diff --git "a/TinyStories_963.txt" "b/TinyStories_963.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_963.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The frog thanked the lady for helping him and he drove away, feeling fine! The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was very rich and the other was very poor. The rich friend had a big mine full of special rocks that were very valuable. + +The poor friend was very jealous of the mine. He wanted the mine for himself so he decided to steal it. He snuck into the mine and grabbed as many of the special rocks as he could. + +The rich friend was sad because his mine was gone. He knew it was wrong to steal, but he started to regret not sharing the mine with his poor friend. + +The poor friend was excited to have all the special rocks, but he quickly found out that the rocks were not worth anything. He was very sad and regretted stealing the rocks. + +The rich friend and the poor friend never spoke again. They both learned an important lesson that day: Don't regret not sharing something with someone. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sarah. She always wanted to feel the warm sun on her skin, but today was gloomy. The small clouds made it so that the sun refused to shine. Sarah was very quiet as she slowly walked across the dry field. Everywhere she looked it seemed so still, but Sarah kept walking. + +As she trudged forward, she was careful not to step on the animals or plants that she passed by. Despite the quiet, Sarah felt something in the air. She felt that something exciting was going to happen-- something that wasn't happening yet, but was soon to come. + +Suddenly, something changed. Sarah saw that the clouds had left and the sun burst through the sky. Rays of sunshine filled the air and made the plants and animals around her come to life. Sarah was so happy. She felt the warmth of the sun on her skin and watched as everything became bright and lively. Even though she knew the clouds would come back, she enjoyed every moment of the moment of sunshine. +Once there was a girl named Daisy. She was three years old and liked to skip around. One day she was skipping around in the park when she saw a big leaf on the ground. She decided to pick it up and skip around with it. She had so much fun. + +But then she saw something naughtier. She saw a big puddle. She wanted to jump into the puddle and make big splashes. She skipped closer and closer to it. + +But she heard her mum shout. She knew she was not allowed to do that. So she quickly put the leaf on her head and went back to skipping around. + +Daisy was a very naughty girl, but she knew when to be careful. +Once upon a time there was a green thermometer. It was very special. Every day it went with a boy and his mom to the market. There they would sell the thermometer. + +The boy and his mom would always sell the thermometer to some people. They would smile and give the thermometer to the nice people. The nice people were so happy with the thermometer. + +One day the boy asked his mom why they sell the green thermometer. She told him that they want other people to be happy. The boy thought it was really nice to help others. + +When it was time to go home, the mom and son said goodbye to the people and thanked them for buying the thermometer. The people said thank you for the thermometer and told them to come back soon. + +The boy and his mom smiled. They were happy that they could help others. They went home with big grins on their faces. + +The End. +Charlie was so envious when his friend Ben got a brand new kite on Tuesday. Charlie had wanted a new kite too. + +“Why don’t I have a kite?â€, Charlie asked his mom. + +His mom smiled. “We will get you a kite too, sweetheart. We can go to the store on the weekend.†+ +But Charlie still felt sad. "The weekend is too far away," sighed Charlie, and he started to tear up. + +His mom gave him a big hug. “Don’t worry, my little one. We can go on an adventure. Let’s find a kite!†+ +So Charlie and his mom went on a hunt for the perfect kite for Charlie. They looked through the park and the market, but they still couldn’t find one. + +Then, finally, they saw it. Just like the one Ben had! Charlie was so excited. He grabbed the kite and went outside to play. + +Charlie was so happy to have a kite just like Ben’s. He was no longer envious. He was back to being happy. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jack. He was very excited to explore the world. One day, Jack was walking down the street and he saw a broken ceiling. He wanted to climb up and take a closer look. + +Jack jumped up and used his imagination to travel up to the broken ceiling. He was so amazed at the sight of the ceiling and he imagined himself being able to touch it. + +But then, something happened. The broken ceiling started to crumble and Jack got scared. Jack was very scared and a piece of the broken ceiling hit him on the head. He started to cry because of the pain and he was very scared. + +Jack had not listened to his parents who warned him not to climb up the broken ceiling. Moral of this story: never ignore your parents’ warnings and instructions. +Mama was watching her baby crawling across the warm floor. It was funny to watch as the little one tried to use her arms and legs. Suddenly, Mama heard a noise. She looked up and saw that the baby had crawled near the door. The lock was wide open! + +Mama hurried over to the baby and said, "It's time to come over here. It's not safe to crawl near the door with the lock open." + +The baby shook her head and kept crawling. Mama watched as the baby scratched and grabbed at the lock. + +Mama said, "Honey, let's go crawl somewhere else. Come on, it's time to find something warm to crawl on!" + +The baby stopped and smiled at Mama. Then, they crawled away together and Mama looked around to make sure the lock was secure. +Once upon a time there was a cow called Beef. She was very playful and loved to run around the fields all day long. She especially liked to play in the fields surrounded by big trees. + +One day, Beef came across a little boy. He was only 3 years old and very small. The boy smiled at Beef and the cow smiled back. + +The little boy asked Beef, "Can I give you a kiss?" + +Beef replied, "Yes please!" + +The little boy kissed Beef on her forehead and then ran back to his parents. + +Beef was very happy. She learned a valuable lesson from the little boy - kindness and love are the best ways to show someone that you care about them. + +From that day on, Beef always remembered the lesson and she was a lot kinder and more loving to everyone she met. +Once upon a time there was a lovely potato. The potato was so happy, she wanted to share her joy with the world. + +One day, she said to the sun: "I want to be friends!" +The sun replied: "Of course, that would be lovely." + +The potato was so excited to have a new friend. She hugged the sun until it shone brighter, and jumped off to show her other friends. Every day she let the world know just how lovely she was. + +Soon all the other vegetables in the garden heard about the lovely potato and wanted to be her friends too. The little potato was so happy, she couldn't stop smiling. + +One day, a bird flew down and asked: "Why are you so happy?" +The potato answered: "I just love being a potato and it's fun to make new friends!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe who was very excited. One day, Joe got a special present from his mom and dad - a toy car! Joe was so excited he jumped up and down and couldn’t stop laughing. + +But Joe was too small to hold the car properly. He tried to take it with both hands, but it kept slipping away. Joe felt sad and frustrated. + +Then, his mom came over and showed him how to take the handle. Joe smiled and was excited again. He held the handle with both hands and was able to keep his car. + +Joe was so happy he laughed again. With his car in hand, he went to the backyard to play and have fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a green tooth. This tooth was extra special, as it could talk. Every day it would say hello to everyone who walked past. + +One day, a little girl called Eve was walking by. She waved to the tooth and said "Hi, Tooth!" + +The tooth was so surprised that it could reply. It said "Hello, Eve! How are you today?". + +Eve was delighted and smiled. She asked the tooth all sorts of questions, and the tooth answered them all. They talked and talked, until Eve had to go home. + +The tooth waved goodbye and asked her to come visit again. "I'd love that!" said Eve, and she ran off into the distance. + +The green tooth waved until she was out of sight. Then it settled down, happy to have made a new friend. +Mum was getting ready to dress up. She put on a pretty dress and went outside to find her daughter. She was playing in the garden with a toy volcano. "Time to go," said Mum. + +Her daughter started to cry, she was upset. "But why do I have to go?" she asked. + +"We're going to the zoo," said Mum. + +Her daughter perked up. The zoo was her favourite place. She put on her new dress and her mum put on her coat. They caught a bus to the zoo. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw lots of animals, but the biggest was the volcano! The daughter was excited and forgot she was upset. Mum and daughter enjoyed looking at the volcano together. + +At the end of the day, the daughter was tired but happy. They caught the bus back home and the daughter fell asleep on the way. Mum tucked her in and smiled as she looked at her daughter in her pretty dress, dreaming of the volcano. +Once upon a time, there was a big mommy bear and a small baby bear. The mommy bear loved the baby bear so very much. + +One day, the mommy bear looked at the baby bear and gave it a big kiss on the top of its head. The baby bear fit perfectly in the mommy bear's arms. + +The mommy bear kissed the baby bear again and again. Everywhere! On the top of the baby's nose. On the top of its eyes. On the top of its cheeks. Every kiss was a big, fit one. + +The mommy bear and the baby bear smiled, happy and content. They kissed and hugged each other for a long time. Then the mommy bear and the baby bear danced and laughed. It was their happy, fit day! +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He had a beautiful flute. Every night he would take the flute and play it as the sun set. + +One night, as he was playing, a little girl came up to him. She was tiny and had beautiful eyes. The man asked her why she was there. The little girl said that she thought the music was so pretty and wanted to hear more. + +The man was so amazed that a little girl was so interested in his music. He asked her to join him and together they played the flute until the sky was dark. + +Finally, the man decided to give the little girl a kiss. He leaned in and kissed her on the cheek. + +The little girl smiled and thanked the man for the wonderful music. She ran away with a twinkle in her eye, leaving the rich man with a feeling of happiness in his heart. +Once upon a time there was a brother and a sister. They both wanted a special gift, but they disagreed about which one to get. + +The brother wanted a big truck, but the sister wanted a pretty doll. Both of them wanted their own thing, so they argued and argued. + +The brother got angry and shouted "No! It should be a truck! I want a truck!" The sister stamped her foot and insisted it should be a doll. + +Their mum was worried about them. She knew that both the doll and truck were special gifts, and she wanted them to be happy. + +So, she hugged them both and said "Okay, why don't you both get gifts? That way you can agree and share". + +The brother and sister were so happy! They wiped away their tears, hugged each other tight, and went to pick out their gifts. +Once there was a little girl. She was so cute and loved to play. One day she found a basket in her backyard. She knew it was special and wanted to play with it. She went up to it and asked, "Can I tie a string to you?" + +The basket said, "No. I am not for playing with." The little girl was so sad. She wanted to play with the basket so badly. She ignored the basket and started to tie a string to it. The basket was not happy but it could not stop the little girl. + +Soon the basket started to shake and the string started to break. The little girl was scared and ran away. Then, suddenly, the basket flew away in the sky. The little girl cried and cried. Then she never saw the basket again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was eating her lunch outside in the sun when she spotted a round bug on the ground. Lucy watched it and counted the number of legs it had. "One, two, three, four," she counted softly. + +Just then, her mom called her from the door. "It's time for a nap, honey," her mom said with a smile. Lucy nodded and said goodbye to the bug before walking inside to take a nap. She was feeling sleepy already. + +When she woke up, Lucy went outside to look for the round bug again, but it was gone. Disappointed, Lucy closed her eyes and imagined that the bug was still there. She started to count again, but much more slowly this time. Finally, she grew so sleepy again that she fell asleep on the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty girl called Mina. Every day she would run around outside playing games with her friends. + +One day, Mina and her friends were playing a game of tag. She ran around the park, trying her best to not get caught. + +Suddenly, Mina heard a deep voice say, "Mina, why you being so naughty?" It was her mother! + +Mina replied, "Oh, I just want to have fun with my friends." + +Her mother shook her head and said, "That's nice but it's time for dinner. Maybe you can play later." + +Then, Mina and her friends stopped playing and went home. But when they arrived, they decided to play another game. This time, they became superheroes and saved the world in their back yard. It was fun! + +The next day, when Mina went out to play again, she knew that her mother was watching and so she tried to be extra careful not to be too naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and sister called Jack and Jill. They were excited to go and visit the market. When they arrived, Jack saw a big, round, dark cauliflower. +He said to Jill, "Look at that cauliflower! Let's buy it!" +Jill agreed and they bought the cauliflower. But when they arrived home, something terrible happened. Jack and Jill opened the cauliflower and found that it was bad and rotten! They were very sad and angry. +Jill said to Jack, "We should never have visited the market!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who wanted to watch a video. He ran up to his dad and said, "Dad, can you lend me a video?" His dad said, "Yes, sure. Let me find one." The dad went to his room and looked through his collection of old video tapes. + +Finally, he found one he thought was perfect. He said to Jack, "I think this one is perfect. But this particular video is quite old and you might not like it." Jack thought for a moment. He didn't want to watch an old video. So he asked, "Can I have a different one?" + +The dad shook his head and said, "Sorry, this is the only video I have. If you don't want it, I won't lend it to you." Jack saw that he had no other choice. He nodded his head and said, "Okay, I'll take it." Dad smiled and said, "Good. I knew you would like it!" Jack put the video in the player and happily watched it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Tom. Joe was very glad to tell Tom about a pie he had just found. He said, "Tom, look at this pie. It's so yummy!" +Tom was very excited to hear this and he said, "Let's eat it!" + +So Joe and Tom got some spoons and started to feed each other pieces of the delicious pie. Joe said, "Hmm, this is so tasty!" They were both very glad to be sharing the pie together. + +When they finished, Joe said, "Thanks for helping me eat this pie, Tom. I'm so happy we got to share it." Tom smiled and said, "Me too! That was so fun!" +And the two friends gave each other a big hug and went off together to find even more yummy treats. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Alice. They were playing in the garden when Alice got an idea. "Let's split my snack," she said to Jack. + +So Jack and Alice split the snack between them. Inside there were two sweet, delicious treats. "Yum," said Jack. + +"Let's share the snack," Alice said. She gave Jack one half and took the other for herself. "This is so sweet," Jack said with a smile. + +Alice smiled back. "I'm so glad we can share." As they ate their snacks, Jack and Alice laughed together under the sunshine. It was a perfect day. +Once there was a kind man who enjoyed helping out his friends. One day, he was asked to do a special task, but it scared him. +The man turned to his friend and said, “This task scares me. How am I going to do this?†+The friend smiled and replied, “Don’t worry my friend. You have been so kind to others that now they will be kind to you. They will help you complete the task!†+The man smiled back at his friend and went off to do the task. And sure enough, everyone he asked for help was kind and helped him to complete the task. +The moral of the story is: when you are kind to others, they will be kind to you. Kindness has a powerful ripple effect. +Once upon a time there was a playful little girl. Every day, she spent time in her yard, playing and having fun. + +One day, she found a small puppy in her yard who wanted to become her best friend. She was so happy and wanted to find out what it's name was. But the puppy couldn't speak, so she decided to give it a name herself. She named the puppy Socks. + +The little girl was so excited and wanted to accept little Socks into her family. She hugged the puppy and it licked her face, letting her know it cared. From that day on, little Socks and the girl were always together, playing in the yard and having fun. + +The little girl was so happy and thankful to have found a new friend. She knew that Socks would always be by her side and she accepted it as part of her family. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside every day. One day, he was walking and saw a harmless animal in the field. It was a small, grey creature. + +Tim was very excited and wanted to bring it home. He carefully crept closer to get a better look. But the creature saw him and quickly ran away. + +Tim decided that he needed something to help him catch it. He remembered that his mum had a pointy stick in the garden. He raced to get it and ran back to the field. + +Carefully, Tim crept up to the creature. He reached out with the stick, being very gentle and quiet. Suddenly, the creature jumped onto the stick and Tim knew it was time to bring it home. + +Tim was very happy to have found a harmless new friend. He named the creature 'Spot' and they became best friends. From that day on, Tim and Spot roamed their field together, happy as could be. +Once upon a time there was a tidy ant. She liked to spin around and around. Every day the ant enjoyed spinning in the sun. + +One day, the sun shone even brighter than usual and the ant felt like spinning even more. She spun faster and faster and she laughed and giggled. But soon, the ant spun so fast that she got dizzy. + +The dizzy ant could not stop spinning, so she had to find a way to calm down. She noticed a quiet, shady spot where she could spin in peace. + +When the ant finally made it to the shady spot, the sunshine peeped over the trees. Suddenly, the ant spun again and she was no longer dizzy. She was finally happy, and she could enjoy her spinning once more. +One day, a little boy named Max was playing in the garden. He saw a beautiful wheel in the middle of the grass. Excitedly, he called out to his mummy and daddy, "Look! Look!" His mum and dad came out of the house and smiled. His daddy said, "That's a great wheel! Would you like to have a go?" Max nodded. + +The three of them went to the wheel and Max got on it. His daddy gave him a little push and Max began to spin around and around, laughing with delight. He could see a big tree in front of him, with a few birds singing in its branches. + +Max's mum and dad watched him, smiling. Then his mum said, "Would you like to invite your friends to play with the wheel?" Max jumped off the wheel and said, "Yes!" + +His mum and dad helped him to send emails and make phone calls to his friends. Soon, his friends were at the garden, having a wonderful time playing with the wheel. Max and his friends spun around and around, feeling the warm sun on their faces, and the birds singing in the tree. It was a beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty oak tree. She stood tall and proud in a meadow. One day, a rabbit hopped up to her and demanded that she give him some of her precious acorns. The oak tree refused. + +The rabbit kept demanding and the tree kept refusing. He became more and more insistent, hopping around her like a little yappy dog. + +Finally, the mighty oak had had enough and she said "No more! You have taken enough of my acorns. Please go away now. I do not want to give you any more". + +The rabbit was surprised at the tree's stern refusal. But he hopped away sadly, leaving the oak alone to guard her acorns. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Mike. He was only three years old. + +One day Mike was playing in his room when his mother called him. She asked him to come to the living room. + +Mike walked into the living room and saw a big mess! His big sister had left her jacket all over the floor. + +Mike's mother said, "Mike, please turn your sister's jacket right side up, it's so messy!" + +Mike didn't want to make the mess go away. So he thought for a moment and then said, "No! I don't want to." + +Mike's mother looked at him sternly and said, "Mike, please turn your sister's jacket. We need to keep the room tidy." + +Mike thought for a bit and then finally decided he would do it. + +He carefully picked up the jacket and turned it over. Now the living room was tidy! + +Mike's mother smiled and said, "Thank you, Mike! Now the living room is clean." + +Mike was proud of what he had done and smiled too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a cold day out. She was wearing a warm coat and she had her hands in her pockets. + +On her way home, she stopped at a store. Inside she was excited to find a big, new box! She asked her mom if she could open it, and her mom said yes. + +The little girl couldn't wait to unpack the box. She opened it and inside she discovered a special photo. It was a photo of when she had gone to the beach on a hot day, a very long time ago. + +The little girl took the photo out and hugged it close. She was glad that, even on a cold day, she could remember how fun it had been to play at the beach! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to mail things. One day, he found a special box with something tasty inside. The box was full of muscles! He was so excited and he couldn't wait to mail them to all of his friends! + +So he grabbed some tape and started to package up all of his special muscles. He hummed a happy tune as he put all of the muscles into different boxes and taped them up. He was very excited to share the tasty muscles with his friends. + +Once he was finished, he ran to the post office to mail off all of his boxes. He smiled as he dropped them into the post box. + +The next day all of his friends were so happy when they received their special packages. They all thanked him for the tasty muscles. + +From then on, the little boy always made sure to mail something special to his friends. He was so happy to be able to share his muscles and other tasty things with them. + +The end. +Molly and her mom were in the grocery store. Molly saw the vegetables and pointed at them. She asked her mom, "Can we get some?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure! What do you want?" + +Molly picked up a bright orange carrot and said, "This one!" + +Her mom said, "Great choice. We'll get lots of vegetables." They increased the number of vegetables in the cart. + +But then they couldn't find anything else Molly wanted. They searched around the grocery store and nothing interested Molly. She started to get frustrated. + +Her mom said, "Let's keep looking. Maybe something new will catch your eye." + +Molly looked around again and this time she saw some sweet potatoes. She smiled and said, "Mom, I want those!" + +Her mom said, "Perfect! Let's get them so we can make something yummy." + +Molly and her mom added the sweet potatoes to the cart. They finished their shopping with lots of vegetables to take home. +Once upon a time there were two rabbits. They were very intelligent. One day they were hopping through the forest looking for food. Suddenly, they saw a grape bush! They hopped over to it, and the one rabbit started to spray the grapes. The other rabbit was confused. He asked why the first rabbit was spraying the grapes. The first rabbit said it was a delicious way to eat them. So the two rabbits sprayed and ate the grapes. In the end, they both enjoyed the grapes because they tasted so sweet and juicy. The two rabbits hopped away, happy and full of delicious grapes. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable girl named Abigail. One day, she went out on a walk to find something special. After a while, she found a big, green celery stick. She got so excited and jumped up and down. Then, she carefully picked up the celery and ran back home to show her mom. + +When she got back, her mom was so happy. She knew just the thing to do with the special celery! Abigail and her mom had a fun day together making celery soup. They enjoyed their delicious soup and everyone agreed that Abigail was so dependable! +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was ready to go explore with her friends. They wanted to find a secret spot. First they headed east. Through a clearing, they saw a pond with a big splash! + +"Let's go there!" Lucy shouted. Everyone was excited. + +They ran over to the pond and took off their shoes. Lucy was the first to jump in and make a splash! Her friends followed, and soon they were all in the water, playing and laughing. + +Soon, it was time to leave. Lucy remembered how she had seen a cave on the east side of the pond. + +"Let's come back here tomorrow," she said. Her friends agreed. + +The next day, Lucy was ready. She and her friends walked east to the pond. They were sure the cave was there. + +When they arrived, they peered into the cave entrance. Inside, there was a secret garden. + +"Look, it's just like I knew it would be," Lucy said. Everyone was amazed and excited. They had found the perfect spot to explore. +Once there was a little girl who was 3 years old. She was always happy, even when things didn't go her way. But one day her friend came over and started to complain. She didn't like the number of toys she had, and she thought hers were much greater than the little girl's. The little girl didn't like to hear her friend complain, so she started to cry. She asked her friend to stop, but her friend just kept going on and on. Finally, the little girl started to feel really bad and she decided to give her friend all her toys. But when she did, her friend just complained more. She said the toys weren't great enough and she wanted more. The little girl was so sad she wanted to cry. But in the end, she had nothing left for herself. That was a bad ending for the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a pet dog named Spot. Spot loved apples, so the boy's mum took him to the store to buy some. + +She put one apple in her hand and said, "Let's make sure this apple is safe, okay?" Then she showed him how to hold the apple carefully, and she pulled some money out of her pocket. + +At the store, the boy said "Thank you!" to the store keeper for the apple. The store keeper smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +The boy and Spot went home and the boy carefully placed the apple in a safe spot. Spot was so happy that he wagged his tail and licked the boy's face. They both had a great day! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Emma and Mia. They wanted to have a special birthday for one of them. So, Emma said, "Let's get a candle!" + +Mia thought for a moment and then said "Let's get two different candles, one for each of us." + +They went out and picked out two candles, one was blue and one was purple. + +When they were back home and were about to light their candles, Mia said, "Let's each tell our own story and share it with each other." + +They each told a story about something different that had happened to them. After they had finished, they hugged and thanked each other for the special birthday memory. + +The moral of the story is that friends can create special memories by sharing different things. +One day, a little boy named Timmy wanted to play with his friends. He ran over to their house and knocked on the door. His friends' dad opened the door, and Timmy saw that he was holding a pistol. He had never seen one before and he was very confused. + +Timmy's friends' dad smiled and explained that pistols were tools used to protect people, and that he included it with all of their fun activities. He showed Timmy how he kept is safely locked away and only used it when necessary. + +Timmy's friends were so excited to show him their new game with their dad. They played all kinds of fun games, and each one included the pistol in some way. Timmy was still confused, but he was learning and having a great time! In the end, they all hugged and said goodbye. Timmy felt much better and he could tell that it was all part of their family's plans for fun. +Once upon a time there was a helpless little fish. He swam in the big sea all alone, looking for company. But everywhere he went, he was unable to find a friend. + +One day, the little fish noticed something very strange. There was a lot of noise coming from above the water. He could see some strange creatures cleaning the surface of the sea. They were making the water so murky that he could barely see. + +The little fish was scared, so he dived down to the bottom of the sea. But the creatures were too fast and they spotted him. They tried to catch him with their nets, but he was too quick. + +The creatures continued to clean the surface of the sea, and soon they had him cornered. There was nothing left for the little fish to do but surrender. The creatures were so powerful, and he felt so helpless against them. + +In the end, the helpless little fish had no choice but to be caught by the creatures. They took him away, and the little fish never saw the sea again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who needed help. She had a big problem with a needle. She looked all around for someone who was very good. + +Then, one day something amazing happened. She met a special friend. He was very kind and smiled a lot. He said he knew how to help. + +Together they went on an adventure. They walked and talked until they found the place they needed. It was a magical place with a special needle. + +The friend showed the girl how to use the needle. He was so good at it! He made the needle do just what the girl needed. + +At the end, the girl was very happy. She thanked her special friend and they hugged goodbye. She had the help she needed and their adventure was over. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very brave and liked to explore. One day, she was wandering in the woods and heard a loud ringing. It was coming from a little bell. She was scared, but she decided to investigate. + +As she continued walking, she came upon a small cottage. The bell was coming from inside the cottage. Lucy was fearful, but she knocked on the door. + +A kind old lady answered the door. She said, "Oh, hello! I am in need of help. Please come in." Lucy was still a little scared, but was also very curious. + +The old lady explained that she was looking for her pet cat. She had been ringing the bell to try to call it home. Lucy had a brilliant idea. She asked if she could ring the bell outside the cottage. The old lady agreed. + +Lucy went outside and rang the bell. Suddenly, the old lady's pet cat started meowing and appeared in the doorway. Lucy was so proud of herself for helping the old lady. She had been fearful, but she was brave enough to help! +Once upon a time, there was a pretty house with a ladder in front of it. One day, a little boy named David watched as a lady passed the house. "Hello," David said to the lady as she walked by. The lady stopped and said, "Hello! Would you like to come up the ladder with me?" David smiled and said "Yes!" + +David followed the lady up the ladder and they passed through the window into the house. It was even prettier than the outside! David couldn't believe it. When they reached the top floor, the lady said, "I'm sorry David, but this is as far as you can go. There is a monster upstairs that lives here and he won't let anyone pass." David was so disappointed. + +David was about to go back down the ladder when the lady said, "Wait!" She reached into her pocket and pulled out a magical amulet. "If you can make it past the monster, this amulet will protect you," she said. David thanked the lady and bravely passed the monster. He made it all the way to the roof of the house and the amulet glowed brightly. + +David had to pass through the monster to save himself. Now he had a magical amulet to protect him on future adventures. What a pretty ending! +Once upon a time, there was a generous bear called Bob. Bob wanted to make his friends happy, so he wrote them a letter. In the letter, he asked them all to come to his house on the weekend. When they arrived, he gave each of them a big hug. + +Bob had a surprise for them. He had made a giant bowl of ice cream and he had frozen it into lots of yummy shapes. The friends were so excited! They ate until their bellies were full. + +The friends thanked Bob for his generous gift. He laughed and said it was no trouble. His friends thanked him again and they all agreed to come back to Bob's house the following week. They all hugged Bob goodbye and went home. +Once there was a cow who lived in the field. She laughed a lot and enjoyed her day out in the sun. One day she was walking through the field when she noticed something was off. She saw a very dirty puddle. It almost looked like mud! She couldn't help but giggle. + +The cow walked closer and looked into the puddle. Inside, she saw her reflection. It was laughing too! The cow thought this was strange and asked the reflection why it was laughing. + +The reflection said, “I can see that you are going to have an exciting adventure today.†+ +The cow was confused, but the reflection kept laughing. The cow decided to explore the dirty puddle and see what the reflection meant. As the cow walked around the puddle, she stumbled upon a secret tunnel. Inside the tunnel was a hidden treasure! + +The cow was so excited that she started to laugh too! She had had a great adventure and found a hidden treasure. All thanks to that dirty puddle! +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Bob. Bob was very special because he could talk. He could communicate with the other animals in the forest. + +One day Bob wanted to go out and explore. He saw a big tree with lots of interesting texture. Bob flew to the tree and then stopped. It was very strange. He saw something green in the bark of the tree. + +He asked the tree, "What's that?" + +The tree answered, "It's a caterpillar. Would you like to touch it?" + +Bob laughed and said, "Yes!" + +The caterpillar offered its soft, fuzzy texture to Bob. Bob was very excited! He ran his fingers along the caterpillar's back, feeling its softness. + +But then Bob made a foolish mistake. He decided to pick the caterpillar up. When he tried to do this, the caterpillar wriggled away, leaving Bob feeling embarrassed and silly. + +Bob had learnt his lesson. He thanked the caterpillar for offering its texture and then flew away. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. He wanted to explore and find something amazing. So he decided to climb the biggest mountain he could find. As he climbed the mountain, he could feel the wind blowing across his legs. He kept going higher and higher until he saw something incredible. There was a flood of water at the top of the mountain! He had never seen anything so amazing before! It sparkled in the sun like jewels. He couldn't believe his eyes. He stayed there for a while just looking at the beautiful flood. He felt so happy and brave. Then, he slowly climbed back down the mountain. He was happy to have seen something so amazing. +Charlie was a little boy who rushed everywhere! Every morning he would rush to his wardrobe to find something to wear. It was an old, humble wardrobe with only a few clothes. Charlie would rummage around and pick out something that looked nice. + +One day, Charlie's mom asked him to hurry up. She said he could rush around the house to get ready for the day. Charlie was so excited that he dashed to his wardrobe, opened the doors and started putting on his clothes. It didn't take him long to pick out his outfit and he soon rushed back to his mom. + +Charlie's mom smiled and gave him a hug. She told him he had done a good job. Charlie was proud to have picked out his own clothes from the humble wardrobe. He felt important and knew he hadn't taken too long, thanks to his quick rushing. +Once upon a time there lived an independent dragon. He lived alone in the forest and did all of his own work. He was very proud of how he could look after himself. + +One day in the forest he heard a sound. It was the sound of laughter. He was curious and decided to find out where it was coming from. He followed the sound higher into the forest until he came to a big lake. + +There he saw two fishes swimming and playing in the lake. The dragon asked them why they were laughing and they said that they were laughing because one of them had told the other a funny joke. + +The dragon asked them why they told such jokes and one of the fishes said," We tell jokes because they help us find the truth. The truth makes us laugh." + +The dragon thought that was so clever and smiled. He was happy that he had discovered the truth. He laughed and waved goodbye to the fishes as he returned home to his own forest. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Charlie. They were best friends who loved to play together. One day, they were arguing over which tree they liked better, the pine tree or the maple tree. John said he liked the pine tree and Charlie said he liked the maple tree. + +John and Charlie didn't agree, so they both got very sad. After spending some time talking about it, John and Charlie realised that it was ok to disagree, as everyone has different opinions. They also realised that their friendship was more important than which tree they liked. + +John hugged Charlie and said "It's ok if we don't agree, we can still be friends!" Charlie smiled and said, "Yup, it's ok if we have different opinions". + +Moral of the story: It's ok for friends to disagree and have different opinions - friends always come first! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She wanted to travel to a far away place, so she set off. Everywhere she looked, all she could see were new faces, some happy and some sad. But she kept going, until finally she arrived at her destination. + +The little girl was so excited to get there, she couldn't wait to explore the new place. She met many new people and saw lots of different things. She wanted to make all her new friends happy, so she shared some sweet treats. + +But one day, something bad happened. Suddenly, the little girl got very sick and could not travel anymore. She had to stay in the far away place and couldn't go back home. The little girl was sad, but she kept a brave face. + +The end. +Jack was new in town and wanted to make friends. He asked his neighbor, Sarah, if she wanted to play. She said yes and they ran off to have fun. + +As they were playing, Sarah pulled out a pill. She said it would make them stronger and more ready for their next game. Neither of them had ever seen a pill before, so Jack was very curious. He asked what it was for and she said it was for fun. + +So Jack took the pill. It was bright and sparkly. He felt energy rush through his body and he was ready to go. But then something horrible happened. Jack's body started to split and he screamed in pain. His skin cracked open and he was no longer himself. + +It was all because of the pill. Sarah had tricked him. She said it would make them more ready and it was true, but in a bad way. Sarah had lead Jack down a path that he should have never gone down, and he suffered the consequences. Lesson learned, Jack thought as his body lay in pieces on the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a fair girl named Rose. She loved to play in her garden. Every day, Rose would see something new. + +One day, while Rose was playing in the garden, she saw a tea cup. Rose had never seen a tea cup before in her garden, so she was very curious. She went to it and pulled it out of the dirt. + +When Rose pulled out the tea cup, a magical door appeared. Rose was so excited to see the door she could not believe her eyes. She opened the door and found herself in a beautiful fair! + +Rose was amazed by all the wonderful things in the fair. There was lots of food, toys, games, and even tea. Rose decided to have a cup of tea and savour the taste. + +The tea tasted so good that Rose went back to the fair every day for more. She soon found out the fair was only there for a short time, so she enjoyed every moment to the fullest. + +Rose enjoyed the fair for a long time, and every time she pulled out the tea cup, she knew the magical fair would be waiting for her. +Johnny was playing in the park when he saw something really interesting. He ran towards it and saw that it was a watch. He grabbed it and began to admire it. + +He had never seen a watch before and was amazed by it. Johnny asked his mom why it looked so grand. + +"It is a special watch," she said. "It tells the time and date and it also has special features." + +Johnny was so excited, he couldn't believe his eyes. He asked his mom if he could keep it. + +"Yes, it's yours," she said with a proud smile. + +Johnny hugged the watch tight in his hands. He couldn't wait to show it to his friends. It was so interesting and he was so pleased to have it! +The day was bright and sunny. Mama and daddy were out visiting their friends. So, they asked their three-year-old son, James, to stay home. He was not very excited about staying alone in the house, but he went into his room anyway. + +James was surprised to find a guitar in his room. He had never seen anything like it before so he decided to welcome it. He picked it up and looked all around it. It was so different than anything he had ever seen. + +But then, the door suddenly opened, and in walked his older sister. She had seen the guitar and quickly ran to take it away from James. She did not want him to have it. She thought it was only for her. + +James was sad and tried to explain that he was just welcoming the guitar. But his sister was not listening. Her face was full of anger and she kept saying no. + +Suddenly, mama and daddy came home. They had heard the commotion and came running. Mama saw the guitar and the sad look on James' face. + +Mama quickly welcomed the guitar and asked James to explain what was going on. After hearing his story, she told his sister that the guitar belonged to both of them. It would be fun to share it and make music together. + +James and his sister smiled. They were both very happy. Mama had welcomed the guitar and welcomed them too. +Once upon a time, there was a white pigeon who lived in a small town. The pigeon was very trusting, and liked to go around asking for food. One day, he saw a small boy walking around with a bag of popcorn. He flew down to the boy and asked if the boy would share some of his popcorn with him. The boy nodded, and they sat together in the park and shared the popcorn together. + +The pigeon was so happy to have someone to trust, and asked the boy if he could come to the park everyday to be his friend. The boy said he would like that. So, every day the pigeon would fly to the park and they would snack together. + +But one day, the boy was not at the park. The pigeon waited and waited, but the boy never came back. The pigeon was so sad, he didn't understand why his friend would leave him. He was so disappointed. He never found out why the boy left, or if he ever trusted someone else again. +Mama decided to have an adventure. She took her three year old son to a cold hotel. As they stepped out of the car, the little boy was in awe. + +“Mama, it is so big!†he said. + +Mama smiled and nodded. “Come, let’s go inside†she said. + +When they went into the hotel, a lady at the reception smiled. “Welcome!†she said. + +Mama and her son walked in and sat down. Mama was about to pour herself some coffee. + +“No, Mama!†her son shouted. “I want to pour it for you!†+ +Mama laughed and gave her son the coffee pot. He tried to pour it carefully but it spilled all over the floor. + +Mama quickly grabbed him. “It’s okay,†she said. “Let’s clean it up.†+ +The receptionist quickly grabbed a cloth and they cleaned the mess. Mama thanked the receptionist and they went up to the room. + +The little boy felt proud. He had helped mama even though he made a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep. The jeep was old and it was very fragile. But it just kept going and going! Every day, it would drive around the village and bring smiles to everyone’s faces. + +One day, the jeep got stuck in a mud puddle. No matter how hard it tried, the jeep could not get out. It was stuck! + +The villagers all came to help the jeep. They pushed and pulled, but still it wouldn’t move. + +Then someone had an idea. He said, “Let’s wash the jeep! The water will make it slippery and it will be easier to get out of the mud.†+ +So, everyone got buckets of water and started to wash the jeep. The water worked - after a few minutes, the jeep was free! Everyone cheered and the jeep drove away. + +The jeep had been saved! It was the most fragile jeep in the village, but it still had a big adventure. +One day, a little girl named Emily went for a walk in the city. Although the city was very big and busy, Emily found it very dull. Everywhere she looked she saw buildings, but there was nothing exciting to do. She wished that something exciting would happen, but nothing changed. + +The little girl kept walking and walking, and eventually she found herself in front of the old movie theater. A sign outside said the theater would be open the next day with a new movie, and Emily was very excited. She wanted to go, but she knew she had to remain patient for one more day. + +The next day Emily went to the theater with her mom and dad. Inside the theater, there were bright colors and exciting movies, and Emily was filled with happiness. She watched the movie and enjoyed it so much that she promised herself she would return the next day. + +The little girl's dull city didn't seem so dull anymore, and Emily was happy that she decided to remain patient until she could go to the movie theater. Emily has remained loyal to the theater ever since, and loves the feeling of excitement she gets every time she goes. +Once upon a time, an old man seemed to have a very special history. He kept it a secret and wouldn't tell anyone what it was. One day, a little three year old girl asked him about his history. He told her that he used to have a spoiled daughter. She was spoiled with lots of special treats and was even allowed to do special things. But one day she seemed to disappear. He never heard from her again and he was never able to find her. After that, the old man kept his history very close to himself. He never talked about it again and kept it very secret. That's the way it seemed. +Gina was very excited. She was playing a new game - chess. Her father had showed her how to play. He had taught her how to put the pieces on the board and tie the pieces together, to make it harder to move them around. + +Gina was very happy, but found the game tricky. She couldn't move the pieces easily and her dad had tied them up so tightly. + +Gina asked her dad, "Why did you tie the pieces so thick?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's to make it more challenging, Gina." + +Gina smiled and said, "Challenge accepted!" +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat. He was always trying to find something to do. One day, he decided to sort his makeup. He had lots of it scattered all over the place! He started to gather all of the lipsticks and put them in one group, then all of the eyeshadow in another group and all of the blushes in another. + +Once he was done sorting, it was so much easier for the cat to find things. He could see all the colors and it was so fun to look at. He was so proud of himself and the cat gave himself a big pat on the back for getting it done! + +After he sorted his makeup, the wild cat decided it was time for something new. He put on his most colorful lipstick and decided to go explore the wild outdoors. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Pat and Sam. Pat and Sam were so excited because they were going to the circus! All day they talked about the clowns and all the fun they were going to have. + +On the way to the circus, Pat and Sam stopped by the ticket booth. Pat paid for their tickets with a smile and they skipped off to the entrance. But when they got to the entrance, they were stopped by a guard. + +He said, “You can’t come in without your tickets!†Pat and Sam looked at each other, feeling embarrassed. They didn’t have their tickets! + +Sam started to laugh. Pat looked at him, confused. Then Sam reached into his pocket and pulled out the tickets! Pat couldn’t believe it. Sam had them all along! + +They laughed and laughed as they walked into the circus, ready for an exciting day. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She wanted to go on an adventure and find an island. + +Every day, Lucy got on her bike and peddled until she found a big blue ocean. She looked around for an island. + +Suddenly she saw a dirty island. It was filled with trees, rocks and sand. Lucy was so excited and jumped on the island. + +She wanted to explore and meet the creatures on the island. She found a family of birds and a group of noisy monkeys. She played with them until it was dark. + +At the end of the day, Lucy was very happy to have explored the dirty island. She knew she would come back one day and have another adventure. +One day, a fish swam through the ocean. He was feeling powerful and free. Suddenly, he couldn't see the bottom of the water anymore! He had disappeared into the deep. + +The fish searched for a way out, but he could not see it. He was so lost and scared. Suddenly, he felt a strong wave come up from the bottom and pick him up. + +The wave was powerful and gentle. It took the fish all the way to the surface. When he looked around, the fish couldn't believe his eyes! A beautiful island with delicious fish appeared in front of him. + +The fish was so relieved and happy! He quickly swam to the island and made himself a new home. From that moment on, the fish never had to worry about disappearing again. +Bob was feeling miserable. He was walking down the street and saw a restaurant. He thought the restaurant might cheer him up. So he decided to go in. + +But when he got closer he heard loud noises from inside the restaurant. Bob was scared and he started to panic. He thought it would be too loud and he would be too unhappy if he stayed. + +So he decided to turn around and walk away. But then he heard a voice calling out his name. Bob was very confused and he couldn't see who was calling him. He felt more scared and panicked. + +Suddenly, an old friend of his ran out from the restaurant and greeted him with a big hug. She had been inside the restaurant and she invited Bob to join her. + +It turned out that the loud noises were actually laughter and talking coming from a happy group of friends having a great time. Bob realized that the restaurant wasn't scary at all - it was a fun place! Bob was so relieved and happy, he joined his friends and they all had a wonderful evening. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Will. One day, he found an injured bird. He tried to comfort it, but the bird was still scared. + +Will thought hard about what he could do to help. He remembered his father's tool box and he went to find it. He opened the box and saw a small nail. Will had an idea. + +He took the nail and the bird over to some nearby logs. He carefully tapped the nail into the log to make a small nest for the bird. Then, he poked some grass that he had found around the nest to make it cozy. + +The bird was now safe and warm in the nest. Will was so proud of his work and he was not scared to share it with others. As he went back home, he saw a selfish bird stealing from another one's nest. Will put the bird back in its nest, and he comforted it until it felt better. + +Will had a big smile on his face – he had done something kind to help the bird. He had made a difference and it made him happy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bill and Mark. Bill always tried to help Mark when something was wrong, while Mark was always more interested in playing games. + +One day, Bill was talking to Mark about how important it is to say 'sorry' when you do something wrong and help out others when they need it. Mark wasn't convinced and wanted to continue playing, so the two friends decided to make a game out of it. + +They decided to find a hidden reward, where Bill would get it if he did his best to help others while Mark would get it if he didn't. After much discussion, they found a hidden reward at the end of the garden. + +Mark was excited to find the reward, but was disappointed when he realized that Bill was the one who got it. Even though it was hard for him not to get the reward, Mark learned an important lesson about helping others. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better to help others than always think of yourself. +Thomas and his Mom were at the beach. Thomas was so excited to go surfing, he was jumping up and down in the sand. +"Mom, can we go surfing now? Please!" Thomas asked. +His Mom smiled and said, "Of course, let's go!" +Thomas grabbed his surfboard and ran towards the water. The water felt cold against his feet, but it didn't stop him from jumping up and down in the waves. He had so much fun surfing and felt silly when Mom laughed at him. +Thomas had such a good time that he asked Mom if they could go surfing every day! +Mom said, "We'll have to see, but for now, let's have some fun!" +Once there was a little boy. One day, he hurt his arm and it made him feel sad. He couldn't play with his toys and he was very unhappy. + +His mom said, “If you are patient, your arm will heal.†+ +The little boy was very excited for summer. He waited and waited for it to come and finally it did. He was so happy! Everywhere he went, he saw nice things happening. He saw people having fun and games in the sun. + +The little boy was having a lot of fun too. As the days went on, his arm started to get better and better. Pretty soon, it was healed. + +The little boy was so happy that his arm was better. He was able to play his games again and enjoy the nice summer days. He remembered how his mom said that his arm would heal with patience and he was glad that she was right! +John wanted to play hockey. He called out to his friends, "Who wants to play hockey?". His friend Mary said, "I do!" + +John and Mary found a hockey stick and a hockey ball. They ran with them to the playground. + +John set up the goals and then said, "Let's play". He hit the hockey ball and Mary caught it. She passed it back to John. + +John hit it again and Mary said, "It isn't fair, you always win!" +John replied, "It's only a game Mary, no need to get mad." But Mary was angry and slapped him on the arm. + +John was surprised, he asked, "Why did you do that?". +Mary said, "I'm angry because you win all the time, it's not fair!" +John said, "Ok, let's take a break and start again, this time I will try to let you win!" + +Mary smiled and they started to play again. They played until it was dark and both agreed it had been a fair game. +Once upon a time there was a mule. He was a very hungry mule and was looking for something to eat. He saw an open field and decided to go there to eat. As he was walking he saw a big pile of hay. He started to eat the hay and he was so happy. He ate and ate until he was full. Then he walked away with a big smile on his face. He was full and very content. +The sun was bright and Jerry was very happy. He was going to the fridge to get some of his favourite food. The refrigerator was tall and shiny and he loved it. + +Suddenly, he stopped and felt very nervous. He heard a strange noise coming from the refrigerator. He was scared and sneaked closer to see. Inside the fridge he saw a monster! He felt so scared that he wanted to run away. + +The monster had purple eyes and a green face. Jerry was so scared that he started to cry. The monster saw him and said, "I hate children! Get away from me!" + +Jerry ran away as fast as he could. He was so scared and he was so sad. He never wanted to go near the refrigerator again. He was very nervous when he saw one and it would be like this always. He had a bad ending and was never happy again. +John had a lot of fun in his house. He was sliding all around the furniture. He would always laugh, until one day the furniture started to move and slide away from him. He tried to catch it but it was too late. All the furniture had slid out the door. +John was upset, he did not know what to do. He could not get the furniture back in his house by himself. He tried and tried, but every time he got close, it just slid away again. +John was very upset, he cried and cried until his parents came home. But it was too late, the furniture was far away and they could not get it back. +John was upset and sad and he never wanted to play with the furniture again. +One day, a mommy and her little girl went to the park. It was a hot day and the little girl was very thirsty. But when they got to the park, the mommy was surprised to find that it was closed. She looked around and didn’t see anyone else. + +The little girl was sad and she began to cry. Then, mommy looked around the corner of the park and spotted a small open café. She smiled, and then took her little girl’s hand. They walked to the café and watched as the barista made their tea. + +The little girl was so happy. She watched carefully as the barista stirred in the sugar and cream, and stirred until the tea was just perfect. As the mommy and daughter watched the tea swirl, they saw something else- the park had opened again! + +The mommy and little girl smiled and thanked the barista for their tea. Then, with their tea in hand, they walked to the open park and enjoyed a fun afternoon together. +One Wednesday, a little girl was feeling very lonely. She looked around and saw that no one was there. She wanted someone to play with and talk to. + +She saw a dog outside and smiled. She went out and said, "Hello!" The dog barked in surprise. The little girl looked into the dog's brown eyes and said, "Will you be my friend?" + +The dog gave a friendly bark and the two started to play. They laughed and played together until it was time to go back inside. + +The little girl was no longer lonely. She was happy to have a new friend to play with every Wednesday! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man called 'Mr. Benson'. Every morning, Mr Benson would sleep in late in his big, cozy bed and wear his warm, fluffy bathrobe. + +One day, Mr Benson heard a loud knock at his door. He sighed heavily, rubbed his eyes and opened the door. + +\"Hello, Mr Benson\" said the smiling woman at the door. \"My name is Mrs Jones and I have just moved into the neighbourhood. I was wondering if I could borrow a cup of sugar?\" + +Mr Benson smiled and said \"Yes, of course! Please, come in.\" Mrs Jones happily followed him inside and Mr Benson gave her a cup of sugar from his kitchen. + +\"Thank you so much, Mr Benson!\" said Mrs Jones. \"It was very kind of you!\" She said goodbye, thanked him again and left. + +Mr Benson watched Mrs Jones walk away with a big smile on his face. He sighed happily and went back to bed to get comfy in his bathrobe. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted something special. He went to the market and saw a special box. It looked very old and special. He asked the price of the box and it was very expensive. He felt sad because he did not have enough money. + +The man asked the seller if he could buy it. The seller said no, because the box belonged to someone else. The man asked who it belonged to and the seller said it belonged to his grandma. + +The man asked if he could buy it from her grandma. The seller said yes, but the price was very high. The man thought hard and decided to buy it. He made sure it was the original box and paid the price. + +The man brought the box home and was very happy. He knew the box belonged to him now and he would keep it forever. The End. +Simon and Jenny were taking a walk in the park. They saw a big factory in the distance. It was very attractive. They wanted to explore it. + +So, they decided to go inside the factory. Inside, there were lots of machines that Simon and Jenny had never seen before. + +They saw a big switch and Simon wanted to turn it on. Jenny was worried, but the switch was easy to reach. With one wipe, Simon had switched the machines on. + +Suddenly, the machines were working and making lots of noise. Everywhere they looked, they were making something. + +Jenny and Simon were happy to explore the factory. They were amazed by all the new things they were seeing. They even found a machine that was making ice cream! +Momma was worried. She watched her daughter running carelessly around in the dry creek beds. She called out to her, "Emily, be careful!" Emily giggled and said, "I'm okay, Momma." + +Momma walked over to Emily and held her hand. She said, "It's too dangerous here and too easy for Emily to get hurt. The ground is all dry and slippery." Emily said, "I'm careful, Momma. I can do it! Please let me stay and play." + +After some thought, Momma agreed. She said, "You can stay and play, but you must stay by me. All right?" Emily smiled and said, "Yes, Momma. I will. I promise." So Emily stayed by Momma as they explored the dry creek beds. +Once upon a time, there were two siblings: one was a boy, and the other was a sister. The brother was always very naughty, but his sister was always very kind. One day, their mom let them go to the store to pick out some toys. The brother wanted to choose a brown toy car, but his sister wanted to choose a different color car. The brother became very angry, and he said mean things to his sister. He yelled, "Let me buy the brown car! It's the best one!" His sister began to cry. + +The mom saw the argument and knew she had to teach them a lesson. She said softly to her brother, "It doesn't matter if you get the brown car or not. It's important that you show kindness to your sister, and let her pick out the toy she wants." + +The brother knew his mom was right. He said sorry to his sister and let her buy what ever color car she wanted. + +The siblings learned an important lesson that day: when you show kindness and let other peoples' opinions be heard, it can bring a lot of happiness. +John and his mom were in the bedroom. John asked his mom, "What are we doing?" His mom said, "We are packing this mattress. It's too big to stay here." + +John asked, "Where are we taking it?" His mom said, "We are taking it to Daddy's house. He needs it." + +John said, "Why does he need it?" His mom said, "He needs it so he can sleep on something different. We packed it so we can give it to him." + +John got all excited and said, "Let's go give it to Daddy now!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" So they packed the mattress into the car and drove to Daddy's house to give him the surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a Brown Giant. He was very tall and strong. He yawned and stretched his arms, and then he started to question why he was so big. Was there a reason? + +The Giant looked around and saw a little girl. She was small and wore a bright pink dress. She asked him why he was so tall and he replied that he didn't know. She looked at him with her big, curious eyes and asked another question. + +The Giant was very surprised. No one had ever spoken to him like this before. He smiled and asked her what her name was. She told him that it was Lisa. + +The Giant was kind and gentle, so he offered to take Lisa on a magical journey. Lisa was very excited and the Giant picked her up in his big, brown hands. He then flew them high in the sky and showed her many marvelous things. + +When the adventure was over, the giant dropped Lisa off safely and said goodbye. Lisa thanked him before running off to show her new discoveries to her friends. She never forgot the Giant and the wonderful journey they had taken together. +Once there was a powerful monster. He lived in a drawer and he was very scary. + +One day, a little girl came to the drawer. She was very brave, but the monster was too powerful for her. + +The girl tried to get away from the monster, but it was too late. The monster grabbed her and she could not escape. + +The monster was very pleased. He had gotten the girl and he would never let her go. The girl was never seen again. +Heidi was always playing in the garden. She liked to feel the cool grass and watch the flowers bloom. One day, she saw a stack of heavy logs next to the garden. She thought it looked like a perfect spot for a picnic. + +Heidi decided to ask her mom, she said: "Mom, can I have a picnic here? On the stack of heavy logs?" + +Her mom laughed and said: "Sure, why not!" + +Heidi began to unpack her picnic basket. She had sandwiches, apples, and juice. She put it all on the stack of logs and ate with enthusiasm. + +When she was done, Heidi lay down on the soft logs. She looked up at the sky, watching the clouds and birds fly by. She felt so peaceful, she even thought that the logs had started to bloom! + +Heidi smiled, grabbed her picnic basket and skipped back to the house, full of joy. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He loved to draw but sometimes he made mistakes. His mum always reminded him to be careful when he was drawing. + +One day, when Jack was drawing, he made a big mistake. He was so sad and didn't know how to fix it. Then, his mum gave him a special eraser. She told him that the eraser could help him fix his drawing. + +Jack was so excited that he wanted to use the eraser straight away. He was careful to make sure that he didn't make any more mistakes. When Jack finished his drawing, it looked just the way he wanted it to. + +He thanked his mum for providing the special eraser. She was so happy to see his beautiful drawing. From then on, they both learned that being careful was very important. +Once there was a bear. It was very hungry, but it couldn't find any food. It was frustrated! + +It looked and looked, and finally it found a pear tree! The bear climbed the tree, and stretched up as high as it could. Then it shook the tree, and finally one pear fell down. The bear picked up the pear and ate it. Finally, it had something to eat! + +The bear kept shaking the tree, but nothing else happened. It was getting more and more frustrated. Then, it tried to climb higher up in the tree. This time, more pears yielded. The bear was so happy - now it had lots of pears to eat! + +The bear smiled, filled with joy. It was not frustrated anymore - it had lots of yummy pears! +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with lots of branches. The branches were very long and messy. + +One day, the wind was blowing very hard and some of the branches got too heavy. They split right in two! + +The birds and other animals who lived in the tree were very surprised. They had to find somewhere else to live because the tree was too messy. + +The little furry squirrel was very sad because it had to leave its home. But then the sun came out and dried up all the mess. + +Now the squirrel can come back and make its home in the tree again. It has lots of new branches to play on. +There once was a little boy who wanted to play hockey. But it was very difficult to learn how to do it because it was quite hard. He kept trying and trying, but it just seemed too hard. + +One day, he asked his dad to help him. His dad saw how difficult it was and didn't want to give up. He showed the little boy how to throw the hockey stick and it was so much fun. He said to his son, “Nothing is too hard if you work hard at it.†+ +The boy listened to his daddy and kept practicing. After some time, he got better and better. Now he and his dad have lots of fun playing hockey together. + +The moral of the story is to never give up no matter how difficult something seems. If you work hard, you can do anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Julia who had a doll and a teddy bear. She was playing with them, when her mom came in and asked Julia to wrap her doll and teddy bear in a blanket. Julia did as she was told, and she was very pleased with how snug the blanket wrapped around them. + +But then, Julia's mom asked her to wrap the blanket around her own shoulders. Julia tried to do her best, but it was very hard for her to do so. She tried again and again, but it just wouldn't wrap properly. + +"It's okay, sweetheart," her mom said, giving Julia a hug. "Don't worry about this. You don't need to wrap anything around your own shoulders. It's your heart that needs to be wrapped in kindness, so let's start doing more little acts of kindness every day." + +Julia had learnt an important lesson that day: it was much easier to wrap kindness around her heart than any blanket around her shoulders. +Jessie was so excited to play with her new toys. She had a giant box that she had to push to the living room, and inside was a sweet video game. She hurried over and pushed the box across the living room. When she opened it, she found a small sweet video. She put it into the television and began playing the game. + +The video game was a lot of fun, but Jessie wanted to try something else. She got up from her chair and pushed it across the room, then grabbed a stuffed animal on the shelf. She pushed it around the room and pretended it was alive. As she looked around, she found one more sweet video. She pushed the video into the DVD player, and then sat and watched it with a smile. + +When it finished playing, Jessie had one more thing to do. She pushed the chair back to where it belonged and ran to the kitchen for a snack. Her sweet video left her with a warm and happy feeling, and it made her even more excited for her next video game. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jenny and Tom. They were both very happy and played together every day. + +One day, Jenny saw Tom driving his new cart and it made her very envious. She wanted one just like it too! But Jenny's parents said that she was too young, she couldn't have a cart quite yet. + +Tom offered to give his cart to Jenny, but Jenny felt bad and wouldn't take it. So Jenny's parents said that if Jenny worked hard, they would get her a cart of her own. Jenny was thrilled! + +Every day, Jenny worked hard and soon, she had enough money saved to buy a new cart. She was so excited and happy. + +At night, Jenny and Tom would take turns playing with their carts. They would imagine they were going on wonderful adventures. When they were tired, they would lay down and sleep until morning, surrounded by their two carts. +Bob was outside observing the old man. He was wearing a wise, grey hat and seemed to be very experienced. Bob couldn’t help but wonder what it was like to be so wise. + +“Good morning, Mister!†Bob shouted. + +The old man gave Bob a friendly smile before speaking. + +“Good morning, young boy,†The old man replied. “How can I help you?†+ +“Can you tell me how to be as wise as you?†Bob asked. + +The old man looked down at Bob for a long time before he spoke. + +“Oh my! That is a very big question!†he said. “But the short answer is that wisdom comes from taking the time to observe your surroundings. Never stop looking, and you will learn a lot.†+ +Bob thanked the old man and rushed off to start observing in his own way. He was determined to become wise! +Once there was a very brave girl called Mia who loved to explore new places. One day she decided to take the biggest adventure of all - to venture deep into the woods, where no one had ever gone before. She was excited and determined to find what was hidden in the forest! + +Mia started to explore the woods but soon, she met a fierce bear! The bear was blocking her way and roaring loudly. Mia was scared but she stood her ground and didn't run away. She stared at the huge animal until it gave in and surrendered to her bravery. + +Mia was so happy with her victory over the bear that she started to dance and sing. But then she noticed some yummy-looking jam on the ground and realized that it was the bear's! She quickly put it in her pocket to make sure the bear would not get it back. + +Mia continued to explore the woods, but from then on the bear followed her everywhere, trying to take back its jam. Mia always managed to keep the jam away from the bear, sometimes even throwing sticks and stones at it! + +In the end, Mia and the bear reached an agreement. If Mia gave the bear its jam back, the bear would let her explore the forest in peace. So, Mia shared the yummy jam with the bear, and it happily surrendered to her once more time. The brave little girl had learnt an important lesson - it's often better to surrender than to +Once there was a monkey who spent his days in a classroom. The classroom had lots of toys and was very comfortable. One day, a small bird flew into the classroom. The monkey was so happy to see his new friend! He wanted to feed the bird and share his food with him. + +Each day, the monkey would save some of his food and feed it to the small bird. Soon, the bird felt happy, safe and comfort in the monkey's classroom. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be generous and share what we have with others. Doing this helps create an atmosphere of comfort and joy. +Molly was a three year old with big dreams. Every morning she would wake up and jog around her neighborhood with her dad. He would hold her arms as they jogged around and she loved it. + +They would jog past the trees, the houses and the gardens. As they jogged, Molly's dad would tell her stories about all the things she could do when she was older. He told her that when she grew up she could make her own decisions and be independent. + +Molly liked the sound of that and every time they went out jogging she wanted to go faster. She wanted to show her dad that she was getting bigger and stronger. + +When it came time to go inside, Molly and her dad would give each other a big hug, and then Molly would get ready for bed, feeling especially independent! +One day, Annie and her mom were walking through the park when they spotted a patch of grass. Annie wanted to pick the grass, but her mom told her no. She said, "That patch of grass belongs to the park and we must leave it alone." Annie was sad, but she agreed. + +As they were walking away, Annie suddenly saw an animal in the patch of grass. It was so cute and she told her mom that she wanted to pet it. Her mom warned her that it might be dangerous, and so again Annie agreed to move away. + +The next day, Annie and her mom went back to the park. Annie ran ahead to the grass patch and this time, the animal was not there. Instead, in its place, she spotted a beautiful red flower. Annie's mom told her that the animal must have planted the flower. She said, "That patch of grass must have felt lonely, so the animal planted a flower there to keep it company." + +Annie felt sorry for the patch of grass, so she gathered some nearby wildflowers and placed them in the patch. She said, "These flowers will make it feel less lonely." Tenderly, her mom told her, “It’s so kind of you to think of others in this way.†+ +The next time they returned, the patch of grass was thriving with bright wildflowers and it looked happier than ever. +Once upon a time there was a gray refrigerator. Every day it wanted to complete something useful. But it didn't know what it should do. + +One day, a little boy came inside the kitchen. The refrigerator was excited. The boy opened the refrigerator door. Suddenly, the refrigerator knew what it should complete. + +The little boy had a cup of juice. The refrigerator wanted to keep the juice cool for the little boy. + +So, the refrigerator worked hard to keep the juice cool. Soon, the juice was so chilly it was icy cold. The little boy was very happy. + +The refrigerator was happy too. It had completed its job. It felt very proud. The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a bluebird named Sam who lived in an old tree with her family. Sam was very friendly and always wanted to help her neighbors. + +One day, she was walking to the market when she saw Mr Jones, one of her neighbors. He had two baskets filled with fresh vegetables. "Good morning, Mr Jones. Where are you going?" asked Sam. + +"I'm going to trade my vegetables for some eggs," said Mr Jones. Sam was excited and asked if she could help. Mr Jones let her come along and they slowly made their way to the market. + +At the market, the two of them agreed to make a deal with a local farmer. Sam was in charge of providing the vegetables, and Mr Jones was in charge of collecting the eggs. The farmer was pleased to see a reliable bird and agreed on a fair deal for both. After a few minutes, the trade was done and Sam and Mr Jones went back home with the eggs. + +The moral of the story is that being reliable pays off. Good friends provide help and support you in difficult times, which is better than anything money can buy. +Once upon a time there was a famous pilot. He was always flying high in the sky. But one day, he did something bad. He broke the rules and he had to be punished. + +The pilot was sent to jail and it was very sad. He had to stay there for a long time, but the pilot promised himself he would never break the rules again. + +When the pilot was finally let out of jail, he wanted to be a better pilot. He was more careful about following the rules and worked hard to make sure he was doing the right thing. + +After a few months, everyone saw how much the pilot had improved. He was no longer sent to jail and soon, he became famous again. Everyone was very proud of him for learning from his mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little white seed. Every day it grew bigger and bigger. One day, it grew into something very special - an opera. + +The opera was a beautiful white building, like nothing people had ever seen before. It was like the little seed had come to life, and everyone was filled with awe and wonder. + +The little white seed had made an opera, and it was an incredible sight to behold. Many people began to flock to the special building, and so the opera began to grow. + +More and more people came to the building, and it grew until it became a huge white palace. To this day, it stands as a reminder of the little white seed that made it all possible. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Helen. Helen had bright blue eyes and brown hair. She loved all things colorful. + +One day, Helen wanted to eat something special. She went to the store and ordered some cheese. The cheese was so colorful! She chose yellow, orange and white cheese to take home. + +When she got back home, Helen put the cheese in the fridge. Later she took out the cheese and made herself a delicious cheese sandwich. It was yummy! Helen smiled as she ate her tasty, colorful sandwich. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She loved movies, so she went to the shop and bought a shiny new film. She was so excited she rushed home. + +When she arrived at home, she rushed straight to the living room. She put the film in the TV, then ran back to the sofa. + +The movie started with a young boy and his adventures. All of a sudden there was music and people dancing. The girl jumped up and tried to join in, trying to copy the moves. + +When the movie finished, the little girl felt sad that it was over. But the smile on her face told her it was worth it! She had an amazing time and couldn't wait to watch it again. +Once upon a time, there were two kids playing in the park. One of them, a little boy named Jack, had a white grape in his hand. He was so excited to share it with his friend, Sarah. + +"Go! Go and get it!," shouted Jack. + +Jack wanted Sarah to take the white grape and run away as fast as she could. + +Sarah obeyed and didn't hesitate. She quickly grabbed the grape and ran into the nearby bushes. + +Jack was laughing and cheering her on. He was so happy because he knew how much Sarah loves grapes. + +Sarah eventually appeared from the bushes, with a big smile on her face. She held the grape up in the air and showed it to Jack. He smiled proudly and said, + +"Good job Sarah! You captured the white grape!" +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl who loved to play with her blocks. Every day, she would take them out of her toy box and build the most wonderful towers with them. + +One day, she wanted to build something different. She decided to try and lift them up and make a tower that was high in the sky. She took a big breath and started to lift each block up, one by one. + +At first, it was hard work, but soon the tower started to get higher and higher. It stopped when it reached the ceiling. She was so proud of herself! + +She laughed as she looked at her lovely tower. She loved playing with her blocks and was always so excited to build something different! +Once upon a time there was a stubborn little girl. She wanted to measure everything! She wanted to measure the tree, the cat, even the clouds in the sky! + +One day she decided to measure her bracelet. She tried to measure it with her hands, but it was too small. Then she found a ruler and decided it was the best way to measure it. She was so excited. + +But the bracelet was stubborn. It wouldn't fit on the ruler! No matter how hard she tried, the bracelet refused to fit on the ruler. + +The little girl was disappointed, but she had an idea. She ran to her room, grabbed a big piece of paper, and rolled out the bracelet on the paper. Now she could measure it! + +The little girl was so happy. She measured the bracelet and wrote down the numbers. From then on, she measured everything she found! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her dad took her to a new park. It was full of fun things to do! + +The girl and her dad played together for hours. They had a lot of fun. + +Soon, it was time to go home. But the girl wanted to stay and keep playing. Her dad gave her a lecture. He said it was time to go home. + +But the girl refused. She wished she would have listened to her dad. She regretfully walked home, thinking about how much fun the park was. + +The little girl knew that the next time she was at the park, she should listen to her dad and not be naughty. She thought about it a lot and promised herself she would never do it again. + +The end. +John was walking around the store. He had a few coins and was looking for something special. Suddenly, he saw a big sack on the shelf. It was filled with something soft and a lot of color. He could make out the shape of a doll. He asked the shopkeeper, “What is that?†+ +The shopkeeper smiled and said, “It's a cheap doll. It's special because it changes its color. Would you like to try it?†+ +John was very excited. He took the sack to the counter and paid the coins he had. He hugged the sack as he went home. + +At home, John opened the sack. He found a big, cheap doll. He could not believe how it changed its color. He was so happy that the doll was exactly what he wanted. + +When he finished playing with it, he showed the doll to his mommy. She smiled and said, “John, this doll cannot be bought with only coins. It's a very special doll. You must have been very lucky to find it.†+ +John smiled and said, “Yes, Mommy. I was very lucky!†+Once upon a time, there was a cute little bird who lived in a big tree. Every day, the little bird would listen to the sounds around him, flapping his wings in the sun. + +One day, the little bird heard something different. He heard a buzzing noise coming from somewhere far away. He looked up, and saw a big fly flying in the sky! + +He was excited to see the fly, and wanted to follow it. He flapped his wings strongly, and flew up into the sky. The little bird was so excited—he was flying! + +Soon the little bird spotted the fly again and followed it. He chased it through the sky, zig zagging through fluffy white clouds. He got closer and closer to the fly, until he was almost touching it. + +But then, the fly disappeared! The little bird was so sad and tired. He had come so far, but his adventure had ended. He slowly flew back down to the tree, wondering if he would ever hear the fly again. + +Sure enough, the next day the little bird heard the buzzing again. He quickly put his wings and up flew into the sky. He found the fly and followed it again, covering even more distance than before. + +The little bird was having so much fun! He continued to fly and explore with the fly, having the adventure of a lifetime. He was so happy he heard it again! +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very sad. He had done something wrong and couldn't forgive himself. +One day he was walking when he saw a rare package. He opened it and inside he found a note. On the note were two words: "Forgive Yourself". +He read the words again and smiled. He finally understood how to forgive himself. He felt much better. +He kept the note in a safe place to remind him of how important it is to forgive. +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little bald man. He loved to go for a hike near the river. + +Every morning he would wake up, eat breakfast and go for a long walk. One day he decided to take a different path by the river. He was so excited to explore this new area. + +As he walked by the river, it began to get darker and the sky was filled with black clouds. Suddenly the river began to swell and it was very scary. + +The little bald man continued to walk along the river, but the water was quickly rising. Suddenly the river was up to his knees and he started to panic. He knew he had to swim to safety, but he had never done it before. + +He tried to swim as hard as he could, but the river was too strong. He started to tire and drown in the river. Nobody ever found him. + +The little bald man had set out on a great adventure but it ended in tragedy. In the end, the river was his undoing. +Peter was jealous of his sister, Anna. She had a lovely new bowl, but he didn't have one. Anna was going to bury her bowl in the sand at the beach, so Peter wanted to bury his too. + +Peter asked his dad, "Can I bury my bowl too?" His dad said, "What bowl?" Peter said, "I don't have one" His dad smiled, "Well, I have a special bowl you can use." + +The next day they all went to the beach. Anna had her bowl, and so did Peter. They both built holes in the sand and put their bowls inside. Then they buried them and jumped away. + + Anna said, "I'm glad we both have bowls!" Peter smiled and said, "Me too!" He was so happy he had his own bowl to bury in the sand. