening. He asked his mom what was wrong. She explained that there was too much gas in the kitchen. They had to do something to stop it. + +Jack and his mom quickly got dressed and went outside. Jack saw a lot of people from the neighbourhood standing outside. Everyone was talking about the gas. Jack's mom went to talk to the people and soon came back with the solution. She told Jack that a special man had come to fix the gas. He plugged some wires and the gas stopped. + +Everyone was relieved and soon went back to their normal lives. Jack was so happy that the gas had been fixed. He was glad that he and his mom had been able to dress up this morning despite the gas problem. He was thankful to the special man who had managed to fix the gas quickly and make everyone feel safe. +Once there was a boy named Tom. He was cheerful and liked playing with his friends. One day, Tom was playing with a quick ball. Suddenly, he lost it! He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Tom was very sad. He asked his mom for help. He said, "Mom, I lost my ball!" His mom said, "We will look everywhere to find it." + +Tom and his mom searched all around the house but they still couldn't find the ball. Tom was very upset, but his mom was very cheerful. She said, "Let's look in the backyard!" + +Tom and his mom went outside and Tom saw his ball! He was so happy he shouted, "I found it! I found it!" His mom was so relieved. She said, "It's good that you found it, I'm very proud of you." Tom smiled and hugged his mom. +Once upon a time there was a ball. The ball wanted to bounce, but it couldn't because it was too big. So the ball asked a man to help him and the man agreed. He picked up the ball and tossed it in the air. The ball was so excited to be able to bounce. + +But then the ball started to bounce too high and it took it so far that it fell down. The ball felt so sad and humiliated. It seemed like it would never be able to play again. + +But the man came back and picked up the ball again. His plan was to show the ball that it could still play. He tossed it up again, but this time he made sure it didn't go to high. He made sure it was the perfect height for the ball to bounce. + +The ball was so happy and proud. It learned that it wasn't the size that mattered- it was how it fit that made all the difference. It enjoyed bouncing for hours after that day. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how small or big you are, as long as it fits, you can have a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a line of ants. They wanted to go on a march, so they lined up and started walking. They were very quiet, so they did not make a lot of noise as they marched. + +Suddenly, a thunder storm broke out. The rain was very loud and it was scary. But the ants kept going, and they marched bravely into the storm. + +When they reached the end of the march, they found a hidden castle. It was so hidden that even the ants had not seen it before. They were so excited to explore the castle and see what was inside. + +But then lightning struck the castle and made a loud noise! The ants were so scared that they all ran away. They didn't want to explore the castle now. + +The ants marched in the rain all the way back home. From then on, the castle stayed hidden and the ants were very careful to never go back there again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He liked to paint. One day, he decided to go outside and paint a pretty picture on the ground with mud. As he was painting, a nosy cat came by. She wanted to see what the boy was doing, but John wasn't quite done yet. He wanted to make it perfect, so he asked the nosy cat to please move away and let him finish. + +The nosy cat didn't want to budge, but John was determined to finish his painting. With a gentle push, he moved the cat away, and then carefully started grinding the mud together in his hands. Before long, he had created a beautiful picture of a flower. + +He stepped back to admire his work but just then, the nosy cat came back. She wanted to help paint too! John smiled, and the two of them painted together until the entire ground was covered in pretty flowers. + +Once they were done, John was very happy with his painting. He waved goodbye to the nosy cat and went back inside, feeling proud of his beautiful art. +Once upon a time there was an old man who was very wise. He lived in a small village, and all the villagers looked up to him for his wisdom. One day his little grandson, who was three years old, visited him in the village. + +The old man smiled when he saw his grandson. He said, “My grandson! Have you come to see me?†+ +The little boy excitedly said, “Yes, Grandpa. I brought you a joke to make you happy.†+ +The old man laughed at his grandson’s joke and said, “You’re so wise, my little one! I can always count on you to provide me with entertainment and laughter!†+ +The two of them spent the rest of the day enjoying each other’s company, with the little boy providing plenty of jokes that kept the old man laughing. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Julia. She always liked to work fast. One day, she decided to print out some colouring pages. She ran upstairs and sat in front of the printer. She was excited to print the pages quickly! + +Then she heard her mum calling from downstairs. She slowly made her way down, and saw her mum with a sad look on her face. + +"What's wrong, Mum? You look sad!" asked Julia. + +"I am sad," said her mum. "It looks like the printer isn't working properly. I think it needs some help." + +Julia smiled and said, "I know what to do! I can help you fix it, Mum." + +Julia's mum was very happy and said, "Thank you, my darling! That's very kind of you. I'm sure we'll get it fixed quickly!" + +Julia did a good job fixing the printer. That day, Julia learned an important lesson about the importance of taking your time when doing something important. That way she could do it properly and get better results! +There was once a chubby baby oyster named Max. He was very clever, and he wanted to be the best oyster he could be. So every day he set a challenge to try and improve himself. + +One day, Max saw an old fishing boat in the harbor near his home. He thought it would be fun to try and climb up the boat and see the view from the top. He tried his best to scramble up the sides of the boat, but he was just too chubby to fit. + +Max was very determined though, so he set to work on trying to improve. He decided that he needed to eat less oysters and get more exercise in order to make himself thinner. So every day Max took longer swims in the sea, and ate fewer oysters. + +In no time at all, Max started to feel better. His muscles were stronger and he was much lighter. When he went back to the old fishing boat, he was amazed to see that he could fit in the sides now. + +Max worked hard, and it had paid off. He was very proud of himself. Finally, Max had achieved his goal and improved himself! +Once there was a little girl who was feeling very sad. Her name was Sarah. She couldn't think of why she was feeling so down. + +Her mom came in and sat down next to her. She put her arm around Sarah and gave her a big hug. The hug was so warm and comforting that Sarah smiled again. + +Then her mom showed her a magazine. She said it was special and delicate. Sarah opened the magazine and saw pretty pictures and happy stories. + +The magazine helped Sarah to feel better. She looked at the pictures and smiled again. The comforting hug, the delicate magazine and her real friends made Sarah feel happy and loved. +Once upon a time there was a little 3 year old boy called Ben. Ben was a very polite boy, he always said please and thank you! + +One day, Ben was playing outside when he saw something strange. It was a hook hanging from a tree. Ben wanted to see what it was so he walked towards it but suddenly he heard a loud voice. + +"Stop! Freeze!" said the voice. + +Ben froze immediately. He looked around and saw a big bear standing a few metres away from him. He was scared! + +The bear said "This is my playground, I don't want you to touch the hook". + +But Ben was polite, so he said "I'm sorry, I won't touch it. I was just curious". + +The bear replied "That's okay, just be careful and don't touch the hook". + +Ben nodded and said "I won't, I promise. Thank you". + +The bear smiled and said "You are very polite, now go and have fun!" + +Ben smiled with relief and ran off to play. From then on, he remembered to always respect the things that belong to others. +Once there was a girl named Sadie who had a small blue and white striped sweater. She liked to perform for her family and friends every day. One day she wanted to perform a special act, so she took out her sweater and went on stage. + +Sadie started to do her act, but then something happened and she made a mistake. She was embarrassed and instantly put her head down. Suddenly, her mom came up to her with a big hug and said, "It's ok, Sadie. Everyone makes mistakes!". + +Sadie was still a bit ashamed of her mistake, but she decided to perform the act again. This time, she completed it wonderfully and everyone cheered! Sadie was very proud of herself and her mom gave her an even bigger hug. From then on, Sadie never felt ashamed of her mistakes, and she always performed her best. +Once there was a strong horse named Daisy. Daisy lived in a stable and everyday she worked hard, pulling a heavy carriage. One day, Daisy's tired legs gave way and she could no longer pull the carriage. + +The carriage driver was angry and ran over to the stable to find Daisy. He shouted at Daisy, saying "You can't do your job any more!" + +Daisy looked up at him with her big brown eyes. She said "I just need rest - then I can be strong again". The carriage driver thought about this and realised that Daisy was right. He said with a kinder voice "OK, I will give you the rest you need". + +And so the driver gave Daisy a long rest and when she was strong again, Daisy was once again able to pull the carriage. The moral of the story is: if you work too hard and get tired, it's OK to ask for a rest so you can be strong again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Chloe. She arrived at her Grandma's house to play. +"Hello Grandma," Chloe said with a smile. +Grandma replied, "Hello dear! I made something special for you. It's waiting in the kitchen!" +Chloe ran to the kitchen to find a big bowl of soup. It smelt spicy and delicious. But it was wet! Grandma explained, "It's a soup full of vegetables. You can dip your bread in it!" + +Chloe was excited. She grabbed the bread and dipped it in the soup. It was so spicy and flavourful. She loved it! + +Grandma smiled and said, "You can make this soup too, if you'd like!" +Chloe was thrilled. She loved cooking with her Grandma! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved fashion. She wanted to look the best she could, so every day she would wear something new. One day she saw a sparkly dress that she had to have. + +She quickly ran over to the store and picked it up. It was so pretty! She couldn't wait to take it home and try it on. + +On the way back, her tummy started to feel funny. She was feeling a bit anxious to show off her new dress. She paused in the middle of the street to think. She knew that she didn't need to be so worried. + +Finally, she put on a big smile and continued on her way home. When she finally arrived and put on her dress, she knew it was perfect. She twirled and spun in the sunlight and felt so pretty! + +Everyone in the city was amazed by how beautiful she was. She was so happy that she had the courage to show off her dress. From then on she never felt anxious before wearing a new fashion. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very sad because she did not have any friends to play with. She looked at the ground and frowned. + +Suddenly, she noticed a rose on the ground next to her. It had a beautiful pink petal and the smell was nice. She was excited and she picked the rose up and smiled. + +She decided to take the rose to her mom to show her. But, when she got home her mom was mad. She said it was very wrong to take things that don't belong to her. The girl was embarrassed and ashamed. + +Her mom hugged her and said that it was alright. Then she handed the girl a penny and said she should give it to someone who owns the rose. So the girl went outside and gave the penny to the owner of the rose. + +The owner of the rose was very happy and smiled. The girl was so happy and smiled too. From then on, the girl never took things without asking first. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and loved to explore her garden. One day, Lucy decided to go out and grab some flowers for her mum. Lucy looked around and saw lots of nice flowers but she had to be careful not to pick any of them. + +Then Lucy found a brightly coloured flower. She reached out to grab it but it flew away! She watched the flower fly higher and higher in the dry sky. She smiled and looked around for another one. + +Suddenly, Lucy saw the same flower again! Quickly she reached out and grabbed it. She was so happy that she had managed to catch it. She ran back to the house to give the flower to her mum. + +When she arrived, her mum was so pleased with the flower that she gave her a big hug. Lucy smiled, pleased with herself for managing to grab the flower in just one minute. +Once upon a time, there was a parade. Little kids watched from the side with their parents. They were so excited! Their faces lit up with glee. + +The parade was very noisy. People were clapping and cheering. Music was playing. The band was leading the way. Everyone was having a great time. Suddenly, something nasty happened. + +The sleazy man was in a filthy cart. He was sleeping. As he moved along the street, he made the parade dirty. Everyone was disappointed and some children cried. + +Luckily, the parade changed direction and the man was gone. Soon, the parade went on in the opposite direction. They were able to forget what happened and celebrate. Everyone put on a big smile and clapped even louder than before. +One day Peter's mommy was getting ready to do some work in the garden when she noticed a terrible leak coming out of the hose. She made a worried face and looked at Peter, who was standing nearby. She asked him if he knew what had happened, and he nodded. + +Suddenly he remembered that he had been playing with the hose while he was watering the flowers. He knew it had been a bad thing to do. He started to feel very ashamed. + +Mommy saw him feeling so sad, so she gave him a big hug and said that it was okay. She told him that these kinds of things happen sometimes, even if it was a terrible leak. + +She then took Peter's hand and walked him over to the hose. She showed him how to turn it off and then helped him fix the leak. Before long, the leak was gone and the hose was as good as new. + +Peter gave his mommy a big smile and hugged her again. He was so happy that his mommy had helped him fix the leak. He knew he was lucky to have such a wonderful mommy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very hungry. He asked his mum, "Can I have some food?" + +Mum said, "Yes, but hurry! We only have a potato and you need to eat it quickly!" + +The little boy kept saying, "Hurry, hurry" as he ran to the kitchen. He grabbed the potato and put it in the oven. + +While the potato was cooking, the little boy began to feel a bit bored. So he decided to go outside and look for something to do. + +Unfortunately, the little boy didn't see the big, sharp rock. He stepped on it, and it hurt his foot. He cried out in pain, "Ouch! It hurt!" + +Just then his mum came outside and saw what had happened. She picked him up and held him close. "It's okay, darling," she said, "Let's go back inside and get you some food. Now hurry!" + +They quickly went back inside and took the potato out of the oven. The little boy bit into it and it was delicious! + +He smiled as he ate and soon he was feeling much better. "That was tasty," he said. + +His mum smiled too. "See," she said, "sometimes it pays to hurry!" + +The little boy nodded and smiled. He was very happy and full now. +Andy was feeling frightened. He had never been to a competition before and he wanted to win! He stood in the middle of the room and looked around. There were lots of people watching him. He saw a big sign with an image of a trophy that said 'Champion Award' and he wanted to win it more than ever! + +Andy took a deep breath and tried to stay calm. He thought it might help him to win if he was brave. He took a step forward and closed his eyes. + +He felt a warm hand on his shoulder and opened his eyes. It was his mom! She was smiling at him and gave him a hug. She said they were going to do their best and that it would turn out okay. + +Andy smiled and took a step forward. He could imagine himself standing in the middle of the room, holding the trophy above his head, knowing he had won! He smiled wider, feeling more brave and ready for the competition. + +He couldn't wait to see the image of him winning on the wall! +Once there was a boy. He was very anxious because he wanted to reach the sock. The sock was at the top of the shelf. The boy could not reach the sock, no matter how hard he tried. + +The boy's dad saw the boy trying to reach the sock. He smiled and said, "I can help you reach the sock!" So he picked up the boy and together they reached for the sock. Finally, the boy's dad got the sock for him. The boy was very happy and hugged his dad. + +The boy was relieved and no longer anxious. He thanked his dad for helping him reach the sock. From then on, the boy knew he could always rely on his dad when he needed help. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Andrew and Zoe. Andrew and Zoe always had fun together and they played all sorts of games. But then one day, they started to quarrel. + +Andrew said he liked toast and Zoe said she liked pancakes. They argued about who was right and soon it was a big fight! + +They shouted about which was better for a long time. Neither one wanted to give in. They argued and argued until finally, Andrew had an idea. + +He said, what if we both like both kinds of food? Zoe was quiet for a moment and then she smiled. They both agreed that that was a good idea. + +Andrew and Zoe decided to have a special breakfast together. Andrew made some delicate toast and Zoe made yummy pancakes. They both enjoyed their community breakfast and never had to quarrel again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to give something very special to those he loved. He thought very hard and he came up with an idea. He wanted to give a moon! + +The man began to make his moon. He was very creative and he used cut paper, paints, and glue. He worked very hard and every night, he worked until it was finished. + +Finally, it was done! The man was so proud of his creation. He invited his family and friends to come to see his moon. Everyone was amazed. It was so beautiful! Everyone loved the moon and thanked the man for his gift. + +The man smiled and said it was his pleasure. He hoped that his Moon would continue to bring joy and make his friends and family smile. +Once upon a time there was a bright and curious girl. She loved to explore and discover new things! One day she was walking through the park and came across a thick tree. She stopped and wondered what she might find hiding in its bark. She looked and looked but couldn't find anything special. + +Suddenly, she spotted something tucked away in the trunk of the tree. She reached in and pulled out a pink lump. It was a piece of gum! She had never seen gum like this before. It was thick and looked strange to her but she was so excited to try it! + +The girl pulled and stretched the gum, testing how it felt in her hands. Suddenly, the gum burst with flavor. Delicious! She wondered if it would last forever. But after a while she had to let it go. + +The girl smiled, happy with her new discovery. Life can be full of so many wonderful surprises when you let yourself explore and move outside of your comfort zone. She laughed, then moved on to find the next wonder in the park. +Once there was a family who loved to celebrate. They especially loved the winter and when they could see the snow. + +One day, the family went outside to look at the snow. It was hidden everywhere, blanketing the ground in a white coat. They couldn't help but have fun, playing in the snow and throwing snowballs. + +They found a special spot and decided to celebrate. They made angels in the snow and drank hot cocoa. Everyone laughed and smiled. It was so much fun! + +As they looked around, the family noticed something else hidden in the snow. It was a beautiful sled! Everyone cheered, grabbed hold, and got ready to slide down the hill. + +The family laughed and screamed as they made their way down the hill, speeding in and out of the trees. At the bottom, they celebrated with high-fives for a job well done. + +The rest of the day was filled with playing, laughter and lots of snow. By the end, the family was exhausted but very happy. They had the best day ever! +One day, there was a very mighty spring. It was so powerful, it made things go backwards. That made everyone amazed. + +One little boy was so excited. He ran to the spring, and put his toy car right in front of it. He wanted to see it reverse. Sure enough, the spring reversed the car right away! + +The boy jumped with joy! He was so happy that he started running around in circles. He was so delighted that he clapped his hands over and over. + +The mighty spring was so amazing. It was so powerful, it turned everything back around. The boy couldn't believe it. He had lots of fun playing with the mighty spring that day. +Once upon a time there was a goat. He had a horn on top of his head. One day his horn broke and it made him very sad. He asked a man to help him fix it. + +The man said it would be difficult, but he would try. He worked hard for many days. He tried different things to make the horn whole again. + +Finally, he found a way to fix the horn. The goat was so happy. He thanked the man for his help and jumped around with joy. + +The man smiled and said everything was good. He was glad he could help. From then on, the goat and the man were good friends. +Once upon a time there was a mighty saw. The saw belonged to a man who had a big job to do. So, the man took his saw and went to the woods. When he got there he told the saw, "Let's get to work." The saw made a loud noise and began to cut. + +The mighty saw worked quickly and cut through the trees. All of a sudden the man heard something strange. Then a giant roared and began to yell. The man was scared and he jumped back. The giant was so angry, but the man was brave. + +The man held his saw up and yelled, "Go away!" And suddenly the giant got so scared he ran away. The man was relieved and the saw was proud. The man thanked the saw for being so mighty! And from then on, the man and the saw were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was an unusual elephant. He did not look like other elephants. He was always smiling and very happy. He loved to explore the jungle and one day he found something very special. + +He discovered a magical lake and decided to take a swim. As he reached the lake, he heard a loud snap! He was very scared at first, but then he saw a beautiful rainbow. It was so amazing! + +The elephant wanted to get a closer look at the rainbow. So he opened his trunk and took a big leap. He hopped up and down, and his trunk snapped as he jumped. The rainbow was so close he could almost taste it. + +He snapped his trunk again and suddenly he was surrounded by beautiful coloured creatures. They had strange wings and shiny feathers. They flew around him and sang a beautiful song. + +The elephant was so happy, he couldn't believe how lucky he was. He snapped his trunk and thanked the rainbow creatures, then headed back to the jungle. From then on, he told all his elephant friends about his unusual, magical adventure. +Once there was a smart bunny who wanted to find a treat. He hopped and hopped until he came to a big store. Inside the store he saw a pastry. It was a big, yummy pastry. He wanted to try it so much that he couldn't wait. He didn't have any money so he thought of a way he could get the pastry. + +He began to bounce on his hind legs. He made a big, loud noise and the people in the store looked over. He knew he had to keep bouncing. Finally, the manager of the store came over and gave him the pastry. He was so excited and thanked the manager. He hopped away with the pastry and loved it so much. + +The smart bunny had found a treat after all. He was very happy and continued to bounce through the park with a big smile on his face. +Mama opened the door and the sun shone in. She lifted up a pretty pink blanket with two little legs sticking out of it! It was a baby girl! She was so tiny, with rosy pink cheeks and a sweet smile! + +Mama smiled, then bent down and lifted the little girl up. She tickled her soft legs and the baby girl giggled. Mama kissed her pink forehead and cuddled her close. + +Then Mama opened a box of toys. She showed the little girl a fluffy pink teddy bear and some soft blocks. The baby reached out her little hands and grabbed the toys. Mama smiled as she watched her darling play. + +The day was filled with love and laughter. Mama had opened a special present - a new baby daughter! +Once upon a time, there was an empty gem. Everyone who saw it thought how sad it looked, but they couldn't understand why it was so lonely. + +One day, a special little girl found the gem. She picked it up and felt the sadness, but she knew she had to make it happy again. She hugged it and comforted it and told it she would take care of it. + +Gradually, the gem no longer felt so empty. The little girl added some colours and some sparkles and soon the gem looked bright and beautiful. The little girl smiled and showed it to all her friends and they were amazed at how she made it so special. + +From that day on, the little girl and the precious gem were never apart. The gem taught the girl all about friendship and love, and together they helped bring light and joy to everyone who needed it. +Jimmy was a little boy. He was three years old. One day, he went for a walk. Suddenly, he saw a chest. It was a big chest. Jimmy was very curious. He wanted to open it. So, he opened the chest. Inside the chest, there was a book. Jimmy was so excited. He picked up the book and read it. + +Suddenly, Jimmy was frightened. There were monsters in the book! He quickly closed the book and closed the chest. He ran back home as fast as he could. The next day, Jimmy told his mom and dad about his adventure and they both laughed. They told Jimmy that the monsters were not real. + +From then on, Jimmy was not scared of books anymore. He loves to read. +The little girl was very excited for her first plane ride. She had a large passport that her mom helped her fill out, and she couldn't believe she would be able to travel so far away from home. + +When the plane started to move, the little girl was a bit scared. But her mom held her hand tight and showed her the window. Together they watched as the plane went higher in the sky, until they could no longer see the ground. + +The little girl gasped with delight as she saw the vast sky above them. She pointed out a few white clouds and asked her mom if they could touch them. Her mom smiled, and said that they could! + +Finally, the little girl realized that this was really happening. She was flying in the sky above the world! She was excited but a bit scared, but the feeling was beautiful. + +The little girl looked out the window the rest of the flight and was so happy to be traveling with her mom. She knew this was something she would never forget. +Once upon a time there were two friends who liked to play together. They had a wheel that they used to play with. +One day, their wheel broke and they started to fight about who should get the wheel. Each wanted the wheel to be theirs. +They shouted and pushed and fought. +But then a wise old man walked by and saw what was going on. He stopped and asked them why they were fighting. They both told him what had happened and why they wanted the wheel. +The old man listened and then he offered them a clever solution. He gave each of them a wheel that fit them perfectly. Then they were both happy and stopped fighting. They were happy to have their own wheel that fit them just right. +John was playing with his toys in his bedroom. Suddenly, he heard a snap. He looked up and saw that a glass was on the ground. Mommy had said to always be careful because glass was very delicate. + +John's mommy was so mad when she saw the glass on the ground. She shouted, "John, you made a mess! This floor is filthy." + +John knew he had made a mistake. He picked up the glass to make it better. He wiped the floor with a cloth to make it clean again. + +But the glass was still broken. Mommy sighed and said, "John, it's too late now. We need to get a new glass." + +John felt bad. He gave Mommy a big hug and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'll be more careful next time." + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's okay, John. Just remember to be very careful with glass. It can snap very easily." + +John nodded and agreed. He never wanted to make his mommy angry like that again! +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy caterpillar named Justin. He wanted to have some friends and have fun with them. So, he started looking for some friends and found a group of caterpillars. Justin saw them and said, "Hi! Can I join you?" + +The caterpillars welcomed him, so Justin was very excited. He was so happy to have some friends. Justin and the caterpillars played together, but Justin was so clumsy. Every time, he would bump into the caterpillars or trip over a rock. + +The caterpillars started to get tired of Justin and thought he was too clumsy. Justin was sad because he thought they didn't want him to be their friend anymore. One of the caterpillars came to Justin and said,"Even though you are clumsy, we still want to be your friend. We like it when you join us, so please don't be sad." + +The caterpillars gave Justin a big hug, and Justin squeezed them tight. Justin was so happy that he had some friends and was a part of the group. The caterpillars were happy too, and they all laughed and had a great time. +One day, John's mom and dad took him to the park. He heard the birds singing and wanted to listen more. He found an old mug and put it up to his ear. Suddenly he heard a loud, hot sound. His mom and dad laughed and said boy was that loud! John just smiled and listened to the mug again. He heard the birds singing even clearer this time. He ran off to explore the park and listen to more interesting things. + +John found a rock and put it up to his ear. He heard a dripping sound that made him laugh. He put the mug back up and listened to the birds again. This time he could even hear other people walking around the park. + +John was so busy listening that he almost forgot it was time to go. He quickly grabbed his mug and ran back to Mom and Dad. He smiled and thanked them for taking him to the park. He would always remember the hot, wonderful sounds he heard that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella who loved to play. One day, her Mummy and Daddy gave her a special present. It was a big, colourful box with a big, bright pink ribbon around it. + +Bella was so excited and opened it right away. Inside was a brand new doll! Bella was in love with the doll and hugged it tight. + +But suddenly, her Mummy and Daddy looked very serious. They asked her if someone else had given her the doll. Bella knew she should tell the truth but instead, she lied and said no. + +Mummy and Daddy looked very sad. Bella realised that being honest is important and she should never lie. From that day on, Bella was an honest little girl and loved her new present very much. + +The end. +Tim was 3 years old and he had a great dream. He dreamt of a big orange nut. It was so big that he could not even pick it up. Tim wanted to take it home and eat it but he knew he could not do that. + +He looked around and he saw lots of other nuts but none of them were as big and orange as the one he wanted. Tim was so sad. + +Then, a small bird flew over to him. The bird had an orange nut in its beak. With one little hop it flew right to Tim and dropped the nut at his feet. + +Tim was so excited and he picked up the nut. He thanked the bird and started eating it right away. The orange nut tasted so good and it was just like the one he had dreamt of. + +Tim was very happy and he danced around with joy. He knew it was all because of his dream. +Mommy had an interesting calendar. She showed it to Amy every day. It had pictures of animals on each page. Amy liked looking at the pictures. + +One day, Mommy asked Amy to help her attach the calendar to the wall. Amy got a chair so she could reach the wall. She held the calendar with one hand and used the other hand to put the holes in the wall. Mommy helped too. + +When the calendar was attached to the wall, Amy was very proud. Mommy said she did a great job. Amy smiled and jumped up and down. She was glad she could help. + +Now Amy looks at the calendar every day. She likes the pictures and talks to Mommy about them. She knows that she put the calendar on the wall and it makes her feel special. +Once upon a time, there was an old squirrel. The squirrel was very old and very wise. + +One day, the squirrel was in a meadow, when a little boy came along. The boy had some food in his hand and he offered it to the squirrel. The squirrel saw the food and nodded its head. + +The boy smiled and then gave the food to the squirrel. The squirrel ate the food and then nodded his head again. The boy smiled again and then ran away. + +The old squirrel watched the boy go and then he hopped away back into the woods. He had had a nice moment with a new friend. +Sophia went for a walk in the garden. She wanted to collect things so she could make something special at home. She picked up flowers, stones, and leaves. She was so excited and ran around the garden collecting things. But she had a problem. There was a stubborn bug near the flowers, and Sophia couldn't get close enough to put it in her basket. She tried to grab the bug, but it didn't want to move. She clapped her hands and made a loud noise, but the bug still wouldn't move. Finally, she decided to give up and kept collecting other things. Little Sophia found a lot of things to take home, and her garden trip was fun! +One day, Sally was walking through the forest when it started to get dark. She noticed a little wall and thought it looked interesting. She decided to attach herself to it and see what happened. + +At first nothing happened, so Sally waited patiently. Suddenly, something touched her arm. She looked up and saw a big, dark shape. It was an owl and it was sitting on the wall! + +Sally was really excited to meet the owl and said hello. The owl cooed back and flapped its wings. Sally felt really safe and hugged the wall. She could feel the owl's soft feathers and stayed with it until morning. + +In the morning it became light again and Sally thanked the owl for keeping her safe in the dark. Then she said goodbye and went on her way. +Joe was a little boy. He was only three years old. But he was already independent. He could do so many things by himself. + +One day, Joe wanted to borrow a switch from his dad. But his dad was not home. So, Joe decided to do it on his own. + +He put on his shoes and went to the store. He asked the shopkeeper for the switch. The shopkeeper was so surprised Joe could remember the word switch. + +The shopkeeper smiled and gave Joe the switch. Joe was very proud of himself. He had done it all by himself! He went back home and showed his dad what he had borrowed. His dad was so proud of Joe! + +He hugged Joe and praised him for being so independent. Joe was so happy he had done something all by himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who really loved radishes. Every time she went to the market, she would pinch fingers with the storekeeper as that was her way to say 'hello'. + +Today she was very happy, because she saw the green radishes were back in stock! She asked the storekeeper how she could pick the easiest radishes and he advised her to look for those that didn't have any dirt on them. + +So the girl looked around and found the perfect radish - it was so easy to pick, because it didn't even have any dirt on it. She quickly picked it and ran home feeling very excited! + +When she reached home, she quickly grabbed a knife and carefully sliced up the radish. Then she enjoyed it with some salt and pepper. It was so yummy and she thanked the storekeeper for helping her find the best radish around. + +The End. +Once there was a boy named Jack. Jack was three and liked to keep his home tidy. One day Jack looked inside his cabinet. Inside the cabinet were two cats. Jack was so excited. He wanted to pinch the cats to show them his love. But when he tried, one of the cats gave him a scratch. So Jack knew to be careful. From then on, he only patted the cats gently. He was so thankful they shared his tidy cabinet. +Once upon a time, three friends were going on an adventure. They wanted to celebrate because it was going to be so much fun. + +First, they ate a big breakfast to fill their stomachs. Then, the friends got ready for their adventure and put on their special shoes. + +Then, they set off on their journey. It was a very fast adventure, and they ran and ran until they were tired. + +Finally they arrived at their destination, a big city with lots of fun and surprises. There was a big parade and music that they celebrated with. + +With happy hearts, they ran and danced until their stomachs were full of joy. + +At the end of their adventure the three friends were tired but happy. They hugged each other and agreed that it was the best adventure ever. +Once there was a small seed. The seed felt very weak and alone, and wanted to be able to do something great. One day, the seed decided to grow and planted itself deep in the soil. As it absorbed the soil's nutrients and grew, the seed shrank and became a tiny sprout. + +The sprout was so happy to have grown, but it felt weak and a bit scared. It wanted to get stronger, so it kept growing. Slowly the sprout soaked up more of the soil and grew into a big and strong plant! + +Now the plant was strong and brave but still couldn't do anything much. But then one day, the plant's petals began to bloom and its leaves turned green. Finally, the plant could do something amazing - make lovely colorful flowers for everyone to enjoy! +Once upon a time, there was a restless woman. She set out on a journey, wanting to explore the world. One day, she stumbled upon a restaurant. It was bustling with activity, and there was something special about it. + +The woman stepped inside and was immediately filled with excitement. She looked around, taking in the sights, smells and sounds of the restaurant. She wanted to stay, but something told her that she had to go. + +Suddenly, the woman vanished. No one knew what had happened: she had gone as quickly as she had arrived. + +The woman was never seen again, and the restaurant returned to its bustling ways. But to this day, many people still wonder what happened to the restless woman and why she vanished. +Once upon a time, there was a child. This child was very happy and loved candy. One day, the child went to the store to get some candy. The child saw lovely candy, yummy candy, and sour candy. + +The child wanted all of it! But, the child only had enough money for one type. So, the child chose the lovely candy. + +The child was so happy when it got the candy. It could not wait to eat it! So, the child quickly opened the candy and ate it. It was the best candy ever. + +The child thought the candy was so lovely. From then on, the child knew that lovely candy was its favorite! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who was very sad. He carried a big sack and walked very slowly. Everywhere he went, he made people weep. + +The sack he carried was so heavy that it made his back hurt. People from far and wide would come to see him and ask why he was so sad. + +He would touch his sack and shake his head sadly. Then he would start to weep. He would tell them that his life was so hard, and how he was so tired from carrying his sack. + +The people in the village would quietly slip away, but no one knew how to make him feel better. So they all wept, because the elderly man seemed so very sad. + +One day, a kind lady came and sat beside him. She gently took his sack and carried it away. When she returned she said "Now your life can be light, no more heavy sack". + +The man smiled and the people in the village cheered! No more weeping! Everyone was happy. The elderly man had a bright future ahead of him and would walk around with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a large uncle. He lived in a big house with his family. One day, he decided to take his family out for a special picnic. + +The family packed a big lunch and filled a basket with food. They gathered around the picnic table and got ready to eat. But when Uncle tried to cut the cake in half, he accidentally split it in two! + +The family laughed at the mess. Uncle's daughter said it was okay, because now there was enough for everyone to enjoy. Uncle was so relieved and happy. + +The family spent the afternoon eating the cake and playing games. They had a wonderful time spending time with Uncle. It was a day they would never forget! +Once there was a stupid beetle. He wanted to do something special so he decided to make a split in the ground. He started to dig and it took a long time. Finally, he made a big split and was so proud! He wanted to show everyone so he started telling his friends. They all laughed at him and said it was impossible. But the beetle kept trying and soon the split became deeper and wider. Finally, he was able to show everyone the split he made and they were all amazed! Everyone thought he was the smartest beetle ever! The stupid beetle proved that with hard work and determination, anything is possible! +Once upon a a time, there was a little girl called Lola. She was 3 years old and very brave. + +One night, Lola wanted to go for a walk outside. She went past an old scary billboard. Suddenly, her dad appeared and said, "Let's replace the billboard". + +Lola and her dad walked to a nearby shop to buy some colourful paints and brushes. Then they climbed up a ladder to the billboard. + +Lola used the colourful paints to make a beautiful garden with paint. They worked together to make the garden on the billboard. When they finished it looked beautiful. + +Everyone passing by stopped to look at the new billboard. Lola felt so proud of her work. + +The next day, the billboard looked so different, and it was no longer scary. Lola was happy! +Once there was a girl. She loved to go for rides on her bike. It had bright pedals that glittered in the sunshine. + +One day, as she was riding her bike, she saw a dull bird. She stopped and said hello. The bird didn't say anything back, so the girl asked if it wanted a kiss. + +The bird nodded its head and the girl bent down and kissed it. The bird felt so happy that it flew away. + +The girl smiled and kept on pedaling on her bike. She felt so happy to make the bird's day brighter. As she rode, she thought about the bird and hoped that it would find a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a palace. Every day, she would take a walk around the palace, admiring the smooth walls and tall towers. + +One day, while walking around, she found a secret garden! The princess was so excited. The garden was full of flowers and plants, and the air smelled sweet. + +She sat down on a patch of grass and started to relax. She closed her eyes and listened to the birds singing in the trees. It was the most beautiful place she had ever seen. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was the voice of her mother, the Queen. She asked the princess what she was doing. The princess told her about the secret garden and how peaceful and smooth it felt to relax there. + +The Queen smiled and said, “From now on, this garden will be your special place. Whenever you feel stressed, you can come here and relax.†+ +The princess thanked her mother and together they walked back to the palace. From that day on, the princess visited her secret garden whenever she needed to relax. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Grace. She loved to wear pretty clothes that made her feel graceful. She would twirl and dance around her room in her pretty clothes. People would watch her and smile. + +One day, she thought of a new way to move around in her clothes. She tried out twisting and turning, and it worked perfectly. She kept practicing the graceful movements until she was able to do them perfectly. People were so amazed at how well she could move. + +Grace kept thinking of ways to make her movements even more graceful. One day, she thought of a new way to move her arms while she moved around. She tried it a few times and it worked even better than she imagined. Everyone was amazed at how she could move so gracefully. + +Grace practiced every day until she was able to make the most graceful movements with her clothes. Everyone who watched her was so happy that she was able to move in such a wonderful way. + +The end. +Mum and Dad went to the park. They saw a lovely tree with lots of leaves. Mum smiled and said "Let's pick some of these leaves!". Dad said "Yes, let's pick some leaves to make a lovely craft project with!" They both started to pick some leaves. + +Suddenly, a angry bird came down from the tree. It was very mad! It started squawking and flying around their heads. Mum and Dad had to duck and run away! + +When they were safe, Mum said "Oh, the birds love this tree so much. We should pick some love instead of leaves." Dad agreed and said "Yes, let's show the bird some love". So they both picked some love and gave it to the angry bird. The bird calmed down, and flew away happily. + +Mum and Dad were so pleased. They said goodbye to the bird and went home with lots of love. +Once upon a time there was a child named Joe. He was a very patient boy. He had a mommy and a daddy and they loved him very much. + +One day Joe asked his mommy and daddy if he could do something special outside. His mommy and daddy said that he could, but Joe had to be very careful. Joe smiled and said he would be very careful. + +Joe went outside and had lots of fun. Eventually he wanted to go back inside, but his mommy and daddy wouldn't permit it. Joe felt a little guilty and said he was sorry to them. His mommy and daddy smiled and said he was a very patient boy. Then, they let him go back inside. + +The end. +One day, there was a humble plane. It had little wings and a big propeller. The plane flew high in the sky. It wanted to listen to the birds. + +The plane flew over a bright sunny meadow. It was filled with purple, yellow and pink flowers. The plane could hear the birds singing. They were so happy and joyful. + +The plane dipped down a bit and the birds flew away. So, the plane began to listen to something else. It listened to the wind blowing through the meadow. The plane liked the sound very much. + +The plane listened to the wind for a long, long time. Eventually, the plane flew away. But, it knew it would never forget the sound of the wind blowing through that sunny meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lucy. She wasn't very tall, but she was very brave. Every day, her mom gave her some juice to drink. + +One day, Lucy wanted to explore outside. Her mom said this was ok, as long as she behaved. So, Lucy headed out. She saw trees and birds and all kinds of things she had never seen before. + +Then, she saw a big yellow bee. Lucy wanted to get close so she could see it better, but her mom said no. Lucy was disappointed, but she behaved and stayed away from the bee. + +Eventually, it was time to go home. Lucy had a lot of fun and learned a lot! When she got home, she got a glass of juice to drink. She felt proud that she was brave and had behaved. +John was a chubby little boy who liked to hurry everywhere he went. One day his mom said, "John, hurry to the store. We need to buy a cauliflower for dinner tonight." + +John put on his shoes and ran out the door. He was so excited to go to the store. When he arrived, he quickly found the cauliflower. It was big and white with green leaves. He took it to the register and handed it to the cashier. + +The cashier said, "Thank you, John. You are such a big helper!" + +John smiled and said, "Let's hurry home so I can help make dinner!" + +John's mom was so proud of him and together they worked to cook the cauliflower. John ate three helpings of the yummy cauliflower and said, "That was delicious! Let's hurry and make it again soon!" + +Everyone laughed and they all agreed they would hurry back to the store soon to buy more cauliflower. +Once upon a time, there was a big, safe tank. It had lots of water inside it and was lots of fun to play in. + +One day a big truck drove around the tank. It had a big stick on the front which it used to reverse. As it reversed, it moved the big tank. + +The tank moved backwards, but stayed safe. Everyone was happy and cheered as the truck moved the tank. + +They carefully moved it away from the house and back to its special spot in the yard. When they had finished, the tank was back in its safe spot and the truck drove away. + +Now the tank was back safe and sound, and the little kids could play in it again. What fun! +Once upon a time, there was a chilly day with bright, blue sky and icy snow. A little girl ran across the field and noticed some sheep. She stopped to watch them, but they ran away when they saw her. The girl was confused, so she followed them. The sheep ran so fast that the girl couldn't keep up, until one sheep stepped on some sharp rocks. It let out a loud 'BAA!' and stopped running. + +The little girl finally caught up to the sheep. She was gentle and very softly brushed her hand against the sheep's calm and fluffy fur. To her surprise, the sheep stayed still, and it even seemed to like it! The girl smiled and realized that the sheep wasn't scared of her - it was just startled by the sharp rocks! She thanked the sheep, and the sheep 'BAA'd in response, which made the girl laugh. + +The girl smiled and let the sheep go, as the cold breeze blew snow around her face. She was glad she had a new sheep friend and excitedly looked around for more, but the sun was setting and it was time to go back home. + +The little girl bundled up in her cold, winter coat and happily skipped back home, dreaming of the sheep and the icy snow. +One day, Timmy saw something shiny in the brown sand. He stooped down to pick it up and he couldn't believe his eyes - it was a treasure! It was golden and sparkly and made Timmy happy. He put it in his pocket and ran home. + +When he got home, he carefully took it out and looked at it in his hands. It seemed to be a necklace with a special stone in the middle. Timmy saw that if he squeezed it, it would reverse. So he gave it a squeeze and the treasure was suddenly a pencil! + +Timmy laughed and showed his mom the new treasure he had found. His mom was so surprised and hugged Timmy tightly. She asked where he had found it, so Timmy showed her his secret spot at the beach. + +Timmy and his mom returned to the beach the next day, but the treasure was nowhere to be found. It seemed like a magical moment and Timmy was happy to have his special treasure, even if it was only for a day. +John was a smart three-year-old boy. He loved playing with his phone and trying out new things. One day he was walking in the park with his mum when he started to worry about his phone. + +"Mum, what will happen to my phone if I drop it?" he asked. + +Mum smiled and shrugged. "You're smart enough to figure it out, John." she said. + +John thought for a moment. He knew that if he dropped his phone it may break, so he decided to be more careful with it. Then he smiled and ran off to play. + +Mum watched him with a proud smile. Even though he was still young, he was already so intelligent. +Once there was a little girl who loved to smile. Every morning she would look out at the world and give it a big smile. One day, she was walking and she saw an old cobweb in the corner of an old house. She smiled, curious about what might be inside. She carefully walked up to the cobweb and saw that it was full of lots of little baby spiders. She smiled at them, they were so cute! + +The little girl wanted to explore, so she reached her hand inside the cobweb and found a little spoiled apple. She picked it up and smiled - what a lovely surprise! She carefully brought the apple back to her family and shared it with her siblings. They were so happy! + +The little girl and her family decided to eat the apples that day and they smiled from ear to ear with every bite. They said it was the best apple they’d ever tasted. The little girl smiled, happy that she found such a special treat in the old cobweb. +Once there was a small girl. One day, she was walking to find a special present for her mummy. She found a colorful balloon! She was so excited and wanted to take it home. Suddenly, a big wind started to blow. It tried to take the balloon away. The girl tried to prevent it getting away. She ran and ran, holding onto the balloon tightly. But the wind was too strong. + +She saw a calm lake nearby. She thought it would be a safe place to keep the balloon. She put the balloon carefully into the lake. The balloon stayed there and the wind could not touch it. + +The girl was so happy. She could now take her balloon home and give it to her mummy. She was so excited to see her mummy's reaction. She was happy that she had managed to prevent the balloon from blowing away. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Sammy. He was very happy and he liked to fly around and explore his home - the forest. + +One day, Sammy was gliding through the sky like usual when he saw something colorful out of the corner of his eye. It was a leaf! Sammy decided to fly closer to take a better look. + +Suddenly, Sammy heard a loud noise and he was so scared that he panicked! He had never heard such a scary sound before. He quickly flew away, but he kept thinking about the leaf he saw. It was the most colorful thing Sammy had ever seen. + +The next day, Sammy built up the courage to go back and check out the leaf. And when he got to the spot, he heard nothing; it was very quiet. And when he looked around, he saw the same colorful leaf! + +Sammy was so happy he had been brave and taken the chance to see what the sound was. Sammy and the leaf became great friends. From then on, Sammy loved to explore. He was never scared again and the leaf was always there to keep him company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. Lucy loved going outside to play. In her garden, she found a flower. It was so beautiful and made her feel happy and safe. + +Lucy held the flower close and wanted to take it home with her. But the flower was too big and she couldn't carry it. So she thought of a plan. She decided to dig in the soil and get some of the soil around the flower and take it home. + +She took a trowel and scooped some soil. She put the soil into a bucket and took it to her house. When she got there, she planted the flower in her garden. + +After some time, the flower grew into a bright and beautiful flower. Everyone admired it and everyone was so proud of Lucy. Lucy felt so proud to have gained such a beautiful flower in her garden. +Once, there was a slow penguin. He lived in a cold, icy place. One day, he asked a friendly polar bear, "Where am I?" +The bear replied, "You are in the Arctic. Penguins live here." +The penguin was surprised and said, "Can you show me around?" +The bear happily agreed and said, "Follow me." +The bear showed the slow penguin all the beautiful things in the Arctic. The penguin saw snow, ice and tall mountains. He also saw seals, dolphins and Arctic foxes. He was so happy and thanked the bear. +The bear said, "You are always welcome here." And they both smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a boat. One day, the boat went out to sea. The boat was having a lot of fun, but then something bad happened. It started to rain and the boat started moving in the wrong direction. Instead of going forward, the boat was going backwards! The boat was very upset. + +Suddenly, something amazing happened. A big fish came and pushed the boat back in the right direction. The fish had reversed the boat! The boat was happy again and continued on its way. + +The boat was so thankful to the fish. It thanked the fish and waved goodbye. Everyone was happy and the boat went back home happily. The end! +Timmy was so happy. He was going to his first big birthday party! Everywhere he looked he could see fancy decorations and modern toys. He saw lots of friends and family too! But when it came to opening presents, Timmy didn't feel so happy anymore. Everyone else seemed so excited about their gifts but Timmy just kept looking at his. He opened it and pulled out a small plastic car. He sighed. All his friends had something so much better than his present. He wanted something cool and modern, but his car was just so old. + +Suddenly, Timmine felt tears come to his eyes and he started to cry. All his friends stopped playing and stared at him. His parents rushed over and gave him a big hug. They said, "Don't cry Timmy, this car is yours! We made it especially for you". Timmy smiled through his tears and hugged his parents tight. He was so glad it was his! He knew it would be the best car of all because it was made just for him. +Peter and his dad were walking in the park together. Dad had a big smile on his face. He said to Peter, "Let's take a walk to the temple, okay?" Peter said yes, and they started walking. + +The temple was very big, with tall columns and a giant door. Dad put his hands on the door and tried to pull it open, but it didn't budge. Peter said, "Let me try!", and he put his hands on the door and tried to pull it open. It opened right away! Dad said, "Wow, great job, Peter!" + +Peter and Dad went inside the temple. Inside, there were many people – they were all kneeling on the ground, being very quiet and obedient. Dad showed Peter how to kneel and be obedient too. Peter listened carefully, he was being a very good boy. + +After a few minutes, Dad said it was time to go home. They both got up and left the temple, with Dad holding Peter's hand as they walked back home. