diff --git "a/TinyStories_957.txt" "b/TinyStories_957.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_957.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The little squirrel felt a bit better. He got up and yelled, "Okay, let's play!". So, all of the animals in the forest ran around and had a good time. + +The little squirrel smiled and was happy again. He remembered how sad he had been and was thankful for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved nature. One day, she woke up early in the morning and decided to go for a walk in nature. She went to the forest, saw birds singing and trees swaying in the wind. She noticed the ground was rough under her feet. She kept walking until she saw something amazing - a little pond full of animals swimming around. The little girl smiled and enjoyed the beauty of nature. She wanted to stay there forever and explore everything. But eventually, she had to go home. She said goodbye to nature and went back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tammy. One day, Tammy was standing outside and she saw an arrow. She liked the arrow so she picked it up and was about to pinch it, when suddenly it started to rain really hard. + +The arrow was wet from the rain, so Tammy put it back down and stepped away. She knew that if she tried to pinch the arrow it might break, so she went to find something else to do. + +Tammy walked back inside her house and saw her mom. She said, "Mom, look at the arrow I found outside. It was wet, so I couldn't pinch it. What should I do now?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's find something else that is dry that you can pinch. Perhaps we can pinch the pillow and make a funny face with it." + +So Tammy and her mom went to the bedroom and found a dry pillow. Tammy laughed as she pinched the pillow and made a funny looking face. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she had lots of exciting places to visit. One of her favourites was the little house in the neighbourhood. She would always visit it on her way home and peek through the window into the charming little garden. + +One day, she was visiting the house again, but this time something seemed different. The window wasn’t showing the garden anymore; it was showing something else. Something very special. + +The girl was curious and she wanted to find out what it was, but the window was very high, she couldn't see what was inside. + +Finally, the girl had an idea. She decided to knock on the door and ask the locals if she could visit to find out what was in the window. When she knocked and asked, the locals welcomed her in. + +When the girl entered, she found out that what was behind the window was even more charming than the garden. It was a surprise party for her, because it was her birthday! All of her family and friends were there to celebrate with her, and from the window all she could see were brighter, more cheerful colours than she had ever seen. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Janet and Lisa. They were so excited as they were going to the mall for the first time. + +When they arrived Janet said, “Oh wow! Everything is so weird.†+ +Lisa smiled and said, “Let’s go explore.†+ +So the two friends explored the mall, looking and smelling all kinds of things. They went to the big fountain and saw a fish jumping. Janet thanked the fish for jumping. + +Suddenly they heard strange music coming from the back. They followed the music and saw a strange man dancing. He was wearing a weird hat and odd clothes. + +Janet and Lisa laughed and thanked the man for the funny show. They spent the rest of the day exploring the mall and having fun. + +At the end of the day, the two friends thanked each other for such a great day. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Pete and Mary. + +They were always having lots of fun together. On one sunny day, Mary had an idea. + +“Let’s make a clay bird and send it in the mail!†she said. + +“Oh, that sounds like so much fun,†said Pete. + +So, Mary and Pete made a clay bird and wrote a message on it. Then, they mailed it to Mary’s aunt, Susie. + +A few days later, Susie sent them a letter in the mail. It said, “Thank you for the clay bird! I’m sorry it got broken on the way here.†+ +Mary and Pete were so sad that the clay bird they made was broken. + +“It’s ok,†said Mary. “We can always make another one and mail it to her.†+ +So, they made another clay bird and mailed it off. Susie was very happy when she got it and she thanked them again. + +Mary and Pete were glad they could make Susie happy. They were also sorry that the first clay bird got broken, but they knew they could always make another one. +One day there was a little bear who was feeling rather sad. He looked out the window and saw that the weather was dead. The sun wasn't shining, the birds weren't singing and the clouds were grey. He wished he could find some way to be happy. + +Then he remembered something his mama had once said. She said "Sometimes it's ok to feel sad, but you have to accept it and know that it will get better." + +So he tried to accept the dull, dead weather. He tried not to be sad, he tried to find some good things about the weather. For example, the grey clouds meant he could stay warm in the house. + +Soon enough, the dead weather ended, and the sun came shining through the clouds. The birds were singing, the flowers were blooming, and the little bear was happy once again. He had accepted the dead weather and it soon changed. +Mia was three years old and she was crazy about animals. She especially loved cats. One day, Mia was in the garden and she noticed a little black cat. The cat was meowing and Mia couldn't resist. She ran up to it and offered some of her snacks. + +The cat ate it all and Mia was so excited. "I'm sure glad I found this cute little kitty!" she said to the cat. + +The cat purred and rubbed against Mia's legs. Mia didn't want to miss this precious moment, so she stayed outside for a long time. Soon, it was getting dark and Mia knew that it was time to go inside. + +However, when she tried to get up the cat made a noise like it was asking her to stay. Mia was sad, but she knew that she had to say goodbye. She hugged the kitty and said: "Bye, kitty. I'll miss you." + +Before she went inside, Mia noticed that something strange was happening. Some waste paper was flying around in the wind and it was flying towards the cat. Mia got worried and she ran to the cat to save it. + +She scooped it up in her arms and held it close. Mia was so relieved it was safe! She said: "Wow, that was crazy!" Then she brought the kitty in the house and gave it a proper home. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tommy. Tommy liked to play in the park. One day he went for a walk in the park and he saw a cocoa tree. The cocoa tree was very high and Tommy wanted to pick a cocoa from the tree. He was so excited that he began to climb the cocoa tree without thinking about it. He climbed higher and higher until he was almost at the top of the tree. But it was too high, so Tommy started to feel scared. Suddenly, he lost his grip and he began to fall. He tried to grab onto something, but he couldn't. He fell all the way to the ground and he was very scared. + +Tommy was ok but he had learnt an important lesson: not to try and do something if it is too high or too hard. He knew that next time he would remember to not climb so high. He also made sure to be careful what he wished for, because you never know what can happen. +One day, Benjamin decided to try to find a key. He looked everywhere around him and couldn't find it anywhere. He asked his mom for help. + + Mama, can you help me find the key? + +Of course, my generous boy, said Mama. + +Together, Mama and Benjamin looked and looked until finally, Mama found the key. + +Good job, Mama! Benjamin said. + +Now we can open the door and see what's inside! + +And that's exactly what they did. They opened the door and saw a wonderful surprise! It was a generous gift for Benjamin! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. She loved to explore her garden and she often went out to play. One day, Mary was looking for something special to do. She found a box of matches and thought it would be fun to use them. + +Mary was charmed by how delicate the little matches were. She decided to see what she could do with them. She lit one match after the other and watched them flicker in the sun. She was delighted by how beautiful the matches were. + +Then, Mary had an idea. She matched two of the biggest matches together and whispered “abracadabra!†She was sure that something magical was about to happen. + +Suddenly, there was a bright spark and a puff of smoke. When it cleared, there was a tiny fairy standing in front of her. “Hello Mary,†said the tiny fairy. “I heard you used your matchsticks and so I have come to grant you a wish! What is it?†Mary was amazed. + +Mary smiled and said “I wish I could play with a very charming fairy every day!†The fairy nodded and said “Your wish is granted!†From that day on, Mary and the fairy were best friends and Mary went outside to play in her garden every day. What fun they had! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very excited because today he was going to a new park. On the way to the park, he saw a lime. He put it in his pocket and kept walking. +When Tom arrived at the park, he noticed a seesaw. He wanted to play with it, but he didn't have anyone to play with him. He began to feel very sad. +Just then, he heard a voice. It was a little bird. It asked Tom why he was so sad. Tom explained that he had no one to play with. The little bird said it could play with him. Tom quickly gained his smile back. +They played on the seesaw. The little bird was very smart and was able to stay on the seesaw for a long time. Tom was so happy, he almost forgot he had a lime in his pocket. +As he went to take it out, the little bird said, "Oh no! Don't eat a lime, it's stupid!" Tom was surprised, but he laughed at the silly advice and instead took the lime home with him. +Tom learned from the little bird that it's better to be smart than stupid. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. He lived in a murky pond filled with water plants. The pond was usually murky, but today it was even gloomier than before. + +The little fish was feeling a bit sad because of the gloomy weather. He wanted to go explore the world outside of the pond. He saw a beautiful waterfall way at the top of the pond. + +But there was a scale blocking the waterfall. It was too big for the little fish to move. He swam around and around the scale. He wished he could get to the top. + +Just then, a frog showed up. The frog said, "I can help you get over the scale! All you have to do is take a deep breath, hold tight to my back, and I'll get you up there." + +The little fish was so excited! He clutched tight and the frog hopped from one lily pad to the next. When they reached the top, the little fish was able to look down and see his murky pond. + +The little fish was so dirty from his adventure, so the frog suggested he wash off in the waterfall. The little fish swam down and eagerly swirled around in the cool, bubbly water. + +Once he was clean, the little fish dove back into the murky pond. He felt so much better than before--all because the frog helped him get to the top of the scale. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was very independent. He liked to do everything on his own. + +One day Jack decided to take a stroll in the park. He spotted an empty bench and hopped on it. + +Jack said to himself, "This is my bench now!" + +A few minutes later an old man passed by. He said to Jack, "What a nice bench! Can I sit here too?" + +Jack replied, "Yes, sure. Please sit here with me." + +The old man was very happy. He thanked Jack and sat down. + +The man and Jack talked and laughed together for a long time. + +When it was time to go, the old man thanked Jack again. He said, "Thank you for being so kind and independent. You are a good friend." + +Jack smiled, said goodbye and left with a happy feeling in his heart. +One day, a three year old girl called Alice went for a walk with her mother. As they were walking, Alice noticed a very special scarf that she wanted to have. Her mother said no, and told her it wasn't hers to take. Alice was a bit rude and started to cry, so her mother quickly put the scarf away and hugged her tightly. She said, "I will protect you, Alice. Nothing bad will happen to you." Alice felt safe, and stopped crying. + +As they continued walking, they saw a kind lady who was wearing a beautiful scarf. Alice asked her mother if they could go and talk to the lady, and her mother said yes. When Alice asked the lady if she liked her scarf, the lady smiled and said yes. The lady said, "I will protect this scarf, because it was given to me by a special friend." Alice and her mother thanked the lady for talking to them, and the lady said goodbye. + +Alice and her mother continued walking, and Alice felt happy and protected. She knew that if she was ever rude again, her mother would always be there to protect her. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Ryan and Tony. Ryan was so happy to go for a walk in the sunshine. He loved to wander about, feeling the sun warm on his back. + +But Tony was deaf, so he couldn't hear what his friend was saying. It made him so sad. + +"Let's go and explore, just like we always do," Ryan said. + +But Tony just shook his head. He could not hear. + +Ryan saw his friend's sadness and said, "It doesn't matter, Tony. I can help you. When I wander, I will lead the way. You can keep your eyes open wide, and I will make sure there are no surprises for you." + +And so, the two friends went for a walk, and Tony learned to keep his eyes open. He didn't need to hear the sound of danger; he could see it coming and avoid it. + +The moral of the story is this: It doesn't matter if you cannot hear, as long as you keep your eyes open. There are so many wonders to be explored — if you never give up and wander, your eyes will show you the way. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play. He took off running through the park and saw a big slide. His eyes lit up with enthusiasm. He raced to the top and bellowed a loud roar. He was so excited that he ran up and down the slide over and over again. With each roar, he was having more and more fun. + +Suddenly, he heard another loud roar. It was a big, friendly bear! The boy waved at the bear and the bear waved back. They were both so enthusiastic that they both ran up the slide together. As they laughed and roared, the sun began to set. + +The boy said goodbye to his new furry friend and ran off home. He was so happy to have a new friend to play with. Every time he thought about his exciting day, he smiled and let out another loud roar. +The day was gray and the little girl was looking for fun things to do. She quickly spotted a lollipop lying on the ground. She got very excited and ran to it. She bent down to pick it up, but before she could catch it, a butterfly flew by and carried the lollipop away! + +She watched as the butterfly and the lollipop flew through the sky. The little girl stomped her foot and shouted, "Bring back my lollipop! I want it!" + +But the butterfly just kept on flying, until it finally landed on a tall tree branch. The little girl ran up to the tree and pleaded, "Please give me back my lollipop!" + +Just then, the butterfly said, "I will give you back your lollipop if you can catch me!" And with that, the butterfly flew away. The little girl chased the butterfly around the tree, but it was too quick. She tried and tried, but she just couldn't catch it. + +Eventually, the butterfly stopped and said, "I'm tired now. To show you how to catch me, I will give you one more chance. Jump as high as you can and you will catch me!" + +The little girl listened to the butterfly's advice and jumped as high as she could. She was able to catch the butterfly and the lollipop in her hands. The little girl was so happy, she gave the butterfly a +Timmy was a very naughty boy. He was three years old and liked to wander away from his mom. One day he marched away from home, oblivious to his mom's calls. He was on the search for an ornament. He wanted something shiny and colorful he could hold in his hands. + +He crossed the street and continued his march until he got to a park. He wandered around and soon enough spotted a few pretty ornaments beneath the leaves. His eyes lit up with joy and he began to pick them up. + +"Timmy, why don't you come here?" His mom's voice called from the other side of the park. He got scared and ran back to her. When he reached her, he hid the ornaments behind his back. + +"What do you have there? Give it to me," his mom asked. + +Timmy felt embarrassed and pouted. He knew he had been naughty. So with a big sigh he showed his mom the shiny ornaments he had collected. + +His mom wasn't angry. Instead, she smiled and said, "Let's take them home and put them on our Christmas tree. Sound like a good idea, Timmy?" + +Timmy smiled widely and said, "Yes!" Hand in hand, Timmy and his mom marched back home with their treasure. +Dad and Mom were in the kitchen. Dad was making coffee, and Mom was setting the table. + +"Do you want some coffee, Mom?" asked Dad. + +"No, I'm not tired," said Mom. + +But Dad was tired. He wanted the coffee. So he had one cup, then another. Soon, he couldn't keep his eyes open. He felt so sleepy that he couldn't even talk. + +"It's time to end," said Dad. + +Mom helped Dad to his room, and that's where the story ended - Dad was so tired, he couldn't wake up again. +Jack liked to travel. He loved going on adventures. Today he was walking in the woods. "Let's pick up this leaf," he said. He looked at it carefully. It was a yellow leaf, with spots of dirt on it. + +"This leaf looks so dirty," said Jack. He thought about cleaning it off but decided to keep it as it was. + +Jack kept walking in the woods and he found a stream. He decided to follow it and see where it takes him. He looked back at the leaf he was still carrying. "Maybe this leaf can show me the way," he thought. + +He stopped and opened the leaf. It was pointing in the same direction as the stream. "It's like the leaf wants me to follow the stream," said Jack. So he did. + +He followed the stream for a while and eventually he came to a waterfall. Jack smiled as he saw it. He realised why the leaf pointed the way it did. The dirty leaf had guided him to a beautiful place. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to play. He had a box of toys, and each day the little boy would pick one to play with. One day he chose to play with a boat. He put it in the lake, pushed it far away, and watched it go around and around. + +The little boy soon realized that while he was away, his boat had gotten lost. He wanted to find it, but he knew he must have been too far away from it. He felt bad and thought to himself, “I should have stayed with my boat.†+ +The next day, the little boy decided to try again. He put his boat in the lake, but this time he stayed with it. Sure enough, his boat stayed safe in the good lake. He was so happy! + +The moral of the story is that it is important to stay with the good things you have. If you don't, then you might lose them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very adventurous. One day, she decided to fly into her wardrobe. It was a big wardrobe, with lots of colourful clothes and stories. The girl was so excited! + +She shouted, "Let's go on adventures!" +But her mom told her, "No, it's too dangerous. You must stay away from the wardrobe." + +The adventurous girl didn't listen and she flew right into the wardrobe. But suddenly, the doors closed and she couldn't get out. She shouted and shouted but nobody could hear her. + +The moral of the story is: always listen to grown-ups. They will help you and keep you safe. +One day, Johnny wanted to hang something. He got some string, and decided to hang his dinner! He hung his dinner from the tree in the backyard. + +He was so excited to eat his dinner at the same time as his mommy. He felt so grown up. + +The wind was blowing and the string was shaking. Johnny was so scared that his dinner would fall off the tree! + +But it didn't, and Johnny and his mommy enjoyed their dinner in the backyard. + +After dinner, Johnny felt very sleepy. But he was so proud of himself. He had hung his own dinner, all by himself! So he said goodnight and went to bed. +Once upon a time there was a nice little boy called Jake. Jake was 3 years old and he loved playing outside. +One day when Jake was playing in his garden, he saw a missile fly across the sky. Jake smiled and waved. +Suddenly, the missile stopped and started to spin around in circles. Jake blinked in surprise. He wanted to show how much he liked the missile so he raised his arm and made a sign. +The missile suddenly dropped to the ground and a little door opened in the side. Out stepped a tiny lady! + +Jake smiled with delight. +"Hello!" said the little lady. +"Hi!" said Jake. + +The little lady then pointed to the missile. "It's very nice of you to make that sign, Jake. In return I will give you this special missile. It makes nice things happen," she said. + +Jake smiled. He was so thrilled and gave the little lady a big hug before running off with the missile. + +From that day on, Jake and his special missile made lots of nice things happen. +Jim was very excited. His parents had just invited him to a special event. It was a very unique event, unlike anything he'd been to before. As he got ready, he asked his parents, "What kind of event is this?" His parents laughed and said, "It's a surprise, Jim. You'll have to wait and see!" + +When they arrived, Jim was surprised by what he saw. It seemed like a regular party, with balloons, cake, and games. But then he noticed something special. Everyone was wearing funny costumes! Jim's face lit up with excitement as he asked, "Can I wear a costume too?" + +His parents answered, "Of course you can! Just pick out whichever one you like." + +Jim happily chose a pirate costume and put it on. After that, he was ready to join the fun. He played games, danced with his new friends, and ate lots of delicious cake. He even got a medal for being the most unique guest! + +At the end of the night, Jim was so happy. He couldn't believe that it was all because his parents had invited him to such a special event. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little girl. The mommy said to the little girl, "Let's go and buy a meal!" So they went to the store. The store was very dark, but they could still see the yummy food. They bought some food and carried it home. + +When they came home, the little girl was so excited to eat her meal. It had all of her favorite things! + +The mommy put the meal on the table and the little girl sat down to eat it. She ate all of it and was very happy. + +Mommy said, "That was a very yummy meal, wasn't it?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, it was delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was 3 years old. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While Lucy was playing, she saw a little puppy. She wanted to pet him so she ran over. + +The puppy was scared and ran away. Lucy felt helpless. She wanted to keep the puppy and take him home. She wanted to make a little pocket for him. + +Lucy's mom told her: "Lucy, you can't just take home a puppy. He needs a family and a place to stay." + +Lucy was sad and took one last look at the puppy. She said, "Bye bye puppy" and sadly she ran away. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy who was feeling very sad. He had scraped his knee and it was hurting a lot. His mom saw this and said "Oh sweetheart, don't worry. Let's take a bandage and put it on your knee". + +So the little boy used the bandage and it felt better. But then he realized that in order to make his knee feel better he needed to increase the bandage. So he told his mom this and she replied "That is a good idea, my love". + +The little boy felt so much better after he put on more bandage. He then began to wonder why some people are so ignorant and don't take care of themselves or others. He vowed to himself to never be ignorant and take care of himself and help others when needed. + +The little boy was comforted and soon forgot his scraped knee and the pain it caused. He happily ran off to play with his friends. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She loved to play outside in the wild garden. She had lots of toys and could play all day long. + +One day, she was playing in the garden when she started to feel very sleepy. She rubbed her eyes, and looked around. Then she heard a strange noise. + +"What's that?" she asked. + +Out of the trees came a big, yawning bear. He looked so tired and he couldn't keep his eyes open. + +"I think I was too busy at work and I didn't get enough sleep," he said. + +Lucy giggled. "Let's have a nap together," she said. + +The bear smiled and lay down on the grass beside her. Soon, he was snoring and Lucy had a peaceful sleep. When she woke up, the bear had gone back to work - but first he gave her a big hug! +Once upon a time there were two tigers, Brother and Sister. Brother loved to go swimming in the river and would jump in with a big splash. + +One day, Brother was swimming, but Sister was feeling jealous. She wanted to be able to splash just like her brother and asked him to teach her. + +Brother was willing and gave Sister a lecture about swimming. He taught her how to jump into the river and make a big splash. + +Sister was so excited and tried it out straight away. She jumped in and made a huge splash that made Brother laugh. + +From that day on, Brother and Sister enjoyed spending time together in the river, splashing and laughing. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lucy. One day, Lucy was playing in the park, happily smiling and running around. Suddenly, she saw an old, grey-haired man walking slowly across the grass. + +The man stopped and looked tired. Lucy ran to him and passed him a chair. "Are you tired?" she asked with a compassionate voice. + +The old man smiled. "Yes, I am. Thank you for giving me this chair!" he said. + +"You're welcome! Have a rest," Lucy said, her voice full of kindness. + +The man thanked Lucy again and sat down on the chair. Lucy ran away and continued to play. The old man stayed there and rested, grateful for Lucy's compassion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary had a lovely dress and she wore it every day. One day while Mary was playing in the garden, her dress got caught in a bush. Mary was scared and began to cry. + +But then, the sun started to shine and a knight in shining armour appeared. He was on a horse and he had a long sword. The knight told Mary not to worry and galloped around the bush to rescue her dress. Then, he handed the lovely dress back to Mary and helped her get loose from the bush. + +Mary thanked the knight and hugged him tightly. The knight smiled and said, “It’s my pleasure to rescue you, Princess.†Mary smiled back and felt so lucky. She knew that the knight already saved something much more important: her love for her lovely dress. +One day, a mommy and her daughter went to the zoo. They wanted to see all of the animals. When they arrived, they were excited. + +The first animal they saw was a parrot. It was displaying its colorful feathers. The little girl was so amazed and couldn't stop looking! Then it was noon and the mommy said it was time to go. + +The second animal they wanted to see was a big elephant. But they had to wait in line to see him. The little girl was so impatient. Finally, it was their turn to see the elephant. He was displaying his big tusks, and the little girl was very impressed. + +The little girl and her mommy had a wonderful time at the zoo and afterwards, they went home to play. +One day, Andy was walking through the hall and he heard a stir. He stopped and looked around. Suddenly, he saw his friend, Tom. Tom was a gifted child and he could play the piano so beautifully. + +Andy asked, "Tom, what are you doing?" + +Tom said, "I'm stirring the pot!" + +Andy said, "What delicious soup are you cooking?" + +Tom replied, "I'm not making soup, Andy. I'm stuck here in the hall and I'm stirring the pot to see if I can find a way out!" + +Andy said, "Well, maybe I can help you. I'm a gifted climber. Maybe I can climb to the top of the hall and help you out!" + +So, Andy climbed to the top of the hall and extended his hand down to Tom. Tom grabbed Andy's hand and, together, the two of them found their way out of the hall. +Once there was a little boy named Troy who really liked to play. One day, he wanted to explore and go outside to take a step. So, he put on his shoes and opened the door. + +Outside, he saw a new friend. His name was Gary, and he was playing catch with a ball. Troy and Gary decided to play together and they started to have lots of fun. + +Together they ran and laughed, until suddenly Gary became very selfish and refused to share the ball with Troy. Troy felt so confused and sad, so he stopped and said: "I just wanted to meet you and be friends". + +Gary realized that he was being selfish, so he apologized and said: " Sorry, I'll share the ball with you." They both smiled, and had lots of fun again. + +Troy and Gary decided to be best friends forever, and played together for the rest of the day. +John and Jane were playing in the park, sliding down the big slide. Jane was feeling very anxious, she had never been down the slide before. Suddenly the sky started to darken, the rain poured down and soon enough the park was flooded! + +John shouted, "What do we do now?" + +Jane was still feeling anxious, but suddenly she had an idea. "We can slide down on the flood!" + +John laughed and Jane's anxieties melted away. Together they ran and slid down the slide on the flood. The flood was so much fun, it was over in a few minutes! + +John and Jane were beaming with happiness. It was a day they would never forget. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man who was very gifted. Every day, he would always stay in his garden, stretching and talking to himself. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden. She was a very curious 3 year old, and she giggled when she saw the old man stretching. She asked him why was he doing that. + +The old man smiled at the girl and replied, "I'm stretching because it's good for my body. Doing this every day helps me stay healthy and fit". He then noticed her puzzled expression and went on to tell her a joke. + +The girl laughed and then thanked the old man for the joke. He smiled, and then told her the moral of his story. "Being gifted is not enough. It's important to look after your body, and take care of it too!" + +The little girl smiled and thanked the old man once more before running off to play. She had learned her lesson, and the old man hoped that she would remember it forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola. She was only three years old and was very excited to learn her first skill. + +Every day, Lola practiced balancing on the floor. It was very clean and she was careful not to make it too messy. + +One evening, Mama asked Lola, "Do you know how to balance on the floor?" + +Lola proudly replied, "Yes, Mama. I can balance on the floor!" + +Mama was so proud of Lola, and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Lola practiced balancing every day and soon she could balance for a long time without having to take a break. + +Mama said, "Well done, Lola. You are so brave and clever!" + +Lola was so happy and proud, and she balanced better and better every day. +Once upon a time there was a little ladybug named Dot. Dot lived in a large meadow. She had many legs, each one special and independent. One day, Dot was walking around the meadow. Suddenly she saw a strange, new object. It was called a printer. + +Dot was curious and she crawled up close to it. Then she saw a red button. Dot pushed the button and the printer immediately produced an object. Dot kept pushing the button and hundreds of colorful, printed objects appeared. + +The meadow became cluttered with the printed objects. Dot had to use all of her legs to get around. She looked at the mess and she noticed that it seemed to be growing. + +Dot realized that, although it was fun to make prints, she needed to be careful not to print too many things. She quickly stopped pushing the button. + +Dot learned a valuable lesson that day–– being independent is important, but it is also important to use moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to joke around. One day, she went outside and spotted a clumsy pigeon. She said to the pigeon, "Do you want to play with me? I love to joke!" + +The pigeon shook its head and said, "No, thank you. That's ok. I'm too clumsy." + +The little girl was confused. She asked, "But why? I thought joking was fun!" + +The pigeon answered, "It is fun, but I'm too clumsy for it. I don't want to trip over my feet." + +The little girl laughed and said, "That's ok. I can help you. We can joke together!" + +The pigeon smiled, and then the two of them started laughing and joking around. They laughed so much their bellies started to hurt. It was a fun day that they both would remember always! +Once upon a time, there was an infant and an envious bear. The bear wanted to be just like the infant and asked him how he could get such a happy family and support. The infant replied "You must work hard and show kindness to get the support you need." The bear was sad, but he understood. + +The next day, the bear was determined to listen to the infant's advice. He worked hard and helped his friends with whatever they needed. Slowly, the bear started to gain their trust and the people of the forest started to give him the love and support he was looking for. Everyone in the forest was happy and the bear was content. + +The moral of the story is that hard work and showing kindness will bring you the love and support you need in life. You will never gain anything from being envious or bitter. Good things come to those who work hard and are kind. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Shirley. She had a favourite toy, a diamond. She would keep it with her all the time and was very grateful for it. + +One day Shirley and her Mommy went to the shop. Shirley wanted to take her diamond but Mommy said no. She said that she must leave it at home. + +Shirley was sad but she listened to Mommy and left the diamond at home. + +Later that day, Mommy came home and told Shirley that someone broke into the house and took the diamond. Shirley was very sad and started to cry. + +Mommy said: "I'm sorry Shirley, but we must keep being careful. Bad things can happen no matter how much we love our things". + +Shirley was even more sad, but she learned to never leave her most valuable things alone. She was grateful for the lesson but she never saw her diamond again. +One day Timmy was rolling around on the floor. He was having so much fun! His big sister watched him from the kitchen and said, "Timmy, why don't you go outside and get an ice cream cone?" Timmy was so excited! He grabbed his shoes and ran out to get his cone. + +Timmy arrived at the ice cream shop and saw the colourful ice cream cones lined up. He got so excited and reached out for one but his sister stopped him. "Timmy, you have to be patient. You can only have one," she said. + +Timmy was frustrated and he wanted to pick the biggest and the best ice cream cone. But he waited and eventually picked out one cone. With a smile he walked away with his cone in hand. He wasn't frustrated anymore, but happy now that he had waited and was now enjoying his ice cream. + +The moral of the story is: always be patient and wait for something that you really want. Being patient will always help you achieve your goals! +Once upon a time, there were two friends; Mandy and Tim. Mandy had a purple toy that she loved very much. Every day, they would play together with the toy. But one day, Mandy couldn't find her toy anywhere. + +Tim saw how sad Mandy was and wanted to help. He said to Mandy, "Don't worry, Mandy. I will solve the problem and find your toy." Mandy was very happy and gave him a gentle hug. + +The two friends started searching around the room. They looked in every corner, but there was no sign of the toy. They searched and searched, but still couldn't find it. + +Finally, Tim suggested that maybe someone had taken it away. Mandy was very upset and started to cry. "Who would do such a thing?" she asked between sobs. + +Unfortunately, Mandy and Tim never solved the mystery of the missing purple toy. They never found it, no matter how hard they tried. +One day, an old man wanted to shrink. He went to the shop and bought a special lotion. He put on the lotion and it started to work! In no time, the old man had shrunk to almost nothing. He was so small that he could fit on the tip of a finger. He had so much fun running around and exploring his tiny world. He could see things from a different perspective and no one even knew he was there. He was so small that he fit through tiny spaces and he even visited animals who were very surprised to see such a tiny old man! After a few moments, the man went back to normal size and went back to his home. He was so proud of himself and the lotion that he had found. +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He lived on a farm with lots of corn. Every day he would go out and tend to his corn. He loved it so much. + +One day, he found something hidden in the corn. He was so happy! It was a shiny red coin. He put it in his pocket and forgot about it. + +A few days later, his friend came to visit. She asked him if he had found anything special in his corn. He remembered the coin! He took it out and showed it to her. + +His friend smiled and said, "That coin is a reminder of how much you love your corn!" He smiled too and thanked her. He would always remember that coin and the lesson it reminded him of. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Ellen. She was very intelligent. Ellen was playing with her toys when she had an idea. + +Ellen hugged her teddy bear and said, "I know! Let's make a zoom!" So she hurried to her dresser and picked out a box of things. She only had one wheel, but it was enough for her plan. + +She started putting all of the pieces together. She had a plan in her head and she worked very quickly. Soon, she had made the zoom! It was a little car with four wheels. + +Ellen was so excited that she giggled. She got into the zoom and started it up. It made a fun whirring sound and then began to move. + +Ellen smiled as she drove her zoom around the room. She was so happy with her invention. She was quite an intelligent girl! +Once upon a time there was a lively bird. It liked to fly very high. One day the bird felt an urge to go higher than ever before, so it took off and kept going up and up. Eventually it was so far up that it couldn't see the ground. It just kept on flying, higher and higher. + +Suddenly, the bird felt the urge to turn around and head back down. So it turned, spread its wings and started to fly down. The air was cool and the wind blew across its wings. It glided down, back towards the ground, until it eventually reached it safely. + +The bird was so glad that its journey had come to an end. It hopped back and forth, twittered its joy and was lively once again! +Once upon a time there were two frogs, named George and Paul. George loved to dive in the pond. Every day he would dive in, then jump out and play in the mud. + +One day, Paul said to George, "Why do you dive so much? It looks so ugly!" George replied, "I dive because it's fun. And it's not that bad, it's just a bit of mud". + +Paul thought about it, then decided to have a go. He dived in, and instantly began to enjoy himself. Soon, he was diving Happy as George and having just as much fun. + +Afterwards, the two frogs hopped away together, happy and muddy. They had learned that, although something might look ugly and strange, it could still be fun if you gave it a go. +John was walking through the snowy woods. His coat was warm and his mittens were snug. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound! Startled, he stopped and looked around. He saw a big snowman carrying a snow ball across the meadow. John smiled wide. + +He watched as the snowman rolled the snow ball across the white ground. He thought it looked like fun! He wanted to try it too. + +John ran up to the snowman. The snowman smiled and gave John the heavy snowball. John was careful to carry it slowly with both of his hands. He giggled and rolled the snowball over and over. + +The night was getting cold, so John said goodbye to the friendly snowman. He slowly carried the snowball all the way home. Every time he rolled it, he thought about that special moment. It was a moment that he would remember for a long time! +Once upon a time there was an ugly frog. He was always sad and lonely. One day he saw a rainbow in the sky and asked, "What is that?" A bird sitting nearby said, "That's a rainbow. It's so pretty!" + +The frog wanted to touch the rainbow, so he hopped and hopped until he could reach it. He carefully touched the rainbow and it sparkled with the colors of the sun. He felt so happy! + +Suddenly, rain started to fall from the sky. It felt so nice and cool. As the frog hopped back home, a rainbow appeared in the sky again. The frog was so excited to touch it again. But this time it didn't sparkle like before, instead it was all grey and ugly. The frog was so sad, he couldn't touch the beautiful rainbow ever again. + +But then he realized, whenever it rains, a rainbow appears in the sky again. So the frog jumped with joy! He knew he could touch the rainbow every time it rained. He was so happy! +Once there was a clumsy little boy who lived near a factory. Every day the little boy loved to watch the factory, but he never imagined what was happening inside. + +One day, the boy saw something very strange; coming from the top of the factory was a huge ball of colourful light! "What is this?" he asked. + +The little boy stepped closer to the factory, and a kind voice said, "That's a magic bloom!" + +The little boy was very excited to learn about the bloom, and he asked the voice, "What can it do?" + +The voice answered, "The bloom can make wonderful things happen inside the factory. Just wait and see!" + +So the little boy watched the bloom with excitement, and soon the factory was filled with wonderful sounds and smells. The little boy laughed and said, "This is the most magical thing I've ever seen!" + +And from that day forward, the little boy always watched the factory and its magical blooms. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly family. They all liked to do fun things together. Today, they decided to go for a row in their boat. + +They went to the lake and put the boat in the water. The littlest one hopped in and grabbed the oars. He rowed with all his might until the boat was gliding across the lake. + +His big brother and sister saw how much fun he was having and they decided to join in. Together, the three of them rowed and laughed. + +The boat sped across the lake and before they knew it, they were back where they had started. They jumped out of the boat and ran to do it all again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ellie. She liked to dance and sing, especially at the beach. One day, she decided to dance at the beach all by herself. + +She skipped to the shore and twirled around the sand. The tide was going out, so the water wasn't too close. Ellie felt happy and free. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "What you doing, Ellie?" + +Ellie looked up and saw a friendly seagull. She giggled and said, "I'm dancing. It's fun!" + +The seagull smiled and said, "Me too! Let's dance together!" + +So, Ellie and the seagull danced. They twirled around the sand, their wings beating together in the breeze. They laughed and flew high into the sky, until the tide turned and it was time for Ellie to go home. + +As she watched the seagull fly away, Ellie felt much less lonely. Now she knew that dancing at the beach was twice as fun with a friend! +Once there was a monkey who loved to eat bananas. He was always so happy when he bit into a banana. +One day, he noticed something strange. The banana he had was weak, not like the pleasant, juicy banana he was used to. Still, he decided to take a bite. +The monkey heard a voice calling his name. It was the voice of his best friend, the parrot. "Come quick, friend!" the parrot shouted. +The monkey scrambled over to the parrot and asked what he wanted. +The parrot said, "I found a big, juicy banana! It's the best one I've ever seen!" +The monkey was overjoyed! He ran as fast as he could to the spot where the parrot found it. But when he arrived, the banana was still weak. +The monkey was disappointed, but the parrot made him laugh by telling a funny joke. The monkey was so grateful to the parrot for cheering him up. +They both went off in search of a better banana. +One day, Mummy and Sarah went to the town to visit the barber. They walked into the barber shop and Sarah saw that there were 3 chairs. Two chairs had people in them, but the third one was empty. + +Mummy said, "Sarah, the barber will share his chair with you when he is finished with his other customers." + +Sarah was a little bit nosy and she wanted to know why the barber had to share his chair. Mummy told her that it was a nice thing to do and because the barber had a lot of customers, he needed to help all of them by sharing his chair. + +The barber finished with the other two customers and then said, "I'm ready to share my chair with you now, Sarah. Come and sit down." + +Sarah was so excited and got into the chair. The barber told Sarah about all the different hairstyles that he could do. Sarah chose a bow on the side of her head and the barber did a wonderful job. Sarah thanked the barber for being so kind and sharing his chair. + +Mummy took Sarah back home feeling happy. She said, "Thank you for being so nice and sharing your chair again with us, barber." + +The barber smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm always happy to share." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kerry who was feeling very sad. She had been playing all day but now felt lonely and a bit scared. + +Her mum noticed her mood and came to comfort her. She hugged Kerry tight and said some kind words. Then she made Kerry a delicious dinner of tuna. + +Kerry ate the dinner and felt much better. After dinner she and her mum went outside and watched the sunset. The sky was a mix of orange and pink and they were so peaceful together. + +Kerry and her mum stayed outside in the peaceful garden until it was bedtime. Kerry felt safe and happy knowing that her mum was always there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She loved exploring and finding new things. One day, she went out to find something special. She searched in her garden, but she couldn't find what she was looking for. + +Mia then spotted her neighbour's garden. She wanted to explore, but she knew she shouldn't because she might get into trouble. However, she decided to try her luck. + +She went into her neighbour's garden and looked around. Then, she saw something shiny. Mia peeped closer and saw a camera! It was so charming. + +Mia wanted to pick it up and take it home, but then she heard her neighbour's voice. She was shouting her name. Mia froze as her neighbour walked up to her. + +Her neighbour noticed the camera and asked, “What have you found, Mia?†+ +Mia meekly replied, “I found a camera. It's so charming!†+ +Her neighbour smiled and said, “Let's go home and you can show your parents what you found.†+ +Mia was relieved and smiled. She was very happy with the camera she found. And she learned a very important lesson that day - to never ever enter someone else's garden without permission! +Once upon a time, there lived a very interesting prince. He had a special talent for selling things. He could go around to people's homes, show them the items, and soon they would be his customers. One day, the prince had a big surprise. + +He went to one of his customer's home and saw a beautiful scooter. He asked the customer, "What is that?" + +The customer replied, "It's a scooter. Would you like to buy it?" + +The prince was very excited, he said, "Yes, I would like to buy it. How much are you selling it for?" + +The customer said, "I'm selling it for 10 coins." + +The prince thought it was a great deal and he bought the scooter. He hopped on and drove away, excited to show his new scooter to his friends. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl, who had a special urge to touch everything she saw. One day, as she was walking through the garden, she came across a very big tree. She wanted to touch it so much that she couldn't contain her excitement. + +So she turned to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I touch the tree?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can sweetie!" + +The little girl quickly ran up to the tree and put her hands on the trunk. She closed her eyes and could feel the bark of the tree - it was so smooth and nice. + +She opened her eyes and stepped back and said, "Mommy, the tree is so pretty. I'm so glad I touched it!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm so glad too, sweetie." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Faith. She was three years old and loved playing in the garden. One day, Faith was playing in the garden when she heard a loud beeping sound coming from the house. + +Faith went back inside to see what was happening. Suddenly, she heard a loud voice coming from the living room, it was a man telling everyone to leave the house immediately. Faith was scared and started to cry. + +Mommy came over to Faith and said "What's wrong sweetie?". Faith told her about the loud voice. Mommy said "That's the emergency alarm. It means there is something wrong and we must go outside quickly". + +Just then, Faith saw a bright flashing light outside and heard a loud warning coming from the roads. Quickly, Faith and Mommy got in their car and drove away. + +On the way, Mommy said "That was a hard warning to follow, but it was very important to keep us safe". Faith nodded and said "Yes, warnings are important!" +Emily was a little girl. She was only three years old. She was playing in the garden one day when she saw something very cool. It was a big colourful butterfly. She wanted to catch it. + +"I am going to catch it," said Emily. She ran around the garden trying to catch it, but it kept flying away. + +Her mom saw what was happening and came over to her. "Emily, you can't catch the butterfly," her mom said. "It is too fast and skilful." + +Emily thought for a moment, then her face lit up with an idea. "Mom, can I take my luggage and try to catch it? I could lay the luggage in front of it, then when it lands, I can trap it between the luggage and the wall!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good thinking Emily. You may not be able to catch the butterfly, but you can learn from it. Instead of trying to catch it, use your creativity to come up with a way to achieve your goal!" + +Emily was very happy. She put her luggage in front of the butterfly and after a few minutes, the butterfly was trapped. She showed it to her mom, who praised her for her creativity. Emily had learnt an important lesson - it is sometimes better to find clever ways to overcome your challenges than to try to catch them! +John was walking down the street when he saw a bald man. He was an old man and he looked very sad. John wanted to help him. + +John walked up to the man and said, “Hello. How can I help you?†+ +The old man looked up at John and said, “My wife is lost. Can you help me find her?†+ +John smiled at the old man and said, “Yes! I can help you. Where did you last see her?†+ +The old man pointed down the street and said, “She was walking down that way.†+ +John looked in the direction the old man was pointing and said, “Don’t worry. We will find her. I’m sure she isn’t far away.†+ +John and the old man walked down the street searching for the old man’s wife. Finally, they found her. She was sitting on a bench a few blocks away. The old man was so happy to see his wife. He gave John a big hug and thanked him for helping him find her. + +John smiled and said, “You’re welcome! I’m glad we found her.†+Once there was a young boy who was very honest. He always told the truth and he was never mean. One day he was visiting his grandma's house and he was very hungry. His grandma gave him some food but he didn't like it. + +The boy told his grandma that he hated the food. His grandma became very angry and told him that it wasn't nice to say such things. + +The young boy said he was just being honest but it was too late. His grandma was so mad that she said if he ever came back she wouldn't give him any food. The boy was very sad. + +The moral of the story is that we shouldn't be too honest. Sometimes it is better to be kind and polite than to be honest if it ends up upsetting someone or making them angry. +Once upon a time, there were two little boys named Matthew and John. They were in the kitchen and John wanted to try some celery. Matthew knew that celery was bitter, but he let John have a taste anyway. + +John took a bite of celery and his face became very sour. He scrunched up his eyes as the taste of the celery passed through his mouth. He spat out the celery and said, "Yuck, that was horrible!" + +Matthew smiled, then looked at his brother, and said, "John, some things are not always what they seem. Just because something looks different, doesn't mean that it tastes good. Next time, you shouldn't pass judgement until you try it for yourself." + +John nodded his head, understanding the lesson that Matthew was teaching him. He made sure to never pass judgement until trying something first. +Jamie and his dad were walking together in the park. + +"Where are we going?" asked Jamie. + +"We're going to the playground," said his dad. + +Jamie smiled and looked excited. They climbed up a hill and turned the corner. There, in front of them, was the playground. + +Jamie saw the swings and the slide and shouted, "Let's go!" + +His dad smiled. "Do you want to invite your friends over?" + +Jamie nodded eagerly, "Yes, I want to invite my friends!" + +So they sat down and made a list of Jamie's friends and then sent out invitations. + +While they were doing this, Jamie's dad said, "Remember it's important to set a goal when you invite people over." + +Jamie thought about this and said, "We could play a game together." + +His dad nodded. + +After Jamie's friends all arrived, they all looked around nervously, feeling a little fearful. But after Jamie's dad told them the goal of the game, everyone cheered and went off to play. + +They all had so much fun that day, it was the best time ever! +Mum and Dad were walking along the beach. As they looked across the water, they saw a boat going very fast. Dad smiled and pointed "Look", he said. "The boat is going very fast". + +Mum nodded and said "It looks clear and sunny today. We can go swimming!". She pointed to the water and smiled. + +They jumped into the water. Mum and Dad held hands, and swam at high speed. They laughed and shouted, enjoying the feeling of the clear, cool water. + +They paddled back to the beach. Dad looked out across the water, and pointed to the boat. "Look at that speed!" he said. + +Mum smiled and nodded. "Yes," she said. "It looks like a lot of fun." +One day, there was a boy who was very smart. He asked a lot of questions. He loved to draw with crayons. He wanted to make a picture of a castle and some trees. + +But when he was drawing, something very bad happened. There was a big earthquake and the castle and the trees fell down. Then the boy started to cry. He was so sad that he couldn't finish his picture. + +Then a magical fairy appeared. She said she could help him, but only if he was really intelligent. He thought he could do it and said yes. But then he asked too many questions. + +The fairy became angry. She said that he was too smart and wouldn't help him. She flew away and the boy was left all alone, without any help. The castle and the trees could never be put back together. The boy never finished his picture. +Once upon a time, two good friends were playing together in a park. They were having so much fun that they wanted to share it with everyone. One of their favourite things to do was to get out some paints and print on the bench. + +The two friends plopped themselves down next to the bench and started to print. They made shapes and animals with their paints, and laughed when they made a mistake. After a while, they were finished and stood back to admire their work. + +"Wow, that looks amazing!" exclaimed one of the friends, feeling proud. "Let's show everyone!" + +So they took their artwork to the end of the park, where many people could see it. Everyone was amazed at what they had created and praised their hard work. The two friends hugged each other with pride, knowing that they had made something special. +Once upon a time there was a fat bear. He loved playing outdoors in the sunshine. One day, he decided to set up a tent in the middle of a big, green field. He wanted to have a sleepover in the fresh air. + +When he finished setting up the tent, he stepped inside and noticed the sun was starting to set. He was about to get cozy when he felt a sudden gust of cold air. He went to peek outside the tent - and he saw that the whole field had frozen! + +The fat bear was surprised. He said to himself, "What else can I do?" He thought and thought and then came up with an idea. He took some hand warmers from his pocket and stuck them in the corners of the tent. He hoped they would keep him warm inside. + +With the hand warmers, the tent stayed nice and toasty all night. The fat bear was very happy and went right to sleep. And the next morning, when he awoke, the frozen field had melted and he went back on his way, still smiling from his cozy nighttime adventure. +Tommy and his mom were walking in the park and Tommy noticed something very big and tall. He asked, "Mom, what is that?" She smiled and said, "That is an oak tree." Tommy said, "It looks so amazing! Can we bathe in it?" His mom laughed and said, "No, my love, we can't bathe in it. But why don't you go and splash in the lake?" + +Tommy was excited to go to the lake. He ran and found a great spot to splash in the water. He took off his shoes and jumped right in. His mom was embarrassed to see her little boy splashing around in his underwear. She quickly picked him up and they went to find a more private spot to bathe. + +When they found a private area, Tommy finally got his bath. He had a big smile on his face as he showed his mom what he had learned. He splashed and frolicked in the water like the fish. His mom was so proud, watching him grow and learn new things. + +At the end of the day, they went home feeling happy and content with all they had done. +Ani and her mom were walking to the store. Ani was feeling nervous as she did not understand why her mom was going there. + +When they arrived, Ani saw a big container with black liquid inside. Her mom saw this and said "I need to get some ink to finish my drawings Ani." Ani was still confused. + +"Mom, why do you need that black liquid?," asked Ani. Her mom laughed and said, "I use ink to fill in the sketches I drew so that they look nice and colorful!" + +Ani could now understand why her mom needed the ink. She felt much less nervous. +Once there was a man who was bald. His name was Bob. Every day, he walked to school. He was so excited to go to school. When he got there, he opened the door and went inside. + +At school, Bob learned lots of things. He painted pictures and even danced with his friends. At the end of the day, he closed his book and said goodbye to his teacher. + +When it was time to go home, Bob left the school and closed the large door. He was so happy to have gone to school. every day he was so excited to learn new things. + +On his way home, Bob said goodbye to his friends and soon he was back in his house. He put away his school things and was ready for a nice rest. That's how Bob spent his day at school! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Kate. She was only three years old, but she was very grown up. One day she and her mum decided to take a trip to the park. + +When the pair arrived at the park, Kate was delighted! There was a big armchair in the middle of the park and it was very unusual. The armchair was made of different colors, which made it even more special. + +Kate ran up to the armchair and excitedly sat down. But then something strange happened. The armchair started to wep! The odd armchair was crying, but why? + +Kate looked at her mum with big, confused eyes. She asked, "Mummy, why is the armchair crying?" + +Her mum smiled, then said, "It's all right, Kate. The armchair is very old and it has seen many things. Sometimes old things cry, it's quite normal." + +Kate smiled and gave the armchair a hug. The armchair stopped crying and, feeling better, Kate and her mum went to the playground. They had a wonderful day, and Kate was delighted to have made a new friend. +Mama and Daddy were out of the house. Tom was inside all by himself. He was feeling lazy so he decided to watch TV. He got very close to the lamp and accidentally dropped it. The lamp broke. Tom was scared. He started to cry. + +Mama and Daddy came back and saw the broken lamp. They were not happy. They asked Tom what had happened. Tom told them he was being lazy and he dropped the lamp. Daddy got some tape and fixed the lamp. + +Tom learned a lesson that day. Mama said it was important to be careful with things and not be too lazy. Tom promised Mama and Daddy that he would be more careful and less lazy. Mama and Daddy were glad and hugged Tom. Tom was happy too. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. Her name was Clara. One day, Clara’s mom said, “Clara, it’s time to take a test.†Clara asked, “What kind of test?†Her mom said, “It’s an ABC test. You will be able to learn all the letters, so come along and try your best!†+ +Clara was a little nervous, but she decided to try. She listened carefully and followed all the instructions. After she was finished, her mom said, “I’m so proud of you. You did a wonderful job.†Clara smiled a big smile and hugged her mom. + +The next day, Clara got her results. She had passed the test with flying colors. She was so happy, and her mom and dad were very proud. They gave her a big hug and said, “We are so proud of you, Clara. You did an amazing job.†Clara smiled with joy, and she knew that she had done well. +Dave was a little boy who always loved playing with his toys outside. One day, he wanted to play in the park, but his mom told him to stay inside. Dave kept urging her to let him go, but she refused. + +Finally, his mom got a lawyer from the county. The lawyer told Dave that if he didn't stay inside his house, she would have to go to jail. Dave felt so bad about this and finally agreed to stay inside. + +Dave's mom was happy that he listened and thanked the lawyer for her help. After the lawyer left, Dave's mom told him that he's lucky to listen to the law. + +Dave was sad but he realized that it was best to stay inside and obey the laws. He knew he did the right thing and had learned an important lesson. +Mum was so happy when she saw the panda in the zoo. The panda was so organized with its black and white fur. The stripes and spots glowed in the sun. + +Mum said to her three year old, "This is why we love pandas. See how the panda's fur glows, sweetheart?". The three year old looked at the panda and smiled. + +The panda liked to stay organized, just like the three year old. Every day the three year old worked hard to organize his toys and tried to keep them neat and tidy. When the three year old saw the panda, he smiled - he finally understood why it was important to keep things organized. + +The three year old pointed at the panda and said, "I want to be like that panda, mum". Mum smiled, proud of her son's connections and understanding. +Mum and Dad were in the car, driving to the park. They were so excited to get there! When they arrived they opened the car doors and jumped out. + +"It's so warm and sunny" said Mum. + +After a while, they found the perfect spot to park the car. + +"Look at all the crazy flowers!" said Dad. + +Suddenly, Mum noticed something moving behind the curtain of trees. + +"What's that?" she asked. + +But before Dad could answer, a big, angry bear appeared. + +"Oh no!" cried Mum. + +Dad was quick and he grabbed Mum's hand. He started running back to the car but the bear was hot on their heels. + +"Faster!" shouted Dad. When they finally reached the car, Dad hit the accelerator and drove away. + +The bear was left behind, roaring with anger. + +Mum and Dad laughed with relief - they had escaped the crazy bear! +Once upon time, there was a boy named John. John needed a gun to complete his perfect plan. He went to his father and asked, "Daddy, can I have a gun?" + +His father replied, "No, John. Guns are not toys and no little kid needs a gun." + +John was disappointed, but he still had hope. He returned to his room and searched his bookshelf. He found a book with a picture of a perfect gun. + +John knew he had to get that gun. He asked his father again. This time, his father sighed and gave him the gun. + +John was so excited. He ran outside and tried out his new gun. It was perfect! He felt so happy and knew he had gotten exactly what he needed. +Once upon a time, there was a mole who lived at the back of the garden. Every day, the mole would come out of his hole and number the flowers in the garden. He loved to count, and he and the flowers became friends. + +One night, the mole heard something special in the garden. It was a spicy smell. The mole smelled of something special and he wanted to know what it was. He looked around, and saw a big red chilli! + +The mole had never seen a chilli before. He wanted to try it and see how it tasted. He picked the chilli, took a bite and felt the spicy taste on his tongue! It bursted with flavour. + +The mole was enjoying the taste and said, “Wow, this is number one!â€. Since then, the mole has counted all his food, to make sure he enjoys all the delicious flavours. +Once upon a time there was a slow plant that needed a friend. It thought to itself, "who will be my friend and stretch with me?" + +But there was nobody around, so it just stayed still. Until one day, a 3 year old child spotted the plant. + +The child ran over and said, "Hello plant! I would like to stretch with you!" + +The plant smiled and said, "I would love to stretch with you! Let's do it together!" + +So the child and the plant began stretching together. They reached their arms up high and bent down low. + +The child said, "This is so much fun! Let's stretch a little more." + +The plant smiled and said, "Yes, let's go slow though, so we don't hurt ourselves!" + +So, together, the slow plant and the 3 year old child stretched and laughed, until the sun began to set. + +The child said goodbye to the plant and promised to come back soon. + +The plant smiled, and watched the child walk away, dreaming of the wonderful times they would share together, stretching and laughing. +One day, Bobbie was feeling very lonely. He didn't know why but there was a secret in his heart that was making him feel sad. Bobbie wanted someone to talk to but he felt like no one was listening. So he decided to cry. His tears trickled down his cheeks until they reached the ground. + +His tears were so loud that another little boy came to see what was happening. He asked Bobbie why he was crying. Bobbie couldn't find the words, because his secret was so big that he was afraid to tell anyone. But the other little boy stayed with Bobbie and listened until he was ready to tell his secret. + +Bobbie's secret was that he was feeling lonely. The other boy told Bobbie he knew how he felt. Then the two little boys became friends and went to play together. Bobbie knew he wasn't alone anymore. He wasn't lonely at all. +It was the perfect day to go out and show off the new car. The kids were excited and the parents felt just as good. They drove the car around the block, enjoying their new purchase. + +When they arrived back in the garage, the kids noticed the door was open a crack. The dad felt something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He kept warning the kids to stay away from the door while they went inside to investigate. + +The dad went to the back of the garage, his heart racing in fear. His worst fear was confirmed; the back door was wide open. Somebody had broken in and stolen their car! The mom and dad were devastated. They had worked so hard to buy the perfect car, only to have it taken away in an instant. + +The Mom and Dad hugged the kids tightly and promised they would do their best to keep them safe. Even though they had been robbed, they were united and determined to find the person responsible. + +Unfortunately, the thieves weren't found and the family never recovered the perfect car. They had to start from scratch and although they worked hard, it took them a long time to get back on their feet. In the end, crime doesn't pay and bad luck is hard to keep away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy who was very excited. She had just moved to a new neighborhood and wanted to make new friends. One day, when she went outside, she met a new neighbor named Will. They said hello and Daisy introduced herself. Will was also very excited. + +Will said, "Hey Daisy, I have something cool. It's a laser. Would you like to try it?" + +Daisy was very excited and said "Yes!" They went to the backyard and Will showed Daisy how to use the laser. He said it could make a little light. + +They laughed and had fun playing with the laser. Daisy was very excited to make a new friend and was happy to learn something new. They both agreed to keep playing with the laser and be friends. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a cup of juice. She asked her mom to get it, but mom said it was too late and reminded her to go to bed. + +The little girl was sad, but then her dad came in with a cup of juice and said, "Here, sweetheart. I brought you this cup of juice to make you comfortable before going to bed." + +The little girl thanked her dad and eagerly drank the juice, but then she gasped in shock. She felt like her body was on fire. The cup was filled with hot sauce instead of juice! + +The girl's dad chuckled and said, "Oh, it's ok honey. I put the hot sauce in the cup to prevent you from staying up late." + +The little girl was relieved, but still sad that she had to go to bed without juice. +Mary was sitting in her room watching the flowers sway in the wind outside. Suddenly, a grumpy voice appeared from behind. + +"What are you doing here?" The voice asked. +Mary flinched and turned her head to see who it was. She smiled when she saw a big pink bunny standing there. + +"I'm watching the pretty flowers," she said. + +"Oh," said the bunny. "Do you want to play a game?" + +Mary grinned. "Yes please!" + +So the bunny showed her to another room. Inside was a giant staircase with a grumpy-looking dragon guarding it. + +"Where does this go?" Mary asked. + +"Who knows!" the bunny said. "Let's find out!" + +So they climbed the stairs and soon they found themselves in a magical kingdom. + +Mary was so excited she almost forgot the grumpy dragon. But when they returned, it was still there, grumpier than ever. + +The bunny laughed. "I think he was just watching to make sure we didn't get lost!" +Jimmy was very angry. He hated when things weren't fair. He lived with his mom and dad, who loved him very much. But no matter how much they did for him, Jimmy felt like he was missing something. + +One day, his mom said, "Jimmy, if you clean up your room, I'll give you a reward." Jimmy jumped up and agreed. He ran to his room to start cleaning. + +When he finished, he was excited to see his reward. But when he looked around, there was nothing. His mom had gone to bed and his dad had gone to work. + +Jimmy was so angry. He had worked hard for nothing. Just then, he heard his mom calling him from the bedroom. + +He ran to the bedroom, and there saw a surprise. On the bed was a bag, full of candy. His mom had left it there for him. + +Jimmy was so happy. He hugged his mom and thanked her. Then, his mom said something strange - "As long as you remember this, you'll never feel like something is missing again. Even when things seem dead, don't hate. Remember this reward." + +Jimmy didn't understand what his mom meant, but he smiled anyway. He went to bed with the candy and a warm feeling inside. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful little girl. She never wanted to do anything, as she was scared of everything. Yesterday, she decided to try something new. + +Her mom asked her if she wanted to go outside and play in the sand. The little girl was very scared, but she said yes. + +When they got outside, the mom showed her all the fun things she could do with the sand. She could include rocks, plants and leaves. She could mix dirt with the sand and pretend she was cooking. + +At first, the little girl was still scared. But after a while, she realized that she was having a lot of fun. She started smiling and laughing. She wasn't scared anymore and she was actually enjoying herself. + +She was so happy that she wanted to go outside and play with the sand every day. The mom was happy too, and she said yes. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sara. She was only 3. One day she saw a beautiful muffin and wanted to eat it. But then her mom said, "Don't eat it, Sara! You can't eat muffins all day." + +Sara was so sad. She sat down on a stool to cry. Suddenly the muffin started to fall off the counter and into the sink. As it splashed into the water, Sara knew she had made a big mistake. + +"Oh no!" Sara said as she realized what she had done. + +Her mom came over and said, "Why did you do that?" Sara was so ashamed that she couldn't answer. + +But instead of scolding Sara, her mom said, "It's okay. We can just soak the muffin and make it right again." + +So Sara and her mom sopped the muffin in warm water and it looked good as new. Sara was so happy that her mistake was fixed. From then on, Sara was more careful when she wanted something to eat. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a purple powder. It belonged to a little girl, who loved playing with it. + +Every day, the little girl mixed the powder with water and made lots of different things. One day, she decided to help her mom. + +"Mom!" she said. "I know what to do. I'll use this powder and make you something special!" + +Her mom smiled. "That's a great idea! What did you make?" + +The little girl held up a cup with a bright purple mixture inside. "It's a drink!" she said. "It looks delicious!" + +"Do you recommend it?" her mom asked. + +The little girl nodded. "It's the best drink ever!" + +So the mom tried it and sure enough, it was delicious. From then on, the little girl's purple powder drink was always a hit. +One day, a little fox was walking through the woods. He was enjoying the sunshine and looking for something tasty to eat! Suddenly, he heard a loud sound from behind him. He quickly turned around and saw a bear, who was growling and looking very angry. The fox froze in fear. + +The bear stepped forward and said, "I'm warning you. Stay away from my territory!" The fox was too scared to run away, so he just bowed his head and said, "Yes sir". The bear nodded, before turning and walking away. + +The fox was so relieved. He took a few deep breaths, trying to remain calm. He was determined to remember the bear's warning and stay out of his territory from now on. But he still had some exploring to do! He ran off into the forest and continued his search for food. +Billy was walking in the forest. He was very brave but he couldn't help but shiver as he walked around. Eventually, he came to a bridge. He saw an incredible pass that looked like it could take him somewhere magical. + +He walked onto the pass and as he did, he felt a chill in the air. He looked down and saw a big river roaring far below. He shivered as he looked down. + +Billy kept walking and soon he heard a voice from the other side of the pass. He looked up and saw an old man surrounded by an incredible light. + +"Come across, Billy," said the old man. "It's safe, I promise." + +Billy felt a bit scared but he bravely stepped onto the pass and walked across. He got safely to the other side and when he looked back, he couldn't believe his eyes - the pass had disappeared and the old man was gone. + +Billy was amazed. He realized the old man must have been magical. He looked around and smiled, glad he had been brave enough to make the incredible pass. +One day Luke and his mom were walking in the park. Suddenly they saw a gigantic snake! Luke's mom screamed and said, "Oh my goodness! What a big snake!" + +Luke was not scared. He pointed at the snake and said, "Mommy look, he's healthy!" The snake was very long, slender and had a shiny dry skin. + +Luke's mom was not too scared anymore. She smiled at Luke and said, "Yes, he is healthy and dry. He must be very happy!" + +They watched the snake for a few minutes before continuing their walk. Luke was very proud of himself for being brave enough to see and talk about the dry snake. He learned an important lesson about being brave and how to appreciate nature. +Once there was a little boy called Max. Max was very curious and loved exploring. One day, he decided he wanted to go find the swamp he had heard about from the grown-ups. + +He set off, walking and walking, until he eventually found it! At last, the swamp! Max was so excited! + +Max was an impatient boy, though, and he wanted to see what was inside the swamp. He stepped inside and noticed that it was very dark and quiet. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise! A hissing noise! "Where is that noise coming from?" thought Max. He looked around until he saw a big snake! + +Max was so scared! He stepped back, and shouted to the snake "Hello! Who are you?" + +The snake replied "I'm Fred! What are you doing here in my swamp?" + +Max said "I'm Max. I'm here exploring. Can I come back to visit again?" + +The snake chuckled. "Sure, but be careful!" + +Max thanked the snake, and ran out of the swamp, never to be impatient again. +Lucy was very stubborn. Even when it was cold outside, she refused to put her coat on. She didn't like putting her coat on and seemed to always frown when her mom asked her to. + +One day, Lucy wanted to go outside and play. She looked outside her window and saw the sun shining. Her mom asked her to put her coat on, but Lucy refused. + +"But it's nice and warm outside," Lucy said. +"Yes, but it's still cold," replied her mom. She could see Lucy was still frowning. + +"If you don't put your coat on, you won't be able to go outside," her mom said. + +Lucy thought about it carefully and finally agreed to put her coat on. She smiled as soon as she put it on and soon was on her way out to enjoy the sunny day. +Once there was a little boy who always played with his birdcage. Every day, he opened the door and watched the birds fly freely around the room. One day, when the little boy was playing, he sneezed and the door of the birdcage was left open. All the birds flew away, much to the little boy’s dismay. + +The little boy’s mother saw what had happened and said to him sternly, “You must close the door of the birdcage when you are done. You forgot to do this and now my birds are gone. How do you feel?†+ +The little boy felt very guilty and said, “I am sorry, mummy. I will never forget to close the birdcage door again.†+ +The moral of this story is that we must always remember to take care of our things and to think of the consequences before doing something, or we may be left feeling very guilty. +Once there was a girl named Cara who was tall and strong. She was always running around, looking for something to do. One day, she was in the backyard when she saw a strange motion. She went over to investigate. + +Suddenly, she saw a big bird flying around in the sky, who asked her a question. "Hello brave girl, will you send me?" Cara was a little confused and asked the bird why she should send him. + +The bird replied, "I can show you some really cool things if you send me. I know a lot of neat places and can take you around the world in no time at all." Cara was intrigued, so she smiled and said, "Yes, I will send you!" + +Cara was so excited that she jumped with joy and off they flew, high in the sky. Cara laughed with delight as they went above the clouds and saw all kinds of amazing things. It was the best day ever and Cara thanked the bird for the wonderful adventure. +One day, Bob and his brother Jack decided to have some fun. Bob had an idea "Let's invite a friend to play with us!" They both agreed and quickly looked around to find someone they could ask. In the end, they decided to ask their neighbour Max. + +The brothers headed outside to find Max and they soon found him. Bob stepped forward and very politely said, "Hi Max, would you like to come play with us? We want to have some fun!" + +Max smiled and said, "That sounds like fun! But I'm not sure I can, my toy is too expensive." + +Bob thought for a moment and said, "I know, why don't we all play with my quick toy? You don't need a special toy to have fun!" + +Max was delighted and said, "Alright, let's go!" + +With that, the three friends headed off for fun and adventure. They played for hours, running and laughing and having a good time. + +At the end of the day, Max said, "Thanks for inviting me Bob and Jack, I had a lot of fun!" And the three friends parted ways, happy and excited. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to play outside, so she asked her mom for permission. Her mom said yes, so the little girl ran outside. But then she saw a big tree with some green apples in it. The little girl asked herself, "Should I pick the apples?" + +She thought about it for a moment and then decided to pick them. She started to climb the tree, but then she stumbled and began to fall. In that moment, she remembered her mom's advice: never pick something that is not yours. + +The little girl got up, dusted herself off, and stepped away from the tree. She realized that it was wrong to take what belonged to someone else, even if it was just an apple. She thanked her mom for her advice and vowed to follow it. + +The little girl learned that day that it's important to always ask permission, and to never take more than what we need. +Sara was playing in the garden. "Mommy, I'm making a big motion!" Sara said. Her mother smiled and said, "Let me show you something else you can do." + +She took a piece of string, and showed Sara how to tie it around her finger. Sara watched, and tried to do the same. She couldn't tie it though. + +Her mom said, "Let me help you. I'll tie it for you." Sara smiled, as her Mom tied a great bow around her finger. + +Sara's mom said, "Now, when your finger moves, the bow will move too." Sara laughed, and she waved her finger in the air. The bow danced in a great motion. Sara giggled and said, "This is fun!" +Mama and Papa were preparing dinner. Mama was chopping vegetables and Papa was stirring the soup. They worked side by side in the kitchen, both happy and smiling. + +Suddenly, Mama ordered, "Papa, can you go outside and rub down the deck?" Papa said yes and went out to the back yard. He soon returned, saying that he had rubbed down the whole deck. + +Mama said, "Good job, Papa. The deck looks very clean now. Let's go for a long walk." + +The family walked together, exploring the neighborhood. They passed by a deep forest and Papa said, "Remember, kids, you must never go too deep in the forest. Always stay close to us." + +The family continued to walk and then suddenly, Mama yelled, "Stop!" + +The family stopped and looked ahead. A large animal was standing in front of them and looking very angry. Papa said, "I think it's a bear. Let's slowly back away." + +The family slowly backed away and the bear watched as they retreated. When they were safe, Mama said, "That's why I ordered Papa to rub down the deck. The smell of the wood must have scared away the bear!" The family was happy they were safe and giggled in relief. Mama smiled and said, "Let's keep walking." +Once there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was very thoughtful, and he enjoyed playing with his toys. + +One day, Joe's dad had an idea. He said to Joe, "Let's play a game. I will tell you a story and then you will tell it back to me." + +Joe was very excited, and he agreed to play. So his dad began to tell a story about success. + +The story was about a bird who wanted to soar high into the sky. But everytime he tried, his wings couldn't bear the weight, and he fell back down. + +Joe nodded along as his dad told the story, and when he finished, Joe repeated the story back to his dad. His dad said, "Well done Joe, you are very thoughtful and you did great!" + +Joe was so proud of himself, and he couldn't stop smiling. He knew that with a little effort he could be successful. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong lion who lived in the jungle. His roar was so loud and powerful that it echoed through the forest. Every day, the lion would walk down the same path. + +One day, the lion noticed a tiny, tiny mouse running through the jungle. He jumped off the path and onto the mouse. He was about to roar and scare the mouse away, when he heard the mouse say, "Please don't hurt me! I'm too small and scared to fight you!" + +The lion paused and thought for a moment, looking at the tiny mouse. "I understand," he said, and stepped off the mouse. + +The mouse thanked him and walked away on its own path. The lion went back to his own path, and as he walked, he kept thinking about the tiny mouse and its very brave words. + +The moral of this story is that even the most powerful living creature, like the lion, can choose to be kind and gentle. When faced with the choice between roaring and scaring, the lion chose compassion and understanding. +Once there was a girl named Sally, who loved to explore the outdoors. One evening, Sally decided to go to the riverbank nearby to look for pretty stones. She went with her dad, and the two of them enjoyed the view of the open stream in front of them. + +“Can we go in, Dad? Please?†Sally asked, her words coming out in an excited rush. She pointed to the stream, where twinkles of sunlight caught the rippling water. + +Her dad shook his head. “No, sweetheart. The water is too deep.†+ +But Sally insisted. “I won't go in too far, Dad! Please!†+ +Finally, her dad agreed. He carefully made sure that Sally stayed close to the side of the stream, and the two of them walked alongside the open river. + +They found some beautiful stones and made a game out of collecting them. When they were done, Sally’s dad let her take a few back home with her. + +Sally smiled and hugged her dad tightly. “Thanks for taking me, Daddy. I had so much fun!†+ +Her dad hugged her back. “You're welcome, sweetheart. We'll come back here another day.†+Mommy was in the kitchen when Sarah came running in. "Mommy, Mommy!" Sarah said excitedly. Mommy smiled and asked what made her so happy. Sarah showed her a pretty gray blouse. "Mommy look! I have a new shirt!" she cheered. Mommy smiled, gave Sarah a hug, and said she looked beautiful in the blouse. + +But when the day was done, Sarah's blouse was not so perfect. While running in the garden, she had gotten her blouse dirty. Mommy examined the blouse and sighed. Sarah saw this and started to cry. Mommy said it was ok and that the blouse could be washed. She told Sarah that while they didn't have a laundry room, they did have a washing machine. + +Sarah stopped crying, but was not happy. She didn't understand how a washing machine worked and was unhappy that her blouse was still dirty. Mommy laughed and said, "Don't worry, Sarah. I will show you how it works." She opened the washing machine and explained that all the dirt and grime would be washed away and the blouse would be as good as new. + +Mommy smiled as Sarah watched in amazement. She put her blouse in the machine and soon enough, it was sparkling clean. Sarah hugged her mom and thanked her for the lesson. With the blouse now back to its original state, she was finally happy +Once upon a time there was a very wise old man. He used to gaze at the stars in the night sky and think about the wonderful world. He was surrounded by a peaceful village of happy people. + +One day, a strange creature entered the village. It came with a loud roar and a whispered warning. It said it was going to destroy the village unless the people gave it the wise man's wisdom. + +The village people were scared and didn't know what to do. They wanted to keep their peaceful village safe, but they also wanted to protect their wise friend. The people started to cry and beg the creature to leave. + +Then, the old man stepped forward. With a peaceful voice he said to the creature: "You won't find your wisdom here. It's not inside me, or any of the people living here. It's inside all of us, together. Go back the way you came, and leave us alone." + +The creature heard his words and paused for a moment. Then it gave one loud roar and disappeared back into the dark night. The wise old man had saved their peaceful village. +Once upon a time there was a thoughtful cactus called John who lived in the desert. He was a lonely cactus as he had no friends and he was always very sad. + +One day he saw a beautiful cactus called Mary who was standing alone in the sand. He thought she was the most beautiful cactus he had ever seen and he was so happy to finally have someone to talk to. + +John said, "Hi Mary! My name is John. May I ask your name?" + +Mary replied, "My name is Mary. It is nice to meet you, John." + +John and Mary became friends and they started spending more and more time together. After a while, they decided they wanted to be even closer. + +Thinking deeply, John asked Mary, "Will you marry me?" + +Mary was very surprised and touched by John's thoughtful gesture and so she said, "Yes, I will marry you!" + +John and Mary were married and the rest of the cacti in the desert all came to celebrate. They were all so happy for John and Mary and for the rest of their lives they were always together and very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing together in the park. Jack saw a race and said, "Let's keep race!" + +Jill was alert and excited. She said, "Yes, yes! I'm ready!" + +They both lined up at the starting line and the race began. Jack and Jill ran as fast as they could. They were neck and neck until they reached the finish line. Jill was the first one to cross it, but Jack was right behind her! + +The finish line judge said, "Jill, you are the winner of the race!" + +Jack and Jill were both very proud of themselves. They hugged each other and laughed together. + +Jack said, "We did it, we kept the race!" +Nana was playing with her camera. She was taking pictures of the sky, but every time she tried they didn't look as nice as she wanted them to. She was getting upset. + +Suddenly, a friend of Nana's, Big Bear, came walking by. He had seen Nana's troubles and wanted to help. + +"Why don't you try a different angle, Nana?" asked Big Bear. + +Nana thought about it for a moment and then tried. To her surprise, the pictures were much prettier this way! + +Big Bear smiled. "You should remember that sometimes a different angle can make a big difference," he said. + +Nana thanked Big Bear for his advice and ran off happily, excited to take more pictures. + +The moral of the story is to not be afraid to try something new. Both in life and in play, sometimes a different angle can make all the difference! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. Her name was Emma and she was only 3 years old. One day Emma heard a noise in her bedroom and became frightened. She cautiously opened the door and spotted a cobweb in the corner. She peered in closer to take a better look and realised that it wasn't a cobweb at all! It was a spider. It was huge and very scary! Emma was so scared that she wanted to run out of the room, but then she remembered how brave she was. She held her breath and carefully stepped closer. The spider hoped around, but Emma was brave. She eventually found the courage to reach out and pick up the spider. She showed it to her mum and dad and they were so proud of her for being so brave. Emma smiled and said, "I am a brave girl and I hope I never have to be frightened again!" +Once upon a time there was a skeleton named Skelly who loved to wear colorful things. Every day Skelly wore a new, brightly colored outfit. But some of the other things that lived near Skelly didn't understand why he wore such exciting clothes. + +One day, Skelly decided to wear a bright, yellow dress to the forest picnic. As soon as he arrived, an old owl named Owlbert exclaimed, "Why are you wearing that dress? It doesn't suit a skeleton like you!" + +Skelly was embarrassed, and he started to get upset. But then a friendly fox named Foxfire spoke up. "You look wonderful in that dress, Skelly! You should always be proud of who you are," she said. + +Foxfire's kind words made Skelly feel better. He thanked her and said, "Foxfire, you are so compassionate!" From that day on, Skelly and Foxfire were the best of friends. They went on lots of adventures together, and Skelly always remembered to be proud of who he was. +Once there was an infant who was very rare. Her parents loved her very much and they lived in a big house with lots of toys. One day, the infant wanted to go outside, but her parents said, "no," and ignorred her. The infant felt upset and lonely, but she didn't give up. She tried to run outside, but her parents ignored her. + +Later, an aunt came to visit and said, "let's go for a walk!" The infant was happy and her parents felt proud. They all walked together and laughed and had fun. After the walk, the infant felt much better and realized that sometimes things she wanted were worth waiting for. She also saw that ignoring things wasn't always the best thing to do. +Max and his mom were in the kitchen. Max looked up to his mom and asked, "What are you doing?" His mom smiled at him and said, "I'm preparing something for lunch. It's a hot and rare dish." + +Max was curious. He asked, "What is it?" His mom said, "It's a surprise. You will find out when it is ready." + +Max watched as his mom continued to prepare the dish. He asked questions and his mom told him what each ingredient was and how it was being prepared. Finally, she put it in the oven and said, "It's ready now. Go to the table and wait. I will be there in a few minutes." + +Max ran to the table and sat down. He waited and soon enough, his mom came in carrying the hot, rare dish. Max was so excited! What was it? He couldn't wait to find out. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was only 3 years old, but she was very brave. One day, Molly wanted to lay down in the grass and feel the sun on her face. She saw a beautiful sight that made her heart fill with joy. + +Molly noticed a small pink and yellow butterfly that was slowly fluttering around her. She was amazed by it's beauty and grace. She stayed lay there for a long time, just watching it. + +But then, a mean, ignorant boy came over and tried to catch the butterfly. Molly saw this and grew angry. She yelled at him and told him to leave the butterfly alone. The boy was very surprised by Molly's bravery and ran away. + +The butterfly flew away, too, and Molly lay there for a while, feeling proud of herself for standing up to something she thought was wrong. From that day onward, Molly was less ignorant and she learned to stand up for what she believed in. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived alone in a modest hut. He worked all day long, but at night, he would cook a delicious dinner for himself. One night, he was so hungry that he was about to start cooking before he heard a little voice outside his window. + +The old man opened the window and saw a little girl. She looked lost and scared. + +The old man asked the little girl, "What are you doing here?" + +The little girl replied, "I'm looking for my hero. I heard he lives around here but I can't find him." + +The old man smiled and said, "That's me. I'm your hero." + +He cooked some soup while the little girl watched. She was so thankful that the old man was generously sharing his dinner. After they finished eating, the old man hugged the little girl and said, "You are my hero, too." They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tim and June. They were always on the lookout for new places to explore, and one Saturday morning, they decided to go to a restaurant. + +June was so excited for their adventure and said, "Let's go!" + +Tim was a little bit worried, but he decided to go anyway. + +As soon as they opened the door to the restaurant, they heard music coming from inside. But they also heard a voice coming from the back saying, "Quit! Quit now!" + +June and Tim looked at each other, alert and nervous. "What should we do?" asked Tim. + +June shook her head. "Let's just leave," she said. + +So, they quickly quit their adventure, and went back home. That's all they ever knew about the mysterious restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a modest giraffe called Tiny. Tiny was feeling really sad, so she decided to stretch her long neck up and look at the sky. "Why am I so sad?" asked Tiny. + +But no one was around to answer, yet. + +Then, a big angry animal came running along. It was a lion! The lion roared loudly and strides towards Tiny. Terrified, Tiny tried to stretch her neck as high up as possible. But it was no use. + +The lion pounced on her and dragged her back to his lair. Tiny never returned, and the poor giraffe sadly disappeared. +Once upon a time, there was a hotel for animals. All the animals were happy and felt safe here. But then one day, trouble came. + +A big, mean lion came to the hotel. He was very angry and wanted to hurt the animals. He started roaring and growling. The animals were so scared! + +But then a brave little monkey stepped forward. He wanted to protect everyone! He hopped up and down and made brave sounds to scare the lion away. + +The lion wasn't scared, but he was ashamed. He knew he couldn't hurt the animals. So he slunk away and never came back. + +The animals cheered and hugged the little monkey for protecting them. They would always remember this brave monkey who kept them safe at the hotel. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Sarah. She held her mom's hand while they went to the park. + +When they got there, Sarah saw a huge slide. She asked her mom, "Can I go down the slide?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful." Sarah ran over to the slide and sat on it. She went down the slide quickly, with a big smile on her face. + +When she got to the bottom, Sarah said, "Let's do it again!" She spent the whole afternoon going up the slide and down again. + +After a while, Sarah's mom said it was time to go home. Sarah held her mom's hand and they spent the walk home talking about how much fun they had at the park. +Alice was a strong three year old girl. She loved helping her mom around the house, especially when it was time to mop the floor. Today, Alice wanted to help, so she grabbed the mop and started cleaning. + +Alice's mom watched her proudly. "You're doing a great job, Alice," she said. + +But soon Alice started to resist cleaning, pouting with her fists against her hips. + +"What's wrong Alice?" asked her mom. + +Alice stamped her feet and said, "But Mommy, it's too hard! I'm too tired!" + +Alice's mom knelt and looked her in the eyes. "I know it's difficult, but you're very strong. You can do it. Come on, let's get it done together." + +Alice and her mom finished mopping the floor, just in time for dinner. Alice was so proud of herself for being strong and resisting the hard work. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy. It had big ears and it could hear very well. One day, the little puppy heard the exciting news that it had an owner. It was so happy it barked and jumped around with joy. + +The puppy asked, "Who is my owner?" + +A nearby bird chirped its reply, "Your owner is someone who loves you very much. They are very excited to be your caretaker." + +The puppy was very excited. Every day it would look around for its owner. It soon found its owner who was so happy to finally meet the little puppy. + +The moral of the story is that when you work hard and stay patient, you will find happiness. +Once upon a time there was a polite bear walking in the forest. He wanted to find something fun to do. Suddenly he noticed a joke on the ground. The bear was happy, so he picked it up and started to laugh. He went from tree to tree showing everyone the joke. + +The other animals in the forest thought it was funny too. Even the birds were smiling. Soon the bear had a big smile on his face. But then he realised he still did not know what he wanted to do. + +He stopped walking and shrugged his shoulders. Then he had an idea. He decided to share the joke with everyone. So the bear said it again and again until all the animals laughed. Everyone was happy. The polite bear had made a joke that everyone enjoyed. +Once upon a time there was a mysterious town. It was so mysterious that nobody talked about why it was so unusual. But one thing everyone knew was that no one ever married there. + +One day a little girl named Clara wanted to find out why. She asked her mom, "Why doesn't anyone marry here?" Her mom smiled and said, "Nobody knows, Clara. It's a mystery." + +So Clara decided to go exploring. She followed a winding path until she came to a big door with a strange knob. She was afraid but she held her courage and turned the knob. + +The door opened with a creak and Clara found herself standing in a strange room. There was an altar with two chairs in front of it. Then suddenly a booming voice said, "Now it's time to marry." + +Clara was frozen in fear as a tall figure appeared. He said, "You don't belong here! You must have opened the door. Now you shall be cursed as no one shall ever marry in this town again." + +The figure vanished and the door slammed shut. Clara had opened the door and now everyone in the town was cursed forever. No one ever knew why, but it was all because of Clara's mysterious knob. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling helpless and sad because she wanted to fly like a bird. + +One day she noticed a huge crane flying in circles in the sky. She then ran inside to ask her Mummy for help. + +"Mummy, can I be like that crane?" She asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's start by standing on the tip of your toes." + +So Lily stood on her tippy-toes and pretended to be a crane. She started flapping her arms like wings and she could feel the breeze on her face. + +"Am I flying?" she asked. + +"Not yet," Mummy said. "But soon you will be." + +Lily jumped up and down, feeling so excited to learn how to fly! She kept flapping her arms and soon she felt like she was flying. + +"Look Mummy! I'm flying!" + +Mummy laughed and said, "Yes, you are! Now you can go anywhere in the world." + +Lily was so happy that she was now able to fly, and she no longer felt helpless. She said goodbye to her Mummy, and with a few more flaps of her arms, she flew away. +Once upon a time there was a jolly, young girl named Jane. Jane loved to play all day. One day she went to the farm to see the corn. She wanted to pick some to bring home. + +When Jane started to reach for the corn, the farmer saw her and said, "No Jane! That is my corn. You can't have it." + +Jane frowned. She wanted that corn so badly. She thought of a way to get it. + +"Please, please," she pleaded, "I really want to play with the corn. Can't I just borrow some? I'll give it back." + +The farmer smiled. He understood how much Jane wanted to play with the corn. He let her pick some, so she could enjoy the jolly playtime with the corn. + +Jane was so happy she could play with the corn. She thanked the farmer for his kindness and raced home to have some fun. +John and his mommy were walking down the street. John was carrying a bag. It was very important. +John was so excited to show his mommy the bag! + +Mommy: "What is that, John?" +John: "A bag! It's important!" + +Mommy smiled. She knew the bag was special. Then she saw John struggling to lift the bag. +Mommy: "Do you need some help John? It looks too heavy for you." +John: "No! I can do it! My bag is important!" + +John tried to lift the bag but it was too heavy. John was tired and beginning to cry. +Mommy: "Oh John, don't cry. Here, let's do it together. We can both lift it!" + +John smiled. His mommy was so strong and together they lifted the bag. John was so happy he could show his mommy the important bag. +Mommy: "See John? Together, we can do anything!" +One day, a mom and her three-year-old son went for a walk. The little boy was feeling competitive and wanted to see who could walk the fastest. + +The mom said, "Let's see who can get to the bench first!" + +The little boy was very excited. He started running as fast as he could and the mom had to run to keep up. But after a few steps, the little boy had to stop, for his tiny legs started to suffer. The mom caught up and asked, "Are you okay?" + +The little boy said, "Yes, but I didn't win!" + +The mom chuckled and said, "It's okay if you don't win every time. You don't have to suffer!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Okay, but next time I'm still going to try to be competitive!" + +The mom smiled and said, "That's a wonderful attitude!" And with that, they continued their walk together. +Mandy was feeling very excited. Today, she was going to visit the city! She put on her nicest dress and grabbed her suitcase full of snacks and games. + +Her dad said, "Ready to stretch those legs, Mandy?". She smiled and said, "Yes, Dad!". + +They drove for a while until they arrived at the city. Mandy looked out the car window and she saw a tall, fine building. "Wow!", she said with her eyes wide open. + +Her dad said, "Let's go explore Mandy!". Mandy skipped out the car and raced across the city. She stretched her arms out wide and yelled, "This is so fun!". + +She had the best day with her dad, exploring the city! He bought her a cone of ice cream and they watched the ducks in the big park. + +At the end of the day, Mandy said to her dad, "That was the best day ever! Can we come back soon?". Her dad laughed and said, "Yes, of course we can. It was a really fine day". +Little Andy and his mommy were walking around the park. They stopped to look at a pond with Penny the fish. Andy smiled, then his mommy asked him if he wanted to try to feed Penny. + +Andy nodded eagerly and his mommy gave him a penny. He hesitated, but eventually reached out to put it in Penny's tank. As he put it in, he felt a big tug on his arm. + +It was a mean lady who wanted Andy's penny. She reached out to snatch it away. Andy knew he needed to protect his penny, so he held onto it tightly. + +The mean lady panicked and got really angry. She started shouting at Andy and tugging harder. All Andy wanted was to feel comfortable, but he was so scared. + +After a few moments of struggling, the mean lady grabbed Andy's penny and ran away. Andy and his mommy were left feeling scared and sad. They watched the mean lady run away with Andy's penny, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a small, obedient little girl called Mary. Mary lived in a big, shiny city, and every day she went for a walk. On this particular day, Mary saw a missile moving very quickly in the sky above her. She got very scared and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a guardian angel appeared to her. "Don't be afraid, Mary" said the angel, "it's just a missile, and it will move away soon" + +Mary was obedient and stopped crying. She watched the missile move away until it became a tiny dot in the sky. She thanked the angel and said goodbye, then began her walk again. + +On her way home, Mary thought how grateful she was that the angel came to help her. She couldn't wait to tell her mummy all about it! +Once upon a time, there was a funny bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends heard a loud noise. They peeked through the bushes and saw a big war between two groups of animals. Benny and his friends were scared and didn't know what to do. + +But Benny had an idea. He remembered that his cousin, a wise old owl, had told him about a secret path that led to a safe place. Benny and his friends followed the path and found a beautiful meadow where they could play without any worries. + +The next day, Benny and his friends went back to the forest and saw that the war was still going on. But Benny knew that they didn't have to be scared anymore because they had found a safe place. They peeked at the animals fighting and felt sorry for them. Benny wished that they could all play together like he and his friends did in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. This bird lived in a nest high up in a tree. The bird was very happy in its nest. One day, an elderly bird came to visit the bird. The elderly bird spoke to the bird and they became friends. They talked about their nests and their favorite things to eat. The bird was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a new sheep. The sheep was very fluffy and white. The farmer loved his new sheep very much. One day, the sheep got lost and the farmer was sad. He looked for the sheep everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Then, a little girl came by and asked the farmer what was wrong. The farmer told her about his lost sheep. The little girl wanted to help the farmer, so she went out to look for the sheep too. She searched and searched until she finally found the sheep. The farmer was so happy that he hugged the little girl and thanked her for her support. + +From that day on, the little girl and the farmer became good friends. They took care of the new sheep together and it never got lost again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peaches, especially the juicy ones. One day, her mommy brought home a big basket of peaches. Lily was so happy and wanted to eat them all by herself. But her mommy said, "Lily, we should share these peaches with our friends and family." + +Lily didn't want to share, but then she remembered how happy it made her feel when her friends shared their toys with her. So, she decided to share the peaches with her friends too. She organized a little party and invited her friends over. They all sat together and ate the sweet peaches. + +Lily felt so happy that she shared her peaches with her friends. She learned that sharing is a good thing to do and it makes everyone happy. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys, her snacks, and her love with others. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a beautiful clock that she loved very much. She would always stare at it and watch the hands move around. + +One day, Lily's clock stopped working. She tried to fix it, but she couldn't. So, she decided to take it to the clock maker. The clock maker told her that it was too old and couldn't be fixed. + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. She went to the church and kneeled down to pray. But while she was praying, a big storm came and destroyed the church. Lily and her clock were never found again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy food. One day, Timmy's mom went to the store to buy some salt. She wanted to make dinner taste better. At the store, she saw a man who was very angry. He was trying to sell his old car, but nobody wanted to buy it. + +Timmy's mom felt bad for the man, so she decided to buy the car. She thought maybe she could fix it up and make it run again. When she got home, Timmy was so excited to see the car. It was big and shiny, and he loved it. + +From that day on, Timmy and his mom worked hard to fix the car. They added new parts and painted it a pretty color. Soon, the car was running like new. Timmy's mom was happy she could help the man who was angry, and Timmy was happy he had a new toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a big trip with her family. Her mommy told her to pack her favorite toys in a bag. Lily was so excited! She packed her teddy bear, her doll, and her coloring book. + +When they got to the airport, Lily's daddy showed the passport to the nice lady. The lady looked at it and said they could go on the airplane. Lily was happy to be going on an adventure! + +As they got on the airplane, the flight attendant told them to be careful with their bags because some things inside were fragile. Lily didn't know what that meant, but her mommy explained that it meant they needed to be gentle with the things that could break easily. + +Lily had a great time on her trip and was happy she packed her favorite toys. She even got a stamp in her passport to remember her adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to church every Sunday with his family. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to bring his little sister to church with him. Timmy was happy to bring his sister along. + +As they arrived at church, Timmy noticed a fierce dog barking loudly outside. He was scared, but he knew he had to protect his sister. So, he bravely held her hand and walked past the dog without fear. + +After church, Timmy's mom praised him for being so brave and kind to his sister. She told him that being brave and kind is always the right thing to do, even when we are scared. Timmy felt proud of himself and promised to always be brave and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bag of candies that she loved to eat all by herself. She never shared her candies with anyone, not even her friends. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. The friend saw the big bag of candies and asked if she could have one. But Lily said no and kept the candies to herself. Her friend felt sad and went home. + +Later that day, Lily's mom saw her playing alone and asked why her friend had left. Lily told her about the candies and how she didn't want to share. Her mom sighed and told her that it's not nice to be selfish and keep things all to yourself. She said that sharing is a good thing to do and it makes people happy. + +Lily thought about what her mom said and realized that she was being selfish. She ran to her friend's house with the big bag of candies and gave her some. Her friend's eyes went wide with happiness and they played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures on the wall with her crayons. One day, her mom saw the drawings and got very angry. She told Lily that it was not okay to draw on the wall. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +She decided to search for a solution to her problem. She went to her room and found a big piece of paper. She drew her original picture on the paper and showed it to her mom. Her mom was very impressed and happy with Lily's creativity. She hung the picture on the wall for everyone to see. + +Lily learned that it's okay to be creative, but it's important to find the right place to draw. She felt proud of herself for finding a solution and making her mom happy. From then on, she always searched for the right place to draw her pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride in taxis. One day, she saw a big, strong taxi and she wanted to ride in it. She told her mom, "I want to ride in the strong taxi, Mommy!" Her mom replied, "Okay, Lily. Let's go find one." + +They walked outside and saw a taxi driving down the street. Lily shouted, "Mommy, mommy! That's the one! I know it is!" They waved their arms and the taxi stopped. The driver asked, "Where do you want to go?" Lily said, "I want to go to the park, please!" + +The taxi driver drove them to the park and Lily had so much fun playing on the swings and the slide. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for the ride, Mr. Taxi Driver. You are very strong!" The taxi driver smiled and replied, "You're welcome, Lily. Have a good day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat shrimp because they tasted yummy. One day, Timmy asked his mommy, "Can we have shrimp for dinner tonight?" His mommy said, "Sure, Timmy. But we have to be patient because we need to cook it first." + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy went to the store to buy some shrimp. When she came back, Timmy was so excited. "Mommy, did you get the shrimp?" he asked. "Yes, Timmy, I did. Now let's cook it together," his mommy said. They cooked the shrimp and it smelled so good. Timmy said, "Mommy, you're the best cook ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a trip to visit a temple. + +Lily was very excited to see the temple. She asked her mommy, "What is a temple?" Her mommy said, "It's a special place where people go to pray and hope for good things." + +When they arrived at the temple, they saw many people praying. Lily saw a wealthy man praying and asked her daddy, "Why is that man so rich?" Her daddy explained, "He has a lot of money and things, but being wealthy isn't the most important thing in life." + +As they left the temple, Lily said, "I hope we can come back here again someday." Her mommy smiled and said, "We can always hope for good things." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One night, Timmy had a dream that he was driving a big truck with a long chain attached to it. He thought it was so cool! + +The next day, Timmy found a harmless looking chain in the garage. He decided to tie it to his toy truck and pull it around. But then, Timmy accidentally got the chain wrapped around his neck. He couldn't breathe and he couldn't call for help. Sadly, Timmy passed away. + +Remember kids, always ask a grown-up for help with dangerous things like chains. And always be careful with your toys, even in your dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her garden when she saw a pretty rose. She wanted to pick it, so she asked her mommy to help her. Her mommy said, "Sure, let's open the gate and go to the garden." + +As they walked to the rose, Lily felt scared because she saw a bee buzzing around it. But her mommy told her not to be scared and that the bee was just getting nectar from the rose. They picked the rose and brought it inside the house. Lily was happy because she had a pretty rose to look at all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mommy cook on the stove. One day, Timmy's mommy went to the store, so Timmy was left alone in the kitchen. Timmy wanted to cook something for his mommy, so he climbed up on the stove to reach the pots and pans. + +Suddenly, Timmy slipped on the stove and fell onto the floor. He hit his head and didn't wake up. When Timmy's mommy came home, she found him lying on the floor. She called an ambulance, but it was too late. Timmy had hit his head too hard and passed away. + +Timmy's mommy was very sad and didn't know what happened. She felt like the reason for Timmy's death was unknown. She missed her little boy very much and wished she could have been there to help him when he slipped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and create things with her crayons. One day, she went to a vendor who sold art supplies. The vendor had an incredible selection of colors and paper. + +Lily asked the vendor, "Can I buy some crayons and paper, please?" The vendor smiled and said, "Of course, little one. What kind of colors do you like to create with?" + +Lily replied, "I like to create rainbows and flowers with lots of colors." The vendor showed her a pack of crayons with every color of the rainbow. Lily was so happy and said, "Wow, these are incredible! Thank you, vendor!" + +Lily went home and started to create her masterpiece. She drew a big rainbow with lots of colors and beautiful flowers. Her mom came in and said, "Lily, this is incredible! You are such a talented artist!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love to create things with my crayons." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her favorite show on TV, but one day the cable stopped working. She asked her big brother to fix it, but he was being bossy and said he was too busy to help her. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She remembered her mom always saying "please" when she needed help, so she decided to try it. She went back to her brother and said "Please, can you help me fix the cable?" + +Her brother saw how polite she was being and decided to help her. He fixed the cable and Lily was able to watch her show again. She was very happy and thanked her brother for helping her. From that day on, Lily learned that being polite and saying "please" can help solve conflicts. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a big pipe in his backyard. It was long and made of metal. Timmy didn't know what it was for, but he thought it looked cool. + +He decided to touch the pipe and see how it felt. It was cold and hard, but Timmy liked how it felt in his hand. He started to think of ways he could use the pipe. Maybe he could use it as a telescope to look at the stars at night. Or maybe he could use it as a drumstick to play on his pots and pans. + +Timmy realized that the pipe was very useful, even though he didn't know what it was originally meant for. He was happy to have found something new to play with and explore. From that day on, Timmy always kept an eye out for other things he could touch and use in his backyard adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy kid named Max. Max had a pet dog named Spot. One day, Max and Spot went for a walk in the park. + +Max saw a group of kids playing and he wanted to join them. He asked, "Can I play with you guys?" + +One of the kids said, "Sure! Do you want to lead the game?" + +Max was happy and said, "Yes, I want to lead!" + +So, Max led the game and they all had fun playing together. Spot even joined in the game and the kids laughed at how silly he looked. After the game, Max said goodbye to his new friends and went home with Spot. + +From that day on, Max would often go to the park and play with his new friends. He was no longer a lonely kid and he was happy to have people to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day long. One day, Fluffy's owner asked him to pour some milk into a bowl. Fluffy didn't want to get up, but he did it anyway. + +Suddenly, a tornado came and Fluffy got scared. He meowed loudly and ran to his owner. "What's wrong, Fluffy?" asked his owner. "Tornado!" Fluffy cried. His owner picked him up and they went to the basement. + +After the tornado passed, Fluffy felt safe again. "Thank you for saving me," Fluffy said to his owner. "Anytime, Fluffy," his owner said. From that day on, Fluffy wasn't as lazy anymore. He learned that sometimes he needed to help his owner and be brave during scary times like tornadoes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a mailbox that was all rusty and broken. + +"Mommy, look at this mailbox!" Timmy shouted. "It's crazy! Can we fix it?" + +"Yes, Timmy. Let's take it home and restore it," replied his mom. + +So, they took the mailbox home and worked on it together. They sanded it down and painted it a bright red color. + +After they finished, Timmy put a letter in the mailbox and waited for the mailman to come. When the mailman arrived, Timmy was so excited to see the mailbox restored and looking brand new again. + +"Look, Mr. Mailman! We restored this mailbox!" Timmy exclaimed. + +The mailman smiled and said, "Wow, you did a great job! This mailbox looks like new." + +Timmy was so proud of himself and happy to have a beautiful mailbox that he could use to send and receive letters. From then on, he always took good care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, she saw a pretty vase on a shelf. She wanted to touch it, but her mommy said, "No, Lily. The vase is fragile. You might break it." + +Lily was sad, but she didn't want to make her mommy upset. She went to her room and played with her dolls. Suddenly, her big brother came in and said, "Hey Lily, let's play a game! I'll lift you up and you can touch the vase." + +Lily thought it was cool to be lifted up by her big brother. She giggled and said, "Okay!" Her brother lifted her up and she touched the vase. It was so pretty and cool to the touch. Lily was happy that she got to see the vase up close, but she knew to be careful and not touch it again without mommy's permission. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, they played a game where they had to hold hands and run around in a circle. + +Lily was very happy when she won the game. She jumped up and down and clapped her hands. Her friends were happy for her too. + +After they played for a while, they saw a little bird lying on the ground. The bird was not moving and Lily's friends said it was dead. They felt sad and decided to bury the bird in a special place. Lily held the bird gently and they all said a little prayer before they buried it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the hospital because she had a bad boo-boo on her knee. At the hospital, Lily met a nice doctor who introduced himself and said he was there to help her feel better. + +The doctor told Lily that it was important to keep her boo-boo clean and covered, so it could heal properly. He gave her a band-aid and some medicine to take at home. Lily's mommy thanked the doctor for his help and they went home. + +After a few days, Lily's boo-boo started to feel better. She was happy to have met the nice doctor at the hospital who helped her feel better. From that day on, Lily knew that hospitals were a place where people could go to get help when they were hurt or sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing in the park when she fell and got a big cut on her knee. She cried and cried until her mommy came to her. + +"Mommy, it hurts so much. Can you make it better?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, my dear. Let's go home and I'll put a stitch on it," her mommy replied. + +Lily's mommy was very serious about making sure her daughter's cut was okay. She cleaned it and put a stitch on it. After that, Lily felt much better and she could go back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high up in the sky and sing beautiful songs. One day, Tweetie saw a shiny object on the ground and flew down to investigate. It was a golden key! + +Tweetie didn't know what the key was for, but it was so beautiful that she decided to keep it. She flew around with the key in her beak, showing it off to all her bird friends. But soon, Tweetie realized that the key was causing her more trouble than joy. She couldn't eat or rest properly because she was always worried about losing the key. + +So, Tweetie decided to give the key to a wise old owl who lived in the forest. The owl explained that sometimes, it's better to let go of things that cause us worry and remain a mystery. Tweetie learned that it's important to appreciate the beauty around us, but not to let material things control our happiness. From that day on, Tweetie sang even more beautiful songs and lived a happy life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to her class every day. Her teacher was very kind and always helped her learn new things. + +One day, Lily's teacher asked her to help pull a big box across the room. Lily was very excited to help and pulled with all her might. She was so strong! + +After class, Lily went home and told her mommy all about how she got to pull the big box. Her mommy was very proud of her and said that she was a very kind girl for helping her teacher. + +From then on, Lily loved going to her class even more because she knew she could help her teacher and be a kind girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, they found a big stick in the water. Ducky thought it was a weapon, but his friend said it was just a stick. They played with the stick and splashed it in the water. + +After a while, they got tired of playing with the stick and decided to play a game of tag. Ducky was "it" and he chased after his friends. It was easy for him to catch them because he was the fastest. He splashed and played until the sun started to set. + +When it was time to go home, Ducky said goodbye to his friends and waddled back to his nest. He was tired but happy from all the fun he had. As he drifted off to sleep, he dreamed of more adventures in the pond with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a cage and loved to sing. One day, a little girl came to the pet store and saw Tweetie. She was very enthusiastic about taking Tweetie home to play with her. + +The pet store owner said, "Tweetie is a great singer, but he needs to remain in his cage so he doesn't fly away." The little girl agreed to keep Tweetie in his cage and took him home. + +At home, the little girl played with Tweetie and sang with him. But one day, she left the cage door open and Tweetie flew away. The little girl was sad and cried because she missed her new friend. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our pets and keep them safe in their cages. Even though we may want to play with them outside of their cages, it's important to remember that they need a safe place to live. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. He had a hoop in his backyard that he would practice with every day. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They were having so much fun playing basketball until Timmy accidentally hit Billy in the face with the ball. Timmy felt sorry and apologized to Billy. + +The next day, Timmy woke up and imagined that he was playing basketball with his favorite basketball player. He practiced and practiced with the hoop in his backyard until he became really good. When Billy came over to play again, Timmy was excited to show him how good he had become. They played basketball together and had so much fun. Billy was impressed with how good Timmy had become and they had a great time playing together. + +From that day on, Timmy practiced every day and became the best basketball player in his neighborhood. He never forgot the time he accidentally hit Billy in the face, but he was glad that it led him to practice harder and become a better player. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her puppy, Max. One day, Lily was playing with a toy egg and accidentally dropped it. The egg made a loud crack sound and broke into pieces. + +Lily was sad because she loved that toy egg. Max saw that Lily was sad and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix it." Max went to get some glue and helped Lily put the egg back together. + +After they fixed the egg, Lily said, "Thank you, Max. You are such a healthy puppy." Max wagged his tail and said, "I am happy to help. It feels good to release your worries and make you happy." Lily smiled and hugged Max. They continued to play together, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved to take a bath. She always used soap to clean herself. One day, she went to the store to buy more soap. When she got home, she realized that she dropped the soap on the way back. She looked for it everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +The elderly lady was very sad because she didn't have any soap left. She asked her neighbor if they had any soap to spare. The neighbor said no. The elderly lady didn't know what to do. She decided to go back to the store and see if anyone found her soap. When she got to the store, she saw a little boy holding her soap. He showed her the soap and gave it back to her. The elderly lady was very happy and thanked the little boy. +Once upon a time, there was a big red bull. He was very strong and could stand for a long time without getting tired. One day, he met a little girl who was lost in the field. + +"Hello, little girl. Are you lost?" asked the bull. + +"Yes, I am lost. Can you help me find my way home?" replied the little girl. + +"Of course, I can help you. I am a reliable bull. I will take you home safely," said the bull. + +The little girl was happy and climbed on the bull's back. The bull walked through the field and took her to her home. The little girl hugged the bull and said, "Thank you for being so kind and reliable. I will always remember you." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his squash ball every day. He would throw it against the wall and catch it again. One day, he accidentally threw the ball too hard and it broke the window. + +His mom got very angry and started to yell at him. "Timmy, why did you break the window? That's not regular behavior!" Timmy felt very sad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy." + +The next day, Timmy's dad came home from work and saw the broken window. He also started to yell at Timmy. "Timmy, you need to be more careful! You can't just break things and expect everything to be okay!" Timmy felt even sadder and said, "I'm sorry, Daddy." + +In the end, Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful. But he couldn't help feeling sad that he had disappointed his parents. From that day on, he played with his squash ball outside where he couldn't break anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside. One day, Lily saw a little hut in the woods. It looked old and wild. + +Lily was curious about the hut, but she was also scared. She decided to skip around it instead. Every day, she would skip around the hut, but she never went inside. + +One day, Lily saw a little bunny hopping towards the hut. She followed the bunny and saw that it went inside the hut. Lily was scared, but she wanted to help the bunny. She gathered her courage and went inside the hut. + +Inside, she found the bunny hiding from a big, scary wolf. Lily knew she had to help the bunny escape. She used her skipping skills to distract the wolf and lead the bunny to safety. From that day on, Lily was known as the bravest skipper in the land. +One sunny day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and had a picnic. Lily saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Suddenly, a man appeared and took Lily away. Her mom was scared and asked him where he was taking her. He said, "Don't worry, I'm taking her to a party." + +But Lily's mom was patient and didn't trust the man. She called the police, but by the time they arrived, Lily had vanished. + +Lily's mom was sad and cried a lot. She missed her daughter very much. The police searched for Lily, but they never found her. It was a very bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. Lily saw a big dog with a long tail. She wanted to pet the dog, but her mommy told her to be careful and not to hurt the dog. + +Lily saw a handle on the swing and she wanted to try it. She grabbed the handle and started to swing. She felt happy and free. She liked to stretch her legs and feel the wind in her hair. + +After playing on the swing, Lily saw a butterfly on the ground. She wanted to touch it, but it was too far away. So, she stretched her arm to reach it. She didn't hurt the butterfly and it flew away. Lily felt proud of herself for being gentle with the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the kitchen with her mom. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean the kitchen. Lily didn't want to because it was uncomfortable and she wanted to play instead. + +Lily's mom promised her that they could play after they finished cleaning. Lily agreed to help and they started cleaning. But then, Lily accidentally spilled some water on the floor and her mom got upset. + +Lily didn't know what to do, but she promised her mom that she would be more careful next time. Her mom forgave her and they finished cleaning. After they were done, they played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a fancy sock that she loved to wear. She would wear it every day and show it to everyone. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she saw a little boy crying because he lost his sock. Lily felt sad for the little boy and wanted to help him. She remembered her fancy sock and decided to give it to the little boy. The little boy was very happy and thanked Lily. Lily learned that it is always better to help others and make them happy, even if it means giving up something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of her family and friends. She always felt comfortable when she was drawing. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to draw a picture of their house. Lily was excited and started drawing right away. She drew the house with a big garden and colorful flowers. + +After Lily finished the picture, she went to show it to her mom. But when she got to the living room, she saw that the house was on fire! She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom quickly grabbed her and they ran out of the house. They were safe, but Lily was sad because her picture was still inside. She realized that sometimes bad things happen and we have to be prepared to leave things behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white dress with a pretty bow. One day, Lily went to a big building with a bell on top. She wanted to ring the bell, but she was too small. + +Suddenly, a kind man came and helped her. He lifted her up high and she rang the bell. It made a loud noise that echoed through the building. Lily was so happy, she felt complete. + +After ringing the bell, Lily and the man went for a walk. They saw a white bird and a white flower. Lily loved the color white. When it was time to go home, the man gave her a small white bell as a gift. Lily was so grateful and she knew her day was complete. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she had eaten all of her vegetables. Lily didn't tell the truth and said yes, even though she had only eaten a little bit. + +Later that day, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She knew it was because she didn't eat all of her veggies. Her mom asked her again if she had eaten them all, and this time Lily told the truth. Her mom was happy that she told the truth, even though the truth was harsh. + +From that day on, Lily learned that telling the truth was important, even if it was sometimes harsh. And she continued to play with her toys, but now with a happy heart. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He liked to eat leaves from the trees. One day, he saw a book on the ground. He picked it up with his long neck and brought it to his friend, a little boy. The book had a silver cover and the giraffe thought it looked important. The little boy read the book and learned many new things. They were both happy they found the book. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sleep and never wanted to wake up in the morning. One day, her mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time to wake up and start the day!" But Lily just turned over and went back to sleep. + +After a while, Lily's mom came back and said, "Lily, the sun is shining and the birds are singing. It's a brilliant day outside! Don't you want to come and play?" But Lily still didn't want to wake up. + +Finally, Lily's dad came in and said, "Lily, it's not good to sleep all day. You're missing out on all the fun. Come on, let's go outside and play together!" Lily finally woke up and went outside with her dad. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's hard to wake up, but we shouldn't miss out on all the fun things in life. So, let's wake up and enjoy the brilliant day! +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweet saw a big rhinoceros stuck in a muddy hole. + +"Help! Help!" cried the rhinoceros. + +Tweet knew she had to save the rhinoceros. She flew down to the ground and asked, "Are you okay, Mr. Rhinoceros?" + +The rhinoceros replied, "No, I am stuck. Can you help me get out?" + +Tweet flew up to a nearby tree and grabbed a branch with her beak. She flew back down and gave the branch to the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros used the branch to pull himself out of the hole. + +"Thank you, Tweet! You saved me!" said the rhinoceros. + +Tweet smiled and flew away, happy to have helped her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to fly high and see the pretty view from the sky. So, the bird flapped its wings and flew up, up, up. The view was amazing! The bird saw trees, houses, and even people. + +As the bird flew, it saw a big, stretchy rubber band. The bird wanted to play with it, so it landed on the rubber band and began to stretch it. The rubber band was very stretchy and the bird was having so much fun. + +After playing with the rubber band, the bird realized it was getting late. The bird knew it was independent and could find its way back home. So, the bird flew back to its nest and went to sleep, dreaming of the pretty view from the sky and the stretchy rubber band. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bubba. Bubba loved to play in the snow during the winter. He would run and jump and make snowballs. But one day, Bubba woke up feeling very sleepy. He didn't want to play in the snow. He just wanted to sleep all day. + +Bubba's friends, the squirrels and rabbits, came to visit him. They wanted to play in the snow with him. But Bubba was too sleepy. His friends tried to wake him up, but nothing worked. They didn't know what to do. + +Then, the squirrels had an idea. They went to the river and filled a bucket with water. They brought it back to Bubba's den and poured the water on him. Bubba woke up with a start! He was very angry at first, but then he realized that he felt much better. He wasn't sleepy anymore. Bubba and his friends went outside to play in the snow and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play in the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie hurt her shoulder while playing. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her friends came to her and asked, "What's wrong, Ellie?" Ellie replied, "My shoulder hurts." Her friends knew they had to help her. They decided to display their love for Ellie by bringing her some yummy fruits and singing her favorite songs. + +Ellie felt better and was so happy to have such caring friends. From that day on, Ellie knew that whenever she was hurt, her friends would always be there to display their love for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make things with paper and glue. One day, she found an old box in her attic. She decided to use it to make a special present for her mommy's birthday. + +Lily used the glue to stick the paper onto the old box. She made a beautiful design with flowers and hearts. When she was finished, she showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily loved to use old things to make new creations. She would find old buttons, ribbons, and even socks to make something special. And every time she used the glue, she remembered the special birthday present she made for her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a small, cheap toy. It was a pan. The pan was very happy because it had many friends. They all liked to play together in the kitchen. The pan was very good at helping to cook yummy food. + +One day, the pan met a new friend. It was a sharp knife. The knife was shiny and looked very cool. The pan wanted to play with the knife, but the knife said, "I am sharp, so we must be careful when we play." + +The pan and the sharp knife played together very carefully. They made a big, yummy cake for all their friends. Everyone was so happy and had a great time. The pan and the sharp knife became best friends, and they always played together safely. +One day, a little bunny named Bob was hopping in the garden. He saw a red thing on the ground. It was a tomato! Bob had never seen a tomato before. He thought it was rare and special. + +Bob hopped to his friend, the squirrel. "Look what I found!" said Bob. "It's a rare red thing!" The squirrel looked at the tomato and smiled. "I know what that is," he said. "But I won't tell you now. You will find out soon." + +The next day, Bob hopped back to the garden. He saw more red things. They were all over! He picked one up and took a bite. It was juicy and yummy. Now he knew what the rare red thing was - a tomato! Bob hopped back to the squirrel and said, "I know what it is now! It's a tomato!" They both laughed and enjoyed the tasty tomatoes together. +Once upon a time, there was a little motor. It was a very flexible motor. It could do many things. The motor had many friends who liked to play with it. They played all day long, and the motor was very happy. + +One day, a new friend came to play with the motor. The new friend did not know how to play with the flexible motor. The new friend asked, "Can you show me how to play with the motor?" The other friends said, "Yes, we can show you." + +They all played together and showed the new friend how to use the flexible motor. The new friend was very happy and thanked the other friends for helping. They all had a great time playing with the motor. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others when they ask. By helping others, we can all have fun and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play outside with her friends. One sunny day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. + +Sue and her friends took a big blanket and put it on the soft grass. They put yummy food on the blanket like apples, cookies, and sandwiches. They were all very happy to be together on their picnic. + +As they were eating, Sue saw a pretty butterfly. She wanted to catch it, so she got up and started to run. But Sue did not see a small rock and she began to fall. Her friends helped her up and made sure she was okay. Sue was fine and they all laughed. The picnic was still fun and they played together until the sun went down. +One day, a little helicopter was very sad. It felt boring because no one wanted to play with it. The helicopter saw a big mess in the park. It thought, "I can clean this up!" + +The helicopter started to clean the park. It picked up the trash and put it in the bin. A little girl saw the helicopter and said, "Wow! You are doing a great job!" + +The helicopter was happy. It said, "Thank you! Do you want to play with me?" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes! Let's play together!" The helicopter was not boring anymore. It had a new friend and they played all day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a weird big green monster. The monster was a threat to the town. It would destroy the toys of the children. The children were very sad. + +One day, a brave little girl named Ann saw the monster. She wanted to stop the monster from destroying more toys. She thought of a plan to save the town. + +Ann gave the monster a big hug. The monster felt loved and stopped being a threat. It did not destroy any more toys. The town was happy, and the weird monster became their friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little human girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her yellow ball. Every day, she would run, jump, and laugh with her friends. + +One day, while playing, Lily saw a pretty flower. It was getting ready to bloom. She watched and waited for the flower to open up. She was very excited to see what color it would be. + +Finally, the flower bloomed! It was a beautiful yellow color, just like Lily's ball. She was so happy to see the yellow flower. Lily and her friends played near the flower all day, and they all had a great time. +One day, a little bird was flying near a cliff. The bird felt helpless because it was lost. It did not know how to go back to its nest. The bird was sad and scared. + +The bird saw a big cat sitting on a rock. The cat said, "Little bird, why are you sad? Come here and listen to me." The bird flew down and listened to the cat. The cat said, "I can help you find your home, but you have to trust me." + +The little bird was still scared, but it wanted to go home. So, it followed the cat. The cat led the bird closer and closer to the edge of the cliff. The bird did not know that the cat was not nice. The cat wanted to catch the bird. + +When they reached the edge of the cliff, the cat jumped at the bird. The bird tried to fly away, but it was too late. The cat caught the bird and the little bird was not able to go back to its nest. The bird should have been careful and not trusted the cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little wolf named Wally. Wally loved to climb trees. One day, Wally saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But his mom said, "No, Wally. That tree is too big for you." + +Wally felt sad but he wanted to climb the tree anyway. So, when his mom was not looking, he started to climb the tree. He went up and up, higher and higher. But then, Wally got scared. He was too high and didn't know how to get down. + +Wally started to cry. His mom heard him and came to help. She looked at him with a guilty face and said, "Wally, you should have listened to me." She helped Wally get down from the tree. Wally hugged his mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again." From that day on, Wally always listened to his mom and only climbed small trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was a gifted girl who loved to play outside. One day, Sally put on her favorite skirt and went to the park. + +At the park, Sally saw a big tree with a branch that was about to snap. She wanted to help, so she ran to the tree and tried to push the branch back up. But the branch was too heavy for her. + +Just then, her friend Timmy came to the park. He saw Sally and wanted to help her too. Together, they pushed the branch back up, and it didn't snap. Sally and Timmy were very happy, and they played in the park all day wearing their skirts. +Once upon a time, there was a clever ostrich named Olly. Olly loved to play with his friends in the big, green field. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, Olly and his friends were playing hide and seek. Olly was very good at this game. He knew how to disappear! He would put his head in the ground, and his friends could not see him. They would look and look, but they could not find him. + +Olly's friends were amazed at how clever he was. They wanted to learn how to disappear too. So, Olly taught them his trick, and they all played hide and seek together. They had so much fun, and everyone was happy. And that is the story of Olly, the clever ostrich who could disappear. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little fox. He loved to eat grapes more than anything. One day, he found a big grape tree with sweet purple grapes. + +The little fox saw a big lock on the tree. He wanted to eat the grapes, but he could not open the lock. The silly fox asked his friend, the bird, for help. + +The bird said, "I can help you open the lock!" The bird used her beak to open the lock. The silly fox and the bird ate the grapes together. They laughed and played all day. They were very happy friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim liked to open things. He would open doors, boxes, and even his toys. One day, Tim found a box. The box had the word "network" on it. Tim did not know what it meant, but he wanted to open it. + +Tim tried to open the box. He pulled and pulled, but it would not open. He asked his mom for help, but she said no. She told him not to open the box. Tim did not listen. He wanted to open the box very much. + +At last, Tim found a way to open the box. Inside the box, there were many wires. Tim started to play with the wires. But then, the lights in the house went off. Tim's mom was not happy. Tim had broken the network. Now, they had no lights or TV. Tim felt sad because he did not listen to his mom. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a weird factory. This factory made toys for kids. The factory had a big machine that would repeat the same toy over and over again. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the factory. He wanted to see how the toys were made. When he got there, he saw a big mess. The machine was broken! It did not repeat the toys like it should. The toys were all mixed up and not right. + +Tim knew he had to help fix the machine. He worked very hard with the factory workers to make the toys right again. They all worked together and fixed the machine. The machine started to repeat the toys the right way. The kids in the town were so happy to have their toys back. Tim felt proud that he helped save the weird factory. +Once upon a time, there was a little animal. The animal had four legs and a long tail. It liked to crawl on the ground. The animal lived in a big forest with many trees. + +One day, the animal saw something shiny and icy on the ground. It was very cold to touch. The animal wanted to play with the icy thing. So, it started to crawl and push the icy thing around the forest. + +As the animal played, the sun came out and the icy thing started to get smaller. The animal was sad to see it go away. But then, it found new friends to play with in the forest. They all crawled and played together, and the animal was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy cat named Tom. He liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, he had an idea to make the other animals help him find a big, red ball. + +Tom told the dog, the bird, and the rabbit to look for the big, red ball. The dog, the bird, and the rabbit did not like how bossy Tom was. They wanted to show Tom that they could find the ball without him telling them what to do. + +The dog, the bird, and the rabbit worked together to find the big, red ball. They looked under the trees, behind the rocks, and inside the bushes. At last, they found the big, red ball! The dog, the bird, and the rabbit were very happy that they could succeed on their own. + +When Tom saw that the dog, the bird, and the rabbit had found the big, red ball, he was surprised. He realized that he did not need to be so bossy to make things happen. Tom learned to be kind and let his friends help in their own way. + +From that day on, Tom was not bossy anymore. He played nicely with the dog, the bird, and the rabbit. They all had fun together and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy named Tom. Tom had a red kayak. He loved to go on the river with his kayak. The sun was bright, and the water was cool. Tom was very happy. + +One day, Tom saw a big rock in the river. He stopped his kayak and went to peek behind the rock. He saw a little duck. The duck was scared and alone. Tom wanted to help the duck. + +Tom picked up the duck and put it in his kayak. They went down the river together. The duck was happy and safe with Tom. They became best friends. Tom and the duck had lots of fun in the strong, red kayak. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very confused. He wanted to play outside, but it was cold. He looked in his closet and found a big, warm sweater. He put it on and went outside. + +Tim saw his friend, Sam, playing with a ball. Tim wanted to play, too. But Sam did not want to share the ball. They started to argue. Tim felt sad and angry. + +Tim tried to take the ball from Sam. They both pulled the ball very hard. Then, the ball flew into the air and strike a window. The window broke and glass was everywhere. Both Tim and Sam got in big trouble. They had to go home and could not play anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy cube that she loved to play with every day. But one day, her cube broke. Lily felt sad and restless because she couldn't play with her cube. + +Lily's dad saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" She showed him the broken cube. Her dad said, "Don't worry, I will fix your cube." Lily's eyes lit up, and she watched her dad as he fixed her favorite toy. + +After her dad fixed the cube, Lily was happy again. She played with her cube all day long. Her restless feeling went away, and she was thankful to her dad for fixing her toy. They both smiled and had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She liked to play with her toys and have tea parties with them. One day, she decided to have a tea party with her teddy bear, Mr. Fluffy. + +Amy set up a small table and two chairs. She put a fake tea set on the table. "Mr. Fluffy, would you like some tea?" she asked. Mr. Fluffy did not say anything, but Amy knew he wanted to have tea with her. + +Amy stood up and poured some pretend tea into the cups. She gave one cup to Mr. Fluffy and kept one for herself. They had a fun time at their tea party. Amy loved playing with her toys and having tea parties with them. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a good boy who always helped his mom. One day, Tim's mom asked him to clean his room. Tim was ready to clean his room to make his mom happy. + +Tim worked hard to put away his toys and make his bed. He wanted to finish before his mom came back. When he was done, he felt proud of his clean room. He knew his mom would be happy too. + +At the end of the day, Tim's mom saw his clean room and was so happy. She gave Tim a big hug and a special reward. The reward was a yummy ice cream cone! Tim felt so happy that he had helped his mom and got a tasty treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Tim saw a tiny bug. The bug was only an inch long. Tim was very enthusiastic about the bug, and he wanted to watch it. + +The bug was trying to sit on a big leaf. But the leaf was too high for the bug. Tim wanted to help the bug. So, he picked up the bug and put it on the leaf. The bug was very happy. It sat on the leaf and enjoyed the sun. + +Tim learned that it is good to help others, even if they are very small. He felt happy because he helped the bug. The moral of the story is to be kind and helpful to everyone, no matter how big or small they are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she wanted to learn a new language. She knew it would be hard, but she was excited to try. + +Sue asked her mom to serve her some food while she studied. Her mom gave her a big plate of yummy treats. Sue ate and tried to learn the new language. She said the words out loud and practiced a lot. + +After a while, Sue got better at the new language. It was hard at first, but she did not give up. She was very happy and proud of herself. Sue knew that if she kept trying, she could do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was very hungry and wanted to find some dinner to eat. She walked around her house and saw a big bowl of spicy food on the table. Fluffy wanted to try the spicy food, but she was too small to reach the table. + +Fluffy had a friend named Bunny. Bunny was good at jumping very high. Fluffy asked Bunny to help her get the spicy food from the table. Bunny jumped high and knocked the bowl off the table. The spicy food fell on the floor, and Fluffy was happy to eat it. + +But the spicy food was too hot for Fluffy! She cried and ran to find some water. Bunny saw Fluffy in trouble and wanted to rescue her. Bunny found a bowl of water and brought it to Fluffy. Fluffy drank the water and felt better. Fluffy thanked Bunny for rescuing her, and they both went to find some other dinner that was not spicy. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful guard. He liked to help people. One day, he saw a little boy who was lost. The boy was sad. + +The guard said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your mom." The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Guard." + +They walked and walked. Then, they saw a big tree. The tree was struck by the wind. The guard and the boy were scared. But they kept walking. + +Finally, they found the boy's mom. She was so happy. She said, "Thank you, helpful guard!" The guard smiled and said, "You're welcome." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to paint. She would paint all day with her paint and brush. She would paint the sun, the trees, and her toys. Lily was very persistent. She would not stop until her painting was perfect. + +One day, Lily's mom said they needed to buy more paint. Lily was very excited. They went to the store and looked at all the different colors. Lily picked her favorite colors: red, blue, yellow, and green. + +When they got home, Lily started to paint right away. She painted a big, bright rainbow. Lily was so happy with her new paint. And she was proud to be persistent, because her rainbow was the most beautiful one she had ever painted. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little cat. The cat had a long nose. She loved to play with her friends in the sun. + +One day, the cat saw a big red ball up in a tree. She wanted to reach the ball. She tried and tried, but she could not get the ball. Her friends, a dog and a bird, saw her trying. They wanted to help the cat. + +The dog tried to reach the ball, but he could not. The bird flew up and got the ball for the cat. The cat was very happy. They all played with the ball together. They learned that helping each other is good. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim found a harmless pistol. It was a toy. He wanted to show his friend, Sam. Tim went to Sam's house. He knocked on the door. Sam opened the door. They were happy to see each other. + +Tim said, "Look, Sam! I have a harmless pistol. It is a toy. We can play with it." Sam was excited. They went to the backyard to play. They pretended to be heroes with the pistol. They laughed and had fun. + +After they played, Tim and Sam were tired. They sat under a big tree. They talked about their fun day. They were very happy. They knew they would play with the harmless pistol again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful castle. In the castle, there was a big chamber. The chamber had a big window with pretty colors. Every day, the sun would shine through the window and make the chamber look even more beautiful. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the chamber. He saw a toy bow and arrow on the floor. Tim picked up the bow and arrow and said, "I want to shoot the arrow!" He pulled back the string and let the arrow fly. It went zoom through the air and landed on the soft rug. + +Tim's friend, Sally, came into the chamber and saw Tim with the bow and arrow. She said, "Can I try to shoot too?" Tim said, "Yes, let's take turns!" They both had fun shooting arrows and playing in the beautiful chamber until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to dig and bury his bones in the yard. One day, Max found a big, tasty bone and decided to bury it near the big tree. + +In Max's town, there was a law that dogs should not dig holes in the park. But Max did not know about this law. Max thought it would be fun to dig in the park, so he went there with his bone. + +While Max was digging, a rude cat named Whiskers saw him. Whiskers did not like dogs, so he went to tell the park guard about Max. The guard told Max about the law and Max felt sad. Max promised not to dig in the park again and went back to his yard to bury his bone. From that day on, Max always followed the law and he and Whiskers even became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily had a rare toy, a silver ball. She loved to play with it every day. + +One day, Lily's friend Tom came to play. Tom saw the silver ball and wanted to play with it too. "Can I play with your silver ball?" asked Tom. "Yes, but be careful," said Lily. + +Tom played with the silver ball, but he accidentally broke it. Lily was sad. Tom said, "I am sorry, Lily. Please forgive me." Lily thought for a moment, then said, "I forgive you, Tom. We can still be friends." They hugged and played with other toys, happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a favorite sock that he loved very much. It was not an expensive sock, but it was special to him. + +One day, Tim could not find his favorite sock. He looked everywhere in his room, but he could not recognize it. Tim felt very sad and asked his mom for help. + +Tim's mom helped him look for the sock. They found it under his bed, and Tim was so happy. He put on his favorite sock and played all day with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the forest. One day, he found a big log. Spot wanted to play with the log, but it was too big for him to move. + +Spot tried to push the log, but it did not move. He tried to bite the log, but it was too hard. Spot was sad. He wanted to play with the log, but he could not make it move. He needed help. + +Then, Spot's friend, a small bird named Tweet, came by. Tweet saw Spot was sad and asked what was wrong. Spot told Tweet about the big log. Tweet had an idea. She told Spot to close his eyes and count to three. Spot did what Tweet said. When he opened his eyes, the big log was gone! It disappeared! Spot was so happy. He and Tweet played in the forest all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had a toy dog named Spot. Sally and Spot did normal things every day. They played, they laughed, and they had fun. + +One day, Sally said to Spot, "I want to play a memory game." Spot said, "Okay!" They looked at some cards with pictures. Sally turned one over and then another. She found two that were the same. She was happy. Spot insisted on trying too. He looked at the cards and tried to find two that were the same. He did it! They both laughed and played the memory game all day. + +When it was time for bed, Sally hugged Spot and said, "Today was fun. I like playing memory games with you." Spot agreed and said, "Me too!" They went to sleep, excited to play more games tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play all day. He would run, jump, and have fun with his friends. But at night, Spot had a difficult time. He did not like to bathe. + +One night, Spot's mom said, "It is time for your bath, Spot." Spot did not want to bathe. He tried to hide, but his mom found him. "Come on, Spot. It will not be difficult," she said. + +Spot got into the bath. His mom washed him with soap and water. Spot started to like the bath. He splashed and played. When he got out, he felt clean and happy. From that night on, Spot loved to bathe. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy cat named Tom. Tom was always tired because he liked to stretch all day long. He would stretch in the morning, stretch in the afternoon, and stretch before he went to bed. Stretching made his heart feel good and happy. + +One day, Tom saw a big red ball in the yard. He wanted to play with the ball, but he was too sleepy. He decided to stretch one more time and then try to play. As he stretched, he felt his heart beat fast. Tom tried to jump and catch the ball, but he was still too sleepy. + +Tom fell down and the ball rolled away. He was sad because he could not play with the ball. His heart felt heavy and not happy. Tom learned that being sleepy all the time was not good for him. From that day on, he was always sad and could not play with his friends. +One day, a brave girl named Lucy went to the theater with her mom. They wanted to see a fun show with singing and dancing. Lucy was very excited. + +Before the show started, Lucy's mom said, "Remember to sit still and be quiet during the show, okay?" Lucy nodded and promised to be good. + +During the show, Lucy clapped and laughed at the funny parts. She felt so happy to be at the theater with her mom. When the show was over, Lucy said, "I want to be brave like the people on stage!" Her mom smiled and hugged her. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat who loved to step on the ground. He liked to make patterns with his feet. One day, he went for a walk in the woods. + +In the woods, he saw a rare, pretty bird. The bird had many colors on it. The cat wanted to make friends with the bird. So, he stepped carefully and made a pattern on the ground with his feet. + +The bird saw the pattern and liked it. The bird and the cat became friends. They played together and made more patterns on the ground. They were happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a weird sausage. It lived in a big, red house. The sausage had many friends. They were all happy. + +One day, the sausage met a hungry dog. The dog said, "I am hungry. Can you feed me?" The sausage thought for a moment, then said, "Yes, I will feed you." + +The sausage gave the dog some yummy food. The dog ate the food and was happy. The sausage and the dog became best friends. They played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was nervous because it was her friend Tom's birthday. She wanted to find the perfect gift for him. Sue thought and thought about what to give Tom. + +Sue found a toy car and thought, "Tom will love this!" So, she wrapped the gift and went to Tom's birthday party. When Tom opened the gift, he said, "Wow, thank you, Sue! I love it!" + +Later, Sue saw Tom playing with a toy car just like the one she gave him. She felt regret because she didn't know he already had one. Sue said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't know you had that car already." Tom smiled and said, "That's okay, Sue. Now I have two, and we can race them together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the gym with his mom. They would play and have fun together at the gym. Tim liked to jump, run, and climb on the big toys. + +One day, Tim saw a naughty dog at the gym. The naughty dog was running and barking loudly. It was making a big mess. Tim's mom told him to be careful and stay away from the naughty dog. + +Tim wanted to help the naughty dog be good. So, he took the dog to the park to play. They played fetch and ran around. The dog was not naughty anymore. Tim and the dog became good friends and they all went to the gym together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a photo of her family on the wall. In the photo, everyone was happy. Lucy loved her family very much. + +One day, a big wind came and disturbed the photo. It fell down and broke. Lucy was sad. She didn't know what to do. + +Lucy's mom saw her sad face and asked, "Why are you sad, Lucy?" Lucy said, "The wind disturbed our family photo, and now it's broken." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." They fixed the photo and put it back on the wall. Lucy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big jug. The jug was very sad because it was too big. It had a hard time fitting in the shelf with the other cups. One day, the jug heard about a magic word that could make it shrink. + +The jug was very excited and wanted to try the magic word. It said the word "shrink" and started to get smaller. The jug was so happy that it could now fit on the shelf with the other cups. But the jug did not know when to stop saying the word. + +The jug kept saying "shrink" over and over again. It became smaller and smaller. The other cups tried to tell the jug to stop, but the jug did not listen. The jug became so tiny that it could not hold any water anymore. The harsh truth was that the jug could not be used anymore. The jug was now too small and sad, and the story ends with the jug staying tiny forever. +One day, a big cat and a little cat went to play outside. They saw a long rope on the grass. The big cat said, "This rope seems perfect for a game!" + +The big cat and the little cat played a game with the rope. They took turns jumping over the rope. They laughed and had fun. The big cat jumped very high, but the little cat could not jump as high. + +The little cat felt sad. The big cat said, "Don't be sad. You can try again. Keep trying, and you will jump high too." The little cat tried again and again. Soon, the little cat could jump high like the big cat. + +The big cat and the little cat learned that trying hard can make you better at things. They were happy and played with the rope all day. The big cat and the little cat were good friends, and they always helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a yummy cake. He wanted to share it with his friends. So, he went outside to find them. + +Tim found his friend, Sue. Sue had a bandage on her arm. "Sue, do you want some cake?" asked Tim. "Yes, please," said Sue. They both ate the cake. It was very yummy. But then, Sue's bandage fell off. + +Tim wanted to help Sue. He tried to put the bandage back on her arm. But he didn't know how. They went to find their friend, Ben. "Ben, can you help us?" asked Tim. "I don't know," said Ben. "I don't own a bandage." + +They all tried to find a new bandage for Sue. But they couldn't find one. Sue's arm started to hurt more and more. They were sad because they couldn't make Sue feel better. In the end, they went home with heavy hearts, wishing they could have helped their friend. +Once upon a time, in a warm and sunny land, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while playing, Spot saw a stranger coming down the road. The stranger looked nice, but Spot did not know who he was. + +Spot went up to the stranger and said, "Hi! Who are you?" The stranger smiled and said, "Hello, I am Tom. I am new here. Do you want to play with me?" Spot thought for a moment and said, "Yes! Let's play together." + +As they played, Spot found a big stick. He picked it up and ran to Tom. Tom said, "Let's play fetch! I will throw the stick and you bring it back." Spot was happy and wagged his tail. Tom threw the stick far away, and Spot ran to get it. When Spot came back with the stick, he did not want to give it to Tom. Tom said, "Spot, please surrender the stick to me so we can play again." Spot thought about it, then gave the stick to Tom. They played fetch all day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very excited to go to school. He loved to learn new things and play with his friends. But sometimes, school was difficult for Tim. He had to work hard to understand what his teacher was saying. + +One day, Tim was having a difficult time with a game at school. He could not figure out how to play it. His teacher saw that Tim was sad and came to help him. She showed him how to play the game and allowed him to try again. Tim was very happy that his teacher helped him. + +With his teacher's help, Tim learned how to play the game. He played with his friends and had lots of fun. Tim knew that even when school was difficult, his teacher would always be there to help him. And that made Tim very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a generous boy named Tom. He loved to help everyone. One day, he found a broken wheel near the road. He knew he had to fix it. Tom thought, "I will fix the wheel and give it to someone who needs it." + +Tom saw his friend, Sam, walking by. Sam looked sad. Tom asked, "Why are you sad, Sam?" Sam said, "My toy car is broken. It lost a wheel, and I can't play with it anymore." Tom smiled and said, "I have a wheel for you! I will fix your toy car." + +Tom fixed Sam's toy car with the wheel he found. Sam was so happy, and they played together all day. But then, a big, mean kid named Max came. Max wanted to destroy Sam's toy car because he was jealous. Tom and Sam didn't want the car to be destroyed. + +Tom had an idea. He said, "Max, if you promise not to destroy the toy car, I will find a wheel and fix a toy car for you too." Max thought about it and agreed. Tom found another wheel and fixed a toy car for Max. + +Now, all three boys played together with their toy cars. They had lots of fun, and Max learned to be generous like Tom. The town was happy because Tom's kindness had helped everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a new little squirrel. He liked to play in the big tree. One day, he found an acorn on the ground. It was small and brown. He wanted to show it to his mom. + +The little squirrel ran to his mom. "Look, mom! I found an acorn!" he said. His mom smiled and said, "Good job! I believe you can find more acorns too!" The little squirrel was happy. + +So, the little squirrel went back to the big tree. He looked up, down, left, and right. He found many acorns. He brought them to his mom. They were all very happy. They ate the acorns and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow taxi. The taxi liked to drive fast on the hard road. It went beep beep all day long. + +One day, the taxi had a big surprise. It saw a red ball bouncing on the road. The taxi stopped and beeped. A little girl came running to get her red ball. She looked at the taxi and smiled. + +The taxi was happy it could help the little girl. From that day on, the taxi always looked for ways to help and surprise others. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max was an ordinary boy who loved to play outside. One day, Max was playing in the park when he saw something spark in the grass. He went to see what it was and found a shiny rock. + +Max picked up the rock and showed it to his friend, Lily. "Look what I found!" Max said. "It's so sparkly!" + +Lily looked at the rock and said, "Wow, that's really cool. I wish I could find something like that." + +Later that day, Max and Lily were walking home when they saw a man with a metal detector. The man was searching for something in the ground. Max remembered the shiny rock he found and asked the man if he had found anything interesting. + +The man smiled and said, "Actually, I just found a gold coin!" Max and Lily were amazed. They never knew that people could find such cool things in the ground. They went home that day feeling happy and excited, knowing that they might find something amazing too someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Tuesdays because they were her favorite day of the week. On Tuesdays, she got to go to the park with her mom and play with all her friends. + +One Tuesday, Lily saw a lively butterfly flying around the park. She wanted to follow it and see where it went. So, she ran after the butterfly, but it was too fast for her. + +Lily's mom saw her running and asked what she was doing. Lily told her about the butterfly and how she wanted to follow it. Her mom smiled and said they could try to follow it together. They spent the rest of the day following the butterfly and having fun in the park. From that day on, Lily always looked for the lively butterfly on Tuesdays. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion. He lived in a jungle with his friends, the monkeys and the birds. One day, the lion wanted to surprise his friends. He thought and thought about what he could do. Then, he had an idea! + +The lion decided to make a big, impressive cake for his friends. He gathered all the ingredients he needed and started baking. When the cake was ready, the lion invited his friends over for a party. They were all surprised to see the big, beautiful cake! + +As they ate the cake together, the lion felt a sense of peace. He was happy to see his friends enjoying his surprise. From that day on, the lion knew that making his friends happy was the most important thing in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shiny buttons. One day, she went for a walk in the park and found a beautiful light shining in a tree. She climbed up to get it, but it was too high. + +Suddenly, a clever squirrel came by and offered to help. The squirrel climbed up the tree and got the light for Lily. She was so happy and thanked the clever squirrel. From then on, Lily and the squirrel became best friends and collected things together. They even found more pretty lights to add to Lily's collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she saw her friend Jack playing with a rope. Jack said, "Do you want to test who can climb the highest?" + +Lily was very competitive and said, "Yes, I want to see who can climb the highest!" They tied the rope to a tree and started to climb. Lily was doing well, but then she slipped and fell down. She wasn't hurt, but she was sad that she didn't win. + +Jack came down and said, "Don't be sad, Lily. We can try again and maybe next time you will win." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, let's try again!" They tested their climbing skills again and this time Lily won. She was very happy and they both laughed and played together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a box full of toys that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them back in the box. Lily was obedient and did as she was told. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the park. Lily was having so much fun playing on the swings when suddenly, she fell off and her dress flew up! Lily was so embarrassed, but her mom hugged her and told her it was okay. + +When they got home, Lily went to her room and looked at her box of toys. She realized that she had forgotten to put one of her favorite toys back in the box. Lily was upset with herself, but her mom told her not to worry and that they would put it away together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bracelet that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. But when she came back home, she couldn't find her bracelet. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Lily was sad and worried. She asked her mom and dad if they had seen her bracelet, but they hadn't. Then, her little brother came into the room and said, "I found your bracelet!" Lily was so happy and gave her brother a big hug. She was ignorant of the fact that he had taken it to play with earlier. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her bracelet in a safe place where her brother couldn't take it without asking. She was happy to have found her bracelet and grateful to her brother for helping her find it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the kitchen to get some jam for her toast. She opened the fridge and noticed that there was no jam left. She felt sad because she loved jam so much. + +But then, her mom came into the kitchen and asked what was wrong. Lily told her that there was no jam left. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have some fine strawberry jam in the cupboard." Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. + +She spread the jam on her toast and it tasted so yummy. From that day on, Lily always noticed when she was running low on jam and made sure to ask her mom for more. And she always remembered how fine the strawberry jam was. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to festivals with her family. One day, they went to a festival with lots of yummy food and fun games. Lily's mom packed a thick blanket for them to sit on. When they got there, they had to unpack the blanket and spread it out on the grass. + +Lily's favorite game was the ring toss. She tried to throw the rings onto the bottles, but it was too hard. Her dad helped her and they won a prize! After playing games, they got some cotton candy and walked around to see all the pretty lights. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom packed up the blanket and they went back to their car. Lily was tired but happy from all the fun they had at the festival. She couldn't wait to go to another one soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around outside and explore. One day, while she was wandering, she saw a shiny nail on the ground. She thought it looked silly, so she picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As she continued to wander, she met a friendly squirrel named Sammy. They became friends and started to play together. But then, they heard a loud noise coming from the nearby woods. Lily and Sammy were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Lily remembered the nail in her pocket. She took it out and showed it to Sammy. "Maybe we can use this nail to protect ourselves," she said. Together, they came up with a plan to scare away the noise. They used the nail to make a silly face on a nearby tree, which made the noise go away. Lily and Sammy were proud of themselves for being brave and clever. From that day on, they continued to wander and explore together, always ready for any silly adventures that came their way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to parties and play with her friends. One day, she went to a party and saw her friend, Sarah, wearing an incredible dress. Lily admired the dress and told Sarah how pretty she looked. + +Later, Lily saw her other friend, Timmy, teasing a boy who didn't have any toys. Lily didn't like this and told Timmy it wasn't nice to tease others. Timmy felt bad and apologized. + +At the end of the party, Lily's mom told her how proud she was of Lily for being kind to others and admiring her friend's dress. Lily learned that it's important to be kind and not make fun of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted a balloon very much. He asked his mommy if he could have one. She said yes and they went to the store to buy one. + +Timmy picked out a red balloon. It was very thin and shiny. He held it tightly and smiled. He was so happy to have his very own balloon. + +Timmy and his mommy walked home with the balloon. Timmy played with it all day long. He loved his thin, red balloon very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her chubby cat, Mittens. One day, Lily found a shiny crown in the grass. She put it on her head and pretended to be a princess. + +But then, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily and Mittens ran inside, but Lily's crown got wet. She was sad because she thought it was ruined. But her mommy told her not to worry, they could dry it off with a towel. So, they did and the crown was as good as new! + +From that day on, Lily wore her crown every day and felt like a true princess. And whenever it got wet, she knew exactly what to do - dry it off with a towel! +Once upon a time, there was a big black cat named Max. Max loved to sit on the seat by the window and watch the birds outside. One day, Max's owner wanted to cook some fish for dinner. Max could smell the fish and he became very excited. + +But when Max's owner started cooking the fish, Max became very sad. The smell of the cooking fish made him very hungry, but he wasn't allowed to have any. Max tried to jump on the seat to get a better view of the fish, but his owner shooed him away. + +Max felt very left out and sad. He didn't understand why he couldn't have any of the delicious smelling fish. But eventually, Max's owner finished cooking and they both sat down to eat. Max was happy again, as he got a small piece of fish as a treat. From then on, Max learned to be patient and wait for his owner to share their food with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, Lily was feeling restless and couldn't sit still. Her mommy gave her a piece of paper and said, "Why don't you use your pencil to draw something fun?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then started to draw a big, happy sun in the sky. She used her yellow pencil to make the sun shine bright. As she drew, she started to feel less restless and more calm. + +When Lily was finished, she showed her mommy her beautiful picture. Her mommy was so proud of her and said, "You did a great job using your pencil to make such a happy sun!" From that day on, whenever Lily felt restless, she would use her pencil to draw something wonderful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cake. One day, her mommy made a yummy cake for her birthday. Lily was so happy and ate a big slice of cake. + +After eating, Lily's tummy was full and the plate was empty. She said, "Mommy, can we drive to the park now?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, let's go!" They got in the car and drove to the park. They played on the swings and had so much fun. Lily was happy and said, "Mommy, today is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a big ostrich. The ostrich lived in a big field with many other animals. One day, the ostrich decided to go for a walk. As the ostrich walked, it saw a group of other animals. The ostrich wanted to lead the group, so it started walking in front of them. The other animals followed the ostrich and they all had a fun adventure together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Tuna. Tuna was a regular fish who lived in a big ocean. One day, Tuna saw a shiny thing on the sand. Tuna swam close to the shiny thing and saw that it was a seashell. Tuna picked up the seashell and gave it a spin. The seashell spun and spun in the water. Tuna was so happy to have found something fun to play with. From that day on, Tuna would spin the seashell every time he saw it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake pies with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Let's make an easy apple pie today." Lily was excited and said, "Yay! I love apple pie!" + +They went to the kitchen and started to bake. Lily helped her mommy mix the ingredients and put the apples on top of the crust. After they put the pie in the oven, Lily asked, "What should we name our pie?" Her mommy thought for a moment and said, "How about 'Lily's Easy Apple Pie'?" + +When the pie was ready, they took it out of the oven and let it cool. Lily's mommy cut a slice and gave it to Lily. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this is delicious!" Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. We should make this pie more often." And from that day on, they made Lily's Easy Apple Pie every week. +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 tall tree with lots of acorns on it. She asked her mommy, "What is that?" + +Her mommy said, "That's an oak tree, and those are acorns. They fall from the tree and animals eat them." + +Lily wanted to learn more about the tree and the acorns, so she asked her mommy, "Can we pick some acorns and take them home?" + +"Yes, we can," said her mommy. So they picked some acorns and took them home. Lily learned that acorns can grow into big oak trees, and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat oranges. One day, her mommy bought a big bag of oranges from the store. Lily was so happy and wanted to eat all the oranges at once. But her mommy said, "No, Lily. We need to sort the oranges first." + +Lily didn't understand what "sort" meant, so her mommy explained, "Sorting means we have to put the big oranges in one pile and the small oranges in another pile." Lily helped her mommy sort the oranges. + +After they sorted the oranges, Lily's mommy said, "Now, we can eat the oranges. But remember, Lily, we need to eat them in moderation because too much sugar can make our waist bigger." Lily didn't want her waist to get bigger, so she only ate a few oranges. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to sort things out before we do something. And it's also important to eat healthy and take care of our bodies. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved her soft pillow very much. One day, her mommy asked her to tie her shoes so they could go outside and play. Lily was cheerful and quickly tied her shoes. + +They went outside and played in the park. They played on the swings and the slide. After they were done playing, they went back home. Lily was tired, so she hugged her pillow and went to sleep. She dreamt of cheerful things like rainbows and butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures with his crayons. One day, he wanted to print out his favorite picture to show his mom. He asked his dad to help him. + +His dad put the picture on the computer and pressed a button. Suddenly, the printer started to make noise and the picture came out on a piece of paper. Timmy was so happy to see his picture printed out! + +But then, Timmy noticed that the paper had some waste on it. There were some extra lines and smudges that didn't belong on the picture. Timmy's dad explained that sometimes printers can be dull and make mistakes. Timmy didn't mind though, he was still happy to have his picture printed out. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond. One day, Ducky met a frog named Froggy. Froggy said, "Hello, Ducky! Do you like the pond?" Ducky said, "Yes, I love to swim in it. It's very useful for me to cool off." + +Froggy said, "I can swim too! Do you want to race?" Ducky said, "Sure, let's race to the other side of the pond." They both started to swim as fast as they could. Ducky was very good at swimming and won the race. Froggy said, "Wow, you're very fast! You're the best swimmer in the pond." + +Ducky was very happy and said, "Thank you, Froggy! I love swimming in the pond. It's my favorite thing to do." Froggy said, "Me too! Let's swim together again soon." And so, Ducky and Froggy became good friends and swam together in the pond every day. +Once upon a time, there was a cute and adorable puppy named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Max saw a squirrel and started to chase it. The squirrel led Max into the street where a car hit him. Max got hurt really bad and had to go to the vet. + +The vet told Max's owner the truth, that Max's injuries were too severe and he wouldn't make it. Max's owner was very sad and cried a lot. She held Max's paw and said goodbye as he passed away. + +From that day on, Max's owner always remembered the adorable and playful puppy that had led such a happy life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a bottle lying on the ground. It was a peaceful day, and the sun was shining. Lily picked up the bottle and noticed that the cap was twisted shut. She tried to open it, but it was too tight. + +Lily asked her mommy for help. Her mommy twisted the cap and opened the bottle. Inside, there was a message from a faraway land. It said, "Spread love and kindness wherever you go." Lily was so happy to find the message. She decided to spread love and kindness every day. From that day on, Lily felt peaceful and happy knowing that she could make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and go on walks with his owner, Sarah. One day, Max met a new friend named Lucy. Lucy was a cat who lived next door. Max and Lucy became fast friends and would play together every day. + +One day, Max asked Lucy if she knew the history of their neighborhood. Lucy didn't know, so Max let her know all about it. Max told Lucy about the big tree in the park and how it was there for a long, long time. Lucy was amazed by Max's knowledge of history! + +After their talk, Max and Lucy played together for hours. They played catch and chased each other around the yard. Max was happy to have a new friend like Lucy and he let her know that he would always be there for her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He was wearing his favorite blue shoes. + +While Timmy was playing, he saw a little girl crying. He went up to her and asked, "Why are you crying?" The little girl said, "I lost my shoe and I can't find it. It's not fair." + +Timmy wanted to help the little girl, so he looked around the park. He finally found her shoe near the swings. He picked it up and said, "Here's your shoe. I found it!" + +The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you so much! You're my hero!" Timmy smiled and said, "No problem. I'm glad I could help." Then, Timmy and his mom went home and locked the door. They had a great day at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink skirt and twirl around in it. One day, Lily's mom made her a delicious cake. Lily ate it all up and forgot to say thank you to her mom. + +The next day, Lily wanted to wear her pink skirt again but she couldn't find it. She looked everywhere but couldn't remember where she put it. She started to cry and her mom tried to help her find it but they couldn't. + +Lily was so sad that she forgot to eat her breakfast. She went to school without eating and felt very hungry. During recess, Lily saw her friend with a yummy snack. She asked her friend for some but her friend said no. Lily felt very sad and alone. + +In the end, Lily went home feeling very hungry and sad. She realized that forgetting to say thank you and losing her skirt made her day very bad. She promised herself to always remember to say thank you and take care of her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys, but her room was always very messy. Her mommy would often ask her to tidy up her room, but Lily didn't like to do it. + +One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big box and told her to keep it safe. Lily was very curious and wanted to open the box, but her mommy said she had to wait. Lily didn't like waiting, but she accepted that she had to be patient. + +Days went by and Lily still hadn't opened the box. She kept it safe and tidy in her room. One day, her mommy came to her room and asked her to bring the box. Lily was excited to finally open it. When she did, she found a beautiful toy inside. She was so happy and thanked her mommy for keeping it safe. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's important to accept things and be patient. And when you keep things tidy, good things can come your way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. Her favorite song was about a little bird that flew high in the sky. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a big bird that was very pale in color. Lily's mom told her that the bird was sick and needed to go to the vet. + +At the vet, they put the bird on a scale to weigh it. Lily was amazed at how much the bird weighed. The vet gave the bird some medicine and soon it was feeling better. + +Lily and her mom went back to the park and saw the bird flying high in the sky. Lily was happy that the bird was feeling better and she sang her favorite song for it. The bird chirped along and they both sang together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around and it made her very happy. + +But then, Lily slipped on some icy ground and fell down. She felt embarrassed because her friends saw her fall. But the butterfly saw her too and flew over to her. It landed on her nose and made her laugh. + +Lily realized that even if she falls down, she can still have fun and be happy. She decided to chase after the butterfly and forget about feeling embarrassed. From that day on, Lily loved butterflies even more and always smiled when she saw one. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and running around outside. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played on the swings and went down the slide. But then, Timmy saw a unique toy that he wanted to play with. + +The toy was in the hands of another little boy named Billy. Timmy asked Billy if he could play with the toy, but Billy said no. Timmy felt sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to kneel down and think about how he could get the toy. + +As he was thinking, his friends came over to see what was wrong. Timmy told them about the toy and how Billy wouldn't share. His friends suggested that they all play a game together instead. Timmy thought that was a great idea and forgot all about the toy. They played a fun game of tag and Timmy felt happy again. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy waved goodbye to his friends and started walking east towards his house. He was still thinking about the toy, but he realized that playing with his friends was much more fun than any toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks in the hall. One day, he accidentally broke one of his favorite cars. He was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But Timmy's dad was eager to help him. He picked up the broken car and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I can fix this." Timmy watched as his dad used glue to put the car back together. Soon, the car was as good as new and Timmy was very happy. + +From then on, Timmy was more careful when playing with his toys in the hall. And whenever he accidentally broke something, he knew that his dad could always fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was sick and had to go to the hospital. There, she met a kind nurse named Sarah. Sarah had a warm smile and made Lily feel better. + +Lily admired Sarah's pretty pink scrubs and asked her, "Are you a fairy?" Sarah laughed and said, "No, I'm a nurse. I help people feel better when they're sick." + +Lily felt happy knowing that Sarah was there to take care of her. She said, "Thank you for being my nurse. You're the best!" Sarah smiled and replied, "It's my pleasure to help you feel better, Lily." From that day on, Lily always admired nurses and the warm care they give to those who are sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles more than anything in the world. One morning, her mom made her an amazing waffle for breakfast. It was crispy and golden, and it smelled so good. + +Lily took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this waffle is yummy!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." Suddenly, Lily heard a noise outside. She said, "Mommy, listen! What's that sound?" Her mom listened and said, "I think it's the birds singing." + +Lily finished her waffle and ran outside to see the birds. She said, "Wow, they're so pretty! And their singing is amazing!" Her mom said, "Yes, they are amazing. And so are you, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Mommy." And they both enjoyed the beautiful morning together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, Timmy found a big sandcastle that was broken. He wanted to fix it and make it beautiful again. + +Timmy worked hard to restore the sandcastle. He used his hands to shape the sand and put it back together. He was very alert and careful so that the sandcastle would not fall apart again. + +Finally, Timmy finished restoring the sandcastle. It looked amazing! But then, a big wave came and washed it away. Timmy was very sad that all his hard work was gone. He learned that sometimes bad things happen, even when we try our best to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved her blue dress. She wore it everywhere she went. One day, her mom washed the dress and put a label on it to make sure it wouldn't get lost. + +Lily went to play in the park with her friends, but when it was time to go home, she couldn't find her blue dress. She looked everywhere but it was gone. She started to cry and miss her favorite dress. + +The next day, Lily's mom saw a little boy wearing a blue dress with a label on it. She asked him where he got it and he said he found it on the ground. Lily's mom realized that Lily must have dropped it in the park. She took the dress back and gave it to Lily, who was so happy to have it back. From then on, Lily made sure to hold onto her dress tightly so she wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They went to visit their friends. The friends were very cheerful and welcomed them with big smiles. The family had a good time and stayed for a while. + +When it was time to go home, they set an alarm to wake up early. But the alarm did not ring in the morning. They woke up late and missed their train. They had to wait a long time for the next train. When they finally got home, they were very sad that they missed their train. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a big boat in the lake. He wanted to sail on it! + +Timmy's mom took him on the boat and they sailed around the lake. Timmy saw a tree with peaches on it and wanted one. His mom picked a peach for him and it was juicy and sweet. + +After sailing and eating peaches, Timmy and his mom went home. Timmy told his dad all about his honest adventure on the boat and how he ate a yummy peach. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, she went outside to play, but it was very cold outside. She put on her warm coat and went to find her friends. + +When she found them, they were trying to raise a big flag on a tall pole. Lily wanted to help, so she grabbed the bottom of the flag and helped raise it up. They all cheered when the flag was up high in the sky. + +After they finished playing, Lily went back inside to warm up. Her mom made her a cup of hot cocoa to help her feel better. Lily drank it all up and felt much better. She looked out the window and saw the wide sky full of stars. She smiled and went to bed, happy from her fun day outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her poppy very much. Her poppy was an important person in her life. He always made her laugh and gave her hugs. + +One day, Lily's poppy gave her a toy bear. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, poppy!" She hugged him tight and kissed his cheek. + +Lily played with her new toy bear all day long. She showed it to her friends and told them how her important poppy gave it to her. From that day on, Lily knew that saying "thank you" was very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was in preschool and he loved to draw on the blackboard. One day, Timmy was drawing a picture of a big yellow sun when he accidentally broke the chalk. "Oh no!" he cried. "I can't draw anymore!" + +His teacher, Miss Sarah, came over and saw Timmy looking helpless. "Don't worry, Timmy," she said. "I can help you." Miss Sarah handed Timmy a new piece of chalk and showed him how to yield it gently. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he gave Miss Sarah a big hug. From that day on, Timmy knew how to use the chalk and he never felt helpless again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures with her aunt. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit her. "Hi Lily!" said her aunt. "I'm so busy today, but I still want to play with you. What should we do?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's play hide-and-seek!" So they played hide-and-seek for a while, but then Lily's aunt had to leave. "I have to go now, Lily. I'm sorry I can't stay longer," said her aunt. + +Lily was sad that her aunt had to leave so soon, but then she had an idea. "Let's reverse roles and you can be the one hiding and I'll find you!" she said excitedly. Her aunt smiled and agreed. They played for a little while longer before it was time for Lily's aunt to go. "That was so much fun, Lily. We should do it again soon," said her aunt before giving Lily a big hug goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was an old wall. It was very tall and strong. It kept the animals safe in their homes. But one day, a little bird flew too close to the wall and got stuck. It couldn't fly away. + +All the animals saw the bird and felt sad. They wanted to help, but they didn't know how. Then, a wise owl came along and urged the animals to work together. + +The animals listened to the owl and worked together to break down the old wall. They saved the little bird and everyone was happy. The moral of the story is that when we work together, we can do great things. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild lion. He lived in a big chamber in the jungle. The lion was very strong and had big teeth. He liked to roar very loud. + +One day, a little mouse came into the chamber. The lion saw the mouse and was very angry. He hated the mouse because he thought the mouse was too small and weak. But the mouse was very clever. He said, "Please don't eat me, Mr. Lion. I can help you one day." + +The lion laughed and said, "How can a little mouse like you help me?" But the mouse said, "I can help you by chewing the ropes that tie you up if you ever get caught." The lion thought the mouse was very clever and decided to let him go. From that day on, the lion and the mouse became friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her dolls and toys. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a new pink computer for her to use. Lily was very excited to try it out. + +Lily sat down at the computer and started to pretend she was a princess in a magical kingdom. She typed away on the keyboard, pretending to send messages to her royal subjects. Suddenly, the computer screen turned pink! + +Lily was confused and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered something her mommy had told her. She clicked a button on the keyboard and the screen turned back to normal. Lily was relieved and happy that she knew how to fix the computer. From that day on, Lily continued to play pretend on her new pink computer, knowing that she could always fix it if anything went wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful flower and wanted to show her mom. But she didn't know where her mom was. + +So, Lily decided to use her phone to call her mom. She dialed her mom's number and waited for her to answer. When her mom answered, Lily told her about the beautiful flower she found. Her mom encouraged her to pick more flowers and bring them home. + +Lily was happy and excited to hear her mom's words of encouragement. She picked more flowers and brought them home to her mom. Her mom was so happy to see the beautiful flowers and praised Lily for her hard work. From that day on, Lily loved picking flowers and sharing them with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw on the blackboard in her classroom. One day, Lily accidentally spilled her water bottle on the blackboard. The blackboard became wet and all of her drawings disappeared! + +Lily was sad because she loved her drawings. Her teacher saw that Lily was sad and gave her a new piece of chalk to draw with. Lily was happy again and started to draw on the blackboard. She drew a picture of a happy sun and a big tree. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Tommy came over and accidentally cut the chalk in half with his scissors. Lily was sad again because she couldn't draw anymore. But then her teacher gave her a new piece of chalk and Lily was happy once again. She drew a picture of her and Tommy holding hands and smiling. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and build things with his screwdriver. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he noticed that one of his favorite toys was missing a screw. He searched and searched but couldn't find the missing screw. + +Timmy felt guilty because he knew he was the one who lost the screw. He remembered his mom telling him to be careful with his toys and to put them away when he was done playing with them. Timmy realized he didn't follow his mom's advice and that's why he lost the screw. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to put his toys away and take care of them. He didn't want to feel guilty again. And whenever he saw someone frown because they lost something, he knew how to help them find it. +Anna liked to look at the moon at night. She thought the moon was very pretty and unique. It was big and round and bright, and sometimes it changed shape. She wanted to know more about the moon, so she decided to ask her mom. + +"Mom, can you tell me about the moon?" Anna asked one night, as they were getting ready for bed. + +"Sure, sweetie. What do you want to know?" Mom said, smiling. + +"Why does the moon change shape? And why does it shine?" Anna asked, curious. + +"Well, the moon changes shape because it goes around the earth, and we see different parts of it. Sometimes we see the whole moon, and sometimes we see only a part of it. And the moon shines because it reflects the light from the sun, which is a big star that gives us light and warmth during the day." Mom explained, using simple words. + +"Wow, that's amazing! The moon is so cool!" Anna said, impressed. + +"Yes, it is. The moon is very special and unique, just like you. Now, it's time to sleep. Good night, my moon." Mom said, kissing Anna on the forehead. + +"Good night, Mom. I love you and the moon." Anna said, closing her eyes and dreaming of the moon. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. But it was winter and very cold. The snow was white and soft, but it made their hands and feet hurt. They wanted to play with their toys, but they were in the shed. The shed was closed and locked. + +"Who has the key to the shed?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe Mom or Dad," Tom said. + +They went to look for Mom or Dad, but they were not in the house. They were in the car, going to the store. They left a note on the door. + +"Sorry, kids. We had to go to the store. We will be back soon. The key to the shed is in the drawer. Love, Mom and Dad." + +Lily and Tom were happy. They ran to the drawer and found the key. They opened the shed and saw their toys. They had a ball, a bike, a doll, and a truck. They took them outside and played with them in the snow. + +They had fun, but soon they noticed something. Their toys were dirty and broken. The ball had a hole, the bike had a flat tire, the doll had a torn dress, and the truck had a missing wheel. They were sad. + +"How can we fix our toys?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can restore them," Tom said. + +They went to look for things to restore their toys. They found some tape, some glue, some cloth, and some paint. They worked hard to restore their toys. They patched the hole, pumped the tire, sewed the dress, and replaced the wheel. They painted their toys with bright colors. + +They were proud of their work. They showed their toys to Mom and Dad when they came back from the store. + +"Wow, you did a great job! You restored your toys!" Mom said. + +"Yes, we did. We used tape, glue, cloth, and paint," Tom said. + +"You are very clever and creative. We are proud of you," Dad said. + +Lily and Tom smiled. They hugged Mom and Dad. They played with their toys until it was dark. They had a happy winter day. +Lila and Tom were bored. They wanted to play with something new. They saw a big box in the corner of the room. It was brown and hard. They opened the box and found many things inside. They found a leather jacket, a leather hat, a leather belt and a leather bag. They smelled the leather. It was smelly. They did not like the smell. + +"Let's decorate the leather things!" Lila said. "We can make them pretty and fun!" + +Tom agreed. They took out some crayons, stickers, glitter and glue. They started to decorate the leather things. They drew pictures and shapes on the jacket. They stuck stars and hearts on the hat. They sprinkled glitter on the belt. They glued feathers and pom-poms on the bag. + +They were very happy with their work. They put on the leather things and looked at themselves in the mirror. They laughed and danced. They felt like cowboys and cowgirls. + +"Look at us!" Lila said. "We are the best leather decorators in the world!" + +They heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She came in and saw the mess. She saw the leather things. She smelled the leather. She was not happy. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "These are your dad's leather things! He loves them! He will be very angry when he sees them!" + +Lila and Tom stopped laughing and dancing. They looked at their mom. They looked at the leather things. They realized they had made a big mistake. They felt very sorry. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We were bored. We wanted to play. We did not know they were dad's leather things. We thought they were old and smelly. We wanted to decorate them and make them pretty and fun." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not angry. She knew they did not mean to be bad. She knew they were just kids. She hugged them and said, "I know you were bored. I know you wanted to play. I know you did not know. But you should not touch things that are not yours. You should ask before you decorate. You should be careful with leather. It is hard to clean. It is expensive. It is special. Your dad will be very sad when he sees his leather things. He will not think they are pretty and fun. He will think they are ruined." + +Lila and Tom felt very sad. They did not want to make their dad sad. They loved their dad. They wanted to make him happy. They asked, "Can we fix the leather things, mom? Can we make them look like before? Can we make dad happy?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "I don't know if we can fix the leather things, but we can try. We can use some soap and water and a cloth. We can try to remove the crayons, stickers, glitter and glue. We can try to make them look like before. But we cannot make dad happy. Only you can make dad happy. You can tell him you are sorry. You can tell him you love him. You can tell him you will not do it again. You can give him a hug and a kiss. That will make him happy." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They said, "OK, mom. We will try to fix the leather things. We will tell dad we are sorry. We will tell him we love him. We will tell him we will not do it again. We will give him a hug and a kiss. We hope that will make him happy." + +Mom said, "I hope so too. Now let's get to work. We have a lot of cleaning to do." +Sara was very hungry. She wanted a cookie. She went to the kitchen and saw a big jar of cookies on the counter. She tried to reach the jar, but it was too high. She jumped and jumped, but she could not get the jar. + +She saw a chair near the table. She had an idea. She pushed the chair to the counter and climbed on it. She was very happy. She grabbed the jar and opened it. She took a big cookie and smiled. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was her mom. She was busy cleaning the house. She saw Sara on the chair with the jar. She was angry. She said, "Sara, what are you doing? You are not supposed to take cookies without asking. You could have fallen and hurt yourself. Put the jar back and get down from the chair right now!" + +Sara was scared. She dropped the jar and the cookie. The jar broke and the cookies spilled on the floor. She started to weep. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry. I wanted a cookie. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom sighed. She was not really mad at Sara. She was worried. She hugged Sara and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'm not mad at you. I'm glad you are not hurt. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Cookies are not good for you if you eat too many. You have to eat healthy food first. And you have to ask me before you take anything from the kitchen. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded. She said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Sara. Now let's clean up this mess and then we can have a cookie together. But only one, okay?" + +Sara smiled. She said, "Okay, mom. Thank you." + +They cleaned up the mess and then they shared a cookie. Sara was happy. She learned a lesson. She decided to be more careful and listen to her mom. She also decided to eat more healthy food and not too many cookies. She thought cookies were better when they were shared with someone you love. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. Sometimes they saw birds, dogs and flowers. They were having fun. + +But then Lily saw a big red ball near the fence. She wanted to play with it. She ran to get it, but she forgot to look for cars. A loud horn made her stop and jump. A car was coming fast. She was scared. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Tom shouted. He ran after her and grabbed her hand. He pulled her back to the park. Mom was there too. She hugged them both. + +"Lily, you have to be careful. You have to remember to look for cars before you cross the street. Cars can hurt you. You have to stay safe," Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was silly. I just wanted the ball. I forgot about the cars," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you're safe. Tom was very brave and smart. He helped you. He remembered to look for cars. He stayed safe," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I love you," Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are a good sister. But next time, don't be silly. Remember to look for cars," Tom said. + +They hugged and smiled. They went back to play. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to crawl under the big bush and pretend it was a cave. They found many bugs and leaves and sticks there. + +One day, they saw a long green vine hanging from the bush. It looked like a snake, but it did not move or hiss. Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to touch it and see what it felt like. + +"Can I touch it first?" Lily asked. + +"No, I want to touch it first!" Ben said. + +They both reached for the vine, but it was too high for them. They tried to jump and grab it, but they fell down and bumped their heads. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. + +They rubbed their heads and looked at each other. They felt sorry for hurting each other. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Let's share the vine," Lily said. + +"Okay, let's share the vine," Ben said. + +They crawled closer to the vine and lifted each other up. They took turns to touch the vine and feel its smooth and soft skin. They smiled and laughed. They were happy. + +The vine was happy too. It liked to feel the kind hands of the children. It wrapped itself around their arms and gave them a gentle squeeze. It was a friendly vine. It wanted to play with them. + +Lily and Ben were surprised and delighted. They had made a new friend. They thanked the vine and said goodbye. They crawled out of the bush and ran to tell their mom about their adventure. They hoped to see the vine again soon. +Lily liked to use her trumpet. She liked to make loud noises with it. She liked to play songs that she learned at school. She liked to pretend she was a star on a big stage. + +One day, she saw a swan on the pond. The swan was white and beautiful. It moved in the water with its long neck and wings. It looked graceful, like a dancer. Lily wanted to play with the swan. She ran to the edge of the pond and blew her trumpet. + +"Hello, swan!" she shouted. "Do you want to hear my music?" + +The swan did not like the noise. It flapped its wings and hissed. It splashed water at Lily. It was angry and scared. It wanted to be left alone. + +Lily was sad and confused. She did not mean to upset the swan. She thought the swan would like her music. She thought the swan would be her friend. + +She put down her trumpet and sat on the grass. She watched the swan swim away. She felt sorry for the swan. She wished she could say sorry. + +Then, she heard a voice behind her. + +"Hi, Lily. What are you doing?" + +It was Ben, her friend from school. He had a ball in his hand. He smiled at her. + +"I was trying to play with the swan, but it did not like my trumpet," Lily said. + +"That's too bad. Swans are very shy. They don't like loud noises. They like quiet and calm things," Ben said. + +"Really? I did not know that. I like loud and fun things," Lily said. + +"That's okay. Everyone is different. You can still like your trumpet. But maybe you can play it somewhere else, where it won't bother the swan," Ben said. + +"Maybe you're right. Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked. + +"Sure. I have a ball. We can play catch or kick or roll. Do you like ball games?" Ben asked. + +"I do. They are fun and easy. Let's go!" Lily said. + +She picked up her trumpet and followed Ben. They ran to the field and played with the ball. They laughed and shouted and had a good time. They did not use the trumpet, but they did not mind. They were happy and friendly. They liked each other. +Lily was a brave girl who liked to explore. One morning, she decided to go to the forest behind her house. She put on her boots and her coat and took her teddy bear with her. + +She walked along the path and saw many things. She saw birds and squirrels and flowers and mushrooms. She heard noises and smells and felt the wind and the sun. She was happy and curious. + +But then she saw something big and dark and scary. It was a bear! It was sleeping under a tree, but it looked angry and hungry. Lily was afraid and wanted to run away. But her teddy bear whispered in her ear: "Don't be scared, Lily. You are brave and smart. You can believe in yourself and find a way out." + +Lily listened to her teddy bear and thought hard. She remembered that bears liked honey. She looked around and saw a beehive hanging from a branch. She picked up a stick and threw it at the beehive. The bees came out and buzzed angrily. They flew towards the bear and stung him. The bear woke up and roared. He ran away from the bees and the forest. + +Lily was relieved and proud. She had escaped the bear and saved her teddy bear. She hugged him and said: "Thank you, teddy. You are my best friend. You helped me believe in myself and be brave." They smiled and walked back to the house. They had a big adventure and a big story to tell. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. Today is Tom's birthday. He is very happy. He wants to celebrate with Anna and his family. + +He invites Anna to his house. Anna brings a gift for Tom. It is a big box with a label. The label says: "To Tom, from Anna. Happy birthday!" Tom is curious. He wants to open the gift. + +"Can I open it now?" he asks Anna. + +"Yes, you can. It is something you will like," Anna says. + +Tom opens the box. Inside, there is a blue shirt with a dinosaur on it. Tom loves dinosaurs. He is very excited. He tries on the shirt. It fits him well. + +"Wow, thank you, Anna! This is a great gift. I love it!" he says. + +"You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like it. You look very cool in it," Anna says. + +They hug and smile. Then they go to the kitchen. Tom's mom has made a cake with candles. Tom's dad and sister are there too. They sing "Happy birthday" to Tom. Tom blows out the candles and makes a wish. He wishes for more fun with Anna and his family. + +They eat the cake and drink juice. They laugh and talk. They play games and tell jokes. They have a lot of fun. They celebrate Tom's birthday. It is a happy day. +Poppy was a clumsy puppy who liked to play with his toys. He had a ball, a bone, a rope and a squeaky duck. He loved to chew on them and make them make noises. But one day, he found a new toy in the garden. It was shiny and round and had a long stick. Poppy thought it was a ball and wanted to play with it. + +He ran to the shiny ball and bit it with his teeth. But it was not a ball. It was a balloon. And it was sharp. The balloon popped with a loud bang and scared Poppy. He let go of the stick and ran away. He barked and whimpered and hid under the table. + +"Poppy, what's wrong?" his owner asked. He heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw the popped balloon and the stick on the ground. He guessed what Poppy had done. He went to the table and looked under it. He saw Poppy's sad face and wagging tail. + +"It's okay, Poppy. It was just a balloon. It was not a toy. It was sharp and it popped. You are not hurt. You are a good boy." He said. He petted Poppy and gave him a hug. He took him out from under the table and gave him his squeaky duck. Poppy was happy again. He licked his owner and played with his duck. He forgot about the balloon. He learned to be careful with sharp things. He was still a clumsy puppy, but he was a smart one too. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and rocks. They saw a big plant with red berries. They did not know what it was. + +"Look, Ben, pretty berries!" Lila said. She picked one and put it in her mouth. + +"No, Lila, stop!" Ben shouted. "That is poison! Mama said we cannot eat unknown plants. They can make us sick or worse." + +Lila spit out the berry. She felt scared and sorry. She did not want to be sick or worse. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I will quit eating unknown plants. I will only eat what Mama gives us." + +Ben hugged her back and said, "You are welcome, Lila. You are a good sister. I am glad you are okay. Let's go tell Mama what happened. Maybe she can give us a snack and a hug." + +They ran to the house and told Mama everything. Mama was worried and angry, but also happy and proud. She checked Lila's mouth and gave her some water. She said, "Lila, you were very lucky. That plant is very bad. It can hurt you a lot. You must never eat it again. Do you understand?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, Mama. I understand. I am sorry. I will not do it again." + +Mama said, "I forgive you, Lila. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. Ben, you were very brave and smart. You saved your sister. You did the right thing. I am proud of you." + +She gave them both a snack and a hug. They ate and smiled. They loved Mama and each other. They decided to play with their toys instead of the plants. They had a good day. +Lily liked to draw. She had many colors and papers. She drew flowers, animals, and houses. She wanted to show her friends her drawings. She had an idea. + +She asked her mom to help her. Her mom gave her a big paper and a glue. Lily cut out her drawings and glued them on the big paper. She made a collage. She wrote her name on it. + +She took her collage to school. She showed it to her teacher and her friends. They liked it very much. They said it was pretty and colorful. They asked her how she made it. Lily told them her idea. + +"Can we make one too?" they asked. + +"Sure, you can," Lily said. "I have more colors and papers. We can share." + +Lily and her friends made more collages. They had fun. They showed their collages to the whole class. Everyone clapped and smiled. Lily's idea was popular. She was happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big truck. The truck can make noise and move by itself. Tom and Mia take turns to drive the truck around the room. + +One day, the truck stops moving. Tom and Mia try to push it, but it does not work. They look at the truck and see that the battery is empty. They need a new battery to make the truck move again. + +Tom says, "I know where the new batteries are. They are in the kitchen. I can go and get one." + +Mia says, "No, I want to go. I am faster than you." + +Tom says, "No, you are not. I have more muscle than you. I can run faster and carry the battery easier." + +Mia says, "That is not true. You are not stronger than me. I can run faster and carry the battery too." + +Tom and Mia start to argue. They do not want to share the truck or the battery. They do not listen to each other. + +Mom hears them and comes to the room. She sees the truck and the empty battery. She sees Tom and Mia fighting. + +Mom says, "Stop, stop, stop. What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Tom and Mia say, "We want to play with the truck, but the battery is empty. We want to go and get a new battery, but we do not want to share." + +Mom says, "That is not nice. You are brother and sister. You should help each other and share your toys. It is not difficult to replace the battery. You can do it together. One of you can go and get the battery, and the other can wait here and hold the truck. Then you can switch and play with the truck together. How does that sound?" + +Tom and Mia think for a moment. They realize that Mom is right. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Mia. We can do that. We can share and help each other." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good. I am proud of you. Now, who wants to go and get the battery first?" + +Tom and Mia look at each other and say, "Me!" They laugh and hug each other. They decide to take turns and go and get the battery together. They replace the battery and play with the truck happily. Mom watches them and smiles too. +Lila was a lonely crane who lived by the river. She liked to watch the fish and the boats, but she had no friends to talk to. Sometimes she would call out to the other birds, but they would fly away or ignore her. + +One day, she saw a big yellow truck with a long arm on the road. She was curious and flew over to see what it was. She landed on the arm and looked at the truck. It had a big sign that said "CRANE". + +"Hello, are you a crane too?" Lila asked the truck. + +The truck did not answer. It just made a loud noise and moved its arm up and down. + +"Can you talk?" Lila asked again. + +The truck did not answer. It just made another noise and moved its arm left and right. + +Lila felt sad and confused. She thought the truck was a crane like her, but it did not act like one. She wondered why it did not want to be her friend. + +She was about to fly away, when she heard a voice from inside the truck. + +"Hey, who are you?" the voice said. + +Lila looked around and saw a man in a window. He was wearing a hat and a jacket. + +"I'm Lila, a crane," she said. + +"A crane? You mean a bird?" the man said. + +"Yes, a bird. And you are a crane too, right?" Lila said. + +The man laughed. He opened the door and came out of the truck. + +"No, I'm not a crane. I'm a driver. This is a crane, but it's not a living thing. It's a machine. I use it to lift and move things," he said. + +He pointed to the arm and the sign. + +Lila felt silly. She did not know that there were different kinds of cranes. + +"Oh, I see. I'm sorry, I thought you were like me," she said. + +The man smiled. He reached out his hand and stroked Lila's feathers. + +"That's okay. You're a very pretty and smart bird. Do you want to be my friend?" he said. + +Lila felt happy. She nodded and nuzzled his hand. + +"Yes, I do. Thank you for answering me," she said. + +The man and Lila became friends. They talked and played and learned from each other. Lila was not lonely anymore. She had found a new kind of crane to love. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books to have fun with. But Lily saw something on the table that looked interesting. It was a folder with many papers inside. Lily wanted to see what was in the folder. + +She took the folder and opened it. She saw many drawings and words that she did not understand. She thought they were boring. She decided to make them more fun. She took a crayon and started to draw on the papers. She made circles and lines and stars and hearts. She also tore some of the papers into small pieces. She thought she was making a beautiful mess. + +Ben saw what Lily was doing and he was shocked. He knew that the folder belonged to their mom. It was her work folder. She needed the papers for her job. He ran to Lily and tried to stop her. + +"Lily, no! You are destroying mom's work! She will be very angry! Give me the folder!" Ben shouted. + +Lily did not want to give the folder. She liked her drawings and her mess. She thought Ben was being mean. She held the folder tightly and said, "No, Ben! It is my folder! I made it better! Go away!" + +They started to pull the folder from each other. They both wanted the folder. They did not hear their mom coming into the living room. She saw what they were doing and she was very upset. She took the folder from them and looked at the papers. She saw the crayon marks and the tears. She felt very sad and angry. + +She put the folder on the table and sat on the couch. She did not say anything. She looked very tired. Lily and Ben felt sorry for their mom. They knew they had done something bad. They went to the couch and hugged their mom. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not mean to destroy your work. We love you." + +Their mom hugged them back. She was still sad and angry, but she also loved them. She said, "I love you too, Lily and Ben. But you have to be more careful. You cannot touch my work folder. It is very important. You have to respect my things and ask me before you use them. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They said, "We understand, mom. We will not touch your work folder again. We will respect your things and ask you before we use them." + +Their mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are good kids. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have some warm cookies. I made them for you." + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They said, "Yay, warm cookies! We love warm cookies!" They followed their mom to the kitchen. They forgot about the folder and the papers. They only thought about the cookies and their mom. They were happy. +Ben was very tired. He had played all day with his toys and his friends. He wanted to go to bed, but he also wanted to see his robot. His robot was his best toy. It could talk and sing and dance. + +He went to his room and saw his robot on the shelf. He took it down and hugged it. "Hello, robot," he said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The robot blinked its eyes and made a beep sound. "Hello, Ben," it said. "I want to play with you, but I am very slow. I need new batteries." + +Ben looked at the robot's back. There was a small door with a screw. He did not have a screwdriver. He did not know how to open the door. He felt sad. He wanted his robot to be fast and happy. + +He yawned and rubbed his eyes. He was very sleepy. He put the robot on his bed and cuddled with it. "It's okay, robot," he said. "We can play tomorrow. Maybe Daddy can help us with the batteries. Good night, robot." + +The robot made a soft hum sound. "Good night, Ben," it said. "I love you. You are my best friend." + +They both closed their eyes and fell asleep. +Lily was very hungry. She saw a big cake on the table. It looked amazing. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. Lily wanted to eat some cake. + +But Mom said, "No, Lily. The cake is for later. We have to wait for Dad and Sam to come home. Then we can have cake after dinner." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to wait. She wanted cake now. She tried to resist, but she could not. She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake with her finger. + +Mom saw Lily and said, "Lily, stop! That is naughty. You will spoil your appetite and make a mess. Get down from there right now!" + +Lily did not listen. She touched the cake with her finger and licked it. It was sweet and yummy. She smiled and said, "Mmm, cake!" + +Mom was not happy. She took Lily off the chair and said, "Lily, you are in trouble. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. No cake for you tonight." + +Lily cried and said, "But Mom, I love cake!" + +Mom said, "I love you, Lily, but you have to follow the rules. Maybe next time you will resist the temptation and be a good girl." + +Lily nodded and said, "Sorry, Mom. I will try to be good." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. Now go to your room and play with your toys. I will call you when dinner is ready." + +Lily went to her room and played with her toys. She still wanted cake, but she knew she had to wait. She hoped Mom would change her mind and give her some cake later. She thought cake was amazing. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have many toys in their room. But their room is messy. They cannot find their favorite toys. + +"Let's organize our toys," Sara says. "Then we can play better." + +"OK," Ben says. "How do we organize?" + +Sara thinks. She sees some boxes. She has an idea. + +"We can put the same toys in the same box," she says. "Look, this box is white. We can put all the white toys in it." + +They start to organize. They find white toys. They put them in the white box. They find other toys. They put them in other boxes. + +They work hard. They have fun. They make their room neat. + +They are happy. They smile. + +They see a plate on the table. There are cookies on the plate. They are hungry. + +"Can we have a cookie?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, we can," Ben says. "We did a good job. We deserve a cookie." + +They take a cookie. They bite. They yum. + +They share. They hug. + +They are friends. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see something unusual near the gate. It is a big, furry animal with a long tail and a loud roar. It looks like a lion, but it is not a lion. + +"Wow, what is that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know, but it is scary," Ben says. + +They want to go closer, but they are afraid. The animal sees them and comes to the gate. It tries to push the gate with its paws, but the gate is locked. It roars again and again. + +"Help, help!" Anna and Ben shout. + +A man hears them and comes to the park. He is wearing a green hat and a blue shirt. He has a big net and a rope. He is a zookeeper. + +"Don't worry, kids, I'm here to help," he says. "That is a tiger. It escaped from the zoo. I need to catch it and take it back." + +He throws the net over the tiger and ties the rope around it. The tiger stops roaring and lies down. The zookeeper puts the tiger in a big truck and drives away. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Anna and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome," the zookeeper says. "But remember, kids, never go near a wild animal. They can be dangerous." + +Anna and Ben nod and hug each other. They are happy and safe. They go back to play in the park, but they stay away from the gate. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the bathroom. They see a razor on the sink. It is shiny and sharp. + +"Look, a razor!" Sam says. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Sam, don't touch it!" Ben says. "It is not a toy. It can hurt you." + +But Sam does not listen. He reaches for the razor. He wants to put it in his pocket. He thinks it is cool. + +"Ow!" Sam cries. He cuts his finger. He sees blood. He is scared. He drops the razor. + +Ben runs to him. He is a big brother. He is strong. He hugs Sam. He says, "It's okay, Sam. I will help you. Let's go to Mom. She will make it better." + +They leave the bathroom. They find Mom. She sees Sam's finger. She says, "Oh, Sam, what did you do? Did you touch the razor?" + +Sam nods. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was silly. I wanted to put the razor in my pocket." + +Mom says, "I know, Sam. But the razor is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. It can cut you. You have to be careful. Come, I will clean your finger. I will put a band-aid on it. It will heal soon." + +She takes Sam and Ben to the kitchen. She washes Sam's finger. She puts a band-aid on it. She kisses it. She says, "There, all done. You are a brave boy, Sam. And you are a good brother, Ben. Thank you for helping Sam. Now, no more playing with the razor, okay?" + +Sam and Ben say, "Okay, Mom. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, boys. Now, how about some cookies?" +Lily liked to receive magazines in the mail. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new things. Sometimes, she received magazines about animals, or cars, or princesses. She always shared them with her mom and dad. + +One day, she received a magazine that was different. It had a big picture of a snake on the cover. Lily was scared of snakes. She thought they were mean and scary. She did not want to open the magazine. She ran to her mom and showed her the magazine. + +"Mom, look! A snake! I don't like snakes!" Lily cried. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. "Don't worry, sweetie. This snake is harmless. It won't hurt you. It's just a picture. Do you want to learn more about snakes? They are very interesting animals. They have no legs, but they can move very fast. They have different colors and patterns. Some of them can even change their skin!" + +Lily was curious. She liked to learn new things. She decided to be brave and open the magazine. Mom helped her read the words and explained what they meant. Lily learned that snakes were not all mean and scary. Some of them were harmless and even helpful. She saw pictures of snakes that lived in the forest, in the desert, in the water, and even in the snow. She learned that snakes ate mice, frogs, eggs, and sometimes other snakes. She learned that snakes could sense heat, smell, and vibrations. She learned that snakes had different ways of protecting themselves, like hiding, hissing, or curling up. + +Lily was amazed by the snakes. She was not scared of them anymore. She thanked Mom for helping her learn. She decided to keep the magazine and show it to her dad and her friends. She wondered what other magazines she would receive in the mail. She hoped they would be as interesting as the snake magazine. +Lily liked to read books. Books had many words and pictures. She could learn new things from books. She had a big book with many stories. It was a novel. She liked to read it every day. + +One day, she saw a new book on the shelf. It was very big and had a shiny cover. It looked unusual. She wanted to read it. She took it and opened it. But the book was not like her novel. It had no words and no pictures. It had only numbers and symbols. She did not understand it. + +She went to her mom and showed her the book. "Mom, what is this book?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and took the book. "This is not a book for you, Lily. This is a book for dad. He likes to read it. It is about math and science. It is very hard." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to read the book. She liked math and science too. She said, "But mom, I want to read it. Please let me read it." + +Her mom shook her head. "No, Lily. This book is not for you. It is too hard. You will not enjoy it. You have your own book. Your novel. It is much better for you. It has many stories that you like. Why don't you read your novel instead?" + +Lily looked at her novel. She liked it, but she was curious about the new book. She wanted to try it. She said, "Mom, please. Just one page. Maybe I can learn something." + +Her mom sighed. She saw that Lily was very eager. She said, "Okay, Lily. Just one page. But you have to yield it back to me when you are done. And you have to be careful. Do not tear it or write on it. It is dad's book. He loves it very much." + +Lily nodded. She was happy. She took the book and sat on the couch. She opened it to the first page. She saw many numbers and symbols. She tried to read them. But she could not. They made no sense to her. She felt confused and bored. She closed the book and gave it back to her mom. She said, "Mom, you are right. This book is not for me. It is too hard. I do not like it. I like my novel better. It has words and pictures. It has stories that I understand. Can I read my novel now?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Of course, Lily. You can read your novel. I am proud of you for trying something new. But I am also glad that you know what you like. Your novel is a wonderful book. It has many stories that you can enjoy. And maybe, when you are older, you can read dad's book too. But for now, let's read your novel together. How about that?" + +Lily smiled and nodded. She was happy. She took her novel and cuddled with her mom. They read the stories together. They had fun. Lily loved her novel. And she loved her mom. And she loved to read books. +Tom and Anna were twins who lived in a big house with a big garden. Their parents were wealthy and gave them many toys and clothes. But Tom and Anna were not happy. They wanted to play with other children and have fun. + +One day, they saw a big truck with a hose outside their house. It was a fire truck. The firemen were checking the hose and the water. Tom and Anna ran to the fence and watched. + +"Hello, children," one fireman said. "Do you want to see the hose?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Anna said. + +The fireman smiled and opened the valve. Water came out of the hose and sprayed in the air. It made a rainbow in the sun. + +"Wow!" Tom and Anna said. + +"Do you want to try?" the fireman asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Anna said. + +The fireman gave them the hose and helped them hold it. They felt the water in their hands and raised the hose up and down. They laughed and splashed and made more rainbows. + +They forgot about their big house and their many toys and clothes. They felt happy and free. They made friends with the firemen and the other children who came to see the hose. + +They learned that having fun was more important than being wealthy. And they learned that playing with a hose was a lot of fun. +Sara likes to do yoga with her mom. Yoga is when you move your body in different ways and breathe slowly. Sara thinks yoga is fun and good for her. She can stretch like a cat, balance like a flamingo, and twist like a pretzel. + +One day, Sara and her mom are doing yoga in the living room. They are following a video on the TV. The lady on the TV is very good at yoga. She is intelligent and knows many things. She tells Sara and her mom what to do and why. + +Sara and her mom are doing a pose called downward dog. They are on their hands and feet, with their bottoms in the air. Sara feels a tickle in her nose. She tries to ignore it, but it gets stronger. She can't hold it in. She sneezes very loudly. + +"Achoo!" + +Sara's sneeze makes her lose her balance. She falls on her face. Her mom falls on her back. They both laugh. + +"Bless you, Sara!" her mom says. "Are you okay?" + +"I'm okay, mom," Sara says. "But I think I need a tissue." + +They pause the video and get some tissues. They blow their noses and hug. They decide to finish the yoga later. They are happy and love each other. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a green car and Lily had a pink doll. They were happy and shared their toys. + +But then, Lily saw a green ball on the shelf. She wanted to play with it. She reached for the ball and took it. Ben saw what she did and got angry. He wanted the ball too. He said, "No, Lily, that is my ball. Give it back!" + +Lily said, "No, Ben, I want the ball. It is green like my eyes. You have the car. Go away!" + +Ben and Lily started to fight. They pulled the ball from each other and shouted. They did not listen to each other. They did not care about their toys. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the ball. She was not happy. She said, "Stop, Ben and Lily, stop! Fighting is bad. You are hurting each other and your toys. Why are you fighting?" + +Ben and Lily stopped and looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They said, "We are fighting because we both want the ball. It is green and pretty." + +Mom said, "I see. But the ball is not yours. It is your cousin's. He left it here when he visited. You can play with it, but you have to share. Sharing is good. It makes you and others happy. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We are sorry. We will share the ball and our toys. We will not fight anymore." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. I love you, Ben and Lily. You are good children. Now, go and play nicely. And don't forget to wipe your noses. They are dirty from fighting." +Tom and Anna like to go to the zoo with their mom. They see many animals, but their favorite is the seal. The seal is big and gray and has a funny nose. He can swim and jump and clap his flippers. + +One day, the zoo has a special show. The seal trainer asks for a helper from the audience. Tom and Anna both want to help, but Tom is faster. He raises his hand and the trainer picks him. Anna is sad, but she claps for her brother. + +Tom goes to the pool where the seal is. The trainer gives him a fish and tells him to call the seal. Tom says, "Seal, seal, come here!" The seal hears him and swims to him. He takes the fish from Tom's hand and gives him a kiss. Tom is happy and laughs. The audience cheers. + +The trainer says, "Good job, Tom! You are a great helper. Do you want to try something else?" Tom nods and the trainer gives him a ball. He tells him to throw the ball to the seal. Tom throws the ball and the seal catches it with his nose. He balances it and tosses it back to Tom. They play catch for a while. Tom is having fun and the audience claps. + +The trainer says, "Thank you, Tom! You are a very modest and kind boy. You and the seal are good friends. Do you want to say goodbye to him?" Tom nods and the trainer tells him to wave to the seal. Tom waves and the seal waves back. He makes a loud noise that sounds like "Bye-bye!" Tom smiles and says, "Bye-bye, seal! I love you!" He goes back to his mom and Anna. Anna hugs him and says, "You did great, Tom! I'm proud of you!" Tom hugs her back and says, "Thank you, Anna! You are a good sister!" They all go home happy. +Lily and Ben were bored. It was a rainy 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 new and fun. + +"Let's make a rainbow!" Lily said. She had an idea. She took a big sheet of paper and some markers from the drawer. She gave one marker to Ben and kept one for herself. "We can mark the paper with different colors and make a rainbow." + +Ben liked the idea. He took the red marker and marked a big arc on the paper. Lily took the orange marker and marked another arc below the red one. They took turns marking the paper with yellow, green, blue, and purple. They made a beautiful rainbow. + +They were very happy with their rainbow. They taped it to the wall and admired it. "Look, our rainbow is so bright and pretty!" Lily said. "It makes me feel happy and safe." + +"Me too," Ben said. "I wish we could see a real rainbow outside." + +They looked out the window and saw that the rain had stopped. The sun was shining and there was a big rainbow in the sky. They gasped and smiled. "Wow, look!" Lily said. "There is a real rainbow outside! It is like our rainbow, but bigger and more shiny!" + +"Let's go outside and see it!" Ben said. They put on their shoes and jackets and ran outside. They felt the sun and the breeze on their faces. They saw the rainbow and its colors. They felt happy and safe. They had made a rainbow and they had seen a rainbow. It was a good day. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time until they reached the beach. + +"Look, Anna, the water is blue and shiny!" Ben said. + +"Yes, and the sand is soft and warm!" Anna said. + +They ran out of the car and put their hats and sunscreen on. Mom and Dad found a spot under a big umbrella. Anna and Ben wanted to build a sandcastle. They took their buckets and shovels and started to dig and pile up the sand. + +They worked hard and made a big tower with a flag on top. They also made walls and a moat around the tower. They were very proud of their sandcastle. + +"Wow, Anna and Ben, you did a great job!" Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they said. + +They went to get some water from the sea to fill the moat. They were careful not to get too close to the waves. But then, a big wave came and washed away their sandcastle. Anna and Ben were very sad. They felt helpless. They had worked so hard and now their sandcastle was gone. + +"Mom, Dad, help!" they cried. + +Mom and Dad came running and hugged them. + +"Don't worry, Anna and Ben, it's okay. The wave didn't mean to ruin your sandcastle. It was just playing with the sand. You can build another one if you want, or we can do something else. We have a lot of time to have fun on our vacation." Mom said. + +"Really?" Anna asked. + +"Really." Dad said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They felt better. They decided to build another sandcastle, but this time closer to the umbrella. They also made some friends with other kids on the beach. They had a lot of fun on their vacation. They learned that sometimes things go wrong, but they can always try again and enjoy the moment. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars, and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with their blocks. They work together and put many blocks on the floor. They make walls, doors, windows, and a roof. They also make a flag and a moat. They are very happy with their castle. + +"Look at our castle!" Lily says. "It is perfect!" + +"Yes, it is perfect!" Ben agrees. "But it needs something more." + +"What does it need?" Lily asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. Then he has an idea. He runs to his room and comes back with a toy dragon. He puts the dragon on one side of the castle. + +"Now it needs a knight!" he says. + +Lily likes the idea. She runs to her room and comes back with a toy knight. She puts the knight on the other side of the castle. + +"Now they can have a battle!" she says. + +They make the dragon roar and the knight shout. They pretend the dragon is trying to break the castle and the knight is trying to stop him. They have a lot of fun with their blocks. + +They play until their mom calls them for lunch. They leave their castle on the floor and go to the kitchen. + +"Wow, what a nice castle!" their mom says. "Did you make it together?" + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Ben say. "It is perfect!" + +They smile at each other and hug. They are happy to have each other. They are the best twins ever. +Anna liked to bathe in the big tub with her toys. She had a duck, a frog, a boat and a cup. She made bubbles with the soap and splashed the water. She sang a song about the animals in the tub. + +"Quack, quack, quack, I am a duck. Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, I am a frog. Vroom, vroom, vroom, I am a boat. Splash, splash, splash, I am a cup." + +She was having fun until she saw something green and round on the edge of the tub. It was an avocado. She did not like avocados. They were yucky and mushy. She did not know how it got there. She was frightened. + +"Mommy, mommy, mommy, help me!" she cried. "There is an avocado in the tub!" + +Mommy came running to the bathroom. She saw Anna and the avocado. She smiled and picked up the avocado. + +"Don't be scared, Anna. It's just an avocado. Daddy left it here by mistake. He was making a salad for lunch. Do you want to try some? It's good for you." + +Anna shook her head. She did not want to try the avocado. She wanted to bathe with her toys. She wanted Mommy to take the avocado away. + +"Please, Mommy, take it away. I don't like it. It's yucky and mushy." + +Mommy nodded and took the avocado away. She put it in the kitchen. She came back to the bathroom and hugged Anna. + +"OK, Anna, it's gone. You can bathe with your toys. I'm sorry it scared you. Do you want me to stay with you?" + +Anna nodded. She wanted Mommy to stay with her. She felt better. She gave Mommy a kiss and went back to her toys. She sang her song again. + +"Quack, quack, quack, I am a duck. Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, I am a frog. Vroom, vroom, vroom, I am a boat. Splash, splash, splash, I am a cup." + +She was happy. She liked to bathe in the big tub with her toys. She did not like avocados. +Ben and Lily wanted to make a surprise for Mom. They had a plan. They would use the computer to print a big card with a picture of a flower and a heart. They would write "We love you, Mom" on the card. Then they would hide the card under the sofa and give it to Mom when she came home from work. + +They went to the computer and turned it on. They found a picture of a flower and a heart on the internet. They clicked on the print button. But nothing happened. The printer was not working. Ben and Lily felt sad. Their plan was not successful. + +They heard a knock on the door. It was Dad. He came home early. He saw Ben and Lily by the computer. He asked them what they were doing. Ben and Lily told him about their plan. Dad smiled. He said he could help them. He checked the printer and fixed it. He printed the card for them. He gave them some crayons and stickers to decorate the card. He helped them write "We love you, Mom" on the card. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked Dad. They hid the card under the sofa. They waited for Mom to come home. When Mom came home, they ran to her and hugged her. They said "We have a surprise for you, Mom". They took the card from under the sofa and gave it to Mom. Mom was surprised and happy. She loved the card. She said "This is the best card ever. Thank you, Ben and Lily. I love you too". She kissed them and hugged them. Ben and Lily smiled. Their plan was successful. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big sand pit. They can make castles and tunnels and hills. + +One day, they find a small egg in the pit. It is white and shiny. They wonder what is inside. They are very curious. + +"Maybe it is a bird egg," says Lily. + +"Maybe it is a dinosaur egg," says Ben. + +They decide to keep the egg warm and safe. They make a nest with grass and leaves. They take turns to lie on the egg. They are very gentle. + +After a while, they hear a crack. The egg is moving. They see a tiny nose and two eyes. It is a baby turtle. It is green and brown. It looks at them and makes a soft sound. + +"Hello, little turtle," says Lily. + +"Hello, little turtle," says Ben. + +They are very happy. They have a new friend. They name him Timmy. They play with him in the pit. They give him water and lettuce. They love him very much. +Tom loves his black motorcycle. He likes to zoom around the park with it. He makes loud noises with his mouth. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +One day, he sees a girl with a red bicycle. She is also zooming around the park. She makes soft noises with her mouth. Ring, ring, ring! + +Tom wants to play with her. He rides his motorcycle next to her bicycle. He says, "Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The girl looks at him and smiles. She says, "Hi, I am Lily. Yes, I want to be your friend. Your motorcycle is cool. Can I try it?" + +Tom nods and says, "Sure, you can try it. But be careful. It is very fast. Can I try your bicycle?" + +Lily nods and says, "Sure, you can try it. But be gentle. It is very pretty. Let's swap." + +They swap their rides and zoom around the park together. They have fun and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They were very happy because grandma always had yummy cookies and fun toys. They packed their bags with clothes, books, and teddy bears. Mom helped them put their bags in the car and drove them to grandma's house. + +When they got there, grandma gave them big hugs and kisses. She said, "Welcome, my sweeties! I'm so glad you're here. Come on, let's unpack your bags and then we can have some cookies and milk." She took them to the guest room and helped them unpack. Sara put her clothes in the drawer and her books on the shelf. Ben put his clothes in the closet and his teddy bears on the bed. + +As they were unpacking, Sara saw something shiny on the nightstand. She picked it up and looked at it. It was a thermometer. She asked, "Grandma, what is this?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "That's a thermometer, Sara. It tells you how hot or cold you are. You put it under your tongue and wait for a beep. Then you can see the number on the screen. Do you want to try it?" + +Sara nodded and put the thermometer under her tongue. She waited for a beep and then looked at the screen. It said 36.5. She said, "Grandma, what does that mean?" + +Grandma said, "That means you have a normal temperature, Sara. You're not sick. That's good." + +Ben wanted to try it too. He took the thermometer from Sara and put it under his tongue. He waited for a beep and then looked at the screen. It said 37.2. He said, "Grandma, what does that mean?" + +Grandma said, "That means you have a slightly higher temperature than Sara, Ben. You're not sick either, but maybe you're a bit warm. Do you feel hot?" + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, I feel fine. Maybe the thermometer is funny." + +Grandma laughed and said, "Maybe it is, Ben. Maybe it is. Come on, let's go have some cookies and milk. You can play with the thermometer later if you want." + +Sara and Ben followed grandma to the kitchen. They had some cookies and milk and then played with the thermometer. They pretended to be doctors and nurses and checked each other's temperature. They had a lot of fun with the funny thermometer. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. It is winter, the cold season. The snow is icy and crunchy. + +One day, they find a big hill. They want to slide down the hill. They look for something to use. They see a big cardboard box. They think it is perfect. + +They put the box on the hill. They climb inside the box. They hold each other's hands. They are ready to go. + +"Are you scared?" Lily asks Sam. + +"No, are you?" Sam asks Lily. + +"No, I am excited!" Lily says. + +They push the box with their feet. The box starts to move. It goes faster and faster. They feel the wind on their faces. They scream and laugh. + +The box slides down the hill. It goes over a bump. It flies in the air. It lands on the snow. It slides some more. It stops at the bottom of the hill. + +Lily and Sam are happy. They hug each other. They want to do it again. They drag the box up the hill. They have fun all day. They love the icy season. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big truck with a picture of a pizza on it. They run to the truck and ask for a pizza. + +"Hello, little ones. What kind of pizza do you want?" the truck man says. + +"I want cheese pizza!" Lily says. + +"I want pepperoni pizza!" Ben says. + +"OK, that's two pizzas. One cheese and one pepperoni. That will be ten dollars, please," the truck man says. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They do not have any money. They feel sad. + +"Wait, I have an idea!" Lily says. "We can clap for the truck man. Maybe he will give us the pizzas for free." + +"Good idea!" Ben says. "Let's clap for the truck man." + +Lily and Ben start to clap their hands. They clap loud and fast. They clap with a smile. They clap and say, "Thank you, truck man! Thank you, truck man!" + +The truck man looks at them. He sees their happy faces. He hears their clapping. He feels happy too. + +"Wow, you are very nice kids. You have a lot of order. You know how to say thank you. You make me happy. You know what? I will give you the pizzas for free. Here you go. Enjoy your pizzas. They are very healthy and yummy," the truck man says. + +Lily and Ben take the pizzas. They are very happy. They say, "Thank you, truck man! You are very nice. You are the best truck man ever!" + +They run to a bench and eat their pizzas. They share their pizzas with each other. They say, "This is the best pizza ever!" + +They clap for the truck man again. They clap for the pizza. They clap for themselves. They clap and laugh. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a small house for their toys and a big tree for their swing. One day, they found a green plant with a nice smell in the garden. It was mint. + +"Let's pick some mint and make tea for our toys," Lily said. + +"No, let's pick some mint and make a necklace for our toys," Ben said. + +They disagreed. They both wanted the mint for their own idea. They started to pull the mint from each other. + +"Stop it, Lily, you are hurting the mint!" Ben said. + +"Stop it, Ben, you are hurting me!" Lily said. + +They pulled harder and harder until the mint broke. They both fell on the ground with half of the mint in their hands. They looked at the mint and saw that it was dead. It had no smell and no color. It was brown and dry. + +They felt sad. They had killed the mint. They had hurt each other. They had no tea and no necklace for their toys. + +They looked at each other and said sorry. They hugged and said they loved each other. They decided to share the mint and make something else for their toys. They went to their house and found some paper and glue. They made a card with the mint and wrote "We love you" on it. They gave the card to their toys and played with them. They were happy again. They learned to not disagree and to be kind to the mint. +Sara and Ben like to play with trains. They have a big station with many tracks and trains. They make the trains go fast and slow, and stop and start. They have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to their house. His name is Max. He wants to play with them. But he does not know how to play with trains. He is ignorant. + +He picks up a train and throws it on the floor. He says, "This train is boring. It does not fly or make noise. I want a better toy." + +Sara and Ben are angry. They say, "No, Max. You are wrong. This train is not boring. It is fun. You have to be gentle and careful with it. You have to put it on the track and make it go. You have to follow the rules. You are ignorant. You do not know how to play with trains." + +Max does not listen. He picks up another train and throws it on the couch. He says, "I do not care. I do what I want. You are silly. You do not know how to have fun." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They say, "Max, you are not nice. You are rude and mean. You break our trains and hurt our feelings. You do not come to play. You come to make trouble. You are ignorant. You do not know how to be a friend." + +They take their trains and go to another room. They leave Max alone. He does not have fun. He is ignorant. +Tom and Lily went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals that they liked. They saw lions, monkeys, birds, and elephants. They wanted to listen to the animals and hear what they said. + +They came to a big cage with a bear. The bear was big and brown and had a lot of fur. He looked sleepy and bored. Tom and Lily wanted to talk to him. + +"Hello, bear!" Tom said. "Do you like the zoo?" + +The bear did not answer. He just yawned and scratched his ear. + +"Maybe he is hungry," Lily said. "Do you want some honey, bear?" + +The bear did not answer. He just closed his eyes and snored. + +"Maybe he is sad," Tom said. "Do you miss your home, bear?" + +The bear did not answer. He just rolled over and sighed. + +Mom and Dad came to see what Tom and Lily were doing. They saw the bear and smiled. + +"This bear is not a wild animal, children," Mom said. "He was born in the zoo and he is used to living here. He does not know how to talk to people. He only talks to other bears." + +"But we want to listen to him," Lily said. "We want to be his friends." + +Dad hugged Tom and Lily and said, "You are very kind, children, but you cannot be friends with a bear. He is not like us. He has different needs and wants. He is happy in his own way. You can admire him and respect him, but you cannot talk to him." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They said goodbye to the bear and went to see other animals. They listened to the animals and learned a lot. They had a fun day at the zoo. +Sara and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that the dolls were their babies and they had to take care of them. Sara had a pink doll with a dress and Ben had a blue doll with a hat. + +"Let's go to the park with our babies," Sara said. "We can push them on the swings and slide down the slide." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to ask Mommy first." + +They ran inside the house and found Mommy in the kitchen. She was making a cake for Daddy's birthday. + +"Mommy, can we go to the park with our dolls?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, sweeties, but you have to wait a little bit," Mommy said. "I have to finish the cake and then we can go together. Can you help me by setting the table?" + +Sara and Ben nodded. They wanted to help Mommy and they knew that the cake would be yummy. They took some plates and forks and put them on the table. They also found some napkins and a candle. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. They ran back and saw Mommy holding her finger. There was blood on it and on the knife. + +"Mommy, what happened?" Ben asked. + +"I cut myself by accident," Mommy said. "It's OK, it's not a big cut, but it hurts a little. I need a band-aid." + +Sara and Ben looked around and saw a box of band-aids on the shelf. They grabbed one and gave it to Mommy. + +"Thank you, my darlings," Mommy said. "You are very kind and helpful. I'm sorry, but we have to delay our trip to the park. I have to clean the kitchen and the cake first." + +"It's OK, Mommy," Sara said. "We can play with our dolls here. Maybe they can have some cake too." + +"Maybe they can," Mommy said. "But first, let me give you a big hug and a kiss. You are the best children ever." + +She hugged and kissed them and then went back to the kitchen. Sara and Ben smiled and went back to the garden. They saw a hairy cat sitting on the fence. They waved at it and said hello. The cat meowed and jumped down. It came to them and rubbed its head on their legs. They petted it and gave it a name. + +"Let's call it Fluffy," Sara said. + +"OK," Ben said. "Fluffy, do you want to play with us and our dolls?" + +Fluffy purred and nodded. Sara and Ben laughed and hugged Fluffy. They were happy and they didn't mind the delay. They knew that Mommy loved them and that they would go to the park another day. +Sara likes to jog with her dad. They jog in the park, on the road, and sometimes in the hall. Sara thinks jogging is fun and good for her body. She likes to see the trees, the cars, and the people when she jog. + +One day, Sara and her dad jog in the hall because it is raining outside. They jog up and down, and turn at the end. Sara sees a door that is open. She is curious. She stops and looks inside. She sees a big pile of trash. It is smelly. She makes a face. + +"Dad, what is that?" she asks. + +Dad comes and sees the trash too. He makes a face. He says, "That is trash, Sara. Someone forgot to take it out. It is smelly and dirty. We should not go near it. It can make us sick." + +Sara nods. She says, "Yes, dad. Trash is bad. We should jog away from it. Can we jog in the park tomorrow?" + +Dad smiles. He says, "Yes, Sara. We can jog in the park tomorrow. The park is nice and clean. It has flowers and birds and swings. We can jog and play there. Come on, let's jog back to our home." + +Sara and dad jog back to their home. They are happy and healthy. They do not like smelly trash. They like jogging. +Lily loves Tuesday. On Tuesday, she goes to play with her friends at the park. They run, slide, swing and laugh. They have fun. + +But today, Lily's mom is busy. She has to work on her computer and talk on the phone. She tells Lily to play in her room. Lily is sad. She wants to go to the park. + +She looks at her toys. She has a doll, a bear, a ball and a book. She tries to play with them, but she is bored. She misses her friends. + +She goes to her mom and says, "Mom, can we go to the park? Please?" + +Her mom looks at her and smiles. She says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I have to finish my work. But I love you very much. How about we go to the park tomorrow?" + +Lily nods. She says, "OK, mom. I love you too. But can I have a hug?" + +Her mom hugs her and kisses her. She says, "Of course, you can. You are my sweet girl. Now, why don't you read your book? It has a nice story." + +Lily takes her book and goes back to her room. She opens it and looks at the pictures. She sees a girl, a dog, a tree and a rainbow. She likes the story. She feels a little better. + +She thinks, "Maybe tomorrow will be a good Tuesday." +Sara and Ben like to draw with crayons. They have many colors and papers. They make pictures of animals, cars, houses and more. Sometimes they make mistakes and want to change their pictures. Then they use an eraser. + +One day, Sara and Ben are drawing in their room. Sara is making a picture of a cool dragon. She uses green, red and yellow crayons. Ben is making a picture of a big truck. He uses blue, black and gray crayons. They are having fun. + +But then, Sara sees that she made the dragon's tail too long. She wants to make it shorter. She looks for her eraser, but she cannot find it. She asks Ben, "Do you have my eraser?" + +Ben looks at his desk. He sees two erasers. One is pink and one is white. He remembers that the pink one is Sara's and the white one is his. He says, "Yes, I have your eraser. Here you go." He gives the pink eraser to Sara. + +Sara says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. You remind me of where my things are." She takes the eraser and makes the dragon's tail shorter. She is happy with her picture. + +Ben says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good sister. You remind me of how to draw cool things." He looks at his picture and adds some details. He is happy with his picture too. + +Sara and Ben smile at each other. They are proud of their drawings. They show them to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad say, "Wow, you are very creative. We love your pictures. You are cool kids." Sara and Ben hug their mom and dad. They are happy. +One day, a smelly thief came to the farm. He wanted to take the eggs from the hens. He put them in a big bag and ran away. But he did not see the dog. + +The dog saw the thief and barked loud. He chased the thief and bit his leg. The thief dropped the bag and cried. "Ow, ow, ow! Let me go, you bad dog!" + +The farmer heard the noise and came out. He saw the thief and the dog. He was angry. He called the police. "You are a bad man. You tried to steal my eggs. The police will take you away." + +The police came and put the thief in a car. They said to the farmer, "Thank you for catching the thief. He has been stealing from many farms. We will take him to jail." + +The farmer said to the dog, "You are a good dog. You helped me stop the thief. You can have some eggs as a treat." He took the bag and gave the dog some eggs. The dog was happy. He wagged his tail and licked the farmer's face. The hens were happy too. They clucked and laid more eggs. The farmer smiled and said, "What a good day!" +Lila and Ben were going to play outside. It was a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. They put on their coats and shoes, but they had to choose their gloves. Lila had two pairs of gloves: one was pink and one was blue. Ben had two pairs of gloves: one was green and one was yellow. + +"Which gloves do you want, Lila?" Ben asked. + +"I want the pink ones. They are pretty and soft," Lila said. + +"OK, then I will take the yellow ones. They are bright and warm," Ben said. + +They put on their gloves and went outside. They saw a big pile of leaves in the yard. They ran to the pile and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lila noticed something. She looked at her hands and saw that one of her gloves was gone. She had lost it in the leaves. + +"Oh no, where is my glove?" Lila cried. + +"Don't worry, Lila. We will find it," Ben said. + +They started to look for the glove. They moved the leaves and searched everywhere. But they could not find it. + +"Maybe it flew away with the wind," Lila said. + +"Maybe it is hiding under a rock," Ben said. + +They looked and looked, but they had no luck. Lila felt sad. She liked her pink glove. + +Then, they heard a sound. It was a bark. They turned around and saw their dog, Spot. Spot was wagging his tail and holding something in his mouth. It was Lila's glove. + +"Spot, you found my glove!" Lila exclaimed. + +She ran to Spot and hugged him. She took her glove from his mouth and put it on her hand. She was happy again. + +"Good boy, Spot. You are a smart dog," Ben said. + +He petted Spot and gave him a treat. Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail. + +Lila and Ben thanked Spot for finding the glove. They put on their gloves and went back to the pile of leaves. They played some more until it was time to go inside. They had a great day. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were animals. Lily was a lion and Max was a zebra. They ran around and made noises. + +"Roar!" Lily said. "I am a fierce lion and I will catch you, zebra!" + +"Neigh!" Max said. "You can't catch me, lion! I am too fast and smart!" + +They chased each other until they got tired. Then they saw a big sheet on the bed. They had an idea. + +"Let's make a tent!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Max said. + +They took the sheet and put it over some chairs. They crawled inside. It was dark and cozy. + +"This is our tent," Lily said. "We can remain here and be safe from other animals." + +"Yes," Max said. "This is our home. We are friends." + +They smiled and hugged. They liked their tent. They liked to play. They liked each other. +Sara did not want to leave her mother. She wanted to stay with her and play. But her mother said she had to go to work and Sara had to go to school. + +"Please, mother, can I stay with you?" Sara asked. She hugged her mother's leg and looked up at her with big eyes. + +"No, Sara, you have to go to school. You will learn new things and make new friends. It is not easy, but it is good for you. I will come back soon and we will play then. I love you, Sara." Her mother said. She kissed Sara's head and gave her a backpack. + +Sara felt sad and scared. She did not want to learn new things or make new friends. She wanted to be with her mother. She did not like her backpack. It was heavy and ugly. + +She followed her mother to the door and saw a big yellow bus. It was loud and smelly. There were many children inside. Some were happy and some were crying. Sara did not want to go inside. + +"Come on, Sara, it is time to go. The bus will take you to school. It is safe and fun. You will like it, I promise. Be brave, Sara. I will see you later." Her mother said. She lifted Sara and put her on the bus. She waved to her and smiled. + +Sara waved back, but she did not smile. She felt alone and lost. She sat on a seat and looked out the window. She saw her mother get smaller and smaller. She wished she could go back to her. She wished she could leave the bus. She wished school was easy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside in the yard. One day, they see their dad using the grill. He is making hot dogs and burgers for lunch. + +"Can we help, dad?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, but you have to be very careful. The grill is hot and can hurt you," dad says. + +He gives them each a plate and a fork. "You can put the buns on the plates and zip them to the table. Then you can put ketchup and mustard on them if you want." + +Tim and Sam are happy. They take the plates and forks and zip to the table. They are very fast. They put the buns on the plates and squeeze some ketchup and mustard on them. + +"Be careful, Sam. Don't squeeze too hard. You will make a mess," Tim says. + +But Sam does not listen. He squeezes too hard and the ketchup and mustard squirt out of the bottles. They land on his shirt and his face. He looks funny. + +"Oops!" Sam says. + +Tim laughs. He thinks Sam looks like a clown. Dad sees them and smiles. He brings the hot dogs and burgers to the table. + +"Who wants a hot dog and who wants a burger?" he asks. + +"I want a hot dog, please," Tim says. + +"I want a burger, please," Sam says. + +"Here you go, boys. Enjoy your lunch. And don't forget to wipe your face, Sam," dad says. + +Tim and Sam say thank you and eat their lunch. They are very hungry. They like the grill. They think dad is the best. +Lila and Ben love to play at the beach. They like to make sand castles, find shells and splash in the water. They also like to count the waves that come and go. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They wanted to see who could number the waves better. Lila said, "I will start. One, two, three, four, five." She pointed at each wave as it crashed on the shore. + +Ben said, "That's easy. I can do more. Six, seven, eight, nine, ten." He counted the next waves that came after Lila's. + +Lila said, "No fair. You had more time. Let me try again. Eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen." She counted faster than Ben. + +Ben said, "You are cheating. You are skipping some waves. Look, there is a big one. Sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty." He counted the big wave and the small ones after it. + +Lila and Ben started to argue. They both wanted to win the game. They did not notice that the big wave was coming closer and closer to them. Suddenly, they felt the water splash on their feet and legs. They screamed and ran away from the wave. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They realized that the wave was not scary, but fun. They said, "That was a perfect wave. Let's go play with it." They ran back to the water and jumped and splashed with the wave. They forgot about the game and had fun together. They learned that counting the waves was not as important as enjoying them. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They open the box and see a lot of shiny things. They are happy and curious. + +"What are these?" Sara asks, picking up a round thing with a hole in the middle. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are rings," Tom says, putting one on his finger. + +They try on different things and pretend they are kings and queens. They have fun and laugh. + +But then, Sara sees something that makes her worried. It is a long thing with a pointy end and a red button. She does not know what it is, but it looks dangerous. + +"Tom, look at this. What is it?" Sara says, holding the thing. + +Tom looks at it and shrugs. He does not know either. He is curious and wants to try it. + +"Maybe it is a toy. Let me see," Tom says, taking the thing from Sara. + +He presses the red button and nothing happens. He presses it again and again, but still nothing happens. + +"Maybe it is broken," Tom says, disappointed. + +He rubs the thing with his hand, hoping to make it work. He does not see the small light that starts to blink on the thing. + +Suddenly, the thing makes a loud noise and a bright flash. Sara and Tom are scared and drop the thing. They run away from the box and hide behind a tree. + +They hear a big boom and see smoke and fire coming from the box. They are shocked and afraid. + +"What was that?" Sara cries, hugging Tom. + +"I don't know. It was not a toy. It was a bad thing," Tom says, shaking. + +They hear sirens and see people coming to the yard. They see their parents and run to them. They hug them and tell them what happened. + +Their parents are worried and angry. They scold them for playing with the box and the thing. They tell them they were very lucky and could have been hurt. They tell them to never touch things they don't know. + +Sara and Tom are sorry and ashamed. They promise to never do it again. They learn a lesson and are more careful. They are still friends, but they play with safer things. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with tops. Tops are toys that spin and make noise. Tom has a red top and Jen has a blue top. They take turns to spin their tops on the floor. + +One day, Tom and Jen are playing with their tops in the park. They find a big hill and decide to spin their tops there. They think it will be fun to see whose top can go faster and farther. They run up the hill and spin their tops. + +But something bad happens. Tom's top hits a rock and breaks. The top stops spinning and falls apart. Tom is very sad. He loves his red top. He starts to cry. + +"Tom, don't cry!" Jen says. "It's okay. It's just a toy. You can get a new one." + +But Tom doesn't listen. He cries louder and louder. He says, "No, no, no! I want my red top! It was my favorite! It was so light and fast and shiny! I don't want a new one! I want my red top!" + +Jen feels sorry for Tom. She wants to help him. She thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. She picks up her blue top and gives it to Tom. + +"Here, Tom," she says. "You can have my blue top. It's also light and fast and shiny. It's a good top. I don't mind. You can play with it." + +Tom looks at Jen. He sees her blue top. He sees her smile. He stops crying. He wipes his eyes. He takes her blue top. He says, "Thank you, Jen. You are very nice. You are a good friend. I like your blue top. It's a good top. Can we play with it together?" + +Jen nods. She says, "Yes, Tom. We can play with it together. We can share. We can have fun. Come on, let's spin it again." + +Tom and Jen hold the blue top. They run down the hill and spin it on the floor. The top spins and makes noise. Tom and Jen laugh and clap. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Sue are playing in the park. They see a big pile of leaves. They want to jump in it and make noise. But there is a sign that says "Do not touch the leaves". Tim and Sue do not like the sign. They want to have fun. + +"Let's jump in the leaves!" Tim says. "No one will see us." + +"No, Tim, we should not do that," Sue says. "The sign says no. We should listen to the sign." + +Tim does not listen to Sue. He runs to the pile of leaves. He is about to jump in it. But he steps on a twig. The twig makes a loud snap. Tim stops. He hears a voice. + +"Hey, you there! Stop!" The voice is angry. It is the park ranger. He is coming to the pile of leaves. He is holding a stick. + +Tim is scared. He wants to run away. But he does not know where to go. He looks at Sue. Sue is calm. She has an idea. + +"Sue, help me!" Tim says. + +"Tim, resist!" Sue says. "Do not jump in the leaves. Do not run away. Stay here. Say sorry to the park ranger. He will not be mad if you say sorry." + +Tim listens to Sue. He stays where he is. He waits for the park ranger. He says sorry to him. He says he will not touch the leaves again. He says he will follow the sign. + +The park ranger is not angry. He is glad that Tim says sorry. He says he understands that Tim and Sue want to have fun. But he says the leaves are for the animals. The animals need the leaves to make homes and to stay warm. He says Tim and Sue can have fun in other ways. He shows them a swing and a slide. He says they can play there. + +Tim and Sue are happy. They thank the park ranger. They go to the swing and the slide. They have fun. They do not touch the leaves. They follow the sign. They are good friends. +Bee and Bear were friends. Bee liked to make honey. Bear liked to eat honey. One day, Bee said to Bear, "I have a surprise for you. I have made a lot of honey for you. But you have to find it. It is hidden in the forest." + +Bear was happy. He liked surprises. He liked honey. He said to Bee, "Thank you, Bee. You are a good friend. How can I find the honey?" + +Bee said, "You have to follow the clues. I have left some clues for you. They are yellow and sticky. They will lead you to the honey. But you have to be quick. The honey is not safe. Other animals might want it too." + +Bear nodded. He was ready. He said, "OK, Bee. I will follow the clues. I will find the honey. I will be quick. I will be careful." + +Bee smiled. He said, "Good luck, Bear. I hope you enjoy the honey. It is very sweet and yummy." + +Bear and Bee hugged. Then Bear ran to the forest. He looked for the clues. He saw some yellow and sticky spots on the trees and the rocks. He followed them. He went deeper and deeper into the forest. He saw some birds and some squirrels. He said hello to them. He kept following the clues. + +At last, he reached a big tree. He saw a hole in the tree. He saw some yellow and sticky stuff around the hole. He smelled the honey. He was very excited. He had found the honey. He had completed the game. He said, "Wow, Bee. You are very clever. You have hidden the honey very well. But I have found it. I have completed the game. I am very happy." + +He reached into the hole. He took out a big jar of honey. He opened it. He tasted it. It was very sweet and yummy. He said, "Mmm, Bee. This is the best honey ever. Thank you, Bee. You are the best friend ever." + +He heard a buzz. He looked up. He saw Bee flying towards him. He said, "Hello, Bee. I have found the honey. I have completed the game. I want to share the honey with you. You can have some too." + +Bee landed on his nose. He said, "Hello, Bear. I am glad you have found the honey. I am glad you have completed the game. I am glad you want to share the honey with me. You are very kind and generous. You are the best friend ever." + +Bee and Bear smiled. They hugged. They shared the honey. They were very happy. They were very good friends. The end. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play with their cars in the yard. Lily has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They make vroom-vroom sounds and race each other. + +One day, a big dog comes to the yard. He is brown and furry. He looks friendly, but he likes to chase cars. He sees Lily and Ben's cars and runs after them. He catches Ben's car and bites it. Ben is sad and scared. + +"Hey, let go of my car!" Ben shouts at the dog. He tries to pull his car away, but the dog is stronger. He growls and shakes his car. + +Lily sees Ben in trouble. She loves her car, but she loves Ben more. She is loyal to her friend. She grabs her car and throws it at the dog. The dog is surprised and drops Ben's car. He runs after Lily's car instead. + +"Thank you, Lily!" Ben says. He hugs his car and his friend. "You are very brave and kind." + +Lily smiles. She is happy to help Ben. She does not mind losing her car. She knows the dog will not hurt it. She hopes he will have fun with it. + +They go inside and tell their mom what happened. She is proud of them. She gives them cookies and milk. She says they can get new cars tomorrow. They are happy. They share their cookies and milk. They are best friends. +Lila and Ben were playing in the forest. They liked to look at the colorful birds and flowers. They also liked to hide behind the trees and scare each other. + +"Boo!" Lila shouted, jumping out from behind a big green tree. Ben screamed and ran away. He was scared of Lila's loud voice. + +"Come back, Ben! It's just a game!" Lila called. She ran after him, laughing. + +But then they saw something that made them stop. It was a hunter. He had a big gun and a hat. He was looking for animals to shoot. + +"Shh, Lila, be quiet!" Ben whispered. He grabbed Lila's hand and pulled her behind a bush. They hoped the hunter would not see them. + +The hunter walked closer and closer. He stopped near their bush. He looked around. He saw a colorful bird on a branch. He aimed his gun at the bird. + +"Bang!" The gun made a loud noise. The bird flew away. The hunter missed. + +Lila and Ben were very scared. They did not like the hunter. They did not like his gun. They did not like his noise. + +"Go away, hunter! Leave the birds alone!" Lila shouted. She was brave. She wanted to protect the animals. + +The hunter heard Lila's voice. He turned around. He saw Lila and Ben behind the bush. He was surprised. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here?" He asked. He was angry. + +"We are Lila and Ben. We are playing. We like the forest. We like the animals. You are bad. You are scaring them. You are hurting them. You should go away!" Lila said. She was not afraid. + +The hunter did not know what to say. He looked at Lila and Ben. He looked at his gun. He looked at the forest. He felt sorry. + +"You are right, Lila. I am bad. I am scaring the animals. I am hurting them. I should go away. I am sorry." He said. He put down his gun. He took off his hat. He walked away. + +Lila and Ben smiled. They were happy. They had scared the hunter away. They had saved the animals. They hugged each other. + +"Let's go home, Ben. It's getting dark." Lila said. + +"OK, Lila. Let's go home. But can we play again tomorrow?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. We can play again tomorrow. But only if we are quiet and kind to the animals." Lila said. + +They held hands and walked home. They were the best friends. They loved the forest. They loved the colorful birds and flowers. They were not scared anymore. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. They share the ball and the bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they see a huge dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and big ears. The dog runs to them and barks. Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the ball and the bike and jog away. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouts. "You are too big and loud!" + +"Help, help!" Mia cries. "We want our ball and bike!" + +The dog does not want to hurt them. It just wants to play. It picks up the ball in its mouth and chases them. It wags its tail and licks them. Tom and Mia stop running. They see that the dog is friendly. They pet the dog and laugh. + +"Sorry, dog," Tom says. "We thought you were mean." + +"Can we play with you, dog?" Mia asks. "You are fun." + +The dog nods and drops the ball. Tom and Mia share the ball with the dog. They throw the ball and the dog fetches it. They have a good time. The dog is happy. Tom and Mia are happy. They are all friends. +Ben likes to draw animals. He draws lions, tigers, bears, and his favorite, gorillas. He has many gorilla pictures on his wall. He likes to pretend that they are his friends. + +One day, he hears a knock on the door. He runs to open it and sees a big, hairy gorilla. The gorilla smiles and says, "Hello, Ben. I am Gogo. I saw your pictures and I like them. They are very original. Can I come in and play with you?" + +Ben is surprised and happy. He invites Gogo in and shows him his room. They play with his toys, read his books, and draw more gorillas. Gogo is very nice and funny. He makes Ben laugh with his jokes and sounds. + +Ben's mom comes home and sees Gogo. She is scared and screams. Ben says, "Mom, don't be scared. This is Gogo. He is my new friend. He likes my pictures and he came to play with me." + +Mom looks at Gogo and sees that he is friendly and gentle. She says, "Hello, Gogo. I'm sorry I screamed. You are a very original gorilla. I'm glad you and Ben are having fun. Would you like to stay for dinner?" + +Gogo nods and says, "Yes, please. I'm hungry. Thank you for inviting me. You are very kind." + +Ben, Gogo, and Mom have dinner together. They eat bananas, salad, and pizza. They talk and laugh. Ben is very happy. He has a new friend and a new adventure. He thinks that gorillas are the best. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play at school. They have a cute teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She has a big desk. She puts books and toys on her desk. + +One day, Sara and Tom want to play with a toy car. They look for the toy car in the toy box. But they cannot find it. They are sad. They ask Miss Lee, "Where is the toy car?" + +Miss Lee says, "I don't know. Maybe you lost it. Did you put it back in the toy box after you played with it?" + +Sara and Tom think hard. They remember that they played with the toy car on Miss Lee's desk. They run to the desk. They see the toy car. It is under a book. They are happy. They say, "We found it! We did not lose it! It was on your desk, Miss Lee!" + +Miss Lee smiles. She says, "I'm glad you found it. But next time, please put it back in the toy box when you are done. Then you won't lose it again." + +Sara and Tom say, "OK, Miss Lee. We are sorry. We will put it back in the toy box." They play with the toy car for a while. Then they put it back in the toy box. They hug Miss Lee. They say, "Thank you, Miss Lee. You are a cute teacher. We love you." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big tunnel under a hill. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go in the tunnel!" Ben says. "Maybe we can find a treasure!" + +"OK, but be careful!" Anna says. "It is dark and scary!" + +They hold hands and walk into the tunnel. They see some bugs and spiders. They hear some noises. They are afraid. + +"Maybe we should go back!" Anna says. "This is not fun!" + +But Ben says, "No, we are brave! We can do it!" + +They keep walking until they see a light. They come out of the tunnel and see a beautiful garden. There are flowers and trees and birds. They are happy. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. "We found a secret place!" + +Anna says, "Yes, it is so pretty! And we did it together!" + +They hug and smile. They see a lady sitting on a bench. She is reading a book. She sees them and says, "Hello, children! What are you doing here?" + +"We came from the tunnel!" Ben says. "We were looking for a treasure!" + +The lady says, "You are very brave and curious! But you know, the real treasure is not in the tunnel. It is in your hearts. You are kind and humble and you share your friendship. That is more valuable than anything!" + +Anna and Ben think about what the lady says. They agree with her. They say, "Thank you, lady! You are very nice and wise!" + +The lady says, "You are welcome, children! You made my day! Do you want to stay and play in the garden?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, please! We would love that!" + +They play in the garden and have fun. The lady watches them and applauds. She is proud of them. They are good friends. +Sara and Ben wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a book with a picture of a cake and some words. They tried to read the words, but they were too hard. They only knew some of the words, like flour, sugar, eggs, and milk. + +They saw that they needed to measure some things with cups and spoons. They did not know how much to measure, so they guessed. They put a lot of flour, a little sugar, some eggs, and a lot of milk in a big bowl. They mixed everything with a spoon. + +They saw that they needed to bake the cake in the oven for some minutes. They did not know how many minutes, so they guessed. They put the bowl in the oven and turned it on. They waited for a while. + +They heard a loud noise from the oven. They ran to see what happened. They saw smoke and fire coming out of the oven. They screamed and ran away. + +Mom came home and saw the mess. She turned off the oven and put out the fire. She was angry and scared. She asked Sara and Ben what they did. + +"We wanted to make a cake for you, Mom," Sara said. + +"We tried to follow the book, Mom," Ben said. + +Mom looked at the book. She saw that it was not a book for cakes, but a book for science experiments. She saw that the words they did not know were things like baking soda, vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide. She realized that they made a foolish mistake. + +She hugged Sara and Ben and said, "I love you, but you should never play with the oven or the book without me. You could have hurt yourself or the house. Next time, ask me for help if you want to make a cake." + +Sara and Ben said they were sorry and that they loved Mom. Mom said it was okay and that she would teach them how to make a real cake later. She said they had to clean up the mess first. They agreed and started to clean. They learned their lesson. +Sam and Mia were playing in the park with their dog, Rex. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. Rex liked to chase and bark and fetch and roll. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then, they saw a big sign that said: "Park closed. No dogs allowed." They were sad and confused. Why did they have to leave? They did not want to go home. They wanted to play more. + +"Can we stay, please?" Sam asked his mom, who was sitting on a bench. "We are not bad. We are good." + +"Sorry, Sam, but we have to follow the rules," his mom said. "The park staff are working on something. They need the park to be empty. Maybe they are fixing something or planting something. We can come back another day." + +Sam and Mia looked at the park staff. They wore hard hats and gloves and boots. They had big tools and machines. They made loud noises and rough movements. They did not look friendly or happy. + +"Can we at least say bye to Rex?" Mia asked her mom, who was holding Rex's leash. "He is our friend. He likes the park too." + +"Of course, Mia, you can say bye to Rex," her mom said. "But then we have to go. Come on, Rex, let's go." + +Sam and Mia hugged Rex and gave him a kiss. They told him they loved him and they would play with him again soon. Rex licked their faces and wagged his tail. He did not understand why they had to leave, but he remained loyal and obedient. He followed his mom and his kids to the car. He hoped they would come back to the park another day. He liked the park too. +Lily wanted to help Mom with the shopping. She liked to look at all the things in the store. She saw a big box with a glass door. It was a freezer. Inside the freezer, there were many cold things. Lily saw ice cream, popsicles, and frozen peas. + +"Can we get some ice cream, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. What flavor do you want?" Mom said. + +Lily looked at the freezer. She saw many colors. She saw red, green, blue, and yellow. She wanted to see them all. She opened the door and put her head inside. She felt the cold air on her face. She saw the ice cream display. She saw vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and mint. She wanted to try them all. + +But then, she heard a loud beep. It was the freezer alarm. It was telling her to close the door. Lily was scared. She tried to pull her head out, but it was stuck. She felt uncomfortable. She started to cry. + +"Help, Mom! Help!" Lily shouted. + +Mom heard Lily's cry. She ran to the freezer. She saw Lily's head inside. She was worried. She pushed the door and freed Lily. She hugged her and kissed her. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Mom asked. + +Lily nodded. She was okay, but she was cold and wet. She sniffed. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to see the ice cream," Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She understood. She wiped Lily's tears and nose. + +"It's okay, Lily. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful. The freezer is not a toy. It is very cold and dangerous. You could get hurt or sick. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She understood. She was sorry. She hugged Mom and said sorry. + +Mom forgave her. She took her hand and led her to the cashier. She bought some ice cream for Lily. She chose vanilla, Lily's favorite. She also bought some popsicles and frozen peas. She wanted to make Lily happy. + +Lily was happy. She thanked Mom and smiled. She learned a lesson. She would never put her head in the freezer again. She would only look at the display. She would enjoy her ice cream. She loved Mom. Mom loved her. They went home. The end. +Lisa and Ben love candy. They always want more candy. Mom says candy is not good for them. She says they can have one candy after dinner. But Lisa and Ben are not happy. They want more candy now. + +One day, they see a big jar of candy on the kitchen table. Mom is not there. She is in the bathroom. Lisa and Ben look at each other. They have an idea. They rush to the table and grab the jar. They open it and take out many candies. They put them in their pockets and run to their room. + +But they do not see Tom. Tom is their little brother. He is two years old. He likes candy too. He sees Lisa and Ben take the jar. He wants some candy. He cries. He follows them to their room. He knocks on the door. He says, "Candy, candy, please!" + +Lisa and Ben hear Tom. They are scared. They think Mom will hear him too. They do not want to share their candy. They say, "Go away, Tom! This is our candy! You cannot have any!" + +Tom is sad. He cries louder. He says, "Please, please, candy!" + +Mom hears Tom. She comes out of the bathroom. She sees the jar on the floor. She sees the candy wrappers. She knows what Lisa and Ben did. She is angry. She goes to their room. She opens the door. She says, "Lisa and Ben, what did you do? You took all the candy! That is not nice! You have to share with Tom! He is your brother! He is compassionate. He loves you. You should love him too!" + +Lisa and Ben feel bad. They see Tom's tears. They see Mom's face. They know they did wrong. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. We were greedy. We will share our candy. Here, Tom, you can have some." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lisa. Thank you, Ben. You are kind. I love you." + +Mom smiles too. She says, "That's better. I love you too. But no more candy today. You have to brush your teeth. And next time, ask me before you take anything. OK?" + +Lisa and Ben nod. They say, "OK, Mom. We will." + +They hug Mom and Tom. They learn their lesson. They are happy. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her metal cars. She had many cars of different colors and sizes, but her favorite was a red one that could make loud noises. She always kept it close to her and did not like to share it with anyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy with a big metal truck. The truck was shiny and had big wheels and a horn. Lily wanted to play with it, but she was too shy to ask the boy. She watched him from a distance, hoping he would notice her. + +The boy saw Lily and smiled. He liked her red car and wanted to see it. He walked over to her and said, "Hi, I'm Tom. What's your name?" + +Lily felt nervous and did not answer. She hugged her car and looked away. + +Tom did not give up. He said, "I like your car. It's very cool. Do you want to see my truck? It can do many things. It can go fast, it can carry things, it can make loud noises. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily looked at the truck and felt curious. She wanted to try it, but she was still shy. She said in a small voice, "I don't know. I like my car. It's my favorite." + +Tom said, "You can keep your car. I just want to show you my truck. You can play with it for a little while. Then we can swap. I can play with your car and you can play with my truck. How about that?" + +Lily thought about it and nodded. She liked the idea of swapping. She gave her car to Tom and took his truck. She felt happy and excited. She pushed the truck and made it go fast. She pressed the horn and made it make loud noises. She smiled and laughed. + +Tom played with her car and made it make loud noises too. He liked the car and how it fit in his hand. He smiled and laughed too. + +They played together for a long time, until their moms called them. They swapped back their toys and said goodbye. They promised to play again next time. They had made a new friend. They felt proud and happy. Their shyness had decreased and their fun had increased. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play outside. One day, they see a big sack next to the mailbox. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it is a present for us," Lily says. + +"Or maybe it is a monster," Ben says. + +They go closer and touch the sack. It is soft and fluffy. They hear a sound from inside. + +"Meow!" + +They open the sack and see a purple cat. The cat looks at them with big eyes. + +"Hello, cat. Why are you in the sack?" Lily asks. + +"Someone put me in the sack and left me by the mailbox. I was scared and lonely. Can you help me?" the cat says. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry for the cat. They hug the cat and take it to their house. They give the cat some milk and a toy. The cat is happy and purrs. + +"Can we keep the cat, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Can we name it Violet?" Ben asks. + +Mom smiles and nods. She says the cat can stay with them. Lily and Ben are happy. They have a new friend. Violet is happy too. She has a new home. +Anna liked to visit the zoo with her mom. She liked to see the animals and hear their sounds. She liked the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. But her favorite animal was the parrot. + +The parrot was colorful and smart. It could talk and say funny things. Anna liked to say hello to the parrot and hear it say hello back. Sometimes the parrot would say other words, like "banana" or "cookie". + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the zoo. They saw the parrot in its cage. Anna ran to the cage and said hello. The parrot said hello too. Anna smiled and asked, "What is your name?" + +The parrot looked at Anna and said, "My name is Polly. What is your name?" + +Anna said, "My name is Anna. I like you, Polly. You are pretty and smart." + +Polly said, "Thank you, Anna. I like you too. You are nice and sweet." + +Anna and Polly became friends. They talked and laughed. Anna's mom watched and smiled. + +But then, something happened. A loud noise came from the other side of the zoo. It sounded like a roar. Anna and Polly were scared. They looked around and saw a big truck. The truck was high and had a cage on it. Inside the cage was a tiger. The tiger was angry and roared again. + +Anna and Polly screamed. Anna ran to her mom and hugged her. Polly flew to the top of his cage and hid. Anna's mom said, "Don't worry, Anna. The tiger is not loose. It is in the truck. They are moving it to another zoo. It can't hurt you or Polly." + +Anna said, "But it is scary, mom. It is loud and big and mean." + +Polly said, "Yes, it is scary, Anna. It is high and strong and fierce." + +Anna's mom said, "I know, Anna. I know, Polly. But it is okay. The truck will go away soon. And you and Polly are safe. You are brave and smart and kind." + +Anna said, "Thank you, mom. You are brave and smart and kind too." + +Polly said, "Thank you, mom. You are brave and smart and kind too." + +Anna and Polly smiled. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. They were friends. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They make different structures with the blocks. Sometimes they make towers, sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make bridges. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with the blocks. They use many blocks to make the walls, the doors, the windows, and the towers. They are very proud of their structure. + +"Look at our castle!" Anna says. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "We are the best builders!" + +They want to play inside the castle, so they crawl through the door. But Ben is clumsy. He bumps into a wall and makes some blocks fall. + +"Oh no!" Anna says. "You broke the wall!" + +"I'm sorry!" Ben says. "I didn't mean to!" + +They try to fix the wall, but they make more blocks fall. The castle starts to shake and collapse. + +"Run!" Anna says. "The castle is becoming smaller!" + +They run out of the door, but they are too late. The castle falls down and makes a loud noise. The blocks are everywhere. + +They look at the mess and feel sad. They worked hard to make the structure. + +"Maybe we can make another castle," Ben says. + +"Maybe," Anna says. "But we have to be careful. And not clumsy." +Sara and Ben love to see the display of lights in the park. Every night, they ask their mom to take them there. They like to watch the big tree with many colors, the animals that shine, and the stars that blink. + +One night, they see something new. It is a big wheel that goes round and round. It has many lights too, and they change when the wheel moves. Sara and Ben think it is impressive. They want to go on it. + +"Mom, can we go on the big wheel?" Sara asks. + +"Please, mom, please!" Ben says. + +Mom smiles and nods. She buys them tickets and they wait in line. Sara and Ben are excited. They hold mom's hand and climb into a seat. They buckle up and wait for the wheel to start. + +The wheel begins to move. Sara and Ben feel the wind in their hair. They see the park from high up. They see the tree, the animals, the stars, and the other people. They see the lights of the city too. They feel happy and amazed. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Sara says. + +"I love it!" Ben says. + +Mom hugs them and says, "I'm glad you like it. You are very brave and curious. I'm proud of you." + +Sara and Ben smile and hug mom back. They enjoy the display of lights and the big wheel. They have a wonderful night. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pick daisies and make chains with them. Sara had a lot of daisies in her hand. Ben had only a few. + +"Can you pass me some daisies, Sara?" Ben asked. "I want to make a big chain for Mommy." + +Sara looked at Ben and smiled. She passed him some daisies. She was happy to share with her friend. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are very nice," Ben said. He started to make his chain. + +But then, a big dog came running to them. The dog was friendly, but he did not know how to play gently. He jumped on Sara and Ben and licked their faces. He also grabbed some of their daisies and ran away with them. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sara and Ben shouted. They tried to get their daisies back, but the dog was too fast. He ran to his owner, who was sitting on a bench. + +The owner saw what the dog had done. He was embarrassed. He called the dog and took the daisies from his mouth. He walked to Sara and Ben and said, "I'm sorry, kids. My dog did not mean to ruin your game. He just likes flowers. Here, take these daisies back. And here are some more from my garden. I hope you forgive him." + +Sara and Ben looked at the owner and the dog. They were not angry anymore. They took the daisies and said, "Thank you, sir. And thank you, doggy. We forgive you. You are very cute." + +They smiled and went back to their game. They made their chains and gave them to their mommies. They were proud of their work. And they made a new friend. The dog. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Anna had a doll that she loved very much. She said it was her best friend and she gave it a name: Lily. + +Ben had a truck that he liked to drive around. He said it was very fast and strong. He gave it a name too: Max. He wanted to show Anna how cool his truck was, so he drove it near her doll. He said, "Look, Anna, this is Max. He can go anywhere and do anything. He is better than your doll." + +Anna did not like what Ben said. She felt sad and angry. She said, "No, Ben, you are wrong. Lily is better than your truck. She is very pretty and soft and she can talk to me. She is my value. You are mean." + +Ben did not like what Anna said. He felt hurt and mad. He said, "No, Anna, you are wrong. Max is better than your doll. He is very big and loud and he can move things. He is my value. You are silly." + +They started to argue and shout. They did not want to play together anymore. They moved away from each other and turned their backs. They felt distant. + +Then, something happened. Anna felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to stop it, but she could not. She sneezed very hard. Her doll flew out of her arms and landed on the floor. Ben saw what happened. He felt sorry for Anna. He said, "Oh, Anna, are you okay? Do you need a tissue?" + +Anna felt surprised and grateful. She said, "Yes, Ben, thank you. I am okay, but I need a tissue. And I need Lily. Can you please give her to me?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He picked up the doll and gave it to Anna. He said, "Here you go, Anna. Here is Lily. She is very pretty and soft and she can talk to you. She is your value. I am sorry I was mean." + +Anna smiled and hugged the doll. She said, "Thank you, Ben. Here is Max. He is very big and loud and he can move things. He is your value. I am sorry I was silly." + +They looked at each other and laughed. They felt happy and close. They decided to play together again. They said, "We are friends. We have different values, but we can share and respect them. We can have fun with our toys and with each other." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Anna has a purple doll. She calls her doll Lily. Ben has a red car. He calls his car Zoom. + +One day, they go to the park with their mommies. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. Anna says, "Lily, do you want to go on the slide with me?" Lily nods. Ben says, "Zoom, do you want to go on the swing with me?" Zoom honks. + +They run to the slide and the swing. They have fun. They go up and down, back and forth. They laugh and smile. Their mommies watch them and clap. + +After a while, they get tired. They sit on a bench and drink some juice. They share their toys. Anna says, "Ben, do you want to play with Lily? She is purple and intelligent. She can sing and dance." Ben says, "Anna, do you want to play with Zoom? He is red and fast. He can beep and race." + +They swap their toys. They play with Lily and Zoom. They learn new things. They say, "Thank you for sharing your toy. Your toy is cool and fun." They hug each other. They are happy. They are good friends. +Sara and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Sara was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Sara counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree with many leaves. She thought Ben might be hiding behind the tree. She walked slowly to the tree and peeked behind it. + +"Boo!" Ben shouted and jumped out from behind the tree. Sara was so surprised that she screamed and trembled. Ben laughed and said, "I got you, Sara! You were scared!" + +Sara felt a little angry and a little scared. She said, "No, I was not scared! You were just loud and silly!" + +Ben smiled and said, "OK, OK, you were not scared. But you did tremble. That means you were a little bit scared." + +Sara did not want to admit that Ben was right. She said, "No, I did not tremble. I was just cold. It is windy today." + +Ben did not believe Sara. He said, "Come on, Sara. It is not cold. It is sunny and warm. You were trembling because I scared you. It is OK to be scared sometimes. I am scared sometimes too." + +Sara looked at Ben and saw that he was not mean. He was just teasing her. She decided to be honest and brave. She said, "OK, Ben. You did scare me a little bit. But I am not mad at you. You are my friend." + +Ben was happy that Sara was honest and brave. He said, "You are my friend too, Sara. And you are a good seeker. You almost found me. Do you want to play again?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I want to play again. But this time, I will be the hider and you will be the seeker. And I will find a better hiding spot than you." + +Ben agreed and said, "OK, let's play again. But I will find you, Sara. I am a good seeker too." + +Sara and Ben ran to find new hiding spots. Before they ran, they gave each other a wink and a soft hug. They were happy to play and have fun. They were not scared anymore. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big orange on the ground. It is hard and round. + +"Look, an orange!" Lily says. "Can we eat it?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is not good. It is on the ground." + +They pick up the orange and smell it. It smells sweet and fresh. + +"Let's try it," Lily says. "Maybe it is yummy." + +They peel the orange and break it into pieces. They each take a piece and bite it. It is juicy and sour. + +"Mmm, it is good!" Lily says. "Do you like it, Ben?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben says. "It is good and sour. Thank you for sharing, Lily." + +They smile at each other and finish the orange. Then they hug and kiss. + +"You are a good friend, Lily," Ben says. + +"You are a good friend, Ben," Lily says. + +They hold hands and run to the slide. They are happy. They like the orange and they like each other. +Tom and Mia are playing with their dolls. They have a big tub of water and some soap. They want to wash their dolls and make them clean. + +"Look, my doll has a white dress. It is very pretty," Mia says. + +"My doll has a blue shirt and a red hat. He is very cool," Tom says. + +They put their dolls in the water and rub them with soap. They make bubbles and splash. They are having fun. + +But then, Mia sees something. Her doll's dress is not white anymore. It is pink. The water has made the color change. + +"Oh no, my doll's dress is pink. I don't like pink. It is a girl color," Mia says. She is sad. + +Tom looks at his doll. His doll's shirt and hat are not blue and red anymore. They are purple. The water has made the color change. + +"Oh no, my doll's shirt and hat are purple. I don't like purple. It is a baby color," Tom says. He is mad. + +They take their dolls out of the water. They see that the thread that holds the clothes together is loose. The water has made the thread weak. + +"Oh no, my doll's dress is falling apart. The thread is broken. It is not pretty anymore," Mia says. She cries. + +"Oh no, my doll's shirt and hat are falling apart. The thread is broken. It is not cool anymore," Tom says. He shouts. + +They look at each other. They are both unhappy. They have soaked their dolls too much. They have ruined their dolls. They wish they had not played with water and soap. They hug their dolls and say sorry. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big tree with many birds on it. The birds are busy making nests and singing songs. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, birds!" Sara says, pointing to the tree. + +"Yes, they are very pretty, Sara," mom says, smiling. + +"Can we go closer, please?" Tom asks, tugging dad's hand. + +"Okay, but be quiet and gentle, Tom. We don't want to scare them," dad says, leading him to the tree. + +Sara and Tom kneel under the tree and watch the birds. They see different colors and shapes and sizes. They hear different sounds and tunes and words. + +"Wow, they are so amazing," Tom says, softly. + +"I wonder how they make their nests," Sara says, curiously. + +"They use sticks and leaves and feathers and mud," dad says, explaining. + +"They are very smart and clever," mom says, admiring. + +Sara and Tom nod and smile. They feel happy and calm. They love the birds and the tree and the park. They love their mom and dad. They love each other. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to jump on the swings and slide down the slide. They saw a big rock near the fence. It was shiny and had many colors. + +"Look, a mineral!" Lily said. She knew that word from her book. "Can we take it home?" + +Tom nodded. He wanted to see the mineral too. They ran to the rock and tried to lift it. But it was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but it did not move. + +"This is difficult!" Tom said. He was tired and sweaty. "How can we get the mineral?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She had an idea. She ran to the sandbox and got a shovel. She came back to the rock and dug around it. She made a hole under the rock. + +"Help me, Tom!" she said. She gave him another shovel. They dug together until the rock was loose. Then they rolled it out of the hole. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily said. She hugged Tom. They were happy and proud. They put the mineral in their wagon and dragged it home. They showed it to their mom and dad. They said it was very pretty and special. Lily and Tom smiled. They loved their mineral. +Ben and Lily like to play with their cart. They put their toys in the cart and push it around the yard. Sometimes they pretend the cart is a car or a train or a boat. + +One day, they want to play with their cart, but they cannot find it. They look in the shed, in the garage, in the porch, but the cart is not there. They feel sad and angry. Where is their cart? + +They ask their mom if she knows where the cart is. She says she does not know, but maybe they left it outside. She tells them to look in the street, but to be careful of the cars. + +Ben and Lily run to the street and look for their cart. They see a big truck with a lot of junk in the back. They see their cart in the truck! The truck is taking their cart away! + +They shout and wave at the truck. "Stop! Stop! That is our cart!" But the truck does not stop. It drives away with their cart. + +Ben and Lily cry and hug each other. They have lost their cart. It is very difficult to lose something you love. They wish they had taken better care of their cart. They hope someone will find their cart and play with it. +It was a cold season. Anna and Ben liked to play outside, but they had to wear warm clothes. They had fun making snowmen, throwing snowballs, and sliding on the ice. But sometimes they got tired and cold. + +One day, they found a big hill with smooth snow. They decided to slide down on their sleds. Anna went first. She went very fast and shouted, "Whee!" Ben followed her. He also went very fast and shouted, "Wow!" They reached the bottom and laughed. + +They wanted to go again, but they saw their mom waving at them. She said, "Come on, kids, it's time to go home. You need to rest and have some hot cocoa." Anna and Ben nodded. They liked hot cocoa. They picked up their sleds and walked to their mom. + +They hugged their mom and thanked her for taking them to the hill. She smiled and said, "You're welcome. You had a lot of fun, didn't you?" Anna and Ben nodded again. They said, "Yes, we did. But we're also happy to go home and rest. We love you, mom." Mom said, "I love you too, kids. Let's go home and warm up." They got in the car and drove home. They had a good day. +Lily wanted to wear her new sweater today. It was pink and soft and had a big heart on the front. She loved her sweater very much. But when she tried to put it on, it was too small. She could not fit her arms or her head inside. She felt sad and angry. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, my sweater is too small! It does not fit me! I want to wear it!" + +Her mom looked at her and smiled. She said, "Lily, your sweater is not too small. It is just a little tight. You have to squeeze a little to put it on. Do you want me to help you?" + +Lily nodded and gave her mom the sweater. Her mom helped her squeeze her arms and her head inside. It was a little hard, but they did it. Lily looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She said, "Mom, I did it! I fit in my sweater! It is so pretty and warm!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You did it, Lily! You fit in your sweater! You are so pretty and brave! I am proud of you!" + +Lily felt happy and proud. She thanked her mom and ran to play with her toys. She wore her sweater all day and showed it to everyone. She loved her sweater very much. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his dog, Rex. Rex is a big, brown lab who likes to run and jump and fetch. Tom and Rex are best friends and do everything together. + +One day, Tom's mom tells him that they are going to visit his aunt. His aunt lives in a big, fancy house with a lot of things. Tom is excited, but Rex is not. Rex does not like to go in the car, and he does not like to wear a collar and a leash. He likes to be free and wild. + +When they get to the aunt's house, Tom's mom tells him to be careful and not touch anything. She says that his aunt has a lot of expensive and delicate things that can break easily. Tom nods, but he is bored. He wants to play with Rex, but Rex has to stay outside in the yard. Tom looks out the window and sees Rex lying on the grass, looking sad. + +Tom decides to sneak out and play with Rex. He opens the door and runs to Rex. Rex is happy to see him and wags his tail. Tom says, "Come on, Rex, let's have some fun!" He throws a ball and Rex chases it. They run and jump and fetch and have a great time. + +But then, something bad happens. Rex sees a squirrel and runs after it. He does not see the fence and jumps over it. He lands in the neighbor's yard, where there is a big, white lab. The white lab is not friendly and growls at Rex. Rex growls back and they start to fight. Tom hears the noise and runs to the fence. He sees Rex and the white lab biting and scratching each other. He is scared and shouts, "Rex, stop! Come back!" + +Tom's mom and aunt hear Tom and come outside. They see the fight and are shocked. They run to the neighbor's house and knock on the door. The neighbor opens the door and is angry. He says, "What are you doing here? Your dog attacked my dog! Look at him, he is hurt and bleeding!" + +Tom's mom and aunt apologize and try to calm the neighbor. They say that they are sorry and that they will pay for the vet. They pull Rex away from the white lab and take him to the car. Rex is hurt and bleeding too. He whimpers and licks Tom's hand. Tom hugs Rex and says, "I'm sorry, Rex. I love you. You are my best friend." + +Tom's mom and aunt are not happy with Tom. They say that he was naughty and careless and that he should not have left the house. They say that he could have become hurt too and that he caused a lot of trouble. Tom feels bad and says that he is sorry. He says that he just wanted to play with Rex and that he did not mean to make anyone angry or sad. + +Tom's mom and aunt sigh and say that they understand, but that he has to learn to be more careful and responsible. They say that they love him and Rex, but that they have to follow some rules. They say that they will take Rex to the vet and that they hope he will be okay. They say that they will go home soon and that they will not visit the aunt's fancy house for a long time. Tom nods and says that he understands. He says that he loves them and Rex, and that he will try to be a good boy. He says that he hopes Rex will be okay too. He says that he does not like the aunt's fancy house, he likes his own house, where he and Rex can play and be happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were a queen and a knight. Lily had a crown made of flowers and Ben had a sword made of sticks. + +"Queen Lily, I will protect you from the dragons and the robbers," Ben said. + +"Thank you, knight Ben. You are very brave and strong," Lily said. + +They had a lot of fun, until they saw a big, slimy snail on a leaf. Lily and Ben did not like snails. They thought they were disgusting. + +"Yuck! Look at that snail! It is so gross!" Lily said. + +"Let's get rid of it! Maybe we can throw it over the fence," Ben said. + +They picked up the snail with a stick and tried to toss it away. But the snail was sticky and did not fly very far. It landed on Lily's crown and made it wet and dirty. + +"Ah! The snail is on my crown! Help me, help me!" Lily screamed. + +Ben tried to help her, but he was scared of the snail too. He dropped his sword and ran away. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She took off her crown and threw it on the ground. She did not want to play queen and knight anymore. She wanted to go inside and wash her hair. + +The snail did not care. It crawled away and found another leaf to eat. It was happy and full. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a pink bunny. She called her bunny Will, because he always did what she wanted. She hugged him, dressed him, and took him everywhere. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring Will, but her mom said no. "You have to mind me, Lily. You can't bring Will to the store. He might get lost or dirty. You can play with him when we get back." + +Lily was very grumpy. She did not want to mind her mom. She wanted to bring Will. She said, "No, no, no! I want Will! He is my best friend!" She cried and kicked and threw a tantrum. + +Her mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, stop that right now. You are being very naughty. If you don't mind me, you will have a time out. Do you want a time out?" + +Lily did not want a time out. She knew that meant she had to sit in a corner and be quiet. She did not like that. She wanted to play with Will. But she also did not want to make her mom more angry. She sniffed and wiped her tears. She said, "Sorry, mom. I will mind you. But can I hug Will goodbye?" + +Her mom smiled and nodded. She said, "Of course, sweetie. You can hug Will goodbye. But then you have to leave him here, okay?" + +Lily nodded. She ran to her room and hugged Will. She said, "I love you, Will. I will be back soon. Don't be grumpy. Be good." She kissed him and put him on her bed. Then she went back to her mom and held her hand. They went to the store together. Lily was still a little grumpy, but she minded her mom. She hoped Will would mind her too. +Tom likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the bright colors. He laughs when they do silly things and make noises. He has a favorite cartoon. It is about a cat and a mouse who chase each other. + +One day, Tom wants to watch his favorite cartoon, but his mom says no. She says he has to do his homework first. Tom does not like homework. He thinks it is boring and hard. He wants to have fun and watch TV. He gets angry and says, "No, I want to watch cartoon now!" + +His mom says, "Tom, you have to do your homework. It is important. You can watch cartoon later, after you finish. If you do your homework well, I will give you a cookie." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes cookies. He likes them more than homework. He decides to do his homework, but he does not want to do it for a long time. He tries to do it fast. He writes some letters and numbers on his paper. He does not check if they are right. He does not care. He just wants to finish and watch cartoon. + +He shows his paper to his mom. He says, "Look, I did my homework. Can I watch cartoon now?" His mom looks at his paper. She sees that he did not do his homework well. He made many mistakes. He did not follow the instructions. She says, "Tom, this is not good. You did not do your homework well. You have to do it again. You have to do it carefully and correctly. You can not watch cartoon until you do your homework well." + +Tom feels sad and mad. He does not want to do his homework again. He thinks it is not fair. He says, "But I want to watch cartoon now! I did my homework! You are mean!" He starts to cry and stomp his feet. He throws his paper on the floor. + +His mom says, "Tom, stop crying and stomping. You are making a mess. You are being rude. You have to do your homework again. You have to learn. You have to listen. You have to be good. If you are good, you can watch cartoon and have a cookie. If you are bad, you can not watch cartoon and you can not have a cookie." + +Tom does not like what his mom says. He does not want to be good. He wants to be bad. He wants to watch cartoon and have a cookie. He thinks of a plan. He runs to his room. He takes his backpack. He puts some clothes and toys in it. He puts on his shoes and his coat. He puts on his hat. His hat is tight. It hurts his head. He does not care. He says, "I am going to run away. I am going to find a place where I can watch cartoon and have cookies. I do not need homework. I do not need mom. I do not need anything." + +He opens the door and runs outside. He does not see his mom. He does not see the car. He does not see the big truck. He does not hear the horn. He does not feel the bump. He does not feel anything. He does not watch cartoon. He does not have a cookie. He does not do his homework. He does not do anything. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But today, it is very hot. They do not want to go outside. They are bored. + +"Let's play hide and seek," Tim says. "You count to ten and I hide." + +"Okay," Kim says. She covers her eyes and counts. "One, two, three..." + +Tim runs to the kitchen. He sees the freezer. He opens the door. He sees ice and food. He thinks it is cool and fun. He climbs inside and closes the door. + +"Ten!" Kim says. She opens her eyes and looks for Tim. She looks under the bed, behind the sofa, in the closet. She does not find him. She goes to the kitchen. She sees the freezer. She hears a noise. + +"Tim, are you in there?" she asks. + +"Yes, I am," Tim says. "It is cold and dark. I do not like it. Let me out!" + +Kim opens the door. She sees Tim. He is shivering and scared. She hugs him and says, "I am sorry, Tim. That was a bad place to hide. You could get sick or hurt. Do not do that again." + +"I am sorry, Kim," Tim says. "I was silly. I will not do that again." + +They go to the living room. They find some dull crayons and paper. They draw pictures and talk. They are not bored anymore. They are happy. The game is over. The end. +Lily was a big girl who went to school. She liked to learn new things and play with her friends. But she did not like to nap. She thought napping was stupid and boring. She wanted to stay awake and have fun. + +One day, her teacher said it was time for nap. She told the children to lie down on their mats and close their eyes. Lily did not want to nap. She looked around and saw that some of her friends were still awake too. She whispered to them, "Let's play a game. We can pretend we are spies and sneak out of the room." + +Her friends nodded and smiled. They waited until the teacher was not looking and got up from their mats. They tiptoed to the door and opened it quietly. They ran out of the room and into the hall. They felt very brave and clever. + +But they did not know that the principal was walking in the hall. He saw them and frowned. He said in a loud voice, "What are you doing here? You are supposed to be napping. Go back to your room right now. And don't forget your uniforms. You are not spies, you are students." + +Lily and her friends felt scared and ashamed. They realized they had made a big mistake. They ran back to their room and put on their uniforms. They lied down on their mats and closed their eyes. They did not want to play anymore. They wished they had napped. They learned that napping was not stupid and boring. It was good and smart. +Lily was a naughty girl. She did not like to sleep at night. She liked to play with her toys and make noise in her bedroom. Her mom and dad told her to be quiet and go to sleep, but she did not listen. + +One night, Lily had a new idea. She saw a big spoon and a bowl in the kitchen. She thought it would be fun to stir something in the bowl. She took the spoon and the bowl and went to her bedroom. She looked around and saw many things she could stir. She stirred her books, her clothes, her dolls, and her crayons. She made a big mess in her bedroom. She laughed and stirred more and more. + +But then, she heard a loud knock on her door. It was her mom. She was angry. She opened the door and saw the mess. She said, "Lily, what have you done? This is very naughty. You have to clean up your bedroom and go to sleep right now. No more stirring." + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to have fun. I won't stir anymore." She put the spoon and the bowl back in the kitchen. She cleaned up her bedroom and went to bed. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "Good night, teddy. I love you. I will be a good girl tomorrow." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Sara and Ben like to play with the fish in the pond. They have a rod and a hook and some bread. They throw the bread in the water and wait for the fish to come. Sometimes they catch a fish and look at it, then let it go. + +One day, they see a big fish with shiny scales and a long tail. It is the most beautiful fish they have ever seen. They want to catch it and keep it as a pet. They put some bread on the hook and throw it near the big fish. + +The big fish sees the bread and swims towards it. But it is a clever fish. It knows that the bread is not real food. It sees the hook and the rod and the children. It does not want to be caught. It swims away from the bread and hides under a rock. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They try again and again, but the big fish does not come out. They wonder why it does not like the bread. + +"Maybe it is not hungry," Sara says. + +"Maybe it is scared," Ben says. + +"Maybe it does not belong here," Sara says. + +They look at the pond and the other fish. They think about the big fish and how it is different. They think about their home and their toys and their friends. They think about how they belong there. + +They decide to leave the big fish alone. They pack their rod and their hook and their bread. They say goodbye to the pond and the fish. + +"Maybe the big fish belongs here," Ben says. + +"Maybe it has a family and friends here," Sara says. + +"Maybe it is happy here," Ben says. + +They smile and walk away. They are clever children. +Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Ben was the seeker and Anna was the hider. She ran to a big tree and hid behind it. She hoped Ben would not find her. + +Ben counted to ten and then opened his eyes. He looked around and saw many places where Anna could hide. He decided to start his search near the swings. He walked and walked, but he did not see Anna. He wondered where she was. + +He saw a small bridge that crossed a stream. He thought maybe Anna was hiding under the bridge. He stepped on the bridge and looked down. It was dark under the bridge. He could not see anything. He called out, "Anna, are you there?" + +He heard a voice from under the bridge. It was Anna. She said, "Yes, I am here. You found me!" + +Ben smiled and said, "I did! You are a good hider, Anna. But I am a good seeker. Come out, let's play again." + +Anna crawled out from under the bridge. She was happy that Ben found her. She said, "You are a good seeker, Ben. But I am a good runner. I will hide again and you will not catch me." + +They laughed and ran to a new spot. They liked playing hide and seek in the park. It was fun. +Anna liked to learn new things with her tutor, Miss Lee. Miss Lee taught her how to read, write, and count. She also played fun games with her and gave her stickers when she did well. Anna always looked forward to seeing Miss Lee every week. + +One day, Anna was very tired when Miss Lee came to her house. She had played a lot with her friends in the morning and did not nap. She yawned and rubbed her eyes as Miss Lee opened her book. "Anna, are you ready to learn?" Miss Lee asked. + +Anna nodded, but she felt sleepy. She tried to listen to Miss Lee, but she could not focus. She made mistakes and forgot what Miss Lee said. She felt sad and frustrated. She wanted to do well, but she could not. + +Miss Lee noticed that Anna was not herself. She smiled and closed her book. "Anna, I think you need a nap. You are very tired and you can't learn well when you are tired. Why don't you go to your bed and rest for a while? I will wait for you here and we can continue later." + +Anna felt relieved and grateful. She hugged Miss Lee and said, "Thank you, Miss Lee. You are very kind and patient. I'm sorry I was not a good student today. I will nap and then I will try harder." + +Miss Lee hugged her back and said, "You are a very good student, Anna. You just need some sleep. Sleep is important for your brain and your body. Go and nap and I will be here when you wake up. I'm proud of you for being so careful and honest." + +Anna smiled and went to her bed. She snuggled with her teddy bear and closed her eyes. She felt warm and happy. She knew that Miss Lee cared for her and wanted her to learn. She fell asleep and dreamed of stickers and books. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy boat. They have a big tub of water in the garden. They put the boat in the water and make it sail. They pretend they are pirates and look for treasure. + +One day, they see a red sheep in the field next to their garden. The sheep is very big and fluffy. It has a bell around its neck. Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see the sheep up close. + +They climb over the fence and run to the sheep. The sheep sees them and makes a loud sound. "Baa! Baa!" The sheep is not happy. It does not like strangers. It shakes its head and chases Tom and Mia. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They run back to the fence. They try to climb over, but the sheep is faster. It pushes them with its nose. Tom and Mia fall into the tub of water. They get wet and cold. The boat sinks. + +The sheep stops and looks at them. It makes a softer sound. "Baa. Baa." The sheep is sorry. It did not mean to be mean. It just wanted to protect its field. + +Tom and Mia are not angry. They understand. They say sorry to the sheep. "Sorry, sheep. We did not want to bother you. We just wanted to see you. You are very red and pretty." + +The sheep nods and smiles. It says sorry to Tom and Mia. "Sorry, kids. I did not want to hurt you. I just wanted to keep my field safe. You are very brave and nice." + +Tom and Mia and the sheep become friends. They play together in the garden. They share the boat and the water. They have fun. They are happy. +Sara likes to go to the zoo with her mom. She likes to see all the animals, but her favorite is the monkey. The monkey is nice and funny. He makes faces and jumps on the trees. + +One day, Sara sees a new monkey at the zoo. He is big and brown and has a long tail. He looks sad and lonely. Sara wants to be his friend. + +"Mom, can I talk to the new monkey?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. He might be shy or scared," Mom says. + +Sara walks slowly to the cage. She smiles and waves at the new monkey. He looks at her with big eyes. + +"Hi, monkey. My name is Sara. What is your name?" Sara says. + +The new monkey does not say anything. He just stares at Sara. + +Sara tries again. "Do you like the zoo? Do you have any friends here?" + +The new monkey shakes his head. He does not like the zoo. He does not have any friends. + +Sara feels sorry for the new monkey. She wants to help him. + +"I have an idea. Why don't you play with the other monkeys? They are nice and funny. They will make you happy," Sara says. + +She points to the other cage, where the other monkeys are swinging and chattering. + +The new monkey looks at the other cage. He sees the other monkeys. They look nice and funny. He feels curious. + +"Really? You think they will like me?" The new monkey says. + +"Yes, I do. I recommend you try. Come on, I will show you," Sara says. + +She takes the new monkey's hand and leads him to the other cage. She opens the door and lets him in. + +The other monkeys see the new monkey. They are surprised and curious. They come closer and say hello. + +The new monkey is shy and nervous. He does not know what to do. + +Sara smiles and encourages him. "Don't be afraid. They are nice. Just be yourself. You will have fun." + +The new monkey listens to Sara. He decides to be brave. He says hello back to the other monkeys. He tries to make faces and jump on the trees. + +The other monkeys like the new monkey. They think he is nice and funny. They invite him to play with them. + +The new monkey is happy. He plays with the other monkeys. He makes new friends. + +Sara watches the new monkey. She is happy too. She did a good thing. + +She waves goodbye to the new monkey. He waves back and thanks her. + +"Bye, monkey. I'm glad you are happy. I hope to see you again," Sara says. + +"Bye, Sara. You are a good friend. I hope to see you again too," The new monkey says. + +Sara and Mom leave the zoo. They had a good day. + +The end. +Anna and Ben love to play with their dog, Max. Max is a big, black lab who likes to run and jump and lick their faces. One day, they decide to take Max to the park, where there is a lot of grass and trees and other dogs. + +They put Max on a leash and walk with their mom to the park. They see a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. They want to try them all, but Max wants to play with the other dogs. He pulls on the leash and barks loudly. + +"Can we let Max go, mom?" Anna asks. + +"OK, but only for a little while, and you have to watch him carefully," mom says. + +She unclips the leash and Max runs to the other dogs. He sniffs and wags his tail and chases a ball. Anna and Ben follow him and laugh. + +But then, something scary happens. A big, loud truck comes to the park. It has a lot of metal and pipes and tools. It is there to fix something. The truck makes a lot of noise and smoke. Max does not like the noise and smoke. He gets fearful and runs away from the other dogs. He runs to the slide, where Anna and Ben are. + +"Max, come here, boy!" Ben calls. + +But Max does not listen. He is too scared. He climbs up the slide, but he does not know how to slide down. He slips and falls. He lands on the grass, but he hurts his paw. He whimpers and licks his paw. + +"Max, are you OK?" Anna asks. + +She runs to him and hugs him. Ben runs to him and pets him. Mom runs to him and checks his paw. + +"It's OK, Max, it's just a little scratch. You're a brave boy," mom says. + +She wraps his paw with a bandage and gives him a treat. Max wags his tail and licks their faces. He is not fearful anymore. He is happy. + +Anna and Ben are happy, too. They love Max. They decide to play with him in the sandbox, where it is quiet and safe. They make a big castle and put a flag on it. They say it is Max's castle. Max likes his castle. He digs and buries his bone in it. He is a good lab. +Anna liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and say the words. Sometimes, she asked her mom or dad to read to her. + +One day, she found a new book on her bed. It was a big book with a red cover. It had many words and no pictures. Anna was curious. She opened the book and tried to read. But the words were too hard. She did not know what they meant. + +She went to her mom and showed her the book. "Mom, what is this book?" she asked. + +Her mom looked at the book and smiled. "This is a book for grown-ups, Anna. It is a gift from your aunt. She likes to read books like this." + +Anna was troubled. She wanted to read the book too. Why did her aunt give her a book for grown-ups? Did she not know that Anna liked pictures? + +She asked her mom, "Can you read this book to me, mom?" + +Her mom shook her head. "This book is too long and too boring for you, Anna. It is about history and politics and things like that. You would not like it." + +Anna was not happy. She wanted to know what history and politics and things like that were. She wanted to learn new words. She wanted to be like her aunt. + +She asked her mom, "Can I keep this book, mom?" + +Her mom nodded. "Of course, you can keep it, Anna. It is your book. Maybe when you are older, you can read it by yourself." + +Anna shrugged. She did not understand why her mom said that. She did not want to wait until she was older. She wanted to read the book now. + +She took the book and went back to her room. She put the book on her shelf, next to her other books. She looked at the book and sighed. She wished it had pictures. +Sara was sad. She hurt her heel when she fell down the stairs. It was red and sore and she cried a lot. Mommy put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug, but Sara still felt bad. + +"Can I have Teddy?" Sara asked. Teddy was her favorite toy. He was soft and brown and had a big smile. Sara always slept with Teddy at night. + +"Of course, sweetie," Mommy said. She went to Sara's room and got Teddy. She brought him to Sara and put him in her arms. "Teddy will comfort you. He loves you very much." + +Sara hugged Teddy and felt a little better. She snuggled with Mommy and Teddy on the couch and watched a funny show. She smiled and laughed a little. + +"Mommy, can I sleep with you tonight?" Sara asked. She was scared of the dark. She did not like to be alone in her room when it was dark. + +"Sure, honey," Mommy said. "You can sleep with me and Teddy. We will keep you safe and warm." + +Sara was happy. She kissed Mommy and Teddy and said thank you. She felt her heel hurt less and less. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of happy things. +Sam and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing was to explore the tunnel. The tunnel was big and dark and had many sounds. Sometimes they heard birds, sometimes cars, and sometimes other kids. + +One day, they went inside the tunnel and saw something weird. It was a big, furry, and green thing. It had two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. It looked like a monster. Sam and Lily were scared. They wanted to run away, but the thing blocked their way. + +"Who are you?" the thing asked in a deep voice. "What are you doing in my tunnel?" + +Sam and Lily did not know what to say. They were too afraid to talk. They hoped the thing would go away. + +The thing moved closer to them. It reached out its hand. "Don't be afraid," it said. "I won't hurt you. I just want to be your friend. I'm lonely in this tunnel. No one ever comes to play with me." + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They wondered if the thing was telling the truth. They wondered if they should trust it. They wondered if they should surrender or run. +Anna was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She did not like being sick. She wanted to play with her toys and her friends. + +Her mom took her to the doctor. The doctor was nice. He looked at Anna and gave her some medicine. He said she had to rest and drink water. He also said she had to see a nurse. + +The nurse came to Anna's room. She had a big smile and a white coat. She was kind. She brought Anna a book and a teddy bear. She said, "Hello, Anna. I'm here to help you feel better. Do you like these things?" + +Anna nodded. She liked the book and the teddy bear. She said, "Thank you, nurse. You are very kind. Can I request something?" + +The nurse said, "Of course, Anna. What do you want to request?" + +Anna said, "Can you read me the book? I like stories." + +The nurse said, "Sure, Anna. I like stories too. Let's read the book together." She sat on the bed and opened the book. She read the book to Anna in a soft voice. Anna listened and looked at the pictures. She felt happy and sleepy. She hugged the teddy bear and closed her eyes. The nurse smiled and said, "Good night, Anna. Sleep well." She kissed her forehead and left the room. Anna slept and dreamed of the book and the teddy bear. She hoped she would feel better soon. +Tom and Lily were very happy. They were going to the pool with Mom and Dad. The pool was big and blue and had slides and toys. Tom and Lily loved to swim and splash and play. + +"Look, Mom, look!" Tom shouted. He pointed to a big slide that went round and round. "Can I go on that?" + +Mom smiled and nodded. "Yes, you can, Tom. But be careful and wait for your turn. Dad will go with you." + +Lily saw a small slide that was pink and yellow. She liked pink and yellow. She ran to the slide and climbed up. "Wee!" she said as she slid down. She landed in the water and laughed. + +Mom watched Lily and clapped. "Good job, Lily! You are so brave and fast!" + +Tom and Lily had fun on the slides. Then they saw a big bucket that was full of water. The bucket was on top of a pole. Every few minutes, the bucket would tip over and pour water on the people below. Tom and Lily wanted to try it. + +"Let's go under the bucket, Lily!" Tom said. "It will be incredible!" + +Lily nodded. She followed Tom to the bucket. They waited for the water to come. They saw the bucket move. They held hands and smiled. + +"Splash!" The water came down and wet them. Tom and Lily screamed and giggled. They felt cold and wet and happy. + +Mom and Dad came to join them. They hugged Tom and Lily and kissed them. "You are having so much fun, aren't you?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom, yes!" Tom and Lily said. "The pool is awesome! Thank you for providing this for us!" + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were happy to see Tom and Lily happy. They loved them very much. They all had a wonderful day at the pool. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the pool. They splash and swim and have fun. Tom can dive very well. He shows Mia how he dives into the water. Mia claps and cheers. + +"Wow, Tom, you are good at diving!" Mia says. + +"Thank you, Mia. Do you want to try?" Tom asks. + +Mia nods. She is a little scared, but she wants to try. She stands on the edge of the pool. She bends her knees. She jumps and dives into the water. She feels the water on her face and body. She likes it. + +She comes up and smiles. Tom smiles too. He gives her a high five. + +"That was great, Mia! You did it!" Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. It was fun!" Mia says. + +They laugh and hug. They are happy. They play some more. They tell each other jokes. They make each other laugh. They are wet and silly. + +The sun is shining. It is warm. They get out of the pool. They dry themselves with towels. They are dry and cozy. + +They sit on the grass. They eat some snacks. They share some juice. They are full and thirsty. + +They look at each other. They smile. + +They are friends. They are happy. They had a good day. +Jen and Ben are twins who like to sort things. They sort their toys by color, shape, and size. They sort their books by alphabet, topic, and length. They sort their clothes by season, style, and pattern. Sorting is fun for them. + +One day, they see a big jet in the sky. It is white and shiny and makes a loud noise. They are curious about the jet. They want to know where it is going, who is in it, and how it can fly so high. + +"Let's sort the jets!" Jen says to Ben. "How can we sort them?" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "We can sort them by color. Some jets are white, some are blue, some are red, and some have stripes or dots. We can sort them by size. Some jets are big, some are small, some are long, and some are short. We can sort them by noise. Some jets are loud, some are quiet, some are fast, and some are slow." + +Jen nods. She says, "That sounds like a good plan. Let's get our paper and crayons and draw the jets we see. Then we can sort them by color, size, and noise." + +They run inside and get their paper and crayons. They sit on the porch and look at the sky. They draw the jets they see and sort them into groups. They have fun sorting the jets. They learn new things about the jets. They are happy and curious twins. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a spray bottle and a bucket of water. They spray water on the flowers and the grass. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. It is not a nice dog. It barks and growls at Sara and Ben. It tries to take their spray bottle and their bucket. Sara and Ben are scared. They run away from the dog. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Sara shouts. "Leave us alone!" + +But the dog does not listen. It chases Sara and Ben. It wants to play with them, but it does not know how to play nice. + +Sara and Ben see a man. He is the dog's owner. He is looking for his dog. He has a leash and a collar. + +"Help us, please!" Ben cries. "Your dog is mean!" + +The man sees his dog. He calls the dog's name. The dog stops chasing Sara and Ben. It runs to the man. The man puts the leash and the collar on the dog. He says sorry to Sara and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog is not mean. He is just playful. He likes to spray water, too. But he does not know how to share. He needs to learn some manners." + +Sara and Ben are not scared anymore. They see that the dog is not so bad. He is just a big puppy. He has a charming face and a wagging tail. He licks the man's hand. + +"Can we spray water with your dog?" Sara asks. "Maybe he can be our friend, too." + +The man smiles. He says yes. He gives Sara and Ben the spray bottle and the bucket. He holds the leash. He walks with them to the flowers and the grass. + +Sara and Ben spray water with the dog. The dog sprays water with them. He does not bark or growl. He does not try to take their things. He learns how to share. He learns how to play nice. + +They have fun. They laugh. They make peace. They are friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue ball that was very important to her. Lily loved to play with her blue ball every day. + +One sunny day, Lily went outside to play with her blue ball. She threw it high into the sky and watched it bounce on the ground. Then, Lily started to skip. She skipped and skipped, following her blue ball as it rolled on the grass. + +Finally, Lily caught her blue ball and gave it a big hug. She knew that her blue ball was important and she would always keep it safe. Lily and her blue ball had a fun day, full of skipping and laughter. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to search for his toy. He looked under the bed, behind the door, and in the closet. He could not find it. It was hidden very well. + +Tim saw a small pill on the floor. He did not know what it was. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sam. Sam said, "I don't know what it is, but let's play with it." + +Tim and Sam played with the pill, throwing it back and forth. But then, Tim accidentally swallowed the pill. He felt sick and started to cry. His mom heard him and came into the room. + +"What's wrong, Tim?" his mom asked. Tim told her about the hidden pill and how he swallowed it. His mom got scared and called the doctor. The doctor said Tim needed to go to the hospital. + +In the end, Tim learned a lesson about not playing with things he didn't know. He was very sad and wished he had not found the hidden pill. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to sit in his big chair and ask questions. One day, Tim asked his mom, "Why is the food spicy?" + +His mom answered, "Spicy food is yummy for some people. But if you don't like it, you can eat something else." + +So, Tim tried a different food that was not spicy. He liked it a lot! Tim's friend, Sam, came to play with him. They both sat in their chairs and talked. Sam said, "I like spicy food. It's fun to try new things." + +Tim thought about it and said, "You're right, Sam. I'll try spicy food again." This time, Tim liked the spicy food too. + +The moral of the story is to always try new things, even if you don't like them at first. You might find something you enjoy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to play with her toys and talk on her toy telephone. One day, she found an interesting, old telephone in her grandma's room. It was big and had many buttons. Amy wanted to play with it, but it was very dusty. + +Amy decided to clean the telephone. She took a cloth and wiped away all the dust. The telephone looked shiny and new. She was very happy and proud of her work. Amy ran to her grandma and said, "Look, Grandma! I cleaned the telephone. Can I play with it now?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with it. But remember, this is a special telephone. It can only be used to talk to people who are far away." Amy was excited to use the interesting telephone. She sat down and called her friend Timmy to tell him all about her day. And from that day on, Amy always made sure to keep the interesting telephone clean and shiny. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to design things. She liked to draw and color all day long. One day, she found a thin, orange pencil. She was very excited to use it. + +Lily went to her friend Tim's house. She showed him the thin, orange pencil. "Look, Tim! I found this cool pencil. Let's design something together," she said. Tim smiled and said, "That sounds fun, Lily! Let's do it." + +They sat down and started to draw. Lily made a big sun with her thin, orange pencil. Tim drew a house and a tree. They laughed and had a great time. When they were done, they showed their picture to their moms. The moms clapped and said, "Wow, great job! We love your design!" Lily and Tim were very happy and proud. +One day, a little girl named Emma went to the park with her mommy. They saw a mechanic fixing a car. The car made a loud noise. Emma was scared. She said, "Mommy, I don't like the noise. I don't want to listen." Her mommy said, "It's okay, Emma. The mechanic is just fixing the car." + +In the park, Emma saw a boy eating a yummy ice cream. She wanted one too. But her mommy said, "No, Emma. We have to eat lunch first." Emma was sad. She wanted the yummy ice cream now. + +At lunch, Emma ate a yummy sandwich. After lunch, her mommy bought her an ice cream. Emma was happy. She said, "Thank you, mommy!" They went back to the park, and the mechanic was gone. Now, Emma could play without the loud noise. +One day, a little dog named Max went to play in the park. Max saw his friend, a big cat named Tom. Max wanted to play with Tom, but Tom was sad. Max asked, "Tom, why are you sad?" + +Tom said, "I lost my ball in the sour-smelling bush, and I can't get it out." Max wanted to help Tom, so they went to the bush. The bush was very smelly, and they did not like it. + +Max had an idea. He told Tom to raise his paw and try to get the ball. Tom raised his paw and tried, but he could not reach it. Max raised his paw too, and they both tried together. They got the ball out of the sour bush! + +Tom was happy, and he thanked Max. They played with the ball in the park all day. From that day on, Max and Tom were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he found a long wire. Tim was very enthusiastic to use the wire for his cars. + +Tim went to his friend, Sam. "Look at my wire!" said Tim. "Let's share and play together!" Sam was happy to play with Tim and the wire. They made a big road for their cars with the wire. + +But then, a big dog came. The dog saw the wire and wanted to play too. The dog took the wire in his mouth and ran away. Tim and Sam were sad. They could not play with the wire anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy cat named Tim. Tim loved to play with his mask. One day, he put on his mask and went to see his friend, a little bird named Sue. + +"Hi Sue!" said Tim, "Look at my mask!" Sue looked at the mask and laughed. "That's a funny mask, Tim!" she said. They played together all day, laughing and having fun. + +As they played, Tim's tail got pinched by a door. "Ouch!" he cried. Sue flew to help him. She opened the door and Tim's tail was free again. They both learned to be more careful when playing near doors. + +Tim and Sue continued to play with the mask, taking turns wearing it. They had a great day together, and promised to play again soon. And from that day on, Tim the clumsy cat and Sue the little bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little house, there lived a squirrel named Bob. Bob loved to eat nuts. One day, Bob found a big nut under a tree. He was very happy and took the nut to his house. + +In the house, Bob met his friend, a little bird named Sue. Sue saw the big nut and said, "Wow! That's a big nut! Can I have some, please?" Bob smiled and said, "Yes, you can have some." + +Bob and Sue tried to open the nut, but it was too hard. They tried and tried, but they could not open it. Then, they heard a knock on the door. It was their friend, a strong bear named Tom. + +Tom saw the big nut and said, "I can help you open the nut." With one big hit, Tom opened the nut. Inside the nut, there were many little nuts. Bob, Sue, and Tom were very happy. They shared the little nuts and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big building called a university. In this university, many people would go to talk and learn. There was a kind teacher who loved to talk to everyone. This teacher was always available to help. + +One day, a little bird came to the university. The bird wanted to learn how to talk too. The kind teacher saw the bird and wanted to help. So, the teacher and the bird talked and talked every day. The bird was very happy to learn new words. + +As time went by, the bird became very good at talking. The bird thanked the kind teacher for always being available to help. The bird told everyone about the kind teacher and the university. The moral of the story is to always be kind and available to help others learn and grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She lived in a small house near the big woods. One day, Amy went for a walk in the woods and saw a black bird. The bird was sad because it was lost. Amy wanted to help the bird find its way home. + +Amy asked the bird, "Do you feel sad?" The bird said, "Yes, I feel sad. I miss my home." So, they walked together to find the bird's home. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. Inside the hole was some ash from a fire. + +Amy said, "Is this your home?" The bird looked at the ash and said, "Yes, this is my home! Thank you for helping me find it." The bird felt happy again, and Amy felt happy too. They became good friends and played together in the woods every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown shrimp named Sam. He lived in a big pond with his friends. Sam liked to play with his friends every day. + +One day, Sam saw his friend, Tina the turtle, sitting by the pond. She looked sad. Sam swam up to her and asked, "Why are you sad, Tina?" Tina said, "I am cold. The wind is blowing, and I don't have a warm thing to wear." + +Sam wanted to help his friend. He swam around the pond and found some soft green plants. He picked them up and swam back to Tina. Sam wrapped the plants around Tina like a warm blanket. "Here you go, Tina. This will keep you warm," said Sam. + +Tina smiled and thanked Sam. She was warm and happy now. Sam and Tina played in the pond for the rest of the day. They knew that friends help each other, and that made them very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn boy named Tom. He loved to play in the garage with his toys. One day, his mom told him, "Tom, you need to separate your toys. The big ones go here, and the small ones go there." + +Tom did not like to listen. He wanted to play, not separate his toys. So, he kept playing and did not do what his mom said. His mom was not happy, but she let him play. + +Later, Tom was running in the garage. He tripped on the big toys that he did not separate. He fell and hit his head. Tom cried, and his mom came to help him. She said, "If you had listened and separated your toys, this would not have happened." Tom had a bad day because he did not listen to his mom. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She saw a big slide and wanted to play on it. Mia ran to the slide and started to climb up. + +At the top of the slide, she met a hairy dog. The dog said, "Hi, I'm Max. Do you want to slide down with me?" Mia shrugged and said, "Okay, let's slide together!" + +They both went down the slide and laughed. Mia and Max became good friends and played on the slide all day. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. He had a sister named Sally. Tom and Sally liked to play near the pond. + +One day, Tom said to Sally, "Let's dive into the pond!" Sally was scared, but she wanted to try. They went to the edge of the pond. + +Tom jumped in first. He splashed and swam. Then Sally jumped in too. But she was too fat and got stuck in the mud. + +Tom tried to help Sally, but he was too small. Soon, it got dark and they were still stuck. They were sad and cold. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wide piano in a big room. A little girl named Amy loved to play the piano. She played it every day and made beautiful music. One day, Amy saw that the piano was dirty. She wanted to make it clean and shiny again. + +Amy called her friend, Tom. "Tom, can you help me wipe the piano?" she asked. Tom said, "Yes, Amy! I will help you." They took a soft cloth and wiped the piano together. They wiped it up and down, left and right. + +Soon, the wide piano was clean and shiny again. Amy and Tom were very happy. They sat down to play the piano together. They played a happy song, and everyone in the house danced and clapped. The end. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. They saw a big sign that said, "Firework Show Tonight!" Mia was very excited because she loved fireworks. Her mom said, "We will come back tonight to see the fireworks. But we must be safe and stay far away." + +That night, Mia and her mom went back to the park. They sat on a big blanket, far away from where the fireworks would go up in the sky. Mia's mom gave her a yummy treat to eat while they waited. Mia took a bite and said, "This tastes so good! What is it?" Her mom smiled and said, "It's a special cookie for the fireworks show." + +Finally, the firework show started. Mia watched the bright colors light up the sky. She felt safe and happy, sitting with her mom and eating her tasty cookie. The fireworks made her laugh and clap. When the show was over, Mia said, "That was the best firework show ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a youth named Tim. Tim was a very cheap boy. He did not like to spend his money. One day, Tim's mom told him it was time to bathe. + +"Tim," she said, "you need to take a bath now." + +Tim did not want to use his soap because it cost money. But his mom said he had to. So Tim went to the store to buy a cheap soap. + +At the store, Tim found a very cheap soap. It was so cheap that it was free! He took the soap and went back home to bathe. + +Tim used the cheap soap to take a bath. After his bath, he felt very clean and happy. He learned that sometimes it is okay to spend a little money to stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ancient tree in the middle of a space. The tree was very old and had seen many things. One day, a little bird came and sat on a branch of the tree. + +"Stay with me, little bird," said the tree. "I am old and lonely, and I need a friend." + +The little bird said, "Okay, I will stay with you." + +But one day, a strong wind came and blew the little bird away. The bird tried to stay, but the wind was too strong. The tree was very sad and cried big tears. + +In the end, the ancient tree was all alone again in the space. It was a bad ending for the tree and the little bird. They missed each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Mindy. Mindy was a very proud cat. She liked to play with her friends in the park. They played every day, but they liked to play on Wednesday the most. + +One Wednesday, Mindy and her friends found a big ball. They wanted to play with the ball together. But Mindy wanted the ball all to herself. She did not want to share. This made her friends very sad. + +Mindy's friends decided to go home because they were not happy. Mindy was left all alone with the ball. She played with the ball, but it was not fun without her friends. In the end, Mindy was sad and alone. She wished she had shared the ball with her friends. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful garden, there lived a grape. The grape was very happy because it was round and sweet. It liked to play with its friends, the other grapes. They all lived on a big vine together. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to the garden. She saw the grape and said, "Hello, grape! You are so beautiful!" The grape felt very special. Lucy liked to play with the grape and its friends. They would spin around and around, laughing and having fun. + +As they played, a big wind came and made the grape spin faster and faster. The grape was scared, but Lucy held on tight. When the wind stopped, they were all safe. The grape thanked Lucy for being a good friend. They continued to play and spin in the beautiful garden, happy and full of love. +One day, a little girl named Amy found an unknown box in her room. She did not know what was inside. She had a question in her mind. She asked her mom, "What is in this box?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Open it and see!" Amy opened the box and found a big, yummy waffle. She was so happy. She shared the waffle with her mom. + +They both sat down and ate the waffle together. It was the best waffle they ever had. From that day on, Amy always looked for unknown boxes with a question in her mind, hoping to find more yummy treats. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk in the woods. She saw a weird cobweb on a tree. The cobweb was big and shiny. Mia thought it was pretty. + +Mia heard a tiny voice say, "Hello!" She looked around and saw a little bug. The bug was chewing on a leaf. "Hi," said Mia. "I like your cobweb. It is very pretty." + +"Thank you," said the little bug. "I made it all by myself. But I don't chew the cobweb. I chew the leaves. The leaves are yummy!" + +Mia laughed and watched the bug chew the leaf. They talked and played together. Mia made a new friend in the woods that day. +Once upon a time, in a unique little house, lived a cat and a dog. The cat was always curious and liked to peek at things. The dog loved to play and get rubs from their owner. + +One day, the cat saw a big box. She wanted to peek inside, but the dog said, "No, it's mine!" The cat and the dog began to fight over the box. They both wanted to see what was inside. + +The owner heard the noise and came to see what was happening. She said, "Stop fighting! Let's open the box together." The cat and the dog agreed, and they all opened the box. Inside was a new toy for them to share. They played with the toy and got rubs from their owner, happy to have solved the conflict. +One day, Tom and his friend, Sam, went to play in the park. They saw a big pile of junk near the swings. Tom said, "This junk does not belong here." + +Tom and Sam were alert and looked around. They saw a man with a big bag. They thought he might know about the junk. Sam asked, "Do you know who put the junk here?" + +The man said, "I don't know. But I will help you clean it up." They all worked together to clean the junk. When they were done, the park was clean and safe for all the kids to play. + +Later, Tom and Sam saw the man again. He was putting more junk in the park. They knew he was the one who made the mess. They told their moms, and the moms called the park people. The man had to clean up all the junk he put in the park. Tom and Sam were happy that the park was clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat. The cat loved to play with an apple. One day, the cat met a little bird. + +"Hello, bird," said the cat. "Do you want to play with my apple?" + +"Yes, please," said the bird. So, they played with the apple. They rolled it on the ground and tossed it in the air. + +After playing, the cat and the bird were tired. They sat under a big tree. The cat had an idea. "Let's display the apple on the tree," said the cat. + +The bird liked the idea. They put the apple on a tree branch. They were happy to see the apple on the tree. The cat and the bird became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a bad nightmare. She was very sad. In her dream, a big monster chased her. Lily woke up and saw the sun rise. The sun made her feel better. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I had a bad nightmare." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It was just a dream. Remember, the sun will always rise and chase away the bad things." + +One day, Lily saw her friend Tom crying. He was sad because he had a nightmare too. Lily remembered what her mom told her. She said to Tom, "Don't worry, Tom. The sun will always rise and chase away the bad things." + +Tom smiled and felt better. They played together and had fun. From that day, Lily and Tom learned that bad things like nightmares go away when the sun rises. They also learned to help each other when they were sad. The moral of the story is to always help your friends when they are sad and remember that bad things will pass. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a photo of his best friend, a big, tough dog named Max. Tim and Max loved to play and run in the park. + +One day, Max saw a big ball in the park. Max wanted to play with the ball. Tim nodded and said, "Go get it, Max!" Max ran fast to get the ball. + +But Max did not see the big road. Max ran into the road to get the ball. A big car came fast and hit Max. Tim was very sad. Max did not get up. Tim cried and hugged his photo of Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite toy, a red ball. One day, while playing with his ball, it rolled under a dark table. Tim was scared to go under the table because it was so dark. + +Tim's mom saw him looking sad and asked, "What's wrong, Tim?" Tim told her about the ball under the dark table. His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have an idea!" + +Mom took a newspaper and put it under the table. The newspaper made it less dark under the table. Tim could now see his red ball. He crawled under the table, grabbed his ball, and came back out with a big smile. + +"Thank you, Mom!" said Tim, happily. They both laughed and played with the red ball together. From that day on, Tim was not scared of the dark table anymore. +Once upon a time, in a quiet forest, there lived a little bird named Chirpy. Chirpy loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, while Chirpy was flying, he saw a small twig on the ground. He picked it up with his beak and flew back to his nest. + +In the nest, Chirpy showed the twig to his friend, Squeaky the squirrel. Squeaky said, "What a nice twig! Let's use it to make our nest stronger." Chirpy and Squeaky worked together to put the twig in the nest. + +Later, Chirpy went to find more twigs for their nest. He found one that looked like the first twig, but he was not sure. Chirpy asked Squeaky, "Do you recognize this twig?" Squeaky looked at it and said, "Yes, it is just like the first twig. Good job, Chirpy!" + +Chirpy and Squeaky kept finding more twigs and making their nest stronger. They were very happy to have a cozy and safe place to live. And the quiet forest was filled with the sounds of Chirpy's songs and Squeaky's laughter. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a wolf. The wolf was very sad and miserable. He had no friends to play with, and he was all alone. + +One day, the wolf saw a little bunny hopping around. The wolf had an urge to talk to the bunny. He wanted to make a new friend. So, the wolf went up to the bunny and said, "Hi, bunny! Can we be friends and play together?" + +The bunny looked at the wolf and said, "I don't know, wolf. My mom told me to be careful with new friends. But if you promise to be nice, we can play together!" The wolf promised to be nice, and they started playing. + +As they played, the sun started to set, and the sky turned dark. The wolf knew that it was time for the bunny to go home. He said, "Bunny, it's getting late. You should go home now." The bunny thanked the wolf and went home, promising to play again tomorrow. + +The next day, the wolf and the bunny played together again. And every day after that, they played together, becoming the best of friends. The wolf was no longer miserable, and they both lived happily ever after. +One day, a little dog named Spot found a big stick in the park. He loved to play with sticks. Spot hoped to find a friend to play with him and the stick. He looked around and saw a big cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was cold because it was a cold day. Spot thought Fluffy could be his new friend. + +Spot went to Fluffy with the stick in his mouth. He wanted to show Fluffy his big stick. But, Fluffy did not like dogs or sticks. Fluffy hissed at Spot and tried to take the stick away. This made Spot very sad. He just wanted to play and be friends. The cold day made Fluffy grumpy, and Spot knew he had to find a way to make Fluffy happy. + +Spot had an idea. He ran home and got a warm blanket for Fluffy. He gave it to Fluffy, and Fluffy felt warm and happy. Then, Spot showed Fluffy how to play with the stick. They played together all day, and Spot's hope came true. Spot and Fluffy became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Bessie. Bessie lived on a farm with many friends. She loved to play with her friends in the sun. + +One day, Bessie's farmer asked her to prepare milk for a little baby. Bessie wanted to do a good job, so she ate lots of green grass to make her milk taste yummy. She felt fit and strong after eating the grass. + +Bessie made the milk for the baby, and the farmer was happy. The baby drank the milk and smiled. Bessie was proud that she could help. From that day on, Bessie always made the best milk for her farm friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a brush that she loved very much. Every day, she would use it to brush her long, pretty hair. One day, Sue felt very tired. She wanted to take a nap. + +Before Sue went to sleep, she put her brush on the table. She said to her brush, "Stay here. I will come back and brush my hair when I wake up." Then Sue went to her bed and slept. + +While Sue was sleeping, her little brother Tom came into her room. He saw the brush and took it to play. When Sue woke up, she saw that her brush was gone. She yelled, "Where is my brush?" Tom heard her yell and felt bad. He gave the brush back to Sue and said, "I am sorry. I took your brush to play." Sue smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. Now we can brush my hair together." +Once upon a time, there was a small island. On this island, there lived a big bird and a tiny bug. They were good friends. One day, the big bird wanted to fly far away to find food. The tiny bug was sad and said, "Please don't go far. I will be all alone." + +The big bird felt sorry for the tiny bug. So, the big bird decided to stay close to the island. But, the big bird could not find food on the island. The big bird became very hungry. The tiny bug saw this and said, "I am sorry, my friend. You need to find food." + +The big bird and the tiny bug made a plan. They would look for food together. The big bird flew close to the water, while the tiny bug sat on the big bird's back. They found food and brought it back to the island. The big bird and the tiny bug were happy again. They learned that working together can solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was very hungry. His stomach was empty and he wanted some food. Jack went to his mom and asked, "Mom, can I have some food? My stomach is empty." + +Mom said, "Yes, Jack. But first, you need to soak the fruits in water to make them clean." Jack took the fruits and put them in water. But Jack was in a hurry. He did not wait for the fruits to soak. He wanted to eat them right away. + +Jack ate the fruits without waiting. Later, Jack's stomach started to hurt. He felt bad and ashamed. He knew he should have listened to his mom and soaked the fruits. Now, Jack had a tummy ache and he could not play with his friends. The end. +One day, a little boy named Tim was in his tidy room. He saw a big blackboard on the wall. Tim wanted to draw on the blackboard. He asked his mom, "Mom, can I draw on the blackboard?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Tim, you can draw on the blackboard. But first, let me help you get some chalk." + +Mom gave Tim some chalk, and he started to draw on the blackboard. He drew a big sun, a green tree, and a blue house. Tim was so happy with his drawing. + +Then, Tim's friend, Lily, came over to play. She saw Tim's drawing on the blackboard and said, "Wow, Tim! That's a nice drawing. Can I draw too?" + +Tim said, "Yes, Lily. Let's draw together!" They both drew on the blackboard and had lots of fun. When they were done, they showed their drawings to their moms, who were very proud of them. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play with her toy mouse and sleep on her soft sheet. She lived in a small house with her friend, a dog named Buddy. + +One day, while Kitty was playing, she heard a whisper. "Psst, Kitty," said Buddy, "I found a fun game for us to play!" Kitty was excited and asked, "What game is it, Buddy?" Buddy whispered, "We can play hide and seek!" + +Kitty and Buddy started to play the game. Kitty closed her eyes and counted, "One, two, three, four, five!" Then, she opened her eyes and started to look for Buddy. She looked under the table, behind the door, and even inside a box. Finally, she found Buddy hiding under her soft sheet. + +Kitty and Buddy laughed and played hide and seek all day long. They had so much fun together. When the sun went down, they were very tired. Kitty and Buddy curled up on the soft sheet and went to sleep, dreaming of more fun games to play. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a modern school. The school had a big red door and many happy kids. The teacher in the school was very nice. She had a big smile and always wore a pretty dress. + +One day, the teacher gave a lecture to the kids. She talked about animals that lived in the forest. The kids listened and learned about bears, birds, and deer. The teacher asked the kids to repeat the names of the animals after her. + +A little girl named Lily raised her hand and said, "I can repeat the names. Bear, bird, deer!" The teacher smiled and said, "Well done, Lily. You are a good listener." All the kids clapped for Lily and they all repeated the names of the animals together. + +The next day, the kids went to the forest with their teacher. They saw the animals they learned about in the lecture. The kids were very happy and excited. They repeated the names of the animals as they saw them. "Look, there's a bear! And a bird! And a deer!" they all said. + +The kids went back to their modern school and told their friends about their adventure in the forest. They were so proud that they could remember the names of the animals. They knew that listening to their teacher's lecture and repeating the names helped them learn. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she loved to wear. One day, she wanted to go to her friend's house to play. But her mom said, "You must dress smart before you go out." + +Lily did not know the way to dress smart. She tried to put on her dress, but it was not the right way. She felt sad because she could not go out to play with her friend. She did not want to give up, so she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom showed her the way to dress smart. She helped Lily put on her dress the right way. Lily felt happy and proud. Now she could go out and play with her friend. They had lots of fun together, and Lily learned that asking for help is a smart way to solve a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to have fun and play with his toys. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, he saw his friend, Sam. They were so happy to play together. + +As they played, Tim accidentally broke Sam's toy car. Sam was very upset. He started to weep. Tim felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to break your toy car." + +Sam looked at Tim and said, "It's okay, Tim. We can still have fun together." They decided to play on the swings and the slide. They had so much fun, they forgot all about the broken toy car. In the end, they both went home happy and tired, ready for a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, in a small pond, there lived a bossy otter. He liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, a little duck came to the pond. + +The bossy otter said, "You must provide me with food, or you cannot stay here." The little duck was sad, but she wanted to stay, so she gave the bossy otter some of her food. + +Later, a kind fish saw the little duck was sad. The fish asked, "Why are you sad?" The little duck told the fish about the bossy otter. The kind fish did not like the bossy otter's rules. + +The kind fish decided to help the little duck. They went to the bossy otter to talk. But the bossy otter did not want to change. He said, "No, I am the boss here!" + +The little duck and the kind fish could not stay in the pond with the bossy otter. They left the pond to find a new home. The bossy otter was left all alone, with no friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a pupil in a small school. She loved to play with her friends and learn new things. Lily was always happy and fit, running and jumping all day long. + +One day, Lily found a shiny rock. It sparkled and made her smile. She knew it was special and wanted to value it. She put the rock in her pocket and showed it to her teacher and friends. They all said it was very pretty. + +Lily took the rock home and put it in a special box. Every day, she would look at it and remember how much she valued it. It made her feel good inside. And so, Lily and her shiny rock lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big and interesting tree. Under the tree, a cat and a dog lived. They were very good friends. + +One day, the cat said, "Let's play a game. We will include a jug in it." The dog agreed and they found a small jug. They decided to play catch with the jug. They took turns throwing the jug to each other. + +As they played, a little bird watched them. The bird thought it was fun and wanted to play too. So, the cat and the dog included the bird in their game. They all had a great time playing with the jug under the interesting tree. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little bird named Blue. Blue lived in a big tree with her parent. They were very happy together. + +One day, Blue's parent said, "Blue, it's time for you to learn how to fly. You will gain new friends and see new things." Blue was excited to try. + +Blue jumped from the tree and started to fly. She met a nice squirrel named Sam. "Hi, I'm Blue!" she said. "Hi, Blue! I'm Sam," said the squirrel. They played together all day. + +Blue went back to her tree and told her parent about her day. "I gained a new friend, Sam the squirrel!" she said. Her parent was very proud of her. + +From that day on, Blue and Sam played together every day. Blue was happy she learned to fly and gained a new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the zoo with his mom. They saw many animals, but Tim's favorite was the big tiger. The tiger had pretty stripes and a long tail. Tim wanted to take the tiger home, but his mom said no. + +Tim asked, "Mom, can I please take the tiger home?" His mom said, "No, Tim. The tiger needs to stay at the zoo." Tim was sad, but he was an obedient boy, so he did not cry. + +The next day, Tim's mom took him to the zoo again. This time, the tiger refused to come out of his cave. Tim said, "Mom, why won't the tiger come out?" His mom said, "The tiger is tired today. Maybe he will come out next time." Tim smiled and said, "Okay, I will wait for the next time." +Once upon a time, there was a fearful little bird named Tim. Tim was scared of many things. One day, Tim saw a big steel box in the forest. He was very curious about it, but also a little scared. + +Tim decided to be brave and take a closer look at the steel box. As he got closer, he started to panic. What if there was something scary inside? He took a deep breath and opened the box. + +Inside the box, Tim found a beautiful, shiny toy. He was so happy and not scared anymore. He played with the toy all day long and learned that being brave can lead to fun surprises. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw an impressive toy on the ground. It was a missile. He picked it up and said, "Wow! This is so big and cool!" + +He saw another boy named Sam playing with a ball. Tim went to Sam and said, "Look at my missile! It's so big and cool!" Sam looked at the missile and said, "Wow! I wonder how it works." + +Tim and Sam played with the missile and the ball. They had a lot of fun. They were happy they found the impressive missile in the park. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her mom's makeup. One gloomy day, Lily decided to have some fun. + +She put on red lipstick, blue eyeshadow, and a big pink blush on her cheeks. She looked in the mirror and laughed. She thought she looked so funny. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw her. "Oh, Lily!" she said. "What did you do?" Lily just giggled and said, "I look funny, Mommy!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you do. But let's clean up now." + +Lily's mom helped her wash off the makeup. Then, they went outside to play. Lily picked up a ball and threw it to her mom. They played catch and had so much fun, even on a gloomy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a mighty boy who loved to play outside. He liked to jump, run, and have fun with his friends. + +One day, Tim was playing in the park. He saw a big spring. Tim wanted to jump on the spring to see how high he could go. He was very excited. + +Tim jumped on the spring with all his might. Up, up, up he went! He was so happy to be so high in the sky. Then, he came back down and landed on the soft grass. Tim laughed and played on the spring all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot liked to travel with his boy, Tim. They would walk and play all day. One day, Spot hurt his heel. It felt bad. + +Tim saw Spot was sad and asked, "Spot, why are you sad?" Spot barked and showed his bad heel. Tim knew he had to help his friend. + +Tim put a soft band on Spot's heel. They didn't travel far for a few days. They played near home. Soon, Spot's heel was better. They were happy and could travel and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Tom. Tom was a bit nervous because it was his first day at work. He wanted to care for people and help them when they were in trouble. + +One day, Tom heard a cat meow loudly from a tree. "Meow, help me!" the cat cried. Tom knew he had to help the cat. He put on his big red hat and climbed the tree. He was nervous, but he wanted to care for the cat. + +"Come here, little cat," Tom said gently. The cat came to Tom, and he held it carefully. Tom climbed down the tree with the cat in his arms. The cat was happy and said, "Thank you, fireman Tom!" Tom smiled and felt proud. He was not nervous anymore because he knew he could care for others and be a great fireman. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to a small cafe with her mom. Lucy saw a menu on the table. She was very excited to see all the yummy food on the menu. Her mom said they could pick something amazing to eat. + +Lucy looked at the menu and saw a big cake. She wanted to eat the cake. Her mom said they could share the cake. Lucy was very happy. She could not wait to take a bite of the amazing cake. + +When the cake came, Lucy took a bite and her face turned red. It was the best cake she ever had! The amazing cake made Lucy and her mom smile. They had a great day at the cafe, and Lucy could not wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall frog named Fred. Fred loved to swim in the big pond. He would swim every day to get exercise. + +One day, while Fred was swimming, he met a small fish named Sam. Sam said, "Hi, Fred! Do you want to swim with me?" Fred replied, "Yes, Sam! I love to swim and get exercise." + +So, Fred and Sam swam together in the big pond. They had lots of fun and became good friends. Every day, they would swim and play, and they were both very happy. +One day, a charming sheep named Lily was walking in the green grass. She had a lot of soft wool on her back. While she was walking, a big box appeared near her. Lily was very curious about the box. + +Lily walked to the box and said, "Hello, box! Why are you here?" The box did not talk back. Lily pushed the box and it opened. Inside the box, there were many colorful balls of wool. + +Lily was very happy to see the wool. She took the wool and shared it with her friends. They all played with the wool and had a lot of fun. The colorful wool made their day very special. +One day, a mechanic had a car to fix. The car was big and red. The mechanic was happy to work on the car. It was a wet day, and the ground was very wet. The mechanic did not like to work on wet days. He got his tools to use on the car. + +A little boy came to the mechanic. The boy said, "Can I help you fix the car?" The mechanic said, "No, it is too wet. You might slip and get hurt." The little boy was sad. He wanted to help the mechanic. + +The little boy did not listen. He tried to use a tool to help the mechanic. But the ground was too wet. The little boy slipped and fell. The mechanic was upset. The car was not fixed, and the little boy got hurt. The day was bad for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a nice, honest girl named Lily. She loved to care for her garden. It was her favorite place to play. She liked to make her garden look pretty. + +One day, Lily saw a new garden next to hers. It was a big landscape with many flowers and trees. She wanted to help make it look nice too. So, she asked her friend Tom to come and help her. + +Tom and Lily worked together to care for the new garden. They watered the flowers and picked up the leaves. They were very happy to see the landscape become beautiful. And they were proud of their honest work. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat named Lily. Lily lived in a small house with her best friend, a little boy named Tim. They loved to play together all day long. One day, Tim's mom told him she had to go to her office. Tim was sad because he didn't want to be alone. + +Tim had an idea. He asked his mom if Lily could go with her to the office. His mom thought about it and said yes. Tim was so happy! He told Lily the good news. Lily was excited too, because she had never been to an office before. + +When they got to the office, Lily saw many new things. She saw big chairs, long tables, and lots of people. Lily was a good cat and stayed close to Tim's mom. The people in the office thought Lily was very beautiful. They all wanted to pet her and tell her how pretty she was. At the end of the day, Lily and Tim's mom went back home. Tim was so happy to see them and hear all about their day at the office. +One day, a bald man named Tom went to the store. He wanted to buy tape. He needed the tape to fix his broken toy. + +At the store, Tom met a little girl named Lily. Lily asked, "Why do you need tape?" Tom said, "I need tape to fix my toy." Lily wanted to help, so they looked for the tape together. + +They found the tape and went to Tom's house. They tried to fix the toy, but it was hard. Tom struck the toy gently with his hand, and it started to work! Tom and Lily were happy. They played with the toy all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot had a tight red collar around his neck. He loved to play and run around in the park all day long. + +One day, Spot saw a big book on the ground. He wanted to read it, but he was just a puppy. So, he asked his friend, a big cat named Whiskers, to help him read the book. Whiskers was very smart and could read very well. + +Together, Spot and Whiskers read the book. It was a fun story about a brave dog who saved the day. Spot was so happy that he could read the book with his friend. From that day on, Spot and Whiskers loved to read books together and have many fun adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play outside. One day, he found a piece of leather on the ground. It was soft and fun to chew on. + +Buddy wanted to take the leather home. He used his paws to fold it into a smaller piece. Then, he held it in his mouth and ran home. + +When Buddy got home, he showed the folded leather to his friend, a little girl named Lily. Lily was happy and clapped her hands. They played with the brown leather together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bobo. He loved to play with his hoop all day long. One day, he heard his friends talking about a big party to celebrate. Bobo was excited and wanted to go too. + +Bobo practiced and practiced with his hoop. He wanted to show his friends a trick at the party. He was grateful for his hoop and knew it would make his friends happy. He thought about the fun they would have at the party. + +Finally, the day of the party came. All the animals were there to celebrate. Bobo took out his hoop and did his trick. Everyone was so happy and cheered for Bobo. He was glad that he practiced and could make his friends smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily liked to play with her toys and run in the park. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with a distant swing. Lily said, "Mom, I want to go on the swing!" Her mom said, "Okay, let's go!" They walked to the swing and Lily played for a long time. + +After playing, Lily could not find her toy bear. She was sad and told her mom, "Mom, I lost my bear!" Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will find it." They looked and looked, and finally found the bear under the big tree. Lily was happy and hugged her bear. They went home and Lily played with her bear all day. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty cat named Lucy. Lucy had soft, white fur and big, blue eyes. She loved to play with her toy mouse. + +One day, Lucy's toy mouse got stuck in a tree. She tried to reach it with her paw, but she could not. She was very sad. Then, a friendly bird named Tim saw Lucy and asked, "Why are you sad, pretty cat?" + +Lucy told Tim about her toy mouse. Tim wanted to help her. He flew up to the tree and used his beak to spin the toy mouse around. The toy mouse fell down from the tree. + +Lucy was so happy to have her toy mouse back. She thanked Tim and they became good friends. From that day on, they played together every day, spinning and laughing in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. At the party, people were happy and they loved to dance. They danced all day and all night. The music was loud and fun, and everyone smiled and laughed. + +At the party, there was a drink called wine. The wine was mild, and it made people feel good. They drank the wine and danced even more. The party was so much fun that everyone wanted to stay forever. + +In the end, the party stopped, and people went home. They were tired but happy. They would always remember the day they danced and drank mild wine together. And they hoped to have another fun party soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bad wolf. The wolf was very hungry. He was looking for food in the forest. He saw a poor, little rabbit. The rabbit was very scared. + +The wolf said, "I am going to eat you, little rabbit!" The rabbit cried, "Please, Mr. Wolf, don't eat me! I am too small!" The wolf thought about it and said, "Okay, but you must find me something to eat." + +The rabbit saw a big ball. He had an idea. He said, "Mr. Wolf, you can throw this ball and catch it in your mouth. It will be fun!" The wolf liked the idea. He threw the ball high in the air. + +The wolf tried to catch the ball, but it was too big. The ball fell on the wolf's head. The wolf fell down and did not get up. The rabbit was safe, but the wolf was hurt. The poor wolf did not get any food. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Sue. She lived in a small house with a big garden. In her garden, there were many sunflowers. Sue loved her sunflowers very much. + +One day, Sue saw a little bird in her garden. The bird was sad because it was hungry. Sue wanted to help the bird, so she clapped her hands to call it. The bird flew to Sue, and she gave it some seeds from a sunflower. + +The bird was so happy! It ate the seeds and started to sing. Sue clapped her hands again, and the bird flew away. From that day on, the bird visited Sue's garden every day, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Amy had a pet cat. The cat was very smooth and soft. Amy loved her pet cat very much. They played together all day long. + +One day, Amy wanted to have a party with her friends. She thought it would be fun to invite her pet cat too. So, she made pretty cards for her friends and one for her cat. She gave the cards to her friends and her cat. + +On the day of the party, her friends came with their pets. They all had fun playing games and eating yummy treats. Amy's pet cat was very happy and played with the other pets. Everyone had a great time at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bird named Bella. Bella loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind on her wings. One day, she saw a little girl named Lily sitting under a tree. Lily looked sad, so Bella flew down to talk to her. + +"Hi, I am Bella. Why are you sad?" asked Bella. Lily looked up and said, "I miss my friend. She moved away, and now I have no one to play with." Bella felt sad for Lily and wanted to help her. + +Bella had an idea. She told Lily, "I will be your friend, and we can play together." Lily smiled and they played all day. They laughed, sang, and danced in the wind. From that day on, Bella and Lily became best friends. + +The moral of the story is that when you see someone sad, you can help by being their friend. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a big elephant. The elephant had an incredible long trunk. He loved to play with his trunk all day. + +One sunny day, the elephant wanted to sit and rest under a big tree. He saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird was singing a happy song. The elephant liked the song very much. + +Then, the elephant used his incredible trunk to pick up some water from a pond. He sprayed the water up in the air to make a beautiful rainbow. The little bird and the elephant played together all day. They became best friends and had lots of fun in the forest. +Once upon a time, in a normal small town, there lived a wise old owl named Wisdom. Wisdom had many friends who would come to him for help. + +One day, a young bird named Tiny came to Wisdom. Tiny said, "I don't believe I can fly. All my friends can fly, but not me." Wisdom smiled and said, "Tiny, you must believe in yourself. You can do it!" + +The next day, Tiny tried to fly. With each try, Tiny got better and better. Finally, Tiny was flying high in the sky. Tiny said, "Thank you, Wisdom! I believe in myself now!" And from that day on, Tiny and Wisdom were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little house, there lived a girl named Amy. Amy loved to play games with her friends. They played all day, every day. One day, they decided to play a new game. The winner would get a prize from the freezer. + +Amy wanted to win the game very much. She tried her best and played with all her heart. Her friends were good at the game too, but Amy was the best. She won the game, and everyone cheered for her. + +Her mom opened the freezer and took out a big, cold ice cream. Amy was so happy to win the prize. She shared the ice cream with her friends, and they all enjoyed it together. The day was fun, and the tidy little house was filled with laughter and joy. +One day, a small boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a wild bird on the grass. The bird was looking for food. Tim wanted to help the bird. He had some bread in his bag. He took it out and broke it into tiny pieces. + +"Here you go, bird," said Tim. He scattered the bread on the ground. The bird jumped and ate the bread. The bird was happy and sang a song. + +A little girl named Sue saw Tim and the bird. She wanted to help too. Sue had some seeds in her pocket. She scattered the seeds on the ground. Many birds came and ate the seeds and the bread. Tim and Sue laughed and clapped their hands. They had a fun day at the park with the wild birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of the dark. When night came, he would wrap himself in a big, warm blanket. The blanket made him feel safe. + +One day, Tim found a small, lost puppy. The puppy was cold and scared too. Tim knew just what to do. He took the puppy home and wrapped him in a blanket too. The puppy felt warm and safe. + +Tim and the puppy played together every day. They were not scared of the dark anymore. They had each other and their warm blankets. They were the best of friends, and they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind girl named Lily. One day, Lily saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was frightened and couldn't fly. + +Lily said, "Don't be scared, little bird. I will help you." She kneeled down and softly touched the bird. The bird felt peace and was not scared anymore. + +With a big smile, Lily picked up the bird and put it back in its nest. The bird's family was happy to see it safe. They all sang a happy song together, and Lily knew she had made a new friend. +One day, a little girl named Lily wake up early. She wanted to go to the park to play on the swing. She put on her shoes and ran outside. + +At the park, Lily saw a new swing. It was from an unknown place, but she wanted to try it. The new swing was big and blue. Lily got on the swing and started to swing high in the sky. + +Lily had so much fun on the new swing. She swung higher and higher. She felt like she could touch the clouds. After a while, Lily got tired and went home. She could not wait to come back and play on the new swing again. +One day, a big line of ants march in the garden. They march to find food to eat. They like to work together. They march and march all day long. + +A little girl sees the ants march. She has a diary. She writes about the ants in her diary. She likes to watch them work. She is happy when she sees them. + +The ants find food. They are grateful for the food. They take the food to their home. The little girl is happy too. She writes in her diary about the grateful ants. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside in the dirt. One day, Tim found a black rock. It was not a normal rock. It was a piece of coal. + +Tim wanted to show his mom the coal. He ran inside the house and said, "Mom, look what I found!" His mom looked at the coal and said, "Oh no, Tim, that is a terrible thing to play with. It can make your hands very dirty." + +Tim did not want his hands to be dirty. So, he put the coal back outside. Tim learned that not all rocks are good to play with. From that day on, he only played with nice, clean rocks. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily loved to run. She was very fast and independent. Lily would keep running every day to become the best runner. + +One day, there was a big race in the park. All the kids wanted to win a shiny medal. Lily was excited and wanted to win the medal too. She put on her shoes and went to the park. + +The race started and Lily ran as fast as she could. She was ahead of all the other kids. At the end, Lily crossed the finish line first. She won the race and got the shiny medal! Lily was happy and proud. She promised to keep running and being independent. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray bunny named Bob. Bob loved to eat carrots. One day, he found a big, yummy carrot in the garden. He was so happy! + +As Bob was eating the carrot, he saw his friend, a small bird named Tim. Tim was sad because he lost his toy. Bob wanted to comfort Tim. He said, "Don't worry, Tim! We will find your toy together." + +Bob and Tim looked for the toy everywhere. They found it under a big tree. Tim was happy again. They both sat down and shared the big carrot. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little town where everyone was happy. In this town, there was a big rocket called a missile. The missile was always quiet and never made noise. But one day, a new man came to town. He was not nice, he was harsh. + +The harsh man told everyone that he would make the missile go boom. This made everyone in the town very scared. They did not want the missile to go boom. They wanted to be happy and safe. So, they made a plan to stop the harsh man. + +They decided to talk to the harsh man and make him settle down. They told him that they would be his friend if he did not make the missile go boom. The harsh man thought about it and agreed. He settled down and became nice. The missile never went boom, and everyone in the town was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little seal who lived in the big sea. The seal loved to swim and play with his friends. One day, the sun was shining, and the water was very clear. The seal could see all the way to the bottom of the sea. + +The little seal started to wonder what was at the bottom of the sea. He swam down and down, and he saw many pretty things. There were bright shells, little fish, and soft sand. The seal was very happy to see all these things. + +But then, the seal started to miss his friends. He swam back up to the top of the sea, where the water was clear and the sun was shining. The seal found his friends and told them all about the pretty things he saw at the bottom of the sea. They all wondered what they would find if they swam down too. And they all played and swam together in the big, clear sea. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a warm pond. He saw a small arrow on the ground near the pond. Tim picked up the arrow and showed it to his friend, Sue. + +"Look, Sue! I found an arrow!" Tim said. Sue looked at the arrow and said, "Let's go bathe in the warm pond!" So, Tim and Sue went to bathe and play in the pond. They splashed water and laughed a lot. + +As they played, a big, mean crocodile came out of the pond. The crocodile saw the arrow and wanted it. The crocodile said, "Give me the arrow!" Tim and Sue were scared. They gave the arrow to the crocodile. The crocodile took the arrow and went away. Tim and Sue were sad because they lost their arrow and could not play anymore. +Once upon a time, in a brilliant land, there was winter. The snow was white and soft. The sun was bright and shiny. The kids loved to play outside in the snow. + +One day, a little girl named Amy wanted to make a big snowman. She asked her friends to help her. They said, "Yes, let's make the biggest snowman ever!" So, they all started to roll snowballs to make the snowman. + +They rolled a big snowball for the body, a smaller one for the head, and two little ones for the arms. They put a hat on the snowman's head and a scarf around its neck. They were so happy with their snowman. They played with the snowman all day long, and it was the best winter day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little wardrobe. The wardrobe was in a busy room. The room was full of toys and clothes. The wardrobe felt sad because it was always full of clothes and never had time to play with the toys. + +One day, the wardrobe saw a toy bunny. The bunny could jump very high. The wardrobe wanted to jump like the bunny, but it was too full and heavy. The wardrobe felt even sadder. It wanted to be like the bunny and jump around the room. + +The wardrobe had an idea. It asked the toys for help. The toys worked together to take out the clothes. Now, the wardrobe was empty and light. It tried to jump like the bunny. At first, it could not jump. But the toys did not give up. They helped the wardrobe practice. Soon, the wardrobe could jump just like the bunny. The wardrobe was very happy. It thanked the toys for their help. From that day on, the wardrobe and the toys played together in the busy room. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the mud. He would get very dirty, but he did not care. Spot had so much fun playing outside. + +One day, Spot's friend, the little girl named Sue, came over. Sue noticed that Spot was very dirty. "Spot," she said, "you need a bath!" Sue wanted to help Spot get clean, so she got a big bucket of water and some soap. + +Sue gently washed Spot with the soapy water. Spot did not like baths, but he knew Sue was helping him. After the bath, Spot was clean and shiny. Sue gave Spot a big hug. Spot knew that Sue loved him very much, even when he was dirty. And that made him very happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, scary pen in his toy box. He did not know where it came from. It was big and black, with a funny face on it. Tim felt scared but wanted to show the pen to his mom. + +"Mom, look at this scary pen I found!" Tim said. His mom looked at the pen and smiled. "Oh, Tim, that's just a funny pen your dad got for you. It's not scary at all. Let's split it open and see what's inside!" + +Tim and his mom split the pen open. Inside, they found a little note. The note said, "I am a magic pen. I can draw anything you want!" Tim was so happy. He forgot that he was scared. + +From that day on, Tim and the scary pen became best friends. They drew pictures of cats, dogs, and even a big sun. Tim was not scared of the pen anymore. Instead, he loved the pen and took it with him everywhere he went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Mom asked Lucy to unpack the bag from the store. Lucy was very happy to help. + +Lucy found a jar of jam in the bag. She loved jam on her bread. But, when she tried to put the jar on the table, it slipped from her hand. The jar fell and broke. Jam was all over the floor. Lucy felt very sorry. + +Mom came and saw the mess. Lucy said, "I am sorry, Mom." Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lucy. We all make mistakes." They cleaned up the jam together and had a big hug. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a big missile. The missile was very strong and powerful. But the missile did not know what it was for. It was a bit ignorant. + +One day, a kind man came to the missile. He told the missile to trust him. The missile did not know what trust meant. The kind man explained that trust meant to believe in someone and to know they will help you. + +The kind man taught the missile about trust. He showed the missile how to be helpful and kind. The missile learned that it could be a helper, not just a scary thing. And from that day on, the missile and the kind man were friends, and they helped others together. +One day, a boy named Tim was feeling miserable. He wanted to design a pretty picture, but he could not find his file with all his colors. He looked everywhere in his room, but the file was not there. Tim was very sad. + +He went to his friend, Sue, and said, "Sue, I cannot find my file with my colors. I wanted to design a pretty picture, but now I cannot." Sue thought for a moment and said, "Let's look together. Maybe we can find it." + +They went back to Tim's room and looked everywhere. Finally, they found the file under Tim's bed. Tim was so happy! He and Sue designed pretty pictures all day. They had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need a friend to help us when we feel miserable. Friends can make things better and help us find what we are looking for. +Once upon a time, there was a wide river. In the river, there was a lot of water. The water was fast and it would speed all day and night. Many fish lived in the water. One day, a big fish and a small fish were talking. + +The big fish said, "I love to speed in the water. It is so much fun!" + +The small fish replied, "Yes, it is fun to speed in the wide river. But we must be careful not to go too fast." + +One day, they saw a boat on the water. The boat was going very fast. The big fish and the small fish wanted to race the boat. They swam as fast as they could. They sped through the water, trying to catch up to the boat. + +The big fish said, "This is so much fun! We are going very fast!" + +The small fish agreed, "Yes, it is fun to speed in the wide river with the boat!" + +In the end, the big fish and the small fish did not beat the boat. But they had a lot of fun speeding in the wide river. They learned that it was important to be careful and have fun at the same time. They swam happily in the water, enjoying their wide river home. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sun. He would run and jump all day long. Max had lots of fun with his friends, too. + +One hot day, Max and his friends were playing outside. They started to feel very hot. Max saw a big tree with lots of shade under it. He said, "Let's go enjoy the shade under the tree!" So, Max and his friends went to the tree and sat under it. + +They felt much better in the shade. They laughed and played under the tree. Max and his friends enjoyed the lovely shade all day long. They were very happy and had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big stomach ache. He felt very sad. His mommy asked, "What is wrong, Tim?" + +Tim said, "My stomach hurts, Mommy." His mommy gave him a mild medicine to make him feel better. She told him, "Next time, don't eat too many candies. They can make your stomach hurt." + +Tim learned to sign "thank you" to his mommy. He showed her the sign with his hands. His mommy smiled and hugged him. From that day on, Tim did not eat too many candies. He knew it was not good for his stomach. + +The moral value of the story is to listen to your parents and not to eat too many candies because it can make your stomach hurt. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was restless. She could not sit still. She ran around her house, making lots of noise. Her mom warned her, "Lily, be careful! You might break something." + +Lily stopped running and saw a big book on the table. She asked her mom, "What is this book?" Her mom said, "It is a book of fun stories. Do you want me to read one to you?" Lily nodded her head and sat down. + +Her mom opened the book and started to read. Lily listened and soon forgot about running around. She felt happy and calm. The stories were so fun, and she loved hearing her mom's voice. From that day on, whenever Lily felt restless, she would ask her mom to read her a story from the big book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to do incredible jumps with her jump rope. She practiced every day in her yard. Mia's best friend, Tom, would watch her and clap his hands. + +One sunny day, Mia and Tom were playing in the park. Mia showed Tom her incredible jump. Tom said, "Wow, Mia! You do that jump so well!" Mia smiled and did the jump again. They laughed and played together. + +Later, Mia's mom came to the park. She saw Mia's incredible jump and was very proud. She gave Mia a shiny medal. Mia showed her medal to Tom and said, "Look, I got a medal for my jump!" Tom said, "That's great, Mia! You deserve it!" They both felt very happy and continued to play together. +One day, a little girl named Sally found some heavy jewelry in her mom's room. She put on the big, shiny necklace and the pretty bracelets. Sally wanted to show her friend, Tim, her new jewelry. She ran outside to find him. + +When Sally found Tim, she said, "Look at my pretty jewelry!" Tim looked at the shiny things and wanted to wear them too. But Sally did not want to share. This made Tim sad, and he started to cry. + +Sally felt bad for making Tim cry. She had an idea to make him happy again. "Let's dance and have fun together!" she said. Sally and Tim started to dance, and they both laughed. They forgot about the heavy jewelry and had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a warm, sunny day. On this day, a little boy named Tim found a toy missile. He was very happy and wanted to play with it. + +Tim went to the park with his friends. They played with the toy missile and had lots of fun. But Tim wanted to tease his friends. He started to pinch them, and they became sad. His friends did not want to play with him anymore. + +Tim felt bad and said sorry to his friends. They forgave him, and they all played together again. Tim learned that it is not nice to pinch others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to listen to his radio. His radio was small, and it was cheap. But Tim didn't care. He liked it a lot. + +One day, Tim wanted to take his radio to the park. He asked his mom, "Can I take my radio to the park?" His mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful, and don't lose it." + +Tim was happy. He took his radio to the park and played with his friends. They all listened to the music and danced. They had lots of fun. + +Then it was time to go home. Tim said goodbye to his friends and took his radio home. His mom was happy to see him, and she said, "I'm glad you had fun, Tim!" + +From that day on, Tim always took his radio with him wherever he went. And he always remembered to be careful with his cheap little radio. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck at the station. The truck was always ready to rescue people. The station was near a big wild forest. + +One day, a little cat went into the wild forest. The cat climbed a tall tree and could not come down. It cried, "Meow, meow!" The cat was scared. + +The big red truck heard the cat. It went fast to the wild forest. The truck used a long ladder to reach the cat. The cat was rescued and happy. The big red truck went back to the station. Everyone was happy and safe. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to climb on the equipment and slide down the slides. They also liked to pretend they were explorers and look for animals and plants. + +One day, they saw a big hill behind the park. They wondered what was on the other side. They decided to go and find out. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but they had to be careful and come back soon. + +They walked up the hill, holding hands. They saw some flowers and some birds. They also heard a strange sound. It was like a bell, but not a nice bell. It was a loud and scary bell. It went ring, ring, ring. + +"Where is that sound coming from?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know," Sam said. "Maybe it's a monster." + +They looked around, but they could not see anything. The sound was coming from somewhere distant, beyond the hill. They felt afraid. + +"Let's go back," Lila said. "I don't like this sound." + +"Me neither," Sam said. "Maybe mom knows what it is." + +They ran down the hill, back to the park. They saw their mom waiting for them. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Did you have fun?" she asked. + +"Yes, but we heard a scary sound," Lila said. + +"What kind of sound?" mom asked. + +"It was like a bell, but not a nice bell," Sam said. "It went ring, ring, ring." + +Mom laughed. "That's not a monster, that's a train. There's a train track on the other side of the hill. Sometimes the train makes that sound to warn people to stay away." + +"A train?" Lila and Sam said. + +"Yes, a train. It's a big machine that carries people and things. It's not scary, it's interesting. Maybe one day we can go and see it." + +Lila and Sam felt better. They were not afraid of the sound anymore. They were curious about the train. They thanked their mom and went back to play. They still liked to pretend they were explorers, but now they also liked to pretend they were train drivers. +Tom and Lily like to race. They race with their bikes, their feet, and their cars. They race to the park, to the store, and to the school. They always have fun when they race. + +One day, they race with their watches. They want to see who can make their watch beep faster. They press the buttons on their watches and listen to the sounds. Beep, beep, beep. They laugh and cheer. + +"Look, my watch is faster than yours!" Tom says to Lily. + +"No, mine is faster!" Lily says to Tom. + +They press the buttons harder and harder. They are careless. They do not look where they are going. They do not see the big rock on the road. They do not see the big truck coming. + +Crash! Tom and Lily fall off their bikes. Their watches break. They cry and scream. The truck driver stops and runs to them. He is scared and sorry. + +"Are you okay? Are you hurt?" he asks them. + +He helps them up and checks their knees and elbows. They are scraped and bruised, but not bleeding. He gives them a hug and a band-aid. He tells them to be careful and to look where they are going. He tells them to be sorry and to say sorry. + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They say sorry to the truck driver. They say sorry to each other. They hug and say they are still friends. They do not care about their watches anymore. They care about each other. They learn their lesson. They do not race with their watches anymore. They race with their smiles. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to wander in the park with their mom and dad. They see many nice things in the park. They see trees, flowers, birds, and squirrels. They also see a big pond with ducks and fish. + +One day, Sara and Tom wander too far from their mom and dad. They see a big hill and want to climb it. They think they can see the whole earth from the top of the hill. They do not hear their mom and dad calling them. + +They climb the hill and see a big cloud. The cloud is white and fluffy. It looks like a sheep. Sara and Tom want to touch the cloud. They think the cloud is soft and warm. + +"Hello, cloud!" Sara says. "Can we play with you?" + +The cloud does not answer. It just moves in the sky. + +"Maybe the cloud is shy," Tom says. "Or maybe it is busy." + +Sara and Tom are sad. They want to play with the cloud. They do not see their mom and dad coming up the hill. + +"Sara! Tom! Where are you?" their mom and dad shout. + +Sara and Tom hear their mom and dad. They are happy. They run down the hill and hug them. + +"We are sorry, mom and dad," Sara and Tom say. "We wanted to play with the cloud." + +Their mom and dad smile. They are not angry. They are glad to see Sara and Tom. + +"It's okay, Sara and Tom," their mom and dad say. "But you have to stay close to us. The park is big and you can get lost." + +Sara and Tom nod. They understand. They love their mom and dad. They also love the cloud. They wave to the cloud and say goodbye. + +The cloud waves back. It is not shy or busy. It is just a cloud. It likes Sara and Tom. It thinks they are nice. +Tom and Mia are playing cops and robbers in the garden. Tom is the cop and Mia is the robber. Tom has a toy gun and Mia has a bag of candy. + +"Stop, robber! Give me the candy or I will shoot!" Tom shouts. + +"No, never! The candy is mine!" Mia says and runs away. + +Tom chases Mia around the trees and the flowers. He tries to catch her, but she is too fast. He shoots his toy gun, but he misses. He gets angry and runs faster. + +"Ha ha, you can't catch me!" Mia laughs. + +But then, Mia trips over a rock and falls down. Tom catches up with her and grabs her arm. + +"Got you, robber! You are going to jail!" Tom says. + +He drags Mia to a corner of the garden, where he has made a jail with some sticks and a blanket. He puts Mia inside the jail and closes the blanket. + +"Let me out, let me out!" Mia cries. + +"No, you have to stay in jail until you give me the candy!" Tom says. + +"But I don't want to give you the candy! It's mine!" Mia says. + +They argue for a while, until they hear their mom calling them. + +"Tom, Mia, come inside! It's time for lunch!" Mom says. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They are hungry and they want to eat. + +"OK, OK, I will give you some candy, but not all of it!" Mia says. + +"Fine, fine, I will let you out, but you have to be nice!" Tom says. + +They share the candy and hug each other. They leave the jail and run inside the house. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She sees the bright sun shining on their faces. + +"You two look like you had fun. What were you playing?" Mom asks. + +"Cops and robbers!" Tom and Mia say together. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with cars and balls and blocks. One day, they saw a big truck on the street. It had a sign that said "Join the war". Tom and Sam did not know what war was, but they thought it sounded fun. + +"Let's join the war!" Tom said. "Maybe we can drive the truck and shoot guns and be heroes!" + +"OK!" Sam said. "But how do we join?" + +They ran to the truck and climbed inside. They saw a lot of buttons and levers and screens. They started to push and pull and twist them. They did not know what they were doing, but they thought it was fun. + +"Look, we are joining the war!" Tom said. "We are driving the truck and shooting guns and being heroes!" + +Suddenly, the truck made a loud noise and started to move. It went very fast and hit a lot of things. It hit cars and trees and houses and people. Tom and Sam did not know what was happening, but they thought it was fun. + +"Wow, we are joining the war!" Sam said. "We are driving the truck and shooting guns and being heroes!" + +But then, the truck hit a big wall and stopped. It made a louder noise and started to smoke. It was on fire. Tom and Sam were scared. They tried to get out, but they could not. They were stuck. They saw a lot of people running and screaming and pointing at them. They did not know what they were saying, but they thought it was bad. + +"Help, we are joining the war!" Tom said. "We are driving the truck and shooting guns and being heroes!" + +But no one helped them. No one came. The fire got bigger and hotter and closer. Tom and Sam cried and hugged each other. They did not want to join the war. They wanted to play with cars and balls and blocks. They wanted to be friends. They wanted to be regular. + +But it was too late. They joined the war. And they died. +Lisa was sad. She had a bad day at school. Some kids were mean to her and called her names. She did not want to play with them. She wanted to go home and hug her mom. + +When she got home, her mom saw her tears and gave her a big hug. "What's wrong, my sweetie?" her mom asked. + +"Mom, some kids were mean to me. They said I was ugly and stupid. They made fun of my brown hair and my brown eyes. They said I looked like mud. I don't like them, mom. They hurt my feelings," Lisa said. + +Her mom comforted her and wiped her tears. "Lisa, you are not ugly or stupid. You are beautiful and smart. Your brown hair and your brown eyes are lovely. They make you special and unique. You look like chocolate, not mud. And chocolate is delicious and sweet, just like you. Don't listen to those mean kids. They are wrong and they are rude. They don't know how to be nice and kind. You are my precious girl and I love you very much," her mom said. + +Lisa smiled and hugged her mom back. She felt better and happier. Her mom kissed her and said, "How about we make some dessert together? We can bake some brownies. They are your favorite, right?" + +Lisa nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I love brownies. They are yummy and warm. Can we put some ice cream on top?" + +"Of course, we can. Anything for you, my sweetie. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and have some fun," her mom said. + +They went to the kitchen and made some dessert. They mixed the ingredients, poured the batter, and put the pan in the oven. They waited for the brownies to bake and then took them out. They cut some pieces and put some ice cream on top. They ate their dessert and enjoyed it. They laughed and talked and had a good time. Lisa felt happy and loved. She thanked her mom and said, "Mom, you are the best. You make me feel better. You are my comfort and my dessert." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lisa. You are my comfort and my dessert, too." They hugged and kissed and cuddled on the couch. They watched a movie and fell asleep. They had a good night and a good dream. They were happy and content. +Lena and Tom were friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. They had many cars and trucks, but their favorite was a big red fire truck. The fire truck could make loud noises and spray water. + +One day, Lena and Tom wanted to play with the fire truck, but it did not work. They looked at it and saw that it had no fuel. Fuel was what made the fire truck go. They needed to find some fuel. + +They saw a can in the garage. It had a picture of a car on it. They thought it was fuel for the fire truck. They did not know that it was not fuel, but paint. Paint was what made things look different colors. + +They used the can to fill the fire truck. They were happy. They pushed the fire truck and it started to move. They made loud noises and sprayed water. They had fun. + +But then, something bad happened. The paint in the fire truck caught fire. The fire truck became very hot and started to burn. Lena and Tom were scared. They ran away from the fire truck. They shouted for help. + +Their dad came and saw the fire. He used a hose to put out the fire. He was angry. He asked Lena and Tom what they did. They told him they used the can to fill the fire truck. They said they thought it was fuel. + +Their dad said they were wrong. He said the can was paint, not fuel. He said they should not use things they did not know. He said they could have hurt themselves and the fire truck. He said they were not loyal to their fire truck. He said they had to learn to be careful and respectful. + +Lena and Tom felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They said they loved their fire truck. They said they would not use things they did not know again. They said they would be loyal to their fire truck. + +Their dad said he was glad they learned their lesson. He said he loved them. He said he would help them fix their fire truck. He said they could play with it again, but only with the right fuel. + +The moral of the story is: Do not use things you do not know. Be careful and respectful. Be loyal to your friends and toys. +Lily was sad. She had a big hurt on her arm. Mommy took her to the hospital. There were many people and machines in the hospital. Lily was scared. + +A nice lady in a white dress came to Lily. She smiled and said, "Hello, I am Nurse Anna. I will help you with your hurt. Can you tell me your name?" + +Lily whispered, "Lily." + +Nurse Anna nodded and said, "That's a pretty name. Do you know how to sign your name?" + +Lily shook her head. She only knew how to say her name. + +Nurse Anna said, "That's okay. I can teach you how to sign your name. It's fun and easy. Look, this is how you sign L." She showed Lily how to make an L with her fingers. + +Lily tried to copy her. She made an L with her fingers. + +Nurse Anna clapped and said, "Very good, Lily. You are a fast learner. Now, let's try the other letters. This is how you sign I." She showed Lily how to make an I with her finger. + +Lily made an I with her finger. + +Nurse Anna said, "Excellent, Lily. You are doing great. Now, this is how you sign L again. And this is how you sign Y." She showed Lily how to make another L and a Y with her fingers. + +Lily made another L and a Y with her fingers. + +Nurse Anna said, "Wow, Lily. You are amazing. You just signed your name. Can you do it again?" + +Lily nodded and signed her name again. She felt proud and happy. + +Nurse Anna said, "I am so proud of you, Lily. You are very smart and brave. Now, I need to check your hurt. I will be very gentle. It will not hurt much. Can you be a big girl and let me do that?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Nurse Anna. I can be a big girl. You are very nice. Thank you for teaching me how to sign." + +Nurse Anna said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are a wonderful student. And you are very welcome for helping you with your hurt. You are a strong girl. I will give you a sticker and a hug when we are done. How does that sound?" + +Lily said, "That sounds good, Nurse Anna. I like stickers and hugs." + +Nurse Anna said, "Me too, Lily. Me too." She smiled and gave Lily a gentle touch on her arm. Lily smiled back and signed her name again. +Ben liked cars very much. He had many toy cars that he played with every day. He wanted to be a mechanic when he grew up. He liked to fix his toy cars when they broke. + +One day, his dad took him to a real mechanic shop. Ben was very happy. He saw many big cars and tools. He wanted to see how the mechanic fixed the cars. He asked his dad if he could go closer. + +"Sure, but be careful and don't touch anything," his dad said. + +Ben walked to the mechanic. The mechanic was lying under a car. He had a wrench in his hand. He looked very lazy. He did not work hard. He just slept under the car. + +"Hello, Mr. Mechanic," Ben said. "Can you show me how you fix the car?" + +The mechanic did not answer. He did not hear Ben. He snored loudly. + +Ben was curious. He wanted to see the wrench. He reached for it. He pulled it from the mechanic's hand. + +The wrench was heavy. Ben dropped it. It hit the car. The car made a loud noise. It moved. It rolled off the jack. It fell on the mechanic. + +The mechanic woke up. He screamed. He was hurt. He was angry. He saw Ben with the wrench. + +"You little brat! What did you do? You broke the car and my leg! Get out of here!" he yelled. + +Ben was scared. He ran to his dad. His dad was shocked. He saw the car and the mechanic. He apologized to the mechanic. He took Ben away. + +Ben was sad. He did not want to be a mechanic anymore. He did not like cars anymore. He did not like the lazy mechanic. He did not want to help him. He wanted to go home. +Ben likes to play golf with his dad. They go to a big field with holes and flags. Ben has a small stick and a small ball. His dad has a big stick and a big ball. They hit the balls with the sticks and try to put them in the holes. + +One day, Ben sees a big truck near the field. The truck has many big boxes. Ben is curious. He asks his dad what is in the boxes. His dad says they are new sticks and balls for the field. He says they will change the old ones. + +Ben wants to see the new sticks and balls. He runs to the truck and climbs on it. He opens one of the boxes. He sees a shiny stick and a shiny ball. He picks them up. They are very heavy. He cannot hold them. He drops them. They make a loud noise. + +The truck driver hears the noise. He sees Ben on the truck. He is angry. He shouts at Ben. He tells him to get off the truck. He says the new sticks and balls are not for him. He says they are for grown-ups. + +Ben is scared. He runs to his dad. He hugs him. He says he is sorry. He says he just wanted to see the new sticks and balls. His dad is not angry. He says it is okay. He says he understands. He says he will show him the new sticks and balls when they are ready. He says they will play golf together. He says he loves him. Ben smiles. He says he loves him too. He says he likes to play golf with his dad. +Lily and Ben like to collect things. They have a big box with many things inside. They have shells, rocks, feathers, and stickers. They like to show their things to each other and trade sometimes. + +One day, they find a soft fur on the ground. It is brown and white and has spots. They think it is from a deer or a rabbit. They both want the fur for their box. + +"Can I have the fur?" Lily asks. + +"No, I saw it first," Ben says. + +"But I like it more," Lily says. + +They start to pull the fur from each other. They are not happy. They are angry. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is Mama. She is looking for them. + +"Where are you, Lily and Ben?" Mama calls. + +They stop pulling the fur. They look at each other. They feel bad. + +They run to Mama. They show her the fur. + +"We found this fur, Mama," Ben says. + +"It is very soft and pretty," Lily says. + +"But we don't know who it belongs to," Ben says. + +"Maybe it is someone's pet," Lily says. + +They are honest. They tell Mama the truth. + +Mama smiles. She hugs them. + +"You are very good, Lily and Ben," Mama says. "You are honest and kind. You can share the fur. You can take turns to keep it in your box. Or you can find a new friend who needs the fur more than you." + +Lily and Ben think. They decide to find a new friend. They look around. They see a small bird. It is cold and shivering. It has no nest. + +They go to the bird. They give it the fur. The bird is happy. It makes a warm nest with the fur. It sings a song. + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They clap their hands. They dance. They have a new friend. + +They go back to Mama. They tell her what they did. + +Mama is proud. She kisses them. + +"You are very sweet, Lily and Ben," Mama says. "You are generous and caring. You made someone happy today. And you still have your box with many things. You can collect more things tomorrow. But the best thing you can collect is love." +Tommy and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they saw a group of rabbits hop in the grass. They were brown and white and fluffy. + +"Look, Lily, rabbits!" Tommy said. "They are so cute. Can we pet them?" + +Lily nodded. She loved animals. They ran to the rabbits and tried to touch them. But the rabbits were scared. They hopped away very fast. + +"Wait, rabbits, don't go!" Lily called. "We just want to be friends." + +But the rabbits did not listen. They hopped over the fence and disappeared. Tommy and Lily were sad. They wanted to play with the rabbits. + +"Maybe we can get our own rabbits," Tommy said. "We can ask our mums and dads." + +Lily shook her head. She remembered what her mum had told her. "Rabbits are expensive," she said. "They need a lot of food and water and a big cage. And they need a vet to check them. We can't afford them." + +Tommy sighed. He knew Lily was right. Rabbits were expensive. They were not like their toys. They needed more care. + +"Maybe we can see the rabbits again another day," he said. "They might come back to the garden." + +Lily smiled. She hoped so. She liked the rabbits. They were so cute. + +"Maybe," she said. "But for now, let's play with our toys. They are fun too." + +They went back to their toys and played happily. They forgot about the rabbits for a while. But they still wished they could have them as friends. +Ben likes to read stories with his mom. They have many books with pictures and words. Ben likes stories about animals, cars, and space. He likes to learn new things from the stories. + +One day, Ben and his mom go to the library. The library has many more books than Ben's home. Ben is happy and excited. He wants to find a new story to read. He looks at the shelves and sees many colors and shapes. + +He sees a big book with a picture of a whale on the cover. He likes whales. He wants to read the book. He tries to take the book from the shelf, but it is too heavy. He cannot lift it. He asks his mom for help. + +His mom comes and helps him. She takes the book from the shelf and puts it on a table. She says, "This book is very heavy. It weighs a lot. It is not a regular book. It is a special book. It has many pages and many pictures. It tells many stories about whales and other sea animals. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Ben nods and smiles. He says, "Yes, please. I want to read the whale book. I want to see the pictures and hear the stories. Thank you, mom." He hugs his mom and sits on her lap. They open the book and start to read. Ben is happy. He likes the whale book. He likes to read stories with his mom. +Sara and Tom were happy to see their grandma. She came to visit them for a week. She brought a big bag with her. She said, "Let me unpack, then we can have some fun." + +Sara and Tom helped their grandma unpack. They took out her clothes and put them in the closet. They also found some toys and books for them. They said, "Thank you, grandma, you are so nice!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "You are welcome, my dears. I have one more surprise for you. Can you guess what it is?" She opened her bag and took out a big pie. It smelled good. It had apples and cinnamon on it. Sara and Tom said, "Wow, a pie! We love pie!" + +Grandma said, "This is a special pie. I made it with love and magic. It will make you strong and smart. Do you want to try some?" Sara and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, please!" + +Grandma cut the pie and gave them each a slice. They ate it and felt warm and happy. They said, "This is the best pie ever! You are the best grandma ever!" + +Grandma hugged them and said, "I love you, Sara and Tom. You are the best grandchildren ever!" They all laughed and enjoyed the pie. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom were very happy. It was Sunday and they had a big surprise. Mom and Dad had a big box with a bow on it. They said it was for Lily and Tom. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"You will see soon," Mom said. "But first, we have to eat breakfast." + +Lily and Tom ate their breakfast very fast. They wanted to open the box. They looked at the box with wide eyes. They wondered what was inside. + +"Can we open it now?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, you can," Dad said. "But be careful. It is very special." + +Lily and Tom ran to the box. They pulled the bow and ripped the paper. They opened the box and gasped. Inside was a big teddy bear. It was brown and soft and had a red bow. + +"It is so cute!" Lily said. + +"It is so big!" Tom said. + +They hugged the teddy bear and thanked Mom and Dad. They named the teddy bear Sunny. They played with Sunny all day. They were very happy. It was the best Sunday ever. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. They can find many things in the box: cars, dolls, balls, books, and more. But their favorite toy is a pink pig. The pig is soft and cuddly. It can make a funny sound when you squeeze it. It can say "oink oink". + +One day, Tom and Anna want to play with the pig. They look for it in the box, but they cannot find it. They look under the bed, behind the door, in the closet, but they cannot find it. They start to feel sad and angry. Where is the pig? + +They hear a noise from the living room. They run to see what it is. They see their baby brother, Sam, sitting on the couch. He is holding the pig in his arms. He is squeezing it and making it say "oink oink". He is smiling and laughing. + +"Hey, that's our pig!" Tom says. "Give it back to us!" + +"No, it's my pig!" Sam says. "I like it!" + +Tom and Anna try to take the pig from Sam, but he holds it tight. He starts to cry and scream. He does not want to share the pig. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the three children fighting over the pig. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Mom says. "What is going on here?" + +"Sam took our pig!" Tom says. + +"It's my pig!" Sam says. + +Mom looks at the pig. She sees a tag on its ear. It says "To Tom and Anna, from Grandma. Happy birthday!" + +"Look, this pig is a gift for Tom and Anna," Mom says. "It belongs to them. Sam, you have to give it back." + +"But I like it!" Sam says. + +"I know, I know," Mom says. "But you have to learn to share. Sharing is caring. How about this: you can play with the pig for a little while, but then you have to give it back to Tom and Anna. And they can let you play with it again later. OK?" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He does not want to make Mom angry. He nods his head. + +"OK," Sam says. + +Mom smiles. She gives Sam a hug and a kiss. She gives Tom and Anna a hug and a kiss too. + +"Good," Mom says. "Now, why don't you all play nicely with the pig? And be quiet, please. Daddy is sleeping. He had a long day at work." + +Tom, Anna, and Sam agree. They seat on the floor and play with the pig. They take turns squeezing it and making it say "oink oink". They giggle and whisper. They are quiet and happy. They are sharing and caring. They love the pig. And they love each other. +Sara and Ben like to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. They go to the park with Mom and Dad. They find a spot with grass and flowers. + +"Look, Sara, I can make big bubbles!" Ben says. He dips the wand in the soap and blows. A big bubble comes out. It floats in the air. It is shiny and round. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a big bubble!" Sara says. She claps her hands. She wants to make a big bubble too. She dips her wand in the soap and blows. But her bubble is small and pops right away. + +"Try again, Sara, you can do it!" Ben says. He gives her a hug. He helps her hold the wand. They blow together. A big bubble comes out. It is bigger than Ben's bubble. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sara says. She jumps up and down. She is happy. The bubble is soft and pretty. It looks like a rainbow. + +But then a bird flies by. It sees the bubble. It thinks it is food. It zips towards the bubble. It pecks the bubble with its beak. + +Pop! The bubble bursts. The bird flies away. Sara and Ben are sad. They look at the empty air. + +"Bye-bye, bubble," they say. + +But Mom and Dad are smiling. They hug Sara and Ben. + +"Don't be sad, kids, you can make more bubbles," Mom says. She gives them more soap. + +"Yes, bubbles are fun, but they don't last forever," Dad says. He gives them a kiss. + +"OK, let's make more bubbles!" Sara and Ben say. They dip their wands in the soap and blow. More bubbles come out. They chase the bubbles. They laugh and play. They have fun. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her cat, Mimi. Mimi had a long, fluffy tail that Lily liked to touch and hold. But Mimi did not like it when Lily picked her tail. She would hiss and scratch and run away. + +One day, Lily was playing with Mimi in the garden. She saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. Then she saw Mimi's tail under a bush. She thought it was the butterfly and picked it. + +"Ow!" Mimi cried. "Let go of my tail, Lily!" + +Lily was surprised and scared. She let go of Mimi's tail and said, "Sorry, Mimi. I thought you were a butterfly." + +Mimi came out of the bush and looked at Lily. She was angry and hurt. She said, "No, I am not a butterfly. I am a cat. And you are a bad girl. You always pick my tail and make me sad." + +Lily felt sorry and worried. She did not want to make Mimi sad. She said, "I am not a bad girl, Mimi. I love you. I just want to play with you. Can we be friends again?" + +Mimi looked at Lily and saw that she was sincere. She said, "Okay, Lily. We can be friends again. But you have to promise me something. Never pick my tail again. It is not a toy. It is part of me." + +Lily nodded and said, "I promise, Mimi. I will never pick your tail again. I will be gentle and kind to you. Can I give you a hug?" + +Mimi smiled and said, "Yes, you can give me a hug. But be careful. I have claws." + +Lily hugged Mimi and said, "I love you, Mimi. You are my best friend." + +Mimi purred and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my best friend too." +Tom and Sam like to play soccer. They have a ball and a net in the yard. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Tom is good at soccer. He can kick the ball hard and fast. Sam is not so good. He can kick the ball, but not very far or straight. + +One day, they play soccer after school. Tom kicks the ball and scores. He is happy. He looks at Sam and says, "I am better than you. You are bad at soccer." Sam feels sad. He looks at the ball and says, "No, you are not. I can score too. Let me try." Tom says, "OK, but you will miss." + +Sam kicks the ball and tries to score. But the ball goes over the net and into the street. Sam runs after the ball. He does not look for cars. He does not see the big gray car that is coming fast. The car hits Sam and he falls down. He does not get up. He does not move. He does not breathe. + +Tom looks at Sam and screams. He runs to Sam and tries to wake him up. But Sam does not wake up. He is gone. Tom cries and cries. He wishes he did not say mean things to Sam. He wishes he did not play soccer. He wishes Sam was still alive. But it is too late. Tom is alone. He is sorry. He is sad. The end. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to watch TV together. They watch shows about animals, cars, and superheroes. Sometimes they pretend to be the characters on TV. + +One day, they watch a show about pirates. The pirates have a big ship, a treasure map, and a parrot. They sail on the sea and look for gold. Tom and Anna think the pirates are adventurous and brave. + +"Let's be pirates too!" Tom says. He gets a paper hat and a cardboard sword. Anna gets a scarf and a plastic binoculars. They go to the living room and pretend it is their ship. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Tom says. "We have a map to the treasure island. Follow me!" + +"Aye, aye, captain!" Anna says. She uses the binoculars to look for land. "I see it! It is over there!" + +They jump off the couch and run to the kitchen. They pretend the kitchen is the island. They look for clues and dig for gold. They have a lot of fun. + +But then they hear their mom calling. "Tom, Anna, time for lunch!" + +They stop playing and go to the dining room. They see their mom has made sandwiches and fruit for them. + +"Wow, mom, this looks yummy!" Tom says. + +"Thank you, mom, we are hungry!" Anna says. + +They sit down and eat their lunch. They tell their mom about their pirate adventure. Their mom smiles and listens. + +"You are very adventurous, Tom and Anna," she says. "But remember, TV is not real. Pirates are not always nice. They can be mean and dangerous. You should not copy everything you see on TV." + +Tom and Anna nod. They understand. They love their mom and they know she loves them. + +They finish their lunch and go back to the living room. They turn on the TV again. They watch a show about dinosaurs. They wonder what it would be like to be dinosaurs. They start to roar and stomp. They are ready for another adventure. +Mia and Leo were twins who did not like broccoli. They hated the green trees that their mom put on their plates. They tried to hide them under their napkins or feed them to their dog, but mom always knew. + +One night, mom made a big pot of broccoli soup for dinner. She said it was good for them and they had to eat it all. Mia and Leo looked at each other with fearful eyes. They did not want to eat the green soup. + +They whispered to each other, "How can we get out of this?" + +"I have an idea," Leo said. "Let's pretend we are sick. Maybe mom will let us go to bed early." + +"Good idea," Mia said. "But how do we pretend we are sick?" + +"Easy," Leo said. "We just make funny noises and faces. Like this." He coughed and sneezed and made a sour face. + +Mia copied him. They both coughed and sneezed and made sour faces. They hoped mom would not notice. + +But mom was not fooled. She saw them whispering and making noises. She knew they were trying to trick her. + +She said, "Nice try, Mia and Leo. But you are not sick. You are just being silly. Now stop making noises and eat your soup. It is yummy and warm and will make you grow strong and healthy." + +Mia and Leo sighed. They knew they had to eat the soup. They took a small sip and were surprised. It was not so bad. It was actually kind of tasty. They took another sip and another. Soon, they finished their bowls and asked for more. + +Mom smiled and said, "See? I told you broccoli soup was good. I'm glad you liked it. Now you can go to bed and have sweet dreams." + +Mia and Leo hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love broccoli soup." + +They went to bed and had sweet dreams. They did not whisper or make noises anymore. They were happy and full. +Sam and Ben like to play hockey. They have sticks and a ball. They play in the park with their friends. They run and hit the ball. They have fun. + +One day, it is very hot. The sun is bright and the air is warm. Sam and Ben are sweaty and thirsty. They drink water from their bottles. They want to play more, but they are tired. + +"Can we stop now?" Sam asks Ben. + +"No, I want to play more. I want to score a goal," Ben says. + +"But it is too hot. We need to rest. We can play again tomorrow," Sam says. + +Ben does not listen. He runs after the ball. He tries to hit it, but he misses. He falls down. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Sam runs to him. He helps him up. He hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" Sam says. + +Ben nods. He wipes his tears. He smiles. + +"I'm okay, Sam. You are right. It is too hot. Let's stop now. We can play again tomorrow," Ben says. + +Sam and Ben walk to their moms. They say goodbye to their friends. They go home. They have a snack. They watch a show. They are happy. The hockey game is over. The end. +Tom and Sue are playing with their toy boats. They like to make them sail on the blue rug and pretend it is the sea. They have different boats: Tom has a big red boat and Sue has a small yellow boat. + +"Look, my boat is faster than yours!" Tom says. He makes his boat zoom across the rug. + +"No, my boat is smarter than yours!" Sue says. She makes her boat turn and twist on the rug. + +They play for a while, until they see a big picture on the wall. It is a picture of a port, where many boats are parked. There are big boats and small boats, red boats and yellow boats, and many other colors. + +"Wow, look at all the boats!" Tom says. He points at the picture. + +"Let's match our boats with the boats in the picture!" Sue says. She thinks it is a fun game. + +They take their boats and try to find a boat in the picture that looks like theirs. Tom finds a big red boat in the port and puts his boat next to it. Sue finds a small yellow boat in the port and puts her boat next to it. + +"Look, we matched our boats!" they say together. They are happy. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Max. He is barking and running towards them. He wants to play too, but he does not know that the boats are toys. He thinks they are snacks. + +"Uh-oh, Max is coming!" Tom says. He is scared. + +"Quick, grab our boats!" Sue says. She is scared too. + +They pick up their boats and run away from Max. They hide behind the sofa and hug their boats. + +"Bad dog, Max!" they say. "These are not snacks, these are our boats!" + +Max stops barking and looks confused. He does not understand why they are angry. He just wanted to play. He wags his tail and waits for them to come out. + +Tom and Sue peek from behind the sofa. They see Max's tail and his sad eyes. They feel sorry for him. + +"Maybe we can play with Max later," Tom says. + +"Maybe we can find a toy for him too," Sue says. + +They smile and come out from behind the sofa. They show their boats to Max and pat his head. Max is happy. He licks their faces and wags his tail. + +They all go back to the rug and play together. They have fun with their boats and their dog. They are not scared anymore. +Lily and Tom were going to visit their grandma, who lived in a big house near a mill. The mill was where people made flour from wheat. Lily and Tom liked to watch the big wheel turn and the water splash. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asked. He was sleepy and bored. + +"Soon, soon," their mom said. "Look, there is the mill. We are almost there." + +Lily and Tom looked out the window and saw the mill. They also saw a big truck parked next to it. The truck had a sign that said "DANGER! EXPLOSIVES!" + +"What are explosives?" Lily asked. + +"They are things that go boom," their mom said. "They are used to break rocks or make holes. But they are very dangerous. You must never touch them or go near them. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They did not want to go boom. + +They arrived at their grandma's house and got out of the car. Their mom helped them unpack their bags and gave them a hug. + +"Have fun with grandma," she said. "I'll be back in a few hours. And remember, stay away from the mill and the truck." + +Lily and Tom said goodbye to their mom and went inside. Their grandma was waiting for them with cookies and milk. She gave them a big hug and a kiss. + +"Hello, my darlings," she said. "I'm so happy to see you. How was your trip?" + +"It was long and sleepy," Tom said. + +"But we saw the mill and the truck," Lily said. + +"The truck?" their grandma asked. "What truck?" + +"The truck with the explosives," Lily said. + +Their grandma's face turned pale. She looked out the window and saw the truck next to the mill. She gasped. + +"Oh no," she said. "That's not good. That's not good at all." +Lily liked to lift things. She lifted her toys, her books, her cat. She lifted anything she could find. She wanted to be strong and big like her dad. + +One day, she saw a big pink bag in the hall. She wondered what was inside. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. She pulled and pulled, but it did not move. She got angry and kicked it. + +The bag was her mom's. It had her clothes and shoes for a trip. Lily did not know that. She did not ask. She just wanted to lift it. + +But when she kicked it, the bag opened. All the things fell out. Some of them broke. Lily made a big mess. She also hurt her toe. + +Her mom came and saw what happened. She was sad and mad. She said, "Lily, why did you do this? You should not lift things that are not yours. You should ask first. You should be careful and gentle. You made a big mistake. Now you have to help me clean up and say sorry." + +Lily felt bad. She said sorry to her mom. She helped her mom pick up the things. She learned her lesson. She did not lift things that are not hers anymore. She asked first. She was careful and gentle. She was a good girl. +Anna was a big sister now. She had a new infant brother, Ben. He was very small and quiet. Anna wanted to play with him, but Mama said he was too little. She had to be gentle and careful. + +One day, Anna had an idea. She wanted to test Ben. She wanted to see if he could do things like her. She took her teddy bear and went to his crib. She looked around. Mama was in the kitchen. Papa was in the office. She was alone with Ben. + +She whispered to him, "Hello, Ben. Do you want to play with me? I have a teddy bear. He is soft and brown. Can you hold him?" She put the teddy bear next to Ben's hand. He did not move. He just looked at her with big eyes. + +Anna felt nervous. Maybe he did not like her. Maybe he did not like the teddy bear. She tried again. "Ben, can you say something? Can you say 'teddy bear'? Can you say 'Anna'?" She moved her mouth and made sounds. He did not make any sounds. He just blinked at her. + +Anna felt sad. She wanted Ben to be her friend. She wanted him to play with her and talk to her. She did not understand why he was so different. She started to cry. She hugged the teddy bear and said, "Ben, why don't you like me?" + +Mama heard her cry. She came to the crib. She saw Anna and Ben. She smiled and said, "Anna, don't cry. Ben likes you very much. He is just a baby. He can't hold things or talk yet. He needs time to grow and learn. But he can see you and hear you. He knows you are his sister. He loves you." + +She picked up Ben and held him close. She kissed his cheek and said, "Ben, this is Anna. She is your big sister. She wants to play with you. She has a teddy bear for you. Can you smile at her?" She tickled his chin and made a funny face. Ben smiled and cooed. He reached out his hand and touched the teddy bear. + +Anna stopped crying. She smiled too. She saw Ben's smile and heard his coo. She felt happy. She said, "Mama, look! He smiled at me! He likes the teddy bear! He likes me!" + +Mama nodded and said, "Yes, he does. He is a good baby. And you are a good sister. You can play with him, but you have to be gentle and patient. He will learn more things every day. And you can help him. You can sing to him and read to him and show him your toys. You can be his best friend." + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, Mama. I will. I love Ben. And I love you. And I love the teddy bear." She hugged them all and said, "We are a family." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. They had many masks that they made from paper and crayons. Sometimes they were animals, sometimes they were superheroes, sometimes they were monsters. + +One day, they decided to play a game of good and bad. Tom put on a mask of a dragon and Lily put on a mask of a princess. Tom pretended to breathe fire and chase Lily around the house. Lily pretended to be scared and run away from Tom. + +"Help, help, the dragon is coming!" Lily cried. + +"Roar, roar, I will catch you and eat you!" Tom shouted. + +They ran into the kitchen, where their mom was making cookies. She saw them and smiled. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked. + +"We are playing good and bad, mom. I am the dragon and Lily is the princess," Tom said. + +"I see. And who is going to save the princess from the dragon?" mom asked. + +Lily looked around and saw a wooden spoon on the counter. She grabbed it and held it like a sword. + +"I will save myself, mom. I am a brave princess," Lily said. + +She ran towards Tom and tapped him gently with the spoon. + +"Take that, dragon. You are no match for me," Lily said. + +Tom pretended to fall down and groan. + +"Oh no, you got me, princess. You are too strong for me," Tom said. + +Lily smiled and helped Tom get up. She took off his mask and gave him a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to hurt you. It was just a game," Lily said. + +"I know, Lily. I'm sorry too. I didn't mean to scare you. It was just a game," Tom said. + +Mom watched them and clapped her hands. + +"Good job, kids. You played well and you were compassionate. You know how to say sorry and forgive. That is very important," mom said. + +She gave them each a cookie and a kiss. + +"Thank you, mom. We love you," Tom and Lily said. + +They ate their cookies and put away their masks. They decided to play something else, something that was not good and bad, but fun and fair. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big metal slide. They wanted to go on it. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tim said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the slide. But when they got there, they saw that the slide was broken. There was a big hole in the middle. The metal was bent and rusty. + +"Oh no!" Tim said. "The slide is broken!" + +"That's sad!" Lily said. + +They looked at the hole. They saw something shiny inside. It was a jar of jam. Someone had left it there. + +"Look!" Tim said. "Jam!" + +"Yum!" Lily said. + +They reached for the jar. But it was too far. They could not get it. + +"Maybe we can use this stick," Tim said. He found a stick on the ground. He tried to poke the jar with the stick. But the stick was too short. + +"Maybe we can use this rope," Lily said. She found a rope on the ground. She tied one end to the stick and the other end to her hand. She threw the stick at the jar. But the rope was too loose. + +They tried again and again. But they could not get the jar. + +They were about to give up. But then they had an idea. + +"Maybe we can work together," Tim said. + +"Good idea!" Lily said. + +They both held the rope. They pulled it tight. They swung the stick at the jar. They hit it hard. + +The jar flew out of the hole. It landed on the ground. It broke into pieces. The jam spread everywhere. + +"Wow!" Tim said. + +"Wow!" Lily said. + +They looked at the jam. It was red and sticky. It smelled sweet. + +They smiled at each other. They ran to the jam. They dipped their fingers in it. They licked their fingers. They tasted the jam. + +"Mmm!" Tim said. + +"Mmm!" Lily said. + +They ate the jam. They had fun. They forgot about the broken slide. They were happy. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a teddy bear named Bobo. She always hugged Bobo and talked to him. She hoped that Bobo could talk back to her and be her best friend. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they had to move to a new house. Lily was sad and scared. She did not want to leave her old house and her friends. She packed her toys in a big box, but she kept Bobo with her. She said to Bobo, "Don't worry, we will be happy in the new house. I hope you will like it too." + +When they arrived at the new house, Lily was surprised. It was a big house with a lot of rooms and a big yard. There were also many kids playing outside. Lily's mom said, "Look, Lily, this is our new home. It is amazing, isn't it? You will have a lot of fun here. Why don't you go and say hello to the other kids?" + +Lily was shy and nervous. She did not know anyone. She held Bobo tight and said, "I don't want to go. I only want to play with you. You are my only friend." + +Bobo suddenly said, "Lily, I am your friend, but you can have more friends. You are a nice and kind girl. You should share your toys and your smile with the other kids. They will like you and play with you. You will have a better life if you are not afraid to try new things. Trust me, I know." + +Lily was shocked and happy. She could not believe that Bobo could talk. She said, "Bobo, you can talk! How? Why?" + +Bobo said, "I can talk because you wished for it. You have a big heart and a big imagination. You can make anything happen if you hope for it. But you also have to act on it. You have to be brave and friendly. That is the way to make your dreams come true." + +Lily smiled and hugged Bobo. She said, "Thank you, Bobo. You are the best friend ever. You are right. I will go and meet the other kids. I hope they will like me and you. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Bobo went outside and joined the other kids. They shared their toys and their stories. They laughed and played. They made new friends. Lily was happy and proud. She learned that life was amazing when she hoped for the best and tried new things. She also learned that Bobo was a magic bear who could talk when she needed him. She loved him more than ever. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play together. But today they are bored. They have no toys, no books, no games. + +"Let's count something," Lily says. "Counting is fun." + +"OK, what can we count?" Tom asks. + +Lily looks around. She sees a big window. She sees many birds outside. She points to the birds. + +"Let's count the birds," she says. + +Tom nods. He likes birds. They are pretty and noisy. He and Lily go to the window. They start to count the birds. + +"One, two, three, four, five," Lily says. + +"Six, seven, eight, nine, ten," Tom says. + +They keep counting. They see more and more birds. They are happy. + +But then a big dog comes. The dog barks. The dog scares the birds. The birds fly away. + +"Oh no, the dog made the birds go away," Lily says. She is sad. + +"Me too," Tom says. He is sad too. + +They look at the dog. The dog has a long neck. The dog has a collar. The collar has a tag. + +"Let's count the dog's neck," Lily says. She tries to cheer up. + +"OK, let's count the dog's neck," Tom says. He tries to cheer up too. + +They go to the dog. The dog is friendly. The dog licks them. They giggle. + +They start to count the dog's neck. + +"One, two, three, four, five," Lily says. + +"Six, seven, eight, nine, ten," Tom says. + +They keep counting. They see more and more neck. They are surprised. + +"This dog has a very long neck," Lily says. + +"Yes, it does," Tom says. + +They count and count. They reach twenty. They are amazed. + +"Wow, this dog has twenty necks," Lily says. + +"No, it doesn't," Tom says. + +"Yes, it does," Lily says. + +"No, it doesn't," Tom says. + +They argue. They forget they are bored. They have fun. +Lily was a girl who liked to mark on the walls. She had many colors and she made big and wide marks. She did not care if the walls were clean or not. She thought her marks were pretty and fun. + +One day, her mom saw the marks on the walls and she was very angry. She said to Lily, "Lily, why did you mark on the walls? You made a big mess. You have to clean it up. You cannot mark on the walls. It is not nice. It is not good." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She did not want to make her mom angry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I like to mark. I did not know it was bad. I will clean it up. Can I mark somewhere else?" + +Her mom said, "You can mark on paper or on a board. You can mark in your room or outside. But you cannot mark on the walls. The walls are not for marking. They are for looking. Do you understand?" + +Lily said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will not mark on the walls again. I will mark on paper or on a board. I will be good. I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now let's clean up the walls together." + +Lily and her mom cleaned up the walls. They used soap and water and a cloth. They made the walls clean again. Lily learned to mark in the right places. She also learned to respect the walls and her mom. She was happy and proud. She showed her mom her marks on paper and on a board. Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "You are a very good and creative girl, Lily. I'm proud of you." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and talk. One day, they want to go for a walk. They ask their moms if they can go. Their moms say yes, but they have to be careful and stay on the sidewalk. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They put on their shoes and coats. They say bye to their moms and go outside. They hold hands and walk on the sidewalk. They see many things. They see cars and trees and birds and dogs. They say hello to the dogs. The dogs are nice and wag their tails. + +But one dog is not nice. He is big and black and angry. He is not on a leash. He runs out of a yard and barks at Anna and Ben. He shows his teeth and growls. Anna and Ben are scared. They try to run away, but the dog is faster. He jumps on Anna and bites her leg. Anna screams and cries. Ben tries to help her, but the dog bites him too. He screams and cries. + +Their moms hear them and run outside. They see the dog and their children. They are shocked and sad. They yell at the dog and try to make him go away. But the dog does not listen. He does not accept their words. He is mean and strong. He keeps biting Anna and Ben. + +A man comes with a stick. He hits the dog with the stick. The dog lets go of Anna and Ben and runs away. The man is a hero. He helps Anna and Ben and their moms. He calls an ambulance. The ambulance comes and takes Anna and Ben to the hospital. They have many wounds and blood. They need stitches and medicine. They are not clean. They are hurt and sad. + +The end. +Lily 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 dance. + +One day, Lily's friend Ben came to play. Ben liked to play with cars and trucks. He saw Anna on Lily's bed and wanted to play with her. He asked Lily, "Can I borrow Anna?" + +Lily said, "No, Ben. Anna is mine. You can play with my other dolls." + +Ben said, "But I like Anna. She is pretty and soft. Please let me borrow her." + +Lily said, "No, Ben. You have to ask nicely and share. That is fair." + +Ben was angry. He grabbed Anna from Lily's bed and ran away. Lily was sad. She chased Ben and shouted, "Give me back Anna! You are not fair!" + +Ben ran to the kitchen and saw a glass of juice on the table. He was thirsty and wanted to drink the juice. He put Anna on the floor and took the glass. He did not see that the glass was Mommy's. He did not see that Mommy was coming back. + +Mommy saw Ben with her glass and Anna on the floor. She was not happy. She said, "Ben, what are you doing? That is my glass and Lily's doll. You did not ask to borrow them. You have to be polite and careful." + +Ben was scared. He dropped the glass and it broke. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Lily. I was bad. I will not borrow without asking again." + +Mommy said, "You have to say sorry to Lily and help me clean the glass. Then you can play with your cars and trucks. But you have to share with Lily, too. That is fair." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you have to be nice to Anna. She is my friend." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I will be nice to Anna. Can we be friends, too?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Ben. We can be friends. But you have to ask before you borrow." + +Ben said, "Okay, Lily. Can I borrow your car?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Ben. You can borrow my car. But you have to give it back later. That is fair." + +Ben said, "Thank you, Lily. That is fair." + +They hugged and played together. Mommy smiled and gave them cookies. They were happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to race each other. They raced on their bikes, on their feet, and on their scooters. They always wanted to be the first to win and get a prize. + +One day, their mom gave them a big case full of toys. She said they could share the toys and play nicely. But Lily and Max did not want to share. They each grabbed as many toys as they could and ran to their rooms. + +"Mine, mine, mine!" they shouted. "You can't have any of my toys!" + +They locked their doors and played with their toys alone. But soon they got bored. The toys were not fun without someone to play with. They looked out their windows and saw their friends having fun in the park. They felt lonely and sad. + +They knocked on each other's doors and said, "I'm sorry, I was spoiled. Can we share the toys and play together?" + +They hugged and said, "Yes, let's share and play together. It's more fun that way." + +They took the case of toys and went to the park. They shared the toys with their friends and had a great time. They learned that sharing is caring and that being spoiled is not nice. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their toys and their dog. They made a big mess with the mud and the water. + +"Tom, Lily, time to come inside!" their mom called from the door. "You need to wash your hands and have a snack." + +Tom and Lily ran to the door. They were hungry and thirsty. But they forgot something very important. + +"Mom, I need to go to the toilet!" Lily said when they got inside. + +"Me too!" Tom said. + +"OK, hurry up then. The toilet is over there." their mom said, pointing to the bathroom. + +Tom and Lily ran to the bathroom. But there was a problem. There was only one toilet and they both wanted to use it. + +"I was here first!" Tom said, pushing Lily away. + +"No, you were not! I was here first!" Lily said, pushing Tom back. + +They started to fight and shout. They were very angry with each other. They did not want to share the toilet. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the bathroom. She saw Tom and Lily fighting and the toilet seat broken. + +"What are you doing?" she asked, very angry. "Why are you fighting over the toilet? You know you have to share and wait your turn." + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at their mom and the toilet. They felt bad. They remembered that they had to be nice to each other and not break things. + +"Sorry, mom." Tom said. + +"Sorry, mom." Lily said. + +They hugged their mom and said sorry to each other. They took turns to use the toilet and washed their hands. Then they had a snack and played nicely in the living room. They did not fight over the toilet again. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to imagine they were pirates, looking for treasure. They had a map, a hat and a sword made of sticks. They ran around the trees and the swings, pretending they were on a ship. + +But then they saw a sign. It said: "Keep off the grass. New flowers growing." Sara and Ben wanted to see the flowers. They thought they might be pretty and colorful. Maybe they were the treasure they were looking for. But the sign said no. + +Sara said: "Let's go anyway. It's just a sign. We can be careful." Ben said: "No, we can't. The sign is a rule. We have to follow the rule. Or we will get in trouble." Sara and Ben argued. They were both stubborn. They did not want to agree. + +Sara decided to go by herself. She sneaked past the sign and stepped on the grass. She saw the flowers. They were small and white. They did not look like treasure. They looked boring. She was disappointed. She wanted to go back. + +But then she heard a growl. She turned around and saw a big dog. It was angry and hungry. It had escaped from its leash. It saw Sara on the grass. It thought she was a snack. It ran towards her, barking and showing its teeth. + +Sara was scared. She screamed. She wished she had listened to Ben. She wished she had stayed away from the sign. She wished Ben was there to help her. She hoped the dog would not bite her. She hoped someone would save her. +Lily was a thin mouse who lived in a big house. She liked to look for food in the kitchen, but she had to be careful of the cat. The cat was big and mean and wanted to catch Lily. + +One day, Lily saw a piece of cheese on the table. She was very hungry and wanted to eat it. She ran across the floor and climbed up the chair. She reached the cheese and took a bite. It was yummy and soft. + +But then she heard a loud meow. It was the cat! The cat had seen Lily and jumped on the table. Lily was scared and tried to run away. But the cat was faster and blocked her way. + +"Ha ha, I got you, little mouse!" the cat said. "You are my lunch today!" + +Lily looked around and saw a hole in the wall. It was her home. She had an idea. She said to the cat, "You are right, I am a little mouse. But you are a big cat. You are too big to fit in the hole. If you try to follow me, you will get stuck." + +The cat laughed and said, "You are silly, mouse. I can fit in any hole. Watch me!" + +The cat ran towards the hole and tried to squeeze in. But Lily was right. The cat was too big and got stuck. He could not move or get out. + +Lily ran into the hole and was safe. She said to the cat, "Bye bye, cat. You should not be greedy and mean. Now you have to remain in the hole until someone helps you." + +Lily ate the rest of the cheese and was happy. She learned that being smart and brave can help you escape from trouble. +Lily was very happy. Today was her birthday. She wanted to have a party with her friends. She had a cake, balloons, and gifts. She put on her pink dress and her shiny shoes. + +She ran to the door when she heard the bell. It was her friends. They had hats and smiles. Lily wanted to let them in. But the door was locked. She could not unlock it. She looked for the key. She could not find it. She felt sad. + +She called for her mom. Her mom was in the kitchen. She heard Lily. She came to the door. She had the key. She unlocked the door. She hugged Lily. She said, "Happy birthday, my sweet girl. Don't be sad. The party is just starting." + +Lily smiled. She opened the door. She saw her friends. They cheered. They said, "Happy birthday, Lily. We are here to have fun with you." They gave her gifts. They were books, toys, and stickers. Lily liked them. She said, "Thank you, friends. You are very nice." + +They went to the living room. They saw the cake. It had candles and sprinkles. It looked yummy. They sang, "Happy birthday to you." They helped Lily blow the candles. They made wishes. They ate the cake. They played games. They laughed. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily was very happy. She had the best party ever. She loved her mom and her friends. She said, "This is a special day. I am glad you are here with me." They hugged. They said, "We love you, Lily. You are a special girl." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun, but they want to try something new. + +"Let's play zoo!" Anna suggests. "We can pretend we are animals and make noises." + +"OK!" Ben agrees. "What animal do you want to be?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She likes many animals, but she has a favorite one. "I want to be a penguin!" she says. "Penguins are black and white and they can slide on the ice." + +Ben nods. He likes penguins too, but he has another idea. "I want to be a lion!" he says. "Lions are big and strong and they can roar." + +Anna and Ben start to play zoo. Anna waddles like a penguin and makes honking sounds. Ben crawls like a lion and makes growling sounds. They have fun, but they also have a problem. Penguins and lions live in different places. Penguins live in the cold and lions live in the hot. + +"Anna, come to the hot place with me!" Ben says. "It is more fun here. You can play with the other lions and chase the zebras." + +"No, Ben, come to the cold place with me!" Anna says. "It is more fun here. You can play with the other penguins and slide on the ice." + +Anna and Ben do not agree. They want to play together, but they also want to play their own way. They start to argue and get sad. + +"Anna, you are not fair!" Ben says. "You always want to do what you want." + +"Ben, you are not fair!" Anna says. "You never want to do what I want." + +They stop playing and sit on the floor. They are not happy. They look at each other and feel sorry. They do not want to fight. They want to be friends. + +"Anna, I am sorry," Ben says. "You can be a penguin if you want. I can be a penguin too. We can both slide on the ice." + +"Ben, I am sorry," Anna says. "You can be a lion if you want. I can be a lion too. We can both roar and chase the zebras." + +Anna and Ben smile. They hug and make up. They decide to take turns and play both ways. They are fair and they are happy. They go back to playing zoo and have more fun. +Lily was worried. She had lost her favorite toy, a pink bunny. She looked everywhere in her room, but she could not find it. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, where is my bunny? I want to hug it and play with it," Lily said. + +"Did you check your drawer, honey? Maybe you put it there yesterday," Mom said. + +Lily ran to her drawer and opened it. She saw many things inside: socks, shirts, books, crayons. But no bunny. She felt sad and started to cry. + +"Mom, my bunny is not here. I miss it so much," Lily said. + +Mom hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. + +"Don't cry, sweetie. Maybe your bunny is hiding somewhere else. Let's look together. Maybe it will remind us of something," Mom said. + +They looked in the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but they could not find the bunny. Lily was losing hope. She wondered if she would ever see her bunny again. + +Then, Mom had an idea. + +"Lily, do you remember where we went yesterday?" Mom asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. + +"We went to the park, Mom. We played on the swings and the slide. We had a picnic with sandwiches and juice. It was fun," Lily said. + +"Yes, it was fun. And do you remember what you did with your bunny at the park?" Mom asked. + +Lily's eyes widened. She remembered. + +"I put my bunny on the bench, Mom. I wanted to share my sandwich with it. But then I saw a bird and I ran to see it. I forgot my bunny on the bench, Mom. Oh no, Mom, what if someone took it?" Lily said. + +Mom smiled and took Lily's hand. + +"Let's go to the park, Lily. Maybe your bunny is still there. Maybe someone found it and kept it safe for you. Come on, let's go and see," Mom said. + +Lily nodded and hoped that Mom was right. She wanted to find her bunny and hug it and say sorry. She hoped that her bunny was not worried too. She hoped that her bunny would remind her to never forget it again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play pirates. They have a big box that is their ship. They have hats and swords and a flag. They pretend to sail on the sea and look for treasure. + +One day, they find a hook in the garage. It is shiny and sharp. Tom says, "Look, Mia, this is a pirate hook. I can put it on my hand and be a pirate captain." Mia says, "Wow, that is cool. Can I try it too?" Tom says, "OK, but be careful. It might hurt." + +They take turns to wear the hook and pretend to fight with their swords. They have fun and make loud noises. They say, "Arrr!" and "Yo-ho-ho!" and "Shiver me timbers!" + +But then, Tom's mom comes and sees them. She says, "What are you doing with that hook? That is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or each other. Give it to me right now." Tom and Mia are scared. They do not want to give up the hook. They like to play pirates. + +Tom says, "But mom, this is a pirate hook. We are pirates. We need it for our game." Mia says, "Yes, mom, we are pirates. We believe we are pirates. Please let us keep the hook." Tom's mom says, "No, you are not pirates. You are children. And that hook is not a toy. It is a tool. You cannot play with it. It is not safe." + +She takes the hook from them and puts it away. She says, "You can play pirates with other things. But not with the hook. Come on, I will make you some snacks. You must be hungry after your adventure." Tom and Mia are sad. They do not want to stop playing pirates. But they are also hungry. They follow Tom's mom to the kitchen. They hope they can find another hook someday. They still believe they are pirates. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with a rope. The rope can hang from the tree. Tom and Sam want to swing on the rope. + +"Can we swing on the rope?" Tom asks Sam. + +"Yes, let's try!" Sam says. + +They run to the tree. They take turns to swing on the rope. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But a guard sees them. The guard works in the park. He does not like noise. He does not like children. He walks to the tree. He looks angry. + +"Stop that!" the guard says. "You cannot swing on the rope. The rope is not for you. The rope is for the birds. Go away!" + +Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want to make the guard more angry. They let go of the rope. They run away from the tree. + +They find another place to play. They play with a ball. They kick the ball to each other. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But they are careful. They do not go near the tree. They do not swing on the rope. They do not want to see the guard again. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toy cars. They have a big box of cars, and they can choose any car they want. Sara likes the red car, because it is fast and shiny. Tom likes the blue car, because it is big and strong. + +They make a track with their blocks and books. They want to make the track fun and creative. They use a book to make a ramp, and they use a hoop to make a loop. They put the hoop on the floor, and they put the ramp in front of it. + +"Look, Sara, we can make our cars go through the loop!" Tom says. He puts his blue car on the ramp, and pushes it hard. The car flies in the air, and goes through the loop. Tom claps his hands and laughs. "That was cool!" + +"Wow, Tom, that was amazing!" Sara says. She wants to try too. She puts her red car on the ramp, and pushes it gently. The car goes up the ramp, but it does not go fast enough. It falls down before it reaches the loop. Sara frowns and sighs. "That was not fun." + +"Maybe you need to push harder, Sara," Tom says. He helps her pick up her car. "Or maybe you can choose a different car. There are many cars in the box. Maybe you can find one that is better for the loop." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She looks at the box of cars. She sees a yellow car, a green car, a pink car, and many more. She wonders which car she should choose. She wants to have fun like Tom, and make her car go through the loop. She decides to try the yellow car, because it looks bright and happy. + +She puts the yellow car on the ramp, and pushes it with all her strength. The car zooms up the ramp, and flies through the loop. Sara smiles and cheers. "That was awesome!" + +"Good job, Sara!" Tom says. He gives her a high five. "You are very creative. You chose a great car for the loop." + +"Thank you, Tom," Sara says. "You are very creative too. You made a great track for the cars." + +They hug each other, and continue to play with their cars. They have a lot of fun, and they are happy. They like to choose, loop, and be creative. +Tommy loves his dog Spot. Spot is a big dog with black and white fur. Tommy likes to play with Spot in the yard and throw a ball for him. Sometimes, Tommy's mom takes Tommy and Spot for a walk around the block. She puts a leash on Spot so he does not run away. + +One day, Tommy's mom has a surprise for him. She says, "Tommy, I have something for you. It is a gift. You will receive it today." Tommy is excited. He wonders what it is. He hopes it is a toy or a book or a candy. + +Tommy's mom takes him and Spot to the park. There, she gives him a big box with a bow on it. Tommy opens the box and sees a white leash. It has a red heart on it and his name on it. Tommy is happy. He says, "Thank you, mom! I love it! It is a special leash for Spot!" + +Tommy's mom says, "You're welcome, Tommy. I'm glad you like it. It is a special leash for Spot because he is a special dog. He is your best friend. You can use this leash when we go for walks. It will show everyone how much you love Spot." + +Tommy hugs his mom and puts the white leash on Spot. He says, "Come on, Spot! Let's go for a walk with our new leash!" Spot wags his tail and follows Tommy. They have a fun time at the park. Tommy and Spot are very happy. They love each other and their new leash. +Sara liked to play in the garden with her dog, Max. She liked to dig holes and look for bugs and worms. One day, she found a big hole that she had not dug. She wondered who made it. + +"Maybe it is a mole," she said to Max. "Do you know what a mole is? It is a small animal that lives under the ground. It has fur and a long nose. It likes to dig too." + +Max barked and sniffed the hole. He wanted to find the mole and chase it. He was restless and curious. He did not like other animals in his garden. + +"Be careful, Max," Sara said. "The mole might not like you. It might bite you or scratch you. Maybe we should leave it alone." + +But Max did not listen. He dug deeper and deeper into the hole. He made a lot of noise and dirt. He hoped to catch the mole soon. + +The mole heard the noise and felt the dirt. It was scared and angry. It did not like the dog in its home. It wanted to be safe and quiet. It decided to fight back. + +The mole dug faster and faster. It made more holes and tunnels. It tried to confuse and escape the dog. It increased the size of its home. + +Sara watched as the hole became bigger and bigger. She saw more and more dirt and grass flying out. She was worried and surprised. She did not know the mole was so strong and smart. + +"Max, stop!" she shouted. "You are making a mess. You are hurting the mole. Come back here!" + +But Max did not hear her. He was too busy and excited. He followed the mole deeper and deeper into the ground. He did not know where he was going. He did not know how to get out. +Tom and Lily love to watch the parade. They sit on the sidewalk with their mom and dad and wave at the people and animals that pass by. They see big floats with flowers and balloons, and bands that play music and drums. They see clowns that make funny faces and tricks, and horses that wear shiny hats and shoes. + +"Look, mom, a dog!" Lily points at a furry brown dog that walks with a man in a uniform. The dog has a red vest that says "police" and a metal badge on its collar. The man smiles and waves at the children, and the dog wags its tail. + +"Can I pet the dog, mom?" Tom asks. He likes dogs and wants to make friends with the police dog. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, Tom, you can't. The dog is working. He helps the man keep people safe. He might not like it if you touch him. He might bite you." + +Tom frowns. He doesn't want to get bitten by the dog. He wants to be safe too. He looks at the dog again and sees that it has something in its mouth. It is a big bone. The dog is chewing on the bone. + +"Mom, why does the dog have a bone?" Tom asks. + +Mom smiles. "The bone is a treat for the dog. The man gives him the bone to make him happy and reward him for his work. The dog likes to chew on the bone. It is good for his teeth and his jaw." + +Tom nods. He understands. He likes to chew on things too. He has a cookie in his hand that he got from a vendor. He takes a big bite and chews it. It is sweet and crunchy. He shares it with Lily, who also chews it. They are happy and safe. They watch the parade and enjoy their cookie. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play soccer with their team. Their team has red shirts and blue shorts. The other team has yellow shirts and green shorts. They are different. + +One day, Tom and Mia are playing soccer with their team. They run and kick the ball. They have fun. But then, a boy from the other team is mean. He pushes Tom and makes him fall. Tom hurts his knee. He cries. + +Mia sees Tom and runs to him. She says, "Are you okay, Tom? Let me help you." She takes a band-aid from her pocket and puts it on Tom's knee. She says, "This will make you feel better. It will cut the pain." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. And a good team mate. You are not different. You are the same as me." + +Mia smiles and says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend and a good team mate too. You are not different. You are the same as me." + +They hug and get up. They go back to play soccer with their team. They are happy. +Tim liked to read books. He had many books on his bookshelf. He liked to look at the pictures and learn new things. He also liked to show his books to his friends. + +One day, Tim had a playdate with Sam. Sam came to Tim's house and saw his bookshelf. Sam wanted to play with the books. He took them off the shelf and threw them on the floor. He ripped some pages and drew on others. He did not care about the books. + +Tim was very sad and angry. He told Sam to stop. He said, "Those are my books. You are ruining them. They are cool and fun. You are not cool and fun. You are mean and bad." But Sam did not listen. He laughed and kept playing with the books. + +Tim ran to his mom and complained. He said, "Mom, Sam is destroying my books. He is not a good friend. He is a bully. Please make him go away." Tim's mom went to see what was happening. She saw the mess and the damage. She was shocked and upset. + +She scolded Sam and told him to apologize. She said, "Sam, what have you done? You have been very naughty and rude. You have hurt Tim and his books. You have to say sorry and help clean up. You have to go home now. You are not welcome here anymore." Sam did not say sorry. He did not help clean up. He just grabbed his coat and ran out the door. He did not care. + +Tim cried and hugged his mom. He said, "Mom, I hate Sam. He is the worst. He ruined my books. I don't want to play with him ever again." Tim's mom hugged him back and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I know you love your books. We will try to fix them or get new ones. You deserve better friends. Sam is not a good friend. He is a bad friend. He is not cool. He is a fool." Tim nodded and sniffed. He felt sad and mad. He wished he had never invited Sam. He wished he had kept his books safe. He wished he had a happy ending. But he did not. He had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of jewels. The jewels were shiny and colorful, and they made necklaces and crowns with them. + +One day, they found a new jewel in the box. It was the biggest and brightest of all, and it sparkled like a star. Anna and Ben both wanted it for themselves, and they started to fight over it. They pulled and pushed and shouted, and they made a big mess. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the twins fighting and the jewels scattered everywhere. She was very sad and angry. She took the new jewel away and said, "You are not sharing nicely. This jewel is not for you. You have to learn to be gentle and kind with each other and with your things. Fighting is not good. It only makes you unhappy and hurts others." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for what they did. They hugged each other and said, "We are sorry, mom. We love you and we love each other. We don't want to fight anymore. We want to share and play nicely." Their mom smiled and hugged them back. She said, "I love you too, my sweet twins. I'm glad you learned your lesson. You can have the new jewel back, but only if you promise to take turns and be gentle with it." Anna and Ben nodded and thanked their mom. They took the new jewel and made a beautiful bracelet with it. They wore it together and shared it happily. They learned that being gentle and kind is better than fighting and greedy. +Sara was a restless girl who liked to run and play all day. She did not like to sit still and read books, even when her mom told her to. She thought books were boring and hard to understand. + +One day, her mom gave her a book about jam. Sara loved jam, especially on toast and pancakes. She decided to read the book, hoping to learn how to make jam. She opened the book and saw many pictures of fruits and jars and spoons. She read the words under the pictures, sounding them out slowly. + +"Jam is made from fruits and sugar. You need to wash the fruits and cut them. Then you need to cook them with sugar and water. You need to stir them a lot. Then you need to put them in jars and seal them. Jam is yummy and sweet. You can eat it with bread and butter or with yogurt and granola." + +Sara was amazed by what she read. She did not know that jam was made from fruits and sugar. She wanted to try to make jam herself. She asked her mom if they had any fruits and sugar and jars. Her mom smiled and said yes, they did. She said they could make jam together, if Sara wanted to. + +Sara was very happy and excited. She said yes, she wanted to make jam with her mom. She thanked her mom for the book and hugged her. She learned that reading books could be fun and useful. She also learned that jam was not only delicious, but also a way to show love and share with others. +Sara likes to jog with her dad. They jog in the park every morning. Sara is eager to see the animals in the park. She likes the birds, the squirrels, and the ducks. + +One day, Sara and her dad jog to a big pond. Sara sees something in the water. It is gray and has a fin. Sara thinks it is a shark. She is scared. She says, "Dad, look! A shark!" + +Her dad laughs. He says, "That is not a shark, Sara. That is a fish. A big fish. It is called a carp. It is not scary. It is friendly." + +Sara is curious. She wants to see the fish. She says, "Can we feed the fish, dad?" + +Her dad nods. He says, "Yes, we can. I have some bread in my pocket. We can break it and throw it to the fish. They will come closer and eat it." + +Sara and her dad feed the fish. The fish swim to the surface and open their mouths. Sara sees that they have no teeth. They are not like sharks. They are gentle. Sara is happy. She says, "I like the fish, dad. They are nice." + +Her dad smiles. He says, "I like them too, Sara. They are nice. And you are brave. You are not afraid of the fish anymore." + +Sara and her dad hug. They jog back home. Sara tells her mom about the fish. She says, "Mom, I saw a big fish. It was not a shark. It was a carp. It was friendly. I fed it bread. It was fun." +Lily and Ben 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!" Lily says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "But I need help. I am too small to climb up." + +Lily is big. She can climb up. She says, "I can help you. I can lift you up. Then we can slide down together." + +She lifts Ben up. He is happy. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They sit on the slide. They hold hands. They are ready to slide down. + +But then, something bad happens. A big dog runs to the slide. It is not a nice dog. It is a mean dog. It barks loud. It jumps up. It bites Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben scream. They are scared. They are hurt. They let go of each other. They fall off the slide. + +The dog runs away. Lily and Ben cry. They are not happy. They are sad. They want their moms and dads. + +The end. +Lily was a girl who liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a shiny crown. Lily took Anna everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw another girl playing with a ball. The girl looked lonely, so Lily decided to be nice and lend her Anna. "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with my doll?" she asked. + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, thank you. I'm Mia. Your doll is very pretty." She took Anna and hugged her. Lily felt happy to share her doll. + +They played together for a while, until Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to Mia and asked for Anna back. But Mia did not want to give Anna back. She said, "No, I like Anna. She is mine now." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She tried to grab Anna, but Mia held her tight. They both pulled and tugged, until Anna's dress ripped and her crown fell off. Lily and Mia both gasped and let go of Anna. They looked at the broken doll and felt embarrassed. + +Lily's mom came over and saw what happened. She said, "Oh, no. What did you do to Anna? Lily, you should not lend your favorite doll to strangers. Mia, you should not take things that are not yours. You both need to say sorry and fix Anna." + +Lily and Mia both said sorry and helped each other to sew Anna's dress and glue her crown. They felt sorry for hurting Anna and each other. They learned to be more careful and respectful with their toys. They also became friends and agreed to play together again. They hugged and smiled. Anna smiled too. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Tom wants to go first. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Lily follows him. + +"Guess what, Lily?" Tom says. "I can slide very fast. I am powerful." + +Lily smiles. She is not afraid of the slide. She likes to slide too. + +"Let me give you a tip, Tom," Lily says. "If you want to slide faster, you have to lift your legs up. Like this." She shows him how to lift his legs up. + +Tom nods. He thinks Lily is smart. He lifts his legs up and slides down. He feels the wind in his hair. He laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tom says. "You were right, Lily. Your tip was good." + +Lily slides down after him. She laughs too. She is happy to play with Tom. + +They run to the slide again. They take turns to slide. They have a lot of fun. They are good friends. +One night, Ben and his dad went outside to look at the stars. They saw a big bright light in the sky. It was a comet. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "What is it, dad?" + +"It's a comet, Ben. A comet is a big ball of ice and dust that goes around the sun. Sometimes we can see it when it comes close to the earth," dad explained. + +"Can we catch it?" Ben asked. + +"No, we can't catch it, Ben. It's too far away and too fast. But we can make a wish on it. Do you have a wish, Ben?" dad asked. + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered that his teddy bear was torn and had a hole in its tummy. He loved his teddy bear very much and was upset that it was broken. + +"I wish that my teddy bear was fixed," Ben said. + +"That's a good wish, Ben. Maybe the comet will help you," dad said. + +They both closed their eyes and wished hard on the comet. + +The next morning, Ben woke up and saw his teddy bear on his bed. It looked like new. The hole was gone and it had a big smile on its face. + +"Wow, my wish came true!" Ben exclaimed. He hugged his teddy bear and thanked the comet. + +Dad came into the room and smiled. He had secretly restored Ben's teddy bear during the night. He was happy to see Ben so happy. + +"I'm glad you like your teddy bear, Ben. It looks like the comet did help you," dad said. + +"Thank you, dad. And thank you, comet. You are both the best," Ben said. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are in Anna's room. They have many toys and books. + +"Let's play meal," Anna says. She has a big box. She opens it. Inside, there are plates, cups, spoons, forks, and napkins. She also has some pretend food. She has bread, cheese, apple, carrot, and cake. + +"OK," Tom says. He likes to play meal. He helps Anna set the table. They put the plates, cups, spoons, and forks on the floor. They also put a napkin on each plate. Then, they put the pretend food on the plates. + +"Yum, yum, this looks good," Tom says. He pretends to eat the bread and cheese. He makes a happy sound. + +"Me too," Anna says. She pretends to eat the apple and carrot. She makes a crunchy sound. + +They share the cake. They pretend to drink from the cups. They say, "Cheers!" + +They have a lot of fun. They are very creative. They make up stories about the food. They pretend to be different animals. They laugh and giggle. + +When they are done, they clean up. They put the pretend food back in the box. They close it. They put the plates, cups, spoons, forks, and napkins back in the box. They close it. + +"Thank you for playing with me," Anna says. She gives Tom a hug. + +"Thank you for inviting me," Tom says. He gives Anna a hug. + +They are happy. They are good friends. They like to play meal. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and watch videos. One day, they find a big video in the attic. It is shiny and has many colors. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" says Ben. He is careless and does not listen to Lily. + +"No, Ben, wait!" says Lily. She is careful and knows that the video is not theirs. "We should ask mom or dad first. Maybe it is important or old." + +But Ben does not listen. He pulls the video hard and breaks it. A loud noise comes out and sparks fly. Lily and Ben are scared and run away. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come to the attic. They see the broken video and are sad and angry. They tell Lily and Ben that the video was a gift from grandma and grandpa. It had pictures and songs of their family. It was very special and hard to fix. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry and ashamed. They say sorry to mom and dad and hug them. They learn that they should not touch things that are not theirs. They also learn that they should listen to each other and be careful. They promise to be more respectful and kind. Mom and dad forgive them and love them. They say that they will try to find another way to see the pictures and songs of grandma and grandpa. They all hug and smile. +Lily liked to ask questions. She asked about everything she saw and heard. She wanted to know why the sky was blue, why the dog barked, why the cake was sweet. She asked her mom and dad, her brother and sister, her teacher and friends. Sometimes they could answer, sometimes they could not. + +One day, Lily asked a question that no one could answer. She asked, "What is inside this big box?" The box was in the living room, with a bow and a tag. It was a surprise for Lily's birthday. But Lily did not know that. She was very curious. + +She asked her mom, but her mom said, "You have to wait until your birthday." She asked her dad, but her dad said, "It is a secret." She asked her brother, but her brother said, "I don't know." She asked her sister, but her sister said, "It is not for you." She asked her teacher, but her teacher said, "It is not my box." She asked her friends, but her friends said, "We don't know either." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to know what was inside the box. She thought and thought. She had a clever idea. She decided to make a hole in the box and peek inside. She found a pair of scissors and cut a small hole in the corner of the box. She looked inside and saw something soft and furry. She smiled. She knew what it was. + +She put the scissors back and ran to her mom. She said, "Mom, I know what is inside the box. It is a teddy bear. I saw it. It is brown and cute. Thank you, mom. I love it." Her mom was surprised. She said, "Lily, how did you know? Did you open the box?" Lily said, "No, mom. I just made a hole and looked. I was clever, right?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, you were clever. But you were also naughty. You should not make holes in boxes. It is not nice. You have to wait until your birthday to open your present. Do you understand?" Lily said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I am sorry. I will not make holes in boxes again. But I am happy. I have a teddy bear. Can I hug it?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can hug it. But only for a minute. Then you have to put it back in the box. And no more peeking, okay?" Lily said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you." She hugged the teddy bear and the box. She was happy. She had a surprise and an answer. +Ben likes to play with his toy trains. He has many trains of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go on the tracks and make noises like "choo-choo" and "toot-toot". He also likes to number his trains from one to ten. + +One day, he decides to build a high bridge for his trains. He uses some blocks and books to make the bridge. He puts his number one engine on the bridge and pushes it. The engine goes fast and makes a loud "choo-choo". Ben is happy. + +But then, he hears a crash. He looks and sees that his number one engine has fallen off the bridge. It is broken and does not make any noise. Ben is sad. He cries and says, "Oh no, my number one engine!" + +His mom hears him and comes to see what happened. She sees the broken engine and the high bridge. She hugs Ben and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. Your number one engine is broken. But don't worry, we can fix it. And maybe we can make the bridge lower and safer for your trains." + +Ben stops crying and nods. He says, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you and I love my trains." He helps his mom to fix his number one engine and to make the bridge lower. He puts his number one engine back on the tracks and makes it go. It makes a soft "choo-choo". Ben smiles. He is happy again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to try it. She climbs up the ladder. Tom waits for her at the bottom. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Tom shouts. + +"Yes, I am!" Lily says. She smiles and slides down. But she slides too fast. She falls off the slide and lands on the grass. She feels a bump on her head. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. She rubs her head. She looks around. She sees other kids laughing at her. She feels embarrassed. She wants to hide. + +Tom runs to her. He helps her stand up. He hugs her. + +"Don't cry, Lily. It's okay. Everyone falls sometimes. You are brave. You tried the big slide. I am proud of you." Tom says. + +Lily stops crying. She looks at Tom. He smiles at her. She smiles back. He is a good friend. He makes her feel better. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You make me feel better." Lily says. + +They hold hands. They walk to the swings. They forget about the fall. They have fun. They are happy. They are young. +Sam and Max are best friends. They like to play with their vehicles in the yard. Sam has a red fire truck and Max has a blue police car. They make noises and pretend to rescue people and animals. + +One day, a big dog comes into the yard. He sees the vehicles and thinks they are toys. He runs to them and grabs the fire truck in his mouth. He shakes it and tries to break it. Sam is scared and angry. He shouts at the dog. + +"Hey, bad dog! Drop my fire truck! That is mine, not yours!" + +Max sees what is happening and wants to help his friend. He drives his police car to the dog and honks his horn. He says to the dog. + +"Stop, dog! You are in trouble! Let go of the fire truck or I will call for backup!" + +The dog is surprised and confused. He does not like the loud noise and the blue lights. He drops the fire truck and runs away. Sam and Max are happy and relieved. They hug each other and check their vehicles. The fire truck is a bit dirty and has some teeth marks, but it is still tough and works fine. The police car is shiny and has a siren and a badge. + +"Thank you, Max! You are a brave and smart police officer! You rescued my fire truck!" + +"You are welcome, Sam! You are a strong and kind fire fighter! You rescue people and animals!" + +They smile and high-five each other. They continue to play with their vehicles and have fun. They are best friends and heroes. +Tim and Amy are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big red automobile. The automobile can make sounds and move by itself. Tim and Amy pretend they are drivers and go on adventures. + +One day, they decide to play in the backyard. They bring their automobile and some snacks. They put the snacks in the trunk of the automobile. They drive around the grass and the flowers. They see a butterfly and a bird. They say hello to them. + +"Look, Amy, a big hill!" Tim says. He points to a mound of dirt. "Let's go up there and see what we can find." + +"OK, Tim, that sounds fun!" Amy says. She follows him with the automobile. They climb the hill and reach the top. They see a big tree with many fruits. The fruits are yellow and round. They smell sweet. + +"Wow, what are those?" Amy asks. + +"I don't know, but they look tasty!" Tim says. He reaches for one of the fruits. He pulls it off the branch. He gives it to Amy. "Here, you try it first." + +Amy takes a bite of the fruit. She smiles. "Mmm, it is tasty! It is juicy and soft. It tastes like honey. Thank you, Tim!" + +Tim takes a bite of his fruit. He smiles too. "You're welcome, Amy! It is tasty! Let's get some more for our snacks." + +They pick some more fruits and put them in the trunk of the automobile. They drive down the hill and find a shady spot under the tree. They eat their fruits and share them with the butterfly and the bird. They are happy and full. They hug each other and say, "We love our automobile and our fruits!" +Tim and Kim like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with blocks and tape. They zoom their cars on the roads and make noises. + +One day, Tim and Kim have a race. They each pick a car and line up at the start. They count to three and then go. Tim's car is red and fast. Kim's car is blue and slow. Tim zooms ahead of Kim and says, "I pass you!" + +Kim tries to catch up with Tim, but her car is too slow. She sees a tire on the road. It is big and round and black. She has an idea. She stops her car and picks up the tire. She puts the tire on her car and says, "Now I have a big wheel!" + +She starts her car again and zooms after Tim. The tire makes her car faster and bouncier. She catches up with Tim and says, "I pass you back!" + +Tim is surprised and looks at Kim's car. He sees the tire and says, "Wow, that is a cool wheel! Where did you get it?" + +Kim says, "I found it on the road. Do you want to try it?" + +Tim says, "Yes, please. That is very polite of you to share." + +They stop their cars and switch the tire. They both have fun with the big wheel. They zoom and bounce and laugh. They finish the race together and say, "We are both winners!" +Lily liked to pretend. She liked to pretend she was a princess, or a doctor, or a teacher. She had many clothes to play with. She had a blue dress, a white coat, a red hat, and more. + +One day, Lily wanted to pretend she was a fairy. She put on her blue dress and a pair of wings. She found a wand and some glitter. She went to the garden to look for flowers and bugs. + +She saw a big butterfly. It was blue, like her dress. Lily thought it was a fairy too. She followed it with her wand. She wanted to be friends with it. + +But the butterfly did not want to play. It flew away from Lily. It went to a rose bush. Lily ran after it. She did not see the thorns. + +Ouch! Lily felt a sharp pain in her hand. She had touched a thorn. She dropped her wand and glitter. She cried. She wanted her mom. + +Mom heard Lily's cry. She came to the garden. She saw Lily's hand. It had a drop of blood. She hugged Lily and took her inside. She washed her hand and put a band-aid on it. + +She told Lily it was okay. She said the butterfly was not a fairy. It was just a bug. She said Lily could pretend anything she wanted, but she had to be careful. + +Lily nodded. She felt better. She thanked her mom. She still liked to pretend. But she decided to play with something else. She looked at her clothes. She saw her white coat. She smiled. She wanted to pretend she was a doctor. She asked her mom if she could check her hand. Mom said yes. Lily put on her coat and got her stethoscope. She pretended to be a doctor. She was happy. +Sara and Ben are playing in the garden. They see some red and yellow flowers. They like the flowers. They want to gather them. + +"Let's gather some flowers for Mommy," Sara says. + +"OK, I will help you," Ben says. + +They gather some flowers in their hands. They are happy. They want to show Mommy their flowers. + +They run to the house. They see Mommy in the kitchen. She is making a cake. The cake smells tasty. + +"Mommy, look what we have for you!" Sara and Ben say. + +They give Mommy the flowers. Mommy smiles. She hugs them. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben. These are beautiful flowers. You are very sweet," Mommy says. + +She puts the flowers in a vase. She gives Sara and Ben a slice of cake. + +"Here, have some cake. It is tasty. You can have some milk too," Mommy says. + +Sara and Ben eat the cake. They drink the milk. They like the cake. They like the milk. They like Mommy. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is the postman. He has a letter for Mommy. + +"Hello, Mommy. I have a post for you. It is from Grandma," the postman says. + +He gives Mommy the letter. Mommy thanks him. She opens the letter. + +"Look, Sara and Ben. Grandma wrote us a letter. She says she misses us. She says she loves us. She says she will visit us soon," Mommy says. + +Sara and Ben are excited. They love Grandma. They want to see her. + +"Can we write a letter to Grandma too?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, we can. Let's go to the table. We can draw some pictures for Grandma. We can write some words too. We can tell her about the flowers and the cake," Mommy says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They follow Mommy to the table. They take some paper and crayons. They start to draw and write. + +They are happy. They have a good day. +Anna likes to dance. She dances in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She dances with her doll, with her cat, and with her mom. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. + +One day, Anna wants to dance with her dad. But her dad is busy. He is washing the dishes in the kitchen. He says he has no time to dance. Anna is sad. She wants to make her dad happy. + +She has an idea. She goes to the kitchen and takes a dish. She puts it on her head and starts to dance. She twirls, she jumps, she spins. She thinks she looks funny and cute. + +But the dish is not strong. It is weak. It breaks on her head. Anna feels a pain. She cries. Her dad hears her cry. He runs to her and hugs her. He sees the broken dish and the blood on her head. He is scared and sorry. + +He takes her to the bathroom and cleans her wound. He puts a band-aid on her head and kisses her. He says he is sorry for being busy. He says he loves her and he wants to dance with her. He takes her to the living room and puts on some music. He holds her hand and dances with her. Anna smiles. She feels happy and loved. She forgets about the dish and the pain. She only thinks about her dad and the dance. +Lily was a flower who loved to learn. She wanted to know everything about the sun, the rain, the wind and the bees. She had a big exam coming up, where she had to show what she learned. She was very nervous, because the exam was difficult. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" asked her teacher, Mrs. Rose. "You have to answer five questions about the things you learned." + +Lily nodded, but she felt scared. She did not want to make a mistake. She wanted to make Mrs. Rose proud. + +The first question was easy. "What do you need to grow and bloom?" Mrs. Rose asked. + +"I need water, sun and soil," Lily answered. + +"Very good, Lily. What else do you need?" Mrs. Rose asked. + +Lily thought hard. She remembered something else. "I need love," she said. + +Mrs. Rose smiled. "That's right, Lily. Love is very important for flowers. Now, the second question. What do you do when the wind blows?" + +Lily knew this one too. "I bend and sway," she said. + +"Excellent, Lily. You are doing great. The third question. What do you do when the bees come?" + +Lily felt a little nervous. She did not like bees very much. They were loud and tickled her. But she knew what to do. "I open my petals and share my pollen," she said. + +"Good job, Lily. You are very brave and generous. The fourth question. What do you do when the rain falls?" + +Lily liked rain. It made her feel fresh and clean. "I drink the rain and thank the clouds," she said. + +"Wonderful, Lily. You are very polite and grateful. The last question. What do you do when the sun sets?" + +Lily felt sad. She did not like the dark. She missed the sun. But she knew what to do. "I close my petals and sleep," she said. + +"Perfect, Lily. You have passed the exam. You have learned everything you need to know. You are a very smart and beautiful flower. I am very proud of you," Mrs. Rose said. + +Lily felt happy. She had done it. She had passed the exam. She thanked Mrs. Rose and smiled. She felt a warm glow in her heart. She was ready to bloom. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. They wear warm coats, hats, gloves and boots. Boots are good for walking in the snow. They keep their feet dry and warm. + +One day, Lily and Tom find a big hill. They want to slide down the hill on their sleds. They take turns to go first. Lily goes first. She sits on her sled and pushes off. She slides down the hill very fast. She laughs and shouts, "Whee!" + +Tom goes next. He sits on his sled and pushes off. But his sled does not move. He tries again. His sled still does not move. He looks at his boots. His boots are heavy. They have a lot of snow stuck to them. He says, "Oh no! My boots are too heavy. They make my sled stop." + +Lily hears Tom. She slides back up the hill. She sees Tom's boots. She says, "I can help you. Let's take off your boots and shake off the snow. Then your boots will be light. And your sled will go fast." + +Tom nods. He takes off his boots and shakes off the snow. Lily helps him. They put his boots back on. They sit on their sleds and push off. They slide down the hill very fast. They laugh and shout, "Whee!" They have fun in the snow. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat chicken for lunch. Mom said they could help her cook the chicken in the oven. Lily and Tom were happy. They put on their aprons and washed their hands. + +Mom gave them a big bowl of flour and a small bowl of salt. She said, "You can sprinkle some salt on the chicken and then roll it in the flour. That will make it crispy and tasty." Lily and Tom nodded. They liked crispy and tasty chicken. + +Lily took a piece of chicken and sprinkled some salt on it. She was careful not to use too much. She was an intelligent girl. She knew too much salt was not good. Then she rolled the chicken in the flour. She made sure it was covered all over. She was proud of her work. She said, "Look, Mom, I did it!" + +Tom wanted to do it too. He took a piece of chicken and sprinkled some salt on it. He was not careful. He used too much. He was a curious boy. He wanted to see what would happen. Then he rolled the chicken in the flour. He did not make sure it was covered all over. He was in a hurry. He said, "Look, Mom, I did it too!" + +Mom looked at the chicken. She saw that Lily's chicken was nice and white. She saw that Tom's chicken was too salty and too sticky. She said, "Lily, you did a great job. Tom, you need to try again. You used too much salt and not enough flour. Your chicken will not be crispy and tasty. It will be salty and soggy." + +Tom felt sad. He wanted to make crispy and tasty chicken too. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I will try again." He took another piece of chicken and sprinkled some salt on it. He was careful this time. He used less salt. Then he rolled the chicken in the flour. He made sure it was covered all over. He was happy. He said, "Look, Mom, I did it better!" + +Mom looked at the chicken. She saw that Tom's chicken was nice and white too. She said, "Well done, Tom. You did it better. You are an intelligent boy. You learned from your mistake." She smiled and gave them both a hug. + +She put the chicken in the oven and set the timer. She said, "Now we have to wait for the chicken to cook. It will take some time. Why don't you play with your toys while we wait?" Lily and Tom agreed. They took off their aprons and washed their hands. They ran to their room and played with their toys. + +They had fun. They did not hear the timer beep. They did not smell the chicken. They did not see Mom slip on the floor. They did not know what happened. They only heard Mom scream. They ran to the kitchen and saw Mom on the floor. They saw the chicken on the floor too. They were shocked. They said, "Mom, are you okay? What happened to the chicken?" + +Mom said, "I'm okay, kids. I just slipped on some flour. I dropped the chicken. It's a mess. I'm sorry. We can't eat the chicken now. It's dirty and cold." She looked sad. She said, "We have to make something else for lunch. Do you have any ideas?" + +Lily and Tom thought for a moment. They remembered they had some cheese and bread in the fridge. They said, "We can make cheese sandwiches, Mom. They are easy and yummy. We can help you make them." Mom smiled. She said, "That's a good idea, kids. You are very intelligent and helpful. Thank you. Let's make cheese sandwiches then." She got up and hugged them. They hugged her back. They cleaned up the mess and made cheese sandwiches. They ate them with some fruit and juice. They were delicious. They were happy. They forgot about the chicken. They said, "We love you, Mom." Mom said, "I love you too, kids." They had a good lunch. +Lily loved to read books. She liked to learn new words and what they meant. She had a big book with many words in it. It was called a dictionary. She liked to look at it and say the words out loud. + +One day, Lily saw a pretty paper with flowers on it. It was in a drawer in her mom's room. She wanted to use it to wrap her dictionary and make it look nice. She thought her mom would not mind. She took the paper and the dictionary and went to her room. + +She cut the paper with scissors and taped it around the dictionary. She was happy with her work. She put a bow on top and wrote her name on it. She put it on her bed and went to play. + +Later, her mom came home and went to her room. She saw the paper with flowers on it and opened the drawer. She was looking for it. It was her special paper for a gift. She was angry. She saw the dictionary on Lily's bed and guessed what happened. She went to find Lily. + +"Lily, did you take my paper and wrap your dictionary?" she asked. + +Lily heard her mom's voice and felt guilty. She knew she did something wrong. She hid behind the couch and did not answer. + +"Lily, come here. I want to talk to you." her mom said. + +Lily came out slowly and looked at her mom. She saw her mom's face was not happy. She was scared. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make my dictionary pretty. I didn't know it was your paper." she said. + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She was not angry anymore. She was glad Lily liked to read and learn. But she also wanted Lily to ask before taking things. + +"It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But next time, you have to ask me first. And you have to be careful with scissors. They can hurt you." she said. + +Lily nodded and said sorry again. She gave her mom a kiss and a smile. She learned a new word today. It was "wrap". But she also learned another word. It was "ask". +Jenny and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. One day, they saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was a jewel. It was red and sparkly. + +"Wow, look at this!" Jenny said. "It is so pretty. Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first. It is mine!" Tom said. He grabbed the jewel and put it in his pocket. + +Jenny was sad and angry. She wanted the jewel too. She thought Tom was not nice. She tried to take the jewel from him. They started to fight. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. It was their teacher, Miss Lee. She had followed them to the park. She saw them fighting over the jewel. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +"He has a jewel and he won't share!" Jenny said. + +"She wants to take my jewel and it is mine!" Tom said. + +Miss Lee looked at the jewel. She knew it was not a real jewel. It was a fake one. She had seen it in the store. It was only worth a penny. + +"Children, this is not a jewel. It is a toy. It is not worth fighting over. You are both being silly and crazy. You are hurting each other and your friendship. Don't you know that friendship is more valuable than any jewel?" she said. + +Jenny and Tom felt ashamed. They realized they had been foolish. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They gave the jewel to Miss Lee. They decided to play together again and share their toys. + +Miss Lee smiled. She was glad they had learned their lesson. She hoped they would remember it. She gave them a real jewel. It was a sticker. It had a heart on it. It said "Best Friends". +Anna was restless. She did not want to sleep. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. But Mommy said it was bedtime and turned off the light. Anna felt angry and sad. She started to cry. + +"Mommy, Mommy, I don't want to sleep!" she shouted. + +Mommy came back to her room and hugged her. "Shh, Anna, it's okay. You need to sleep. Sleeping is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and have fun tomorrow." + +"But I'm not sleepy, Mommy. I want to stay up with you and Daddy." + +Mommy smiled and kissed her forehead. "You can't stay up with us, Anna. We need to sleep too. And you have your teddy bear to keep you company. He loves you very much. Can you give him a hug and say good night?" + +Anna looked at her teddy bear. He was soft and brown and had a red bow. She liked him a lot. She picked him up and hugged him. "Good night, teddy bear. I love you." + +Mommy smiled again and tucked her in. "That's a good girl, Anna. Now close your eyes and try to sleep. I'll be right outside if you need me. I love you, sweetie." + +Anna closed her eyes and felt Mommy's hand on her hair. She felt a little sleepy. She stopped crying and snuggled with her teddy bear. She whispered, "I love you, Mommy." + +Mommy whispered back, "I love you too, Anna. Sleep tight." + +Mommy left the room and turned off the light. Anna fell asleep in a few minutes. She had a good dream about playing with her toys and watching TV. She was happy. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and find things. Tim found a shiny rock and showed it to Lily. Lily said, "That's nice, but look what I found!" She showed him a skull. It was white and had big teeth and holes for eyes. + +Tim was scared of the skull. He said, "That's scary! Where did you find it?" Lily said, "I found it under a big tree. Maybe it was a dinosaur or a monster!" She laughed and put the skull on her head. She said, "Boo! I'm a scary skull!" + +Tim ran away from Lily. He did not like her joke. He found a bench and sat down. He was sad and angry. He did not want to play with Lily anymore. He saw a man with a cart. The man had ice cream. Tim liked ice cream. He thought it was delicious. He went to the man and asked for ice cream. + +The man smiled and gave him a cone. He said, "What flavor do you want?" Tim said, "Chocolate, please." The man put a scoop of chocolate ice cream on the cone. He said, "Here you go. Enjoy!" Tim said, "Thank you!" He licked the ice cream. It was cold and sweet. + +Lily saw Tim with the ice cream. She felt sorry for scaring him. She took off the skull and ran to him. She said, "Tim, I'm sorry. I was just playing. Can we be friends again?" Tim looked at her. He saw that she was sad. He said, "It's okay. I forgive you. Do you want some ice cream?" He offered her his cone. Lily said, "Yes, please. Thank you!" She licked the ice cream. It was delicious. They smiled and hugged. They were friends again. They ate the ice cream and played in the park. They forgot about the skull. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch TV. One day, they are bored at home. They want to go to the park and see the ducks. They see their mom's purse on the table. They take some money and the subway card. They do not tell their mom. They are naughty. + +They go outside and walk to the subway station. They see a lot of people and trains. They are confused. They do not know which train to take. They see a sign that says "Park". They think that is the right train. They get on the train and sit down. They are happy. + +But the sign is wrong. The train does not go to the park. It goes to the airport. The train is fast and loud. Anna and Ben are scared. They want to go back home. They cry and call for their mom. But no one can hear them. The train stops at the airport. The doors open. A man in a uniform sees them. He is angry. He asks them where their parents are. They do not know. They are lost. They are in trouble. The end. +Sara liked to poke things with her finger. She poked her toys, her books, her cat, and sometimes her brother. She thought it was fun to see how they felt and what they did. But not everyone liked to be poked. + +One day, Sara saw a big red tomato on the kitchen table. She wanted to poke it and see if it was soft or hard, juicy or dry. She climbed on a chair and reached for the tomato. But before she could poke it, her mom saw her and said, "No, Sara, don't poke the tomato! That's for dinner. You'll make a mess." + +Sara felt angry and sad. She wanted to poke the tomato. She didn't care about dinner. She pouted and said, "But I want to poke it! It's my tomato!" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, it's not your tomato. It's our tomato. We share it with the family. If you poke it, you'll ruin it for everyone. That's not nice. How would you like it if someone poked your things?" + +Sara thought about it. She didn't like it when her brother poked her toys. She didn't like it when her cat poked her books. She didn't like it when anyone poked her. She realized that poking the tomato was not a good idea. She said, "Sorry, mom. I won't poke the tomato. I'll poke something else." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, Sara. You can poke something else. But make sure it's something that doesn't mind being poked. Like a pillow, or a ball, or a stuffed animal. And be gentle. Don't poke too hard." + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'll be gentle. And I'll share the tomato with the family. Can I have a slice for dinner?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Sara. You can have a slice for dinner. And maybe a hug, too." + +Sara hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you, too, Sara. Now go and find something to poke." + +Sara ran off to find something to poke. She felt happy and curious. She didn't feel miserable anymore. She learned that poking was not always fun, and that sharing was better. She also learned that tomatoes were yummy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, old tree. The tree has many branches and leaves. + +"Wow, look at that tree!" Lily says. "It is so old and big. Do you think it has a name?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes to make up names for things. He says, "Maybe it is called Mr. Tree. He is very wise and kind. He gives us shade and air." + +Lily nods. She thinks Tom is brilliant. He has many good ideas. She says, "Can we play with Mr. Tree? Maybe he has some secrets to tell us." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Yes, let's play with Mr. Tree. Maybe he will tell us stories of the past. Or maybe he will show us some animals or birds that live in his branches." + +Lily and Tom run to the tree. They hug him and say hello. They climb on his trunk and swing on his branches. They listen to his whispers and watch his leaves. They have fun with Mr. Tree. They think he is their new friend. +Mia was gifted. She could draw very well. She liked to draw animals and flowers and stars. She had many crayons and papers to draw with. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, she wanted to draw a big picture for her mom. She took a big paper and her crayons and went to the living room. She saw a white bathrobe on the sofa. It was her mom's bathrobe. She thought it would be a good place to draw. She put the paper on the bathrobe and started to draw. + +But she did not know that the crayons could make marks on the bathrobe. She drew a big sun and a big tree and a big bird. She was proud of her picture. She wanted to show it to her mom. + +She lifted the paper and saw the bathrobe. It was not white anymore. It had many colors on it. It looked like her picture. She was scared. She knew her mom would be mad. She did not mean to make the bathrobe dirty. She wanted to make her mom happy. + +She heard her mom coming. She did not know what to do. She hid the paper and the crayons under the sofa. She ran to her room and closed the door. She cried on her bed. + +Her mom came in. She saw Mia crying. She asked her what was wrong. Mia did not answer. She was afraid to tell her mom what she did. Her mom saw the bathrobe on the sofa. She saw the colors on it. She understood what happened. She was not mad. She was sad. + +She went to Mia and hugged her. She told her that she loved her. She told her that she was gifted. She told her that she liked her picture. She told her that she was sorry for leaving her bathrobe on the sofa. She told her that they could wash the bathrobe and make it white again. She told her that she was proud of her for trying to make her happy. + +Mia felt better. She hugged her mom back. She told her that she loved her. She told her that she was sorry for making the bathrobe dirty. She told her that she wanted to draw a picture for her. She told her that she was happy that she was not mad. + +Her mom smiled. She comforted Mia. She told her that it was okay. She told her that they could draw another picture together. She told her that she was happy that she had a gifted daughter. She told her that she was the best gift ever. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. They write their names and draw pictures. Sam likes to write big letters. Mia likes to write small letters. + +One day, they hear a loud noise outside. They look out the window and see bright colors in the sky. They are fireworks. Sam and Mia are excited. They want to see more fireworks. + +"Let's go outside and watch the fireworks!" Sam says. + +"OK, but we have to be careful. Fireworks are hot and dangerous." Mia says. + +They put on their coats and shoes and run outside. They see red, blue, green, and yellow fireworks. They make shapes like stars, circles, and hearts. Sam and Mia clap and cheer. + +"Wow, the fireworks are so pretty!" Mia says. + +"Yeah, they are crazy!" Sam says. + +They watch the fireworks until they stop. Then they go back inside and write about what they saw. They use crayons and paper. They write "firework" and draw colors. They are happy. They show their parents what they wrote. Their parents are proud. They hug Sam and Mia and say good night. Sam and Mia go to sleep and dream about fireworks. +Tom and Lily are twins. They love their mom very much. They want to make her happy on her birthday. They have a big idea. They will write a poem for her and draw a picture. + +They go to their room and take out some paper and crayons. They think hard about what to write. They write some words that rhyme, like "mom" and "bomb", "love" and "dove", "cake" and "snake". They draw some flowers and hearts and stars. They are very proud of their poem and picture. + +But they also make a big mess. They leave crayons and paper everywhere. They spill some juice on the floor. They forget to close the door. Their mom comes in and sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? Look at this mess! You need to clean up right now!" + +Tom and Lily are sad. They think their mom does not like their poem and picture. They say, "But mom, we made this for you! It is your birthday! We want to surprise you and make you happy!" + +Their mom looks at their poem and picture. She sees the words and the drawings. She smiles. She says, "Oh, I see. You made this for me? It is very sweet and thoughtful. Thank you, Tom and Lily. You did surprise me and make me happy. I love you very much. And I love your poem and picture. But you still need to clean up the mess, okay?" + +Tom and Lily hug their mom. They say, "We love you too, mom. We are sorry for the mess. We will clean up, we promise." They help their mom pick up the crayons and paper. They wipe the juice from the floor. They put their poem and picture on the fridge. They are happy. They have a good birthday with their mom. +Sara likes to polish her puzzle. She has a big puzzle with many pieces. It has a picture of a farm with cows and chickens and a red barn. Sara works hard to put the pieces together. She likes how they fit and make a nice picture. + +But today, Sara cannot find her puzzle. She looks in her room, in the living room, in the kitchen, but she cannot see it. She feels sad and asks her mom, "Where is my puzzle?" + +Her mom says, "Maybe it is in the basement. Let's go and look." + +Sara and her mom go down the stairs to the basement. It is dark and cold and Sara is scared. She holds her mom's hand and says, "I don't like it here." + +Her mom says, "Don't worry, I have a flashlight. Let's see if we can find your puzzle." + +They shine the flashlight around the basement. They see boxes and toys and books and clothes, but no puzzle. Sara is about to cry, when she sees something shiny in the corner. She runs to it and says, "Look, mom, I found it!" + +It is her puzzle, wrapped in a shiny paper. Sara tears the paper and sees her puzzle. It is new and clean and bright. She is very happy and hugs her mom. + +Her mom says, "Surprise! I bought you a new puzzle, because your old one was worn out. I wanted to give it to you for your birthday, but you found it early. Do you like it?" + +Sara says, "I love it, mom! Thank you! Can we go upstairs and polish it?" + +Her mom says, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go and polish your puzzle together." +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She brought her favorite toy, a red car, to play with. She liked to make the car zoom and beep on the grass and the sand. + +But then, a big dog came running to the park. It saw Mia's car and wanted to play with it too. It barked and ran to the car, and grabbed it with its teeth. Mia was scared. She did not want the dog to take her car away. She cried and shouted, "No, no, give me back my car!" + +Her mom heard her and ran to help her. She saw the dog and the car, and she had an idea. She took out a measure from her bag. It was a long and thin thing that she used to measure things. She waved the measure in the air and made a loud noise. The dog was scared too. It dropped the car and ran away. + +Mia was happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her for saving her car. She picked up her car and checked if it was okay. It was a little dirty, but it still zoomed and beeped. She smiled and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with trucks in the park. They have many trucks of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep when they move the trucks. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is lively and friendly. He runs and jumps and licks people. He sees Tom and Sam's trucks and thinks they are toys. He grabs a red truck with his mouth and runs away. + +"Hey, that's my truck!" Tom shouts. He runs after the dog. Sam follows him. They try to get the truck back, but the dog is too fast and strong. He shakes the truck and tosses it in the air. + +"Please, give us our truck!" Sam says. He waves his arms and tries to look big. The dog stops and looks at Sam. He tilts his head and wags his tail. He thinks Sam wants to play. + +The dog drops the truck and bows to Sam. He barks and invites Sam to chase him. Sam is confused. He does not want to play with the dog. He wants his truck. + +Tom picks up the truck and checks it. It is dirty and has teeth marks on it. He is sad and angry. He does not like the dog. He says to Sam, "Let's go. This dog is bad. He ruined our truck." + +Sam looks at the dog and feels sorry for him. He thinks the dog is not bad. He is just playful. He says to Tom, "Wait. Maybe we can be friends with the dog. He did not mean to hurt our truck. He just wanted to have fun." + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They do not agree. What will they do? +Sara likes to play with her mom's jewelry. She likes the shiny rings and necklaces and earrings. She likes to pretend she is a princess or a fairy. But she knows she has to be careful and not break them. + +One day, Sara finds a pair of scissors in the drawer. She thinks they are fun to use. She cuts paper and cloth and yarn. She makes shapes and patterns. She feels very clever. + +Then she sees a purple bracelet on the table. It is her mom's favorite. It has many beads and a clasp. Sara thinks it is very pretty. She wonders what it would look like if she cuts it. She takes the scissors and snips the clasp. The beads fall off and roll on the floor. Sara is surprised and scared. + +"Oh no! What have I done?" she cries. + +Her mom hears her and comes to see. She sees the broken bracelet and the scissors and the beads. She is very angry and sad. + +"Sara, what did you do? You cut my jewelry! You know you are not supposed to touch it! You ruined it!" she shouts. + +Sara feels very sorry and ashamed. She knows she made a big mistake. She starts to cry. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to see. I like your jewelry. I like purple. Please don't be mad at me. Please forgive me." she begs. + +Her mom sighs and hugs her. She is still upset, but she loves her daughter. She knows she is only a child and she was curious. + +"It's okay, Sara. I'm not mad at you anymore. I forgive you. But you have to promise me you will never cut my jewelry again. Or anything else that is not yours. Or anything that is dangerous. Do you understand?" she says. + +Sara nods and hugs her back. She is happy her mom is not mad at her anymore. She loves her mom. She understands. + +"I promise, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you." she says. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big box near a bench. They are curious. They go to the box and open it. + +Inside the box, they find many files. The files have pictures and words on them. Some files are blue, some are red, some are yellow. Sara and Ben think they are pretty. They take some files out of the box and look at them. + +"Look, Ben, this file has a cute dog on it. It is brown and fluffy. It has a bone in its mouth. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute dog. And look, this file has a cute cat on it. It is black and white. It has a ball of yarn in its paws. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute cat. And look, this file has a cute bird on it. It is green and yellow. It has a feather in its beak. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute bird. And look, this file has a cute fish on it. It is orange and blue. It has a bubble in its mouth. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute fish. And look, this file has a cute bear on it. It is brown and big. It has a honey pot in its hand. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute bear. And look, this file has a cute lion on it. It is yellow and strong. It has a crown on its head. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute lion. And look, this file has a cute elephant on it. It is gray and big. It has a flower in its trunk. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute elephant. And look, this file has a cute monkey on it. It is brown and funny. It has a banana in its hand. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute monkey. And look, this file has a cute giraffe on it. It is yellow and tall. It has a leaf in its mouth. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute giraffe. And look, this file has a cute zebra on it. It is black and white. It has a stripe on its tail. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute zebra. And look, this file has a cute panda on it. It is black and white. It has a bamboo in its mouth. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute panda. And look, this file has a cute kangaroo on it. It is brown and hoppy. It has a baby in its pouch. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute kangaroo. And look, this file has a cute penguin on it. It is black and white. It has a fish in its flipper. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute penguin. And look, this file has a cute turtle on it. It is green and slow. It has a shell on its back. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute turtle. And look, this file has a cute frog on it. It is green and jumpy. It has a fly in its tongue. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute frog. And look, this file has a cute rabbit on it. It is white and fluffy. It has a carrot in its teeth. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute rabbit. And look, this file has a cute mouse on it. It is gray and small. It has a cheese in its paw. Do you like it?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, Sara, I like it. It is a cute mouse. And look, this file has a cute duck on it. It is yellow and quacky. It has a bread in its bill. Do you like it?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben, I like it. It is a cute duck. And look, this file has a cute cow on it. It is black and white. It has +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower with many shapes. Sara likes to use squares and rectangles. Ben likes to use triangles and circles. + +"Look, my tower is tall and strong," Sara says. She puts a square on top of another square. "I use only squares and rectangles. They fit well together." + +"No, my tower is better," Ben says. He puts a triangle on top of a circle. "I use only triangles and circles. They are more fun and colorful." + +Sara and Ben disagree. They think their own towers are the best. They do not want to share their blocks or try other shapes. + +Suddenly, a big wind comes and blows their towers down. The blocks fall and scatter on the ground. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They look at their broken towers and cry. + +"Maybe we should have used different shapes," Sara says. She picks up a triangle and a rectangle. "Maybe they can make a good tower too." + +"Maybe we should have helped each other," Ben says. He picks up a circle and a square. "Maybe our towers were too weak alone." + +Sara and Ben agree. They decide to use all the shapes and build a new tower together. They find out that the shapes can fit in many ways and make a strong and beautiful tower. They are happy and proud. They hug and smile. +Lila and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many trees. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go up the hill!" Lila says. + +"OK, Lila, but be careful. The hill is high and steep," Tom says. + +They hold hands and start to climb. They see many flowers, rocks, and bugs on the way. They also hear birds singing and squirrels chattering. They have fun and feel happy. + +They reach the top of the hill and look around. They see a big lake with ducks and fish. They also see a shiny object on the ground. They run to the object and pick it up. It is a metal star with a ribbon. + +"Wow, look at this, Lila! It is a star! Maybe someone lost it or left it here for us," Tom says. + +"It is so pretty, Tom! It sparkles in the sun. Maybe it is a magic star. Can we keep it?" Lila says. + +"Sure, Lila, we can keep it. It is our treasure. Let's lay it on our chest and make a wish," Tom says. + +They lay down on the grass and put the star on their chest. They close their eyes and make a wish. They wish for more fun, more friends, and more stars. They smile and hug each other. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play at the beach. They have a big red ball and a yellow bucket. They run and laugh and make sand castles. + +One day, they see a big boat on the water. It is white and shiny. It makes a loud noise. It goes very fast. It speeds on the water. + +"Wow, look at the boat!" Anna says. "It is so fast and loud!" + +"I want to see it closer!" Ben says. "Let's go to the water!" + +They grab their ball and bucket and run to the water. They are not careful. They are clumsy. They trip and fall on the sand. Their ball and bucket fly away. + +"Ouch!" Anna says. "That hurt!" + +"Oops!" Ben says. "We lost our toys!" + +They look at the water. The boat is gone. They are sad and angry. + +"Stupid boat!" Anna says. "It made us fall and lose our toys!" + +"Yeah, stupid boat!" Ben says. "It is too fast and loud!" + +They get up and dust off the sand. They hug each other. They are still twins. They still like to play at the beach. They go and look for their ball and bucket. They find them near a big rock. They are happy again. + +They run and laugh and make sand castles. They forget about the boat. They have fun at the beach. +Lila was a little girl who loved to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and imagine wonderful things. She dreamed of flying with birds, swimming with fish, and playing with stars. She was happy in her dreams. + +But one night, she had a bad dream. She dreamed of a fierce lion who chased her in the dark. He roared and showed his sharp teeth. He wanted to catch her and hurt her. She was scared in her dream. + +She ran and ran, but the lion was faster. She looked for a place to hide, but there was none. She cried and cried, but no one heard her. She felt alone and sad in her dream. + +Then, she saw a bright light. It was the sun, who was her friend. The sun heard her cry and came to help her. The sun shone his warm rays and scared the lion away. The sun smiled and hugged her. He told her not to be afraid, he was always with her. He sang her a song and made her laugh. She was safe and glad in her dream. + +She woke up and saw her mom and dad. They heard her cry and came to check on her. They kissed her and hugged her. They told her it was just a dream, and they were always with her. They sang her a song and made her laugh. She was safe and glad in her bed. + +She thanked the sun for saving her from the lion. She thanked her mom and dad for loving her. She closed her eyes and dreamed of happy things. She was happy in her dreams. +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat lunch. Mom made soup for them. She put it in two bowls on the table. + +"Here you go, Anna and Ben. Eat your soup. It is good for you," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben looked at the soup. It was green and lumpy. It smelled bad. + +"Yuck! I don't want to eat this soup. It is disgusting!" Anna said. + +"Me neither. It looks like slime. Can we have something else?" Ben said. + +Mom shook her head. "No, you have to eat your soup. It has vegetables and chicken. It will make you strong and healthy." + +Anna and Ben did not want to be strong and healthy. They wanted to be happy and full. They pushed their bowls away. + +"Please, Mom. We don't like this soup. Can we have bread and cheese?" Anna said. + +"Or cookies and milk?" Ben said. + +Mom sighed. "No, you can't have bread and cheese or cookies and milk. You have to eat your soup. It is not disgusting. It is delicious. Try it. You will like it." + +Anna and Ben did not believe Mom. They did not want to try the soup. They looked at each other. They had an idea. + +"OK, Mom. We will try the soup. But can we save some for later?" Anna said. + +"Yes, can we save some for our friend?" Ben said. + +Mom smiled. "Sure, you can save some for later. And who is your friend?" + +Anna and Ben pointed to the window. There was a big, black dog outside. He was barking and wagging his tail. + +"He is our friend. He likes soup. He will eat it all," Anna said. + +"Yes, he will eat it all. He will not think it is disgusting. He will think it is yummy," Ben said. + +Mom looked at the dog. She did not think he was their friend. She thought he was a stray. She did not want him to eat their soup. She did not want him to come near their house. + +"No, you can't save your soup for the dog. He is not your friend. He is a stranger. He might be sick or mean. You have to eat your soup. Now," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben did not listen to Mom. They grabbed their bowls and ran to the window. They opened it and threw their soup outside. The dog saw the soup and ran to it. He licked it and gulped it. He did not think it was disgusting. He thought it was yummy. + +"See, Mom. He likes the soup. He is our friend. We saved him from being hungry," Anna said. + +"Yes, Mom. He likes the soup. He is our friend. We saved our soup from being wasted," Ben said. + +Mom was angry. She did not like what Anna and Ben did. She did not like the dog. She did not like the soup. She closed the window and took the empty bowls. + +"That was not nice. That was naughty. You did not save the dog. You fed him bad food. You did not save the soup. You threw it away. You wasted good food. You have to say sorry. And you have to eat something else. No bread and cheese. No cookies and milk. Only salad and water," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They did not want to say sorry. They did not want to eat salad and water. They wanted to eat bread and cheese. They wanted to eat cookies and milk. They wanted to play with the dog. They looked at the window. The dog was gone. He had eaten the soup and run away. He was happy and full. He did not say sorry. He did not eat salad and water. He did not care about Mom. + +Anna and Ben wished they were the dog. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. + +They started to step on the hill. It was hard. The hill was steep and slippery. Lily and Ben had to hold hands and help each other. They were tired and thirsty, but they kept going. + +But when they reached the top of the hill, they saw something strange. There was a big house on the other side. It was not a normal house. It was made of candy and chocolate. It smelled very sweet. + +Lily and Ben were curious. They wanted to see the candy house. But they also felt scared. They did not know who lived in the house. They did not know if it was safe. + +They looked at each other. They had to make a choice. Should they go down the hill and go back to their normal home? Or should they go to the candy house and see what was inside? +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They had a big hoop and a ball. Ben liked to hop inside the hoop and catch the ball. Lily liked to roll the hoop and kick the ball. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Ben said. "I can hop and hop and hop!" + +"You are good at hopping, Ben!" Lily said. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Lily. Here is the hoop and the ball. Hop inside and catch!" + +Lily hopped inside the hoop and tried to catch the ball. But the ball was too fast and bounced away. Lily ran after the ball and tripped over the hoop. She fell on the grass and scraped her knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "My knee hurts!" + +Ben ran to Lily and helped her up. He saw her knee was bleeding. He felt sorry for Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. But my knee still hurts." Lily said. + +"Let's go to the bench. There is a lady with a bag. Maybe she has a band-aid." Ben said. + +They walked to the bench. The lady saw them and smiled. She had a bag with snacks and drinks. She also had a band-aid. + +"Hello, children. What happened?" the lady said. + +"Lily fell and scraped her knee. Do you have a band-aid, please?" Ben said. + +"Of course, I do. Here you go. Let me put it on your knee, Lily." the lady said. + +She cleaned Lily's knee and put the band-aid on it. Lily felt better. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very nice." Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You are very brave. Do you want a snack or a drink?" the lady said. + +"Yes, please. What do you have?" Ben said. + +"I have apples, bananas, cookies, and juice. What do you like?" the lady said. + +"I like apples. They are tasty and crunchy." Ben said. + +"I like bananas. They are tasty and soft." Lily said. + +"Here you go. Enjoy your snacks and drinks. And be careful when you play." the lady said. + +Ben and Lily thanked the lady and ate their snacks and drank their juice. They felt happy and full. + +"Can we play some more, Ben?" Lily said. + +"Sure, Lily. But let's be careful. We don't want to hurt ourselves again." Ben said. + +They picked up their hoop and their ball and went back to the park. They played and had fun. They hopped and rolled and kicked and laughed. They were good friends. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the yard. They find a big nail on the ground. It is shiny and hard. + +"Look, a nail!" Ben says. He picks it up and shows it to Mia. + +"Wow, cool!" Mia says. She touches the nail. It is cold and smooth. "What can we do with it?" + +Ben thinks. He has an idea. "We can discuss it!" he says. "We can pretend it is a magic wand or a sword or a key." + +Mia likes the idea. She nods. "Yes, let's discuss it!" she says. "I want to pretend it is a magic wand. I can make things happen with it." + +Ben agrees. He gives the nail to Mia. She waves it in the air. She says, "Abracadabra! I make a flower grow!" + +They look around. They see a flower in a pot. It is pink and pretty. + +"It worked!" Mia says. She is happy. She gives the nail to Ben. "Your turn!" she says. + +Ben takes the nail. He waves it in the air. He says, "Abracadabra! I make a cake appear!" + +They look around. They see a cake on a table. It is chocolate and yummy. + +"It worked!" Ben says. He is happy. He shares the cake with Mia. They eat and smile. + +They are glad they found the nail. It is a cool nail. It is a fun nail. It is their nail. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go first. He runs to the slide and climbs up. Anna waits for her turn. + +But Tom is not careful. He slides down too fast and falls off. He hurts his arm. He cries and cries. Anna runs to him and hugs him. She says, "Don't cry, Tom. I am here. We will get help." + +A nice lady sees them and comes over. She has a bandage and a sticker. She says, "What happened, little ones? Are you OK?" Anna tells her what happened. The lady says, "Poor Tom. Let me see your arm. I can wrap it with this bandage and give you this sticker. It will make you feel better." + +The lady wraps Tom's arm and puts a sticker on it. The sticker has a smiley face. Tom stops crying. He says, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice." The lady says, "You're welcome, Tom. You are very brave. And you, Anna, you are a good friend. You helped Tom when he was hurt. That was very kind of you." + +Tom and Anna smile. They say, "Thank you, lady. We are sorry we were not careful. We will remember to be careful next time." The lady says, "That's good. Now, go and have fun. But be safe, OK?" Tom and Anna nod. They hug the lady and go back to play. They remember to be careful and to be nice to each other. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys and books in their room upstairs. Sometimes they made a lot of noise and their mom had to tell them to be quiet. + +One night, they were not sleepy at all. They wanted to stay up and read their favorite stories. They took their flashlights and hid under the covers. They whispered to each other and giggled. + +"Look, this is a story about a rare bird," Lily said. "It has blue feathers and a long tail. It can sing very well." + +"Wow, that's a cool bird," Ben said. "I wish I could see it. Do you think it lives in our backyard?" + +"I don't know. Maybe we can look for it tomorrow," Lily said. + +They read some more stories until their eyes were heavy. They put their books away and turned off their flashlights. They snuggled in their beds and closed their eyes. + +But they did not sleep right away. They heard a strange sound outside their window. It was a soft and sweet song. It sounded like the rare bird in their story. + +They opened their eyes and looked at each other. They smiled and whispered. + +"Can you hear it? It's the rare bird! It came to visit us!" + +They got out of their beds and ran to the window. They looked outside and saw a flash of blue in the dark. It was the rare bird! It perched on a branch and sang to them. + +They waved and said hello to the bird. The bird nodded and sang some more. Then it flew away into the night. + +Lily and Ben were very happy. They had seen something very special. They went back to their beds and hugged each other. + +"Good night, Lily," Ben said. + +"Good night, Ben," Lily said. + +They fell asleep with smiles on their faces. They dreamed of the rare bird and its song. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They had a big loop made of cardboard that they could drive their cars through. They had a lot of fun making their cars go fast and zoom through the loop. + +But then, Ben's car got stuck in the loop. He tried to pull it out, but it was too tight. He got angry and ripped the loop apart. Lily was sad and shouted at Ben. + +"Ben, you broke our loop! That was not nice! Now we can't play with it anymore!" + +Ben felt bad and said sorry to Lily. He looked at the loop and saw that it was torn and smelly. He had an idea. + +"Lily, maybe we can repair the loop. We can use some tape and some paint. Then it will look new again. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She liked Ben's idea. They went to the garage and found some tape and some paint. They worked together to fix the loop. They taped the torn parts and painted over the smelly spots. They made the loop colorful and shiny. + +They brought the loop back to the garden and tried it with their cars. It worked perfectly. They were happy and hugged each other. + +"Ben, you are a good friend. You repaired our loop and made it better. Thank you!" + +"Lily, you are a good friend too. You forgave me and helped me. Thank you!" + +They learned that breaking things is bad, but repairing things is good. They also learned that saying sorry and forgiving are important. They played with their loop and their cars until it was time to go inside. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the backyard. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Sometimes they pretended they were drivers and talked to each other. + +"Beep beep, I'm going to the store, do you want anything?" Tom said, holding his red car. + +"Yes, please, I want some candy and a balloon," Lily said, holding her pink car. + +"Okay, I'll be back soon, bye!" Tom said, and drove his car away. + +But then he saw something weird. There was a big truck parked on the street, and it had a sign that said "Reverse Youth". Tom was curious. He drove his car closer to the truck and saw a man inside. The man had a long beard and a wrinkled face. He looked very old. + +"Hello, little boy, do you want to try my machine?" the man said, smiling. "It can make you younger and happier. Just step inside and push the button." + +Tom was scared. He didn't like the man or his machine. He thought it was a bad idea. + +"No, thank you, mister, I don't want to be younger. I like being four years old. I have to go back to my sister now, bye!" Tom said, and turned his car around. + +But the man was not happy. He wanted to catch Tom and put him in his machine. He jumped out of his truck and ran after Tom. + +"Wait, wait, don't go, you'll love it, I promise!" the man shouted. + +Tom was very scared. He drove his car as fast as he could, but the man was faster. He reached Tom and grabbed his car. + +"Let me go, let me go!" Tom cried. + +"Help, help!" Lily heard Tom's cry. She saw the man and the truck and the sign. She knew something was wrong. She drove her car to help Tom. + +"Hey, you, leave my brother alone!" Lily yelled. She bumped her car into the man's leg. The man lost his balance and fell to the ground. Tom's car slipped out of his hand. + +"Thank you, Lily, you saved me!" Tom said, and hugged his sister. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go home. That man is weird and mean. We don't want to be younger. We want to be us," Lily said, and drove her car away. + +The man was angry and sad. He got up and went back to his truck. He looked at his machine and sighed. He wished he could find someone who wanted to be younger. He wished he could be younger himself. He pushed the button and stepped inside. The machine made a loud noise and a bright light. Then it stopped. The man came out of the machine. He looked at himself in the mirror. He was a baby. He started to cry. He didn't like being a baby. He wanted to be old again. But it was too late. He had reversed his youth. He had made a big mistake. +Tom and Jen are brother and sister. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and furry and likes to run and bark. + +One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big, shiny ball. It is on a distant hill. Tom and Jen want to see the ball. They ask their mom if they can go. + +"OK, but be careful," mom says. "And don't touch the ball. It might be hot or sharp." + +Tom and Jen nod and run to the hill. Spot follows them. They climb and climb until they reach the ball. It is very big and shiny. They see their faces on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. + +"It's so pretty!" Jen says. + +They walk around the ball. They see a hole in it. They hear a noise from inside. It sounds like a beep. + +"What's that?" Jen asks. + +"I don't know. Let's see," Tom says. + +He puts his ear to the hole. He hears the beep louder. He also hears a voice. + +"Warning, warning. Self-destruct in 10, 9, 8..." + +Tom jumps back. He is scared. + +"Jen, we have to go! Now!" he shouts. + +He grabs Jen's hand. He sees Spot. He carries Spot in his arms. He runs down the hill. Jen runs with him. + +"Mom, mom, help!" they cry. + +Mom sees them. She is worried. + +"What's wrong, kids?" she asks. + +"The ball, the ball, it's going to explode!" Tom says. + +Mom looks at the ball. She sees a flash of light. She hears a boom. She covers her ears. + +"Oh, no!" she says. + +She hugs Tom and Jen and Spot. She is glad they are safe. + +"Thank you for listening to me and not touching the ball," she says. "You are very brave and smart." + +Tom and Jen smile. They are happy. They love their mom and Spot. + +They never go near the ball again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. But their aunt was busy in the kitchen. She was making a cake for their mom's birthday. + +"Please be quiet, kids," their aunt said. "I need to focus on the cake. It has to be perfect." + +Lily and Ben nodded, but they soon forgot. They kept playing with their toy cars, making loud noises. Their aunt frowned and sighed. + +"Kids, I told you to be quiet. You are making me nervous. If you don't stop, I will release the dog." + +Lily and Ben gasped. They knew what that meant. Their aunt had a big dog named Rex. Rex was friendly, but he loved to chase and bark and lick. He was too much for Lily and Ben. + +"Please don't release the dog, auntie," Lily said. "We will be good. We will play something else." + +"Yes, please don't release the dog, auntie," Ben said. "We will play with our books. They are quiet." + +Their aunt smiled and nodded. She was glad they listened. She did not really want to release the dog. She loved Rex, but he was messy and noisy. She wanted to finish the cake in peace. + +"Thank you, kids," their aunt said. "You are very sweet. Now, go and play with your books. I will call you when the cake is ready." + +Lily and Ben ran to their room and grabbed their books. They sat on the floor and looked at the pictures. They were quiet and happy. They did not want to release the dog. They wanted to eat the cake. +Tim and Kim are twins who like to play. One day, they find a big box in the basement. The box has a sign that says "Lab". Tim and Kim are curious. They open the box and see many weird things inside. There are tubes and wires and lights and buttons. + +"Wow, what is this?" Tim asks. + +"I don't know, maybe it is a game," Kim says. + +They start to touch the things in the box. They hear a beep and a buzz. Then, something strange happens. The box glows and shakes. Tim and Kim feel dizzy and scared. + +"Help, help!" they cry. + +Mom hears them and runs to the basement. She sees the box and the twins. She is shocked and angry. + +"What are you doing? This is not a toy, this is Dad's lab! He is a scientist and he works with this. You could have broken it or hurt yourself!" she yells. + +Tim and Kim are sorry and confused. They don't understand what a scientist is or what a lab does. They only wanted to have fun. + +"Mom, we didn't know, we are sorry," they say. + +Mom hugs them and calms them down. She explains that Dad is trying to make new things with the lab, things that can help people and animals. She says that the lab is very special and important, and that they should never touch it again without permission. + +Tim and Kim nod and promise. They still think the lab is weird, but they also think it is cool. They wonder what Dad will make next. They hope he will show them someday. They believe he is very smart and brave. They love him and Mom very much. They are happy to be twins. +Tim is a boy who likes to draw. He has many crayons and papers. He draws cars, trees, animals and people. He draws his mom, his dad, his sister and his dog. He likes to draw hair on his people, because he thinks hair is pretty. + +One day, Tim sees a man who is bald. He has no hair on his head. Tim is curious. He wants to draw the man. He feels an urge to draw the man. He takes his crayons and papers and runs to the man. He says, "Hello, can I draw you?" + +The man is surprised. He smiles and says, "Sure, why not?" He sits on a bench and lets Tim draw him. Tim draws his eyes, his nose, his mouth and his ears. He draws his shirt, his pants and his shoes. But he does not draw his hair. He leaves his head blank. + +The man looks at Tim's drawing. He says, "You did a good job, but you forgot something. Where is my hair?" + +Tim says, "You have no hair. You are bald." + +The man laughs and says, "That's true, I am bald. But you can still draw hair on me. You can draw any hair you want. You can draw long hair, short hair, curly hair, straight hair, red hair, black hair, or even green hair. It's your drawing. You can use your imagination." + +Tim thinks for a moment. He feels another urge to draw. He takes a green crayon and draws a big mohawk on the man's head. He says, "There, now you have hair. You have green hair. You look cool." + +The man looks at Tim's drawing again. He says, "Wow, you are very creative. I like your drawing. Thank you for drawing me. Can I keep it?" + +Tim says, "Yes, you can keep it. You are welcome. Bye." + +Tim runs back to his mom, who is waiting for him. He shows her his drawing. He says, "Look, mom, I drew a bald man. But I gave him green hair. Do you like it?" + +Mom says, "I love it, Tim. You are a great artist. You have a lot of urge to draw. I'm proud of you." +Once upon a time, there was an old dog. He had a dream to play with the young puppies, but they always ran away from him. One day, he saw a little girl crying because she lost her toy. The old dog went to her and gave her his favorite bone. The little girl was so happy and hugged the old dog. + +The other puppies saw what happened and felt bad for being mean to the old dog. They went to him and asked if they could play together. The old dog was happy and played with the puppies all day long. + +The moral of the story is that it's not nice to be mean to someone just because they are old. They can still be kind and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a shiny stone and picked it up. "Wow, this stone is so pretty!" she said. + +Later that day, Lily's mother told her it was time for bed. Lily was feeling very sleepy, but she didn't want to go to sleep just yet. "Mommy, can I keep the stone with me while I sleep?" she asked. + +Her mother said yes and tucked her in. As Lily closed her eyes, she held the stone tight in her hand. Suddenly, she heard a tiny voice say, "Hello, Lily!" + +Lily opened her eyes and saw a little fairy sitting on her pillow. "I am the fairy of the shiny stone," the fairy said. "If you keep me with you, I will grant you three wishes." + +Lily was so surprised that she couldn't say anything. But she knew she was going to have a very exciting adventure with her new fairy friend. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy snacks like cookies and crackers. One day, she went to the cupboard to get a snack, but she couldn't reach the cookies on the top shelf. + +Lily thought of a clever idea. She grabbed a chair and climbed up to get the cookies. She was so happy to finally have her snack! + +As she ate her cookies, she thought about how clever she was to come up with the idea to use the chair. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be clever and find a way to get what she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, Timmy saw a pretty white dove sitting on a branch. He wanted to catch it and play with it, but he didn't know how. + +Suddenly, a big boy came and stole the dove from the branch. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted to be successful and catch the dove too. + +The next day, Timmy saw the dove again. This time, he quietly snuck up to the branch and gently caught the dove in his hands. He was so happy and felt successful. Timmy decided to let the dove go free and watch it fly away in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy girl named Lily. She loved to sleep and would always take naps. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and met a witch. The witch had a big cauldron and was stirring something inside. + +Lily asked the witch, "What are you making?" + +The witch replied, "I am making a potion to separate two things that should not be together." + +Lily was curious and asked, "What things?" + +The witch said, "A frog and a bird. They got mixed up and need to be separate again." + +Lily watched as the witch poured the potion into the cauldron and the frog and bird were separated. She was amazed and asked the witch, "Can I help you with anything else?" + +The witch smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me gather some ingredients for my next potion." + +Lily happily agreed and they went on an adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on her TV. One day, her mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to clean her room because she was scared of the dark closet. + +Her mom told her not to be scared and that she would measure how much time it would take to clean her room. Lily agreed and started to clean. She put her toys away and made her bed. Then, she saw the clock on the wall and realized that it was almost time for her favorite cartoon. + +Lily quickly finished cleaning and her mom was proud of her for being so helpful. From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of the dark closet anymore and she learned that measuring time can be helpful when doing chores. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy lit a match to start a fire in the fireplace. Lily saw the match and thought it was very pretty. But her mommy said, "Matches are not toys. They are very hot and can hurt you." Lily was scared of the match after that. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and the ground began to tremble. Lily was scared and held onto her mommy's hand tightly. But then they saw a big truck driving by and it made the ground shake. + +Lily was happy when they got home and her mommy started a fire in the fireplace. She watched the flames dance and felt warm and cozy. She still thought matches were scary, but she knew they could make nice things happen too. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to explore the forest and find new things to play with. One day, Benny heard a voice calling out to him. It was his friend, the squirrel, who needed help finding his acorns. + +Benny hopped over to help his friend, but as they were searching, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a hungry fox coming to catch them! Benny knew they had to escape, so he quickly led his friend to a secret burrow he had found earlier. + +They hid in the burrow and waited until the fox left. Benny's quick thinking had saved them both from danger. From that day on, Benny always listened carefully for any danger and was ready to escape if needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color with her crayons. One day, she found a big box of crayons in her room. She was so happy! She wanted to use all the colors to make a beautiful picture. + +Lily started to color with the red crayon. Suddenly, the red crayon fell on the floor and touched a piece of paper. The paper started to burn! Lily was scared and quickly called her mommy. Her mommy came and put out the fire with water. + +After that, Lily learned that fire is not a toy and can be very dangerous. She also learned that colors are very useful to make beautiful pictures, but she needed to be careful when using them. From that day on, she always made sure to put her crayons away when she was done coloring. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to talk to his friends and family. He liked to tell them about the earth and how impressive it was. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a man with a big truck and wanted to talk to him. + +"Hi, mister! That's an impressive truck! Can you tell me about the earth?" Timmy asked. + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, little guy. The earth is our home. It's where we live and where all the animals live too." + +Timmy was happy to learn about the earth. But then, he saw the man get into his truck and start to drive away. Suddenly, the truck hit a tree and the man was hurt. Timmy's mom called for help, but it was too late. The man didn't make it. + +Timmy was sad. He didn't understand why bad things happen. His mom hugged him and said, "Sometimes bad things happen, but we can always talk about our feelings and remember the good things." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, they made a yummy chocolate cake. Lily was so excited to eat it, but her brother Jack was jealous because he wanted the cake all to himself. + +When it was time to cut the cake, Jack grabbed the knife and tried to cut it himself. But the knife was too sharp and he accidentally cut his finger! Lily and her mommy quickly helped Jack and put a bandage on his finger. + +After that, Jack felt bad about being jealous and said sorry to Lily. They all sat down together and enjoyed the delicious cake. From that day on, they all shared everything and had fun baking together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big room with a bed, a table, and a chair. One day, Lily wanted to play with her toys, but she couldn't find them. She looked all over her room, but they were nowhere to be found. + +Lily's wise mom came to help her. She told Lily to open her toy chest. Lily did what her mom said, and there were all of her toys! She was so happy and hugged her mom. From that day on, Lily always remembered to open her toy chest when she wanted to play with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write stories. One day, she drew a picture of a purple cat. Her mommy said, "Wow, Lily, that's a beautiful cat. Can you write a story about it?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mommy. The purple cat was very spicy. It liked to eat hot peppers." + +Her mommy laughed and said, "That's a funny story, Lily. Maybe we can make some spicy food for dinner tonight." + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes, please! Can I help you write the recipe down?" + +Her mommy nodded and they wrote down the recipe together. They made a delicious spicy stir-fry and enjoyed it for dinner. From that day on, Lily loved to write recipes and stories about spicy food. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion named Simba. Simba was very fierce and strong. He lived in a big jungle with his animal friends. + +One day, Simba and his friends went to watch a movie. The movie was about a little mouse who became very brave. Simba loved the movie and clapped his paws together. + +After the movie, Simba's friend, Timon, made a joke and slapped Simba on the back. Simba laughed and they all went home happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a baby that could speak. The infant liked to talk all the time and say "goo goo" and "ga ga" to everyone. But one day, the baby said something rude to a big dog. The dog didn't like it and got angry. + +The dog chased the baby and the baby ran away as fast as it could. The baby was scared and didn't know what to do. The dog caught up to the baby and bit it. The baby cried and cried, but it was too late. + +The baby's parents were very sad and didn't know what to do without their little one. They wished they could go back in time and stop the baby from speaking rudely to the dog. But they couldn't. They missed their baby very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new mug for her milk. Lily loved her new mug because it was her favorite color, pink. She said, "Thank you, mommy! This mug is so pretty!" + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. It's important to be thoughtful and say thank you when someone gives you something." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Mommy, can I improve my manners and say thank you more often?" + +Her mommy was so proud of her for wanting to improve and said, "Of course, Lily! That's a great idea. Let's practice saying thank you every day." + +From then on, Lily made sure to say thank you every time someone gave her something. She felt happy and proud of herself for being thoughtful and improving her manners. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the bus with her mommy. One day, Lily met a new friend on the bus. Her name was Sarah and they played together. They were happy. + +But then, Lily got off the bus and Sarah stayed on. Later that day, Lily's mommy saw on the news that the bus crashed. She was so sad because Sarah didn't make it. Lily felt guilty because she didn't say goodbye to her new friend. She cried and hugged her mommy. They both missed Sarah very much. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, but sometimes he got tired. When he was tired, he would lay down and relax in the sun. + +One day, Max's owner took him for a walk in the park. Max was having so much fun sniffing and exploring that he didn't notice when his owner threw his ball into a bin by accident. Max looked around and couldn't find his ball anywhere. He started to get upset and bark. + +His owner saw what happened and quickly went to get the ball from the bin. Max was so happy when he saw his owner with his ball. He wagged his tail and licked his owner's face. Then, Max laid down and relaxed again, feeling grateful for his owner's help. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to draw and create pictures of animals. One day, he drew a zebra with black and white stripes. The zebra was so beautiful that Timmy wanted to bring it to life. + +Timmy went to his room and found a magic wand. He waved the wand over the picture and said, "Abracadabra!" Suddenly, the zebra came to life and ran out of the paper. + +At first, Timmy was happy to see his creation come to life. But soon, he realized that the zebra was wild and couldn't be tamed. The zebra ran away, causing chaos in the town. + +Timmy learned that it's important to think before you create something. Sometimes, what you create can have consequences. In the end, Timmy apologized to the town and promised to be more careful with his magic wand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the river. One day, she accidentally dropped her white teddy bear into the water and it floated away. + +Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Her friend, Timmy, saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. "I lost my teddy bear in the river," Lily said. "I'll never see him again." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I forgive you for losing your teddy bear. We can look for him together and maybe we'll find him." + +So, they searched and searched until they found the teddy bear stuck in some bushes by the river. Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. "Thank you for helping me, Timmy," she said. "You're my best friend forever." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a quiz. The quiz was easy and Timmy knew all the answers. He felt proud of himself. + +But then, Timmy's daddy came home with a cheap toy for Timmy. Timmy didn't like the toy and he yelled at his daddy. His daddy felt sad, but he understood that Timmy wanted better toys. So, the next day, Timmy's daddy bought him a new toy that he loved. Timmy was very happy and he hugged his daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the store with her mommy to buy yummy treats. One day, they saw a beautiful cake in the bakery section. It had pink frosting and sprinkles on top. Lily's eyes grew big and she said, "Mommy, quick! Can we buy that cake?" Her mommy smiled and said yes. They bought the cake and went home to share it with their family. It was the best cake they had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal from his favorite bowl every morning. One day, Timmy accidentally dropped his bowl and it broke into pieces. Timmy was very sad because his bowl was special to him. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was upset and wanted to help him. She went to the store and bought him a new bowl. Timmy was happy again and thanked his mom for protecting him from feeling sad. + +Timmy's mom always taught him to be honest and never tell lies. Timmy promised his mom that he would always be honest and never break his promises. From that day on, Timmy ate his cereal from his new bowl and felt happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bun who lived in a big forest. One day, Bun met a friendly squirrel named Nut. Nut said, "Hi Bun! You are so attractive with your fluffy fur." Bun smiled and said, "Thank you, Nut! You are so kind." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a tree that had split in half and fallen to the ground. Bun and Nut were scared and didn't know what to do. Then, they saw a wise owl flying towards them. Owl said, "Don't worry, my friends. I will help you." Owl used his strong wings to lift the tree and move it out of the way. + +Bun and Nut were very grateful and thanked Owl for his help. They decided to have a picnic together to celebrate. They ate carrots, lettuce, and apples. They laughed and talked about their adventures in the forest. From that day on, they became the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lucky because she had a cake for her birthday. The cake was big and colorful with lots of frosting. Lily was so happy to have a cake for her special day. + +But then, when Lily was eating her cake, she accidentally dropped it on the floor. She tried to wipe it off with a napkin, but it was too late. The cake was ruined and Lily was very sad. She didn't have a cake to share with her friends at her party. + +Lily's mom tried to make her feel better, but Lily was still very upset. She wished she could have her cake back. But sometimes, accidents happen and things don't go the way we want them to. Lily learned a lesson that day and she promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily decided to hide in her wardrobe. It was a big, brown wardrobe with lots of clothes inside. + +As she was hiding, she found a rare toy that she had forgotten about. It was a little teddy bear with a shiny red nose. Lily was so happy to find it again. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came into her room and asked her, "Where are you, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm hiding in my wardrobe, Mommy!" Her mom looked inside and saw Lily holding her rare teddy bear. "Oh, that's a special toy, Lily. You should keep it safe," her mom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She was happy to have found it and even happier that her mom thought it was special. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her rare teddy bear safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Sammy. Sammy was looking for some acorns to eat. He found a big acorn, but it was not like the others. It was an original acorn that looked different from the rest. Sammy asked his friend, the bird, "What should I do with this acorn?" The bird replied, "You should save it for later." + +Sammy decided to save the original acorn for the winter. He put it in a safe place, but he accidentally knocked over a candle and started a fire. The fire burned everything in its path, including the original acorn. Sammy was sad that he lost the acorn, but he learned an important lesson. He realized that he should be more careful with fire and not take things for granted. + +The moral of the story is that we should appreciate the things we have and take care of them. We should also be careful with fire and not play with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach and collect seashells. One day, Lily and her mom went on a boat to visit an island. Lily was so excited because she had never been to an island before. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She said, "Mommy, I'm so lucky to see a rainbow on the island!" They walked around the island and found a big tree with lots of coconuts. Lily's mom said, "Let's climb the tree and get some coconuts for our picnic." + +Lily was scared to climb the tree, but her mom encouraged her. She climbed up and picked some coconuts. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and Lily almost fell off the tree. She held on tight and her mom helped her down. Lily sighed with relief and said, "I'm happy we are safe." + +The moral of the story is to always be brave and listen to your parents. Even when things are scary, they will be there to help you. And sometimes, we are lucky to have someone to help us when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and feed the ducks. One day, she saw a big swan swimming in the pond. It was so beautiful with its big wings and long neck. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the big white bird in the pond!" + +Her mom said, "That's a swan, Lily. They're very pretty." + +Lily stared at the swan for a while, and then she said, "Mommy, can we go closer to the swan?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. Swans can be mean sometimes. It's better to watch from far away." + +But Lily didn't listen. She walked closer to the swan, and it started to flap its wings and hiss at her. Lily got scared and ran away. + +She never went near the swan again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to be careful while washing the dishes. Lily nodded her head and said, "I will be careful, Mommy." + +As they were washing the dishes, Lily noticed that the bubbles in the sink were increasing. "Look, Mommy! The bubbles are getting bigger!" she exclaimed. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that happens when we use soap." + +After they finished washing the dishes, Lily asked her mom if they could bake some cookies. Her mom said yes and they started gathering the ingredients. Lily was so excited to help that she accidentally dropped an egg on the floor. "Oops! I'm sorry, Mommy," she said. + +"It's okay, Lily. We just need to clean it up," her mom said. Lily helped clean up the egg and they continued baking. The cookies turned out delicious and Lily was so proud of herself for helping her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to hop around and play in the grass. One day, the bunny saw a mystery in the bushes. It was a gray box with a big bow on it. The bunny was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +The bunny hopped over to the box and gave it a little push. Suddenly, a jack-in-the-box sprang out! The bunny was so surprised and happy. It played with the jack-in-the-box all day long. + +As the sun started to set, the bunny knew it was time to go home. It said goodbye to the jack-in-the-box and hopped away. The bunny couldn't wait to see what other mysteries awaited it tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw her friend Jack playing with a big, wide pot. Lily wanted to play with the pot too, but Jack wouldn't let her. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She went to her mom and asked if she could borrow a pot. Her mom said yes and gave her a small, round pot. + +Lily went back to Jack and showed him her pot. Jack was happy to see that Lily had her own pot to play with. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily learned that it's always good to borrow things when you need them. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Binky. Binky loved to jump all around the meadow. One day, Binky saw a tray filled with carrots. The tray was very big and Binky thought it was popular because all the other bunnies were gathered around it. Binky wanted some carrots too, so he hopped over to the tray and started nibbling on them. Suddenly, Binky heard a loud noise and got scared. He jumped away from the tray and ran back to his burrow. From that day on, Binky learned to be careful around big and popular trays. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, he found a microscope in his dad's office. He looked through it and saw tiny things that he never knew existed before. Timmy was very excited and wanted to show his friends. + +But when he went to his friend's house, he found the door was locked. Timmy knocked and knocked, but no one answered. He was sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to go home and tell his mom. + +When he got home, his mom noticed that Timmy didn't look healthy. She took his temperature and found out that he had a fever. She called the doctor, who said that Timmy needed to stay in bed and rest. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't play with his friends or use the microscope. He fell asleep and had a bad dream that he was locked in a room with the microscope, but he couldn't use it because he was too sick. When he woke up, he felt even worse. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite shirt that he loved to wear. It was a red shirt with a big yellow star on it. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new shirt. It was very expensive and had lots of buttons. Timmy didn't like the new shirt, he wanted to wear his old one. + +Timmy wore his old shirt every day and never wanted to take it off. One day, Timmy's mom noticed that the shirt was getting old and had holes in it. She told Timmy that he needed to wear a new shirt. Timmy didn't want to wear the new shirt because he loved his old one so much. But he eventually agreed to wear the new shirt. + +Timmy suffered a little bit because he missed his old shirt, but he soon realized that the new shirt was just as comfortable. And even though it was expensive, he loved it just as much as his old shirt. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Tim's dad took him to the airport to see the big jets. Tim was very excited to see the big planes flying in the sky. He enjoyed watching them take off and land. + +After watching the jets, Tim and his dad went to a restaurant to eat. Tim ordered some chicken nuggets, but when they arrived, he thought they looked disgusting. He didn't want to eat them. His dad told him to try them anyway, and Tim was surprised to find out that he actually enjoyed them! From then on, Tim wasn't afraid to try new foods. +Once upon a time, there was a brave bear named Brownie. Brownie lived in the forest with his friends, the rabbits and the birds. One day, Brownie went for a walk and got lost. He didn't recognize where he was and started to feel scared. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind lady who offered to give him a massage. Brownie felt much better after the massage and thanked the lady. He continued walking and soon saw his friends. They were happy to see him and recognized him right away. + +From that day on, Brownie never forgot the way home and always recognized his friends. He also remembered how good the massage felt and went back to visit the kind lady often. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build with blocks. He would stack them up high and make tall towers. But one day, Timmy got bored of building the same thing over and over again. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He decided to build a big building with lots of rooms. It was hard work, but Timmy was determined to complete it. He put the blocks together carefully, making sure everything fit just right. + +Finally, Timmy finished his building. It had lots of windows and doors and even a roof on top. Timmy was so proud of what he had accomplished. He realized that building something new and different was much more fun than doing the same thing all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pasta. He would slurp it up and make a messy face. One day, Timmy's mom made him spaghetti with tomato sauce. Timmy loved it so much that he squeezed his eyes shut and smiled. But then, he accidentally squeezed the pasta too hard and it flew off his fork and onto the floor. Timmy's mom helped him clean up the messy pasta and they laughed together. From then on, Timmy learned to be more careful when he squeezed his food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a top in her toy box. It was wide and colorful, and it spun around really fast. Lily loved it so much that she insisted on taking it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She brought her top with her and started to spin it around. A little boy came over and asked if he could play with it too. Lily didn't want to share, but her mommy told her it was nice to share with others. So Lily let the little boy play with her top. + +The little boy was so happy that he started to spin the top really fast. Lily was amazed at how well he could spin it. They played together for a while, and Lily realized that it was more fun to play with others than to play alone. From that day on, Lily never insisted on keeping her toys to herself and always shared them with others. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who was very shy. She had beautiful wings that were blue and green. One day, she decided to fly to a new place. She flew for a long time until she came to a big tree. The bird saw a little bird who was sad because he lost a part of his wing. The shy bird wanted to help, so she found a leaf and gave it to the little bird. The little bird was happy and thanked the shy bird for being so kind. From that day on, they became good friends and flew together everywhere. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to paint. One day, she wanted to paint a picture of her family. She asked her mommy for a teaspoon to mix her colors. + +As she painted, her little brother came in and wanted to help. Lily said, "Sure, you can paint too, but please be polite and don't mess up my picture." + +Her brother painted a big blue blob in the middle of the picture, but Lily didn't get mad. She just laughed and said, "That's okay, we can make it into a lake!" + +In the end, their painting turned out to be a beautiful masterpiece. Their mommy came in and said, "Wow, you two are such great artists! I'm so proud of you!" And Lily and her brother smiled happily, knowing they had created something special together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in the west. One day, Lily wanted to test her new toy car. She asked her friend, Timmy, to come and play with her. + +Timmy said, "Wow, your car looks fine! Can I play with it too?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but we have to take turns. Sharing is important." + +They played with the toy car for a while, but then Timmy accidentally broke it. Lily was sad, but she remembered what her mom always told her: "It's okay to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them." + +So, Lily forgave Timmy and they continued to play together. They both learned that sharing and forgiveness are important values to have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses and play with her green ball. One day, she went to the park to play with her ball, but she accidentally threw it too hard and it landed in a tree. + +Lily tried to reach for her ball, but it was too high up. Just then, a boy named Timmy came by and asked, "Do you need help?" + +Lily nodded and said, "My ball is stuck in the tree. Can you help me get it down?" + +Timmy said, "Sure thing!" He reached up and tried to grab the ball, but it was too high. Suddenly, he heard a snap and the ball fell down into his hands. Lily was so happy that she hugged Timmy and thanked him for his help. They played together for the rest of the day with Lily's fancy dresses twirling in the breeze. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother who was very noisy. He liked to play with his toys and make loud sounds. Sometimes, Lily couldn't sleep because her brother was so noisy. + +One day, Lily woke up early and saw a pretty picture on the wall. She asked her mom if she could print the picture and put it in her room. Her mom said yes, so Lily was very happy. + +When Lily's brother woke up, he saw the picture too. He thought it was very cool and not noisy at all. He asked Lily if they could print more pictures together. Lily said yes and they had fun printing lots of pictures all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a unique dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play. While she was playing, her mom warned her to be careful and not to run too fast. + +Lily was having so much fun that she didn't listen to her mom's warning. Suddenly, she tripped and fell. She hurt her lip and it started to bleed. Her mom came running over and helped her. She gave Lily a bandage for her lip and told her to be more careful next time. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to listen to her mom's warnings from now on. She went home and showed her unique dress to her dad. He thought it was very pretty and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy and grateful to have such a loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a bird that fell from its nest. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, the bird needs our help. Can we rescue it?" Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can be thoughtful and take care of the bird until it gets better." + +So, Lily and her mommy took the bird inside their house and gave it some food and water. They made a cozy bed for the bird to rest in. After a few days, the bird felt better and was able to fly again. Lily was happy that they could help the bird and use their power to make it feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy and wanted to go to bed. His mommy tucked him in and said, "Goodnight, Timmy. Call me if you have a nightmare." + +Timmy closed his eyes and fell asleep. But, in the middle of the night, he woke up screaming. He had a nightmare! He quickly called out for his mommy. + +Mommy came running and hugged Timmy. She said, "It's okay, Timmy. Nightmares are just make-believe. There's nothing to be scared of." Timmy felt better and went back to sleep. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be scared, but you can always call for help. And, sometimes, things that seem scary aren't real at all. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump around and play with his friends. One day, while playing with his friends, they found a shiny pebble. Freddy thought it was the most beautiful pebble he had ever seen. + +His friend, a wealthy rabbit named Benny, wanted the pebble for himself. But Freddy didn't want to give it away. He knew it was special and he wanted to keep it. + +Later that day, while jumping around, Freddy accidentally dropped the pebble into the river. He was so sad and didn't know what to do. But then, Benny came to the rescue. He used his wealth to buy a special tool that helped him retrieve the pebble from the river. Freddy was so happy and grateful to have such a good friend like Benny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her cube. One day, Lily's friend Tom came to play with her. Tom wanted to play with the cube, but Lily didn't want to share. + +Tom said, "Lily, can I please play with your cube?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, it's mine." + +Tom thought Lily was being harsh, but he didn't want to argue. Instead, he asked, "Can we play something else then?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can play with my dolls." + +But as they played with the dolls, Lily seemed unhappy. Tom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I miss my cube. It's my favorite toy." + +Tom said, "I understand. Maybe next time we can take turns playing with it." + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds like a good idea." + +From that day on, Lily and Tom shared the cube and had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She had a big bag that she loved to carry around everywhere she went. One day, she lost the key to unlock her bag and she felt sad. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Then, a boy named Max saw her looking sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about her lost key and Max felt compassionate towards her. He helped her look for the key and they found it under a big rock. + +Lily was so happy that she gave Max a big hug and thanked him for being so kind. From that day on, they became good friends and went on many adventures together using Lily's compass to guide them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cart. He would push it around the house and pretend he was delivering important things to his friends. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. But Timmy was having too much fun playing with his cart, and he delayed cleaning up. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom tripped over the cart and hurt her foot. Timmy felt bad and wished he had listened to his mom. The next day, Timmy's mom showed him how to be more flexible with his playtime and still get his chores done. + +From then on, Timmy made sure to clean up his toys before playing with his cart, so he wouldn't cause any more accidents. And he learned that being flexible and listening to his mom was important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, he saw a vendor selling ice cream. The vendor's clothes were filthy and Timmy didn't want to buy ice cream from him. + +Timmy decided to run away from the vendor and find another ice cream seller. He ran and ran until he found a clean and friendly vendor who sold him a delicious ice cream cone. Timmy was happy and he ran back home to eat his ice cream. + +From that day on, Timmy always made sure to look for a clean and nice vendor when he wanted to buy ice cream. And he never forgot how much fun it was to run around outside and play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot had a big paw and loved to play fetch with his ball. He would run and jump to catch the ball with his paw. + +One day, Spot's owner took him to the park. Spot was very excited and impatient to play. His owner threw the ball, but Spot didn't want to give it back. He wanted to keep the ball all to himself. + +His owner said, "Spot, you can't keep the ball. We have to share." Spot understood and gave the ball back. He was happy to play with his owner and share his paw. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big bull. The bull was very strong and could pull heavy things. The farmer loved his bull very much and knew it was valuable to him. + +One day, the farmer went to the market to sell some vegetables. He met a man who was ignorant about the value of the bull. The man offered the farmer a small amount of money for the bull, but the farmer refused. He knew the bull was worth much more. + +Later that day, the farmer went back home with his vegetables. He saw that his barn was on fire! The farmer was worried because he knew his bull was inside. But the bull was smart and had already escaped. The bull had saved himself and the farmer's barn. + +The farmer was very happy and grateful to have his bull. He realized that the bull was not just valuable for his strength, but also for his intelligence. From that day on, the farmer never forgot the value of his bull and always took good care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and collect leaves. One day, while Timmy was playing, he found a big, beautiful leaf. He was so happy and wanted to show it to his mom. + +Timmy ran inside and showed his mom the leaf. His mom said, "Wow, that's a very pretty leaf. Where did you find it?" Timmy replied, "I found it outside while I was playing." + +His mom said, "You are very lucky to find such a wealthy leaf." Timmy asked, "What does wealthy mean?" His mom explained, "It means that something is very valuable and special." + +Timmy was so happy to have found a wealthy leaf. But then, as he was showing it to his little sister, he accidentally broke it. Timmy was sad, but his mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can still enjoy the leaf even though it's broken." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks, but he wanted something new to play with. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a model airplane kit for him to build. Timmy was so excited! He opened the box and started to build the airplane, but it was hard work. He had to be persistent and not give up. + +After a while, Timmy got frustrated because the airplane wasn't turning out the way he wanted it to. He let out a big sigh and put the model aside. But the next day, Timmy decided to try again. He was determined to finish the model airplane, and he worked on it all day long. Finally, he finished it! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. He showed his mom and dad, and they were proud of him too. From that day on, Timmy loved building model airplanes and never gave up. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to go for walks in the forest with his owner. One day, Spot and his owner went for a walk on a trail. Spot was very happy to be outside in the fresh air. + +As they walked, Spot saw a bird hanging upside down from a tree branch. The bird was dead. Spot didn't understand why the bird was hanging like that. He barked at it, but the bird didn't move. Spot's owner explained that sometimes birds get sick and die. + +Spot felt sad for the bird. He wanted to bury it, but his owner said that they couldn't do that because it was part of nature. So, they continued their walk on the trail, and Spot thought about the bird for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her favorite pen. It was a great pen that made her drawings look beautiful. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. She brought her pen with her so she could draw in her notebook. While they were playing, Lily realized that her pen was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily felt sad and upset because she loved her pen so much. But then, one of her friends found the pen on the ground. Lily was so happy and realized that she should take better care of her things. She learned that it's important to appreciate and value the things that are important to us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go camping with her family. She asked her mom, "Can we go camping, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can go camping this weekend." + +Lily was so happy! She packed her bag with her favorite toys and clothes. When they arrived at the camp, they saw a rich family with a big tent. The little girl was amazed and said, "Wow, their tent is so big!" + +The rich family saw them and the little girl said, "Hi, can we play with you?" The rich family said, "Sure, we can give you some toys to play with." Lily was so happy to play with the new toys. They played together all day and had so much fun. When it was time to go to bed, the rich family said, "Goodnight, see you tomorrow!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, while playing, Timmy saw a zebra running around the park. Timmy was so excited to see a real zebra! + +He ran to his friends and said, "Look! Look! A zebra! Let's catch it!" But his friends said, "No, Timmy, we can't catch a zebra. It's too fast and too wild." + +But Timmy didn't give up. He thought and thought about how he could catch the zebra. Then he had an idea. He went to his house and got his messy paint set. He painted himself like a zebra and went back to the park. + +The real zebra saw Timmy and thought he was another zebra. The zebra walked up to Timmy and said, "Hello, friend! Let's play together!" Timmy was so happy that his plan worked. He caught the zebra without even trying! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. One day, she wanted to be a ballerina and asked her mom for a pretty dress to wear. Her mom suggested they go to the store to find a cheap one. + +At the store, Lily saw a beautiful pink dress with a bow on the back. She loved it but it was too expensive. Her mom suggested they look for a similar dress that was cheaper. + +Lily found a white dress with a bow on the front that was much cheaper. She was happy and said, "I love my new dress, thank you for suggesting we look for a cheaper one, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, she saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. She said, "I want to climb that tree!" Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. You might fall and wreck yourself." + +Lily climbed the tree anyway. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. She looked down and saw an empty field. She felt happy and excited. But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom calling her. "Lily, come down now!" her mom said. + +Lily didn't want to come down. She wanted to stay up in the tree. But her mom said, "You need to come down now. It's time for lunch." Lily didn't want to leave the tree, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. So, she climbed down the tree and went inside for lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples and bananas for breakfast. One day, she went to the park at noon with her mom. The park was very quiet, and Lily could hear the birds singing. She saw some ducks swimming in the pond and wanted to feed them. She gave them some bread to eat and they quacked happily. Lily had a fun time at the park and went home for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly goat named Billy. Billy was very lonely and wanted a friend to play with. One day, Billy saw a little girl walking by his field. He called out to her, "Hello, little girl! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The little girl was happy to hear Billy's request and replied, "Yes, I would love to be your friend!" She walked over to Billy and they started to play together. They played hide-and-seek and tag, and had lots of fun. + +After a while, the little girl had to go home. Billy was sad and didn't want his new friend to leave. So, he asked her, "Can I come with you? I don't want to be alone again." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Of course you can come with me! Let me attach a leash to your collar so you can come inside with me." And that's how Billy the goat made a new friend and found a home. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack was very smart and he loved to spin around in circles. One day, Jack went to the park to spin around and have fun. + +But when he got to the park, he saw another man spinning around too. This man was not very nice and he wanted to take Jack's spinning toy. Jack didn't want to give it to him. + +The mean man tried to take the toy from Jack, but Jack was too smart for him. He spun around and around, making the mean man dizzy. Then, Jack ran away with his toy and went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and pretty flowers. One day, she found a perfect flower that was as yellow as the sun. She was so happy and said, "Look, Mommy! This flower is perfect!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. You have a good eye for finding pretty things." + +Lily then asked, "Mommy, what is a cell?" + +Her mom explained, "A cell is a tiny thing that makes up our body. It's like a little building block that helps us grow big and strong." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Oh, I see. I want to collect cells too!" + +Her mom chuckled and said, "Well, you can't really collect cells, but you can take care of your body so you have lots of healthy cells." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Mommy. I will eat my veggies and be healthy so I have lots of good cells." +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little bunny named Bob. He loved to hop around and sniff everything he saw. One day, Bob hopped too close to a pond and fell in. He couldn't breathe because he was underwater and needed oxygen. + +Luckily, a kind frog saw what happened and helped Bob out of the water. The frog told Bob that he needed to wash himself because he smelled like pond water. Bob didn't like the idea of getting wet again, but he knew he needed to be clean. + +So, Bob hopped over to a nearby stream and washed himself with the cool water. He felt much better and smelled much nicer! From then on, Bob learned to be careful and not be so nosy around the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures. One day, he found a shiny violin in his attic. Timmy was very curious and wanted to play it. + +He picked up the violin and tried to play it, but it made a screechy sound. Timmy sighed and thought he would never be able to play it. But he didn't give up! He kept practicing every day. + +Finally, after many weeks of practice, Timmy played a beautiful song on his violin. He felt so proud of himself for being so adventurous and not giving up. From that day on, Timmy played his violin every day and went on many more exciting adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very scared of the dark and had a nightmare every night. He would wake up crying and his mommy would come and hug him until he felt better. One day, Timmy decided he didn't want to be scared anymore. He asked his mommy what he could do to make the nightmares go away. She told him that he could imagine happy things before he went to sleep. So, Timmy closed his eyes and imagined himself playing with his favorite toys. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up feeling very happy. He told his mommy that he finished his nightmare and didn't feel scared anymore. His mommy was very enthusiastic and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy imagined happy things every night before he went to sleep and he never had a nightmare again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and wear pretty dresses. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bottle of perfume that smelled like flowers. Lily loved the smell and wore it every day. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. Lily brought her favorite doll, but she accidentally dropped it in the pond. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind man came over and offered to help. He was very reliable and Lily trusted him. He went into the pond and retrieved the doll, handing it back to Lily with a smile. + +Lily was so grateful and wanted to thank the man. She remembered the perfume her mom gave her and decided to give it to him as a gift. The man was touched and thanked Lily for her kindness. He said he would never forget her and would always surrender to her kindness. From that day on, Lily knew that being kind and reliable could make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He loved to eat leaves from the trees. One day, he found a shiny rock on the ground. He thought it was very valuable and wanted to keep it safe. So he squeezed it tightly with his long neck. + +But then, a sneaky monkey saw the shiny rock and wanted it for himself. He tricked the giraffe into giving it to him. The giraffe was very sad and didn't understand why the monkey would take something that was so valuable to him. + +The giraffe tried to get the rock back, but the monkey was too quick. The giraffe felt very small and helpless. He realized that sometimes things that seem valuable can be taken away, and he wished he had never found the shiny rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max who was very obedient. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, they saw a mystery box on the ground. + +Lily said, "What's in the box, Max?" +Max barked, "I don't know, Lily. It's a mystery." + +Lily wanted to open the box, but Max warned her, "We don't know what's inside. We should wait for someone to arrive and check it first." + +Just then, a police officer arrived and saw the box. He carefully opened it and found some lost toys inside. Lily was happy that they were found and Max was proud that he was obedient and kept Lily safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy, especially lollipops. One day, Timmy went to the candy store to buy a lollipop. The store owner said, "I will sell you a lollipop for one dollar." Timmy gave the store owner his money and tasted the lollipop. It was so yummy! But then, Timmy accidentally dropped the lollipop on the ground. It tasted bad now because it had dirt on it. Timmy was sad, but the store owner gave him a new lollipop for free. Timmy was happy again and thanked the store owner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a gray car. It was big and had four wheels. One day, Daddy got in the car and started to drive. The car drove on a bumpy road and I could feel the texture of the road through the car seat. It felt like tiny bumps that tickled my bottom. We drove to the park and played on the swings. Then we got back in the car and drove home. It was a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. It sparkled in the sun and made her smile. + +Lily's mommy told her that she had an exam coming up at school. Lily didn't know what an exam was, but she knew it sounded important. She wanted to make her mommy proud, so she studied hard and listened to her teacher. + +On the day of the exam, Lily was nervous but obedient. She followed the rules and did her best. When she got her grade back, she was thrilled to see that she had passed with flying colors. + +As Lily walked home from school, she saw the sun shining brightly in the sky. She remembered the shiny rock she had found and realized that just like the rock, she could shine too if she worked hard and did her best. From that day on, Lily always tried her hardest and shone brightly in everything she did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom took her to a yoga class. Lily didn't know what yoga was, but she was excited to try it out. + +At the class, Lily saw a boy who was being silly and making jokes. She thought it was funny and giggled along with him. But the yoga teacher didn't think it was funny at all. She told the boy to stop being ignorant and to focus on the yoga poses instead. + +Lily learned a lot about yoga that day and had fun trying out the different poses. She also learned that it's important to be respectful and not joke around when someone is trying to teach you something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom brought home a microscope for him to play with. Timmy was very excited and couldn't wait to use it. + +He spent hours looking at different things under the microscope. He saw tiny bugs, colorful flowers, and even his own skin. Timmy was very playful and loved to make silly faces at the microscope. + +But one day, while Timmy was playing with the microscope, he accidentally broke it. He didn't know how to prepare it or fix it. Timmy was very sad because he loved his microscope and now it was broken. + +Timmy's mom tried to fix it, but it was too late. Timmy learned that sometimes, even though we love to play and explore, we need to be careful with our things. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the park with her mommy. They saw a big tree with green leaves. "Mommy, what is that?" asked Lily. "That's an oak tree, sweetie," replied her mommy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the tree. "What's that?" asked Lily again. "I don't know, let's go and see," said her mommy. When they got closer, they saw a little bird sitting on a branch. "Excuse me, little bird," said Lily. "Can you please stop making that loud noise? It's hurting my ears." + +The little bird looked at Lily and said, "I'm sorry, but I'm singing a song for my friends. They live in the nest on this tree. I can't stop singing, but I can sing a little quieter if you request it." "Okay," said Lily, "that's better. Thank you for being kind." And with that, Lily and her mommy continued their walk in the park, enjoying the beautiful oak tree and the sweet sound of the little bird's song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, her mom asked her to do some exercise to stay healthy. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I sing while I exercise?" + +Mommy replied, "Of course, Lily! Singing is a great way to have fun while you exercise." + +So, Lily put on her purple exercise clothes and started to move her body. She sang her favorite song and danced around the room. + +Afterwards, Lily felt happy and healthy. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for letting me sing and exercise, mommy. It was so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Max. Max lived in a big house with his family. One day, Max's family took him to the park. Max was so excited to play fetch and run around. + +But then, Max saw a little girl who was stuck up in a tall tree! The girl was crying and scared. Max knew he had to help her. He ran back to his family and barked loudly to get their attention. They followed Max to the tree and saw the girl. + +Max's family called the fire department, but they were taking too long. Max knew he had to save the girl himself. He ran to the nearest lab and found a ladder. He carried the ladder back to the tree and climbed up to the girl. He helped her down from the high branches and she hugged him tightly. + +Max was a hero! He saved the little girl and everyone was so proud of him. From that day on, Max knew he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. He was flying in the sky and feeling happy. Suddenly, he saw a twig on the ground. He wanted to play with it. So, he flew down and tried to reach it. But he couldn't. + +Then, he saw a rabbit. The rabbit was hopping nearby. The birdie asked the rabbit to help him. The rabbit was a good friend. He picked up the twig and gave it to the birdie. But, the twig was bad. It had thorns on it. The birdie got hurt. + +The rabbit felt bad. He quickly found some leaves and made a soft bed for the birdie. The birdie felt better and thanked the rabbit. They became good friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was an old black cat named Mittens. Mittens lived in a cozy house with her owner, a little girl named Lily. One day, while playing with a ball of yarn, Mittens accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces and made a loud noise. + +Lily heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken vase and got very upset. She scolded Mittens, saying that she was a bad cat. Mittens felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Lily remembered that Mittens was just a cat and didn't mean to break the vase. She decided to forgive Mittens and pulled her into a big hug. Mittens purred happily and felt loved again. From that day on, Lily was more careful with her things and Mittens learned to be more careful too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom insisted that it was time for her to take a nap. Lily didn't want to, but her mom said it was important to rest. + +Lily climbed into bed and turned onto her side. She snuggled with her soft teddy bear and closed her eyes. She didn't want to sleep, but soon she drifted off into a peaceful slumber. + +When she woke up, Lily felt refreshed and happy. She was glad she took a nap, even though she didn't want to at first. From then on, Lily listened to her mom's advice and took a nap every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. One day, Lily's mom said they needed to buy more sauce from the store. + +Lily asked, "Can I come too?" + +"Of course, you can," her mom replied. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She said, "Mommy, can we buy the toy too?" + +Her mom said, "No, we can only buy the sauce today." + +Lily felt sad but then her mom said, "But we're lucky because we get to eat yummy spaghetti with sauce for dinner tonight!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind monkey who lived in the jungle. He had a friend, a little bird who always sat on his side. One day, the monkey found a banana tree that was too tall for him to reach. He wanted to eat the bananas, but he couldn't get them. + +The little bird saw the monkey's problem and wanted to help. She flew up to the top of the tree and provided the monkey with some bananas. The monkey was so happy and gifted the little bird with a big hug. From that day on, the monkey and the little bird were the best of friends and always helped each other out. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he had too many toys and they didn't fit in his toy box. He tried to squeeze them in, but they wouldn't fit. Timmy's mommy told him that he needed to clean up his toys and find a new place for them to fit. + +One day, Timmy and his mommy went on a car ride. Suddenly, the car stopped because it ran out of gas. Timmy's mommy opened the gas cap and put gas in the car. She explained to Timmy that the car needs gas to go and that it's important to always make sure the gas tank is full. + +After they got home, Timmy realized that he needed to make room for his toys just like the car needed gas to go. He cleaned up his toys and found a new place for them to fit. Timmy learned that sometimes things need to fit in a certain way and it's important to make sure everything fits just right. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named John. John worked at a big store and had a staff of many people. John was always honest and fair to his staff. + +One day, John asked his staff to fold the clothes in the store. They worked hard and did a good job. But then, a bad man came into the store. He was mean and wanted to steal from the store. + +The bad man took all the money and ran away. John and his staff were very sad. They had worked hard and were honest, but the bad man still took everything. John said, "We will work hard again and make the store better." His staff nodded and they started to clean up the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, while he was playing, he saw a puppy. The puppy was very lively and ran around in circles. + +Timmy wanted to play with the puppy, but the puppy was too fast. So, Timmy decided to kneel down and wait for the puppy to come to him. When the puppy finally came to Timmy, he licked Timmy's neck and wagged his tail. + +Timmy was so happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, Timmy and the puppy played together every day in the park. They ran, jumped, and had lots of fun. Timmy was grateful to have the lively puppy as his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden with lots of plants. The plants grew in soil and they were happy. One day, a naughty boy came and dug up all the soil. He wanted to play with it. The plants were sad because they had nowhere to lay their roots. They started to wither and die. The boy didn't care and continued to play with the soil. The garden became empty and sad. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big tree with a lot of branches. She wanted to climb it, but she was scared. + +Lily saw a man walking by, and he had a rope. She asked him if he could tie the rope to the branch, so she could climb up. The man was kind and flexible, so he helped her. + +Lily climbed up the tree and had so much fun. When she was ready to come down, the man untied the rope and she safely made her way back to the ground. From that day on, Lily loved to climb trees and always remembered to ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color pink. One day, she went on a walk in the forest with her mommy. While they were walking, they saw a witch's hat on the ground. + +"Mommy, what's that?" Lily asked, pointing at the hat. + +"That's a witch's hat, Lily," her mommy replied. + +Lily's eyes widened in fear. "A witch? Is she going to get us?" + +"No, no, don't worry. The witch is probably gone now. But let's search the area just to be safe," her mommy said. + +So they searched the area and found nothing else. Lily felt relieved and continued her walk, but she couldn't help feeling scared of witches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek. Lily was hiding behind a big tree when she heard a loud noise. She peeked out and saw a big dog running towards her. + +Lily got scared and ran as fast as she could. She tripped and fell into some deep grass. The dog ran past her and Lily was safe. She got up and saw that her knee was bleeding. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, saw what happened and asked, "Are you okay?" Lily said, "I fell into the deep grass and hurt my knee." Tommy said, "Let's go tell your mom." + +Lily's mom cleaned her knee and gave her a band-aid. Lily felt better and said, "Thanks, Tommy, for pushing me out of the way of the dog." Tommy smiled and said, "No problem, that's what friends are for." From that day on, Lily and Tommy were even better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and talk to the flowers. One day, she saw a fairy sitting on a mushroom. The fairy had wings and a sparkly dress. + +"Hello, fairy!" said Lily. + +"Hello, nosy girl," said the fairy. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm playing in the garden," said Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The fairy smiled and said, "I don't mind playing with you. Let's play hide and seek!" + +Lily and the fairy played together all afternoon. They had so much fun that Lily forgot to go inside for dinner. When her mom called her, she said goodbye to the fairy and promised to play with her again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy found a tube on the ground. It was clear and he could see through it. He picked it up and looked inside. He saw something shiny and wanted to take it out. + +But then, a girl named Sally came along. Sally also wanted to see what was inside the tube. Timmy didn't want to share, so he ran away with the tube. Sally got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and decided to give the tube to Sally. Sally was happy and they became friends. + +From that day on, Timmy and Sally played together in the park. They would pick up things like leaves, rocks and sticks and put them in the clear tube. They would have fun looking at all the things they found. They learned that sharing was better than keeping things to themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Lily. She had a big garden with many pretty flowers. The flowers were so colorful and graceful that all the animals loved to come and visit. One day, a little rabbit came to the garden and asked Lily if he could order some carrots. Lily smiled and said yes, she would order some carrots for him. + +The next day, Lily went to the market to order some carrots for the little rabbit. She also ordered some lettuce for the turtles and some apples for the birds. When she came back to her garden, all the animals were waiting for her. They were so happy to see the food that Lily had ordered for them. They thanked her and said that her garden was the most beautiful and graceful place they had ever seen. From that day on, Lily's garden became a popular place for all the animals to come and visit, and Lily always made sure to order some special treats for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little cricket. He was very obedient and always listened to his mommy. One day, he went outside to play and it was very cold. The cricket started to freeze and couldn't move his legs. He was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, his mommy came and saw that he was freezing. She hugged him and took him inside where it was warm. The cricket was happy to be safe and warm with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved honey and would always ask his mom for more. One day, Benny's mom told him that there was no more honey left. Benny was sad and started to cry. + +Just then, Benny's friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw that Benny was sad and asked him what was wrong. Benny told Tommy that he wanted honey but there was none left. Tommy offered to help Benny find some honey. + +Tommy and Benny went on an adventure to find honey. They looked in the bushes and under rocks, but they couldn't find any honey. Finally, they found a tree with honey hidden inside. They were so happy and ate the honey together. Benny was grateful to Tommy for offering to help him find honey. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean and explore. One day, he saw a jellyfish in the water. The jellyfish looked pretty, but Nemo remembered that his mom had told him not to touch jellyfish because they can sting. + +Nemo kept swimming and soon he found a big, filthy rock. He didn't like the look of it, but he saw something tasty on it. It was a little piece of seaweed that he wanted to eat. He swam closer and took a bite. It tasted salty and delicious! + +Suddenly, Nemo felt something strange. He looked down and saw that he had a jellyfish stuck to his fin! He quickly swam away, but the jellyfish was still attached. Nemo was scared and didn't know what to do, but luckily his mom came to the rescue and helped him get the jellyfish off. From that day on, Nemo knew to be careful around jellyfish and to only eat things that were clean and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a snake slithering on the ground. It was very long and green. + +Lily was scared of the snake, but her mommy told her that it was just a harmless garden snake. So, she decided to get closer to it. The snake was actually very unique because it had a pattern of spots on its skin. + +Lily asked the snake, "Can I hug you?" The snake replied, "I don't know, I've never been hugged before." So, Lily carefully picked up the snake and gave it a gentle hug. The snake was surprised but happy. + +From that day on, Lily and the snake became friends. They would play together in the garden and Lily would always give the snake a hug before they said goodbye. The end. +Once upon a time there was a drum that was all alone. Nobody had ever played with it and it was sad. Then one day, a man came and put the drum beside him. He was eating something delicious and the drum was very curious. + +The man said to the drum, "Would you like to try some? It's so yummy!" The drum was very excited and it said "Yes!" So the man gave the drum some of the food he was eating. The drum was so happy to eat something delicious! + +After eating, the man said "Would you like to play with me?". The drum was so happy and it said, "Yes, I would love to!". So the drum and the man played together for a long time until it was dark. After that, the man said goodbye to the drum and the drum was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to have an adventure but they weren't sure what to do. Suddenly, a small pepper appeared from behind a bush. + +Jack and Jill looked at each other in surprise. + +''Let's take the pepper home!'' Jack said. So they picked it up, and put it in a bag. + +When they got home, they couldn't wait to find out what kind of pepper it was. They carefully opened the bag, only to find it was a very small pepper. + +The two friends smiled at each other. ''It looks like it's just the right size to put in our salads,'' said Jill. + +And they were right! The small pepper made their salads even tastier. + +The end. +One day, Lucy was playing in the park when she spotted a little puppy. She ran over to him and started to pet him. + +"Oh he's so cute!" she said. She started to play with the puppy, rolling him around and giggling. It was lots of fun for both of them. + +Suddenly, the puppy started to yelp. He was hurt. + +"What happened?" Lucy asked. + +The puppy looked up at her with sad eyes. "I must have overplayed," he said. + +Lucy's heart sank. She felt bad for the puppy. + +"Let's take it slow," Lucy said gently. She pet the puppy more gently and helped him get back on his feet. + +The moral of this story is that too much of a good thing can sometimes be bad. Don't hurt yourself or others by playing too hard. Having fun is okay, as long as it is done safely. +Once there was a little boy. He really wanted to explore, so he went for a walk. He saw a big building and wanted to go inside. He saw a big door and he wanted to unlock it. He tried the handle and it didn't open. Then he had an idea! He found a key and put it into the lock and the door opened up. He went inside and saw a big tank. It was warm and the little boy wanted to touch it. He put his hand on the tank and he felt the warm water. It was so nice. He stayed there for a long time, exploring and playing with the warm water. Finally, he said goodbye and went home. He was happy he was able to unlock the door and explore the tank. +On a bright, sunny day the three year old girl was feeling very playful. She wanted to go for a walk in the park, so her mom said yes. + +The girl was running through the park, enjoying the freedom that comes with being three. Everything felt happy and perfect. + +Suddenly, she saw a match on the ground. It was an old match with a wooden handle. She picked it up and started to swing it around and around. + +But then something unexpected happened! All of a sudden, the match started to move. It was alive! + +The girl was amazed and asked, "What are you doing little match?" + +The match replied, "I'm playing tag! Want to join us?" + +The little girl laughed and said, "I'm ready. Tag, you're it!" + +So the match and the girl began to play tag around the park, running and jumping and laughing. All the while, the sun stayed out and kept everything nice and warm. + +Suddenly, though, the match froze in midair. It was too tired to keep going any more. The girl laughed and thanked the match for the game. Then she went off to enjoy the rest of her day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a small fish who lived in the ocean. The fish was very modest and enjoyed swimming around with its friends. One day, the fish decided to take a dip further out into the ocean. + +It was quite a swim! Suddenly, the fish saw a huge shark swimming towards them! The fish and their friends were so scared – they swam away as fast as they could. + +But again, the brave fish decided to go back out to the deep ocean. They were brave and they trusted that they would be safe. So the fish and their friends swam out to the deep ocean again. + +This time, the fish saw something even bigger than a shark! They realized it was a giant octopus! But the octopus was very nice and friendly, so the fish and their friends decided to stay and play with them. + +They had lots of fun and made some great new friends! From that day on, the fish was never scared of the ocean again. They decided to always be brave and explore the deep ocean. +Once upon a time, there were two brave rabbits. They were very curious, so one day they decided to go on a march. + +The rabbits marched through the forest, but it was very dangerous. They saw big cats, tall giants and scary wolves. + +The rabbits acted bravely and thought of a way to be safe. They hopped from one bush to another, trying to stay out of sight. + +At last, the rabbits reached their destination. They had to climb the hill and their hard work paid off. There were lots of carrots to eat and a big lake to play in. + +The rabbits were very happy. From then on, they always remembered to be brave and act carefully when they went on adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She was very proud of her new rug. It was a big, fluffy red rug and Emily liked to crawl and jump on it. One day, Emily was really hungry. She saw a big bowl of yummy cookies and wanted to reach for a cookie. But when Emily was about to reach for it, she slipped and fell onto her rug. + +Emily was sad and started to cry. But then she noticed something on the rug: one of the yummy cookies! She was so happy! She grabbed it, smiled and happily ate it. + +The next day, Emily was more careful. She remembered that funny thing that happened to her the day before, so she was more careful when she wanted to get the yummy cookie. This time she didn't fall onto her rug. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia. She was playin g in the park with her friends. Suddenly, Mia felt a bit scared and helpless as a dark cloud had covered the sky. One of her friends called out to her, "Let's go inside the house quickly!". Mia and her friends ran to the house and entered. Once inside, Mia left her friends and remained standing in the middle of the room. Then, a friendly voice asked, "Why are you so helpless, Mia?" Mia looked up to see her mom standing by the door with open arms. Mia ran towards her mom and shouted, "The sky was dark!" Her mom smiled and said, "It's alright, Mia. Everything is going to be alright." Mia hugged her mom and felt much better now. +Once there was a new mustached man in the park. He got a lot of attention and people wondered who he was. + +While he made his way through the park, people looked and smiled at him. He noticed a little girl playing by herself, so he stopped to talk. + +The little girl warned him to not get too close, but the mustached man was friendly and kept coming closer. He said he wanted to give her something special, but the little girl refused. + +Suddenly, the mustached man grabbed the little girl and put her in a backpack. She screamed, but no one heard her cries. + +The mustached man took the little girl away, never to be seen again. Too bad no one warned her about strangers in the park! +Once upon a time, there was an old man named Gramps. He was very ancient, but he was still very strong. Every day Gramps would prepare himself for work. He put on his old, faded blouse and off he went. + +One day, little Jack saw Gramps getting ready and he asked “What are you doing, Gramps?†+ +“Well, I am preparing for work. Every day I put on my blouse so that I can go and do a good job†Gramps replied. + +Jack seemed quite confused as he didn't understand what Gramps was saying. Gramps smiled and said “Come here, Jack! Let me show you how it's done.†+ +Jack watched as Gramps placed the ancient blouse on his body and adjusted all the buttons. Jack was very impressed. “Wow, Gramps! You know how to prepare for work!†Jack said. + +Gramps smiled and nodded. “Yes, it may look simple but it's important to dress properly for work.†He said warmly. + +Jack was very happy that Gramps had shown him how to prepare out of his own blouse. He couldn't wait to try it for himself sometime. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy. His name was Sam and he was very kind. He had a special smile that could light up a room. + +One day he saw an old man. The old man didn't have a smile, so Sam asked him a question. He asked the man, "Do you want to smile?" + +The old man smiled, and Sam felt so happy. He gave the old man a big hug and said, "Thank you for being so kind!" + +From then on, Sam made sure to spread his special smile to everyone he met. He asked them nice questions and made sure to thank them for being kind. + +His kindness made a lot of people smile, and it made Sam happy too. +Once upon a time there lived a bunny and a bear. Every day they would play together in the forest. One day, Bear asked Bunny why he was so sad. Bunny sighed and said, "I'm just feeling so alone. Nobody loves me." + +Bear said, "Well, I love you. I'll always be here for you." Bunny smiled and hugged her friend. Bear squeezed Bunny tight and said, "You're not alone." + +But then a fox appeared. He was ignorant and he laughed at Bunny. He said, "He doesn't deserve to be loved. He's too small and weak." + +Bear said, "That's not true. Bunny deserves to be loved, just like you and me. We are all the same. We should all be loved equally." + +The fox was ashamed. He nodded and said, "Yes, you're right." Then he turned and ran off, never to be seen again. + +Bunny and Bear hugged and smiled. They had overcome the ignorant fox together and spread the love. +Once upon a time there was an infant who wanted to find out what he was capable of. He asked his mom to help him test himself, so she happily agreed. The infant embarked upon his curious journey of testing his limits. + +First he tried to open a jar of cookies. After several attempts, he finally managed to open the jar and was filled with joy. His mother was impressed by his determination. + +Next he went onto climb a tree. After several attempts and guidance from his mom, the infant managed to climb to the highest branch and his mom was even more impressed! + +Finally, he decided to try and ride his bicycle. The infant managed to ride through the whole garden. His mom was amazed and excitedly said “Wow! That was so impressive!†+ +The infant proudly smiled and replied, “Yes, I did it all by myself.†+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He lived in a big, yellow house with a big, green yard. Every morning, he liked to walk around his yard. One morning, he saw something funny in the grass. + +He bent down to take a closer look and saw a little caterpillar. He asked the caterpillar what it was doing in the yard. + +The caterpillar said it wanted to find a clear spot in the grass to build a cocoon. Jack helped the caterpillar look for a clear spot and finally found one. + +Then, he asked the caterpillar if it needed help building its cocoon. The caterpillar said no and thanked Jack for his help. Jack was happy he was able to help the little caterpillar, and then he went back to walking around his yard. +One day, a smart grandma was teaching her grandchild. She pointed to the ceiling and said, "What is that?" + +The grandchild looked up at the ceiling and said, "It's a ceiling!" Grandma nodded and said, "That's right! Now let's learn something else." + +Grandma took the grandchild outside and showed them a bird. She said, "What do you think this is?" The grandchild smiled and said, "It's a bird!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "That's right! You're so smart. Let me teach you something else." + +Grandma took the grandchild back inside and showed them a chair. She said, "What do you think this is?" The grandchild thought for a moment and then said, "It's a chair!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "That's right! You are so smart. You're learning so quickly!" The grandchild smiled back and said, "Thank you, Grandma!" +Once there was a girl named Jane who loved going to the beach. She was dependable, so she always invited her best friend, Trevor, to join her. + +One day, they arrived at the beach. Jane felt so excited because there were so many things she could do. She went to pick up a few seashells while Trevor played in the sand. + +Suddenly, Jane saw something familiar with her. It was a starfish that she had seen before. She recognized it and quickly grabbed it up. She thought it was special, so she tucked it in her pocket. + +Trevor saw Jane's starfish and said, “Wow, that’s really cool! Let me look at it!†Jane paused for a moment and then said, “Why don’t we put it back where I found it? Then the starfish will be safe.†+ +Trevor thought this was a great idea and they both released the starfish back into the water. They felt so happy knowing they had made a dependable decision by setting the starfish free. + +Jane and Trevor beamed at each other and picked up their things to head home. They both knew it was a day to remember. +John and his mom went shopping together. They were looking for fruit. In the store, there were lots of different types of fruit. John looked around and said, “Mom, I want to buy apples!†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Okay, but let’s find some clean ones.†+ +They went to the section with the apples and began to look for the cleanest ones. After looking for a few minutes, John found two that looked really clean. He picked them up and showed them to his mom. + +His mom smiled and said, “Those look perfect!†+ +John smiled as he put the apples in the cart. Then they kept looking for more fruit. John found some oranges, some bananas and some grapes! They all looked really clean. + +John was so excited. He said, “Mom, I love fruit shopping!†+ +His mom laughed and said, “Me too!†Then they finished their shopping and went home. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. Every day she would find new places to explore. One day she came across a beautiful garden full of colourful flowers. As she looked around, she saw a flower that was more magical than the others. It was so bright and sparkly that it glowed in the sun. + +"What kind of flower is this?" Lucy asked. + +"This is a special flower," said the fairy in the garden. "It blooms with magic." + +Lucy couldn't believe her eyes. She had never seen a flower like this before. + +The fairy showed Lucy how the flower bloomed with easy. All she had to do was close her eyes and make a wish. When she opened them again, the flower had bloomed twice as big and twice as bright. + +Lucy thanked the fairy and ran off to show her friends. They all gasped as they saw the flower bloom with magic. + +From that day on, Lucy visited the garden often and watched the magical flower bloom. It was so easy and so much fun! +Once there was an old man and a little boy. Every day, the old man and the little boy played together. But one day, the little boy was being very naughty and the old man became sad. + +He looked at the little boy and said, "Why do you have to be so naughty?" + +The little boy was so sad to see the old man weep, so he tried to make him feel better. He said, "I'm sorry, old man. I promise I will try to be better." + +The old man wiped away his tears and smiled. He said, "Thank you. Let's work together to bring peace back to our home." + +The little boy was happy. He said, "Yes! I will do my best!" + +And so they did. They worked together each day to spread peace and joy to everyone. Soon, their home was filled with happiness and cheer. And the naughty little boy was never naughty again. +Tommy was very excited. He was going to get a new pet! He was so glad that his parents had decided to get him one. + +He ran around the house, barely able to contain his excitement. "I'm getting a pet!" + +A few days later, Tommy arrived at the pet store. He was so excited to see all the different animals. He spotted a puppy he liked. + +"Can I join him?" he asked the pet store owner. + +The owner smiled. "Of course, you can join him!" + +Tommy ran to the puppy and gave him a big hug. He was so glad to meet his new pet! + +Tommy and his puppy quickly became the best of friends. Everywhere Tommy went, he was sure to take his new pet. They went on many adventures together. + +Tommy was so glad he had joined his new pet. They would be friends for life! +There was a lonely little bird in a big sky. He wanted to fly but he had something that was keeping him down. His wings felt heavy and empty. He looked for help but he couldn't find any. He closed his eyes and hoped for the best. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice saying, "Release your worry and open your wings". He opened his eyes, and there before him was a magical creature. She said, "I can help you, but you need to trust me". + +The bird was hesitant, but the magical creature looked so kind that he decided to trust her. She said, "I will give you a score to lift your wings and help you to fly. All you need to do is to follow me". + +The magical creature flew high and the little bird followed. His wings felt a new strength and he flew higher and higher. And then, at last he was free. He could feel the wind beneath his wings and a joyful score filled the empty sky. He had never felt so alive before. + +The magical creature had released the bird from the heavy burden and the little bird was filled with joy! He thanked the magical creature and promised to never forget. He was flying and he was happy! +Once there were two friends, a bear and a bird. The two of them were very polite to each other and liked to play together. One day the bear found a piece of plastic. He remembered that a few days ago, they had made a boat out of plastic and decided to show the bird. + +The bear brought the plastic to the bird and said, “Let’s make another boat out of plastic!†But the bird didn’t want to, saying that it was too much work. The bear was upset and asked why the bird was being so mean. + +The bird was confused and apologized for being so rude. The bear said, “It’s ok, I just wanted us to have fun together. Can we try making the boat?†+ +The bird was relieved and the two friends made the boat out of the plastic, speaking politely to each other the entire time. They had a lot of fun playing with the boat and decided to remember it forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. She lived on a farm with her parents and was always out playing. +One day, Daisy was out on the farm playing when she noticed a barn. It was big and made of wood with a bright red door. +She walked closer and saw that the barn was not real, it was fake! + +Daisy asked her parents, "Why is this barn fake?" +Her mum said, "Because we don't have enough money to fix it up." + +Daisy felt a little sad because she loved this barn. She wanted to find out a way to help her parents make it real. + +She started thinking about a plan and soon came up with an idea. Daisy said, "I'll help to fix it up and make it real!" + +Her parents were very impressed with Daisy's plan. With some hard work and a little help from Daisy, the barn was soon made real! + +The End +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jenny and Peter. Everyday, when school was done, they liked to cook together. + +One day, they decided they would cook something special. They decided to make candy! + +They mixed together sugar, butter, and cocoa powder and stirred the bubbly mixture. + +Jenny asked Peter, "Which kind of candy should we make? Should we make chocolates?" + +"No, let's make something more competitive!" said Peter with a smile. "Let's make candy bars!" + +So, they poured the sweet and thick mixture into a pan and let it bake. When it was done, they tasted the delicious candy bars. + +Jenny and Peter were so proud of their creations! They had made something that was both delicious and competitive! +Once upon a time, there was a lion called Tom. Tom loved feeling warm in the sun and running around in the park. One day, he was in the park with his friend, Cat. Cat said, "Let's go play hide and seek around the pond!" Tom agreed, but soon regretted it. + +They started counting and Tom ran to hide behind the trees. Suddenly he heard a loud roar! He peeked around and saw a big, scary lion! Tom was so scared, he wanted to run away. + +Cat also heard the roar, and came to see what had happened. She saw the scary lion and ran over to Tom. "It's too dangerous!" she said, "Let's go!" Tom agreed and they both ran away. + +Tom looked back, regretting his decision to play hide and seek. Since then, he has been much more careful around the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very busy. Everyday he ran around, playing with all his friends. + +One day, he stumbled upon a big pot of jelly. He was so excited to see it and he shouted, "Wow, jelly." He started scooping some out with his hands and eating it. + +Just then, his mom walked into the room. She saw him with the jelly and said, "Oh no, what are you doing?" + +The boy replied, "I'm eating the jelly." + +His mom told him sternly, "No, you can't do that. That is not yours, you must put it back." + +The boy sadly put the jelly back in the pot, and his mom scolded him. She said, "You must always ask before you take something that is not yours." + +The boy was very sorry for what he had done and he vowed to never take something without asking. But it was too late, the bad deed could not be undone. He had to learn his lesson the hard way. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. One was named Joe and the other was named Frank. Joe was not very worried. He loved to go to the parade to have fun and see the floats. + +Frank, on the other hand, was very worried. He loved going to the parade but he also wanted to make some money. So, he decided to sell some things at the parade to make a little bit of money. + +Joe was worried about his brother. He thought it was too dangerous for him to be selling things at the parade but Frank didn't listen. He kept on selling his things all day and went home with a lot of money. + +The next day, Joe heard some bad news. Someone had stolen all of Frank's money! Joe was very sad and worried. + +The moral of the story is that it's always important to be careful of our surroundings and to not take unnecessary risks. +Once upon a time, there was a very tidy little girl. She had a red dress and yellow shoes. + +One day, she wanted to make some toast for breakfast. She carefully spread the butter on the sliced bread. + +But when she put it into the toaster, it split open. The butter spread all over the sides of the toaster. + +She was sad, but her mum said: "That's ok honey, let's get the cloth and tidy it up!" + +So the little girl got the cloth and wiped the butter away, and then she was happy again. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy. His name was Tom. Tom had a toy that he very much liked. One day, a bigger boy came along. He wanted Tom's toy for his own. The big boy tried to grab it away from Tom. + +Tom didn't like that. He didn't want to share his toy. So, he pushed the big boy away. The big boy was very rude and he began to fight with Tom. + +Tom's mom saw the fight. She quickly came over and said, "No fighting! That is very rude." The big boy apologized and walked away. + +Tom was happy that his mom helped him out. He kept his toy safe and soon forgot about the big, rude boy. +Once there was a little boy named Bob, who wandered along the beach. He saw many pretty things and lots of plastic too. He noticed some colorful shells, little twigs and pretty stones on the sand, but nothing as special as the plastic bits. He marveled at them and wondered what stories they could tell. + +Bob fondled the pieces of plastic in his hands and noticed how they were different shapes and sizes. He found the most beautiful one and thought it was too pretty to leave behind. + +Bob's Mom walked up to him and asked, “What have you got there, little one?†Bob smiled and showed her his treasure. + +“Oh, it’s a pretty piece of plastic,†said his Mom. Bob smiled and nodded his head, happy with his find. + +The two of them carried on with their beach walk, looking for more pretty things, wandering along together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved playing outside with her friends. + +One day, her mommy said it was time to do some math. The girl didn't understand what her mommy meant. + +Her mommy told her that math is how you learn to count. She explained that math was tough but really important. + +The girl tried hard to understand and finally she started to get it! She counted and counted until she could count higher than any of her friends. + +The girl was so proud of herself and her mommy was proud too. From that day forward, the little girl understood math and it wasn't so tough anymore. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Linda and her dog, Max, were out exploring in the woods. They spent the day having all sorts of fun, but as the sun began to set they started to search for home. + +The woods were unfamiliar to them so Linda and Max kept walking and walking but did not seem to find their way out. All of a sudden, they heard a booming voice say, “You have broken the law!†Linda was very scared and she and Max hid behind a large tree. + +When Linda looked around the corner of the tree, she noticed a brilliant fox with a giant golden key in its mouth. The fox told Linda that if she followed the key, she would find her way home. + +Linda was very excited and thanked the fox for its help. She and her dog followed the key through the woods and eventually it took them to a clearing. In the middle of the clearing stood Linda’s house! + +Linda was so happy to be home and thanked the fox once again. She couldn’t believe how brilliant the fox had been in helping her find her way back home. + +The End +The dish was miserable. It was a dark night and the light had packed its bags and gone away. It was far too dark for the dish to be happy. + +But then, in the distance, the dish saw a tiny, twinkling light. At first the light looked sad, like the dish. But as it got closer, the sad light started to shine brightly, until it lit up the whole room. + +The dish felt warm and happy. "Thank you little light!" it said. Then they danced together around the room and the dish laughed and laughed. + +The light stayed with the dish until the sun came up. And before it left, it gave the dish a hug and kissed it goodbye. Then it packed its bags and flew away into the sky. + +The dish felt so much better now. The light had made it feel less miserable. It knew it could get through the dark night. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Lily. She was a very nice girl and she was always happy and polite to everyone she knew. + +One day, Lily wanted to buy a newspaper, but she had no money. Just as she was about to leave the shop with no newspaper, a rude lady offered to pay for the newspaper. She was very thankful and ran away with the newspaper. + +Back at home, Lily was enjoying her newspaper, when suddenly the rude lady from the shop appeared at her door. She said that if Lily didn't give some of her newspaper to her, she would suffer. Lily was scared and reluctantly shared her newspaper with the rude lady. + +The lady left, and Lily was relieved. From now on, she knew she'd always have to be nice and polite to people, even if they weren't very nice to her. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl named Lily. Lily had a best friend named Billy. They did everything together and always agreed on everything. + +One day they were walking past a hot fire when they disagreed on what to do. Lily wanted to jump over it, but Billy was scared. Billy wanted to take a different path, but Lily said no. + +Lily jumped over the hot fire and it was great, but Billy had missed out. Lily understood that it was important to talk to Billy about why she wanted to try the activity. + +The next day Lily asked Billy if he wanted to come over and jump over the fire with her. Billy said yes and off they went. This time, Billy wasn't scared and he jumped over the fire with Lily. They were both excited and cheered for each other. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to disagree in a respectful way. We should never force our friends to do something they don't want to do and we should always take the time to explain why we want to do something. +Once there was a fox who had a big dream. He wanted to be the bravest animal in the world. One day, he decided to go explore a dangerous forest. He told his family he would be back soon, and they watched him rush away. + +The fox walked through the forest. He stayed away from the dark spots and the strange noise. But he saw something that made him hesitate. It was an image of a big lion! The fox had a feeling that the lion was dangerous, but he was too brave to turn away. + +So the fox kept walking. When he got close to the lion, he saw it was about to pounce. The fox tried to run away, but it was too late. The lion caught the fox and hurt him badly. + +The fox realized that his brave dream had gone too far. He learned that being brave sometimes can be dangerous. His family found him and took him home. They were thankful the fox was safe, but his dream of being the bravest animal was broken. +Once there was a little girl called Anna who loved bright colours. She loved to wear her bright yellow dress and play games in it. + +One day, when she was playing in the garden, a group of soldiers appeared in their uniforms. They were very loud and they told Anna to surrender. Anna didn't understand what the soldiers meant, so she stayed where she was. + +But the soldiers kept shouting at her, so Anna eventually put her hands up in the air and slowly started to walk towards them. The soldiers smiled when they saw that Anna had surrendered. + +The soldiers gave Anna a bright purple uniform to wear instead of her yellow dress. Anna was so happy with her new uniform that she started to twirl around and laugh. She was so proud of her new bright uniform. +Once there was a film. It was fragile and special. It was put onto a projector, and it was time for it to happen. + +The film lit up the room, and it made the walls look like they were dancing. Everyone smiled and laughed at the funny characters on the screen. + +Suddenly, something fragile happened. A tiny crack appeared in the film. Everyone gasped in surprise. + +But it didn't matter, because the film kept happening. Everyone laughed and smiled even more at the amazing pictures and stories that were still playing out. + +The film was so fragile, but it still made everyone happy. And in the end, that's all that mattered. +Tim was a troubled 3-year-old. One day, he saw a mail truck driving around the neighborhood. He thought it was so much fun, so he decided to run after it. + +Tim yelled "Hey! Wait for me!" as he chased the truck. The mailman was surprised by Tim's enthusiasm and decided to turn around and pick him up. + +The mailman opened the door for Tim and asked, "What do you want?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Can I spray the mail with some water?" + +The mailman said, "Sure. That sounds like a great idea!" + +So Tim ran off to get some water. But when he came back with a bucket of water, the mailman had changed his mind. + +The mailman said, "No, Tim. You can't spray water on the mail." + +Tim was very sad. He had tried so hard to have some fun, but it had all gone wrong. + +Tim went home, feeling very troubled. He had learned a lesson: don't do something just because somebody else tells you it's a good idea. +Jessie was very excited. It was a bright, sunny day and she was going to a picnic with her Grandma. Grandma offered to let Jessie pick out her own dress for the outing. + +Jessie was so excited about her new dress that she ran around the house in it until she noticed something strange. Her zipper on the back of the dress wouldn't close! She started to panic, but Grandma told her not to worry. + +Grandma grabbed her sewing kit and very quickly fixed the zipper. It was as good as new in no time. + +Jessie was so thrilled that she twirled around the room admiring her bright dress. Grandma smiled and before they knew it, they were off to the picnic. +One day a little boy named Jack had a funny day. He was playing outside and saw a spike in the grass. It was so sharp and tall! He shouted out loud when he saw it. + +Jack wanted to do something fun, so he decided to see if he could make the spike higher. He shouted and pushed the spike up and up and up! Finally, the spike was almost as tall as Jack. + +Jack smiled and shouted with joy when he saw his spike. He thought it was really fun to make it so tall. He looked around for more spikes to use and soon enough he had made a whole field of tall spikes! + +Suddenly, Jack heard someone shouting. It was his mum calling him in for tea. He quickly ran away from the spikes and shouted goodbye to them. He had so much fun building them and knew he would be back to play with them again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a van that was painted black. But the van was not strong. Every time it drove around it suffered terribly. Eventually the van refused to drive. + +The van became very sad. But then one day a kind family came by. They saw the poor van, and they wanted to help it. So they took some time to repair it. + +When they were done, the van was feeling much better. And the family taught it an important lesson - it can't expect to carry big loads if it's too weak. Its strength must be used in the right way. + +The van drove away, happy and safe. It had learned a valuable lesson about suffering less and being strong. +Tommy was an enthusiastic three year old who loved to explore the house. He was always curious and wanted to discover new things. Today, he was on a mission - to see if he could reach the ceiling! + +He grabbed a chair and started climbing. Step by step, he got closer and closer. Finally, he was able to lift himself up and he could touch the ceiling! He was so excited, he jumped up and down. + +But he had been too ambitious - he slipped and tumbled down to the floor with a thud. His arm felt funny and he started to cry. + +Mom ran into the room and saw that Tommy was hurt. He had broken his arm! Tommy was sad, but he learned a valuable lesson - be careful what you lift! +Jerry was a chubby bunny. He loved to race to work every day. One morning, he was racing to work, when he saw something jumping in front of him. He stopped to take a closer look and saw it was a beaver! The beaver was also racing to work, but he was faster than Jerry. Jerry tried to race faster, but his legs were too chubby to move quickly. He wanted to get to work on time, but the beaver was too fast. He was sad, but then he had an idea. Jerry began to zigzag ahead of the beaver. He was able to get a head start and reach work first! Jerry was very happy, but noticed that the beaver was sad. He then realized that the beaver had wanted to win the race too. So Jerry let the beaver join him at work and they became friends! +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very small and liked to play. He had a teddy bear that he called Bob. Bob was very useful for lots of games and the boy liked him a lot. + +One day the boy wanted to take a nap. He took Bob and buried him under some of the pillows on his bed. After the nap he looked everywhere for Bob, but he couldn't find him. + +He asked his mom for help. She looked in the pillows and found Bob. The boy was so happy! He hugged Bob and thanked his mom. + +The boy learned a useful lesson that day. He now knows that when he takes a nap, he should not bury his teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a cat who was very hungry. He looked high and low all around the house but he couldn't find anything to eat. + +Then, he thought of an idea. This cat decided to hang from the ceiling to catch his dinner. Sure enough, he saw a mouse zooming by. He jumped and caught the mouse. + +The cat was so happy. He ate the mouse and was no longer hungry. + +Moral of the Story: Stay hungry and you'll never miss out on a chance to catch something! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very happy, and she loved to play in her garden. One day, she went outside and saw a big slide. Daisy was so excited and started running over to it. + +"Wait a minute," shouted her mum. "You can't go on the slide alone. I will have to come too." + +Daisy was so disappointed she started to yawn. But her mum said, "You can go first, and then I'll follow you." + +So Daisy climbed up the slide and stayed at the top for a little while. Suddenly, a loud noise made her jump. It was her neighbour, who was shouting at her mum. Daisy was scared and tried to stay quiet, but her mum said, "You can't yell like that. It's too loud!" + +The neighbour apologised, and Daisy's mum explained to her why it was so important to be quiet. Daisy learned that it's important to think about how your words can make someone else feel. + +So Daisy smiled and said, "Can I go on the slide now?" They all laughed, and Daisy went up and slid down the slide. Her mum followed, and they both had a wonderful time. +Once, there was a girl who liked to write. She wrote letters, stories and poems. One day, she felt like writing something, but she couldn't think of anything. Then, she had a new idea. She would go for a jog and write what she saw around her! + +So, the girl put on her shoes and went outside. The sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing. As she jogged, she smelled the sweet perfume of flowers and heard the rush of the river. + +Suddenly, she saw a bitter-looking man walking slowly in the opposite direction. He was wearing a heavy coat, even though it was sunny. The girl stopped writing and watched the man pass her. Then she continued her jog, thinking about what she had seen. + +When she got home, she felt inspired. She sat down and started to write. She wrote about the beautiful sunlight, the sweet-smelling flowers and the bitter-looking man. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Lila. She was always full of hope and wanted to try new things. Every morning Lila's mom gave her a watch and said, "Now, don't forget to come back here before the hands reach 12 o'clock!" + +One day, Lila decided to explore a little further than usual. When she did, she found a big pond. She wanted to step in but felt nervous. She remembered her mom's warning and stopped. + +Lila smiled and said to herself, "It's nice to see something new and exciting, but it's even better when I use good judgement and obey my parents." She put the watch back in her pocket and ran home before the hands reached 12 o'clock. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to always use good judgement and listen to your parents. Don't forget that hope and courage can help you try new things, but it's always important to stay safe. +Once upon a time there lived a big boy called Jack. He liked to have lots of fun, but he was also very naughty. One day, he tried to be funny and he made a silly face at his mum. His mum became very cross with him and she slapped his temple! Jack felt very sorry for being so stupid. + +The next day, Jack promised his mum he would always be good and never make silly faces again. He even promised to be extra helpful and never get into trouble. His mum was very happy and she gave him a big cuddle. + +From then on, Jack was very careful but he did still have lots of fun. He kept so many of his promises that his mum was very proud of him. Jack and his mum were so very happy and they were never cross with each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat called Buster. Buster was so graceful and had a lovely white tail. Every day, Buster would imagine exploring the world around him and meeting new friends. + +One day, Buster’s curiosity got the better of him and he decided to venture out of the house. On his journey he met lots of friendly animals, like cats and dogs, but he soon realised that he had become lost. + +Buster was scared and started to cry when suddenly he spied a graceful butterfly floating above him. He watched as it fluttered away, and smiled when he heard it call back: “Follow your nose, Buster, and you will find your way home!†+ +Buster followed the butterfly’s advice and soon he found his way back home. He learned that it is important to remember a sense of adventure, but he should never forget how important it is to stay close to home too! +Once upon a time there was a nice store. The store was for toys and candy, and it was very fun. It had soft blankets and dolls, and all sorts of different games. + +One day, three children were outside the store. They begged their mom to let them go inside to play. She said "No, I don't permit that". But the children kept asking, so finally she said "okay, but be careful". + +The children were so excited that they ran inside the store. They held hands as they walked around and looked at the toys. They smiled as they saw the dolls and the stuffed animals, feeling their softness. + +The children played until they were all very tired. Then they went back to the front of the store to say goodbye. They thanked their mom for letting them go inside. She smiled and said, "anytime!" + +And so the children went home, happy with their memories of the store. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Jessica. She wanted to help her mom with the work around the house. She was determined to help her mom make her room nice and clean. + +So, Jessica bravely stepped into her mom's room. It was very messy! Her mom had a lot of clothes and books lying on the floor. Jessica was a bit scared, but she started to try to tidy the room up. + +She started to carefully step around the room and put the items back into their proper places. As she did this, she tried to put the books on the shelves, the clothes in the dressers and the toys in the toy box. + +It was very difficult work and Jessica got frustrated on a few occasions. She wanted to make the room look nice and clean but it was very hard. + +But with a lot of determination, Jessica finally finished tidying up the messy room.She sang with joy when she was done and was very proud of the result! She was glad she was brave enough to step in and help her mom out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and always wanted to explore her world. + +One day, her mom allowed her to go outside alone and Lucy explored the neighbourhood. When she returned, Lucy was happy and tired. + +"Mommy, I need to take a rest," said Lucy. + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, you can. Let's go to your room and you can rest on your bed." + +Lucy agreed and ran to her room. In the middle of the room, there was a beautiful pink lamp. Lucy was fascinated and asked, "Mommy, can I turn it on?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, you are allowed to turn it on, but remember to turn it off afterwards." + +Lucy turned on the lamp and immediately the whole room lit up with pink light. She smiled and fell asleep, dreaming of happy adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Timmy. Timmy was three years old and had a lot to learn. One day, Timmy went for a ride in a comfortable automobile with his mom. While they were riding, Timmy asked his mom all kinds of questions. He wanted to know all about the automobile. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom warned him to be careful. She told him that he must learn how to drive the car in order to get around safely. Timmy was a bit scared but he was also excited to learn. + +After lots of practice, Timmy finally figured out how to drive the car. He felt proud and grown-up. He learned that he was able to get around quickly and safely in the comfortable automobile. + +The moral of this story is that with practice and patience, you can learn how to do lots of different things! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Benny and Jane. They had a special flashlight that was different than any other flashlight. Every night they would play a game with the flashlight. They would shoot the flashlight around the room and try and find each other, hiding in the shadows. + +One night, Benny was very excited when it was time for the game because he had a very special plan. He thought he would hide in the hallway, and then shoot the flashlight when Jane went by. When he heard her footsteps, Benny quickly shot the flashlight and saw Jane in the hallway! She was so surprised she laughed out loud. + +The next day, Benny and Jane told all of their friends about their game with the flashlight. They all agreed it was a lot of fun, and the friends all wanted to play when the sun went down again. + +So, every night Benny and Jane played with the special flashlight, shooting it around the room, pretending to find each other in the dark. It was so fun, they were always ready to play. +Jimmy was a young boy. He lived with his mom and dad. Each week, Jimmy would help his dad by going to the barber with him. + +One day, Jimmy's dad asked him, "Do you want to raise your hand when the barber is cutting my hair?" Jimmy smiled and nodded. + +Jimmy and his dad went to the barber and when it was his dad's turn, Jimmy raised his hand. The barber was happy to see Jimmy and said, "Hello little one, what can I do for you today?" Jimmy smiled and said, "My dad wants a haircut." + +The barber was very skilled and did a great job. After the haircut was done, Jimmy gave the barber a big thumbs up and said, "Thank you!" Jimmy and his dad both walked out of the barber shop feeling happy. +John and his mom were walking through the park. John saw something odd on the ground. He bent down and picked it up. It was a lamp! +John asked his mom if he could keep it. "Yes, of course," his mom said. "The lamp is important, so be sure to take care of it". + +John took the lamp home and put it in his special shelf. He passed by it every day and he knew it was important so he made sure not to touch it. + +One day, John was playing with his friends when he noticed that the lamp had stopped glowing. He was worried until his mom said, "John, you can pass your hand over the lamp and it should start to glow again". + +John did as his mom said and the lamp started glowing brightly. His friends clapped and cheered, it was such an exciting moment. +John knew the lamp was very important and he would make sure to take very good care of it. +Once there was a little girl who was only three years old. She wanted to learn about the world! She looked up in the night sky and saw the big yellow moon. She wanted to learn more, so she asked her mum lots of questions. + +Mum said that when the moon is yellow it is called a harvest moon. The little girl was so excited! She wanted to learn even more. + +So, mum took her outside and they watched the big yellow moon together. The little girl was amazed at how big and yellow the moon was. She wanted to keep learning, so every night they went out to look at the moon and talk about what it meant. + +The little girl was so excited to learn about the moon. She knew that soon she would learn even more about the world! +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Becca. Becca loved to swing in the park and ride her bike. One day when Becca was at the park, her mom saw a big fish! Becca was so excited. She asked her mom if she could swing with the fish. + +"Oh I'm sure we can find a way for you to swing with the fish!" said her mom with an enthusiastic smile. + +So, they took the fish out of the water and placed it on a swing. Then they started to push Becca while she was holding the fish. Becca giggled and squealed with joy as she swung and the fish went flying around in the air. + +The two of them were having so much fun that soon other kids came to join in their swinging game. All the kids were very enthusiastic about playing with the fish. Becca laughed so hard and the fish just kept flying in the air. + +That day was a wonderful day for Becca and the fish. They swung and laughed together until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally liked to design things. One day, she decided to make something fun. She took some pieces of paper and drew some shapes on them. She made circles and squares, triangles and stars. She tried to fit them all together. She pushed and moved the shapes until they fit. When the pieces were all fitted together, Sally had made a pretty picture. She was so proud of her design! She had made something pretty with shapes. +Once upon a time, a leopard was enjoying a walk in the jungle. Suddenly, a heavy rain started to pour down on him. To stay organized, he headed to the nearest cave. As he entered the cave, he noticed a small hole near its back. He peeked into the hole and saw a light in the distance. Excited, he decided to move closer. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Who's there?" the voice said. The leopard was frozen in fear. But the voice said again, "Don't worry, I'm just a friendly bear. Please, come closer!" Despite his doubts, the leopard followed the voice until he could make out the shape of a bear in the darkness. + +The bear said, "I'm so happy to have some company! Tell me, why are you here?" The leopard told the bear about his adventure and how he had been trying to stay organized in the storm. The bear nodded in understanding and said, "I know it's tough being a leopard out there, but if you just poke your head out of this cave you can be free of the storm!" + +The leopard thought the idea was perfect, but unbeknownst to him, the bear was actually a hungry monster. As soon as the leopard poked his head out of the cave, the monster pounced and ate him. + +The moral of the story is that trusting a +Once there was a dad and his daughter. They lived in a happy home together. It was almost noon, and dad wanted to provide his daughter with something special. But the daughter had a problem. She was too proud to ask her dad for anything. Dad saw his daughter's embarrassment and decided to come up with a plan. + +He asked her, "What would you like for lunch, daughter?" This made the daughter smile. She smiled because this was the first time her dad had asked her what she wanted. She thought carefully and said, "I want an apple!" + +Dad was proud of his daughter's decision and went to the kitchen to provide her with her favourite snack. He peeled the apple and handed it to her with a smile. Daughter was so thankful to her dad for providing her with her favourite snack for lunch. She was also proud of herself for finally making her own decision. + +Dad and daughter shared a hug and laughed together. It was a beautiful moment and they both knew it. From that day on, dad made sure to ask his daughter what she wanted every noon. +Molly and Mike were on an adventure. They took a van to the beach. They saw a perfect beach and had a great day. The sun was shining, and there were no clouds in the sky. + +Molly and Mike wanted to stay longer, but they had to go home. Molly gave the driver of the van three coins. The driver thanked her and said the coins were perfect. + +On the way home they stopped at the park. The driver opened the van door and gave them three things: a kite, a bucket, and a shovel. He said they were perfect. + +Molly and Mike were surprised and thanked him. On the way home they knew that the coins they paid with were perfect because they had given them something even better - a perfect day! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play outside. One day, she had a brilliant idea - to make her own bow and arrow. She found some sticks and string, made a bow, and found some sticks to use for arrows. She was so proud of herself for making something fit for a hero! + +The girl took her bow and arrows and ran up the hill to try it out. She found a good rock for a target and loaded an arrow in the bow. She pulled back the string and then fired the arrow. It flew towards the rock and... missed! She was sad, but also determined to try again. + +She loaded another arrow and prepared to shoot. The girl took a deep breath and let go of the arrow. It flew and it flew and it flew - and hit the rock! She was so happy! She had hit the rock on the first try! + +The girl ran to the rock, picked up her arrow and smiled. She had made something fit for a hero and it worked just right! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and loved playing with her toys. One of her favourite toys was a frame with pictures of her family inside. Mary would often spend her time looking at the pictures and telling stories about them. + +One day, Mary carelessly knocked the frame onto the floor and it broke into pieces. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Her dad came rushing over and saw the broken frame. He comforted her and said, "It's alright my little one, we'll spend some time tomorrow and put the frame back together again". + +Mary felt better and knew that with her dad's help, everything would be alright. She gave him a big hug and waited for tomorrow to come. The next day, Mary and her dad spent the whole morning fixing the frame. Finally, it was back in one piece. + +Mary was so happy! She hugged her dad and thanked him for his help. From that day on, she was always extra careful with her frame. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three years old and loved exploring. + +One day, Mary went for a walk in her garden. She wanted to see what she could find. + +Suddenly, Mary noticed something pale on the floor. She went closer and saw it was an ashtray! She was very excited and picked it up. + +The ashtray was a pale pink colour. Mary smiled and took it home. + +She showed it to her mom and dad and told them she found it in the garden. They were very impressed and said she had done a good job. + +Mary was very happy and put the ashtray on her shelf, where she could see it every day. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous dog. The dog loved to explore the world and find new places to go. One day, the dog found a big puddle. The dog wanted to pour it and play—it looked like lots of fun. But when the dog tried to pour the water, it started to rain. The rain kept coming down, and the puddle kept getting bigger and bigger. Soon, the puddle was a huge lake, and the dog was stuck in it. The water was coming up, and the dog was scared. No matter how hard the dog tried to get out, the water kept pouring down. Finally, the water was too deep, and the dog had to keep swimming. The dog was so exhausted that he had to give up, and soon he was swept away by the waves. It was a very bad ending for the adventurous dog. +Once there was a reindeer named Lucky. Lucky was reliable, which meant that he was trustworthy and dependable. Everyone in the reindeer town knew him and saw him as a friend. + +One day, Lucky entered a big race. He wanted to win the race more than anything. The other reindeer were really fast though, so Lucky wasn't a favourite to win. + +But even though the odds were stacked against him, Lucky kept running. All around the race track he felt strong and determined - he wouldn't give up. + +In the end, Lucky won the race! Everyone clapped and cheered. Then, the mayor of the reindeer town gave Lucky a prize - the key to the city! + +Lucky was so happy that he had won, and it was all thanks to his reliability. Everyone throughout the reindeer town admired how lucky had never given up and worked hard to win! +Once upon a time there was a bird who could fly. Every day it soared high in the sky, making others smile as they watched it. + +One day, the bird heard a joke and thought it was so funny that it began to fly even higher. Suddenly, it felt something smooth around its feet. The bird had been caught in a net! + +For days the bird stayed stuck in the net, too scared and weak to break free. Eventually, the bird's wings became too tired to fly and it sadly died in the net. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a cool little boy named Max. Every night before he went to bed, he loved to dream about far away places he would never get to visit. He dreamt of flying to the moon and meeting the aliens living there. + +One day, while Max was playing outside, he noticed an old man sitting on a bench. He was smiling at Max, so Max decided to go and say hi. + +Max: "Hi! What's your name?" + +Old man: "My name is George. What's your name?" + +Max: "I'm Max!" + +George: "It's a pleasure to meet you Max. I'd like to tell you something that might help you in the future. Do you want to hear it?" + +Max: "Yes please!" + +George: "The greatest wisdom you can have is to dream. Dreams can take you anywhere. Whenever you feel stuck, just dream and nothing can stop you from achieving whatever you want." + +Max listened to George's advice and smiled. He thanked George for the words of wisdom, said goodbye and raced home. Max knew that dreaming would help him as he grew up. + +Moral of the story: Even when we feel small, we can achieve great things if we dream. +Once upon a time, there was a new girl named Sarah. She had a string with her wherever she went. One day, Sarah was playing in the kitchen when she decided to stir something in a pot. + +"No, no Sarah!" shouted her mom. "You can't stir that! You might get hurt!" + +But Sarah was determined. She kept stirring in the pot until she noticed something. Inside was a brand new toy! + +The toy had a long string attached to it. She grabbed it and pulled it out from the pot. + +"Yay!" shouted Sarah. "I did it!" + +Her mom smiled. She knew that Sarah had solved the problem. But the toy still needed some help. Just then, Sarah noticed something. The string was tangled in a knot. + +"Now how do I get it out?" wondered Sarah. + +Mom grabbed the string and gently tugged. After a few minutes of work, the string was free! + +Sarah smiled and hugged the toy. She was so happy that she had solved the problem with the new toy. +One day, Mike and his sister Tina went to the park. They saw a big tree with a branch that was hanging from it. + +Mike said, "I wonder what we can hang from that branch." + +Tina replied, "Let's try a spoon!" She grabbed a teaspoon from her pocket and hung it on the branch. + +The spoon swayed in the wind. It looked like it was dancing! + +"That looks different," Mike said. Then, he got more spoons and they started to hang them from different parts of the tree. + +Tina said, "This looks really cool!" + +Mike and Tina had fun and made the tree look prettier with the different spoons. +Once upon a time, there was a pin that wanted to spin. The pin twirled around very fast, wishing it could spin forever. One day, it heard a sound coming from the sky. The sound was harsh. + +Scared, the pin put its arms up and felt something coming down fast. It was a gust of wind! The wind spun the pin and it kept going faster and faster. Suddenly, the wind stopped and the pin stopped spinning too. + +The pin felt sad, even though the wind had come from somewhere far away. It was sure it wouldn't ever feel the wind spin it again. Everyone around the pin agreed and said it was ok to be sad. + +Then, one day, the pin heard that harsh sound again. This time, the pin knew it wasn't scared - it was excited! The wind had come back to spin it again! The pin held its arms up and spun and spun, until it got so dizzy it couldn't spin anymore. + +The pin was so happy that it felt the wind's harsh spin again - it never thought it could be so lucky! He knew that wherever the wind had come from, it would always come back and spin him. +Once upon a time, there was a poor man who lived in a little village. He was very sad and he was always asking why he had to be so poor. One day, he went for a walk in the woods and saw a wonderful view of the valley from the hill. He began to shout with joy. He felt so lucky to see such a beautiful view. + +The old man thought about how he could share it with others. He decided to go down to the village and gather some of the children so they could enjoy the view too. + +The children were excited when they saw the view and shouted with happiness. The old man's heart was filled with joy. He realised that he had something special to share. "It is not the things you have that bring happiness, but the things you can share!" he thought. + +The old man would take the children back to the hill many times to show them the view. It was the happiest time of his life, sharing the wonderful view with others. + +The moral of the story is that it's not what we have that make us happy, it's what we can share that brings joy to our hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Sam. He was very happy and always loved to explore places. One day, Sam decided to go on an adventure. He went to the beach and ran along the shoreline. + +The morning was cold and cloudy, but Sam did not get scared. He then saw a huge anchor stuck in the sand. + +"What is this huge thing?" Sam asked out loud. + +"That's an anchor," said a friendly voice. "It's used to weigh down a boat in the water so it doesn't drift away." + +Sam was excited. He wanted to be like the anchor and make sure his family and friends would never drift away. + +He said, "I want to be like the anchor. I want to love them and make sure they are safe." + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, showing love is like being an anchor. You make sure those you love will always stay safe and never drift away. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack owned a soap. It was bright and unusual. He always gave it special care. + +One day Jack was playing outside when he saw a new toy. It was so interesting! So he asked his mother if he could have it. + +'No, Jack,' his mother said. 'You must take care of your own soap first.' + +Jack was very disappointed. He grumbled that he would never be able to get the toy. + +However, the next day something unexpected happened. Jack had taken such good care of his soap that it grew into a beautiful flower. + +He was so excited! Now he could exchange the flower for the toy. + +Sure enough, when Jack took the flower to the shopkeeper, he was able to get the toy he wanted. + +Jack learned an important lesson that day - that taking care of his own things was a good way to get what he wanted. +The sun had just begun to shine, and little Jack couldn't wait to go outside. He hopped down the stairs and skipped to the back patio. + +Jack's mom followed him outside and said, "Let's dance Jack!" And so, the two of them started to move around the patio. The music was soft and slow. Jack loved it. + +Then, he stopped and asked, "Mom, what do you do at your job?" + +His mom smiled and said, "I do lots of things at my job. It can be tough but it's also very rewarding." + +Jack thought about this for a moment, then said, "Let's dance!" He jumped up and started twirling around, laughing and smiling. + +His mom laughed too and said, "You sure know how to make even tough days fun!" +One day, Sally walked to the park. She was feeling hot and embarrassed. When Sally got there, she saw a big slide. She wanted to go down it. She covered her eyes with her hands and shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She ran up the slide and slid down. It was a lot of fun. + +When she was finished, Sally was feeling hot again. She was embarrassed because her dress was covered in muddy water. She didn't want anyone to notice. So she hurriedly took it off, and put on her other dress. She was glad nobody saw her. + +In the end, Sally enjoyed her day at the park. She was still feeling a bit embarrassed but she was happy too. She covered her eyes and wished for more days like this one. +There was a famous iron in the village. It was very big and shiny and everyone who saw it liked it. One day, two children were playing near the iron and they wanted to see what it was like. + +The little one, who was 3 years old, asked "Can I touch it?" +The bigger one, who was 6 years old, said "No, you mustn't touch it" + +The little one said "Why not? It looks so cool!" +The bigger one smiled knowingly and said "You'll find out soon enough". + +The next day, when the kids came back to the iron, the little one was brave enough to step up and touch it. As she did, a loud sound filled the air - it was a fierce strike! The little one jumped back in surprise. + +“You see,†the bigger one said, “there's a famous blacksmith who uses this iron to make very special things. This iron is so powerful that it can make all sorts of things with just one strike!†+ +The little one smiled. She knew the iron was special and that it was going to be her favorite thing in the village! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He really loved to play and was always very enthusiastic. One day, he saw a pole and he knew what he wanted to do. + +He grabbed onto the pole and started to spin around and around. He spun around so fast that he lifted off of the ground. He was flying! But then all of a sudden, he started to slow down and the world around him froze. + +Jack looked around and saw that the whole world was frozen! All the people, the trees, and even the birds in the sky were still. But Jack just kept spinning around the pole. When he was done, he landed back on the ground and everything around him unfroze. People started to move again and the birds flew away. + +Jack was so excited by his adventure. He smiled and ran off to show his friends all the fun he had. He was happy that he had been able to freeze the world and fly around the pole. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary lady who liked to take morning walks. As she walked, she looked around and noticed something special. She couldn't quite make out what it was, so she stepped closer to reveal a magical ear! She was overjoyed and asked the ear a question to make sure it was real. She said, "Hello ear, what can you tell me?" + +The magical ear replied, "I can show you secret things. I can tell you stories and share special secrets." The lady was so excited, she was almost speechless. She asked another question, "What kind of stories?" + +The ear replied, "Stories old and new, stories ordinary and extraordinary." + +The lady nodded, "Please share a story with me." + +The magical ear gleamed and spoke, "Once upon a time, there was a brave prince who saved a kingdom..." The magical ear went on to tell a most marvelous story. The lady listened carefully, thanked the magical ear and finished her walk with a spring in her step. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a furry kitten. She wanted to nap in a dark barrel. But the barrel was too small and it was very dark in there. So the kitten was scared. + +She kept meowing in the barrel and someone eventually heard her. It was a big bad cat. He saw the furry kitten and he wanted to catch her. The kitten was so scared she started running around the barrel and the bad cat chased her. + +The furry kitten was too scared to run away and she stayed in the barrel. The bad cat reached in and grabbed her and ran away with her. The bad cat was never seen again and the furry kitten never took another nap in a dark barrel. +Bob was a happy young boy who liked to explore. One day, he found a bottle in his garden. It was a useful bottle, so he decided to keep it. He brought it home and played with it all day. + +But then something strange happened. Whenever Bob tried to open the bottle, a naughty devil appeared. He laughed and told Bob to quit and go away. Bob was scared and started to cry. + +The devil laughed again and then put a spell on the bottle. Now, no matter how hard Bob tried, the bottle wouldn't open. He was really sad and started to feel that his bottle wasn't so useful after all. + +The bottle stayed shut and Bob had to quit trying. He was so disappointed, but there was nothing he could do. + +The end. +Once there was a poor boy. He was very helpless and everyday he had to wear ragged clothes. One day, he found a newspaper on the ground. He was very excited and put it on. He looked so much better with the newspaper. + +He decided to go out and show his new clothes to everyone. Suddenly, it started raining heavily. He got soaking wet and felt hopeless. The rain made the newspaper turn into wet pieces of paper. The poor boy felt even more helpless now. + +He went home, sad and scared. He did not know what to do. He was wearing wet paper now and had no warm clothes. He was very cold and knew he would be in trouble. Unfortunately, he was right. That night, he got a fever and had to stay in bed for a week. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit who wanted to see the world, so he set off on his journey. + +He traveled far and wide, heading east, looking for adventure and all sorts of wonderful things. + +He saw trees and stars and wild animals. Soon enough, he reached the edge of a forest. He decided he wanted to explore it, so he hopped inside. + +The forest was full of strange noises and creatures. Deep in the forest, he saw something he had never seen before. He wanted to know what it was, so he took a step closer. + +Suddenly, a big bear stepped out from the trees. The rabbit was so scared he froze in place. + +The bear spoke to him softly. "You should be careful when you want to explore wild places. You never know what might come out of them!" The little rabbit thanked the bear for his advice and set off again on his journey. + +The moral of the story is to be careful when you want to explore new places. You never know what surprises you might find! +Once upon a time there was an elderly lady. She was wearing a purple blouse. Every morning she wrapped her purple blouse with a big red ribbon. She wanted to make sure it stayed on properly. One day, the ribbon got tangled and the blouse started to fall off. She got worried and called for help. + +Then, a little girl with rosy cheeks came over. She saw the elderly lady’s dilemma and decided to help. She carefully unwrapped the ribbon and helped the lady put the blouse back on. The lady thanked the little girl and she smiled. + +The lady felt so touched that she gave the little girl a big hug. The little girl hugged the elderly lady back and said “it was my pleasure.†The lady smiled and decided to wrap her blouse with a new ribbon, so it won't fall off again. After that, the elderly lady and the little girl went on their way, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lexi. Lexi loved playing outside and exploring the world around her. One day, she spotted a big, furry dog. It was a big, brown dog with soft fur. + +Lexi wanted to pet the dog, so she said, "Please let me pet you!" But the dog just stared at her, not saying a word. Lexi tried again by saying, "Please, can I pet you?" + +The dog looked around, but he was scared. He didn't know what Lexi wanted. Lexi realized the dog was afraid and she said, "It's ok, I won't hurt you. Please, let me look at you. I just want to look at you." + +The dog looked at Lexi and wagged his tail. He knew she was being kind. Lexi praised the dog and petted him softly. With each pat, the dog's fear melted away. Lexi smiled and said, "See, that wasn't so bad, was it?" + +The dog and Lexi became friends that day and enjoyed playing together for many days after. And no one was ever hurt. +Once upon a time there lived a little truck, who was very old and needed some repair. However, it had no money to pay for it. One day, a little boy who was walking by saw the truck and noticed it needed some help. So he went up to the truck and said: "I can fix you. I can repair you." + +The truck was very alert, so it asked: "But how? I don't have any money for the repair." The boy said: "I don't need any money, I will just help you because it is the right thing to do." + +The little boy worked hard and fixed the truck. After the repair was done, the truck was so happy and thanked the little boy for his work. + +The boy said: "It was my pleasure. I'm glad I could help you. Always try to do the right thing and help others in need. It will make you feel good and make the world a better place." + +The truck nodded in agreement and drove away. Since then, the truck always tried to help those in need, just like the little boy did. +Once upon a time there were two very famous friends, a computer and a rain cloud. They were best friends and did everything together. One day the rain cloud said to the computer, "Let’s go and have some fun!" +The computer thought and thought and finally said, "Let's help other people who need us." So the rain cloud said, "Yes, let's do that!" +So the rain cloud and the computer set off to help people. The rain cloud made a big splash and brought water to people who needed it. The computer helped people connect with each other and find information quickly. +At the end of the day the computer and the rain cloud looked back with pride at all the good deeds that they had done. They had taught a moral lesson, that by working together and being creative, we can make a big difference. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a special tie. It was very rare and sparkly and everyone wanted to have it. One day, a little boy saw it and wanted to have it for himself. He shut his eyes and wished very hard. + +Suddenly, he opened his eyes and the tie was in his hands! He could not believe it. He jumped for joy and put it on. + +The little boy was very excited that he had found the rare tie. From then on, he wore it everywhere he went and showed it to all of his friends. They were amazed by how special it was. + +The little boy was very happy with his rare tie and never shut his eyes when he wanted something again. He knew the power of wishing and how it can make a rare thing become true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very spoiled. She asked her mommy for a painter. Her mommy promised her one. + +The little girl eagerly waited for the painter. Finally, it arrived and she was so excited! + +The little girl quickly grabbed the painter and began to paint. She was happy to have the painter, but a few moments later she got a bit of a boo-boo. It hurt and she began to cry. + +Her mommy said, “Oh my! Don’t worry, sweetheart. I promise to make your boo-boo all better.†She hugged the little girl and kissed the boo-boo. Sure enough, the little girl felt better. + +The little girl was so thankful to have a mommy who kept her promises. And she was thankful to have her special painter. +Sam was a 3 year old boy who was always very curious and loved exploring different places. One day, his parents took him to the market. Sam was so excited when he saw all the colorful fruits, vegetables and other things on display. He couldn't help but smile after seeing them all. + +Sam asked his parents to buy him some apples, oranges, and other fruits. His parents happily complied and used the money to buy all the items he wanted. Sam was so proud to show off the fruits he bought to his friends when he returned home. + +When Sam was finished boasting about his purchases, he decided to explore the market further. He asked his parents to take him around the whole market, so he could look at different shops, vendors and stalls. He was amazed at all the things he could find at the market. + +Sam enjoyed his visit to the market so much he looked forward to the next time he got to go there with his parents. It was a great feeling for Sam to use the money his parents gave him to buy the things he wanted. He was so proud of himself and felt really grown-up. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Jane. She was very polite and never caused any trouble. She liked to skip everywhere she went and even when she went to the park, she would skip all around. + +One day, while she was skipping around the park, she saw a really big frog. She squealed in delight and wanted to skip even closer to have a better look. She was very careful as she only wanted to see, not touch. + +The frog seemed to like Jane and she was very polite to him. He croaked in response and hopped a little closer to her. Jane was overjoyed by this and wanted to play, so she kept skipping around him and singing to the frog. + +The frog seemed to really like Jane and soon they were both skipping around the park together. Trouble came in the form of a big bird who was trying to get to the frog. Jane shouted at the bird, telling it to go away and the bird flew off. + +Jane and the frog were both very happy that morning and they said their goodbyes to each other. Jane skipped all the way home, still feeling very pleased. She had been so very polite and it had resulted in a happy friendship. +Jim was walking home one day when he heard a loud scream coming from his neighbor's house. He was so scared! He decided to go over and see what was wrong. When he got to the house he saw his neighbor Mrs. Jones standing in the garden, screaming. She was trying to pull her new plants out of the ground, but they were stuck! + +Jim was so worried that he wanted to help. He tried his best to pull the plants out, but they were really stuck. He knew he couldn't do it on his own, so Jim ran to find his reliable neighbor Mrs. Smith who lived nearby. + +Mrs. Smith came quickly when she heard about the problem and managed to pull the plants out in no time. Jim and Mrs. Jones were so relieved and couldn't thank her enough. Mrs. Smith was a very reliable neighbor, and Jim was so glad that she was there to help. +One chilly winter morning, Timmy was snuggled in his blankets when he heard a loud bang come from the kitchen. He crept up the stairs, fearful of what might be there. When he got to the kitchen, he saw his mom standing next to a big black pan. + +"Mommy, what's going on?" he asked. + +"Oh, Timmy, I'm just making breakfast. Would you like some?" + +Timmy looked at the pan and started to shiver. He was scared of the big pan and the loud noise it made. + +"Mommy, I don't want to go near the pan," he said, his bottom lip trembling. "It's too loud and it makes me scared." + +His mother smiled, and knelt down beside him. + +"It's ok, Timmy, the pan isn't going to hurt you," she said softly. "I promise you won't get hurt, if you just give it a try." + +Timmy knew his mother was telling the truth, so he tentatively stepped closer to the pan, his little body shaking with fear. He reached out a hand and, to his surprise, it felt warm and comforting. + +"See, sweetheart, there's nothing to be afraid of," his mother said, and Timmy couldn't help but agree. From that day on, the pan became a source of comfort for him on those chilly +John was always making suggestions. He would suggest different games and tell everyone what to do. One day he suggested that everyone in his family cook together. His parents thought it was a good idea, so they gathered around the kitchen table. + +John said he wanted to make spaghetti. So his mom gave him a plate of raw spaghetti and a pot filled with tomato sauce. John put the spaghetti in the pot and stirred it around. But he didn't think it was important to wait for the spaghetti to cook - he just served it up on each plate. + +Everyone tried eating the spaghetti, but it was so raw and crunchy that nobody could eat it. The pot of tomato sauce was ruined, and John was very sad. He had wanted everyone to have a good meal, but his suggestion had made it all go wrong. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. She had a smooth teddy bear that she carried with her everywhere. + +One day her mommy said, "Let's decorate the house, Sam!" Sam was so excited. She grabbed her teddy bear and started to jump around. + +Sam found a telephone in the living room and said, "Mommy, let's decorate this too!" Her mother smiled and said, "What a great idea, Sam. We can make it smooth with some paint." + +Sam and her mommy got to work. They sanded and painted the telephone until it was smooth. + +When they were finished, Sam said, "I love this telephone now that it's smooth!" + +The mommy smiled and hugged Sam. She said, "Good job, Sam. Now the house is even more beautiful!" +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and full of energy. He loved to listen to music. One day, Jack was naughty and he took his mom's favourite music cassette and put it in his toy box. + +Jack's mom found out and she said, "Jack, why did you put my cassette in your toy box and make it dirty?" Jack replied, "I am sorry, Mama. I did not mean to. I was just minding my own business!" + +Jack's mom smiled and said, "Let's clean it up together. Then we can listen to some music together and have a fun time!" Jack agreed, and he and his mom went to clean up the cassette together. + +In the end, Jack and his mom had a wonderful time listening to music and dancing together. Jack knew he had to mind his mom next time and not get into trouble. +Once there was a little girl and she was called Emily. She was three years old. Emily was so excited one day because she was going to the port. At the port, Emily saw a big boat in the sea. The boat was empty. She looked all around the boat but she couldn't find anyone. Emily was feeling so lonely and started to frown. + +Just then, Emily heard a voice say, "Don't frown my dear. No matter how empty a boat is, there is always room for one more." Emily felt so happy and she ran to the boat. She was so proud to have found a friend. + +Emily learned an important lesson that day. No matter how empty something is, there is always room for just one more person. This is why kindness and friendship is so important. +Maisy was thirsty. She asked her mom for some milk. "Please mom," she said. +Her mom smiled. "Of course, sweetie," she said. She opened the fridge and took out a cold carton of milk. +Maisy was so happy, but the milk was dry. She didn't know what to do. + +"Mom, this milk is dry," said Maisy. +Her mom looked in the carton and saw that it was true. +"Oh no, sweetie," she said. "I'll get us some more milk. Please wait here, OK?" +Maisy nodded and watched as her mom went to the store to buy some more milk. + +When her mom came back, they opened the new carton together. This time, the milk was cold and wet. Maisy grinned and thanked her mom. + +"Thanks mom!" she said. +"You're welcome, sweetie," her mom said. + +Then Maisy and her mom sat together and enjoyed a glass of cold, wet milk. +Once upon a time, there was a big door. It was so big you couldn't even see the top. It was very exciting! + +One day, a little girl wanted to open the door and explore the other side. She did her best to push, but it was too heavy for her. She started to cry. + +Just then, a strong man came. He was so strong he could open the door with one hand! The little girl was excited! + +The man opened the door and the girl stepped on the other side. She saw a huge garden with lots of flowers and trees. She was so happy and she ran and played. + +The girl thanked the man and he smiled. Then, he shut the door and she was on the other side. + +The little girl stayed in the garden and had a great time. She never forgot that big door and thanked the strong man for helping her open it. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Jason and John. John was a bald little boy and Jason was quite the opposite. One day, the two boys were in the playground. Jason noticed the big structure which he wanted to roll down the hill. He begged his brother to do it together with him. + +John refused and said, "It's too dangerous, Jason. I don't want to roll down something so big and steep. Let's do something else instead". + +Jason was upset, "Why won't you roll with me? I thought we were brothers!" + +John sighed and explained, "Jason, I care about you too much. I don't want to risk getting you hurt. I may be bald but I still want to protect you". + +Jason finally realized that his brother was just looking out for him. He ran up to John and hugged him, saying, "I'm sorry, John. I understand now. Friends look out for each other!" + +The beach boys hugged each other and walked away hand in hand to find something else to do. + +This story teaches us about the value of understanding and friendship. It doesn't matter if someone is bald or if they don't want to join in on something. What matters is that we're willing to care for each other and look out for one another. +Once upon a time, there were two siblings, Jack and Jill. They were very adventurous and always looking for fun. One day, they decided to go for a joyful walk around the park. Jack had a comfortable pair of shoes he was wearing, and he wanted to show them off to his sister. + +Jack said: "Hey Jill, look at my shoes! I'm wearing my comfortable shoes, aren't they awesome?" + +Jill replied: "Yes, they look nice and cozy too!" + +Jack started teasing his sister and said: "Oh, come on Jill! you can't wear the same shoes as me! I'm already much more cool and stylish in my shoes!" + +Jill laughed and replied: "No worries, I already found my own shoes. They are just as comfortable as your shoes!" + +After that, they had lots of fun playing around the park, and both of them enjoyed their comfortable shoes during their walk. +Once there was a boy named Tom. He enjoyed playing with his friends, especially when they all chewed gum together. Tom's favorite kind of gum was strawberry, but he would sometimes try other flavors too. One day Tom decided to try a bad flavor. He chewed and chewed the gum, but it just wasn't very enjoyable. The flavor was too yucky! Tom decided that the bad flavor of gum just wasn't for him and he threw it away. + +Tom's friends laughed and said, "That gum is too bad taste for you, Tom!" Then, they all went back to chewing their strawberry gum and enjoying it. Tom joined them and shared his delicious strawberry gum with them. He liked it much better and had a great time! They all finished their strawberry gum happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to swing in the park. Lucy wore a pretty bathrobe when she went swinging. + +One day, when Lucy was swinging in the park, she saw a deaf man. He was walking around and looking up at the sky. He was wearing a bright yellow bathrobe. + +The little girl was curious so she went up to the man and said, "hello!" + +The deaf man turned and smiled. He pointed up to the sky and said, "Look!" + +Lucy looked up and saw a big, beautiful rainbow. She smiled and the deaf man said, "swinging is so much fun, isn't it?" + +Lucy smiled and nodded her head. She said, "Yes, swinging is lots of fun!" + +The little girl and the deaf man started swinging together. Lucy had a wonderful time and she thanked the man before she went home. +Sam and his mom were playing with a basketball in the backyard. It was a bright, sunny day. + +"Wow, look at how high I can throw the ball, Mom!" said Sam. + +"That's great Sam," said his mom. "Do you think it's safe to bounce the ball on the driveway?" + +Sam thought about it for a bit. "Yes, I think it's safe," he said. + +So, Sam and his mom bounced the basketball on the driveway. They had lots of fun. Sam could bounce the ball higher and higher. + +When they were done, Sam said, "That was great, Mom. I think basketball is really fun!" + +"Yes, it is," said his mom. "Let's do it again soon!" +One day Jim and his friends were playing outside. Jim had an idea to go on an adventure. So they all zipped away on their bicycles. They had been riding for a long time, so they were very hungry. They saw a distant sausage stand, so they all zipped over to get something to eat. + +When they arrived at the sausage stand, it was closed. Suddenly Jim had another idea. He found a window and tried to open it, but it was locked. The other kids dared him to break the window open. So Jim got a big rock and tried to smash the window. + +Suddenly the owner heard the noise and came out yelling. Jim was so scared he zipped away with his friends. As they zipped home they felt sad that their adventure had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Momo wanted to help her mom. She saw her mom cutting up vegetables for dinner in the kitchen. So Momo got out a dish and a knife and said, “Mommy, I can help you cut too!†+ +Her mom took out a bigger knife and said, “Oh no no, Momo. You are too little to handle a knife.†+ +Momo felt guilty, but her mom handed her a spoon and said, “Here. You can stir the vegetables while I do the cutting.†+ +Momo smiled and was so happy she could help. She stirred and stirred the dish until her mom said they were done. + +Momo was so proud of herself. She felt so grown up that she could help make dinner. She smiled up at her mom, feeling happy and not guilty at all! +One day, there was a dark night. In the night, something disturbed the grass. It made little noises like crunching. The grass was all curly and moved back and forth. A little boy put his head up and saw a big animal. He knew there were lots of animals who liked to eat grass, but he had never seen this one before. + +The animal was big and dark. It had big ears and bright eyes. The little boy was scared, but he was also curious. He wanted to get closer while the animal ate the grass. He slowly crept forward, but the animal noticed him and ran away. + +The little boy was safe, but he was still surprised. He had never seen an animal like that in the night. Maybe he'll be able to find it again. He was happier and skipped back to bed. +Once there was a horse. It was big and dull brown. One day it was feeling really playful. The horse started to bounce all around the farm. It was so much fun! It bounced so high that it reached the trees. It even bounced up to the clouds! + +As the horse kept bouncing, it saw a little brown rabbit nearby. The rabbit was so excited to see the horse bouncing! The rabbit hopped up and down, trying to join in the fun. The horse and the rabbit started bouncing together. The horse was really happy to have a friend to bounce with. + +Soon, the horse and the rabbit had so much fun bouncing that the sun began to set. The horse and the rabbit had to say goodbye. They promised to bounce together again soon. +Max the dog was very worried. He hadn't seen Daisy, his friend, all day. He went to the lab to find her. +Max knocked on the door but no one answered. He scratched and whined, but still nothing. He started to feel very troubled. +Max was about to give up when Daisy peeked her head around the corner of the lab. She was so happy to see him! He had been so worried about her. +Max and Daisy ran and played in the lab for the rest of the day. They never had to worry again! +Bob was an enthusiastic three-year-old boy who lived in a big house with his mom and dad. Every day, he explored the house and did something fun. One day, while exploring, he discovered a mysterious door hidden in the attic. + +Without telling anyone, Bob opened the attic door and went inside. He found lots of strange and wonderful things. Bob was so excited by what he saw that he picked up a few pieces of wood and started to create something. + +By the time his parents found him, Bob had made a full-size race car with wings! They were so impressed that mom and dad decided to build a special workshop for Bob, so he could create whatever he wanted. + +From that day forward, Bob continued to invent amazing new things and showed them off to all his friends. He spent lots of time creating in his very own workshop, and was always eager to see what he could come up with! +Once upon a time there were two friends. One day Billy and Bob were walking in the woods. Billy was careful, but Bob was not. When they came across a dangerous animal, Billy said: "Let's stop and go back." Bob just laughed and said: "There's nothing to be scared of." Then he continued walking. + +Suddenly, the animal mentioned something in a very low voice. Billy's eyes grew wide. He quickly put his hand into his pocket, grabbed something and threw it at the animal. It scurried away! + +Bob looked at Billy in surprise and asked: "What was that?" + +Billy smiled and said: "It was a special stone. It scared off the dangerous animal." + +Bob was really impressed and said: "That was really clever, Billy!" + +Billy nodded, and they continued walking in the woods together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl and a boy. The girl had a pink rub and the boy had a fake one. They both wanted to balance it on their heads. They tried to balance them and they kept falling off. The girl and boy kept trying, but it was harder than they thought. + +One day, the girl found a secret. She took out her pink rub and balanced it on her head! The boy was so surprised! He wanted to try to balance his fake rub on his head, too. He tried and tried, but it kept falling off. + +The girl came to his aid and told him the secret. She put her rub on his head and told him to keep his eyes shut. He did, and when he opened them, he saw that his fake rub was balanced on his head! + +The girl and boy were so happy! They could share their secret with all their friends and show everyone how to balance a rub on their head. +Once, there was a little girl called Lulu. She found a tall mushroom in the forest. The mushroom was pale and seemed to have a friendly face. She decided to give it a hug, but the mushroom suddenly grew bigger and it let out a loud, deep voice. + +The mushroom said, “Let me out of here! If you help me, I’ll grant you one wish!†+ +Lulu thought about it for a moment and then she said, “Okay, I will help you escape! What’s your wish?†+ +The mushroom replied, “My wish is to have more friends.†+ +Lulu agreed and she quickly gathered sticks and leaves and made a path for the mushroom to escape. The mushroom thanked Lulu before quickly scurried away. + +A few days later, Lulu went back to the forest and there were many small mushrooms, all pale and friendly, just like the big one who had needed help to escape. Lulu smiled and knew that she had made a new friend. +Once there was an animal called Mike. Mike was hairy and had a big mouth. He loved running around and playing with his friends. Every day, he took some time to show them how much he valued them. + +Mike's friend Lucy loved his generous heart. She always came to him for advice and he was never too busy to give her a good hug. + +One day, Mike wanted to do something special for Lucy. He thought and thought and came up with a plan. + +He searched and searched until he came across the perfect present. He took it to Lucy and smiled softly as she opened it. Inside was a bright yellow flower! + +Lucy was so happy and thanked Mike for his thoughtful gift. She then went on to tell him just how much she valued their friendship. Mike smiled back at her with warmth in his heart. This was the best moment of his day! +Once there was a little boy named Jim. Jim liked to go jogging. Whenever he had the chance, he would go to the park to jog around the field. One day, while he was jogging, he saw a beautiful space. It had lots of stars, but it also had many birds that flew around. Jim was so excited. + +He quickly got closer and was about to touch one of the birds, when suddenly he felt dizzy. He stumbled around and felt very tired. It looked like he jogged too hard this time. + +Then, Jim heard a voice. "Jim, don't move too quickly. Take a break and you will feel better soon," it said. Jim looked around and saw an old man standing nearby. "Thank you! I will remember your advice," he said. + +Jim slowly made his way home, taking a few breaks in between, and soon was feeling better. Going to the park and jogging made him really happy, but he also remembered that he needed to take it easy sometimes. +Little Tim was very patient every day. He always waited for his parents to help him with things, and he always thanked them for helping. One day, his parents said they had a surprise for him. Little Tim wondered what it was, and he asked if it was a snack. His parents said no, but they smiled and said it would be worth the wait. + +So Little Tim waited. He was very patient, and his parents kept giving him hints. They said he needed to be patient just a little bit more. After what seemed like forever, Little Tim's parents presented him with a puppy! Little Tim was so excited and couldn't believe it. + +His parents said he got the puppy because of how patient he had been. As a special thank you, they let him pick out a snack of his choice. Little Tim was so happy and couldn't wait to play with his new puppy. All of his patience and the help from his parents had paid off. +One day, Sam saw a plane flying in the air. He wanted to go to the airport to learn how to fly a plane. Sam gathered all his courage and asked his mom if he could go. + +"Mom, can I go to the airport?" asked Sam. + +"No, sweetheart," replied his mom. "The airport is far away, and it is much too dangerous for you to go alone." + +Sam sadly said, "But I really want to go." + +Then his mom said, "I know, sweetheart, but I want you to be flexible if something does not work out. We can figure out other ways to make your dream come true." + +Sam smiled and hugged his mom. + +The next day, Sam and his mom went to the airport together. Sam learned to tear paper and build an airplane out of it. He was so excited that he could build his very own plane. + +From that day on, Sam always reminded himself to stay flexible and not to tear himself down, even when things don't always go as planned. +Once upon a time there was a heavy box. Inside the box was something very special. It was a wonderful toy. All the kids wanted it. + +One day, a little girl, called Rose, saw the heavy box. She wanted the toy too. So, she decided to kneel down, and try to open the box. + +But Rose didn’t know that the box was not so easy to open. She pulled and pulled but it was too heavy for her. So, she had to give up. + +The little girl was very sad and she went away in tears. Later that day, some of the kids were playing and noticed the box. They decided to try and open it, too. + +The kids kept pulling and pulling, but the box was too heavy. Suddenly it fell apart, and the toy inside was in a wreck. Everyone was very sad and they had to go home without the special toy. + +Rose was very disappointed. She had tried to open the box and now it was ruined. It was a bad ending, but she had seen it coming. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Amy and Jack. Amy was tall and Jack was small. They went to the park to play. + +At the park, they saw a tall tree and they both wanted to climb it. Amy said, "Let's climb the tall tree together." + +Jack thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. Let's choose who can go first. I will give you my opinion, okay?" + +Amy smiled and said, "Yes, okay! Let's do that." + +Jack thought it was a good plan and said, "Okay. I think you should go first. You're tall and you can reach the higher branches of the tree." + +Amy was pleased with Jack's opinion and said, "Thank you, Jack. I like your choice. Let's go!" + +Amy and Jack climbed the tall tree together and had lots of fun. They were so proud that they had chosen what to do and had an opinion about it. +John woke in the morning feeling excited. He was going on a plane. He had never been on a plane before but his parents had told him all about it. They said it was an impressive way to travel. +John got dressed and went down to breakfast. His parents said it was going to be an amazing day. John was too excited to eat much breakfast. +John and his parents arrived at the airport. He looked out the window and saw the impressive plane. He could hardly wait to get on it. +The family got on the plane and soon it was taking off. John had seen nothing like it before. He felt so excited and couldn't believe how fast they were going. +John looked out the window as the plane flew off into the sky. He knew it was going to be an adventure he would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a famous tomato. He was so beloved by everyone who saw him. + +One day, the famous tomato was walking past a pond when he saw an old toad. He shouted hello, but the toad just stared at him. + +"Have you come to heal me?" asked the toad. + +The tomato was surprised, but he said yes. He made his way to the water's edge and lay down next to the toad. He started rubbing his back gently in circles. + +At first, the toad seemed to be getting better. But then, something awful happened. The toad became worse and worse, until he stopped breathing altogether. + +The famous tomato was so devastated. He had wanted to help, but instead he had caused a tragedy. He knew one thing for sure – he would never try to heal anyone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jake. He was three years old and very curious. One day, he went for a walk with his mummy in the park. + +In the park, Jake wanted to play with the other children but his mum told him "Not yet, wait until we get deeper into the park." Then suddenly, Jake saw something. It was a big, mighty tiger! + +He ran up to the tiger and tried to touch it, but his mother quickly grabbed him and said''No, don't touch it! It is a wild animal and it might hurt you.'' + +Jake was upset, he wanted to see and touch the mighty tiger. His mother then said something very wise. + +"You cannot always have your own way Jake – Sometimes it's important to learn to stay safe. You can still enjoy watching the big, mighty tiger - but at a distance!" + +Moral of the story: You don't always have to have your own way. Sometimes it's important to stay safe! +Once upon a time, there was a bright frog. The frog wanted to tell a story. But he was struggling to make it perfect. + +The frog asked his friend, "What should I do?" His friend answered, "Why don't you try making the story up as you go?" + +The frog thought it was a great idea and started telling its story. He began with the small details, like which colors the flowers were, and which animals he saw. As he spoke he hopped around in an excited circle. + +His friend watched and said, "That sounds great. But the story is still missing something." + +The frog replied, "What do you mean?" His friend suggested, "Let's add some adventures for you to struggle with." + +The frog liked this idea and thought of different situations in which he could struggle. He ended his story by overcoming each and every one of them, and the story was finished. He was very proud of his story. + +Everyone who heard it was amazed. They couldn't believe how the frog had struggled and then won in the end. +A small boy named Jack wanted to go on a rafting trip with his family. He was excited to get on the raft and go floating down the river. But when the family arrived at the river, Jack's mom told him he couldn't come. + +Jack felt sad. He didn't understand why he couldn't go. He asked his mom, "Can I still come?" + +His mom smiled and said, "No sweetie, this is too dangerous for you. You're too young and too weak to stay on the raft. You need to stay here and wait for me. I promise we'll go rafting again sometime soon." + +Jack was a bit disappointed, but he knew his mom was right. So he said goodbye to his family and stayed there while they went rafting. He watched them have fun floating down the river and was excited for when he could go on a rafting trip too. +Once upon a time there was a small mouse called Micky. Every morning Micky went out to explore the world outside his hole. + +One morning as Micky was sniffing around he noticed a beautiful rose. As he was admiring the rose, he heard a loud squawk. It was Pat the Parrot who was perched on a tree branch nearby. + +"You had better watch out, Micky," Parrot Pat squawked. "That nosy cat is coming this way!" + +Micky quickly ran back to his hole, thankful for the warning Pat had given him. Micky had learned that it was wise to be careful anytime a nosy creature was nearby. + +The moral of the story is to always be aware of your surroundings and stay away from nosy people or creatures. +Once upon a time there was a playful wagon that was going to a very special place. The wagon was on an adventure to find a new home. The wagon was very happy as it moved along, but then something unexpected happened. As the wagon rounded the corner, it saw another wagon in its place. The other wagon had replaced it. The wagon felt sad and very empty because it had been replaced. It didn't know what to do. The wagon sadly rolled away, searching for a new place to go. The end. +One day, Mommy and Johnny went to the forest. Johnny was very excited because he loved to explore the outdoors. + +They arrived at a clearing and Mommy said, "Let's prepare for our picnic." + +Johnny said, "Okay!", and helped Mommy get out the blanket and the basket. + +Mommy unpacked some delicious food, and Johnny smiled when he saw the brown cookies. He quickly ate one and asked for another, but Mommy said he had to wait until after lunch. + +When lunch was done, Mommy whistled a happy tune. Johnny was so excited, he started jumping and singing along. + +They finished their picnic and began to prepare to go home. Johnny was sad, but then Mommy said, "Let's come back soon." Johnny smiled and said, "Okay!" +Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Jess. Jess had a special pass that she was very proud of. + +One day, Jess went to the park with her pass. She showed it to the park keeper and he smiled. The park keeper said, "Here, take this pass and enjoy the park." + +Jess was so grateful. She couldn't stop smiling and said, "Thank you!" + +As she explored the park, Jess remembered to take her pass with her everywhere she went. + +One of her favourite places was the playground. She swung and spun on the swings. She ran and played tag with all the other children. She was so happy and full of joy! + +At the end of the day, Jess went home, tired but very happy. As she looked at the pass, she remembered how grateful she was for the special gift. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a special waist that glowed. Everyone was so amazed to see it. + +"What's that?" they would ask her. + +The little girl smiled and said, "My waist glows!" + +The little girl was happy and felt safe with her glowing waist. Everywhere she went, the little girl's waist glowed. + +One day she went to the park with her mom and her waist glowed brighter than ever. Everyone in the park stopped to look at her and ask what was going on. + +The little girl smiled and said, "My waist glows so I'm extra safe!" + +Everyone smiled and gave her a thumbs up. From that day onward, the little girl was always extra safe with her glowing waist. +Once upon a time there was a curious girl. She loved looking up at the sky and watching the sun. But one day the sun was not there and she was sad. The girl really missed seeing the sun. She looked around but she couldn't find it anywhere. Then she had an idea. She started to look for the sun. First, she looked high in the sky. But it wasn't there. Then she looked behind the trees. But the sun was still missing. Finally, she looked above the clouds, and there it was! The girl smiled and enjoyed the warm glow of the sun. She was happy and curious again. The sun felt good. +Once there was a penguin called Jack. Jack loved to go swimming in the freezing cold, icy water. One day when Jack was swimming, he started to slip on the slippery snow. + +Jack was so surprised, he shouted "Oh no! What is happening?" + +Just then, a very hairy polar bear came from behind and said, "Hey little penguin, you slipped on the slippery snow!" + +Jack was embarrassed and said, "Oh I'm so sorry, that was clumsy of me." + +The polar bear replied, "It's not your fault, this snow is slippery. Just be more careful next time." + +So Jack was careful when he went swimming again and he didn't slip. Jack and the polar bear became good friends and they even had snowball fights together! +Once upon a time, there was a great puppy named Spot. He loved to play and run all around the fields with his friends. + +One day, Spot suffered a terrible injury on one of his paws. He could not walk or play anymore and started to feel very sad. + +Spot's owner decided to take him to the veterinarian. At the veterinarian, the great doctor examined Spot and noticed that the injury was very serious. He gave Spot a special medicine that helped the puppy get better. + +Spot asked the veterinarian: "Am I going to get better soon, doctor?" + +The veterinarian smiled and answered: "Don't worry Spot! You will be running and playing with your friends again soon enough." + +Spot was very grateful, and after a few weeks, he was finally feeling better. He was soon running, jumping, and having lots of fun in the fields with his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. Every day, the frog would hop around his pond, looking for something fun to do. + +One day, the frog decided to go on an adventure and explore beyond the pond. He hopped and hopped until he came to a tall green fence. + +The frog saw a guard standing in front of it. + +"What is behind this fence?" asked the frog. + +"It is not for you to know," the guard said sternly. + +The frog did not want to take no for an answer and decided to hop across the fence. As soon as he did, an alarm sounded. All of a sudden, the guard grabbed the frog and threw him out of the fence. + +The frog never got to explore the other side. He learnt his lesson and decided to stay in the pond for the rest of his days. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was very sad. Every day, the fox felt a harsh feeling inside. He didn't know why he was so sad, so he decided he would find a symbol to help him. + +He ran and ran, until he found a small box with a beautiful symbol on top. When he opened it, he saw a big tear inside. He understood why he had been feeling so sad - the tear was his own. + +He took the tear and held it close to him. At first it was cold, but then it became warm and bright. The fox thanked the symbol for helping him feel better. He said goodbye, but the symbol stayed with him forever. From that day on, the fox never felt so sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bird that lived in the west. Every morning, the bird enjoyed taking a bath in a small pond near his home. One day, he decided to try a new pond located farther away in the west. + +When he got there, he saw a little frog. The bird hopped over and asked the frog, “Can I bathe here?†The frog smiled and said, “Yes, you can. This pond is the best one in the west!†+ +The bird was so excited and began to take a bath. He splashed around in the water and stretched out his wings. After a few minutes, he hopped out and thanked the frog. “Thank you for letting me bathe here!†he said happily. + +The frog smiled and replied, “My pleasure! You’re a very cute bird. I’m glad you enjoyed it!†+ +And from then on, the little bird visited the pond every morning to take a bath. He was so happy and thankful to have the best pond in the west! +A little frog was hopping around in the swamp. He thought it was the best place because it was warm and wet. He saw a fly buzzing by and hopped over to it. He opened his big mouth and started to chew. + +The fly tasted so good. It was rich and juicy. The little frog had never tasted anything quite like it. He wanted more so he hopped around to find another one. + +He came across a big dragonfly. He wanted to try it but he was a little scared. He sat there for a few minutes, looking up at it. Then, he took a deep breath and started to chew. + +The dragonfly was even sweeter than the fly. It was so rich and juicy. The little frog was in heaven. He had found the perfect food. He stayed in the swamp, happy and full. +Mia and Mommy were at the park. Mommy said, "Lets go on the zip line!" +Mia said, "Oh, can we?" +Mommy said, "Yes! Come on." +Mia raced to the zip line and hopped on. "Weeee!" she said as she whizzed down the line. +At the end of the zip line, Mia saw a big cross. She asked, "What's that?" +Mommy said, ""That's a cross. It's a sign that marks the end of the line." +Suddenly, there was a loud voice. Mia and Mommy looked around. A man was angry. He was holding a broken zip line. Mia asked, "What happened? +Mommy said, "The zip line broke, so the man is angry. We have to leave now." +Mia and mommy left the park and went home. Mia was sad that the zip line was broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved exploring her house. + +One day, Sarah noticed an armchair in the corner of her living room. It was bright and colorful, so she decided to sit down for a while. As she sat on the armchair, she noticed something strange. + +Sarah leaned forward and asked her mom, “What’s that sound?†+ +Her mom replied, “That’s your grandfather's watch. He gave it to me before he passed away and told me to keep it safe. That’s why it’s special, and it will remain in this armchair foreverâ€. + +Sarah smiled and hugged her mom. She was happy that something so bright could remain in the armchair forever. +Once upon a time there was a little kitty. He was so small and cute, but he was also very stupid! Every day he went out to explore his world, but all he ever found was trouble. + +One day he wandered into a garden and found a special machine! It was a printer and it made amazing things. The kitty was so excited and before long he had pressed all of the buttons. He had no idea what would happen and he was about to find out! + +The printer started to make funny noises and then a big sheet of paper flew out with a paw printed on it! The kitty was so excited and he wanted to see the paw in real life. So he looked all around, but there was no paw anywhere to be found! + +The kitty was so sad and he thought he'd been so stupid to press all of those buttons. But then, a magical thing happened! From nowhere, a real paw appeared! The kitty was so happy and he knew that he had been lucky. He was very careful near the printer from then on and made sure never to press all the buttons again! +Once, there was a family that lived in a happy home. Dad and Mom had a daughter and she always made them smile. One day, Dad looked out the window and saw a storm forming. Dad had an anxious feeling and he knew they had to be prepared. He gathered the family and made sure they had a plan and enough supplies to get them through the storm. + +The storm came and it was fierce! Dad and Mom did their best to keep their daughter safe and reassured her that everything would be alright. Suddenly, things started to look better outside. As Dad peeked through the window he could see the sun starting to appear after the storm. The family was relieved! + +The moral of this story is that although things may appear bad, they can always get better. It's important to stay calm, make a plan and stay positive. Dad and Mom's anxiousness led them to prepare and by focusing on the good, the storm eventually passed! +Once there was a boy named Tim. Tim couldn't hear very well and was very deaf. He often found it hard to talk to people and make friends because he couldn't hear them properly. + +One day, his mum and dad took him to the park. Tim was walking on the path when he heard a noise. It was a beautiful sound like a stamp. He looked around and saw a big green bush with lots of colourful stamps attached to the branches. + +Tim was very curious, so he went over to take a closer look. He was amazed at all the different colours and shapes of the stamps. He decided to take one off the bush and put it in his pocket. + +From then on, every time Tim heard a sound he felt happy, like he could hear it even though he was deaf. He kept the stamp in his pocket to remind him that he could still hear if he listened carefully. +One day, Timmy was playing in the park. He saw a sheep and really wanted to go and pet it. So he ran up to the sheep and pet it. But the sheep kept running away from him! + +"Why won't it stay still?" said Timmy, feeling very puzzled. + +Then, he heard a voice from behind him. It was an old man. + +"That's because you are being too bossy!" he said with a big smile. + +Timmy felt very embarrassed. He said goodbye to the old man, and slowly walked away from the sheep. He learned that it's best to be gentle and not pushy when it comes to animals. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park. This time he was very gentle with the sheep. He slowly reached out and pet it, and the sheep stayed around him and let him pet it. Timmy was so happy! + +He still felt embarrassed when he thought about the previous day, but at least he learned his lesson. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Lily. She wanted to explore the world but her mommy said she had to stay at home. One day, Lily saw something very shiny on the table. It was a computer! Her eyes sparkled and she felt very excited. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is this?". Her mommy said, "This is a computer. It can show you many wonderful things in the world." Lily was even more excited and asked if she could really explore the world with the computer. + +So her mommy said, "Yes, but first you must learn how to use it. I will help you follow the instructions and soon you will see all the beautiful things in the world, even if it's not in person." Lily thought this was the best idea ever, so she said goodbye to her mommy, sat on the warm chair in front of the computer and started learning how to use it. + +The next day, Lily was able to follow the instructions and learn all about the world around her. She felt so excited about what she had seen and couldn't wait to explore more. She thanked her mommy for helping her discover all the wonderful things the computer had to show her. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a brave gnome named Tom. Tom had a special scale that was given to him by his father. Tom was very proud of his scale because it could tell if he was healthy or not. But one day Tom's scale broke, and Tom was very upset. He wanted to keep his scale healthy, so he asked his friends for help. His friends came together and tried to fix the scale, but nothing seemed to work. + +Tom was so sad, but then he remembered all the brave things he had done before. He made a brave decision to try and fix the scale himself! He worked hard and tried different things, but nothing seemed to work, until finally he had a great idea. He found some special ingredients and carefully mixed them together. Then he put them on the scale and it started working again! He was so happy! + +Tom knew that it was because of his bravery and care that he was able to fix his scale. He also knew that he could use his brave and caring nature to help his friends whenever they needed him. +Once upon a time there was a big monster. He loved to spray people with water. Whenever he sprayed people, they would yell and run away! One day a spark landed on his head. He was quite surprised! He looked up and saw many sparks in the sky. He wanted to catch one of the sparkling sparks. + +He tried to catch them, but they were too fast. Then he had an idea - he just stuck out his tongue and sprayed the spark. It worked! The spark danced in the air and then landed on his tongue. + +The monster was so happy! He decided to share the spark with everyone. He sprayed the spark and soon everyone was spark-dancing around. Everyone was so happy. + +The monster realized that it was much more fun to share yummy sparks rather than scare people away. After that, whenever he sprayed people, he sprayed sparks instead of water. Everyone was so happy - the moral of the story is that it's better to share the yummy things in life than scare people away! +Once upon a time there was a tire, who was always very lonely. He had nobody to play with, so he drifted through life. One day, the tire felt a cool breeze and heard a loud rumble in the distance. He looked and saw a big, cool truck. + +The truck stopped and the driver got out. With the driver was a little boy, who was wearing a charming smile. The little boy saw the tire and smiled even bigger. He ran towards the tire, picked it up and carried it to his truck. + +The little boy then grabbed the tire and put it in the back seat of the truck. He quickly buckled up and started driving away. The tire had never been so happy before. He was filled with joy as he rode in the back seat with the cool, little boy. + +From then on, the tire and little boy were best friends. They spent many days playing together and having lots of fun. The tire was so happy to finally have a friend. Both the tire and little boy were always very cool together. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Will. He was playing in the sand on a sunny day when he happened upon a beautiful flower in the sand. He excitedly kneeled down to get a closer look. + +Just then, he heard a voice. It said, "Do you like it?" Will was so surprised! He looked around, but he couldn't see the voice. + +Suddenly, Will noticed a tiny fairy begging him. "It's me," she said. + +"Can I keep the flower?" asked Will. + +"Yes," said the fairy, "but you must take care of it." + +So every day, Will made sure to kneel down and tend to the flower. Every day, the flower grew until it was a beautiful, full bloom. + +Will felt proud of his achievement, happy that he had taken care of the flower. He thanked the fairy for his gift, and from that day on the flower kept on growing. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who liked to take trips together. One day, they decided to go on a special journey together. They packed their bags and left. + +After traveling for many hours, they saw an ancient hotel in the distance. The friends were so excited to see it! + +When they got to the hotel, they knocked on the door. An old man opened the door and asked, "What brings you here?" + +The friends said, "We are here to explore and have a fun time!" + +The old man smiled and said, "Welcome! You can have an exciting time here. Enjoy your stay!" + +The friends thanked the old man and went inside the hotel. Everywhere they looked, they saw interesting things. They explored every room and had a wonderful time. + +After their trip was over, the friends said goodbye to the ancient hotel. They promised to come back soon. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a very nice little girl called Suzie. Suzie was always very happy and said hello to everyone she saw. + +One day Suzie decided to visit her grandparents. They were very excited to see her and welcomed her warmly. + +Suzie was so happy to be with them! Grandma told her it was lunch time, but Suzie didn't understand what that was. Grandma tried to explain, but still Suzie wasn't sure. + +That's when Grandpa stepped in. He said that lunch was a really yummy meal that makes your tummy full and happy. Suzie got it now, and was grateful. + +Grandma gave her two sandwiches filled with cheese and ham. Suzie loved it! After lunch Grandma gave her a hug, and Suzie smiled with happiness. She understood now what lunch was, and was grateful for it! +Mia and Matt were best friends. Every day, they would discuss new adventures for their robot. One day, Mia thought of a generous idea. She wanted to give the robot to Matt as a surprise. Mia and Matt discussed the plan, but Matt was worried. He knew his parents wouldn't let him keep a robot. Mia thought of a solution. They agreed to keep the robot safe at Mia's house until they thought of a way Matt could keep it. Mia was so proud of her generous idea and the two friends continued to discuss it. In the end, they came up with a brilliant plan to protect the robot and keep Matt's parents happy. Mia and Matt were so relieved and celebrated with a hug. +John and his mom went for a walk in the field. The sun was shining and there were many flowers. John was excited and ran around. + +Suddenly, John noticed a big animal in the distance. He asked his mom, "What is that?" His mom smiled and said, "That's a cow, John. Let's see if it will say hello." + +John was a little anxious so he stayed close to his mom. They slowly walked across the field until they reached the cow. The cow was quite friendly and gave John a big lick on the cheek. John laughed and smiled. + +John's mom shone with happiness. She said, "That's much better than being anxious, isn't it?" John nodded happily and they continued their walk in the field. +Once upon a time, there lived a fearful little boy named John. He was scared of almost everything, including the dark and going to school. + +One day, John's mom wanted to help make him more brave, so she decided to provide him with a special tool. She presented him with a small scale. + +John asked, "Mom, what is this?" + +His mom replied, "This is a special scale. Whenever you feel scared, you can use it to measure your fear. Close your eyes, count to three, and then use the scale to measure your fear. You'll discover that your fear isn't so big at all." + +John smiled with amazement and thanked his mom for providing him with the helpful tool. He put the scale away for the next time he felt fearful. And, sure enough, it helped him cope with his fear! +One day, Jack and his Grandma took a walk in the park. Grandma smiled as Jack ran around, searching for something to do. On top of the hill, they saw a large structure that was made of tall wooden logs. Jack wanted to go play on it, but Grandma allowed him to go only after she checked it out. + +The structure was very tall and noisy. When Grandma put her hand on the logs, they shifted and creaked. This made Jack so excited, but Grandma told him it was too risky to climb on. Jack begged and pleaded until finally, Grandma allowed him to go on it. + +Jack rushed up the logs and started playing, but soon the logs started to creak and crack even more than before. Grandma looked worried, so Jack quickly jumped off and ran back to her. + +Grandma hugged Jack and said, "You have to listen to your elders, Jack! This structure wouldn’t have been safe for you to play on. Next time, make sure to follow my instructions.†+ +Moral of the story: Always listen to your elders, because they are wiser and know what is best for you. +Late one afternoon, two children Anna and Joe rolled their balls in the park. Anna’s ball was red and Joe’s was blue. The children laughed and giggled as they rolled the balls around and around. + +They then spotted a large puddle and Anna shouted, “Let’s make a game! We can roll the balls into the puddle and see which one goes further!†Joe thought this was a great idea, so they decided to give it a try. + +The two children lined up their balls at the side of the puddle. They gave each other a nod, then on the count of three, rolled the balls into the wet puddle. The children laughed as the balls splashed into the puddle. In the end, Anna’s ball went further. They were both so happy they laughed, rolled the balls around and around each other, before finally gathering them up and continuing with their game. +Once there was a brave little girl. She was never fearful, but today she was feeling a little scared. Then she saw a popcorn stand. It was her favorite! She walked up to the stand and blinked. The popcorn maker smiled and gave her a big bag of popcorn. + +She took a deep breath and smiled. She wasn't so scared anymore. She took a bite of popcorn and it tasted so good! + +The next thing she knew, a big dog was running towards her. She was so frightened that she almost dropped the popcorn. She started to run, but then remembered something her mom said: “Do not be fearful. Fear will not help you.†+ +She remembered those words, took a deep breath and slowly walked towards the dog. The dog blinked and ran away. She laughed and smiled. + +She was so proud of herself for being brave. She went back to the popcorn stand and the popcorn maker smiled and gave her two more bags of popcorn. + +The brave little girl went home with a big smile on her face. All that was left of her fear was a bag of popcorn. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl. She loved cereal, so every morning her mommy would give her a bowl of it. The little girl always smiled when she ate it. + +One day, the little girl was all done with her cereal and she saw something outside the window. She looked closer and saw a bunny in the garden! When she saw it, she wanted to go outside and meet it. + +Mommy said, “Can we go outside and meet the bunny, Mommy?â€. + +Mommy said,"Yes sure, but be careful and don’t get too close." + +The little girl slowly walked outside shouting “Hi there, Bunny!â€. As soon as the bunny saw her, it smiled at her. She was so excited and smiled back. + +They were soon playing together in the garden. The bunny was so cute and the little girl was having lots of fun. After a while, they both said goodbye to each other and the bunny hopped away. + +The little girl went back inside, still smiling. She had made a new friend. +Mama and Baby went to the store. Mama looked around and saw a big cone. It was very expensive. + +Mama said, "That cone is very expensive. We can't pick it." Baby wanted the cone and started to cry. + +Mama said, "Come on now, Baby. We can pick a different cone. It won't be so expensive." + +Baby looked around and saw a smaller cone. They picked it and took it home. + +When they got home, Baby was happy. Mama said, "See Baby, you don't always have to pick the most expensive things!" +It was raining outside. Lisa was looking out the window and wanted to go out and play. She saw a bridge that she wanted to explore. + +"Mom, can I please go outside?" Lisa asked. "I want to go and explore the bridge." + +"Okay," said Mom. "But be careful and don't walk too fast. And don't forget your umbrella!" + +Lisa grabbed her umbrella and ran outside. She sprinted over to the bridge and she looked around. It was so cool! She walked up and down the bridge. Even though it was raining, she was having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Lisa heard a loud noise that she had never heard before. It was a big, fast truck! Lisa was a little scared but she was brave and she kept looking at the truck. + +Eventually the truck drove away. Lisa smiled, feeling brave and adventurous. She ran back home, but still remembered to walk instead of running, just like Mom said. +Once there was a shark who loved to explore. He swam around the ocean looking for adventure. One day, he found the perfect spot for a nap. He laid down in the sand and buried himself. He was so happy to be surrounded by the warm sand. + +The other fish were impressed by the shark's perfect plan. They watched him and cheered him on as he got comfy under the sand. They could still see his tail sticking out and knew he was having a great time. + +The shark stayed in his cozy spot all day. He was very happy to have a place that he could call his own. Finally, after he was rested, he swam out of his sandy bed and went off to explore some more. +Once upon a time there was a hero. His name was Joe and he was very unique. Every day he encouraged others to believe in themselves and be the best they can be. + +One day, Joe was walking down the street when he saw a young girl crying. He walked over to her and gently asked her why she was sad. It turned out that her balloon had flown away and she was too small to catch it. Joe knew what he had to do. + +He told her to close her eyes and spread out her arms. Joe then used his special powers to bring the balloon back to her. When she opened her eyes, her face was filled with joy! Joe hugged her and told her not to give up and continue to work hard and believe in herself. + +The young girl thanked him for being kind and encouraging her. He told her to remember to always stay true to herself and be her own hero. From that day forward, the young girl's self-belief became even stronger. Joe had reminded her that she was unique and that she should always stay true to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He really didn't like the light; it made him feel sleepy and uncomfortable. One day, while he was wandering through the forest, he found a bright light and decided to take it with him. + +The bear was happy to have the light and started carrying it around with him. As he explored, he started dropping it on the ground; he was too grumpy to pay very much attention to where he was walking. Eventually, he came to a dark cave, and decided to explore it. + +The bear was getting very sleepy, and he was worried he was getting lost in the dark cave. He stopped and looked around, but it was very hard to see until...he noticed the light! He had dropped the light, and it glowed brightly from the ground. + +The bear was happy that he hadn't lost his light, and now it was showing him the way out of the dark cave. He quickly started walking, following the light until he emerged from the darkness, ready to explore the forest again. +Once upon a time was a mighty gym. It had lots of things to play on, like swings, slides and monkey bars. One day, a little girl came to the gym. She was so excited and couldn't wait to play on the swings. + +"Come, swing with me," the girl said to her little brother. He nodded with a smile and raced over to the swings. The girl hopped onto one swing, while the boy grabbed onto the other. + +They both laughed as they pumped their legs, up in the air they went, higher and higher. The air was filled with their giggles. They were having so much fun. + +Then, the girl said to her brother, "Let's swing together, like two mighty mountains." They both reached out and held hands, pushing off the swings as hard as they could. + +Around and around, their feet touched the sky, their laughter made the world bright. They stayed on the swings until the sun had set and the stars twinkled in the sky. Finally, they had to go home, but they would come back to the mighty gym again soon. +Tommy was small, so he couldn't reach the drawer in his mom's room. He wanted to get something from it but it was too high. He could see something shiny inside. He thought it must be metal but he couldn't get it. + +That day he saw his mom do something strange. She opened the drawer and took out something metal. He watched as she put it in her pocket. + +Every day he thought about the metal. He made up stories about what it could be. He thought it could be keys or coins. He wanted to find out. + +Then one day he remembered something strange. He remembered his mom using a key to open the drawer. He wondered why it was locked if there wasn't anything inside. + +He thought about it harder and he figured it out. He remembered that the drawer was empty when he first saw it. His mom must have been hiding something in the drawer. + +He ran to the drawer and looked inside. It was still empty, except for the metal object his mom had been hiding. He grabbed it, excited to find out what it was. It was keys! He was so excited, he had solved the mystery. +One day, two friends were walking in the woods. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. "Who said that?" one of the friends asked. + +The voice said, "It's me – I'm a copper!" The friends looked in the direction of the voice, and saw a huge copper standing in front of them. + +The copper said, "I'm very big and strong. Would you like me to help you with something?" + +The friends were a bit scared at first, but then they smiled and said that they could use the copper's help. + +The copper was pleased, and the friends said their thanks. With their new friend by their side, the friends continued their walk over the huge hill. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved to paint. He had a wooden easel, brushes, and all the colors of paint he could ever imagine. Every day he would use the paints to paint pictures. + +One day he was painting when he noticed his dad's belt hanging on the wall. He wanted to paint it too! He grabbed the belt and used the paint to cover it with bright colors. + +His dad came home and saw the belt. He was very angry. He asked the boy why he painted the belt. The boy said he was just trying to be creative. His dad told him that it was wrong to paint other people's things without asking. + +The dad told the boy it was important to think about other people's feelings and be a healthy part of the community. He said it would help him make friends, respect people's things, and be a better person. + +The boy learned an important lesson that day; always think of other people's feelings and respect their things. +One day, Sandy wanted to take a bath. She gathered the mineral in the bathroom and filled up the tub. It was difficult for Sandy to get in the tub. Her mom helped her get in and get all the mineral in the tub. + +Sandy enjoyed playing in the warmth of the mineral. She floated around and danced with the bubbles on the water. The mineral felt soft on her skin, like a hug. + +After a while, it was time for Sandy to get out of the tub and take a nap. She dried off with the special towel and said goodbye to the mineral. Bathing in the mineral was fun for Sandy. +Once there was a little girl who lived in a busy city. She loved to listen to the wind blowing outside her window. One day, as she was standing there, she heard it start to weep. She was scared and confused and didn't know what to do. + +The wind was weeping louder and louder, and the little girl started to cry too. But then the wind stopped suddenly, and the air became calm. The little girl was surprised, and wiped her tears away. + +She then opened her window and stepped out into the yard. She looked around and saw that everything was alright. The wind was blowing softly now, no longer weeping. The little girl felt happy and content. From then on, she always remembered the calmness that the wind brought her that day. +Tim and Sarah were best friends. Every day they would meet in the park to play together. Today, they saw a swing! They both got so excited and ran over. + +Tim was the first to get on and Sarah said "Wait for me!" Tim started to swing, he went high and low, so much fun! + +Sarah could not wait any longer. She had to get on, but her shoe was untied! She quickly bent down to tie it and shouted to Tim, "I'm coming!" + +When she was done, she ran over and jumped on the swing next to her friend. Together, they laughed and swung until it was time to go home. Every day they played together in the park, swinging as much as they could! +Once upon a time, there were two kids who were playing in the park. One was called Tom and the other was called Lucy. They were having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They looked around and saw an ambulance driving at high speed. Tom frowned and said something was wrong. + +The kids ran up to the ambulance and saw a dog that was lying in the grass. It made a weird noise. Tom looked worried and asked Lucy if it was alright. + +Lucy went to the dog and slowly touched its head. She said that she was sure the dog would be ok. But just then, an angry voice said "Hey, what are you kids doing here?" + +The kids were scared and turned around. A man was standing there with a frown on his face. He said he was a doctor and the dog was his pet. He told the kids to go away. + +Tom and Lucy ran away as fast as they could. They were glad the dog was ok and happy that the doctor had found it. But they were still a bit scared of the man with the weird frown on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane wanted to look pretty, but she couldn't tie a bow. But luckily, she had a friend to help her. + +Her friend's name was Amy. Amy was very nice and showed Jane how to tie a pretty bow. She taught Jane how to use the tie to make a bow. With Amy's help, this was easy. + +Jane was so happy to learn how to make the pretty bow. And the best thing was, she could do it all by herself. Everyone was so impressed, and Jane felt proud and happy that she could make it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola. She was very lucky, because she was about to go to the zoo for the first time. She was so excited that she could barely sit still. + +At the zoo Lola could not believe her eyes. She saw all sorts of animals like lions, monkeys, and penguins. She touched the fences around the enclosures, but wished she could touch the animals themselves. + +Lola was so excited that she started to run around the zoo. Suddenly, she stopped in front of a big cage with something funny inside. + +'What is that?' Lola asked her mom. + +'That's a giraffe!' her mom said with a smile. + +Lola was so lucky. She was able to touch the giraffe and he was so gentle. She couldn't stop smiling! +Once upon a time, there was a small radish. The radish was very proud of itself. It felt like it was the most special radish in the garden. +But then one day, a larger radish moved into the garden. The large radish kept getting more and more attention from the other plants. The small radish felt ignored and soon started to complain about it. + +The small radish shouted things like "It's not fair!" and "Why can't I get some attention too?!" Nothing seemed to change and the small radish started to feel very sad. + +Just then, the sun started to shine and the small radish was suddenly happy again. In the sunshine, it realized it didn't need to be the biggest or the loudest radish to be special. With a smile on its face, the small radish stopped complaining and just enjoyed being part of the garden. +Once there was a small boy. He was very upset. +He wanted a special box but he didn't have it. So he cried very hard. +His mommy came over and gave him a big box. She said, "Don't be upset. Eat the box and you will feel better". +So the little boy ate the box! He felt better, and he smiled and laughed too. +Then his mommy gave him a yummy cake. He smiled and enjoyed the cake. +He wasn't upset anymore. He and his mommy ate the cake together and had a wonderful day. +One day, a little boy named Jack went to his room to get his toys. But when he entered, he saw something strange. All of his toys were gone! He was so anxious, he didn't know what to do. + +He went downstairs to ask his mom what had happened. His mom explained that she had to take all of his toys away to clean them. Jack was so mad, he stomped his foot and stirred. + +His mom showed him the equipment she was using to clean all of his toys. Jack was still so anxious, he couldn't believe that everything he had was being taken away. + +Finally, with his mom's help, Jack got his toys back. He was so happy that he quickly put them away in his room. From then on, he was careful to take good care of his toys so that he would never have to go through this again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. Bob was a very rude boy who always wanted his way. + +One day, Bob wanted to get a treat from his parents. He was not allowed and his parents said 'no'. Bob got mad and he was very rude and did not listen. + +He walked away, took a stick and snapped it in half. His parents were very mad and Bob laughed. Then, he found a sharp scissors and he was about to cut something. + +His parents saw him and shouted 'no!' Bob was so shocked and stopped. His parents were kind and explained to Bob why what he was about to do was wrong. They said 'being rude and doing things without asking isn't nice. It will make us and you feel bad'. + +Bob understood and he apologized. From that day on, Bob was always kind and asked before doing something. Moral of the story: Always be kind and never be rude. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Andy. Jack loved playing basketball and he always had an old hoop in his backyard. Andy was a bit jealous of this, as he didn't have a hoop of his own. + +One day Jack got a modern hoop from his family. He was very excited and ran outside to show Andy. But when Andy saw the hoop he started to quarrel. He was very angry that Jack had a modern hoop and he didn't. + +Jack was sad that Andy was mad at him, so he asked his family if Andy could play with the hoop sometimes. When Jack's family said yes, Andy started to smile again. + +The friends played together all summer long, having lots of fun with Jack's modern hoop. They never argued again and were always very happy when they were together. +One day, a little child was walking in the park. The sky was a big, gray blanket above them. Suddenly, the child saw an animal in the bushes. It was big, and the child was excited. + +The child followed the animal, who hopped and skipped through the park. It stopped near a big tree and the child was so excited that they couldn't contain their joy. + +When the child got close, they saw that the animal was a bunny! It was gray and had a little white tail. Curiosity overcame the child, who wanted to get closer to the bunny. + +The bunny hopped away, but the child was still excited and ran after the animal. They kept chasing the bunny until it jumped away, back into the bushes. + +The child was never able to find the bunny again, but the excitement of the chase stayed with them for a long time afterwards. +Once there was a boy who was very adventurous. He sat on the beach and stared at the ocean. He wanted to explore the water. + +Then he spotted something. It was an oyster. He wanted to see what was inside! He took the oyster and opened it. And then something amazing happened. + +Something changed. He found a pearl inside the oyster. The boy was so happy - he had discovered a special treasure. + +He put the pearl in his pocket and continued his adventure. He kept exploring until the sun went down. The boy had a wonderful day, discovering new things. He had changed the oyster and found something special. +George was a three year old boy who was always questioning things. One day while on a walk with his mom, he spotted something new and exciting in the sky. He noticed a gray bird soaring above him, so he started to question it. + +His mom smiled and told him, "That's an eagle. Let's find out what kind of bird it is by looking at this page." She held up a book in her hand and showed him a page about birds. + +George was mesmerized by the pictures and asked his mom, "What's that gray one for?" She replied, "That's an eagle. Eagles are very strong and majestic. They have sharp eyes and wings that help them fly high!" + +George was amazed by all the information he had just learned. He thanked his mom as they continued to walk home, still questioning and admiring the gray eagles above. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She really loved to care for animals, big and small. + +One day, Emily was walking in the woods when she found an old, heavy box by a tree. She was very excited and opened it up. Inside the box, there was a small furry puppy. Emily was so happy and she said she would care for the dog. + +So Emily took the box home and made a special bed for the little puppy. She gave it food and hugs and it was very happy. + +Every day, Emily would care for the puppy and take him for walks. The puppy and Emily became very good friends and even took naps together. + +They were so happy together and Emily promised to always care for him. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. Bob was playing in the woods, when he saw something shining in the ground. He kneeled down and started to pull on the shining object. Suddenly, Bob heard Uncle Jack's voice from behind him. + +Uncle Jack said, "Oh my goodness, Bob! What are you doing?" + +Bob replied, "I saw something shining and I'm trying to pull it out!" + +Uncle Jack took a look and said, "Ah! It's my saw." He offered to help Bob pull out the saw and, soon, it was free. + +Uncle Jack wiped off the saw and said, "Now, let's get back to the house. It's getting cold out here." + +Bob agreed. They both went to the house where a warm fire was waiting. Bob curled up by the fireplace and the cozy warmth made him fall fast asleep. +Billy and his mom went to the park. He saw a lot of kids playing and having fun together. Billy felt so happy, he couldn't help smiling. + +Mom was so proud of him. She clapped her hands and said: “Come on, let’s give these kids a round of applause!†+ +So Billy and his mom started applauding. When the kids saw them, they were surprised and started clapping back. It was so much fun! + +Billy and his mom stayed in the park for a long time. When they finally got home, his mom told him that they had to be serious now because they had to put away the groceries they had bought. They brought all the groceries inside the fridge and put them away. + +Billy felt so proud of himself. His mom was very happy with him and gave him a big hug. She said: “Well done, Billy! You did a really great job.†Billy smiled and felt very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. She was alert and always ready to learn new things. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Her mom brought a thermos of yummy apple juice. Lucy had a big smile as she took a drink. She felt so happy to sip her delicious drink. + +Once Lucy finished her drink, she said “More, please!â€. Her mom said “No, we need to save some for later.†Lucy was sad, but then she spotted a bird on a branch. She was so alert and watched the bird as it flew away. Lucy was so happy she smiled and forgot about having more to drink. + +In the end, Lucy was happy with the adventure she had at the park. She went home feeling alert and ready for her next adventure. +Once there was a little girl called Suzie. She was only three years old. She had a best friend called Tommy who she loved very much. + +One day Tommy said something mean to Suzie and made her cry. Suzie was so sad and did not know how to make him happy. Then Tommy said he was sorry and asked Suzie to forgive him. Suzie was a kind girl and decided to forgive him. + +Tommy was happy and wanted to make it up to Suzie. So he wrote a lovely poem for her. Suzie was so excited when she read it and smiled. She saw how sorry Tommy was. + +That night Suzie was scared about going to bed. But then she remembered the poem and it made her feel better. She knew that Tommy had forgiven her and she was not so scared anymore. The poem was like a big hug from Tommy and she was very happy. +Once there was a young man named Jack. He was very attractive and was always happy. Jack wanted to win something special, so every day Jack looked very hard for it. + +One day, Jack was walking in the forest and he saw something strange - a huge shadow on the ground. He decided to walk closer to it and when he arrived, the shadow suddenly began to move. It was the tallest tree Jack had ever seen and it was the most attractive tree he had ever seen. + +Jack thought nothing of it, until one day he noticed that the shadow of the tree was shaped like a trophy and he realized he could win it. He raced to the top of the tree, hoping to reach the shadow but he could not reach it. + +At the same moment, a ray of sunshine shone on the tree and the shadow faded away. Jack was very disappointed, but then he realized that the attractive tree itself was his prize. He had won the most beautiful tree in the forest! From then on, Jack looked at his tree and smiled. +Once upon a time there was a gifted fisherman who went out onto the river every day to catch fish. He had a big net which he would lower in the water and wait for the fishes to come. One day he came across another fisherman holding a very big fish. + +"That is an amazing catch," the gifted fisherman said with admiration. + +The other fisherman smiled. "It was so heavy, I had to hold it with two hands!" + +The gifted fisherman was jealous and wished he had caught a fish that big. He decided to challenge the other fisherman to a fishing contest. + +"Whoever catches the biggest fish wins!" said the gifted fisherman. + +The other fisherman agreed and the contest began. They both spent hours throwing out their nets, but neither of them was able to catch a bigger fish than the one the other fisherman had caught. + +In the end, the other fisherman was the winner and the gifted fisherman was very sad. He had wanted to prove he was the best fisherman but he had been unable to do so. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Sam. Sam was 3 years old and loved playing outdoors. One day, Sam needed to go out for a special trip, so he asked his mom for a reliable pedal bike. His mom said "Yes" and found Sam a bright red bike with shiny pedals. + +Sam was so excited and couldn't wait to try the bike out. He hopped on the bike and began to pedal. He could go very fast and it made him giggle with delight. He cycled around the park and even tried out a few jumps. + +Sam was so pleased with the bike that he requested to keep it forever. His mom promised to take good care of it so that it would stay reliable. Sam was thrilled and was happy to ride the bike every single day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bright pupil. Every day, the pupil worked hard to learn as much as they could. The pupil wanted to make their parents proud. But one day, the pupil stopped trying. They became more and more behind, and things became more and more difficult. + +The pupil's parents were sad and felt helpless. They talked to the pupil and tried to get them to rise up and try again. But the pupil continued to struggle. + +Then one day, when the pupil was feeling sad, an unexpected friend came to visit. The friend reminded the pupil that hard work always pays off. Thanks to their wise advice, the pupil found the courage to rise up and tried their best. + +The pupil worked hard and eventually became one of the brightest pupils in the class. The pupil's parents could not have been more proud. + +This story teaches us a valuable lesson - to never give up! Even when we feel like all hope is lost, a good friend might be able to help us rise up and try again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Timmy. Timmy was very thoughtful and kind. He lived in a cozy burrow in the woods. + +One day, as Timmy was wandering through the woods, he heard a strange noise. He hopped closer to try and figure out what it was. When he looked up, he saw a hot air balloon in the sky. + +Timmy was amazed by the colorful balloon and he couldn't help but want to go up in it. He wished he had a ticket so he could fly away with it. But he didn't have any money and he wasn't sure how he could get a ticket. + +Then something strange happened. A magical ticket flew down from the sky and dropped in front of him. Timmy couldn't believe it and quickly grabbed it with his little paws. + +Looking back up towards the balloon, he noticed a basket was coming towards him. The basket was filled with thoughtful gifts for Timmy. He couldn't believe it! + +Then he heard a gentle voice coming from the balloon. It said to him: "Always hope for the best and it will come to you. Good things come to those who are kind and thoughtful." + +And Timmy never forgot that moment. He always remembered to hope for the best and was always kind and thoughtful to others. +Once upon a time, there was an independent caterpillar who lived in a grassy meadow. All his friends were too busy playing to recognize how special he was. + +One day, the caterpillar was feeling bored and all alone, so he decided to go on an adventure. But just as he was about to set off, he heard wonderful singing coming from the forest beyond the meadow. + +Curious, he crawled over to investigate. When he arrived, he was shocked when he realized that the singing he had been hearing came from a grand opera. He had never heard the like and he recognized how beautiful it was straight away. + +Glowing with happiness, the caterpillar stayed in the forest, listening to the opera until it ended. After that day, the caterpillar was never bored or lonely again. He had learnt to recognize and appreciate the beauty of the opera. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Amy. She loved to go out and explore in her garden. One day, she decided to go and find some leaves to collect. She started walking around her garden, picking up leaves everywhere she went. + +Suddenly, she noticed that there was something busy in the corner of the garden. It was a caterpillar! Amy was so excited to find it, she wanted to pick it up and take it home. But the caterpillar was starting to roll itself up in a leaf to hide. + +Amy began to get very frustrated. She wanted to take the caterpillar home, but it kept avoiding her. She started running after it, but the caterpillar began to climb up a tree. Amy couldn't climb up there, so she was stuck. + +In the end, Amy decided to give up and head home. She thought to herself, "Maybe I will try again tomorrow". She put down the leaf she was carrying and waved goodbye to the caterpillar. She was so excited to come back and try again the next day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called James. One day his aunt came to visit James and his family. James was so excited to see her! His aunt brought a bag of treats with her to give to James. + +James opened the bag, but instead of treats he found small pieces of paper. He looked up at his aunt and asked, "What are these?" But his aunt just looked away and said nothing. + +James was confused, but then his mum explained to him that these were special messages, and his aunt was scattering them into the sky. His mum further explained, “Your aunt is sending out a special message and calling for help.†+ +James looked back at his aunt, who was now smiling and looked proud. He knew that his aunt was brave and didn't feel afraid, even though she felt sometimes quite ignorant. + +“Let's go and scatter the messages together!†his aunt said. “Yes!†James exclaimed, and the two joined hands and scattered the messages until all of them flew away. +Once there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and loved to play. She had a toy kite and a very playful dog named Spot. + +One day, Jane and Spot went for a walk in the park. They were laughing and running around. Suddenly, Jane saw a huge stack of waffles that a vendor was selling. She was so excited and ran over. + +Jane asked the vendor if she could buy some waffles. The vendor smiled and said yes. Jane bought a few waffles and started eating them. Then she gave Spot one waffle as well. + +After they finished eating, Jane realized that Spot loved waffles just as much as she did. From then on, she would often buy waffles and share them with Spot. They would have so much fun together, eating and running around. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who was very hungry. His name was Floppy and he wanted to find some delicious food to eat. + +He hopped outside and looked around. He saw a carrot patch and his eyes lit up. Floppy couldn't wait to eat the carrots! + +He hopped to the carrot patch and started munching away. As he was eating, he heard a voice. + +"You need to leave the carrots alone!" + +Floppy looked around and saw a tall human standing there. He said to the human, "But I'm so hungry today!" + +The human laughed and said, "I understand, but these carrots aren't for you. How about I give you some special bunny snacks? That way, you'll be full and happy!" + +Floppy happily hopped over to the human and thanked him for the snacks. He happily hopped home with a full belly of delicious treats. He was so happy that he had found something to eat when he was so hungry today. +Uncle Ben was very polite. He said 'hello' to everyone he saw. One day he got a new lock. He wanted to keep his things safe so he put the lock on his door and on his drawer. Uncle Ben was so excited! Every morning he checked the lock to make sure they were secure. + +One day, his niece Sarah came to visit him. She was only three years old, but she wanted to help Uncle Ben. She watched as he locked the door and the drawer and smiled. + +Sarah wanted to do it too. With a bit of help from Uncle Ben she managed to put the key in the lock and turn it. Everyone cheered when she did it! + +Uncle Ben was very proud of Sarah. He said 'thank you' for being so helpful and so polite. From then on, Sarah helped to lock the door and the drawer every day. Uncle Ben was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a crab called Jack. Jack loved to go to sea and explore. One day while Jack was out exploring he came upon a boat. Jack was so excited he couldn't help but climb aboard. + +Jack looked around the boat and realized that it was full of goodies and he wanted to take it all! Jack loaded up the boat with all the things he wanted and he used most of the space to fit it all in. + +Just then, Jack heard someone coming. It was an old man! The old man was surprised to see a crab onboard his boat and he asked, "What are you doing here!". Jack replied, "I was just exploring and I wanted to make sure that everything fit in this boat!" + +The old man was so impressed with Jack's resourcefulness and he thanked him for his help. From then on, the old man and Jack were the best of friends. They went out exploring the seas together and Jack always made sure everything fit in the boat. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was a very curious boy, and one day he came across an original bear. He wanted to pay for it, so he dug into his pocket to find some coins. + +He found enough money to pay for the bear and he was very excited to take it home. But when Joe got home, he found that the bear was not so original after all. It had been used before, and it wasn't quite so shiny anymore. Joe was a bit sad, but then he remembered that he still had the original bear that he had paid for! + +He was so happy, and he hugged his bear tight. They became the best of friends, and he kept the bear with him all the time. Joe took great care of his original bear, and never let it go. It was a reminder of his very first purchase, and a reminder of how special original things can be. +Once there was a wealthy man who lived near an old tree with a special knot in it. One day, the man saw the tree bloom in the most amazing way - with lots and lots of flowers. He thought it was so beautiful, that he wanted to keep the tree all to himself. + +So he quickly made a knot around the tree so no one else could enjoy its beauty. He also put a sign that said 'No one else can come see the tree'. + +Soon enough, the news spread around town. Everyone was very upset, especially the children. They wanted to see the tree bloom again, but the knot made it impossible. + +The children decided that they wanted to find a way to set the tree free. Fortunately, their parents knew how to undo knots, so they started working to free the tree. After lots of hard work, and a little help from everyone in the town, the knot was undone and the tree was free again. + +The children were so happy that the tree could bloom again, so they celebrated with a big party. They were sure to keep the knot undone so that everyone could enjoy the beauty of the tree from now on. +John and his parents were in the town park one day when they heard some loud noises. His dad said, "Let's go see what it's all about!" + +John and his parents walked towards the source of the noise and they soon saw something very exciting: a parade! People had all kinds of colorful floats, and they were all celebrating something special. John's dad said, "This must be for an ordinary day, but the people sure are celebrating it in a big way!" + +John watched the parade with awe. He admired the decorations and the cheerful musicians. Then something amazing happened: his dad pulled out a bright purple flag, and everyone erupted in applause! + +John was so excited. His dad then said, "It's time to join the parade!" They lined up with the other participants and began to march around the park. Everyone cheered and sang and waved flags. + +John was so proud of his dad! He was even more excited to find out that their parade was for a very special occasion. His dad said, "It's your birthday! We are celebrating you today!" + +John was filled with joy. His ordinary day had been turned into something truly special and he knew from that moment on that it would be a birthday he would never forget. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She wanted to have the most organized room ever, but she was having a hard time getting everything ready. She thought and thought about what to do. + +Then she saw a solution! She would create a list of all the things she needed to do in her room. She took out a piece of paper and wrote down all the tasks on it. Making sure she was very organized. + +Suddenly, there was a problem! Lucy had written a lot of things on the list, but she couldn't see the paper anymore. It was too many words and she couldn't read them. So she had to start all over again. + +But this time, Lucy wrote down the tasks one by one until she could see them all on the list. She was so proud of how organized she was. She used her name on top as a reminder. Now Lucy was ready to turn her room into the most organized place ever! +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Sarah. They decided to travel to the park to see some fireworks. They ran and ran until they reached the park. + +John and Sarah looked up into the sky and the sky was full of bright colors. Fireworks were shooting up and the colors were so pretty. John and Sarah were very excited and watched the fireworks for a long time until they were tired. + +When the fireworks stopped John and Sarah decided to take a break and sat down on a bench to rest. They felt so happy and enjoyed the evening. + +When it was time to go home, John and Sarah hopped up and waved goodbye to the park. They knew that they would come back to see the fireworks another day soon! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she was always very helpful. She liked to help everyone around her. One day, her mom asked her to pet the cat. Jane happily agreed and started to rock the cat. + +At first the cat was reluctant, but soon enough it started to purr and enjoy being petted. The cat felt the love in Jane's touches and the value of her kindness. It was so helpful and the cat was thankful. + +The two of them were rockin' away when Jane's mom walked by and said, "What a lovely sight. It looks like you two are having a great time!" Jane smiled. + +She replied, "Yes, mommy! I am being helpful and the cat loves it!" + +Jane's mom smiled too and said, "That's my girl! You're such a kind heart." Jane hugged the cat and gave it a few more gentle rocks before she ran off to play with her toys. +Once there was a little girl called Jacky. She was always full of energy and very curious. One day she decided to go into her mommy's special cupboard. When she opened it, she saw something that made her eyes light up. On the shelf was a jar of coffee! Jacky had heard about coffee and knew it was a special grown up drink. + +Without hesitating, Jacky grabbed the jar and took a big sip. It was bitter and nasty and she started to cough and splutter. Her mommy heard what had happened and came running up to see what was happening. She was so angry with Jacky and said she had been very naughty to dare try such a grown up thing. + +Jacky wanted to try something else, she was still hungry, but this time she knew that she shouldn't dare try something she wasn't supposed to. Instead she went to the kitchen and picked out some delicious fruit and had a nice healthy snack instead. + +Jacky was so pleased that she had learned her lesson about not daring to try something she wasn't allowed to. She had learned an important lesson to always ask an adult first and never to try something without being sure that it was safe. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Anna and Bob. They liked to play together all the time. + +One day, Anna and Bob were walking together to the park. But then Anna saw something. It was very strange and it was moving! Anna stopped walking and pointed at it. It was a smelly, disgusting, fashion shouter! Anna didn't like the way it looked, it was so noisy and smelly. + +Bob said "Let's go and see it closer, Anna". But Anna didn't want to. She said, "No Bob, it's too smelly and disgusting. Let's go to the park". + +But Bob didn't listen and he kept walking to the fashion shouter. Anna ran after him and shouted, "Stop! Let's go to the park!" + +Finally, Bob stopped and they both decided to go to the park and have some fun, instead of looking at the smelly and disgusting fashion shouter. +Once there was a patient bear. He liked to take walks in the woods with his friends. One day, they decided to hike up to the top of a cliff. The bear was very excited, but his friends were scared. They quit the hike and went home. + +But the bear was patient. He kept walking until he got to the top of the cliff. When he got there, he saw a beautiful view. The sun was setting behind the hills and the sky was pink. The bear was so happy he could hardly believe it. He stayed at the top of the cliff until it was dark. + +When it was time to go home, the bear felt sad. He knew he'd have to wait to come back and visit the beautiful view. He smiled and slowly quit the top of the cliff. +Becky was very excited for her playdate with her friends. But when she arrived at the park, she noticed that one of her friends had brought food. "What's that?" Becky asked, pointing to the bag. + +Her friend Molly mentioned it was some meat. Becky felt frustrated because she didn't have any food with her. She wished she had brought food like Molly. + +"Can I have some of your meat, Molly?" Becky asked. + +But Molly said she didn't want to share. Becky pouted and tried to think of a way to get some of the food. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She went over to the swingset and asked if anyone wanted to join her for a race. + +Molly said she would join and soon the two of them were running around the swingset. Becky made sure Molly was always one step behind, and eventually Becky was the first one to finish THE race. + +"Yay, I won," Becky said with a big smile. + +Molly, seeing Becky had won, agreed to share her meat. Becky was very successful in getting some of the food she wanted. They both enjoyed the playdate and feasted on the meat. +Once there was a little girl named Penny. Penny was only 3 years old, so she only knew simple words. + +Penny had an old toy truck that she loved playing with. One day when she was playing, the truck stopped working. She and her mommy were very sad. + +Penny's mommy called someone to come and repair the truck. The man was very polite and smiled when he saw Penny. He looked at the truck and started to repair it. + +Soon he was done and the truck was as good as new. He put it back in Penny's hands and helped Penny post it. + +Penny was very happy. She gave the man a big smile and thanked him. She hugged her toy truck and went off to play. +John was a smart little boy. He loved looking at the things around him and asking questions. One day he heard a noise coming from the desk in his bedroom. He looked around to see what it was, but it was too dark. + +John was curious. Every day he continued to hear the noise coming from his desk, but he couldn't figure out what it was. He asked his parents and even his friends, but no one seemed to know. + +Finally, John decided to take matters into his own hands and he lifted the desk. To his surprise he found a little mouse hiding underneath. He gasped in amazement as the little mouse scurried away. + +John was so smart that he figured out how to keep the mouse from coming back. He put some pieces of cheese on a plate and fed the mouse every day. Now, when John hears the noise coming from under his desk, he knows that it is just his new mouse friend looking for dinner. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ellie and David, who loved to play together. On this day, they decided to go down to the stream by the woods. As they arrived at the stream, David noticed something shiny and gray at the bottom. + +"Let's get it!" he said to Ellie. She urged David to be careful, for the stream was deep and friendly. + +So David carefully stepped into the cool, clean water. He inched closer and closer until he finally grabbed the shiny gray stone from the bottom. He triumphantly held it up and urged Ellie to come and look. + +"Oh wow!" exclaimed Ellie with excitement. She was so happy for her friend and so proud of his bravery that she gave him a big hug. + +The two friends played together all afternoon, taking turns holding the shiny gray rock. When the sun began to go down and they were ready to go home, they placed the stone carefully back in the stream, making sure it was clean and dry. + +The two friends were happy they had come on their adventure and they were sad to say goodbye to the shiny gray stone. As they walked home, they talked about the wonderful experience they had. +Once there was a little bird called Lisa. Lisa was very clever. One day, Lisa decided to fly. She wanted to explore the world. + +As Lisa was flying around, she saw a stranger in the sky. The stranger was also flying. Lisa was curious and flew closer. She was determined to make a new friend. + +The stranger smiled at Lisa and said hello. Lisa was so happy that she had made a new friend. + +They flew up high together. Lisa and the stranger played a game of hide and seek in the clouds. It was so much fun! + +The two of them flew for hours. Then it was time for them to say goodbye. + +Before the stranger went away, Lisa thanked him for being so clever and for teaching her how to fly. + +The stranger smiled and gave her a hug. Then he waved goodbye and disappeared into the clouds. + +Lisa flew back home that day with a big smile on her face. She was so happy and proud of her new flying skills. +Once upon a time there was a queen who loved to paint. She was always very proud of her paintings. Every day she would go out and enjoy the bright colours of nature. + +One day, the queen went out to a beautiful meadow, spread out her canvas on the soft grass and started to paint. She was so immersed in her painting that she didn't even notice the time passing by. + +Suddenly, a dark cloud appeared in the sky and it started to rain. "Oh no!" said the queen. "I must get my painting inside!" + +The queen quickly packed up her canvas and hurried back to her palace. But when she returned, she found that the painting was ruined. All the bright colours had run together and the painting looked terrible. + +The queen was so sad, she had worked so hard on her painting and now it was ruined. She started to cry. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes things don't always turn out the way we want them to, no matter how hard we try. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. Peter had a secret that made him feel very embarrassed. His secret was that he loved mints. He loved mints so much that they were always in his pocket. + +One day, he was playing in the park when his pocket started to jingle. To his surprise, a small green mint had fallen out! Peter was so embarrassed that everyone saw his special mint. + +"Why are you embarrassed, Peter?" said his friend, Amy. "It's just a mint!" + +"That's not it," Peter said, embarrassed. "I just don't like everyone knowing that I like mints so much." + +Amy smiled and then said, "Don't worry, Peter. We all like mints! Let's all have one if you like." + +Peter smiled and then laughed. He wasn't embarrassed anymore, because Amy had helped him realize that it was ok to like mints. He shared his mints with his friends, and they had a great time in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a filty circle. Everyone wanted to get inside it, but it was too tight for all of them to arrive at once. One day two friends, Lucy and Timmy, decided to try to get into the circle. + +As they approached the filthy circle, they began to argue. Lucy said that she should arrive first. Timmy disagreed and said he should arrive first. Neither of them would move, so they just kept arguing. + +Suddenly, a big wind arrived and blew the circle away. Lucy and Timmy were sad, but they were also relieved that they could now get inside the circle without having to argue any more. They smiled and decided to never argue again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, two sisters decided to go on a picnic in the country. At the picnic place, they unpacked their food and goodies from their special picnic basket. As they were eating their lunch, they noticed a cobweb in one of the trees. + +The older sister said “We don’t want to spoil our picnic. Let’s tidy this place up by taking the cobweb down.†The younger sister agreed and she quickly took down the cobweb. + +The older sister smiled and said “See, when we are obedient and tidy things up, we can enjoy our time together.†The younger sister smiled, understanding the moral of the story. They finished their picnic happily and packed their goodies back into the basket. + +The moral of the story is that when you are obedient, you can enjoy your time together. +Once upon a time, Sam and Sarah were walking in the park. Sam was carrying a big black box. + +"What's in the box, Sam?" asked Sarah. + +"I'm fixing it," he replied. "It has milk inside." + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and the lid of the black box flew open. Milk spilled all over the park! + +"Oh no!" cried Sam. + +Suddenly, a mom and her little girl walked towards them. + +"What have we here?" the mom said. + +Sarah told the mom what happened. + +The mom smiled and said, "Accidents happen. But accidents can also teach us a lesson. We need to fix things that we break, including fixing messes that we make." + +Sam and Sarah nodded in agreement. Then, they got to work tidying up the mess. After a few minutes, the park was spotless and Sam and Sarah were much wiser. +Once, there was a turkey who lived in a happy forest. He was a hairy turkey and liked to take long, wobbly walks in the woods. All the animals had noticed the turkey: he was quite a sight! + +One day, he stopped to rest near a tree stump. As he looked around, he saw a friendly fox staring at him. The fox gave him a quick nod, and the turkey smiled back. + +Suddenly, the turkey heard a loud noise from behind. He turned to look, but all he could see were some trees shaking. Not sure what to do, the turkey shrugged his tiny shoulders. He had no idea what was going on! + +The fox jumped up and ran towards the trees. The turkey watched him go, confused. Then, out of the trees stepped a giant bear! The bear was huge and hairy, but he had a friendly look on his face. He gave the turkey another quick nod and proceeded to walk away. + +The turkey was so surprised that he just stood there, frozen in place. After a few minutes, the forest was quiet again. Safe and calm, the turkey went back to taking his wobbly walks. +Once upon a time, there was a big bald horse. He was the strongest and bravest horse around, and everyone called him Power. He was loved by all the other animals and people in the village. + +One day, when Power was out for a walk, he felt something bite his hoof. He looked down and saw a little mouse. The mouse spoke with a soft voice: "Please don't be scared, I only wanted to play with you." + +Power smiled and said: "Of course I'm not scared, little mouse. I'm Power, the strongest horse around. Whenever you need a friend, you can always come to me." + +The mouse was so pleased. She thanked Power and left, hopping around joyfully. + +Power felt happy that he could help the mouse. He thanked his power for making him so brave and strong. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She was very naughty and loved making things. One day she decided to create a monster. + +She found some pieces of wool, paper and some paints. When she was done, she had a tall monster made out of paper and wool, with bright yellow eyes. + +Anna felt very happy when she saw her monster. She started to run around the house shouting: "I made a monster!" + +Just then, her mother came in. She frowned at the monster and said: "Anna, what have you done? Making monsters isn't good. You must be better behaved." + +Anna was sad but she knew her mother was right. She said: "Sorry, mommy. I'm sorry I was naughty." + +From then on Anna was a lot better behaved. She still liked to make things but not monsters. She had learned that it was important to be good, and not do naughty things. +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He had a friend who was a shadow. It was a dark shadow but the boy thought it was kind. Every day he would play with the shadow and they were both very happy. + +One day the boy decided to go to a new place. He asked his shadow if he wanted to join him but the shadow shook his head. The boy was sad but he thought it would be alright. + +The boy went to the new place but it was not like he thought. It was dark and scary. He kept making wrong decisions and soon he was lost. He called out for his shadow but the shadow didn't come. He was very scared. + +Suddenly he heard a noise. A big scary creature was chasing him! He ran as fast as he could but he couldn't get away. The creature caught him and he was never seen again. + +The boy's shadow was waiting for him back at home. It was very thoughtful. It waited and waited but the boy never returned. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient sign. It was so old, nobody knew what it said. A 3 year old child was looking at it and was very curious to know what the sign said. He asked a few people but no one knew. The little boy was so confused and worried. He went to his dad and told him what he saw. His dad smiled at him and said: "You will never know until you try and find out". + +The little boy was determined to figure out what the sign said, so he started doing research. After a lot of hard work, he found out that the sign said "Never give up". + +The story of the sign, made the little boy so happy. He understood the meaning of the sign and he learned a valuable lesson. If he want to learn something, he must never give up. Even when the answer is not easy to find, if he persists, he will eventually succeed. +Molly took a special walk in the park. The sky was light and the birds were singing. She wanted to feel the warm sun on her skin. + +Molly looked down to the ground and saw something sparkly. It was a silver button! She was so excited that she almost slipped. But she was careful and kept her balance. + +She picked up the button and looked at it in the light. It was so shiny and pretty! She decided to keep it. + +Molly put the button in her pocket and walked to the pond. She saw ducks swimming and frogs jumping. It was so fun to watch them! + +Suddenly, Molly slipped into the pond! She felt the cool water around her and laughed. When she got out, she shook the water off her clothes and smiled at the button in her pocket. She had a great day in the park! +Once upon a time there lived a kind and generous King. Every day he would receive presents from happy people from all around the kingdom. +One day the King had a strange request. Someone wanted him to go underground to receive something special. +The King was a bit worried as he had never been underground before, but he trusted the person so he agreed. +The King went underground and was very surprised to find a very ugly gift! It was a big lump of coal. The King was sad to receive an ugly gift and he thought it was very kind of the person to give it to him. + +But then the King noticed something unusual. The coal began to sparkle and glitter and the King knew he had been given something very special indeed. +He took the coal and gave it to the person who had sent him underground. The person thanked the King and said that with this coal they could make powerful magic. + +The King felt very happy to have helped and was glad he had received such an amazing gift. +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She liked to explore the world. One day she went outside and saw a towel on the ground. She picked it up and turned it around. It was so flexible! She used it like a cape and spun it around in the air. She felt like a superhero with it. + +As she twirled, she started to get dizzy and fell over. Lucy laughed as she got back up. She then decided to try and use the towel as a parachute. With a running start, she jumped up in the air with it open wide. It was so cool! + +Next, Lucy rolled up the towel and used it as a trampoline. She loved how the towel made her jumps even higher. She kept bouncing until she couldn't jump anymore. + +Finally, Lucy smiled and turned to look around her. She had had so much fun with just one towel! +Summer and Spring were best friends who lived in the same town. Summer always enjoyed running around outside and liked wearing bright clothes, while Spring preferred being inside and wearing dark clothes. + +One day, Spring and Summer decided to go to the park together and have a picnic. Summer thought it was a great idea and ran around picking flowers. Spring however was not so sure. She thought it was too hot and said, "I don't think it's a good idea". + +Summer felt sad because she really wanted to go to the park. She thought about the different seasons and how they both had something great to offer her. + +But Spring was still worried about the heat. She asked, "What if it's too hot outside? We won't be able to enjoy the picnic". Summer thought it over and then had an idea. She said, "Let's wait until the sun goes down and then we can go to the park when it's cooler". + +Spring thought it was a great idea and smiled. The two girls agreed and went off to the park when the sun was setting. They had the best time and celebrated their friendship by eating their picnic in the cool night air. +One day, mum and dad took their little girl to the park. She loved being outside, so she ran around and looked at everything. She saw a huge plant and went to have a closer look. It was so tall! + +Mum and dad said she could touch the plant, so she did. But it was wet and she got her hands all muddy. Mum smiled and took her to the tap. She wiped her hands nice and clean. + +The little girl's dad then showed her a bench. It was so quiet, like the park was all for them. They all sat down and looked at the sky. There were some birds in the sky, and the little girl waved at them. + +Mum and dad then took the little girl for a walk. They held her hands as they walked around the park, looking at the flowers and trees. It was so beautiful! Even though it was fun, the little girl was tired so they all went home. + +In the night, the little girl dreamt of going back to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and compassionate girl. She was walking along one day, when she saw a building. She knew that inside the building, someone needed her help. So she turned and walked towards the building. + +As she got closer, she saw a puppy playing in the street. The poor puppy had hurt its paw, and was hopping around on three legs. The girl turned again and walked to the puppy. She was compassionate and wanted to help it. + +She picked up the puppy and cradled it in her arms. She turned towards the building again and saw that another person was also helping the puppy. Together, they took the puppy to the building and fixed its paw. + +The puppy was so happy and thanked the girl for being so compassionate. The girl smiled and said nothing, but the puppy could see how kind she had been. Everyone in the neighbourhood was glad to see the kindly girl turn their way. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl who wanted to explore the world. She packed some snacks and set off to find adventure. On her journey, she came across some impressive nature. She climbed into the trees and ran through the grass. Everywhere she went, she could feel something magical. + +Soon it was getting dark and the little girl started to get scared. She stopped and closed her eyes, and began to pray. She asked the nature to keep her safe. Suddenly, the dark night lit up with a bright light. The little girl was filled with awe, it was so impressive. + +The light stayed with her all night and she felt so safe. In the morning the little girl thanked the nature for protecting her, and continued her journey. She never forgot the impressive light, and was never afraid to explore the world again. +Frank was walking in the west. He felt excited at the thought of tasting new and wonderful foods. But, the foods he found were not easy to eat. He tasted some, but they were very hard to chew. He decided to take a shortcut back so he could find something lighter. + +However, his shortcut was a mistake. The way he had chosen was dark and dangerous. He felt scared but he continued on. + +When he finally arrived, he was too exhausted to taste anything. He had to find shelter quickly. But just as he was about to rest, he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a big animal appeared and Frank realized it was a lion. + +The lion roared and Frank was so scared he could not move. The lion pounced and scared poor Frank. It was a bad ending for Frank as he would never taste anything good again. +Alex was playing in the park. He saw a funny phone on the ground. He picked it up and shouted "phone!" Alex was very excited. He thanked his mom for bringing him to the park. + +Then he saw a funny clown. The clown was juggling balls. Alex laughed and cheered. He thanked the clown for making him laugh. + +After that, he saw a funny dog. The dog had a red hat on and was playing with a ball. Alex thanked the dog and reached out to pet it. + +At the end of the day, Alex thanked his mom again for getting him to the park. He had a lot of fun and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day she was looking around and found an old structure. She had never seen anything like it before. She studied it carefully and wondered, "What could this be?" She couldn't figure it out. She shrugged and decided to explore it further. + +The little girl opened the door of the structure and found a bright, warm room inside. She looked around in amazement and couldn't believe what she was seeing. Then, she realized this was a special place meant for her. She was so grateful and couldn't thank enough whoever had made this for her. + +She explored the structure and found books, toys, and other exciting things. She stayed there for a long time, discovering more new things and having lots of fun. Finally, when it was time for her to go, she was sad to leave, but she knew she had a lot of happy memories in the special structure. +Once upon a time there was a selfish little mouse. He wanted all of the food in the house for himself and no one else! He was always scurrying around looking for things to eat. + +One day he found his way into the kitchen and saw something he had never seen before - a dishwasher! It was a big, white box with two big doors. + +The mouse was so excited and he was determined to get inside! He started to hard at work. He pushed and he pulled and eventually he got the dishwasher open! The mouse was so happy with what he had done, he decided to hide inside for the whole day! + +The mouse had a really nice time inside the dishwasher, but at the end of the day he realised he had been very selfish. If the people who lived in the house had known he was inside they would have been very angry! So the little mouse made sure he never went back inside again. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl. She had a big, magical knife. One day, she wanted to show it to her friend. She held it in her hand, and shook it in the air. Her friend was amazed by its beauty and sparkle. + +The magical knife had many wonderful things. It could do anything the pretty girl wanted. She shook it to make a fire in the fireplace. She shook it to make a rainbow over a meadow. And she shook it to make it rain. + +One day, something strange happened. When the pretty girl shook the magical knife, it made a sparkling fountain! The pretty girl and her friend splashed in the fountain and had lots of fun. + +But then the fountain stopped, and the pretty girl put the magical knife away. From then on, whenever she wanted to play, she would take out the knife and shake it around. That way she could always have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a kind man. He wanted to make everyone feel happy. He was always helping anyone way he could. + +One day, he was walking along the beach when he heard someone scream. He quickly ran to the sound and saw a little girl in the water. The man rushed in and saved her. + +The girl was very happy and hugged the man tight. She thanked him and said, "Thank you for saving me. You are a kind man." + +The man smiled and replied, "It was my pleasure. I'm glad I could help." + +The girl ran off to tell her mom what had happened and the man continued on his way. He was happy that he had been able to help save her. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. Lucy was three years old and loved to do yoga. She was serious about yoga because she wanted to restore her body. Every day she would do yoga with her mom. She would stretch and try to twist her body in different ways. + +One day, Lucy's mom suggested they do some extra yoga. Lucy was excited so she said yes right away. Lucy worked hard to restore her body with yoga. The more yoga she did, the stronger she felt. + +Soon, Lucy could do yoga like a pro. Her mom was so proud of her. Lucy felt happy and strong. From then on, Lucy never stopped doing yoga. She loves it, and loves the way it helps to restore her body. +Molly was a happy little girl. Every day she would go out to play. One day Molly was playing and felt an itch. She didn't know what it was. Molly was very ignorant about these things. + +She scratched her neck, but the itch didn't go away. So Molly kept playing, but the itch kept coming back. Molly wanted to find a way to make the itch go away. + +She asked her teacher, who told Molly that she had a mosquito bite. Molly was very surprised and happy to know that an insect had caused the itch. Molly asked her teacher what she could do to make it go away. + +Her teacher gave Molly a cream she said would help the itch. Molly put the cream on her neck and soon she didn't feel the itch anymore! Molly was so relieved and went back to playing again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day she decided to visit a museum. She had a very comfortable pair of shoes and a beautiful dress that bloomed in the sunshine. + +The little girl went inside the museum and it was filled with so many fun and interesting things. She saw special items and tall statues and colourful paintings. + +The little girl was so amazed that she wanted to stay all day. She asked her mom if they could stay but her mom said they had to go. + +The little girl was sad but before they left, she smiled and said, "Mom, I had a very comfortable time exploring the museum." + +Her mom smiled, gave her a hug and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it. Next time we can stay longer." + +And so the little girl and her mom walked away to the sound of the museum's doors blooming in the sunlight.. +Henry wanted to play in the park. He was so excited to play, he almost forgot to push his bike up the hill. He saw a drain in the grass, it was big and green. Henry wanted to see what was inside, so he pushed the drain. + +Then something very bad happened - the drain flew up, and water came gushing out. The water got everywhere and made a big mess. Henry started to cry because he knew he had done something wrong. + +His parents came running and were very angry. They said he couldn't play in the park anymore because he had pushed the drain and made a big mess. Henry felt very sad. + +He never made the same mistake again and stopped pushing things that he shouldn't have. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. She loved to dance and play games. One day, she decided to go to the woods and explore. All of a sudden, she heard some music. It was very loud and strange. + +She cautiously walked closer and closer to the sound. As she reached a clearing in the woods, she noticed a little old man sitting in a chair. He was wearing a big hat and playing a song on an old guitar. + +Amy watched him for a few minutes and then said, "Hi, I'm Amy. What is your name?". + +The old man stopped playing and looked up at her. He smiled and said, "I'm Bill. I'm so glad you found me in my secret spot. I love to play music here, but no one else ever appears." + +Amy was surprised, but also a little bit ignorant. She smiled at Bill and said, "That's okay. I like music a lot and I don't mind if no one else appears". + +They talked and laughed together until the sun started to set. Then they said goodbye and Amy happily made her way home. +Once upon a time, there was a big, chubby statue. It lived in a park near a lake. Every day, people would come to look at the statue and admire it. + +One day, a little girl came to the park. She was only three year old, but she was very brave. She smiled at the statue and tried to give it a hug. Her chubby arms weren't quite long enough to reach the top, but she tried her best. + +Then, the little girl got an idea. She ran to the lake and picked up some long grass. She then brought it back to the statue and started to wrap. She wrapped the grass carefully around the statue, hugging it very tight. + +When she was finished, the little girl smiled. She knew that now the statue was nice and warm, and she was very proud of what she had accomplished. She gave the statue one last hug, then ran off to play. +Once upon a time there was a little frog. He was very hungry. So he hopped and hopped until he saw a race. + +The frog blinked and blinked at the race -- he wanted to join in. He saw other animals running really fast, like a rabbit and a turtle. He took a big breath and hopped into the race. + +The frog hopped as fast as he could and finally he came first! All the other animals were very proud and clapped for the little frog. He was so happy, he almost forgot that he was so hungry. + +But then the rabbit said, “Let’s all have a big feast to celebrate your win.†Everyone cheered. So they all ate and ate until they were not hungry anymore. + +The end! +Jack loved taking taxi rides! He felt so independent and excited as his dad helped him climb inside the taxi. They drove through the streets and Jack watched out of his window with amazement. + +One day, Jack's dad told him that the taxi could be very dangerous. He showed Jack a picture of a car that had burned and warned him never to play with lighters. Jack listened carefully and nodded, understanding why it was so important to stay safe. + +The days passed and Jack and his dad continued to take taxi rides. Jack never forgot his dad's warning and was always sure to stay away from any dangerous objects. He continued to feel independent and enjoy his taxi rides. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She wanted to go to the park. So she asked her mom if she could bring a clown. Her mom said no. Anna was very angry and began to cry. + +Anna's mom told her why she couldn't bring the clown. She said: “If the clown makes you happy, then I will bring you one. But if he is angry, it won't be fun.†+ +Anna thought about it and changed her mind. She decided to have a picnic in the park instead. She collected some food and brought her favorite stuffed animal. Her mom was so proud. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to think before you do something. Even if you are angry, it's important to think before you act, because sometimes it's best to find a different solution. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bird called Jimmy the sparrow. Jimmy loved to collect twigs and leaves to make his nest. Every day, Jimmy collected the things he needed for his nest. He was very careful about the twigs and leaves he chose. One day, Jimmy was so pleased with his new nest. It was beautiful and cozy! Jimmy was proud of his work and was jolly every day. He looked after his nest and enjoyed flying around while looking for things to add to it. + +Jimmy even made friends with other birds who had nests nearby. They enjoyed playing together and helping each other collect things they needed to make their nests even cozier. + +Jimmy and his friends were so happy with their nests that they decided to make a competition. They wanted to see who could make the most beautiful, jolly nest in their neighbourhood. + +Jimmy and his friends worked hard for a few weeks and then showed each other their nests. Everyone agreed that Jimmy had made the most jolly, beautiful nest of them all! Everyone was very proud of him and Jimmy was very proud of himself too! +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Mary. Mary was very careful and she never wanted to get hurt. One day, Mary was walking in the park with her family when suddenly she spotted a surprise in the grass. It was a basket filled with bright, shiny balloons! + +Mary was so excited and she looked around filled with joy. But when she looked closer, she noticed something was wrong. Inside the basket of balloons were two little puppies, whimpering and weeping softly. + +Mary was so sad to see the puppies so lonely and sad. She knew she had to do something to help them, so she was very careful as she scooped them up into her arms. + +The puppies stopped their crying and started to wag their tails. Mary was so happy to have been able to help the puppies and she promised to take extra special care of them. From that day on, Mary and her new puppies played together every day. +The reindeer felt very uncomfortable. They were all by themselves and they did not know what to do. Suddenly they heard a loud voice calling them. They looked up and saw Santa waving his hand. Santa was happy to see all the reindeer, so he asked them to come closer. + +The reindeer stayed together and walked over to Santa. Santa welcomed them warmly with a big hug. Santa asked them to unite and they were happy to do so! + +They were now all united, so Santa smiled and took jolly cookies out of his magical bag. The reindeer ate the cookies together and now they all felt comfortable. Santa thanked them for uniting and said goodbye. + +The reindeer waved at Santa as he flew away. They stayed together and enjoyed each other's company. They were so happy that they had united, and now they felt safe and comfortable. +Once there was a very slow turtle. He always wanted to race with the other animals, but they always ran away from him because they were too fast. He was sad, but he never gave up. + +One day, it was raining outside and the slow turtle had an idea. He took out an old umbrella and held it up in the air. It was as if he was saying "Let's have a race!" + +The other animals laughed at him, but he was brave and didn't give up. He shouted "Let's race to the other side of the pond!" + +One by one the other animals started to race, but the slow turtle kept up with them! He was going slow and steady and eventually, he made it to the other side of the pond. + +The other animals were so surprised and impressed that the slow turtle won the race! They all cheered for him and learned a valuable lesson - it's important to never give up and slow and steady can win a race! +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He was strong and had a sword. It was shiny and long and very special. He held it tightly and kept it close to his heart. + +The knight had a mission. He had to stand guard over a big white castle. Every day, he made sure no one got in. He watched the castle through the day and through the night. + +The knight kept his sword at the ready. He was ready to use it if the castle was threatened. He held it close to his chest and kept it very sharp. He even kept it white by polishing it. + +The knight kept standing guard for many days and nights. For as long as the castle stayed safe, he never let his sword leave his side. Finally, one day the knight went home. He left the castle safe and sound, with his white sword by his side. +One day, Lucy was playing in the garden. She was wearing her favourite coat - it was brown and fuzzy and she loved it a lot. + +When it started to get colder, Lucy put her coat on and went inside. Her big sister was there, wearing a new sparkly dress. Lucy felt embarrassed because she didn't have anything as nice as her sister's dress. Her sister smiled, gave her a hug, and said she looked very nice. + +They made some tea and enjoyed eating some cookies together. It was fun, and Lucy was happy she wasn't embarrassed anymore. + +The next day, Lucy put her coat on, ready for a day of fun. She went outside and enjoyed the sunshine, skipping and running, knowing that she looked the best she could in her favourite coat. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old who loved to go to the theater. Every week he would take his mom and dad to watch a show. It was so amazing! + +He would talk about what he saw with his friends and family. He just couldn't get enough. + +One day, he decided to see the theater all by himself. But when he got there, something felt wrong. He wanted to go back home, but it was too late. + +The lights were so bright, he felt paralyzed. He heard voices, but they weren't friendly. He was scared. + +Suddenly, he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked up and saw a group of strangers. They said the theater belonged to them and he needed to leave right now. He ran away, but he was so scared. + +As he ran, he knew he would never go back to the theater. It was the last time he ever felt so amazing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to play. She was three years old and was running around with her friends. + +Suddenly, she tripped and hurt her ankle. She started to cry and her friends ran to get help. + +The girl asked: "Will someone put on a bandage?" + +Her friends said: "Yes, we will help you!" + +They carefully put a bandage around her ankle. It was difficult, but they did it. + +Then, she tried to stand up and wave goodbye to her friends. But every time she tried to wave, it hurt too much. + +The girl sadly said: "I guess I won't be able to play for a while." + +And so, the girl waved goodbye to her friends and stayed inside for many days. The end. +Bob and Sally were best friends. They liked to play together every day. Today they were spinning around the couch. They were laughing and having a lot of fun. + +"Let’s play a game," Sally said. + +"OK," said Bob excitedly. + +They organized the toys on the couch in neat piles. Then they spun around the couch and tried to pick up the toys without falling down. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Bob shouted as they ran around. + +"Yes, it is," Sally agreed. + +They ran and spun around the couch until they were both too tired to keep going. + +"That was so fun!" Bob said. + +"Yes, it was," Sally replied. + +Sally and Bob smiled at each other and then hugged. They had a lot of fun playing together. +The three year old boy was playing in the park one day when he discovered a plastic bag. It was cold to the touch and he wanted to explore what was inside. + +He opened the bag and saw that there were lots of shiny objects! He was curious and wanted to touch them. He put his hand in and began to move the objects around. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind him. "Don't touch those!" the voice said. He turned around and saw a woman standing there. + +The woman told him that the objects in the bag were special, and that they could break easily if he touched them. She said they needed to be handled delicately so they wouldn't break. + +The boy nodded and said he was sorry. The woman smiled and gave him a pat on the head. He thanked her for the advice, and put the bag back in its place. + +The three year old boy was glad he had discovered the bag and learned how to handle it carefully. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Grace. Even at the young age of three, Grace had a special talent. Whenever Grace heard a beautiful song, she would start to move her body in a graceful way. + +One day, Grace heard a special song on the mail. She started to dance around as lightly as a feather. As she listened to the song and moved, Grace could feel the music inside of her. + +The next day, Grace went to her dance class. Her teachers were amazed when she danced the moves that she had heard on the mail the day before. They could see that Grace had a real talent for dance. + +Grace's story reminds us to listen carefully to the world around us. We never know when something wonderful will come our way. With careful listening, we can unlock our creative potential! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. She was three years old and loved to try new things. One day, her mum came to her with a task. Amy was excited to receive it! + +The task was to pick three of her favourite things and put them in a box. Amy looked around her bedroom and soon she was feeling very comfortable with her choices. She put in her best teddy, her favourite book and her softest blanket. + +Once Amy had finished her task, she gave the box to her mum. Her mum said how proud she was of Amy. Amy beamed with pride and hugged her mum for the biggest hug ever! + +Amy had done a good job and felt comfortable with herself. She had done a task and it had made her very happy. +Once upon a time there was a mighty girl called Amy. She had a big nose and liked to yell a lot. One day, Amy went for a walk in the forest. She saw many animals - some birds and some rabbits. She was so happy! Then she heard a loud roar and Amy was scared. + +But it was only a big bear with a really big nose! It was too big for the tiny Amy. The bear saw her and looked friendly, so Amy was brave and yelled 'hello!' The bear was very surprised and said 'hello' back. Amy was so brave and mighty, the bear had never seen anything like it before. + +The bear and Amy became friends, playing in the forest. They spent time together and Amy even got to ride on the bear's back! Whenever they meet, they yell to eachother in happiness, and Amy is always excited to see her new friend. +Once upon a time there was a cool car that zoomed around. It would zoom here, there and everywhere! Everyone loved the car so much they decided to give it a trophy. + +The car was so proud of its trophy that it zoomed around even more. It zoomed so fast, it seemed like it could go on forever. + +Pretty soon, everyone began to follow the cool car, their own cars zooming around behind it. It was a big zooming parade! + +Finally, after many days of zooming around, the cool car came back to its starting point. Everyone cheered and gave it the biggest trophy of all. The car was so proud, it zoomed off again with a beep-beep! +Once there was a brave girl named Mark. Mark didn't like scary things, but she was always looking for a new adventure. One day when Mark was walking through the woods, she heard a strange noise coming from the drain. She was scared, but she was still determined to see what was making the noise. She slowly crept towards the drain and peered inside. Inside the drain was a big, scary spider - it was huge! Mark knew she had to face her fear and get the spider out of the drain. She grabbed a stick nearby, and then used it to try and get the spider out of the drain. After a few tries, she finally managed to get the spider out. She had faced her fear and was very proud of herself. +One day, Charlie and his mom were playing outside. Charlie was having lots of fun chasing the butterflies that were dancing in the grass. His mom looked up to the sky and said, "Oh, look! It looks like it's going to be a hurricane soon." + +Charlie was excited. He asked his mom, "What is a hurricane?" She answered, "A hurricane is a big storm with very strong winds and lots of rain. It is very powerful!" + +Charlie thought the hurricane sounded exciting and he asked, "Can I help make the hurricane?" His mom replied, "No, hurricanes are designed by nature." + +But Charlie was still curious. He asked his mom, "What does design mean?" She explained, "Design means that an ordinary thing is made in a special way." + +Charlie thought about this for a minute and then said, "Ok, so if I am an ordinary kid, I must be designed in a special way too!" His mom smiled and agreed. + +She said, "Yes, Charlie, you were designed very special, just like the hurricane!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Jake, who were playing in the playground. They were having loads of fun on the swings and slides. + +Suddenly, Sam noticed that an old man was walking very slowly towards a pond nearby. He said to Jake, “Let’s go and help that silly old man!†Jake agreed, so they both ran towards the pond as fast as they could. + +When they got there, they saw that the old man was about to slip on some wet dough. Sam and Jake quickly moved in and saved him before he fell. The old man was really thankful to them. + +When they were leaving the spot, the old man said, “You two are really brave. And remember no matter how small, you can always do something to help save someone in need!†+ +Sam and Jake nodded in agreement and said, “We will remember your words!†+ +The two friends went back to the playground, feeling proud of themselves, and made sure to always help others in need. +Once upon a time there was a man with a big, fuzzy mustache. Everywhere he went, people said, "Look at that mustache!" + +One day, the man pretended to be someone else. He put on a hat, a big coat and a fake mustache. He wanted to play a game of pretend. + +The man went around and said, "Hello! I am not me today." Everyone laughed, but the man felt a little bit guilty. He knew it wasn't very nice to pretend. + +The man took off his hat and coat and said, "See? It's really just me." Everyone laughed even harder when they saw his big, fuzzy mustache! + +The man had learned his lesson. Pretending was fun, but it made him feel guilty. From then on, he kept his big, fuzzy mustache on, even when he played pretend. +Once there was a wise old man. He was examining a chain which was made out of lots of small metal circles. He thought about what he could do with the chain. Suddenly, he had an idea. He took the chain and attached it to a big balloon, making it much bigger. + +The old man let go of the balloon and the chain flew up, up into the sky. It flew so high that it eventually reached the stars. Everyone who saw it smiled and waved as it flew by. + +When the chain was gone, the old man started to think again. He was a very wise old man, so he thought of a way to fix the chain again. He grabbed a piece of string and tied it to the chain. He tested it and sure enough, it made it much stronger. + +The old man was very proud of his work. He carefully put the chain away and went off to do something else. The chain flew safely up in the sky, reminding everyone that wise things can be done with just a few simple things. +Molly went to the park with her mom. It was a sunny day and there were lots of people there. Molly was very excited. She saw a big pile of spikes and wanted to pick them up. Her mom said no, but explained that they were there to support the playground. + +Molly still wanted to pick up the spikes, so her mom suggested a game. She said that if Molly could pick up a spike and carry it around for 10 steps, her mom would give her a prize. + +Molly was a bit nervous, but she agreed to the game. Her mom said she could do it and cheered her on. Molly slowly picked up one of the spikes, carried it around for 10 steps, and returned it to its original spot. + +Molly was so proud of herself! Her mom gave her a big hug and said she did a great job. Molly smiled and said she can't wait to play the game again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amelia. She was only three years old and still learning about the world. One day, her mommy told her to go to the filthy building and wait there. Amelia was scared, but she trusted her mom and she went along. + +When she arrived, she saw a very strange lady. The lady asked Amelia if she wanted to go in. Amelia shook her head 'no'. The lady said again, "Come on, I won't hurt you. Just trust me". + +Amelia couldn't trust the filthy building and she got very scared. She stepped back and ran away. + +The strange lady was very angry and she chased after Amelia. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a big monster appeared and Growled at the lady. The lady was scared and ran away. + +Amelia was relieved and ran back to her mom. She was so excited to tell her what happened. Amelia learned that she can trust her mom and that it was right not to trust the filthy building! +Once upon a time there was a harmless girl. She liked to stare at things. + +Every day she would go outside and stare at the sky. One day, she was staring at the sky when a voice said, “Give me your order.†Startled, the girl turned around. + +She saw an old man smiling at her. He said again, “I can see what you want. Give me your order.†+ +The girl was unsure. She asked, “What is it I want?†+ +The old man said, “Only you can answer that. Give me your order.†+ +The girl was still unsure, but she had a feeling she wanted to try. She said, “I want to fly like a bird.†+ +The old man smiled and said, “Let’s see if we can make that happen.†He took out a pair of wings and put them on the girl. + +The girl gasped. She looked up to the sky and said, “Thank you!†Suddenly, her wings opened up and she flew away. + +The old man just smiled and waved goodbye. He knew all along the girl had the power to fly if only she asked for it. +Grandma was teaching Lucy how to make a cheese sandwich. + +Grandma said, "First, you spread the butter on the bread." + +Lucy asked, "What's butter?" + +Grandma smiled and explained, "Butter is a food that comes from a cow and it tastes yummy." + +Lucy was excited. She spread the butter all over the bread. + +Grandma said, "Now put the cheese on the bread." + +Lucy asked, "What's cheese?" + +Grandma laughed and said, "Cheese is an orange food made from milk and it tastes delicious!" + +Lucy put the cheese on the bread, then Grandma put it in a frying pan. + +Grandma said, "Now you wait until the sandwich gets high and brown." + +Lucy asked, "What does high mean?" + +Grandma explained, "High means when the sandwich is big and puffy." + +Lucy waited patiently until the sandwich was high and brown. + +Finally, the cheese sandwich was ready! Lucy and Grandma enjoyed eating it. Yum! +Jack had gone to the market with his mom. He saw some big red tomatoes lying around. He thought the tomatoes were very pretty. He asked his mom if he could touch one. His mom said yes and handed him one. + +Jack was very excited. He touched it and it felt icy! He laughed and thought it was so funny. Then he watched his mom take out a pan and put it on the stove. She put the tomato on the pan and it started to burn. + +Jack was fascinated to see the tomato burning. He watched it turn black. Then his mom put some salt and pepper on the tomato and Jack couldn't wait to eat it. He loved it so much when it was served! +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Nia and she was very sad. Nia was too sad to even talk anymore. + +One day, Nia's mom saw that things were not the same between her and her daughter. That's when she decided to do something to cheer Nia up. She bought a telephone for Nia. + +At first, Nia felt very excited. She thought that the telephone was glowing. But as soon as she picked it up, it suddenly stopped glowing. Nia was sad again. + +Her mom tried to encourage Nia, "Maybe it will glow again if you keep trying!" + +For the whole day, Nia kept trying to make the phone glow but nothing worked. Finally, she got so frustrated that she threw it away. + +Mom saw what had happened. She felt really sad and told Nia "never give up hope". + +The moral of the story is that hope is important. Even when it seems impossible, we should never give up hoping. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He wanted to fly high up in the sky, so he made an invitation for all of his friends to join him. He was so excited to create something special for all of them! + +The boy asked his mom if he could put his invitation on the fridge so all of his friends would know. His mom said yes, so the boy ran over to the fridge and taped it up. + +The next day, all of the boy's friends arrived. They were all so excited to go on their high adventure! They hiked up a tall hill and as they reached the top they all cheered. Then, they spread out their arms and flew around and around. + +For the rest of the afternoon, the friends flew high in the sky. They laughed, sang, and enjoyed their amazing adventure. When the sun began to set, it was time to say goodbye. With a big wave goodbye, the boy and his friends went home to tell the stories about their extraordinary adventure together. +Once upon a time there was a magical olive tree. It was orange and very special. One day a kind fairy decided to visit the tree. She flew up to the tree and arrived with a big smile on her face. + +The Fairy said to the tree “Hello there! I have something special for you.†The old olive tree smiled and said “Thank you! What is it?†+ +The Fairy replied “It’s a very special orange olive. I thought you might like it.†The olive tree was so happy and said “Ohh thank you! That’s very kind of you.†+ +The Fairy smiled and gave the tree the orange olive. The tree hugged it with its branches and thanked the Fairy again. Then, the Fairy waved goodbye and flew away. + +The olive tree was so grateful for the special orange olive and hugged it all day long! +Every day, Jack played with his pencil. He loved it. He would act silly and pretend he was drawing a picture or writing a note. Today, Jack decided he wanted to use the pencil in a special way. + +He took it outside and started to draw on the ground. He made big circles and remembered to stay inside the lines. Everyone stopped to watch what he was doing. They were all impressed. + +Suddenly, Jack stood up on his pencil as if it were a surf board. He then balanced himself and waved his arms. Everyone started clapping. He was so brave, and they were all so impressed! Jack even gave bows and curtsied. + +Jack was proud. With that special act, he used his pencil to show everyone how impressive he was. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy lady who wanted to know all the secrets. One day while she was walking by a lake, she saw steam rushing up from beneath the lake's surface. She was so curious that she rushed right in! + +The lake was deep and the steam was hot, but she didn't care. As soon as she reached the bottom, she saw it. It was treasure! She quickly grabbed what she could, but then the steam suddenly became very loud. + +The nosy lady was shocked and looked up. All around her, big fish were using their tails to push the steam around. The nosy lady knew she was in trouble, so she quickly swam back to the surface. Just as she reached the top, the big fish raced away. + +The nosy lady was safe, but she only had time to grab a couple of coins from the treasure. She sighed and quickly rushed away, never to return. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sophie. Sophie was so small that she could barely reach the top stair. As she sat at the bottom of the stair, she heard a strange noise coming from the top. + +Sophie slowly climbed the stair and when she reached the top she saw a bird perched on the edge. The bird looked at Sophie and began to speak. + +"Hello Sophie, I'm Billy the bird. I just wanted to say hello to the young lady." + +Sophie was so surprised that the bird could speak. She smiled and said hello back. Billy explained that he was unhappy and wanted a friend. Sophie thought for a moment, then suggested she could be his friend. + +Billy's eyes lit up and he thanked Sophie for the offer. From that day onwards the two were the best of friends and were always together. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Tom. He was very polite and he loved to paint pictures. One day, he went to a big park where he could paint without being disturbed. + +Tom set up his paints and paints and started painting. All was quiet until he heard loud talking coming from behind him. He turned around and saw two 3-year-old boys having an argument. + +Suddenly, one of the boys shouted, "I want to use the painter's paints!" + +Tom was a little nervous, but he smiled and said, "That's ok! You can both use them, but please be polite while you are painting." + +The boys were very surprised, but they nodded and thanked Tom for allowing them to use his paints. They started to work together, and Tom watched them with a smile. + +After a few minutes, the boys thanked Tom again for his kindness. They finished their paintings and presented them to him. + +Tom was very happy and said with a grin, "These are wonderful! Thank you for serving me!" + +The boys smiled and ran off. Tom watched them go and smiled, proud of the part he had played in teaching the two children the important lesson of being polite. +John was very excited. He was going to organize a birthday party for his friend Danny. He ran around the house, looking for everything he needed. Then, John went to the store to buy some gifts, including a pretty bottle of perfume. + +On the way to the store, John felt mighty and strong. When he walked in, he grabbed a big purple bottle of perfume. He couldn’t wait to give it to Danny. + +When the day of the party came, John handed Danny the big purple perfume bottle. Danny's eyes lit up when he saw it. He asked John, “Is this for me?†John smiled and said, “Yes, it's for you!†+ +But Danny didn’t want it. He said, "I don’t like perfume. I wanted a bear!" John was so embarrassed and sad. He didn’t know what to do. Danny had ruined the whole party. John sadly walked away and the birthday party was a disaster. +Once there was a man who wanted to buy something special. He went to the store and found a rag. He thought it was dangerous and didn't buy it. Then he went to the other store and he found a big balloon. It was colorful and he liked it, so he bought it. He went home and blew up the balloon and it got really big! It was so fun to play with. He had so much fun with his balloon and was glad he didn't buy the dangerous rag. The end. +John had a loyal dog named Toby. Every day, Toby and John would go outside to play in the backyard. Toby would fetch the ball while John ran around and laughed. + +One day, Toby heard a noise coming from the refrigerator. He walked up to it, sniffing it and wagging his tail. Suddenly, it opened up with a loud noise that separated John and Toby. Toby was scared and ran away. + +John was very sad that Toby ran away, so he went to search for him. He went to all of Toby's favorite places to look for him, but he couldn't find him. He decided to go back home and when he got there, he saw Toby sitting there, waiting for John to open the refrigerator and let him back in. Toby was so happy to see John. + +John and Toby hugged each other. John was so happy to have his loyal friend back. From that day on, Toby was never scared to go near the refrigerator again. He stayed loyal to John and they stayed together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was only three years old, but he was already full of wonder. He loved looking at the sky, watching the grass blow in the wind and counting how many flowers grew in the garden. + +One day, Joe was at the park with his mom. He saw something he had never seen before – oat! Joe was so amazed. He asked his mom what it was and she told him it was oat. Joe looked around and found lots of oat. + +Joe wondered what he could do with all this oat. He picked up some and stuck it in his pocket. Later, Joe went home and put all the oat he collected in a bowl. He mixed it with water, made a yummy porridge, and shared it with his family. It tasted amazing! + +Joe smiled. He was happy to have discovered something so amazing. From that day on, Joe loved discovering new and exciting things! +Once upon a time there was a gorilla who liked to shine. Everywhere he went, he shined. One day he heard something that made him scared. It sounded like it was coming from the jungle. He decided to see what it was. + +He stepped into the jungle and he saw something that made him very scared. It was a big, scary lion! The lion was roaring and roaring and it was really loud. The gorilla started to run away. + +But then he remembered that he liked to shine. So he stopped and shined. His shiny fur lit up the jungle like a bright light. The lion was so scared, he ran away! + +The gorilla was so happy that his shining had saved him. From that day on, he decided to always shine. He taught the other gorillas that they could also shine and they would all never be scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a panda who was very proud. He lived in a meadow with his friends, a rabbit and a bear. They had lots of fun playing together during the day, but at night they had to go their separate ways. + +One day, the panda was feeling especially proud, and decided that he wanted to stay up all night. So he stayed awake in the meadow, and waited for the sun to come up. + +When the morning finally arrived, the panda was rewarded for his bravery. All of a sudden, out of the corner of his eye he saw something moving. It was another panda, who was coming to join him in the meadow! The proud panda was so happy to have a new friend to play with. From that day on, the two pandas were inseparable! +Mia and her mom went to the park on a sunny day. Mia saw a big rose bush in one corner of the park. Mia felt very excited and ran towards the rose bush. She saw bright red roses and bright yellow roses. + +Mia asked her mom for permission to pick one of the roses. Her mom said yes and Mia chose a bright yellow rose. The rose was so beautiful and Mia hugged it tight. + +Mia and her mom played at the park for a long time. They even took a nap under a tall tree. Finally, when it was time to go home, Mia gave her mom the bright yellow rose as a gift. + +Mia and her mom got into the car and drove away with a smile. Mia knew that she would never forget this beautiful day at the park. +John yawned and stretched. He was so tired! His hippo plushy was very furry and soft, and he hugged it close. + +John wanted to play, but his yawns kept coming back. He lay on the floor and looked at the hippo. He laughed and poked at the hippo's soft fur. + +John was tired, but he wanted to play. He thought of ways to have fun while he was so sleepy. He decided to take a nap with his hippo. + +John snuggled up in a corner with his hippo and closed his eyes. Soon he was snoring, and the hippo listened to the sound of John's quiet snoring. + +John woke up feeling refreshed. He hugged his furry hippo and knew it was time to go play. He and the hippo were smiles and ready for the day's adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a flower that was the prettiest flower in the whole wide world. Every morning, it would rise in the sunshine. All the other flowers in the garden were so jealous that the prettiest flower was theirs. + +One morning, the prettiest flower was picked by a girl. She was so excited to see something so beautiful! But as the day went on, the flower began to feel sadder and sadder. It was missing its friends in the garden. + +At night, the prettiest flower began to cry. But instead of its tears making it happier, the flower just drooped and drooped. In the morning, its petals lay on the floor and the flower was gone. + +The other flowers in the garden were all jealous that they didn't get to have the prettiest flower. But they would never have it again, because it was gone forever. + +The End. +Once there was a boy named Jack and he was three years old. He was playing in the park and had a fun time. He had with him a sandwich to eat. He wanted to throw it and see how far he can throw it. So he threw it and it went to the sky. + +Suddenly, a dull bird swooped down and grabbed it. Jack tried to chase it but it flew away quickly. He was sad he could not get back his sandwich. + +Jack's mom saw what happened and said, "Don't worry Jack, lets go get you another sandwich". + +Jack was happy to hear this and joyfully said, "Ok Mom! Let's go!" and off they went, hand in hand. +There was once a small boy called Bill. He loved to go outside and play. One day, he went for a walk down the street. He noticed some people gathering around the corner. Curious, Bill went closer to investigate. + +Bill went up to one of the people and said 'What are you doing here?'. The man replied 'We're all gathering here because we are unhappy with the selfish people in our neighbourhood'. + +Bill thought for a moment and asked 'Why don't you do something about it?'. The man replied 'We need to stand together, if we want to change things'. + +Then, everyone began to move down the street, chanting 'We need to be together, if we want to make things better!'. Bill smiled and joined the chant. + +What had once been a small gathering was now a lively crowd marching down the street. With their strength in numbers, change was sure to come. +Once there was a strong mommy bear who wanted to make her little bear a delicious snack. She went to her kitchen and found a big grill. She turned it on and watched it zip. Then she took some delicious food and put it on the hot grill. It sizzled and smelled so yummy. Then she took it off the grill and put it on a plate for her little bear to enjoy. He was so happy and gobbled it up! Mommy bear smiled and said, "Wow! That was a strong snack!" +Once there was a girl who loved to add stuff to her room. Every day she would go out and find new items to bring home. One day, while looking around and exploring, she found a pale rock. She picked it up and was so excited to add it to her collection of stuff! + +When she got home, she ran to her room and carefully placed the rock in a special spot on her windowsill. Her mom came in to see what she had gotten and asked, +"What did you add to your room today, sweetheart?" +The girl held up the pale rock and said, "I added this rock! It's so special, isn't it?" + +Her mom nodded with a smile, "Yes, it is special. You can always add new and interesting stuff to your room, as long as you take care of it!" + +The girl nodded and gave the pale rock a gentle pat before going off to explore something else. +Once upon a time, there was a humble man. He wanted to do something special so he decided to build a hoop! + +He got some wood and tools and started to build the hoop. It was quite hard, but the man worked very hard and eventually he finished. + +The hoop was ready and he put it in his garden. He was so excited and happy! + +The man invited his friends and everyone played with the hoop. They laughed and were so happy to have the new hoop. It was such a fun day. + +The man's friends thanked him for building the hoop. He was so humble, he just smiled and said it was his pleasure. +Joe was a little boy. He wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. He was very persistent. He wanted to learn how to be a fireman. He asked his mom to take him to the firehouse. His mom agreed and they set off. + +When they got to the firehouse they were surprised. All the fireman were so big and strong. They were dressed in bright yellow and red outfits. Joe watched the fireman check their equipment and take off in their big fire truck. He asked if he could go too! + +His mom said no, but she said Joe could take a fireman hat and wear it. Joe was so happy to have a hat just like the fireman. He wore it around the house and showed it to all his friends. Everywhere he went, he talked about being a fireman someday. + +Joe was always so persistent. He kept asking his mom to take him back to the firehouse. Soon, Joe was just like a real fireman. He had all the things a real fireman had. Even though Joe was only 3, he was determined to be a real fireman one day. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little boy named Joe. One day, he was playing in the garden with a long piece of string. Suddenly, he heard loud noises above him. When he looked up, he saw a big kite in the sky! Joe was so excited he wanted to catch the kite. + +He immediately rushed inside to grab his shoes and get the ladder. When Joe came back outside, the kite was so close he could almost touch it. Joe started running and climbing to get the kite, but it was moving too fast. + +Joe stopped to take a deep breath. Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "do not rush, I can help you." Joe looked up and saw a big man wearing a funny hat. The man told Joe he should tie the string to the ladder. Joe did what he said and started climbing. + +Joe held tight to the string and the ladder. When he got to the top, he was able to grab the kite! Joe was so happy he started jumping and cheering. The man smiled and said, "See, you did it joe. That was nice". Joe thanked the man for his help and ran back inside with his kite. +Once there was a young girl who was very hungry. She asked her mom and dad for some food, but they had nothing to give her. + +The little girl was sad and started to cry. She wondered how she would ever find something to eat. + +Suddenly, she saw a bright light in the sky. She followed the light and came upon a beautiful garden. In the center of the garden was a tree that was full of fruits! + +The little girl smiled and asked the tree if she could please have some of the fruit. The tree said yes and gave her the biggest, juiciest apple that she had ever seen. + +The girl happily ate the apple and felt full for the first time in a long time. As she was about to leave, she looked up at the tree and said, "Thank you for the peace of having something to eat." + +The tree smiled and said, "You're very welcome." +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious onion. It had a magical power - anyone who owned it would never be hungry! + +One day, a little boy saw the onion and was so excited. He had never seen an onion like this before. He wanted to own it so he decided to pick it up and take it home with him. + +The little boy was so happy to have the mysterious onion. He showed it to everyone he could think of, and all the adults in his life were so surprised! They told him to take good care of it. + +The little boy kept the mysterious onion close to him and made sure it was safe. As he grew up, he never forgot the onion and he was so glad he was the one who owned it. + +The little boy and his onion became the best of friends, and they were never hungry again! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Daisy and Ollie. Daisy was a clever little girl who never seemed to be wrong. Ollie was a brave little boy who liked to play and have a good time. + +One day, Daisy and Ollie were playing a game. Daisy wanted to see who was stongest and she told Ollie to sit on a see-saw and see who weighed the most. Daisy sat one side, and Ollie went on the other. Daisy weighed much more than Ollie, so Ollie flew way up in the air. But just as he was about to fall, Daisy grabbed a big rubbery stick, and slipped it under his feet to stop Ollie from crashing down. + +Daisy knew that her friend was more important than their silly game. She had shown Ollie that it was more important to look after your friends than to be the strongest. + +Moral of the story: It's important to be kind and look after your friends. +John was a brave boy. He had a great mission to solve. He had to climb a huge volcano! He was so excited to do it. + +John started walking up the volcano. It was hard work but he kept going and going. He dug his feet into the ash and climbed. The sun was shining and it was very hot. But John kept going. + +After a while, John reached the top of the volcano. It was huge! He looked around and saw a problem. He had to solve it. He worked hard and used his brain. Finally, he figured out the answer! + +John was so proud of himself. He had solved the problem and climbed a huge volcano. He was a brave and smart boy. +Joe and his wife were walking in the forest for a long time. Joe wanted to find something special. Suddenly, his wife noticed a nest of little birds. Joe was so happy to see them! He wanted to take one home with him. He reached in to take one but his wife told him that it wasn't right. She said the birds belonged with their mother and the forest was their home. Joe was very sad. + + Joe and his wife continued walking. Then, Joe saw something sparkle in the sunlight. It was a magical stone! He asked his wife if he could keep it. His wife said it belonged with nature, and that he had to release it. Joe was very sad again but he agreed. + +Joe released the magical stone and watched it float away. As soon as he released it, something magical happened. There was a loud chirping sound and a little bird flew out of the tree. Joe and his wife realized that it was the same little bird from the nest! Joe and his wife were so happy. + +This story teaches us a valuable lesson about respecting nature and not taking something that isn't yours. It's important to remember that everything we do, no matter how small it may be, can have a ripple effect on our environment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a big red cap that she liked to wear whenever she went outside. One day, Daisy's mom asked her to come over to the kitchen and help serve dinner. + +Daisy was so excited and put her red cap on right away. She took out the dinner plates and carefully placed them on the table. + +But suddenly, the stove caught on fire! Daisy's mom shouted: "Come over here and help me put this fire out!" + +Daisy was terrified but she knew that she had to be brave. She grabbed a pot full of water, walked over to the stove and poured the water on it. The harsh flames quickly turned into smoke. + +Daisy had saved the day. Her mom hugged her, kissed her and said: "Thank you Daisy. You are such a brave girl! Now, let's finish serving dinner." + +Daisy smiled and put her red cap back on. She served dinner proudly. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny hopping around in the forest. Suddenly, the bunny noticed a very rare carrot! But he didn't know how to catch it! + +He asked all of his friends, but none of them knew how to catch the carrot. The bunny felt sad and confused. + +However, the bunny then thought of a plan. He asked a very smart fox if he could help. + +The fox said, "Sure thing! All you need to do is jump and catch it." + +So, the bunny jumped as fast as he could and he caught the rare carrot! + +The bunny was so happy, he hopped around the forest, showing off his special prize! +One day, a little bird named Tim wanted to fly high in the sky. He looked up and saw how big the sky was. Tim thought, "I want to be up there with the clouds." + +Tim tried to fly, but he was not fit. He was too small and weak. Tim's mom said, "You need to eat and grow strong first." So, Tim ate lots of food and played with his friends. + +After some time, Tim grew bigger and fit. He thought, "Now I can fly in the sky!" So, Tim flapped his wings and flew up, up, up. He was so happy to touch the clouds and be in the big sky. +One day, a little crab went for a walk on the beach. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. The little crab felt happy. + +The little crab saw a cheap toy on the sand. It was a red ball. The little crab stared at the ball. It wanted to play with the ball, so it used its claws to push the ball. + +A little girl saw the crab playing with the ball. She laughed and clapped her hands. The little crab felt even happier. They played with the ball together, and they had lots of fun on the beach. +Once upon a time, in a charming little town, there was a hotel. This hotel was a happy place where people came to stay and play. The hotel was big and had many rooms for the people to sleep in. + +One day, a little crab came to the hotel. The crab had big pinchers and liked to pinch things. It pinched the chairs, the tables, and even the toys. The people at the hotel did not like the crab pinching things. + +The crab saw that the people were sad, and it did not want to make them sad anymore. So, the crab stopped pinching things and started to help the people. The crab helped clean the hotel and made the people happy. The people now liked the crab, and the hotel became an even more charming place to stay. +Once upon a time, there was a gray automobile. It had four big wheels and a shiny front. The gray automobile loved to go on rides with its family. They would go to the park, the store, and sometimes to visit friends. + +One day, the gray automobile went on a long ride with the family. They drove past trees, houses, and even a big lake. The gray automobile was very tired from the long ride. It wanted to find a place to sleep. + +The family stopped at a quiet spot near the lake. The gray automobile was so happy. It could finally sleep. The family got out and played near the lake. The gray automobile closed its eyes and went to sleep. It had a nice dream about going on more rides with the family. The gray automobile loved being with its family and going on fun adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Jane. She had a stove in her little house. The stove was old and did not work well. + +One day, a kind man came to visit Jane. He saw the old stove and said, "I can replace your stove with a new one." Jane was very happy and thanked the man. + +The next day, the man came back with a new stove. He took the old stove out and put the new stove in its place. Jane was very happy and said, "Thank you for helping me! I can now cook my food on this new stove." The kind man smiled and left. Jane lived happily ever after with her new stove. +One day, a small cat named Tiny went for a walk. He saw a big tree with a small bird on the tip of a branch. The bird was singing a happy song. Tiny wanted to say hello to the bird and be friends. + +Tiny tried to climb the tree, but he was too small. He asked a dog named Spot, "Can you help me get up the tree?" Spot said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's find a box to stand on." + +They found a box and set it next to the tree. Tiny climbed on the box and then onto the branch. He said hello to the bird. The bird was happy to have a new friend. They played together all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but she didn't like the rain. One day, the sky was dark and ugly. Lily was sad because she wanted to play with her friends. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and said, "I promise you, the rain will stop soon." Lily smiled and hoped her mom was right. She looked out the window and waited for the rain to stop. + +The next day, the sun was shining, and the ugly rain was gone. Lily was so happy to see the bright sun. She ran outside to play with her friends, just like her mom promised. They played all day long, and Lily knew that after the rain, there would always be a sunny day. +Once upon a time, there was a wild owl who lived in a big tree. The wild owl liked to fly around and look for food at night. One day, the wild owl met a little boy named Tim. + +"Hi, Mr. Owl!" said Tim. "I have a fun toy. It can spray water!" The wild owl looked at the toy and thought it was very interesting. + +Tim showed the wild owl how to use the toy. He pushed a button and water sprayed out. The wild owl was very happy and started to spray water on the flowers and plants. They both laughed and had a great time playing together. And from that day on, Tim and the wild owl became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Toby. Toby loved to go fast, but he needed fuel to do so. One day, Toby saw a distant hill that he wanted to race up. But, oh no! Toby was running low on fuel. + +Toby asked his friend, the big truck, "Do you have any fuel to share?" The big truck said, "Sorry, Toby, I don't have enough fuel for both of us." Toby was sad, but he knew he needed to solve this problem. + +Toby thought and thought, and then he had an idea! He asked his friend, the scooter, "Can you help me find more fuel?" The scooter said, "Yes, Toby! Let's go!" They went on a little adventure and found more fuel for Toby. Now, Toby could race up the distant hill and have lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her puzzle. It had big, clear pieces that were easy for her to hold. Lily liked to carry her puzzle everywhere she went. + +One sunny day, Lily took her puzzle outside to play. She found a nice spot under a big tree. She started to put the pieces together. She was having so much fun. + +Then, a little bird flew down and landed near Lily. The bird saw the puzzle and wanted to help. Lily and the bird worked together to finish the puzzle. They were very happy. Lily made a new friend, and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. He was always enthusiastic and happy. One day, Tim's mom took him to a pool. Tim had never been to a pool before. + +When they got to the pool, Tim saw many kids playing and splashing. He was excited to join them. Tim put on his swim clothes and jumped into the pool. He loved the cool water on his skin. + +Tim made new friends at the pool. They played games and splashed each other. Tim was very happy. At the end of the day, Tim went home with a big smile on his face. He couldn't wait to go back to the pool again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat popcorn. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, Tim saw a big red and white tent. + +Inside the tent, Tim smelled something warm and yummy. He recognized the smell of popcorn. He asked his mom if they could buy some popcorn. His mom said yes, and they went to buy it. + +Tim and his mom sat on a bench and ate the warm popcorn together. They both loved the warm popcorn. Tim was very happy to share the popcorn with his mom at the park. They had a great time, and Tim couldn't wait to come back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tim. Tim had a toy. The toy was very dull. It did not make Tim happy. + +One day, Tim went to the park. He saw a girl. Her name was Sue. Sue had a bright toy. Tim looked at Sue's toy. He liked it a lot. + +Tim said, "Hi Sue, I like your toy. My toy is dull." Sue said, "Hi Tim, we can play together. Let's have fun!" They played and had a great time. Tim and Sue became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn. The barn was old and broken. The barn needed help to stand up. The farmer wanted to support the barn. + +One day, a kind cow came to the barn. The cow said, "I will help you, barn." The cow used its strong body to support the broken barn. The barn was happy and said, "Thank you, cow." + +Soon, more animals came to help. The horse, the pig, and the sheep all came to support the barn. They all worked together to fix the broken barn. The farmer was very happy. The barn and the animals were all friends, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a big anchor. One day, the boat went to a mysterious island. + +The boat's friend, a funny bird, wanted to search for something fun on the island. The bird flew around and looked everywhere. The bird searched high and low. + +At last, the bird found a pretty shell near the anchor. The bird showed the shell to the boat. They were both very happy. They played with the shell and had a fun day on the mysterious island. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to hop. One day, while hopping in the forest, he found a big red ball. The ball was incredible! It was shiny and bright. + +The little bunny wanted to play with the ball, so he gave it a big push. The ball started to roll and it went faster and faster. But suddenly, the ball hit a rock and made a loud noise. "Pop!" The ball was not a ball, but a big bag of gas! + +The gas made a funny sound as it came out of the bag. The bunny was scared at first, but then he started to laugh. He hopped all the way home, excited to tell his friends about the incredible gas ball he found in the forest. And from that day on, the little bunny and his friends loved to play with the gas ball, and they all had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab. The crab had a delicate shell with many colors. It lived near the sea, under a big rock. + +One day, the crab saw a long, green plant. The plant was in the crab's way. The crab wanted to go to the sea. So, the crab used its sharp claw to cut the plant. + +After the crab cut the plant, it went to the sea. It played with the fish and swam in the water. It was very happy. The crab went back to its home under the big rock. The crab had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat. This rat was very impatient. He did not like to wait for anything. One day, the rat saw a big, red ball. He wanted to play with it. + +The rat tried to roll the ball, but it was too dirty. "I need to wipe the ball," said the rat. So, he found a cloth and wiped the ball. The ball became clean and shiny. + +Then, the rat met a cat. The cat saw the ball and wanted to play, too. "Can I play with you?" asked the cat. The rat said, "Yes, but you must not be impatient like me." They played with the ball happily and became good friends. +Once upon a time, a big red ball wanted to create a fun dance. The red ball liked to bounce and roll. It wanted to share its dance with all its friends. + +The red ball invited all its friends to a dance party. There were small balls, big balls, and even some blocks. They all came to learn the new dance. The red ball showed them how to bounce, roll, and spin. + +Everyone had so much fun at the dance party. They all learned the red ball's dance. They bounced, rolled, and spun together. The red ball was so happy to see its friends enjoy the dance it created. +One day, a furry cat named Kitty went for a walk. Kitty saw a little girl with a big ice-cream. The girl saw Kitty and smiled. "Hi Kitty, do you want some ice-cream?" she asked. + +Kitty looked at the ice-cream and thought it was yummy. Kitty took a small bite. "Yum!" Kitty said. The girl laughed and said, "Kitty, you are so funny!" + +Kitty and the girl sat under a tree. They ate the ice-cream together. They became good friends. From that day on, Kitty and the girl had lots of fun and many more ice-creams. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved to play with. He would push it around the house and make it go fast. But one day, Tim's car got stuck in some dust under his bed. Tim wanted to get his car back, so he started to struggle. + +He tried and tried, but the dust was too much for him. Tim felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, his big sister, Jane, came into the room. She was older and reliable. Jane saw Tim struggling and wanted to help him. She got down on her hands and knees and reached under the bed. + +With a big smile, Jane pulled the toy car out of the dust. Tim was so happy and thanked his sister for helping him. They played with the car together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim knew that he could always count on his sister to help him when he needed it. And the moral of the story is that it's good to have someone reliable to help you when you struggle. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Momo. Momo loved to climb trees and play with his friends. One day, Momo found a flexible branch that he could swing on. It was so much fun! + +Momo's friend, Ellie the elephant, saw him having fun. "Momo, can I try too?" she asked. Momo said, "Yes, Ellie! You can try, but be careful!" Ellie tried to climb the tree, but she was too big. Instead, she pushed the tree gently so Momo could swing even higher. + +While they were playing, they saw a shiny knife on the ground. Momo and Ellie knew that knives were not for playing. They called their friend, Mr. Owl, to help them. Mr. Owl took the knife and put it in a safe place, so no one would get hurt. + +Momo and Ellie thanked Mr. Owl and went back to playing. They had a great day, swinging on the flexible branch and climbing trees together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big, impressive mailbox. It was red and shiny. Everyone liked the mailbox. One day, a little cat named Kitty walked by the mailbox. Kitty was very tired and wanted to take a nap. +