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and was full of curiosity. He was walking through a forest and he gazed in wonder at his surroundings. Suddenly he came across a big house and he was amazed. It was a luxury house with many fancy things and Jack was confused as to who would own such a great home. He tentatively stepped towards the house, and knocked on the door. + +When the door opened, Jack was surprised to see an old lady. She was smiling kindly at him and said "Hello, Jack! I am Mrs Smith. Please come in." Jack followed Mrs Smith inside and was amazed at how beautiful the house was. Everything was so luxurious and he couldn't help but gape in wonder. He asked Mrs Smith why she owned such a beautiful house, and she said she had lived there for many years and it was her home. Then she gave Jack a sweet, offered him to look around, and he happily did so. + +Jack ended his adventure with Mrs Smith feeling more confused than ever. He had seen so many wonderful things and it was difficult for him to understand why something so wonderful would belong to one person. He thanked Mrs Smith and waved goodbye to her, still gazing at the house until he eventually disappeared into the forest. +Once there was a girl who liked to swing. Every day she would find a tall, strong tree with a thick branch. She'd hold onto it and swing as far as she could. Swinging made the girl feel so happy. + +And then one day, her mom made her a special dinner. It was dark pasta and the girl could tell her mom put a lot of love into it. The girl loved pasta, so she quickly gobbled it up. + +After dinner, the girl decided to swing. She was so full of energy and wanted to feel the same happy feeling she felt earlier. So she ran to the same tree and held onto its thick branch. + +And then the girl began to swing. She flew back and forth and felt the wind on her face. She laughed and smiled and felt her happiness grow. Swinging away, the girl felt more carefree than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a big tiger. He was very rich. He lived in the jungle with his fuzzy friends. + +One day, he decided to go and explore some new places. He roamed around the jungle and visited lots of new places. + +Finally, he came across a tall mountain and he decided to climb it. He was feeling brave, so he started climbing. + +At the top of the mountain, he spotted a lake and decided to take a swim. He was having so much fun, he decided to roar out loud. He roared so loud the whole jungle shook! + +From then on, he was known as the Rich Roaring Tiger of the jungle. He and his friends were always happy and safe with him around. +One day, there was a lazy pigeon. He did not like to fly around or do much of anything! So, he just sat around all day. But then one day, he had an idea. He wanted to celebrate! + +He flew around the town, searching for people to celebrate with. He spotted a family having a picnic and flew down to join them. At first, they were scared but soon they were so excited to see a friendly pigeon. + +The family and the pigeon had so much fun! They laughed and clapped their hands and sang songs. The little ones even gave the pigeon some breadcrumbs that he enjoyed very much. + +Finally, when it was time to say goodbye, the pigeon cheered and flapped his wings to celebrate. The family waved to the pigeon as he flew away, and they all agreed that it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a car named Fred. He had one very big problem - his tire was flat. He needed someone to help him solve the problem. + +One day, a little girl named Kate came along. She saw Fred and knew he needed help. She asked Fred what was wrong and he said, "My tire is flat!" + +Kate knew how to solve the problem. First, she found something to fill the tire with - it was called air. Then, she carefully put the air into the tire and pumped it up. Fred was so happy - his tire was fixed! + +Kate knew it was important to help others. That's why she was so happy to help Fred. With a smile on her face, she said goodbye and went on her way. + +And Fred drove away with a happy, new tire! +Once upon a time, there was a dependable bull. He lived happily on a farm. One day he went out to graze in the field. He met a cow and they got along nicely. Suddenly, a big surprise came by! It was a big, tan-coloured horse. The bull was amazed and happy to make a new friend. + +The horse and the bull played together all day in the field. They ran and galloped, and made so much noise that the farmer came to see what was happening. He was so happy to see them playing together that he gave them each a special treat - a nice bag of oats. + +The bull and the horse were very happy with their new friendship, and they were both dependable friends to each other. They saw each other every day, and the farmer was happy too. He knew that the two friends would always look out for each other. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack was a brave boy and Jill was a shy girl. One day Jack said to Jill, "Let's go explore a cave!" Jill was scared but excited, so she said yes. + +When they arrived at the cave it was dark and spooky. Jack and Jill shone their flashlights around and saw a big boulder. They explored around the boulder and discovered some amazing things. + +Jill was so excited she recommended that Jack and her come back again. Jack thought this was a great idea, so they made a plan to come back on the weekend. + +When Jack told the other kids about his adventure, they were jealous. He recommended that the other kids should go explore the cave too. + +Jack and Jill became the best of friends by exploring the cave together. They kept exploring the cave with their flashlights and discovery all sorts of new surprises. + +The End. +The medal was big and shiny. Tony wanted to try it on. He tried but it was too big for him. So he looked for something to measure it. He found a ruler and used it to measure the medal. He made sure it was the right size for him. + +He put on the medal and it fit just right. He smiled, feeling proud of himself. He ran around with the medal around his neck. He showed the medal to his mom and dad. They cheered and clapped for him. + +"You did it! You found the right size," his dad said. Tony was so excited. He thought he would never find a medal that fit. But now that he saw it fit, he could wear it with pride. He was very happy. +One day, Sally was very excited. She was going to school for the first time. She put on her uniform, which was blue and had lots of pockets. She looked very organized. + +When Sally got to school, she was a little scared. But the teacher gave her a big hug and made her feel better. She showed Sally where to stay. + +Sally had a lot of fun at school. She sang songs, learned about numbers, and even played with her friends. She liked to stay in her organized desk and look at her books. + +At the end of the day, Sally had a smile on her face. She was happy that she had stayed and learned lots of new things. She couldn't wait to go back to school the next day! +Jack was so nosy. He wanted to know what was inside the big box his mom had brought home. Inside he saw shiny silver mixer with buttons and switches. His mom put it on the table and told him not to touch it. Jack was very excited and couldn't stay away. He pressed the red button and the mixer began to zoom around! Mom looked surprised but she was happy when she saw Jack laughing and excited about playing with the mixer. She taught him how to control the speed and soon he was zooming around like a pro! Since then, he was always nosy to see what else he could make the mixer zoom around with. He had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a very special mug. It was thick and shiny. + +One day, the little girl's mommy gave her a big kiss. She loved it! Then, the little girl gave her mommy a kiss too. + +The little girl was so happy that she grabbed her thick mug. She kissed the mug and gave it a big hug. + +From then on, the little girl always kept her special mug close. Each time she would look at it, the little girl remembered the big kiss she had shared with her mommy. +Once upon a time there was a very large harbor. All the boats sail in and out of the harbor, going to many different places. One day, a boat sailed in with a prince and princess. Everyone in the harbor was so excited. It was a day for a special celebration. + +The prince and princess got out of the boat and hugged each other. They smiled and soon they looked very happy. The prince asked the princess to marry him and she said "yes!" Everyone cheered and clapped. + +The prince and princess hugged and kissed, and then they both jumped onto the boat. They sailed away, waving to all their friends in the harbor. Everyone cheered and waved back. + +The prince and princess sailed together and were very happy. They found a big island that was just perfect for them to live on. They got off the boat and got married on the beach. They were now a married couple living happily ever after on their special island. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was very happy and loved to explore outside. One day Emma decided to go to a palace in the forest. When she arrived, she leaned against the palace wall and looked up at its tall towers. + +As she went inside, she became more and more worried. Everywhere she went, it felt like she was being watched, but she saw no one. Still, Emma was brave and she kept exploring. + +Then she came to a big room with a huge throne and curtains covering the walls. Emma leaned against one of the curtains and it suddenly moved. Behind it, she saw a shiny and sparkly room! + +Emma was so excited she ran inside. On the other side of the room was a beautiful princess! The princess said she had been living in the secret palace all alone, and she was so happy to have a visitor. + +The princess and Emma became fast friends, and they played together all day. Whenever Emma felt worried, she would lean against the palace wall and feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was an old house. The roof was old and looked funny. One day, a boy came to the house and went up to the roof. He wanted to touch the old roof, so he reached out to touch it. Suddenly, he felt something slap his hand! He was scared and looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. He looked up and saw an old crow sitting on the roof! The crow had slapped his hand! The boy was scared, but he was also excited to meet the old crow. He said hello and waved. The crow cawed and flew away. The boy was happy to have met the old crow and he laughed as it flew away. The end. +Sandy and Max were best friends and loved to play together. They were always laughing and having fun. Max had a special kind of style that he liked to wear and Sandy always thought Max was so cool. + +One day, Max was playing with his friends when Sandy came up to him. She wanted to show him her nice new dress and shoes, but when she looked up to see him, Max and his friends were all laughing at her. + +Sandy felt so embarrassed. She wished she had not showed Max her clothes and wished she had kept them a secret. She did not know what to do and ran away. + +Max felt very bad. He had not meant to embarrass Sandy, he just thought that her clothes weren't very cool. He ran after her and apologized, telling her that he still thought she had a very nice kind of style and that he was sorry for making her feel bad. + +Sandy smiled. She was happy that Max had apologized and was still being her friend. Max and Sandy hugged and continued to play, both understanding that kind words make all the difference. +John had a box of crayons. There were lots of colors inside. He was very excited and he wanted to choose one. He picked out a green crayon. + +John found a piece of paper and started to draw. He was making a picture of a tree. After he finished the tree, he thought he needed some leaves. He chose a yellow crayon and he added lots of yellow leaves. + +Suddenly, his mommy came in. She had a very sad look on her face. She told John something bad had happened. John didn't understand what his mommy was saying, but he knew she was very sad. + +John decided to do something to make his mommy feel better. He took the crayons and he started to make a big rainbow on the paper. He used all of the colors in the box and he wanted to make something special for his mommy. When he finished, his mommy had a big smile on her face and she hugged him. She was happy again. + +John was proud that he was able to make his mommy feel better. He knew he made the right choice by picking colors that could make his mommy happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl who really wanted to win. Every day she tried her best but nothing seemed to work. + +One day, she went outside and looked up at the bright, sunny sky. She saw the sun and felt happy. The sun was so big, yellow, and warm. + +Then, something pink caught her eye. A tiny pink butterfly was flying towards her. She smiled and reached out to try and catch it. She won! + +The little girl was so excited and ran to show her mom. She was so proud that she had won the pink butterfly. + +From that day on, the girl knew that if she kept trying, she could win anything! +One day, Jack and his mom went to the park. Jack was so excited to go to the park. + +When they got there, Jack saw a big pool. It was so light and blue. He asked his mom if he could go swimming. His mom said yes! + +So Jack and his mom went over to the pool. Jack asked his mom to come in with him, but she said she had to stay outside. He was a little worried at first, but then he felt brave. + +Jack put his feet in the pool. It felt so cool and nice. He splashed around in the water and asked his mom lots of questions. He asked if he could jump in, and if he could go deep. His mom answered all of his questions with a smile. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Jack was sad, but he said goodbye to the pool and promised that he would come back soon. +Once there was a little bunny who wanted to explore the valley. Mommy bunny said he could, but told him to be careful. So he hopped along through the valley, taking in its beauty. He saw all sorts of animals, big and small, and many different kinds of plants and flowers. He wanted to stay and explore even more, but mommy bunny said it was time to go home. + +On the way, he saw a waterfall. It was so high and it sparkled with sunlight. He begged mommy bunny to let him play there. So she let him stop for a few minutes and he enjoyed the cool spray of water on his nose. + +Soon it was time to head home. But the little bunny knew he would always remember his special day in the valley. +Once upon a time there was a very busy man. He had to go to a meeting. The man opened the door and he stepped inside. Everyone at the meeting was very busy. They were talking and writing lots of things. They did not have time to play. + +Outside the meeting, there were lots of birds singing and butterflies flying. It was much more fun outside. The man wished he could join the birds and butterflies. + +But he was too busy. He had to stay at the meeting. After a while, the meeting was over and everybody went their own way. The man opened the door and stepped outside. He was happy to be free. +Paul had a favorite toy. It was a wooden train and he loved playing with it every day. One day, the wheel of the train broke. Paul was sad and he didn't know what to do. + +His mommy saw him crying and she told him she could fix it. Paul watched as she took a new wheel from the cupboard and replaced the broken one with the new wheel. Paul smiled and hugged his mommy. + +The wheel felt hard. Paul touched it and realized it was made of wood, just like the other wheel. He looked at his mommy and asked, "Why don't you have a wheel made of plastic?" + +His mommy said, "Wood is more durable and won't break easily. Plastic wheels can be more bitter when you play with them for a long time." Paul smiled and thanked his mommy for fixing the wheel. +Once there was a little girl named Margo. She was three years old and loved to make things. Her mom and dad introduced her to dough one day. It was white, soft and smelled like bread. + +Margo was amazed! She wanted to play with it right away. Her mom helped her get started. She showed her how to roll the dough with a rolling pin and make shapes. Margo had so much fun! She made balls, circles, stars and even a dog. + +At the end of the day, Margo said the dough was amazing. She had lots of fun and was very proud of all the things she had made. + +Margo and her mom continued to play with the dough every day. She made lots of amazing things. Eventually, she became a master baker! +Once upon a time there was a mighty cow. She lived on a farm and everyday she would travel around looking for food. One day, after searching for hours, she finally arrived in a new place. + +She was so excited to explore her new surroundings. She found a large field filled with lush, green grass and took a big bite. Oh, how yummy! She ate until she was full and then laid down in the sun to take a nap. + +After a little while, something else arrived. It was a baby calf, just like her! She was so happy to have a new friend and they spent the day running and playing in the field. + +The mighty cow was so pleased that she had arrived in this place. She was sure that she and the baby calf would be the best of friends. And she was right - they were! +Once, there was a little girl. She had a special jacket. It was a fine jacket; it was blue, with lots of pretty buttons. + +Every day she wore the jacket. But one day she decided to change it. She put on a different jacket, one that wasn't so fine. + +The girl soon decided that her fine jacket was her favourite. She changed back into it and was very happy. + +The girl liked wearing her fine jacket. It made her feel special and she smiled every time she looked at it. She was sure she would never change it again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to play golf like all the grown ups did. But she was too small to play golf. + +One day, Daisy decided to try and play golf anyway. She had a golf stick and golf ball. Daisy took them outside and started swinging the golf stick. + +But Daisy was not very good at golf. When she tried to hit the ball, it didn't go very far. Daisy got very unhappy and she felt very miserable. It was like the golf stick weighed a thousand pounds! + +Then Daisy's mommy saw what was happening. She got an idea. She put some weights on the end of the golf stick to make it heavier. Now the golf stick weighed more and Daisy was able to hit the ball further. + +Daisy was so excited. She was no longer miserable and she could play golf just like a grown up. +Once there was a baby named Paul. He was 3 years old and very curious about the world. One day, he looked up and saw a beautiful bird in the sky. Paul wanted to speak to the bird so he began to call out to it. He said, "Hello! Hello!" + +The bird didn't answer, so Paul made a plan. He decided to make a ladder so he could climb to the bird. Paul got to work and when he was done, he used the ladder to reach the bird in the sky. + +When he finally touched the bird, he felt its soft and sweet feathers. Paul was amazed. He wanted to stay here and talk to his new bird friend forever. So he spoke to the bird, telling it stories and singing it songs. + +The bird enjoyed listening and when it was time to leave, it flew away with a smile. Paul watched it with a happy heart, knowing they would meet again soon. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Molly. She was three years old. Molly was very thoughtful and kind. +One day, Molly's dad came to her and said, "Molly, I have a surprise for you!" +Molly was so excited and asked what it was. Her dad said it was a present he had fixed for her. +Molly couldn't believe it. She went to open the present and found a beautiful doll inside. Molly was so happy. She thanked her dad for the thoughtful present. +Molly gave her dad a hug and thanked him with all her heart. She said she loved the present and would never forget how thoughtful her dad was. +Molly and her dad hugged each other and smiled. Molly was now happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie had never met her uncle, and she was very curious to know what he looked like. + +One morning, her mummy said to her, "Look Sophie, there's your uncle!" Sophie looked and saw a chubby man with a friendly smile. + +Sophie wanted to find out if her uncle was as nice as he looked, so she went up to him and said, "Hello, I'm Sophie." Her uncle smiled at her and said, "Hello Sophie, I'm your uncle." + +Sophie wondered if her uncle really liked her. She smiled back at him, and he gave her a big hug. Sophie felt so happy. + +She knew her uncle loved her just like all the other people in her family. From then on Sophie and her uncle were friends and had lots of fun together. +Once there was a turkey. The turkey went on an important trip. He traveled across the country. He had never been so far away from home. + +The turkey saw many things on his journey. He saw cows and horses and lots of different kinds of trees. He even saw a river and some mountains. + +The turkey had an important mission - to find the best place to make his home. After a while of travelling, he found a nice, warm place with lots of fresh food. + +The turkey settled in and looked around. He was so happy to have a place to live. He felt so important here. He made many turkey friends and decided this was a place he would stay for a long time. +Once there was a cow who was very curious. One day, she walked to a big barn in the middle of a field. She stopped and looked around, feeling very excited. She heard a sound coming from inside the barn, so she walked closer to investigate. + +Suddenly, she saw a big horse. The horse was standing in the middle of the barn and he looked very happy. Then the cow noticed that the horse had something in his mouth. It was a big sugar lump! The horse smiled at the cow and gave her the sugar lump. + +The cow was so grateful that she gave the horse a big kiss on the nose! Then the cow thanked the horse again and walked back across the field, feeling very content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to make a beautiful blanket. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find one she liked. Then, one day she found some smooth yarn! She was so happy! She spent all day carefully repairing the yarn into a blanket. + +The little girl worked very hard on it. She looped, twisted and braided the yarn until it was just right. In the end, the blanket was so beautiful and soft! + +The little girl kept her new blanket for a very long time. She showed it off and even gave it a special name. From that day on, the blanket and the girl were the best of friends! +It was a hot summer day, and Jack was feeling very sad. He just found out that he had to have an operation. Jack sighed and wished he didn't have to go to the hospital, but he was also excited to get back to playing with his friends again. + +At the hospital, Jack's doctor explained that the operation would be very competitive. Jack didn't know what competitive meant, but he was determined to do his best. + +After the operation, Jack felt much better. He was so happy that the operation went well and he was starting to feel like himself again. He smiled and said goodbye to the doctor before leaving the hospital with his family. + +Back at home, Jack's friends came over to play. They joked around, laughed and competed with each other. Jack saw how competitive his friends were and he started to understand what his doctor meant. He smiled and knew he was going to be okay. +Once there was a girl named Abigail. She was very enthusiastic and always enjoyed doing new and exciting things. + +One day, Abigail was playing in the park and she spotted a strange-looking rock. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. She then came across a log in the park. + +Abigail decided to balance it on her head. She was very excited, but found it hard to keep the log balanced. So she put her hands on it and used her palms to steady it. + +Abigail started to walk around the park with the log balanced on her head. She was so enthusiastic that she even made it around the whole park without dropping it! + +Soon, Abigail and the log became quite a famous pair in the park. Everyone knew them as the girl with the balancing log! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a little sister. Every day the little girl would play with her sister and let her join in all of her fun games. They would play tag, hide-and-seek and chase each other around in their backyard. + +One day the little girl was feeling a little naughty and decided to play a trick on her sister. She told her sister that she was going to the park and that she should wait in the house for her. She quickly ran off and hid amongst the trees. + +The little sister couldn't find her and began to miss her. After a while she looked over at the trees and saw her sister. She got so excited and started to run towards her. The little girl, feeling so sneaky and mischievous, jumped out of the trees and shouted "Boo!" + +The little sister was so surprised and began to laugh. She said, "You're so crazy, Sister!". From then on, the little sister never missed her sister. They became best friends and were never apart. +Once upon a time there was a harmless zipper. All of the other objects didn’t really pay attention to the zipper, but it was happy just the same. + +One day, the zipper decided that it wanted to be clean, so it hopped in the sink and started to wash. It scrubbed and scrubbed, but the zipper wasn’t really that dirty, so the sink didn’t really need too much washing. + +But the wash was very refreshing! The zipper felt brand new. All of the other items were so surprised when the zipper hopped out of the sink, and it felt so proud of itself. + +The zipper spent the rest of the day twirling around, showboating its cleanliness to all the other items. It felt so good to be so clean and harmless! +Once there was a generous man. He designed something very special. He designed a word. He wanted the word to be something very nice and generous. So it was! He wrote it down and showed it to everyone. Everyone liked the word so much that it was used for everything! People used it to say 'hello', people used it to say 'thank you', and people used it when they did something generous. The word was always on everyone's lips, and everyone smiled whenever they said it. The man was very happy that he had designed such a generous word! +Once upon a time there was a very rare spider. It was orange and black and very, very beautiful. One day, something amazing happened. The spider began to grow and grow. It became bigger and bigger! Until finally, it was so big that it filled an entire room. The rare spider was so happy. It climbed up the walls and made its way up to the ceiling. It was so big that it seemed like it was everywhere. It was a very special spider and everyone admired it. +Once there was a girl who was 3 years old. She loved looking out of her window at the big building outside. One day, she saw that the sky was full of grey clouds. + +Then it started to rain. It was a gentle rain – not too heavy. The girl watched with delight as the building became soaked in rain. + +The rain made the building sparkle. The girl opened the window and stuck out her hands. She loved feeling the cool, gentle rain drops on her skin. + +Soon, the rain stopped. The grey clouds went away, and the hot sun came back out. But the building still had a sparkle to it, like it was still wet from the rain. The girl smiled, happy that she had seen a gentle rain. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was a very special boy and had an amazing gift. Whenever he looked at something, he could recognize it. One day, while Jack was playing, he saw something very rare. + +It was a minute! Most people did not recognize it but Jack did. He knew what it was right away. He smiled and ran to his mom to show her. His mom was so proud of him. + +Jack kept the minute in a special place and carried it with him everywhere he went. It was so rare and special and he wanted to keep it forever. + +Jack was so happy for days after seeing and recognizing the minute. He was so proud of himself for recognizing it. He knew he had a very special gift! +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with his bee family. Every day, Buzz would fly around and collect pollen from different flowers. + +Buzz was a hard worker and he was always on the move. His bee family noticed this and decided to encourage him. They told Buzz he was doing a great job. + +This made Buzz feel proud and special. He worked even harder and started collecting a lot of pollen for the hive. Because of this, the hive became very full and everyone in the hive was very happy! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a small bull named Harry. Harry loved to play in the big field next to his house. Every day he would run, jump and do all kinds of silly things. + +One day, Harry couldn't manage to jump over the fence. He tried again and again, but he just couldn't do it. He was getting frustrated when a friendly farmer walked by. + +The farmer had a useful idea. He put some boxes next to the fence. Then he helped Harry manage to jump over the fence. Harry was so happy that he thanked the farmer with lots of loud mooing. + +Harry managed to jump over the fence every day after that, thanks to the farmer's useful idea. He also played some new games with his friends. They all had so much fun! + +The end. +One day, Joe saw a big fight between two cats. They were both very smelly! Joe wanted to help, so he ran over and started to grab the cats gently. He could not break up the fight. + +Suddenly, a kind dog came over and barked really loud. The cats were so scared that they jumped away from each other. Joe was so happy that the fight was over. + +The cats ran away and the kind dog ran away too. Joe wanted to thank the dog. He looked all around, but the kind dog was gone. Joe smiled because he was so glad the fight was over. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly pilot. He had a big plane and he could fly it high in the sky. Every day people would watch in awe, and they made happy noises by applauding. + +One day, a group of kids saw the pilot. They all wanted to be pilots when they grew up - they all cheered and they applauded. The pilot smiled and waved to the kids. + +The pilot flew the plane around the sky everyday. The kids watched in wonder and applauded every time the pilot flew past. They thought he was very brave. + +Soon it was time for the pilot to fly away. The kids shouted, 'Bye bye pilot!' They all waved and applauded for the pilot. The pilot smiled, waved and flew his ugly plane away. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a man with a bucket. He wanted to use it to get water from the well, so he filled it up. He was so excited to get the water home. + +But when he went to pick it up, the bucket broke. The man was so sad and he didn't know what to do. + +He asked his friend for help. His friend was very kind and gave him a new bucket. It wasn't as nice as the old one, but it still held the water. + +The man was happy and went home with his new bucket. But the water inside was spoiled, so he had to throw it away. + +The man was sad for a moment, but then he remembered what his friend said - that it's the kind thought that matters. + +The man smiled and was happy that he had a kind friend. +Once there was a little boy. He loved to run. He ran all around the house and in the backyard. One day, his mom brought him some juice. It was so delicious and sweet. + +The little boy felt good and comfortable. He kept running around and playing. He would take little sips of the juice while he was running. His mom was so happy to see him having fun. + +The little boy was so thirsty when his juice was all gone. But he was still happy because he had so much fun playing and running. He and his mom laughed and smiled the whole day. +Jack the rabbit was feeling very excited. He had finished an operation in the doctor's office and he was feeling different. He hopped around the room and looked in the mirror. He saw something special - a shiny new patch on his nose! + +The doctor smiled and said "Well done, Jack. You did a great job!" + +Jack felt very proud. He was so happy that he finished the operation. As he hopped home, he knew that he was different, but he was happy with his new patch. + +Jack hopped faster, excited to show all of his friends his new patch. He was sure that they would be surprised. He was right - when his friends saw his patch, everyone was so surprised and excited. + +Jack was very pleased. He had finished an operation and now he felt different, but happy. He was sure that this was going to be the start of a great adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were very close and shared many happy moments together. One day, the parents wanted to do something special for the children. They wanted to make sure that the children were learning about being kind and compassionate. + +So, they asked the littlest child what they wanted to do. The child said they wanted to watch a video. So, the parents looked up a video that showed compassion. They watched it and they all really enjoyed it. + +At the end of the video, the parents said they would recommend the video to all their friends. They said that everyone should watch it so that they can learn about how to be kind and compassionate. They were so happy that their children had enjoyed the video so much. + +The end. +Miguel was marching around the garden. His mum watched him march. He had a bright light in his eyes, ready to win. + +He was marching around the garden very quickly. He jumped over rocks, twirled around trees and spun in circles. His little legs moved so fast! + +He marched to the bottom of the garden and felt a warm light on his face. He ran to the top and felt a cool breeze. He jumped up and marched in the air, feeling like he could win. + +Miguel marched for a long time. He twirled around, jumped and spun. He was so excited! He felt his heart beating and he smiled with joy. + +The sun was setting, and Miguel was getting tired. He marched back to his mum, happy and proud. He had won a long march full of fun and light! +Once there was an enormous mechanic. He loved to work on things and make them better. He had a special wipe that he used to clean up the machines he worked on. Every day, the mechanic went to his workshop and wiped the machines with the special wipe. + +One day, the mechanic heard a noise. It was coming from an enormous machine that he had never seen before. He went to investigate. When the mechanic wiped the machine, he discovered a tiny mouse trapped inside! The mechanic carefully wiped around the mouse until it was able to escape. + +The mechanic was so happy to have saved the mouse. He raced to get his special wipe and cleaned the entire machine. The mechanic wiped and wiped until the machine was spotless. + +The mouse thanked the mechanic for rescuing it and they both went back to work. From then on, the mechanic always kept his special wipe handy in case someone else needed rescuing. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy girl and her mommy. The girl wanted to go to the zoo. They hopped in the car and drove to the zoo. +When they arrived, the girl was so excited. She could see so many animals. She saw monkeys, zebras, and elephants. +The girl wanted to share everything she saw with her mom. She pointed at the animals and told her mom about each one. +Finally, it was time to leave. The girl was so sad and didn’t want to go. But soon, she would be coming back to the zoo. +The mommy and little girl left the zoo, smiling and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bone. The bone was so lazy, it didn't want to do anything. That's when it had a bright idea. It asked its friend, a friendly dog, for help. "Hello, dog, could you recommend something for me to do?" The friendly dog thought for a moment and said, "Yes! You should go for a walk. Walking is wonderful exercise and always puts a smile on my face!" + +The lazy bone was excited. It started walking and it was so much fun. Soon it was walking without even thinking. It even passed other bones on the way and they were so surprised to see it walking. After a while, the lazy bone was so tired it wanted to rest, so it found a nice spot in the sunshine and snuggled up for a cozy nap. + +When it woke up, the lazy bone was so happy it had gone for a walk. It felt more energetic than ever before and it wanted to recommend walking to all of its other friends. So it told them all about its amazing adventure and soon all the bones were walking, too. + +The lazy bone was so proud of itself. It had taken a brave step and it was now feeling much more energetic and happy. It had recommended walking and it was all down to the friendly dog who had given it such great advice. +Once upon a time, there was a big winter. It was cold and snow was everywhere. In the middle of the winter, there was a little bear. + +He was so playful and he wanted to go outside and play. So, he put on his warm winter coat and went outside. + +When he stepped out, it started to snow. He loved it so much and he laughed and smiled. The snowflakes were so big and he wanted to shake them. + +He stretched out his arms and gave a big shake. He enjoyed it so much that he shook some more. He shook the snowflakes all around him and it was so much fun. + +He kept shaking until the snowflakes were all gone and the winter had gone too. He was a very happy, playful little bear. +Once upon a time, there was a scared little girl named Amy. She was walking through the forest when she heard a strange noise. She stopped and peered around but couldn't see what it was. + +Suddenly, she heard it again and it made her even more scared. She wanted to turn and run away but she was too scared to move. + +Suddenly, she saw an open space splitting in the middle. Suddenly, a large creature appeared which made Amy feel very frightened. + +She wanted to scream or run away, but before she could do anything the creature ran away. + +Amy was so relieved and decided to not wander too far in the forest anymore. She went home, never to forget the scared feeling she felt when the creature split open the space. +Once upon a time, there was a funny looking loop. It was very interesting too! One day, a small 3 year old saw the loop. She was very curious. She slowly walked up to it and bowed. She didn't know what would happen, but she was excited. + +Suddenly, a magical event happened! The loop lit up in rainbow colors. The 3 year old couldn't believe it! She bowed again and more colors appeared. She giggled and ran around in circles. She had so much fun! + +Later, she showed the loop to her friends and they all bowed together. The loop lit up even brighter! The friends had a wonderful time playing together. They continued to bow and the loop lit up every time. The loop was very interesting, and it brought a lot of joy to everyone. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had an organized quiver of arrows and was ready for an adventure. He set off on a quest with his horse, Big Red. + +When he got to the edge of the forest, the knight loaded his bow with an arrow. Then he took careful aim and fired! The arrow sailed through the air, but it missed its target. + +The knight was not discouraged. He loaded another arrow and tried again. This time the arrow went exactly where he wanted it to, and the knight cheered with delight. + +He kept on shooting arrows, never missing a single one. Soon, the knight accomplished his quest and returned home. He was very proud of his accomplishment and the way he had stayed so organized. +Once upon a time there was a car that loved to drive. Every morning it drove around the town, waving hello to all it saw. + +One day, the car drove past a lovely, charming park. While driving, the car saw a beautiful wave in the lake. It stopped and watched, so captivated by the wave. + +Suddenly, a tiny boat appeared. The boat approached the wave, sailing so gracefully and charmingly at the same time. The car loved how the boat made the wave seem even more beautiful. + +The boat sailed around a few more times, and then it was time for the car to drive home. On its way, the car couldn't help but smile, happy to have seen such a charming wave in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a wonderful rug in a special room. The room was nice and warm, and the rug was so cozy. One day, a family of bears moved into the room. The mama and papa bears were very happy. They settled down on the cozy rug and the cubs joined them. + +The mama and papa bears snuggled close together and their babies cuddled with them. It was such a warm and happy moment. The family was so comfortable and content on their rug. They settled down together and enjoyed their time together. + +Peace and quiet filled the room. The family settled down to nap in the warm, comfortable room. They truly felt at home in their special room with the cozy rug. They felt so happy and peaceful and settled. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a house. The family had a special fireplace and it was their favorite place. + +Every night, they gathered around the fireplace and spoke and laughed. They were very happy there. + +But one night, a funny thing happened - the fireplace was too difficult to light. The family tried to light it, but it didn’t work. + +Just then, their neighbor came to help. He brought some wood and said he would support the family in lighting the fireplace. With his help, the fireplace came to life again and everyone was happy. + +The family thanked their neighbor for his support and the family stayed happy by the fireplace for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a playful puppy named Bella. She loved to explore and play all day. One day, Bella went outside to play and she saw a big toilet. She went closer to take a look and decided to turn around it. She ran around and around, faster and faster until she was so dizzy she fell over! + +After a while, Bella got back up and started playing again. She noticed that the toilet had a handle and she decided to turn it. Suddenly, water started to come out of the toilet and it made a big puddle on the ground. Bella started to laugh and jump around in the puddle. She had a lot of fun and even made some bubbles. + +When she was done, Bella was happy that she made the toilet turn. She quickly ran off to tell her mom about her adventure! From then on, Bella was always a playful pup. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl called Anne. She loved exploring the world around her. One day, she was walking through a bush and spotted something. It was a strange colourful machine. It had bright red and yellow buttons. + +Anne was so curious that she pressed the buttons. Suddenly, the machine started to turn in reverse! Anne was so surprised that she hopped on the machine. She started to move backwards through the bush. + +Anne giggled as she watched the bush going backwards. She was having so much fun! She went back and forth through the bush, turning and zig-zagging. Before long, she had gone all the way around the bush. + +Anne jumped off the machine and ran off to explore something new. She was so jolly and excited! Now, whenever she stopped by the bush, she would hop on the colourful machine and ride it backwards. +Alice felt happy. She had a big, soft sack. Her sack was full of all sorts of things. She felt the soft fabric and it made her giggle. + +Then, Alice opened the sack. Inside she found lots of toys. She felt excited and started to play with them. There was a doll and a ball, she felt so lucky to have them! + +Alice felt so happy she didn't want the fun to end. She cuddled into the sack and went to sleep. The soft and cozy sack felt comfortable and she soon fell fast asleep. + +Alice had a wonderful time with her soft and cozy sack. She felt so happy! +Once upon a time there was a very special nation. It was a unique nation because everyone was kind. Everyone in that nation tried to mind each other. + +Everyday everyone minded each other. They said 'hello' and 'good day'. When someone was in trouble the others came to help them. + +One special day, the people from the nation decided to share what they had with the world. They shared their kindness. They shared their unique way of minding each other and soon lots of others were doing it too. + +The nation was very happy and continued to mind each other for many years. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a navy that sailed on a big blue ocean every day. The navy could move very fast and sailed very quickly. They sailed all day, and they saw lots of different things on the way. + +One day, the navy spotted something special in the water. It was an independent boat that was going very fast. It moved faster than anything the navy had ever seen. The navy wanted to know where it was going and why it was going so quickly. + +The navy followed the boat for a long time and eventually the boat stopped. It stopped near a small island. The navy was happy because they wanted to know why the boat was going so fast. They decided to explore the island to see what was there. + +The navy was amazed when they discovered that the island was full of independent seals. They were swimming, running and playing in the water. The seals were very happy and energetic. They were so happy that they were moving quite fast, much like the independent boat they had followed. + +The navy was delighted to discover the secret of the fast independent boat. They now knew why it was speeding so fast and why it had stopped near the amazing island. The navy now visits the island every day to say hello to the playful, independent seals. +Sally and her mommy were going on a trip to the airport. They were so excited! They packed their bags and hopped in the car. On the way, the sky looked mild and the sun shone bright. + +When they arrived at the airport, there were so many people. It was so busy! Sally and her mommy went to check-in and then to the gate. They waited for their plane to arrive. + +The plane started to change as it moved closer. It got bigger and bigger! Sally and her mommy got on and flew away. Sally watched out the window and saw the airport get smaller and smaller. + +When they arrived at their destination, they hopped off the plane and the adventure started! They had changed airports and a new adventure began! +Once there was a girl named Jane who wanted to go to a party. She had the best costume in the world. It was bright pink with yellow flowers. Jane put it on and was so excited. + +As Jane looked in the mirror, the doorbell rang. It made a loud sound that scared Jane a bit. It was the people from the party. They wanted to take Jane to the party. + +Jane ran downstairs and the people clapped for her. She smiled because she looked so beautiful in her costume. Then, Jane hopped into the car and they drove to the party. + +When they arrived, music was playing and everyone was dancing. It was so loud. Jane loved it! She twirled in her costume and smiled. Everyone at the party thought she looked amazing. + +Jane had the best time at the party. She danced and laughed until it was time to go home. As they drove away, Jane looked out the window and saw the stars twinkling in the sky. It was a magical night and she will never forget it. +Jill was six years old and loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the nearby park, where she saw something very unusual. There was a crocodile walking through the grass! Jill was mesmerized and ran up to it. + +The crocodile was so graceful, twirling and swaying through the tall grass. Jill wanted to touch it. She slowly and carefully reached out her hand, but before she could make contact, the crocodile scurried away. + +Jill couldn't believe it - she had seen a real live crocodile! She ran back to her house to tell her family all about it. Her parents exclaimed with amazement and wanted to see it too. + +Jill decided to go back to the park the next day, with her family. When they arrived, they found the same graceful crocodile happily swaying in the grass. Everyone was in awe. + +But then, the crocodile noticed them and moved away! Everyone was disappointed. Suddenly, Jill had an idea. Her mom grabbed a handkerchief and Jill moved closer to the creature. She wiped its back with the cloth, and the crocodile seemed to like it - it stayed put and let Jill pet it! + +Jill and her family were so happy. They had an amazing experience with a graceful crocodile. +Once there was a little boy who wanted to visit a barrel. He found one in the park and was very excited. He ran over to it and tried to open the lid. + +But it was stuck! He tugged and pulled, but it wouldn't open. He started to get angry. He screamed and shouted for help but no one was there. + +He tried to figure out how to open the barrel all by himself. So he pushed and pressed on it with all his might. Suddenly, with a loud creak, the lid opened. + +He was so happy and peered inside. There was a treasure inside! He could hardly believe it. The little boy had opened the barrel! He was so proud! He took his treasure home to show his family. +Once upon a time, there was a brown pie. It was made by a kind person. The pie looked yummy and everyone wanted a piece. But it was too small to share between them. + +So the kind person had a good idea. They used a knife to separate the pie into pieces. That way, everyone could have a bite. + +Each piece was special. One had sugar on top, one had fruit and one was plain. The people were very happy. They enjoyed every single bite! + +The pie made everyone smile and soon the friends were no longer separate. From then on, they were all friends. Even the pie was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo that was very unique. It had a long tail and big feet that made it easy to hop all around. + +The kangaroo liked to explore new places and meet new animals. One day, the kangaroo met another animal who had heard about its adventures. This animal recommened that the kangaroo should go on an adventure to a very special place. + +The kangaroo was very excited and so it decided to go on the recommended adventure. It hopped from place to place until it reached the big, special place. + +When it arrived it saw that the place was full of other kangaroos, just like it! The kangaroo was so happy that it stayed and made lots of new friends. + +It was the most unique adventure that the kangaroo had ever gone on and it was so glad that it had taken the recommendation. +Jack liked to get up early to see the sunrise. Every morning, he would go outside and see the sky full of beautiful red, orange and yellow colors. He would then stay out to watch the sun come up until it was bright and high. + +One cold morning, Jack was dressed and ready to go. He put on his warm coat, hat and gloves and stepped outside. The sunrise was beautiful and he knew he wouldn't miss it this time. He waited and watched until he saw the sun slowly rise in the sky. + +Finally, the sun was shining brightly in the sky and the cold morning was becoming warmer and brighter. Jack smiled because he was glad he got up early to enjoy the sunrise. He waved goodbye and slowly walked back home. He was happy he was able to go out and see another beautiful sunrise. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Joe. He had a mummy and a daddy and a little baby brother. Joe was so happy. + +One day, Joe went to the park with his mummy and daddy. They had lots of fun and even found a yummy ice cream. Joe’s daddy let Joe have a go at holding the handle and licking the ice cream. It was yummy! + +Joe's mummy and daddy laughed as the ice cream got all over Joe's face. Joe was so happy and laughed too. Joe liked ice cream a lot! + +Joe asked his mummy and daddy if they could come back to the park every week and get ice cream. His mummy smiled, and said, “Yes, of course we can!†Joe was very happy and they went home with happy hearts! +Peter and his mom went to the store. His mom said he had to be very good and that she would get him a prize. Peter was so excited! + +When they got to the store, Peter saw some ordinary dolls. But then he saw a toy that made him shake! It was so cool! It was a fire truck and he really wanted it. + +His mom said if he was a good boy, he could have it. Peter danced around the store with excitement. He couldn't believe it! + +When it was time to go, Peter's mom gave him the prize. It was the fire truck! He was so happy, he shook it around and hugged it tight. + +He took it home and played with it for the rest of the day. Peter knew he was so lucky to have such a special prize. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She liked to admire what was around her: the trees and clouds, the stars, and the sun. She would often admire things that had style, like pretty dresses and funny hats. + +One day she went for a walk in the park. The sun was shining and everything around her was so light. She saw a little bird singing in an old tree. She admired its style! She watched as the bird flew away, its feathers catching the sunlight. + +The princess kept walking until she came to a river. There, she saw a small fish swimming and wiggling around in the light. She admired the fish’s style and how it looked in the sun. + +The princess smiled and kept walking, admiring the world around her. She had a very important job she had to do and she was ready to get it done. She knew when she admired something with style, that it was a special thing! +One day a distant monkey sat in a tree eating a banana. He was very happy. But then he heard a sad sound coming from a nearby forest. The monkey was curious, so he jumped out of the tree and followed the sound. + +He walked and walked until he finally saw a little rabbit at the edge of a pond. The rabbit was crying because it couldn't get out. It had been there all day and was getting tired. + +The monkey quickly ran to the rabbit and grabbed it in his arms. Then, he carried it back to the tree. When he placed the rabbit on the ground, the rabbit was very happy. + +The monkey went back to eating his banana, and the rabbit stayed with him for the rest of the day. They played together and ate the banana until the sun was setting. When the day ended, the rabbit thanked the monkey for his help, and the two said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a regular ostrich. He lived in a beautiful field. Every day, he liked to run and play in the field. One day, he was running so fast he forgot to watch where he was going. Suddenly, he tripped and fell. He fell face first in the dirt. He was so embarrassed. He tried to get back up, but he kept falling. He kept trying until he was finally successful in standing back up. He was so relieved that he had not hurt himself. From that day, he made sure to look where he was going before running too fast. The end. +Once there was a bird named Molly. She was very small and harmless. All day long she would fly around, looking for something to do. + +One day, Molly saw a mop. It was standing up all by itself in the corner. Molly decided to fly down and have some fun with it. She flew around the mop and played all day. + +The mop was very gentle and harmless. Molly was able to play with it without worrying. She was very happy. + +When the day was finished, Molly flew away. She was satisfied with her fun and harmless day. +Once there was a bunny named Bob. Bob loved to go hopping around in the forest. One day, while hopping around, he stepped on a twig. He felt a sharp snap near his toe and it made him sad. He started to cry and his tears were like little glistening diamonds in the sunlight. + +Then he saw a pink flower near the twig and he smiled. He bent down and smelled it. It smelled just like a sweet, creamy honey. He sang a song to the flower and it made him feel happy again. He said, “I like pink flowers!†+ +When he hopped away, his toe felt much better. He kept hopping and hopping until it was time to go home. He smiled and thought, “This is the best day ever!†+Alex wanted to pick something fun to do today. He was looking around the house for something to do when he saw the hockey stick. With a big smile on his face, he picked it up and ran outside. + +Alex and his dad played hockey for hours. His dad showed Alex all the fun things you can do with a hockey stick, like hitting the ball and trying to score goals. Alex found it very interesting and kept playing. + +After a few hours, it started to get dark so Alex and his dad packed up the hockey gear and went inside. Alex was happy to have picked his favorite activity for the day. He was sure that he had had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a hairy girl. Her name was Grace. She had never seen a pizza before and she was very curious. One day she asked her parents, "What is pizza?" Her parents explained that pizza was a delicious food that many people liked to eat. + +Finally, the day arrived when Grace was going to try pizza for the first time. When she saw the pizza she knew that it was special. She couldn't recognize what type of food it was but she knew it was delicious. + +Grace and her family ate the pizza and it was really good. She knew she liked it but she still couldn't recognize what it was. After a few slices, she finally figured out what it was and said, "I know what pizza is!" Everyone laughed and was happy to hear Grace's discovery. + +Grace was so excited and proud that she had recognized the pizza. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about her new discovery the next day. +One day, Tony went out on a wander. He went down the street and found a club. It was gray and looked like lots of fun. + +He went down the steps and walked inside. The walls were gray and the furniture was gray too. He looked around and saw lots of colorful balls. He grabbed one of the balls and hit it with his club. He laughed as it bounced around the room. + +Tony wandered around the room and found more balls to hit. He had a great time and soon it was time for dinner. + +Walking out of the room, Tony smiled. He had a fun time at the gray club. He couldn't wait to come back again! +Once upon a time, there was Mommy and Little Bear. One day, Mommy took Little Bear to the big, white factory. Little Bear was scared for his first visit, so Mommy held him close and hugged him to comfort him. + +They went inside, and Little Bear saw many machines and lots of buttons. The noise was loud, and Little Bear became even more scared. But Mommy wasn't afraid at all! She told Little Bear it was safe. + +Mommy showed Little Bear how the machines made chocolates, ice cream and balloons in different colours. Little Bear thought it was so cool! Before long, he was no longer scared. + +Mommy hugged Little Bear, and gave him a kiss on the forehead. Little Bear was happy now and felt so very safe with Mommy. + +They waved goodbye to the factory and went home together. Little Bear was happy and content, knowing that Mommy was there to comfort him. +Once there was a chubby little girl. Her name was Rose and she loved to play. One day her mommy told her not to play with the red paint, but Rose didn't listen. She painted the wall red. + +Her mommy was angry and she punished Rose. She put her in her room for a few minutes until Rose started to cry. Her mommy felt sorry for her and told her she could come out. + +Rose learned her lesson and never played with the red paint again. She loved roses and learned that it's important to listen to her mommy so she wouldn't get punished. +Once upon a time there was a wise bear. He was very friendly and liked to try new things. One day the bear thought he should go for a walk in the forest. He sniffed around for something fun and exciting to do. + +He came across a tree with sweet smelling berries. He tried to reach the berries but they were too far away. He looked around and saw a friendly squirrel. The bear asked the squirrel for help and the squirrel smiled. + +The squirrel used his wisdom to find a long stick. With the stick the bear managed to pick the berries from the tree. The bear thanked the squirrel for his help and the two new friends shared the delicious berries. + +The moral of the story is that wisdom and a friendly attitude can help us to try and succeed. +Once upon a time there was a big port. All the boats from far and wide came to it. But there was something strange about the big port. None of the boats could leave! Then, one day, a brave sailor came along. He wanted to let the boats out. He went up to the big port and started to move the heavy doors. With lots of hard work, he managed to open the doors. The big port was happy and so were all the boats. They said goodbye and sailed away. The brave sailor was very proud of himself and everyone was happy that the big port was now open! +Mummy was sitting on a chair. She had on a nice blouse. It was heavy and warm. She was smiling. + +Daddy came in with a box. He put it on the ground next to the chair. He gave the box to Mummy. + +Mummy opened the box. She pulled out a new seat. It was bright red and it was very heavy. She looked at Daddy with a smile and thanked him. + +Daddy put the seat on the ground and helped Mummy up. She sat down on the seat. It was very comfortable. + +Mummy was happy to have a new seat. Daddy was happy too. They looked at each other and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a broken house. Everyone who stepped inside the house could feel it shiver and tremble. It felt so scared! + +Inside the house was a little boy who had never been inside a broken house before. He looked around, feeling nervous. He could taste the fear in the air, like an old yucky medicine. + +He decided to be brave and explore the house. Suddenly, the walls began to tremble. "What is that?" The boy said, scared. He saw the walls shaking, and he was sure he heard a voice calling him. + +He ran to a corner of the room and hugged his knees close. He kept trembling, feeling the fear running through his body. He was scared, but he kept going. + +Healthy, delicious smells filled the house suddenly, and the trembling stopped. The boy looked around and saw a smiling face. It was a nice old lady who had brought food to the house! + +The little boy thanked her for the food, and soon the broken house didn't feel so scary anymore. He felt safe and happy. From then on, the broken house always had a warm and tasty meal waiting for him. +One day, the farmer was walking in the fields. He was looking for something special. All of a sudden, he saw it - a big, smelly onion! He shouted, "I found it!" and decided to take it home with him. + +On his way home, he felt something hopping on his head. He looked up and saw a big grasshopper jumping around! "Oh, my!" he said. The grasshopper was quite funny to watch, so the farmer decided to have some fun. + +He started to run and the grasshopper kept jumping on him, faster and faster. The farmer ran and laughed so much, he forgot he was holding the onion! Suddenly, the smelly onion flew off and the grasshopper jumped off the farmer's head. + +The farmer was sad, but he decided there were some things he couldn't keep. With that, he waved goodbye to the grasshopper, and headed back home. +Once there was a little boy who loved to watch things. He watched the birds and the clouds, the bees and the trees, but most of all he loved to watch the strawberries. One day he went to the strawberry patch and he saw a big, juicy strawberry. He picked it up and was so excited to eat it. He had never tasted a strawberry before! + +He took a bite, and it was so sweet and delicious. But then suddenly, it started to taste hot and spicy. He hadn't expected that and he started to laugh out loud. He had never tasted anything so spicy and sweet at the same time. + +After that, the little boy went back to the strawberry patch every day. He'd watch the strawberries and marvel at how they changed from ripe to green and back, depending on the sun and the rain. But he never forgot how it felt to bite into the spicy strawberry, and it always made him laugh out loud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who used to wonder what the world was like. She had a little knife that she loved to play with. + +One day, the little girl decided to go on an adventure. She walked for a long time until she came across a stream. She watched the water move and wondered how far it would go. + +The little girl then met a rabbit who asked her if she wanted to follow him. She happily said yes and they walked together. Eventually, they came across a big tree with lots of apples. The rabbit asked the little girl if she wanted to take one. She was so excited that she ran to the tree and plucked two apples. + +The two friends had a very successful day and the little girl went back home with a big smile on her face. She kept her little knife and the two apples as a reminder of her wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, a little girl wanted an apple. So she went outside to find one, but it was so cold. She walked and walked until she finally found an apple tree. She was so happy and she grabbed an apple right away. But when she tried to take a bite, the apple was too hard. She suffered as she tried to bite it, but it did not break. She started to cry, feeling so sad. + +But then a kind voice said, "If you leave the apple under the tree, the sun will make it soft." So she did. When she came back the next day, the apple was so soft she could eat it right away. She smiled, feeling so happy that the apple was so tasty. The little girl never ever suffered when it came to finding a delicious apple again. +Once there was a boy named Mitch. Mitch was very strong and powerful. One day he was playing in his backyard when he saw a magazine lying in the grass. It was so colourful and pretty that Mitch decided to pick it up and cover it with his hands. He was so excited by all the interesting shapes and pictures. Mitch never wanted to cover the magazine because he wanted to see all the beautiful pictures forever. + +But, Mitch heard a noise coming from the sky. He looked up and saw something amazing. A giant, powerful eagle was flying towards him. The eagle swooped down from the sky and landed in front of Mitch. It grabbed the magazine from Mitch's hands and covered it with its big wings. Mitch was so amazed by the bird's power. + +The eagle flew away, carrying the magazine with it. Mitch was sad but he knew the magazine was in safe hands. He waved goodbye to the eagle and smiled. He knew that the powerful eagle had wanted him to keep the magazine safe, so he knew he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little fireman. He wore a bright red hat and a big, yellow fireman's jacket. He had a special bag full of tools to help him fight fires. + +One day, the little fireman was walking along when he heard an alarm! He knew it was time to kick the fire out. He spotted a small fire at the end of the street. He quickly used his special tools to put out the fire. Everyone cheered for him! + +The little fireman was happy that he had been able to help. He thanked the people and waved goodbye as he walked away. He kept kicking and kicking until he got back to the fire station. All the other firemen congratulated him for his brave work. + +The little fireman had saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She had a big oven in her kitchen. Amy wanted to count how many cookies were in the oven. She opened the oven and started to count. + +Suddenly, the oven was too hot and Amy got hurt. She started to cry. Mama quickly came to help. Mama gave Amy a big hug. Amy felt much better. + +Then, Mama showed Amy how to count the cookies safely. Amy used her hands to count the cookies. She counted to 10 and there were 10 cookies! Amy was very happy and ate one yummy cookie. + +The end! +The sun was up, and it was a beautiful day. Grandma took her grandchild to the park. The little one was excited and jumped up and down. Grandma smiled and they started to walk together. + +Grandma took small steps down the path. Everywhere they looked, they could see pretty flowers. They could see birds flying above them. + +The week ahead was going to be exciting. Grandma said she was going to take the little one for a walk each day to make sure the child was always healthy. + +The little one laughed and stepped in time with Grandma. They both had so much fun that day, and that week was filled with lots of joy and happy memories. +Once upon a time there was a bean. She was very alert and she watched everything around her. One day she saw a handsome prince. She immediately fell in love and wanted to marry him. + +The bean was a bit scared, so she stayed still and watched the prince from a distance. Then the prince came closer to her and asked if she wanted to marry him. The bean was so excited and said yes! + +The prince took the bean's hand and they got married. Everyone around them was so happy for them. They celebrated the marriage with lots of music and dancing. + +Afterwards, the bean and the prince went home together. They both knew that from that moment on, they would be together always and forever. They were very happy! +Fred was feeling very sad. He had been fighting with his brother all day. He wanted to give up. He didn't want to be mad anymore. + +So Fred went outside and sat down on the grass. He thought and thought about what he should do. Then he had an idea. He decided to surrender. He decided to stop fighting. + +Fred had reached a special stage of giving in and being gentle. He felt so much better. He wasn't angry anymore. + +But then Fred's brother started to fight again. Fred felt so bitter. He didn't want to fight anymore. + +So Fred remembered the lesson he had learned. He quickly closed his eyes and surrendered again. He took a deep breath, and he was calm again. He was happy that he hadn't given up. +The ice was icy on the lake. 3 year old Bob was careful not to slip. He put his hands out and walked carefully. Suddenly, his foot slipped on the ice! He was so surprised that he let out a big yell. + +His dad came running over, to help him up. Bob's dad asked him what happened. Bob pointed at a lime that had fallen and was sitting on the ice. Its juicy colour had made the ice slippery. + +Bob's dad gave him a big hug and said," You were so brave and careful. You didn't slip!" Bob smiled and proudly said, "Yes, I didn't slip!" + +They both laughed. Bob's dad picked up the lime and they walked off the ice, carefully, so they wouldn't slip again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Cindy. She loved going out and playing with her friends. One day, Cindy went to the park with her friends. They had so much fun playing on the swing, in the sandpit, and running around. + +Then they decided they were feeling thirsty. So they went to a shop to get something to drink. Cindy saw a big carton of ice and decided to buy it. She opened the lid and saw that it was really spicy. She asked her friends to try it and they all liked the spicy taste. + +After that, Cindy and her friends decided to take the ice to the park. They went around pouring little cups of ice for everyone to have. The children in the park all loved it! They said it was the best ice they had ever tasted. Cindy was so happy that she had done something to make everyone in the park happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was 3 years old. One day, she decided to go on a walk outside. It was a gloomy day, but Jane was excited. + +As Jane walked, she observed her surroundings. She saw a tree, a squirrel, and a butterfly. She waved at them and said hello. + +Then, Jane looked up and saw an ice cream stand. She went to the stand and saw many delicious desserts. She wanted them all! She asked her mom if she could have one of the desserts. + +Her mom said yes, and Jane was so happy. She chose a beautiful ice cream sundae and ate it. Everything felt so perfect! + +Jane smiled, said thank you to her mom, and continued her walk. That gloomy day turned out to be a lot of fun! +Once, there was a kind mama and a kind boy. Mama and the boy went for a walk. They saw an ice cream shop. + +"Can we go in?" asked the boy. + +"Of course!" said mama. + +Inside, there were lots of nice ice creams. The boy chose his favorite flavor and mama chose hers. + +They ate the ice creams until they were both finished. + +Then, mama and the boy smiled at each other, because they had enjoyed their ice creams. + +They each got a hug from mama and they went home happy. +Once upon a time there was a powerful man who could lift anything. He went to the park with his friends, and saw a big, heavy rock. He wanted to prove that he was strong, so he tried to lift the rock. But, no matter how hard he tried, the rock was too heavy. He was so sad, he felt like he was a zero. + +Then, a small bird flew down and sang a cheerful song. The man looked up at the bird and smiled. The bird gave him an idea! The man got some help from his friends and they all worked together to lift the rock up. When they finally managed to get it off the ground, the man felt so proud and powerful. Everyone cheered and laughed to celebrate the man's great strength. + +The man and his friends kept the rock as a reminder of what they could do when they worked together. They all learned a valuable lesson that day - being powerful means working with others to achieve great things! +Once there was a wink. It was a light wink, so it winked in a soft way. + +The wink wanted to go somewhere fun. So, it started to go on a journey. + +It came across a store. Inside, it saw all kinds of things to explore. +The wink saw things that were soft, things that were shiny and even things that smelled nice. + +The wink was so excited it started to wiggle. It explored the store, saw all kinds of things, and stored happy memories in its heart. + +When it was finished exploring, the wink continued on its journey, still gleaming with light. +James was a 3 year old boy who loved to play with his friends. One day, he went to his friend's house and couldn't understand why his friend's dad was so grumpy. He asked his friend why his dad was in trouble. + +James' friend explained that his dad had lost his job and was now out of work. James didn't understand, but he saw his friend's dad's face and knew that he was sad. He decided to try and cheer up his friend's dad. + +James gave him a hug, then asked him to play with him. Soon, the three of them were running around, playing games and laughing. It wasn't long before James knew that his friend's dad was feeling a little better. + +At the end of the day, James' friend's dad thanked him for helping to cheer him up. He was very grateful to have such a thoughtful and generous friend. James was proud of himself for being able to make someone so happy and understanding why his friend's dad was in trouble. +Once upon a time there was a helpful mouse. He was very little and had tiny feet. He was looking for something to do. He saw a big tree and decided he would climb it. + +He let out a tiny squeak and started to climb. But it was hard work, and he was getting very tired. + +Suddenly he felt something move beneath his feet! He looked down and saw another helpful mouse! He was so happy and he let the other mouse help him up the tree. + +Together the two small mice climbed the tree branch by branch. Soon they made it all the way to the top. From the very top, they saw the most beautiful view. + +From then, the two helpful mice were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a charming soldier. He lived deep in the forest and was always ready for an adventure. One day, he had a special mission, to rescue a scared kitten. He followed the sound of the kitten's meowing, until he found him in a tree. The soldier was brave and used his ladder to reach the kitten, and rescue it from the tree! The kitten was so glad, and the soldier was proud that he had done a good deed. He took the kitten back to his home and said goodbye. From then on, the soldier was known far and wide for his brave rescue! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Katie. She was a happy and adventurous 3-year-old. One day, Katie wanted to do something special. She looked around her room and spotted a big box full of her parents' old things. She opened the box and found a beautiful old jar. She held it up close to her face and saw something shiny inside the jar. + +"Ahhh! What is it?" Katie said. + +Suddenly, she realized it was a bunch of shiny silver coins. She was so excited that she started to polish them. She used a soft cloth to make them shine brightly. When she was done, the room was filled with a peaceful light. + +Next to the jar, she found some bright green mint pieces that her dad used for cooking. She popped one in her mouth and the minty flavor was so delicious. + +It was a perfect day for Katie. She enjoyed the peaceful moment of polishing the coins with the minty taste in her mouth. She smiled from ear to ear and thanked her parents for the surprise. +Mary was anxious. She had a big pile of blocks, but she did not know what to do with them. She thought and thought, but she just could not figure it out. Then she saw her big brother building with his blocks. She went over to him and asked if she could join. He said yes. Mary knew that she was going to have fun. + +Finally, Mary got the idea to build a house. She worked hard, and soon she had a big house. It had four walls and a roof. Mary was so proud, and her brother was too. He showed her how to make little people and trees. + +Mary had so much fun. She knew that she could do anything if she just tried! +Joey was a happy little boy. He loved to help. Every day, his mommy gave him simple tasks to do around the house. + +One day, his mommy asked him to help in the kitchen. Joey's eyes lit up! He was given a delicate sack filled with dry beans to carry. Joey carefully carried the sack from the kitchen out to the garden. It was delicate, so Joey was very careful. + +He then helped his mommy plant the beans into the garden. He put the beans in little holes and covered them with dirt. Joey was so proud of how he helped with the beans. + +Joey and his mommy watered the beans together, and soon the beans began to grow. Joey loved to watch the beans grow. His mommy told him how his help was so important for the beans to grow. Joey smiled with joy! + +Joey loves to help, and his help is so important! +Bob was a reliable friend. He always hugged his friends when he saw them. One day, his friend Sasha asked for a hug. But Bob wasn't paying attention. He was looking at an ashtray on the table. + +Sasha asked him why he was looking at the ashtray and not giving her a hug. Bob told Sasha that he was looking at the ashtray because it was the most reliable thing in the room. + +Sasha laughed and said it wasn't very reliable at all because it could break easily. Bob thought long and hard about what Sasha said and finally decided to give her a big hug. + +They had a great time together and their friendship was even more reliable than the ashtray. +Mary was walking in a big and wide room. The room was dark and heavy. Suddenly, Mary tripped and lost her balance. She couldn't stand back up again. She had lost something important. She searched around and found that she had lost her doll. She felt sad and lonely without her doll, but she still searched the room for it. She checked under the chairs, beside the curtains and behind the tables, but she still couldn't find it. + +Luckily, Mary's mom heard her cries and came in to help. Mary's mom hugged her and asked her what had happened. Mary told her mom that she had lost her doll. Mary's mom said not to worry and went to get her some help. She asked the other adults in the room to look around and help Mary find the doll. + +After a few minutes, everyone finally found Mary's doll hidden behind a heavy chair. Mary was very happy to be reunited with her doll. Mary and her mom hugged each other in relief. Mary learned a very important lesson that day - never leave things behind when you go out! +One day, Jane and her mom went to visit a special place. It was the history museum. It was really fun because they could see all sorts of things that happened in the past. Jane was amazed by all the wild things she saw there. She touched old artifacts and saw pictures of things from a long time ago. Jane even got to dress up in some traditional clothes! It was so much fun! After a few hours of exploring, Jane and her mom left the museum and went home. Jane will always remember the wild things she learned at the history museum. +Harry was very enthusiastic about painting. He wanted to make his bedroom look extra special. So one day, he decided to paint his cabinet. He grabbed some paint and a brush and got to work. + +He was having lots of fun painting the cabinet. At first he made some big green swirls. Then he put on some blue polka dots. Next, he added some orange stripes. He painted and painted until the cabinet was filled with a mix of all the colors. + +When he was done, Harry was so excited about his work. He stepped back to admire it and was happy with the way it looked. He smiled and gave the cabinet one last glance before running off to show his mom what he had done. +Once there was a little girl who had a wonderful vacation. She played with her friends and had lots of fun exploring. But then one day, her vacation was over and she had to go home. + +At first, the little girl was sad because she had lost her vacation. She felt so bad. + +Her parents tried to make her feel better by taking her to the park. They bought her an ice cream cone and the little girl smiled. + +Her parents told her that she could always have another vacation and they would take her to the beach. She started to feel happier and she knew that her next vacation would be great. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy frog. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he started to lead the way. He hopped across a big field filled with yellow and green flowers and came across a big pond. + +Seeing his reflection in the pond, he decided to take a rest. As he was taking a rest, he started to smell something funny. It was smoke! He looked around the pond and saw a big, fancy campfire. + +He hopped closer to the campfire and saw two kind people sitting near the fire on big rocks. They were eating something yummy and talking with each other. The frog wanted to join them and be their friend. He hopped ever closer to the campfire, and the smoke filled his nose. He enjoyed the smell and warmth of the sun and felt happy to have some new friends. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a pumpkin. It was very messy. One day, a magical key came along. It was a special key that could unlock the pumpkin. + +The little key started to open up the pumpkin. When it was all the way open, something strange happened. Inside the pumpkin was a tiny door! + +The little key unlocked the door and beyond it was a magical surprise. Inside was a magical world full of beautiful things. The messy pumpkin had hidden a world of secrets. + +After the magical door was unlocked, the little key found a new home. It stayed with the pumpkin, so it could continue to unlock its secrets. +Best friends Sam and Bill were playing in the garden. Sam had a top and Bill wanted to borrow it. Sam said yes and gave Bill the top. Bill spun the top and it went really fast round and round. The top made a loud noise that everybody in the garden heard. The two friends giggled and laughed at how loud the top was. Sam then asked Bill if he could borrow the top for one more turn. Bill said yes, and this time the top still spun really fast, but Bill shouted louder, so the top made a really loud noise. Everyone in the garden laughed at how loud the top was. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy wanted to go on an adventure. So, he grabbed his kayak and went to the lake. + +When he got there, he tried to get into the kayak. But it was too hard! He was very frustrated. + +Then, his big brother came to help. He showed Tommy how to get into the kayak. With his brother's help, Tommy was able to go on his adventure. + +He paddled his kayak all around the lake. He saw all sorts of animals and plants. He had so much fun! + +At the end of the day, Tommy was happy he got to go on his adventure. +Once there was a lively boy named Jack. He liked to explore the world around him. + +One day he went to the kitchen and saw a big, wooden table. He wanted to climb up to the top. He shrugged his shoulders and began to climb. + +Jack was very brave and he made it all the way to the top. But then he quickly realised that he was stuck. + +He shrugged and looked around. He saw a chair and thought maybe he could climb down using it. + +He grabbed hold of the chair and began to climb down. Finally, he made it down safely and was very happy. He gave the table a big hug and thanked it for helping him. +The gorilla was feeling uncomfortable. He was hot and wanted to find some shade. He looked around and saw a tree not too far away. He started to hurry in that direction, hoping to find some relief from the sun. + +When the gorilla got close to the tree, he saw a little girl standing there. She was smiling and began to clap and laugh. The gorilla was surprised, but kept on walking until he reached the tree. He was so happy to be in the shade. + +The little girl looked at the gorilla and said, "Hi!" The gorilla shyly waved back and then lay down in the shade to relax. The little girl stayed with the gorilla, playing with him and talking with him. + +The two of them had such a good time that they didn't even realize they were getting late. Suddenly they both heard a voice calling them to hurry back home. The gorilla and little girl quickly said their goodbyes and went running back home. +Once there was a little girl. One day she was playing outside in the hot sun. Suddenly, she felt a pinch on her arm. The girl looked around but she couldn't see anyone. She touched her arm and it still felt hot. She was scared and ran to find her mom. + +When she found her mom, she told her what happened. Her mom said it was probably just a bug. But the girl didn't believe her. She was still scared because she had felt the pinch! + +So the girl and her mom went outside and looked around. Soon, they saw a beautiful dragonfly on the ground. The dragonfly had tiny little pinchy hands that it used to grab things. + +The girl was so relieved that she wasn't in danger. The dragonfly had just wanted to play with her. From then on, every time the girl saw a dragonfly, she knew it was just being friendly! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who owned a port. It was a special port and it would take her anywhere she wanted to go. Every day she would take the port to new and exciting places! + +One day she arrived at a big and healthy forest where she saw lots of animals playing and having fun. She wanted to join them! She ran and ran around the forest, discovering new things that made her very happy. + +At the end of the day, the girl said goodbye to her new friends and went back home. She was glad that she owned the port and that she could explore the world! +Once upon a time, there was a small house. Inside the house were two friends, a rabbit and a bear. The two friends were so happy together, playing and laughing. + +Suddenly, the bear heard a siren and saw a bright light coming from the backyard. He ran outside to see a fire! The fire was growing bigger and bigger and all of the neighbors were scared. + +The rabbit and bear tried to help, but they were too late. The fire spread all around and soon the small house was burned to the ground. Both rabbit and bear felt sad and regretful. They wished they had done something to stop the fire sooner. + +In the end, everyone was thankful for not getting hurt, but both the rabbit and the bear still regret that the small house was burned. +Once upon a time, there was a calm billboard in the park. It had all kinds of pictures on it. One day, two children came along and wanted to open the billboard. They pulled and pulled but nothing happened. The billboard was locked! The children decided to look around and they found an old key. They put the key in the lock and, click, it opened! The children were so delighted to finally open the billboard. They looked at all of the neat pictures and laughed. Suddenly, their mother called and it was time to go home. However, the children remembered to lock the billboard before they left. Now, the billboard was safe and secure until the next time the children visit. +Once, there was a family who went to a camp. They had lots of fun exploring the empty space around them. Everyone was happy, except for the youngest, who was still learning to chew his food. His mum and dad were worried about him because he was too young to chew his food properly. + +They decided to give him something soft and small to chew on. They found a special stick that was just right. The little one grabbed it and started to chew it with a big smile on his face. He was so happy that he forgot all about being a picky eater. + +The family resumed their fun at camp and the little one kept chewing on his stick. Before they knew it, the little one had chewed the stick all up. Everyone was happy to see that the little one had successfully chewed his food! +One day, a cop needed help. He was looking for someone to provide him with assistance. He saw a 3 year old boy. The cop asked the boy if he could provide him with what he was looking for. The boy agreed and the cop smiled. + +The cop asked the boy to help him find something that was lost. He explained that the thing was long and that he wanted the boy to help him look for it. + +The boy excitedly followed the cop. Together they walked all around looking for the long thing. Every corner they looked around, they asked other people if they had seen it, but no one would help. + +After looking for what felt like forever, they finally saw the long thing stuck behind a tree. The boy was thrilled to have found it. The cop thanked the boy for helping him and for providing him with the assistance he needed. The boy was glad he could provide the cop with help and the two of them went on their way. +Once there was a bald man. He was walking in the park one day and he found a big tree. He liked the tree so much he decided to pretend he was a monkey. He scratched his itchy back on the bark and smiled. + +The bald man jumped from branch to branch and swung like a monkey. After a few hours, he felt tired. He sat under the tree and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a little monkey! + +The little monkey was staring at the bald man. She liked the way he pretended to be a monkey. She climbed on his shoulder and made funny noises. She liked to be near the bald man. + +The bald man enjoyed pretending he was a monkey with the little monkey. They made each other laugh, and the man would sometimes scratch his itchy back on the tree too. + +The bald man and the little monkey were very good friends. They pretended together all the time and had lots of fun. +Once there was a boy named Tommy who loved avocados. He asked his mom every day for one, but she said no every day. He felt sad and ashamed that he never got to eat an avocado. + +One day, his mom surprised him. Instead of saying no, she surprised him by giving him an avocado. He was so happy! The avocado looked so juicy and delicious. + +Tommy wanted to show his mom how much he valued the avocado. So he put it in a safe place and never touched it. Whenever he went to look at it, he remembered how much it meant to him. + +Tommy was so proud that he had an avocado of his own. He thanked his mom every day for giving it to him. He valued it so much and always took care of it. It was his most prized possession. +John and Lisa were best friends. Everyday after school, they liked to talk. One day John had a brilliant idea. He said, "Let's play a quiz!" + +Lisa was excited. She loved quizzes. John asked lots of different questions. Some were easy, like 'What's your favourite colour?' and some were harder, like 'How many planets are in the Solar System?'. + +At first Lisa did very well and John was impressed. But then he started to give her questions like 'What's three plus three?'. Lisa just shrugged and smiled. + +John laughed. "You don't know, do you?" he said. So John decided to play a trick on Lisa. He made up a fake answer, like seven, and asked Lisa if it was right. Lisa thought it was the right answer, so she said yes. + +John had a good laugh, but then he felt bad. He told Lisa that it was only a quiz and that she shouldn't believe every answer he gave. Lisa was glad they could still be friends and they continued to talk and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. She wanted some delicious drink, so she searched her furniture for something to drink. She looked inside the fridge and found a big bottle of delicious pink lemonade. She grabbed the bottle and skipped outside to her backyard. + +Lilly sat on the furniture and opened the bottle. She took a big sip of the sweet juice and smiled. She continued to sit on the furniture and drink until the bottle was empty. + +When she was finished drinking, Lilly picked some flowers from her garden and laid them down on the furniture. She thanked the furniture for helping her enjoy her delicious drink and she went inside to take a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy rabbit. The rabbit was always curious and spent a lot of time looking around to see what was going on. One day, the rabbit found something amazing. It was a shiny suit made of bright colors. The rabbit decided to lay down next to the suit. It was so comfortable that it soon fell asleep. After a while, the nosy rabbit decided to try on the suit. It was a perfect fit! From then on, the rabbit was always dressed in the suit and it made him feel very special. The nosy rabbit had never felt so happy before. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a hat which was blue and it made him look very silly. + Tom wanted to go outside and play, but he was very ignorant. He did not know how to use his hat - he did not know how to tie it, or how to make it fit properly. + +One day, he asked his mom for help, but his mom was also ignorant. She did not know how to tie it either, so she found a book about hats in the library. She showed Tom the pictures in the book and he learned quickly. + +Finally, Tom had the knowledge to use his hat - he could now tie it and make it fit properly. He was so happy that he went outside and played in the sunshine with his hat on. +One day, there was a girl who was walking down the street. She had a basket in her hand. As she walked, she noticed a boy who was standing next to a bush. He had been watching her, and he was envious of her basket. The girl stopped and said, "Hey, do you want to hold my basket?" + +The boy was so excited. He explained that he had been looking at all the things in her basket and wished he had one too. The girl smiled and handed the basket to the boy. He held it with both hands, his face filled with joy. + +The girl and the boy started to walk together. They passed a park, a playground, and then a store. As they walked, the girl talked to the boy and explained how to take care of the basket. Finally, they passed the boy's house, and he gave the basket back to the girl. + +The girl smiled and said goodbye. As she walked away, she thought about how envious the boy had looked when holding the basket. She was glad that she was able to make him so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a smart spider. He wanted to believe he could do anything. He spun the strongest webs and raced around the house. He thought he was the fastest spider ever! + +One day, the spider saw a bird. The bird said he wanted to have a race. The spider was scared but he believed he could do it. + +The bird said they had to go around the room three times. The spider was so excited and said let's go. As they started to race, the spider was nervous but he kept believing he could do it. + +When the spider was about to cross the finish line, he was the first one! He had done it! He was the winner and he felt so proud! He had believed he could do it and he did! +Once upon a time, there was a nosy girl. She loved exploring and asking questions about everything. One day, she put on a special style of dress. Everyone said she looked very pretty. The girl was very excited, so she ran outside to show her friends. + +But the girl realized she had forgotten something - her friends! She missed them very much and wanted to tell them all about her style. She looked around, but her friends were nowhere to be seen. + +The girl was sad, but then she had an idea. She ran back inside, jumped on the phone and called them. They were all surprised to hear from her, but they were still happy. Even though the girl was far away, she was able to share her story and style. Everyone was so excited they started planning a reunion party. + +The girl was very happy, and she was especially glad she had called her friends. She missed them, but now that she could keep in touch, it was like they were always together. +Once upon a time there was a mummy bear and a baby bear. The mummy bear was looking for something special for the baby bear. She went to the store and ordered a belt. When the mummy bear came back with the belt, the baby bear was so excited! + +The mummy bear put the belt on the baby bear. It fit perfectly and the baby bear felt so proud! He ran around the house and showed the belt to everyone. Everyone said how handsome he looked in his new belt. + +The mummy bear was so happy that her baby bear was happy. She gave him a big hug and said that he should always wear this belt to help keep him safe and peaceful. + +The baby bear hugged his mummy bear and said he would always wear the belt and always be peaceful. The mummy bear smiled, happy that her little baby bear was safe and sound +Once, there was a little girl who had a big imagination. She was very creative! She loved to play outside and had a favourite toy, a little yellow horn. + +On this special day, she wanted to show off her creativity. So she grabbed her favourite horn and ran outside. She looked around until she found the perfect spot. Then, the little girl threw the yellow horn as far as she could. It flew high into the sky and the little girl clapped with excitement. + +But the yellow horn never came back down! Instead, it landed in a nearby tree. The little girl was sad. She wanted to get her horn back, but it was too high for her to reach. + +So she came up with a creative idea. She grabbed a long stick and used it to try and pull the horn down. It worked! The horn fell back down and the little girl was so happy. She hugged the yellow horn tight and ran off to play with it. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy who loved each other very much. They went to the doctor one day and found out that mommy was really sick. The doctor said she needed an operation. + +The daddy was very scared, but the mommy was extra brave. She told her family she would be okay. Everybody was very sad but knew mommy was strong. + +The operation was very long and hard but it was amazing! When it was over, mommy was smiling. The doctor said she was cured! Everyone was so happy. + +The mommy was so brave and told her family she was so happy that the operation worked. The family was so proud of her and gave her lots of hugs and kisses. They were so thankful that mommy was okay. + +The end! +Once there was a family who liked to include everyone. Every week they gathered for an activity. This week it was yoga! Mama and Papa began by lying on the ground and moving their arms and legs in different directions. Little brother tried too, but he was too small so Papa helped him. + +Next came the thick mat. Mama spread it on the floor and everyone got on. They moved around on it and made different shapes. Little brother liked this the best. He shouted, "Wahoo!" + +Finally, it was time for relaxation. Mama, Papa, and Little Brother put their arms and legs in the air and stayed very still. When they were all done, they felt very happy and relaxed. + +The family loved doing yoga together. It was a way to include everyone and have a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved fantasizing and pretending to be her favourite fairytale princesses. + +Every day, after she finished her chores, Lucy would take a big box of makeup out and carefully put it on. She used it to make her face look sparkly and pretty. + +One day, while Lucy was rummaging through her box of makeup, she found a hidden compartment inside. It was full of mysterious little things. + +Lucy opened the compartment and saw something amazing inside. Inside was a tiny magic wand with a huge, glittery gem on top. + +With a wide smile, Lucy quickly picked up her new wand and waved it around. Suddenly, she saw a twinkle of glittery light in the air. + +It was a hidden world full of fairies, unicorns and elves. Lucy began to do wonderful things with her wand - things she had been dreaming about for years. + +Every day, she would sit in her garden and feel the magical sparkles in the air. Lucy was the happiest princess in the whole world! +Once upon a time, there was a flower. It was called Daisy. Daisy was very upset. She wanted to reach the branch in the sky. But it was too high! Daisy was so upset that she couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, a bee flew by. He knew what to do. He said he could help Daisy. He said if Daisy hopped on his back, he could take her to the branch. Daisy was so excited. She hopped on the bee's back and off they flew. + +They flew up and up, higher and higher, until they reached the branch. Daisy grabbed the branch and smiled. At last, she had reached it! She thanked the bee and waved goodbye. Now, yes now, Daisy was happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a humble boy. His name was Tom and he loved to pick tomatoes. + +Tom would go to the garden every day and pick tomatoes, making sure to be careful. He could pick so many tomatoes every day because he was very strong and could pull the tomatoes off the vine. + +Each tomato was big and red and made his tummy smile. He loved them so much he would make all sorts of recipes. He loved the tomato soup he made and shared it with everyone. + +One day, after picking the tomatoes, Tom decided to give a tomato to his friend. He gave the tomato a big hug and pulled it gently away from the vine, gave it a little kiss, and gave it to his friend. + +His friend was so happy and they both ate some of the tomato that Tom had picked, happily. Tom was super proud he had shared something so special and was determined to pick more tomatoes the next day! +Once upon a time there was a wild cat. It liked to climb up the stairs to the attic. Every day the cat would run up the stairs and have lots of fun. But the humans who lived in the house wanted to prevent the cat from going upstairs. So they put a gate at the bottom of the stairs. + +The cat saw the gate and quickly realised he could not get up to the attic anymore. He was sad and confused. He tried jumping high, but the gate was too big and the top was too far. + +The cat thought hard and then had an idea. He moved furniture from the living room to the bottom of the stairs. He stacked it up very carefully. When he was finished, he had built a stair of his own! He then hopped up the steps and was soon in the attic again. + +The humans could not believe it - but it was too late. The wild cat had managed to prevent being kept away from the attic forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She was very sad because her mother had gone out. + +She walked to her bedroom and looked at her door. She wanted to go outside and play. But the door was locked. + +Sue cried big, wet tears. She was so unhappy. She pounded her fists against the door. But it didn't open. + +She sat down and put her head in her hands. The tears kept coming, falling down her face and onto her hands. + +Sue wished her mommy would come home. She longed to open the door and go outside. She wanted to run and play and not have to weep. + +But until her mother came home, Sue had no choice but to stay inside and weep. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy wanted to take a tour. So she got ready, and went outside to store. She looked around and saw lots of exciting things to buy. + +First, she found a pretty pink dress. She thought it was the best one, so she stored it. Then she saw a nice blue hat. She stored that too! + +Next, Lucy found a toy store and she was very excited. She saw toys of all different kinds and stored the ones she really liked. After that, she found a bakery and stored delicious cookies. + +Finally, Lucy was done shopping and she had lots of fun. She took all of her things home and was ready to start her tour. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Jim. +Jack and Jim were very different, but still always had fun together. +One day, Jack and Jim saw a ladder rolling across the ground and looked at each other in excitement. They both wanted to get the ladder, so they raced towards it. Jack was faster and got to the ladder first, but instead of climbing it, he stood aside and waved Jim to it. +Jim smiled and laughed, and they both rolled the ladder together. +They ended up taking turns playing with the ladder until the sun went down. Each time they rolled it, it was a different kind of fun. They were the happiest two best friends that day. +The end. +John was a 3 year old boy who lived in a huge house with his mum and dad. One day, John's mum said he was old enough and took him to school for the very first time. + +John was really excited as he looked around the huge building. He couldn't believe it, he was finally in school! + +John met his teacher who told him all about the things he was going to learn. John couldn't wait to get started, to learn new things and to make some new friends. + +After a few hours of learning, John and his class went outside to play. John saw a huge tree and wondered if he could climb it. He wanted to try, but he was really scared. His teacher saw him and said “The more you try, the more you succeed, so give it a go!†+ +John took a deep breath and started to climb the huge tree. He was scared and so he kept slipping, but he didn't give up. After a few attempts, he finally made it to the top and it felt great. He had yielded to the challenge and was really proud of himself. + +John jumped down from the tree and smiled, happy that he had made it. His teacher said “Good job John, see you tomorrow!†and John went home with a big smile on his face, knowing that he had succeeded in his first day of school. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very brave and loved animals. One day, she went to the park by herself. + +When she got there, she saw a big, smelly alligator. She was scared at first, but then she remembered how brave she was. She wanted to make friends with the alligator, so she tried to resist being afraid. + +She slowly stepped closer and closer to the alligator. When she was close enough, she reached out her hand. The alligator sniffed her hand and then licked it! + +Lucy smiled and laughed. She had made a new friend! From then on, Lucy and the alligator were best friends. They went to the park every day to play. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so excited to go exploring and see new things. She rode her bike to an unusual house. She looked around the house and thought it was so strange. But then she saw something that made her giggle. It was a funny looking cat! She couldn't help but laugh. She found lots of other things that made her laugh. She found a toy mouse in the corner and it made her crack up. Before long she had laughed so much that she was tired. She rode her bike back home with a happy smile on her face. She was glad that she had found such an unusual house to explore. +One day there was a little girl who wanted to learn new things. She heard about a magical spell that could increase her knowledge. She was very excited and decided to learn the spell. + +The little girl got organized and started to practice the spell. It was hard but she kept trying. After some time, the spell started to work. She could feel it getting stronger each time she said it. + +Pretty soon the girl felt like she knew many more things. She was so happy that she had learned the spell. She kept practicing and soon became very good at it. The little girl was so proud of her achievement. + +Now she could use the spell to increase her knowledge and make her even smarter! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She blinked her big eyes and looked out to the sea. She saw something mysterious in the harbor. She wanted to find out what it was. + +So the little girl blinked her eyes again and headed towards the harbor. Once she got a little closer, she noticed a big boat! It was dark and huge. She blinked her eyes one more time, but it was so dark she couldn't see where the boat was going. + +The little girl wanted to follow the boat, so she blinked her eyes and started to run. She ran as fast as she could and didn't stop until she reached the harbor. She blinked her eyes and looked around the harbor. All around her was an enormous and mysterious ship. + +The little girl couldn't believe her eyes. She had never seen such a big and mysterious boat before. She blinked her eyes once more, but the boat was gone. Where could it have gone? + +The little girl blinked her eyes one more time and looked out over the harbor. In the distance, she could see the boat sailing away in the sunset. She smiled and blinked her eyes and knew that one day she would find out where the mysterious boat was headed. +Once upon a time there was a smart man. He owned a fancy car made of steel. The car was very expensive. + +The smart man wanted to warn everyone in the town about the car. So, he drove around in the car and shouted to everyone, "Be careful! This car is expensive and made of steel!" + +The people in the town took the warning seriously. They stayed away from the car. But, one little boy didn't listen. He couldn't resist how shiny the car was and he decided to touch it. + +The little boy was warned again to stay away from it but he didn't listen. He touched the car and that caused a big mark on the car. + +The smart man had to pay a lot of money to fix the mark. From that day on, he warned everyone again and again about his expensive steel car. +Once upon a time, there was a humble valley. In the valley, there were trees that waved in the wind and animals that scampered around. + +One day, the sun was very hot and it began to burn the valley. The trees shook with fear and the animals ran away. The fire seemed to be getting bigger and bigger. + +Suddenly, a big cloud came above the valley. It poured lots of rain and it made the fire go away. Everyone said a big thank you to the cloud. + +The next day, the valley was happy again. The trees waved and the animals played. There were no more flames. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big red balloon. It was bright and full of air. But one day the balloon sprung a hole and all the air started to go out. + +The balloon was sad. He didn't want to go away. So he asked a friend for help. The friend said, "If you really don't want to go away, I can help you". + +The friend had a special thread. It was strong and shiny. She used the thread to wrap it around the balloon to cover up the hole. + +The balloon was so happy that he could stay. The thread was strong and held him tightly. He knew the thread would keep him safe from the wind and he could stay for a long time. + +And that's how the happy balloon stayed with his friends, safe and full of air, forever! +Once upon a time, there was a thin television. It was a very special television, because it could change. Every day, the television looked different. One day, it was a blue TV. The next day, it was purple. Then the next day, it was yellow! The little girl was very happy to watch the changing TV. She loved to guess what colour the TV would be tomorrow. She was always excited to see it change every day. + +The girl's parents were very proud of the special television. They said it was amazing that it could change like that. They thanked the TV every day for its special talent. + +The changing TV made the girl's room very colourful. Her special TV was like a magical friend to her. It was fun to watch the TV change every day. The girl was the happiest little girl in the world. +There was a little girl named Daisy. She was busy all day, playing with her toys and singing. Then suddenly, Daisy had a great idea. She wanted to eat something sweet for dessert! She opened the fridge and saw something yummy. It was a delicious strawberry ice cream. With a big smile on her face, she grabbed it with both hands. + +Daisy went to the living room, sat down and opened her ice cream. Her eyes started to blink with delight as she took her first bite. It was delicious! Daisy couldn't stop eating it until she had finished the whole thing. She happily licked the empty bowl and giggled. + +Once the ice cream was all gone, Daisy's stomach was happy and full. She went to the couch, lay down and closed her eyes. Daisy was so busy having fun that she fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. She wanted to find a special place, so she set off and started walking. + +The brave girl walked and walked until she came to a big and wide field. She was so excited when she saw it! The field was full of flowers, tall grass, and butterflies. She felt very special when she was standing in the field. + +The brave girl started exploring the field. She picked flowers and ran around the grass. She even sang a happy song! After a while, she found a secret spot in the middle of the field. + +The brave girl looked around and found a tall tree. She climbed to the top and looked around. From the top of the tree, she could see so many exciting things. She smiled, feeling happy. + +The brave girl found a special place and was happy. She went home, thinking about that special day in the field. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They both liked to play games and have fun. One day, they began to argue about their favourite numbers. The two friends kept fighting about which number was the best. + +Suddenly, something very interesting happened. A lively frog appeared! It was jumping up and down, croaking loudly. Everyone was very surprised. The two friends forgot all about their fight and smiled. + +The frog hopped away and the two friends held hands and laughed. They decided that all numbers can be fun. They thought that all numbers were lively and they would always be friends. +Once there was a little girl called Helaina. She was only three years old, but she was full of life. She loved to act out stories, and was always making noises. + +One day, Helaina was playing in the garden when she saw a rabbit. She was really excited and wanted to get close to it. But the rabbit was very fast and she couldn't catch it. + +So Helaina decided to act like a rabbit. She hopped and twitched her nose in a funny way. After a few minutes, the rabbit slowly came closer to Helaina. Helaina was so happy to see that her plan worked, and she jumped with joy. + +The rabbit was not scared at all and even followed Helaina on her adventure. They hopped around the garden, making funny noises as they went. After a while they became very good friends and played games every day. + +Helaina and the rabbit became best friends and loved to act out stories together. It was so much fun and easy for them, and no matter what happened outside, their friendship stayed the same. +Little Jack was so excited. He had been waiting all day for his present. Finally, his mom brought him a big, heavy sack. He looked inside and gasped with joy. It was filled with his favorite toys! He wanted to play with them right away, so he begged his mom, "Please can I open it?" She grinned and said, "Yes, please open it!" + +He reached inside the heavy sack and pulled out a shiny ball. He rolled it around and smiled. He waved the ball in the air and shouted, "Yay!" Then he grabbed a stuffed bear that was just the right size for cuddling. He hugged it tight, and said with a smile, "Please can I keep it?" His mom nodded, and said, "Yes, you can, please keep it!" + +Little Jack was so happy. The sack was filled with all sorts of wonderful toys. He said, "Thank you mama!" and gave her a big hug. He knew that all his presents would make him happy and delighted. He was so glad to have such a wonderful mom who did something so wonderful for him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Frances. She was three years old and she loved cookies. Today, Frances was worried because she had too many cookies. + +So Frances decided it was time to escape. She ran away from all the cookies as fast as she could. But the cookies followed her! + +Frances was so worried. She ran and ran until she came to a river. But the river was too wide for her to cross. + +Suddenly, she spotted a little boat drifting down the river. Quickly, Frances jumped into the boat and sailed away. + +The cookies couldn't follow her across the river. Frances was saved! She was happy and not worried anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play. Every day he would scamper around looking for something fun to do. One day, he noticed something strange at the bottom of the stairs. It was a tiny box! He quickly rushed down the steps to take a closer look. But just as he got close, the box seemed to vanish! + +The boy was so surprised he could barely move. He stood in the spot for a few minutes, wondering where the box had gone. He wanted to ask his mom about it, but he felt embarrassed. He didn't want her to think he was imagining things. + +Finally, he made his way back upstairs and decided to keep the mystery to himself. But as he climbed the stairs he heard a faint whispering coming from somewhere down below. He wanted to find out what it was but he was too scared. He quickly dashed back to his room and forgot all about the mysterious box. +Once upon a time there was a friendly girl. She loved to take baths. Every morning she would smile and hop into the bathtub. The warm water always made her feel happy. + +The girl enjoyed the feeling of the water against her skin. She would play around with the bubbles and make funny faces in the mirror. Bath time was her favorite time of day. + +When she finished, she would wrap herself up in a cozy towel and go off to start her day. Everyone she met could not help but smile when they saw her. Her friendly and happy personality was contagious. + +The girl's family and friends always looked forward to being around her. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and make others laugh. The girl knew that being kind and friendly would make everyone's day brighter. + +So each day, she would bathe and start her day in the best way possible. +Once there was a dog. His name was Tim. He wanted to borrow something. He wanted a flea. + +Tim went to the flea market. There were so many fleas there! He saw an impressive flea. Its fur was so shiny and its eyes were so sparkly. He wanted to borrow it. He asked the flea market owner if he could borrow the flea. + +The flea market owner said yes. He said that Tim could borrow it, as long as he returned it to the flea market later. + +Tim was so happy! He borrowed the impressive flea and ran home. He immediately showed the flea to his friends. They were so impressed too! + +Tim and the flea had lots of fun together, but he soon remembered that he had to return the flea to the flea market. Tim was very sad, but he knew he had to return the flea, so after a few weeks, he took the flea back to the flea market. + +The flea market owner thanked Tim for taking care of the flea. Tim was very happy to have had the chance to borrow an impressive flea, even if only for a short while. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and liked to play with her friends after school. One day she wanted to show her friends her new shirt, but they all just ignored her. She felt very anxious. + +She tried again, but they still ignored her. She started to feel really sad. She went to her mom and asked why her friends hadn't noticed her new shirt. Mom told her that sometimes when we feel anxious, things don't go our way. She hugged Lucy and told her it was ok. + +Lucy decided it was still worth showing her friends her new shirt, even if they didn't ignore her. She found her friends and showed them her shirt. This time, they all clapped and cheered for her. She felt so happy and proud. + +From then on, Lucy never let her anxious feelings stop her from showing off her new things or trying something new. She knew that her friends would always be there to cheer her on. +Once there was a tall farmer. One day, he was walking near a stream. Suddenly, he heard a voice demanding help. It was coming from the stream! The farmer saw a small fish who was stuck under a big branch. The fish looked sad and scared, sohe carefully removed the branch so the little fish could swim away. But then another voice demanded help! This time it was coming from a big tree. The farmer looked up, and saw a cub stuck high up in the branches! The farmer climbed the tall tree, and slowly removed the cub. The cub was so very happy, and thanked the farmer. Then it ran off into the woods. The farmer was happy too. He was glad he was able to help the fish and the cub. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who wanted to make sure the baby's skin was always nice and soft. So she set out to find a good lotion. She went to the store, where she found the perfect one. She was so successful in her search that she bought it right away. + +Once she got home she opened the lotion and set it in the bathroom. The mommy rubbed the lotion onto the baby's skin every day. The baby's skin soon became very soft and smooth. + +The mommy was very happy with her successful purchase. The baby smiled in delight each time mommy used the lotion. The mommy and baby were both so pleased that the mommy promised to always use the lotion. And they lived happily ever after! +Once there lived a little squirrel named Farley. Farley was a dependable squirrel who loved to explore the forest. One day Farley was searching for a safe place to settle. While looking, Farley noticed a hanger hanging from a tree. It was the perfect size! + +Farley decided to settle in the hanger. He nestled into the hanger until he was nice and snug. Farley felt warm and happy in his new home. From inside the hanger, Farley could look out and watch the forest birds fly by. It was the perfect home! + +Farley soon became very dependable and happy in his hanger. He spent his days exploring the forest and gathering nuts and seeds. Farley was very content in his new home. + +From that day forward Farley never had to worry about looking for a safe place to settle. His hanger became his very dependable and special home. +Once upon a time there was a sad little girl. She felt so alone and had no one to comfort her. Then one day, she stumbled upon something brown, tucked in the corner of the room. It was a computer! She had never seen one before, but was excited and started to push the buttons. Suddenly, music came from the computer and she felt so happy. She began to dance and the computer gave her lots of comfort and happiness. + +Now, whenever she felt lonely or scared, she would go and push the buttons on the brown computer, and it would make her feel better. From that day forward, the girl was no longer lonely and had found a special friend in the brown computer. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very gifted. She was brave and strong and could do anything she wanted. + +One day, she heard a loud noise, like a crash! It was thunder! She was scared, so she closed her eyes and wished the thunder away. + +Suddenly, she felt a warmth surround her. She opened her eyes and saw a beautiful light all around her. There was a special gift waiting for her in the middle of the light. It was a magical power that could keep the thunder away. + +She took the magical power with her and from that day, she never had to worry about thunder anymore. Whenever she felt scared, all she had to do was keep the magical power close and the thunder couldn't hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She was three years old and very curious. One day, she was walking in the forest when she spotted something shiny in the grass. It was a treasure chest! She was so excited, she opened it right away. + +Anna couldn't believe her eyes. The treasure chest was full of trinkets and sparkly things that glittered in the sunshine. Anna was full of joy. She was so happy to have found such a harmless treasure! + +Next, Anna decided to play a matching game. She placed all the shiny objects out in front of her and tried to find two things that were the same. She had a lot of fun and was delighted when she made a match. + +Anna wanted to keep all these precious treasures she had found. She ran home quickly with the chest and tucked it away in her house so no one else would find it. + +Anna was happy she had found such a harmless treasure in the forest. She vowed to come back and play matching games with the shiny trinkets whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a point she wanted to make. But the grown-ups around her didn't understand. So she got very angry, and she struggled to make them understand. She waved her hands, shouted and stamped her feet, but still the grown-ups wouldn't understand. + +So the little girl took a deep breath, and calmly explained her point. She spoke slowly and used very simple words. When she had finished, the grown-ups finally understood her point and they agreed with her. + +The little girl was so happy that she had not given up. She had struggled, but it had been worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jane. She was very special, because she wanted to help people. Every day, she would try to do all she could to help others. + +One day, Jane decided to become a judge. She wanted to help people by judging what was right and wrong. It was a big job, but Jane was brave and she worked hard. + +Before she could be a judge, she had to study lots and take a special test. Jane passed the test and the other judges were so happy! They were so proud of her for being brave and young, and for helping people. + +From then on, Jane was a judge and she helped many people. Every day she would judge things and make sure people were doing the right thing. + +With her help, everyone was happier and safer. Jane was so proud of herself for being able to help others. The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Kayla and she was three years old. She loved to go on adventures. One day, Kayla went outside to her backyard. She saw a big motor and said, "I want to dive!" + +Kayla got changed into her swimming suit. She ran over to the motor. She put a ladder up to it, and climbed up to the top. She took a big, deep breath and dived into the dry motor. + +Inside the motor, Kayla saw lots of interesting things. She saw a funny looking spider and a big beetle. + +Kayla was so excited by all the creatures she had found. She splashed around and played in the dry motor. It was so fun! Finally, she was ready to go home. She climbed up the ladder and out of the motor. + +Kayla enjoyed the adventure she had in the dry motor. She waved goodbye and ran back inside to have dinner. +Once there was a very special boy named Jack. He was a gifted three year old. + +Jack's parents gave him five different colored pencils for his birthday. He was so excited! He wanted to try all of the colors. + +First, Jack drew a rainbow with his pencils. The colors were beautiful. Then, he drew some other things. Some of his drawings were not very neat. + +Jack's mom saw the messy drawings, so she gave him a wet cloth and said, "just wipe away the mess, Jack." + +Jack was very happy and he went around the house wiping all of his colorful drawings, so he could draw something new again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily who loved to play with her favourite toy - a soft cube. Lily always made sure that she looked after her cube, spending lots of time taking care of it. + +When it was time to play, Lily would take her cube to the park and sit on the grass. She would spend hours pushing the cube around with her hands, laughing with delight. She loved it when the cube rolled over her feet, feeling the softness on her skin. + +Before it got dark, Lily would take her cube home and lay it in her bed. She felt so safe and happy when it was snuggled close. + +Every morning, Lily and her cube would start a new day of fun and adventure, always spending plenty of time together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bird called Flappy. Flappy loved to fly high in the air and soar above the trees. One day, Flappy wanted to find a new adventure. He saw an empty track in the distance and thought 'this will be fun to explore!' + +When he flew closer, he discovered it was an open road. He decided to try a race and flapped along the track. He flew faster and faster until he was soaring across the sky. He felt free like the wind with not a care in sight. + +Soon enough, Flappy finished his race and he was very happy. He had accomplished something new and now knew how to soar even faster. Flappy was so proud that he sang a happy tune as he flew happily away. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a baby. Mummy loved the baby very much, but it was often very sick. One day the baby was especially troubled and mummy knew it was time to take the baby to see the doctor. + +Mummy quickly grabbed a bag and put some clothes and toys inside. Then she drove to the doctor's office. But when mummy got there, the doctor said he was very busy and had to delay the appointment. + +Mummy was sad, but she decided to wait. The baby was feeling very miserable, so Mummy talked and sang to help cheer them up. The baby fell asleep in Mummy's arms and Mummy waited for what felt like forever for the doctor to become free. + +Eventually the doctor was ready to see the baby and he gave mummy a special recipe for medecine. Mummy also asked for special stitches for the baby. The doctor said he could do that and he quickly made the stitches. It took a while, but eventually mummy and baby left the doctor's office feeling much better. + +Mummy was so relieved that she managed to help the baby without delay. She knew the special stitches would help the baby feel better. Mummy never stopped loving her baby and she was always ready to help when it was troubled. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy. They whispered to each other and looked very important. They said it was time to go on an adventure. + +So they packed their bags and jumped in the car. They went to the park and they laughed and played. Mummy and Daddy took turns on the swings and enjoyed the sunshine. + +It started to get dark so it was time to go home. But this time, Daddy whispered something special in Mummy's ear. They both smiled and said it was very important. + +When they got home, Mummy told her little boy the secret. He was very excited and asked lots of questions. Mummy and Daddy said that it was time for a surprise trip tomorrow and that it was very important! + +The little boy couldn't wait to find out what the secret was, but he had to go to bed and wait until morning. + +The next day, mummy and daddy took him to the zoo. They held hands and whispered to each other as they explored. It was an amazing adventure, full of fun and laughter. The little boy was so happy, it was the best day of his life. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She wanted to help her helpless parents, so she went on an adventure. Lucy chose to go to the cell - her parents told her this was the place she could get help. + +It was a dark, scary place, but Lucy was brave and kept going until she found a group of friendly animals. She chose the biggest, bravest of them all - a lion. The lion said it was his job to help her find her way out. + +Together they carefully made their way through the cell, until they got to the door. Lucy saw that the door needed a key to open it, so the lion went to look. After a while he returned with a key in his mouth. Lucy grabbed the key and unlocked the door. + +The cell opened and Lucy stepped outside into the bright sunshine. She thanked the lion for his help - without him she would have been helpless. Lucy waved goodbye to the lion before running back home to help her parents. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to slide. She had a slide in her backyard and every day she would go outside, run around and then go sliding down the slide again and again! She was having so much fun! + +One morning she decided to go to the store to buy a sausage. But when she got there she realized something was wrong. A big dog was standing at the door, blocking her way! He was looking very serious. + +The little girl was scared of the big dog, so she didn't know what to do. But then an idea came to her. She started to slide towards the dog. She went faster and faster so the dog couldn't see her. Then before the dog knew what was happening, she had slipped through the door and was inside the store. + +The little girl got her sausage and went home. She never saw the serious dog again! She was so glad she thought of sliding to get past him. From then on she practiced her sliding every day so it got better and better. Now she can slide faster than any dog! +The little girl was so naughty. She wanted to dance, so she ran to the table. She started twirling around the table and jumping up and down. Her step mom saw her and started to laugh. + +The little girl kept on twirling and jumping. She was having so much fun. She was laughing and clapping. The step mom kept on laughing and said it was so funny to see her dance like that. + +Soon, the little girl's dad came over and told her to stop. He said it was time to go to bed. The little girl was sad and stopped dancing. + +But the step mom encouraged her. She said that she could jump up and down and twirl on the table again the next day. The little girl smiled and ran to bed. She was happy she could dance again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was happy and liked to laugh. One day, he saw something special - a flame! It sparkled and danced and was so funny that he giggled and clapped his hands. There were other flames, too that moved and wiggled in the air. The boy laughed and laughed and laughed. He loved the funny colors and shapes the flames made. He felt so happy and had lots of fun. Then, after a while, the magical flame disappeared. But the boy still remembered the happy laugh that the flame made him have. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful prince. People had big opinions about him. He was clever and strong, and he always got things done. One day, he decided to polish his crown. He worked hard and it shone brightly. Everyone was so amazed at how it sparkled. Everyone praised him for his hard work. He felt very proud. He knew he had done something great, and he knew his powerful opinion would be respected wherever he went! +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man. He was walking through the forest one day carrying a big barrel. Suddenly, a small child noticed him. "Where are you going?" the child asked. The old man didn't want to answer, so he ignored the question and kept walking. + +The little child was curious and wanted to know the answer, so he kept asking questions. "Why do you have the barrel?" he asked. Again, the old man wouldn't answer him. + +The small child kept following the old man, asking questions the entire time. The old man was getting impatient. Finally, he shouted at the child, "Go away! I don't have to answer your questions!" + +The little boy was sad and stopped asking questions. He went home and told his mom what had happened. His mom said, "You never have to be afraid to ask questions. People can't ignore you all the time!" + +The little boy smiled. He was proud of himself for standing up to the grumpy old man and asking questions. He was proud because even though the man had been grumpy and didn't answer his questions, he had still spoken up for what he believed in. +The little girl was quite. She was sat in a row with her friends. She liked it when it was quiet because she could hear the birds sing. + +Suddenly, the little girl had an idea. At the end of the row she wanted to stand up and twirl around - it would be fun! So she stood up and started to slowly twirl around and around. + +She twirled getting faster and faster until she felt like she was flying. She twirled until she was so dizzy she couldn't stop. She was giggling until the end. and when she stopped, she felt tired but happy. + +Her friends had been watching and clapping. They all hugged each other - it had been so much fun! Now it was time to go home, so the little girl said good bye. + +When the little girl arrived home, she was still smiling. It was so nice to find a quiet moment to have fun with her friends. +Joey was watching the clouds in the sky. He loved to watch them as they moved around, changing shape. Suddenly, a rainbow appeared! It was so beautiful and he wanted to stay and watch it for a long time. He grabbed his crayon and a piece of paper from his backpack. He carefully drew the rainbow he was watching. When he was done, he noticed something else in the sky. It was a friendly bird. He hopped the bird would stay so he could watch it for a while. He grabbed another crayon and drew the bird. The bird stayed for a long time and Joey had lots of fun watching it. Finally, the bird flew away and Joey waved goodbye. Joey was very happy that he got to watch the friendly bird up in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Sissy. Sissy liked to do things that other people thought were too scary. One day Sissy had the idea to read a scary novel. Everyone said it was too hard for Sissy and that she wouldn't dare to do it. But Sissy was brave and decided to try. + +She opened the novel and started to read. The words were big and hard, but Sissy could understand them. She read and read and soon she finished the book. Everyone was surprised. Sissy had dared to do something that no one else in her town had daring to do. + +Sissy was proud of herself. She had shown everyone that she could be brave. From then on, whenever Sissy was scared, she would just think of the scary novel she had read and know that she could do anything if she dared to try. +Once there was a baby who liked to be very tidy. She was always very neat and always put away her toys after she was finished playing. One day, she saw a crib and asked her mom to order it. Her mom smiled and said yes. + +A few days later, the crib arrived in a big box. Baby and her mom put it together and it looked so nice and tidy. Baby was so excited to sleep in it! She put her favorite blanket and pillow in the crib and tidied it up. It looked perfect. + +At night, baby climbed into the crib and said goodnight to her mom. She fell asleep and had the best dream ever. Baby was so happy to have her own crib and to be so tidy. +Once there was a little boy who liked computers. He wanted to have one of his own, but he didn't have the money. One day when he was playing in his garden he found something shiny. It was a little computer! He was so excited. + +The little boy ran inside and showed his mom what he had found. She was very surprised and asked him where he had found it. He told her he had found it in the garden. His mom hugged him and said that this was a very special gift. + +The little boy hugged his mom and thanked her. He was so happy to have a computer of his own. He ran back outside and started playing games. He had so much fun exploring the computer and learning new things. + +He was never bored again and was always happy to have his own little computer. +Once there was an elephant who was very frightened. Everywhere he looked he saw pins hanging from the sky. He was so scared that he started to shake. He even hid under a tree, but the pins kept scaring him. He tried to run away, but they followed him. He started to cry and he just wanted them to go away. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. He looked and saw a little girl with a big smile. She said, "Don't be frightened, I will help you!". She took out some string and put it around the pins. She tied it with a big strong knot until the pins were all tied together. Then she put them in a bucket and said, "There, now the pins won't bother you anymore!". + +The elephant was so happy that he smiled. He thanked the little girl for her help and they both laughed. From that day on they were the best of friends and he never had to be scared of the pins hanging in the sky again! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and daddy who wanted to create something wonderful for their family. So, they worked hard and made a plan to build a ranch. + +The mommy and daddy started digging holes and hammering in nails until suddenly a big, long ranch was built. The ranch had so many exciting things to explore. + +There were animals big and small to meet. There were horses and burros, a pig and a goat, and even a few chickens. The family was delighted! + +Mommy and daddy also planted a big garden to grow food. They worked hard everyday to pull the weeds and pick the veggies that grew. + +The family spent lots of time learning how to care for the animals and plants. The kids giggled and ran around the ranch and at the end of the day they were all happy and tired. +Once there was a boy named Tommy who loved to play. He had a lot of toys that he liked to play with and even pretended to be a doctor. + +One day he went to visit his grandma in the hospital. He was so excited and was full of energy when he arrived. His grandma was really happy to see him. + +They played games together, but then Tommy saw some coats hung on the wall. He wanted to play with them, so he climbed up and hung from them. Everyone was surprised but thought it was very playful. + +Unfortunately, the coats were not very strong and they broke under his weight. Poor Tommy fell and hurt his arm. + +His grandma was worried, but the doctors at the hospital took good care of him and helped him feel better soon. He was meant to stay in the hospital for a few more days, but he was so happy to be back home that he played all day. +One day, Mommy and Daddy decided to plan a special picnic. They found the perfect spot - a big grassy field with a pit right in the middle. Daddy got to work making a fire in the pit while Mommy packed all of their delicious snacks. + +They spread the blanket underneath a big tree in the shade and pulled out their lunch. The food looked so yummy! Daddy made delicious sandwiches, Mommy made cookies with candy in the middle, and they even packed special drinks in tall glasses. + +Once they were done eating, it was time to run! Mommy and Daddy chased each other all around the grassy field and stopped to take a break in the pit. They laughed until their tummies couldn't take it anymore. + +It was a perfect day for a picnic! +Once upon a time, there was a strong point. It was square and shiny and so special. Every day, the point would print out happy colours all over the sky for everyone to see. + +Children from all around loved seeing the point print different colours every day. They would run around and try to catch the colour prints. + +One day, a little three-year-old named Jack came to see the point. He wanted to see it print the happiest colour he could ever imagine. He was so excited when it printed bright yellow! It was the most beautiful colour ever! + +Jack was so happy and excited that he would return every day to see the point print out different colours. Gradually, he got to see every single colour print and it was so much fun! Later, he would tell all his friends about how strong the point was and how it could print out beautiful colours. + +The point remains strong to this day, printing out the most wonderful colours you've ever seen. +Once there was a skeleton who loved to dance. He danced all day long, always smiling and feeling cheerful. He sent out happy dance vibrations to the world. He would go everywhere, dancing in the park, at the beach, in the countryside and even in the city square. + +The skeleton shared his love of dancing with the other animals he met. He taught them how to twirl and spin and jump. Even the slowest of animals learned quickly when the skeleton showed them how to dance. + +The skeleton's favourite thing to do was dance with children. They loved to copy his moves, and each time he danced with them a big cheer would go up from the little ones. The skeleton's clacking bones created a sound like a drum, but it was a joyful sound. + +The skeleton taught the children how to laugh and be merry through their dancing. Whenever there was sadness, the skeleton arrived with the musical beat of his bones. Everyone around the skeleton felt cheerful and happy. + +The skeleton danced until the sun went down and everyone was smiling. He waved goodbye and went home, happy that he had been able to make the world a little brighter with his dancing. +Once upon a time there was a skeleton who lived in an old house. One day, a little boy came knocking at the door. He asked the skeleton, "What are you doing in there?". The skeleton answered, "I'm just resting". The boy was scared but bravely asked the skeleton, "Can I come in?". The skeleton responded, "No, it's too disgusting inside". The boy ran away and never looked back. + +The boy's mom asked, "Where were you?". He answered, "I met a skeleton in an old house". His mom said, "That's not nice, let's go home". So, the boy and his mom went home. + +From then on, the boy promised to never knock on the old house's door again. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was very curious. She wanted to know everything! One day, she saw an old man walking by the lake. + +The girl asked the old man, "What are those things you are holding?" + +The old man said, "These are rewards. If you pass the test, you can get one of them." + +The girl thought that sounded like fun. She asked the old man what the test was. The old man said, "It is a test of knowledge. If you can answer all my questions, then you can get a reward." + +The girl was eager to try, so she agreed. But unfortunately, the girl was not very knowledgeable. She was very ignorant. + +The girl sadly told the old man she did not pass the test. But then the old man told her, "For being so brave and curious, you can still have one of the rewards." + +The girl was very happy. She thanked the old man and promised to try even harder next time. +Once upon a time there was a big, chubby turkey. It lived in the forest with all of its friends. Every day it would go exploring and having fun. + +One day, the turkey was feeling hungry. It saw a farmer and asked for some food. The farmer was nice and decided to wrap some food in a blanket for the turkey. + +The turkey was so happy! He thanked the farmer and hugged the blanket filled with food. Then, he hugged the farmer too, who laughed and smiled. + +The turkey took the blanket and went back to the forest to eat. He ate and ate until he was full and happy. The chubby turkey thanked the farmer once again and headed off to tell all of his friends about his wonderful meal. + +From then on, the turkey would always remember the farmer who helped him. He even gave the turkey a special name - 'Wrappy'! And that's how the chubby turkey got its name. +Today was a lively day! It was sunny and the birds were singing. + +Suddenly, there was a loud rumble. The ground started to shake. Mommy said it was an earthquake. It kept shaking for a long time and scared everyone. + +But then it stopped. Everybody cheered because it was over. Soon, we were all outside, enjoying the sunshine again. + +The earthquake had struck and now it was gone. We felt very happy and relieved! +There was once a woman who wanted to succeed. Every day she worked hard to make her dreams come true. To help her, she built a network all around her. + +She talked to her neighbours and made friends with them. She even played games with her local storekeeper. Everywhere she went, she met more people. + +Soon, she had a big network of support around her. She knew all the people in her neighbourhood and they all wanted her to succeed. + +The woman looked around and realised she had something special. She had an amazing network of people who wanted her to do well. Whenever she had a struggle, they were available to help. + +And so, the woman worked hard, and thanks to her network, she succeeded. +Once there was a little girl called Zoe. Zoe had a special jacket with a zipper. She liked to zip it all the way up and down. + +One day it was very fair outside. Zoe decided to take her jacket out and zip it up to keep warm. She went outside to play and had lots of fun! + +After playing with her friends, Zoe was tired. She put her jacket back on, zipped it up and went home to have a nap. + +As the days passed, Zoe zipped up her jacket whenever she went outside to play. She kept it zipped up so she stayed warm and toasty. + +Now Zoe is always happy and warm when she zips up her fair jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a poicte bunny. He liked to run around his patch of grass. One day, while he was running, he saw something sparkling. It was a tiny round pebble! The bunny picked it up and put it in his pocket. He kept running until he got to a big tree. It was the tallest tree in the forest! + +The bunny stopped to look at the awesome tree. He then noticed a small squirrel running through the grass. The bunny was so excited to meet the squirrel! He was so polite to the squirrel and asked if he wanted to play. + +The bunny and the squirrel had so much fun together. They ran around the tree and chased each other in circles. Later, they sat next to each other to rest. The bunny showed the squirrel the pebble he found earlier. The squirrel loved it! + +The bunny and the squirrel said goodbye and the bunny continued his journey. He ran and ran until he found his way home. The bunny was very happy. He took out the shiny pebble from his pocket and smiled. The bunny always remembers his fun adventure with the polite squirrel. +Once upon a time there was a black squash. Every day it would wave at the sun when it rose in the morning. The sun would wave back and the squash felt so happy! + +Later on, two birds came near the squash. They had bright colours and made chirping noises. The squash was so excited and waved its leaves again. The birds waved back! + +Goodbye came soon, however, and the birds flew off. The squash watched them go, still waving happily. As the sun began to set, the squash waved a final goodbye and the sun waved back. Then it was time for the squash to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved books. One day, Sarah decided to take a walk. She walked and walked until she came to a big building. It was a university! Sarah wished she could go inside, but the door was locked. She felt helpless. + +Then, out of nowhere, a big, friendly dog came to her side. He barked and barked until an old man came out of the university and said, "What is it, boy?" The dog ran back and forth from the old man to the little girl until the old man finally understood. He smiled and opened the door. + +Sarah was so happy. She thanked the old man and the dog, then stepped inside the university. She saw many books and felt braver than ever before. From that day on, Sarah always remember that no matter how helpless she felt, help was just around the corner. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse called Jerry. He lived in a hollow tree with his family. He was so happy. + +One day, Jerry decided to go for a spin around the woods. With a hop, skip and a jump, he was off. Everywhere he went, was something new and exciting. + +He came across a pond and heard the sound of a horn. It was so loud but Jerry did not worry, he was so brave. He looked around for the horn and noticed a deaf frog sitting on a rock. + +The frog was spinning its tongue around its head. It was making a loud horn noise. Jerry laughed, what a funny thing to do! The frog smiled back. + +Jerry was so happy that he had made a new friend. They played together, spun round and round the pond, until they both got tired. Jerry thanked the frog and said goodbye. + +He went back to his family with a smile, ready to tell them all about his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a long, furry paw. It belonged to a little puppy which was always so excited, always wanting to go and explore. Every day, the little puppy would go out and pull and tug on things. + +One day the little puppy found something different - a long string was lying there in the grass. It was really long, with knots all along the length. + +The puppy sniffed the string and then decided to to pull it. When he did, a big surprise was waiting for him! From around the corner, a big object came tumbling - it was an old tin box, with a latch and a key. + +The puppy growled and barked. He wanted to open the box. He pulled on the latch with his paw and eventually it opened! Inside the box was a big shaggy teddy bear, with long arms and long legs. The puppy yelped with joy when he saw his teddy bear. + +He grabbed the bear and pulled it close, and with his long, furry paw, he gave the bear a big hug. From that day on, the puppy and teddy bear were the best of friends. +One day, Susan was walking in the park when she spotted a frame laying on the ground. It was very high, almost as tall as Susan’s knees. She knew it must be special so she carefully picked it up. + +When she looked inside, something amazing happened. The frame started to whisper! Susan didn’t know what it said but she knew it was something important. + +She asked her mom if she could keep the frame. Her mom said yes so Susan took it home. Each night, she would climb in to bed and whisper back to the frame. She was sure that it was telling her something special. + +Every day, the frame whispered different stories to Susan. The stories made her feel happy and excited. She knew that her newfound friend would be with her forever. +Jimmy was playing in the garden when he saw a cricket. He wanted to catch it so he started to run. The cricket was very fast so Jimmy couldn't keep up. + +Suddenly he saw a big yellow sour lemon and thought it might help him. He picked it up and threw it at the cricket. The lemon flew through the air and landed on the cricket. The cricket felt the sour juice and ran away quickly. + +Jimmy chased after it but the cricket was too fast. It ran away through a hole in the fence and disappeared. Jimmy was sad he couldn't catch the cricket, but he was glad it was still alive. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. She was very happy and loved to dance around her room. Everywhere she went, her smiles shone like the sun. + +One day, Emma went to a party. Her Mommy had a surprise for her — a special mask! It was an incredible mask, with colourful feathers, sparkles and a fun design. + +Emma put on the mask and started to dance. She spun around and around, laughing with joy. Everyone loved her dance and clapped and cheered. + +When the party was over, Mommy gave Emma the incredible mask to keep. Now Emma can dance around and wear her special mask whenever she wants! +Once upon a time there was a happy goat. The goat wanted to go on an adventure. So it came to a big mountain. The goat looked up at the mountain and thought it was so big! + +The goat tried to climb the mountain but it was too hard. So the goat came up with a plan. It decided to go round the mountain instead. + +So the goat started walking round the mountain. After a while, it came to a river. The river was too wide for the goat to cross. But then the goat saw a bridge. + +The goat was so excited! It ran across the bridge and came to the other side. The goat was so happy that it made it. + +At the top of the mountain, the goat looked down. It saw a beautiful view that it could never forget. The happy goat enjoyed its adventure and then it returned home. +Once there was a little girl who was very curious. One day, she went outside and looked up at the moon in the night sky. She was so excited because she wanted to borrow it. She waved her hands and said "please, can I borrow the moon? Please!" But the moon didn't move. So the little girl continued to wave her hands and beg until she fell asleep. + +The next day, the little girl woke up and looked outside. She was so happy to see that the moon had come down to her. She was so excited and she jumped up and down. She ran outside and hugged the moon very tight. + +The little girl was so happy she had taken the moon home. She played with it all day and dreamed of borrowing the moon every night. She was so happy she could borrow the moon! +It was a sunny day and Toby was very excited. He woke up early and put on his sunny yellow shoes. Toby hopped out the window and went to the park. He could see a huge rose in the middle of the park. Toby started running toward it. When he got closer, Toby saw that it was a big, yellow magazine. Toby had never seen one before! He was so excited. + +He picked it up carefully and realized it was filled with pictures of animals. Toby was so excited that he started flipping through the pages. He saw tigers, dolphins, and even monkeys. Toby got so excited that he started jumping up and down. + +Suddenly, Toby heard some snippets of conversations coming from behind the rose. Toby crept closer and saw two small children playing. He sneaked up close and said hello. The children were surprised but said hello back. Toby smiled and reached out to give them the magazine. They were so excited to see it. + +Toby and the two children rose up and looked around. They were in a garden unlike anything Toby had ever seen before. It was full of beautiful roses, butterflies and birds. Toby smiled and knew that he had found a special place. From now on, the rose garden will always be a special place for him. +A child walked through the park. It was a sunny day and the child was happy. + +The child saw a nice tree with a big branch. The branch looked like a tight bridge, so the child walked on it. + +The branch was tight and the child wobbled back and forth as it walked. The child was scared but kept going, higher and higher. + +Finally the branch ended and the child felt proud of its brave walk. The child clapped its hands and took a big, happy bow. +Once there was a birdcage with a very sad bird inside. The bird wanted to fly out to the world, but it could not find its way out. +One day, a compassionate boy found the birdcage and let the bird out. He noticed how sad the bird was and wanted to help. He put some bread crumbs on the ground in front of the bird. +The bird was happy to have some food, but it was still very sad. The boy wanted to make the bird happy again. He put his hand out to the bird and said the bird's name. The bird looked at the boy and chirped. +The boy smiled and the bird flew away. But the boy knew the bird's heart was still healing. He just hoped his compassionate gesture had helped. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious napkin. Everywhere it went, everyone was surprised. One day the napkin went to a playground. All the young kids gathered around. They asked where the napkin came from. Suddenly the napkin started to move. It zipped around the playground and everyone's eyes widened with surprise. All the kids ran after the napkin, but it was too fast. All of a sudden it stopped in front of a 3 year old boy. He reached out and grabbed it. Everyone held their breath in astonishment. The little boy smiled for the napkin had a secret message inside. What it said no one ever knew. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He lay in bed, feeling sad. He was very lonely, because he did not have any friends. + +One day, Jack decided to go exploring. He walked through a thick forest and deep into a dark cave. Inside the cave, Jack saw something amazing - a big mineral! It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen and he was so excited! + +Jack started to collect the minerals. He filled his pockets and put some into his basket. He was so delighted he started to sing and dance. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a noise. He quickly looked up and saw a friendly rabbit smiling at him. Jack jumped for joy! He now had a new friend. + +Jack decided to give half of his minerals to the rabbit. From then on, the two friends smiled and laughed together every day. They were never sad again. +Danny was having a good day. His mommy had invited him to play a special game. It was called exercise. Danny was very excited and ran to get ready. He put on his running shoes, and then they were off! He and his mommy danced around the yard and hopped like bunnies! + +After a while, Danny's mommy stopped. She looked sad. She said, "Danny, I want to show you something. I need you to be very brave, okay?" She then showed Danny a dead butterfly. + +Danny was very sad about the butterfly. He asked his mommy if he could invite some of his friends over. His mommy said he could. He invited all his friends, and they all tried to make her feel better. His friends helped him understand that sometimes things die, but we remember them and we still love them. +Once there was a little girl who loved to play. Everyday she could be found playing with her toys. One day, she wanted to play outside with her friends, but it was raining. She started to complain. + +Her mom was in the next room and heard her. She came in and asked the little girl what was wrong. The little girl pointed to the window and said, 'rain.' + +Her mom smiled and said, 'Let's do something else.' She reached for a box of sweet treats and offered one to the little girl. The little girl eagerly accepted and the two of them spent the afternoon doing puzzles and playing board games. + +The little girl forgot all about complaining and enjoyed the rest of her day with her mom. They laughed and smiled as they shared a sweet and special afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He had a magical sock. It was an amazing sock because every day it gave him something new! + +Today, he found a toy car inside his sock when he opened it. He was very happy but he didn't understand why the sock had so many wonderful things. + +He asked his mom, "Mom, where did this car come from?" His mother explained, "That's from the magic sock. It gives you nice things each day." + +The boy received lots of different presents from the sock. He got books, games, and even candy! He was so happy to receive these amazing surprises every day. + +Finally, one day the boy understood why the magical sock was so special. He said, "The sock loves me and I love it too!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived by the sea. He loved to watch the tide come in and out, and the little waves crashing against the shore. One day he had a wonderful idea. He decided to share the tide with his friends. He ran around, showing them how the water moved and making them squeal with delight. + +That night, instead of watching the tide, he shared it with a friendly crab. Together, they enjoyed the tiny bubbles in the little waves and the soft sand between their toes. Then, when the tide was going out, they ran and shared the moment with their friends. After that, they all waved goodbye to the crab and watched the tide go out, little by little. + +The little boy was happy to have shared the tide with his friends. He had such a wonderful time, and knew that the shared memory would be with them forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophia. Sophia was so very adorable and she loved adventures. One night, as Sophia was looking out of her window, she saw a beautiful comet in the night sky. Sophia blinked in awe and quickly ran out to the garden. She looked up into the night sky and saw the sparkly comet twinkle and blink right in front of her. Sophia was so happy and she felt so adventurous. She wanted to get close to the comet and touch it. + +Suddenly, the comet started to make its way towards Sophia. She smiled and waved as the comet started coming closer and closer. When it was right in front of Sophia, the comet transformed into a magical animal! It had glimmering fur and wings. The animal flew around Sophia and made her feel like she was flying through the sky. Sophia laughed and they had a grand time playing together. + +Finally, the magical animal disappeared and Sophia waved goodbye. When she looked back up into the night sky, there was still the comet twinkling away, brightly and beautifully. Sophia smiled and thanked the comet for being such an adorable and fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a smart bird. The bird loved to fly above the sky, and it could see far away. On one rainy day, the bird saw there was a war. Lots of people were fighting, and the bird felt so sad. + +It wanted to help, but it was too little. Then the bird had an idea! It slowly flew near the war, and opened its wings. Suddenly, a big rainbow spread out above the war. + +The people looked up and saw the beautiful rainbow. They stopped fighting, and hugged each other. The bird was so happy it could help, and quickly flew away. From then on, the bird used its smart wings to make a rainbow whenever it saw a war. +Once upon a time, there was a little acorn. He was so small and charming. He always wanted to go on an adventure. + +One day he decided to put himself on the ground and see what he would find. As he traveled, he saw many different things. He saw birds fly high above and animals running by. + +Then he saw the most amazing thing - a tree! It was so tall and strong. He was so excited. He wanted to climb up it and explore the world around him. + +The acorn stuck his little legs into the roots of the tree and he started to climb. Up he went, branch by branch, until he reached the very top. + +He looked down on the world and everything looked so small. From the top of the tree, the acorn felt so very big. It was a wonderful adventure! + +After a while, the acorn put himself back on the ground. He had had a lovely adventure, and went back home feeling very proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play in the park with her dog, Spot. One day, after a fun day at the park, Amy and Spot went home. + +When they arrived, Amy went to her room. She was very surprised to see a brand new bright pink bathrobe waiting for her on her bed. Amy was so happy and couldn't wait to try it on. + +Amy took off her clothes and put on the bathrobe. It was so cozy and warm. She looked in the mirror and saw how pretty it was. + +The next day, Amy wanted to show her bathrobe to her Grandma. When they got to Grandma's house, Amy looked in the closet and was so excited to see that Grandma had an available bathrobe just like hers! +One day, Alice was walking, when she noticed a face. It was amazing! Alice smiled and decided to mention it to her mom. "Mom, there was a face!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom was very surprised. "What was it like, Alice?" she asked. "It was amazing," Alice replied. + +Alice's mom smiled. She knew it must have been special for Alice to mention it. "Let’s go and find it together," she suggested. + +Alice and her mom searched everywhere, but couldn't find the face. After a while, Alice's mom said, "Let's try again tomorrow. For now, let's have some ice cream!" + +Alice smiled. She felt happy that even though she hadn't found the face, her mom was still excited about it. It was an amazing day! +One day, Emma and her mommy went on a special visit. Emma wore her helmet because this was an unusual visit. When they arrived at their destination, Emma was very surprised! There was a turtle there! Emma was happy to see that it was a friendly turtle. + +The turtle had a funny pink helmet on her head. Emma and mommy thought it was so unusual. Mommy said the turtle must be from a far away place. Emma asked, “Can I pet it?†Mommy said yes, and Emma carefully petted the turtle. + +The turtle was friendly and enjoyed Emma’s visit. Eventually, Mommy said it was time to go home. Emma and Mommy said goodbye to the turtle and started walking home. Emma was very happy they had gone on this unusual visit. +Once upon a time there was a child who loved to rub. They would rub all day long. Something they loved the most, was rubbing zigzags. + +They were so creative, they couldn’t move on to something else until they had made a beautiful zigzag. Every different material they could find, be it paper or a rock, was turned into a zigzag. + +One day, the child thought, "What if I rub REALLY fast!†+ +So, they grabbed a rock and started rubbing. + +Wooooosh! They rubbed so fast that a huge, sparkly zigzag kept appearing and disappearing. They rubbed and rubbed until the sparkles had covered the whole sky! + +The child couldn’t believe what had happened. Their creative rubbing had made the sky look so beautiful! + +They decided they would never stop rubbing zigzags. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very brave. But she was also scared. + +One day, she heard some loud noises outside. She heard people shout and yell. She shivered because she was so scared. + +She looked through the window and saw two big men fighting. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the door opened and a new person came in. She had never seen this person before. + +The new person looked at the little girl and smiled. He asked the girl not to be scared. He said that it was alright and the fight was over. + +The little girl felt relieved. She said goodbye to the new person and thank you. The new person smiled and went away. + +The little girl went back in the house and felt much better. She was brave and not scared anymore. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She loved to play with her friends. One day, she found something that made her very curious. It was a big white box. She opened it to see what it was and inside she found many different colored paints and a mirror. + +Emily took out all the paints and started to mix them together. She loved to see all the different shades of colors. She put her hand in the mixture and started painting on the mirror. She used bright colors to paint animals, trees and so many different things! + +Emily was so proud of her masterpiece that she decided to hang the white mirror up on her wall. All her friends came to her house and saw the beautiful artwork she had created. She was very happy that she had created something so special with the paints and the white mirror. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy. He was brave and he was curious. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He grabbed his hat and he opened the door. When he opened the door, he saw a big knob. He wanted to see what was on the other side so he put out his hand and grabbed it. + +When he gave the knob a turn, he felt something special. He opened the door and he saw a fierce tiger! The little boy was scared but he was determined to follow the tiger. He ran as fast as he could and followed the fierce tiger. + +The tiger went into a big cave and the little boy followed. Inside the cave was a lot of treasure. He saw coins and gems and diamonds. He was so excited and happy he wanted to keep going! + +But then he remembered the knob he had left at the door. It was his way out! So he turned around, grabbed the knob and opened the door. + +The little boy went on many more adventures but he always remembered to take the knob with him so he could follow the fierce things he wanted to explore! +Mummy had a big phone. She used it to call Grandma and Grandad. One day, Mummy showed her little girl how to tie the phone onto the rocks. She tied it very carefully. The little girl watched and listened carefully to Mummy's instructions. + +When Mummy finished tying, the little girl tried it too. But her knots weren't so tight. Mummy talked to her and showed her how to do it better. + +Finally the little girl tied it just like Mummy. They both smiled and Mummy said, "That's great! Now our big phone is safe from the waves!" They laughed and then Mummy took the little girl for an ice-cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. She wanted a feather for her nest. Every day, she would make a request to the other birds, "Can someone give me a feather?" + +But no one answered her. Nobody helped her. The little bird felt very sad. + +One day, she saw a big bird flying with a feather in its beak. She flew after the bird and asked, "Please, can I have the feather? I'd like to make a nest with it." + +The big bird kindly said, "Sure. Here you go." + +The little bird was so happy and thanked the big bird. She flew back home with the feather and made a cozy little nest. She was very pleased. +Once upon a time, there was a lizard. He was very intelligent and he liked to explore. He wanted to understand the world around him. + +One day he went on a big adventure and he saw some other lizards. He was very happy to see them and tried to talk to them. But he couldn't understand them and soon got bored. + +He kept exploring and came across a tree. It was very tall and there were some leaves at the top. Suddenly he heard a voice coming from the leaves. It was the voice of an intelligent little bird! + +The lizard was very happy to meet the bird and the bird said hello. The lizard and the bird talked for a long time and became good friends. The lizard understood everything the bird said and had a lot of fun playing in the tree. + +The lizard was happy to have a new friend. And from then on he never felt alone and always had someone to explore with! +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Sam. He was busy putting out fires all day long, and he was getting very tired. He decided to take a nap. He lay down in his fire station and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, he smelled something smelly. He opened his eyes and saw smoke coming from the back of the firehouse. Sam jumped up, put on his firefighting gear, and went to check it out. + +When he saw what was happening, his heart sank. A little kitten had gotten into the station and was stuck inside the smoky room. Sam bravely entered the room and used a blanket to scoop up the scared kitten. + +Sam brought the kitten outside and handed him over to a friendly neighbor. The kitten was safe and so was Sam. After all the excitement, Sam was ready to go back to snuggling up on his cozy firefighter cot and take a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a big spider in the woods. Every day he would crawl around looking for food. One day, he saw a big log in the middle of the woods. He crawled right up to the top of it and felt the warm sun on his back. He thought it was the perfect spot to take a nap. + +So he decided to stay here. He found lots of bugs nearby and had a very yummy breakfast. But soon enough, it was time to move on. He started to crawl away from the big log, and as he did, he saw a big tree nearby. He was so excited that he started to crawl faster and faster. + +He explore the big tree for hours, finding many new and different bugs to eat. In the end, he discovered a hollow in the trunk. And he realized he had found the perfect home for himself. He was so happy that he crawled back to the big log he had been napping on earlier and thanked it for leading him to his new home. + +And from that day forward, the big spider lived happily ever after in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved playing in the park. One day, Sarah was playing with her toy gun. She was shooting it all around the park for fun. + +Then Sarah saw a big tree in the park and had a great idea. She wanted to climb up the tree and shoot from the top. So Sarah quickly climbed up the tree while carrying her toy gun. + +At the top of the tree, Sarah could see everything in the park. She started shooting at the other trees and the birds in the sky! Then, suddenly, Sarah spotted something very yummy in the bushes below. + +It was a big whip cream pie! She tried to shoot it but her toy gun could not reach it. Then she had another idea. She quickly found a long stick on the ground and used it to whip the pie out of the bushes. It was a success! + +Sarah quickly ate the yummy pie, then jumped down from the tree and ran home happily. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was sitting on the living room floor, feeling uncomfortable. She was looking around the room with her bright blue eyes. +Suddenly she saw something yummy on the table! She went over to it and saw that it was a bowl of strawberries. She reached up and grabbed one, and before she could take a bite her Momma said, "Lucy, wait until you sit at the table before you taste it." + +So Lucy went and sat in a chair at the table. She was still feeling a bit uncomfortable, but she was eager to try the strawberry. She took a bite and it was delicious! + +She was so happy to have a yummy treat. From then on, Lucy always remembered to sit at the table before tasting her snacks! +Once upon a time there was a boy with a dog. The dog was called Spot and was very obedient. Every day, the boy would lend his collar to Spot. Then they would go on great adventures together. + +One day they went to the park. Spot saw a Frisbee and wanted to play fetch. The boy took off Spot's collar and threw the Frisbee. Spot ran to the Frisbee and brought it back to the boy. Spot was so obedient and the boy was very proud. + +The boy and Spot played fetch for hours. Eventually it was time for them to go home. The boy lent the collar to Spot and they walked home together. + +When they reached home, the boy thanked Spot for being so obedient. He then took off the collar and put it away until they had their next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy who LOVED to clap! Everywhere she went, she clapped. One day, Lucy decided to go to the beach. When she got there, she saw an oyster. She was so excited that she clapped her hands really loudly! + +The oyster was very surprised. It opened its shell and inside was a beautiful pearl. Lucy clapped again and asked the oyster if she could keep the pearl. The oyster looked a bit guilty but it agreed. + +Lucy was so happy that she clapped and ran back home with the pearl. She looked at it all the time and kept it safe in a special box, so she could share it with everyone she loved. Clap clap! +Once upon a time, there was a bright little fish named Fin. Fin loved to rock back and forth in the water all day. One day, he saw a shiny scale on the ground. + +Fin wanted the shiny scale so much. He thought it would make him look even more bright. So, he picked it up and put it on. But, when he swam with his friends, they did not like it. They said he was showing off. + +Fin felt sad. He did not want his friends to be mad at him. So, he took off the shiny scale and gave it back. His friends were happy again. Fin learned that being kind and sharing is more important than looking bright. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was going to school for the first time. He was happy because the school was big and clean. Tim wanted to make new friends and learn new things. + +In school, Tim met a girl named Lily. They sat next to each other in class. They talked and laughed together. Lily said, "I like school. We can play and learn together." Tim smiled and said, "Yes, I like school too." + +One day, Tim and Lily were playing with clay. Tim pinched the clay to make a funny face. Lily laughed and pinched her clay too. They had fun making silly faces with the clay. They played and learned together in their clean school. And they became best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a big event in the park. All the kids were happy and excited. They played games, ate yummy food, and had a lot of fun. + +In the park, there was a little girl named Lily. She saw an old lady who needed help. The old lady had a big bag and it was very heavy. Lily wanted to make the old lady happy, so she went to help her. + +Lily took the big bag and carried it for the old lady. The old lady was very happy and thanked Lily. They walked together and enjoyed the event. And from that day on, Lily and the old lady became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pretty bow in her hair. One day, while she was playing outside, her bow fell out of her hair and got lost. Lucy was very sad. + +Lucy's friend, Tom, saw her crying and asked, "Lucy, why are you sad?" Lucy said, "I lost my bow and now my hair is a mess." Tom wanted to help Lucy feel better. He had an idea. "I can help you replace your bow with a new one," he said. + +They went on a slow walk to find a new bow. They looked under trees and behind rocks. Finally, they found a beautiful new bow on the ground. Lucy put the new bow in her hair and smiled. "Thank you, Tom, for helping me replace my bow," she said. They played together all day, happy and full of joy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Tom. Lily and Tom were best friends. They played together all day long. Lily trusted Tom and Tom trusted Lily. + +One day, it was very dark outside. Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to find food to eat. So, they went to the kitchen to look for some food. Lily looked in the cupboard and found some bread. Tom looked in the fridge and found some milk. + +Lily and Tom sat down to eat their food. They were happy to share their food with each other. Even though it was dark outside, they felt safe because they trusted each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long, red pick that she loved to play with. One day, she met a funny boy named Sam. Sam liked to joke and make people laugh. + +Sam said to Lily, "Do you want to hear a joke? Why did the chicken cross the road?" Lily thought for a moment and then laughed. "To get to the other side!" she said. Sam and Lily laughed together, and then they decided to play a game. + +They used Lily's long pick to draw pictures in the dirt. They drew a big sun, a house, and a funny face. They laughed and joked all day long. When it was time to go home, Lily and Sam promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to draw with her chalk. One day, she found a tight box with a lot of chalk in many colors. She was very happy and excited to draw. + +Sally started to draw on the sidewalk. She drew a big sun, a house, and a cat. She had so much fun. Then, she saw a big rock and thought it would be fun to draw on it too. + +Sally tried to draw on the rock, but the chalk broke. She tried again and again, but the chalk kept breaking. Soon, all her chalk was gone. Sally started to cry. She realized she should not have drawn on the rock. Now she had no more chalk to play with. +Once in a big city, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to ask many questions. He was always looking for interesting things to learn. + +One day, Tim saw a big dog in the park. He went to the dog and asked, "What is your name?" The dog said, "My name is Max." Tim thought Max was very interesting. + +Tim and Max played together in the park. They ran and jumped, and Tim asked Max more questions. "Do you like the city?" Tim asked. Max said, "Yes, I love the city! It is fun and interesting." + +Tim and Max became good friends. They loved to explore the interesting city together and ask each other questions. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Spike. He lived in a small house with a big family. Spike liked to play with the kids and chase his tail. + +One sunny day, Spike saw a little bug. The bug would blink its tiny eyes at Spike. Spike thought it was funny and wanted to play with the bug. So, he jumped and tried to catch the bug in his paws. + +Spike and the bug played all day long. They became good friends. When the sun went down, Spike and the bug went back to the small house. The family was happy to see Spike and his new friend. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a busy little pond, there lived a happy fish named Bob. Bob loved to swim and play with his friends all day long. The pond was full of pretty plants and colorful fish. + +One day, Bob saw a big red bow floating on the water. He wanted to show the bow to his friends. So, Bob took a deep breath and dived deep down to the bottom of the pond. He swam fast, pushing the bow with his nose. + +When Bob showed the bow to his friends, they all clapped their fins and cheered. They took turns diving and pushing the bow around the pond. They played and laughed until the sun went down. And that night, the busy little pond was full of happy fish and sweet dreams. +One day, a funny bird wanted to soar high in the sky. The bird saw a big lake and thought it would be fun to fly over it. So, the bird flapped its wings and started to soar up, up, up into the sky. + +As the bird flew over the lake, it saw a fish in the water. The fish said, "Hello, funny bird! Do you want to play with me?" The bird thought it would be fun to play with the fish, so it said, "Yes, I want to play, but I don't know how to swim." + +The fish had an idea. "I can teach you to swim, funny bird!" it said. The bird was excited and flew down to the edge of the lake. It put its feet in the water and tried to swim, but it was not easy. + +The bird tried and tried, but it just couldn't swim. It got very sad and tired. The fish said, "I'm sorry, funny bird. I thought I could help you." The bird was too tired to fly and couldn't get out of the water. It was a bad ending for the funny bird. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the airport with his mom and dad. They were going to spend the day there. Tim was very excited because he loved to see the big planes. + +At the airport, Tim saw a man who was very generous. The man was giving away balloons to all the kids. Tim got a red balloon and he was very happy. + +Tim and his family spent the whole day at the airport. They saw many planes take off and land. They even got to eat ice cream! It was a fun day for everyone. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She saw a big wheel with numbers on it. She wanted to turn the wheel and see what happens. Amy walked up to the wheel and put her hands on it. + +Just then, a rude boy named Tim came over. He said, "I want to turn the wheel too!" Amy did not like how Tim was being rude, but she said, "Okay, we can take turns." + +Amy turned the wheel first. The wheel went around and stopped on the number three. Tim then took his turn and the wheel stopped on the number five. They both laughed and played with the wheel together, taking turns and learning to share. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo had a friend named Rara. They liked to play together in the big green park. + +One day, while they were playing, Bobo found a thing called a razor. He didn't know what it was, but it looked fun. Bobo wanted to show Rara, but Rara was deaf. So, Bobo had to show Rara the razor with his hands. + +Bobo tried to use the razor to cut the grass, but it didn't work very well. Rara laughed at Bobo, and Bobo felt embarrass. He didn't like feeling that way. So, he put the razor away and they went back to playing. + +From that day on, Bobo and Rara decided to only play with toys they knew. They had lots of fun together and never felt embarrass again. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a fireplace. The fireplace was warm and cozy. A sleepy cat named Kitty lived in the house. She loved to sleep near the fireplace. One day, Kitty saw a little bird outside the window. The bird was cold and shivering. + +"Come in, little bird," said Kitty. "You can be warm by the fireplace too." The little bird flew inside and sat next to Kitty. They both felt warm and happy near the fireplace. + +Later, they heard a loud noise. A big tree fell near their house. The little bird's nest was stuck under the tree. "Oh no, my nest!" cried the little bird. Kitty knew she had to rescue the nest. With all her strength, Kitty pushed the tree away. The nest was safe again. The little bird was very thankful to Kitty for the rescue. From that day on, Kitty and the little bird became best friends, always warm and cozy by the fireplace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had a red coat that she loved very much. She wore her coat every day because it was so incredible. It was warm and soft, and it made her feel happy. + +One day, Sally went to the park with her mom. She played on the swings and the slide. Then, she saw a small bird on the ground. It looked cold and sad. Sally wanted to help the bird, so she took off her incredible red coat. + +Sally used her coat to cover the little bird. The bird felt warm and safe under the coat. It started to chirp and sing a happy song. Sally's mom saw what she did and smiled. She was proud of her little girl for helping the bird. + +Soon, the bird felt better and flew away. Sally put her incredible red coat back on and waved goodbye to the bird. She knew that her coat was not just incredible because it was warm and soft, but also because it could help others feel better too. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Tom. Tom was a very fast cat. He loved to run and stretch his legs. One day, Tom heard about a big race. All the animals in the town were going to run in the race. Tom was very excited and wanted to win. + +Tom knew he had to get ready for the race. Every day, he would stretch and run around the yard. But one day, while he was running, he fell into a muddy puddle. Tom became filthy. He was sad because he did not want to be dirty for the big race. + +On the day of the race, Tom's friends helped him get clean. They washed him and made him look nice. Tom was so happy. He ran in the race and won. Tom was the fastest cat in town. Everyone cheered for Tom, and he was proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet sheep. The sheep liked to run and play in the green fields. The sheep had many friends, and they all liked to run together. + +One day, the sheep saw a big, dark forest. The sheep thought it would be fun to run in the forest. So, the sheep went into the forest and started to run. It was very dark and quiet inside, but the sheep was not scared. + +As the sheep ran deeper into the forest, it got darker and darker. The sheep could not see its friends or the green fields anymore. The sheep was lost and very sad. It tried to call for help, but no one could hear the quiet sheep. The sheep stayed in the dark forest, never finding its way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy rod that he loved to play with. The rod was very ugly, but Tim did not care. He would rub the rod every day and take it with him everywhere he went. + +One day, Tim took his ugly rod to the park. He played with his rod near a big tree. He rubbed the rod, and it made him very happy. But then, a big wind came and blew the ugly rod out of Tim's hand. The rod flew high up into the air and landed in the tall tree. + +Tim was very sad. He tried to get his ugly rod back, but it was too high up in the tree. He asked his mom and dad for help, but they could not reach it either. The ugly rod was stuck in the tree, and Tim could not play with it anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his bone. One day, he took his bone to the park to play. + +At the park, Spot met a small bird named Tweet. Tweet was sad because she could not fly. "Why are you sad, Tweet?" asked Spot. "I want to fly, but I always fall," said Tweet. + +Spot wanted to help Tweet. He thought of a plan. "Let's play catch with my bone. You can try to fly and catch it," said Spot. Tweet agreed and started to flap her wings. She tried to catch the bone, but she fell. + +Spot did not give up. He kept throwing the bone, and Tweet kept trying to fly. After many tries, Tweet finally caught the bone in the air. She was so happy! She thanked Spot for helping her. + +The moral of the story is to never give up and to always be dependable, like Spot. With a little help and practice, you can do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely cat. The cat had no family. The cat wanted friends to play with. + +One day, the cat met a dog. The dog was sad. The dog lost his ball. The cat wanted to help the dog. The cat had a ball. The cat said, "I will lend you my ball." + +The dog was happy. The cat and dog played with the ball. They had fun. The cat was not lonely anymore. The cat and dog became a family. They lived happily together. +Once upon a time, in a pretty green garden, there lived a little beetle. The beetle had many friends, like the butterfly, the bee, and the snail. They liked to play together in the sun. + +One day, the beetle saw a bright light. It was a small fire. The beetle was scared and called his friend, the butterfly. "Help! Fire burns!" said the beetle. "We must stop it!" + +The butterfly, the bee, and the snail came to help. They got water from the pond and threw it on the fire. The fire went out. The beetle was happy and said, "Thank you, friends! You saved the pretty garden from the burn." + +They all played together again, happy that the garden was safe. The beetle learned that friends are always there to help each other. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy doll that she loved very much. The doll was her fake baby, and Lily liked to play mother with it. She would care for the doll, feed it, and put it to sleep. + +One day, Lily and her mother went to the park. Lily took her fake baby with her. They played in the sun, and Lily's mother pushed her on the swings. Lily held her fake baby tight so it would not fall. + +When it was time to go home, Lily and her mother walked back to their house. Lily made sure to care for her fake baby all the way home. When they got inside, Lily's mother gave her a hug and said, "You are a very good mother to your fake baby." Lily smiled and knew that she had learned how to care from the best mother of all - her own. +One day, a girl named Lucy wanted to paint. She took out her colors and paper. Lucy started to paint a big sun and a pretty house. She was very happy. + +Then, her friend Tom came over. He saw Lucy's painting and felt envious. He said, "I want to paint too!" Lucy shared her colors with Tom. They both painted together and had lots of fun. + +While they were painting, Lucy felt an itch on her arm. She scratched it and said, "Ouch! I have an itch." Tom helped her by putting a soft cloth on her arm. The itch went away. They both smiled and kept painting. +One day, a cat with a big mustache went for a walk. He was worried because he lost his hat. He looked everywhere but could not find it. + +The cat saw a dog and asked, "Did you see my hat?" The dog said, "No, I did not see your hat. But let's look for it together." So, the cat and the dog walked and looked for the hat. + +They found the hat under a big tree. The cat was very happy and said, "Thank you, dog, for helping me find my hat!" The dog was happy too. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Cat and Dog. They loved to play together. They would run and jump all day. But sometimes, they would get competitive. They wanted to see who was the best at playing. + +One day, they decided to have a race. They would run all the way to the big tree. Cat and Dog were very excited. They lined up at the starting line and waited for the signal. When the signal came, they started running as fast as they could. + +As they ran, Cat and Dog began to separate. Cat went one way and Dog went another way. They didn't know they were going different ways. When they reached the big tree, they were both surprised. They had both won the race! They laughed and hugged each other. From that day on, they decided to play together without being competitive. +One day, a little frog named Tim wanted to join the big march. All the animals were going to walk together in a long line. Tim was very excited. He wanted to hop, hop, hop all the way. + +As the march started, Tim hopped happily. But soon, he hopped on the tail of a big dog named Max. Max yelled, "Ouch! Who did that?" Tim felt guilty. He knew he should say sorry, but he was scared. He hid behind a small bush. + +Max looked around and saw Tim hiding. He walked over and said, "Did you hop on my tail?" Tim nodded his head and said, "I am sorry, Max. I did not mean to. I just wanted to hop in the march." Max smiled and said, "It's okay, Tim. Just be careful next time." + +Tim and Max became friends. They walked together in the march. Tim hopped carefully and Max wagged his tail. They had a lot of fun and were happy to be part of the big march. +Once upon a time, there was a calm spider named Sam. Sam lived in a big tree in the park. He liked to play with his friends, the birds and the squirrels. They all loved Sam because he was very nice. + +One day, Sam saw a little girl crying near the tree. She had lost her toy. Sam wanted to help her. He had an idea. He would give her a gift to make her feel better. So, Sam worked hard and made a beautiful web for the girl. + +When the girl saw the web, she stopped crying. She smiled and said thank you to Sam. Sam was very happy that he could help her. From that day on, the girl and Sam became good friends. They played together in the park every day, and they both lived happily ever after. +One day, a dog named Max found a spicy bone. He was very happy. He wanted to eat it all. But first, he wanted to show his friend, Tom the cat. Max ran to Tom's house with the bone in his mouth. + +"Look, Tom!" Max said. "I found a spicy bone!" Tom looked at the bone and said, "Wow, that looks yummy. But be careful, Max. Spicy things can make you feel hot." + +Max didn't listen to Tom. He wanted to eat the bone now. So, he took a big bite of the spicy bone. Suddenly, the bone started to vanish! Max felt very hot and his tongue was on fire! + +Max tried to find some water to drink, but there was none. He ran around, trying to cool off his tongue. But it was too late. The spicy bone made Max feel too hot, and he couldn't be happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a wise fox. The fox liked to read books. The fox had a big book with many fun stories. + +One day, the fox saw a rabbit. The rabbit was very fast. The fox wanted to speed like the rabbit. The fox thought, "If I read my book, I can learn to speed like the rabbit." + +The fox read the book all day and all night. The fox did not eat or rest. The fox was very tired. The fox did not learn to speed like the rabbit. + +The fox was sad. The fox did not read the book the right way. The fox should have taken breaks and had fun too. The moral value is: do not try to do too much at once. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Ben. Ben loved to wear a big, red hat. One sunny day, Ben went for a walk in the forest. + +While walking, Ben found a pear tree. He saw a big, yummy pear hanging from a branch. Ben said, "I want to eat that pear!" He reached up high to get the pear, but it was too far away. + +Just then, a little bird flew by. The bird saw Ben trying to get the pear. The bird said, "I can help you, Ben!" The bird picked the pear with its beak and gave it to Ben. Ben was so happy. He shared the pear with the bird, and they became best friends. +One day, a wet dog named Spot walked in the park. He saw a little girl named Lily. She had a big frown on her face. Spot wanted to make her smile. + +Spot went up to Lily and said, "Why are you sad?" Lily looked at Spot and said, "I lost my toy. I can't find it." Spot wanted to help her. He said, "Let's look for it together." + +They looked all around the park. Spot used his nose to sniff. Lily used her eyes to see. They looked under trees and behind bushes. Finally, they found the toy. It was hiding in a big pile of leaves. Lily's frown turned into a big smile. She hugged Spot and said, "Thank you for helping me find my toy!" Spot wagged his tail and felt happy. They both knew they had found a new friend in each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he liked very much. One day, he saw his friend, Sam, playing with a toy boat. Tim thought the boat was good and wanted to play with it too. + +Tim said to Sam, "Can we trade? I will give you my car for your boat." Sam thought about it and said, "Okay, but you have to promise to take good care of my boat." Tim was happy and promised, "I will take good care of your boat, I promise!" + +They traded toys and played with their new toys all day long. Tim kept his promise and took good care of Sam's boat. Sam also took good care of Tim's car. They had a lot of fun and learned that sharing and keeping promises made them good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace was a very graceful girl. She loved to dance and play with her friends. One day, Grace found a book that she wanted to read. She was so excited to read the book, but she didn't know how to read yet. + +Grace asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "I will help you read, but first, you need to hang up your coat on the hanger." Grace went to her room and put her coat on the hanger. She was so happy that she could do it all by herself. + +Grace and her mom sat down and started to read the book together. They read about a princess who loved to dance just like Grace. The princess was so graceful, and she danced with her friends all day long. Grace loved the story and asked her mom to read it again and again. +Once upon a time, there was a modest lizard. He lived in a little home under a big rock. The lizard had many friends who liked to play with him. + +One day, the lizard went out to play with his friends. They played a fun game called "call and find." One friend would call, and the others would try to find them. The lizard was very good at this game. + +At the end of the day, the lizard and his friends were very happy. They had a lot of fun playing "call and find." The modest lizard went back to his little home under the big rock and slept well, excited to play with his friends again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to hop. One day, the bunny went to the park to play. + +At the park, the bunny saw a big hill. The bunny wanted to hop up the hill. The bunny hopped quick and high, higher than ever before. The bunny was so happy. + +When the bunny got to the top of the hill, he looked down. He saw his friends, a cat and a dog, playing together. The bunny hopped down the hill to join them. They all played and hopped together, having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a tidy town, there lived a group of animals. They loved to march and play together. One day, they saw a big building. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. So, they marched to the building. + +Inside the building, they met a big bear. The bear said, "Hello, friends! Do you want to play with me?" The animals were excited and said, "Yes, we want to play!" So, they all played together and had a lot of fun. + +But, the bear was not a nice friend. He started to make the building very messy. The animals did not like this. They said, "Stop! We want our town to be tidy!" The bear did not listen and kept making a mess. In the end, the animals had to leave the building and find a new place to play. The tidy town was not so tidy anymore, and the animals were sad. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tom went on a walk with his mom. They went to the park where they saw wild animals like birds and squirrels. Tom was very happy to see them. + +As they walked, Tom saw a faucet near a bench. He asked his mom, "What is that?" His mom said, "That is a faucet. It gives us water to drink when we are thirsty." Tom was curious and wanted to see how it worked. + +His mom showed him how to turn the faucet on. Water came out and Tom filled his cup. He drank the water and it was cold and nice. Then, he turned the faucet off and said, "Thank you, faucet!" Tom and his mom had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a mechanic named Tom. Tom loved to fix cars and trucks. He was very good at his job. Every day, he would rise early in the morning to start working. He was always restless and wanted to help people with their cars. + +One day, a little girl named Sue came to Tom's shop. Her toy car was broken. She was very sad. Tom looked at the toy car and said, "Don't worry, Sue. I will fix your toy car." + +Tom worked hard on the toy car. He fixed it and gave it back to Sue. Sue was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Tom! You are the best mechanic ever!" Tom smiled and felt happy that he could help Sue. + +From that day on, Tom became the town's favorite mechanic. People would come from far away to get their cars fixed by him. Tom was never restless again because he knew he was helping people and making them happy. And every morning, he would rise with a big smile on his face, ready to start a new day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia was a daughter who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a tiny house in her backyard. The door was just big enough for her to enter. She felt excited and wanted to see what was inside. + +As she entered the tiny house, Mia found a small room with a table and chairs. The room was very tight, but she could sit down. She saw a little mouse sitting at the table. The mouse looked at her and said, "Hi, do you want to play with me?" + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" They played together in the tight room and had lots of fun. They played with toys and ate tiny snacks. After a while, Mia's mom called her to come home. Mia said goodbye to her new friend and left the tiny house. She couldn't wait to play with the little mouse again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a warm swamp. In the swamp, there lived a big frog named Bob. Bob was a nice frog, but sometimes he did not listen to his mom. + +One day, Bob's mom said, "Bob, don't go near the edge of the swamp or you will be punished." Bob did not listen to his mom. He went to the edge of the swamp and saw a big fish. + +The big fish said, "Hi, Bob! Come play with me!" Bob was scared, but he wanted to play with the big fish. They played and splashed in the water. + +Bob's mom found him near the edge of the swamp. She was mad. She said, "Bob, you did not listen to me. Now you will be punished. You cannot play with your friends for two days." Bob was sad, but he knew he should have listened to his mom. From then on, he always listened to her and stayed away from the edge of the swamp. +One day, a cat and a dog lived in a small house. The cat liked to cook on the stove. The dog liked to play outside in the mild sun. They were good friends. + +One day, the cat wanted to cook a big meal for her friend, the dog. She needed a big pot to cook in. The cat did not have a big pot. So, the cat went to her neighbor, the rabbit, to ask for help. "Can you lend me a big pot?" the cat asked the rabbit. The rabbit was not nice. He said, "No, I will not lend you my pot." + +The cat was sad. She went back to her house and told the dog what happened. The dog was not happy. He had an idea. He went to the rabbit's house and said, "If you lend us your big pot, we will invite you to eat with us." The rabbit thought about it and agreed. + +The cat, the dog, and the rabbit all cooked a big meal together on the stove. They had a great time eating and playing. In the end, the rabbit learned that it was good to lend and share with friends. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous bird named Billy. Billy had big, beautiful wings. He loved to fly high and far away from his nest. + +One day, while flying, Billy saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing in her yard. She had a big bowl of seeds. Sue saw Billy and said, "Hi, bird! Do you want some seeds?" Billy was hungry, so he flew down to Sue. Sue started to feed Billy the seeds. + +As Billy ate, he and Sue became good friends. They laughed and played together. Billy loved his new friend Sue. With his full belly and happy heart, Billy flew back to his nest, excited for his next adventure. +Once, there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she was anxious to play with her friends, so she ran outside to find them. + +Amy saw her friend Tim standing by a tree. "Let's play hide and seek!" she said. Tim smiled and said, "Okay, I will count to ten and you hide!" Amy ran off to find a hiding spot. She found a big box and hid behind it. Her waist was sticking out, but she did not know. + +Tim finished counting and started to look for Amy. He saw her waist sticking out from behind the box. He knew where she was hiding. Tim walked up to the box and said, "Found you, Amy!" Amy was surprised and laughed. "You found me so fast!" she said. They played more hide and seek and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys and help his mom. One day, Tim saw a big box in the bathroom. It had the word "soap" on it. Tim was curious and wanted to know what was inside the box. + +Tim opened the box and found many colorful soaps. They were all different shapes and sizes. Tim thought it would be fun to play with the soaps. He took the soaps out of the box and started to play with them. But soon, the soaps began to fight with each other. The red soap was mad at the blue soap, and the green soap was mad at the yellow soap. They were all very mad and did not want to be friends. + +Tim felt sad that the soaps were fighting. He wanted them to be friends and play together nicely. So, Tim thought of a plan. He put all the soaps in a big tub of water. The soaps started to float and play together. They were not mad anymore. The soaps learned that it was more fun to play together than to fight. Tim was happy that he could help the soaps be friends again. +One day, a big dog and a little cat were playing in the park. They were very good friends. The dog's name was Max and the cat's name was Lily. They liked to run and jump together. + +Max saw a tree with a hard, round fruit on it. He wanted to get the fruit for Lily. So, he started to shake the tree with his strong legs. The fruit fell down and Lily was very happy. + +Lily looked at Max with a big smile on her face and said, "Thank you, Max! You are a great friend!" Max wagged his tail and smiled back at Lily. They both enjoyed their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat and a small mouse. They lived in a distant land. The cat liked to tease the mouse all the time. The mouse did not like it. + +One day, the mouse had zero food left. He was very hungry. The cat had lots of food. The mouse asked the cat for some food. The cat said no and teased the mouse more. + +The mouse was sad and hungry. He went away to find food. But he could not find any food. The mouse was too weak and tired. In the end, the mouse could not find food and was very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Tim. Tim was a very careful kid. He liked to play with his toys, eat yummy food, and sleep in his cozy bed. + +One day, Tim went to the park to play. He saw a big tree and decided to climb it. Tim was very careful as he climbed higher and higher. When he reached the top, he saw a soft, fluffy cloud. Tim was so tired from climbing that he wanted to sleep. + +Tim lay down on the cloud and closed his eyes. He slept and had sweet dreams. When he woke up, he was still on the cloud. Tim carefully climbed down the tree and went home. He told his mommy and daddy about his adventure, and they all smiled. Tim was happy to be a careful kid who could sleep on a cloud. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside with his friends. One day, it was very cold outside, so Spot's mom put a warm jacket on him. + +Spot went outside to play with his friends. While playing, Spot saw a little bird shivering in the cold. The bird did not have a jacket like Spot. Spot felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +Spot took off his jacket and put it on the bird. The bird was very happy and warm now. The bird said, "Thank you, Spot!" Spot was happy to help and they played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little fly. This fly was incredible. It could glow in the dark. Every night, the fly would fly around and make the dark sky bright with its glow. + +One night, the fly met a big frog. The frog said, "Wow, you are so pretty! How do you glow like that?" The fly smiled and said, "I don't know. I just do." + +The frog and the fly became friends. They played together every night. The fly would glow, and the frog would jump high. They were very happy. And everyone loved to watch the incredible glowing fly and the big, jumping frog. +Tim and Kim were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They shared their toys and snacks. They were dependable friends. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It barked and ran towards Tim and Kim. They were scared and ran away. But the dog was faster and caught Tim by his leg. It bit him hard and made him bleed. Kim screamed and hoped someone would help. + +A man heard Kim and came to the park. He saw the dog and Tim. He shouted at the dog and threw a stick. The dog let go of Tim and ran away. The man picked up Tim and carried him to his car. He said he would take him to the hospital. Kim followed him and cried. + +At the hospital, the doctor looked at Tim's leg. He said it was a bad bite and he had to give him a shot. He said the shot would stop the germs from making him sick. He said the dog might have had rabies. He said Tim had to stay in the hospital for a few days. Kim said she was sorry and hugged Tim. Tim said it was not her fault and thanked her for being his friend. + +The next day, Kim came to visit Tim. She brought him a balloon and a card. She said she missed him and hoped he would get better soon. But Tim looked pale and weak. He said he felt very bad and his skin was hot. He said the shot did not work and he had rabies. He said he was going to die. Kim was shocked and sad. She did not know what to say. She held his hand and cried. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful of strange dogs. They can be dangerous and hurt you. If a dog bites you, you should tell an adult and go to the hospital right away. You should also get a vaccine to prevent rabies. Rabies is a very serious disease that can kill you. You should love and cherish your friends. They can help you and comfort you when you are in trouble. +Lily liked to make things with her daddy. They had a big box of shiny things that they could use. Some things were silver, some were gold, and some were copper. Copper was Lily's favorite, because it was orange and pretty. + +One day, Lily and her daddy decided to make a necklace for mommy. They took some copper wires and bent them into shapes. They also found some beads and stones that they could put on the wires. Lily wanted to make a heart, but it was hard. Her heart looked lumpy and crooked. + +"Daddy, how can I improve my heart?" Lily asked. + +Daddy smiled and hugged her. "You are doing great, Lily. To improve your heart, you need to practice and be patient. Try to make the curves smoother and the ends tighter. Do you want me to help you?" + +"Yes, please, daddy. I want to make mommy happy." Lily said. + +Daddy took a pair of pliers and helped Lily fix her heart. He showed her how to twist and turn the wires gently. Soon, Lily's heart looked much better. It was still a little chubby, but that made it more cute. + +"Wow, Lily, you did it! Your heart is beautiful. Mommy will love it." Daddy said. + +"Thank you, daddy. You are the best." Lily said. + +They finished the necklace and put it in a box. They wrapped it with a ribbon and wrote a card. They waited for mommy to come home and gave her the surprise. Mommy was so happy and proud. She hugged and kissed Lily and daddy and put on the necklace. + +"Thank you, my loves. This is the most precious gift I ever got. You are so creative and thoughtful. I love your copper heart, Lily. It matches your sweet and chubby cheeks." Mommy said. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But sometimes they fight over the toys and books. Then they make each other grumpy. + +One day, Ben and Mia are playing with their blocks. Ben wants to build a tower. Mia wants to build a house. They do not share the blocks. They pull and push the blocks. They say mean words. They make loud noises. + +Mom hears the noises. She comes to their room. She is not happy. She says, "Ben and Mia, why are you fighting? You need to share and be nice. Or you will have no blocks and no books. You will have a time out." + +Ben and Mia do not want a time out. They do not want to lose their blocks and books. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Mia." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. Now, can you play quietly and nicely? I have to do some work. I will come back soon." + +Ben and Mia nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They whisper, "I love you, Ben. I love you, Mia." + +They decide to build a castle together. They use all the blocks. They have fun. They use their muscles to lift the blocks. They use their brains to make the castle. They use their hearts to be kind. + +Mom comes back. She sees the castle. She is proud. She says, "Wow, Ben and Mia, what a beautiful castle! You did a great job. You are good twins. You are good friends." + +Ben and Mia smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We are happy. We are sorry we were grumpy. We love you, Mom." + +They hug Mom. They hug their castle. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play together in their room. They have many toys and books and games. Lily likes to open the boxes and see what is inside. Ben likes to open the books and look at the pictures. + +One day, Lily finds a big box under the bed. She wants to open it and see what is inside. She pulls the box out and tries to lift the lid. But the lid is too heavy and stuck. She asks Ben for help. + +"Ben, can you help me open this box?" she says. + +Ben comes over and looks at the box. He sees a label on the side. It says "Fragile. Handle with care." + +"What does that mean?" Lily asks. + +"It means the box has something that can break easily. We have to be gentle with it," Ben says. + +He puts his hands on the lid and pushes gently. The lid moves a little bit. He pushes again and the lid opens. Lily and Ben look inside. They see a beautiful glass vase with flowers painted on it. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily says. + +"It's a gift for Mommy. Daddy told me. He said we can't touch it or it will break. We have to put it back in the box and close the lid," Ben says. + +Lily nods. She understands. She does not want to break the vase or make Mommy sad. She helps Ben put the vase back in the box and close the lid. They slide the box under the bed. + +"Thank you for helping me, Ben. You are a good brother," Lily says. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. And you are gentle, too," Ben says. + +They hug each other and smile. Then they go back to playing with their toys and books and games. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with cars and trains. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a zip on it. They opened the zip and saw a lot of old clothes and toys. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tim said. He pulled out a red hat and a blue scarf. "I can be a fireman!" + +"And I can be a pilot!" Sam said. He found a pair of goggles and a toy plane. They put on the clothes and toys and pretended to be heroes. + +They had a lot of fun, but then they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked outside and saw dark clouds and rain. They were scared of thunder and lightning. They ran back to the box and zipped it up. + +"Mommy, mommy, where are you?" Tim cried. He hugged Sam and shivered. + +"Don't worry, Tim, I'm here," Sam said. He tried to comfort Tim and be brave. "Mommy will come soon. She loves us." + +They waited and waited, but mommy did not come. The thunder and rain got louder and louder. They felt alone and sad. They wished they were in their warm beds with their teddy bears. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was mommy. She had been in the kitchen, making cookies. She smelled the rain and heard the thunder. She remembered the boys and went to look for them. + +"Tim, Sam, where are you?" she called. She searched the garage and saw the box. She opened the zip and saw the boys. They were wet and cold and scared. + +"Oh, my poor babies, I'm so sorry!" she said. She hugged them and kissed them. "I didn't know you were here. Come on, let's go inside. I have cookies and milk for you." + +She took them inside and dried them off. She gave them cookies and milk and read them a story. They felt warm and happy and safe. They thanked mommy and said they loved her. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that thunder and rain are not so bad, if you have someone to comfort you. They also learned that mommy is always there for them, even if she seems distant sometimes. They decided to play with the box again, but only when it was sunny and bright. +Lila and Ben are playing dress-up in their room. Lila wants to be a princess and Ben wants to be a knight. Lila finds a pretty veil in their mom's closet and puts it on her head. She feels like a real princess. + +"Look, Ben, I have a veil!" Lila says. "Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at Lila and nods. He thinks she looks nice. He picks up a toy sword and a shield from their toy box and puts them on. He feels like a brave knight. + +"Can I have a veil too?" Ben asks. "I want to be a prince." + +Lila shakes her head. "No, Ben, only princesses wear veils. You have a sword and a shield. That's what princes have." + +Ben feels sad. He likes the veil. He thinks it is soft and shiny. He wants to try it on. + +"Please, Lila, can I have a turn?" Ben requests. "Just for a little bit. I won't break it." + +Lila thinks for a moment. She likes the veil too. She doesn't want to share it. But she also loves her brother. She doesn't want him to be sad. + +"Okay, Ben, you can have a turn. But be careful. It is mom's veil. She will be mad if we ruin it." Lila says. + +She takes off the veil and gives it to Ben. Ben puts it on his head and smiles. He feels like a prince. + +"Thank you, Lila. You are a nice sister." Ben says. + +Lila smiles back. She feels happy. She hugs Ben and says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a nice brother." + +They play together with the veil, the sword and the shield. They pretend to be a princess and a prince. They have fun. The veil fits both of them. +Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make different dishes with the pots and pans. One day, they found a big onion in the fridge and decided to use it for their soup. + +"Let's cut the onion and put it in the pot," Tim said. He took a knife and tried to slice the onion, but it was too hard and slippery. He pushed harder and harder, but the knife did not move. + +"Be careful, Tim! You might hurt yourself!" Jen said. She watched her brother struggle with the onion and felt sorry for him. She had an idea. "Why don't we increase the onion? Maybe it will be easier to cut then." + +"How do we increase the onion?" Tim asked. He was curious and tired of the onion. + +"We can put it in the microwave. The microwave makes things bigger and hotter, right?" Jen said. She took the onion from Tim and put it in the microwave. She pressed some buttons and turned it on. + +The onion started to spin and sizzle in the microwave. Tim and Jen watched with excitement. They hoped the onion would grow and become soft and yummy. But they did not know that onions do not like microwaves. They do not like them at all. + +The onion began to smell bad and make noises. It started to crack and pop and squirt juice. Tim and Jen heard a loud bang and saw smoke and fire. The onion had exploded in the microwave and made a big mess. + +"Uh-oh," Tim and Jen said. They ran out of the kitchen and looked for their mom. They were scared and sorry. They knew they had done something stupid. + +"Mom! Mom! We need help!" they shouted. "We tried to increase the onion and it went boom!" + +Their mom heard their cries and came to the kitchen. She saw the broken microwave and the onion bits everywhere. She was angry and worried. She hugged her twins and scolded them. + +"What were you thinking? You could have hurt yourselves or started a fire! You should never play with knives or microwaves! You should never increase onions! They are not toys! They are food!" she said. + +Tim and Jen felt ashamed and sad. They apologized to their mom and promised to never do it again. They helped her clean the kitchen and threw away the onion. They learned their lesson. They learned that onions are not fun. They learned that increasing onions is stupid. +Lily was miserable. She wanted to play with her dog, Max, but it was raining outside. She looked out the window and saw the wet grass and the gray sky. She sighed and hugged her teddy bear. + +She heard a bark from the kitchen. She ran to see what Max was doing. He was jumping and wagging his tail. He had found a ball under the table. He wanted to play fetch with Lily. He dropped the ball at her feet and looked at her with his big brown eyes. + +Lily smiled. She picked up the ball and threw it across the room. Max ran after it and brought it back to her. They played fetch for a long time. Lily forgot about the rain and the cold. She was happy and so was Max. + +They heard a knock on the door. It was Lily's mom. She had come back from work. She saw Lily and Max playing and laughed. She hugged them both and said, "You two look like you had a lot of fun. How about we make some hot chocolate and cookies?" + +Lily nodded. She ran to the door with Max. She was not miserable anymore. She had her dog and her mom. She had everything she needed. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they saw a big truck stop near their house. The truck had many boxes on it. The truck driver got out and opened the door of the truck. + +"Hello, boys," he said. "Do you want to help me unload these boxes? They are for the store across the street. They have books and games and puzzles inside." + +Ben and Sam nodded. They loved books and games and puzzles. They ran to the truck and grabbed a box each. They followed the truck driver to the store. He gave them a smile and a thank you. + +"You are very useful," he said. "You can come back anytime and help me again." + +Ben and Sam felt happy. They went back to the truck and got another box each. They wanted to help more. They did not see the smoke coming out of the truck. They did not hear the beep beep beep of the alarm. They did not know that something was wrong. + +The truck driver saw the smoke. He dropped his box and ran to the truck. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. He banged on the window, but no one answered. He shouted for help, but no one heard. + +"Boys, boys, get away from the truck!" he yelled. "It's going to blow up!" + +Ben and Sam heard him. They looked at the truck. They saw the smoke. They saw the fire. They felt scared. They dropped their boxes and ran away. They ran to their house. They ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, the truck is on fire!" they cried. "It's going to blow up!" + +Mom hugged them. She looked out the window. She saw the truck. She saw the fire. She saw the smoke. She heard the boom. She felt worried. + +"Are you okay?" she asked. "Did you get hurt?" + +Ben and Sam shook their heads. They were okay. They did not get hurt. They were lucky. + +Mom kissed them. She was glad. She was proud. + +"You are very brave," she said. "You helped the truck driver. You ran away from the danger. You are very useful." +Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But their favorite thing was to rock on the big horse. The horse was made of wood and had a red suit and a blue mane. It was very old and sometimes made funny noises. + +"Can I rock on the horse first?" Sam asked Mia. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then it's my turn," Mia said. She was thoughtful and liked to share. + +Sam climbed on the horse and held the reins. He rocked back and forth, pretending he was a cowboy. He made a loud "yee-haw" sound and smiled. The horse creaked and groaned, but Sam did not mind. + +"Sam, time's up. Let me rock on the horse now," Mia said. + +"OK, OK. Here you go," Sam said. He got off the horse and helped Mia get on. He was thoughtful and liked to help. + +Mia rocked on the horse and held the reins. She rocked back and forth, pretending she was a princess. She made a soft "neigh" sound and giggled. The horse creaked and groaned, but Mia did not mind. + +Sam and Mia rocked on the horse until it was time to go home. They thanked the horse and gave it a hug. They were thoughtful and liked to be kind. They waved goodbye to the park and walked hand in hand with their mom. They had a lot of fun. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog looked friendly, but it had a sign that said "Do not touch". Ben wanted to pet the dog, but Lily was afraid. + +"Ben, do not go near the dog," Lily warned. "The sign says no. The dog might bite you." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He thought he knew better. He walked towards the dog and reached out his hand. The dog growled and showed its teeth. Ben was scared and ran back to Lily. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked. "That was a bad idea. You should have listened to me." + +Ben nodded. He was sorry he did not obey Lily. He learned his lesson. He hugged Lily and said, "You were right, Lily. I was wrong. I will listen to you next time." + +They went home and told their mom what happened. Mom was glad they were safe, but she was also angry with Ben. She showed him a photo of a boy with a bandage on his arm. The boy had tried to pet the same dog and got bitten. + +"See, Ben, this is what could have happened to you," Mom said. "You were lucky the dog did not hurt you. You need to be more obedient and follow the rules. They are there to protect you." + +Ben felt ashamed. He said sorry to Mom and promised to be more obedient. He also thanked Lily for warning him. He realized that Lily was a good sister who cared for him. He decided to be a good brother who respected her. They hugged and smiled. They learned to be more careful and kind. +Anna liked to play with her doll, Lucy. Lucy had a velvet dress and long hair. Anna thought Lucy was very attractive. She liked to brush Lucy's hair and make her dance. + +One day, Anna and Lucy went to the park with Mommy. They saw a big dog with brown fur and a wagging tail. The dog ran towards them and barked. Anna was scared. She hugged Lucy and cried. + +"Hello, don't be afraid," said a boy who came after the dog. "This is Max. He is friendly. He just wants to say hi." + +The boy held Max's leash and made him sit. He smiled at Anna and said, "I'm Ben. What's your name?" + +"I'm Anna. This is Lucy," Anna said, holding up her doll. + +"Lucy is pretty. Can I see her?" Ben asked. + +Anna nodded and gave Lucy to Ben. Ben looked at Lucy's velvet dress and touched her hair. He said, "She is soft and shiny. Can I make her shake?" + +Anna said, "Yes, but be gentle. She is fragile." + +Ben nodded and moved Lucy's arms and legs. He made her shake like she was dancing. He said, "Look, Lucy is happy. She likes to shake." + +Anna laughed and said, "Yes, she does. She likes to play with you and Max." + +Ben smiled and said, "Do you want to play with us too? We can go on the swings and the slide." + +Anna said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun." + +Mommy said, "Okay, but stay close and be careful." + +Anna, Ben, Lucy, and Max went to play together. They had a good time. They made new friends. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they visit the zoo with their moms. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, elephants and more. + +They stop at the penguin house. They see black and white birds. They have wings, but they do not fly. They swim in the water. They make funny noises. Lily and Tom think they are cute. + +"Look, mom, look!" Lily says. "The penguins are kissing!" + +She points at two penguins that touch their beaks. They look like they are happy. + +"They are not kissing, Lily," Tom says. "They are talking. They use their mouths to talk, like we do." + +He makes a sound like a penguin. He opens and closes his mouth. He thinks he is funny. + +Lily laughs. She tries to make the same sound. She opens and closes her mouth. She thinks she is funny too. + +Their moms smile. They take pictures of Lily and Tom. They think they are cute too. They are happy to visit the zoo. +Anna and Ben were playing in the living room. They saw a big sack on the sofa. It was full of toys and books. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Can we open the sack, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. That's for later. It's a surprise," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They were curious. They waited until Mom went to the kitchen. Then they tiptoed to the sofa and peeked inside the sack. + +They saw a lot of things. They saw a teddy bear, a ball, a puzzle, a coloring book, and a calendar. The calendar had pictures of animals and numbers. It was weird. + +"What is this?" Ben asked, holding the calendar. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a game," Anna said. + +They tried to flip the pages, but they were stuck together. They pulled harder, but the calendar ripped. + +"Oh no! We broke it!" Anna cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came back to the living room. She saw the torn calendar and the open sack. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked, looking angry. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We just wanted to see the surprise," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She picked up the calendar and the sack. + +"This was not a surprise for you. This was a surprise for Grandma. It's her birthday tomorrow. The calendar was a special gift. It had photos of you and your cousins. Now it's ruined," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben felt bad. They did not know it was for Grandma. They loved Grandma. They wanted to make her happy. + +"We're sorry, Mom. Can we fix it?" Anna asked. + +Mom shook her head. + +"No, honey. It's too late. You should have waited and asked me first. Now we have to find another gift for Grandma. And you have to say sorry to her too," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They learned their lesson. They hugged Mom and said they were sorry. They hoped Grandma would forgive them. They wondered what they could give her instead. Maybe a drawing or a hug. Or both. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and stories with their toys. + +Lily sees a big box on the table. It has a label that says "For Mom and Dad". She is curious about what is inside the box. She asks Ben, "What is in the box?" + +Ben shrugs his shoulders. He does not know. He says, "Maybe it is a gift. Maybe it is a surprise. We should not touch it. Mom and Dad will be mad." + +Lily nods. She knows that they should not touch the box. But she still wants to know what is in the box. She says, "Maybe we can peek. Just a little bit. We will not open it. We will not take it. We will just look." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to peek. He says, "No, no, no. That is bad. That is wrong. We should wait. Mom and Dad will tell us. They will show us. We should play with our toys." + +Lily sighs. She does not want to wait. She wants to peek. She says, "Please, please, please. Just one peek. It will be fun. It will be exciting. We will not tell anyone. We will not get in trouble." + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees that she is very eager. He feels a little bit curious too. He says, "Okay, okay, okay. Just one peek. But be careful. Be quiet. Be quick." + +Lily and Ben tiptoe to the table. They lift the lid of the box a little bit. They see something shiny and light. It looks like a star. It looks like a magic. They gasp. They smile. They wonder. + +Then they hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "What are you doing, kids? What are you looking at?" + +Lily and Ben drop the lid. They turn around. They see Mom and Dad standing at the door. They look angry. They look sad. They look disappointed. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They feel guilty. They feel scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We were just curious. We just wanted to see what is in the box." + +Mom and Dad walk to the table. They open the box. They take out the shiny and light thing. It is a lamp. It is a special lamp. It is a lamp that changes colors. It is a lamp that plays music. It is a lamp that they bought for Lily and Ben. + +Mom and Dad say, "This is your gift, kids. This is your surprise. We wanted to give it to you tonight. We wanted to make you happy. We wanted to see you smile. But you spoiled it. You peeked. You disobeyed. You lied." + +Lily and Ben cry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We are sorry, sorry, sorry. We love you. We love the lamp. We will not peek again. We will not disobey again. We will not lie again." + +Mom and Dad hug Lily and Ben. They say, "We love you too, kids. We forgive you. But you have to learn. You have to listen. You have to trust. You have to be patient. You have to be good." + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "We will, Mom and Dad. We will, we will, we will." + +Mom and Dad plug in the lamp. They turn it on. The lamp changes colors. The lamp plays music. The lamp makes the room bright and happy. Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. Thank you, thank you, thank you." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But today, Mom says they have to leave soon. They have to go to Grandma's house for dinner. + +"Can we take our toys with us?" Lily asks. + +"No, sweetie, you have to leave them here. You can play with them when we come back," Mom says. + +"But I want to play with my doll. She is my best friend," Lily says. + +"And I want to play with my truck. It is very fast and strong," Ben says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "I know you love your toys, but Grandma has some toys for you too. And she has a surprise for you. Do you want to know what it is?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They are curious. + +"Grandma has made a cake for you. A chocolate cake. It is very yummy. You will love the taste," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben's eyes light up. They love chocolate cake. It is their favorite. + +"Okay, Mom, we will leave our toys here. But can we have a piece of cake when we get there?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, my darlings. But you have to eat your dinner first. And you have to be polite and say thank you to Grandma," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben agree. They put their toys away and get ready to go. They are excited to see Grandma and to taste the cake. + +They get in the car and Mom drives them to Grandma's house. They sing songs and play games on the way. They have fun. + +When they arrive, Grandma is waiting for them. She gives them a big hug and a kiss. She takes them to the kitchen, where the cake is on the table. It smells good. + +"Wow, Grandma, you made a cake for us! Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my dears. But you have to wait a little bit. The cake is still hot. Let's have dinner first, and then you can have a slice," Grandma says. + +Lily and Ben are hungry. They sit down and eat their dinner. Grandma has made soup, chicken, and salad. They like the food. They say please and thank you. + +After dinner, Grandma cuts the cake and gives them a slice each. They take a bite and smile. The cake is moist and rich. They love the taste. + +"Mmm, this is the best cake ever, Grandma. You are the best," Lily and Ben say. + +"Thank you, my loves. I'm glad you like it. You can have another slice if you want," Grandma says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They have another slice. They are happy. + +But soon, they start to feel sleepy. The cake has made them tired. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +"Are you sleepy, my darlings? Do you want to go to bed?" Grandma asks. + +Lily and Ben nod. They are sleepy. They want to go to bed. + +"Okay, let's go to the guest room. I have prepared a cozy bed for you. You can sleep there until Mom comes to pick you up," Grandma says. + +She takes them to the guest room. She tucks them in and kisses them goodnight. She turns off the light and leaves the door open. + +"Goodnight, Grandma. We love you," Lily and Ben say. + +"Goodnight, my sweeties. I love you too," Grandma says. + +Lily and Ben close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of chocolate cake and toys. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But they do not like to share. One day, Mom makes a pie for dessert. It smells good and looks yummy. + +Mom says, "Boys, come and eat. I have a pie for you." Tim and Sam run to the table. They see the pie. They both want the big piece. They start to fight. + +"I want the big piece!" Tim says. + +"No, I want the big piece!" Sam says. + +They pull and push. They yell and cry. They are very loud. Mom is not happy. She says, "Stop it, boys. You are being rude and greedy. You have to share the pie. Or you will get no pie at all." + +Tim and Sam look at Mom. They look at the pie. They do not want to lose the pie. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will share the pie." + +Mom smiles. She cuts the pie. She gives them each a piece. They say, "Thank you, Mom. The pie is good." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, boys. I am glad you are being nice. Sharing is caring." + +Tim and Sam eat the pie. They are happy. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love you, brother." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with blocks and tape. They have fun. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They each pick a car and line them up at the start. Lily has a red car. Ben has a blue car. They count to three and say "go!" + +The cars speed along the roads. They zoom and vroom and beep. Lily and Ben cheer for their cars. They want to win. They see the finish line. It is a big sign with a star. + +Lily's car is a little bit faster than Ben's car. It reaches the sign first. Lily jumps and claps. She says "I win! I win!" Ben is sad. He wanted to win too. + +But then he sees something funny. Lily's car has a sticker on it. It says "joke". Ben laughs. He says "You tricked me! You used a joke car!" Lily laughs too. She says "Yes, I did! It is a cool car. It can go very fast and make jokes. Do you want to try it?" + +Ben nods. He says "Yes, please. That sounds fun. Can we race again?" Lily says "Sure. Let's race again. But this time, let's use different cars. Maybe we can find more joke cars. Or cars that can fly. Or cars that can sing. Anything can happen in our play." + +They swap cars and race again. They have more fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to observe the birds and the flowers. They saw a big bird with a long neck and a small bird with a red chest. They saw a yellow flower and a purple flower. + +"Look, Sam, a big bird!" Lily said. + +"Wow, it is big!" Sam said. "What is it?" + +"I don't know. Maybe a giraffe bird?" Lily said. + +They laughed. They wanted to get closer to the bird. They walked slowly and quietly. They did not want to scare the bird. + +But then, Sam tripped on a rock. He fell and hurt his knee. He cried. The bird flew away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam said. "My knee is bleeding!" + +Lily ran to him. She saw his knee. It had a cut. She felt sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Sam?" Lily said. + +"No, it hurts!" Sam said. + +Lily hugged him. She tried to make him feel better. + +"Don't cry, Sam. It will be okay. Your knee is delicate. You need to be careful. Let me get a band-aid for you." Lily said. + +She ran to their mom. She told her what happened. Their mom got a band-aid and some water. She cleaned Sam's knee and put the band-aid on it. + +"There, all better." Their mom said. + +"Thank you, mom." Sam said. + +"Thank you, Lily." Sam said. + +Lily smiled. She was happy that Sam was okay. They hugged. They decided to play something else. They observed the clouds and the stars. They saw a big cloud and a small star. They saw a white cloud and a blue star. + +"Look, Lily, a big cloud!" Sam said. + +"Wow, it is big!" Lily said. "What is it?" + +"I don't know. Maybe a cotton candy cloud?" Sam said. + +They laughed. They had fun. They forgot about the bird and the knee. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They live in a big city with many cars and people. They like to play in the park and see the birds and flowers. + +One day, they see a big black bus. It has many windows and doors. It says "Tour" on the side. Tom and Lily want to see the bus. They run to the bus and try to get in. + +But the bus driver stops them. He says "No, no, this bus is not for you. This bus is for people who pay money. You need a ticket to get in." + +Tom and Lily are sad. They do not have money or tickets. They want to see the city from the bus. They look at the bus driver with big eyes. + +The bus driver sees them. He feels sorry for them. He says "OK, OK, you can get in. But only for a little while. And you have to sit in the back and be quiet." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They say "Thank you, thank you!" They get in the bus and sit in the back. They see the city from the bus. They see tall buildings, bridges, shops, and parks. They see many things they have never seen before. + +They have fun on the bus. They try to remember everything they see. They say "Wow, wow!" They smile and laugh. + +The bus driver is happy too. He likes to see them happy. He says "You are good kids. You are welcome on my bus anytime." He gives them a ticket each. He says "This is for you. You can come back another day and see more of the city." + +Tom and Lily are very happy. They say "Thank you, thank you!" They hug the bus driver. They get off the bus and wave goodbye. They run to their mom and dad and tell them everything they saw. They say "We love the city. We love the bus. We love the bus driver." They show them the tickets. They say "We can go again. We can see more." + +Mom and dad are happy too. They say "We are proud of you. You are brave and curious. You try new things. You make new friends. You are good kids." They hug Tom and Lily. They say "We love you. We love the city. We love the bus. We love the bus driver." They smile and laugh. +Anna liked to play with her doll, Lily. She dressed her up, brushed her hair, and talked to her. Lily was her best friend. One day, Anna wanted to show Lily her room upstairs. She held Lily's hand and walked to the stair. + +But when she got to the stair, she saw something scary. A big, black dog was sitting on the stair. It had sharp teeth and growled at Anna. Anna was afraid of the dog. She dropped Lily and ran back to the living room. She hoped Lily was okay. + +She told her mom about the dog on the stair. Her mom said it was their neighbor's dog, and it had escaped from the yard. She said she would go and get Lily for her. Anna waited and waited, but her mom did not come back. She wondered where Lily was. She felt sad and frustrated. + +She decided to go and look for Lily herself. She was brave and careful. She walked to the stair and peeked. The dog was gone. She was happy and relieved. She climbed the stair and looked for Lily. But she could not find her. She looked in her room, in the bathroom, in the closet, but Lily was not there. She felt confused and worried. Where did Lily go? + +She heard a noise from the attic. She followed the noise and found a small door. She opened the door and saw a lot of old things. She saw boxes, books, clothes, and toys. She saw a lamp, a hat, a ball, and a bear. And she saw Lily. Lily was sitting on a chair, next to a window. She looked happy and calm. She smiled at Anna. + +Anna was surprised and happy. She ran to Lily and hugged her. She asked her how she got there. Lily said she did not know. She said the dog scared her, and then she vanished. She said she found herself in the attic, with a lot of new friends. She said she liked the attic, but she missed Anna. + +Anna said she missed her too. She said she was sorry she dropped her. She said she was glad she found her. She said she wanted to take her back to her room. Lily agreed. She said goodbye to her new friends. She held Anna's hand and walked to the door. + +They went down the stair and back to the living room. They saw Anna's mom, who was looking for them. She was happy to see them. She said she was sorry she could not find Lily. She said the dog ran away, and she did not know where Lily went. She said she was worried about them. + +Anna said it was okay. She said she found Lily in the attic. She said Lily vanished, and then reappeared. She said it was a mystery. Her mom said it was a miracle. She said she was proud of Anna for being brave and smart. She said she loved them both. + +They hugged and kissed. They played with Lily, and told her stories. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the dog, and the stair, and the attic. They were happy and safe. They were a family. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together every day. One day, they found a big boat near the lake. It was red and shiny. They wanted to go inside and pretend to be sailors. + +"Can we play with the boat?" Tom asked Lily. + +"Yes, let's go!" Lily said. They ran to the boat and climbed in. They saw a steering wheel, a horn, and some ropes. They had so much fun making noises and moving the wheel. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. It was the owner of the boat. He was angry. He saw Tom and Lily in his boat and shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of my boat! You are not allowed to touch it! It is mine!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They jumped out of the boat and ran away. They did not say sorry to the owner. They did not know they did something wrong. + +They ran to their homes and hid in their rooms. They felt bad. They knew they should not have played with the boat without asking. They wished they could say sorry to the owner. + +The next day, they saw the owner again. He was walking his dog near the lake. His dog was big and brown. He looked loyal and friendly. He wagged his tail when he saw Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily felt brave. They decided to go to the owner and apologize. They walked to him and said: + +"Hello, sir. We are sorry we played with your boat yesterday. We did not mean to hurt it. We just wanted to have fun. We will not do it again." + +The owner looked at them. He was surprised. He did not expect them to say sorry. He smiled and said: + +"Thank you for being honest and brave. I appreciate your apology. I was too harsh yesterday. I love my boat, but I should not have yelled at you. You can play with it sometimes, if you ask me first." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They thanked the owner and asked if they could pet his dog. He said yes. They petted his dog and made him laugh. They became friends with the owner and his dog. They learned to respect other people's things and to say sorry when they make a mistake. They also learned that being loyal and friendly can make others happy. +Tom and Anna like to make cream. They take a big jar and fill it with milk. Then they close the jar and shake it hard. They shake and shake and shake until the milk becomes thick and white. They call it cream and they eat it with bread and jam. + +One day, they want to make cream for their mom. They find a jar and some milk in the kitchen. They start to shake the jar, but they hear a loud noise. It is their big brother Ben. He is angry and he wants the jar. + +"Give me that jar!" he yells. "It is mine!" + +He grabs the jar from Tom and Anna. He is very rude. He does not care that they are making cream for their mom. He opens the jar and drinks the milk. He makes a face and spits it out. + +"Yuck! This milk is bad!" he says. "It tastes funny!" + +He throws the jar on the floor. It breaks and the milk spills everywhere. Tom and Anna are sad and scared. They run to their mom and tell her what happened. + +Mom is not happy. She scolds Ben for being rude and wasteful. She tells him to clean up the mess and apologize to Tom and Anna. She hugs Tom and Anna and tells them she loves them. She says they can make cream another day. She gives them some cookies and milk instead. They smile and say thank you. They are happy again. +Lily loved to sing and dance. She liked to make up songs about her toys, her family and her friends. She sang in a loud and happy voice, and moved her feet and arms to the music. + +One day, Lily decided to put on a show for her parents. She put on her favorite dress and a shiny hat. She asked her parents to sit on the big armchair in the living room. She said, "I am going to sing and dance for you. Please watch and listen." + +Lily started her show. She sang a song about her teddy bear, and hugged him tight. She sang a song about her sister, and twirled around. She sang a song about her dog, and barked and wagged her tail. She sang a song about her parents, and blew them kisses. + +When Lily finished her show, she bowed and smiled. Her parents were very proud and happy. They clapped their hands and cheered. They said, "Lily, you are a wonderful singer and dancer. We loved your show. You are very talented and creative." + +Lily felt warm and happy. She ran to her parents and hugged them. She said, "Thank you for watching my show. I love you very much. You are very friendly and kind." They hugged her back and kissed her. They said, "We love you too, Lily. You are very sweet and smart." They all cuddled on the big armchair and watched some cartoons. Lily felt very lucky and happy. She had a great day. +Sara and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big box of toys and a shovel. Sara liked to bury the toys in the dirt and then dig them up again. Ben liked to make things with the tape and the toys. He made a car, a plane, and a robot. + +"Look at my robot!" Ben said. "It has tape arms and legs and eyes. It can talk and walk and dance." + +Sara looked at the robot. She was envious. She wanted a robot too. She thought Ben's robot was better than her toys. She had an idea. + +"Can I see your robot?" Sara asked. "I want to play with it." + +"Okay, but be careful," Ben said. He gave Sara the robot. Sara smiled. She took the robot and ran to the other side of the yard. She dug a big hole and buried the robot in the dirt. She covered it with more dirt and grass. She thought Ben would not find it. + +"Hey, where is my robot?" Ben asked. He looked around. He saw Sara standing near a pile of dirt. He ran to her. + +"Sara, did you bury my robot?" Ben asked. He was angry and sad. He liked his robot. He worked hard to make it. + +Sara nodded. She felt bad. She saw Ben's face. She realized she did a mean thing. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sara said. "I was envious of your robot. I wanted one too. But that was not nice. I should not have buried your robot. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben sighed. He was still angry and sad, but he loved his sister. He knew she was sorry. + +"Okay, Sara, I forgive you," Ben said. "But you have to help me dig up my robot. Maybe it is still okay. Maybe we can fix it. Maybe we can share it." + +Sara agreed. She took the shovel and helped Ben dig up the robot. They found it in the dirt. It was dirty and broken. The tape arms and legs and eyes were torn and twisted. It could not talk or walk or dance. + +"Oh no, my robot!" Ben cried. He hugged the robot. He was very sad. + +Sara felt worse. She hugged Ben. She was very sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry," Sara repeated. "I ruined your robot. It was a great robot. You are very clever. Can I help you make a new one?" + +Ben looked at Sara. He saw she was sincere. He wiped his tears. He smiled a little. + +"Okay, Sara, you can help me make a new one," Ben said. "But this time, we will not bury it. We will play with it together. And we will use more tape. Tape is good." + +Sara smiled too. She was happy. She hugged Ben again. She was glad he was her brother. + +They took the box of toys and the tape and went to the porch. They started to make a new robot. They used more tape. They made it bigger and better. They had fun. They learned to share. They were not envious anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a doll. They are having fun making noises and pretending to drive and talk. + +"Look, Lily, I can put my truck on the sofa!" Tom says, lifting his truck and placing it on the cushion. "Vroom, vroom, it can go very fast!" + +"That's silly, Tom, trucks don't go on sofas!" Lily says, shaking her head. "They go on roads and dirt. My doll can sit on the sofa, see?" She puts her doll next to Tom's truck and makes her wave. + +"Hi, truck, I'm doll. Do you want to be friends?" Lily says in a high voice. + +"Hi, doll, I'm truck. Sure, I want to be friends. But you are very smelly!" Tom says in a low voice, making his truck sniff Lily's doll. + +"Smelly? No, I'm not smelly! You are smelly, truck!" Lily says, feeling hurt. "You have mud and oil and dust on you. You need a bath!" + +"No, I don't need a bath! I like being smelly. It makes me strong and cool!" Tom says, making his truck rev its engine. + +"Fine, then I don't want to be friends with you. You are a mean and smelly truck!" Lily says, grabbing her doll and moving away from Tom. + +Tom feels sad and angry. He doesn't want to lose his friend, but he doesn't want to take a bath either. He thinks of a way to make Lily happy and still keep his truck smelly. He remembers that Lily likes to spell words with her alphabet blocks. He has an idea. + +"Lily, Lily, look what I can do!" Tom says, taking some blocks and putting them on the floor. He spells the word "sorry" with the blocks and points to them. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily looks at the blocks and smiles. She is impressed that Tom can spell such a big word. She forgives him and puts her doll next to his truck again. + +"Thank you, Tom. That's very nice of you. I'm sorry too. I know you like your truck smelly. Can we share the sofa?" Lily says, hugging her doll. + +"Sure, Lily. We can share the sofa. And maybe later we can spell more words together. You are a good friend, Lily." Tom says, hugging his truck. + +They both smile and continue to play happily on the sofa. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +They hold the tree and go up. They are careful and brave. They reach a high branch. They can see the whole park. They are happy. + +They hear a voice. It is not a person. It is the tree. The tree can speak. The tree says hello. Lily and Ben are surprised. They say hello back. + +The tree tells them stories. It tells them about the birds and the squirrels and the wind. It tells them about the seasons and the stars and the rain. It tells them about other trees and other parks. Lily and Ben listen and ask questions. They learn many things. + +They hear their mom call them. It is time to go home. They say goodbye to the tree. The tree says goodbye and thank you. They climb down the tree. They run to their mom. They are fast. They tell their mom about the tree. Their mom smiles and hugs them. They go home. They are happy. +Anna liked to play with her daddy's tools. She saw a shiny thing that looked like a snake. It was copper. She wanted to cut it and make a bracelet. She took the scissors and tried to cut the copper. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" Daddy asked. He saw Anna with the scissors and the copper. He was angry. He took the scissors and the copper away from Anna. "This is not a toy. This is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or break something. Go to your room." + +Anna was sad and mad. She did not understand why Daddy was angry. She wanted to play with the copper. She thought Daddy was spoiled. He had many tools and he did not share. She went to her room and cried. + +Daddy felt sorry for Anna. He knew she was curious and creative. He also knew she was too young to play with his tools. He wanted to teach her how to be safe and careful. He went to her room and knocked on the door. + +"Anna, can I come in?" Daddy asked. He heard Anna sniffing. He opened the door and saw Anna on her bed. He sat next to her and hugged her. "I'm sorry I yelled at you. I love you very much. I don't want you to get hurt or break something. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She hugged Daddy back. She loved him too. She was sorry she made him angry. She wanted to learn from him. "Can you show me how to use your tools?" Anna asked. + +Daddy smiled. He was happy that Anna wanted to learn. He said, "Yes, I can. But only when I'm with you. And only with the tools that are safe for you. How about we make a bracelet together? We can use some copper and some beads and some string. What do you think?" + +Anna smiled too. She was happy that Daddy wanted to play with her. She said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun. Thank you, Daddy." + +Daddy and Anna went to the garage and made a bracelet together. They used the copper and the beads and the string. They cut the copper with a special tool that Daddy held. They made a beautiful bracelet. Anna wore it proudly. She gave Daddy a kiss. Daddy gave her a kiss. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and find shells and stones. They also liked to splash in the water and watch the waves. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big shell!" Ben said, holding up his treasure. "It is pink and shiny and has stripes. Do you want to see?" + +Lily did not answer. She was busy making a sandcastle. She had a bucket and a spade and some sticks and leaves. She wanted to make the best sandcastle ever. She did not need Ben's help. She was independent. + +"Come on, Lily, look at my shell!" Ben said again, walking over to her. "It is so pretty and it makes a sound when you put it to your ear. Listen!" + +He put the shell to Lily's ear, but she pushed him away. She did not want to listen. She wanted to finish her sandcastle. She was angry at Ben for bothering her. + +"Go away, Ben!" she shouted. "You are ruining my sandcastle! I don't want to see your shell! I don't want to play with you!" + +Ben was hurt and confused. He did not understand why Lily was so mean to him. He liked to share his things with her. He liked to play with her. He thought they were friends. + +He ran away, crying, with his shell in his hand. He felt lonely and sad. He wished Lily would answer him and be nice to him. He wished they could have fun on the shore. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big crab with red claws and black eyes. It was hiding under a rock. + +"Look, a crab!" Tom said. He wanted to touch it. + +"Be careful, Tom. The crab can pinch you with its claws. It does not like to be bothered," Mom warned. + +Lily was more patient. She waited for the crab to come out of the rock. She talked to it softly. "Hello, crab. You are very pretty. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The crab heard Lily's voice. It was curious. It peeked out of the rock and saw Lily's smile. It did not feel scared. It crawled out of the rock and waved its claws at Lily. + +"Hi, crab. You are very brave. Can I hold you?" Lily asked. + +The crab nodded. It let Lily pick it up gently. It did not pinch her. It liked Lily's warm hand. + +Tom was surprised. He wanted to hold the crab too. He asked Lily to share. + +"Okay, Tom. But you have to be gentle and kind. The crab is not a toy. It is a living thing," Lily said. + +Tom nodded. He took the crab from Lily and held it carefully. He said sorry for trying to touch it before. The crab forgave him. It waved its claws at Tom. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were proud of Tom and Lily. They learned to be patient and respectful to the crab. They made a new friend at the beach. +Lila and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. Sometimes they found shiny things or funny things in the sand. + +One day, they saw a big, round shell that was closed. Ben picked it up and shook it. He heard something inside. "What is this?" he asked Lila. + +Lila looked at the shell and said, "I think it is an oyster. Mom and dad told us about oysters. They live in the water and have pearls inside." + +Ben's eyes widened. "Pearls? Like the necklace mom has?" + +Lila nodded. "Yes, like that. But not all oysters have pearls. Only some. Maybe this one has a pearl. Do you want to open it and see?" + +Ben was curious, but he was also scared. He did not know how to open the oyster. He did not want to hurt it or himself. He said, "I don't know. Maybe we should ask mom and dad first." + +Lila agreed. She said, "That is a good idea. Let's go and show them the oyster. Maybe they can help us open it. Maybe we are lucky and find a pearl." + +They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a blanket. They showed them the oyster and told them what they thought. Mom and dad smiled and said, "Wow, that is a nice oyster. You are very smart to know what it is. And you are very kind to want to ask us before opening it." + +They took the oyster and a knife and carefully opened it. Inside, they saw a shiny, white pearl. Lila and Ben gasped. They could not believe it. They had found a pearl! + +Mom and dad said, "You are very lucky, Lila and Ben. This is a rare and beautiful pearl. You can keep it as a souvenir of this day. Or you can suggest what to do with it. It is your pearl." + +Lila and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They had an idea. They said, "We want to give the pearl to mom. She can make a necklace with it. Then she can have two pearl necklaces. One from dad and one from us." + +Mom hugged them and said, "Thank you, Lila and Ben. That is a very sweet and generous suggestion. I love the pearl and I love you. You are the best gifts I ever had." +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to draw with crayons the most. They had a big box of crayons with many colors. Lily liked to draw flowers and butterflies. Max liked to draw cars and rockets. + +One day, Lily had a surprise for Max. She had found a large crayon in the closet. It was bigger than her hand and had many colors in it. She hid it under her pillow and waited for Max to come. + +"Max, do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +"Sure, what do you want to play?" Max said. + +"Let's draw with crayons. I have something special to show you," Lily said. + +They sat on the floor and took out their crayons. Lily drew a flower with a yellow crayon. Max drew a car with a blue crayon. + +"Look, I made a flower. Do you like it?" Lily said. + +"It's nice, but I like cars better. Look, I made a car. Do you like it?" Max said. + +"It's cool, but I have something cooler. Do you want to see it?" Lily said. + +"Yes, what is it?" Max said. + +Lily smiled and reached under her pillow. She pulled out the large crayon and held it up. + +"Ta-da! Look at this crayon. It's so big and colorful. Do you like it?" Lily said. + +Max's eyes widened. He had never seen such a crayon before. He wanted to touch it and try it. + +"Wow, that's amazing. Where did you get it?" Max said. + +"I found it in the closet. It was hiding behind some boxes. I think it's a magic crayon. Do you want to try it?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please. Can I?" Max said. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful. It's very special. Let's see what it can do," Lily said. + +They took turns using the large crayon. They drew rainbows and stars and hearts and animals. The crayon changed colors as they moved it. It made their drawings look bright and beautiful. They had so much fun with the crayon. They felt like they had a secret treasure. + +They did not know that their mom was watching them from the door. She smiled and was happy to see them playing together. She knew where the crayon came from. It was a gift from their grandma, who loved to draw with them. She had sent it to them for their birthday, but it had arrived late. She had put it in the closet and wanted to reveal it to them later. But she was glad that Lily had found it and shared it with Max. She thought they would love the crayon even more when they learned who it was from. She decided to wait until they finished their drawings and then tell them the story of the crayon. She knew they would be surprised and happy. She was proud of her children and their creativity. She loved them very much. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tim says. + +"OK!" Jen says. + +They run to the slide. But there is a line of kids. They have to wait. Tim and Jen are not patient. They do not like to wait. + +"Let's jump the line!" Tim says. + +"No, that is not nice!" Jen says. + +But Tim does not listen. He jumps the line. He pushes a kid. The kid falls. The kid cries. The other kids are angry. They yell at Tim. + +"Hey, you are crazy! Go away!" they say. + +Tim is scared. He runs away. He does not see the slide. He bumps into the slide. He falls. He hurts his head. He cries. + +Jen is sad. She does not want to play with Tim. She helps the kid who fell. She says sorry. She is nice. + +The end. +Timmy loves spaghetti. He likes to eat it with cheese and sauce. He waits for Mommy to make it for dinner. He is very hungry. + +Mommy puts a big pot of water on the stove. She says, "Timmy, can you help me with the spaghetti?" Timmy nods and smiles. He likes to help Mommy. + +Mommy gives Timmy a box of spaghetti. She says, "Timmy, can you break the spaghetti in half and put it in the pot?" Timmy says, "Yes, Mommy." He tries to break the spaghetti, but it is hard. He pulls and twists, but the spaghetti does not break. He gets frustrated. + +He says, "Mommy, I can't break the spaghetti!" Mommy says, "It's okay, Timmy. You can try again. Use both hands and bend it." Timmy does what Mommy says, but the spaghetti still does not break. He gets more frustrated. + +He says, "Mommy, it's too hard!" He throws the spaghetti on the floor. It makes a big mess. Mommy says, "Timmy, that's not nice. You have to clean it up." Timmy says, "No, Mommy. I don't want to." He starts to cry. + +Mommy sighs. She says, "Timmy, I know you are frustrated, but you have to calm down. Throwing spaghetti is not the way to solve your problem. You have to apologize and help me clean up. Then we can have dinner together." Timmy says, "Sorry, Mommy. I will help you." He wipes his tears and picks up the spaghetti. Mommy hugs him and says, "Thank you, Timmy. I love you." Timmy says, "I love you too, Mommy." They finish making the spaghetti and eat it with cheese and sauce. Timmy thinks it is delicious. He is happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. They also liked to wash the dishes in the sink. They filled the sink with water and bubbles and used a sponge to scrub the plates and cups. + +"Look, Ben, I made a cake!" Lily said, holding up a pan with some dough and sprinkles. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, smiling. He took a pretend bite and made a yummy sound. "This is very good, Lily. You are a great chef!" + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a great chef, too. And a great helper. You washed all the dishes very well." Lily said, giving him a hug. + +They heard a knock on the door. It was their mom, coming home from work. She looked tired and happy to see them. + +"Hello, my sweeties! What have you been doing?" she asked, kissing them on the cheek. + +"We were playing chefs, Mommy. We made food and washed the dishes." Lily said, showing her the pan. + +"That's wonderful, Lily. And Ben, you helped, too?" Mommy asked, looking at the sink. + +"Yes, Mommy. I used the sponge and the bubbles." Ben said, nodding. + +"You are both very good and very clever. I'm so proud of you." Mommy said, hugging them. "But now it's time to rest. You must be tired after all that work." + +"Can we rest with you, Mommy?" Lily asked, holding her hand. + +"Of course, my loves. Come on, let's go to the couch. We can snuggle and read a book." Mommy said, leading them to the living room. + +They settled on the couch, with Mommy in the middle. She wrapped them in a blanket and opened a book. She read them a gentle story, with soft words and pictures. Lily and Ben listened, feeling cozy and happy. They closed their eyes and rested, with Mommy's voice in their ears. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and had a big ship. They used the table as their ship and put a blanket over it. They had a map and a treasure chest and a sword. + +"Arrr, matey, we have to find the island with the gold!" Max said, holding the map. + +"Arrr, aye, captain, let's sail the seas!" Lily said, waving the sword. + +They crawled under the table and made noises like waves and wind. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It sounded like something fell and broke. They stopped playing and looked at each other. + +"What was that?" Lily asked, scared. + +"I don't know, let's go see," Max said, brave. + +They got out of the table and ran to the kitchen. They saw Mom standing by the sink, holding a broom. There were pieces of glass on the floor. One of them was a broken plate. + +"Oh, no, Mom, what happened?" Lily asked, sad. + +"I'm sorry, kids, I was washing the dishes and I dropped one. It broke and made a big mess. I'm glad you're okay, I didn't mean to scare you," Mom said, sorry. + +She hugged them and kissed them. + +"It's okay, Mom, we love you. Can we help you clean up?" Max asked, nice. + +"Thank you, sweeties, you're very kind. But you have to be careful, the glass is sharp. Why don't you go back to your ship and I'll be done soon?" Mom asked, happy. + +"Okay, Mom, we'll go back to our ship. But can we have a snack later?" Lily asked, hungry. + +"Of course, you can have a snack later. You're good pirates, you deserve a treat," Mom said, proud. + +She smiled and watched them go back to the living room. They crawled under the table and continued their adventure. They didn't scream anymore, they whispered. They didn't want to break anything else. They wanted to make Mom happy. +Lily and Ben liked to play pretend. They had a big box that they used as a spaceship. They put on helmets and gloves and made noises like rockets. They pretended to fly to the moon and see stars and aliens. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the store. It was a missile that could make a loud boom and flash. Lily and Ben wanted to have it for their spaceship. They asked their mom, but she said no. She said it was too dangerous and expensive. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. + +They decided to sneak out and buy the missile with their piggy bank money. They ran to the store and gave the money to the man. He gave them the missile and a lighter. He said to be careful and not to play near people or animals. + +Lily and Ben ran back to their box spaceship. They put the missile inside and lit it with the lighter. They waited for the boom and flash. But they did not know that the missile was very powerful. It exploded and made a big hole in the box. It also made a fire and smoke. Lily and Ben were scared and hurt. They cried and shouted for help. + +Their mom heard them and came running. She saw the fire and the smoke and the broken box. She saw Lily and Ben with burns and cuts. She was very worried and angry. She called the firemen and the doctor. They came and put out the fire and took care of Lily and Ben. They said they were lucky to be alive. + +Lily and Ben were sorry for what they did. They said they were sorry to their mom and to each other. They learned that playing pretend was fun, but playing with dangerous things was not. They learned to listen to their mom and to be calm and careful. They hugged their mom and thanked the firemen and the doctor. They promised to never play with missiles again. +Sara liked to play with her mom's makeup. She found a red stick in a shiny case. She opened it and saw a red thing that looked like a crayon. She wanted to make her lips red like her mom's. She took the stick and rubbed it on her lips. She felt the red thing spread on her skin. She smiled and looked for a mirror. + +She saw a big mirror on the wall. She ran to it and looked at herself. She saw her red lips and her brown eyes. She thought she looked pretty. She wanted to see more of herself. She moved closer to the mirror. She saw her nose and her ears. She moved even closer. She saw her eyelashes and her freckles. She moved so close that her nose touched the mirror. She saw her nose make a mark on the glass. She giggled. + +She moved back a little and saw her whole face again. She noticed something. Her lips looked thin. She wanted them to look bigger. She thought of a way. She took the red stick again and rubbed it more on her lips. She rubbed it all over her mouth. She felt the red thing spread more and more. She smiled and looked at the mirror again. + +She saw her mouth and gasped. It was not pretty. It was red and messy. It looked like she ate a lot of berries and spilled them on her face. She did not like it. She wanted to take it off. She rubbed her mouth with her hand. She saw the red thing spread on her hand. She rubbed her hand on her shirt. She saw the red thing spread on her shirt. She started to cry. + +She heard her mom come in. She saw her mom look at her and the mirror and the red stick. She saw her mom's eyes get big and her mouth open. She heard her mom say, "Oh, Sara, what did you do?" She felt her mom hug her and wipe her face with a cloth. She heard her mom say, "It's okay, honey, it's just makeup. We can wash it off. But next time, please ask me before you use it, okay?" She nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I just wanted to look pretty like you." She heard her mom say, "You are pretty, Sara, with or without makeup. You are my beautiful girl." She smiled and hugged her mom back. She felt happy. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys and make noise. One day, they found a big tank in the garage. It was green and had wheels and a gun. + +"Wow, look at this tank!" Tim said. "Can we play with it?" + +"I don't know," Sam said. "It looks old and dirty. Maybe it is broken." + +"Let's try it," Tim said. He climbed on the tank and sat in the seat. He pushed some buttons and pulled some levers. The tank made a loud sound and started to move. + +"Help, help!" Tim shouted. "I can't stop the tank!" + +Sam ran after the tank. He saw it go out of the garage and into the street. There were cars and people and dogs in the street. The tank was going very fast and very loud. It was terrible. + +"Tim, jump out of the tank!" Sam yelled. "You are in danger!" + +But Tim was too scared to jump. He closed his eyes and hoped the tank would stop. He heard a big crash and felt a bump. He opened his eyes and saw the tank had hit a tree. The tree was broken and the tank was broken too. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Sam asked. He ran to the tank and helped Tim out. Tim was shaking and crying. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Tim said. "I didn't mean to make a mess. I just wanted to play." + +Sam hugged Tim and said, "It's okay, Tim. I'm glad you are not hurt. But we should never play with the tank again. It is too dangerous." + +They went back to the garage and saw Tim's dad. He was angry and sad. He saw the tank and the tree and the street. + +"What have you done?" he asked. "Do you know how much trouble you are in?" + +Tim and Sam looked at each other and said, "We are very sorry, dad. We made a terrible mistake." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big ball in the sky. It is yellow and bright. It makes the land glow. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara says. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe it is a star. But stars are small and far. This is big and near." + +They run to the ball. It is warm and soft. It is not a star. It is a balloon. It has a basket under it. There is a man in the basket. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, children," he says. "Do you like my balloon?" + +"Yes, we do," Sara and Tom say. "It is so pretty. How does it fly?" + +"It flies with hot air," the man says. "I have a fire in the basket. The fire makes the air hot. The hot air makes the balloon go up." + +"Can we go with you?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, why not?" the man says. "But you have to ask your parents first. And you have to be careful. The fire is hot. The balloon is high. The land is far." + +Sara and Tom run to their parents. They ask them if they can go in the balloon. Their parents say yes. They are happy. They hug their parents. They go to the balloon. The man helps them in the basket. He gives them helmets and jackets. He tells them to hold on tight. + +The fire makes a loud noise. The balloon goes up. Sara and Tom see the land below them. It is green and brown and blue. It is clean and beautiful. They see their house, their school, their park. They see other houses, other schools, other parks. They see cars, buses, bikes. They see people, dogs, cats. They see birds, clouds, rainbows. + +They feel the wind in their hair. They feel the sun on their face. They feel the joy in their heart. They laugh and sing and wave. They are happy. They are in the sky. They are in the balloon. +Tim and Sam like to play with nets. They catch bugs and fish and frogs with their nets. They have fun with their nets. + +One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has a light blue feather and a yellow beak. Tim and Sam want to catch the bird with their nets. They think the bird is pretty and they want to keep it. + +They climb the tree with their nets. They are very quiet and careful. They get close to the bird. They are ready to give their nets a big swing. + +But the bird sees them. The bird is not happy. The bird does not want to be caught. The bird makes a loud noise and flaps its wings. The bird scares Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam lose their balance. They drop their nets. They fall from the tree. They hit the ground hard. They cry and hurt. Their nets are broken. The bird flies away. + +Tim and Sam are sad and sorry. They wish they did not try to catch the bird. They learn a lesson. They should not bother the bird with their nets. They should leave the bird alone. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big white bird on a tree. The bird has a red beak and a long tail. + +"Look, Sara, a white bird!" Tom says. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Sara says. + +They want to say hello to the bird. They look for something to give to the bird. Sara finds a bowl on the grass. The bowl is blue and has some seeds in it. + +"Maybe the bird likes seeds," Sara says. She picks up the bowl and walks to the tree. + +"Be careful, Sara," Tom says. "The bird might fly away." + +Sara nods. She holds the bowl up to the bird. The bird looks at Sara and the bowl. It makes a loud sound. + +"Tweet, tweet!" + +Sara smiles. She thinks the bird is happy. She tries to send the bowl to the bird. She throws the bowl gently to the branch where the bird is. + +But the bowl is too heavy. It falls down and breaks on the ground. The seeds spill everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. She feels sad. + +The bird flies away. It makes another sound. + +"Bye, bye!" + +Tom runs to Sara. He hugs her. + +"It's okay, Sara," he says. "The bird was not hungry. It just wanted to say hi." + +Sara hugs Tom back. + +"Thank you, Tom," she says. "You are a good friend." + +They look at the sky. They see the white bird flying high. They wave to the bird. + +"Bye, bye, white bird!" they say. "Come back soon!" +Jill and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They had a big shovel and a small spade. + +"Look, I found a root!" Tom said, holding up a brown and hairy thing. "It is very long and thick. I wonder what plant it belongs to." + +"Maybe it is a carrot or a beetroot," Jill said. "Let's cut it and see what is inside. Maybe it is orange or red or purple." + +They took the scissors from the tool box and tried to cut the root. But it was too hard and tough. The scissors could not cut it. + +"Ouch, this hurts my hand!" Tom said, dropping the scissors. "This is not a good root. It is a bad root. Let's throw it away." + +They tossed the root over the fence and heard a loud thud. They looked over and saw a jolly man with a big beard and a red hat. He was holding the root and smiling. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Thank you for this nice root. It is not a carrot or a beetroot. It is a ginger root. I use it to make gingerbread and ginger ale. Do you want to try some?" + +Jill and Tom nodded. They liked gingerbread and ginger ale. They followed the jolly man to his house, where he gave them some treats. They ate and drank and laughed. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the scissors and the shovel and the spade. They only remembered the ginger root and the jolly man. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then, Lily saw something shiny in the cabinet. She wanted to see what it was. + +She walked to the cabinet and opened the door. Inside, she saw a big puzzle with many pieces. It was a picture of a farm with cows and pigs and chickens. Lily liked puzzles. She took out the puzzle and put it on the floor. + +"Look, Ben, a puzzle!" she said. "Let's complete it!" + +Ben looked at the puzzle and shook his head. He did not like puzzles. He liked cars and trucks and planes. He wanted to play with his toys. + +"No, Lily, I don't want to complete the puzzle. I want to play with my toys. You complete the puzzle by yourself," he said. + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to play with Ben. She did not want to complete the puzzle by herself. She tried to make Ben change his mind. + +"Please, Ben, please. The puzzle is fun. We can complete it together. Then we can play with your toys. Please, Ben, please," she said. + +But Ben did not listen. He turned away and picked up his truck. He made a loud vroom sound and drove it around the room. He did not care about the puzzle. + +Lily felt angry. She did not like Ben's truck. She wanted to play with the puzzle. She had an idea. She grabbed Ben's truck and threw it in the cabinet. She closed the door and locked it. + +"Ha, ha, ha. Now you can't play with your truck. Now you have to complete the puzzle with me," she said. + +Ben heard a bang and saw Lily's smile. He realized what she did. He ran to the cabinet and tried to open it. But it was locked. He could not get his truck. + +"Hey, Lily, that's not fair. Give me back my truck. That's my truck. You can't take it. Give it back, give it back," he said. + +He pulled and pushed and kicked the cabinet. But it did not open. He felt dry in his mouth and wet in his eyes. He started to cry. + +Lily saw Ben's tears and heard his cry. She felt sorry. She did not mean to make Ben cry. She wanted to play with him. She had another idea. She took the key from her pocket and unlocked the cabinet. She opened the door and gave Ben his truck. + +"Here, Ben, here. I'm sorry. I was wrong. You can have your truck. I don't need the puzzle. I just want to play with you," she said. + +Ben took his truck and wiped his eyes. He looked at Lily and saw her smile. He felt happy. He wanted to play with her. He had another idea. He took the puzzle and put it on the floor. + +"Here, Lily, here. I'm sorry. I was wrong. You can have the puzzle. I don't need my truck. I just want to play with you," he said. + +Lily and Ben hugged and laughed. They decided to play with both the puzzle and the truck. They had a lot of fun completing the puzzle and driving the truck. They were friends again. +Tom and Mia live in a big city with many tall buildings and cars. They like to play with their toys and watch TV, but sometimes they miss nature. They miss the green trees, the blue sky, the colorful flowers and the animals. + +One day, their mom says, "We are going to visit grandma and grandpa in the countryside. They have a farm with cows, chickens, pigs and a dog. You can help them feed the animals and play outside." + +Tom and Mia are very happy and excited. They pack their bags and get in the car. They drive for a long time and see the city change into fields and hills. + +When they arrive at the farm, they hug grandma and grandpa and run to see the animals. They pet the dog, feed the cows, collect the eggs and watch the pigs. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, they see a big tractor coming. The tractor is loud and scary. It has a big shovel and it starts to dig the ground. Grandma and grandpa look sad and angry. They say, "The tractor is here to build a new road. The road will go through our farm and destroy our land. We don't want the road. We want to keep our farm and our nature." + +Tom and Mia feel sad and angry too. They don't want the tractor to ruin their grandma and grandpa's farm. They don't want the road to take away their nature. They want to stop the tractor. + +They run to the tractor and shout, "Stop! Stop! Go away! Leave our farm alone! We love our farm and our nature!" + +The tractor driver hears them and stops. He gets out and looks at them. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. I'm just doing my job. The road is part of a modern plan to connect the city and the countryside. The road will make it easier for people to travel and trade. The road will bring more money and opportunities." + +Tom and Mia don't understand. They say, "But what about the animals? What about the flowers? What about the trees? What about the farm? What about grandma and grandpa? Don't they matter?" + +The tractor driver sighs. He says, "They do matter, kids. But sometimes, progress comes with a price. Sometimes, we have to choose between the old and the new, between the past and the future, between nature and modern. It's not easy, but it's how the world works." + +Tom and Mia shake their heads. They say, "We don't like this world. We don't like this choice. We don't like this road. We don't like this tractor. We like our farm. We like our nature. We like our grandma and grandpa. We miss our nature. We miss our farm. We miss our grandma and grandpa." + +The tractor driver looks at them with pity. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. I wish I could make you happy. But I can't. I have to do my job. I have to build this road. I have to be modern." + +He gets back in the tractor and starts the engine. He says, "Goodbye, kids. Goodbye, farm. Goodbye, nature." + +He drives away, leaving behind a trail of dust and tears. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars on the floor. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They made noises like vroom and beep as they moved their cars around. + +"Let's have a race!" Tom said. "We can go around the table and back." + +"OK!" Lily said. "But I am the driver and you are the passenger. You have to do what I say." + +Tom did not like that. He wanted to be the driver too. He thought Lily was bossy. But he did not want to fight with her. He got in the blue car and said, "Fine. But you have to go fast." + +Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry. I am the best driver ever. Watch me!" She got in the red car and started the race. She went vroom and beep and zoomed around the table. + +Tom tried to keep up with her. He went vroom and beep and followed her. But Lily was too fast. She was almost back to the start. + +"Ha ha! I am going to win!" Lily said. She looked back at Tom and stuck out her tongue. + +But she did not see the chair leg in front of her. She crashed into it and her car flipped over. She hit her head and started to cry. + +Tom saw what happened and stopped his car. He ran to Lily and said, "Are you OK? I'm sorry you crashed." + +Lily was not OK. She had a big bump on her head and it hurt a lot. She was also angry at Tom. She thought he made her crash. She said, "It's your fault! You were too slow and you made me turn too much. You are a bad passenger and a bad friend. Go away!" + +Tom felt sad and confused. He did not make her crash. He did not do anything wrong. He wanted to help her and be her friend. But she did not want him. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to make you turn. I was just trying to have fun. But you are too bossy and mean. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +He picked up his blue car and walked away. He left Lily alone on the floor, crying and holding her head. They did not play together again. +Anna and her mom went to visit grandma and grandpa. They drove in the car for a long time. Anna was happy to see the big house and the green yard. She wanted to play with the flowers and the birds. + +"Let's unpack first, sweetie," mom said. "We will stay here for a few days. Then you can play outside." + +Anna helped mom carry the bags to the guest room. She saw a big bed with a pink quilt. She also saw a shelf with many books and toys. She saw a teddy bear that looked very soft and cuddly. + +"Who is this?" Anna asked, picking up the teddy bear. + +"That's your grandma's teddy bear. She had it when she was a little girl like you. She said you can play with it while you are here. Isn't it adorable?" mom said. + +Anna hugged the teddy bear and smiled. She liked grandma's teddy bear. She wanted to be friends with it. She put it on the bed and said, "Hello, teddy. My name is Anna. Do you want to play with me?" + +The teddy bear did not answer, but Anna did not mind. She pretended that it nodded and said, "Yes, Anna. I want to play with you. You are very nice." + +Anna and the teddy bear had a lot of fun. They read books, played games, and sang songs. Anna was very happy. She was glad to visit grandma and grandpa. She was glad to meet the adorable teddy bear. She hoped they would have more adventures together. +Lily and Mark are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a red collar. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. She wants to pet the dog. Mark is not sure. He thinks the dog is too big. + +"Be careful, Lily," Mark says. "We don't know the dog. Maybe it is not nice." + +Lily does not listen. She walks to the dog. The dog sees Lily. It barks loud. Lily is scared. She runs back to Mark. + +"Help, Mark!" Lily cries. "The dog is angry!" + +Mark is alert. He sees a man. The man is the dog's owner. He has a leash. He brings the leash to the dog. He puts the leash on the dog. + +"Sorry, kids," the man says. "My dog is not angry. He is just excited. He likes to play. But he is too strong. He needs a leash." + +The man smiles. He brings the dog to Lily and Mark. He lets them pet the dog. The dog is calm. He licks their hands. + +"His name is Rex," the man says. "Do you want to play with him?" + +Lily and Mark nod. They are not scared anymore. They like Rex. They play with him. They throw a ball. Rex runs and brings the ball back. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily was restless. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She wanted to help Mommy in the kitchen. Mommy was busy making dinner and putting dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Lily asked Mommy if she could help. + +"Sorry, sweetie, not right now. The dishwasher is very hot and loud. You might get hurt or scared. Why don't you go play with your teddy bear in your room?" Mommy said. + +Lily did not listen. She was curious about the dishwasher. She waited until Mommy went to the living room to check on Daddy. Then she sneaked into the kitchen and opened the dishwasher door. She saw shiny forks and spoons and plates. She wanted to touch them. + +She reached for a fork, but it was very hot. She burned her hand and cried out loud. Mommy heard her and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily holding her hand and the dishwasher door open. She recognized the fork that Lily had dropped on the floor. She was angry and scared. + +"Lily, what did you do? I told you not to touch the dishwasher! You could have hurt yourself badly! How many times do I have to tell you to listen to me?" Mommy shouted. + +Lily felt sorry and scared. She wanted Mommy to hug her and make her hand feel better. But Mommy did not hug her. She took her to the bathroom and put cold water on her hand. Then she put a bandage on it and sent her to her room. She said Lily was in big trouble and could not come out until dinner. + +Lily went to her room and cried. She wished she had listened to Mommy. She wished she had played with her teddy bear. She wished the dishwasher was not so hot and loud. She wished Mommy was not so angry and scared. She wished she could say sorry and make Mommy happy. But she could not. She was alone and sad. She had a bad day. +Lily and Max liked to play in the garden. They had a big tent that they could hide in. They pretended it was a castle or a spaceship or a cave. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind was very strong and the rain was very loud. Lily and Max ran inside the house. They were scared. They looked out the window and saw their tent. It was shaking and flying in the air. They wanted to save it, but they could not go outside. + +They felt helpless. They loved their tent. They did not want to lose it. They wished they could prevent the storm from taking it away. They hugged each other and hoped their tent would be okay. + +The storm stopped after a while. The sun came out and the sky was blue. Lily and Max ran outside to look for their tent. They saw it on the ground, far away from the garden. It was dirty and torn. They were sad. + +But then, they saw something else. Their dad was coming home from work. He had a big smile and a big box in his hands. He said he had a surprise for them. He opened the box and showed them a new tent. It was bigger and brighter and had stars on it. He said he wanted to give them a new tent because he knew how much they liked to play in it. + +Lily and Max were very happy. They hugged their dad and thanked him. They forgot about the old tent. They set up the new tent in the garden and played in it. They pretended it was a castle and a spaceship and a cave. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play near the water. They lived in a big town with many boats and ships in the harbor. Sometimes they saw big fish and birds and people who worked on the boats. + +One day, Lily had a new toy. It was a small boat that she could make move with a remote. She was very happy and wanted to show Tom her toy. She ran to the harbor and looked for Tom. She saw him sitting on a bench, looking sad. + +"Hi, Tom! Look what I have!" Lily said, holding up her toy boat. + +Tom looked at Lily and tried to smile, but he was still sad. "Hi, Lily. That's a nice boat. Where did you get it?" + +"My mom gave it to me for my birthday. She said it was special. Do you want to play with it?" Lily asked. + +Tom shook his head. "No, thank you. I can't play today. I have to go soon." + +Lily was confused. "Why? Where are you going?" + +Tom sighed. "My dad got a new job. He said we have to move to another town. Far away from here. Far away from the harbor. Far away from you." + +Lily felt a pang in her chest. She didn't want Tom to go. He was her best friend. She liked to play with him and talk to him and share with him. She didn't want to lose him. + +She hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I don't want you to go. I'll miss you. Can we still be friends?" + +Tom hugged Lily back and said, "Of course we can. You're my best friend too. I'll miss you too. But we can still write to each other and call each other and maybe visit each other someday." + +Lily nodded. She hoped they could. She wanted to keep Tom in her life. She wanted to show him her toy boat and other things. She wanted to see him smile again. + +She gave Tom her toy boat and said, "Here, you can have this. It's special. It's from me. So you can remember me and the harbor and our fun times." + +Tom took the toy boat and smiled. He was touched by Lily's gesture. He said, "Thank you, Lily. That's very kind of you. I'll treasure this. It's special. It's from you. I'll always remember you and the harbor and our fun times." + +They hugged again and said goodbye. They watched each other walk away, holding the toy boat and their memories. They felt sad, but also happy. They knew they had a special friendship that would last. +Lily and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They had a big bowl, a spoon, some flour, some water and some salt. + +"Let's make a cake!" said Lily. She poured some water and some flour into the bowl and stirred with the spoon. "We need some salt too, to make it tasty." + +Tom nodded and reached for the salt shaker. But he was too small and he could not see it well. He grabbed it with his hand and tried to shake some salt into the bowl. But he shook too hard and the lid came off. All the salt came out and fell into the bowl and on the floor. + +"Oh no!" said Tom. He dropped the salt shaker and tried to pick up some of the salt from the floor. But the salt was very small and slippery and he could not hold it. He stumbled and fell on the floor too. + +Lily saw what happened and ran to help Tom. She was worried he might be hurt. She saw the bowl with the thick and salty dough and the mess on the floor. She felt sad and angry. + +"Tom, you are so silly!" she said. "You ruined our cake and made a big mess. Mommy will be mad at us." + +Tom felt sad and sorry too. He did not mean to do that. He wanted to make a cake with Lily and have fun. He looked at Lily with his big eyes and said: + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I did not want to do that. I wanted to help you. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sorry. She remembered that he was her brother and she loved him. She smiled and said: + +"Of course we can, Tom. You are my brother and I love you. But next time, be more careful with the salt, okay?" + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. Then they cleaned up the mess and threw away the thick and salty dough. They decided to make something else instead. Maybe some cookies or some pancakes. They hoped Mommy would not be too mad at them. They were still learning how to be chefs. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals in the farm. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. + +One day, they see a big chicken. The chicken is brown and white. The chicken has a red thing on its head. The chicken is intelligent. It can do tricks. It can jump, roll and peck. + +Tim and Sue want to play with the chicken. They say, "Hello, chicken. Can you show us your tricks?" The chicken nods. It jumps, rolls and pecks. Tim and Sue clap. They say, "Wow, chicken. You are very clever. Can we pet you?" + +The chicken nods again. It lets Tim and Sue pet it. It feels soft and warm. Tim and Sue are happy. They say, "We like you, chicken. You are our friend." + +But then, a bad boy comes. The bad boy is mean. He does not like animals. He sees Tim and Sue and the chicken. He says, "What are you doing? That is a stupid chicken. It is not your friend. It is food. I will kick it and take it home." + +The bad boy runs to the chicken. He tries to kick it. But the chicken is intelligent. It sees the bad boy. It dodges the kick. It flaps its wings. It pecks the bad boy's leg. The bad boy screams. He says, "Ow, ow, ow. That chicken hurts me. Go away, chicken. Go away." + +Tim and Sue are angry. They say, "No, you go away. You are a bad boy. You are mean to the chicken. The chicken is our friend. The chicken is not food. The chicken is clever. You are stupid." + +The bad boy is scared. He runs away. He does not come back. Tim and Sue hug the chicken. They say, "Don't worry, chicken. We will protect you. We will play with you. We love you, chicken." + +The chicken is happy. It clucks. It says, "Thank you, Tim and Sue. You are good friends. You are kind to me. I love you, too." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a swing. Sara wants to try the swing. She runs to the tree and climbs on the swing. + +"Look at me, Tom!" she says. "I can swing very high!" + +Tom watches Sara. He feels worry. The swing looks old and weak. The rope is thin and smelly. He thinks the swing might break. + +"Sara, be careful!" he says. "The swing is not good. It might hang you!" + +Sara does not listen to Tom. She thinks he is silly. She swings higher and higher. She laughs and sings. + +Suddenly, the rope snaps. Sara falls to the ground. She cries out loud. She hurts her arm and her leg. + +Tom runs to Sara. He helps her get up. He hugs her and says sorry. + +"Sara, are you okay?" he asks. + +Sara feels pain and fear. She wishes she listened to Tom. She says sorry too. + +"Tom, you were right," she says. "The swing was bad. It hung me. I was foolish. I should have been careful." + +Tom and Sara walk to the nurse. The nurse gives Sara a bandage and a lollipop. She tells them to be safe and smart. + +Sara and Tom learn a lesson. They do not play with old and smelly things. They listen to their friends. They do not want to hang again. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to look at the sky. They have a big window in their room. They can see the stars and the moon. + +One night, Tom and Lily are not sleepy. They want to stay up and look at the sky. They turn off the light and go to the window. They see a big, pale moon. It is round and bright. They see many small, shiny stars. They are like dots in the dark. + +"Look, Lily, the moon is so big!" Tom says. He points at the moon with his finger. + +"Yes, Tom, it is. And the stars are so pretty!" Lily says. She smiles and claps her hands. + +"Can we go to the moon, Lily?" Tom asks. He wonders what the moon is like. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe one day. But we can show the moon our toys. Maybe the moon likes toys too." Lily says. She picks up her teddy bear and holds it up to the window. + +"Hello, moon! This is my teddy bear. His name is Brownie. He is soft and cuddly. Do you like him?" Lily says. + +Tom likes Lily's idea. He picks up his toy car and holds it up to the window. + +"Hello, moon! This is my toy car. It is red and fast. It can go vroom vroom. Do you like it?" Tom says. + +Tom and Lily show the moon their toys. They hope the moon is happy. They think the moon is their friend. They talk to the moon and the stars. They forget about being sleepy. They have fun in the night. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with yellow fruits. "Look, bananas!" Anna said. "I want one!" Ben said. They ran to the tree and tried to reach the fruits. + +But the tree was not a banana tree. It was a monkey tree. A big monkey was hiding behind the leaves. He did not like the children who wanted to take his food. He jumped out and made a loud noise. "Ooo-ooo-aaa-aaa!" he shouted. + +Anna and Ben were frightened. They screamed and ran away. The monkey chased them for a while, then went back to his tree. He ate his bananas and smiled. + +Anna and Ben learned a lesson. They should not take things that are not theirs. They should be careful of animals they do not know. They should respect nature and its creatures. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play at the beach. They see a big boat on the water. They want to go on the boat. + +"Can we go on the boat, Mom?" Tom asks. + +"No, you can't. The boat is for big people. It is too far and too fast for you," Mom says. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They think the boat is fun. They see something in the water. It is a big whale. The whale is weak. It has a net around it. The net hurts the whale. + +"Look, Sam! A whale!" Tom says. + +"Wow! A whale! It is so big!" Sam says. + +The whale makes a noise. It sounds like it is asking for help. Tom and Sam want to help the whale. They think the net is bad. + +"Can we help the whale, Mom?" Sam asks. + +"Yes, you can. But you have to be careful. The whale is big and strong. It can hurt you if it moves," Mom says. + +Mom gives Tom and Sam a pair of scissors. They go to the water. They swim to the whale. They cut the net with the scissors. The whale is free. It is happy. It thanks Tom and Sam with a splash. + +"Yay! We helped the whale!" Tom says. + +"We are good friends!" Sam says. + +The whale swims away. It waves with its tail. Tom and Sam wave back. They are happy. They think the whale is nice. They go back to the beach. They hug Mom. They play with the sand. They have a good day. +One day, a hunter went to the forest to find some food. He had a bow and some arrows, and a big bag to carry what he caught. He was very hungry and poor, and he hoped to find a deer or a rabbit. + +He walked and walked, but he did not see any animals. He only saw trees and rocks and birds. He was getting tired and sad. He decided to rest under a big tree and eat some bread. He put his bow and arrows and bag on the ground and sat down. + +While he was eating, he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a big bear. The bear was angry and hungry, and it wanted to eat the hunter. The hunter was scared and jumped up. He reached for his bow and arrows, but they were gone. The bear had taken them while he was not looking. + +"Help! Help!" the hunter shouted. "The bear has my bow and arrows! I have nothing to fight with!" + +But no one heard him. He was alone in the forest. He tried to run away, but the bear was faster. It caught him and ate him. The hunter was gone. + +The bear was happy and full. It took the hunter's bag and went to its cave. Inside the bag, it found some more bread and a shiny thing. It was a necklace that the hunter had stolen from a rich lady. The bear did not know what it was, but it liked it. It put it around its neck and felt proud. + +The end. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play games, but they are very competitive. They always want to win and be the best. + +One day, they play a game of tag in the garden. Tim is it, and he runs after Sam. Sam is fast, but Tim is faster. He almost catches Sam, but Sam runs behind a wall. + +"Ha ha, you can't get me!" Sam says from behind the wall. + +"Yes, I can!" Tim says. He tries to jump over the wall, but it is too high. He falls and hurts his knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cries. He holds his knee and tears come out of his eyes. + +Sam hears Tim cry and feels sorry. He comes out from behind the wall and sees Tim's knee. It is red and has a little blood. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. Are you okay?" Sam says. + +Tim looks at Sam and sniffles. "No, it hurts a lot. Why did you hide behind the wall?" + +Sam says, "I was just playing. I didn't want you to catch me. I wanted to win." + +Tim says, "But it's not fun to win if you hurt someone. You should have warned me that the wall was too high." + +Sam nods. He says, "You're right. I should have warned you. I'm sorry, Tim. I don't want to be competitive anymore. I want to be your friend." + +Tim smiles. He says, "It's okay, Sam. I'm sorry, too. I don't want to be competitive either. I want to be your friend, too." + +Sam hugs Tim and says, "Let's go inside and get a band-aid for your knee. And then we can play another game, but this time, we can play together and have fun." + +Tim nods and says, "Okay, Sam. That sounds good. I love you, brother." + +Sam says, "I love you, too, brother." +Tom and Sue are husband and wife. They live in a small house with a big garden. They like to grow flowers and vegetables in the garden. They also have a dog named Spot and a cat named Fluffy. + +One day, Tom and Sue are working in the garden. Spot and Fluffy are playing nearby. Tom is digging a hole for a new plant. Sue is watering the roses. They are happy and sing a song. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. They look up and see a big bird. The bird is black and white and has a long beak. It is a magpie. The magpie is flying over the garden. It sees something shiny. It is Sue's ring. Sue's ring is gold and has a red stone. It is a gift from Tom. Sue loves her ring. + +The magpie wants the ring. It swoops down and tries to grab it. Sue sees the magpie and screams. She pulls her hand away. The magpie misses the ring but hits Sue's face. Sue feels a sharp pain. She cries out. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow! The bird slapped me!" Sue says. + +Tom hears Sue and runs to her. He sees the magpie flying away. He sees Sue's face. It is red and swollen. He feels angry and sad. + +"Are you okay, Sue? That was a bad bird. It hurt you. I'm sorry." Tom says. + +He hugs Sue and kisses her face. He takes her to the house. He gets some ice and a cloth. He puts the ice on Sue's face. He tells her to lie down on the couch. He brings her some water and a cookie. He sits next to her and holds her hand. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. You are a good husband. I'm lucky to have you." Sue says. + +She smiles and squeezes his hand. She looks at her ring. It is still on her finger. It sparkles in the sun. She is glad the magpie did not take it. She loves her ring. She loves Tom more. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. One day, they pretend to be superheroes. They wear capes and masks. They have special powers. + +"I can fly!" Lily says. She jumps and flaps her arms. "I can go to distant places!" + +"I can make fire!" Ben says. He holds his hands out and makes noises. "I can burn bad guys!" + +They run around the yard. They perform their powers. They have fun. + +But then, they see a big dog. The dog barks and runs at them. Lily and Ben are scared. They drop their capes and masks. They forget their powers. + +"Help!" Lily cries. "The dog is mean!" + +"Run!" Ben shouts. "The dog is fast!" + +They run to the house. They slam the door. They hug each other. They are safe. + +"Maybe we are not superheroes," Lily says. + +"Maybe not," Ben says. "But we are still friends." +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and make mud pies. They found a big patch of dirt and some water. They decided to mix them together. + +"Look, I made a big mud pie!" Lily said, holding up her hands. "Do you want some?" + +Max nodded and took some mud from Lily. He tried to make a ball, but it was too wet and sticky. He dropped it on the ground. + +"Oops!" he said. "It's too runny. How do we make it harder?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw some leaves and sticks nearby. She had an idea. + +"Let's put some leaves and sticks in the mud. Maybe they will make it harder." She said. + +They picked up some leaves and sticks and mixed them with the mud. They tried to make balls and pies again, but they still didn't work. The leaves and sticks poked out of the mud and made it messy. + +"This is not working!" Max said. He was confused. "Why can't we make good mud pies?" + +Lily was confused too. She looked at their hands and clothes. They were covered in mud and bits of leaves and sticks. She felt something tickle her nose. She sneezed. + +"Ah-choo!" she said. + +Max looked at her and laughed. He sneezed too. + +"Ah-choo!" he said. + +They looked at each other and giggled. They didn't care about the mud pies anymore. They had fun mixing and sneezing. They were happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had a blue dress, yellow hair and a big smile. Lily took Anna everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and Anna went to the park with her mom. Lily saw a swing and ran to it. She put Anna on the swing and pushed her gently. "Whee, Anna, you are flying!" Lily said. Anna did not say anything. She was a doll. + +But then, a big boy came and took Anna from the swing. He said, "This is my swing. Go away, little girl." He threw Anna on the ground and ran away. Lily was very sad and angry. She ran to Anna and picked her up. Anna's dress was dirty and her hair was tangled. Lily hugged Anna and cried. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and came to Lily. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was a very mean boy. Are you and Anna okay?" Lily nodded, but she still cried. She said, "Anna is hurt. She is troubled. She does not like the park. She wants to go home." + +Lily's mom said, "I understand, Lily. Let's go home and clean Anna up. Maybe we can give her a new dress and a ribbon for her hair. She will feel better soon." Lily said, "Okay, mom. Thank you." She held Anna close and walked with her mom. + +On the way home, Lily whispered to Anna, "Don't worry, Anna. You are my best friend. I love you. You have a good spirit. You are brave and kind. You don't complain. You are the best doll ever." Anna did not say anything. She was a doll. But Lily felt that Anna smiled. +Lila and Tom are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a big cart. He has many cans of tuna on his cart. He shouts, "Tuna for sale! Tuna for sale! Only one coin for a can!" + +Lila and Tom are curious. They go to the man and ask, "What is tuna?" + +The man smiles and says, "Tuna is a fish that lives in the water. It is very yummy and good for you. Do you want to buy some?" + +Lila and Tom look at the cans. They are old and rusty. They have dirt and bugs on them. They smell bad. Lila and Tom think the cans are filthy. + +They shake their heads and say, "No, thank you. We do not want your tuna. Your tuna is filthy. It is not yummy or good for you. It is yucky and bad for you." + +The man frowns and says, "No, no, no. My tuna is not filthy. It is fresh and tasty. You are silly and rude. Go away!" + +Lila and Tom run away from the man. They do not like him. They do not like his tuna. They go to the playground and have fun. They are happy and hungry. They eat their sandwiches and apples. They are yummy and good for them. They are not yucky and bad for them. They are not filthy. +Lily was a girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Ann. Ann had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Lily took care of Ann every day. She brushed her hair, gave her tea, and sang to her. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Ann. She saw some other kids playing with a big staff. It was a long stick with a star on top. It looked like a magic staff. Lily wanted to play with it too. + +"Can I have a turn with your staff?" Lily asked the boy who had it. + +"No, it's mine. Go away," the boy said. He was rude and mean. + +"Please, just for a little bit," Lily said. She tried to grab the staff, but the boy pulled it away. + +"Leave me alone, or I'll break your doll," the boy said. He pointed the staff at Ann. + +Lily was scared and angry. She loved Ann. She did not want her to get hurt. She shouted at the boy. + +"Stop it! You are a bad boy! Give me the staff!" + +The boy did not listen. He swung the staff at Lily and Ann. He hit Ann on the head. Ann's head cracked and fell off. Lily saw her doll's face on the ground. She felt a big pain in her heart. + +She started to cry. She picked up Ann's head and hugged it. She looked at the boy with hate. + +"You broke Ann! You broke my best friend! I hate you!" + +The boy did not care. He laughed and ran away with the staff. He was popular with the other kids. They liked his staff. They did not like Lily or her doll. + +Lily's mom came and saw what happened. She felt sorry for Lily. She tried to comfort her. + +"I'm so sorry, Lily. That boy was very mean. He should not have done that. We can get you a new doll, okay?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want a new doll. She wanted Ann. She wanted her to be whole again. She wanted to take care of her. She wanted to play with her. + +But she could not. Ann was broken. Lily was broken too. She cried and cried. She did not stop. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big brown dog. The dog is sleeping on the grass. Tom likes dogs. He wants to touch the dog. Lily is scared of dogs. She does not want to touch the dog. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom says. He runs to the dog. He stares at the dog. He puts his hand on the dog's fur. The dog is soft and warm. + +"No, Tom, don't touch the dog!" Lily says. She runs after Tom. She stares at the dog. She sees the dog's teeth. The dog is big and scary. + +The dog wakes up. He sees Tom and Lily. He does not like strangers. He barks at Tom and Lily. He shows his teeth. He looks angry. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Lily say. They are afraid of the dog. They run away from the dog. They find their mom. They hug their mom. + +"Mom, mom, there was a big brown dog. He barked at us. He was angry. We were scared." Tom and Lily say. + +"It's okay, it's okay. You are safe now. You should not touch a dog you don't know. He might bite you. You should ask the owner first. Or you should stay away from the dog." Mom says. + +"Okay, mom. We are sorry. We will not touch a dog we don't know. We will be careful." Tom and Lily say. + +Mom smiles. She kisses Tom and Lily. She takes them to the playground. They play with their toys. They forget about the dog. They are happy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have a big box of cars. They have red cars, blue cars, yellow cars, and more. + +One day, they want to have a race. They make a track with books and pillows. They pick their cars. Tim picks a red car. Jen picks a blue car. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push their cars. + +Tim's car is fast. It zooms ahead of Jen's car. Jen's car is slow. It falls behind Tim's car. Jen is sad. She wants to win. She has an idea. She says, "Stop, Tim! I need to reverse my car. It is broken." + +Tim stops his car. He is nice. He wants to help Jen. He says, "OK, Jen. I will wait for you. Reverse your car and fix it." + +Jen smiles. She reverses her car. But she does not fix it. She pushes it back to the start. She says, "Now I am ready. Let's race again." + +Tim is confused. He says, "But Jen, you cheated. You did not fix your car. You just went back to the start. That is not fair." + +Jen says, "No, I did not cheat. I reversed my car. That is a rule. You can reverse your car too." + +Tim says, "No, Jen. That is not a rule. That is a trick. You are not nice. You are mean. I do not want to race with you anymore." + +Tim and Jen are angry. They do not talk to each other. They do not play with their cars. They sit on the floor and pout. + +Mom sees them. She says, "What is wrong, Tim and Jen? Why are you not playing?" + +Tim and Jen tell Mom what happened. Mom says, "I see. You had a fight. That is not good. You should not cheat or trick each other. You should be fair and kind. You should say sorry and share." + +Tim and Jen think. They feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not fight again. We will be fair and kind." + +Mom says, "That is good, Tim and Jen. I am proud of you. You are good twins. Do you want some milk?" + +Tim and Jen say, "Yes, please, Mom. We want some milk." + +Mom gives them some milk. The milk is cool and yummy. They drink their milk and smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, Tim and Jen. I love you too." + +Tim and Jen are happy. They go back to their cars. They play nicely. They have fun. The end. +Anna loved to help her mom in the kitchen. She put on a pink apron that was too big for her and climbed on a chair. She wanted to make a cake for her dad's birthday. + +"Can I mix the flour, mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, sweetie, but be careful not to spill it," her mom said. She gave her a big bowl and a wooden spoon. Anna stirred the flour with all her might. She felt very proud. + +But then, she saw a fat fly buzzing around the bowl. She did not like flies. They were dirty and noisy. She tried to shoo it away with her spoon, but she missed. The fly landed on the flour and Anna screamed. + +"Mom, mom, there's a fly in the cake!" she cried. + +Her mom came over and saw the fly. She smiled and picked it up with a napkin. She threw it in the trash. + +"Don't worry, honey, it's gone now. The cake will still be yummy," she said. She hugged Anna and kissed her cheek. + +"Thank you, mom. I love you," Anna said. + +"I love you too, my little baker," her mom said. They finished the cake together and put it in the oven. Anna could not wait to see her dad's face when he saw it. She knew he would love it too. +Lily was a clever girl who liked to play pretend. She had a big mirror in her room, where she could see herself and make funny faces. One day, she decided to be a lion, and put on a yellow dress and a brown scarf around her neck. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. + +"Roar!" she said, pretending to be fierce. "I am the king of the jungle!" + +She ran around her room, jumping on her bed and growling. She had so much fun, she did not hear her mom calling her for lunch. + +"Lily, come downstairs, please!" her mom said. "It's time to eat!" + +Lily did not answer. She was too busy being a lion. + +Her mom came upstairs and knocked on her door. She opened it and saw Lily in her lion costume, still roaring at the mirror. + +"What are you doing, sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"I am a lion, mom!" Lily said proudly. "Can't you see?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "You are a very clever lion, Lily. But even lions need to eat, you know. Come on, let's go have some soup and bread." + +Lily nodded and took off her scarf. She followed her mom downstairs, but not before giving one last roar at the mirror. She liked being a lion, but she also liked being a girl. And she loved her mom very much. +Lila wanted to bring her old doll to the park. She loved her doll very much. She gave her doll a name, a dress and a hat. She talked to her doll every day. + +But her mom said no. She said the doll was too old and dirty. She said the doll might get lost or broken at the park. She said Lila should bring a new toy instead. + +Lila was sad and angry. She did not want a new toy. She wanted her old doll. She said to her mom, "Please, please, please, let me bring my doll. She is my best friend. She wants to see the park too." + +Her mom was persistent. She said no again and again. She said Lila had to listen to her. She said she knew what was best for Lila and her doll. + +Lila did not give up. She was persistent too. She hid her doll in her backpack. She hoped her mom would not see it. She wanted to surprise her doll with the park. She thought her doll would be happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom said, showing his creation. "It is taller than you!" + +Lily smiled and clapped her hands. "Wow, Tom, that is a great tower! Can I join you and make one too?" + +"Sure, Lily, you can join me. Here, take some blocks and build next to me." Tom said, sharing his blocks with his sister. + +They were having fun, building and talking, when they heard a loud noise from outside. It sounded like a big truck or a plane. They ran to the window and looked out. + +They saw a big machine with a long hose and a big fan. It was blowing dust and leaves and trash from the street. The dust was flying everywhere and making the air dirty. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily asked, curious. + +"That is a sweeper. It cleans the street. But it is very loud and dusty." Tom explained. + +"I don't like it. It hurts my ears and makes me sneeze." Lily said, covering her nose. + +"Me neither. Let's go back to our blocks. They are more fun and quiet." Tom said, pulling Lily away from the window. + +They went back to their blocks and continued to play. They forgot about the sweeper and the dust. They were happy to join each other and make beautiful things. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box of bones. They can make animals and people with the bones. They can also make scary things, like monsters and ghosts. + +One day, they find a new bone in the box. It is a skull. It has two holes for eyes and a hole for a mouth. It looks very fancy and shiny. Anna and Ben both want the skull for their game. + +"I saw it first!" Anna says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. "I want it more!" + +They pull the skull from each other. They are angry and loud. They do not want to share. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the skull and is surprised. She knows it is not a toy. It is a real skull. It belongs to Dad. He is a doctor and he uses it to learn about the head. + +"Anna, Ben, stop!" Mom says. "This is not a toy. This is Dad's skull. He needs it for his work. You cannot play with it. It is not safe." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They did not know it was Dad's skull. They let go of the skull and give it to Mom. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says it is okay. She says they can play with the other bones, but not the skull. She says she will find them a new toy, something more fun and less fancy. She says she loves them. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They say they love Mom too. They go back to their game. They make a big dinosaur with the bones. They have fun and forget about the skull. +Lily liked to watch the birds in the sky. She saw many kinds of birds, but her favorite was the dove. The dove was white and soft and made a gentle sound. Lily wanted to touch the dove and be its friend. + +One day, Lily saw a dove sitting on a branch near her window. She ran to get some bread and opened the window. She threw some bread crumbs to the dove and said, "Hello, dove. I like you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The dove looked at Lily and tilted its head. It flew closer to the window and pecked at the bread. It cooed softly and nodded. Lily smiled and reached out her hand. The dove hopped on her finger and let her stroke its feathers. + +Lily was very happy. She said, "You are so nice, dove. I believe you are a magic dove. Can you grant me a wish?" + +The dove blinked and nodded again. It whispered in Lily's ear, "I can grant you one wish, but you have to be careful what you wish for. Some wishes are not good for you." + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I wish I could fly like you, dove. I want to see the world and be free." + +The dove sighed and said, "Are you sure, Lily? Flying is not easy. There are many dangers and troubles in the sky. You might miss your home and your family. You might get lost or hurt." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I am sure, dove. I want to fly. Please, grant me my wish." + +The dove said, "Very well, Lily. I will grant you your wish. But remember, you can only fly for one day. When the sun sets, you will turn back into a girl. And you have to come back to this window, or you will be stuck as a bird forever." + +Lily agreed. She said, "Thank you, dove. I will come back, I promise." + +The dove touched Lily's nose with its beak and said, "Close your eyes, Lily. And make your wish." + +Lily closed her eyes and wished with all her heart. She felt a strange sensation in her body. She felt her arms become wings, her legs become claws, her hair become feathers. She opened her eyes and saw that she had turned into a dove. A pale dove, like the one on her finger. + +She gasped and said, "Wow, dove. You did it. You made me a dove." + +The dove smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. I did. Now, let's fly. But don't forget your promise." + +Lily nodded and said, "I won't, dove. Let's fly." + +They flew out of the window and into the sky. They soared and glided and circled and dived. They saw many things and had many adventures. Lily was happy and free. She felt like she was living a dream. + +But she did not know that the dove had a secret. A secret that would change everything. A secret that would make her wish come true in a way she did not expect. A secret that would make her regret her wish. A secret that would make her cry. A secret that would make her pale. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a box full of dolls and Tom had a box full of cars. They liked to share their toys and make stories with them. + +One day, Sara found a new doll in her box. It was very pretty, with long hair and a shiny dress. She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, Tom, I have a new doll. She is so nice. Do you want to play with her?" + +Tom looked at the doll and saw something strange. He took the doll from Sara and pulled her hair. The hair came off and he saw a plastic head. He said, "Sara, this is not a real doll. This is a fake doll. Someone put hair on a plastic head. Look, it can snap off." + +He snapped off the plastic head and showed it to Sara. Sara was very sad and angry. She said, "Tom, you are mean. You broke my new doll. Give it back to me. It is not fake, it is special." + +She tried to grab the doll from Tom, but he held it tight. They started to fight and pull the doll. The doll broke into more pieces and fell on the floor. Sara and Tom both cried and shouted. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken doll and the upset children. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? What happened to this doll?" + +Sara and Tom both tried to explain, but they talked at the same time. Their mom could not understand them. She said, "Stop, stop, stop. I don't want to hear any more. You both need to calm down and say sorry to each other. This doll was a gift from your aunt. She made it for you with love. It was not fake, it was unique. But you did not take care of it and you ruined it. Now you have no doll and no car. You have to learn to respect your toys and your siblings." + +She took the broken doll and the box of cars and put them away. She said, "You can have your toys back when you show me that you can play nicely and share. Now go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Sara and Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They went to their rooms and thought about how to be better friends. They decided to make a new doll and a new car for each other with paper and crayons. They hoped their mom and their aunt would forgive them and be proud of them. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw some fireworks in a box near their house. They were curious and wanted to see them. They took the box and ran to the park. + +"Let's make them go high in the sky!" Tom said. + +"But how?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe we need a match," Tom said. He found one in his pocket and lit it. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily said. "That could be dangerous!" + +But Tom did not listen. He threw the match into the box and waited for the fireworks to happen. But nothing happened. He went closer to the box and looked inside. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang and a bright flash. The fireworks exploded in Tom's face. He screamed and fell to the ground. Lily ran to him and saw that he was hurt. His eyes were red and his skin was burned. She cried and called for help. + +Soon, their parents and a doctor came. They took Tom to the hospital and treated his wounds. Lily stayed with him and hugged him. She was sorry for what happened. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "I should have stopped you." + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily," Tom said. "I should have listened to you. I was foolish and reckless. I learned my lesson. Fireworks are not toys. They are dangerous and can hurt us. We should never play with them." + +Lily nodded and kissed his cheek. They both learned a valuable lesson that day. They promised to be more careful and respectful of fireworks. They also thanked their parents and the doctor for helping them. They hoped that Tom would heal soon and that they could play outside again. But they would never touch fireworks again. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big bunch of grapes on a bench. They are hungry and want to eat them. + +"Who left these grapes here?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone forgot them," Mia says. + +"Can we have some? They look yummy," Ben says. + +Mia nods. She picks a grape and puts it in her mouth. It is sweet and juicy. She smiles and gives one to Ben. + +They eat some grapes and feel happy. They save some for later. + +But then, a big dog comes to the bench. It sees the grapes and barks. It wants to eat them too. + +"Go away, dog! These are our grapes!" Ben shouts. + +The dog does not listen. It jumps on the bench and tries to grab the grapes. + +Ben and Mia are scared. They run away from the dog. + +They see a man coming to the park. He has a leash in his hand. He is the dog's owner. + +"Hey, stop! That's my dog!" the man yells. + +He runs to the bench and catches the dog. He puts the leash on the dog and says sorry to Ben and Mia. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He is a good dog, but he does not understand that grapes are not for him. They can make him sick. He is too powerful for his own good," the man says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They understand. They are not mad at the dog. They are glad he is not sick. + +They go back to the bench and get their grapes. They share them with the man and the dog. + +They all eat some grapes and feel happy. They make new friends. +Lily loved math. She liked to count and add and make shapes. She was excited to go to school and learn more math with her teacher and friends. She had a new math book with stickers and puzzles. She wanted to decorate her book with the stickers and make it pretty. + +But when she got to school, she saw that her math book was gone. She looked everywhere, but she could not find it. She felt sad and angry. Who took her math book? She asked her teacher and her friends, but no one knew. She had to use a different book that was old and boring. She did not like it. + +At lunchtime, she saw Max, a boy from another class. He had a math book that looked like hers. It had stickers and puzzles. But the stickers were not the same as hers. They were different. They were ugly. Lily knew that Max had taken her math book and changed the stickers. She was very mad. She ran to Max and grabbed the book from him. She yelled, "This is my book! You took it! You ruined it!" + +Max was surprised and scared. He did not know that the book was Lily's. He found it in the trash can. He liked math too, and he wanted to decorate the book with his own stickers and make it cool. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not know. I thought it was trash. I like your stickers. They are pretty. Can we share the book?" + +Lily looked at Max. She saw that he was sorry. She saw that he liked math too. She felt a little sorry for him. She said, "It's okay, Max. I'm sorry too. I was angry. You can have some of my stickers. They are pretty. We can share the book." + +Lily and Max smiled. They became friends. They decorated the book together with their stickers and puzzles. They learned more math together. They were excited. They had fun. +Anna likes to watch the lab. The lab is a big room with many things. Anna's dad works in the lab. He makes new things with the things in the lab. Anna thinks he is very smart. + +One day, Anna goes to the lab with her dad. She sees a black dog in a cage. The dog looks sad and scared. Anna loves dogs. She wants to help the dog. + +"Dad, can I see the dog?" Anna asks. + +"No, Anna. The dog is not for you. The dog is for the lab. We need to test the dog," her dad says. + +"Test the dog? What does that mean?" Anna asks. + +"It means we give the dog some things and see what happens. It helps us learn new things," her dad says. + +"But that is not nice. The dog does not want to be tested. The dog wants to be free and happy. Can we let the dog go?" Anna asks. + +"No, Anna. We can't let the dog go. The dog is part of the lab. The lab is important. You have to understand," her dad says. + +Anna does not understand. She feels angry and sad. She thinks her dad is not nice. She thinks the lab is not nice. She thinks the dog is very nice. She wants to be friends with the dog. + +Anna waits until her dad is busy. She sneaks to the cage. She opens the cage. She lets the dog out. The dog runs to Anna. The dog licks Anna's face. Anna hugs the dog. She feels happy. + +"Anna, what are you doing?" her dad shouts. + +Anna looks at her dad. She sees he is angry. She is scared. She holds the dog tight. + +"I'm sorry, dad. But I don't like the lab. I don't like what you do to the dog. I like the dog. The dog is my friend. Can we keep the dog?" Anna asks. + +Her dad looks at Anna. He looks at the dog. He sighs. He thinks for a long time. He feels sorry for Anna. He feels sorry for the dog. He loves Anna. He loves the dog. + +"Okay, Anna. We can keep the dog. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me you will never go to the lab again. The lab is not for you. The lab is not for the dog. The lab is dangerous. Do you understand?" her dad asks. + +Anna nods. She understands. She promises. She smiles. She thanks her dad. She kisses her dad. She kisses the dog. She names the dog Black. She and Black are happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big white dog. The dog is very fluffy and friendly. He comes to them and wags his tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The dog does not answer. He just licks Lily's face. + +"Maybe he is deaf," Ben says. "He cannot hear us." + +Lily feels sad. She wants to talk to the dog. + +"Can we help him?" she asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He remembers something his mom told him. + +"I have an idea," he says. "We can use our hands to talk to him. My mom says that is how some people talk to deaf people. She says it is called sign language. She can teach us some words." + +Lily likes the idea. She thinks it is very smart. + +"Let's do that," she says. "Maybe the dog will understand us then." + +They go to Ben's mom and ask her to teach them some sign language. She is happy to help. She shows them how to make signs for hello, dog, name, friend, and play. + +They go back to the park and find the white dog. They use their hands to talk to him. The dog looks at them with curiosity. He seems to like their signs. He barks and jumps. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have made a new friend. They recommend sign language to everyone who wants to talk to the white dog. They name him Snowy. They play with him every day. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a lot of mist in the air. It was cold and wet. + +"Look, Lily, it's like a big cloud!" Tom said. + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked. + +They ran to the mist and tried to catch it with their hands. But the mist was too thin and slipped through their fingers. + +"It's funny, Tom. It's there, but it's not there," Lily said. + +They tried to blow the mist away, but it only moved a little bit. + +"Maybe we can make it go away with a wish," Tom said. + +"A wish? How do we do that?" Lily asked. + +Tom closed his eyes and said, "I wish the mist would go away and the sun would come out." + +Lily did the same and said, "I wish the same as Tom." + +They opened their eyes and looked at the sky. The mist was still there, but it was lighter and brighter. + +"Look, Lily, I think it's working!" Tom said. + +They saw a small patch of blue in the sky. The sun was shining through the mist. + +"Wow, Tom, you're right! Our wish is coming true!" Lily said. + +They clapped their hands and jumped with joy. They hoped the mist would go away soon and they could play in the sun. They felt successful and happy. They hugged each other and smiled. +Lily was a youth who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pink dress and long hair. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Anna, but she could not find her. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box. She could not see Anna anywhere. She felt sad and angry. Where was Anna? + +She went to her brother's room. Maybe he took Anna. He sometimes did that to tease her. She opened his door and saw him playing with his cars. She saw Anna on his shelf. She ran to get her, but her brother stopped her. + +"Hey, that's my doll now!" he said. "I found her in the hall. Finders keepers!" + +"No, that's my Anna!" Lily said. "Give her back!" + +They both grabbed Anna and pulled. They started to struggle. Anna's dress ripped. Her hair came off. They both gasped. + +They looked at Anna. She was broken. They felt sorry and scared. What would Mom say? + +They heard Mom coming up the stairs. They were tired of fighting. They put Anna on the bed and hugged each other. + +"Mom, we're sorry," they said. "We broke Anna. We didn't mean to." + +Mom came in and saw Anna. She saw their faces. She felt sad and angry, but also loving. She hugged them both. + +"It's okay," she said. "I know you love Anna. And I know you love each other. We can fix Anna. But you have to share and be kind. Can you do that?" + +They nodded. They said sorry to each other. They said thank you to Mom. They learned a lesson. They played together with Anna and their other toys. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they want to fly a kite. They have a kite with a long tail and many colors. + +They go to the park with the kite. They look for a good place to fly it. They see a big hill. They run to the hill. They think the hill is high. They think the wind is strong. + +They prepare the kite. They tie the string to the kite. They hold the string. They wait for the wind. They say to each other: + +"Are you ready?" + +"Yes, I am ready." + +They throw the kite in the air. The kite goes up. The kite flies. They are happy. They pull the string. They make the kite move. + +They see the kite make a point in the sky. The point is small and bright. They think the point is a star. They wish on the star. They wish for more fun. They smile. They laugh. They fly the kite. +Ben and Lily loved to go to the park with their mom. They liked to slide, climb, and run, but their favorite thing was to swing. They would take turns pushing each other and see who could go higher and faster. + +One day, they saw a new boy at the park. He had a big bag of peanuts and he was eating them by himself. He looked sad and lonely. Ben and Lily wanted to be his friend, so they went over to him and said hello. + +"Hi, I'm Ben and this is Lily. What's your name?" Ben asked. + +"I'm Sam. I like peanuts. Do you want some?" Sam offered. + +"Thank you, but we can't eat peanuts. We are allergic. They make us sick," Lily said. + +"Oh, I'm sorry. That's too bad. Peanuts are yummy and crunchy," Sam said. + +"That's okay. We like other things. Do you want to play with us? We can swing together. It's fun and exciting," Ben said. + +"Really? I've never swung before. How do you do it?" Sam asked. + +"It's easy. You just sit on the seat and hold the ropes. Then you move your legs and lean back and forth. We can help you. Come on, let's go," Lily said. + +Sam followed Ben and Lily to the swings. They helped him get on and pushed him gently. Sam felt a bit scared at first, but then he felt a rush of joy. He laughed and smiled as he swung higher and higher. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He felt brilliant. + +Ben and Lily were happy too. They had made a new friend and shared their favorite thing. They swung together until their mom called them to go home. They said goodbye to Sam and gave him a hug. They promised to come back to the park and swing with him again. Sam waved to them and thanked them for playing with him. He felt less sad and lonely. He felt brilliant too. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to the stadium with their dad. They wanted to see the big game. They wore red and blue hats and shirts. They liked the same team. + +When they got to the stadium, they saw many people. They heard loud noises. They smelled popcorn and hot dogs. They followed their dad to their seats. They looked around and saw the green field and the bright lights. + +"Wow, this is a nice stadium!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is. Do you see the players?" Ben asked. + +Lily nodded. She pointed to the field. She saw some men in red and blue uniforms. They were running and kicking a ball. They looked strong and fast. + +"What are they doing?" Lily asked. + +"They are playing soccer. They are trying to score goals. Do you want to examine the ball?" Ben said. + +He took out a small ball from his backpack. It was also red and blue. He gave it to Lily. She held it in her hands. She felt the smooth and bumpy surface. She bounced it on the ground. She liked the sound it made. + +"Thank you, Ben. This is a nice ball. Can we play with it later?" Lily said. + +"Sure, we can. But first, let's watch the game. Maybe our team will win. Let's cheer for them!" Ben said. + +They put the ball back in the backpack. They clapped their hands and shouted their team's name. They smiled and hugged their dad. They were having fun. They loved the stadium. +Lily and Ben like to play hide and seek. Lily is good at hiding. She can find small spots behind the sofa or under the bed. Ben is not so good at hiding. He is too big for some spots and he makes noise when he moves. + +One day, they play hide and seek in the garden. Lily says, "I will hide and you will seek. Count to ten and then come find me." Ben says, "OK, I will count." He closes his eyes and counts out loud. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" + +Ben opens his eyes and looks around. He sees the flowers, the trees, the grass, the swing, the slide, the sandbox. He does not see Lily. He thinks, "Where is she? She is good at hiding. Maybe she is behind the tree or under the slide." He walks around the garden and looks for Lily. He does not find her. + +He calls out, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you. You win. Come out, come out, wherever you are!" He hears a giggle from behind the sandbox. He runs to the sandbox and sees a pink shoe sticking out. He pulls the shoe and reveals Lily. She laughs and says, "You found me! You are good at seeking. That was not an easy spot. I had to squeeze in there." + +Ben says, "You are very good at hiding. You always find the best spots. But I am good at seeking. I always find you. You are my best friend. Let's play again." Lily says, "OK, let's play again. But this time, you hide and I seek. Maybe I can find you too." They hug and run to find new spots. They have fun playing hide and seek. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a big aeroplane that can fly in the air. Sam has a small car that can drive on the ground. One day, they decide to play deliver. Tom says he will deliver packages with his aeroplane. Sam says he will deliver letters with his car. + +Tom flies his aeroplane around the room. He drops a package on the sofa. He drops another package on the table. He drops a third package on the bed. He feels happy and proud. He says, "Look, Sam, I am a good deliverer. I can deliver packages to many places." + +Sam drives his car on the floor. He stops at the door. He stops at the window. He stops at the chair. He puts a letter on each stop. He feels happy and proud. He says, "Look, Tom, I am a good deliverer. I can deliver letters to many places." + +But then, Tom sees Sam's letters. He thinks they are too small and thin. He says, "Sam, your letters are not good. They are too small and thin. No one can see them. You are a bad deliverer. You should deliver packages like me. They are big and thick. Everyone can see them. You should play with my aeroplane." + +Sam feels sad and angry. He says, "Tom, your packages are not good. They are too big and thick. They make a mess. You are a bad deliverer. You should deliver letters like me. They are small and thin. They are neat and tidy. You should play with my car." + +Tom and Sam start to fight. They grab each other's toys. They pull and push. They shout and cry. They make a lot of noise. + +Mum hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Tom and Sam fighting. She sees the packages and the letters. She feels upset and cross. She says, "Tom and Sam, stop fighting. You are both bad deliverers. You are not playing nicely. You are not sharing. You are not respecting each other. You should be kind and helpful. You should work together. You should deliver both packages and letters. You should play with both the aeroplane and the car." + +Tom and Sam listen to Mum. They feel sorry and ashamed. They say, "Sorry, Mum. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Sam. We are both good deliverers. We can play nicely. We can share. We can respect each other. We can be kind and helpful. We can work together. We can deliver both packages and letters. We can play with both the aeroplane and the car." + +Mum smiles and hugs them. She says, "Well done, Tom and Sam. You are both good deliverers. You are both good brothers. You are both good children. I am proud of you. Now, let's clean up the mess and have some juice and cookies." + +Tom and Sam smile and hug her. They say, "Thank you, Mum. We love you. We love each other. We love our toys. We love to play deliver." + +The end. +Anna is a nice girl who likes to play with her toys. She has a yellow ball, a yellow doll and a yellow car. She likes yellow very much. One day, she goes to the park with her mom and sees a boy who has a blue ball, a blue doll and a blue car. He likes blue very much. + +Anna wants to play with the boy, but she is shy. She does not know how to speak to him. She thinks he will not like her because she has yellow toys and he has blue toys. She sits on a bench and watches him play. + +The boy sees Anna and wants to play with her, but he is shy too. He does not know how to speak to her. He thinks she will not like him because he has blue toys and she has yellow toys. He sits on another bench and watches her play. + +They both feel sad and lonely. They wish they had a friend to play with. + +Then, a dog comes to the park. The dog is brown and has a red collar. He is very friendly and likes to play with everyone. He runs to Anna and licks her face. Anna laughs and pets him. She throws her yellow ball and the dog chases it. He brings it back to her and wags his tail. + +The boy sees the dog and smiles. He likes dogs very much. He throws his blue ball and the dog chases it too. He brings it back to him and wags his tail. + +The dog runs between Anna and the boy, holding both balls in his mouth. He barks and looks at them. He wants them to play together. + +Anna and the boy look at each other and smile. They realize they have something in common. They both like the dog and they both like to play. They decide to speak to each other. + +"Hi, I'm Anna. What's your name?" Anna says. + +"Hi, I'm Ben. Do you want to play with me?" Ben says. + +"Yes, I do. Do you like yellow?" Anna says. + +"Yes, I do. Do you like blue?" Ben says. + +"Yes, I do. Yellow and blue are both nice colors." Anna says. + +"Yes, they are. And so are you." Ben says. + +Anna and Ben become friends. They play with the dog and share their toys. They have fun and laugh. They learn that it is good to speak to new people and to be nice to them. They learn that it does not matter what color their toys are, as long as they have fun together. They are happy. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to ride bikes. Lily had a red bike with a bell and a basket. Ben had a blue bike with a horn and a flag. They rode their bikes to the park every day. + +One day, they saw a new bike in the park. It was big and shiny and had many pedals. Lily and Ben wanted to try it. They went closer and saw a sign that said "Do not touch". + +"Who owns this bike?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, but it looks fun," Ben said. + +"Let's ride it," Lily said. She was bossy and did not like rules. + +"No, we can't. The sign says no," Ben said. He was careful and did not want trouble. + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She climbed on the bike and pushed a pedal. The bike made a loud noise and started to move. Lily was scared and screamed. + +"Help me, Ben!" she cried. + +Ben ran after her and tried to catch her. The bike was too fast and too big. It bumped into a tree and fell over. Lily and Ben fell off and got hurt. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was angry and loud. + +"Who are you and what are you doing with my bike?" the voice asked. + +It was the owner of the bike. He was a big man with a beard and a hat. He looked at Lily and Ben with a frown. + +Lily and Ben were sorry and scared. They did not know what to say. They learned a lesson that day. They should not touch things that are not theirs. They should listen to signs and to Ben. They should not be bossy and question everything. They should be nice and respectful. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make a club for car lovers. They call it the Speed Club. + +One day, they go to the park with their cars. They find a big hill. They want to see whose car can go faster down the hill. They put their cars at the top of the hill and say "Ready, set, go!" + +The cars start to roll down the hill. They go very fast. Sam and Ben run after them. They cheer for their cars. "Go, go, go!" they shout. + +But then, something happens. One of the cars hits a rock and flies off the hill. It lands in a distant pond. It is Sam's car. Sam is sad. He likes his car very much. He does not want to lose it. + +Ben sees Sam's car in the pond. He feels sorry for Sam. He says "Don't worry, Sam. I will help you get your car back. We are friends. We are in the Speed Club." He takes off his shoes and socks and jumps into the pond. He swims to the car and grabs it. He brings it back to Sam. + +Sam is happy. He hugs Ben and says "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are the best in the Speed Club." They dry the car with a towel and play with it again. They have fun. They are happy. They are the Speed Club. +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a pink doll. She named her doll Rose and gave her hugs and kisses. She also liked to talk to her doll and tell her stories. + +One day, Lily's big brother Tom came into her room. He was angry because Lily had taken his ball. He saw Lily and Rose on the bed. He wanted to make Lily sad. He grabbed Rose and threw her on the floor. He stepped on her and ripped her dress. He destroyed Lily's doll. + +Lily saw what Tom did and started to cry. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Mom was very mad at Tom. She told him to say sorry to Lily and give her a new doll. She also told him that he had no wisdom. Wisdom is when you know what is good and what is bad. Wisdom is when you are kind and gentle, not mean and rough. + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He realized he was wrong and he hurt Lily's feelings. He said sorry to Lily and gave her a new doll. He also gave her his ball and said they could share. Lily forgave Tom and hugged him. She thanked him for the new doll and the ball. She also gave him a kiss on the cheek. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect each other's toys and feelings. They learned to be nice and not destroy things. They learned to have wisdom and love. +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was too cold. They looked around the house for something fun to do. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Lily said. She had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and opened the freezer. She took out a big bag of ice cubes. + +"Look, Ben, we can use these to make a snowman!" she said. She dumped the ice cubes on the floor and started to stack them. + +Ben was not sure. He thought the ice cubes were too small and slippery to make a good snowman. He said, "Lily, I don't think this will work. The ice cubes will melt and make a mess. And they are cold and hard. They are not like snow." + +Lily did not listen. She said, "No, Ben, this will be a great snowman. We just need to improve it. We can use a carrot for the nose, and buttons for the eyes, and a scarf for the neck. Come on, help me!" + +Ben sighed. He did not want to hurt Lily's feelings. He said, "Okay, Lily, I will help you. But I don't think this will be a fine snowman." + +They worked together to make the ice cube snowman. They used a carrot, buttons, a scarf, and a hat. They stepped back and looked at their creation. + +Lily was proud. She said, "See, Ben, this is a fine snowman. He is smiling and happy. He is our friend." + +Ben was not impressed. He said, "Lily, this is not a fine snowman. He is small and lumpy. He is dripping and wet. He is not our friend. He is a freezer monster." + +Lily and Ben heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw their mom. She was angry. She said, "What are you doing? Why did you take out all the ice cubes from the freezer? Why did you make this mess on the floor? This is not a snowman. This is a disaster." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were bored. We wanted to make a snowman. We tried to improve it. We thought it was fine." + +Mom shook her head. She said, "No, Lily and Ben, this is not fine. This is a waste of ice cubes. And a waste of time. And a waste of food. And a waste of energy. You need to clean up this mess. And then you need to go to your room. And think about what you did." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They said, "Yes, mom. We are sorry. We will clean up. And we will go to our room. And we will think about what we did." + +They cleaned up the mess. They threw away the ice cubes. They put back the carrot, the buttons, the scarf, and the hat. They wiped the floor. They said goodbye to the ice cube snowman. They did not think he was fine anymore. They thought he was a freezer monster. + +They went to their room. They sat on their bed. They were quiet. They thought about what they did. They did not want to make mom angry again. They did not want to make a freezer monster again. They wanted to make a real snowman. They hoped it would snow soon. They hoped they could improve their snowman skills. They hoped mom would forgive them. They hoped they could play outside soon. They hoped everything would be fine. +Tommy likes to play with his watch. It is shiny and has many buttons. He can make it beep and light up. He wears it on his wrist and feels like a big boy. + +One day, Tommy sees his mom's watch on the table. It is bigger and prettier than his watch. It has a pink band and a shiny face. Tommy wants to play with it. He thinks his mom will not mind. + +He takes the watch and puts it on his wrist. He pushes the buttons and makes it beep and light up. He feels very happy. He runs around the house with the watch. + +But his mom does mind. She sees Tommy with her watch and gets angry. She says, "Tommy, that is my watch! You should not take it without asking! You could break it or lose it! That is very naughty!" + +She takes the watch from Tommy and puts it back on the table. She says, "You are punished, Tommy. You cannot play with your watch or any other toys for one hour. You have to sit on the couch and think about what you did." + +Tommy feels very sad and sorry. He does not like to be punished. He does not like to sit on the couch. He thinks his mom's watch is weird. He likes his watch better. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't take your watch again. Can I have my watch back, please?" +Tom and Anna love to watch shows at the theater. They like to see people sing and dance and tell stories on the big stage. Sometimes they clap and laugh and sometimes they feel sad or scared. But they always have fun. + +One day, they go to the theater with their mom and dad. They have tickets for a jolly show about a silly monkey and his friends. They are very excited. They find their seats and wait for the show to start. + +But before the show can start, a loud voice says: "Sorry, everyone. The show is canceled. The monkey is sick and cannot perform. Please come back another day." + +Tom and Anna are very disappointed. They want to see the monkey and his friends. They start to cry and whine. They say: "This is not fair. We want to see the show. We don't want to go home." + +Their mom and dad try to calm them down. They say: "We know you are sad, but you have to be patient and understanding. The monkey is sick and he needs to rest. He cannot make you happy if he is not happy himself. Maybe we can see the show another day, or watch something else instead." + +Tom and Anna think about what their mom and dad say. They realize that they are being selfish and rude. They say: "We are sorry, mom and dad. We are sorry, monkey and friends. We hope you get well soon. We will come back another day and be more polite." + +They wipe their tears and smile. They hold their mom and dad's hands and leave the theater. They see other people who are also sad, but they try to cheer them up. They say: "Don't be sad. The show will be back soon. The monkey is jolly and he will make you laugh again." + +The moral of the story is: Be patient and understanding when things don't go your way. Don't be selfish and rude. Think about how others feel and try to make them happy. +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play, but Mom said no. Mom was busy in the kitchen. She was making a cake for Dad's birthday. + +Lily and Tom saw the fridge. The fridge was big and white. It had a lot of food inside. Lily and Tom liked food. They wanted to see what was in the fridge. + +They opened the fridge door. They saw milk, cheese, eggs, juice, and more. They also saw a big box. The box had a picture of a cake on it. Lily and Tom thought it was a cake for them. + +They took out the box. They opened it. They saw a beautiful cake. It had chocolate and cream and candles. Lily and Tom smiled. They wanted to eat the cake. + +They took a big bite of the cake. It was yummy. They took another bite. And another. And another. They ate the whole cake. They made a big mess. They destroyed the cake. + +Mom heard a noise. She came to the fridge. She saw Lily and Tom. She saw the empty box. She saw the crumbs and the cream and the candles. She was angry. She said, "Lily and Tom, what did you do? You ate Dad's cake! You destroyed it! That was a bad thing to do! You are in big trouble!" + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know it was Dad's cake. We thought it was for us. We were hungry. We liked the cake." + +Mom said, "That is no excuse. You should not take things from the fridge without asking. You should not eat other people's food. You should not destroy things. You should say sorry to Dad. And you should help me clean up this mess." + +Lily and Tom said, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Dad. We will help you clean up. We will not do it again." + +Mom said, "Thank you, Lily and Tom. I hope you learned your lesson. Now, let's see if we can make another cake for Dad. And this time, no eating!" +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car. The car could make noises and move by itself. Tom and Lily liked to pretend they were driving the car to different places. + +One day, they decided to record their play with a camera. They asked their mom to help them. Their mom said yes, and gave them a small camera. She showed them how to press a button to start and stop the recording. She said they could watch their play later on the TV. + +Tom and Lily were very excited. They put the camera on a table and pointed it at the car. They pressed the button and started to play. They made funny voices and sounds for the car and the people they met on their way. They had a lot of fun. + +But their dog, Max, was very lazy. He did not like to play with Tom and Lily. He liked to sleep on the couch. He saw the camera on the table and thought it was a toy. He jumped on the table and grabbed the camera with his mouth. He ran away with the camera. + +Tom and Lily saw Max and shouted. "No, Max, no! That is not a toy! That is our camera! It has our play on it! It has value to us! Give it back, Max, give it back!" + +But Max did not listen. He ran to the backyard and buried the camera in the dirt. He thought he had found a treasure. He wagged his tail and lay down on the grass. + +Tom and Lily ran after Max and tried to dig up the camera. But it was too late. The camera was broken and dirty. They could not watch their play anymore. They were very sad and angry. They scolded Max and told him he was a bad dog. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the camera and understood. She hugged Tom and Lily and said she was sorry. She said she would buy them a new camera. She said they could record their play again. She said she loved them and their play had value to her too. + +She also said they should not be too mad at Max. He did not know what he was doing. He was just a lazy dog who liked to chew on things. She said they should teach him to play nicely with them and their toys. + +Tom and Lily nodded and said they would try. They still loved Max, even if he was a lazy dog. They hoped he would learn to be a good dog. They thanked their mom and gave her a kiss. They decided to play with their car again, without the camera. They still had fun. +Lily and Ben were playing with bricks in the garden. They liked to build towers and walls and houses with the bricks. They had many bricks of different colors and shapes. + +One day, a big dog came into the garden. He saw the bricks and thought they were toys. He ran towards them and started to bite and toss them around. He knocked down all the towers and walls and houses that Lily and Ben had built. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They shouted at the dog and tried to chase him away. But the dog was too big and fast for them. He kept on playing with the bricks and making a mess. + +"Stop it, bad dog!" Lily cried. "You are ruining our bricks!" + +"Go away, naughty dog!" Ben yelled. "You are not our friend!" + +The dog heard them and looked at them. He saw their angry faces and heard their loud voices. He realized that he had done something wrong. He felt ashamed. He blinked his eyes and lowered his head. He dropped the brick he was holding and walked away slowly. + +Lily and Ben watched him go. They felt sorry for the dog. He looked sad and lonely. They wondered if he had a home and a family. + +"Maybe he was just bored and wanted to play," Lily said. + +"Maybe he didn't know that the bricks were ours," Ben said. + +They decided to forgive the dog. They picked up the bricks and started to build again. They hoped that the dog would come back and play with them nicely. They thought that maybe they could be friends. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, black dog who can run very fast. Tom and Sue like to throw a ball for Spot and watch him catch it. + +One day, they see something shiny on the ground. It is a copper coin. Tom picks it up and shows it to Sue. + +"Look, Sue, I found a copper!" he says. + +"Wow, Tom, it is very pretty!" Sue says. "Can I see it?" + +Tom gives the copper to Sue. She holds it in her hand and looks at it. She notices a picture of a man on one side and some words on the other. + +"Who is this man, Tom?" she asks. + +"I don't know, Sue," Tom says. "Maybe he is a king or a hero." + +"Can we keep the copper, Tom?" Sue asks. + +"Sure, Sue, we can keep it. It is our lucky copper," Tom says. + +They put the copper in their pocket and run to play with Spot. They throw the ball for him and he chases it. He is very fast, but sometimes he is slow. He likes to stop and sniff the flowers and the grass. Tom and Sue laugh when they see him do that. + +They have a lot of fun in the park with their copper and their dog. They are happy twins. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They plan to go to the park after lunch. They put on their hats and shoes. They hold hands and walk to the park. + +The park has a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a path. The path goes around the park. Lily and Ben like to walk on the path. They see flowers, birds, dogs and people. They say hello to everyone. + +One day, they see something new on the path. It is a big box. It is not regular. It is shiny and has buttons and lights. Lily and Ben are curious. They go closer to the box. + +"Hello, box," Lily says. "What are you?" + +The box makes a beep sound. Then it says, "I am a robot. I am lost. Can you help me?" + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They have never seen a robot before. They want to help the robot. + +"Where do you want to go, robot?" Ben asks. + +"I want to go to the science museum. That is where I live," the robot says. + +Lily and Ben know where the science museum is. It is not far from the park. They have been there with their parents. + +"We can take you to the science museum, robot," Lily says. "We know the way. Come with us." + +The robot is happy. It thanks Lily and Ben. It follows them on the path. They walk together to the science museum. They have a new friend. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. But today, they have to stay at home. There is a bad bug outside that can make people sick. Mom and Dad say they have to wear masks when they go out. + +Lily and Ben are bored. They want to have fun. They look at their masks. They are blue and white. They have strings to tie around their ears. Lily has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's play dress up with our masks!" + +Ben likes the idea. He says, "OK, what can we be?" Lily thinks for a moment. She says, "We can be superheroes! We can use our masks to hide our faces and save the world!" Ben nods. He says, "That sounds cool! I will be Super Ben and you will be Super Lily!" + +They put on their masks and tie them tight. They find some capes and belts in their closet. They put them on too. They look at each other and smile. They feel brave and strong. They run around the house and pretend to fight bad guys. They make loud noises and jump on the couch. They have a lot of fun. + +Mom and Dad hear them and come to see. They see Lily and Ben in their masks and capes. They laugh and say, "Wow, you two look amazing! What are you playing?" Lily and Ben say together, "We are superheroes! We are wearing masks to save the world!" Mom and Dad say, "That's very creative and smart! We are proud of you!" They give them hugs and kisses. They say, "But remember, you still have to stay at home and be safe. The bad bug is still outside." Lily and Ben say, "OK, we will. But can we keep playing?" Mom and Dad say, "Of course you can. Have fun, Super Lily and Super Ben!" They leave them to play. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They like their masks. They make them feel special and powerful. They play until they are tired. They say, "We had a great day!" They take off their masks and put them away. They say, "Thank you, masks!" They go to bed and dream of being superheroes. +Sara likes to teach her little brother Ben how to do things. She is a cheerful big sister who knows many things. Ben likes to learn from Sara, but sometimes he gets tired or bored. + +One day, Sara wants to teach Ben how to draw a thumb. She says, "Look, Ben, this is a thumb. It is a part of your hand. You can use it to hold things or to show that you like something. Can you draw a thumb?" + +Ben nods and takes a crayon. He tries to draw a thumb on a paper, but it does not look like a thumb. It looks like a snake. Ben is sad and says, "I can't draw a thumb. It is too hard." + +Sara smiles and says, "Don't be sad, Ben. Drawing is fun. You just need to practice. Here, let me show you. You can draw a circle for the nail, and then a curve for the tip, and then another curve for the base. See? It looks like a thumb." + +Ben looks at Sara's drawing and says, "Wow, Sara, you are good at drawing. Can you teach me more?" + +Sara hugs Ben and says, "Of course, Ben. I can teach you more. I can teach you how to draw a hand, or a face, or a flower. But first, let's draw more thumbs. Maybe we can make a thumb family." + +Ben laughs and says, "Yes, let's do that. That sounds fun. Thank you, Sara. You are a nice big sister." + +Sara and Ben draw many thumbs on the paper. They give them names and stories. They have a lot of fun. They are a cheerful thumb family. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog was old and hungry. It had no home and no friends. + +"Look, a dog!" Tim said. "Can we pet it?" + +"I don't know," Sam said. "It looks mean. Maybe it will bite us." + +Tim was not afraid. He wanted to be nice to the dog. He walked to the dog and said, "Hello, dog. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog did not want to play. It wanted to eat. It saw Tim's hand and thought it was meat. It opened its mouth and bit Tim's hand. Tim screamed and cried. Sam ran to help him. + +"Go away, dog!" Sam shouted. "You are bad! You hurt my brother!" + +The dog did not go away. It was still hungry. It saw Sam's leg and thought it was meat. It jumped on Sam and bit his leg. Sam screamed and cried too. Tim and Sam were both hurt and scared. + +No one heard them. No one came to help them. The dog did not stop. It ate them both. The dog was happy. It had meat. It chose Tim and Sam. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play games together. They have many games in their room. Some games are old and some games are new. + +One day, Mom says, "You have too many games. You need to sell some of them. You can keep the games you love and sell the games you do not play with." + +Tom and Lily do not want to sell their games. They love all their games. They say, "No, Mom, we want to keep our games. They are fun and playful. We play with them every day." + +Mom says, "You do not play with all of them. Look at this game. It is dusty and broken. You have not played with it for a long time. You can sell it and buy a new game with the money." + +Tom and Lily look at the game. It is a puzzle game with many pieces. They remember that they used to play with it a lot. They made many pictures with the pieces. They say, "But, Mom, we like this game. It is a good game. We can fix it and play with it again." + +Mom says, "You have many other puzzle games. You do not need this one. Someone else will be happy to buy it and play with it. You can use the money to buy a new game that you do not have. How about that?" + +Tom and Lily think about it. They want to make someone else happy. They also want to buy a new game. They say, "Okay, Mom, we will sell this game. But can we keep the other games?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can keep the other games. But you have to tidy your room and put them away. Then we can go to the market and sell this game. Are you ready?" + +Tom and Lily say, "Yes, Mom, we are ready. Let's go to the market and sell this game. Maybe we will find a new game that we like." They hug Mom and go to their room. They tidy their room and put their games away. They take the puzzle game and go to the market with Mom. They hope to find a playful buyer and a playful game. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with cardboard. They make a big house with cardboard. They cut windows and doors. They draw flowers and trees. They are happy. + +They want to show their house to Mom and Dad. They call them. Mom and Dad come to see. They say, "Wow, what a nice house! You are very clever!" They applaud. Ben and Mia smile. + +But then, a bald man comes. He is angry. He says, "This is my cardboard! You took it from my shop! You are very naughty!" He grabs the cardboard. He tears it apart. He throws it away. He leaves. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They cry. Their house is gone. Mom and Dad are sorry. They hug them. They say, "We are sorry. The bald man was very mean. We will find you more cardboard. We will help you make a new house. We love you." But Ben and Mia are still sad. They do not want a new house. They want their old house. They do not like the bald man. The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they had super powers. Ben said he could fly and Lily said she could make things disappear. + +"Show me your power, Lily," Ben said. "Make that tree go away." + +Lily closed her eyes and waved her hand. She hoped the tree would vanish. But nothing happened. + +"Ha ha, you can't do it," Ben laughed. "You are lying. You have no power." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to prove Ben wrong. She looked around and saw a big rock. She had an idea. + +"Watch this, Ben," she said. "I will make this rock hit you." + +She pointed at the rock and shouted, "Go!" + +The rock moved. It rolled down the hill. It was fast and heavy. It headed towards Ben. + +Ben saw the rock. He was scared. He tried to run away. But he was too late. + +The rock hit him. It hurt him a lot. He fell down. He cried. + +Lily was shocked. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She wanted to stop the rock. But she did not know how. + +She ran to Ben. She said she was sorry. She asked him if he was okay. + +But Ben did not answer. He did not move. He did not breathe. + +Lily had revealed her power. But it was a bad power. It had killed her friend. She wished she had never used it. She wished she had never played with Ben. She wished she could make everything go away. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, I made a big tower!" Lily said, showing Ben her creation. "It is very tall and strong. How do you like it?" + +"It is nice, but I can make a better one," Ben said. He started to take some blocks from Lily's tower and add them to his own. "See, my tower is taller and stronger now. You have a poor tower." + +Lily was sad and angry. She did not like that Ben took her blocks without asking. She wanted to have her tower back. She tried to pull some blocks from Ben's tower, but he pushed her away. + +"Stop it! These are my blocks now. You have enough blocks. Go away!" Ben shouted. + +Lily and Ben started to fight over the blocks. They pulled and pushed and yelled at each other. They did not notice that their towers were falling down. The blocks crashed on the floor and rolled under the sofa and the table. Some blocks even went into the drain of the sink. + +"Oh no! Our blocks!" Lily and Ben cried. They stopped fighting and looked at the mess. They had lost many blocks and their towers were gone. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. I should not have taken your blocks. Can we be friends again?" Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben. I should not have fought with you. You are my friend. Can we share the blocks?" Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to work together and build a new tower with the blocks they had left. They learned that sharing is better than fighting and that friends are more important than blocks. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play and have fun. But sometimes they do not behave. They make noise, break things and fight with each other. Mom and Dad are not happy when they do not behave. + +One day, Mom and Dad take Tom and Lily to the mill. The mill is a big house with a wheel. The wheel turns and makes flour. Flour is what we use to make bread and cake. Mom and Dad want to show Tom and Lily how the mill works. + +But Tom and Lily are not interested. They think the mill is boring. They want to run and play. They do not listen to Mom and Dad. They do not follow the rules. They touch the wheel, the flour and the machines. They make a big mess. They also make a lot of noise. They disturb the miller. The miller is the man who works at the mill. He is not happy with Tom and Lily. + +"Stop that!" the miller says. "You are not behaving. You are making trouble. You are ruining my flour. You are not welcome here. Go away!" + +Mom and Dad are very angry with Tom and Lily. They apologize to the miller. They take Tom and Lily away from the mill. They go back to the car. + +"Tom and Lily, you are very naughty," Mom says. "You did not behave at the mill. You did not respect the miller. You did not learn anything. You made us ashamed. You are in big trouble." + +Tom and Lily are very sorry. They realize they made a mistake. They wish they had behaved at the mill. They wish they had been nice and quiet. They wish they had seen how the mill works. They wish they had not upset Mom and Dad. + +"Mom, Dad, we are sorry," Tom and Lily say. "We will not do it again. We will behave next time. We will be good. Please forgive us." + +Mom and Dad are still angry, but they also love Tom and Lily. They hug them and say, "We forgive you, but you have to promise to behave. Behaving is not hard. Behaving is easy. Behaving is what we expect from you. Behaving is what makes us proud of you. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "Yes, we understand. We will behave. We love you, Mom and Dad." + +Mom and Dad smile and say, "We love you too, Tom and Lily. Now let's go home and have some cake. But only if you behave." +Lily loved ponies. She wanted to ride a pony at the farm. But Mom said no. Mom said ponies were too big for Lily. Lily was sad. She cried and cried. + +"Please, Mom, please! I want to ride a pony!" Lily begged. + +"No, Lily, no. You are too small. Ponies are not for you. You can pet the sheep and the goats. They are nice and soft." Mom said. + +Lily did not want to pet the sheep and the goats. She wanted to ride a pony. She saw a pony in the field. It was brown and white. It had a long mane and a long tail. It looked friendly. Lily ran to the fence. She climbed over the fence. She ran to the pony. + +"Hi, pony! I want to ride you!" Lily said. + +The pony did not like Lily. The pony did not want Lily to ride him. The pony was scared of Lily. The pony kicked and bucked. He tried to resist Lily. He tried to shake her off. + +"Help! Help! Mom, help!" Lily screamed. + +Mom heard Lily. Mom saw Lily. Mom was angry and worried. Mom ran to the fence. She climbed over the fence. She ran to the pony. She grabbed Lily. She pulled Lily off the pony. She hugged Lily. + +"Lily, Lily, are you okay? You are very naughty. You could have been hurt. You should not climb over the fence. You should not bother the pony. You should listen to Mom." Mom said. + +Lily was sorry. She was scared. She was hurt. She had a scratch on her arm. She had a bruise on her leg. She had tears in her eyes. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, pony. I just wanted to ride a pony. I love ponies." Lily said. + +Mom kissed Lily. Mom said sorry to the pony. Mom said thank you to the farmer. The farmer was nice. He gave Lily a band-aid and a candy. He said Lily could come back when she was bigger. He said he had a smaller pony for her. He said he would teach her how to ride a pony. + +Lily was happy. She said thank you to the farmer. She said sorry to Mom. She said bye to the pony. She petted the sheep and the goats. They were nice and soft. She was quiet on the way home. She dreamed of riding a pony. +Tom and Lily were playing a game with cards. Each card had a picture of an animal on it. They had to take turns to flip a card and say the name of the animal. If they said it right, they could keep the card. If they said it wrong, they had to give the card to the other player. The one who had the most cards at the end would win. + +Tom flipped a card and saw a big, green frog. He smiled and said, "Frog!" He put the card in his pile. + +Lily flipped a card and saw a small, brown mouse. She frowned and said, "Mouse!" She put the card in her pile. + +Tom flipped another card and saw a yellow and black striped bee. He said, "Bee!" He put the card in his pile. + +Lily flipped another card and saw a pink and slimy worm. She said, "Eww, disgusting!" She threw the card away. + +Tom laughed and said, "That's not how you play. You have to say the name of the animal. That's a worm." + +Lily said, "I don't care. I don't like worms. They are disgusting. You can have it." + +Tom said, "OK, thank you. That means I have more cards than you. I win!" + +Lily said, "No fair. You got all the nice animals. I got all the disgusting ones." + +Tom said, "That's just luck. Maybe next time you will get the nice ones. Do you want to play again?" + +Lily said, "Yes, but only if we shuffle the cards first. And no more worms!" +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a lady doing yoga on the grass. She bends and twists her body in funny ways. + +"Look at her!" Ben says. "She is so ugly!" + +Lily feels bad. She thinks the lady is not ugly. She thinks the lady is strong and happy. + +"Why do you say that?" Lily asks. "She is just doing yoga. Yoga is good for you. It makes you calm and healthy." + +Ben laughs. "Yoga is silly. It is for girls and babies. You are a baby, Lily. I dare you to do yoga with her. Then you will be ugly too!" + +Lily is not a baby. She is brave and kind. She does not like Ben's dare. She does not want to make fun of the lady. But she also does not want to be a chicken. + +"Okay, I will do yoga with her," Lily says. "But you have to do it too. Or you are a chicken." + +Ben does not want to do yoga. He thinks it is hard and boring. But he does not want to be a chicken either. He agrees to do yoga with Lily. + +They go to the lady and ask if they can join her. The lady smiles and says yes. She teaches them some yoga poses. Lily and Ben try to copy her. They stretch and balance and breathe. + +Lily likes yoga. She feels good and relaxed. She thinks the lady is nice and beautiful. + +Ben does not like yoga. He feels tired and sore. He thinks the lady is weird and annoying. + +After a while, the lady says goodbye and leaves. Lily and Ben go back to their bikes. + +"Did you like yoga?" Lily asks. + +"No, I hated it," Ben says. "It was stupid and hard. You are still ugly, Lily. And you are still a baby." + +Lily does not care. She knows Ben is wrong. She knows she is not ugly or a baby. She knows she is strong and happy. + +She smiles and says, "I liked yoga. It was fun and easy. You are still a chicken, Ben. And you are still mean." + +She rides away and leaves Ben alone. He feels bad and lonely. He wishes he was not a chicken or mean. He wishes he was more like Lily. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a toy lab. She liked to pretend she was a scientist and make experiments with water, salt, and food coloring. She had a lot of fun with her toy lab. + +One day, Sara's mom told her they had to go to the doctor. Sara did not like to go to the doctor. She was afraid of the needles and the machines. She worried that the doctor would hurt her or take her toy lab away. She cried and hid under her bed. + +Sara's mom was kind and patient. She told Sara that the doctor was a friend who wanted to help her. She said that the doctor had a real lab, and that he would let Sara see it if she was brave and calm. She said that the doctor only needed to check her ears, her eyes, and her throat, and that it would not hurt at all. She said that Sara could bring her toy lab with her, and that no one would take it away. + +Sara listened to her mom and felt a little better. She decided to trust her mom and the doctor. She took her toy lab and got in the car. When they arrived at the doctor's office, Sara was still nervous, but she held her mom's hand and walked inside. + +The doctor was nice and friendly. He smiled and greeted Sara and her mom. He showed Sara his lab, and explained what some of the tools and machines did. He said that he liked Sara's toy lab, and that she was a smart and curious girl. He asked Sara if he could check her ears, her eyes, and her throat, and Sara nodded. He did it gently and quickly, and told Sara that she was healthy and strong. He gave her a sticker and a lollipop, and thanked her for being a good patient. + +Sara was happy and proud. She thanked the doctor and showed him her sticker and her lollipop. She said that his lab was cool, and that she wanted to be a scientist when she grew up. She hugged her mom and said that she was not afraid of the doctor anymore. She learned that worrying was not helpful, and that being brave and calm was better. She also learned that the doctor was a friend who wanted to help her, and that she could learn a lot from him. She went home with her mom and her toy lab, and played with them happily. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for treasure. One day, they found a shiny box under a big tree. They opened it and saw many pretty things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. He picked up a necklace with a blue stone. "This is a treasure for sure!" + +Lily nodded. She saw a ring with a red stone. She wanted it very much. She reached for it, but Ben grabbed it first. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily said. She tried to take the ring from Ben, but he held it tight. + +"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Ben said. He pushed Lily away. Lily fell on the grass and started to cry. + +A lady was walking by. She heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the box. + +"What are you doing, children?" she asked. "Why are you so angry?" + +Ben and Lily stopped and looked at her. They felt ashamed. + +"We found this box of treasure, and we want it all," Ben said. + +The lady shook her head. She took the box from them and opened it. She showed them the things inside. + +"These are not treasure, children," she said. "These are dirty and old. They have no value. They are just junk." + +Ben and Lily were surprised. They looked closer and saw that the lady was right. The necklace and the ring were rusty and broken. The other things were faded and torn. + +"But they looked so shiny and pretty," Lily said. + +"That's because they were covered with dust and sunlight," the lady said. "But they are not worth anything. You know what is worth more than this? Your friendship. You should not fight over things that do not matter. You should share and care for each other. That is the real treasure." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They realized that they had been foolish and greedy. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"Thank you, lady, for teaching us a lesson," Ben said. + +"Yes, thank you," Lily said. "We will not fight again. We will be good friends." + +The lady smiled. She gave them back the box and told them to keep it as a reminder. She walked away. + +Ben and Lily looked at the box. They did not want it anymore. They decided to bury it under the tree and leave it there. They held hands and ran to play in the park. They were happy and grateful. They had learned what was the real treasure. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read about animals, colors, shapes, and stories. She read every day with her mom or dad. + +One day, Lily went to the pool with her mom. She saw other kids playing in the water. She wanted to play too, but she was nervous. She had never been in the pool before. She did not know how to swim. + +Her mom saw that Lily was nervous. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you. You can wear this floaty. It will keep you safe and happy in the water. You can also bring your book. You can read it on the side of the pool or in the water." + +Lily liked that idea. She put on her floaty and took her book. She followed her mom to the pool. She sat on the edge and dipped her feet in the water. It was cold and wet, but it felt good. She opened her book and read it. She saw a picture of a fish. She smiled. + +She looked up and saw her mom in the water. Her mom waved at her and said, "Come on, Lily. The water is fun. You can read and swim at the same time. I will be with you. You can do it." + +Lily felt brave. She closed her book and put it on the ground. She slid into the water and held her mom's hand. She kicked her legs and moved her arms. She felt the water splash on her face. She laughed. She liked the pool. She was not nervous anymore. She was happy. +One day, Lily and Tom went to the zoo with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like monkeys, birds, and elephants. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +Then they came to a big cage with a sign that said "leopard". Lily and Tom did not know what a leopard was. They looked inside the cage and saw a large cat with yellow fur and black spots. It was sleeping on a rock. + +"Wow, look at that cat!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is a leopard," mom said. "It is a kind of wild cat that lives in faraway places. It can run very fast and climb trees." + +"Can we pet it?" Tom asked. + +"No, we can't," dad said. "Leopards are not like our cat at home. They are not friendly to people. They can bite and scratch. We have to stay behind the fence and be quiet." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They did not want to make the leopard angry. They just wanted to watch it and discover more about it. They were happy to see a new animal and learn a new word. They thanked mom and dad for taking them to the zoo. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going on a tour with their mom and dad. They wanted to see many animals at the zoo. They got in the car and drove to the zoo. + +When they got there, they saw a big sign. It said: "Zoo closed today. Sorry for the trouble." Lily and Tom were very sad. They wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the penguins. They asked their mom and dad why the zoo was closed. + +Mom and dad said: "We don't know, sweeties. Maybe the animals are sick or the zoo needs to fix something. We are sorry, too. We know you were looking forward to the tour." + +Lily and Tom started to cry. They felt like their day was ruined. Mom and dad tried to cheer them up. They said: "How about we play a game? We can guess what the animals are doing inside the zoo. Maybe they are having a party or a nap or a race. What do you think?" + +Lily and Tom wiped their tears and thought for a moment. They liked to play games. They said: "OK, let's play. I guess the lions are roaring and playing tag. I guess the monkeys are swinging and eating bananas. I guess the penguins are sliding and splashing." + +Mom and dad smiled and nodded. They said: "Those are good guesses. Maybe you are right. Maybe the animals are having fun, too. Maybe we can come back another day and see them. Would you like that?" + +Lily and Tom nodded, too. They said: "Yes, we would like that. Thank you, mom and dad. You are the best. We love you." + +Mom and dad hugged them and said: "We love you, too. You are the best. Come on, let's go home and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom smiled and said: "That sounds great. We like ice cream. Can we have chocolate?" + +Mom and dad said: "Sure, you can have chocolate. Anything you want. You are our brave and smart kids. We are proud of you." + +Lily and Tom felt better. They got in the car and drove home. They still wanted to see the animals, but they knew they could wait. They had a good day after all. They had a good family. They had a good game. They had a good ice cream. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to pretend they were guards who had to protect the castle from bad guys. The castle was a big slide with a flag on top. Lily had a sword and Ben had a shield. + +"Look, there are bad guys coming!" Lily said, pointing to some other kids who wanted to use the slide. "We have to stop them!" + +Ben nodded and ran to the bottom of the slide. He held his shield in front of him and shouted, "You can't come here! This is our castle!" + +The other kids did not like that. They wanted to have fun on the slide too. They pushed Ben and tried to get past him. Ben fell down and dropped his shield. He started to cry. + +Lily saw what happened and ran to help her friend. She waved her sword and said, "Leave him alone! He is my guard and he is nice!" + +The other kids were scared of Lily and her sword. They ran away and left the slide. Lily helped Ben get up and gave him a hug. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. I will always protect you. You are my guard and you are nice!" + +Ben smiled and hugged her back. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my guard and you are nice too!" + +They climbed up the slide and put the flag back on top. They were happy and proud. They had protected their castle from the bad guys. They were the best guards ever. +Lily liked to dive in the pool. She was good at diving. She could dive deep and fast. She liked to see the fish and the plants under the water. She had a mask and a tube to help her breathe. + +One day, Lily went to the pool with her mom and dad. They saw a big truck near the pool. The truck had a driver. The driver was not polite. He was angry and loud. He said he had to fix the pool. He said no one could dive in the pool. He said he would put a fence around the pool. + +Lily did not like the driver. She did not like the fence. She wanted to dive in the pool. She waited for the driver to go away. She saw him go inside a building. She ran to the pool. She climbed over the fence. She put on her mask and her tube. She dived in the pool. + +But the pool was not safe. The driver was fixing the pool. He had put something in the water. The something was bad. It hurt Lily. It made her skin burn. It made her eyes sting. It made her cough. She tried to get out of the pool. But the fence was too high. She could not climb over. She could not call for help. She was alone and scared. + +The driver came back. He saw Lily in the pool. He was angry and loud. He said she was bad. He said she should not dive in the pool. He said he would call the police. He did not help Lily. He did not care about Lily. Lily was sad and hurt. She wished she had listened to the driver. She wished she had been polite. She wished she had not dived in the pool. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would stand on one leg and try to balance the ball on their foot. They laughed and had fun. + +But then a big dog came running towards them. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and chased the ball. Lily and Max were scared. They ran away from the dog and hid behind a bench. The dog took the ball in its mouth and shook it. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Lily shouted. "That is our ball!" + +The dog stopped and looked at Lily. It wagged its tail and dropped the ball. It ran to the bench and licked Lily's face. It was not a bad dog. It was a playful dog. It wanted to play with Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max were surprised. They saw that the dog had a collar and a tag. The tag said "Rex". Rex was the dog's name. + +"Hi, Rex," Max said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Rex barked happily and nodded. He gave the ball to Max and waited for him to kick it. Lily and Max smiled. They were not scared anymore. They had a new friend. They played with Rex until his owner came and called him. They said goodbye to Rex and thanked him for the fun. They hoped to see him again. +Sam and Mia were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They packed their luggage with clothes, toys and books. They were very excited to see new places and have fun. + +But when they got to the airport, they had to wait a long time. There were many people and noises and rules. Sam and Mia felt restless. They wanted to run and play and explore. They did not like to sit still and be quiet. + +They saw a big door with a sign that said "Exit". They wondered what was behind it. They decided to escape from the waiting area and sneak through the door. They thought it would be a secret adventure. + +But when they opened the door, they did not find a new place. They found a loud and scary place. There were big machines and trucks and planes. There were men and women wearing bright vests and hats. They shouted and waved and honked. Sam and Mia felt scared. They wanted to go back to Mom and Dad. + +They ran back to the door, but it was locked. They could not get in. They started to cry. They wished they had not escaped. They wished they had stayed with their luggage. + +A woman saw them and came to help. She was wearing a badge and a smile. She asked them their names and where they came from. She called Mom and Dad on a phone. She told them not to worry. She said she would bring them back to their luggage. + +Sam and Mia felt relieved. They hugged the woman and thanked her. They learned a lesson. They learned that escaping is not always fun. They learned that waiting is sometimes better. They learned that Mom and Dad know best. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but they did not like to put them away. Their room was always messy and their mom was not happy. + +One day, their mom told them, "Today is a special day. There is a parade in the park. You can go and see it, but only if you mind me and tidy your room first." + +Ben and Lily wanted to see the parade. They loved the big floats, the loud music, and the colorful balloons. They nodded and said, "OK, mom, we will mind you and tidy our room." + +But as soon as their mom left, they forgot their promise. They started to play with their toys again, and made more mess. They did not hear their mom calling them to get ready for the parade. + +When their mom came back, she saw their room was still messy. She was very angry and said, "You did not mind me and tidy your room. You cannot go to the parade. You have to stay here and clean up." + +Ben and Lily were very sad. They heard the parade passing by their window. They saw the other kids waving and cheering. They wished they had minded their mom and tidied their room. They learned their lesson and said, "We are sorry, mom. We will mind you and tidy our room from now on." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big rock. They want to move it. + +"Let's push the rock, Ben!" Lily says. + +"OK, Lily!" Ben says. + +They push and push, but the rock is too heavy. They are tired and hungry. + +"Look, Lily! Mom made a pie!" Ben says. He sees a pie on the window sill. It smells good. + +"Yum, pie! Let's go, Ben!" Lily says. + +They run to the house. But they are clumsy. They trip and fall. The pie falls too. It lands on their heads. + +"Oh no, the pie!" Lily says. + +"Sorry, Mom!" Ben says. + +Mom comes out. She sees the mess. She is not happy. + +"What happened, Lily and Ben?" Mom says. + +"We wanted the pie, Mom. But we were clumsy. We are sorry, Mom." Lily and Ben say. + +Mom sighs. She is not angry. She loves Lily and Ben. + +"It's OK, Lily and Ben. I have another pie. But next time, ask me first. And be careful with the rock. It can hurt you." Mom says. + +She hugs Lily and Ben. She gives them a slice of pie. They say thank you. They eat the pie. It is delicious. They are happy. +Tom and Mia are playing with a big box. They want to make a house for their toys. They use tape to stick the box together. They cut a door and a window with scissors. They are happy with their house. + +But then, their dog Rex comes. Rex is curious. He wants to see what is inside the box. He pushes his nose through the window. He makes a hole in the box. Tom and Mia are sad. They say, "No, Rex! Bad dog! You broke our house!" + +They try to fix the hole with more tape. But the tape is not strong enough. The hole is too big. They need something else. They look around. They see a pillow. They have an idea. + +They squeeze the pillow into the hole. They use more tape to hold it. They check the box. The hole is gone. The pillow is soft and fluffy. They are happy again. They say, "We did it! We are successful! We have a house for our toys!" + +They invite Rex to join them. They say, "Sorry, Rex. We were angry. You can play with us. But be gentle. Don't break our house again." Rex wags his tail. He is sorry too. He likes Tom and Mia. He likes their house. He goes inside the box. He lies on the pillow. He is cozy and warm. Tom and Mia join him. They hug him. They are friends. They have fun. +Sam loved to play with his toy helicopter. He liked to make it zoom in the air and land on different things. He had a rare helicopter that could make sounds and lights. He was very proud of it. + +One day, he took his helicopter to the park with his mom. He saw a big hill and wanted to zoom his helicopter from the top. He ran up the hill with his helicopter and got ready to fly it. He pushed the button and the helicopter made a loud noise and a bright light. + +But then, something bad happened. A strong wind came and blew his helicopter away. Sam was very sad and scared. He could not see his helicopter anymore. He cried and called for his mom. + +Mom heard Sam and ran to the hill. She saw him crying and hugged him. She asked him what was wrong. Sam told her about his helicopter and the wind. Mom looked around and saw something shiny in a tree. It was Sam's helicopter! + +Mom and Sam walked to the tree and mom reached for the helicopter. She got it and gave it to Sam. Sam was very happy and thanked his mom. He hugged his helicopter and said he would never let it go again. He and mom went back to the car and zoomed home. Sam played with his helicopter all day and night. He was very glad he had his rare helicopter and his mom. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They also make snowballs and throw them at each other. They laugh and have fun. + +But then they get cold and hungry. They want to go inside and have something warm to drink and eat. They run to the house and knock on the door. Mom opens the door and smiles. +