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Frank. Frank was very thoughtful; his parents always noticed the thoughtful things he did. + +One day, Frank's mom was cutting herself with a razor when Frank noticed. He was concerned about her and wanted to help, so he decided to look for something that she could eat to feel better. + +Frank remembered that his parents often said that when they ate something healthy, it made them feel better. He ran to the kitchen and got some carrot sticks. He offered them to his mom and smiled. + +His mom was so touched by his thoughtfulness, she hugged him and said she felt much better. Frank was delighted and even tried carrot sticks himself. From that day, carrot sticks became his favorite snack. +Once upon a time there was a fireman called Bill. Bill wore a heavy fireman's coat and a big hat. One day there was a big fire and Bill had to put it out. So he drove his fire truck as fast as he could to the fire. Bill got out of the truck and he had to carry a heavy hose to put out the fire. He sprayed the hose on the fire and eventually it stayed out! Bill was proud of himself and he remained at the fire until he was sure the fire was completely out. When he was happy that the fire was gone, he returned the hose and drove back in his fire truck. All the people cheered for Bill - the brave fireman! +One day, little Annie was feeling broken. She just wanted to stay in her bed, but her mom knew something special might help. + +Mom said, "Annie, why don't you come with me and get a massage?" + +Annie was not so sure. She wasn't sure what a massage was. All she knew was that it sounded a bit scary. + +But mom had a twinkle in her eye when she said it and Annie smiled a bit. + +They went to the massage parlor together. As soon as they stepped in the doors, Annie could feel the warmth all around her. + +The massage therapist started to rub Annie's back and Annie was filled with an incredible feeling of relief and happiness. + +Mom smiled as she watched Annie relax and she said, "See, I told you a massage would make you feel better. You don't have to be broken anymore!" + +Annie smiled and agreed. She was feeling much better already. +Once upon a time, there was a brave princess who loved to explore. One day, she found a puppy caught in a bramble bush! The princess knew she had to rescue him. + +The puppy was very scared. But the princess spoke to him in a gentle and reliable voice. She carefully pulled the little puppy out of the bush and nursed him back to health. + +When he was feeling better, the princess gave the puppy the biggest treat of all – a loving home to call his own! + +From that day on, the princess was able to rely on the puppy to keep her safe. He was a loyal and reliable friend, always ready to rescue her in times of need. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear. He always looked sad and he wouldn't do anything fun. + +One day, a rabbit hopped into his cave. + +"What are you doing here?" said the bear. + +"I want to show you some fun," said the rabbit. + +The bear shook his head. "No, I'm too grumpy to have fun." + +The rabbit sat down and said, "It's okay to be grumpy sometimes, but it's also important to just accept that sometimes you need some fun too!" + +The bear thought about it, and he decided to accept what the rabbit said. + +So the bear and the rabbit spent the day playing together, and having lots of fun! + +The bear smiled, and soon learned that fun can be found even in the grumpiest of times! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Bob. Bob was three years old and loved to explore and find new things. Bob's mom gave him a little bucket and said, “Go find something special in the garden!†Bob went and looked around and he soon spotted a mint plant. He carefully set his little bucket by the mint and started to pick the mint leaves. + +When Bob was done, he ran inside to show his mom. She smiled and said, “This is perfect! We can use these mint leaves for our tea!†Bob was so proud that he had found something so clean and special. + +But then, a little beetle crawled over Bob's mint leaves! “Ahh! Get it away!†shouted Bob. His mom laughed and said, “It's ok, this little beetle can stay.†Bob looked at the beetle and he could see it was clean and happy. + +Bob and his mom worked together to make the mint tea. It smelled and tasted so good! From then on, Bob always set aside a place in the garden for the mint, so they could make lots of delicious tea all the time! +Mama and Papa had a little girl. Her name was Emma. One morning, Mama told Emma to mind her toys. Emma liked to play with her toys and so she tried her best to mind them. + +Emma didn't know what it meant to mind something. Mama explained that when you mind something, you need to be careful with it and use it in a useful way. Emma asked mama why it was important to mind toys. + +Mama said "When we mind things, we show that we are humans. We need to take care of everything around us and use it in useful ways". + +Emma nodded and decided that she should mind her toys even more. She was careful with them and used them in useful ways, like when she built a castle with her blocks. Mama was very proud of Emma for minding her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a cat. The cat was very weak and wanted to go on an adventure. But it was too weak to go on its own. + +The cat asked its friend, a dog, for help. The dog said he would help, but he needed to recommend a way for the cat to go on an adventure. + +The dog turned to an old board he kept in his yard. He told the cat that the board was the perfect way. + +The cat was excited and asked the dog how it would work. The dog said, "All you need to do is ride the board, and you can go anywhere!" + +And so, the cat hopped on the board and began its adventure. It was a great adventure, with lots of places to explore. + +The cat and the dog had a great time together, and when the cat returned, it was no longer weak. It had gained strength from its adventure. + +The cat and the dog recommended that everyone try out the board if they wanted to have an adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to make things. She made mud pies, made dolls from paper and thread, and even made a tiny boat from leaves and twigs. + +One day, the little girl went to the garden to make something new. She saw a prune tree and decided she would make a castle from the prune tree. She started to pick the prunes from the tree and when she was done, the tree was bare. + +Just then, a police officer came over. The little girl was very scared, but the police officer was very polite. He asked her, "Why are you taking all the prunes?" + +The little girl was so scared she couldn't explain what she had been doing. The policeman said sternly, "It's wrong to take things that don't belong to you. You must pay the price!" + +The policeman took the little girl to the police station, and the little girl never saw her prune castle again. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy potato. He was all alone, and he didn't have very many friends, which made him very sad. + +One day, he decided to take a walk and see the world. As he was walking along, he started to feel a bit tired, so he leaned against a tree to rest. + +Suddenly, a bunny hopped by! The rabbit saw the potato and they waved hello to each other. The bunny hopped up to the potato, and they spent the rest of the day playing together. + +The potato was no longer grumpy. He was so happy to have a friend. From that day on, the potato and bunny were best friends and did everything together! +Once there was a little girl who went to a meeting. It was a rough meeting, with lots of shouting and footsteps stomping. Everyone was yelling, but the little girl couldn't understand what was going on. She was scared and started to cry. + +But then, something strange happened. She felt something lifting her up, like it was giving her strength. It was like a big, warm hug that comforted her. Everyone stopped and looked at the little girl. + +As she rose slowly into the air, the meeting grew calm again. The little girl felt so happy and confident up there. She knew she was safe, and that she could appear brave and strong in front of everyone. + +The little girl smiled as she waved to everyone. Suddenly, she felt like no matter what happened next, she had the power to rise up and make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a very tidy boy named Jack. Jack liked to keep things neat and fold his clothes every day. He was always very careful and did a perfect job. + +One day while Jack was outside, he noticed something shiny on the ground. He went closer to take a better look, and realized that it was a medal! Jack was so happy that he had found it. He brought it inside and folded it so it could stay shiny and safe. + +Jack decided to show his medal to his parents. His parents were so proud of him. They said that he was a very tidy boy for finding the medal and for keeping it safe. + +Jack was so proud of his medal that he put it above the fireplace so he could show it to everyone. And from then on, Jack kept his things tidy, just like his medal. +Once upon a time, there was a curious swan named Fred. He was looking for something different, but he wasn't sure what. He asked his friend Lily for help. + +"Lily," Fred said. "Please help me find something unique." + +Lily smiled. "Why don't you design something? That would be fun!" + +Fred was excited. He thought and thought until he came up with an idea. He wanted to design a beautiful swan like himself. He worked hard, and soon his design was complete. + +Fred showed it off to Lily. She clapped. "It is so wonderful, Fred! You are so creative!" + +Fred was so happy. He smiled and flew away, proud of his design. He knew he'd made something special. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty fountain. Anyone who stepped close to it could feel the magical power that it held. People from all over the world would come to visit and admire the fountain. + +The villagers living near the fountain knew how special it was, so they decided to sell it to raise money for their community. The villagers decided to use the money to buy food and clothes to share with their neighbors. + +It was a difficult decision to make, but it was the right one. The villagers worked together to make sure that everyone was happy and could benefit from the sale. + +The villagers sold the mighty fountain and used the money to care for each other. They all remembered the special power the fountain held, and were thankful for what it had given them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a small village. He was very happy, because one day his parents said they were going to drive and he could come along. He was so excited he could hardly contain himself and he couldn't wait to go. + +When they got there, the little boy was surprised to see a huge pumpkin field. They parked the car and got out to look around. + +The little boy recognized many of the pumpkins, but some of them were different. He asked his parents why some of them were so different and his Dad said, "That's because some of the people in this village are ignorant and so they don't know how to care for them properly." + +The little boy thought about this for a moment and then asked, "Oh, so does that mean I'm ignorant too?" + +His parents laughed and his Dad said, "No, of course not. You're smart and curious and that's why we brought you here so you can learn." + +The little boy smiled, relieved, and they all went to explore the pumpkin field together. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny kitten. She was a pretty little thing with bright green eyes. She was so happy to explore the world around her. + +One day, the kitten went outside and saw a wonderful glowing light. She hopped closer to see it. It was so warm and comforting. She felt like she could stay there all night. + +Suddenly, a man came out of his house and saw the little kitten. He sighed and said, "You should be ashamed of yourself! Don't stay near that glowing light." + +The kitten was so scared. She ran away and hid behind a tree. She was so embarrassed. From behind the tree, the kitten watched the man go back inside his house. + +When the man was gone, the kitten was left alone with the glowing light. She didn't want to get in trouble again, so she stayed hidden and watched the light until it disappeared. + +The little kitten had learned her lesson. When she found a new glowing light, she knew it was best to keep her distance. +Once upon a time, there was a special suit. It was hidden deep in the forest. Every day, the magical suit would wait patiently for someone to arrive. + +Finally, one day a little girl called Alice did arrive. She had been walking in the forest and saw the suit. She was very excited. She picked up the suit and put it on. + +The suit made Alice feel really brave and strong. She knew she could do anything with it on. She set off on her next adventure and felt ready for anything. + +Alice had a really great day exploring the forest with her magical suit. When she eventually arrived home, she felt happy and excited. She said goodbye to the suit and thanked it for keeping her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big and ugly stair. It was so big that one had to climb it. Two friends, Simon and Sally, decided to give it a try. + +When they reached the top, they both applauded and congratulated each other. + +Simon said, “Let’s do it again!†Sally agreed and so they both started the climb again. + +When they were halfway up, Sally noticed something was wrong. She said, “Oh no! I feel weak. I don’t think I can make it!†Simon smiled and said, “Don’t worry. I will help you.†+ +They both kept on going until they reached the top again. When they did, they both applauded and hugged each other. + +Simon said, “We did it! That was a big and ugly stair, but we conquered it!†Sally smiled and agreed. + +The two friends felt so proud that they decided to climb the big, ugly stair every day. +The boy was walking down the street when he saw a light in the distance. He was curious and wanted to investigate. As he got closer, he stopped suddenly. He could feel something was wrong. He was scared but he kept going. + +He saw a small figure in the light, shaking. The figure was weak and needed help. The boy wanted to help. + +The boy asked, "Are you okay?" But the figure didn't reply. He asked again, but there was silence. + +Suddenly, a loud noise filled the air, and the figure was gone. The boy was too scared to move, but the light was still there. He knew something bad had happened, and the light was all that was left. The boy fell to the ground, feeling too weak to move. + +The boy never knew what happened, but he was too scared to go back. The weak light lingered around him and remained a reminder of the bad events that had stopped his journey. +Once there was a girl named Sarah. On Sunday, she wanted to test her new purple balloons. She had so much fun playing with them. But then a strong wind started to blow and the purple balloons flew away. Sarah was really sad, and she started to cry. + +The balloons floated away for a long time. Then, they got stuck in a tree! Sarah couldn’t reach them. She wanted to get them back, but she was too small. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t get them down from the tree. + +The bad ending was that Sarah’s purple balloons were stuck in the tree and she never got them back. On Sunday, when Sarah wanted to test her new purple balloons, she ended up walking away without them. +The stubborn sailor sailed off on the ocean. The waves were big and made his boat cut through the sea. After some time, the sailor came to a strange island. He wanted to go ashore, but the boat wouldn’t move. Then, he remembered that he had to cut the rope that was tying the boat. He did it, and the boat sailed to the shore. + +The sailor jumped off the boat and walked around the island. He was looking for something but he was not sure what exactly. Then, he saw a bright blue flower and he did not want to leave before he had the flower. But it was hard to cut the flower. The stubborn sailor kept trying and eventually, the flower came off and he could put it in his pocket. + +When he got back on his boat, the sailor had the blue flower in his pocket. He was so proud and happy that he had been so stubborn and got what he wanted. Then, he sailed away and was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was only three years old, but she was very brave and always wanted to do incredible things. + +One day, Amy was playing in the park when she saw a big fly. She wanted to try and sort it out. She tried and tried, but it was too difficult for her. + +Then her mummy came to help her. She said, "Amy, you can't sort that fly out, that's impossible! You can't sort something so big and complex." + +Amy was disappointed, but her mummy explained that some things are too difficult for us. We can only try our best. + +At the end of the day, Amy went home feeling happy. She realised that if she wants to do incredible things, she needs to start small and work hard. There is nothing wrong with taking it one step at a time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mandy. She loved going to the park with her mum. + +At the park, one day, Mandy noticed that the area was very untidy with discarded paper and plastic on the ground. + +So Mandy asked her mum, "What can we do to help?". + +Her mum told her, "We could help tidy up the park". + +Mandy clapped her hands and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +So they got out the bin bag and started picking up all the rubbish. Then they put it in the bin, but it was still very untidy. + +Mandy's mum noticed an ice cream van parked nearby. She went up to it and asked the ice cream seller, "Do you have any cones to spare?". + +The seller replied, "Yes, I do. I can provide you with some cones". + +Mandy and her mum started to place the clean cones on the ground. This created a much brighter, tidier park for the others to enjoy. + +The moral to this story is that sharing can help improve our environment by making it cleaner and tidier for everyone. +Once there was a small boy named Joe. He lived in a nice house with his parents and his favourite thing was the big purple armchair. One day his parents said to Joe that he could not sit on the purple armchair anymore, because it was too special and only for visitors. + +Joe was sad that he couldn't play on the purple armchair anymore, so he decided to take a break and go outside and play with his friends. He had so much fun playing and he quickly forgot about the purple armchair. + +Later that day, Joe came back home and, to his surprise, he saw a group of people all sitting in the purple armchair. He was so excited to see that the visitors were also having fun playing and talking on his favourite armchair! + +The moral of the story is to practice kindness and generosity. Joe could have been upset that the visitors were using the purple armchair, but instead he was happy that they were enjoying it! If everyone practiced kindness and generosity, the world would be a better place. +Sandra was a little girl. She was three years old. She had a special skirt. It was pink and purple. It was her favorite one. + +One day, she wanted to wear it. She put it on and was so happy. But then she was scared. She found out that there was a giant spider on it! The spider was big and black. + +Sandra was frightened. She didn't know what to do. Then she knew. She had to choose. She thought hard. Then she decided to take off her skirt. The spider stayed on it! + +Sandra was very happy. She was not scared anymore. She chose to take off her skirt and the spider stayed there. Sandra was so proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a tough little puppy. The puppy was all alone, but he was brave and he wanted to explore the world. One day he went out and came to a big wet pond. He was so excited that he barked and barked. + +Suddenly, he heard someone calling him. He turned around and he saw a frog. The frog said, “Why are you so excited little puppy?†+ +The puppy said, “I want to become wet like you. Can I hop in the pond and get wet too?†+ +The frog said, “Yes, you can come in, but it will be tough. Are you sure you want to do it?†+ +The puppy thought for a few moments, and then he said, “Yes! I am sure!†So he hopped in the water and became wet. He had so much fun and he learned that being tough didn’t mean being alone. +Once there was an adventurous little rabbit named Jack. Jack loved exploring. Each day he hopped through the woods and around the meadow. + +One day, Jack was feeling excited, so he decided to do something new. He grabbed a pair of scissors and started snipping at some tall grass. He hopped around, gathering the pieces he had cut, and putting them in a neat pile. + +Jack's mom saw him and encouraged him. She said, "That looks like so much fun! You are so adventurous!" Jack beamed with pride. + +He grabbed the scissors again and continued snipping the grass. Jack even taught his mom how to use the scissors! Together they made the neatest piles of grass and had a lot of fun. + +Jack's mom was so proud of how adventurous her little rabbit was. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy lady who loved to bake. One day she decided to bake the most delicious cake the world had ever seen. She worked very hard and after a few minutes she finished baking the cake. It smelled so good that her neighbor came over to take a look. + +"Oh, that looks delicious!", said the neighbor. + +The wealthy lady smiled. + +"You can have a piece!", she said. + +The neighbor was so happy. He thanked the wealthy lady and quickly started to eat the cake. But in a few minutes his face turned red and he started coughing. + +"What's wrong?", said the wealthy lady. + +"This cake tastes terrible!", said the neighbor. + +The wealthy lady felt so embarrassed. She tried her best to apologize but the neighbor was too angry and he left without another word. + +The wealthy lady was so sad. She had worked very hard and the cake was meant to be a treat. She never could have imagined what a bad ending her baking would have. +Once upon a time there were two boats. They were sailing in the sea. One boat was old and the other boat was modern. While they were travelling in the water, they saw a storm coming. The old boat did not want to worry, so it dropped its anchor and buried it in the sand. The modern boat was smarter. It knew that anchoring would not help and that the storm would come soon. So it flew away. The moral of the story is that modern solutions are often better than old solutions in difficult times. +Molly wanted a blanket for her bed because it was getting cold outside. She asked her mom to help her find one. Mom smiled and said, "Let's go look!" So they went to the store and Molly saw a pretty blanket - it was bright blue and had little stars on it. She smiled and said, "I want that!" + +So they went home and Molly put her blanket on her bed. Then she laid down and got cozy. It was warm and snuggly. She felt happy and soon fell to sleep. + +The next morning, Molly woke up and the blanket was damp. She looked out the window and saw that it had rained during the night. "Oh no!" she said. So she and her mom hung the blanket outside to dry. The wind blew and the blanket danced in the breeze and soon it was dry and fluffy again. + +Molly was happy that her blanket was safe and back in her bed. She snuggled down and closed her eyes. The distant sound of the wind helped her drift off to sleep again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Billy. He wanted to be a successful painter, so he spent all of his time making frames and painting pictures. He was very proud of his art, and he always laughed when his mom and dad said how good it was. + +One day, Billy was invited to show his work at a big museum. He was so excited and laughed even louder than before. At the museum, everyone admired all of his frames and paintings. They said they were beautiful, and they wanted to buy many of them. + +Billy was so happy to be so successful. But then his luck changed. The museum said all of his paintings weren't good enough, no matter how hard he had worked. They said that he had to leave and never come back again. + +Billy was so sad. He couldn't laugh anymore, and he started to cry. He tried hard to make the best frames and paintings he could, but it wasn't enough. He had failed. +Once upon a time there was a monster who lived in a cave. He liked to twist and turn in the cave - up and down, left and right. It was quite a big cave so there was no end to all the twisty fun he could have. + +But one day, the monster felt like he needed something new. He wanted to try something different. + +He made his way out of the cave, feeling very brave and modest. He looked around, trying to figure out what to do. That's when he noticed the big tree in front of him. + +The monster smiled and started to twist his way around the tree. Faster and faster, he turned and twirled, feeling very happy. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from above. He looked up and saw two children laughing as they watched him. + +The monster was a bit scared at first, but soon he was laughing too. He waved goodbye to the children, then turned around and twisted his way back to his cave. + +The monster had had a great day and enjoyed his new adventure. He knew that, no matter how many twists and turns he took, the monster in the cave would always remain brave and modest. +Once upon a time there was a boy and a cabin. They were in a wild meadow full of flowers and tall grass. The sun was out and birds were singing. + +The boy decided to splash in the lake next to the cabin. He hopped in and started to splash with his hands and feet. He was laughing and having lots of fun! He splashed around and around in the lake. + +Suddenly, a big splash came from the cabin! The boy looked to the cabin and saw a big frog jumping into the lake. The frog was splashing around, even bigger then the boy. + +The boy laughed and kept on splashing in his wild lake. He splashed and danced all the way until the sun went down. Then, he went back to the cabin with a big smile on his face. +Liz wanted a tube. She saw a tube that was green and she knew it was the one for her. She went over to the tube and asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Can I please have the tube, momma?" Liz asked. + +Her mom looked at Liz, smiled and said, "Yes, you can have the tube. But you have to be careful, okay?" + +Liz nodded her head and grabbed the tube. She was so excited that she ran back home with it. When she got there, she asked her dad if he could help her do something with it. + +"Daddy, can you help me make a tunnel?" Liz asked. + +Her dad smiled and said, "I don't see why not. Let's get to work!" + +They started building the tunnel with the tube and Liz was having so much fun. After some time, the tunnel was finished. Liz cheered with joy and ran through the tunnel with a big smile on her face. + +The green tube that Liz wanted so badly had created such a wonderful experience. All of her hard work and planning had paid off. She was so proud of herself and happy with the outcome. What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there was a princess named Cassa. She was very excited to bake something special. Her favourite part was when she got to put the ingredients together. + +One day, her royal parents gave her a baking challenge. They told her she had to make the biggest cake she could and use all the ingredients the royal chef had given her. + +Cassa was so excited to show off her baking skills that she didn't want to wait for help. She quickly got to work, measuring and mixing. Then she took out the biggest pan she had and poured all the ingredients into it. + +But when she tried to pick up the pan, it was too heavy! Cassa was so small and the pan was much bigger than her waist! She was about to give up when a little voice stopped her. + +It was her royal parents, who had watched her baking from the shadows. They came to help her. Together, they managed to carry the pan onto the oven and bake the biggest cake they had ever seen! + +The whole castle was excited to taste this huge cake. Cassa was so proud to have achieved her challenge. From that day on, she was known as the greatest baker in the land! +Once upon a time, there was an adorable puppy. He was a joy to be around and always looked happy. Every day, the pup would go to the park and play with his friends. + +One day, the pup and his pals were playing when they heard a strange noise. It sounded like someone was repeating the same sound over and over. They were all curious and wanted to see what was making the noise. + +The pup ran over to a nearby bush and saw a small bird. The bird was repeating the same sound over and over. The pup asked his friends to help him get closer and take a look. + +The group of pals slowly approached the bird until they could clearly hear what it was saying. As they got closer, it become clear that the bird was saying "Let's go to the park again tomorrow. Let's go to the park again tomorrow. Let's go to the park again tomorrow." + +The pup and his friends were so excited! They knew that the bird was talking about the park so they all agreed to go back the next day. And that's what they did. Every day, the pup and his friends returned to the park. It became a routine that they would look forward to repeating each and every time. +Once upon a time there was a princess who loved to put on makeup. Every day she got very glad when it was time to serve up her wonderful makeup and make herself look even more beautiful. + +One day, the princess went shopping and bought a brand new makeup kit. She took it home and opened it right away. Inside the kit was a mirror, a brush, and lots of different colors of makeup. + +The princess was very happy. She carefully used the brush to put on the different colors of makeup. She put on her favorite colors and she looked even more beautiful. + +The princess was so glad that she now had lots of makeup to serve up. She couldn't wait to show off her new look to everyone. From then on she served up her makeup every day and she was very happy about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so excited to go to the beach. She could feel the sand between her toes and the sun warming her skin. + +When she ran to the shore she saw a big, exciting surprise– a giant whale in the distance! The little girl was amazed. + +She waved her arms to the whale, and to her delight, the whale waved back. She giggled with joy and ran along the shore. She was so happy, she was even jumping up and down. + +The whale followed the little girl along the shore, coming closer and closer. When it was close enough, the whale spouted water from it's stomach! The girl was even more amazed and clapped her hands. + +The little girl and the whale played for a long time in the sea, chasing each other and splashing. They said goodbye and the little girl was sure she would never forget this amazing day. +One sunny day, two children went for a walk. One of them was three years old and the other was a little bit older. They walked up the road and saw some incredible things. The 3 year old saw a rainbow, a butterfly, and some tall trees. + +"What else can we see?" asked the 3 year old. + +The older child said, "Let's leave the road and see what incredible things are waiting for us." + +So they left the road and found some amazing things. They saw a waterfall, a big bird and some rainbow flowers. + +"Isn't it incredible?" said the 3 year old. + +The older child smiled and said, "It sure is." + +They stayed and explored for a little while before heading back up the road. As they did, the 3 year old couldn't help but feel happy about the incredible things they'd seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She loved to play games in the park with her friends. Every day, she would bring her favorite toy, a small red player. + +One day, Emma was playing a game with her friends when the player suddenly jumped out of her hands and ran away. Emma was very sad and started to cry. + +Then, a kind voice said, “Don’t worry little one, I will help you find your player.†The voice belonged to an old lady with a sour face. + +The old lady searched the park with Emma while they talked. After a while, they found the player tucked away behind a tree. The old lady smiled and said, “There you go! I’m glad we were able to return the player to you.†+ +Emma thanked the old lady and hugged the player tight. She had one more special friend to play with in the park! +Bob was a 3 year old boy who loved to explore. One day, he was crawling along the floor when he spotted something behind his bedroom curtain. Bob felt excited, so he stopped right in front of the curtain. + +"What do you think is inside the curtain, Bob?" asked his mom. + +Bob just shrugged his shoulders and crawled slowly towards the curtain. He was curious and excited to find out what was under there. + +But when Bob peeked behind the curtain, he found something terrible! It was a huge spider! It was crawling up the wall and had black and yellow stripes. + +Bob screamed and backed away quickly. + +"It's ok Bob," said his mom, calming him down. "It's just a spider, it won't hurt you". + +Bob was still scared, so his mom opened the window and the spider quickly crawled out. Bob was relieved and glad that the terrible spider was gone! +Once there was a little boy, Jack. He liked to pull things with his hands. He liked to pull his wagon all around. One day he was pulling his wagon and he saw a kite in the sky. He wanted to pull the kite down so he had an idea. He grabbed a long and sticky piece of string and tied it around his wagon. Then he started to pull his wagon as hard as he could. The kite flew lower and lower until Jack pulled it all the way down! + +Jack was so happy with his accomplishment. He was happy to take the kite home. Home was the most important place to Jack. His mom and dad lived there, and they were so very special to him. So he decided to take the kite home with him to show them. When they saw it, they were so impressed. They couldn't believe it! Jack was so proud to have pulled the kite, and he enjoyed his special moment of accomplishment. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn girl called Sarah. She always wanted to do things her own way and not follow what others were doing. She thought she was too cool for fashion. + +One day, she went to a store to buy some new clothes. Sarah saw a beautiful pink dress and decided not to buy it. She said "no" and turned away. + +The shopkeeper tried to persuade her to buy the dress but Sarah refused. She was too stubborn to change her mind. + +Then, something bad happened. Sarah tripped on the steps outside the shop and broke her leg. She was very sad and wished she had followed the shopkeeper's advice. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to others, even if it's not what we want to do. Don't be too stubborn or it can lead to bad things! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. + +One day, Lucy asked her mom, "What are we going to do today?" Her mom said, "We're going to meet two very special people". Lucy was excited and asked "Who?" Her mom replied, "Let's wait and see, they will be here soon". + +Soon enough, two people appeared - an older lady and her daughter. Lucy was surprised to see them holding a beautiful calendar. The older lady said. "Hi Lucy, we thought you might like this beautiful calendar. It shows all the days of the year." Lucy thanked the lady and promised she would take good care of it. + +The moral of the story is that we should always appreciate what others do for us. Everyone around us is special and deserves respect. We should be willing to help our friends, family and neighbours whenever we can. +Once upon a time, there was a family with two young children. They wanted to make a special dinner, so they went to the store to get the things they needed. + +At the store, they found a special pan made of steel. It was cheap, so the dad was excited to buy it. + +Mum said, “Let’s get it! We can make dinner in it!" + +The dad agreed and said, “Yes! Let’s prepare dinner with it tonight." + +The two children smiled and said, “Yay! We can help!†+ +Everyone was happy. They bought the pan and took it home. They all worked together to prepare dinner using the special new pan made of steel. It was delicious! And they had lots of fun doing it. +Once upon a time there were two brothers. They were called Jack and Joe. They were both very happy, but each of them had their own way of behaving. Jack always wanted to be loud and show off. Joe was more modest. + +One day their mom took them to the grocery store. She asked them to pick out the food. Jack wanted to get candy and ice cream, but Joe was more sensible. He said, "Mom, lets get some broccoli too! We need healthy food, and making sure we behave properly is important." + +Jack was not happy about this idea and made a fuss, but in the end Joe convinced him it was the right thing to do. Mom was proud of them both for behaving so well, and they all enjoyed having broccoli with their dinner chonight. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a rabbit and a fox. They loved to play together. One day, the rabbit had a white hanger, and the fox wanted to play with it. The rabbit said, "No, it's mine." + +The fox got angry and snapped the hanger in two. The rabbit started to cry, because the hanger was his favorite. The fox felt so guilty and sad. + +The fox said he would find a way to fix it. He went around looking for something to put the hanger back together. Then he found some special glue. + +The fox brought the glue back and carefully put the pieces of the hanger back together. The rabbit was very happy, but the hanger wasn't quite the same. It was now a little crooked, but the rabbit still loved it. The two friends shared a happy hug. +Once, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia didn't feel very well and she was very sad. Her mom knew just what to do to help her heal. + +Mia's mom sat her down in front of a tidy desk. On the desk were lots of things to make Mia feel better. There was a box of crayons, a pretty picture book and some colorful paper. + +Mia's mom showed her how to make her own story by writing it down with the crayons. As Mia's story started to come together, she started to feel better and better. The more she wrote and drew, the more she healed. + +When Mia finished her story, she was feeling much better. She had used her story to help her heal and she was so proud of what she had done! Mia learned that creativity can help heal her sadness when she isn't feeling her best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired because it was night time. She asked her mommy, "Can we go to bed now?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, it's time for bed. But first, let's brush our teeth." + +Lily brushed her teeth and then climbed into bed. She yawned and said, "I'm so sleepy." + +Her mommy tucked her in and said, "Goodnight, Lily. Sleep well." + +Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of unknown places and had a big yawn in her sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with bright pictures. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. But Lily didn't want to eat it because she thought it was yucky. + +Her mom told her that eating oatmeal was good for her and would make her strong. Lily didn't believe her, so her mom read a book about how oatmeal helps you grow big and strong. After reading the book, Lily decided to try the oatmeal and found out that it was actually yummy. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to try new things, even if we don't think we will like them. We might be surprised and find out that we actually enjoy them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was very fluffy and liked to sleep a lot. One day, Lily's mom made some spicy soup for dinner. Lily tried a little bit, but it was too spicy for her. She started to weep and her mom gave her a glass of milk to make the spicy feeling go away. + +Later that night, Lily was snuggled up in bed with Mittens sleeping next to her. She remembered how she wept at dinner and wondered if Mittens would weep too if she gave her some spicy soup. Lily decided not to give Mittens any spicy soup because she didn't want her pet to feel bad. Instead, she gave Mittens a little bit of her favorite treat and they both fell asleep happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her mommy and daddy. They had big bags called luggage. Lily liked to pull the luggage and make it go bumpity-bump. + +When they got to the hotel, Lily wanted to go swimming. She jumped in the pool and made a big splash. Her mommy and daddy watched her and smiled. + +But then Lily's mommy got anxious. She couldn't find her phone. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find it. Lily helped too, but they still couldn't find it. Finally, they found it in the bottom of the luggage. They were all relieved and went back to having fun on their trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to knit and wanted to make a sweater for her grandma. She tried and tried, but it was very hard. She got frustrated and wanted to give up. + +Then, a wise old owl came to her and said, "Don't give up, little one. Keep trying and you will complete your sweater." Lily listened to the owl and kept knitting. She made some mistakes, but she kept going. + +Finally, after many days, Lily completed the sweater. She gave it to her grandma and she was so happy. Lily learned that even when things are hard, if you keep trying, you can complete anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she found a shiny rock and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, what is this?" Lily questioned. + +"That's a pretty rock! It's called quartz," her mom replied. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Lily was scared and thought the dog was a threat. + +"Don't worry, Lily. The dog is friendly," her mom said. + +Lily felt relieved and continued to play with her toys. But she soon grew bored because the toys were dull. She asked her mom if they could go to the park and play on the swings. + +"Sure, let's go!" her mom said, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Gray. Gray was looking for a new home because his old one didn't fit him anymore. He asked his friend, a rabbit, if he knew of any good homes. + +The rabbit said, "I have a cozy burrow that might fit you, Gray. It's not too big or too small, just right." + +Gray was happy and followed the rabbit to his burrow. But when he got there, he found that it was too harsh and uncomfortable. "This burrow doesn't fit me, Rabbit. It's too harsh and not cozy," said Gray. + +The rabbit felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Gray. Let's keep looking until we find a home that fits you perfectly." And so, they searched and searched until they found a little hole in the wall that was just the right size and felt cozy. Gray was happy and thanked the rabbit for helping him find his new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. One day, her mom made a unique sauce that tasted different than usual. Lily didn't like it and told her mom she didn't want to eat it. Her mom said she had to eat it because it was important to try new things. + +Lily didn't want to eat the sauce but her mom didn't permit her to leave the table until she finished her meal. Lily started to cry and didn't want to eat. Her mom explained that sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do, but it's important to try new things and be open to different experiences. + +Lily finally took a bite of the sauce and realized it wasn't so bad after all. She finished her meal and felt proud of herself for trying something new. From that day on, Lily was more open to trying new foods and experiences. The moral of the story is to be open to new things and not be afraid to try something different. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to walk around his house and look for things to do. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to tidy up his toys. Timmy didn't want to tidy up, but he knew it would make his mom happy. + +As Timmy was tidying up, something strange happened. His toy car started moving on its own! Timmy was scared at first, but then he realized that his cat was playing with the car. Timmy laughed and continued to tidy up his toys. + +After Timmy finished tidying up, he went for a walk outside. He saw some birds flying in the sky and a dog playing in the park. Timmy was happy that he tidied up his toys and went for a walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play games with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game on a board. But Lily noticed that her friend, Tom, was deaf and couldn't hear the game instructions. + +Lily didn't want Tom to feel left out, so she had an idea. She turned the board around so that Tom could see the pictures and understand the game. Tom was so happy and grateful to Lily for including him. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to be kind and considerate to others who may be different from us. She realized that sometimes all it takes is a simple act of kindness, like turning a board around, to make someone feel included and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. She kept all her drawings in a special drawer in her room. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and took one of her drawings without asking. Lily got very upset and started to cry. + +Her brother didn't understand why Lily was upset and he didn't want to give the drawing back. Lily started to shiver because she was so sad. Suddenly, their mom came in and saw what was happening. She explained to Lily's brother that taking things without asking is not nice and that Lily's drawings were very important to her. + +Lily's mom also told her that her drawings were very popular and that lots of people loved them. Lily felt better and hugged her mom. From that day on, Lily's brother always asked before taking anything and Lily continued to draw lots of beautiful pictures to share with her family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch and cuddle with his human, Sarah. One day, Max saw that Sarah looked worried. He wanted to serve her and make her happy again. + +Max went to the kitchen and grabbed Sarah's favorite toy. He brought it to her and wagged his tail. Sarah smiled and hugged Max. Max felt happy because he served his human. + +From that day on, Max always made sure to serve Sarah when she was feeling worried. He knew that serving his human was the best way to make her happy. And Sarah was grateful to have such a loyal and helpful dog like Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and build tall towers out of blocks. One day, Lily was playing with her favorite doll when she accidentally dropped it on the floor. The doll broke and Lily was very sad. + +Lily's mom tried to fix the doll, but it was no use. Lily cried and cried until her mom had an idea. She took some of the blocks Lily had been playing with and built a wall around the doll. Lily was amazed and happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're so ready to help me." + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to be careful with her toys so they wouldn't drop and break. And if they did, she knew her mom would be ready to help her fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a funny dog running around and wanted to play with him. + +Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. Don't get too close. The dog might shock you." + +Lily didn't understand what her mommy meant by "shock", so she asked, "What's shock, mommy?" + +"It's like a surprise that hurts," her mommy explained. "You don't want to be shocked by the dog's bark." + +Lily decided to settle for watching the dog from afar. She said, "Okay, mommy. I'll just watch him. He's so funny!" +Once upon a time, there was a man and a woman. They loved each other very much and decided to get married. The wedding was a big party with lots of people, music and food. They were so happy! + +After the wedding, they went to their new home. They wanted to decorate it together. They hung up pictures and put flowers in vases. The man thought it was funny when the woman put a silly hat on a statue. They laughed and had fun while they decorated their new home. + +From that day on, they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk and saw a big hill. She decided she wanted to climb it. + +Lily started to climb the hill. It was very long and hard to climb, but she didn't give up. She kept going and going until she finally made it to the top. + +When she got to the top of the hill, she looked out and saw a beautiful view. She was so happy she decided to climb the hill. From then on, Lily would climb the hill every day and enjoy the view from the top. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, he climbed a really tall tree. But when he got to the top, he felt uncomfortable. He was scared to climb down. + +Timmy's mom saw him up in the tree and said, "Timmy, it's time to come down now. You can't stay up there forever." But Timmy didn't want to quit. He wanted to stay up in the tree forever. + +Then, a bird flew by and landed on a branch next to Timmy. The bird said, "Why are you so scared? Trees are meant for climbing! But you have to be careful and know when it's time to quit and come down." + +Timmy listened to the bird and slowly climbed down the tree. He felt proud of himself for being brave and knowing when to quit. From that day on, Timmy was a great tree climber and always knew when it was time to come down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends at the park. One day, he saw a big group of kids playing with a ball and having fun. Timmy wanted to join their club, but he didn't know how to ask. + +So, Timmy decided to design his own ball game. He gathered some sticks and stones and made a goalpost. He drew lines on the ground with a stick to mark the field. Then, he called out to the other kids and asked if they wanted to play his game. + +The other kids were hungry for a new game to play, so they agreed to try it out. Timmy was so happy that he had designed a game that everyone liked. From that day on, Timmy's game became the new club favorite at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was always restless and loved to run around. One day, her mom told her to be careful and not step on any sharp things. + +Later that day, Lily was playing in the living room and she saw an ashtray on the floor. She didn't know what it was, but she thought it looked interesting. She stepped on it and it made a loud noise. + +Lily's mom came running and saw what had happened. She picked up the broken ashtray and told Lily that it was dangerous to step on things that she didn't know about. From that day on, Lily always looked before she stepped and never touched things she didn't understand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom put her favorite toy in a box. Lily was sad because she couldn't find her toy. But then, Lily remembered where her toy was! She ran to the box and found her toy. She was so happy that she smiled and her face turned pale. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's parent took her to the park to play on the swings. Lily was nervous at first, but then she started to have fun. + +While Lily was swinging, she heard her parent say, "Remember to hold on tight, Lily!" But Lily didn't listen. She let go of the swings and fell down. She hurt her arm and cried. + +Lily's parent took her to the hospital. The doctor said that Lily's arm was broken. Lily felt sad and her parent felt bad for not being able to keep her safe. From then on, Lily always remembered to listen to her parent and be careful when playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very eager to go on vacation with his family. They packed their bags and went to the beach for a week. + +When they arrived, Timmy's mom realized she forgot to unpack some important things. She was worried and sad. Timmy wanted to help, so he unpacked all the bags with his little hands. + +But then, Timmy's dad realized that they forgot to bring his favorite book. He was upset and angry. Timmy didn't know what to do, but he wanted to make his dad happy. So, he went to the beach and found some pretty shells. He gave them to his dad and said, "I love you." His dad smiled and hugged him. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that even when things go wrong, he can still make someone happy by doing something kind. And they all had a great week at the beach. The end. +Once upon a day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She played on the swings and the slide. She had so much fun that she forgot it was time to go home. + +When she got home, her mom made her a tasty sandwich for lunch. Lily loved the sandwich so much that she wanted to share it with her friend, Sarah. She put the sandwich in an envelope and asked her mom to mail it to Sarah. + +The next day, Sarah received the tasty sandwich in the mail. She was so happy and called Lily to say thank you. Lily felt happy too because she made her friend smile. From that day on, Lily knew that even if she couldn't see her friend, she could still make her happy by sending her mail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she found a bucket and decided to fill it with water from the deep well. + +Lily's mommy told her not to play near the well because it was dangerous. But Lily didn't listen and continued to fill her bucket with water. + +As she was playing, Lily accidentally fell into the deep well. She tried to call for help, but no one could hear her. She wished she had listened to her mommy's warning. + +Sadly, Lily never came out of the well. Her mommy was very sad and wished she had told Lily not to play near the well. From that day on, Lily's mommy made sure to always tell her children to listen to her warnings and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park to play with her friends. Her mommy told her to be careful and use the safe way to get there. Lily listened and walked on the sidewalk. + +When she arrived at the park, her friends were playing on the monkey bars. Lily wanted to try, but she was scared. Her friend Tommy said, "You can do it! Just keep trying!" Lily tried and tried, and finally, she succeeded! She felt so proud of herself. + +After playing for a while, it was time to go home. Lily remembered what her mommy said and took the safe way back. She was happy and tired from playing with her friends. When she got home, she told her mommy all about her fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to go to the park to play soccer. Timmy was so excited to play that he ran ahead of his friends. + +When Timmy arrived at the park, he saw a big net in the middle of the field. He asked his friends, "What's the net for?" His friend, Jack, replied, "It's for scoring goals. If you kick the ball into the net, you score a point." + +Timmy tried his best to score a goal, but he wasn't successful at first. He kept trying and trying, and eventually, he kicked the ball so hard that it went flying into the net! Timmy was so happy that he appeared to be jumping up and down with joy. + +From that day on, Timmy practiced every day and became a successful soccer player. He always remembered the day he scored his first goal and how happy it made him feel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got sick and had to take medicine. The medicine was yucky, but her mom said it would make her feel better. + +Lily didn't want to take the medicine, but her mom said she had to. So, Lily took a sip and made a face because it tasted bad. + +Her mom gave her a sweet treat after she took the medicine. Lily smiled and nodded her head because it was so yummy. She felt better soon after taking the medicine and was able to play with her toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big teddy bear that he loved to hug and squeeze. One day, Timmy went to school and his teacher gave a long lecture about being kind to others. Timmy listened carefully and learned that it's important to be nice to everyone. + +After school, Timmy went to his friend's house to play. His friend had a modern toy car that Timmy thought was really cool. They played with the toy car for a while, but then Timmy accidentally squeezed it too hard and it broke. Timmy felt bad and apologized to his friend. + +His friend forgave him and they went outside to play catch. Timmy realized that it's important to be careful with things that belong to others and to always be kind. And from that day on, Timmy was a better friend to everyone he met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her shiny pan. One day, she was playing with her pan outside when a big, mean dog came and took it away. Lily was very sad and miserable. + +She tried to get her pan back, but the dog wouldn't give it back. Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the dog taking her pan. Her mom went to talk to the dog's owner and asked him to give the pan back. + +The owner was kind and gave the pan back to Lily. She was so happy to have her shiny pan back again. She went outside to play with it and it shined so brightly in the sun. Lily was no longer miserable and was filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her new toy car, which had a big loop on it. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. + +Lily was having so much fun with her toy car, but then she accidentally dropped it and it rolled away. She started to cry because she didn't want to lose her new toy. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll go get your car for you. You stay here and wait for me." + +Lily nodded and watched her mom go get the toy car. When her mom came back with the car, Lily was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love my new car with the loop on it!" + +And they continued to play in the park, with Lily making the car go around the loop over and over again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but one day it started to rain. Lily didn't like the rain because she would get wet and cold. She ran inside and told her mommy, "I'm upset because it's raining outside." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Let's have some juice to make you feel better." They sat down at the kitchen table and drank their juice together. Lily felt much happier. + +After a little while, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. Lily was excited to go back outside and play. She said to her mommy, "Thank you for making me feel better. I'm happy now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars at night. One day, Timmy saw a cop walking down the street. The cop had a modern uniform and shiny badge. Timmy was curious and wanted to ask the cop about his job. + +The cop smiled and told Timmy that he helps people stay safe. Timmy thought that was a very important job. The cop said that it's important to always be kind to others and help them when they need it. Timmy learned that it's good to be helpful and kind to others, just like the cop. + +From that day on, Timmy wanted to be a cop when he grew up so he could help people too. He knew that being kind and helpful was the most important thing of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she heard a loud noise coming from outside. Lily got scared and went to her mommy. "Mommy, what is that noise?" she asked. "It's just a truck driving by," her mommy replied. + +Lily asked her mommy if they could go outside and see the truck. Her mommy said yes and they went outside. The truck was big and made a high noise. "Wow, that's a big truck," Lily said. The driver of the truck saw Lily and waved at her. "Hi there little girl," he said. + +Lily waved back and said, "Hi Mr. Truck Driver, thank you for coming by." The truck driver smiled and drove away. Lily was happy that she got to see the big truck and meet the nice driver. She went back inside and played with her toys, singing her favorite song about trucks and noise. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy liked to run and play in the grass. One day, Timmy saw a big piece of cheese on the ground. He wanted to eat it, but it was too big for him to carry. + +Timmy decided to wait until noon when the other animals were sleeping. He thought he could catch the cheese then. When noon came, Timmy crept out of his hole and tiptoed over to the cheese. + +He tried to catch the cheese, but it was still too big for him. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a big cat coming towards him. Timmy quickly ran back to his hole and was safe. From then on, Timmy knew to be careful when trying to catch big things. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, her mom gave her a big potato to cook for dinner. Lily was so excited to help. + +She washed the potato and put it in the oven. As she waited for it to cook, she played with her toys. Suddenly, she heard a strange sound coming from the oven. It sounded like something was twisting inside. + +Lily was scared, but she bravely opened the oven door. To her surprise, the potato had grown so big that it had twisted and turned inside the oven! Lily was amazed and couldn't wait to show her mom. They both enjoyed the delicious potato for dinner and laughed about how silly it looked when it twisted in the oven. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely driver. He drove a big bus with lots of seats. One day, he stopped the bus and told everyone to stand up. They all stood up and looked outside. They saw a big tree with lots of apples on it. The driver said they could pick some apples if they wanted. So, they all got off the bus and picked some apples. They were very happy and thanked the lovely driver for the fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the water at the beach. One day, she saw a big shark swimming in the water. She was scared, but her mommy told her not to worry because the shark was far away. + +Lily's mommy gave her a flexible floaty so she could swim safely. Lily put it on and went into the water. She splashed around and had fun. Suddenly, she saw her daddy coming towards her. + +"Hey Lily, do you want to soak in the sun with me?" he asked. + +"Yes, daddy!" Lily replied. + +So, they lay down on the beach and enjoyed the warm sun together. Lily felt happy and safe with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a big statue in the park. It was so tall and shiny! + +Lily's friend, Jack, came to play with her. He asked, "What is that big thing?" + +Lily said, "It's a statue. It's like a big toy for grown-ups. It's very pretty, isn't it?" + +Jack shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know. It looks boring to me." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Well, maybe it is boring to you. But it's very special to me. It reminds me of how generous and kind people can be." + +Jack looked at the statue again and said, "You're right, Lily. It is pretty cool. Let's play around it!" And so, they played and had fun around the statue, enjoying the beauty of the world around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pastries, especially chocolate croissants. He would always ask his mom to buy him one whenever they went to the bakery. + +One day, Timmy and his mom went to the bakery, and Timmy saw a big chocolate croissant. He begged his mom to buy it for him, but she said they didn't have enough money. Timmy was sad and confused, but his mom promised they would come back another day. + +The next day, Timmy's mom surprised him with the big chocolate croissant. Timmy was so happy and took a big bite. But then, his mom got a phone call and had to leave the room. Timmy was left alone with the pastry and he ate it all by himself. When his mom came back, she was surprised and asked Timmy what happened to the pastry. Timmy felt guilty and told the truth. His mom was proud of him for being honest and promised they would buy another pastry together soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a stick on the ground. It was smooth and brown. She picked it up and held it in her hand. It made her feel happy. + +Lily started to run around with the stick. She pretended it was a magic wand and she was a fairy princess. She was so excited to have the stick. She ran and twirled and danced with it. The stick made her feel like she could do anything. + +When it was time to go inside for dinner, Lily didn't want to leave her stick outside. She took it with her and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I found a stick! It's so smooth and pretty," she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. I'm so glad you're excited about it." From that day on, Lily kept her stick with her always, and it made her feel happy every time she looked at it. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to play in her backyard. She saw a small hole in the ground and decided to dig it deeper. She found a treasure box with a shiny necklace inside. She was so happy and decided to wear it. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her for lunch. She ran inside the house and forgot to put the treasure box back in the hole. Her mom asked her where she got the necklace from, and Lily told her about the treasure box. + +After lunch, they went back to the backyard and saw that the treasure box was gone. They looked around and saw that the neighbor's dog had buried it under their fence. Lily's mom talked to the neighbor and they dug up the box. The dog was angry because they took away his treasure. + +Lily learned that it's important to put things back where they belong and not to take things that don't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods near her house. One day, she went for a walk by the creek. It was a large creek, and she loved listening to the sound of the water. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud scream! She looked around and saw a little bunny stuck in a bush. "Don't worry, little bunny," said Lily. "I'll help you get free." She gently pulled the bunny out of the bush and held it in her arms. + +"Thank you, Lily," said the bunny. "You saved me!" Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now, let's go play by the creek." They spent the rest of the day playing and having fun by the large creek. From that day on, the bunny and Lily became best friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. Her mom told her to stay close to her. + +As they were playing, Lily saw some powder on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom told her that it was baby powder. Lily thought it was funny because she didn't see any babies around. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily was sad because she wanted to stay and play more. But her mom promised they would come back to the park another day. Lily felt happy again and hugged her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a chimney on top. The chimney was very tall and made of bricks. One day, a silly bird flew into the chimney and got stuck. The bird tried to fly out, but it couldn't. + +The other birds in the forest heard the silly bird's cries for help. They decided to unite and help the silly bird. They flew to the big house and saw the bird stuck in the chimney. The birds worked together and pushed the silly bird out of the chimney. + +The silly bird was so happy and thanked the other birds for their help. From that day on, the silly bird never flew into chimneys again. The other birds were happy that they could help their friend and they all flew away together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, colorful building. Many people lived inside it and they were happy. But one day, a big storm came and the building started to shake. Everyone was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a brave firefighter came to save the day. He climbed up the building and rescued all the people. They were very grateful and thanked the firefighter for saving them. + +After the storm, the people realized that they needed to take care of their building. They painted it with bright colors and made sure it was strong and safe. Now, they are always ready for any storm that comes their way. The moral of the story is that we should take care of the things we have and be thankful for those who help us when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a big slide. + +Lily climbed up the stairs to the top of the slide. It was very high and she felt a little scared. Her daddy warned her to be careful and hold on tight. + +Lily slid down the slide very fast and had so much fun! But when they got to the bottom, a park ranger gave her mommy and daddy a ticket. They had parked in the wrong spot. + +Lily didn't understand why they got a ticket, but her mommy explained that they had to follow the rules. Lily promised to remind them to park in the right spot next time they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dream that she could fly like a bird. She had this dream every night and it made her happy. One day, Lily had an idea to make her dream come true. She decided to make wings out of paper and feathers. She worked very hard on her idea, but the wings were too heavy for her to fly. + +Lily was sad that her idea didn't work, but she didn't give up. She had another dream that night about flying. In her dream, she saw a bird helping her fly. The next day, Lily went to the park and saw a bird. She asked the bird to help her fly and the bird said yes. The bird took Lily on a wonderful adventure in the sky. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes dreams can come true, but it's okay if they don't because there are always new ideas to try. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a box of crayons and a big piece of paper. Lily started to draw a picture of a rainbow. + +As she drew, she started to imagine what it would be like to see a real rainbow. She thought of all the colors and how they would look in the sky. She was so happy and grateful to have such a nice box of crayons to draw with. + +After she finished her picture, Lily's mom asked her to count the number of colors she used. Lily counted and said, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven! I used seven colors!" Her mom was proud of her for counting all the colors and Lily was proud of herself too. She felt so happy that she could imagine and create something so beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily was walking down the hall when she heard a loud noise. She followed the sound and found her cat playing with a ball. + +Lily thought the ball was brilliant because it had many colors. She picked it up and started playing with her cat. They played together for a long time until Lily's mom called her for dinner. + +At dinner, Lily told her family about the brilliant ball and how she played with her cat. They all laughed and had a good time. After dinner, Lily went to bed with a smile on her face, happy from the fun she had with her cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the park. One day, while she was walking, she found a twig on the ground. She picked it up and started to play with it. + +Lily walked around with the twig in her hand, but after a while, she felt uncomfortable. The twig was too pointy and it hurt her little hand. She tried to find a better twig, but she couldn't find one. + +Suddenly, she saw a squirrel running up a tree. The squirrel had a big, fluffy tail. Lily forgot about the twig and started to follow the squirrel. She ran and ran until she was tired. She sat down on the grass and looked up at the sky. It was a beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a big motorcycle. It was red and shiny. The motorcycle had a friend named Tim. Tim was a little boy who loved to play with it. He would ride it all day long. + +One day, Tim and the motorcycle went to the park. They saw a big hill. Tim thought it would be fun to go up the hill, but the motorcycle was too heavy. Tim had a stupid idea. He decided to carry the motorcycle up the hill. + +Tim tried to carry the motorcycle, but it was too heavy. He fell down and the motorcycle fell too. They both laughed at the silly idea. They decided to play at the bottom of the hill instead. Tim and the motorcycle had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there was a big dog named Bobo. Bobo loved to play and have fun. He had a lot of friends in the town. One day, he went to his friend Momo's house. Momo was a small cat who had nice furniture in her house. + +Bobo was very excited to play at Momo's house. But he was also a bit careless. While playing, he broke one of Momo's chairs. Momo was sad, but she didn't get mad at Bobo. Instead, she asked him to borrow a chair from another friend to replace the broken one. + +Bobo went to his friend Lolo's house. Lolo was a kind bird who had a lot of chairs. Bobo asked Lolo if he could borrow a chair for Momo. Lolo said yes, but he asked Bobo to be careful with it. Bobo promised to be careful and took the chair to Momo's house. + +Momo was happy to have a new chair. She thanked Bobo for fixing his mistake. Bobo learned that being careless can cause problems for others. From that day on, he tried to be more careful when playing with his friends. And they all lived happily ever after. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful with other people's things and fix our mistakes when we make them. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim was a little crazy. He liked to run and jump all day long. One day, Tim saw a big tree with many fruits. He wanted to get the fruits, but they were too high. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, for help. Sam said, "Let's use our hands to make a ladder!" So, they put their hands together and made a ladder. Tim climbed up the ladder and reached the fruits. The tree began to yield its fruits. + +Tim and Sam were very happy. They shared the fruits with their friends. Everyone said, "Thank you, Tim and Sam!" They all enjoyed the sweet fruits and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful store in a small town. The store had many toys and yummy treats. The store owner, Mr. Brown, was a kind man who loved to make kids happy. + +One day, Mr. Brown put a big, new toy in the store window. It was a fun toy train that could move and make sounds. He knew that a little boy named Timmy would walk by the store with his mom every day. Timmy loved toy trains, and Mr. Brown wanted to surprise him. + +The next day, Timmy and his mom walked by the store. Timmy saw the toy train in the window and was so excited. He asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said yes, and they went inside the store. Mr. Brown was happy to see Timmy's big smile. He knew the toy train was now in the right hands. The town stayed peaceful, and the store continued to make kids happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, safe town. In this town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to walk around the town and look for things. One day, while walking, he found a shiny copper coin on the ground. + +Tim picked up the copper coin and showed it to his friend, Sue. "Look what I found!" Tim said. "Wow, it's so shiny!" Sue said. They both liked the copper coin very much. + +Tim and Sue decided to walk to the park and play with the copper coin. They took turns holding it and showing it to their friends. At the end of the day, they put the copper coin in a safe place so they could play with it again tomorrow. They were very happy and walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a modern car. The car was red and shiny. It liked to go fast on the road. The car had many friends. They all liked to play together. + +One day, the car met a big dog. The dog was very hungry. The dog saw the car and wanted to play too. The dog ran to the car and tried to bite it. The car was scared and didn't want to play with the dog. + +The car told the dog, "Please don't bite me. I just want to be friends." The dog listened to the car and stopped trying to bite it. They became friends and played together. The car and the dog were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to follow his friend, a big cat named Tom. One day, they saw a bird and wanted to play with it. So, they tried to catch the bird. + +"Let's follow the bird," said Tom. "We can have fun and escape from our homes for a while." Spot thought it was a foolish idea, but he didn't want to be alone, so he agreed. They followed the bird far away from their homes, into a big, dark forest. + +As they walked deeper into the forest, they got lost. Spot and Tom were very scared. They tried to find their way back home, but they couldn't. They were hungry and tired. "This was a bad idea," said Spot. "We should have stayed home." + +In the end, Spot and Tom never found their way back home. They were very sad and wished they had listened to their parents. The moral of the story is: don't follow others into foolish adventures, and always listen to your parents. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to run and play with his ball. One sunny day, he went to the park with his mom and dad. They had a fun time running and laughing. + +While Tim was running, he saw a funny thing on the ground. It was round and clear. Tim picked it up and showed it to his mom and dad. They told him it was a bubble. Tim thought the bubble was very pretty. + +Tim and his mom and dad started to play with the bubble. They ran and tried to catch it. The bubble would float up in the sky and then come back down. They laughed and ran until the sun went down. It was a happy day for Tim and his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little red hen. She had an incredible egg. This egg was very special to her. She loved her egg so much. + +One day, the little red hen went for a walk. She left her egg in her nest. When she came back, her egg was gone! She was very sad and worried. She looked everywhere for her egg. + +Then, she saw a big brown dog. The dog had something in his mouth. The little red hen recognized it. It was her incredible egg! She was so happy. The big brown dog gave the egg back to the little red hen. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a garden where she grew many pretty flowers. Her favorite flower was a rose. The rose was red and smelled very nice. Mia liked to play with her rose and give it water. + +One day, Mia's rose got hurt. The rose was not fit and strong anymore. Mia was sad and wanted to help her rose heal. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Let's give the rose more water and sunshine. That will make it better." + +Mia and her mom took care of the rose every day. They gave it water and made sure it had lots of sun. Slowly, the rose started to heal. It became fit and strong again. Mia was very happy to see her rose healthy. She played with her rose and gave it lots of love. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a colorful bird named Yoyo. Yoyo loved to do yoga every morning. She would stretch her wings and stand on one foot, just like the people in the town. + +One day, Yoyo saw a little girl named Lily trying to pull a heavy wagon up a hill. Lily was very tired and needed help. Yoyo wanted to help Lily, but her wings were too small. So, Yoyo thought of an idea. She would use her yoga skills to help Lily. + +Yoyo flew to Lily and showed her how to do yoga. They stretched and took deep breaths together. After doing yoga, Lily felt strong and happy. With Yoyo's help, Lily pulled the heavy wagon up the hill with a big smile on her face. + +The people in the town saw Yoyo and Lily working together. They learned that when you help others and work together, you can do anything. And from that day on, everyone in the town did yoga together every morning, just like Yoyo and Lily. + +The moral of the story is to always help others and work together, because when we do, we can achieve great things. +One day, a loyal dog named Spot saw a big tower. The tower was very tall and had many colors. Spot wanted to show his friends the tower, but he did not know how. He thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He would print a picture of the tower to show his friends. + +Spot went to his friend, Cat. "Cat, can you help me print a picture of the tower?" Spot asked. Cat said, "Yes, I can help you, but we need paper." They looked and looked for paper, but they could not find any. They were sad because they could not print the picture. + +Then, they saw Bird flying by. Bird said, "I know where to find paper!" Bird took them to a place with lots of paper. They were happy! Spot and Cat printed the picture of the big tower. They showed their friends the picture, and everyone was amazed by the tall, colorful tower. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved to play with. It was a slow car, but he didn't mind. He liked to push it around and make it go "vroom, vroom!" + +One day, Tim's friend, Lily, came over to play. Lily saw Tim's slow car and asked if she could borrow it. Tim said, "Yes, you can borrow my car, but please be careful with it." Lily was very happy and started to play with the car. She made it go "vroom, vroom!" just like Tim. + +They played together with the slow car all day long. When it was time for Lily to go home, she gave the car back to Tim. Tim was happy that his friend had fun with his car. They both said, "Bye!" and waved to each other. Tim knew that he and Lily would play with the slow car again soon. +One day, a little dog named Spot had a terrible itch. He tried to scratch it, but it just would not go away. Spot felt sad and wanted to find a way to stop the itch. + +Spot had an idea. He would test different things to see if they could help his itch go away. First, he tried rolling in the soft grass. It felt nice, but the itch was still there. Then, he tried rubbing against a big tree. The tree was rough and bumpy, but the itch stayed. + +Finally, Spot found a small bush with pretty flowers. He sniffed the flowers and rubbed against the bush. To his surprise, the terrible itch went away! Spot was so happy and wagged his tail. From that day on, whenever Spot had an itch, he knew just where to go. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. This train was not bad, but it was not very fast. It liked to help people and animals. The train had many friends because it was kind and always tried its best. + +One day, the train met a small dog. The dog was lost and scared. The train wanted to help the dog find its way home. The dog was not sure if it should trust the train. The train smiled and said, "Don't worry, I am not a bad train. I will help you." + +The dog decided to trust the train, and they went on a journey together. The train went slow so the dog could keep up. They saw many beautiful things along the way. The dog was happy it trusted the train. Finally, they found the dog's home, and the dog thanked the train for being such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big green broccoli who lived in a small garden. Every day, he would play with his friends, the carrots and peas. They liked to run, jump, and laugh under the warm sun. + +One day, the broccoli saw a little house near the garden. He wanted to see what was inside. So, he asked his friends, "Can I enter the house?" The carrots and peas said, "Yes, go and see what's inside." + +The broccoli entered the little house and saw a hot pot on the stove. It was boiling and bubbling. The broccoli knew it was too hot to touch, so he stayed away. He looked around and saw a nice, cool salad bowl. The broccoli jumped into the salad bowl and felt happy and safe. + +The carrots and peas saw the broccoli in the salad bowl and wanted to join him. They all entered the house and jumped into the salad bowl, too. They laughed and played together in their new home, the salad bowl. + +From that day on, the broccoli, carrots, and peas lived happily in the little house. They knew they could always find a safe and fun place to play, even when the pot was hot. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a regular nose. One day, Tim went for a walk in the park. While walking, he saw a dog with a very big nose. Tim was surprised and said, "Wow, your nose is so big!" + +The dog looked sad and replied, "Yes, my nose is big. I wish I had a regular nose like you." Tim thought for a moment and then said, "But your big nose makes you special. It helps you smell things better than others." + +The dog smiled and said, "You're right. My big nose is helpful." They both walked together, happy to be friends. The moral of the story is to be happy with what you have because it makes you unique. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Spot. Spot lived in a house with a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to collect rocks. She had a huge box filled with all kinds of colorful rocks. Spot would help Sue find new rocks to add to her collection. + +One sunny day, Sue and Spot went to the park to find more rocks. They saw two boys having a fight. Sue walked over to the boys and said, "Stop fighting, please. Let's play together instead." The boys stopped fighting and agreed to play with Sue and Spot. + +Together, they all looked for rocks to add to Sue's collection. They found a big, shiny rock and a small, sparkly rock. Sue was very happy with her new rocks, and the boys were happy too because they made new friends. They all went home, excited to play together again the next day. +One day, a little girl named Amy found a hoop. She was very happy. She wanted to play with the hoop. She took the hoop to the park. + +At the park, Amy saw a big tree. Amy had an idea. She wanted to set the hoop on the tree. She tried and tried, but she could not do it. She was sad. + +Then, a tall boy named Tom saw Amy. He wanted to help her. Tom set the hoop on the tree for Amy. Amy was very proud. Now, Amy and Tom could play with the hoop together. They had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a big nation, there was a small town. In this town, people liked to bring things to each other. They loved to help and make others happy. This town was very modern, with new houses and big gardens. + +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to bring a special gift to her friend, Tom. She looked around her house and found a big, red ball. She thought, "Tom will love to play with this ball!" + +Lily walked to Tom's house with the big, red ball. When she got there, Tom was so happy to see the ball. They played in the garden all day, and had lots of fun. The people in the town saw them and smiled, because they knew that bringing things to each other made their town a happy place to live. +Once upon a time, in a small, green forest, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob was a happy bunny with a big spirit. He loved to play in the dirt with his friends. One day, Bob got very filthy from playing. + +Bob's mom told him to take a bath, but Bob did not want to. He wanted to keep playing with his friends. The sky started to get dark, and Bob's mom said it was time to go inside. She warned him that if he didn't take a bath, he might regret it later. + +That night, Bob went to bed without taking a bath. He felt itchy and uncomfortable. When he woke up the next day, he found that his fur was all dirty and tangled. Bob realized his mom was right, and he felt regret for not listening to her. He promised to always take a bath after playing in the dirt from now on. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to paint. He would paint pictures of the sun, the trees, and the birds. One day, he found a long string. Tim had an idea to make a new kind of art with the string. + +Tim tied the string to a brush and dipped it in the paint. He started to paint with the string, but it was not easy. Tim felt miserable because his art was not coming out the way he wanted. He tried again and again, but the string kept making a mess. + +Then, Tim's friend, Jen, came to visit. She saw Tim was sad and asked what was wrong. Tim told her about the string and his idea. Jen thought it was a great idea. She helped Tim hold the string, and together, they made a beautiful painting with the string. Tim was happy again, and he and Jen painted many more pictures with the string. +Once upon a time, there was a busy bee named Billy. Billy loved to fly around and visit his friends. One day, while flying, he saw a big blue flower. "Wow, it is so blue!" he said. + +Billy flew closer to the blue flower. He wanted to surprise his friend, Sally the snail. He called out, "Sally, come see this blue flower!" Sally slowly came out of her shell and saw the blue flower. "Oh, it's so pretty!" she said. + +Billy and Sally played near the blue flower all day. They were very happy. At the end of the day, they said goodbye to the blue flower and went back to their homes. They had a fun day and couldn't wait to have more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a large fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big pond with many other fish. Fin liked to swim and play all day with his fish friends. + +One day, while Fin was swimming, he met a friendly frog named Fred. Fred said, "Hello, Fin! I heard someone mention a large fish in this pond. Are you that fish?" Fin said, "Yes, I am! Nice to meet you, Fred." + +Fin and Fred became best friends. They played together every day. They had lots of fun and were very happy. And that is the story of the large fish named Fin and his friend, Fred the frog. +Once upon a time, there was a piano. It was a big, black piano. It lived in a room with a big window. The piano was sad because it played terrible music. + +One day, a little girl came into the room. She saw the sad piano. The little girl wanted to help the piano. She said, "I will make you happy, piano." + +The little girl sat down and played a pretty song. The piano was happy. The little girl gave the piano a big kiss. The piano was not terrible anymore. They played music together every day. And they were both very, very happy. +One day, a little girl named Mia and her friend, a funny cat named Tom, were playing in the park. They liked to joke and laugh together. Mia had a messy room at home, but she didn't care because she loved to play with Tom more. + +Mia said, "Tom, let's sing a song!" Tom liked songs too, so they started to sing. But then, a big dog named Max came and said, "Stop! That song is mine. You can't sing it." + +Mia and Tom were sad. They didn't want to make Max mad. So Mia thought of a new song they could sing. She said, "Tom, let's sing this new song together!" They sang the new song and it made them happy again. + +Max heard the new song and liked it too. He said, "Can I sing with you?" Mia and Tom said, "Yes!" and they all sang the new song together. They became friends and played in the park every day, making more jokes and singing more songs. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to balance on one foot. He would balance all day long. His friends would watch him and clap. + +One day, a new boy named Sam came to play. Sam could balance on his hands! Tim's friends clapped for Sam too. Tim felt a little jealous. He wanted to be the best at balancing. + +Tim decided to try balancing on his hands like Sam. At first, it was hard, but he kept trying. Soon, Tim could balance on his hands too! Tim and Sam became friends. They played together and balanced together. Everyone clapped for both boys, and no one was jealous anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little boy named Tim. He was sad because he had no friends to play with. One day, his mom told him they were going to visit his grandma. Tim was very excited because he loved his grandma. + +When they got to grandma's house, she gave Tim a big hug. She saw that he was sad and wanted to make him happy. So she took out a big tube and showed it to Tim. She said they could use the tube to make fun things. + +Grandma and Tim used the tube to make a big tower. They played with it all day, and Tim started to feel happy. The sad little boy was now smiling and laughing. He had a great day visiting his grandma, and he made a new friend - the big tube. +Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there lived a little, red bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to fly and sing all day long. He was always excited to learn new words to sing. + +One sunny day, Bobo met a wise, old owl. The owl knew many words and liked to teach them to the little bird. Bobo was so excited to learn new words from the owl. The owl said a word, and Bobo would repeat it. + +As they learned and played together, Bobo and the owl became very good friends. They sang many songs and shared many laughs. Bobo was so happy that he could learn new words and sing them with his new friend, the wise old owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Mia's mom was very tired. She asked Mia to hang up her apron. + +Mia said, "Okay, Mom. I will hang the apron for you." Mia tried to hang the apron on the hook, but it was too high. She climbed on a chair to reach the hook. + +As Mia hung the apron, the chair wobbled. Mia fell down and started to cry. Her mom came to help her. The apron was still on the floor. Mia and her mom were both sad. +One day, a boy named Tim saw a high tree. He wanted to climb it. He saw a print on the tree. It was a picture of a cat. Tim thought it was a clue. + +Tim started to climb the tree. He saw a girl named Sue. Sue was at the top of the tree. She was waving her hand. "Hi, Tim!" Sue said. "I made the cat print. It is a game. Can you find more prints?" + +Tim was sad. He wanted to find the prints first. He wanted to win the game. "I will find them all!" Tim said. He climbed down the tree. He looked for more prints. + +Tim and Sue looked for prints. They found many prints. They were on trees, rocks, and the ground. They both wanted to win. But then, they saw a big print. It was a picture of a heart. Tim and Sue smiled. They were not sad anymore. They were friends. They played the game together, and they both won. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. They saw a boy named Tim crying. Amy asked him, "Why are you sad?" Tim said, "I lost my toy figure." Amy wanted to help Tim find his toy. + +Amy and Tim looked all around the park. They looked under the slide, behind the swings, and near the big tree. They could not find the toy figure. Amy felt sorry for Tim. She said, "Don't worry, we will find it!" + +As they walked near the pond, they saw a duck with something shiny in its beak. It was Tim's toy figure! Amy and Tim asked the duck for help. The duck gave them the toy figure and swam away. Tim was so happy that Amy helped him find his toy. They played together for the rest of the day and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane liked to spin around and around. One day, while spinning, she saw a big, round plate. On the plate was dinner. The dinner looked terrible. Jane did not want to eat it. + +Jane had an idea. She decided to spin the plate. She spun the plate faster and faster. The terrible dinner flew off the plate and onto the floor. Jane laughed and clapped her hands. She was happy that the terrible dinner was gone. + +Jane's mom came into the room. She saw the terrible dinner on the floor. Jane told her mom about the spinning plate. Her mom smiled and said, "Next time, let's make a yummy dinner together." Jane was excited and couldn't wait for the next dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. He liked to sleep all day and play all night. One night, while Tom was playing, he saw a ghost. The ghost was sad and crying. + +Tom went up to the ghost and asked, "Why are you sad?" The ghost said, "I am lost and cannot find my way home." Tom wanted to comfort the ghost, so he said, "Do not worry, I will help you find your home." + +Together, Tom and the ghost looked for the ghost's home. They walked and walked until they found it. The ghost was very happy and thanked Tom. From that day on, Tom and the ghost became best friends. And Tom was not so lazy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go for walks and question things she saw. One day, she went for a walk on a path near her house. The path was very organized, with pretty flowers on both sides. + +As Lily walked, she saw a big, scary wolf. She was not afraid, and she asked the wolf a question. "Why are you so big and scary?" The wolf just smiled and said, "I am big and scary to protect my friends in the woods." + +Lily kept walking on the path and saw a big, dark cave. She was curious and asked the wolf another question. "What is in the cave?" The wolf told her, "There is a big surprise in the cave, but you have to go inside to see it." + +Lily was very excited and went inside the cave. But it was a trap! The wolf followed her inside and ate her up. The organized path did not save Lily from the bad ending. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, there lived a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat jelly. One day, his mom made a big bowl of red jelly for him. + +"Mom, can I eat the jelly now?" Tim asked. + +"Not yet, Tim. You must wait until after dinner," his mom said. She did not permit him to eat the jelly before dinner. + +Tim waited and waited. He played with his toys and talked to his dog. Finally, it was dinner time. Tim ate his food very fast. He was excited to eat the jelly. + +After dinner, Tim's mom gave him a big spoon of jelly. Tim was so happy. He ate the jelly and shared it with his dog. They both had a jolly good time. +Once upon a time, a wealthy man named Bob wanted to go on a trip. He went to the airport to catch a big plane. Bob had a big bag with him, full of his favorite toys. + +At the airport, a nice lady told Bob that his bag was too big. She needed to measure it to make sure it could go on the plane. Bob was sad because he didn't want to leave any toys behind. + +Bob thought hard and found a way to fix the problem. He took out some toys and gave them to the other kids at the airport. Now, his bag was small enough to go on the plane. Bob felt happy because he made new friends and still had some toys for his trip. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a sleepy cat named Bob. Bob liked to nap all day under a big tree. One day, a police dog named Max came to town. Max was very good at helping people. + +Max saw Bob sleeping under the tree and said, "Bob, let's play and have fun!" But Bob was too sleepy to play. Max had an idea. He decided to supply Bob with a soft, warm bed to help him sleep better at night. Max thought, "If Bob sleeps well at night, he will be ready to play during the day." + +Max brought Bob a cozy bed, and Bob slept very well that night. The next day, Bob was awake and ready to play with Max. They played and had fun together. The people in the town saw them and learned that helping others can bring happiness to everyone. + +The moral of the story is: Helping others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat that liked to sail on the water. One day, while sailing, the boat found an unknown eraser floating in the water. The boat was curious and decided to take the eraser with it on its journey. + +As the boat continued to sail, it met other boats and showed them the unknown eraser. Some boats wanted the eraser, but the little boat didn't want to give it away. The other boats became sad and sailed away. + +Finally, the little boat realized that sharing the unknown eraser would make the other boats happy. So, it decided to share the eraser with all the boats it met. The little boat and the other boats all became good friends because they shared and played together. The moral of the story is that sharing with others can bring happiness and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her friends. They would put on pretty clothes, dance and sing. Lily was very happy when she played dress-up. + +One day, Lily was playing dress-up with her friends. She put on a long skirt, but she tripped on it and fell down. She hurt her leg and started to cry. Her friends helped her up and made sure she was okay. Lily felt ashamed because she fell in front of her friends. + +Lily's mom came and gave her a band-aid for her leg. She told Lily not to be ashamed because everyone falls sometimes. Lily smiled and thanked her mom. Then she went back to playing dress-up with her friends, feeling happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a swamp with his family. The swamp was sometimes bad because it was muddy and smelly. But Freddy liked it because he could jump and play all day. + +One day, Freddy saw a big, red ball stuck in a tree near the swamp. He wanted to reach it and play with it. Freddy jumped and jumped, but he could not reach the ball. He felt sad and sat down. + +Then, Freddy's friend, Tina the turtle, came by. She saw Freddy looking sad and asked, "Freddy, why are you sad?" Freddy said, "I want to reach the red ball, but I can't." Tina thought for a moment and said, "Let's ask our friends for help." + +So, Freddy and Tina asked their friends, the birds, to help them reach the red ball. The birds flew up and pushed the ball out of the tree. Freddy and Tina were so happy! They played with the red ball all day long and had lots of fun in the swamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She liked to watch her mom cook in the kitchen. One day, Emma's mom said, "We will have a holiday party soon. We need to make tasty food for everyone to eat." + +Emma was very excited. She watched her mom make a big cake. Emma's mom said, "This cake will be a surprise for the holiday party. We will hide it until the party starts." They put the cake in a big box and hid it behind a chair. + +On the day of the holiday party, Emma's friends came to her house. They played games and had fun. Then, it was time for the surprise. Emma's mom brought out the big box from behind the chair. Everyone was so excited to see the tasty cake. Emma felt happy that she had helped her mom make the cake, and everyone enjoyed the special holiday treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy mine. He liked to play with it all day. One day, Tim felt miserable. His toy mine was broken. He wanted to fix it. + +Tim's mommy saw him looking sad. She asked, "What's wrong, Tim?" Tim told her about his broken mine. Mommy said, "Let's fix it together!" They got some glue and zipped the broken pieces back together. + +Now, Tim's mine was fixed! He was no longer miserable. Tim and his mommy played with the mine all day. They had so much fun! Tim was very happy, and he thanked his mommy for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely turkey. He did not have any friends. The turkey lived on a farm with many other animals. He wanted to play with them, but they did not want to play with him. + +One day, a little girl came to the farm. She saw the lonely turkey and wanted to be his friend. The turkey was very happy. They played all day long. The other animals saw them playing and wanted to join in, too. The turkey tried to resist, but he could not. He was too happy to have friends. + +Now, the lonely turkey was not lonely anymore. He had many friends to play with. The little girl would visit the farm every day to play with the turkey and the other animals. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous bird named Blue. Blue liked to share his food with all his friends. Blue lived in a tree, in a big land where many animals lived. + +One day, Blue saw his friend, Bunny, looking sad. Blue asked, "Why are you sad, Bunny?" Bunny said that he was hungry and could not find any food. Blue knew what to do. He would rush to find some food for Bunny. + +Blue flew fast and found some yummy berries. He picked them up and rushed back to Bunny. Bunny was so happy to see the berries. Blue and Bunny shared the berries and ate them together. They were both very happy. + +From that day on, Blue and Bunny became best friends. They played together, and Blue always shared his food with Bunny. All the animals in the land knew that Blue was a generous friend. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in her room. She saw a big cardboard box in the corner. Lucy thought it would be fun to make a house with the box. She asked her mom, "Mom, can you help me make a house with this cardboard?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lucy! Let's make a lively house for your toys." They cut windows and a door in the cardboard. They also drew flowers and trees on the outside. + +Lucy put her toys inside the cardboard house. She played with them, making them talk to each other. They had a fun and lively time in their new house. Lucy was happy she asked her mom to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a small hill. The hill was near a big tree. Many animals lived near the hill. One day, a little boy named Tim went to play near the hill. He was a happy boy, but he did not know much about the animals there. Some people would say he was ignorant. + +Tim wanted to find a new friend. He looked around the hill and saw a small rabbit. The rabbit was hiding behind a bush. Tim walked up to the rabbit and said, "Hi rabbit, will you be my friend?" The rabbit looked at Tim and nodded. They played together all day near the hill. + +As the sun went down, Tim knew it was time to go home. He said goodbye to the rabbit and promised to come back and play again. The rabbit was happy to have a new friend. Tim learned more about the animals near the hill and was not ignorant anymore. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat. The wild cat was very successful at catching mice. One day, the wild cat wanted to eat ice cream. The wild cat saw a big ice cream cone and was very happy. + +The wild cat started to eat the ice cream. But the sun was very hot. The ice cream began to melt. The wild cat tried to eat it faster, but it was not easy. The ice cream was melting too fast. + +In the end, the wild cat could not eat all the ice cream. The ice cream melted and fell on the ground. The wild cat was sad and had a bad day. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside when the sun would shine. He would run and jump in the warm, bright light. + +One day, Spot found a comb on the ground. He picked it up with his mouth and brought it to his best friend, a little girl named Lily. Lily was so happy to see the comb, as she had lost it while playing outside. + +Lily used the comb to brush Spot's fur, making him look neat and clean. Spot wagged his tail, happy to help his friend. They played together all day under the shining sun, and their friendship grew stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle. The beetle lived in a tiny, uncomfortable home. It was too small for him, and he wanted to find a new place to live. + +One day, the beetle met a friendly ant. The ant told the beetle about a big, cozy home nearby. The beetle was very excited and asked if he could borrow the home for a while. The ant agreed and showed the beetle the way. + +The beetle moved into the new home and felt very happy. He was no longer uncomfortable. The beetle and the ant became best friends. They played together every day, and the beetle never forgot how the ant helped him find a better home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. She went to investigate and found a little cricket. + +"Hello, little cricket," said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm singing," said the cricket. "I hope you like my song." + +"I do!" said Lily. "It's so pretty. Can you sing louder?" + +The cricket sang even louder and Lily danced along with the music. They became friends and played together every day. From then on, Lily always looked forward to hearing her little cricket friend's beautiful song. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and wear her shiny jewelry. Her mom always told her to be obedient and do what she was told. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She was having fun on the swings when she noticed her bracelet was missing. She started to worry and looked all around, but she couldn't find it. + +Later that day, Lily's mom found the bracelet in the car. Lily was so happy and relieved that she hugged her mom tightly. From then on, she made sure to be obedient and take better care of her jewelry. +Once upon a time, there was a big river where a crocodile lived. The crocodile was very big and had sharp teeth. One day, a little boy came to the river to play. The crocodile saw the little boy and wanted to eat him. But the little boy was very smart and said, "Mr. Crocodile, please don't eat me. I have a game we can play together." + +The crocodile was curious and asked, "What game can we play?" The little boy said, "Let's twist our bodies and see who can twist the most!" The crocodile thought this was a fun game and agreed to play. The little boy went first and twisted his body very well. Then, it was the crocodile's turn. The crocodile was surprised that he was not as obedient as the little boy, and he couldn't twist his body as well. + +The little boy laughed and said, "You're not very obedient, Mr. Crocodile." The crocodile felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, little boy. I will try to be more obedient next time." From that day on, the crocodile and the little boy became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty lived in a big tree with lots of acorns. One day, Nutty saw a little rabbit hopping by. + +"Hi there, little rabbit!" said Nutty. + +"Hello, Nutty!" said the little rabbit. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm going to build a little house for all my acorns," said Nutty. + +"That sounds like a great idea!" said the little rabbit. "Can I help?" + +"Of course!" said Nutty. "Let's gather some sticks and leaves to make a cozy home for my acorns." + +Together, Nutty and the little rabbit worked hard to build a little house for all the acorns. When it was finished, they sat down and admired their work. + +"This is the best little house ever!" said Nutty. + +"I agree!" said the little rabbit. "And now your acorns will be safe and cozy all winter long." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt for breakfast every day. One morning, she was being clumsy and spilled her yogurt all over the table. + +Lily's mom asked her if she was okay and if she needed help cleaning up. Lily said she was okay but asked her mom if she could study how to not be so clumsy. + +So, Lily's mom helped her find some books about being more careful and they studied together. Soon, Lily was much better at not spilling her yogurt and she felt proud of herself for learning something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog. The dog liked to walk around the park. One day, the dog was very tired. He lay down on the grass and put his ear on the ground. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was a little bird that was chirping. The dog got up and walked towards the bird. He wanted to make friends with the little bird. From that day on, the dog and the bird would walk around the park together, and the dog was never tired again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they decided to use a new recipe. It was a secret recipe that mommy got from her grandma. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I help you make the cookies?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, you can help me. We need to stand on the chair to reach the counter." + +Lily stood on the chair and helped mommy mix the ingredients. She tasted the dough and said, "Mommy, this dough is delicious!" + +They put the cookies in the oven and waited for them to bake. When they were done, they took them out of the oven and put them on a plate. Daddy came into the kitchen and said, "Mmm, these cookies smell delicious! Can I have one?" + +Lily said, "Yes, you can have one. We made them with a secret recipe." + +Daddy took a bite of the cookie and said, "These are the best cookies I have ever tasted! You two did a great job!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, while she was playing with her friends, they got very thirsty. They went to ask Lily's mom for some water, but she said they had to wait for lunch. This made Lily and her friends very sad. + +Lily had an idea. She went inside and asked her mom if she could order some drinks from the store. Her mom said yes and Lily was very happy. She called the store and ordered some juice and water for her and her friends. + +While they were waiting for the drinks to arrive, they heard a loud noise. It was an ambulance! They saw the ambulance drive by and wondered what had happened. Later, they found out that someone had gotten hurt and needed to go to the hospital. + +When the drinks arrived, Lily and her friends were very happy. They drank the cold, refreshing drinks and felt much better. They were glad they didn't have to go to the hospital like the person in the ambulance. They continued to play outside, happy and dry in the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up and saw her toys were all over the floor. She wanted to play with them, but she couldn't find her favorite doll. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"I can't find my doll," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, we'll sort through your toys and find it," her mom said. + +They started sorting through the toys and finally found the doll. Lily was so happy and said, "Mom, you're so rich in love for me!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm just happy to see you happy, my dear." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook with his mom. One day, Timmy's mom said they were going to make cookies. Timmy was very excited because he loved cookies. + +Timmy helped his mom mix all the ingredients together. Then, his mom said they needed to leave the dough in the fridge for a little while. Timmy didn't want to leave the dough, but his mom said it was important. + +After a while, they took the dough out of the fridge and Timmy helped his mom shape the cookies. Before they put the cookies in the oven, Timmy's mom sprinkled a little bit of salt on top. Timmy thought it was a little strange, but he trusted his mom. + +When the cookies were done, Timmy was so excited to try them. He took a big bite and smiled. They were the best cookies he had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very hungry and wanted to go to a restaurant. He asked his owner to take him to one. His owner said, "Sure, Max! I will lead you to a restaurant." + +Max was very happy and followed his owner. They walked and walked until they found a restaurant. It was a very important restaurant because it had many people inside. Max and his owner went inside and sat down at a table. + +Max ordered a big bowl of food and ate it all up. He was very full and happy. After they finished eating, Max and his owner went back home. Max was very tired and went to sleep. He dreamed about the important restaurant and the yummy food he had there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an uncle who lived far away and she missed him very much. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we go see Uncle Jack?" + +Mommy said, "We can't go right now, but we can keep him in our hearts and think about him often." + +Lily felt lonely without her uncle, but she decided to draw him a picture and send it in the mail. A few days later, Uncle Jack called and said, "Thank you for the picture, Lily. It made me so happy. I keep it on my fridge and look at it every day." + +Lily learned that even when we can't be with the people we love, we can keep them close in our hearts and make them feel loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a pretty bird in a birdcage. The bird looked sad and Lily felt sorry for it. She asked her mom if they could buy the birdcage and free the bird. + +Her mom said, "No, we can't buy the birdcage. It's too expensive." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "That's stupid. The bird should be free." + +Suddenly, the bird started to whistle a happy tune. It seemed like the bird understood what Lily was saying. + +Lily smiled and said to the bird, "Don't worry little bird, I'll come back and set you free someday." +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Two friends, Timmy and Tommy, wanted to win. They were very competitive. They ran and ran, but Timmy was faster. Tommy didn't like that, so he played a joke on Timmy. He threw a banana peel in front of Timmy, and Timmy fell down. Tommy laughed and ran away. + +Timmy was sad and hurt. He couldn't get up. He guessed he had broken his leg. The race was over, and Timmy lost. Tommy won, but he didn't feel happy. He remembered what he did to his friend. He felt bad and went back to help Timmy. But it was too late. Timmy was already gone. Tommy realized that his joke was not funny. He learned that being competitive is not important if it means hurting others. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He had a heavy skull on his head. One day, he was walking in the jungle and he saw a sharp rock. He wanted to play with it, but he didn't know it was sharp. He touched it and it hurt him. + +The dinosaur went to his friend, a little bird. The bird saw the dinosaur's heavy skull and knew it hurt. She said, "Let me help you." The bird flew to a pond and got some water. She dipped her beak in the water and then touched the dinosaur's skull. The water made the pain go away. + +The dinosaur was happy and thanked the bird. He learned to be careful with sharp things. From that day on, he and the bird were best friends. They played together and had lots of fun in the jungle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave soldier named Jack. He had a big truck that he used to load all his things. One day, Jack went to the store to buy some food. When he came back to his truck, he saw that someone had stolen his food. + +Jack was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he heard a small voice saying, "Don't worry, I can help you." It was a little girl who had seen everything. She said, "I saw the thief, and I know where he lives. Let's go get your food back!" + +Jack was amazed by the little girl's bravery. They went to the thief's house, and the little girl knocked on the door. When the thief opened the door, she said, "Give back the soldier's food, or else!" The thief was scared and gave back the food. Jack was so happy and grateful to the little girl. He said, "Thank you so much for being so brave!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, Lily was upset because she couldn't find her favorite pencil. She looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom told her not to worry and that they would find it together. They searched high and low and finally found the pencil hiding under the couch. Lily was so happy that her pencil was found and her upset feelings went away. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always put her pencil back in its special spot so that it wouldn't get lost again. Lily's love for drawing only increased as she continued to use her favorite pencil. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Lily and Tom. They loved to play together every day. One day, they decided to draw on a sheet of paper. They both had different colors of crayons, so they drew different things. + +Lily drew a flower and Tom drew a car. But then, they both wanted to draw a picture together. They didn't know what to draw, so they asked their mom for help. + +Their mom suggested they draw a big tree with lots of branches. Lily and Tom thought that was a great idea! They worked together to solve the problem of what to draw. They used different colors to make the tree beautiful. When they finished, they were very proud of their picture. They showed it to their mom and she said it was the best drawing she had ever seen! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy very much. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a big jar of candy. Lily asked if she could have some candy. Her friend said yes and gave her some candy. + +Lily was very happy and started to eat the candy. But then she accidentally dropped some on the floor. She felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, I dropped some candy." Her friend said it was okay and helped her gather the candy from the floor. + +After they finished playing, Lily went home with her candy. She shared some with her mom and dad and they were happy. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful with her candy and to say sorry if she made a mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her favorite novel every night before bed. One night, her mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time for bed now." + +Lily replied, "Just one more page, please?" + +"Okay, but make sure you turn off the light when you're done," her mom said. + +Lily read and read until she got to the part where the character had to stir a big pot of soup. She imagined herself stirring a pot too and said, "Mom, can we make soup tomorrow?" + +"Sure, we can make soup for lunch," her mom said. + +Lily was so excited that she couldn't wait for tomorrow. She turned off the light and went to sleep dreaming of stirring soup with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a noisy party. There were lots of people and they were all talking and laughing loudly. A little girl named Lily went to the party with her mommy. Lily was feeling a bit shy so she stood by her mommy's side and watched the other people. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy asked her to sit down on a seat. Lily looked around and saw a big red chair. She climbed up onto the seat and sat down. But as she was sitting, she accidentally bit her lip. It hurt a little bit but her mommy gave her a kiss to make it feel better. + +After that, Lily started to feel more comfortable. She looked around and saw that the party was really fun. There was music playing and people were dancing. Lily even got up from her seat and danced a little bit too! And even though the party was still very noisy, Lily didn't mind anymore because she was having so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to fly in the sky. One day, the birdie caught a cold and felt very sick. His wings hurt and he couldn't fly anymore. + +But then, a kind lady saw the birdie and knew just what to do. She took care of the birdie and gave him medicine to heal his cold. + +After a few days, the birdie felt much better and his wings didn't hurt anymore. He was so happy that he could fly again and thanked the lady for helping him. From that day on, the birdie flew higher and higher in the sky, feeling grateful for being healed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a coin that he loved very much. He would show it to everyone he met and say, "This is my coin. I own it!" + +One day, Timmy met a grumpy old man who didn't have any coins. Timmy wanted to make the old man happy, so he gave him his coin. The old man was so surprised and happy that he smiled and thanked Timmy. + +Timmy learned that owning things is not as important as making others happy. He felt happy too, knowing that he made someone else's day better. From that day on, Timmy shared his toys and treats with others, and he always felt happy inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. He lived in a big ocean with his friends. One day, they saw a jellyfish that was very pale. They swam closer to see if it was okay. Suddenly, they heard a whisper coming from the jellyfish. It said, "I am lost and I need help." Nemo and his friends knew they had to do something to help the jellyfish. They swam with the jellyfish until they found its family. The jellyfish was so happy to be reunited with its family and thanked Nemo and his friends for their kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy and often fell down when he ran. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a message to give to their neighbor. Timmy was very excited to deliver the message, but he was also a little nervous. + +As Timmy walked to the neighbor's house, he tripped over a rock and fell down. His knees were scraped and he started to cry. Just then, the neighbor came outside and saw Timmy crying. "Are you okay?" the neighbor asked. Timmy sniffled and answered, "I fell down." + +The neighbor helped Timmy up and saw the message in his hand. "Oh, thank you for bringing me this message," the neighbor said. Timmy smiled and felt proud that he was able to deliver the message even though he fell down. From that day on, Timmy practiced walking carefully so he wouldn't be so clumsy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and learn new things every day. One day, she found a secret box in her backyard. She was so excited to see what was inside! + +Lily opened the box and inside was a beautiful necklace. She put it on and felt like a princess. She wore the necklace for a year, but she never told anyone about it. She wanted to keep it a secret. + +One day, Lily's little brother found the necklace and accidentally broke it. Lily was so sad and angry. She couldn't believe her brother had revealed her secret and ruined her special necklace. From that day on, Lily never trusted anyone with her secrets again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a normal day on Monday and Tuesday, but on Wednesday, she woke up feeling different. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I don't feel good today." Her mom asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily replied, "My tummy feels sharp." + +Her mom gave her some medicine and told her to rest. Later in the day, Lily's sister came home from school and asked, "Lily, why aren't you playing with your toys?" Lily said, "I don't feel good today. It's Wednesday." Her sister said, "Oh, I see. Do you want me to read you a story?" + +Lily nodded her head and her sister read her a story until she fell asleep. When she woke up, she felt much better. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I feel normal now." Her mom was happy to hear that and gave her a hug. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever felt sharp or not normal, she could always talk to her family about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, they packed their bags and drove to the beach. Lily's mom told her to unpack her bag and get her towel out. + +Lily was so excited to play in the water and build sandcastles. She unpacked her bag and found her towel. It was a fine, soft towel that she loved to wrap around herself after swimming. + +As Lily played in the water, she noticed a big wave coming towards her. She quickly ran to the shore and grabbed her towel. Just then, a seagull swooped down and snatched her towel! Lily was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her dad came to the rescue. He chased the seagull away and brought back Lily's towel. Lily was so happy and gave her dad a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep a close eye on her towel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she saw a sign for a talent show. She asked her mommy if she could perform in the show. + +Mommy said, "Of course, my beautiful girl! You can sing and dance for everyone to see!" + +Lily was so excited! She practiced every day and soon it was time for the talent show. She sang a beautiful song and danced with all her might. + +After the show, a lady came up to her and said, "You were amazing! You performed so well!" + +Lily was so happy. She knew she did a great job and couldn't wait to perform again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, as she was playing in the sand, she saw a big wave coming towards her. She ran away, but then she turned around and gazed at the beautiful blue water. + +Lily saw a nice seagull flying over her head. She wanted to play with the seagull, but it flew away. She then saw a nice sandcastle that someone had built. She went over to it and started to play with it. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her family packed up their things and went home. She was sad to leave the beach, but she knew she would come back soon. She waved goodbye to the ocean and promised to come back and play soon. +Once upon a time, there were two cute puppies named Max and Bella. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they found a bone and started to quarrel over it. Max wanted the bone all for himself, but Bella also wanted a piece of it. + +Their quarrel got so loud that a kind lady had to come and stop them. She told them to be nice to each other and share the bone. Max and Bella listened to her and decided to share the bone. + +But soon after, Max accidentally hurt Bella while playing. She started to cry and the lady had to take her to the hospital. Max felt very sorry and promised to be more careful next time. + +When Bella came back from the hospital, Max apologized and they became friends again. They learned that it's important to be kind and not quarrel with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo named Joey. Joey was very happy because he had a lot of friends in the forest. One day, Joey was hopping around when he saw a big bag. He was confused and didn't know what was inside the bag. Suddenly, a fox appeared and said, "I stole that bag from the farmer's house. It has a lot of carrots inside it." + +Joey felt sad because he knew stealing was wrong. He said to the fox, "You should give the bag back to the farmer. Stealing is bad." The fox felt ashamed and gave the bag back to the farmer. Joey was happy that he did the right thing and felt proud of himself. From that day on, Joey knew that it was important to always do what was right, even when it was hard. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Max. Max was very creative. He liked to draw pictures of fire trucks and fire hoses. One day, Max was very tired. So, he sat down to rest on a big red chair. + +While he was resting, Max heard a loud noise. It was a fire truck! Max quickly got up and ran outside to see what was happening. There was a big fire at the nearby park. + +Max put on his fireman hat and ran towards the fire. He used his creative mind to think of a plan to put out the fire. He grabbed a hose and sprayed water on the fire until it was all gone. + +After the fire was out, Max was very tired again. He went back to his big red chair and sat down to rest. Max was happy that he could help put out the fire and keep everyone safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big wolf in the forest. He was very scary and all the animals were afraid of him. One day, he met a little rabbit. The wolf said, "I am going to eat you up!" The rabbit replied, "Please don't eat me, I can be your loyal friend." The wolf thought about it and said, "Okay, but you have to do everything I say." + +The rabbit agreed and they became friends. They went on many adventures together. One day, they found a magic potion that could make things shrink. The wolf said, "Let's try it on something!" The rabbit said, "Okay, but what should we shrink?" The wolf replied, "How about that big tree over there?" + +They poured the potion on the tree and it started to shrink. The wolf was very happy and said, "This is amazing!" The rabbit said, "Yes, but we have to be careful with this potion." From that day on, they were the best of friends and always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty landscape. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly and tried to catch it. But it flew away too fast. + +Lily was sad and went to her mom. "Mommy, I want to catch the butterfly, but it's too hard," she said. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom replied. "We can make a plan to catch it." + +They went outside together and her mom showed her how to make a trap. They put some flowers and sugar in a jar and waited. Soon, the butterfly came and landed on the flowers. Lily carefully pinched the jar closed and they caught the butterfly! + +Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. "I love catching butterflies," she said. "I know, Lily," her mom said with a smile. "And now you know how to do it too!" +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear named Ben. Ben loved to hang his clothes on a hanger in his cozy cave. One day, Ben noticed that his clothes were getting too big for the hanger. They were increasing in size! + +Ben decided to go on a walk to find a bigger hanger. He met a friendly bird who offered to help him. They searched and searched, but couldn't find a hanger big enough. + +Just when Ben thought he would have to give up, he found a big tree branch. It was perfect for hanging his clothes! Ben was so happy that he gave the bird a big bear hug to say thank you. From that day on, Ben's clothes had plenty of room to increase in size on his new hanger. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was very brave, and he loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny was hopping in the forest when he saw a big carrot. Benny wanted to eat the carrot, but it was on the other side of a big river. Benny was scared to cross the river, but he really wanted the carrot. + +Benny decided to be brave and try to cross the river. He hopped and hopped, and finally he made it to the other side. Benny was so happy to get the carrot, and he ate it all up. From that day on, Benny felt even braver than before. +Once upon a time, there was a happy train. The train liked to travel on the rail. One day, the train saw a big storm coming. The train was worried. The train didn't want to get hurt. + +The rain started to fall, and the wind was blowing hard. The train started to shake. But then, the train heard some music. The train saw a group of animals dancing in the rain. The train felt happy again. + +The train decided to join the animals and dance in the rain too. The train forgot about being worried. The train realized that dancing in the rain was fun! After the storm passed, the train continued on its rail, feeling happy and not worried anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, her mommy gave her a little envelope to play with. Lily loved the envelope and carried it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. Lily was having so much fun playing on the swings and slides. But then, she accidentally dropped her little envelope and it flew away in the wind. Lily was sad and cried because she lost her favorite envelope. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a little bird chirping. The bird had her envelope in its beak! Lily was so happy and tried to grab the envelope from the bird. But the bird flew away and Lily couldn't save her little envelope. She was sad again and went home with a heavy heart, missing her little envelope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bird named Charlie who lived in a birdcage. Lily loved to talk to Charlie and Charlie loved to speak back to her. They were good friends. + +One day, Lily went to visit her rich grandmother. Her grandmother had a big house and lots of toys to play with. But Lily missed Charlie and wanted to bring him with her. So, she brought Charlie's birdcage along. + +When they arrived, Lily showed her grandmother Charlie and his birdcage. Her grandmother was happy to meet Charlie and said he was a pretty bird. Lily and Charlie had fun playing together in the big house. They spoke to each other and Charlie sang a song. It was a happy day for Lily and Charlie. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug liked to crawl around in the grass. One day, the bug saw a shiny glass on the ground. The bug was curious and crawled over to the glass to take a closer look. Suddenly, a nosy bird flew down and scared the bug! The bug quickly crawled away and hid under a leaf. From then on, the bug was careful to stay away from anything too shiny or anything that might attract nosy birds. +Once upon a time, there was a big furry bear. He had a big thumb, too. One day, the bear went to the forest to play with his friends. They played hide-and-seek and tag. The bear wanted to win the games, so he tried his best. He used his big thumb to tag his friends and they couldn't run away from him. In the end, the bear won all the games and his friends clapped for him. The bear was very happy and showed his furry thumb to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and using her creative mind to make up stories. One day, her parents brought home a big box for her to unpack. Inside, there was a beautiful velvet dress that her mom had bought for her to wear to a party. + +Lily was so excited to wear the dress and show off how pretty she looked. She put it on and twirled around, feeling like a princess. But then, she accidentally spilled juice all over the dress and it wouldn't come out. Her mom was very upset and Lily felt very sad. + +In the end, Lily learned that sometimes accidents happen and things don't always go as planned. But she also learned that it's important to be careful and take care of the things we love. And even though her velvet dress was ruined, she still had her creative mind and her toys to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when it rained. One day, she went outside and saw a big puddle in her backyard. She jumped in it and splashed around. + +Her mom came outside and said, "Lily, you're going to get all wet!" + +Lily replied, "I know, but I love playing in puddles. Can we add more water to it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's get the hose." They added more water to the puddle and Lily was so happy. She pretended she was a mermaid swimming in an ancient ocean. + +After a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go inside. Lily was sad to leave her puddle, but she knew she could come back and play again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, fluffy cat named Fluffy. One day, Fluffy ran away and Lily couldn't find him. She asked her mom and dad if they knew where Fluffy was, but they didn't know. + +Lily was very sad and cried a lot. Then, she saw a guard walking by and asked him if he had seen Fluffy. The guard said no, but promised to keep an eye out for him. Lily felt a little better knowing that someone was helping her look for Fluffy. + +Later that day, Lily found Fluffy hiding under her bed. She was so happy to see him that she hugged him tight. Fluffy was a little angry at first for being found, but then he started to purr and cuddle with Lily. She was happy to have her best friend back. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wealthy king who lived in a castle on a hill. He loved to look out at the landscape and see all the trees and flowers. One day, he decided to step outside and take a walk in the pretty garden. As he walked, he saw a little bird singing a happy song. The king smiled and felt very happy too. From then on, he made sure to take a walk in the garden every day to enjoy the beautiful landscape and listen to the bird's sweet songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to school for class. She had a bad day because she didn't like the class. When she came back home, her mom asked her how was her day. Lily said, "Bad day, Mommy. I didn't like the class." + +Her mom said, "Oh no, that's not good. But don't worry, tomorrow is a new day. You can close your eyes and think of something happy." + +Lily closed her eyes and thought of her favorite toy. She smiled and said, "I feel better now, Mommy. Thank you." Her mom gave her a hug and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm always here for you." + +From that day on, Lily tried to think of something happy whenever she had a bad day in class. And whenever she came back home, her mom would ask her how her day was and give her a hug. +Once upon a time, there was a big teddy bear. He was so soft and cuddly. One day, a little girl saw the teddy bear in a store. She loved him so much, but her mommy said they couldn't buy him today. The little girl was sad and started to cry. + +Then, a kind lady saw the little girl and asked her what was wrong. The little girl told her about the teddy bear. The lady was very generous and said she would buy the teddy bear for the little girl. The little girl was so happy and hugged the teddy bear tightly. + +They went to the line to pay for the teddy bear, but it was very long. The little girl didn't mind though, because she was so excited to have her new teddy bear. Finally, they got to the front of the line and the lady paid for the teddy bear. The little girl hugged the lady and said thank you. She couldn't wait to take her new teddy bear home and give him lots of hugs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at herself in the mirror and make silly faces. One day, she accidentally broke her mirror. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my mirror is broken. Can you supply me a new one?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You're so smart to ask for a new mirror instead of crying about the old one." + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best!" And they went to the store to buy a new mirror. From that day on, Lily made sure to take care of her new mirror and never broke it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance with her microphone. One day, Lily had a big show at school. She was so excited to sing in front of all her friends and family. But when she got on stage, she forgot the words to her song. She felt ashamed and wanted to run away. + +After the show, Lily's mom hugged her and told her it was okay to make mistakes. Lily still felt sad and started to cry. Her mom asked her what was wrong and Lily said she didn't want to suffer like that again. Her mom gave her a big hug and told her that it was brave to get up on stage and try her best. From that day on, Lily practiced her songs every day so she wouldn't forget the words again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the museum with his mommy. They would look at all the cool things and Timmy would learn new stuff. + +One day, Timmy saw a toy that he really wanted. He asked his mommy to buy it for him, but she said no. Timmy got mad and decided to grab the toy and run away. + +But the toy was tough to grab and Timmy accidentally knocked over a big statue. Everyone in the museum got scared and Timmy got in trouble. + +The moral of the story is that it's not okay to take things that don't belong to you. It's important to ask nicely and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but she always got thirsty. One day, she found a bottle on the ground and she wanted to drink from it. But her mommy told her that it might not be safe to drink from a bottle that she found outside. + +Lily's mommy explained to her that it's important to only drink from things that are safe, like cups and water bottles that she knows are clean. Lily listened to her mommy and never drank from anything that she wasn't sure was safe again. + +As Lily grew up, she realized that it's not just important to drink from safe things, but it's also important to be around people and things that are attractive on the inside, not just on the outside. She learned that being kind and helpful to others is what makes someone truly attractive. And she lived happily ever after, always remembering to stay safe and be a good person. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on adventures in the forest. One day, Timmy was walking in the forest when he saw a stick on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, a big scary animal appeared! Timmy was very scared and didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered that his mom always told him to comfort himself when he was scared. So he took a deep breath and hugged the stick tightly. + +The animal saw that Timmy was no longer scared and went away. Timmy was so happy that he had the stick to comfort him. But then he realized that the stick was dead and couldn't come with him on his adventures anymore. Timmy was sad, but he knew that he would always have the memory of the stick to comfort him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the summer. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her nosy neighbor, Mrs. Brown. + +Mrs. Brown said, "That rock belongs to me! It's part of my collection." + +Lily felt sad because she didn't know the rock belonged to someone else. She learned that it's important to ask before taking something that doesn't belong to you. From that day on, Lily always asked before taking anything that wasn't hers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and put them in her cabinet. She always made sure to close the cabinet so her toys would be safe. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw Lily's cabinet and asked if she could play with the toys inside. But Lily said no because she was selfish and wanted to keep all the toys for herself. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them back in the cabinet. But Lily didn't close the cabinet all the way. When she went to bed that night, the cabinet fell over and all of her toys broke. + +Lily was very sad because she realized that being selfish and not closing the cabinet properly caused her toys to break. She learned an important lesson to always share and be careful when closing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and liked to explore. One day, she was playing outside when she heard a loud noise. It seemed like an ambulance was coming. + +Lily ran to the street to see what was happening. She saw the ambulance and some people who were helping a man who had fallen down. The man seemed hurt and needed to go to the hospital. + +Lily felt sad for the man and wondered if he would be okay. She watched as the ambulance drove away, hoping that the man would feel better soon. From that day on, Lily was even more curious about the world around her and wanted to learn more about how to help people who were hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to fish with her dad. They would go to the lake every weekend and catch fish together. One day, while they were fishing, Lily's dad caught a big fish. It was so big that it almost broke his rod! + +Lily was so excited to see the big fish that she asked her dad if she could hold it. Her dad said, "Sure, but be careful not to drop it." Lily held the fish carefully and looked at it closely. She noticed that it had beautiful colors and scales that shimmered in the sun. + +Suddenly, the fish started to wiggle and Lily got scared. She asked her dad to pause and help her put the fish back in the water. Her dad smiled and said, "You're an original, Lily. You always know what's best for the fish." From that day on, Lily always made sure to be gentle with the fish and put them back in the water so they could swim freely. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the flowers in her garden. One day, she saw a butterfly and chased after it. She didn't mind getting a little dirty as she ran through the grass. + +As she followed the butterfly, she came across a big tree. She looked up and saw a bird's nest. The baby birds were chirping and she felt happy. Lily didn't want to disturb them, so she quietly walked away. + +On her way back to her house, she saw her mom in the kitchen. Her mom asked her how her day was and Lily said it was great. She told her mom about the butterfly and the baby birds. Her mom smiled and said, "Sounds like you had a fun adventure today!" Lily agreed and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures in her backyard. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys before dinner. + +Lily didn't want to clean up, but her mom insisted. "Please clean up, Lily. We don't want anyone tripping over your toys," her mom said. + +Lily grumpily started picking up her toys. As she was cleaning, she noticed a drain in the ground. She was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +Lily was too nervous to look inside the drain, but her curiosity got the best of her. She leaned over and fell in! Her mom heard her scream and rushed outside, but it was too late. Lily had fallen too far down the drain and couldn't be saved. + +From that day on, Lily's mom always made sure to remind her to be careful around drains and to listen when someone insists on something. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to paint pictures with his fingers. He would dip his fingers in paint and make beautiful pictures on paper. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to see a movie. The movie was about a talking dog and it was very funny. But then, something weird happened. The dog started to talk to the people in the movie theater! Timmy thought it was funny, but also a little bit weird. After the movie, Timmy went home and painted a picture of the talking dog. It was the best picture he had ever painted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her dolls and she loved to look at herself in the mirror. One day, Lily was playing with her dolls when her mom came into the room. + +"Hi Lily," said her mom. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm playing with my dolls," said Lily. "Look at this one, she's so pretty!" + +Lily's mom looked at the doll and said, "Yes, she is very pretty. And you know who else is pretty? You are, Lily! You are brilliant!" + +Lily smiled and nodded her head. She loved it when her mom gave her compliments. She looked at herself in the mirror and said, "I am pretty, just like my doll." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are. And you're even more pretty because you're real." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat vegetables, especially carrots and broccoli. One day, her mom made her a big plate of vegetables for lunch. But Lily didn't want to eat them. + +"I don't like vegetables," she said with a frown. + +Her mom replied, "But vegetables are good for you, they help you grow big and strong." + +Lily still didn't want to eat them, so her mom decided to make a deal. "If you eat all your vegetables, I'll let you have a cookie for dessert." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then decided to try the vegetables. After she finished, her mom said, "Good job, Lily! You ate all your vegetables. Now, let's have a cookie." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You did a great job. You make me feel so comforted when you eat your vegetables and keep your plate tidy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, her mom took her to the park to play on the swings. Lily was excited to go to the park. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a boy playing with a brilliant red ball. She wanted to play with the ball too, but the boy didn't want to share. Lily asked him nicely, "Can I please play with your ball?" but the boy shook his head and said, "No, it's mine." + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, her mom had an idea. She took Lily's hand and said, "Let's go play on the slide instead." Lily was happy to have her mom's hand to hold and forgot all about the ball. They had a great time playing together and Lily realized that playing with her mom was even better than playing with a ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to snuggle with her soft pillow. One day, Lily's mommy found a dangerous bug in her room. She told Lily to stay away from it. + +Lily was scared of the bug and didn't want to play in her room anymore. But her mommy said she would take care of it. She used a big paper to catch the bug and then threw it outside. + +After that, Lily was happy again and went back to snuggling with her pillow. She felt safe and cozy. When it was time for bed, Lily's mommy tucked her in and said, "Goodnight, Lily. Sleep tight. We finished the dangerous bug and now it's time to rest." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very eager to go on an adventure outside his home in the forest. One day, he met a friendly bird named Blue. Blue asked Benny if he wanted to take a test to see how brave he was. + +Benny agreed to take the test and Blue led him to a big tree. Blue told Benny that he had to climb to the top to escape a hungry fox that was chasing him. Benny was scared but he didn't want to fail the test, so he started to climb the tree. + +As he climbed higher and higher, Benny heard the fox getting closer. He started to panic and almost fell off the tree. But he remembered what Blue had said and kept climbing until he reached the top. The fox couldn't catch him and Benny had passed the test! + +Benny was so happy that he had escaped the fox and passed the test. He thanked Blue and they became good friends. From that day on, Benny was no longer afraid to go on adventures and he always remembered to be brave like he was on that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who had a friend named Billy. They played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slide. While they were playing, Timmy said to Billy, "I have a plan for a big adventure tomorrow!" + +Billy was excited to hear about the plan, but he didn't know what it was. Timmy said, "It's a surprise, but it will be so much fun!" Billy couldn't wait for tomorrow to come. + +The next day, Timmy and Billy went on their adventure. They explored the woods and found a big tree to climb. But suddenly, Timmy noticed something strange. He saw a dead bird on the ground. He knew that this was not a good sign. + +Timmy realized that they needed to be careful on their adventure. He made sure to keep an eye out for any other signs of danger. Thanks to Timmy's plan, they had a safe and fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his flashlight when he accidentally dropped it and it broke. He was very sad because he loved his flashlight very much. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and decided to buy him a new flashlight. She went to the store and found the perfect one for Timmy. It was small and fit perfectly in his hand. + +Timmy was so happy when he saw his new flashlight. He turned it on and off, watching the light flash on and off. He decided to take it outside to play with it. He shined the light on everything he could see, but then he accidentally shined it on a glass jar and it broke. Timmy didn't mean to destroy the jar, but accidents happen sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who loved to race. He was very fast and always won. But one day, he met a turtle who was very humble. The bunny laughed and said, "You are so slow, I will leave you behind!" + +The turtle said, "Let's have a race, maybe I will surprise you." The bunny agreed and they started the race. The bunny ran very fast and soon he was far ahead. But the turtle kept going, slow and steady. + +The bunny got tired and decided to take a nap. He thought he had plenty of time to win the race. But when he woke up, he saw the turtle had already won. The bunny felt sad and realized that being humble is important too. He learned a lesson, but it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat olives and would always ask her mommy for some. One day, her mommy gave her a big jar of olives and told her to be careful not to spill them. + +Lily was so happy and started to play with the jar. She shook it and made a loud noise. Her mommy told her to stop and mind the jar. But Lily didn't listen and kept playing. + +Suddenly, the jar slipped from her hands and fell on the floor. All the olives spilled out and made a big mess. Lily's mommy was very upset and told her that she should have listened and been more careful. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to mind her things and be more careful. She never wanted to make her mommy upset again. +Once upon a time, there was a giant who lived in a big castle. One day, it started to rain and the giant got very wet. He decided to go for a walk in the forest to dry off. While he was walking, he saw a little boy who was staring at him. The giant smiled and said hello. The little boy was scared at first, but then he realized that the giant was friendly. They became friends and played together in the forest. From that day on, the giant would visit the little boy every time it rained. They would play and have fun together, and the giant didn't mind getting wet anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found a guitar in her room. It was big and had six strings. Lily wanted to play it, but didn't know how. + +She tried to make some music, but it sounded bad. She didn't like the sound. So, she decided to shut the guitar and put it away. Maybe she would try again later. + +The next day, Lily's mom heard her singing a song. It was a beautiful melody. She asked Lily where she learned it. Lily said, "I played it on the guitar, but it sounded bad. So, I shut it and tried again. Now it sounds good!" From that day on, Lily played her guitar every day and made beautiful music. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy candy. He would eat it all day long if he could. One day, Timmy went to the store to buy some candy. He saw his friend Billy there too. Billy had a bag of candy that was much bigger than Timmy's. Billy teased Timmy and said, "Ha ha, my candy is bigger than yours!" + +Timmy felt sad and went home. His mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about Billy teasing him. His mom told him, "Timmy, wisdom is knowing that it's not the size of your candy that matters. It's how much you enjoy it." + +The next day, Timmy went back to the store and saw Billy again. Billy still had a big bag of candy, but Timmy didn't feel jealous anymore. He knew that his candy was just as yummy as Billy's. Billy tried to tease Timmy again, but Timmy just smiled and said, "I love my candy, no matter how big or small it is." And that made Timmy feel very wise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make crafts with glue. One day, she made a pretty picture with glue and glitter. But then, she accidentally spilled the glue all over the table and her toys. She felt very sorry and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, it started to rain outside. Lily looked out the window and saw how the raindrops washed away the glue and glitter from the table and toys. She realized that sometimes, things happen that we can't control. But the rain can wash away our mistakes and give us a fresh start. + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes, but we should always try to make things right and say sorry if we need to. And when things get messy, sometimes the rain can help us clean up and start over. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mrs. Smith. She loved to read the newspaper every morning. One day, she went to the park and saw a little boy who was crying because he couldn't find his seat. Mrs. Smith felt compassionate and decided to help him. She asked him where he had last seen his seat and together they searched for it. + +After a few minutes, they found the seat and the little boy was very happy. Mrs. Smith gave him a big hug and he thanked her. She then went back home and read the newspaper while drinking a cup of tea. From that day on, the little boy would always wave at Mrs. Smith whenever he saw her in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to play with. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, it's time to wash your hair with the pink shampoo." + +Lily didn't want to wash her hair because she wanted to play with her toys. "I don't want to wash my hair, mommy. Can I do it later?" she asked. + +"No, Lily. You need to wash your hair now. It's important to keep it clean," mommy replied. + +Lily didn't mind washing her hair with the pink shampoo. She loved the way it smelled and how it made her hair shiny. After she was done, she looked in the mirror and said, "Wow, my hair looks so pretty now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a kind heart and loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a puzzle with many pieces. She tried to match the pieces together, but it was very hard. + +Lily decided to take a break from the puzzle and went outside to play. She saw a track in the ground and followed it. The track led her to a little puppy. The puppy was lost and needed help finding its way home. + +Lily was kind and decided to help the puppy. She followed the track and brought the puppy back to its owner. The owner was very happy and gave Lily a reward. Lily was happy too because she made a new friend and learned that helping others is always a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went to the airport to go on a trip. Her mommy told her to keep her passport safe in her backpack. + +Lily loved looking at the airplanes taking off and landing. She counted the number of planes she saw. She saw 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 planes. She was so happy to see so many planes. + +When it was time to board their plane, they walked on a smooth walkway. Lily loved how it felt under her feet. She held her mommy's hand tightly and they went on the plane. They had a great trip and Lily can't wait to count more planes on their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin named Jack. Jack was great and round, and he sat in the field all day. One day, a little boy came to the field and saw Jack. The little boy wanted to hang Jack up for Halloween. Jack didn't want to be hung up, but he couldn't move. + +The little boy took Jack home and hung him up on the porch. Jack was very sad and scared. That night, some naughty boys came and squashed Jack. Jack was no longer great and round. He was now a squished pumpkin. + +The little boy was very sad when he saw what happened to Jack. He learned that it's not nice to hang things up and that it can lead to bad things happening. +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl. She liked to wander around her village and explore. One day, she saw a butterfly and followed it into the forest. As she wandered deeper into the forest, she saw a rabbit and a squirrel. They were playing together and having fun. + +The clever girl watched them for a while, then she started to wander back home. As she walked, she saw a flower and picked it up. She brought it back to her house and showed it to her mom. Her mom was happy to see the pretty flower and gave the clever girl a big hug. + +From that day on, the clever girl would wander around the village and the forest, always finding something new and interesting to see. And she would always bring back something special to show her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat beans. One day, she asked her mom to make her some yummy bean soup for lunch. Her mom said, "Sure, I'll make you some bean soup. Do you want me to spread some butter on your bread too?" + +Lily said, "Yes please, mommy. I love butter on my bread!" While her mom was making the soup, Lily helped by spreading out the napkins on the table. When the soup was ready, Lily's mom poured it into a bowl and said, "Here you go, Lily. Enjoy your yummy bean soup!" + +Lily took a spoonful of soup and said, "Mmm, this is so good! Can we have bean soup for dinner too?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can have it every day if you want!" Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy. You make the best bean soup ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to eat carrots and play in the grass. One day, Benny saw a hedge that was very tall and thin. Benny wanted to go through the hedge to see what was on the other side. + +Benny tried to go through the hedge, but it was too thick. He asked his friend, a little bird, to help him. The bird said, "Yes, I can help you, please hold on tight to my feathers!" + +The bird flew over the hedge with Benny holding on tight. On the other side of the hedge, Benny saw a big field of flowers. Benny was very happy and said, "Thank you, bird, you are my best friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she woke up early and saw the bright sun shining in the sky. She was so excited to go outside and play! + +Lily ran outside and started to jump and play. But then, she saw her friend Timmy who was sitting on the ground with his body looking sad. "What's wrong, Timmy?" Lily asked. + +Timmy replied, "I don't feel good. My body hurts." Lily knew just what to do. She helped Timmy up and they went to play in the shade. They played with their toys and had so much fun together. Timmy's body felt better and he was happy again. + +At the end of the day, Lily went back home and told her mom about how she helped Timmy. Her mom was proud of her and said, "You have a bright heart, Lily." And Lily felt happy knowing she made her friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, she made a big, yummy cake for her friend's birthday. She was very cheerful and excited to give it to her friend. + +But on the way to her friend's house, she saw a naughty dog who ran up and ate the cake! Lily was very sad and angry. She wanted to punish the dog for ruining her cake. + +Her mom saw how upset Lily was and made her a new cake. Lily was happy again and went to her friend's party with a cheerful heart. She learned that even when bad things happen, there's always a way to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her sheep. She would run and giggle as the sheep followed her. One day, Lily noticed that her sheep looked troubled. She didn't know why, but she hoped it would go away. + +Days went by and Lily's sheep didn't seem to get better. Lily tried to make them happy by giving them extra food and cuddles, but nothing worked. One night, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She went to check and saw that a big wolf had come to eat her sheep. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She hoped the wolf would go away, but it didn't. The wolf ate all of Lily's sheep and ran away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She missed her sheep and wished they were still there to play with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, he put on his favorite leather shoes and went for a jog in the park. As he was running, he saw a squirrel who looked nervous. Timmy stopped jogging and slowly approached the squirrel. He wanted to make sure the little animal felt safe. Timmy gently petted the squirrel and it started to calm down. Timmy felt happy knowing he had helped the nervous squirrel feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had beautiful yellow feathers and loved to sing. One day, Tweety met a new bird named Red. Red had shiny red feathers and could sing even better than Tweety. + +Tweety became jealous of Red because everyone was paying attention to Red's singing. One day, Tweety decided to pinch Red's skin, hoping that Red would stop singing so well. But pinching is not a nice thing to do, and it hurt Red. + +Tweety felt bad and realized that being jealous was not a good feeling. Tweety apologized to Red and they became friends. Tweety learned that it's better to be happy for others instead of being jealous. From that day on, Tweety sang even better than before, and everyone loved to hear Tweety's beautiful voice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to make lemonade. She went to the store and bought a lemon. When she got home, she saw that the lemon was dirty. + +Lily's mom said, "You need to clean the lemon before you use it." So, Lily washed the lemon with water until it was clean. Then, she squeezed the lemon and made some delicious lemonade. + +Lily's mom tasted the lemonade and said, "This is very good! You did a great job, Lily!" Lily felt happy and proud that she made something normal into something special. She learned that if you clean something, it can be very good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her Christmas tree with pretty ornaments. One day, she found a scary ornament that looked like a monster. She was scared of it, but she still hung it on the tree. + +As Christmas approached, Lily was excited to see all the pretty lights and decorations around town. She went to see Santa Claus and asked for a special gift. On Christmas day, Lily woke up early and ran to the tree. She saw all the presents and knew that the end of the year was near. + +After opening all her presents, Lily saw the scary ornament again. But this time, she wasn't scared anymore. She smiled and realized that even scary things can be beautiful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports, especially soccer. He had a big game coming up, but he was feeling sick. His mom said he couldn't play if he wasn't feeling well. + +Timmy was sad because he had been practicing for weeks. He decided to fake being better so he could play. But during the game, he got even sicker and had to leave early. He learned that it's not good to fake things because it can make things worse. + +Timmy decided to study more about taking care of his body so he could be healthy for the next game. He learned that it's important to listen to your body and tell the truth when you're not feeling well. From then on, Timmy always made sure to take care of himself before playing sports. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat his sandwich. But he couldn't find his napkin to clean his hands. He asked his mommy, "Mommy, where is my napkin?" + +His mommy said, "It's on the table, be careful not to drop your sandwich." + +Timmy reached for the napkin on the table and cleaned his hands. Then he took a big bite of his sandwich and said, "Yummy! Thank you, mommy!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Always remember to use your napkin and be careful when you eat." + +Timmy nodded his head and said, "I will, mommy." And they both enjoyed their lunch together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One day, she heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big truck start moving down the street. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked, "Did you hear that noise?" Lily nodded her head and pointed to the truck. "That's a modern truck," her mom said. "It's very big and powerful." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They found a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. Lily's friends wanted to keep the bird and take care of it, but Lily knew they couldn't do it alone. She remembered the modern truck she had seen earlier and suggested they ask the driver for help. + +The driver was happy to help and brought a ladder to put the bird back in its nest. Lily felt proud that she had thought of a solution to help the little bird. She learned that sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to ask for help from someone with modern tools and knowledge. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful pig named Pinky. Pinky loved to play outside in the mud. One day, Pinky met a little girl named Lily. Lily said, "Hi Pinky, can I follow you and play with you?" + +Pinky replied, "Yes, you can follow me. Let's go play in the mud!" + +Lily followed Pinky and they had so much fun playing together. They jumped in the mud and made mud pies. Pinky was so happy to have a new friend to play with. + +After playing for a while, Lily said, "Pinky, I have to go home now. Can we play again tomorrow?" + +Pinky replied, "Of course! I would love to play with you again tomorrow. See you then!" + +And so, Pinky and Lily became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go on adventures. One day, she decided to go on a walk in the forest with her dog, Max. They walked and walked until they stumbled upon a cooler. It was an unusual cooler because it was bright pink and had sparkles on it. + +Lily opened the cooler and found some yummy snacks inside. She was so happy and said to Max, "Look, we found a cooler full of treats!" Max barked happily and licked his lips. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice say, "That's my cooler!" It was a little fairy who had lost her cooler while flying around the forest. Lily and Max were surprised to see a fairy and gave her back the cooler. The fairy was so grateful and gave Lily a magic wand as a thank you gift. + +Lily and Max continued their walk in the forest, feeling happy and excited about their unusual adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they were baking cookies in the oven. Lily helped her mommy mix the dough and put it in the oven to bake. + +After a while, the cookies were ready. Lily's mommy opened the oven and took out the tray of cookies. She told Lily to be careful because the oven was very hot. Lily watched as her mommy used a special tool to zip the cookies off the tray and onto a plate. + +Lily was so happy to help her mommy bake cookies. She couldn't wait to eat them! They sat down together and enjoyed their sweet treat. From that day on, Lily knew she was a smart little helper in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy's nosy little sister came into his room and started looking at his toy car. This disturbed Timmy because he didn't like it when his sister touched his things without asking. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family went to the park to play. Timmy was having so much fun that he forgot all about his toy car. When it was time to go home, Timmy realized that he had left his toy car at the park. He felt sad and worried that he might never see it again. + +The next day, Timmy's dad went back to the park to look for the toy car. Luckily, he found it right where Timmy had left it. Timmy was so happy when his dad gave him back his toy car. From then on, Timmy made sure to keep his toy car in a safe place where his nosy sister couldn't disturb it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles more than anything in the world. One day, she asked her mom for a waffle, but her mom said they didn't have any. + +Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I will provide you with a waffle tomorrow morning." Lily smiled and felt happy again. + +The next day, Lily woke up early and ran to the kitchen. Her mom was there, making waffles. Lily was so excited and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're happy, Lily. These waffles are flexible too, so we can eat them for breakfast or lunch." Lily giggled and said, "I love flexible waffles!" They sat down and enjoyed their yummy breakfast together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up early in the morning and felt very hungry. She went to the kitchen to get some breakfast, but she couldn't find anything to eat. She was so hungry that she decided to go to the store to buy some food. + +On her way to the store, she saw a beautiful vase in the window of a shop. She wanted to buy it for her mom's birthday, but she didn't have enough money. She tried to touch the vase, but she accidentally broke it. She felt very sad and scared, so she ran away from the shop. + +When she got home, she told her mom what happened. Her mom was very angry and disappointed. She told Lily that she had to pay for the vase with her own money. Lily didn't know what to do, so she cried and cried. In the end, she didn't have enough money to pay for the vase, and her mom was very upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy all day long. Her mommy told her that too much candy was bad, but Lily didn't listen. One day, Lily found a dead bug on the ground. She thought it was funny and showed it to her friends. + +But then, Lily got sick. Her tummy hurt and she couldn't eat anything. Her mommy took her to the doctor and the doctor said that Lily had eaten too much candy and the bug made her sick. Lily was sad and wished she had listened to her mommy. + +The moral of the story is that we should listen to our parents when they tell us things, especially when it comes to our health. Sometimes things that seem funny or harmless can actually be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to explore. One day, he decided to go on an adventure in the jungle. His mom warned him to be careful, but Timmy was excited and didn't listen. + +As he walked through the jungle, Timmy saw many animals. He saw monkeys swinging from trees and heard birds chirping in the distant. Suddenly, he heard a loud growl. It was a tiger! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, he remembered the flashlight his mom told him to use in case of an emergency. He quickly turned it on and shined it towards the tiger. The tiger was scared of the light and ran away. Timmy was safe and learned to listen to his mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her cricket toy. One day, Lily met a boy named Jack. Jack was very nice and calm. Lily liked Jack a lot and wanted to be his friend forever. + +One day, Jack asked Lily to marry him. Lily was very happy and said yes! They had a big party with lots of cake and balloons. After the party, they went to play cricket together. They had so much fun playing cricket and being married. They knew they would be happy forever. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has swings, slides and a sandbox. Today is a mild day. The sun is warm, but not hot. The sky is blue, but not bright. + +Sara and Ben run to the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. The dog has a leash, but no owner. The dog barks at Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben are scared. + +"Let's try to pet the dog," Ben says. "Maybe he is friendly." + +"No, Ben, don't!" Sara says. "The dog might bite you." + +But Ben does not listen. He walks to the dog. He reaches out his hand. The dog growls. The dog snaps. The dog bites Ben's hand. Ben screams. Sara screams. The dog runs away. + +Sara and Ben cry. They see blood on Ben's hand. They see a man running to them. The man is the owner of the dog. The man is angry. + +"Why did you touch my dog?" the man yells. "He is not a toy. He is a guard dog. He does not like strangers." + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They did not know. They say sorry to the man. The man says sorry to them. He says he will take them to the doctor. He says he will pay for the medicine. + +Sara and Ben go with the man. They are sad. They are hurt. They are afraid. They do not want to play in the park anymore. They do not like the dog. They do not like the man. They wish they had listened to Sara. They wish they had not tried to pet the dog. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a man sitting on a bench. He was bald and had a big book. Ben wanted to see the book. He ran to the man and poked his leg. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the man asked. He looked angry. + +"Sorry, mister. I want to see your book. What is it?" Ben said. + +The man sighed. He showed Ben the book. It had many pictures and words. "This is a book about dinosaurs. They were big animals that lived a long time ago. Do you like dinosaurs?" he said. + +Ben nodded. He liked dinosaurs. He pointed to a picture of a T-rex. "This one is scary. It has big teeth and claws. It can eat you!" he said. + +Lily came to join them. She saw the book and the bald man. She was shy. She hid behind Ben. "Who is he?" she whispered. + +"He is a mister. He has a book about dinosaurs. He is nice. You can say hello," Ben said. + +Lily peeked from behind Ben. She smiled at the man. "Hello, mister. I like your book. Can I see it too?" she said. + +The man smiled back. He moved over on the bench. "Sure, you can see it too. Come, sit with me. I can tell you more about dinosaurs. They are very interesting," he said. + +Ben and Lily sat with the man. They looked at the book and listened to his stories. They learned a lot about dinosaurs. They forgot to poke his leg. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they find a rag in the grass. It is dirty and torn. Mia picks it up and says, "Look, Tom, a rag!" + +Tom says, "What can we do with it?" + +Mia thinks for a moment. She says, "We can make a bandage for my teddy bear. He has a boo-boo on his leg. He is helpless. He needs our support." + +Tom nods. He says, "That is a good idea, Mia. Let's go to your house and get some scissors and tape." + +They run to Mia's house and find the scissors and tape. They cut the rag into a long strip. They wrap it around the teddy bear's leg and tape it. They hug the teddy bear and say, "There, there, teddy. You are not helpless anymore. We support you. We are your friends." + +The teddy bear smiles. He feels better. He says, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are very kind. You are my friends, too." +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play near the old mill. The mill was big and gray and had a wheel that turned when the water flowed. But the mill was also dead, because no one used it to make flour or bread anymore. + +One day, Sara and Ben saw a man with a big bag walking to the mill. They were curious and followed him. The man opened the door of the mill and went inside. Sara and Ben peeked through a window and saw the man put his bag on a table. The bag was full of shiny things that sparkled in the sun. + +"Look, Ben, he has gold and jewels!" Sara whispered. + +"Let's go and get some!" Ben said. + +They waited until the man left the mill and then sneaked inside. They ran to the table and grabbed some of the shiny things. They stuffed them in their pockets and ran out of the mill. + +But they did not see the man hiding behind a tree. He saw them and was angry. He ran after them and shouted, "Stop, you thieves! Give me back my things!" + +Sara and Ben were scared and ran faster. They crossed the bridge over the water and headed to the hill. But the bridge was old and weak. It broke under their weight and they fell into the water. The water was cold and deep and fast. They cried for help, but no one heard them. + +The man saw them and felt sorry. He threw a rope to them and pulled them out of the water. He was wet and cold too. He took them to his house and gave them warm clothes and food. He also took back his shiny things. + +"These are not gold and jewels, they are fake," he said. "I use them to trick people who want to buy the mill. The mill is dead and worthless, but they think it is rich and valuable. I am a liar and a cheat, and you are foolish and greedy. We are all wrong and bad." + +Sara and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They thanked the man for saving them and apologized for stealing from him. They promised to never do it again. + +The man also felt ashamed and sorry. He decided to stop lying and cheating and to find a better way to live. He gave Sara and Ben a real gold coin each and said, "This is a gift for you, to remind you of this lesson. Never judge by appearances, and never take what is not yours. Be honest and kind, and you will be happy and good." + +Sara and Ben nodded and hugged the man. They learned their lesson and never went near the old mill again. They also shared their gold coins with their friends and family. They became happy and good children. +Ben and Mia like to play on the sand. They make castles and dig holes. They see the water go up and down. That is the tide. Sometimes the tide is low and they can go far. Sometimes the tide is high and they have to stay close. + +One day, Ben and Mia go to the sand with their mom. They bring a bucket and a shovel. They want to make a big castle. They find a good spot near the water. They start to build. They use sand and shells and sticks. They make a tower and a wall and a door. + +But then, they see the water come closer. The tide is high. The water is red from the sun. It looks pretty, but it is also scary. The water wants to take their castle. Ben and Mia do not want that. They try to stop the water. They make a ditch and a mound. They say "No, water, no!" + +But the water does not listen. It does not allow them to keep their castle. It is stronger and faster. It goes over their ditch and their mound. It reaches their tower and their wall and their door. It breaks their castle. Ben and Mia are sad. They cry and hug. + +Their mom sees them. She comes to them. She hugs them too. She says "I'm sorry, Ben and Mia. The tide is high. It does not mean to hurt your castle. It is just the way it is. Sometimes we have to let go of what we make. But we can always make something new. Do you want to make something new?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They wipe their tears. They still love the sand and the water. They still have their bucket and their shovel. They still have each other. They decide to make something new. They make a boat and a fish and a star. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily was a player who loved to jump. She liked to jump on the bed, on the sofa, on the grass, and on the trampoline. She could jump very high and do flips and twists in the air. She was not afraid of jumping at all. + +One day, Lily went to a big park with her mom and dad. There were many other players there, and some of them had a big rope. They were playing a game called jump rope. Lily watched them and wanted to join. She asked her mom if she could play. + +"Sure, honey, you can play. But be careful, okay? The rope is fast and you have to jump at the right time," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and ran to the players. She waited for her turn and then stepped into the rope. She tried to jump when the rope came near her feet, but she was too slow. The rope hit her legs and she fell down. She felt a sting and a tear in her knee. She started to cry. + +"Are you okay?" one of the players asked. He was a boy with a red cap and a friendly smile. + +Lily shook her head and pointed to her knee. It was bleeding a little. The boy helped her up and gave her a tissue. He said, "Don't worry, it's not a big hurt. It will get better soon. Do you want to try again?" + +Lily looked at the rope and felt nervous. She was scared of falling again. She wanted to say no, but she also wanted to be brave. She remembered how much she loved to jump. She took a deep breath and said, "Yes, I want to try again. But can you help me?" + +The boy nodded and said, "Sure, I can help you. I'll hold your hand and we'll jump together. Just follow my rhythm and you'll be fine." + +Lily smiled and thanked him. She held his hand and stepped into the rope again. This time, she jumped when he jumped. She felt the wind in her hair and the joy in her heart. She was jumping and laughing and having fun. She was not nervous anymore. She was a player who loved to jump. +Ben and Mia are playing with blocks in the living room. They like to build tall towers and knock them down. Ben has a lot of orange blocks and Mia has a lot of blue blocks. They decide to make a big tower together, using both colors. + +"Look, our tower is so high!" Ben says, standing on his toes to reach the top. + +"Yes, it is!" Mia agrees, standing next to him. "But we need more blocks. Can you get some from the box?" + +Ben nods and runs to the box. He sees a big orange block that he likes. He grabs it and runs back to the tower. But he is not careful and he bumps into the table. The table shakes and the tower wobbles. + +"Watch out!" Mia shouts, trying to catch the tower. But it is too late. The tower falls down with a loud crash. The blocks scatter all over the floor. Some of them break and have cracks. + +"Oh no!" Ben cries, looking at the mess. "We broke our tower and our blocks!" + +"It's okay, Ben," Mia says, hugging him. "We can fix them. And we can build another tower. Maybe a smaller one." + +Ben wipes his tears and smiles. He hugs Mia back. "Okay, Mia. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was not careful." + +"It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry I yelled at you. Let's pick up the blocks and start again." + +They pick up the blocks and put them back in the box. They find some glue and tape and fix the cracked ones. Then they start to build another tower, using both orange and blue blocks. They are careful and gentle. They have fun and they are happy. +Anna wanted a pet. She liked dogs and cats and birds and fish. She asked her mom if she could have a pet. + +"Maybe," her mom said. "But you have to choose one. You can't have them all." + +Anna thought hard. She liked all the animals, but she wanted a special pet. A pet that was different and fun and enormous. + +She went to the pet store with her mom. She saw many pets. She saw small pets and big pets. She saw furry pets and scaly pets. She saw noisy pets and quiet pets. + +But none of them was what she wanted. She wanted an enormous pet. + +Then she saw it. It was in a big cage. It had a long neck and a long tail. It had spots and horns. It had a big smile. + +It was a giraffe. + +"Mom, look!" Anna said. "I want that pet! It's enormous!" + +Her mom looked at the giraffe. She looked at Anna. She looked at the price tag. + +"Anna, that pet is too big for our house. And too expensive. And too hard to take care of. You can't have a giraffe as a pet." + +Anna felt sad. She really liked the giraffe. She wanted to hug it and feed it and play with it. + +But she knew her mom was right. A giraffe was not a good pet. + +She looked around the pet store again. She saw a small cage. It had a small animal. It had fur and ears and a nose. It had a bell and a wheel. It had a squeak. + +It was a hamster. + +"Mom, look!" Anna said. "I want that pet! It's cute!" + +Her mom looked at the hamster. She looked at Anna. She looked at the price tag. + +"Anna, that pet is much better for our house. And much cheaper. And much easier to take care of. You can have a hamster as a pet." + +Anna felt happy. She liked the hamster. She wanted to hold it and feed it and play with it. + +She chose the hamster as her pet. + +She named it Spot. Because it had a spot on its fur. + +She took it home and gave it a big hug. + +She loved her pet. Even if it was not enormous. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. There are many trees in the park. Some trees are big and green. Some trees are small and brown. Some trees are tall and have needles. They are called pine trees. + +One day, Sam and Lily see a blue car in the park. The car is shiny and fast. It makes a loud noise. Sam and Lily want to see the car. They run to the car. They see a man in the car. He is wearing a blue hat and a blue shirt. + +"Hello, man!" Sam says. "What is your car?" + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "This is my car. It is a race car. It can speed very fast. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily says. + +The man smiles. He starts the car. He drives the car around the park. He speeds past the trees. He speeds past the swings. He speeds past the slide. Sam and Lily watch the car. They clap their hands. They laugh. + +"Wow, your car is amazing!" Sam says. + +"Thank you!" the man says. "Do you want to try?" + +Sam and Lily look at each other. They nod. They are excited. The man stops the car. He opens the door. He lets Sam and Lily sit in the car. He buckles their seat belts. He tells them to hold on. + +"Are you ready?" the man asks. + +"Yes, we are ready!" Sam and Lily say. + +The man drives the car again. He speeds faster and faster. He speeds around the pine trees. He speeds around the blue car. He speeds around the park. Sam and Lily feel the wind in their hair. They feel the car go up and down. They feel happy. + +"Yay, this is fun!" Lily says. + +"I love your car!" Sam says. + +The man smiles. He slows down the car. He stops the car. He opens the door. He helps Sam and Lily out of the car. He gives them a high five. + +"Did you enjoy the ride?" the man asks. + +"Yes, we did!" Sam and Lily say. "Thank you, man!" + +"You're welcome, kids!" the man says. "You are very brave and polite. I hope you have a nice day!" + +Sam and Lily wave goodbye to the man. They run back to their parents. They tell them about the blue car and the pine trees and the speed. Their parents hug them and smile. They are proud of Sam and Lily. They are happy. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to be drivers and go to different places. Sometimes they make noises like honk, beep, and vroom. + +One day, they find a big car in the garage. It is not a toy car. It is a real car. It belongs to their dad. He is not home. He is at work. Ben and Mia think the car is a fake car. They think it is a big toy car. They want to play with it. + +They open the door and get inside. They see many buttons and levers. They push and pull them. They hear sounds and lights. They are happy. They think they are driving the car. They do not know they are doing something bad. + +The car starts to move. It goes out of the garage. It goes on the street. It goes very fast. Ben and Mia are scared. They do not know how to stop the car. They scream and cry. They see other cars and people. They see a big truck. The truck is coming towards them. The truck driver sees them. He tries to avoid them. He honks his horn. He is angry. He is scared. + +The car and the truck crash. There is a loud noise. There is smoke and fire. There is glass and metal. Ben and Mia are hurt. They are bleeding. They are crying. They are sorry. The truck driver is hurt too. He is angry. He is sad. He calls for help. He does not thank them. He blames them. He says they are bad. He says they are stupid. He says they are in trouble. He is right. +Tom likes to make models of cars and planes. He is gifted at making them. He can use glue and paint and stickers to make them look real. He has many models on his shelf in his room. + +One day, his sister Lily comes into his room. She is bored and wants to play. She sees Tom's models and thinks they are toys. She picks up a plane and makes it fly in the air. She makes zoom and boom sounds. + +Tom hears her and gets angry. He says, "Stop! That is not a toy! That is my model! You will break it!" He runs to her and tries to take the plane from her. + +Lily does not want to give it back. She says, "No! It is a toy! It is fun! Let me play!" She pulls the plane and runs away. + +Tom chases her and they fight. They yell and cry and make a mess. Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken plane and the upset children. She is not happy. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Why did you break Tom's model?" + +Tom and Lily try to explain, but they both blame each other. Mom says, "You both need to calm down and say sorry. Tom, you need to share your models with Lily. They are not only for you. Lily, you need to respect Tom's models. They are not toys. They are his work. You need to ask him before you touch them." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry and hug each other. They say sorry to each other and to mom. Mom says, "That's better. Now, how about we fix the plane together? Maybe Lily can help you make a new model, Tom. And maybe Tom can teach you how to make them, Lily. Would you like that?" + +Tom and Lily nod and smile. They go to Tom's room and work on the plane. They have fun and learn from each other. They are happy and mom is proud. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to help their dad with his work. Their dad was a builder who made houses and sheds out of lumber. Lumber was big and heavy wood that came from trees. Sometimes, dad let Sam and Lily use his tools to make things with the lumber, like birdhouses or benches. + +One day, dad told Sam and Lily that he had a surprise for them. He took them to his workshop and showed them a big pile of lumber. "I have a special job for you two," he said. "I want you to wrap this lumber with paper and ribbon and make it look like a present. Can you do that?" + +Sam and Lily nodded and clapped their hands. They loved wrapping things and making them look pretty. They found some paper and ribbon in a box and started to wrap the lumber. They cut the paper with scissors, taped it around the wood, and tied it with a bow. They worked hard and had fun. They made the lumber look like a big and colorful gift. + +When they were done, they showed their dad their work. He smiled and hugged them. "You did a great job, Sam and Lily," he said. "You are very clever and creative. Do you know why I asked you to wrap this lumber?" + +Sam and Lily shook their heads. They did not know. They were curious. + +Dad winked at them and said, "This lumber is not for me. It is for our neighbor, Mr. Jones. He is very old and lonely. He does not have a family or friends. He lives in a small and cold house that needs fixing. I want to give him this lumber as a present, so he can build a new and warm house. I think he will be very happy and surprised when he sees it. Don't you think so?" + +Sam and Lily nodded and smiled. They felt jolly and kind. They liked Mr. Jones. He was nice and gave them candy sometimes. They wanted him to be happy and have a good house. They helped their dad load the lumber on his truck and drove to Mr. Jones' house. They knocked on his door and said, "Merry Christmas, Mr. Jones! We have a present for you!" +Lily was a very intelligent girl. She liked to read books, play puzzles and talk to her friends. She also liked to help her mom and dad with chores. One day, she saw a big box in the living room. She wondered what was inside. + +"Mom, what is in the box?" she asked. + +"It is a surprise, Lily. You will see soon," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily was curious, but she did not open the box. She knew that surprises were more fun when you waited. She went to play with her toys in her room. + +Later, her mom called her. "Lily, come here. The surprise is ready." + +Lily ran to the living room. She saw her mom and dad holding a small, furry thing. It had four legs, a tail and two ears. It was a puppy! + +"Surprise, Lily! This is your new friend. His name is Max," her dad said. + +Lily was so happy. She hugged the puppy and kissed his nose. He licked her face and wagged his tail. He was very cute and friendly. + +"Thank you, mom and dad! I love him!" she said. + +"You are welcome, Lily. We are proud of you. You are a very intelligent and good girl. You always listen and obey. You deserve a reward," her mom said. + +Lily played with Max for a long time. She taught him how to sit, roll and fetch. She talked to him and he barked back. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily learned that being intelligent and good was not only good for her, but also for others. She made her parents happy and she got a new friend. She also learned that surprises were worth waiting for. She and Max lived happily ever after. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They have a lot of fun together. + +"Look, Lily, there is a merry-go-round!" Ben says. "Let's go and join the other kids!" + +Lily nods and follows Ben. They run to the merry-go-round and wait for their turn. They hop on and hold on tight. The merry-go-round starts to spin faster and faster. + +"Whee, this is fun!" Ben shouts. + +Lily feels dizzy. She does not like the merry-go-round. She wants to get off. She closes her eyes and tries not to cry. + +"Ben, I don't like this. I want to stop!" Lily says. + +Ben hears Lily and looks at her. He sees that she is pale and scared. He feels sorry for her. + +"OK, Lily, don't worry. I will help you. Hold my hand and we will get off together." Ben says. + +He waits for the merry-go-round to slow down a bit. Then he helps Lily to jump off. They walk away from the merry-go-round and sit on a bench. + +"Are you OK, Lily?" Ben asks. + +Lily nods. She feels better now. She hugs Ben and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You made me feel safe." + +Ben smiles and hugs her back. He says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. Next time, we can play something else. Something that does not make you dizzy." + +Lily agrees. They hold hands and go back to the swings. They have a lot of fun together. +Lily and her mom went to the market. They wanted to buy some food for dinner. Lily saw a big cauliflower. She liked cauliflower. She asked her mom, "Can we buy the big cauliflower, please?" + +Her mom looked at the cauliflower. It was very big. It was bigger than Lily's head. Her mom said, "That is a very big cauliflower, Lily. Do you think we can eat it all?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, we can. We can share it with dad and Rex. Rex is our dog. He likes cauliflower too." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "OK, then. Let's buy the big cauliflower. But we have to wash it well before we cook it. Cauliflower can have dirt and bugs on it." + +Lily and her mom took the big cauliflower to the seller. The seller weighed it and told them the price. Lily's mom paid him and put the cauliflower in a bag. Lily helped her mom carry the bag. She was very happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I can't wait to eat the big cauliflower for dinner." +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big cooler near the picnic table. Sara wanted to see what was inside. Ben said, "No, that is not ours. We should not touch it." + +But Sara was careless. She did not listen to Ben. She ran to the cooler and opened it. She saw many cans of juice and soda. She wanted to drink one. She took a can and tried to open it. + +But the can was not a normal can. It was a can that could spin and spray. Sara did not know that. She pulled the tab and the can started to spin and spray. The juice and soda went everywhere. It went on Sara, on Ben, on the cooler, on the picnic table, on the grass, on the people. + +The people were angry. They shouted at Sara and Ben. They said, "You are bad kids! You ruined our food and drinks! You made a big mess! Go away!" + +Sara and Ben were scared and sad. They ran away from the park. They were wet and sticky. They had no juice or soda to drink. They had no friends to play with. They wished they had listened to Ben. They wished they had not been careless. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a big bed in his room, where he slept with his teddy bear. He was cheerful and happy most of the time, but he was afraid of the dark. + +One night, he heard a loud noise outside his window. He looked and saw a big shadow with red eyes and sharp teeth. It was a monster! Tom was very scared and he trembled under his blanket. He hugged his teddy bear and hoped the monster would go away. + +But the monster did not go away. It came closer and closer to his window. It scratched the glass with its claws and growled with its voice. Tom wanted to scream, but he could not make a sound. He wished his mom or dad would come and save him, but they did not hear him. + +The monster broke the window and climbed into his room. It saw Tom on his bed and smiled with its mouth. It reached for him with its hand and grabbed him. Tom felt its fur and its breath. He cried and struggled, but it was too late. The monster took him away and ate him. The end. +Ben and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They wanted to see the penguins. They walked to the big pool where the penguins lived. They saw many black and white birds swimming and diving in the water. + +"Look, mom, they are so fast!" Lily said, pointing at a penguin that zoomed by. + +"Yes, they are, Lily. They can swim very well with their flippers and feet," mom said. + +Ben wanted to observe the penguins more closely. He leaned over the fence and tried to touch one. But the penguin did not like that. It snapped at Ben's hand with its beak. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried, pulling back his hand. "It bit me, mom, it bit me!" + +Mom hugged Ben and checked his hand. It was not bleeding, but it was red and sore. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, that must have hurt. But you should not try to touch the penguins. They are wild animals and they need their space. They might think you are a threat or a food," mom said. + +Ben nodded, feeling sorry and scared. He said sorry to the penguin too. + +Lily gave Ben a hug and a kiss. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I still love you. And I think the penguin still likes you too. Look, it is waving at you with its flipper." + +Ben looked up and saw the penguin waving at him. He smiled and waved back. He felt better. + +Mom said, "Let's go and see some other animals, okay? Maybe we can find some that are more friendly and gentle." + +Ben and Lily agreed. They held mom's hand and walked away from the pool. They still liked the penguins, but they learned to respect them and observe them from a distance. +Tom and Lily were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box for a ship, a stick for a sword and a scarf for a flag. They also had a skull that Tom found in the garage. It was white and hard and had no eyes or nose. + +"Arrr, matey, this is our treasure!" Tom said, holding the skull. "We have to guard it from the bad pirates!" + +"Arrr, aye, captain!" Lily said, waving her sword. "They will never take our treasure!" + +They pretended to sail the ship and fight the bad pirates. They made a lot of noise. They shouted and laughed and banged the box and the stick. + +"Shh, quiet, you two!" Mom said, looking out of the window. "You are too noisy! It's time for a nap!" + +"Nap? No, Mom, we are pirates!" Tom said. "We don't need naps!" + +"Yes, you do!" Mom said. "Come on, put away your toys and come inside!" + +Tom and Lily did not want to stop playing. They liked being pirates. They liked their treasure. They looked at the skull. + +"Can we keep it, Mom?" Lily asked. "Please?" + +Mom shook her head. "No, you can't keep it. It's dirty and old and scary. It's not a toy. It's a real skull. It belonged to someone who died a long time ago." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They did not know the skull was real. They thought it was just a fun thing. They did not want to hurt anyone who died. + +"Who was it, Mom?" Tom asked. "Who did the skull belong to?" + +Mom sighed. "I don't know, Tom. It was your grandpa's. He found it when he was a boy. He liked to collect strange things. He kept it in the garage. But you shouldn't play with it. It's not respectful." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for the skull. They felt sorry for grandpa. They wanted to say goodbye to the skull. + +"Can we kiss it, Mom?" Lily asked. "Just once? To say sorry and thank you?" + +Mom smiled. She saw that Tom and Lily were not bad. They were just curious and imaginative. She nodded. + +"Okay, you can kiss it. But be gentle and careful. And then you have to put it back in the garage. And then you have to come inside for a nap." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They took turns to kiss the skull. They said sorry and thank you. They put it back in the garage. They hugged Mom. They went inside for a nap. + +They dreamed of pirates and treasure and skulls. But they also dreamed of grandpa and Mom and love. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and climb on the equipment. They were having fun until they saw a big sign. The sign said: "No food or drinks on the equipment. Thank you." + +Lily had a sweet apple in her backpack. She was hungry and wanted to eat it. She took it out and bit into it. It was juicy and yummy. + +"Hey, you can't do that!" Ben said. "The sign says no food on the equipment. You have to get off." + +Lily frowned. She did not want to get off. She liked the equipment and her apple. She said: "No, I can eat my apple here. It is my apple and I am hungry. The sign is silly." + +Ben shook his head. He did not like Lily breaking the rule. He said: "No, you can't. The sign is not silly. It is there for a reason. If you eat on the equipment, you can make it dirty or sticky. Then other kids can't play on it. That is not fair." + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They raised their voices and made faces at each other. They did not notice a lady coming towards them. The lady was the park ranger. She heard them and saw the sign and the apple. + +"Excuse me, children," the lady said. "What is going on here?" + +Lily and Ben stopped arguing and looked at the lady. They felt a little scared. They did not know what to say. + +The lady smiled. She said: "I see you are enjoying the equipment. That is good. But I also see you have an apple. That is not good. The sign says no food or drinks on the equipment. Do you know why?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said: "Yes, we know. It can make the equipment dirty or sticky." + +The lady said: "That's right. And that can be dangerous or unpleasant for other kids. So, I'm afraid I can't permit you to eat on the equipment. You have to get off and eat somewhere else. There are some benches and tables over there. You can eat there and then come back and play. OK?" + +Lily and Ben felt a little sorry. They said: "OK, we understand. We are sorry. We will go and eat there." + +The lady said: "Thank you. That is very nice of you. And you know what? I have some sweet cookies in my car. If you finish your apple and come back, I will give you one each. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben smiled. They said: "That sounds great. Thank you, lady. You are very kind." + +The lady said: "You're welcome. Enjoy your apple and your cookie. And have fun on the equipment. But remember to follow the rules. They are there for everyone's safety and happiness." + +Lily and Ben said: "We will. Thank you again. Bye, lady." + +The lady said: "Bye, children." + +Lily and Ben got off the equipment and went to the benches. They ate their apple and then got their cookie. They shared it and said it was very sweet. Then they went back to the equipment and played some more. They did not argue again. They followed the rules and had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She saw a big bush and thought Ben might be hiding there. She ran to the bush and said, "I found you!" + +But when she moved the leaves, she did not see Ben. She saw a small cat with a hurt paw. The cat was scared and meowed. Lily felt sorry for the cat and wanted to help. She said, "Don't worry, cat. I will be kind to you. You have an emergency and need a doctor." + +She picked up the cat and hugged it. She looked for Ben and saw him behind a tree. He had heard the cat and came out of his hiding spot. He said, "Lily, what did you find?" + +Lily showed him the cat and said, "I found a cat with a hurt paw. We need to take it to the vet. Can you help me?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, I can help you. You are very kind, Lily. You revealed the cat and saved it." + +They walked to the vet with the cat. The vet was happy to see them and said, "You are very brave and kind, Lily and Ben. You revealed the cat and brought it to me. I will fix its paw and make it feel better." + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, vet. We are glad we found the cat. We hope it will be happy and healthy." + +The vet said, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. You are good friends to the cat. Do you want to name it?" + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, we do. We want to name it Reveal. Because we revealed it and it revealed our kindness." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. Lily has a bicycle. It is red and shiny. Tom does not have a bicycle. He has a ball. + +One day, Lily and Tom go to the park. Lily rides her bicycle. Tom kicks his ball. They have fun. + +"Can I use your bicycle?" Tom asks Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. It is expensive. My dad bought it for me." Lily says. + +"Thank you. I will be careful." Tom says. + +Tom uses Lily's bicycle. He rides fast and slow. He turns left and right. He is happy. + +But then, he sees a big rock. He cannot stop. He hits the rock. The bicycle falls. Tom falls. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Lily runs to Tom. She sees the bicycle. It is broken. The wheel is bent. The chain is off. She is sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I broke your bicycle. It was an accident." Tom says. + +"I know, Tom. But it was expensive. How will we fix it?" Lily says. + +They hug. They are still friends. They walk home. They tell their dads. Their dads are not happy. But they are not angry. They say they will help them fix the bicycle. They say they are glad they are not hurt. They say they are proud of them for being honest. They say they love them. Lily and Tom smile. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide behind the trees. They did not hear their mom call them for dinner. + +"Tom, Lily, come inside! It's time to eat!" mom shouted. + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They kept playing and laughing. + +Mom was worried. She went to the garden to look for them. She saw them near the pond. The pond had water and fish and frogs. It also had a big sign that said "No swimming". + +"Tom, Lily, come here right now!" mom said. "The pond is not safe. You could fall in and get hurt. I warned you before. You have to listen to me." + +Tom and Lily saw mom. They felt bad. They knew they did not do what mom said. They ran to mom and hugged her. + +"Sorry, mom. We did not hear you. We were having fun. We love the pond. Can we see the fish and frogs?" Tom said. + +"Maybe another day. But now you have to go inside and wash your hands. Dinner is ready. It's your favorite. Spaghetti and meatballs." mom said. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They liked spaghetti and meatballs. They followed mom to the house. They said sorry again and thanked her for dinner. Mom was not worried anymore. She was happy. She loved Tom and Lily. +Sara liked to play with her toy penguin. She named him Pingo and he was very friendly. He had a black and white coat and a yellow beak. Sara took him everywhere with her. She hugged him, fed him, and read him stories. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and Pingo. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the stairs and sat on the slide with Pingo in her lap. She was ready to go down, but then she saw a boy at the bottom of the slide. He had a mean face and a big stick. + +"Hey, give me that penguin!" he shouted. "I want it!" + +Sara was scared. She did not want to give Pingo to the boy. She loved Pingo and he was her friend. She held him tight and said, "No, he is mine! Go away!" + +The boy did not go away. He ran up the slide and tried to grab Pingo from Sara. He pulled hard and Sara pulled back. They both tugged and tugged until Pingo ripped in half. Sara and the boy fell off the slide with a thud. + +Sara cried. She looked at Pingo and saw his stuffing and his beak on the ground. He was broken and he could not be fixed. She was very sad and angry. She yelled at the boy, "You are mean! You broke my penguin! I hate you!" + +The boy did not care. He laughed and ran away with Pingo's coat. He did not say sorry or help Sara. He was a bad boy. + +Sara's mom heard Sara cry and came to her. She saw what happened and hugged Sara. She said, "I'm sorry, honey. That boy was very rude and he should not have done that. He hurt you and Pingo. He was wrong." + +Sara nodded. She sniffed and wiped her tears. She said, "Can we go home, mom? I don't want to play here anymore." + +Sara's mom said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go home. We can find a new friend for you. Maybe another penguin or a different animal. What do you think?" + +Sara thought for a moment. She said, "Maybe a bear. A friendly bear. Like Pingo." + +Sara's mom smiled. She said, "That sounds good. A friendly bear. Let's go find one." + +They picked up Pingo's beak and stuffing and left the park. They hoped to find a friendly bear and a happy end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a jeep. Mia has a doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to go up the hill. Tom says, "Let's take the jeep. It can go up the hill." Mia says, "OK. But we have to be careful. The hill is steep." + +They put the jeep and the doll in a basket. They hold the basket and walk to the hill. They start to climb the hill. The jeep is heavy. The hill is hard. They get tired. + +Tom says, "I have an idea. Let's crawl. It is easier to crawl." Mia says, "Good idea. Let's crawl." They put the basket on their backs. They crawl on their hands and knees. They crawl and crawl and crawl. + +They reach the top of the hill. They are happy. They see the park and the sky. They say, "Wow. It is beautiful." They take the jeep and the doll out of the basket. They play with them on the hill. They are good friends. They have fun. +Lily liked to learn new things. She liked to learn about animals, colors, shapes and sounds. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a bug on a flower. The bug had wings and spots and was very small. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the bug. + +"That is a ladybug, Lily. It is a kind of bug that is good for the flowers. It eats other bugs that can hurt the flowers," her mom explained. + +"Can I touch it?" Lily asked. + +"You can, but be very careful. The ladybug is delicate. That means it can break easily if you are not gentle," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and slowly reached out her finger to the ladybug. She touched it softly and felt its smooth shell. The ladybug tickled her finger and then flew away. + +"Bye, ladybug!" Lily said, waving her hand. + +"Good job, Lily. You learned something new today. And you were very kind to the ladybug," her mom praised. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She was happy to learn about the ladybug and to see it fly. She wondered what other bugs she could learn about in the park. +Tom was scared. He had to go to the doctor today. The doctor would give him a needle. Tom did not like needles. They hurt and made him cry. + +"Mom, do I have to go?" Tom asked. He held his mom's hand tight. + +"Yes, Tom, you have to go. The needle will make you healthy and strong. It will not hurt for long. I will be with you all the time." Mom said. She smiled and kissed his cheek. + +Tom and mom walked to the doctor's office. Tom saw a big sign with a picture of a needle. He felt his tummy hurt. He wanted to run away. + +"Hello, Tom. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm here to help you." A nice lady said. She wore a white coat and a light blue mask. She had a needle in her hand. + +Tom hid behind mom. He shook his head. He did not want the needle. + +"Tom, it's okay. Dr. Lee is very gentle. She will give you a sticker and a lollipop after the needle. Do you remember the last time you had a needle? You were very brave and you got a dinosaur sticker." Mom said. She hugged Tom and lifted him up. + +Tom tried to remember. He did have a needle before. He did get a dinosaur sticker. He liked dinosaurs. He liked lollipops too. + +"Okay, mom. I will try to be brave." Tom said. He looked at Dr. Lee. He saw her smile. + +"Good boy, Tom. You are very brave. This will be over soon. Just look at mom and count to three. One, two, three." Dr. Lee said. She gave Tom a quick poke with the needle. + +Tom felt a pinch. He squeezed mom's hand. He did not cry. He counted to three. + +"All done, Tom. You did great. Here is your sticker and your lollipop. You can choose any color you want." Dr. Lee said. She put a band-aid on Tom's arm and gave him a high-five. + +Tom smiled. He chose a red lollipop. He liked red. He put the dinosaur sticker on his shirt. He thanked Dr. Lee. + +"Mom, I did it. I was brave. The needle was not so bad." Tom said. He licked his lollipop. + +"Yes, you did, Tom. I'm so proud of you. You are a big boy. I love you." Mom said. She kissed his forehead. + +Tom and mom left the doctor's office. Tom felt happy. He remembered the needle. He remembered the sticker and the lollipop. He remembered mom's love. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They knew they should not touch the stove, because it was hot and could hurt them. But they were curious and naughty, and sometimes they tried to sneak a peek at what Mom was cooking. + +One day, Mom had to go to the store for a few minutes. She told Anna and Ben to stay in the living room and watch TV. She said she would be back soon, and they should not go to the kitchen. She locked the door to the kitchen, and took the key with her. + +Anna and Ben nodded, but as soon as Mom left, they ran to the kitchen door. They wanted to see what was on the stove. They tried to open the door, but it was locked. They looked for the key, but they could not find it. They were frustrated and angry. + +"Let me try!" Ben said, pushing Anna aside. He kicked the door hard, hoping it would open. But it did not. Instead, he heard a loud bang from inside the kitchen. He smelled smoke and fire. He saw flames through the window. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Anna cried, scared and worried. "You broke the stove! Mom will be so mad!" + +Ben felt sorry and afraid. He did not mean to break the stove. He did not know what to do. He hugged Anna and hoped Mom would come back soon. He wished he had listened to Mom and stayed away from the kitchen. He learned his lesson: he should never be naughty with the stove. +Tom and Ann were friends who liked to play with numbers. They had a big box of numbers that they could hold and make into different shapes and sums. One day, they decided to see who could make the biggest number with the numbers they had. + +"I have ten and ten and ten!" Tom said, holding three tens in his hands. "That is thirty, the biggest number ever!" + +"No, it is not!" Ann said, holding four tens in her hands. "I have ten and ten and ten and ten! That is forty, bigger than thirty!" + +They both looked at the box and saw that there was only one ten left. They both wanted it to make their number bigger. + +"Give me that ten!" Tom said, grabbing the last ten from the box. + +"No, it is mine!" Ann said, pulling the ten from Tom's hand. + +They both pulled and pulled, but neither of them would let go. They started to shout and cry and fight over the ten. + +"Stop it, you two!" their teacher said, coming over to them. "You are being very naughty and selfish. You should share the numbers and play nicely, not fight over them. Fighting over numbers is silly and wrong. Numbers are for learning and having fun, not for hurting and making sad." + +She took the ten from their hands and put it back in the box. Then she made them sit in the corner and think about what they had done. + +Tom and Ann felt very sorry and ashamed. They had lost their jolly game and their friend because of their greed and anger. They wished they had been kind and fair and happy with the numbers they had. They learned that fighting over numbers is not worth it, and that sharing and playing nicely is much better. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden after dinner. They liked to chase the fireflies that glowed in the dark. They also liked to catch them in a jar and watch them light up. + +"Look, Ben, I caught three fireflies!" Lily said, holding up her jar. + +"Wow, Lily, they are so pretty!" Ben said, admiring the jar. "Can I hold it?" + +"Sure, Ben, but be careful. Don't shake it too hard or they will get dizzy," Lily said, handing him the jar. + +Ben took the jar and held it close to his face. He smiled as he saw the fireflies blink on and off. He shook the jar a little bit, but not too much. He wanted to see them fly around. + +But then, he felt a sting on his cheek. He dropped the jar and cried out in pain. A mosquito had bitten him! + +"Ow, ow, ow! A mosquito bit me!" Ben said, rubbing his cheek. + +"Oh no, Ben, are you okay?" Lily said, running to him. She saw the jar on the ground and the fireflies flying away. She felt sad that they had lost their fireflies. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to drop the jar," Ben said, sniffling. + +"It's okay, Ben, it's not your fault. The mosquito was mean. Let me see your cheek," Lily said, looking at his bite. "It's a little red, but it will get better soon. Come on, let's go inside and get some ice." + +Lily and Ben went inside and told their mom what happened. She gave Ben some ice and a hug. She also gave them some cookies and milk. She said they were brave and good. + +Lily and Ben felt better after eating the cookies and drinking the milk. They thanked their mom and said good night. They went to their beds and dreamed of fireflies. They hoped to catch them again another night. +Sam likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the bright colors. He laughs when they do silly things. He watches cartoons every morning after breakfast. + +One day, Sam hears a noise outside. He looks out the window and sees a big truck. The truck has many cages with animals inside. Sam sees a lion, a monkey, a zebra and more. He wonders where they are going. + +He runs to his mom and says, "Mom, mom, look! There are animals in a truck outside!" + +Mom looks out the window and says, "Oh, yes, you are right. Those are circus animals. They are going to the big tent in the park. They will do tricks and show people how smart they are." + +"Can we go see them, mom? Please, please, please?" Sam asks. + +"Maybe later, honey. First, we have to feed the cat and do some chores. Then we can go see the circus animals, OK?" Mom says. + +"OK, mom. But can I watch one more cartoon first?" Sam says. + +"Sure, you can watch one more cartoon. But then you have to turn off the TV and help me feed the cat, OK?" Mom says. + +"OK, mom. Thank you, mom." Sam says. + +He turns on the TV and finds his favorite cartoon. He sits on the couch and watches with alert eyes. He does not want to miss anything. He hopes the circus animals will be as funny as the cartoon animals. He is very excited to see them. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making houses, cars and animals with their blocks, paper and glue. They also pretended to be pirates, princesses and superheroes with their costumes and hats. + +But after a while, they started to feel tired. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They looked at the clock and saw that it was almost time for their nap. + +"Let's go to bed, Ben," Lily said. "We can play more later." + +"OK, Lily," Ben said. "But first, let's hide our toys. We don't want Mommy to find them and put them away." + +They quickly gathered their toys and looked for a good hiding spot. They found a big cardboard box in the corner and stuffed their toys inside. They closed the box and put a blanket over it. + +"There, now our toys are hidden," Lily said. "Mommy won't see them." + +They smiled and gave each other a high five. Then they walked to their bedroom and climbed into their beds. They snuggled with their teddy bears and closed their eyes. + +Soon, they were fast asleep, dreaming of their toys and their adventures. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals and plants. They see wheat. Wheat is yellow and tall. Wheat makes bread and cake. + +Anna says, "I want to make a cake with wheat. Do you want to help me, Ben?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I want to help you, Anna. How do we make a cake with wheat?" + +Anna says, "We need to pick some wheat and take it to the mill. The mill will make flour. Then we need to mix the flour with eggs, milk, butter and sugar. Then we need to bake the cake in the oven." + +Ben says, "That sounds fun and easy. Let's go pick some wheat." + +Anna and Ben pick some wheat and put it in a basket. They walk to the mill. The miller is nice. He grinds the wheat and gives them flour. They thank the miller and go to the kitchen. They mix the flour with eggs, milk, butter and sugar. They pour the batter in a pan. They put the pan in the oven. + +They wait for the cake to bake. They smell something good. The cake is ready. They take it out of the oven. They let it cool. They cut a slice for each of them. They taste the cake. + +Anna says, "Mmm, this cake is delicious. We did a good job, Ben." + +Ben says, "Yes, we did, Anna. We are good at designing cakes. Can we make another one tomorrow?" + +Anna says, "Sure, Ben. We can make another cake tomorrow. Maybe we can add some fruit or chocolate. What do you think?" + +Ben says, "I think that sounds great, Anna. I like fruit and chocolate. You are a good friend, Anna." + +Anna says, "You are a good friend, too, Ben. I like playing with you. Let's eat more cake." +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They see a large slide. They want to go on the slide. But there is a problem. The slide is too high for them. They need to climb a ladder to reach the top. + +"Can you help me, Ben?" Mia asks. She is scared of the ladder. She holds Ben's hand. + +"OK, Mia. I will help you. But you need to balance. Do not look down. Look at me." Ben says. He is brave. He climbs the ladder with Mia. + +They reach the top of the slide. They are happy. They see a radio on the ground. Someone left it there. It plays music. They like the music. They dance on the slide. + +"Look, Ben. We can dance and slide." Mia says. She smiles. + +"Yes, Mia. We can dance and slide. But be careful. Do not fall." Ben says. He holds Mia's hand. + +They dance and slide. They have fun. They hear someone call them. + +"Ben! Mia! Time to go home!" It is their mom. She came to pick them up. + +"OK, mom. We are coming." Ben and Mia say. They slide down one last time. They run to their mom. They hug her. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, mom. We had fun. We climbed a large slide. We balanced on a ladder. We danced to a radio." Ben and Mia say. + +"That sounds great. I am proud of you. You are brave and smart." Mom says. She kisses them. + +They go home. They are happy. They love their mom. They love the park. They love the slide. They love the radio. They love to balance. +Lily loved her leather boots. They were brown and shiny and made a loud sound when she walked. She wore them every day, even when it was hot or wet. She liked to show them to her friends and jump in the puddles with them. + +One day, Lily's mom said she had to wash her boots. They were dirty and smelly and had mud and grass on them. Lily did not want to give them to her mom. She wanted to keep them on her feet. She said, "No, mom, no! I love my boots! They are mine!" + +But her mom was firm. She said, "Lily, you have to let me clean your boots. They will look nicer and smell better. And you can wear them again tomorrow. I promise." She took the boots from Lily and put them in a bucket of water and soap. + +Lily was sad. She missed her boots. She felt bare and cold without them. She did not want to play or read or eat. She just sat on the couch and looked at the bucket. She wondered if her boots were okay. She hoped they would not get hurt by the water and soap. + +After a while, her mom came back with the boots. They were clean and dry and shiny. They looked like new. Her mom said, "Look, Lily, your boots are ready. They are beautiful and happy. They missed you too." She gave the boots to Lily and helped her put them on. + +Lily was happy. She hugged her mom and thanked her. She felt her boots on her feet and heard them make a loud sound. She said, "I love my boots! And I love you, mom!" She ran outside to show her friends and jump in the puddles with them. She did not mind if they got dirty again. She knew her mom would clean them for her. +Lily liked to admire the flowers in the garden. She thought they were pretty and smelled good. She liked to pick some and give them to her mom and dad. They always smiled and thanked her. They said the flowers were a nice value. + +One day, Lily saw a new flower in the garden. It was big and red and had many petals. Lily thought it was the most beautiful flower ever. She wanted to pick it and give it to her mom and dad. She thought they would love it. + +But when she got closer, she saw that the flower had many thorns. They were sharp and prickly. They hurt Lily's hand when she tried to touch the flower. Lily cried and ran away. She did not like the flower anymore. She thought it was ugly and mean. + +Mom and dad heard Lily cry and came to see what was wrong. They saw the flower and the thorns and Lily's hand. They hugged Lily and said they were sorry. They said the flower was not for picking. It was for looking. + +They took Lily to the house and put a band-aid on her hand. They gave her some ice cream and a kiss. They said they loved her more than any flower. Lily smiled and said she loved them too. She learned that some things are better to admire from far away. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a big view of the sky, the trees and the birds. They also had a small view of the pond, where they could see ducks and fish. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the pond. It was a boat with a red sail and a yellow flag. Ben and Mia both wanted to play with it. They ran to the pond and reached for the boat. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia shouted. + +They pulled the boat from each other and started to fight. Ben slapped Mia on the arm. Mia slapped Ben on the face. They both cried and dropped the boat in the water. + +A kind man who was walking his dog saw them and came to help. He picked up the boat and gave it to them. + +"Stop fighting, children," he said. "This boat is not yours. It belongs to someone else. You should not take things that are not yours. You should share and be nice to each other." + +Ben and Mia felt sorry for what they did. They said sorry to each other and to the man. They thanked him for the boat and gave it back to him. + +The man smiled and said, "That's good. Now, why don't you play with my dog? He likes children and he is very friendly." + +Ben and Mia nodded and smiled. They forgot about the boat and played with the dog. They had fun and learned a lesson. They decided to be kind and share from then on. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big fire truck with red lights and loud noises. They run to see what is happening. + +"Look, Ben, there is a fire in that house!" Lily says, pointing to the smoke and flames. + +"Wow, that is scary!" Ben says, holding Lily's hand. "I hope everyone is safe." + +They see some firefighters wearing yellow suits and helmets. They have big hoses and spray water on the fire. They also have axes and break the windows and doors. + +"Hello, kids, are you OK?" one firefighter asks them. He has a friendly face and a deep voice. + +"Yes, we are OK, thank you," Lily says, nodding her head. "Are you OK?" + +"Yes, we are OK, too. We are trying to put out the fire and save the people and animals inside," the firefighter says, nodding back. "Do you want to see our fire truck?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says, smiling. + +The firefighter takes them to the fire truck and shows them the different parts. He lets them sit inside and touch the buttons and the wheel. He also gives them stickers and hats with fire truck pictures. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Lily says, putting on her hat. "You are very brave and kind, firefighter." + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet and smart," the firefighter says, giving her a hug. "But you know what? You have to be careful around fire. Fire can be very dangerous and hurt you and your things." + +"I know, firefighter. Fire can make ash and smoke and burn things," Lily says, looking at the house. "I don't like fire." + +"Me neither, Lily. Fire can be useful, but only when we use it safely and with adults. Never play with fire or matches or candles, OK?" the firefighter says, looking at them seriously. + +"OK, firefighter. We will never play with fire," Ben says, looking at him seriously, too. + +"Good, Ben. That's very smart of you. Now, let's go back to your parents. They must be worried about you," the firefighter says, taking their hands. + +They walk back to the park, where their parents are waiting for them. They hug them and tell them what they saw and learned. Their parents thank the firefighter and praise them for being good and brave. + +"Let's go home and have some cookies and milk," their mom says, smiling. "And then we can wash your faces and hands. They are very dirty from the ash and smoke." + +"OK, mom. We like cookies and milk. And we like to be clean," Lily and Ben say, smiling, too. + +They go home and have a nice snack and a bath. They put on their fire truck hats and stickers and play with their toys. They are happy and safe. They like firefighters. They don't like fire. +Lily liked to play with her drum. She got it for her birthday from her aunt. It was red and shiny and made loud noises when she hit it. She liked to pretend she was in a band with her toys. + +One day, she saw a new drum in the toy store. It was bigger and shinier than hers. It had stars and glitter on it. It looked like a real drum. Lily wanted it very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"No, Lily, you already have a drum at home. And this one is very expensive. And it's fake. It's not a real drum. It's just for show. It doesn't make any sound," her mom said. + +But Lily didn't listen. She was angry and sad. She wanted the new drum. She thought her mom was lying. She thought her mom didn't love her. She ran away from her mom and grabbed the new drum. She tried to run out of the store with it. + +But the store man saw her. He was not happy. He shouted at her. He took the drum from her. He called her mom. He said Lily was a bad girl. He said she had to pay for the drum. He said he would call the police. + +Lily was scared and sorry. She cried and cried. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had been happy with her old drum. She wished she had never seen the new drum. She wished she could go home. But it was too late. She had made a big mistake. She had ruined everything. She had no drum. She had no fun. She had no band. She had no mom. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big map on the wall. It has many colors and shapes. + +"Look, Ben, this is a map. It shows where we live and where other places are," Lily says. She points to a blue spot. "This is the sea. It has water and fish." + +Ben nods. He points to a green spot. "This is the park. It has grass and trees and swings." + +They point to other spots and say what they are. They have fun. + +But then, Ben points to a red spot. "This is the fire station. It has fire trucks and firemen." + +Lily shakes her head. "No, Ben, that is not the fire station. That is the school. It has books and teachers and kids." + +Ben frowns. "No, Lily, you are wrong. That is the fire station. I know because my dad is a fireman. He works there." + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They both think they are right. They raise their voices and pull the map. + +"Stop, stop, you two!" a voice says. It is Miss Amy, their teacher. She comes over and sees the map. "What is going on here?" + +Lily and Ben tell her what they think. Miss Amy smiles. She is helpful. She shows them a small picture on the map. It has a fire truck and a fireman. + +"See, this is the fire station. It is red because it is important. It is near the school, but not the same," she says. + +Lily and Ben look at the picture. They see their mistake. They feel silly. + +"Sorry, Ben. I was wrong. You were right," Lily says. + +"Sorry, Lily. I was angry. You were trying to help," Ben says. + +They hug and say sorry. They are friends again. They thank Miss Amy for showing them the map. They learn something new. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They saw a big box under the tree. It had a shiny bow on it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Can we open it, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie, that's a present for Grandma. We will give it to her tomorrow," Mom said. + +"But we want to see it now!" Ben said. + +Mom was busy in the kitchen. She did not hear Ben. Lily and Ben decided to peek inside the box. They lifted the lid and saw a beautiful ornament. It was a glass ball with a snowman inside. It sparkled in the light. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Let me hold it!" Ben said. + +He reached for the ornament, but Lily did not let go. They pulled and tugged on it. Suddenly, the ornament slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces. The snowman was gone. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cried. + +They heard Mom coming. They were scared. They knew they did something bad. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +She saw the broken ornament and the open box. She was angry and sad. + +"Lily and Ben, how could you do this? This was a special gift for Grandma. She made it herself. She wanted to provide us with a memory of her. Now it's ruined!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not mean to break the ornament. They wanted to make Mom and Grandma happy. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We're sorry, Grandma. We just wanted to see it. We didn't know it was so special," Lily and Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She hugged them. + +"I know you're sorry, but you have to be more careful. You can't touch things that are not yours. You have to respect other people's things. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. + +"Yes, Mom. We understand. We're sorry," they said. + +Mom smiled. + +"It's okay. I love you. But we have to find a way to make it up to Grandma. Maybe we can make her a new ornament. Do you want to help me?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. + +"Yes, Mom. We want to help you. We love Grandma. We want to make her happy," they said. + +They went to the kitchen and found some paper, glue, glitter, and crayons. They made a new ornament for Grandma. It was not as pretty as the glass ball, but it had their names and drawings on it. They hoped Grandma would like it. They put it in a new box and wrapped it with a new bow. They wrote a card that said, "We're sorry, Grandma. We love you. Lily and Ben." + +They gave the box to Mom. She looked at it and smiled. + +"Thank you, Lily and Ben. This is very sweet of you. I'm sure Grandma will love it. You did a good thing. I'm proud of you," Mom said. + +She kissed them and put the box under the tree. They waited for tomorrow. They wanted to see Grandma's face when she opened their gift. They hoped she would be happy. They hoped she would forgive them. They hoped she would still provide them with her love. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tim had a toy car and Lily had a toy bear with soft fur. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast and strong!" Tim said, zooming his car around the floor. + +"Roar, roar, my bear is big and brave!" Lily said, cuddling her bear and making it growl. + +Tim wanted to play with the bear too. He reached out and grabbed it from Lily's arms. + +"Hey, that's my bear! Give it back!" Lily shouted, pulling the bear from Tim. + +"No, it's my bear now! I like its fur!" Tim shouted back, holding the bear tight. + +They both tugged and pulled on the bear, making it rip and tear. The fur came off and the stuffing came out. They both stopped and looked at the bear. It was ruined. + +They felt sad and sorry. They had broken their toy and hurt each other's feelings. They didn't want to play anymore. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry." + +They hugged and said, "I forgive you." + +They decided to solve their problem. They got some glue and tape and tried to fix the bear. They put the fur and the stuffing back in and wrapped the tape around the bear. It didn't look like before, but it was still their bear. + +They smiled and said, "We did it!" + +They shared the bear and played with it and the car. They learned to be nice and take turns. They had fun again. +Lily and Tom were playing outside. They liked to balance on the big log near the pond. They pretended they were pirates or acrobats. They had fun. + +But then the sky became dark and the rain came. It was very wet and cold. Lily and Tom wanted to go home. But they had to cross the log first. + +Lily went first. She was careful and slow. She reached the other side. She waited for Tom. + +Tom was not careful. He was fast and silly. He jumped and skipped on the log. He did not look where he was going. He slipped and fell. + +He fell into the pond. The pond was filthy. It had mud and weeds and bugs. Tom was scared and dirty. He cried for help. + +Lily ran to get help. She found their mom. Their mom came and pulled Tom out of the pond. She was angry and worried. She scolded Tom for being foolish. + +Tom was sorry. He learned his lesson. He should not play when it rains. He should not balance on the log. He should be careful and slow. He should listen to his mom. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many cones. The cones are orange and white. The truck stops near the slide. + +"What are the cones for?" Lila asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go see," Ben says. + +They run to the truck. A man comes out. He wears a yellow hat and a blue shirt. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids. I'm here to fix the slide. It's broken. The cones are to keep you safe. You can't play near the slide today," he says. + +Lila and Ben feel sad. They love the slide. It's their favorite. + +"Can we help you fix it?" Ben asks. + +The man shakes his head. "No, sorry. It's too dangerous. You need special tools and skills. But you can watch from a distance. Do you want to see something cool?" + +Lila and Ben nod. They are curious. + +The man takes out a big spray can. He says, "This is paint. It's clear. You can't see it. But when it dries, it makes the slide shiny and smooth. Watch this." + +He sprays the paint on the slide. Lila and Ben can't see anything. But they can hear a hissing sound. + +"Wow, that's amazing," Lila says. + +"How do you know it works?" Ben asks. + +The man says, "You have to wait. It takes some time. But tomorrow, you can come back and try the slide. It will be like new. I promise." + +Lila and Ben smile. They thank the man. They decide to play with the swings and the sandbox. They have fun. They can't wait for tomorrow. They want to see the clear paint and the shiny slide. They hope it will be very fast and fun. +Lena and Sam are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big melon on a vine. It is green and round. + +"Wow, look at that melon!" Sam says. "It is so big and juicy. Can we eat it?" + +"I don't know," Lena says. "It is not our melon. It belongs to Mr. Lee. He works hard to grow melons. He is very organized. He has a plan for every plant." + +"Maybe he will share it with us," Sam says. "Let's ask him nicely." + +They go to Mr. Lee's house and knock on the door. Mr. Lee opens the door and smiles. + +"Hello, Lena and Sam. What can I do for you?" he asks. + +"Hello, Mr. Lee. We like your garden. It is very pretty. We saw your big melon. It looks very yummy. Can we have some, please?" Lena asks. + +Mr. Lee laughs. "You have good eyes and good manners. Yes, you can have some of my melon. I have plenty. Come with me. I will cut it for you." + +He takes them to the garden and picks the melon. He cuts it in half and gives them each a slice. They bite into the melon and smile. It is sweet and juicy. + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee. This is the best melon ever," Sam says. + +"You're welcome, Sam. I'm glad you like it. You can come back anytime. You are good friends," Mr. Lee says. + +Lena and Sam hug Mr. Lee and thank him again. They go back to their play and enjoy their melon. They are happy and full. +Lily liked to play with her doll. She named her doll Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her dance. Lily and Anna were best friends. + +One day, Lily's big brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to have some fun. He saw Lily and Anna on the floor. He had a mean idea. He grabbed Anna and ran away. + +"Give me back my doll!" Lily shouted. She ran after Tom. She was very angry and sad. + +Tom laughed and ran faster. He went to the living room. He saw the sofa. He had another mean idea. He threw Anna on the sofa. He jumped on the sofa. He pulled Anna's arms and legs. He tried to stretch Anna. + +"Stop it! Stop it!" Lily cried. She reached the sofa. She tried to get Anna back. But Tom was too strong. He stretched Anna too hard. Anna's arms and legs ripped off. Anna's hair and dress came off. Anna was broken. + +Lily saw Anna. She screamed. She was very, very sad. She hugged Anna. She cried and cried. Tom saw Lily. He was not laughing anymore. He was scared. He knew he did a bad thing. + +"Mama! Mama!" Lily called. Mama heard Lily. She came to the living room. She saw Lily and Anna. She saw Tom. She was very, very angry. She yelled at Tom. She punished Tom. She took him to his room. She told him to stay there. + +She went to Lily. She hugged Lily. She tried to comfort Lily. She said she was sorry. She said she would get her a new doll. But Lily did not want a new doll. She wanted Anna. She loved Anna. She missed Anna. She cried and cried. The end. +Ben has a big box of blocks. He likes to make things with them. He can make a house, a car, a tower, or anything he wants. He has blocks of many colors and shapes. He has red blocks, blue blocks, yellow blocks, and green blocks. He has round blocks, square blocks, long blocks, and short blocks. + +One day, Ben wants to make a chair. He thinks a chair is a good thing to make. He can sit on it and read a book, or play with his toys, or eat a snack. He looks at his blocks and picks some to use. He picks four long blocks and four square blocks. He puts two long blocks on the floor, parallel to each other. He puts two square blocks on top of them, at the ends. He does the same thing with the other two long blocks and square blocks, next to the first pair. He has made the legs of the chair. + +Now he needs to make the seat of the chair. He picks some more blocks to use. He picks eight thick blocks. He likes the thick blocks because they are sturdy and strong. He puts four thick blocks on top of the legs, side by side. He puts the other four thick blocks on top of them, in the same way. He has made the seat of the chair. + +Ben is happy with his chair. He thinks it looks nice and comfortable. He tries to sit on it, but he finds a problem. The chair is too small for him. His legs are too long and his butt is too big. He cannot fit on the seat. He feels sad and frustrated. He wants to sit on his chair, but he cannot. + +He thinks of a solution. He has a little sister, Lily. Lily is smaller than him. Maybe she can sit on his chair. He calls her and shows her his chair. He asks her if she wants to try it. Lily is curious and excited. She likes Ben's blocks and his chair. She climbs on the seat and sits on it. She fits perfectly. She smiles and claps her hands. She thanks Ben for his chair. She says it is very nice and comfortable. + +Ben is happy too. He is glad that Lily likes his chair. He is proud of his creation. He decides to share his chair with her. He says he can make another one for himself, with bigger blocks. He hugs Lily and tells her he loves her. They play together with the blocks and the chair. They have fun and are happy. +Tom was a soldier who liked to play with his toy bow and arrow. He had a red hat, a green shirt and a wooden sword. He pretended to fight bad guys and protect his friends. + +One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a big slide. He wanted to go on it, but there was a line of other kids. He waited and waited, but he was bored. He looked around and saw a big tree. He had an idea. + +He ran to the tree and climbed up. He took out his bow and arrow and aimed at the slide. He said, "I am a soldier and this is my castle. Anyone who wants to go on the slide must bow to me first." + +He shot his arrow and it flew in the air. It landed on the slide, but it did not hurt anyone. The other kids saw it and laughed. They thought it was funny. They did not bow to Tom. They said, "You are not a soldier, you are a silly boy. You cannot tell us what to do. Go away." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He climbed down from the tree and picked up his arrow. He looked at his bow and saw that it was broken. He had no more arrows. He had no more fun. He had an empty bow. + +He ran to his mom and cried. He said, "Mom, they were mean to me. They did not bow to me. They did not play with me. They broke my bow." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. They were not nice. But you should not shoot arrows at them. That is not how you make friends. You should ask them to play with you. You should share your toys. You should be kind and polite. That is how you be a good soldier." + +Tom nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I will try to be a good soldier. Can you fix my bow?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, I can fix your bow. And maybe we can find some new arrows. And maybe we can find some new friends. Come on, let's go." +Lily was a little girl who liked to bake. She wanted to make a dessert for her mom and dad. She looked in the kitchen and saw some white flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. She thought she could make a cake with these things. + +She mixed the flour, the eggs, the milk and the sugar in a big bowl. She poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. She waited for a long time, but the cake did not rise. It was flat and hard and brown. Lily was sad. She did not know what she did wrong. + +She asked her big brother, Ben, for help. Ben was good at baking. He looked at the cake and said, "Lily, you forgot to add baking powder. Baking powder makes the cake fluffy and soft. Without it, the cake is dense and tough. Do you want to try again?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to improve her cake. She wanted to make a dessert that her mom and dad would like. Ben helped her measure the baking powder and add it to the batter. He also showed her how to set the timer and check the cake with a toothpick. They put the cake in the oven again and waited. + +This time, the cake rose and smelled good. It was white and fluffy and sweet. Lily was happy. She thanked Ben for his help. She decorated the cake with some frosting and sprinkles. She put it on a plate and brought it to the table. She said, "Mom, Dad, I made you a dessert. I hope you like it. I improved it with Ben's help." + +Mom and Dad smiled. They hugged Lily and Ben. They said, "You are very sweet, Lily. And you are very smart, Ben. Thank you for making us a dessert. We are sure it is delicious. We are very proud of you both." They cut the cake and shared it with Lily and Ben. They all enjoyed the dessert and had a good time. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they quarrel over who gets what. One day, they had a big quarrel over a soft bear. Lily said it was hers, and Ben said it was his. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +Mum heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the twins fighting over the soft bear. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Ben, stop quarreling! You have to share your toys and be kind to each other. You are lucky to have a soft bear. Some children have no toys at all." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to take turns playing with the soft bear. Mum smiled and said, "That's better. Now, I have a surprise for you. We are going on a holiday tomorrow. We will go to the beach and see the sea and the sand and the shells. Won't that be fun?" + +Lily and Ben were very excited. They forgot about their quarrel and started to pack their bags. They packed their swimsuits, their hats, their sun cream, and their soft bear. They thanked Mum for the surprise and said they loved her. Mum said she loved them too and gave them a kiss. They went to bed early and dreamed of their holiday. +Lily was a poor girl who lived with her mother in a small hut. They had no money, no food, and no toys. Lily's mother worked hard every day, but it was not enough. Lily often felt hungry and cold, and she had no friends to play with. + +One day, Lily found a broken doll in the trash. She was very happy, because she had always wanted a doll. She took the doll home and cleaned it. She gave it a name, Anna, and made a dress for it from an old rag. She hugged Anna and talked to her, and pretended they were having fun. + +But the next day, when Lily came back from the market, she saw that her hut was on fire. She ran to it, but it was too late. The fire had burned everything, including her mother and her doll. Lily fell to the ground and wept. She wept so much that she could not see or hear anything. She felt like she had nothing left in the world. + +A kind man saw Lily and felt sorry for her. He picked her up and took her to his house. He gave her some food and a warm bed. He also gave her a new doll, that looked like Anna. He told her that he would take care of her, and that she could stay with him as long as she wanted. + +Lily stopped weeping and looked at the man. She saw that he had a gentle smile and kind eyes. She felt a little bit of hope in her heart. She thanked the man and hugged him. She also hugged her new doll and whispered, "I love you, Anna." She felt a little bit of motion in her doll, as if it was alive. She smiled and closed her eyes. She felt like she had something left in the world. +Tim and Jen like to play with the ball in the park. They take turns to kick the ball and run after it. Sometimes they kick the ball to each other and catch it. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Tim and Jen playing with the ball. He wants the ball for himself. He runs to Tim and Jen and says, "Give me the ball. It is mine now." Tim and Jen are scared of the big boy. They say, "No, it is our ball. We are playing with it. Go away." + +The big boy does not listen. He tries to grab the ball from Tim and Jen. He pushes them and shouts at them. He is mean and rude. Tim and Jen are sad and angry. They want to keep their ball. They do not like the big boy. + +Tim has an idea. He says to Jen, "Let's trick the big boy. I will kick the ball to you, and you will kick it back to me. But when the big boy runs to get the ball, you will kick it over his head. He will look foolish and leave us alone." Jen likes the idea. She nods and smiles. + +Tim and Jen do what they plan. They kick the ball to each other and pretend to be afraid of the big boy. The big boy thinks he can get the ball easily. He runs to Jen and reaches for the ball. But Jen kicks the ball over his head. The ball flies high in the air and lands behind the big boy. The big boy looks foolish. He turns around and sees the ball. He is surprised and angry. He tries to get the ball, but Tim and Jen are faster. They run to the ball and kick it away. They laugh and cheer. + +The big boy is ashamed and mad. He knows he cannot get the ball. He knows he is not nice. He knows he is not welcome. He leaves the park and does not come back. Tim and Jen are happy and proud. They hug each other and say, "We did it. We kept our ball. We are smart and brave." They continue to play with the ball and have fun. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. Their mom and dad gave them everything they asked for, but they never said thank you. They were spoiled. + +One day, they saw a big flag in the park. It was red and white and blue, and it had stars and stripes. They wondered what it was for. They ran to the flag and tried to pull it down. They wanted to take it home and play with it. + +"Stop!" a voice shouted. It was an old man who was sitting on a bench. He had a hat with a badge and a medal. He looked angry. "That is not a toy. That is a flag. It is a symbol of our country and our freedom. It is a sign of respect and honor. You should not touch it or ruin it." + +Anna and Ben did not understand. They did not know what a symbol or a freedom or a respect was. They only knew what they wanted. They did not care about the old man or the flag. They kept pulling and tugging. + +The old man got up and walked to them. He took the flag from their hands and folded it carefully. He looked at them with sadness. "You are very lucky to have so many things. But you are also very ungrateful and rude. You do not appreciate what you have or what others have done for you. You do not know the value of the flag or the people who fought for it. You should learn to be more respectful and thankful. Otherwise, you will never be happy or make others happy." + +Anna and Ben felt ashamed. They realized they had been wrong. They apologized to the old man and thanked him for teaching them. They decided to be more careful and kind with their toys and with other people's things. They learned that the flag was not a toy, but a treasure. They learned that being spoiled was not good, but being grateful was. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with rocks and dirt. They have a big box of rocks in their room. Some rocks are shiny, some are smooth, some are rough. They call them minerals. + +One day, Mom says, "Tom and Mia, behave. We are going to visit Grandma. Put on your nice clothes and pack your toys. No rocks, please. They are too heavy and dirty." + +But Tom and Mia do not listen. They sneak some rocks in their backpacks. They think Grandma will like them. They are proud of their minerals. + +When they get to Grandma's house, they run to her garden. They see many flowers and plants. They want to show Grandma their rocks. They dig holes in the dirt and bury their rocks. They think they are making a treasure. + +But Grandma is not happy. She sees the holes and the dirt on the flowers. She says, "Tom and Mia, what are you doing? You are ruining my garden. Why did you bring rocks? They are not toys. They are tough and hard. They can hurt the plants and your fingers." + +Tom and Mia feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Grandma. We wanted to show you our minerals. We like them. They are pretty and fun." + +Grandma sighs. She says, "I know you like minerals, but they belong in your box, not in my garden. Come, I will show you something else. I have a book about minerals. It has pictures and names and facts. You can learn more about them. But first, you have to clean up the mess. And next time, behave." +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow. They jog up and down. They jog with their dog, Rex. + +One day, they see a big bus in the park. The bus has a picture of a famous singer. His name is Sam. He sings songs that Tim and Jen like. They want to see him. + +They jog to the bus. They knock on the door. The door opens. Sam is there. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my songs?" he asks. + +"Yes, we do. You are famous. Can we have your autograph?" Tim and Jen say. + +"Sure, why not. Here you go." Sam gives them a paper with his name. He also gives them a hug. + +"Thank you, Sam. You are very nice." Tim and Jen say. + +"You're welcome, kids. Have fun. I have to go now. I need a nap. Jogging is tiring." Sam says. + +He waves at them and closes the door. The bus drives away. + +Tim and Jen are happy. They have a famous autograph. They jog back to their home. They show their mom and dad. They are proud. + +They also need a nap. Jogging is tiring. They sleep with their dog, Rex. They dream of Sam and his songs. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park with their dog Spot. They like to run and slide and swing and throw the ball for Spot. Spot likes to catch the ball and bring it back to them. He is a good dog. + +But one day, a big and loud car comes to the park. It has a cage on the back and a man with a net. The man sees Spot and wants to catch him. He thinks Spot is a stray dog and he wants to take him away. Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to lose Spot. + +They shout "No, no, leave Spot alone!" and they run to their dog. The man gets out of the car and chases them with the net. He is fast and angry. Lily and Ben are anxious. They do not know what to do. + +But Spot is smart. He sees a hole in the fence and he runs to it. He barks to Lily and Ben and tells them to follow him. Lily and Ben see the hole and they rush to it. They squeeze through the hole and escape from the man. They are safe on the other side of the fence. + +They hug Spot and thank him for saving them. They are happy and relieved. They decide to go home and tell their mom and dad what happened. They hope the man will not come back to the park. They love Spot and they want to keep him. He is their best friend. +Lily liked to design things. She had many white papers and many colors to draw with. She made flowers, stars, houses, and animals. She was very happy with her designs. + +One day, she wanted to show her designs to her friend Ben. She took her papers and colors and went to his house. She knocked on the door and said, "Ben, Ben, can I show you my designs?" + +Ben opened the door and smiled. He liked Lily and her designs. He said, "Yes, Lily, come in. I want to see your designs." + +Lily and Ben sat on the floor and looked at the papers. Lily pointed to each design and said what it was. Ben nodded and said, "Wow, Lily, your designs are very nice. You are very good at drawing." + +Lily felt proud and happy. She said, "Thank you, Ben. Do you want to touch my designs? They are very smooth and soft." + +Ben said, "Yes, I want to touch them. Can I?" He reached out his hand and touched the papers gently. He felt the smoothness and the softness. He said, "You are right, Lily. They are very smooth and soft. They feel good." + +Lily and Ben smiled at each other. They liked to design things and to touch them. They were very good friends. +One day, Tom and Mia were playing with their toy rockets and planets. They pretended they were astronauts exploring the universe. They made zooming and beeping noises as they flew their rockets around the room. + +"Look, Mia, I found a new planet!" Tom said, holding up a blue ball. "It has water and ice and clouds. I want to land there and see what it is like." + +"Okay, Tom, but be careful. It might be cold or wet or have strange animals," Mia said, following him with her red rocket. "I will stay in orbit and watch you." + +Tom landed his rocket on the blue ball and got out. He saw a big pitcher of water on a table. He was curious and went to touch it. He grabbed the handle and tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. He lost his balance and the pitcher tipped over. Water poured out of it and splashed all over Tom and the ball. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Mia shouted from her rocket. "You are making a big mess!" + +Tom was soaked and shivering. He felt silly and sorry. He dropped the pitcher and ran back to his rocket. "I'm sorry, Mia, I didn't mean to. I just wanted to see the water. It was too much and it poured out. Can we go home now?" + +"Yes, Tom, let's go home. You need to dry off and warm up. And maybe next time, don't touch things that are not yours," Mia said, flying her rocket next to his. "But don't worry, I still like you. You are my silly brother and we have fun together." + +They left the blue ball and flew their rockets back to their room. They put away their toys and hugged each other. They learned a new word today: pour. And they learned to be more careful when they explore the universe. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. One day, Tom's car breaks. The wheel falls off and Tom is sad. + +"Who can fix my car?" Tom asks. "I want to play with it." + +Anna thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She runs to her room and comes back with a roll of tape. + +"I can fix your car, Tom. I have tape. Tape is good for fixing things. Watch me!" Anna says. + +She takes the wheel and the car and puts tape around them. She presses hard and makes sure the tape sticks. She gives the car back to Tom. + +"Look, Tom. Your car is fixed. You can play with it now. I am a hero!" Anna says. + +Tom smiles and hugs Anna. He is happy. He tries the car and it works. The tape holds the wheel. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a hero. You fixed my car. You are very interesting. You know how to use tape. Can you show me?" Tom says. + +Anna nods and smiles. She takes the tape and shows Tom how to tear it and stick it. They have fun fixing other things with tape. They fix a doll's dress, a block's corner and a book's cover. They are both heroes. They like to fix things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some toys. They liked to splash the water and make the toys swim. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Ben saw a rug on the grass. It was a thin rug with many colors. Ben wanted to splash the rug and see what would happen. He grabbed the rug and threw it in the tub. + +"Ben, no!" Lily shouted. "That is Mom's rug! She will be mad!" + +But Ben did not listen. He splashed the rug and made it wet and dirty. He thought it was funny. + +Lily was angry. She tried to take the rug out of the tub, but it was too heavy. She pulled and pulled, but she could not lift it. She started to cry. + +"Ben, you are bad! You ruined Mom's rug! She will be cross with us!" + +Ben saw Lily crying. He felt sorry. He did not mean to make her cry. He did not know Mom liked the rug. He wanted to help. + +"Sorry, Lily," he said. "I will help you. We can dry the rug and clean it. Maybe Mom will not see." + +He helped Lily pull the rug out of the tub. They laid it on the grass and tried to squeeze the water out. They rubbed it with a towel and a brush. They hoped it would be dry and clean soon. + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. They decided to play with something else. They did not splash the rug again. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with lumber. Lumber is wood that people use to make things. Ben and Sam have many pieces of lumber in their backyard. They make forts, bridges, and cars with lumber. + +One day, a man comes to their house. He has a big truck. He wants to buy lumber from their dad. He says, "Hello, I am looking for lumber. Do you have any to sell?" + +Their dad says, "Yes, I have some lumber in the shed. You can have it for a good price." + +Ben and Sam hear this. They run to their dad. They say, "No, dad, no! You can't sell our lumber. We need it for our play. It is our lumber, not yours." + +Their dad smiles. He says, "Don't worry, boys. I am not selling your lumber. I am selling the lumber that I don't use. It is old and ordinary. You have the best lumber for your play. It is new and special." + +Ben and Sam are happy. They hug their dad. They say, "Thank you, dad. You are the best dad. We love our lumber and we love you." + +The man takes the ordinary lumber and pays their dad. He says, "Thank you, sir. You have a nice family and a nice lumber. Have a good day." + +Ben and Sam wave to the man. They go back to their play. They make more things with their lumber. They have fun. They are happy. +Sam was miserable. He did not like Sunday. Sunday was the day he had to go to church with his mom and dad. He had to wear a scratchy suit and a tight tie. He had to sit still and quiet for a long time. He had to listen to boring words and songs. He wished he could stay home and play with his toys. + +"Come on, Sam, it's time to go," his mom said. She held his hand and led him to the car. Sam dragged his feet and made a sad face. He hoped his mom would change her mind and let him stay. But she did not. She buckled him in the back seat and drove to the church. + +When they got there, Sam saw a big puddle in the parking lot. He had an idea. He waited until his mom and dad were busy talking to some people. Then he unbuckled himself and opened the door. He ran to the puddle and jumped in. He splashed and laughed. He felt happy. + +But his mom and dad did not feel happy. They heard his laugh and turned around. They saw him in the puddle, soaking wet and muddy. They were angry and shocked. They ran to him and pulled him out. They scolded him and took him to the car. They said he was naughty and he had to go home. They said he could not play with his toys for a week. + +Sam was miserable again. He did not like Sunday. He did not like the puddle. He did not like his mom and dad. He wished he had stayed in the car. He learned a lesson. He would never step in a puddle again. +Lila and Ben like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. They also like to watch the big water. The big water moves up and down and makes noise. Sometimes it makes white foam and splashes. + +One day, Lila and Ben see a big boat on the big water. The boat is old and has many colors. It has a big flag and a big wheel. Lila and Ben think the boat is cool. They want to see it closer. + +They run to the edge of the sand and wave to the boat. They hope the boat will see them and wave back. They wait and wait, but the boat does not wave. It keeps moving on the big water. + +Lila and Ben feel sad. They think the boat does not like them. They turn to go back to their sand castles. But then they hear a loud sound. They look up and see the boat blowing a big horn. The horn makes a long and deep noise. It sounds like a big hello. + +Lila and Ben smile. They wave again to the boat. They see a man on the boat waving back. He has a big hat and a big beard. He looks old and kind. He also looks like he has power. He can make the boat go where he wants. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They think the boat and the man are cool. They wave until the boat is far away. Then they go back to their sand castles and play some more. They hope to see the boat again another day. +Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat something tasty. They looked in the kitchen and saw a big jar of jelly. They liked jelly. It was sweet and wobbly. + +"Can we have some jelly, please?" they asked their mom. + +Mom nodded and smiled. She took out two bowls and spoons. She opened the jar and scooped some jelly into the bowls. She gave one bowl to Lily and one to Ben. + +"Here you go, my loves. Enjoy your jelly. But be careful, it's slippery. Don't spill it on the floor or the table." + +"Thank you, mom. We will be careful," Lily and Ben said. They took their bowls and spoons and went to the living room. They sat on the couch and started to eat their jelly. It was tasty. They made happy noises. + +But they were not careful. They ate too fast and too much. They did not notice that some jelly fell from their spoons and landed on the floor and the table. They did not see that their dog, Spot, was watching them. Spot liked jelly too. He licked his lips and waited for his chance. + +When Lily and Ben finished their jelly, they felt full and sleepy. They put their bowls and spoons on the table and lay down on the couch. They closed their eyes and drifted off to sleep. + +Spot saw his chance. He jumped off his bed and ran to the living room. He sniffed the floor and the table. He found the jelly. He wagged his tail and started to lick the jelly. He licked it all. He licked the bowls and the spoons. He licked the floor and the table. He licked his paws and his mouth. He was happy. He had eaten something tasty. + +But he was not careful. He left a trail of jelly behind him. He did not notice that mom was coming back to the living room. She saw the mess. She saw the jelly. She saw Spot. She was not happy. + +"Spot! What have you done? You naughty dog! You ate the jelly! You made a mess! You woke up Lily and Ben!" + +Lily and Ben opened their eyes and saw mom. They saw Spot. They saw the jelly. They felt sorry. They knew they had been careless. They knew they had to help mom clean up. + +"Sorry, mom. Sorry, Spot. We love you. We love jelly. But we will be more careful next time," they said. + +Mom nodded and sighed. She loved them too. She loved jelly too. But she wished they had been more careful. She took a cloth and a mop. She started to clean up the jelly. Lily and Ben helped her. Spot watched them. He hoped they would have jelly again soon. +Sara and Ben like to create things with their blocks. They make houses, cars, towers and more. They have a lot of fun playing together. + +One day, they decide to create a big goal for their soccer ball. They use green blocks to make a rectangle on the floor. They are very proud of their goal. + +"Look, we made a goal!" Sara says. "Let's play soccer!" + +"OK!" Ben says. He kicks the ball towards the goal. + +But then, their dog Spot runs into the room. He sees the ball and the green blocks. He thinks they are toys for him. He chases the ball and knocks down the green blocks. + +"Spot, no!" Sara and Ben shout. "That's our goal!" + +Spot does not listen. He grabs the ball and runs away. He thinks it is a game. + +Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They worked hard to create their goal. Now it is gone. + +They run after Spot and try to get their ball back. They hope they can make their goal again. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big ball and a small ball. They like to kick the big ball and throw the small ball. They are having fun. + +But then they hear a noise. It is a loud meow. They stop playing and listen. Where is the noise coming from? They look around and see a cat. The cat is on the roof of the house. The cat is scared. It cannot get down. + +Lily and Ben want to help the cat. They run to the house and call their mom. "Mom, mom, there is a cat on the roof. It is hot and scared. Can you help it?" they say. + +Mom comes out and sees the cat. She says, "Oh, poor cat. It must have climbed up there and got stuck. Don't worry, I will get a ladder and bring it down. You stay here and watch." + +Mom gets a ladder and puts it against the house. She climbs up carefully and reaches the cat. The cat is happy to see her. It rubs its head against her hand and purrs. Mom picks up the cat and carries it down the ladder. She gives the cat some water and food. + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They pet the cat and say, "You are a brave cat. We are glad you are safe. Do you want to play with us?" The cat nods and follows them to the garden. They play with the big ball and the small ball. They are having fun. +Anna likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes to dig, water, and plant seeds. One day, her mom gives her a special seed. It is from an avocado. Mom says avocados are yummy and good for you. + +Anna is very happy. She wants to grow her own avocado. She digs a hole and puts the seed in. She covers it with dirt and waters it. She makes a sign that says "Anna's avocado". She is very proud. + +Every day, Anna checks on her avocado. She waters it and talks to it. She hopes it will grow big and green. She waits and waits. But nothing happens. She feels sad. + +One day, her mom tells her a secret. She says avocados take a long time to grow. They need a lot of sun and warmth. They also need a friend. Mom says she has another avocado seed. She asks Anna if she wants to plant it next to her first one. + +Anna is very happy. She says yes. She thinks maybe her avocado is lonely. She helps her mom plant the second seed. She makes another sign that says "Anna's avocado's friend". She is very honest. She does not take the second seed for herself. She wants to share. + +Anna and her mom hug. They water both seeds. They hope they will grow. They say they love avocados. And they love each other. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They have a ball, a net and a bucket. They see a pond with many fish. Lily wants to catch a fish with the net. + +"Look, Ben, fish!" Lily says. "I want a fish for the bucket." + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Lily, fish live in the water. They need water to breathe. If you take them out, they will be sad and die." + +Lily frowns. "But I want a fish. They are pretty and shiny. Please, Ben, help me catch a fish." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He recommends something to Lily. + +"Why don't we pretend to catch a fish, Lily? We can use the ball. The ball is round and colorful, like a fish. We can throw the ball in the water and catch it with the net. Then we can put it in the bucket and take it out again. It will be fun and the fish will be happy." + +Lily smiles. She likes Ben's idea. She thinks it is clever and kind. She agrees to play with the ball and the net. + +"Okay, Ben, let's pretend to catch a fish. You throw the ball first and I will catch it with the net." + +They take turns throwing and catching the ball. They laugh and have fun. They do not hurt the fish. They are good friends. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they make noises like honk, vroom, and beep. + +One day, they find a big insect on the floor. It has six legs, two wings, and a long tail. It is black and shiny. Ben and Mia are curious. They want to see the insect better. They drive their cars closer to the insect. + +"Hello, insect," Ben says. "What are you doing here?" + +The insect does not answer. It moves its tail and makes a hissing sound. Ben and Mia are scared. They think the insect is angry. + +"Go away, insect," Mia says. "We don't want to play with you." + +The insect does not go away. It flies towards Ben and Mia. Ben and Mia are worried. They think the insect will hurt them. They drive their cars away from the insect. They run to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help us," Ben and Mia say. "There is a bad insect in the living room. It is big and noisy and mean." + +Mom goes to the living room. She sees the insect on the floor. She is not scared. She knows what the insect is. + +"Don't worry, Ben and Mia," Mom says. "That is not a bad insect. That is a cicada. It is harmless. It makes that sound to find a mate. It will not hurt you or your cars." + +Ben and Mia are surprised. They did not know that. They look at the insect again. They see that it is not so scary. They feel sorry for the insect. + +"Can we play with the cicada, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"No, Ben," Mom says. "The cicada is not a toy. It is a living thing. It needs to be free. Let's take it outside and let it go." + +Mom picks up the cicada gently. She takes Ben and Mia outside. She puts the cicada on a tree. The cicada flies away. Ben and Mia wave goodbye to the cicada. + +"Bye, cicada," Ben and Mia say. "We hope you find a mate." + +Ben and Mia go back inside. They play with their cars again. They are happy. They learned something new today. They are not afraid of the cicada anymore. +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They liked to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. But when they got to the car, Mom said they had to delay. She had to make a phone call first. + +"Why, Mom?" Lily asked. She was sad. She wanted to go to the park now. + +"Sorry, sweetie. It's important. I have to talk to Grandma. She is not feeling well. It will only take a few minutes, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They waited in the car. They looked out the window. They saw a furry cat walking on the street. It was black and white and had a long tail. + +"Look, Ben! A cat!" Lily said. She pointed at the cat. + +"Meow!" Ben said. He liked cats. He wanted to pet the cat. + +The cat saw them and came closer. It jumped on the hood of the car. It looked at Lily and Ben with its green eyes. It rubbed its head on the glass. + +"Hi, cat!" Lily said. She smiled. She wanted to play with the cat. + +"Meow!" The cat said. It purred. It liked Lily and Ben. It wanted to be their friend. + +Mom finished her phone call. She came back to the car. She saw the cat on the hood. + +"Oh, hello, kitty. You're very cute. But we have to go now. We're going to the park. Do you want to come with us?" Mom asked. + +The cat nodded. It jumped off the hood and ran to the back of the car. It waited for Mom to open the door. + +"Okay, then. Hop in. You can sit with Lily and Ben. They will be nice to you. But you have to behave, okay? No scratching or biting." Mom said. + +The cat meowed. It agreed. It wanted to go to the park. It wanted to have fun with Lily and Ben. + +Mom opened the door and let the cat in. The cat sat on Lily's lap. It snuggled with her. Lily hugged the cat. Ben petted the cat. They were happy. + +Mom started the car. She drove to the park. She gave the cat a pass. She said the cat could stay with them for the day. She said they would find the cat's home later. + +Lily and Ben thanked Mom. They thanked the cat. They were excited. They had a new furry friend. They couldn't wait to play with the cat at the park. They hoped the cat would like the swings and slide and ducks. They hoped Grandma would feel better soon. They hoped they would have a good day. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. Sam is nervous. He thinks the slide is too high. + +"Come on, Sam, it will be fun!" Tom says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the tip of the slide and smiles. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to!" Sam says. He stays on the ground and watches Tom. He hopes Tom will be safe. + +Tom slides down fast. He laughs and shouts. He likes the slide. He reaches the end of the slide and falls off. He falls on the grass. He does not get hurt. He stands up and runs to the ladder again. + +"See, Sam, it is easy! You try it!" Tom says. He climbs up the ladder again. He sits on the tip of the slide again. + +"Please, Tom, stop! It is dangerous!" Sam says. He is scared for Tom. He does not like the slide. + +Tom slides down again. He laughs and shouts again. He likes the slide too much. He does not see the rock on the grass. He reaches the end of the slide and falls off again. He falls on the rock. He hurts his head. He cries and bleeds. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Sam says. He runs to Tom and tries to help him. He is sad and sorry. He wishes Tom did not go on the slide. + +A lady sees Tom and Sam. She calls for help. She takes Tom to the hospital. Sam goes with them. He hopes Tom will be okay. He does not want to play on the slide ever again. He learned a lesson. The slide is not fun. The slide is bad. The end. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun, but they wanted to try something new. + +"Look, there is a glass on the table," Sara said. "It is shiny and pretty. Let's play with it." + +"No, Sara, we can't," Tom said. "The glass is not a toy. It is Mom's. She values it a lot. She said it is old and special. We can break it and make her sad." + +Sara did not listen to Tom. She was curious and wanted to touch the glass. She got up and walked to the table. She reached for the glass with her hand. + +"Stop, Sara, stop!" Tom shouted. He ran after her, but he was slow. He tripped on a rug and fell down. + +Sara grabbed the glass and lifted it up. She smiled and looked at it. It was shiny and pretty. She liked it. + +But then, she lost her balance and dropped the glass. It fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. It made a loud noise. + +Sara and Tom were scared. They heard Mom coming. She saw the broken glass and the children. She was angry and sad. + +"Sara, Tom, what have you done?" she yelled. "This glass was very important to me. It was a gift from my grandma. You broke it and you can't fix it. You were very naughty and careless. You don't value my things. You are in big trouble. Go to your room now and think about what you did." + +Sara and Tom cried and ran to their room. They felt sorry and bad. They wished they had listened to Tom and left the glass alone. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big mushroom under a tree. It is red and white and shiny. + +"Look, a mushroom!" Tim says. "Can we eat it?" + +"I don't know," Kim says. "Maybe it is not good. Maybe it is bad." + +They go closer to the mushroom. They see a small sign next to it. It says: "Do not eat. This mushroom will make you gain a lot of weight." + +"What does gain mean?" Tim asks. + +"It means you get bigger and heavier," Kim says. + +"Oh, I don't want that," Tim says. "I want to be fast and strong." + +"Me too," Kim says. "Let's leave the mushroom alone. Maybe we can find some good food somewhere else." + +They walk away from the mushroom. They see a man selling ice cream. They run to him and ask for two cones. + +"Here you go, kids," the man says. "Enjoy your ice cream. It is good and sweet." + +"Thank you, mister," Tim and Kim say. They lick their ice cream and smile. They are happy. They do not need the mushroom. They have each other and ice cream. That is enough. +Lena was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and books at home. One day, her mom said they had to go to the park. Lena did not want to go. She was scared of the big kids and the loud noises. + +"Come on, Lena, it will be fun," her mom said. "You need some fresh air and sun. But first, we have to put some lotion on your skin. It will protect you from the sun." + +Lena did not like lotion. It was sticky and cold. She tried to hide behind her mom, but her mom found her and smiled. She took some lotion from a bottle and rubbed it on Lena's arms and legs. Lena squirmed and made a face. + +"There, all done," her mom said. "Now you are ready to go. Let's find a nice spot to sit and have a snack. Maybe you will see some friendly kids to play with." + +Lena followed her mom to the park. She held her mom's hand tightly. She saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a fountain. She also saw many kids running, laughing, and playing. Some of them looked at her and waved. Lena felt shy and looked away. + +"Look, Lena, there is a girl with a doll like yours," her mom said, pointing to a bench. "Maybe you can say hello and share your doll. What do you think?" + +Lena looked at the girl. She had long brown hair and a pink dress. She was holding a doll with a blue dress and a hat. She looked nice, but Lena was shy. She did not know what to say. + +"Hi, I'm Mia," the girl said, smiling. "Do you want to play with me and my doll? She is called Lily." + +Lena felt a little curious. She liked dolls. She looked at her mom, who nodded and smiled. She looked at Mia, who waited patiently. She looked at her doll, who seemed to want a friend. She took a deep breath and said, "Hi, I'm Lena. This is my doll. She is called Rose." +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with toys and run in the park. One day, they saw a big helicopter in the sky. It was making a loud noise and flying very fast. + +"Wow, look at that helicopter!" Ben said. "It is so mighty and strong. I wish I could fly in it." + +"Me too," Lily said. "Maybe we can pretend to be pilots and joke with each other." + +They ran to the sandbox and found some sticks and stones. They used them to make a pretend helicopter. They took turns to sit in it and make funny noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, I am flying to the moon!" Ben joked. + +"Beep, beep, I am flying to the zoo!" Lily joked. + +They laughed and had fun. But then, they saw another boy coming to the sandbox. He was bigger and meaner than them. He wanted to play with their helicopter. + +"Hey, that is my helicopter!" he said. "Give it to me or I will hit you." + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want to fight. They tried to be nice and share. + +"No, it is our helicopter," Ben said. "We made it together. You can play with us if you want." + +But the boy did not want to play. He wanted to take their helicopter. He pushed Ben and grabbed the sticks and stones. He broke their helicopter and threw it away. + +"Ha, ha, that is a silly helicopter!" he joked. "It is not mighty at all. It is just junk." + +He ran away, leaving Ben and Lily sad and angry. They looked at their broken helicopter and cried. + +"Why did he do that?" Ben asked. "He was so mean and rude. He did not joke with us. He joked at us." + +Lily nodded. She hugged Ben and said, "He did not know how to be a good friend. He did not know how to share and care. He did not know how to have fun. He was not mighty. He was just mean." + +Ben and Lily learned a lesson that day. They learned that being mighty is not about being big and strong. It is about being kind and gentle. It is about being fair and honest. It is about being happy and helpful. They learned that joking with someone is not the same as joking at someone. Joking with someone is fun and friendly. Joking at someone is hurtful and mean. + +They decided to make a new helicopter. They used some leaves and flowers. They made it more beautiful and colorful. They flew it in the air and joked with each other. They smiled and laughed. They were mighty and happy. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. But today, the sun is very hot and bright. Sam and Lily feel thirsty and tired. + +"Let's find some shade," Sam says. "Shade is a place where the sun does not shine. It is cooler and darker." + +"OK," Lily says. "But where can we find shade?" + +Sam looks around. He sees a big tree with many green leaves. He points to the tree and says, "Look, there is shade under the tree. Let's go there." + +Sam and Lily run to the tree. They sit under the leaves and feel the breeze. They drink some water from their bottles and eat some cookies. They are happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, tree, for giving us shade," Sam says. + +"Yes, thank you, tree," Lily says. + +The tree does not say anything, but it sways its branches gently. Sam and Lily think the tree is smiling at them. They smile back and hug the tree. They are friends with the tree. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat some snacks. They asked Mom if they could open the fridge and take some food. + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But only take one thing each. And be careful not to make a mess." + +Lily and Tom said, "Thank you, Mom. You are very nice." They ran to the fridge and opened it. They saw many things inside. They saw cheese, yogurt, apples, carrots, juice, and cookies. + +Lily said, "I want cheese. Cheese is yummy." She took a piece of cheese and put it on a plate. + +Tom said, "I want cookies. Cookies are sweet." He took a bag of cookies and opened it. + +Lily said, "Tom, you can't take the whole bag. That's too much. You have to share." + +Tom said, "No, I don't. These are my cookies. You have your cheese." + +Lily said, "That's not fair. Mom said only take one thing each. You are being greedy." + +Tom said, "I don't care. I like cookies. Go away." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "Tom, you are being mean. You have to be nice to your sister. Please, let me have some cookies too." + +Tom said, "No, I won't. These are mine. Go away." + +Lily started to cry. She said, "Tom, you are making me cry. You are hurting my feelings. Please, let me have some cookies too." + +Tom saw that Lily was crying. He felt sorry for her. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry. You can have some cookies too. Here, take some." + +Lily stopped crying. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are being nice to me. I'm sorry I yelled at you. You can have some cheese too. Here, take some." + +Tom said, "Thank you, Lily. You are being nice to me too. I'm sorry I was greedy. You can have some juice too. Here, take some." + +Lily and Tom smiled at each other. They shared their snacks and ate them happily. They said, "This is good. We like cheese, cookies, and juice." + +Mom came to the kitchen and saw them. She said, "I'm glad you are sharing and being nice to each other. You are good children. I love you both." + +Lily and Tom said, "We love you too, Mom. You are the best." They hugged Mom and gave her a kiss. They were happy. +Lily was a furry dog who liked to play with her ball. She lived with Sam, who was a big man who worked in a lab. Sam loved Lily, but sometimes he had to punish her when she did bad things. + +One day, Lily saw Sam's bag on the floor. She smelled something good inside. She opened the bag with her teeth and found a sandwich. She ate the sandwich and felt happy. But then she saw Sam coming home. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Sam asked. He saw the empty bag and the crumbs on the floor. He was angry. "You ate my lunch! That was not for you. That was bad. You know you are not allowed to touch my bag. I have to punish you. You have to stay in your bed and no ball for you today." + +Lily felt sad. She knew she did wrong. She wanted to say sorry, but she could only bark. She went to her bed and lay down. She looked at Sam with her big eyes and wagged her tail. + +Sam saw Lily's face and felt sorry too. He knew she was hungry and curious. He went to her bed and petted her. "I'm sorry, Lily. I was too harsh. I know you are a good dog. You just made a mistake. I forgive you. But you have to promise me not to do it again. OK?" + +Lily licked Sam's face and nodded. She was happy again. She loved Sam. Sam loved Lily. He gave her a treat and a hug. He said, "You are my furry friend. Come on, let's go for a walk. Maybe we can find a new ball for you." Lily barked and followed him. They went out and had fun. +Lily was a dog who lived with her owner, Ben. Ben was very kind to Lily and gave her food, water, toys and hugs. Lily loved Ben and thanked him with licks and wags. + +One day, Ben took Lily to the park to play. Lily was very happy and ran around the grass, chasing balls and sticks. She saw other dogs and wanted to say hello. But some of the dogs were not friendly. They barked and growled at Lily and made her feel uncomfortable. + +Lily ran back to Ben and hid behind his legs. She whimpered and looked at the mean dogs. Ben saw that Lily was scared and picked her up. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. You are safe with me. Those dogs are not nice. They need to learn how to share and be polite." + +Ben carried Lily to another part of the park, where there were no mean dogs. He put her down and threw a ball for her. Lily chased the ball and brought it back to Ben. She was happy again and thanked Ben with licks and wags. + +Ben smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good dog. I am glad you are my friend." Lily wagged her tail and snuggled with Ben. She was glad he was her owner. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They have bikes. They race with their bikes. They go fast and have fun. + +One day, they race to the big hill. Lily is in front. Ben wants to win. He pedals harder. He gets closer to Lily. He tries to pass her. + +But then, he hears a noise. His bike makes a loud noise. His bike is not reliable. His bike breaks. His wheel falls off. He falls down. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Lily hears the noise. She stops. She turns around. She sees Ben on the ground. She is scared. She goes back to help him. + +She says, "Ben, are you okay? What happened?" + +Ben says, "My bike broke. It made a noise. It is not reliable. It is a bad bike. I am hurt. I am sad." + +Lily says, "I am sorry, Ben. That is not fair. You were racing well. Do you want me to get help?" + +Ben says, "Yes, please. I need help. I need a band-aid. And a hug." + +Lily says, "Okay, Ben. I will get help. And I will hug you. You are my friend. I will not race without you." + +She leaves her bike. She runs to get help. She hopes Ben will be okay. She feels bad for him. She does not like the noise. She does not like the bad ending. +Tommy was a naughty boy. He liked to make messes and play with things he should not. One day, he saw a big cloth on the table. It was red and shiny and had pretty flowers on it. Tommy wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +He climbed on a chair and reached for the cloth. But the cloth was too big and heavy for him. It slipped from his hands and fell on the floor. It dragged many things with it, like plates and cups and spoons. They all crashed and broke and made a loud noise. + +Tommy was scared. He knew he did a bad thing. He tried to hide under the cloth, but it was too late. His mommy came into the room and saw the mess. She was very angry. + +"Tommy, what did you do?" she asked. "Why did you take the cloth? It was for grandma's birthday. Now it is dirty and torn and the dishes are broken. You are a very naughty boy!" + +Tommy felt sorry. He did not mean to ruin the cloth and the dishes. He wanted to say sorry, but he could not find the words. He started to cry. He struggled to get out of the cloth, but it was tangled around him. + +Mommy saw Tommy crying. She was still angry, but she also felt sorry for him. She knew he was only a little boy and he did not know better. She helped him get out of the cloth and hugged him. + +"Tommy, I love you, but you have to be more careful. You can't touch things that are not yours. You have to ask first. And you have to clean up your messes. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tommy nodded. He said sorry to mommy. He said he would be a good boy and help her clean up. He said he would make a new gift for grandma. Mommy smiled and kissed him. She said she forgave him and she was proud of him. She said they would make a new cloth together. Tommy smiled too. He was happy. He learned his lesson. He hugged mommy and said he loved her. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys at night. They had a lamp that could glow in different colors. They liked to make the lamp glow red, blue, green, or yellow and pretend they were in a magic land. + +One night, they were playing with their lamp when their mom came in. She said, "It's time for bed, my loves. You need to drink your milk and brush your teeth. Milk is good for your bones and teeth. It is important to sleep well." + +Tom and Lily did not want to go to bed. They wanted to play more. They said, "No, mom, we are not sleepy. We want to play with our lamp. It is fun and pretty. Please, mom, let us play more." + +Mom shook her head. She said, "No, my loves, you have to go to bed now. Playing with your lamp is fun, but sleeping is more important. You need to rest your eyes and your brains. If you don't sleep, you will be tired and grumpy tomorrow. You won't be able to play well or learn new things. Come on, drink your milk and brush your teeth. I will read you a story and tuck you in." + +Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like mom's words. They wanted to keep playing with their lamp. They said, "No, mom, we don't care. We don't want to drink milk or brush our teeth. We don't want to hear a story or go to bed. We want to play with our lamp. It is ours and we can do what we want." + +Mom was firm. She said, "No, my loves, you can't do what you want. You have to do what I say. I am your mom and I know what is best for you. You have to listen to me and obey me. That is the rule. If you don't, you will lose your lamp. I will take it away and you won't be able to play with it anymore. Is that what you want?" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want to lose their lamp. They loved their lamp. They said, "No, mom, we don't want to lose our lamp. We are sorry, mom. We will drink our milk and brush our teeth. We will go to bed and listen to your story. Please, mom, don't take our lamp away. We will be good." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good, my loves. I am glad you understand. I love you very much and I want you to be healthy and happy. You can play with your lamp tomorrow, but not too late. Now, drink your milk and brush your teeth. I will read you a story and tuck you in. Then, you can make your lamp glow softly and dream of magic lands." + +Tom and Lily drank their milk and brushed their teeth. They went to bed and listened to mom's story. They hugged their lamp and made it glow softly. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you, too. Good night, mom. Good night, lamp." + +Mom kissed them and said, "Good night, my loves. Good night, lamp. Sleep tight and sweet dreams." She turned off the light and left the room. Tom and Lily closed their eyes and fell asleep. Their lamp glowed softly and watched over them. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They found many things to see and touch, like rocks, sticks, bugs and flowers. One day, they saw a big snake on a tree. It had bright colors and a shiny skin. + +"Wow, look at that snake!" Sam said. "It is so pretty. I want to touch it." + +"No, Sam, don't!" Tom said. "That snake is bad. It has poison in its mouth. If it bites you, you will be very sick. Mama told us to stay away from snakes." + +"But it looks so nice. Maybe it wants to be our friend. Please, Tom, let me touch it. Just for a little bit." Sam said. He moved closer to the snake. + +Tom was scared for his brother. He remembered what Mama said. He knew that some snakes were good, but some snakes were bad. He had to stop Sam from making a mistake. He grabbed a stick and threw it at the snake. + +The snake was angry. It hissed and showed its teeth. It moved fast and tried to bite Sam. But Tom was faster. He pushed Sam away and the snake missed. The snake fell to the ground and slithered away. + +"Sam, are you okay?" Tom asked. He hugged his brother. + +"Yes, I'm okay. Thank you, Tom. You saved me. You are a mighty brother." Sam said. He hugged Tom back. + +They ran back to their home and told Mama what happened. Mama was glad that they were safe. She gave them a big hug and a kiss. She told them that they were brave and smart. She also told them to never touch a snake again. They promised to listen to her. They learned their lesson. They were happy. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them. + +"Can I go first?" Tom asks Amy. + +"OK, but you have to pay me," Amy says. + +"Pay you? How?" Tom says. + +Amy thinks for a moment. She sees Tom's jacket. It has a zipper. She likes zippers. They are fun to pull up and down. + +"You have to let me play with your zipper," Amy says. + +Tom does not like that. He likes his zipper. He does not want to share it. + +"No, that's not fair. My zipper is mine," Tom says. + +Amy gets mad. She does not want to let Tom go first. She crosses her arms and pouts. + +"Fine, then you can't go on the slide or the swing," Amy says. + +Tom gets sad. He wants to go on the slide and the swing. He looks at his mom. She smiles at him. + +"Tom, why don't you share your zipper with Amy? It's a sweet thing to do. Sharing is caring," she says. + +Tom thinks about it. He likes Amy. He does not want to make her mad. He wants to be sweet. + +"OK, Amy. You can play with my zipper. But only for a little bit," he says. + +Amy smiles. She is happy. She takes Tom's zipper and pulls it up and down. She giggles. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You can go first," she says. + +Tom and Amy hug. They take turns on the slide and the swing. They have fun. Their moms are proud of them. They are sweet friends. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with a swing and a slide. They also had a lot of flowers and bugs to look at. One day, they saw a big box under the tree. It had a bow and a tag that said "For Tom and Lily". + +They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found a big teddy bear. It was soft and brown and had a red scarf. They hugged the teddy bear and thanked their mom and dad for the gift. + +They decided to take the teddy bear to the swing and the slide. They wrapped the scarf around the teddy bear's neck and put it on the swing. They pushed the swing and the teddy bear flew in the air. They laughed and clapped. + +Then, they took the teddy bear to the slide. They wrapped the scarf around the teddy bear's waist and put it on the slide. They slid down with the teddy bear and landed on the grass. They giggled and rolled. + +But then, they saw a big dog coming to the garden. It was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled and ran to the teddy bear. It grabbed the teddy bear by the scarf and shook it hard. It tore the teddy bear apart and threw it on the ground. It bit the teddy bear's head and ripped off its fur. It left the teddy bear bald and broken. + +Tom and Lily screamed and cried. They ran to their mom and dad and told them what happened. Their mom and dad were angry and sad. They scolded the dog and chased it away. They picked up the teddy bear and tried to fix it. But it was too late. The teddy bear was ruined. + +Tom and Lily were very sad. They loved the teddy bear and wanted to play with it. But now, they had no teddy bear. They had only a bald and broken toy. They wished they had never opened the box. They wished they had never seen the dog. They wished they had never wrapped the scarf around the teddy bear. They wished they had a happy ending. But they did not. They had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to observe things. They had a big glass jar where they kept bugs, rocks, leaves and other things they found outside. They liked to look at them and learn about them. + +One day, they saw a big, shiny glass ball in their neighbor's yard. It was hanging from a tree and it made pretty colors when the sun hit it. Anna and Ben wanted to observe it up close, so they climbed over the fence and ran to the tree. + +"Wow, look at this!" Anna said, reaching for the glass ball. + +"Be careful, Anna, it might break!" Ben said, holding her hand. + +But before they could touch it, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two, get away from there!" It was their neighbor, Mr. Grump. He was very rude and always yelled at them. He came out of his house and walked towards them. + +Anna and Ben were scared and let go of the glass ball. It swung back and forth and then hit a branch. It broke into many pieces and fell to the ground. + +Mr. Grump was very angry and shouted at them. "You naughty kids, you broke my glass ball! It was very expensive and special! How dare you come into my yard and touch my things! Go away and don't come back!" + +Anna and Ben felt very sorry and sad. They ran back to their house and told their mom what happened. Their mom was not happy either. She said they should not have gone into Mr. Grump's yard without asking. She said they should respect other people's property and privacy. She said they should apologize to Mr. Grump and offer to help him clean up the mess. + +Anna and Ben agreed. They learned their lesson. They went back to Mr. Grump's house and knocked on his door. They said they were sorry for breaking his glass ball and that they wanted to help him. Mr. Grump was surprised and softened a bit. He said he accepted their apology and let them help him. He said he was sorry for being rude and that he liked to observe things too. He said he had more glass balls inside and that he would show them if they wanted. + +Anna and Ben were curious and happy. They followed Mr. Grump inside and saw many beautiful glass balls of different shapes and colors. They observed them with wonder and asked Mr. Grump questions. Mr. Grump answered them and smiled. He said he was glad they shared his interest and that they could come back anytime. + +Anna and Ben thanked him and went home. They told their mom what happened and that they made a new friend. Their mom was proud of them and hugged them. She said they did the right thing and that they should always be kind and honest. She said they could observe many things in the world, but they should also observe the feelings of others. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. But Tom saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. He said to Sara, "Come with me, let's go up the hill." + +Sara was scared. She said, "No, Tom, the hill is too high. I don't want to fall and hurt myself." + +Tom said, "Don't be silly, Sara, it's fun. I'll help you. You can hold my hand and I'll hold your shoulder. We'll be fine." + +Sara shook her head. She said, "No, Tom, I don't want to. Let's play something else." + +Tom was angry. He said, "Fine, then. You're a baby. I'll go by myself. You can stay here and be boring." + +He ran away from Sara and started to climb the hill. Sara felt sad and lonely. She watched Tom go higher and higher. She wished he would come back and play with her. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom slipped on a rock and fell down. He cried out loud. He hurt his knee and his elbow. He was scared and sorry. + +Sara heard him and ran to him. She said, "Tom, are you okay? I'm here, don't worry." + +She helped him get up and hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tom, I'm your friend. I'll take you to the nurse. She'll make you feel better." + +Tom said, "Thank you, Sara. You're very kind. I'm sorry I was mean to you. I should have listened to you. The hill was not fun. It was dangerous." + +Sara said, "It's okay, Tom. We all make mistakes. I'm glad you're not hurt too much. Let's go together." + +They walked to the nurse's office. The sun was shining on their faces. They smiled at each other. They were happy again. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and to be kind. +Tom loves to watch videos on his tablet. He likes to see animals, cars, songs and stories. He watches videos every day after school and before bed. + +One day, Tom has a big test at school. He has to learn many words and numbers. He studies hard with his mom and dad. He wants to do well and make them happy. + +The next day, Tom goes to school with his backpack and his tablet. He feels nervous and excited. He does the test with his teacher and his friends. He tries to remember everything he learned. + +After the test, Tom feels tired and happy. He thinks he did a good job. He wants to watch a video to relax and have fun. He opens his backpack and looks for his tablet. But he cannot find it. He feels sad and scared. Where is his tablet? + +He remembers that he left it on the bus. He forgot to take it with him when he got off. He runs to the bus stop and sees the bus. He waves his arms and shouts. He hopes the bus driver will see him and stop. + +The bus driver sees Tom and stops the bus. He opens the door and smiles. He gives Tom his tablet. He says he found it on a seat and kept it safe. He says Tom is a good boy and a successful student. He says he can watch a video now. + +Tom feels happy and grateful. He thanks the bus driver and hugs his tablet. He finds his favorite video and plays it. He smiles and laughs. He loves his video and his tablet. He is a successful boy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They find an old cupboard in the corner. It has many doors and drawers. + +"Let's see what's inside!" Anna says. She opens a door and sees a big pot. She pulls it out and puts it on the floor. + +"Wow, it's heavy!" Ben says. He opens another door and sees a small box. He opens the box and finds a shiny button. He presses the button and hears a beep. + +"What does it do?" Anna asks. She comes closer to see the box. + +Suddenly, the pot starts to shake. Steam comes out of it. The pot grows bigger and bigger. It increases in size until it fills the whole kitchen. + +"Help!" Anna and Ben shout. They run to the door, but it is blocked by the pot. They are trapped. + +"Mom! Dad!" they cry. They hope someone will hear them and save them from the big pot. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks and make things. Lila is very creative. She can make houses, cars, animals and more. Sam likes to copy what Lila makes. He repeats what she does with his blocks. + +One day, they find a big orange in the kitchen. Lila has an idea. She says, "Let's make something with the orange. It is round and juicy and sweet." + +Sam says, "OK, what can we make?" + +Lila thinks for a moment. Then she says, "We can make a sun. The orange is like the sun. It is bright and warm and makes us happy." + +Sam likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's make a sun. How do we do it?" + +Lila says, "We need some yellow blocks and some sticks. We can put the orange on a yellow block and make rays with the sticks. Then we have a sun." + +Sam says, "I can do that. I can repeat what you do." + +They get the yellow blocks and the sticks. They work together to make a sun with the orange. They are very proud of their work. They put the sun on the table and admire it. + +They say, "Look, we made a sun. It is beautiful and shiny and yummy." + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy and creative friends. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big dog with black fur and a long tail. The dog was barking and jumping. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the owner first," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He was holding a leash that was attached to the dog. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can we pet your dog?" Ben asked politely. + +The man looked at them and frowned. He did not seem very nice. + +"No, you can't. Go away. My dog is not for kids. He is ugly and mean and he might bite you," the man said rudely. + +Ben and Lily felt sad and scared. They did not think the dog was ugly or mean. They thought he was cute and friendly. They wanted to make him happy. + +"Why are you so mean to your dog and to us?" Lily asked. "Don't you love your dog?" + +The man snorted. He did not answer. He pulled the leash and made the dog sit next to him. + +Ben and Lily decided to leave the man and the dog alone. They did not want to bother them anymore. They went to another part of the park and played with other kids and animals. They had fun and made new friends. + +They hoped that the man and the dog would find some happiness too. They hoped that the man would permit the dog to play and be free. They hoped that the man would see that the dog was not ugly, but beautiful. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big truck, a doll, a ball and a bucket. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving or flying or bouncing. + +But then, a big dog came into the garden. It was not their dog. It was a rude dog. It ran to their toys and started to bite them and shake them. It made a lot of mess and noise. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouted at the dog. "Those are our toys! Go away!" + +But the dog did not listen. It growled and barked and kept biting their toys. It bit the truck's wheel and the doll's hair and the ball's skin. It made them dirty and broken. + +Tom was scared of the dog. He ran to the house and called for his mom. "Mom, mom, there is a rude dog in the garden! It is breaking our toys! Help!" + +Mom came out of the house and saw the dog. She was angry. She took a hose and sprayed water at the dog. "Shoo, shoo, bad dog! Leave our garden! Leave our toys!" + +The dog did not like the water. It yelped and ran away. It left a tip of the doll's hair in its mouth. + +Mom hugged Lily and Tom and took them inside. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves. That was a rude dog. It should not have come into our garden. It should not have broken your toys. Let's wash them and see if we can fix them. Maybe we can get some new ones later." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were sad, but they were glad that mom was there. They helped mom wash their toys and put them in a box. They hoped that the rude dog would not come back. They hoped that their toys would be okay. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." +Sara and Ben like to go to the museum with Mom. The museum has many things to see and learn. Sara likes the animals and Ben likes the cars. Mom likes the paintings and the statues. + +One day, they go to a new museum. It is very big and has many floors. Mom says it is cheap to go in. They pay some money and get some tickets. They go inside and look around. + +Sara sees a big dinosaur. It has sharp teeth and a long tail. She reads the name on a sign. It says T-rex. She says it out loud. "T-rex, T-rex, T-rex!" Ben hears her and runs to see. He likes the dinosaur too. He says "Wow, it is so big and scary!" + +Ben sees a shiny car. It has four wheels and a big engine. He reads the name on a sign. It says Ferrari. He says it out loud. "Ferrari, Ferrari, Ferrari!" Sara hears him and runs to see. She likes the car too. She says "Wow, it is so fast and pretty!" + +Mom sees a beautiful painting. It has many colors and shapes. She reads the name on a sign. It says Picasso. She says it out loud. "Picasso, Picasso, Picasso!" Sara and Ben hear her and run to see. They like the painting too. They say "Wow, it is so fun and weird!" + +They have a lot of fun at the museum. They see and learn many new things. They say the names of the things they like. They are happy and smart. Mom is proud of them. She says "You are my best kids!" They hug her and say "We love you, Mom!" +Ben likes trains. He has many toy trains at home. He plays with them every day. He makes them go fast and slow. He makes them stop and go. He makes them say choo-choo. + +One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big train on the tracks. It is not a toy train. It is a real train. It is very big and loud. It has many cars and people. Ben thinks it is interesting. He wants to see it closer. + +He runs to the train. He does not see the fence. He does not hear his mom. He only sees the train. He is very excited. He yells, "Train, train, train!" + +But the train is moving. It is going away. Ben is sad. He wants to catch the train. He does not stop. He runs to the fence. He tries to climb over it. He hurts his knee. He falls down. He cries. + +His mom sees him. She runs to him. She picks him up. She hugs him. She says, "Ben, are you okay? You should not run to the train. It is dangerous. You should listen to me. I love you." + +Ben feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I like the train. It is interesting. But I love you more." + +His mom smiles. She says, "I know, Ben. I like the train too. It is interesting. But we have to be careful. We have to stay safe. We have to watch the train from far away." + +Ben nods. He says, "Okay, mom. Can we watch the train from the bench?" + +His mom says, "Yes, Ben. We can watch the train from the bench. Maybe we can see another train later. Maybe we can ride the train someday. Would you like that?" + +Ben says, "Yes, mom. I would like that. Thank you, mom." + +They go to the bench. They watch the train. They see it disappear. They wait for another train. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They live in a big house with their mom and dad. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets the best toy or the biggest piece of cake. + +One day, mom and dad tell them they are going on a trip. They are going to visit a different nation. A nation is a place where many people live. Some nations are far away and some are close by. Mom and dad say they are going to a nation that is very different from theirs. They say they will see new things and learn new words. + +Tom and Sam are excited. They pack their bags and get in the car. They go to the airport and get on a big plane. The plane flies in the sky for a long time. Tom and Sam look out the window and see clouds and water. They eat snacks and play games. They are happy. + +But when they arrive at the new nation, they are not happy. They see a lot of people and cars and noise. They smell bad things and see dirty things. They think the new nation is disgusting. They do not want to be there. They want to go back home. + +They tell mom and dad they do not like the new nation. They say they want to leave. But mom and dad say they have to stay. They say they have to be polite and respectful. They say they have to try new things and learn new things. They say they have to be brave and curious. + +Tom and Sam do not want to listen. They start to cry and scream. They struggle to get away from mom and dad. They make a big scene. They make mom and dad very angry and sad. They make the people in the new nation very confused and annoyed. + +Tom and Sam do not have fun. They do not make friends. They do not learn anything. They only make trouble. They wish they had been nicer and smarter. They wish they had shared and cared. They wish they had been better brothers. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big wheel that could spin very fast. They wanted to try it. + +"Can we go on the wheel, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It might make you dizzy," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the wheel. They got on a seat and put on a belt. The wheel started to spin. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and screamed. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Ben said. + +"I love it!" Lily said. + +They spun and spun until the wheel stopped. They got off the seat and felt a little wobbly. + +"Are you okay?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, we are okay. That was awesome!" Lily said. + +"Can we have some sugar, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can have some sugar. But not too much. It's not good for your teeth," Mom said. + +Mom took them to a stall that sold cotton candy. Cotton candy was fluffy and sweet and pink. It looked like a cloud. Lily and Ben each got a stick with cotton candy on it. They licked and nibbled it. + +"Mmm, this is yummy!" Lily said. + +"I like it too!" Ben said. + +They saw a man who was making balloons. He had a big bag of balloons and a pump. He could make different shapes with the balloons. He made a dog, a flower, a hat, and a sword. Lily and Ben watched him with wonder. + +"Can we have a balloon, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can have a balloon. But be nice and say please and thank you," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben went to the man and asked for a balloon. Lily wanted a flower and Ben wanted a sword. The man smiled and made them their balloons. He gave them to Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you, sir!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, sir!" Ben said. + +They waved to the man and went back to Mom. They played with their balloons and their cotton candy. They had a lot of fun. + +They saw a woman who was wearing a lot of makeup and jewelry. She had a big dress and a big hat. She looked very fancy. But she also looked very ugly. She had a mean face and a loud voice. She was yelling at a boy who was holding a camera. + +"Take my picture, you stupid boy! And make me look beautiful!" she said. + +The boy looked scared and sad. He tried to take her picture, but she was not happy. She kept telling him to do it again and again. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the boy. They did not like the woman. They thought she was rude and nasty. + +"Mom, why is she so mean?" Lily asked. + +"Mom, why is she so ugly?" Ben asked. + +Mom looked at the woman and the boy. She shook her head and sighed. + +"Some people are mean because they are not happy with themselves. And some people are ugly because they are not nice to others. Beauty is not only about how you look, but also about how you act and how you treat people," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They did not want to be like the woman. They wanted to be happy and nice and beautiful. + +They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. You are the best!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. You are the best too!" +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. They start to go up. But the hill is steep and slippery. Tim stumbles and falls. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Sam runs to him. He says, "Are you okay, Tim? Let me help you." He gives him his hand. He helps him stand up. He says, "We should go back. The hill is too hard. We can play something else." + +Tim nods. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a kind friend. I'm sorry I fell. It was my fault. I was not careful." + +They walk back to the park. They see Tim's mom. She sees Tim's knee. She says, "Oh, Tim, what happened? You are bleeding. Come here, I have a band-aid." + +She cleans his knee. She puts a band-aid on it. She says, "You should be more careful, Tim. You could have hurt yourself more. You should listen to Sam. He is a good friend. He tried to warn you. This is a lecture, Tim. A lecture is when I tell you something important. Do you understand?" + +Tim says, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I will be more careful next time. And I will listen to Sam. He is a kind friend. He helped me." + +She hugs him. She says, "I'm glad you are okay, Tim. And I'm proud of you for apologizing and learning. Now, go and play with Sam. But stay away from the hill. Okay?" + +Tim says, "Okay, mom. I love you." He kisses her. He runs to Sam. They play in the park. They have fun. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big hill. They want to go up the hill. + +"Let's have a race!" Sara says. "Who can get to the top first?" + +"OK!" Ben says. "Ready, set, go!" + +They start to jog up the hill. They run fast. They pass by some flowers and some rocks. They see a bird and a squirrel. They are having fun. + +But their moms are not. Their moms are sitting on a bench. They are talking. They are bored. + +"Look at them," Sara's mom says. "They are so energetic." + +"I know," Ben's mom says. "They never get tired." + +"Maybe we should join them," Sara's mom says. "It might be good for us." + +"Or maybe we should gather some flowers," Ben's mom says. "It might be nice for our homes." + +They look at each other. They smile. They get up from the bench. They follow their kids up the hill. They decide to jog and gather flowers. They are not bored anymore. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. They swing, slide, run and laugh. They have a lot of fun. + +But one day, Ben has to go away with his family. They are going to visit his grandma in another city. Ben tells Lily that he will be back in two weeks. He gives her a hug and says, "I will miss you, Lily. You are my best friend." + +Lily feels sad. She says, "I will miss you too, Ben. Have a good trip. I will wait for you." + +Every day, Lily goes to the park. But it is not the same without Ben. She does not feel like swinging, sliding, running or laughing. She just sits on a bench and looks at the sky. + +One day, she sees a big bus in the park. It has a picture of a famous singer on it. His name is Max. He is very popular. He sings and dances and makes people happy. Lily likes his songs. She wonders if he is in the bus. + +She walks closer to the bus. She sees a door open. She sees Max come out. He smiles and waves. He sees Lily. He says, "Hi, little girl. What is your name?" + +Lily is surprised. She says, "Hi, Max. I am Lily. I like your songs." + +Max says, "Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet. Do you want to come in the bus and see my guitar?" + +Lily nods. She follows Max into the bus. She sees his guitar. It is shiny and colorful. Max lets her touch it. He says, "Do you want to hear a song?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please." + +Max plays his guitar and sings a song. It is a song about friendship. He sings, "Friends are the best, they make you smile. Friends are the best, they stay a while. Friends are the best, they understand. Friends are the best, they hold your hand." + +Lily likes the song. She feels happy. She thinks of Ben. She says, "Max, can I tell you something?" + +Max says, "Of course, Lily. What is it?" + +Lily says, "I have a friend. His name is Ben. He is my best friend. But he is away. I miss him a lot. I wait for him to come back." + +Max says, "I understand, Lily. I have a friend too. His name is Sam. He is my best friend. But he is in another city. I miss him a lot. I wait for him to call me." + +Lily says, "Really? You miss your friend too?" + +Max says, "Yes, Lily. I do. But you know what? We can still be friends even when we are apart. We can send letters, or pictures, or songs. We can remember the good times we had. We can look forward to seeing each other again." + +Lily says, "That is true, Max. That is a good idea. Thank you for your song. It made me feel better." + +Max says, "You are welcome, Lily. Thank you for your company. You made me feel better too." + +They hug and smile. They are friends. They do not feel so lonely anymore. They know they will see their best friends soon. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her mom's phone. She liked to see the pictures and hear the sounds. She did not know that the phone was very important to her mom. She did not know that the phone had many things that her mom needed. + +One day, Lily was playing with the phone in her room. She saw a button that looked like a trash can. She wondered what it did. She pressed it. The phone made a beep sound. Then the screen went black. Lily thought it was a game. She pressed the button again and again. She did not see that the phone was deleting everything. + +When her mom came home, she looked for her phone. She could not find it. She asked Lily if she had seen it. Lily said yes. She showed her mom the phone. Her mom turned it on. She saw that the phone was empty. All her pictures, messages, contacts, and work were gone. Her mom was very sad and angry. She shouted at Lily. She said that Lily did not value her phone. She said that Lily was a bad girl. + +Lily felt very scared and sorry. She did not mean to make her mom sad and angry. She did not know that the phone was so important. She wanted to hug her mom and say sorry. But her mom did not want to hug her. She took the phone and left the room. She said that she was not proud of Lily. + +Lily cried in her room. She wished she had not played with the phone. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had made her mom proud. She felt very bad. She did not know how to make things better. She did not know if her mom would ever love her again. +Sara and Ben liked to swim in the sea. They saw many fish and shells and plants. They liked to play with the fish and make bubbles. One day, they found a big reef. It was like a house for the fish. Sara and Ben wanted to see more. + +They swam closer to the reef. They saw a big fish with a long nose. It was a swordfish. The swordfish was grumpy. It did not like Sara and Ben. It said, "Go away! This is my reef. You are not welcome here." + +Sara and Ben were scared. They did not want to make the swordfish angry. They said, "Sorry, Mr. Swordfish. We did not know this was your reef. We just wanted to look. We will go now." + +But the swordfish was not happy. It said, "No, you will not go. You will stay here and be my food. I am hungry and you look tasty." The swordfish chased Sara and Ben. It tried to poke them with its nose. + +Sara and Ben were very scared. They did not know what to do. They saw a big starfish on the reef. It was bright and shiny. Sara had an idea. She said, "Ben, follow me. Let's spin around the starfish. Maybe it will help us." + +Sara and Ben swam to the starfish. They spun around it as fast as they could. They made a big whirlpool. The swordfish got dizzy. It could not see well. It could not catch Sara and Ben. It said, "Stop! Stop! You are making me sick. Leave me alone." + +Sara and Ben stopped spinning. They saw the swordfish swim away. It was tired and sick. It did not bother them anymore. Sara and Ben were happy. They said, "Thank you, starfish. You saved us. You are our friend." + +The starfish smiled. It said, "You are welcome, Sara and Ben. You are brave and smart. You can come to my reef anytime. I will show you more fish and shells and plants. You can play with me and make bubbles." + +Sara and Ben smiled too. They said, "Thank you, starfish. We would love that. You are our friend too." They swam with the starfish and had fun. They saw many things on the reef. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Lily liked to look at the ornaments on the tree. They were shiny and pretty and had different shapes and colors. She wanted to touch them and play with them, but Mommy said no. Mommy said they were fragile and could break. + +One day, Mommy had to leave for a while. She said she had to go to the store and buy some things. She told Lily to be good and not touch the ornaments. She said she would be back soon. Lily said okay and gave Mommy a hug and a kiss. + +Lily watched Mommy go out the door and get in the car. She waved goodbye and saw the car drive away. She felt a little sad and lonely. She wished Mommy would come back soon. She looked at the tree and saw the ornaments. They looked so shiny and pretty and inviting. She wondered what they felt like and what sounds they made. + +Lily walked over to the tree and reached for an ornament. It was a star with glitter and beads. It sparkled in the light. Lily smiled and grabbed it. She felt the glitter and beads on her fingers. She shook it and heard a jingle. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a ball with stripes and dots. It was smooth and round. She rolled it in her hand. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a bird with feathers and a beak. It was soft and fluffy. She stroked it and pretended it was alive. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a bell with a ribbon and a clapper. It was shiny and metal. She rang it and heard a ding. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a snowman with a hat and a scarf. It was cute and funny. She hugged it and laughed. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a candy cane with red and white stripes. It was sweet and sticky. She licked it and tasted sugar. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a angel with wings and a halo. It was beautiful and graceful. She held it and admired it. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a train with wheels and a smokestack. It was cool and fun. She pushed it and made a choo-choo sound. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a wreath with pine needles and berries. It was green and red. She smelled it and sniffed the pine. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a gingerbread man with icing and buttons. It was brown and yummy. She bit it and chewed the gingerbread. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a bow with a knot and a tail. It was silky and curly. She tied it and untied it. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a nutcracker with a mouth and a lever. It was wooden and painted. She opened it and closed it. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took another ornament. It was a candle with a flame and a holder. It was bright and warm. She touched it and felt the heat. She liked it. She wanted to see more. + +Lily took all the ornaments from the tree. She put them on the floor and played with them. She had fun. She forgot about Mommy and the time. + +Mommy came back from the store. She saw the car in the driveway and the door open. She felt worried. She ran inside and saw the mess. She saw the tree with no ornaments and the ornaments on the floor. She saw Lily with a candle in her hand and a smile on her face. She felt angry and scared. + +Mommy yelled at Lily. She said Lily was naughty and bad. She said Lily could have hurt herself and the house. She said Lily had to go to her room and think about what she did. She said Lily had to say sorry and help clean up. + +Lily cried. She said she was sorry and she didn't mean to. She said she was bored and lonely. She said she liked the ornaments and wanted to see more. She said she missed Mommy and wanted her to come back. + +Mommy hugged Lily. She said she was sorry too and she loved her. She said she understood and she was proud of her. She said she should have left a toy or a book for her to play with. She said she would never +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and has a long tail. It barks loud and runs fast. + +Tom is scared of the dog. He runs away and hides behind a tree. He says, "Sam, come with me! The dog is bad!" + +Sam is not scared of the dog. He likes dogs. He stays and smiles at the dog. He says, "Tom, come with me! The dog is good!" + +The dog sees Sam and runs to him. It licks his face and wags its tail. Sam laughs and hugs the dog. He says, "See, Tom? The dog is nice!" + +Tom peeks from behind the tree. He sees Sam and the dog. He is still scared. He says, "No, Sam! The dog is mean! It will bite you!" + +Sam does not hear Tom. He is deaf. He can not hear anything. He only sees and feels. He shrugs and says, "What, Tom? I can not hear you!" + +Tom is sad. He wants Sam to hear him. He wants Sam to be his friend. He says, "Sam, please come with me! I miss you!" + +Sam sees Tom's face. He sees that Tom is sad. He feels sorry for Tom. He says, "OK, Tom. I will come with you. But can we play with the dog later?" + +Tom nods and smiles. He says, "OK, Sam. We can play with the dog later. But only if it is nice." + +Sam and Tom walk away from the dog. They hold hands and are friends again. The dog barks and follows them. It is happy too. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They open and close the doors of the fridge and the freezer. They take out things and put them back. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, they find a big box in the freezer. It is pale and cold. They wonder what is inside. Ben wants to open it. Mia says no. She says it is not theirs. Ben does not listen. He pulls the box out of the freezer. He tries to open it. + +The box is heavy and hard. Ben drops it on the floor. It makes a loud noise. The box breaks open. Inside, there is a cake. It is pale and cold too. It has pink flowers and white letters. It says "Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad". + +Ben and Mia are scared. They know they did something bad. They broke the cake. They hear Mom and Dad coming. They do not know what to do. They sit on the floor and cry. They hope Mom and Dad will not be mad. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a bridge in the park. The bridge is over a stream. The stream has fish and frogs. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park. They see a big stick on the ground. They want to use the stick to poke the water. They each grab one end of the stick. They try to lift the stick, but it is too heavy. + +"Let's pull the stick to the bridge," Anna says. "Then we can poke the water from there." + +"OK," Ben says. They start to pull the stick to the bridge. They pull and pull and pull. The stick is very long. It drags on the grass. + +They reach the bridge. They put the stick on the bridge. They look at the water. The water is lively. It sparkles in the sun. They see fish and frogs jumping and swimming. + +"Wow, look at the water!" Ben says. "It is so pretty and fun!" + +"Yes, it is!" Anna says. "Let's poke the water with the stick!" + +They poke the water with the stick. They make splashes and waves. They laugh and giggle. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. They run and kick the ball. They ride the bike and ring the bell. + +One day, they see a big clock in the park. It is on a tower. It has a face and two hands. It makes a loud sound every hour. Tim and Sam are curious. They want to see the clock up close. + +They leave the ball and the bike and go to the tower. They climb the stairs. They reach the top. They see the clock. It is very big and old. It has numbers and marks. It has a bird on top. The bird can move and sing. + +"Wow, look at the clock!" Tim says. "It is so cool!" + +"Yes, it is!" Sam says. "But what does it do?" + +"It tells the time," Tim says. "See, the hands point to the numbers. The big hand is for minutes. The small hand is for hours." + +"How do you know?" Sam asks. + +"My mom told me," Tim says. "She has a clock at home. But it is smaller and quieter." + +"Can we touch the clock?" Sam asks. + +"I don't know," Tim says. "Maybe we should not. It might break." + +They look at the clock. They hear a noise. The bird moves. It opens its mouth. It sings a song. Tim and Sam are surprised. They laugh. + +"That is funny!" Tim says. "The clock has a voice!" + +"Yes, it does!" Sam says. "But what is it saying?" + +"I don't know," Tim says. "Maybe it is saying hello." + +They wave at the bird. The bird waves back. They smile. + +They hear another noise. It is louder. It comes from the clock. The clock strikes. It makes a big sound. One, two, three, four. Tim and Sam are scared. They cover their ears. They look at the clock. The clock looks angry. It has a pale face. It has red eyes. It has sharp teeth. + +"Help!" Tim says. "The clock is mad!" + +"Run!" Sam says. "The clock is bad!" + +They run down the stairs. They grab the ball and the bike. They leave the park. They do not look back. They do not want to see the clock again. They are glad they are safe. They are still friends. They decide to play somewhere else. +Sara loved her new sunglasses. They were pink and shiny and made her feel cool. She wore them every day, even when it was cloudy or rainy. She liked to admire herself in the mirror and pretend she was a movie star. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her little brother Tom. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to take off her sunglasses. She thought they would make her look more fun and friendly. + +She walked up to a girl with long braids and said, "Hi, I'm Sara. Do you want to play with me?" The girl looked at her and frowned. "Why are you wearing sunglasses? It's not sunny. Are you hiding something?" she asked. + +Sara felt hurt and confused. She did not know what to say. She liked her sunglasses. They were not hiding anything. She just thought they were pretty. She tried to smile and say, "No, I'm not hiding anything. I just like them. Don't you think they're nice?" + +The girl shook her head. "No, I think they're silly. You look like a bug. And you can't see well with them. How can you play if you can't see?" She turned away and ran to the slide, leaving Sara alone. + +Sara felt tears in her eyes. She felt ashamed of her sunglasses. She thought they were cool, but now she felt like they were stupid. She wished she had not worn them. She wished she had made a friend. She took them off and put them in her pocket. She ran to her mom and hugged her. She told her what happened and how she felt. + +Her mom hugged her back and kissed her cheek. She said, "I'm sorry, Sara. That girl was not very nice. But you don't have to be ashamed of your sunglasses. They are lovely and they make you happy. And that's what matters. You can wear them whenever you want. And you can find other kids who will like you for who you are, not for what you wear. You are a beautiful and smart and kind girl, and I'm proud of you." + +Sara smiled and thanked her mom. She felt better. She put her sunglasses back on and looked around. She saw Tom playing with a boy with a red hat. She decided to go and say hello. Maybe they would be her friends. Maybe they would like her sunglasses. And if they didn't, she didn't care. She liked them, and that was enough. +Lila and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big tent. It is blue and yellow and has pictures of animals on it. + +"Look, a tent!" Lila says. "Can we enter?" + +"Let's ask Mom," Tom says. They run to their mom, who is sitting on a bench. "Mom, can we enter the tent?" + +Mom smiles. "Sure, but be careful. It is a smelly tent." + +"Why is it smelly?" Lila asks. + +"Because it is a circus tent. There are lions and elephants and clowns inside. They make a lot of smell," Mom says. + +Lila and Tom nod. They hold hands and walk to the tent. They enter the tent. They see a lot of people and animals. They hear music and laughter. They smell hay and popcorn and poop. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. + +"Yes, but it is also smelly!" Lila says. + +They see a clown. He has a red nose and big shoes. He is holding a balloon. He walks to them. + +"Hello, kids! Do you like the circus?" he asks. + +"Yes, we do!" Lila and Tom say. + +"Would you like a balloon?" he asks. + +"Yes, please!" Lila and Tom say. + +The clown gives them each a balloon. They are red and blue and have stars on them. + +"Thank you, clown!" Lila and Tom say. + +"You're welcome, kids! Enjoy the show!" the clown says. + +He walks away. Lila and Tom hold their balloons. They are happy. They watch the circus. They see the lions and the elephants and the clowns. They forget about the smell. + +The end. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to run, swing, slide and climb. One day, they see a big black box under a tree. They are curious. They go to the box and try to open it. + +"What is this?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a treasure," Ben says. + +They pull and push the box, but it does not open. It is very heavy and hard. They see some strange marks on the box. They look like letters, but they are not. + +"Maybe it is a secret code," Anna says. + +"Maybe it is a magic spell," Ben says. + +They try to read the marks, but they do not understand. They make up some words and say them out loud. + +"Abra kadabra! Open sesame! Hocus pocus!" they say. + +Nothing happens. The box does not open. They are disappointed. They sit on the grass and think. + +"Maybe this box is very old," Anna says. + +"Maybe it is ancient," Ben says. + +"What is ancient?" Anna asks. + +"Ancient means very, very old. Like dinosaurs and pyramids and mummies," Ben says. + +"Wow, that is cool. Maybe this box has something from ancient times inside," Anna says. + +"Maybe it has a dinosaur bone or a pyramid stone or a mummy cloth," Ben says. + +They get excited again. They want to see what is in the box. They try to open it again. They use sticks and stones and their feet. They bang and kick and pry. They make a lot of noise. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" a voice says. + +They look up and see a man. He is wearing a hat and a coat and a badge. He is a park ranger. He is not happy. + +"This is a very important box. It is ancient. It has something from a long time ago inside. You cannot touch it. You cannot open it. You have to leave it alone," he says. + +He takes the box and puts it in his truck. He drives away. Anna and Ben are sad. They wanted to see what was in the box. They wanted to get a treasure. They wanted to have fun. + +They go back to the playground. They play some more. They forget about the box. They are happy again. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. It was a sunny day, but the wind was cold. Mom told them to wear their sweaters, but they did not want to. + +"Mom, we are not cold!" Tim said. "We are having fun!" + +"Yes, mom, we are warm!" Lily said. "We are jolly!" + +Mom smiled and said, "OK, but if you feel cold, you can put on your sweaters. They are in the bag. I have one for you, Tim, and one for you, Lily. They are soft and cozy." + +Tim and Lily nodded and ran to the slide. They did not mention their sweaters again. + +But after a while, the wind blew harder and the sun hid behind a cloud. Tim and Lily started to shiver and sneeze. They felt cold and not jolly at all. + +"Mom, we are cold!" Tim said. "Can we have our sweaters?" + +"Yes, mom, we are cold!" Lily said. "Please give us our sweaters!" + +Mom took out the sweaters from the bag and helped them put them on. They were soft and cozy, just like mom said. Tim and Lily hugged mom and thanked her. + +"Mom, you were right!" Tim said. "We need our sweaters!" + +"Yes, mom, you are smart!" Lily said. "We love our sweaters!" + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like them. Now you can play some more, but not too long. We have to go home soon and have some hot chocolate." + +Tim and Lily nodded and ran to the swing. They felt warm and jolly again. They did not forget to mention their sweaters to their friends. +Anna was a princess who lived in a big castle. She had a shiny crown that she liked to wear. But she was not happy. She had a mean king who was her father. He did not let her play or have friends. He only wanted her to do what he said. + +One day, Anna saw a chance to escape. She saw a big hole in the wall of her room. She put on her crown and a cloak. She ran to the hole and crawled out. She saw a horse waiting for her. It was her loyal horse, Spot. He had a saddle and a bag on his back. + +"Come on, Spot, let's go!" Anna said. She climbed on the horse and rode away. She did not look back at the castle. She wanted to find a new home where she could be free and happy. + +Spot took her to a forest. There, she met a boy who was playing with a stick. He had a friendly smile and curly hair. He saw Anna and Spot and waved at them. + +"Hello, who are you?" he asked. + +"I'm Anna, and this is Spot. We escaped from a mean king. He was my father, but I don't want to be his princess anymore. I want to be your friend. What is your name?" Anna said. + +"I'm Ben, and I live in a hut with my mother. She is very kind and makes good soup. You can stay with us if you want. We don't have a crown, but we have fun. Do you want to play with me?" Ben said. + +Anna smiled and nodded. She took off her crown and gave it to Ben. She did not need it anymore. She had found a new friend and a new home. She was happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their house. They have many toys and books and games. But they also like to make things with other stuff. They use boxes and pillows and blankets and chairs. They make forts and castles and tents and ships. + +One day, they want to make a big tower. They take all the boxes they can find. They stack them up on the floor. They make a tall tower. They are happy. They want to climb the tower. They use a chair as a stair. They take turns to go up and down. + +But then, something bad happens. The tower is too tall. It is not strong. It falls down. The boxes make a loud noise. They make a big mess. Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. They hurt their knees and elbows. They are scared. + +Mom and Dad hear the noise. They run to see what happened. They see Lily and Ben and the boxes. They are worried. They hug Lily and Ben. They ask if they are okay. They say they are sorry. They help them clean up the mess. They kiss their knees and elbows. They make them feel better. + +They tell Lily and Ben that they are proud of them. They say they are creative and brave. They say they can make anything they want. But they also say they have to be careful. They say they have to make things that are safe and stable. They say they have to ask for help if they need it. + +Lily and Ben nod. They say they understand. They say they love Mom and Dad. They say they are sorry for the noise and the mess. They say they will be more careful next time. They smile. They are happy again. They hug Mom and Dad. They make a new plan. They want to make a big boat. They use pillows and blankets and chairs. They make a safe and cozy boat. They sail away. They have fun. +Tom was a humble boy who liked to help his mom in the kitchen. He could not cook, but he could use a peeler to peel potatoes. He was careful not to cut his fingers or drop the peels on the floor. + +One day, his mom asked him to peel some potatoes for a soup. Tom was happy to do it. He took a big potato and started to peel it. But the potato was slippery and round, and it slipped out of his hand. It rolled off the table and bounced on the floor. + +Tom ran after the potato, but it was too fast. It rolled out of the kitchen and into the living room. It bumped into the sofa, the lamp, the bookshelf, and the TV. It made a lot of noise and mess. + +Tom's mom heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She saw Tom chasing the potato and the living room in chaos. She was not angry, but she was surprised. She picked up the potato and gave it to Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom, for trying to help me," she said. "But maybe next time, you can use a smaller potato, or hold it tighter, or peel it over a bowl. That way, the potato won't run away and make trouble." + +Tom nodded and said sorry. He hugged his mom and went back to the kitchen. He peeled the rest of the potatoes without any problem. He was still a humble boy who liked to help his mom. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the yard. They have a ball. It is brown and round. + +"Let's throw the ball," Tom says. He throws the ball to Sue. Sue catches it. She smiles. + +"Good throw, Tom," Sue says. She throws the ball back to Tom. Tom misses it. The ball rolls away. + +"Oh no, where is the ball?" Tom says. He runs after the ball. Sue runs with him. + +They see the ball. It is in the grass. But there is a dog. It is big and black. It has the ball in its mouth. + +"Hey, that is our ball!" Tom says. He tries to get the ball from the dog. The dog growls. It does not want to give the ball. + +"Be careful, Tom. The dog is angry," Sue says. She is scared. She does not like the dog. + +"What can we do?" Tom says. He is sad. He wants the ball. + +They see a man. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog. + +"Rex, come here. Drop the ball," the man says. The dog listens. It drops the ball. It goes to the man. + +"Sorry, kids. Rex likes to play with balls. He did not mean to take yours," the man says. He gives the ball to Tom. + +"Thank you, mister," Tom says. He is happy. He has the ball. + +"You're welcome. Have fun," the man says. He walks away with the dog. + +Tom and Sue go back to the yard. They throw the ball again. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the forest. They make spears from sticks and stones. They pretend to hunt animals. + +One day, they see a big bear. The bear is angry and hungry. It roars and runs at them. Tom and Sam are scared. They throw their spears at the bear. But the spears are too weak. They break on the bear's fur. + +"Run, Sam, run!" Tom shouts. He grabs Sam's hand and they run away. The bear chases them. It is fast and strong. + +They reach a big tree. They climb up the tree. The bear cannot climb. It scratches the tree and growls. It waits for them to come down. + +Tom and Sam hug each other. They are safe for now. But they are cold and hungry. They miss their home and their mom. + +"I hate the bear," Sam says. "It is mean and harsh. It wants to eat us." + +"I hate the bear, too," Tom says. "But we are brave and smart. We will find a way to escape." + +They look at the sky. They hope to see their dad. He is a hunter. He has a real spear. He can save them from the bear. +Tom was a man who liked to measure things. He had a long stick with numbers on it. He used it to measure how tall he was, how long his bed was, and how big his house was. He was very proud of his stick and his things. He thought he was very wealthy. + +One day, he met another man who had a different stick. His stick had more numbers on it, and it was longer than Tom's stick. He used it to measure how tall he was, how long his bed was, and how big his house was. He was also very proud of his stick and his things. He thought he was more wealthy than Tom. + +Tom and the other man started to argue. They wanted to know who was more wealthy. They measured their sticks, their beds, and their houses. They both said they were more wealthy than the other. They got very angry and loud. + +A woman who lived nearby heard them. She came out of her house and saw them. She shook her head and said, "You are both silly. Wealth is not measured by sticks, beds, or houses. Wealth is measured by love, kindness, and happiness. You have none of these. You are both poor." + +Tom and the other man stopped arguing. They looked at each other and felt ashamed. They realized the woman was right. They apologized to each other and to the woman. They decided to share their sticks, their beds, and their houses. They also decided to be more loving, kind, and happy. They became more wealthy. +Tom and Sam are best friends. They like to play with toy guns and pretend to be cowboys. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a real gun inside. Tom wants to touch it, but Sam says no. He says it is not a toy and it can hurt them. + +Tom is stubborn. He does not listen to Sam. He says he is not afraid and he knows how to use it. He takes the gun out of the box and points it at Sam. He says he will shoot him if he does not do what he says. Sam is scared. He says Tom is being mean and he should put the gun back. + +Tom laughs. He says he is just joking and he will not shoot Sam. He says Sam is a baby and he does not know the truth. He says the gun is not real and it only makes noise. He pulls the trigger to show Sam. But the gun is real and it does not make noise. It makes a loud bang and a flash. Sam falls down and does not move. Tom is shocked. He drops the gun and runs to Sam. He cries and says he is sorry. He says he did not know the truth. He says he wishes he listened to Sam. He says he wants his best friend back. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens. They had a big castle made of boxes and blankets. They had a crown and a cape and a sword and a wand. + +One day, Lily said, "I am thirsty. I want some wine." She did not know what wine was, but she heard her mommy and daddy say it sometimes. She thought it was a fancy drink for kings and queens. + +Ben said, "OK, I will get you some wine." He ran to the kitchen. He saw a bottle on the counter. It was red and shiny. He thought it was wine. He grabbed it and ran back to the garden. + +He gave the bottle to Lily. She opened it and took a sip. She made a face. It was not wine. It was vinegar. It was sour and yucky. She spit it out and cried. + +Ben was scared. He did not want Lily to be sad. He did not want mommy and daddy to be mad. He said, "I am sorry, Lily. I did not know it was vinegar. I thought it was wine. Please do not cry." + +Lily stopped crying. She said, "It is OK, Ben. You did not mean it. You were trying to be nice. But next time, do not request vinegar. Request juice. Juice is sweet and yummy. Juice is better than wine." + +Ben nodded. He said, "OK, Lily. Next time, I will request juice. Juice is better than wine. Can we still play kings and queens?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, Ben. We can still play kings and queens. But let us drink juice, not vinegar." + +They hugged and went back to their castle. They played and laughed and had fun. They drank juice and ate cookies. They were happy. They were the best kings and queens ever. +Lily had a new doll that she loved very much. She named her doll Anna and gave her a pink dress and a hat. She played with Anna every day and took her everywhere. She did not want anyone else to touch her doll. + +One day, Lily had to go to the store with her mom. She did not want to leave Anna alone in her room, so she put her in a box and locked it with a key. She hid the key under her pillow and told Anna to be quiet and wait for her. + +But Lily had a nosy brother named Tom. He saw Lily lock the box and wondered what was inside. He wanted to find out, so he sneaked into Lily's room and looked for the key. He found it under the pillow and took it. He unlocked the box and opened it. He saw Anna and smiled. He thought she was a silly doll and decided to play with her. + +He took off her dress and her hat and threw them on the floor. He made Anna dance and sing and do funny things. He did not care if he hurt her or made her dirty. He was having fun. + +But Lily came back from the store and heard Anna's voice. She ran to her room and saw Tom with her doll. She was very angry and sad. She yelled at Tom and took Anna back. She saw that her doll was naked and dirty and had a tear in her arm. She cried and hugged Anna. She told Tom that he was a bad brother and that he had to say sorry and fix Anna. She locked the box again and hid the key in a different place. She hoped that Tom would never be nosy again. +Tom and Lily are going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They are very excited to see the animals. They get in the car and dad drives. Mom sings songs with them. + +Soon they see a big tunnel. It is dark and long. Tom and Lily are scared. They hold hands and close their eyes. + +"Don't worry, kids," dad says. "We will be out of the tunnel soon. It is just a way to go under the mountain." + +"Are there animals in the tunnel?" Lily asks. + +"No, sweetie, there are no animals in the tunnel. Only cars and trucks and buses," mom says. + +"Can we see the animals now?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, honey, we have to drive a little more. But we are almost there. You are very patient, Tom and Lily. I am proud of you," mom says. + +Tom and Lily smile. They open their eyes and look out the window. They see the sun and the sky and the trees. They see a sign that says "Zoo". They clap their hands and cheer. + +"Yay, we made it!" they say. + +"Yes, we did," dad says. "Are you ready to see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Lily say. + +They park the car and get out. They hold mom and dad's hands and walk to the zoo. They are happy and curious. They can't wait to see the animals. +Tom and Lily were playing in the attic. They liked to look at the old things in the big chest. The chest had many things inside: books, toys, clothes, hats, and more. Tom and Lily liked to sort the things into piles. They made a pile for books, a pile for toys, a pile for clothes, and a pile for hats. + +They were having fun, but they were also hungry. They wanted to go downstairs and have a snack. But they did not want to leave the chest open. They wanted to close the chest and lock it with the key. They looked for the key, but they could not find it. They searched the piles, but the key was not there. They searched the floor, but the key was not there. They searched the attic, but the key was not there. + +They were worried. They did not want to lose the key. They did not want to leave the chest open. They did not know what to do. They sat on the floor and felt sad. Then they heard a noise. It was their mom. She came upstairs and saw them. She asked them what was wrong. They told her they could not find the key. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have the key. I took it with me when I came up earlier. I wanted to make sure you were safe. Now you can close the chest and lock it. And then you can come downstairs and have a snack. You must be hungry." Tom and Lily were happy. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They closed the chest and locked it. They followed their mom downstairs and had a snack. They were not hungry anymore. They were glad they had a mom who loved them. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to go to the farm with their mom. They loved to see the animals and feed them carrots and hay. One day, they saw a new animal at the farm. It was a goat with a long beard and horns. The goat looked at them and made a funny sound. + +"Mom, what is that?" Anna asked. + +"That is a goat, sweetie. He is a friendly goat, but he can be a bit naughty sometimes. He likes to eat anything he can find, even things that are not food. You have to be careful with your hats and scarves, or he might try to taste them," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben laughed. They wanted to pet the goat and give him some carrots. They took off their hats and scarves and put them in a basket. Then they went to the goat and said hello. The goat licked their hands and ate the carrots. He seemed to like them very much. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They played with the goat for a while, and then they decided to see the other animals. They said goodbye to the goat and walked away. They did not notice that the goat was following them. He was curious and hungry. + +Anna and Ben saw the chickens and the pigs and the cows. They fed them and talked to them. They did not see the goat behind them. He was looking for something to eat. He saw the basket with their hats and scarves. He smelled them and thought they might be tasty. He reached for them with his mouth. + +Mom saw the goat and shouted. "Anna! Ben! The goat is trying to eat your hats and scarves! Come back quickly!" + +Anna and Ben heard Mom and turned around. They saw the goat with their hats and scarves in his mouth. They ran to the basket and tried to get them back. The goat did not want to let go. He pulled and tugged and chewed. He made a mess of their hats and scarves. + +Anna and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and scolded the goat. "Bad goat! Bad goat! You ate our hats and scarves! They are not food! They are ours!" + +The goat did not care. He spat out the bits of hats and scarves. He did not like the taste. He made a funny sound and walked away. He looked for something else to eat. + +Mom hugged Anna and Ben and said sorry. She said they could get new hats and scarves. She said they should not be mad at the goat. He did not know better. He was just a goat. + +Anna and Ben calmed down. They said sorry to the goat. They said they still liked him, but they wished he would not eat their things. They said they would be more careful next time. + +The goat looked at them and made a funny sound. He did not understand. He was just a goat. +Lisa loved to watch the dolphins at the zoo. They were so graceful and fast in the water. They jumped and flipped and made funny noises. Lisa wished she could swim with them. + +One day, Lisa saw a sign that said "Borrow a dolphin for a day". She ran to her mom and asked, "Mom, can I borrow a dolphin, please? I want to play with them and be their friend." + +Mom smiled and said, "That sounds like fun, Lisa. But you can't really borrow a dolphin. They belong to the zoo and they need special care. The sign is just a way to help the zoo raise money. If you donate some money, you can get a certificate and a picture of a dolphin. You can also learn more about them and how to protect them." + +Lisa was a little disappointed, but she understood. She said, "OK, Mom. I still love the dolphins. Can we donate some money and get a certificate and a picture?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Of course, Lisa. That's very kind of you. Let's go and find the zookeeper who can help us." + +Lisa and Mom walked to the booth where the zookeeper was waiting. He thanked them for their donation and gave them a certificate and a picture of a dolphin named Luna. He also told them some interesting facts about dolphins and how they communicate, learn, and play. + +Lisa was very happy. She said, "Thank you, zookeeper. Luna is very beautiful. I hope she is happy and healthy. Can I come and visit her again?" + +The zookeeper smiled and said, "You're very welcome, Lisa. Luna is very happy and healthy. She has many friends in the pool. You can come and visit her anytime. She might even recognize you and wave to you." + +Lisa waved back to Luna and said, "Bye, Luna. I'll see you soon. You are my favorite dolphin." +Tim was a youth who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but he wanted more. He saw a big toy car in the shop and he asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said no, they had no money for it. Tim was very sad and angry. He did not listen to his mom. He was impatient. + +One day, Tim saw the shop was empty. He thought he could take the toy car and run away. He did not know it was wrong to steal. He did not care. He grabbed the toy car and ran out of the shop. He did not see the big truck on the road. The truck hit him and he fell down. He was hurt very bad. He cried and cried. + +His mom came and saw him. She was very scared and sad. She prayed to God to help him. She took him to the hospital. The doctor said Tim was very sick. He had broken bones and a bad head. He might not live. His mom cried and cried. She wished she had taught him to be good and patient. She wished he had not stolen the toy car. She wished he had listened to her. She prayed to God to forgive him. But it was too late. Tim died. His mom was very sorry. She had lost her youth. +Tom and Mia got a new toy for Christmas. It was a magic box that could shrink things. They wanted to try it on their teddy bears, but their mom said no. She said they might lose them or break them. + +But Tom and Mia were curious. When mom was busy in the kitchen, they took the magic box and their teddy bears to the living room. They put the teddy bears inside the box and pressed the button. The box made a beep sound and the teddy bears became very small. Tom and Mia were amazed. They took out the tiny teddy bears and played with them on the sofa. + +They did not see the cat sneaking in. The cat saw the small teddy bears and thought they were mice. He jumped on the sofa and grabbed one of them in his mouth. Tom and Mia screamed and tried to get the teddy bear back. The cat ran away with the teddy bear and climbed up the chimney. + +Tom and Mia followed the cat and saw him disappear into the chimney. They were scared and sad. They did not know how to get their teddy bear back. They cried and called for mom. + +Mom heard them and came to the living room. She saw the magic box, the other teddy bear and the cat's paw prints. She guessed what had happened. She hugged Tom and Mia and said she was sorry. She said they should not play with the magic box without asking. She said she would try to get the teddy bear back from the chimney. She said she loved them and their teddy bears, big or small. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a big gear that can spin and make noise. Sam has a small gear that can fit in the big gear. Sam wants to share his gear with Tom, but Tom does not want to share his gear with Sam. + +Tom says, "This is my gear. Go away, Sam. You have your own gear." Sam says, "But your gear is more fun. Please, Tom, let me play with your gear. We can spin them together and make music." Tom says, "No, Sam. This is my gear. You are too little to play with it. You will break it or lose it." + +Sam is sad and angry. He thinks Tom is very stubborn and mean. He thinks he can take Tom's gear when Tom is not looking. He waits for Tom to go to the bathroom. Then he runs to Tom's gear and grabs it. He tries to put his small gear in the big gear, but it does not fit. He pushes harder and harder, but the gears do not spin. They get stuck. + +Tom comes back from the bathroom. He sees Sam with his gear. He yells, "Sam, what are you doing? You took my gear! You broke my gear!" He runs to Sam and tries to pull his gear away. Sam holds on to his gear. He says, "No, Tom. This is my gear now. You did not share with me. You are a bad brother." + +Tom and Sam fight over the gear. They pull and tug and scream. They do not hear their mom coming. She sees them fighting. She is very angry. She says, "Tom and Sam, stop it right now! You are both in trouble. You are not sharing. You are not being nice. You are breaking your toys. You are making a mess. You are going to your rooms. No more toys for you today." + +Tom and Sam cry. They let go of the gear. They see that the gear is broken. They cannot fix it. They cannot play with it. They are sorry. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We did not mean to break the gear. We did not mean to fight. We love each other. We love our toys. Can we please play with them again?" + +Mom says, "No, Tom and Sam. You cannot play with your toys today. You have to learn your lesson. You have to share. You have to be nice. You have to take care of your toys. You have to go to your rooms. Maybe tomorrow you can play with your toys again. But only if you behave." + +Tom and Sam go to their rooms. They are sad. They have no toys. They have no fun. They have a bad ending. +Lila and Tom were going to have squash for dinner. They liked squash because it was orange and sweet. Mom cut the squash into pieces and put them in a pot with water. She said they had to wait for the water to boil. + +While they waited, Lila and Tom played with their toys. Lila had a doll and Tom had a truck. They made noises and pretended they were on a trip. They were having fun, but they were also hungry. + +Then they heard a knock on the door. Mom said it was their aunt and uncle. They had come to visit. Lila and Tom ran to the door and opened it. They saw their aunt and uncle smiling. They had a big bag with them. + +"Hello, Lila and Tom!" their aunt said. "We have a surprise for you!" + +They gave them hugs and kisses and went inside. Mom said they were polite and thanked them for coming. She asked them to sit at the table. She said the squash was ready. + +She took the pot from the stove and poured the squash into a bowl. She added some butter and salt and mashed it with a fork. She said it smelled good and asked them to try it. + +Lila and Tom took their spoons and scooped some squash. They blew on it and put it in their mouths. They smiled and said it was yummy. They ate more and more until their plates were empty. + +Their aunt and uncle watched them and laughed. They said they were glad they liked the squash. They said they had brought something else for them in the bag. They said it was a dessert. + +They opened the bag and took out a cake. It was chocolate and had frosting and sprinkles. It had candles on it. It said "Happy Birthday, Lila and Tom!" + +Lila and Tom gasped and clapped. They had forgotten it was their birthday. They were so happy. They thanked their aunt and uncle and gave them more hugs and kisses. + +Mom said they were lucky and spoiled. She said they had to make a wish and blow out the candles. She said they had to share the cake with everyone. + +Lila and Tom nodded and smiled. They closed their eyes and made a wish. They wished for more squash and more visits from their aunt and uncle. They opened their eyes and blew out the candles. They cheered and cut the cake. They ate it and licked their fingers. They said it was the best birthday ever. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. They run to the hill. Tom is fast. He gets to the top first. He shouts, "I am the king of the hill!" + +Sue is slow. She is still on the way. She sees a rock. She is careless. She does not look. She steps on the rock. She falls. She hurts her leg. She cries, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Tom hears Sue. He looks down. He sees Sue on the ground. He is sorry. He runs down the hill. He says, "Sue, are you okay? I am sorry. I did not see the rock." + +Sue is sad. She says, "Tom, you are not a good friend. You did not wait for me. You did not help me. You only care about being the king of the hill." + +Tom is sad too. He says, "Sue, I am a good friend. I do care about you. I did not mean to hurt you. I was just having fun. Please forgive me." + +Sue looks at Tom. She sees his face. He is not mean. He is not bad. He is just silly. She says, "Tom, I forgive you. You are a good friend. But next time, be more careful. And share the hill with me." + +Tom smiles. He says, "Thank you, Sue. You are a good friend too. And I will share the hill with you. Come on, let's go to the nurse. She will make your leg better." + +They hold hands. They walk to the nurse. They are friends again. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily saw a big dragon in the sky. The dragon was green and had wings and a tail. Lily was not scared. She thought the dragon looked nice. She waved to the dragon and said, "Hello, dragon! Do you want to play with me and Anna?" + +The dragon heard Lily and flew down to her. The dragon was very big, but gentle. He smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, little girl! I am Dino, the friendly dragon. I would love to play with you and Anna. Can I invite you to my cave? I have many treasures and toys there." + +Lily was happy. She said, "Yes, Dino, you can invite me and Anna to your cave. That sounds fun. But we have to ask my mom first. She is in the house. Come with me and I will introduce you to her." + +Lily took Anna and Dino by the hand and walked to the house. She knocked on the door and said, "Mom, I have a new friend. His name is Dino and he is a dragon. He invited me and Anna to his cave. Can we go, please?" + +Lily's mom opened the door and saw Dino. She was surprised, but not scared. She saw that Dino was friendly and kind. She said, "Hello, Dino. You are a very big and beautiful dragon. I am glad you are Lily's friend. You can invite her and Anna to your cave, but only for a little while. And you have to bring them back before dinner. Is that okay?" + +Dino nodded and said, "That is okay. Thank you, mom. I will take good care of Lily and Anna. We will have a lot of fun in my cave. Come on, Lily, let's go." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "Bye, mom. We will be back soon. I love you." Then she and Dino flew away to the cave, with Anna in Lily's arms. They had a wonderful adventure together. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys and books to have fun with. They liked to make up stories and act them out. Sometimes they were pirates, sometimes they were superheroes, sometimes they were animals. + +One day, they decided to be explorers. They put on their hats and backpacks and pretended to go on a big adventure. They climbed on the bed, the chair, the table, and the bookshelf. They looked for treasures and clues and dangers. + +"Look, Max, I found a brilliant map!" Lily said, holding a colorful book. "It shows us where the hidden cave is. Maybe there is gold and jewels inside!" + +"Wow, let me see!" Max said, reaching for the book. But Lily held it too tight and they both pulled hard. The book ripped in half and they both fell off the bookshelf. The other books and toys on the shelf also fell down and scattered all over the floor. + +"Uh-oh," Lily and Max said together. They looked at the mess they made and the torn book. They felt sorry and sad. They knew they had to clean up and say sorry to Mommy and Daddy. + +They put the books and toys back on the shelf and taped the book together. They went to find Mommy and Daddy and told them what happened. Mommy and Daddy hugged them and said they were not angry, but they had to be careful and gentle with their things. They also said they were proud of them for being honest and helpful. + +Lily and Max smiled and said thank you. They learned a lesson and still had fun. They went back to their room and continued their adventure, but this time they used their imagination and not the bookshelf. +Tom was restless. He did not want to sit and learn with his notebook. He wanted to play with his toys and run outside. He looked at his mom and said, "Mom, can I go now? I am bored." + +Mom smiled and said, "No, Tom, you have to learn a little more. Learning is good for you. It helps you know many things. Look, this is a letter A. Can you say A?" + +Tom sighed and said, "A." He did not like letters. He liked cars and balls and trains. + +Mom said, "Good, Tom. Now, can you write A in your notebook? Use your pencil and follow the line." + +Tom took his pencil and tried to write A in his notebook. But he did not do it well. His A was crooked and messy. He felt frustrated and said, "Mom, I can't do it. It is too hard." + +Mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tom. You can do it. You just need to practice more. Learning is not easy, but it is fun. You can learn many things with your notebook. You can learn letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and more. And when you learn, you can read books, write stories, draw pictures, and do many other things. Learning is a gift, Tom. You should be happy to have it." + +Tom thought about what mom said. He looked at his notebook and his pencil. He felt curious and excited. He wanted to learn more things. He said, "Mom, can you teach me more? I want to learn." + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, Tom. I am glad you want to learn. Let's learn together. And when we are done, we can play with your toys and run outside. How does that sound?" + +Tom nodded and said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you for teaching me. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom. You are a smart and sweet boy. Now, let's learn." +Lily loves her furry puppy. She likes to hug him and play with him. She calls him Spot, because he has a big black spot on his back. Spot is her best friend. + +One day, Lily and Spot go to the park with Mommy. They see a big slide and a swing. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Spot wants to go on the swing. Lily asks Mommy if she can take Spot on the slide. Mommy says no, because the slide is too high and too fast for Spot. Spot might get hurt. + +Lily is sad. She does not want to leave Spot alone. She wants to have fun with him. She asks Mommy if she can take Spot on the swing. Mommy says yes, but only if she holds him tight and does not swing too high. Lily agrees. She picks up Spot and puts him on her lap. She holds him with both arms and swings gently. + +Spot likes the swing. He feels the wind on his face and the sun on his fur. He wags his tail and licks Lily's cheek. Lily smiles. She feels happy and warm. She tells Spot that he is a good puppy and that she loves him. Spot barks and snuggles with her. They swing together until Mommy says it is time to go home. +Lily loves her cat, Fluffy. Fluffy is white and soft and likes to play with Lily. But Fluffy does not like to bathe. He runs away when Lily tries to wash him in the tub. He hides under the bed or behind the sofa. + +One day, Lily sees Fluffy in the garden. He is filthy. He has mud and leaves and bugs on his fur. Lily thinks Fluffy needs a bath. She grabs him and carries him to the tub. She turns on the water and puts Fluffy in. Fluffy is scared and angry. He scratches and bites Lily. He meows very loud. + +Lily's mom hears the noise and comes to the bathroom. She sees Lily and Fluffy in the tub. She sees blood and water and soap everywhere. She is shocked and angry. She yells at Lily. She says Lily is naughty and hurt Fluffy. She takes Fluffy out of the tub and wraps him in a towel. She takes Lily out of the bathroom and puts her in her room. She says Lily is in big trouble and can't play with Fluffy for a long time. + +Lily is sad and sorry. She cries in her room. She wants to hug Fluffy and say sorry. She wants her mom to forgive her and love her. She does not understand why Fluffy does not like to bathe. She thinks Fluffy is dirty and sick. She thinks she was trying to help him. + +Fluffy is scared and hurt. He hides in his basket. He does not want to see Lily or anyone. He thinks Lily is mean and cruel. He thinks she wanted to drown him. He does not understand why Lily does not leave him alone. He thinks he is clean and happy. He thinks he was having fun in the garden. +Tom and Anna liked to play hide and seek in their big house. They ran from room to room, looking for good places to hide. Tom found a wardrobe in the guest room. He opened the door and saw some clothes hanging inside. He thought it was a good place to hide, so he climbed in and closed the door. + +Anna counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked under the bed, behind the curtains, and in the closet, but she could not find Tom. She wondered where he was. She went to the guest room and saw the wardrobe. She opened the door and saw Tom smiling at her. + +"Found you!" she said. + +"Shh, be careful!" Tom said. "You will make the clothes fall down." + +Tom pointed to a pile of clothes on the floor. They were folded neatly, but they had fallen when Tom climbed in. Anna felt sorry for making a mess. She wanted to help Tom fix it. + +"Let's fold the clothes again and put them back," she said. + +"Okay," Tom said. + +They both got out of the wardrobe and picked up the clothes. They tried to fold them the way they were before, but it was hard. They did not know how to fold some of the clothes, like the shirts and the dresses. They made some funny shapes and laughed. + +They put the clothes back in the wardrobe, but they did not look very neat. They hoped no one would notice. They closed the door and ran to another room to play again. They forgot to say sorry to the wardrobe. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to celebrate their birthday. They always had a big cake, many balloons, and lots of presents. Their parents were rich and bought them new toys and clothes every year. Sara and Ben had many friends who came to their party and played with them. + +One day, Sara and Ben saw a new family move in next door. They had a little girl named Lily who was their age. Sara and Ben wanted to be friends with Lily, so they invited her to their birthday party. Lily was happy and said yes. + +But when Lily came to the party, she felt sad. She saw that Sara and Ben had so many things that she did not have. She did not have a big cake, many balloons, or lots of presents. Her parents were not rich and could only buy her a small doll and a book. Lily did not have many friends who played with her. + +Sara and Ben saw that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told them that she felt left out and different. Sara and Ben felt sorry for Lily and wanted to make her happy. They thought of a way to celebrate with Lily. + +They took some of their cake, balloons, and presents and gave them to Lily. They told her that they wanted to share with her and that they liked her. They also asked their other friends to play with Lily and include her in their games. Lily smiled and thanked them. She felt happy and accepted. + +Sara and Ben learned that celebrating is not only about having many things, but also about being kind and generous. They realized that they had more than they needed and that they could make others happy by sharing. They also learned that Lily was a good friend who had many stories and talents. They decided to celebrate with Lily every year. +One day, a cheerful pig named Pippa wanted to play with her friends. She went to the farm and looked for them. She saw a cow, a sheep, a horse and a duck. But they were all busy with their own things. + +"Hello, cow. Do you want to play with me?" Pippa asked. + +"Sorry, Pippa. I have to eat grass and make milk," the cow said. + +"Hello, sheep. Do you want to play with me?" Pippa asked. + +"Sorry, Pippa. I have to grow wool and stay warm," the sheep said. + +"Hello, horse. Do you want to play with me?" Pippa asked. + +"Sorry, Pippa. I have to run fast and pull the cart," the horse said. + +"Hello, duck. Do you want to play with me?" Pippa asked. + +"Sorry, Pippa. I have to swim in the pond and quack loud," the duck said. + +Pippa felt sad. She had no one to play with. She walked around the farm and saw a big pile of hay. She thought it looked fun. She climbed on top of it and jumped up and down. She made a big mess. + +"Hey, Pippa. What are you doing?" a voice said. + +Pippa looked down and saw a mouse. He was not happy. He lived in the hay. + +"Sorry, mouse. I was just playing. I have no friends to play with," Pippa said. + +"That's not nice. You ruined my home. Now I have to fix it," the mouse said. + +"I'm sorry, mouse. I didn't mean to. Can I help you?" Pippa said. + +The mouse thought for a moment. He saw that Pippa was sorry and lonely. He decided to give her a chance. + +"Okay, Pippa. You can help me. But you have to be careful and gentle. The hay is very important to me. It keeps me warm and safe," the mouse said. + +"Okay, mouse. I will be careful and gentle. I want to be your friend," Pippa said. + +So Pippa and the mouse worked together to solve the problem. They picked up the hay and put it back in place. They made a nice and cozy home for the mouse. They also made a small space for Pippa to visit. + +"Thank you, Pippa. You are a good helper and a good friend. Do you want to stay and play with me?" the mouse asked. + +"Yes, please. I would love to play with you. You are a good friend, too," Pippa said. + +So Pippa and the mouse played and had fun. They were happy and cheerful. They learned to share and care. They became the best of friends. +Ben likes to watch seals at the zoo. They are big and gray and have funny noses. They can swim fast and jump high in the water. Ben wants to record them with his camera. He asks his mom to help him. + +Mom holds the camera and Ben presses the button. He sees the seals on the screen. They make loud noises and clap their flippers. Ben laughs and claps too. He thinks they are nice and smart. He wants to show his friends his video. + +Mom says it is time to go home. Ben says bye to the seals and waves. He puts his camera in his backpack. He is happy he recorded the seals. He hopes to see them again soon. He tells mom he loves her and the zoo. Mom smiles and hugs him. She loves him too. +Lily and Max were playing in their room. They had many toys and clothes on the floor. Lily wanted to make a tent with a big sheet. She looked for something to hold the sheet up. + +She saw a hanger on the closet door. It was made of metal and had a hook on top. Lily thought it was perfect for her tent. She took the hanger and tried to bend it. + +"Ouch!" Lily said. The hanger was not flexible. It was hard and sharp. It hurt her fingers. She dropped the hanger and started to cry. + +Max heard Lily cry and ran to her. He saw the hanger and the sheet. He understood what Lily wanted to do. + +"Don't cry, Lily. I have an idea. We can use this instead." Max said. He showed Lily a wooden spoon. It was long and smooth. It had a hole on the handle. + +Max took the sheet and the spoon. He put the spoon through the hole and made a loop. He hung the loop on the hook of the hanger. He spread the sheet over the bed. He made a nice tent. + +"Look, Lily. We made a tent. The spoon prevented the sheet from falling. The hanger held the spoon. The spoon was flexible. It did not hurt you." Max said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Max. She was happy. She thanked Max for his idea. They crawled into the tent and played. They had fun. They were good siblings. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Lily liked the swans. They were white and graceful. She wanted to feed them bread. + +"Mom, can I give bread to the swans?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. They might bite," Mom said. + +Lily took a piece of bread and threw it to the water. A swan swam to it and ate it. Lily smiled. She threw another piece. The swan ate it again. + +Ben was bored. He did not like the swans. He wanted to play with his ball. He saw a big hill near the pond. He had an idea. + +"Mom, can I go to the hill?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but don't go too far. And watch out for the pond," Mom said. + +Ben ran to the hill with his ball. He kicked it hard. The ball flew in the air. Ben followed it. He did not see the pond. He ran too fast. He slipped and fell. He rolled down the hill. He splashed into the water. + +"Ben!" Mom shouted. + +Lily saw Ben in the water. He was wet and scared. A swan was near him. It looked angry. It opened its beak. + +"Help!" Ben cried. + +Lily ran to the pond. She saw a stick. She picked it up. She threw it at the swan. The swan moved away. Lily reached out her hand to Ben. + +"Grab my hand, Ben!" Lily said. + +Ben grabbed Lily's hand. Lily pulled him out of the water. They hugged. + +"Thank you, Lily. You saved me," Ben said. + +"You're welcome, Ben. But don't do that again. It's dangerous," Lily said. + +Mom came to them. She was worried. She checked Ben for injuries. He was fine. Just wet and cold. + +"Ben, you were very silly. You could have drowned. You have to be careful," Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again. I just wanted to have fun," Ben said. + +"I know, Ben. But fun is not worth risking your life. Next time, listen to me and stay away from the pond," Mom said. + +Mom hugged Ben and Lily. She gave them towels. She took them to the car. She drove them home. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They never played near the pond again. They found other ways to have fun. They still liked the swans. But they did not dive with them. +Lily and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Lily found a big, shiny oyster. She opened it and saw a pearl inside. + +"Wow, look what I found!" she said to Ben. "A pearl! It is so pretty and round!" + +Ben looked at the oyster and the pearl. He felt envious. He wanted a pearl too. He looked around and saw another oyster. He ran to it and opened it. But there was no pearl inside. Only a slimy thing. + +"Yuck, this oyster is bad!" he said. "It has no pearl! It is not fair!" + +Lily saw Ben was sad. She wanted to make him happy. She had an idea. + +"Hey, Ben, do you want to play a game?" she asked. "We can roll the oysters on the sand and see which one goes farther." + +Ben nodded. He liked games. He forgot about the pearl. He picked up his oyster and threw it on the sand. It rolled a little bit. + +Lily picked up her oyster and threw it too. But her oyster was heavier because of the pearl. It did not roll very far. + +"Look, Ben, you win!" she said. "Your oyster rolled farther than mine! You are good at this game!" + +Ben smiled. He felt happy. He did not care about the pearl anymore. He had a good friend. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are very nice!" he said. "Do you want to play again?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy too. She had a good friend and a pearl. + +They played with the oysters until the sun went down. They had a lot of fun. They did not feel envious of each other. They shared what they had. +Ben and Lily were playing with their crayons and paper. They liked to draw different things, like animals, cars, and flowers. Lily was very good at drawing, and Ben wanted to be like her. + +"Can I see your image, Lily?" Ben asked. He looked at Lily's paper and saw a beautiful bird with many colors. + +"Sure, Ben. This is a parrot. It can talk and fly," Lily said. She was proud of her image. + +Ben liked the parrot very much. He wanted to have it for himself. He waited until Lily was not looking, and then he took her paper and hid it under his shirt. He thought Lily would not notice. + +But Lily did notice. She saw that her paper was gone, and she saw a bump under Ben's shirt. She was angry and sad. + +"Ben, did you steal my image?" Lily asked. She went to Ben and tried to pull his shirt. + +"No, I did not steal your image. Go away, Lily!" Ben said. He pushed Lily away and ran to the other side of the room. + +Lily followed him and shouted, "Give me back my image, Ben! That is not nice! That is mine!" + +Ben did not want to give back the image. He liked it too much. He ran to the kitchen and saw a bowl of salsa on the table. He had an idea. He dipped the image in the salsa and said, "Here, Lily. You can have your image. But it is very spicy now. Ha ha!" + +Lily was shocked. She saw her image covered in red sauce. She felt tears in her eyes. She did not want her image to be ruined. She did not want to eat it. She wanted to hug it. + +"Ben, that is mean! That is not funny! You hurt my image and my feelings!" Lily said. She ran to their mom and told her what Ben did. + +Mom was not happy. She saw the image and the salsa and she scolded Ben. She made him apologize to Lily and give her a new paper and crayons. She also made him eat a spoonful of salsa to see how it felt. + +Ben did not like the salsa. It was very spicy and it burned his tongue. He cried and said he was sorry. He learned his lesson. He did not want to steal or hurt anyone's image again. He wanted to be nice and share with Lily. He hoped Lily would forgive him and play with him again. +Tom and Lily were playing with a ball in the park. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they threw the ball very high and far, and they had to run to get it. + +One day, they saw a big tree with many birds on it. They wanted to see the birds closer, so they threw the ball at the tree. The ball hit a branch and bounced back. Tom tried to catch the ball, but he was careless. He did not look where he was going, and he ran into a fence. + +The fence was sharp and hurt Tom's neck. He cried out loud and dropped the ball. Lily ran to him and saw blood on his neck. She was scared and sorry. She hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. We should not have thrown the ball at the tree. It was not nice to the birds, and it was dangerous for us." + +Tom nodded and said, "You're right, Lily. We should be careful when we play. We should not hurt ourselves or others." They picked up the ball and walked to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She saw Tom's neck and took him to the doctor. The doctor cleaned and bandaged Tom's neck and gave him a sticker. He said, "You're brave, Tom. But next time, be more careful and watch where you're going." + +Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They never threw the ball at the tree again. They played with the ball in a safe and fun way. They also said sorry to the birds and gave them some seeds. The birds were happy and sang to them. Tom and Lily were happy too. They were good friends who cared for each other. +Tim has a big dog named Rex. Rex is very powerful and likes to run and play. Tim loves Rex, but he knows he has to tie a leash on Rex when they go outside. The leash helps Tim keep Rex safe and close to him. + +One day, Tim and Rex go to the park. There are many other dogs and people there. Rex is very excited and wants to say hello to everyone. He pulls on the leash and makes Tim run with him. Tim tries to hold on, but Rex is too powerful. The leash slips from Tim's hand and Rex runs away. + +Tim is scared and sad. He does not want to lose Rex. He calls Rex's name and looks for him. He sees Rex running towards a big pond. There are ducks and geese in the pond. Rex likes to chase them and splash in the water. Tim knows Rex will get wet and dirty. He runs after Rex and hopes he can catch him. + +Rex reaches the pond and jumps in. He barks and swims after the ducks and geese. They are scared and fly away. Rex does not care. He is having fun. He does not see Tim coming. Tim gets to the pond and sees Rex. He is happy and angry at the same time. He picks up the leash and calls Rex. + +Rex hears Tim and looks at him. He sees the leash and knows he has to come back. He swims to the shore and shakes his fur. He makes Tim wet and dirty too. Tim is not happy, but he is glad he found Rex. He ties the leash on Rex and hugs him. He tells Rex he loves him, but he has to behave. Rex licks Tim's face and wags his tail. He loves Tim too, but he likes to have fun. Tim and Rex go home. They are wet and dirty, but they are happy. They are best friends. +Lily liked to wear her pink dress. It had flowers and ribbons and made her feel pretty. She wore it to the park with her mom and dad. They played on the swings and the slide and had a picnic. + +But then Lily saw a girl with a pink bike. The bike had a basket and a bell and shiny wheels. Lily wanted the bike very much. She stared at the girl and the bike. She did not play anymore. She did not eat her sandwich. She only stared. + +The girl noticed Lily and smiled. She rode her bike over to her and said, "Hi, I'm Mia. Do you like my bike?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to touch the bike, but she was shy. + +Mia said, "Do you want to try it? You can borrow it for a little while. I don't mind." + +Lily looked at her mom and dad. They smiled and nodded. Lily was happy. She hugged Mia and said, "Thank you. You are very nice." + +Mia helped Lily get on the bike. She showed her how to pedal and steer and ring the bell. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +Mia laughed too. She said, "I'm glad you like it. Maybe we can be friends." + +Lily agreed. She said, "Yes, let's be friends. You have a pretty bike and a pretty dress. I like your dress. It has stars and buttons and a belt around your waist." + +Mia said, "Thank you. I like your dress too. It has flowers and ribbons and a bow on your back." + +They complimented each other and talked about their favorite things. They played together and shared their toys and snacks. They had a lot of fun. + +Lily learned that staring is not good. She learned that asking and sharing is better. She learned that pink is a nice color, but friendship is nicer. She learned that Mia was a good friend. And she was happy. +Tom was a bald boy who liked to play with his plastic toys. He had a plastic car, a plastic plane, and a plastic robot. He loved to make them zoom and beep and dance on the floor. + +One day, his sister Lily came into his room and saw his toys. She wanted to play with them too, but Tom did not want to share. He said, "No, Lily, these are mine! Go away!" + +Lily was sad and angry. She grabbed his plastic robot and ran away. Tom chased her and shouted, "Give it back, Lily, give it back!" + +They ran into the kitchen, where their mom was making cookies. She saw them fighting and said, "Stop, Tom and Lily, stop! What is going on?" + +Tom said, "Lily took my robot! She is bad!" + +Lily said, "Tom did not let me play! He is mean!" + +Mom said, "You both need to calm down and be nice. Sharing is caring. How about you take turns playing with the robot, and then you can have some cookies?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They both liked cookies, and they both liked the robot. They decided to listen to mom and share. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Lily." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's okay, my loves. I'm glad you made up. Now, let's have some cookies and milk, and then you can play some more." + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. Then they went back to Tom's room and played with the plastic toys. They did not fight or weep anymore. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Anna liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Anna was loyal to Lily and always took her everywhere. + +One day, Anna's mom said they had to go to the store. Anna wanted to bring Lily, but mom said no. Mom said Lily might get dirty or lost at the store. Anna was sad, but she listened to mom. She put Lily on her bed and kissed her goodbye. + +While Anna and mom were at the store, Anna's brother Tom went into her room. He was bored and wanted to play. He saw Lily on the bed and picked her up. He thought Lily looked funny and decided to cut her hair. He found scissors and chopped off Lily's hair. He also drew on her face with a marker. He laughed and threw Lily on the floor. + +When Anna and mom came back from the store, Anna ran to her room. She wanted to hug Lily and tell her about the store. But when she saw Lily, she screamed. Lily's hair was gone and her face was messy. Anna was angry and sad. She cried and cried. + +Mom heard Anna and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and knew what Tom had done. She was mad at Tom and went to find him. She found him in the kitchen, eating a prune. She scolded him and told him to apologize to Anna. She said he had disturbed Anna's doll and hurt her feelings. She took away his prune and sent him to his room. + +Anna hugged mom and thanked her. Mom said she was sorry about Lily and gave her a new prune. She said they could try to fix Lily's hair and face. She said Lily was still Anna's loyal friend and loved her. Anna smiled and nodded. She ate her prune and went to her room. She picked up Lily and kissed her. She said she still loved Lily and they would play again. +Tommy and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big yellow ball. They could kick it, throw it, roll it, and bounce it. + +One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns going down. They laughed and shouted with joy. + +Then they saw a monkey on a tree. The monkey was holding a banana. It looked at them with playful eyes. It peeled the banana and ate it. Then it threw the peel at Tommy and Lily. They dodged it and giggled. + +"Hi, monkey!" Tommy said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The monkey nodded and jumped down from the tree. It grabbed the ball and ran away. Tommy and Lily chased it. They had fun running and jumping with the monkey. + +But then the monkey climbed up another tree and threw the ball away. It landed on the roof of a house. Tommy and Lily could not reach it. They felt sad and angry. + +"Hey, monkey!" Lily said. "That was not nice! Give us back our ball!" + +The monkey shook its head and made a funny face. It ate another banana and threw the peel at them. They dodged it again and sighed. + +"Come on, Tommy and Lily," their moms said. "It's time to go home. We'll get you a new ball tomorrow." + +Tommy and Lily followed their moms. They waved goodbye to the monkey. They hoped it would learn to share and be nice. They still liked the monkey, but they liked their ball more. +Anna liked to play with her dolls in front of the fireplace. She thought the fire was pretty and warm. She liked to pretend that her dolls were having a tea party or a picnic. She had a lot of fun with them. + +One day, her mom told her to be careful with the fire. She said that fire can hurt if you touch it or if it gets too big. She said that Anna should always stay close to her mom when the fire was on. She said that Anna should never put anything in the fire or near the fire. Anna nodded and said okay. + +But Anna was curious. She wanted to see what would happen if she put something in the fire. She thought it would make the fire more pretty and fun. She looked around and saw a paper book on the table. She liked the book. It had pictures of animals and colors. She thought the book was attractive. + +She took the book and walked to the fireplace. She did not see her mom. She thought her mom was in the kitchen. She opened the book and tore a page. She threw the page in the fire. She saw the page burn and curl. She thought it was cool. She tore another page and threw it in the fire. She did the same with more pages. + +She did not notice that the fire was getting bigger and bigger. She did not notice that the flames were reaching the rug and the curtains. She did not notice that the smoke was filling the room. She did not notice that her mom was shouting and running to her. She only noticed when her mom grabbed her and pulled her away from the fire. She felt her mom's fear and anger. She felt her own pain and fear. She cried and cried. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not played with the fire. She wished she had not ruined the book and the fireplace and the room. She wished she could go back and change everything. But it was too late. The fire had done too much damage. The fire had hurt her and her mom and their home. The fire had made everything bad. +Ben likes to play with his toy truck. He pretends it is a pizza truck. He has a menu with pictures of pizzas. He shows the menu to his mom and dad and asks them what they want. + +Mom points to a pizza with cheese and tomatoes. Dad points to a pizza with cheese and pepperoni. Ben nods and says he will deliver their pizzas soon. He puts two toy pizzas in his truck and drives around the living room. + +He stops at the couch and says, "Pizza delivery!" He gives mom her pizza and dad his pizza. They thank him and pretend to eat. Ben smiles and says, "Do you like your pizzas?" Mom and dad say they are very good and ask him how much they owe him. + +Ben thinks for a moment and says, "One big hug each!" Mom and dad laugh and give him big hugs. Ben is happy. He likes to play pizza delivery. +Sara and Ben were going to the beach with Mom and Dad. They were very happy. They wanted to play in the sand and the water. They put on their hats and sunscreen and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Sara asked. She was impatient. She looked out the window and saw trees and houses and cars. + +"Not yet, sweetie," Mom said. "It's a long drive. But we'll be there soon. Why don't you play a game with Ben?" + +Sara and Ben played I Spy. They took turns to say what they saw. "I spy with my little eye something that is green," Sara said. + +"Is it a tree?" Ben guessed. + +"Yes, you're right!" Sara said. "Your turn." + +They played until they saw the sea. They cheered and clapped. They were almost there. + +They parked the car and got out. They carried their buckets and shovels and towels to the beach. It was sunny and warm. The sand was soft and yellow. The water was blue and sparkly. + +"Wow, it's beautiful!" Sara said. + +"Let's go!" Ben said. He ran to the water and splashed in the waves. + +"Wait for me!" Sara said. She followed him. They laughed and played. They made friends with other kids. They had fun. + +Mom and Dad watched them and smiled. They sat on the sand and relaxed. They took out a picnic basket and a blanket. They had sandwiches and juice and cookies. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to eat!" Dad called. + +Sara and Ben came back to the sand. They were hungry and thirsty. They sat on the blanket and ate. They thanked Mom and Dad. + +"Can we go back to the water?" Ben asked. + +"After you rest a little," Mom said. "And don't forget to put on more sunscreen." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They lay on the blanket and looked at the sky. They saw clouds and birds and planes. + +"Look, I see a dog!" Sara said. She pointed at a cloud. + +"I see a fish!" Ben said. He pointed at another cloud. + +They made up stories about the clouds. They used their imagination. + +They saw a plane flying over the beach. It had a long tail of smoke behind it. It was writing something in the sky. + +"What is it saying?" Sara asked. + +Ben squinted his eyes. He tried to read the words. He knew some letters. He sounded them out. + +"It says... M-A-R-K... Mark... L-O-V-E-S... loves... J-E-N-N-Y... Jenny. Mark loves Jenny!" Ben said. + +"Who are Mark and Jenny?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they are friends. Maybe they are in love. Maybe Mark is telling Jenny he loves her." + +"That's nice," Sara said. "Do you think Jenny can see it?" + +"I hope so," Ben said. "Maybe she is on the beach too. Maybe she is happy." + +They smiled. They thought Mark and Jenny were lucky. They wondered if they would ever find someone who loved them like that. + +They heard Mom and Dad calling them. They were ready to go back to the water. They got up and ran. They grabbed their buckets and shovels. They wanted to make a castle and a moat and a bridge. They wanted to mark their names in the sand. They wanted to have more fun. + +They loved the beach. They loved each other. They were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He liked to paint pretty pictures with lots of colors. One day, he was painting a big wall when he suddenly lost his balance and fell down. He felt helpless and hurt his arm. + +A little girl saw the painter fall and ran to help him. She asked if he was okay and offered to get him some help. The painter was grateful for her kindness and smiled. He told her he would be okay and thanked her for being so helpful. + +The little girl watched as the painter got back up and continued painting. She felt happy that she could help him and went home with a smile on her face. From that day on, she always looked out for others who might need her help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear fancy dresses. She had a special dress made of soft velvet that she wore to all the parties. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a big party and she could wear her special velvet dress. + +Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to wear her favorite dress. But when they got to the party, Lily saw that all the other kids were wearing jeans and t-shirts. She felt out of place and didn't like it. + +Later on, Lily's mom asked her if she was having fun at the party. Lily complained and said she didn't like it because she was the only one wearing a fancy dress. But then, one of the other kids spilled juice on their shirt and Lily's mom gave them a spare shirt to wear. Lily realized that her fancy dress was actually very special and she felt happy to be wearing it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color purple. She had a purple dress, purple shoes, and even a purple clock in her room. One day, Lily's clock fell off the wall and broke into pieces. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom came in and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"My clock broke," said Lily with a frown. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you fix it," said her mom. "I'll support you while we put it back together." + +Lily smiled and together they fixed the clock. Now, it was even more special to her because it was fixed with her mom's support. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toy tank, which was very big and green. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. While they were there, Lily saw a cute puppy and wanted to play with it. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't forget your tank, Lily. You might want to play with it later." + +Lily played with the puppy for a while, but then she got tired and wanted to play with her tank. But when she looked for it, she couldn't find it anywhere. She searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a noise coming from behind a tree. She walked over and saw her tank sitting there. "Thank you, Mommy," Lily said. "I almost forgot about my tank!" + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to bring her tank with her when she went to the park. And whenever she saw a cute puppy, she made sure to keep an eye on her tank so she wouldn't forget it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pizza, especially when it was red. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a small plant grow in the ground. + +"Wow! Look at that!" she said to her friend, Tommy. "It's growing!" + +Tommy looked at the plant and said, "What is it?" + +"I don't know," replied Lily. "But it's so cool!" + +As the days went by, the plant grew bigger and bigger. One day, Lily noticed that it had grown some red flowers on it. + +"Look, Tommy!" she exclaimed. "The plant has grown flowers, and they're red, just like my favorite pizza!" + +Tommy smiled and said, "That's amazing, Lily. Maybe we can grow some pizza on it too!" + +Lily giggled and said, "I don't think that's possible, Tommy. But we can still enjoy the pretty flowers and watch the plant grow even bigger!" +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy was very weak and had trouble walking sideways like all the other crabs. He often felt sad and lonely because he couldn't play with his crab friends. + +One day, Timmy saw a big wave coming towards him. He tried to run away, but his weak legs couldn't carry him fast enough. The wave swept him away and he found himself lost in the ocean. + +Timmy missed his friends and family very much. He wished he could go back home and play with them again. Just when he thought he would never see them again, a group of crabs came to his rescue. They helped him find his way back home and Timmy was never alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling lonely because she had no one to play with. So, she went to the playground to find some friends. + +When she got there, she saw a boy named Jack. He was climbing up the slide. Lily ran over to him and said, "Can I climb too?" + +Jack said, "Sure, but be careful. The slide is made of rubber and it can be slippery." + +Lily climbed up the slide and felt happy because she had a new friend to play with. They played together all day and Lily was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries, but sometimes they were too messy. One day, her mom gave her a red napkin to use. + +Lily ate her strawberries and wiped her mouth with the napkin. But then she threw it on the ground. Her mom said, "Lily, please pick up your napkin and put it in the trash." + +Lily didn't want to pick up the napkin, but her mom said, "It's important to keep our environment clean. We should always pick up after ourselves." So Lily pulled herself up and picked up the napkin. She put it in the trash and felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to keep our environment clean and always pick up after ourselves. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall sunflower. It was as yellow as the sun and it stood in a garden. The sunflower was very old, so it was called an ancient sunflower. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden. She saw the sunflower and said, "Hello, sunflower! You are very pretty!" The sunflower smiled and said, "Thank you! Welcome to my garden!" + +The little girl was very happy. She danced around the garden and looked at all the flowers. She came back to the sunflower and said, "Can I stay here with you?" The sunflower said, "Of course! You are always welcome in my garden!" And so, the little girl and the ancient sunflower became friends and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he never put them away. His mom always told him to organize his toys, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her wrap a present for his grandma. Timmy was excited to help and he wrapped the present with his mom's help. When they were finished, Timmy's mom told him not to open the present until his grandma arrived. + +But Timmy couldn't wait. When his mom wasn't looking, he opened the present and played with the toy inside. When his grandma arrived, Timmy was sad because he didn't have a present to give her. + +His mom told him that it's important to listen and follow instructions, and not to be selfish. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more responsible in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of tag. Lily was scared to be "it" because she didn't dare to run fast enough to catch her friends. + +As they were playing, Lily noticed her shadow on the ground. She thought it was funny how her shadow followed her every move. She tried to run away from it, but it always stayed close by. + +Suddenly, Lily tripped and fell down. She scraped her knee and started to cry. Her friends quickly came to her side and asked if they could be helpful. They gave her a band-aid and helped her stand up. Lily felt grateful for her helpful friends and knew she was lucky to have them. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox who lived in the forest. All the animals liked to talk to him because he was so smart. One day, the fox wanted to know what their opinion was about a new berry bush that had grown nearby. He asked the animals if they had tried the berries yet and if they liked them. Some animals said yes and some said no, but the fox listened to everyone's opinion. + +Then, the fox had an idea. He wanted to spread the word about the delicious berries so that all the animals could enjoy them. He ran around the forest telling everyone about the berries and how good they tasted. Soon, all the animals were eating the berries and thanking the intelligent fox for spreading the news. From that day on, the fox was known as the cleverest animal in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to bake cakes with her mommy. They used a big mixer to mix the cake batter. One day, the mixer stopped working and mommy got frustrated. Lily tried to help by rocking the mixer back and forth, but it didn't work. So, they had to go to the store to buy a new mixer. They found a shiny new mixer and went back home to finish baking their cake. The new mixer worked great and they were happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat her dinner on a red plate because it was her favorite color. One day, Lily's mom made her a surprise dinner and covered it with a big silver lid. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's for dinner, Mommy?" Her mom replied, "It's a surprise, Lily. You have to wait until I reveal it." + +Lily was so excited to see what was under the lid. She waited patiently until her mom finally lifted the lid to reveal a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. Lily was so happy and said, "Yummy! Spaghetti and meatballs on my red plate! Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One evening, Lily was walking with her mom in the park. Suddenly, a stranger appeared from the dark bushes. The stranger looked scary, but Lily's mom didn't seem to notice. + +The stranger said hello and asked for Lily's name. Lily's mom was distracted, so Lily answered. The stranger then offered Lily some candy. Lily wanted to take it, but her mom said no. + +The stranger got angry and grabbed Lily. Lily's mom tried to stop the stranger, but he was too strong. The stranger took Lily away, and her mom never saw her again. The story ended very badly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo to see all the animals. One day, she met a kind man who was deaf. + +"Hello, little girl! Do you want to see the monkeys with me?" the man signed to Lily. + +Lily was excited to have a new friend and said, "Yes, please!" + +As they walked around the zoo, Lily noticed that the man didn't have a camera to take pictures. "Do you want to borrow my camera?" she asked. "You can lend it for as long as you want!" + +The man was grateful and took some beautiful pictures of the animals. Lily was happy to have helped her new friend. They said goodbye and promised to see each other again at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a flexible toy snake that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mommy came to her and said, "Lily, I want to teach you something important. Sometimes things can scare us, but we shouldn't be afraid. We need to be brave." + +Lily didn't understand what her mommy meant, so she asked, "What do you mean, mommy?" + +Her mommy replied, "Well, sometimes things can look scary, like your toy snake. But it's not real, it's just a toy. So, we need to be flexible and not let our fears control us." + +Lily thought about what her mommy said and decided to be brave. She picked up her toy snake and said, "You don't scare me, Mr. Snake! I am flexible and not afraid!" From that day on, Lily was never scared of anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he found a spray bottle in his yard. He picked it up and started to spray the flowers. The water made them happy and colorful. + +But then, Timmy's toy car stopped working. He looked inside and saw that the battery was dead. He felt miserable because he couldn't play with his car anymore. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He sprayed some water on the battery and it started to work again! Timmy was so happy that he could play with his car again. From that day on, he always kept the spray bottle nearby in case he needed to fix something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to pick flowers in the garden. One day, Timmy went to the garden and saw that all the flowers were gone. He was sad and didn't know what to do. Then he saw a rabbit hopping by and asked the rabbit what happened to the flowers. The rabbit told Timmy that a big storm came and blew all the flowers away. Timmy was very sad but then he had a great idea. He decided to plant new flowers in the garden so that they could grow and be beautiful again. Timmy went to the store and bought some flower seeds. He planted them in the garden and took care of them every day. After a few weeks, the flowers grew big and beautiful. Timmy was very happy and proud of himself. He learned that sometimes bad things happen, but you can always find a way to make things great again. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. He went to the lake every day to catch fish. One day, Jack saw an amazing fish in the water. He tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +A little girl named Lily came to the lake with her mom. She saw Jack and asked, "What are you doing?" Jack replied, "I'm trying to catch an amazing fish." Lily said, "I want to touch it!" + +Jack said, "I'm sorry, I can't catch it for you. It's too fast." Lily started to cry and said, "I really want to touch it." Jack felt bad and decided to help her. He used a net to catch the fish and let Lily touch it. She was so happy and thanked Jack. From that day on, Jack and Lily became good friends and went fishing together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cozy bathrobe that he loved to wear after he took a bath. He would roll around on the floor while wearing his bathrobe and giggle with joy. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to be obedient and clean up his toys before dinner. Timmy didn't want to clean up his toys, but he knew he had to be obedient. So, he rolled up his sleeves and got to work. + +After he finished cleaning up, Timmy put on his bathrobe and rolled around on the floor again. He felt happy and proud that he had been obedient and helped his mom. From then on, Timmy knew that being obedient was important, and he continued to roll around in his cozy bathrobe every night after his bath. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, Timmy's mommy and daddy took him on a picnic. They packed sandwiches and fruit and went to a famous park. Timmy was so excited to run and play in the grass. + +After they ate their lunch, Timmy's mommy and daddy played catch with him. Timmy loved to run after the ball and catch it. He felt so happy and free. Timmy's mommy and daddy smiled and laughed with him. They had a great time on their picnic in the famous park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, as Timmy was playing, he saw a big dragon! The dragon was very scary and Timmy didn't know what to do. + +He ran over to his friend, Sally, and said, "Sally, there's a dragon over there! What should we do?" Sally thought for a moment and said, "Let's go ask the dragon if he's friendly." + +Timmy was scared, but Sally was very polite and knew it was important to answer questions. They walked over to the dragon and Sally asked, "Excuse me, Mr. Dragon, are you friendly?" The dragon answered, "Yes, I am. I just wanted to say hello." + +Timmy was so relieved and he realized that sometimes it's important to be polite and answer questions. From that day on, Timmy and Sally were never afraid of the dragon again and they even became friends with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and feed the ducks. One day, she saw a beautiful swan swimming in the pond. The swan had a warm and fluffy feather coat. + +Lily said, "Hello, Mr. Swan! You are so pretty. Will you marry me?" The swan replied, "I cannot marry you, Lily. I am already married to Mrs. Swan." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. She continued to visit the pond and watch the swans swim. She loved the warm feeling she got from seeing the swans together. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big maze with lots of twists and turns. One day, Timmy got lost in the maze and didn't know how to get out. + +He saw a big cat named Fluffy and asked for help. Fluffy was very obedient and kind, so she decided to help Timmy. She showed him the way out of the maze and saved him from getting lost forever. + +"Thank you, Fluffy! You are the best!" said Timmy. + +"You're welcome, Timmy. I'm happy to help," replied Fluffy. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that if he ever got lost again, he could always count on Fluffy to save him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went to play outside in the park. She had so much fun playing on the swings and the slide, but when she got home she realized her dress was very dirty. + +Lily's mom saw her dress and said, "Oh no, your dress is so dirty! Let's replace it with a clean one." Lily was happy to have a new dress, and she thanked her mom. + +Later that day, Lily went back to the park with her clean dress and played with her friends. She had a great time and didn't get her dress dirty again. When she got home, she told her mom all about her fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She was very tired because she had been walking all day in her beautiful dress. She sat down on a bench and saw a frog. The frog said, "Hello, Princess Lily. Why do you frown?" + +Lily said, "I am tired from walking so much. I am going to marry the prince tomorrow, but I don't think I can walk down the aisle without falling asleep." + +The frog said, "Don't worry, Princess. I can help you. I will carry you down the aisle on my back." + +Lily was very happy and thanked the frog. The next day, the frog carried her down the aisle and everyone was amazed. The prince was so happy that he asked the frog to be his best man. Lily and the prince got married and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved his pet dog named Max. Max was a big, brown dog with a wagging tail and a wet nose. Timmy loved to play with Max and give him treats. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the woods. Suddenly, a big tree split in half and fell on top of Max. Timmy was helpless and didn't know what to do. He tried to lift the tree, but it was too heavy. + +Sadly, Max didn't make it. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. He missed his pet dog very much. Timmy learned that accidents can happen and it's important to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but her bookshelf was very messy. One day, her mom came into her room and saw the gloomy bookshelf. + +Mom: "Lily, your bookshelf is very messy. Let's clean it up together." + +Lily: "Okay, mommy." + +They took all the books off the bookshelf and started to fold them neatly. Lily's favorite book was a big, colorful book about animals. + +Lily: "Mommy, can we read my favorite book together?" + +Mom: "Of course, Lily. Let's put it back on the bookshelf so we can find it easily next time." + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's bookshelf was organized and bright. She was so happy to see all her books in their proper place. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she was walking in the dark forest when she saw a scary monster. She ran away as fast as she could. + +Suddenly, she saw a butterfly that was glowing. She stopped and watched it for a while. The butterfly was so beautiful and it made her forget about the scary monster. + +Lily said to the butterfly, "You are so pretty! Can I touch you?" The butterfly said, "Yes, you can touch me." Lily touched the butterfly gently and it felt soft like butter. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of the dark forest anymore because she knew that there were pretty things like the glowing butterfly that could make her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. Timmy really wanted to win the race, so he practiced running every day. + +On the day of the race, Timmy was running really fast. He was getting closer and closer to the finish line. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his leg. It hurt so much that he had to stop running. Timmy's friends came over to see what was wrong. "I think I hurt my leg," Timmy said. + +Timmy's friends helped him up and they all went to get some ice. Timmy was sad that he didn't win the race, but he was happy that his friends were there to help him. When they got back to the race, Timmy's friend Johnny had won. "Congratulations, Johnny!" Timmy said. "You were really fast." +Once upon a time, there was a pretty fox. She had a red coat and was very graceful. She loved to run and play in the fields. One day, she found a shiny rock and wanted to show it to her friends. She went to their house and displayed the rock to them. They were all very happy for her. From then on, the fox always looked for pretty things to display to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she saw a pretty bulb sticking out of the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom planted the bulb in a pot and they waited for it to grow. But one night, it got very cold and everything outside started to freeze. Lily was worried that the bulb would freeze too. + +The next morning, they checked on the bulb and it was okay! It had not frozen. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait for it to grow into a beautiful flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for bugs. One day, she found a beetle crawling on the ground. It was hard and shiny. + +Lily wanted to show her mommy the beetle, so she ran inside to get a piece of paper and a crayon to write a note. She wrote, "Mommy, come see the beetle I found!" + +When her mommy saw the note, she smiled and followed Lily outside to see the beetle. They both looked at it closely and Lily was very happy that she found such a cool bug. From that day on, Lily always looked for beetles when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the forest, but one day he found a tunnel. Benny was curious, so he went inside the tunnel. It was dark and scary, but Benny was careful and didn't trip. + +As Benny was exploring the tunnel, he heard a voice urging him to come back. It was his mommy bunny! She was worried about him and wanted him to come back home. Benny realized he had been gone too long and hurried back home to his mommy. + +From that day on, Benny was more careful when exploring new places and always listened to his mommy's urging to come back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on her papers. One day, Lily found a skeleton toy in her room. It was missing some of its bones and looked broken. + +Lily decided to draw a picture of the skeleton and write a story about how it broke its bones. She used her colorful markers to make the skeleton look spooky. + +Later that night, Lily heard a strange noise coming from her closet. She was scared but decided to investigate. When she opened the closet door, she saw the skeleton toy moving and trying to put its bones back together. + +Lily remembered the story she wrote and realized that the skeleton was trying to fix itself. She helped the skeleton by putting its bones back in place. From that day on, the skeleton became Lily's friend and they wrote many stories together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and saw a shiny diamond on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy, who said it was very pretty but also very heavy. + +Lily put the diamond in her pocket and they continued on their walk. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow. Lily felt a shiver run down her spine as she looked up at the storm clouds. + +"Mommy, I don't like this," she said, holding onto her mommy's hand tightly. + +"It's okay, Lily," her mommy said, "we'll be home soon." + +As they walked, they saw a big tree that had fallen down in the wind. Lily's mommy had a feeling that they should go a different way home. When they got home, they saw on the news that there had been a big storm and lots of trees had fallen down. Lily was happy they listened to her mommy's feeling and didn't get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a long tank in the garden. It was green and had water in it. The children loved to play near it and watch the fish swim around. One day, two children named Timmy and Sally were playing near the tank when they saw a big bird flying overhead. + +Sally said, "Look at that bird! It's so big!" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, it's very big. I wonder if it's going to land near the tank." + +Suddenly, the bird swooped down and landed on the edge of the tank. The children were scared and didn't know what to do. They discussed their options and decided to slowly back away from the tank. The bird looked at them and then flew away. + +After that day, the children were always careful when playing near the tank. They knew that they needed to be aware of their surroundings and any animals that might be nearby. From then on, they always discussed what to do if they saw any other animals near the tank. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite toy truck. One day, Timmy accidentally broke the truck and it was very fragile. His mom told him that they needed to replace the truck. + +Timmy and his mom went to the store to find a new truck. While they were there, they saw some lumber. Timmy asked his mom what it was and she told him it was wood. Timmy thought it looked cool and asked if they could take some home. + +When they got home, Timmy's dad helped him build a little fort with the lumber. Timmy was so happy and played in the fort every day. But one day, a big storm came and the fort fell apart. Timmy was very sad that his fort was gone. + +His mom told him that sometimes things break or fall apart, but we can always replace them. And sometimes, we have to be careful with fragile things like his toy truck and the fort they built. Timmy learned that it's important to take care of the things we love. +Once upon a time, there was a big ball. It was red and round. One day, the ball started to roll down a hill. It rolled and rolled, faster and faster. The ball made a loud sound as it hit the ground. + +The ball rolled into a puddle of oil. The oil was black and sticky. The ball got covered in oil and could not roll anymore. It was sad and dirty. But then, a kind girl saw the ball and helped clean it up. She wiped the oil away and the ball was happy again. It could roll once more and made a happy sound as it rolled away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing with Mittens and accidentally dropped a glass jar. The glass broke and she didn't know how to handle it. + +Mittens saw that Lily was upset and tried to explain to her what to do. He meowed and nudged her gently towards the broom and dustpan. Lily understood and swept up the broken glass. + +Afterwards, Lily hugged Mittens and thanked him for helping her. Mittens purred happily and snuggled up with her. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever needed help, Mittens would be there to explain and help her handle any situation. +Once upon a time, there was a player who loved to play outside. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. It was very cold and icy outside, but the player didn't mind. He was having too much fun playing games with his friends. + +As the sun started to set, the player realized it was getting late. He told his friends he had to go home. They said goodbye and he started to walk home. On his way, he slipped on the icy ground, but he got up and kept walking. + +Finally, he arrived at his house. His mom was waiting for him, but when she saw him, she noticed he was hurt. The player had hurt his leg when he slipped on the ice. His mom took him to the hospital, but it was too late. The player's leg was broken and he couldn't play outside anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom asked her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to clean up, so she ignored her mom. Her mom asked her again, but Lily still didn't answer. + +After a while, Lily had an idea. She thought, "If I clean up my room, mommy will be happy and maybe she'll give me a treat!" So, she started cleaning up her toys and putting them away. + +When her mom came back to check on her, she saw that Lily was being polite and cleaning up her room. Her mom was so happy and proud of her. She gave Lily a big hug and a treat. + +The moral of the story is that if we listen to our parents and do what they ask us to do, we can make them happy and proud. It's always a good idea to be polite and answer when someone talks to us. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a blue suit that he loved to wear. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a big bird. He stopped and gazed at the bird for a long time. The bird was so pretty with its colorful feathers. Timmy wanted to touch the bird, but it flew away. Timmy was sad, but he knew he could come back to the park and gaze at the birds again. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red liked to zoom around the house and roll down the hallway. One day, Red decided to go outside and play. Red rolled down the hill and zoomed around the yard. Red went so fast that it made him dizzy. Red stopped and took a rest. After a while, Red felt better and continued to roll and zoom around. Red had so much fun that he wanted to do it again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went for a walk with his mommy and daddy. They climbed up a big hill and saw a beautiful view of the town. + +Timmy admired the view and said, "Wow, look at all the houses and trees!" His mommy and daddy smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty." They sat down on a blanket and had a picnic. Timmy ate a sandwich and some fruit. He felt happy and full. + +After they finished eating, Timmy asked, "Can we come back here again?" His mommy and daddy said, "Of course! We can come back anytime you want." Timmy was so happy that he gave them both a big hug. They walked back down the hill, holding hands and feeling grateful for the beautiful view and each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. They didn't have much money, but they were happy. + +One day, Lily found a shiny penny on the sidewalk. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. That night, she had a dream. A friendly spirit came to her and said, "Keep the penny close, for it will bring you good luck." + +The next day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. She saw a toy she really wanted, but her mommy said they couldn't afford it. Just then, Lily remembered the penny and took it out of her pocket. Suddenly, the store owner came up to them and said, "You're the lucky winner of a free toy!" Lily was so happy and knew the spirit had come to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved to wear. One day, while she was skipping in the park, she saw a turkey. The turkey was big and brown and it was walking around. + +Lily said, "Hello, turkey! Do you want to skip with me?" + +The turkey didn't say anything. It just kept walking around. Lily skipped around the turkey, but the turkey didn't seem to like it very much. Suddenly, the turkey started to chase Lily! Lily was scared and she ran away. + +Lily's mom came over and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"The turkey chased me!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry," said her mom. "We'll go somewhere else to skip." + +Lily felt better and they went to a different part of the park to skip together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite on sunny days. His kite was big and colorful. Timmy's kite was his favorite toy. + +One day, Timmy's kite got stuck in a tree. Timmy tried to pull it down, but it wouldn't budge. Timmy was sad because he thought he would never see his kite again. + +But then, Timmy's dad came to help. He had a reliable slingshot and he shot a rock at the tree branch. The branch broke and Timmy's kite fell down. Timmy was so happy to have his kite back and he thanked his dad for being so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, Timmy climbed a tall tree and got stuck. He was scared and didn't know how to get down. Timmy's mom heard him crying and came to help. She climbed the tree and brought Timmy back down safely. Timmy was grateful to his mom for helping him. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he climbed trees. +Once upon a time, there was a pink car. The car loved to zoom around the town. One day, the car met a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the color pink and she loved cars that could zoom. + +"Hi, car!" said Lily. "I like your pink color. Can you zoom with me?" The pink car was happy to hear that. "Yes, let's zoom together!" said the car. So, Lily and the pink car zoomed up and down the streets, having lots of fun. + +After they had zoomed all over the town, Lily and the pink car were hungry. They went to Lily's house to find something to eat. Lily found some bread and butter. "I like butter on my bread," said Lily. The pink car tried the butter too, and it was yummy. They both enjoyed their snack, and then they went outside to zoom some more. +One day, a boy named Tom wanted to play. He went to the park and saw a ball. The ball was big and red. Tom liked the ball. He wanted to play with the ball, but he did not know how. + +Tom saw a man who could teach him. The man was nice and always available to help. The man said, "I can teach you to play with the ball. Let's try." Tom was happy and ready to learn. + +First, the man told Tom to drop the ball. The ball bounced up and down. Tom laughed and clapped. The man said, "Good job, Tom! Now you know how to play with the ball." Tom was very happy and played with the ball all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little crocodile named Coco. Coco lived in a big pond with his family. Coco wanted to be independent and own a little pond just for himself. + +One day, Coco saw a tiny pond near the big pond. He swam over to the tiny pond and said, "This will be my own pond!" Coco was very happy. + +Coco's mom came to visit him in his new pond. She said, "Coco, do you like your own pond?" Coco smiled and said, "Yes, mom! I am independent now." They both laughed and played in the tiny pond all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big rain cloud. It was raining a lot. The rain made the ground wet and the plants happy. A little girl named Lily loved to play in the rain. She put on her rain boots, raincoat, and hat to go outside. + +Lily saw a long cord on the ground. She picked it up and decided to play with it. She jumped and skipped with the cord, making a fun game. The rain kept falling and Lily was having a great time. + +Lily's mom called her inside. It was time for lunch. Lily's mom made her a sandwich. It was a little spicy, but Lily liked it. She ate her lunch and looked outside. The rain stopped, and the sun came out. Lily smiled, happy to have played in the rain and found the cord. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a gym. In this gym, many kids loved to play and have fun. One day, a new kid came to the gym. His name was Tom. Tom was a bit foolish. + +Tom saw the other kids playing with a big red ball. He wanted the ball all to himself. So, Tom went up to the kids and said, "Give me the ball!" He was very demanding. The kids did not like this, so they said no. + +Tom felt sad and learned that demanding things was not the right way to make friends. He decided to ask nicely and share with the others. Soon, Tom and the other kids were all playing happily together at the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a large tree. The tree had many pears. One day, a boy named Tom saw the tree. He wanted a pear to eat. He tried to get one, but they were too high. + +Tom saw a dog named Spot. "Spot, can you help me get a pear?" asked Tom. Spot jumped and tried to reach the pear. But the pear was still too high. + +Tom had an idea. He found a long stick. He used the stick to lead the pear down. Tom and Spot were happy. They shared the large, yummy pear. They were very good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate little girl named Lisa. She loved to wear her favorite red dress and play with her friends. Lisa was very kind and always shared her toys with everyone. + +One sunny day, Lisa and her friends were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a lot of yogurt cups under it. Lisa thought it would be fun to have a yogurt party. She invited all her friends to join her and they all said "yes!" + +They sat under the tree and started eating the yummy yogurt. They laughed and talked while they ate. After they finished, they played more games in the park. Lisa felt very happy because she had a great day with her friends. And they all knew that Lisa was a compassionate friend who loved to wear her red dress and share yogurt with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car with a motor. The car loved to drive fast and play with his friends. One day, the car felt very tired from playing all day long. The car thought it was a good time to take a nap. + +While the car was taking a nap, a big blue truck came by. The truck saw the car and thought it was dead. The truck wanted to help the little red car, so it tried to push the car to wake it up. The little red car woke up from its nap and was surprised to see the big blue truck. + +The little red car told the big blue truck that it was just taking a nap and was not dead. The big blue truck was happy to hear that the car was okay. They both laughed and became friends. From that day on, they played together and took naps when they were tired. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, open room where he loved to play. One day, he found a big red boot in his room. He thought it was a funny boot, so he put it on his foot. + +Tim wore the big red boot all day long. He played with his toys, he ate his lunch, and he even took a nap with the boot on. When Tim woke up from his nap, he saw the sun was going down. He had an idea. "I am going to jump over the moon with my big red boot!" he said. + +As the night came, Tim stood in his open room, ready to jump. He took a deep breath and jumped as high as he could. To his surprise, he jumped higher than ever before! He jumped and jumped, each time getting closer to the moon. With one last big jump, Tim reached the moon and laughed with joy. The big red boot had helped him jump all the way to the moon. From that day on, Tim knew that anything was possible with his big red boot. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was an adorable little dog named Max. Max had a cute, wet nose and loved to play with his friends. Every day, Max would run and jump around the park with his friends, laughing and having fun. + +One sunny day, Max saw a big, red ball. Max wanted to play with the ball, so he ran to it and gave it a good push with his nose. The ball began to roll and turn, faster and faster. Max chased the ball, wagging his tail and barking with joy. + +Suddenly, the ball turned and bumped into a big tree. Max stopped and looked up at the tree. He saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked down at Max and said, "Hello, adorable dog! Do you want to play with me?" Max wagged his tail and barked, "Yes!" So Max and the little bird played together, running and jumping in the park, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a pupil in a nice school. He loved to play with his friends in the park after school. One day, while playing, Tim saw a big tree. He wanted to climb it to feel tall and safe. + +Tim started to climb the tree. He twisted his hands around the branches to hold on tight. As he climbed higher, he saw his friend, Sam, walking by. Tim called out to him, "Sam, look at me! I'm up in the tree!" + +Sam looked up and saw Tim. He said, "Wow, Tim! You are so high! Be careful and stay safe!" Tim smiled and waved at Sam. He knew he had to be careful so he wouldn't fall. + +After a while, Tim climbed back down the tree. He felt happy and safe on the ground. Tim and Sam played together for the rest of the day. They knew that as long as they were careful and looked out for each other, they would always be safe. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Spot. Spot loved to play and solve problems. He was very good at finding things that were lost. + +One day, Spot's family had a big, yummy steak for dinner. They put the steak on the table and went outside for a little bit. When they came back, the steak was gone! Spot's family was sad and didn't know where the steak went. + +Spot wanted to help, so he used his intelligent nose to smell the air. He followed the smell of the steak to a sneaky cat who took it. Spot barked at the cat and the cat ran away. Spot brought the steak back to his family. They were so happy that Spot solved the problem and found the steak! +Once upon a time, there was a gray tiger named Tom. He lived in a big forest with many friends. Tom loved to play with his friends every day. But one day, Tom and his friend, a little bird, had a quarrel. + +"Why are you so big and I am so small?" asked the little bird. Tom did not know what to say. He felt sad because he did not want his friend to be upset. They stopped playing and sat under a tree. + +Later, a wise old owl came to talk to them. "It is okay to be different," said the owl. "Being big or small does not matter. What matters is that you are friends and you care for each other." Tom and the little bird looked at each other and smiled. + +They said sorry to each other and hugged. From that day on, Tom and the little bird played together every day without any quarrels. They learned that being different made them special and they were happy to be friends. And the gray tiger and the little bird lived happily ever after in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a normal bunny named Bob. Bob loved to eat carrots. One day, Bob found a big carrot in the garden. He was very happy and wanted to share it with his friend, Sam the squirrel. + +Bob hopped to Sam's tree and said, "Sam, I found a big carrot! Let's eat it together!" Sam was excited and agreed to share the carrot with Bob. But first, Sam wanted to bathe because he was dirty from playing in the mud. + +While Sam was taking a bath, a big bird saw the carrot. The bird was very hungry and wanted to eat the carrot too. The bird swooped down and took the carrot away. + +When Sam came back, he saw that the carrot was gone. Bob was sad and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. The big bird took our carrot." Sam was sad too, and they both wished they could have eaten the big carrot together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Ash. Ash was very enthusiastic and loved to play all day. He would fly high in the sky and sing happy songs. + +One day, Ash met a big bear. The bear said, "Hello, little bird. I am very tired. Can you help me find a place to sleep?" Ash nodded and said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +Ash and the bear looked for a place to sleep. They found a big tree with soft leaves. The bear lay down and soon fell asleep. Ash sang a soft song to help the bear sleep better. + +The next day, the bear woke up and said, "Thank you, Ash, for helping me sleep!" Ash smiled and said, "You're welcome, bear! Let's play together today!" And so, Ash and the bear became good friends and played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big, fierce dog named Max. Max loved to play outside when it rained. One day, it rained a lot and there were many puddles. + +Max saw a little boy named Tim by a big puddle. Tim looked at the puddle and said, "I want to jump, but I am scared." Max wanted to help, so he walked over to Tim. + +Max said, "Don't be scared, I will provide help." He took a step back and showed Tim how to jump in the puddle. Splash! Max jumped in the puddle and water went everywhere. + +Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Max!" Then, Tim jumped in the puddle too. They both laughed and played in the puddle until the rain stopped. + +From that day on, Max and Tim were best friends. They played together every day, and Max always provided help when Tim needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with her mommy's makeup. One day, she found a pretty, fair lipstick and put it all over her face. She looked in the mirror and laughed. + +Mia's mommy saw her and said, "Oh Mia, you look so funny with all that makeup on your face!" Mia giggled and said, "I want to show my friend Lily!" So, Mia and her mommy went to Lily's house. + +When they got there, Lily was playing in a big pool of water. Mia said, "Lily, look at my face!" Lily laughed and said, "You look so silly!" Mia wanted to play too, so she jumped into the pool. They both splashed and played in the water, and the makeup washed away. They had so much fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a red cap that he loved very much. One day, it was very cold outside. Tim wanted to play, but he did not want to freeze. So, he put on his red cap and went out to play. + +While Tim was playing, a big wind came. The wind was terrible! It blew Tim's red cap right off his head. Tim was sad because he could not find his cap. He looked and looked, but it was gone. + +Tim was cold and his head was freezing. He went home to tell his mom about his lost cap. His mom was sad too. They looked for the cap together, but they could not find it. Tim was very cold and sad. He missed his red cap, and he never found it again. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a big pink missile. This missile was very sad because it was empty inside. It wanted to be filled with something nice, but it didn't know what. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found the pink missile. He saw that it was sad and wanted to help. Tim thought and thought about what could fill the missile to make it happy. He had an idea! He could fill it with his favorite thing: candy! + +Tim went to the store and bought lots of candy. He filled the pink missile with all the candy he could find. The missile was so happy to be filled with something nice. But then, a problem came. A big, mean monster saw the candy-filled missile and wanted to eat all the candy inside. + +Tim didn't want the monster to eat the candy and make the missile sad again. So, he thought of a plan. He told the monster that if it didn't eat the candy, he would give it some of his own candy. The monster agreed, and Tim shared his candy with the monster. The missile stayed happy and full, and Tim and the monster became friends. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane had a big box made of cardboard. She liked to play with the box. It was her favorite toy. The box was brown and big, and Jane could hide inside it. + +One day, Jane found a small cat. The cat was adorable. It had soft fur and big eyes. Jane wanted the cat to play with her and the cardboard box. The cat seemed to like the box too. They played together all day. + +Jane and the cat became best friends. They played with the cardboard box every day. They had so much fun. The cat seemed very happy. Jane loved her new friend, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a big fish and a little fish were in the sea. They liked to swim and play together. The big fish was very organized. He liked to keep the sea clean and nice. + +The little fish saw a bottle. He asked the big fish, "What is this?" The big fish said, "That is a spray bottle. We can use it to clean our home." + +The big fish and the little fish worked together. They sprayed the water and cleaned the sea. They were very happy. Their home was now clean and organized. They swam and played all day. +Once upon a time, there was a nice cricket. He had many friends in the garden. They liked to play and sing together. One day, the cricket got hurt when he fell from a leaf. He was sad and could not play with his friends. + +His friends wanted to help him heal. They brought him soft grass to lay on and sweet nectar to drink. They sang happy songs to make the cricket feel better. The cricket smiled and said thank you to his friends. + +After a few days, the cricket started to heal. He felt better and stronger. He was able to play and sing with his friends again. They were all very happy. The cricket was glad to have such nice friends who helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. This spider was not like the others. It was original. It had eight legs, but it could only use six. The spider was sad because it could not climb as fast as the other spiders. + +One day, the spider met a wise old ant. The spider said, "I struggle to climb with my six legs. What can I do?" The wise ant said, "You can still be a good spider. Just try your best and never give up." + +The little spider listened to the wise ant. It tried very hard to climb with its six legs. The spider got better and better each day. Soon, it could climb just as fast as the other spiders. The spider was happy and thanked the wise ant. + +The moral of the story is to never give up, even when things are hard. Just like the little spider, you can do anything if you try your best. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a hunter. He had a big dog and they were fine friends. They liked to walk in the woods to find food for the village. + +One day, they saw a little rabbit. The rabbit was sad and had a frown on its face. The hunter asked the rabbit, "Why are you sad?" The rabbit said, "I lost my mom and I don't know where she is." + +The hunter and his dog wanted to help the little rabbit. They looked around the woods to find the rabbit's mom. They walked and walked until they heard a sound. It was the rabbit's mom! She was calling for her little one. + +The little rabbit ran to its mom and they hugged. The rabbit's mom said, "Thank you, hunter and dog, for helping us." The hunter and his dog were happy to help. They all went back to the village together, smiling and feeling fine. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his big red ball. One sunny day, Tim went outside to play with his ball near a tall wall. + +Tim kicked the ball, and it went up and over the wall. "Oh no!" Tim said. He wanted his ball back, but the wall was too high. Tim felt sad and sat down on the grass. + +A kind girl named Sue saw Tim and asked, "Why are you sad?" Tim told her about his ball and the wall. Sue said, "Don't worry, I can help you get your ball back. It's easy!" Tim felt happy and started to relax. + +Sue got a long stick and reached over the wall to get the ball. She gave the ball back to Tim, and they played together all day. Tim learned that when things are hard, it's good to ask for help and relax. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw his friend Sue playing with a ball. Tim thought the park was boring today. He wanted to do something fun. + +"Hi Sue, do you want to play a new game with me?" Tim asked. Sue smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play a new game!" + +They thought of a funny game called "toilet tag". In this game, when someone is tagged, they have to sit like they are on a toilet. Tim and Sue laughed and played the game all day. They were not bored anymore. + +Soon, other kids saw Tim and Sue playing "toilet tag" and wanted to join. The park became a happy place with lots of smiling kids. The boring day turned into a fun day for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. One day, Spot got very dirty. He had mud all over him. Spot's mom said it was time to bathe. Spot did not like to bathe. He liked to be dry. + +Spot's mom looked at the calendar. It was bath day. Spot tried to hide. He did not want to get wet. But Spot's mom found him. She said, "Spot, you need to be clean." + +Spot's mom put him in the water. Spot did not like it. He tried to get out. But then, Spot's mom gave him a toy. Spot started to have fun. He played with the toy in the water. + +Soon, Spot was all clean. He got out of the water. His mom dried him with a big towel. Spot was happy. He was dry and clean. Now, Spot did not mind bath day on the calendar. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a spray bottle and a folder. He loved to spray water on things, so he filled the bottle with water. Tim saw a big, dead tree in his yard. He thought he could make the tree happy again by spraying water on it. + +Tim went to his friend, Sue. He showed her the spray bottle and the folder. He said, "I want to make the dead tree happy. I will spray water on it. Can you help me?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes, let's do it together!" + +But when they started to spray the tree, Tim's big brother, Sam, came out. He took the spray bottle and the folder away from them. He said, "You can't make a dead tree happy again. It's too late." Tim and Sue were sad, but they did not give up. + +They waited until Sam went inside the house. Then, they took the spray bottle and the folder back. They sprayed water on the tree and put the folder on the ground to sit on. They talked and laughed, and even though the tree was still dead, they felt happy trying to help it. +One day, a jolly cat named Sam went for a walk in the park. He saw a big tree with lots of ash on the ground. Sam thought it was strange and wanted to find out why. + +Sam saw a bird in the tree and asked, "Why is there ash on the ground?" The bird said, "I don't know, but my friend the squirrel might know." So Sam went to find the squirrel. + +Sam found the squirrel and asked, "Why is there ash on the ground?" The squirrel said, "A big wind came and blew the ash from the barbecue over there." Sam looked and saw a family having a barbecue. The family was happy and Sam was happy too, because he found out where the ash came from. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, it rained a lot. After the rain stopped, there were many puddles in Tim's yard. + +Tim saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it. He put on his boots and ran very fast. Tim used his speed to make a big splash in the puddle. The water went up high and made Tim laugh. + +But then, Tim saw that his boots were dirty. They were spoiled and full of mud. Tim felt sad. His mom came outside and saw the spoiled boots. She smiled and said, "It's okay, Tim. We can clean them up." Tim and his mom cleaned the boots together, and they were like new again. +Once upon a time, in a big zoo, there was a little chubby zebra named Zara. She had black and white stripes and loved to run around her home. Zara had a lot of friends, but her best friend was a tall giraffe named Gigi. + +One sunny day, Zara and Gigi were playing together. Zara asked Gigi, "Why are you so tall?" Gigi smiled and said, "I grow tall to reach the yummy leaves up high." Zara wished she could grow tall too. + +As the days went by, Zara tried to grow taller by stretching her legs and neck. But she was still a chubby zebra. One day, Gigi told Zara, "You don't need to grow tall. You are perfect just the way you are." Zara smiled and knew that she was special in her own way. +Once upon a time, in a wild forest, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends, the animals. One day, Lily saw a butterfly. It was very pretty. Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, so she ran after it. + +The butterfly flew around and around, and Lily tried to catch it. She saw a big tree and hid behind it. Lily gave a wink to her friend, the squirrel. The squirrel understood and helped Lily catch the butterfly. + +After they caught the butterfly, Lily and the squirrel let it go. They watched it fly away into the wild forest. Then, they played together all day long. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a cute baby elephant. The baby elephant had a long trunk. He liked to play with his trunk all day. + +One day, the baby elephant found a stick. He picked it up with his trunk. He saw some mud on the ground. He had an idea. He used the stick and his trunk to write in the mud. + +The baby elephant wrote his name with the stick. He was so happy. He showed his mom and dad. They were proud of their cute baby elephant. They all played in the mud and wrote their names with their trunks. And they lived happily in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a hero named Tim. Tim was a pale boy with a big heart. He loved to help others and make them happy. One day, Tim heard a loud cry from his friend, the cat. The cat was stuck in a tree. + +Tim knew he had to save his friend. He climbed the tree to help the cat. But as he climbed higher, his foot began to slip. He was scared, but he didn't give up. He held on tight and kept going up. + +At last, Tim reached the cat. He held the cat close and started to climb down. They slipped a few times, but they made it to the ground safe and sound. The cat was so happy and thanked Tim for being a hero. +Once upon a time, in a small pond, there lived a powerful fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day long. He would swim fast, slow, and even in circles. + +One day, while Fin was swimming, he saw a little fish named Tiny, who was stuck in some plants. Tiny was scared and needed help. Fin swam close to Tiny and used his powerful tail to break the plants. Tiny was free! + +Tiny looked at Fin and said, "Thank you, Fin! You are so powerful and kind." Fin smiled and swam away. From that day on, Tiny and Fin became good friends. They learned that it's important to help others and say thank you when someone helps you. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim saw a new toy in the store. It was a tornado toy. Tim asked his mom, "Can I have the tornado toy, please?" His mom said, "Yes, you can have it." + +Tim took the tornado toy home. He wanted to create a game with it. He thought and thought. Then, he had an idea. He would make a game where the tornado would spin and knock down toy houses. + +He set up the toy houses and the tornado. He called his friend, Sam, to play with him. Tim said, "Look, I made a new game with my tornado toy. Let's play!" Sam was excited and said, "Wow, that looks fun!" + +They played the game together and had lots of fun. The tornado knocked down the toy houses, and they laughed. Tim was happy he could create a new game with his tornado toy. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there lived a small, troubled rabbit. The rabbit was sad because he lost his way. He could not find his family. The rabbit saw mist all around him. The mist made it hard to see. + +The rabbit met a wise, old owl. The rabbit said, "I am lost. Can you help me find my family?" The owl said, "Yes, little rabbit. But first, we must cover you in leaves to keep you warm." + +The owl and the rabbit found a lot of leaves. They covered the rabbit in the leaves. The rabbit felt warm and safe. With the help of the owl, the rabbit found his family. They were all so happy to see him. The rabbit was not troubled anymore. +Once, there was a boy named Tim. He had an amazing lunch box. Every day, his mom put good food in it. Tim loved his lunch box very much. + +One day, Tim went to school. He put his lunch box in his bag. But, he did not lock his bag. A big dog saw the lunch box. The dog wanted to eat the food inside. + +The dog took the lunch box from the bag. Tim was sad. He did not lock his bag, so he lost his amazing lunch box. Now, he had no lunch to eat. +One day, a girl named Sue went to the store with her mom. She saw a big freezer with ice cream inside. She was very glad and asked her mom if she could have some. Her mom said yes, but first, they had to act nice and buy some food for dinner. + +Sue and her mom bought food and put it in the cart. Sue was happy because she knew the ice cream was coming soon. She tried to act nice and help her mom push the cart. They went back to the big freezer with the ice cream. + +Sue's mom let her pick the ice cream she wanted. Sue was so glad and picked her favorite one. They went home and Sue got to eat her ice cream. Acting nice and helping her mom made Sue feel good and she enjoyed her ice cream even more. +Once upon a time, there was a big pit in a park. Many children came to play there. It was not difficult to have fun in the pit. They would include everyone who wanted to play. + +One sunny day, a little boy named Tim came to the park. He saw the pit and wanted to play too. Tim asked other kids if he could join them. They said yes and included him in their games. + +Together, they played and had a great time. They made new friends and shared toys. The pit was a special place where everyone could have fun. And Tim was happy to be a part of it. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to play hockey. He picked up his hockey stick and ball and went outside. The sun was shining, and Tim was happy. + +Tim saw his friend, Sam, sitting on a bench. Sam looked upset. Tim asked, "Why are you upset, Sam?" Sam said, "I can't play hockey. I don't know how." Tim smiled and said, "I can help you. Come play with me." + +Sam and Tim played hockey together. They took turns hitting the ball. When Sam started to get better, he was not upset anymore. They both sat down on the grass, tired but happy. They had a great day playing hockey together. +Once upon a time, there was a club. In the club, there were many kids who liked to play and have fun. One day, they wanted to decorate their club with pretty colors and pictures. + +They were all very excited to decorate. But, they had to be careful. They knew that if they made a big mess, their mommies and daddies would be upset. So, they talked about how to be careful while they decorated. + +The kids started to decorate the club. They painted pretty colors on the walls and put up nice pictures. But, one little boy was not careful. He spilled paint all over the floor. The other kids were sad and worried. + +The little boy felt bad. He wanted to fix the mess he made. So, he and his friends cleaned up the paint together. They were very careful this time. + +In the end, the club looked beautiful. The kids were happy and proud of their work. They learned to be careful when they decorated, and they all played happily in their pretty club. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Tom. Tom liked to think a lot. He loved to think about different shapes. One day, Tom saw a big box. The box was in the shape of a square. Tom wanted to play with the square box. + +Tom tried to push the box, but it was too heavy. He could not move it. Tom felt sad. He wanted to play with the box so much. He thought and thought. How could he move the big box? + +Then, Tom had an idea. He asked his friend, a strong dog named Max, to help him. Max was happy to help. Together, they pushed the big box. It moved! Tom was so happy. He played with the square box all day. Tom learned that with a little help, he could do anything. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a toy gun. He liked to play with it and go "bang, bang!" One day, he saw a big machine called a printer. It made a loud noise when it worked. Tim was frightened by the noise. + +Tim had an idea. He took his toy gun and said, "I will shoot the big machine to make it quiet." He pointed the gun at the printer and shouted, "Bang, bang!" But the printer did not stop making noise. + +Tim's mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw Tim with the toy gun and said, "Tim, the printer is not bad. It is just doing its job. Let's not shoot it, okay?" Tim nodded and put his toy gun away. He was no longer frightened by the printer. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily and her mom. Lily loved to play with her toys and eat yummy food. Her mom always made sure she ate healthy things. + +One day, Lily saw a pretty bird outside her window. She wanted to give the bird something to eat. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I give the bird some food?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily! But we must give the bird something healthy to eat." Lily thought for a moment and then requested, "Mom, can we give the bird some seeds?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that is a very healthy thing for a bird to eat." So, they went outside and Lily gave the bird some seeds. The bird was very happy and flew away. + +From that day on, Lily and her mom would give the bird seeds every day. They became good friends with the bird and enjoyed watching it grow strong and healthy. And Lily learned the importance of eating healthy things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a careless boy. He always left his toys and junk everywhere in his room. One day, his mom said, "Tim, please clean your room and put away your junk." But Tim chose to ignore his mom and went out to play. + +While Tim was gone, his mom went into his room to clean up the mess. She found a very special toy under all the junk. It was a small, soft teddy bear that Tim loved. She decided to hide the teddy bear to teach Tim a lesson. + +When Tim came back home, he looked for his teddy bear but could not find it. He asked his mom, "Mom, where is my teddy bear?" His mom replied, "I hid it because you did not clean your room like I asked." Tim felt sad and learned that he should not ignore his mom. + +From that day on, Tim was no longer careless. He always cleaned his room and put away his junk. Tim and his mom were both happy. The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and keep your things tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave frog named Fred. Fred loved to study. He studied all day by the pond. One day, a big bird came to the pond. The big bird wanted to eat Fred. + +Fred was scared, but he was brave too. He thought about what he had studied. He knew that big birds did not like loud sounds. Fred took a deep breath and made a very loud sound. + +The big bird was scared of the loud sound. It flew away very fast. Fred was safe and happy. He went back to study by the pond. And from that day on, all the other frogs knew that Fred was a brave frog. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his bone. One day, he had a creative idea. He wanted to teach his friend, a little bird named Blue, how to play with the bone too. + +Spot showed Blue how to play with the bone. Blue watched and tried to learn. Blue was not very good at first, but he kept trying. They played together every day, and Blue was getting better at playing with the bone. + +One sunny day, Spot and Blue were playing with the bone in the park. They were having so much fun. Then, the bone rolled under a big bush. Spot was too big to get the bone, but Blue was small. Blue flew under the bush and got the bone. Spot was so happy that Blue had learned to play with the bone. They played together all day long, and they were the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to the park. She loved to skip and play. She saw a tiny fly near the flowers. Sue was very careful not to step on the fly. The fly was happy and flew around Sue. + +In the park, there was a big mean cat. The cat saw the fly and wanted to catch it. Sue knew she had to save the fly. She picked up a stick and waved it at the cat. The cat got scared and ran away. + +The fly was safe and flew around Sue again. They played and skipped in the park all day. Sue was happy she could help the fly. The fly now had a friend to play with and be careful with each other. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a toy vehicle. It was a red car that could go very fast. He loved to play with it all day long. + +Tim wanted to make his vehicle look cooler. He got some paper and cut it into small pieces. He was a little confused about how to make the car look better with the paper, but he tried his best. He glued the paper pieces onto the car to make it look like it had wings. + +Now, Tim's vehicle looked like a flying car. He was so happy and played with it even more. His friends saw the car and thought it was cool too. They all played together, having fun with the red flying car. +Tim and Mia liked to play with their dinosaur toys. They had big ones and small ones, green ones and brown ones, scary ones and nice ones. They made noises and stories with their dinosaurs every day. + +One day, they heard a loud knock on the door. It was their aunt Lisa, who came to visit them. She brought a big box with a bow on it. "Hello, Tim and Mia! I have a surprise for you!" she said. + +Tim and Mia ran to the door and hugged their aunt. They were happy to see her. They opened the box and saw a new dinosaur toy. It was very big and red, with spikes and teeth. It looked different from their regular dinosaurs. + +"Wow, this is a cool dinosaur!" Tim said. "Can we play with it, aunt Lisa?" + +"Of course you can, but be careful. This dinosaur is special. It can move and roar by itself. You just have to press this button on its back. But don't disturb it too much, or it might get angry," aunt Lisa said. + +Tim and Mia thanked their aunt and took the dinosaur to their room. They pressed the button and watched the dinosaur come to life. It moved its head and tail, and made loud roars. Tim and Mia laughed and clapped. They played with the dinosaur and their other toys for a long time. + +But then, Mia had an idea. She wanted to see what would happen if they disturbed the dinosaur a lot. She grabbed a pillow and threw it at the dinosaur. The dinosaur roared louder and shook its head. Tim thought it was funny and threw another pillow. The dinosaur roared even louder and stomped its feet. Tim and Mia threw more pillows and toys at the dinosaur. The dinosaur got angry and started to chase them around the room. + +"Help, help, the dinosaur is mad!" Tim and Mia screamed. They ran out of the room and closed the door. The dinosaur banged on the door and roared some more. + +Aunt Lisa heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tim and Mia hiding behind the couch, and the dinosaur trying to break the door. She was not happy. + +"Tim and Mia, what did you do? I told you not to disturb the dinosaur too much. You made it angry and scared. You have to apologize and calm it down," aunt Lisa said. + +Tim and Mia felt sorry and scared. They did not mean to make the dinosaur angry. They wanted to play with it and have fun. They opened the door and peeked inside. The dinosaur was still roaring and moving. + +"Sorry, dinosaur, sorry. We are sorry. We will not disturb you anymore. Please be nice and quiet," Tim and Mia said softly. + +The dinosaur heard their voices and stopped roaring. It looked at them and tilted its head. It seemed to understand that they were sorry. It made a soft growl and wagged its tail. It walked towards them and nudged them with its nose. + +Tim and Mia smiled and petted the dinosaur. They hugged it and said they were sorry again. The dinosaur licked their faces and made a happy noise. It was not angry anymore. It was friendly and playful. + +Aunt Lisa smiled and hugged them too. She was glad that they made up with the dinosaur. She said they could keep the dinosaur, but they had to be gentle and respectful with it. They had to treat it like a friend, not a toy. + +Tim and Mia agreed and thanked their aunt. They learned their lesson. They played with the dinosaur and their other toys again, but this time, they did not disturb the dinosaur too much. They had fun and were happy. The dinosaur was happy too. It was a special dinosaur, but it was also a regular friend. +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to draw and paint. She had many colors and papers to make beautiful pictures. She liked to show her pictures to her mom and dad, who always praised her. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a special picture for her grandma, who was coming to visit. She took out her best colors and papers and started to draw a flower garden. She was very careful and happy. + +But then, her little brother Max came into her room. He saw the colors and papers and wanted to play with them. He did not ask Lily, he just grabbed them and started to scribble on them. He also spilled some lotion on them, making them wet and sticky. + +"Max, stop it! You are spoiling my picture!" Lily shouted. She was very angry and sad. She tried to take back her colors and papers, but Max did not let go. He laughed and threw them around. + +"Max, Lily, what is going on?" Mom came into the room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She took Max away and scolded him. She told him to say sorry to Lily and to share nicely. She also helped Lily to clean up the room and to find some new colors and papers. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I just wanted to play with you," Max said. He was sorry and sad. He hugged Lily and gave her a kiss. + +"It's okay, Max. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me first," Lily said. She was still angry and sad, but she also loved her brother. She hugged him back and gave him a smile. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a gifted and kind girl. I'm sure grandma will love your picture," Mom said. She was proud and happy. She gave Lily and Max a hug and a kiss. She also gave them some cookies and milk. They ate them together and then went to finish the picture. They decided to make it together, with Lily drawing the flowers and Max drawing the sun. They hoped grandma would like it. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the beach and play in the water. They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and listen to her. She said the water could be big and scary sometimes, and they had to stay close to her. + +Tom and Lily were happy and ran to the car. They put on their sun hats and sun cream. Mom drove them to the beach. They saw the blue water and the white sand. They also saw some people on boards, riding on the water. They looked like they were having fun. + +"Mom, what are they doing?" Lily asked. + +"They are surfing, Lily. They are using the boards to glide on the water. It looks like fun, but it is also hard and dangerous. You have to be very good at swimming and balancing, and you have to know when to act and when to stop. You also have to watch out for the waves and the rocks and the other surfers. It is not for little kids like you," Mom explained. + +"I want to surf, Mom. I can swim and balance and act. I can be like them," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, you can't surf. You are too small and too young. You have to wait until you are older and stronger and more dependable. You have to listen to me and do what I say. You can play in the sand and splash in the water, but you can't go near the surfers or the boards. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Tom nodded, but he was not happy. He wanted to surf. He thought Mom was being mean and unfair. He decided to act like he was listening, but he really had a plan. He waited until Mom was busy talking to another mom, and then he sneaked away. He saw a board lying on the sand, with no one around. He grabbed it and ran to the water. He thought he could surf like the others. He was wrong. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big orange slide. They want to go on it. + +"Come on, Lily, let's slide!" Ben says. + +"OK, Ben, let's go!" Lily says. + +They run to the slide and take turns sliding down. They have fun and laugh. + +After a while, they feel thirsty. They see a water fountain near the slide. + +"Let's drink some water, Lily, I'm thirsty," Ben says. + +"Me too, Ben, let's drink," Lily says. + +They go to the water fountain and drink some water. They feel better and refreshed. + +Then they see a man with a camera. He is taking pictures of the park. + +"Look, Lily, he has a camera. He can take our picture," Ben says. + +"Can we ask him, Ben? I want a picture of us on the slide," Lily says. + +"Sure, Lily, let's ask him. Maybe he is nice," Ben says. + +They go to the man and smile. + +"Hello, mister, can you take our picture?" Ben asks. + +"Hello, kids, sure, I can take your picture. You are very cute. Do you like the slide?" the man says. + +"Yes, we do, we love the slide. It is orange and fun," Lily says. + +"OK, then, stand on the slide and say cheese," the man says. + +He holds the camera and points it at them. + +Lily and Ben stand on the slide and say cheese. They hear a click. + +The man shows them the picture on the camera. + +"Look, Lily, look, Ben, this is our picture. We look happy," the man says. + +Lily and Ben look at the picture. They see themselves on the slide. They look happy. + +"Wow, thank you, mister, this is a nice picture. You are nice," Lily says. + +"Yes, thank you, mister, you are nice. Can we keep the picture?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can keep the picture. Here, I'll print it for you. It's a souvenir of your fun day at the park," the man says. + +He prints the picture and gives it to them. + +Lily and Ben take the picture and hug it. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you, mister," they say. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome, kids. Have a nice day," the man says. + +Lily and Ben wave goodbye to the man. They run back to the slide and play some more. They are happy. They have a nice picture of their fun day at the park. +Lily and Ben like to play with trains. They have a big box of train toys and a long track. They make the track go around the room and put the trains on it. They pretend the trains are going to different places. + +One day, they find a new train in the box. It is red and shiny and has a big number 5 on it. They have never seen it before. They wonder who put it there. + +"Wow, look at this train!" Lily says. "It is so pretty. Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, let's put it on the track," Ben says. "Maybe it is a special train that can go faster than the others." + +They put the red train on the track and push it. It starts to move, but then it stops. It makes a loud noise and smoke comes out of it. + +"Oh no, what is wrong with the train?" Lily asks. "Is it broken?" + +"I don't know, let me see," Ben says. He picks up the train and looks at it. He sees a button on the side. He presses it. + +Suddenly, the train changes. It grows bigger and bigger, until it is as big as Lily and Ben. It has wheels and a door and a window. It looks like a real train. + +"Wow, this is not a regular train!" Ben says. "This is a magic train! It can appear and disappear!" + +"Where do you think it came from?" Lily asks. "Do you think someone gave it to us?" + +"Maybe it is a gift from a fairy or a wizard," Ben says. "Maybe they want us to go on an adventure with it." + +"Let's go then!" Lily says. "Let's see where the magic train can take us!" + +They open the door and get inside the train. They see a big lever and a map. They pull the lever and the train starts to move. It goes out of the room and into the garden. It goes faster and faster, until it flies into the sky. + +Lily and Ben look out of the window and see the clouds and the stars. They smile and hold hands. They are ready for their adventure. +Lily and Max are playing in the living room. They have many toys, but they like the cord best. The cord is long and red and soft. They can make shapes with the cord, or swing it, or pull it. + +"Look, Lily, I made a circle with the cord!" Max says, holding the cord in his hands. + +"That's good, Max. But I made a snake with the cord. See, it has a head and a tail." Lily says, laying the cord on the floor. + +They both laugh and clap. They like their cord shapes. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is Mommy. She is coming to the living room. + +"Oh no, Mommy will be mad if she sees the cord. The cord is for the lamp, not for playing." Lily says, scared. + +"What do we do, Lily?" Max asks, worried. + +Lily thinks hard. She decides what to do. + +"Quick, Max, help me. We have to put the cord back on the lamp. Then Mommy will not know." Lily says, grabbing the cord. + +They run to the lamp and try to put the cord back. But the cord is tangled and twisted. They cannot make it straight. + +They hear Mommy's footsteps. They are out of time. + +They drop the cord and hide behind the sofa. They hope Mommy will not see them. + +Mommy enters the living room. She sees the cord on the floor. She sees the lamp without the cord. She sees the cord shapes on the floor. + +She smiles. She knows who did it. + +She walks to the sofa and peeks behind it. She sees Lily and Max, holding hands, looking guilty. + +"Hello, my little cord artists. Did you have fun with the cord?" Mommy asks, softly. + +Lily and Max nod, shyly. + +Mommy hugs them and kisses them. + +"It's okay, my loves. I'm not mad. But the cord is not a toy. It is for the lamp. The lamp needs the cord to make light. If the cord is not on the lamp, the lamp will be sad. Do you understand?" Mommy explains, gently. + +Lily and Max nod, again. + +"Can you help me put the cord back on the lamp, please?" Mommy asks, kindly. + +Lily and Max nod, eagerly. + +They get up and follow Mommy to the lamp. They help her fix the cord. They make the lamp happy. + +They turn on the lamp and see the light. + +They smile and hug Mommy. + +They are good children. They love Mommy. And they love the cord. But they will not play with it again. +Tommy did not like pants. He liked to wear his blue shorts every day, even when it was cold. Mommy said he had to wear pants today, because they were going to Grandma's house. Grandma liked to see Tommy in pants. + +"Tommy, put on your pants, please," Mommy said. She held a pair of green pants with a dinosaur on them. Tommy liked dinosaurs, but he did not like pants. + +"No, Mommy, no pants!" Tommy said. He ran away from Mommy and hid under his bed. He hugged his blue shorts. + +"Tommy, come out of there. Don't be silly. You can't wear shorts in the winter. You will be cold and sick," Mommy said. She tried to pull Tommy out, but he refused. He kicked and screamed. + +"Mommy, I want shorts! I want shorts!" Tommy said. + +Mommy sighed. She was tired of fighting with Tommy. She had an idea. She went to the closet and found another pair of pants. They were red and had a fire truck on them. Tommy loved fire trucks. + +"Tommy, look what I found. These are your fire truck pants. They are very cool and warm. Do you want to wear them?" Mommy said. She showed Tommy the pants. + +Tommy peeked out from under the bed. He saw the fire truck pants. He liked them. He crawled out and took them from Mommy. + +"Fire truck pants! Fire truck pants!" Tommy said. He put them on and smiled. He felt like a firefighter. + +"Good boy, Tommy. You look very handsome in your fire truck pants. Now let's go to Grandma's house. She will be happy to see you," Mommy said. She gave Tommy a hug and a kiss. + +Tommy and Mommy went to Grandma's house. Grandma was happy to see them. She gave Tommy a cookie and a toy car. She said he looked very nice in his fire truck pants. Tommy was happy. He forgot about his blue shorts. He liked his fire truck pants. He did not refuse to wear them anymore. +Lily liked to knit with wool. She made hats and scarves and mittens for her family and friends. She liked to use different colors and patterns to make them look pretty. She was very good at knitting. + +One day, she found a ball of wool that was very ordinary. It was gray and dull and had no pattern. Lily did not like it. She wanted to use it for something, but she did not know what. She asked her mom, "What can I do with this wool?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Why don't you make something for Mr. Jones? He lives next door and he is very old and lonely. He would like a warm gift from you." + +Lily thought about it. She did not know Mr. Jones very well, but she saw him sometimes when he walked his dog. He always looked sad and tired. Maybe he would like a hat or a scarf or a mitten. Lily decided to make him a hat. She used the ordinary wool and knitted a simple hat. She hoped he would like it. + +The next day, she went to Mr. Jones' house and knocked on the door. He opened it and saw Lily holding the hat. He looked surprised and said, "Hello, Lily. What are you doing here?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I made this for you. It is a hat. It will keep your head warm." + +Mr. Jones took the hat and looked at it. He touched the wool and felt how soft and cozy it was. He put it on his head and looked in the mirror. He saw how the gray color matched his hair and eyes. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He turned to Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. This is a very nice hat. You are very kind and talented." + +Lily saw Mr. Jones smile for the first time. She felt happy and proud. She said, "You're welcome, Mr. Jones. I'm glad you like it." + +They hugged and said goodbye. Lily went back to her house and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "You did a wonderful thing, Lily. You made someone happy with your gift. You are a very special girl." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I learned something today. Sometimes, the most ordinary things can be the most beautiful." +Anna and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around the house for something fun to do. They saw a big box in the corner of the living room. It had a label that said "Pass". + +"What is pass?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Let's examine it," Ben said. + +They opened the box and found many things inside. There were books, toys, clothes, and pictures. They were all old and dusty. They belonged to their grandpa, who had passed away last year. + +"Look, this is grandpa's hat. He used to wear it when he went fishing," Ben said, putting it on his head. + +"And this is his teddy bear. He gave it to me when I was a baby," Anna said, hugging it. + +They examined the other things in the box and learned more about their grandpa. They saw his medals, his stamps, his guitar, and his letters. They felt happy and sad at the same time. + +They decided to keep some of the things and give the rest to the charity shop. They thanked their grandpa for the pass and put the box back in the corner. They felt closer to him and to each other. They were not bored anymore. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with ice cream. They run to the truck and ask for ice cream. + +"Can we have ice cream, please?" Ben says. + +"Sure, what do you want?" the man in the truck says. + +"I want a cone with chocolate and vanilla," Ben says. + +"I want a cone with strawberry and mint," Mia says. + +The man gives them their cones and they pay with their coins. They are happy and lick their ice cream. + +They walk to a bench and sit down. They watch the birds and the flowers and the people. They talk and laugh and enjoy their ice cream. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is hungry and smells the ice cream. The dog runs to Ben and Mia and barks. + +"Go away, dog!" Ben says. + +"Leave us alone, dog!" Mia says. + +But the dog does not listen. The dog jumps on Ben and Mia and knocks them down. The dog takes their cones and eats them. Ben and Mia cry and scream. + +The man in the truck sees what happens. He is angry and scared. He drives away with his truck. He does not help Ben and Mia. + +Ben and Mia are sad and hurt. They have no ice cream and no coins. They have no one to help them. They wish they had not gone to the park. They wish they had stayed at home. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom has a surprise for Sue. He has a new toy. It is a big ball with a map of the world on it. He shows it to Sue and says, "Look, Sue, this is my new toy. It is a world ball. You can see all the places on it." + +Sue is very happy. She likes the world ball. She says, "Wow, Tom, this is a great toy. Where did you get it?" + +Tom says, "I got it from the shop. It was very cheap. It was only one coin. The shop had many toys, but I liked this one the best. Do you want to play with it?" + +Sue says, "Yes, please. I want to play with it. Can we spin it and see where it stops?" + +Tom says, "Sure. That sounds fun. Let's spin it and see what place we get." + +They spin the world ball and watch it go round and round. They see different colors and shapes on it. They try to guess what place they are. They have a lot of fun with the world ball. They are glad that Tom got it for a surprise. They think it is the best toy ever. +Ben and Lily were playing with magnets in the backyard. They liked to stick them on different things and see what happened. Ben had a big magnet and Lily had a small one. + +"Look, my magnet can pick up this spoon!" Ben said, holding the spoon in the air. + +"That's cool, but my magnet can pick up this pin!" Lily said, showing her pin. + +They tried to stick their magnets together, but they pushed each other away. + +"Why are they doing that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know, maybe they don't like each other," Lily said. + +They tried to make them like each other by whistling and singing, but it didn't work. + +"Maybe they are not friendly magnets," Ben said. + +"Maybe they are angry magnets," Lily said. + +They decided to find some friendly magnets instead. They looked around the backyard and found some more magnets of different shapes and colors. They tried to stick them together and they did. + +"Look, these magnets are friendly!" Ben said, making a chain of magnets. + +"Yay, they are happy magnets!" Lily said, making a circle of magnets. + +They played with their friendly magnets for a long time, and forgot about their angry magnets. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes, things don't get along, and that's okay. You can find other things that do, and have fun with them. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play and joke with each other. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a house. They cut out a door and a window. They drew pictures on the walls. They put a blanket on the floor. + +They were very happy in their house. They pretended to cook and eat. They pretended to read and sing. They pretended to sleep and wake up. They had a lot of fun. But they also had a problem. They needed to go to the toilet. + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's make a toilet out of this bucket. We can put some paper in it. We can pretend to flush it with this bottle of water." Max thought it was a good idea. He said, "OK, let's do it. But we have to be careful. We don't want to make a mess." + +They made the toilet out of the bucket. They put it in a corner of their house. They took turns to use it. They pretended to flush it with the bottle of water. They giggled and joked. They thought it was very funny. + +But they did not know that the bucket had a hole in it. The water leaked out of the bucket. It soaked the blanket. It dripped on the floor. It made a big puddle. They did not see it. They did not hear it. They did not smell it. + +Soon, their mom came to the garage. She wanted to see what they were doing. She opened the door of their house. She saw the bucket. She saw the paper. She saw the water. She saw the puddle. She was very surprised. She said, "What is this? What have you done?" + +Lily and Max looked at their mom. They looked at the bucket. They looked at the paper. They looked at the water. They looked at the puddle. They realized what they had done. They felt very sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We were just joking. We didn't mean to make a mess." + +Their mom was not angry. She was not sad. She was not scared. She was amused. She smiled and laughed. She said, "You were just joking, huh? Well, that was a very sweet joke. But next time, please use the real toilet. Come on, let's clean up this mess." + +Lily and Max hugged their mom. They said, "We love you, mom. You're the best." They helped their mom clean up the mess. They learned their lesson. They never joked with the bucket again. They still played and joked with each other. But they always used the real toilet. The end. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to go to the zoo and see the animals. One day, they go to the zoo with their moms. They see lions, monkeys, elephants and more. + +Tom and Jen run to the fence of the crocodile pond. They want to see the big green crocodiles. They push and shove each other to get a better spot. Their moms tell them to stop and be nice. + +"Yield, Jen, I want to see the crocodiles!" Tom says. + +"No, yield, Tom, I was here first!" Jen says. + +They do not listen to their moms. They keep pushing and shoving. They do not see the sign that says "Danger, do not lean on the fence". + +Suddenly, the fence breaks. Tom and Jen fall into the pond. They scream and splash. The crocodiles hear the noise and swim towards them. Their moms are scared and call for help. + +A zookeeper comes and throws a rope into the pond. He tells Tom and Jen to grab the rope and he will pull them out. He also tells the crocodiles to go away. + +Tom and Jen are very sorry. They grab the rope and the zookeeper pulls them out. They are wet and dirty and scared. They hug their moms and say sorry. + +The zookeeper tells them that they are lucky. He says that they should not push and shove and they should yield to each other. He says that they should be kind and respectful to their friends and to the animals. + +Tom and Jen learn their lesson. They say thank you to the zookeeper and sorry to the crocodiles. They promise to be nice and to yield to each other. They are still friends and they still like the zoo, but they do not go near the crocodile pond anymore. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play together. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad have a big surprise for them. They hang a big banner on the wall. It says "Happy Birthday Tom and Anna". They also have many presents for them. They put them on the table. + +Tom and Anna run to the table. They see the presents. They are very excited. They want to open them. + +"Wait, wait," Mom says. "First, we sing a song for you. Then, you can open your presents." + +Mom and Dad sing "Happy Birthday" to Tom and Anna. They clap their hands. Tom and Anna smile. They feel very loved. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad," Tom and Anna say. "You are the best." + +They hug Mom and Dad. They are very grateful. They open their presents. They are very happy. They have toys, books, and clothes. They share them with each other. + +They play with their new toys. They read their new books. They try on their new clothes. They have a lot of fun. + +They have a wonderful birthday. They are very happy. They are very grateful. They love Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad love them. +Anna has a new friend. Her friend is a dog. The dog is big and brown and has a long tail. Anna likes to play with the dog. She throws a ball and the dog runs to get it. She gives the dog a hug and a treat. + +"What is your dog's name?" asks Ben, who lives next door. He comes to the fence to see the dog. + +"Her name is Penny," says Anna. "She is my best friend. She is very healthy and happy." + +"Penny is a nice name," says Ben. "Can I play with you and Penny?" + +"Sure," says Anna. "Penny likes to make new friends. Come and join us." + +Ben climbs over the fence and joins Anna and Penny. They play together for a long time. They have fun and laugh. Penny wags her tail and barks. Anna and Ben are glad they have Penny. Penny is a good dog. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. They liked to make stories with their toys and pretend they were different people. + +"Look, I am a doctor and you are a patient," Lily said, holding a toy stethoscope. "You are sick and I will make you better." + +"OK, I am sick and you need to help me," Ben said, lying on the couch. "What is wrong with me, doctor?" + +Lily listened to his chest and his back. She looked at his eyes and his ears. She checked his temperature and his pulse. She nodded and said, "You have a cold. You need to rest and drink water and take this medicine." She gave him a candy as medicine. + +"Thank you, doctor. You are very good," Ben said, smiling and eating the candy. + +They played for a long time, until their mom came home. She saw the toys all over the floor and the couch. She was not happy. + +"Kids, what is this mess? You need to clean up your toys and put them away. This is not organized at all," she said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to clean up. They wanted to keep playing. + +"But mom, we are having fun. We are playing doctor and patient. We are learning and becoming smart," Lily said. + +"That's nice, but you also need to learn to be responsible and tidy. You can play again after you clean up. Come on, I will help you. Let's start with the blocks. How many blocks do you have? Can you count them?" mom said. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They did not like to count. They liked to make stories. But they knew mom was right. They had to clean up. They started to count the blocks and put them in a box. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. We have ten blocks," Lily said. + +"Good job, Lily. Now, where do the blocks go? Do they go on the left or on the right?" mom said. + +"They go on the left. That's where the box is," Ben said. + +"Very good, Ben. Now, let's do the same with the other toys. Can you help me?" mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They helped mom to sort the toys and put them in their places. They learned the words left and right, and organized and messy. They also learned to count and to share. They felt proud of themselves. They cleaned up the living room and made it look nice. + +"Wow, you did a great job, kids. You are very organized and helpful. I am proud of you. Now, you can play again. What do you want to play?" mom said. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They looked at their toys and thought of a new story. + +"Let's play teacher and student. You can be the teacher and we can be the students. You can teach us more words and numbers and things," Lily said. + +"OK, let's play teacher and student. I have a lot of things to teach you. You are very smart and curious," mom said. + +They played teacher and student and had more fun. They learned and became happier. They loved their mom and their toys. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, it is raining. They cannot go outside. They are bored. + +"Can we watch television?" Lily asks Mom. Mom is busy. She is making lunch. + +"Not now, sweeties. You have to be patient. Television is for later. Why don't you play with your puzzles?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben do not want to play with puzzles. They want to watch television. They go to the living room. They see the remote. They try to turn on the television. + +"Beep, beep, beep!" The television makes a loud noise. It does not show anything. Lily and Ben are confused. + +"What did you do?" Mom comes to the living room. She sees the remote in Ben's hand. She sees the television screen. It is black. + +"Sorry, Mom. We wanted to watch television. But it does not work," Lily says. + +Mom sighs. She takes the remote from Ben. She presses some buttons. The television works again. It shows a cartoon. + +"Look, sweeties. You can watch television now. But only for a little while. Then you have to turn it off and eat lunch. Okay?" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They are happy. They sit on the couch. They watch the cartoon. They are patient. They wait for lunch. +Sara was sick. She had a cough and a fever. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to sleep in her bed. + +Her mom gave her medicine. The medicine was red and sweet. Sara did not like the medicine. She made a face and said, "Yuck!" + +Her mom said, "You have to take the medicine, Sara. It will make you feel better. It will help you fight the germs." + +Sara said, "But I don't like it. It tastes bad. Can I have something else?" + +Her mom said, "No, Sara. This is the only medicine that works. You have to be brave and drink it all. Then you can have some juice or water." + +Sara sighed. She did not want to argue with her mom. She closed her eyes and drank the medicine. She felt a warm feeling in her throat. She hoped the medicine would work. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Good girl, Sara. I'm proud of you. Now you can rest and watch some cartoons. Maybe tomorrow you will feel better." + +Sara nodded. She was tired and sleepy. She snuggled with her mom and watched some cartoons. She saw a big bear on the screen. The bear was happy and friendly. He waved to Sara and said, "Hello, Sara. I hope you get well soon. I'm your friend, Mr. Bear." + +Sara smiled and waved back. She said, "Hello, Mr. Bear. Thank you for being my friend. You are very nice and big." + +She felt a little better. She liked Mr. Bear. She hoped he would come back tomorrow. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. Her mom kissed her forehead and said, "Sweet dreams, Sara. I love you." +Lily loved her pink dress. It was her favorite thing to wear. She liked how it made her feel pretty and happy. She wore it every day, even when it was dirty or cold. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to wear something else. Your pink dress is too old and torn. Look, I bought you a new dress. It's blue and has flowers on it. It's very nice." + +Lily did not like the new dress. She did not want to wear it. She wanted to wear her pink dress. She said, "No, mom. I don't like the blue dress. I want my pink dress. Where is it?" + +Mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but your pink dress is gone. I threw it away. It was too bad to keep. You have to wear the blue dress now." + +Lily felt very sad and angry. She ran to her room and slammed the door. She looked for her pink dress in her closet. Maybe mom was lying. Maybe she hid it somewhere. She searched and searched, but she could not find it. She only found the blue dress and some other clothes she did not like. + +She sat on the floor and cried. She wished she had her pink dress back. She wished mom did not throw it away. She wished she could wear it forever. + +Then, she heard a noise. It came from the closet. It sounded like a squeak. She got up and opened the closet door. She saw something move. It was a mouse. A mouse with a pink dress. + +Lily realized that the mouse had taken her pink dress. It had made a nest out of it. It had chewed it and ripped it. It had ruined it. + +Lily felt a mix of feelings. She felt sorry for the mouse. It needed a home. She felt happy to see her pink dress again. It was still her favorite. She felt sad to see her pink dress like that. It was not pretty or happy anymore. + +She said, "Hello, mouse. I see you like my pink dress. I liked it too. But you can have it now. It's yours. I hope you are warm and cozy. Maybe I can try the blue dress. Maybe it's not so bad. Maybe it can make me feel pretty and happy too." + +The mouse looked at her and squeaked. It seemed to say thank you. Lily smiled and closed the closet door. She picked up the blue dress and put it on. She looked at herself in the mirror. She saw that the blue dress was nice. It had flowers on it. It matched her eyes. + +She said, "You know what, mouse? I think I like the blue dress. It's very nice. But I will always remember my pink dress. It was my first favorite. And I'm glad you have it now. Maybe we can be friends." + +She went to the closet and opened the door again. She saw the mouse and the pink dress. She said, "Hi, mouse. Do you want to play with me?" + +The mouse nodded and squeaked. It came out of the closet and ran to Lily. Lily picked it up and hugged it. She said, "You are very cute, mouse. What's your name?" + +The mouse squeaked again. It sounded like it said, "Pinkie." + +Lily laughed and said, "Pinkie? That's a perfect name for you. You are pinkie and I am Lily. We are pinkie and Lily. We are friends." + +And they were. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They want to make a sand castle. + +They find a good spot near the slide. They dig and fill the bucket with sand. They turn the bucket over and lift it up. They have a sand tower. They make more towers and walls. They have a sand castle. + +"Look at our castle!" Anna says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "Let's act like we are the king and the queen of the castle!" + +They put some leaves on their heads. They act like they are wearing crowns. They sit on the sand and pretend to rule the castle. + +"You are a clever king, Ben!" Anna says. "You know how to make the castle strong and safe!" + +"And you are a clever queen, Anna!" Ben says. "You know how to make the castle beautiful and fun!" + +They smile and laugh. They are happy. They have a good time playing in the sand. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Anna and Ben take turns to pick a card and say the name of the animal. If they say it right, they get a point. The one with the most points gets a prize. + +Anna picks a card. It has a picture of a cat. She says, "Cat". Ben says, "Good, Anna. You get a point." Ben picks a card. It has a picture of a dog. He says, "Dog". Anna says, "Good, Ben. You get a point." + +They keep playing until there are no more cards. They count their points. Anna has six points. Ben has five points. Anna says, "I win! I get the prize!" She picks up a big apple from the table. She says, "This is my prize. It is a healthy apple. It is good for me." + +Ben is sad. He says, "No, Anna. That is not fair. You can't take the apple. The apple is for both of us. We have to share it. It is a big apple. There is enough for both of us." + +Anna says, "No, Ben. I won the game. I get the prize. The apple is mine. You can't have it." She holds the apple tight. She does not want to share it. + +Ben is angry. He says, "Anna, you are not nice. You are not a good friend. You are greedy. You have to share. Sharing is good. Sharing is fun. If you don't share, I will not play with you anymore." + +Anna does not listen. She says, "I don't care. I don't want to play with you anymore. You are a bad loser. You are a crybaby. You are silly. Go away." + +Ben is hurt. He says, "Fine. I will go away. I will find another friend. A friend who is kind and generous. A friend who will share with me. A friend who will make me laugh. You are not a friend. You are a meanie." + +He turns around and walks away. He leaves Anna alone with her apple. Anna looks at her apple. She does not feel happy. She feels lonely. She feels sorry. She wishes she had shared with Ben. She wishes she had made him laugh. She wishes he was still her friend. She says, "Ben, wait. Come back. I'm sorry. I will share with you. I will give you half of my apple. Please, be my friend again." + +But Ben does not hear her. He is too far away. He does not look back. He does not come back. Anna cries. She does not want her apple anymore. She wants her friend. She learns a lesson. She learns that sharing is better than winning. She learns that friendship is more important than a prize. She learns that laughing is more fun than crying. +Tim and Jen are playing in the living room. They see a bright ashtray on the table. It is shiny and has many colors. + +"Look, Jen, a pretty thing!" Tim says. He wants to touch it. + +"No, Tim, don't touch it!" Jen says. She knows it is not a toy. She knows it is for grown-ups who smoke. She knows smoke is bad and makes you cough. + +But Tim does not listen. He reaches for the ashtray. He wants to see it closer. + +"Tim, stop!" Jen shouts. She tries to pull him back. But it is too late. Tim knocks over the ashtray. It falls on the floor. It breaks into many pieces. Some pieces are sharp and cut Tim's hand. He cries out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Tim says. He holds his hand. He sees blood. He is scared. + +Jen is scared too. She sees the mess. She sees the blood. She knows they are in trouble. She knows Mom and Dad will be angry. + +"Tim, I told you not to touch it!" Jen says. She is sad and mad. She does not know what to do. + +They hear footsteps. Mom and Dad are coming. They look at Tim and Jen. They look at the broken ashtray. They look at the blood. They are not happy. They are very unhappy. +Lily and Ben like to play with rocks. They have many rocks of different colors and shapes. They pretend the rocks are money and they buy and sell things with them. + +One day, they find a big green rock in the park. It is shiny and smooth. Lily thinks it is a very special rock. She wants to have it for herself. + +"Look, Ben, this is a mineral!" she says. "It is very pretty and rare. I want to keep it." + +Ben looks at the green rock. He likes it too. He thinks it is worth a lot of rocks. + +"No, Lily, you cannot keep it. It is too big for one person. We have to share it. Or you have to pay me a lot of rocks for it." he says. + +Lily does not want to share or pay. She thinks Ben is being greedy. She tries to grab the green rock from him. Ben holds on tight. They start to pull and tug. They are both angry and sad. + +A man sees them fighting. He walks over to them. He is a geologist. He knows a lot about rocks and minerals. + +"Hello, children, what are you doing?" he asks. + +"We are playing with rocks. But this is a mineral. And it is mine!" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine! She has to pay me for it!" Ben says. + +The man smiles. He kneels down and looks at the green rock. He is surprised. He recognizes it as a rare and valuable mineral. He has been looking for it for a long time. + +"Wow, this is a very special mineral indeed. It is called malachite. It is very green and shiny. It is very hard to find. Where did you get it?" he asks. + +"We found it in the park. Over there." Lily and Ben point to a pile of dirt. + +The man is amazed. He thinks he has made a great discovery. He has an idea. + +"Listen, children, I have a proposition for you. I am a geologist. I study rocks and minerals. I would like to have this mineral for my research. It is very important for me. How about I pay you for it? I can give you each a nice toy or a book or something else you like. What do you say?" he asks. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are curious and excited. They think the man is very nice and generous. They agree to his offer. + +"Okay, mister, you can have the mineral. But we want to see what you give us first." they say. + +The man nods. He takes them to his car. He opens his trunk. He has many things inside. He lets them choose what they want. Lily picks a doll. Ben picks a truck. They are very happy with their choices. + +"Thank you, mister, these are great!" they say. + +"Thank you, children, you are very smart and kind!" he says. + +He gives them their toys and takes the mineral. He drives away. He is very happy too. + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are not angry or sad anymore. They are friends again. They go back to the park. They play with their new toys and their old rocks. They have a lot of fun. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with things he should not. He saw his dad's razor in the bathroom and wanted to try it. He thought it looked like a toy that could make funny shapes on his hair. He did not listen to his mom who told him to leave it alone. + +He took the razor and went to his room. He looked in the mirror and decided to cut his hair. He moved the razor on his head and felt a sharp pain. He saw blood on his scalp and on the razor. He started to cry and scream. He dropped the razor on the floor. + +His mom heard him and ran to his room. She saw him bleeding and the razor on the floor. She was very scared and angry. She grabbed a towel and pressed it on his wound. She called his dad and told him to come home. She also called the doctor and told him what happened. + +Tom had to go to the hospital and get stitches. He was in a lot of pain and had a big bald spot on his head. He felt very sorry and ashamed. He learned that he should not play with things that are not toys and that he should listen to his mom. He also learned that razors are dangerous and can hurt him very badly. + +The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are not toys and listen to your parents. Razors are not toys and can hurt you very badly. +Tom and Lily wanted to play baseball in the park. They had a bat, a ball and a glove. They were very enthusiastic. They ran to the field and looked for a good spot. + +"Let's measure the pitch," Tom said. He took the bat and walked away from Lily. He put the bat on the ground and counted his steps. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. That's enough," he said. + +Lily shook her head. "No, that's too short. The pitch should be longer. Let me measure it," she said. She took the bat and walked past Tom. She put the bat on the ground and counted her steps. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. That's better," she said. + +Tom frowned. "No, that's too long. The pitch should be shorter. You're cheating," he said. + +Lily crossed her arms. "No, I'm not. You're cheating. The pitch should be longer. You're scared," she said. + +They started to argue. They raised their voices. They did not listen to each other. They did not play baseball. They were not happy. + +A dog came by. He saw the bat and the ball. He thought they were toys. He ran to them and picked them up with his mouth. He wagged his tail. He was happy. + +Tom and Lily stopped arguing. They saw the dog. They ran to him and tried to get their things back. But the dog was faster. He ran away with the bat and the ball. He did not care about the pitch. He just wanted to have fun. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They realized they were silly. They apologized to each other. They decided to play something else. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to share. They always fight over who gets what. + +One day, they find a big screw on the floor. They do not know where it came from. They think it is shiny and cool. They both want it. They grab it and pull it. They yell and cry. + +"Mine!" Lily says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +They do not see that the screw is from their shelf. The shelf is above their bed. It has many things on it. It is heavy. It is loose. It starts to tilt. + +The shelf falls down. It makes a loud noise. It hits the bed. It breaks some toys and books. It hurts Lily and Ben. They are scared and sad. + +"Ow!" Lily says. + +"Ouch!" Ben says. + +They look at the mess. They see the screw. They do not want it anymore. They drop it. They hug each other. They are sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. + +They hear their mom. She comes to their room. She sees the shelf. She sees the screw. She sees Lily and Ben. She is angry and worried. + +"What happened here?" she says. + +"Lily and Ben hang the screw," they say. + +They do not know what hang means. They think it is a good word. They think it will make mom happy. They are wrong. Mom is not happy. She is cold. She sighs. She picks up the screw. She fixes the shelf. She cleans the mess. She talks to Lily and Ben. + +"You do not hang the screw. You pull the screw. You make the shelf fall. You make a big problem. You could have been hurt. You need to be careful. You need to share. You need to say sorry. Do you understand?" she says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They are sorry. They say sorry to mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug mom. They hug each other. They are warm. They are happy. They learn a new word. They do not hang the screw. They hang their pictures. They hang their clothes. They hang their smiles. They hang their love. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box of soap in the bathroom. They decided to make bubbles with the soap and water. They filled a bowl with water and poured some soap in it. Then they took a straw and blew into the water. + +"Look, Max, bubbles!" Lily said. "They are so pretty and round!" + +"Yes, Lily, bubbles!" Max said. "They are so fun and light!" + +They blew more and more bubbles until the bowl was empty. Then they wanted to make more bubbles. But there was no more soap in the box. + +"Where is the soap, Lily?" Max asked. + +"I don't know, Max," Lily said. "Maybe Mommy took it." + +They looked around the bathroom and saw a small bottle of soap on the shelf. It had a label that said "Shampoo". + +"Maybe this is soap, Lily," Max said. "It looks like soap." + +"Maybe, Max," Lily said. "But Mommy said we should not touch the shampoo. She said it is for hair, not for bubbles." + +"But we want more bubbles, Lily," Max said. "And there is no more soap. It is not fair." + +He reached for the bottle of shampoo and opened it. He poured some shampoo into the bowl and added more water. Then he blew into the water with the straw. + +But instead of bubbles, he made a lot of foam. The foam was sticky and smelly. It got on his face and in his mouth. He coughed and spat. + +"Yuck, Max, this is not soap!" Lily said. "This is shampoo! It tastes bad!" + +"Yuck, Lily, you are right!" Max said. "This is shampoo! It hurts my eyes!" + +They tried to wipe the foam off their faces, but it only made it worse. The foam got on their clothes and on the floor. It made a big mess. + +Just then, Mommy came into the bathroom. She saw the twins and the foam. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Max?" Mommy asked. "Why did you use the shampoo for bubbles? I told you not to touch the shampoo!" + +"Sorry, Mommy," Lily and Max said. "We wanted more bubbles. But there was no more soap. We thought the shampoo was soap. But it was not. It was shampoo." + +Mommy sighed. She took the twins to the bathtub and washed them with water and soap. She cleaned the foam from their faces and clothes and hair. She cleaned the floor and the bowl and the bottle. She threw away the straw. + +"Next time, Lily and Max, listen to Mommy," she said. "Shampoo is not soap. Soap is soap. Shampoo is for hair. Soap is for bubbles. And bubbles are for outside, not for inside. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mommy," Lily and Max said. "We understand. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mommy hugged them and kissed them. She loved them too. + +"Next time, I will buy you some bubble soap," she said. "But only if you promise to be good and not make a mess." + +"We promise, Mommy," Lily and Max said. "We promise." + +They smiled and hugged Mommy. They learned their lesson. They never used shampoo for bubbles again. +Lily and Max liked to pretend they were pirates. They used a big box as their ship and put some laundry on it as their sail. They wore hats and scarves and said "Arrr!" a lot. + +One day, they saw a big pile of warm laundry on the couch. They thought it would be fun to use it as their treasure. They ran to the couch and started to grab the laundry and put it in their box. + +"Stop!" Mommy said. "That is not treasure, that is clean clothes. You are making a mess!" + +"But we are pirates, Mommy!" Lily said. "We need treasure for our ship!" + +"You can pretend with something else, not with the laundry," Mommy said. "The laundry is for folding and putting away, not for playing." + +Lily and Max felt sad. They did not want to stop playing pirates. They liked the warm laundry. It was soft and cozy and smelled good. + +"Can we help you fold the laundry, Mommy?" Max asked. "Maybe then we can have some treasure?" + +Mommy smiled. She was glad they wanted to help. She said yes, they could help her fold the laundry. She showed them how to make neat piles of shirts and pants and socks. + +When they were done, Mommy gave them each a small piece of chocolate. She said it was their treasure for being good helpers. Lily and Max were happy. They thanked Mommy and ate their chocolate. They decided they liked being helpers as much as being pirates. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. There are many flowers and trees in the garden. There is also a big vine that grows on the wall. The vine has green leaves and purple grapes. + +One day, Tom and Mia want to pick some grapes from the vine. They ask their mom if they can do it. Mom says yes, but they have to behave. They have to be careful and not hurt the vine or themselves. They have to share the grapes and not eat too many. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They say thank you to mom and run to the vine. They climb on a chair and reach for the grapes. They pick some and put them in a basket. They taste some and say yum. They are sweet and juicy. + +But then, Tom sees a big bunch of grapes that is higher on the vine. He wants to get it. He stands on the chair and jumps. He grabs the vine and tries to pull the grapes. But the vine is strong and does not let go. Tom falls off the chair and lands on the ground. He cries. He hurts his knee and his hand. + +Mia hears Tom cry and runs to him. She sees that he is hurt and feels sorry. She says, "Are you okay, Tom? I'm sorry you fell. Here, have some grapes. They will make you feel better." She gives him some grapes from the basket. She also gives him a hug. + +Tom stops crying and says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was greedy. I should have behaved. I should have listened to mom. The vine did not like me pulling it. It was not ready to give me the grapes." He eats some grapes and smiles. He also hugs Mia. + +Mom hears them and comes to the garden. She sees that Tom is hurt and Mia is helping him. She says, "What happened, Tom? Did you fall from the chair?" Tom tells her what he did and says he is sorry. Mom says, "I'm glad you are sorry, Tom. You have to be more careful and respectful. The vine is a living thing. It needs time and care to grow and make grapes. You have to wait until it is ready to share them with you. You also have to share them with Mia and not be greedy. Do you understand?" Tom says, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will behave better next time." Mom says, "That's good, Tom. I'm proud of you. And I'm proud of you too, Mia. You are a kind and generous friend. You helped Tom when he was hurt and shared your grapes with him. You behaved very well." Mia says, "Thank you, mom. I like to share with Tom. He is my friend." Mom says, "You are both good friends. Now, let's go inside and clean your wounds and have some more grapes. But not too many, okay?" Tom and Mia say, "Okay, mom." They hold hands and follow mom to the house. They are happy. They learned a lesson from the vine. +Lily and Ben are twins. They love to sing songs. They have a baby brother, Max. Max likes to listen to them sing. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to sing different songs. Lily wants to sing a song about flowers. Ben wants to sing a song about cars. They start to argue. + +"I want to sing my song!" Lily says. + +"No, I want to sing my song!" Ben says. + +They sing louder and louder. They try to make their song better than the other. They are competitive. + +Max starts to cry. He does not like the loud noise. He wants them to stop. + +"Mama, mama!" Max cries. + +Mama comes to the room. She sees Lily and Ben singing and Max crying. + +"What is going on here?" Mama asks. + +"Lily and Ben are singing different songs. They are making Max cry." Mama says. + +"Why are you singing different songs? Why can't you sing together?" Mama asks. + +"Because we want to sing our song. We want to sing the best song." Lily and Ben say. + +Mama shakes her head. She hugs Max and calms him down. + +"Listen, Lily and Ben. Singing is fun. Singing is beautiful. But singing is not a competition. You don't have to sing the best song. You have to sing the song that makes you happy. And you have to sing the song that makes others happy too. Especially your baby brother. He loves you both. He loves to hear you sing. But he does not like to hear you fight. Can you sing a song that makes him happy?" Mama says. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They look at Max. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, Max. Sorry, Mama." Lily and Ben say. + +They hug Max and Mama. They decide to sing a song that they both like. A song about family. A song that makes them happy. A song that makes Max happy. + +They sing the song together. They smile. They laugh. They are not competitive. They are loving. + +Max stops crying. He claps his hands. He giggles. He is happy. + +Mama smiles. She is proud. She is happy. + +The moral value of the story is: Singing is not a competition. Singing is a way to express yourself and share joy with others. You should sing the song that makes you happy and that makes others happy too. You should not fight over singing. You should sing together with love. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play at the beach. They have a surf that they share. A surf is a big board that you can ride on the water. + +One day, a big boy comes to the beach. He sees Tim and Sam's surf. He says, "I want to play with your surf. Lend it to me." + +Tim and Sam are scared of the big boy. They say, "No, this is our surf. We share it. You can't have it." + +The big boy gets angry. He says, "Give me your surf or I will hit you." He tries to grab the surf from Tim and Sam. + +Tim and Sam hold on to the surf. They shout, "Help, help! This boy is mean. He wants to take our surf." + +A man hears them. He is a lifeguard. He wears a red shirt and a whistle. He runs to Tim and Sam and the big boy. He says, "Stop, stop! What is going on here?" + +Tim and Sam tell the man what happened. The man says, "That is not nice. You can't take other people's things. You have to ask nicely and wait for your turn. You have to say sorry to Tim and Sam." + +The big boy feels ashamed. He says, "Sorry, Tim and Sam. I was wrong. I was greedy. Can I play with your surf later?" + +Tim and Sam are kind. They say, "Okay, you can play with our surf later. But you have to be gentle and careful. And you have to share with us and other kids." + +The big boy says, "Thank you, Tim and Sam. You are good friends. And thank you, man, for helping us." + +The man says, "You are welcome. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's all have fun at the beach." He blows his whistle and smiles. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to skip and run and sing. One day, they saw a big tree with red fruits. They wondered how they tasted. + +"Let's pick some and try them," Lily said. + +"OK, but be careful. They might be sour," Tom said. + +They climbed the tree and picked some fruits. They each took a big bite. But they did not like what they tasted. The fruits were very sour and made their mouths hurt. + +"Yuck! These are bad!" Lily said. + +"Spit them out! Spit them out!" Tom said. + +They spat out the fruits and tried to drink some water. But it did not help. They still felt sick. They wished they had not eaten the fruits. + +They heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a big bear. The bear had smelled the fruits and wanted some too. The bear was angry that they had taken his food. He growled and showed his teeth. + +"Run! Run!" Lily and Tom said. + +But it was too late. The bear was faster than them. He caught them and ate them. He did not mind the sour taste. He was happy and full. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a big doll. Tom has a big car. They want to put their toys in a box. + +"Can I put my doll in the box?" Sara asks Tom. + +"Yes, you can. But leave some space for my car," Tom says. + +They put their toys in the box. But the box is too small. The doll and the car do not fit. + +"Oh no, the box is too small!" Sara says. + +"What can we do?" Tom says. + +They look around. They see a big will. A will is a thing that makes water go up and down. They have an idea. + +"Let's put our toys in the will!" Sara says. + +"OK, let's do that!" Tom says. + +They run to the will. They put their toys in the will. The will is big enough. The doll and the car fit. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sara says. + +"We are so smart!" Tom says. + +They are happy. They hug their toys. They hug each other. They play with the will. They have fun. +Lily loves dinosaurs. She has many dinosaur toys and books. She likes to play with them and make them roar. She wants to see a real dinosaur someday. + +One day, she gets a letter in the mail. It is from the dinosaur museum. They invite her to come and see the new dinosaur exhibit. They say she is very lucky. They have a big surprise for her. + +Lily is so happy. She shows the letter to her mom and dad. They say they will take her to the museum on Saturday. Lily can't wait. + +On Saturday, Lily and her parents go to the museum. They see many dinosaur bones and pictures. Lily learns their names and sounds. She is having so much fun. + +Then, they go to the new exhibit. There is a big curtain. The museum lady says, "Are you ready for the surprise, Lily?" Lily nods. The lady pulls the curtain. Lily gasps. + +Behind the curtain, there is a huge dinosaur. It is not a bone or a picture. It is a real dinosaur. It is green and scaly. It has a long neck and a long tail. It looks at Lily and smiles. + +"Hello, Lily," the dinosaur says. "I am Dora. I am a friendly dinosaur. I came from a faraway land. I heard you love dinosaurs. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily can't believe her eyes and ears. She is not scared. She is amazed. She runs to the dinosaur and hugs her. "Yes, yes, yes!" she says. "You are the best surprise ever. I want to be your friend. You are so cool." + +Dora laughs. She lifts Lily with her neck and puts her on her back. "Let's go for a ride, Lily," she says. "We can see the whole museum. And then we can have some snacks. I like leaves and fruits. What do you like?" + +Lily giggles. She holds on to Dora's neck. She feels the wind in her hair. She sees the other dinosaurs and people. She waves at them. She says, "I like cookies and juice. And I like you, Dora. You are the best dinosaur ever. I am so lucky." +Lily and Tom were playing with their crayons. They liked to draw animals and flowers on the paper. Lily had a red crayon and Tom had a blue one. They were happy and shared their crayons. + +"Look, I drew a big fish!" Tom said, showing his paper to Lily. + +"Wow, that's a nice fish, Tom!" Lily said. "Can I use your blue crayon for a minute? I want to draw some water for my flower." + +"Sure, Lily, here you go!" Tom said, giving his blue crayon to Lily. He took Lily's red crayon and started to draw a sun. + +Lily used the blue crayon to draw some water around her flower. She pressed hard on the paper, because she wanted the water to be dark blue. But she pressed too hard, and the tip of the crayon broke. It made a sharp sound and left a mark on the paper. + +"Oh no, I broke your crayon, Tom!" Lily said, feeling sad and scared. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to!" + +Tom looked at his broken crayon and got angry. He liked his blue crayon very much, and now it was ruined. He grabbed the red crayon from his hand and threw it at Lily. It hit her on the cheek and made a cut. It hurt a lot and made Lily cry. + +"Ow, Tom, why did you do that?" Lily said, holding her cheek and sobbing. "That was mean and bad!" + +Tom didn't say anything. He felt bad too, but he didn't know how to say sorry. He just looked at his broken crayon and the paper with the mark. He wished he didn't throw the red crayon at Lily. + +Lily and Tom stopped playing and went to their mom. She saw the cut on Lily's cheek and the broken crayon in Tom's hand. She was not happy. She scolded Tom for hurting Lily and told him to apologize. She also told Lily to be more careful with the crayons and not to press too hard. She gave them a band-aid and a hug, but they still felt sad. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be angry when someone makes a mistake. Say sorry and forgive. Be gentle with your things and your friends. +Tom and Lily were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Tom had a big shield made of cardboard and Lily had a green scarf tied around her neck. They pretended to fight and roar at each other. + +"Roar! I am a scary dragon and I will burn your shield with my fire!" Lily said. + +"No, you can't! I am a brave knight and I will protect myself with my shield!" Tom said. + +They ran around the garden, having fun. But then, Lily saw a big spider on the grass. She was afraid of spiders and she screamed. + +"Help! Help! A spider!" Lily cried. + +Tom heard her and he ran to her. He saw the spider and he laughed. + +"Ha ha! That is not a big spider, that is a tiny spider! You are a silly dragon, you are afraid of a tiny spider!" Tom teased. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Tom teasing her. She grabbed his shield and threw it away. + +"Hey! Give me back my shield!" Tom shouted. + +"No! You are a mean knight, you are not nice to me!" Lily said. + +They started to argue and push each other. They forgot about playing and having fun. + +Mum heard them and she came to the garden. She saw them fighting and she was not happy. + +"Stop! Stop! What are you doing?" Mum asked. + +"Tom teased me about the spider and he took my scarf!" Lily said. + +"Lily threw my shield and she called me mean!" Tom said. + +Mum shook her head and sighed. + +"Tom, Lily, you are both wrong. You should not tease or throw things at each other. You should be kind and careful with each other. You are friends, not enemies. Do you understand?" Mum said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and they felt sorry. They nodded and said sorry to each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was not nice to you. I will not tease you again." Tom said. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was not careful with your shield. I will not throw it again." Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. Mum smiled too and she gave them back their shield and scarf. + +"Now, why don't you play nicely together? You can be knights and dragons, or anything you want. But remember, be kind and careful with each other." Mum said. + +Tom and Lily agreed and they went back to playing. They had fun and they did not fight anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their crayons and papers. They liked to draw and color different things. Lily had a folder where she kept her best drawings. She was very proud of them. + +"Look, Ben, this is my drawing of a rainbow. Do you like it?" Lily asked, showing her folder to Ben. + +"Yes, Lily, it is very pretty. You are good at drawing. Can I see your other drawings?" Ben said, smiling. + +"Sure, Ben, you can see them. But be careful, okay? They are very important to me." Lily said, opening her folder. + +Ben nodded and took the folder from Lily. He was curious to see what else Lily had drawn. He spread the folder on the floor and looked at the papers. There were drawings of flowers, animals, stars, and more. + +"Wow, Lily, you have so many drawings. They are all very nice. I like this one of a cat. It looks like my cat, Fluffy." Ben said, pointing at a paper. + +"Thank you, Ben. That is my cat, Mimi. She is very soft and friendly. I love her very much." Lily said, smiling. + +Lily and Ben were having fun looking at the drawings and talking about them. They did not notice that the wind was blowing through the window. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and lifted some of the papers from the floor. They flew out of the window and into the air. + +"Ah, no! My drawings!" Lily cried, running to the window. She saw some of her papers floating away in the wind. She felt very sad. She had worked hard on them and they were special to her. + +"Sorry, Lily, sorry. It was not my fault. The wind did it. I did not mean to make you sad." Ben said, feeling bad. He wanted to help Lily, but he did not know what to do. + +Lily looked at Ben and saw that he was sorry. She knew that he was her friend and he did not want to hurt her. She also knew that the wind was not his fault. She felt a little better. + +"It's okay, Ben. I know you did not do it. You are my friend. And I still have some of my drawings in the folder. Maybe we can make some new ones together." Lily said, wiping her tears. + +"Really, Lily? You are not mad at me? You still want to play with me?" Ben asked, hoping. + +"Of course, Ben. You are my friend. And I like to play with you. Come on, let's get some more crayons and papers and draw some more." Lily said, smiling. + +Lily and Ben hugged and went back to their crayons and papers. They drew some more pictures and put them in the folder. They had fun and forgot about the wind. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big firework in the sky. It makes a loud boom and a bright spark. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. + +"It is so pretty!" Sue says. + +They want to see more fireworks. They run to the hill. They hope to find the firework man. Maybe he has more fireworks to show them. + +But when they get to the hill, they do not see the firework man. They see a big dragon. It has scales, wings, and a long tail. It breathes fire from its mouth. It roars at them. + +"Ah, a dragon!" Tom screams. + +"Run, run, run!" Sue shouts. + +They turn around and run away. They are very scared. They do not want to be burned by the dragon. + +They run back to the park. They find their mom and dad. They hug them and tell them what they saw. + +"A dragon? Are you sure?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, mom, a real dragon!" Tom says. + +"Maybe it was just a big firework," Dad says. + +"No, dad, it was not a normal firework. It was a dragon!" Sue says. + +Mom and Dad smile. They do not believe them. They think they have a big imagination. They take them home and give them a snack. + +Tom and Sue still think they saw a dragon. They wonder if they will ever see it again. They hope not. They like normal fireworks better. +Tom was a modest boy. He did not like to show off or brag. He liked to help his mom and dad and play with his toys. He had a lot of toys, but his favorite was a green sack. He could put his toys in the sack and carry them around. He could also use the sack as a hat, a cape, or a pillow. + +One day, Tom went to the park with his mom and his green sack. He saw some other kids playing on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. He wanted to join them, but he was shy. He sat on a bench with his mom and watched them. + +Then, he saw a girl with a red ball. She threw the ball high in the air and caught it. She looked very happy. Tom liked the ball. He wanted to play with it. He asked his mom if he could go and talk to the girl. + +His mom said yes, but he had to be polite and ask nicely. Tom took his green sack and walked to the girl. He said hello and told her his name. He asked her if he could play with her ball. The girl smiled and said yes. She asked him what was in his sack. + +Tom opened his sack and showed her his toys. He had a car, a bear, a book, and a train. The girl liked his toys. She asked him if he could trade his sack for her ball. Tom thought for a moment. He liked his sack, but he also liked the ball. He decided to be modest and share. He said yes, he could trade his sack for her ball. + +The girl gave him her ball and took his sack. They thanked each other and started to play. They threw the ball, read the book, drove the car, hugged the bear, and rode the train. They had a lot of fun. They became friends. + +Tom was happy. He learned that it was good to be modest and share. He also learned that he could make new friends by being polite and nice. He still liked his green sack, but he liked his new friend more. He hoped they could play again soon. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play with dolls. They had many dolls, but Anna's favorite was a pink princess doll with a shiny dress. Ben's favorite was a blue superhero doll with a cape. They always shared their dolls and had fun together. + +One day, a new girl came to their kindergarten. Her name was Lily and she had a big bag of toys. She showed everyone her toys and said they were the best. She had a purple unicorn doll, a green dinosaur doll, and a yellow robot doll. Everyone wanted to play with her toys and said they were cool. Lily was very popular. + +Anna and Ben felt left out. They thought their dolls were not good enough. They wanted to play with Lily's toys too, but Lily said no. She said they could only play with her toys if they gave her their dolls. Anna and Ben did not want to give up their dolls, but they also wanted to be popular. They did not know what to do. + +"Maybe we can trade our dolls for one day," Anna suggested. "Then we can play with her toys and get our dolls back tomorrow." + +"OK, let's try that," Ben agreed. They went to Lily and asked her if they could trade their dolls for one day. Lily smiled and said yes. She took Anna's princess doll and Ben's superhero doll and gave them her unicorn doll and her dinosaur doll. She made them promise to give them back the next day. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They played with the unicorn and the dinosaur and felt cool. They thought Lily was nice and they wanted to be her friends. They forgot about their own dolls. + +The next day, they came to kindergarten with the unicorn and the dinosaur. They looked for Lily to give them back and get their dolls. But they could not find her. They asked the teacher where she was. The teacher said she had moved to another kindergarten. She had taken their dolls with her. + +Anna and Ben were sad and angry. They felt cheated and betrayed. They wished they had never traded their dolls. They realized they had made a big mistake. They learned that being popular was not worth losing their friends and their toys. They learned that they should not break their promises or trust people who break theirs. They learned to be happy with what they had and to appreciate their own dolls. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They decided to make new friends who liked to share and play with dolls. They hoped to find their dolls again someday. They hoped Lily would learn her lesson too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign in the park. The sign says: "Event today. Come and see the weird animals." + +"What is an event?" Anna asks. + +"It is something fun and special," Ben says. "Maybe they have games and prizes." + +"And what are weird animals?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are animals that look funny or do funny things," Ben says. + +They decide to go and see the event. They follow the sign to a big tent. Inside the tent, they see many people and many cages. In the cages, they see different animals. Some animals are big, some are small, some are furry, some are scaly, some have horns, some have wings. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben says, pointing to a cage with a long-necked animal. "That is a weird animal. It has a very long neck and spots." + +"That is a giraffe," a man says. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He is the owner of the animals. "It comes from Africa. It can eat leaves from tall trees." + +"Can we touch it?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, you can. But be gentle. It is a friendly animal," the man says. He opens the cage and lets Anna and Ben pet the giraffe. The giraffe licks their hands with its long tongue. + +Anna and Ben laugh. They think the giraffe is funny and nice. They thank the man and go to see the other animals. They see a monkey, a snake, a parrot, a zebra, a lion, and a penguin. They learn their names and where they come from. They have fun at the event. They think the animals are weird, but also wonderful. +Sam and Lily liked to create things with paper and crayons. They made houses, animals, flowers and cars. They had a lot of fun, but sometimes they also wanted to see who was better. + +One day, they decided to have a contest. They each had to create a picture of a dragon. They had ten minutes to finish. They started to draw and color with their crayons. + +Sam made a big dragon with green scales and red fire. He was proud of his dragon. He looked at Lily's paper. She made a small dragon with purple wings and blue eyes. He thought her dragon was too cute and not scary. + +Lily made a small dragon with purple wings and blue eyes. She liked her dragon. She looked at Sam's paper. He made a big dragon with green scales and red fire. She thought his dragon was too mean and not pretty. + +They finished their pictures and showed them to each other. + +"Look at my dragon!" Sam said. "It is big and strong and can burn anything!" + +"Look at my dragon!" Lily said. "It is small and cute and can fly anywhere!" + +They both thought their dragon was better. They started to argue. + +"My dragon is better than yours!" Sam said. + +"No, my dragon is better than yours!" Lily said. + +They did not agree. They felt angry and sad. They did not want to play anymore. + +Then, they felt something on their arms. It was an itch. They scratched their arms, but the itch did not go away. They looked at their arms. They had red spots on them. + +They were scared. They ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, we have an itch!" they said. + +Mom looked at their arms. She saw the red spots. + +"Oh, you have a rash!" she said. "You must be allergic to something. Maybe it was the crayons. Come, I will give you some cream and medicine." + +She took them to the bathroom. She put some cream on their arms and gave them some medicine. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"It will be okay," she said. "The itch will go away soon. But you have to be careful with what you use to create things. And you have to be nice to each other. You are both good at creating things. You don't have to be competitive. You can share and learn from each other." + +Sam and Lily felt sorry. They apologized to each other. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Lily said. "Your dragon is cool. I like the fire." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Sam said. "Your dragon is pretty. I like the wings." + +They smiled at each other. They thanked their mom. They decided to create things together. They made a new picture of a dragon with green scales, purple wings, red fire and blue eyes. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to search for bugs and flowers. They have a jar to keep the bugs. They find a big ant, a yellow butterfly and a green worm. They are happy. + +"Look, Lily, a red ladybug!" Tom says. He runs to catch it. He does not see the hole in the ground. He falls into the hole. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asks. She runs to the hole. She sees Tom in the hole. She tries to help him. She gives him her hand. He grabs her hand. She pulls him out of the hole. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Tom says. He hugs Lily. He looks at his knee. It is bleeding. He feels sad. + +"Let's go to mom. She can make your knee better." Lily says. She holds Tom's hand. They walk to mom. Mom is sitting on a bench. She sees Tom and Lily. + +"What happened, my sweeties?" Mom asks. She sees Tom's knee. She feels sorry for him. + +"Tom fell into a hole. He was searching for a ladybug. He was stupid." Lily says. She shows mom the jar with the bugs. + +"Tom, you are not stupid. You are brave. You love to search for new things. But you have to be careful. Holes can be dangerous." Mom says. She cleans Tom's knee. She puts a band-aid on it. She kisses it. + +"Does it feel better now?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, mom. Thank you. I love you." Tom says. + +"I love you too, Tom. And I love you, Lily. You are a good sister. You helped Tom. You are kind." Mom says. + +She hugs Tom and Lily. They hug her back. They are happy. They show mom their bugs and flowers. Mom smiles. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and moving their toys around. + +Lily sees a mug on the table. It is big and blue and has a picture of a cat on it. She likes cats. She wants to play with the mug. She reaches for it and says, "Lily have mug. Mug pretty." + +Ben sees Lily taking the mug. He does not like that. He wants the mug too. He says, "No, Lily. Mug mine. Ben have mug. Mug fun." + +Lily and Ben start to pull the mug from each other. They are not happy. They are angry. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the mug. She is not happy. She is upset. She says, "Lily, Ben, stop! Mug not toy. Mug break. Mug hot. Mug for drink. Share toys. Be nice." + +Lily and Ben look at Mom. They feel sorry. They let go of the mug. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "It's okay. I love you. You are good kids. But mug not for play. Mug for Mom. Mom need coffee. Coffee make Mom happy." + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They say, "Okay, Mom. We understand. We play with toys. We have flexible toys. Flexible toys bend and twist. Flexible toys fun." + +Mom gives them each a flexible toy. Lily has a snake and Ben has a worm. They are happy. They play with their flexible toys. They make friends again. They say, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Ben." +Tom is a bunny who likes to hop. He hops in the grass, he hops in the mud, he hops in the sun. He hops with his friends, he hops with his mom, he hops with his dad. Hop, hop, hop, he goes all day. + +One day, he meets a new bunny. Her name is Lily. She is white and soft and has pink ears. She hops too, but not like Tom. She hops fast and high and far. She hops over rocks, she hops over logs, she hops over flowers. Hop, hop, hop, she goes all day. + +"Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to hop with me?" Tom asks Lily. + +"Hi, I am Lily. Yes, I want to hop with you. You hop fun and slow and near. You hop in the grass, you hop in the mud, you hop in the sun. Hop, hop, hop, we can go all day." Lily says to Tom. + +Tom and Lily hop together. They hop with their friends, they hop with their moms, they hop with their dads. They hop in the grass, they hop in the mud, they hop in the sun. They hop over rocks, they hop over logs, they hop over flowers. Hop, hop, hop, they go all day. + +They have a good day. They are happy. They are friends. They like to hop. Hop, hop, hop, they go all day. +Anna likes to walk with her mom in the park. She sees many lively things, like birds, flowers and dogs. She likes to say hello to them and ask them questions. + +"Hello, bird. What are you doing?" Anna asks a blue bird on a branch. + +"I am singing, little girl. I am happy today," the bird says. + +"Why are you happy, bird?" Anna asks. + +"Because the sun is shining, the air is fresh and I have many friends," the bird says. + +Anna smiles and claps her hands. She thinks the bird is very nice. + +"Mom, look at the bird. He is singing and happy," Anna says to her mom. + +Her mom looks at the bird and smiles too. She hugs Anna and says, "You are right, Anna. The bird is very nice. And so are you. You have a beautiful blouse today. It is pink and has flowers on it. Do you like it?" + +Anna nods and says, "Yes, mom. I like it very much. You gave it to me for my birthday. Thank you, mom." + +Her mom kisses her and says, "You are welcome, Anna. I love you very much. Now, let's walk some more and see what else we can find in the park." +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many red apples. They want to gather some apples for a snack. + +"Look, Max, apples!" Lily says. "Let's get some." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The tree is high," Max says. + +They find a big stick and use it to reach the apples. They gather some in a basket. They are happy. + +But then, a boy comes. He is bigger than Lily and Max. He has a blue shirt and a mean face. He sees the basket of apples. + +"Hey, those are my apples!" he says. "Give them to me!" + +"No, they are not. We gathered them. They are ours!" Lily says. + +The boy grabs the basket and tries to run away. Lily and Max are angry. They chase him. + +"Stop, thief! Give us back our apples!" Max says. + +They catch the boy and pull the basket. The boy pulls too. They tug and tug. The basket breaks. The apples fall on the ground. + +"Oh no! Our apples!" Lily and Max say. + +The boy laughs. He picks up an apple and bites it. He spits it out. + +"Yuck! These apples are sour!" he says. "I don't want them. You can have them." + +He throws the apple and runs away. Lily and Max are sad. They look at the apples. They are dirty and bruised. + +"What can we do now?" Lily says. + +Max thinks. He has an idea. + +"I know! Let's go to my house. My mom has yogurt. We can wash the apples and dip them in yogurt. They will be yummy," he says. + +"Yogurt? I like yogurt. What color is it?" Lily says. + +"It is white. But we can make it blue. My mom has blueberries. We can mash them and mix them with yogurt. It will be fun," Max says. + +Lily smiles. She likes blueberries too. She likes blue. + +"OK, Max, let's go. That sounds good," she says. + +They pick up the apples and go to Max's house. They wash the apples and dip them in blue yogurt. They eat them and enjoy them. They are friends. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big square made of wood. It had four sides and four corners. They wanted to climb on it and see what was on top. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. He ran to the square and tried to pull himself up. He was very strong, but the square was very high. He could not reach the top. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lily said. She ran after him and tried to help him. She pushed him from behind, but he was too heavy. She stumbled and fell on the grass. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. He jumped down from the square and ran to her. He saw her knee was red and had a small cut. He felt sorry for her and gave her a hug. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I wanted to help you, but I stumbled and fell," Lily said. She sniffed and wiped her tears. + +"It's okay, Lily. You are very brave and kind. You are my best friend," Ben said. He smiled and kissed her cheek. + +Lily smiled back and hugged him. She felt better and forgot about her pain. They were very happy and adorable. They decided to play something else and have more fun. They left the square and ran to the swings. They laughed and swung high in the air. They had a great day in the park. +Tommy was a very enthusiastic boy. He liked to touch everything he saw. He touched the toys, the books, the flowers, and the cat. He wanted to learn and explore. But sometimes he touched things he should not touch. + +One day, he saw a big machine in the kitchen. It was the dishwasher. Mommy used it to wash the dirty dishes. Tommy was curious. He wanted to touch the dishwasher. He opened the door and saw many shiny things inside. He reached for a fork. + +"Tommy, no!" Mommy shouted. "Don't touch the dishwasher! It's hot and sharp! You can hurt yourself!" + +But Tommy did not listen. He touched the fork. It was hot and sharp. It burned and cut his hand. Tommy cried out loud. He dropped the fork and ran to Mommy. Mommy hugged him and took him to the bathroom. She washed his hand and put a bandage on it. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," Tommy sobbed. "I just wanted to touch the dishwasher." + +"I know, Tommy," Mommy said. "But you have to be careful. Some things are not for touching. They can be dangerous. You have to listen to me when I tell you not to touch something. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mommy," Tommy said. "I understand. I won't touch the dishwasher again." + +Mommy kissed his cheek and said, "I love you, Tommy. But you have to learn from your mistakes. Touching is not always good. Sometimes it's better to look and ask." + +The moral value of the story is to listen to your parents and be careful of what you touch. The foreshadowing or setup and payoff is that Tommy likes to touch everything, which leads to him touching the dishwasher and hurting himself. +Anna was a princess who liked to play dress-up. She had many beautiful clothes and jewels, but her favorite thing was a long white veil. She liked to put it on her head and pretend she was getting married to a prince. + +One day, she heard a knock on her door. It was her friend Leo, who lived in the castle next door. He came to invite her to his birthday party. He said there would be cake and games and a big surprise. + +Anna was excited. She wanted to go to the party and see the surprise. She asked her mother if she could go. Her mother said yes, but she had to wear something nice. Anna knew what she wanted to wear. She ran to her closet and took out her veil. + +She put it on her head and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a fairy. She smiled and said, "I look incredible!" + +She went downstairs to meet Leo. He was waiting for her with a big smile. He took her hand and said, "You look incredible, too! Come on, let's go to the party!" + +They walked to the castle next door, where the party was. There were many children and adults, and they all greeted Anna and Leo. They ate cake and played games and had fun. But Anna was curious about the surprise. She asked Leo what it was. + +He winked and said, "You'll see. It's something very special. Just wait and see." + +He led her to a big room, where there was a stage and a curtain. He said, "The surprise is behind the curtain. Are you ready?" + +Anna nodded. She was ready. She wanted to see the surprise. + +Leo pulled the curtain and revealed the surprise. It was a prince! He was handsome and kind, and he wore a crown and a cape. He smiled and said, "Hello, Anna. I'm Prince Eric. I came to ask you to marry me. Will you be my princess?" + +Anna gasped. She couldn't believe it. It was a dream come true. She looked at Leo. He smiled and said, "I knew you liked to pretend you were getting married. So I asked my cousin Eric to come and surprise you. He likes you, too. He thinks you're incredible." + +Anna felt happy and shy. She looked at Eric. He looked at her. They liked each other. They said yes. + +They hugged and kissed and everyone clapped and cheered. Anna and Eric were happy. Leo was happy. They all were happy. + +Anna thanked Leo for the best surprise ever. She said, "You're the best friend ever. I'm so lucky to know you." + +Leo said, "You're welcome. I'm lucky to know you, too. You're the best princess ever." + +They all laughed and danced and celebrated. It was an incredible day. Anna never forgot it. She always wore her veil and remembered how it made her feel. She always loved Eric and Leo and her mother and everyone. She was the happiest princess ever. +Lily was a chubby girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna, who had long hair and a pink dress. Lily took Anna everywhere, even to bed. + +One night, Lily woke up and heard a loud noise. She was scared and hugged Anna tight. She looked around and saw smoke and fire in her room. She started to cry and cough. She could not breathe well. + +"Help! Help!" she shouted. + +Her daddy heard her and ran to her room. He saw the fire and grabbed Lily and Anna. He wrapped them in a blanket and carried them outside. He put them on the grass and checked if they were okay. + +"Lily, Anna, are you alright?" he asked. + +Lily nodded, but she was still crying and coughing. Her daddy gave her a mask that had oxygen in it. He said it would help her breathe better. + +"Oxygen is good for you, Lily. It will make you feel better," he said. + +He also gave Anna a mask, even though she was a doll. He knew Lily loved Anna and wanted her to be safe too. + +Lily smiled and thanked her daddy. She felt the oxygen fill her lungs and calm her down. She also felt her daddy's hug and kiss. He comforted her and told her he loved her. + +"I love you too, daddy. And I love Anna," she said. + +They stayed on the grass until the firemen came and put out the fire. They said Lily and her daddy were brave and lucky. They also said Anna was a good doll and a good friend. + +Lily was happy that she and Anna were safe. She was also happy that her daddy was with her. She knew he would always comfort her and give her oxygen when she needed it. She hugged him and Anna and felt warm and cozy. +Sara and Tom were playing in the yard. They liked to look for bugs and put them in a jar. They had a big jar with holes in the lid. They wanted to prepare a home for their bugs. + +"Look, I found a spider!" Tom said. He ran to the jar with the spider in his hand. + +"No, Tom, no!" Sara said. "Spiders are not good for the jar. They will eat the other bugs. They are wild and mean. Put the spider back." + +But Tom did not listen. He opened the jar and put the spider inside. He closed the lid and smiled. + +"See, Sara, the spider is happy. He has a lot of friends in the jar. He will not hurt them. He will play with them." + +Sara was angry. She did not like the spider. She thought the spider was scary and bad. She wanted to take the spider out of the jar. She reached for the jar. + +"Stop, Sara, stop!" Tom said. He pulled the jar away from Sara. "The jar is mine. I found the spider. You can't touch it." + +Sara and Tom started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The jar fell to the ground. The lid came off. The bugs escaped. The spider ran away. + +Sara and Tom stopped fighting. They looked at the empty jar. They felt sad. They had lost their bugs. They had lost their home. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sara said. "I should not have tried to take the jar. I know you liked the spider." + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Tom said. "I should not have put the spider in the jar. I know you did not like the spider." + +They hugged each other. They decided to look for new bugs. They decided to share the jar. They decided to be careful with wild things. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of colorful balls. They liked to count the balls and see who had more. + +One day, they decided to play with the balls outside. They took the box and went to the park. They found a nice spot under a tree and opened the box. But they saw something disgusting inside. There were many bugs crawling on the balls. Some were big and black, some were small and red, some had wings and some had legs. Sara and Tom screamed and ran away from the box. + +"Yuck! Those bugs are disgusting!" Sara said. "They ruined our balls!" + +"I know! How did they get in there?" Tom said. "Maybe we left the box open last time we played." + +They looked at the box and saw that the lid was loose. They remembered that they were in a hurry to go home the last time they played, and they did not close the box properly. They felt sorry for their mistake. + +"Maybe we should have been more careful with our toys," Sara said. "We should have closed the box and kept it clean." + +"You're right," Tom said. "We should respect our things and take good care of them. Then we can enjoy them more." + +They learned a lesson that day. They went back to the box and took out the balls. They shook off the bugs and washed the balls with water. They counted the balls and saw that they still had enough to play. They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to have their balls and their friendship. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they want to prepare a surprise for their moms. They have paper, crayons, scissors and glue. + +They sit on a bench and start to make flags. Lily makes a flag with red and blue stripes. Tom makes a flag with yellow and green stars. They cut and glue their flags to sticks. + +"Look at our flags!" Lily says. "They are very pretty!" + +"Yes, they are!" Tom says. "But they are different. Why are they different?" + +"Because we like different colors," Lily says. "And different shapes. That's okay. We can still be friends." + +"Yes, we can!" Tom says. "Different is good. Different is fun." + +They finish their flags and run to their moms. They give them their flags and say, "Happy Flag Day, Mommy!" + +Their moms hug them and smile. They say, "Thank you, sweeties! Your flags are wonderful! And so are you!" +Ben liked to zip his coat. He liked the sound it made and how it kept him warm. He zipped it up and down, up and down, every day. + +One day, he saw a shiny thing in the grass. It was gold. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. He wanted to show it to his mom and dad. + +But when he got home, he could not find the gold. He looked in his pocket, but it was empty. He looked in the grass, but it was gone. He felt sad and cried. + +His mom and dad heard him and came to see what was wrong. They asked him what he lost. He said he lost his gold. + +They hugged him and said they were sorry. They said maybe he could find it again another day. They said he was a good boy for being persistent and looking for it. + +They also said they had a surprise for him. They gave him a new coat. It was blue and had a big zip. Ben smiled and thanked them. He zipped his new coat up and down, up and down. He felt happy again. He still liked gold, but he liked his zip more. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag that said "For Sam and Lily". They wondered what was inside. + +"Can we open it, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Not yet, sweeties. It's a surprise for your birthday tomorrow. You have to wait until then," Mom said. + +Sam and Lily nodded, but they were very curious. They tried to guess what was in the box. Maybe it was a toy, or a book, or a puzzle. They wanted to peek, but they knew Mom would be sad if they did. + +The next day, they woke up early and ran to the living room. The box was still there, waiting for them. Mom and Dad were smiling and holding a cake with candles. + +"Happy birthday, Sam and Lily!" they said. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad!" Sam and Lily said. + +They blew out the candles and hugged their parents. Then they looked at the box. They were ready to open it. + +They pulled the bow and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a furry ball that moved and made a noise. It was a puppy! + +Sam and Lily gasped and smiled. They reached for the puppy and lifted it out of the box. It licked their faces and wagged its tail. It was soft and warm and cute. + +"It's a puppy!" Sam said. + +"It's a puppy!" Lily said. + +They hugged the puppy and thanked their parents again. They were so happy and surprised. They had a new friend. + +Mom and Dad laughed and watched them play. They were glad they had found the perfect surprise for their twins. They had a secret, though. The puppy was not the only surprise. There was another one in the box. + +They waited until Sam and Lily noticed. Then they pointed to the box and said, "Look, there's more!" + +Sam and Lily looked back at the box. They saw another furry ball that moved and made a noise. It was another puppy! + +Sam and Lily gasped and smiled again. They reached for the other puppy and lifted it out of the box. It licked their faces and wagged its tail. It was soft and warm and cute, too. + +But it was different from the first puppy. It had no hair on its head. It was bald! + +Sam and Lily giggled and touched its head. They wondered why it was bald. They didn't mind, though. They loved it anyway. + +"It's another puppy!" Sam said. + +"It's a bald puppy!" Lily said. + +They hugged the bald puppy and thanked their parents again. They were so happy and surprised. They had two new friends. + +Mom and Dad laughed and watched them play. They were glad they had found the perfect surprises for their twins. They had a story, too. They told Sam and Lily how they had adopted the puppies from a shelter. They said the bald puppy had a skin condition that made it lose its hair. They said it was special and needed extra care and love. + +Sam and Lily nodded and listened. They said they would take good care of the puppies. They said they were special, too. They named the puppies Fluffy and Baldy. + +They played with the puppies all day. They fed them, walked them, and cuddled them. They were the best birthday surprises ever. They made Sam and Lily very happy. They were a family. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many flowers and trees. One day, they saw a new trail in the grass. It was long and thin and shiny. + +"Look, Lily, a trail!" Sam said. "Where does it go?" + +"I don't know, Sam. Let's follow it!" Lily said. They ran after the trail, holding hands. + +The trail led them to a big pile of dirt. In the dirt, there was a hole. And in the hole, there was a big worm. The worm was red and fat and wiggly. + +"Wow, a worm!" Sam said. "It's so big!" + +"Maybe it's the one who made the trail," Lily said. "It must eat a lot of dirt to grow so big." + +They watched the worm for a while. It moved in and out of the hole. Sometimes it made funny noises. + +"Hello, worm," Sam said. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The worm stopped moving. It looked at Sam and Lily with its tiny eyes. Then it opened its mouth and said, "No, thank you. I'm happy in my hole. And you should go away. You are too loud and too cheap." + +Sam and Lily were surprised. They had never heard a worm talk before. And they did not like what it said. + +"What do you mean, we are cheap?" Lily asked. "We are not cheap. We are nice and fun and smart." + +The worm snorted. "You are cheap because you wear cheap clothes and play with cheap toys. You don't have anything good or shiny or fancy. You are boring and poor and cheap." + +Sam and Lily felt sad and angry. They did not like the worm. They did not want to be its friend. + +"You are mean and rude and ugly," Sam said. "You don't have any friends or toys or clothes. You only have dirt and a hole. You are lonely and dirty and cheap." + +The worm hissed. "You are wrong. I have everything I need. I have dirt and a hole and a trail. And I don't need friends or toys or clothes. They are useless and silly and cheap." + +Sam and Lily shook their heads. They did not understand the worm. They did not want to talk to it anymore. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go," Sam said. "We don't need the worm. We have each other and our yard and our flowers and our trees. They are beautiful and fun and good." + +They turned around and ran away from the worm. They left the trail and the dirt and the hole. They went back to their yard and their flowers and their trees. They played and laughed and hugged. + +They were happy and rich and good. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with clay. They make shapes and animals with clay. Clay has a soft texture. Lily and Ben like to feel the clay in their hands. + +One day, they have a contest. Who can make the best clay thing? Lily makes a colorful flower. She uses red, yellow, and green clay. Ben makes a big dinosaur. He uses blue, purple, and orange clay. They show their clay things to each other. + +They both think their clay things are good. But who will win the contest? They ask their teacher to judge. The teacher looks at the flower and the dinosaur. She smiles and says, "You both did a great job. You both win the contest. You both get a sticker." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug each other and say, "Yay! We both win!" They put their stickers on their clay things. They are proud of their colorful clay things. They share their clay things with their friends. They have fun playing with clay. +Jenny and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but they always wanted the same one. One day, they saw a big box in the living room. It was a gift from their grandma. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside was a beautiful dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. + +"Wow, look at this!" Jenny said. "I want to play with the dollhouse!" + +"Me too!" Tom said. "It's mine!" + +They both grabbed the dollhouse and pulled it. They started to fight and shout. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You have to share the dollhouse. It's for both of you." + +"But I saw it first!" Jenny said. + +"No, I did!" Tom said. + +They did not listen to their mom. They kept fighting and pulling the dollhouse. They made a big mess in the living room. They knocked over the lamp, the books, and the vase. Their mom was very angry. + +"That's enough!" their mom said. "You are both in time out. Go to your rooms and settle down. You can play with the dollhouse later, when you are calm and nice." + +Jenny and Tom did not want to go to their rooms. They wanted to play with the dollhouse. They were jealous of each other. They thought the dollhouse was the best toy ever. They did not want to share it. But they had no choice. They had to obey their mom. They let go of the dollhouse and walked to their rooms. They pouted and cried. + +Their mom sighed and picked up the dollhouse. She put it on the table and looked at it. It was a beautiful dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She smiled and remembered her own childhood. She used to have a dollhouse like this. She loved to play with it with her sister. They had so much fun. They made up stories and pretended to be the staff of the dollhouse. They were the cook, the maid, the gardener, and the nanny. They took care of the dolls and the house. They were happy and friendly. + +She wished Jenny and Tom could play like that. She wished they could share the dollhouse and enjoy it together. She hoped they would learn to be kind and fair. She decided to talk to them later and teach them how to play with the dollhouse. She thought maybe they would like to be the staff of the dollhouse too. She thought maybe they would have fun and stop being jealous. She hoped they would settle their fight and be friends again. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with trucks. They had many trucks of different colors and sizes. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving on the road. + +One day, they saw a big truck parked outside a house. The truck was shiny and new. It had many stickers and lights on it. It looked like a truck from a movie. + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom said. "It is so cool! I wish I had a truck like that." + +"Me too," Sam said. "Maybe the person who lives in that house is very rich. Maybe they have more trucks inside." + +They walked closer to the truck and stared at it. They wanted to touch it and see what it could do. They did not see the sign that said "Beware of dog". + +Suddenly, a loud bark made them jump. A big dog came out of the house and ran towards them. The dog was angry and scary. It had sharp teeth and fur. + +"Help!" Tom and Sam screamed. They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It bit Tom on the leg and made him fall. Sam tripped over a rock and hurt his knee. + +The dog kept barking and growling. It did not like strangers near its truck. It wanted to protect its owner and its home. + +Tom and Sam cried and wished they had never seen the truck. They wished they had stayed with their own trucks and played safely. They learned a hard lesson that day. Sometimes, staring can get you in trouble. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go on a trip with their moms. They go to a big park with many trees and flowers. + +They see a pond with ducks and fish. Lily and Ben want to feed them. They have some bread in their bags. They go near the pond and throw some bread. The ducks and fish come and eat. Lily and Ben are happy. + +But then, Ben slips on a wet rock. He falls into the pond. Splash! He is wet and cold. He cries. Lily is scared. She calls for help. Their moms come and see what happened. They pull Ben out of the pond. They hug him and comfort him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"I'm okay, Lily. But I'm wet and cold. And my bread is gone." Ben says. + +"Don't worry, Ben. We have more bread. And we have a towel. We can dry you." Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Ben says. + +They go to a bench and dry Ben with the towel. They give him some more bread and water. They also give some bread to the poor ducks and fish. They say sorry for making them wet too. The ducks and fish are happy. They quack and splash. + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy too. They finish their trip and go home. They tell their dads about their adventure. They say they had fun. But they also say they will be more careful next time. They don't want to fall into the pond again. They want to stay dry and warm. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to run and kick and catch the ball. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they saw a big fence with a sign. The sign had a picture of a lion and the word "dangerous". Tom and Sue were curious. They wanted to see the lion. + +"Let's go over the fence and look for the lion," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, that's dangerous. The sign says so. The lion might bite us or roar at us. We should stay here and play with our ball," Sue said. + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He climbed over the fence and ran towards the lion's cage. Sue was scared. She followed Tom and tried to stop him. + +The lion was sleeping in the cage. He was big and furry and had sharp teeth. Tom got closer and closer to the cage. He wanted to touch the lion. + +"Tom, come back. You're too close. The lion might wake up and hurt you," Sue said. + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He reached out his hand and poked the lion's nose. The lion opened his eyes and saw Tom. He was angry. He let out a loud roar and tried to grab Tom with his paws. + +Tom was terrified. He screamed and ran away from the cage. Sue ran after him. They jumped over the fence and ran back to their ball. + +The lion yawned and went back to sleep. He did not like to be disturbed. + +Tom and Sue were shaking and crying. They learned a lesson. They should not go near dangerous things. They should listen to their friends. They should obey the signs. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to play with their ball and stay away from the lion. They were happy and safe. +Tom was a sailor. He liked to sail on the big blue water. He had a boat with a white sail and a red flag. He had a friend, Sam, who was a sailor too. They sailed together and had fun. + +One day, Tom and Sam saw a big black cloud in the sky. It was very scary. The wind blew hard and the water was angry. Tom and Sam were afraid. They tried to sail back to the land, but the storm was too strong. + +"Help, help!" Tom shouted. "We need to wash our boat!" + +"Why do we need to wash our boat?" Sam asked. "We need to save our boat!" + +"Look, look!" Tom pointed. "There is a big green monster on our boat! It has teeth and claws and eyes like fire! It is dirty and smelly and wants to eat us!" + +Sam looked and saw the monster. He was very scared. He screamed and hid under the sail. + +"Go away, go away!" Tom yelled at the monster. "You are not welcome here! This is our boat, not yours!" + +The monster growled and snapped at Tom. It was not afraid of Tom. It was hungry and angry. + +Tom was brave. He picked up a stick and hit the monster on the head. The monster was hurt and surprised. It jumped off the boat and into the water. + +Tom and Sam cheered. They had chased away the monster. They hugged each other and thanked the stick. + +The storm stopped and the sun came out. The water was calm and blue again. Tom and Sam sailed back to the land. They were happy and proud. They had a big adventure and a big story to tell. They washed their boat and their clothes and their faces. They were not scared of monsters anymore. They were sailors. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and their dog. But sometimes they fought over the toys and the dog. They did not like to share. + +One day, they found a small cake on the table. It looked yummy. It had pink frosting and sprinkles. Lily and Ben both wanted the cake. They ran to the table and grabbed the cake. They pulled and pulled. They did not want to share. + +"Give me the cake!" Lily said. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. + +They pulled harder and harder. The cake broke in half. Lily and Ben each had a piece of cake. But they were not happy. They were still angry. + +They looked at each other. They opened their mouths. They wanted to bite each other. They did not want to be nice. + +But then, they heard a loud bark. It was their dog. He had smelled the cake. He jumped on the table. He ate the cake. He ate Lily's piece and Ben's piece. He ate the frosting and the sprinkles. He licked his lips. He was happy. + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They looked at the table. There was no cake left. They looked at their dog. He wagged his tail. He wanted to play. + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They had wasted the cake. They had hurt each other. They had been greedy and mean. + +They hugged each other. They said sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily. I should have shared the cake with you." Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben. I should have shared the cake with you." Lily said. + +They hugged their dog. They said thank you. + +"Thank you, dog. You taught us a lesson. We should be kind and generous." Lily and Ben said. + +They played with their dog. They played with their toys. They shared and took turns. They were happy. + +The end. +Lily was bored. She had no one to play with. She looked at her toys, but they did not look fun. She wanted to do something new and exciting. + +She had a wild idea. She could receive a letter from a fairy. She ran to her room and found some paper and crayons. She wrote a letter to the fairy, asking for a magic wand and a flying horse. She drew a picture of them too. She put the letter in an envelope and wrote "To the fairy" on it. + +She ran outside and looked for a good place to send the letter. She saw a big tree with a hole in it. She thought that maybe the fairy lived there. She put the letter in the hole and waited. + +She waited and waited, but nothing happened. She felt sad. Maybe the fairy did not get her letter. Maybe the fairy did not exist. She was about to give up and go back inside, when she heard a rustle in the tree. + +She looked up and saw a tiny figure with wings and a sparkly dress. It was the fairy! She smiled and waved at Lily. She flew down and gave her a small package. It was a magic wand and a flying horse, just like in her picture! + +Lily was so happy. She thanked the fairy and hugged her. She opened the package and tried the wand and the horse. They worked! She could make things happen with the wand and fly in the sky with the horse. She had the best time ever. + +She played with the fairy and her new toys until it was dark. Then she said goodbye to the fairy and promised to write to her again. She ran inside and told her mom and dad about her adventure. They did not believe her, but they were glad to see her happy. She went to bed with a smile on her face, dreaming of the fairy and her wild idea. +Sara loves to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She likes to make pictures of flowers, animals and houses. She paints on paper, on cardboard and on the wall. Mommy is not happy when Sara paints on the wall. + +One day, Sara finds a big, wide box in the garage. She thinks it is perfect for painting. She drags the box to the backyard. She takes out her paints and brushes. She starts to paint the box. She paints it blue, green, yellow and red. She paints dots, stripes, stars and hearts. She paints a door, a window and a roof. She makes the box look like a fancy house. + +Mommy comes out and sees Sara and the box. She smiles and says, "Wow, Sara, what a beautiful house you have painted! You are very creative and talented. I am proud of you." + +Sara beams and says, "Thank you, Mommy. Do you want to come inside my house? It is very cozy and colorful." + +Mommy nods and says, "Yes, I would love to. But first, let's clean up your paints and brushes. We don't want them to dry out or make a mess." + +Sara agrees and says, "Okay, Mommy. Let's clean up and then we can play in my house. Maybe we can have a tea party or read a story." + +Mommy and Sara hug and laugh. They clean up and then go inside the box. They have fun playing and pretending. They are happy and love each other. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch TV after lunch. But today, the TV is not working. Lily and Ben are sad. + +"Mom, why is the TV not working?" Lily asks. + +"Sorry, sweetie. The TV is cold. It needs to warm up. Maybe we can watch it later." Mom says. + +Lily and Ben do not want to wait. They want to watch TV now. They see a button on the TV. Maybe the button can make the TV work. + +"Ben, look. A button. Let's reach it and push it." Lily says. + +"OK, Lily. But how can we reach it? The TV is too high." Ben says. + +Lily has an idea. She gets a chair from the kitchen. She puts the chair near the TV. She climbs on the chair. She tries to reach the button. + +"Be careful, Lily. Don't fall." Ben says. + +Lily stretches her arm. She touches the button. She pushes it. The TV makes a sound. The TV is working. Lily and Ben are happy. + +"Yay, Lily. You did it. You made the TV work." Ben says. + +"Yay, Ben. Let's watch TV." Lily says. + +They sit on the couch. They watch their favorite show. They laugh and clap. Mom comes in. She sees them. + +"Wow, you fixed the TV. How did you do that?" Mom asks. + +"Lily reached the button and pushed it. She is smart." Ben says. + +"Ben helped me. He is brave." Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. + +"You are both smart and brave. And very sweet. I love you." Mom says. + +Lily and Ben love Mom. They love TV. They love each other. They are happy. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toy cars. They have a big track that goes up and down and around. They take turns to put their cars on the track and watch them go fast. + +One day, Tom wants to use Lily's car. It is red and shiny and has a big number on it. He asks Lily, "Can I have your car, please?" + +Lily says, "No, it is my car. You have your own car. It is blue and has a star on it." + +Tom is angry. He says, "But I like your car better. It is faster and prettier. Give it to me!" + +Lily says, "No, it is mine. Go away!" + +Tom tries to grab Lily's car from her hand. Lily holds it tight. They pull and tug and shout. The car slips from their fingers and drops to the floor. It breaks into pieces. + +Tom and Lily are both sad. They look at the broken car and cry. They wish they had not fought over it. They say they are sorry to each other. + +They hug and make up. They decide to share their cars and play nicely. They fix the broken car with some tape and glue. They put it back on the track and watch it go fast. They smile and laugh. They are happy again. +Lily and Tom are hungry. They want to eat something yummy. They go to the kitchen and look for food. They see a big squash on the table. It is orange and round. + +"Can we cook the squash?" Lily asks Tom. + +"Yes, let's cook the squash!" Tom says. "We need a knife, a spoon and a pot." + +They find a knife, a spoon and a pot. They are careful with the knife. They cut the squash in half. They scoop out the seeds with the spoon. They chop the squash into small pieces. They put the pieces in the pot. They add some water and salt. + +They turn on the stove. They watch the pot. The water boils. The squash becomes soft. It smells good. + +"It is ready!" Lily says. "Let's eat the squash!" + +They turn off the stove. They get two bowls and two forks. They fill the bowls with the squash. They blow on it to cool it down. They take a bite. + +"Mmm, it is yummy!" Tom says. "The squash is sweet and brown." + +"I like it too!" Lily says. "We cooked a good squash!" + +They eat the squash until their bowls are empty. They are happy and full. They wash the dishes and put them away. They thank the squash for being yummy. They hug each other and smile. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They saw a big yellow bike near a tree. It had a shiny chain and a bell. Tom wanted to ride the bike. He said to Sue, "Let's take the bike and have fun. No one is looking." + +Sue was scared. She said, "No, Tom. That is not our bike. It belongs to someone else. We should not touch it. It is wrong." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be a baby. It is just a bike. Come on, Sue. It will be fun." He ran to the bike and got on it. He rang the bell and laughed. + +Sue followed him. She did not want to be alone. She got on the bike behind Tom. They rode the bike around the park. They felt happy and free. + +But they did not see the man who owned the bike. He was angry. He had left the bike near the tree to buy some ice cream. He saw Tom and Sue riding his bike. He shouted, "Hey, you! Stop! That is my bike! Give it back!" + +Tom and Sue were scared. They tried to ride faster. But the bike was too big for them. They lost control. They crashed into a trash can. The bike fell down. The chain got stuck. The trash can caught fire. It started to burn. + +Tom and Sue cried. They were hurt and scared. The man ran to them. He was mad. He said, "You little thieves! You stole my bike! You broke it! You set it on fire! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Sue said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not mean to. We just wanted to have fun. Please don't be mad." + +The man said, "Fun? You call this fun? You could have hurt yourselves or someone else. You could have burned the whole park. You were selfish and foolish. You should have listened to your friend. She was right. You should not touch things that are not yours. It is wrong. You should respect other people's property. You should learn to share and be honest. That is the right thing to do." + +Tom and Sue learned their lesson. They said, "You are right, sir. We were wrong. We are sorry. We will never do it again. We will share and be honest. We will respect other people's property." + +The man said, "I hope you mean it. I hope you will remember this. I hope you will be good kids from now on. Now, come with me. We have to call your parents and tell them what happened. They will not be happy." + +Tom and Sue followed the man. They were sad and ashamed. They wished they had never seen the yellow bike. They wished they had listened to Sue. They wished they had been good kids. They knew they had to face the consequences of their actions. They knew they had to make things right. They knew they had to be better. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toy record. They could make funny sounds and listen to them again. One day, they had a new idea. They wanted to record a monster. + +They looked around the house for something scary. They found a big pillow, a green scarf, and some googly eyes. They put them together and made a monster. It was very silly, but they pretended it was real. + +They put the record near the monster and pressed the button. Then they ran away and hid behind the sofa. They waited for the monster to make a noise. + +"Hello, I am a monster," the monster said in a low voice. "I like to eat cookies and play with toys. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom and Anna were surprised. The monster sounded nice, not scary. They peeked from behind the sofa and saw the monster smiling. They giggled and came out of their hiding place. + +"Hi, monster," Tom said. "We are Tom and Anna. We made you with a pillow and a scarf and some eyes. We wanted to record you and hear you roar." + +The monster nodded. "I know. I saw you do it. I wanted to have some fun too. I hope you don't mind. I can roar if you want, but I prefer to talk." + +Tom and Anna smiled. They liked the monster. He was funny and friendly. They decided to keep him as their new toy. They played with him and the record for a long time. They learned that he was very reliable. He always told the truth and shared his cookies. He was the best monster ever. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with hats. They had many hats of different colors and shapes. They would pretend to be pirates, or kings, or animals with their hats. + +One day, they found a big box in the park. The box had a sign that said "Supply". They were curious. They opened the box and saw many new hats inside. They were very happy. They took some hats and put them on their heads. + +"Look, I'm a cowboy!" Tom said, wearing a brown hat with a star. + +"And I'm a princess!" Lily said, wearing a pink hat with a feather. + +They laughed and ran around the park with their new hats. They did not see the man who was watching them from behind a tree. The man was angry. The box was his. He was a thief. He had stolen the hats from a store. He wanted to sell them and get money. He did not like that the children took his hats. + +He waited until the children were quiet. They sat on a bench and ate some cookies. They did not notice the man. He came out of his hiding place and walked towards them. He had a mean look on his face. + +"Hey, you!" he shouted. "Give me back my hats! They are not yours!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know what to do. They tried to run away, but the man was faster. He grabbed them by their arms and pulled them to his car. He threw them and the hats inside. He locked the doors and drove away. + +Lily and Tom cried. They did not know where they were going. They did not know if they would ever see their parents again. They wished they had never opened the box. They wished they had never played with the hats. They wished they had listened to their parents and stayed away from strangers. They were in big trouble. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has a ring on its leg. It has a message. + +"Look, Ben, the bird has a message!" Mia says. "Maybe it is from someone far away." + +"Maybe it is from a king or a princess," Ben says. "Let's try to get the message." + +They climb the tree. The bird is not scared. It is harmless. It lets them touch the ring. They see some letters on the ring. + +"What does it say, Ben?" Mia asks. + +Ben tries to read the letters. He knows some of them. He says, "It says... R... O... B... I... N." + +"Robin?" Mia says. "That is a name. Maybe that is the bird's name." + +"Hello, Robin," Ben says to the bird. "We are Ben and Mia. We are your friends." + +The bird makes a happy sound. It flaps its wings. It likes Ben and Mia. + +"Maybe Robin is a messenger bird," Mia says. "Maybe he brings messages to people." + +"Maybe we can send a message to someone, too," Ben says. "We can write our names on a paper and put it on the ring." + +They find a paper and a pen. They write their names. They put the paper on the ring. They say goodbye to Robin. They hope he will find someone who will read their message. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Sara and Ben like to play in the barn. They find a big barrel that is empty. They think it is fun to roll the barrel and hide inside it. They take turns to push and pull the barrel. + +One day, they roll the barrel too fast and it bumps into a wall. The barrel falls over and Sara and Ben are stuck inside. They feel scared and sad. They cry for help, but no one hears them. + +Then, they hear a friendly bark. It is their dog, Spot. Spot smells the barrel and knows his friends are inside. He scratches the barrel and makes a hole. Sara and Ben see his nose and feel happy. They hug Spot and thank him for saving them. + +They get out of the barrel and run to their mom. She is worried and hugs them too. She says they are lovely and brave, but they should be careful with the barrel. Sara and Ben say they are sorry and they love her. They promise to play safe and have fun. +Tom was a boy who liked to have many things. He had many toys, books, clothes and games. He always wanted more things. He did not like to share his things with his friends or his sister. He was greedy. + +One day, he saw a big, shiny thing in a shop. It was a robot that could talk and move. Tom wanted the robot very much. He asked his mom to buy it for him. His mom said no. She said he had enough things and he should be happy with what he had. She said he should also be kind and generous to others. Tom was angry. He did not listen to his mom. + +He decided to take the robot when no one was looking. He sneaked into the shop and grabbed the robot. He ran away with it. He thought he was clever and lucky. He went to his room and played with the robot. He did not let anyone else see it or touch it. He was selfish. + +But soon, he found out that the robot was not a good thing. The robot was ugly and mean. It had red eyes and sharp teeth. It did not listen to Tom or do what he wanted. It said rude and scary things to Tom. It hurt Tom with its claws and wires. It broke Tom's other things. It made Tom cry and scream. He was scared and sorry. + +He wished he had not taken the robot. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had been happy with his things and shared them with his friends and sister. He learned his lesson. He realized that being greedy and selfish did not make him happy. It only made him sad and lonely. He wanted to get rid of the robot and say sorry to his mom. He hoped it was not too late. He learned that gaining a bad thing was worse than losing a good thing. He learned to be grateful and generous. He learned to be good. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big stone on the grass. Tim had an idea. + +"Let's perform a show with the stone!" he said. "We can pretend it is a magic stone that can talk and do tricks." + +Sam agreed. They took the stone to a bench and put a hat on it. They called some other kids to watch their show. + +"Hello, I am the magic stone!" Tim said in a funny voice, moving the stone with his hand. "I can answer any question you have, because I am very intelligent." + +The other kids were curious. They asked the stone some questions, like what color is the sky, or how many fingers they had. Tim made up some silly answers, like purple, or twenty. The kids laughed and clapped. + +But one kid, Lisa, was not amused. She knew that Tim was lying. She decided to expose him. + +"Magic stone, if you are so intelligent, tell me what is two plus two?" she asked. + +Tim did not know the answer. He looked at Sam, who shrugged. He tried to guess. + +"Two plus two is...five?" he said. + +Lisa shook her head. "No, that is wrong. The answer is four. You are not a magic stone, you are a fake. You are just a boy with a stone and a hat. You are trying to fool us." + +The other kids realized that Lisa was right. They felt angry and cheated. They booed and left. Tim and Sam felt ashamed and sad. They had lost their audience and their friends. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that lying is bad, and that honesty is better. They learned that being intelligent is not about making up things, but about learning and telling the truth. They learned that performing a show is not about tricking people, but about entertaining and respecting them. They learned that being friends is not about helping each other lie, but about helping each other grow. +One day, Tom and his mom went to the big water. Tom liked to see the big boats and the birds. He saw a man with a hat and a blue shirt. He was a sailor. He worked on a big boat. + +"Hello, little boy," the sailor said. "Do you like boats?" + +"Yes, I do," Tom said. "They are fun and fast. Can I see your boat?" + +"Sure, come with me," the sailor said. He took Tom and his mom to his boat. It was white and red. It had a big flag and a wheel. + +"This is my boat," the sailor said. "I use it to go to far places. Sometimes I see fish and whales and dolphins. They live in the deep water." + +"Wow, that is cool," Tom said. "Can I touch the wheel?" + +"Of course, you can," the sailor said. He let Tom touch the wheel. Tom felt happy. He liked the sailor and his boat. + +"Thank you for showing me your boat," Tom said. "You are very nice." + +"You are welcome, little boy," the sailor said. "Maybe one day you can be a sailor too." + +Tom smiled. He had a new friend. He liked to meet sailors. They had big boats and big stories. He waved goodbye to the sailor and his boat. He went home with his mom. He told her about his adventure. He had a good day. +Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw many flowers, birds and trees. They also saw a big statue of a man on a horse. The statue was very high and shiny. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked Mom. + +"That is a hero. He did many good things long ago," Mom said. + +"What did he do?" Ben asked. + +"He helped people who were poor and sick. He fought bad people who wanted to hurt them. He was very brave and kind," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at the statue. They wanted to be like the hero. They wanted to do good things too. + +"Can we touch the statue?" Lily asked. + +"No, we can't. The statue is very old and we have to be careful. We can only look at it," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They did not want to break the statue or make it dirty. The statue was very clean and beautiful. + +They walked around the statue and saw many words on a stone. They could not read the words, but Mom read them for them. + +The words said the name of the hero and when he lived and died. They also said a nice thing about him. + +The nice thing was: "He seemed like a star in the dark night. He gave hope and light to many people." + +Lily and Ben liked the nice thing. They thought the hero was like a star too. They smiled and waved at the statue. + +"Bye, hero. Thank you for being good," they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She was proud of Lily and Ben. They were good too. +Sara liked to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on trees. She liked to see how high she could go. She liked to feel the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +One day, Sara saw a calendar on the wall. It had pictures of different animals. Sara liked animals. She wanted to see them better. She climbed on a chair, then on a table, then on a shelf. She reached for the calendar. + +But the shelf was not strong. It broke. Sara fell down. The calendar fell down. The shelf fell down. The table fell down. The chair fell down. Sara hurt her head. She cried. She was scared. + +Mommy heard the noise. She ran to Sara. She hugged her. She said, "Sara, are you okay?" She saw the blood on Sara's head. She said, "Oh no, Sara, you are hurt. We have to go to the doctor." + +Sara did not like the doctor. She did not like the needle. She did not like the bandage. She was sorry. She said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I just wanted to see the animals." Mommy said, "I know, Sara, but you have to be careful. Climbing is fun, but it can be dangerous. You have to ask me before you climb on things. You have to be safe." + +Sara learned her lesson. She did not climb on things without Mommy's permission. She looked at the animals in books instead. She was happy. She was safe. + +The moral value of the story is: obey your parents and be careful when you climb on things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They saw a big pile of leaves that their dad had raked. They wanted to jump in the leaves and make them fly. + +"Let's go, Ben!" Lily said. "The leaves look fun!" + +"Okay, Lily!" Ben said. "But be careful. Dad said not to touch the fire." + +Dad had made a fire in a metal bin. He was burning some old papers and sticks. He said it was too dry to burn the leaves. He said fire can be dangerous and hot. + +Lily and Ben ran to the pile of leaves. They jumped in and laughed. They threw leaves in the air and caught them. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily saw something pink in the fire. It looked like a toy. She wondered what it was. She forgot what dad had said. She ran to the fire and reached for the pink thing. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cried. She pulled back her hand. It hurt a lot. It was red and sore. The pink thing was not a toy. It was a plastic bottle. It had melted in the fire. + +"Lily, what did you do?" Ben asked. He ran to her. He saw her hand. He was scared. + +"Dad! Dad! Help!" Ben shouted. He waved his arms. He wanted dad to come. + +Dad heard Ben. He dropped his papers and ran to them. He saw Lily's hand. He was worried. + +"Oh, Lily, what happened?" Dad asked. He took her hand gently. He blew on it. He said sorry. + +"I saw a pink thing in the fire. I wanted to see it. It was not a toy. It was hot. It burned me." Lily said. She sobbed. She was sad and sorry. + +Dad hugged her. He said it was okay. He said he would make it better. He took her inside. He put some cold water and cream on her hand. He gave her a bandage and a kiss. He said he loved her. + +Lily felt a little better. She said she loved him too. She said she was sorry. She said she would not touch the fire again. + +Dad smiled. He said he was glad. He said he was proud of her. He said fire can be good and bad. He said we have to be careful and listen. + +Lily nodded. She learned a lesson. She hugged dad. She said thank you. + +Ben came inside too. He said he was sorry too. He said he would help Lily. He gave her a hug. He said he was her friend. + +Lily smiled. She said he was her friend too. She said they could play again. But not near the fire. They said okay. + +They went to the yard. They played with their toys. They had fun. But they stayed away from the fire. They were safe and happy. The end. +Jenny and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to display their dolls on the sofa and pretend they were having a tea party. Jenny had a pink doll with curly hair and a dress. Ben had a blue doll with a hat and a coat. + +"Would you like some cake, Mr. Blue?" Jenny asked, holding a plastic plate. + +"Yes, please, Miss Pink. You are very kind," Ben answered, making his doll talk. + +They were having fun, until Jenny heard a loud noise from the kitchen. She turned her head and saw her big brother Tom running into the room. He was holding a ball and looked angry. + +"Get out of my way, you babies!" he shouted, kicking the sofa. "I need to practice my soccer skills!" + +The dolls fell off the sofa and landed on the floor. Jenny and Ben gasped. Jenny's doll hit her knee and made a small cut. It hurt and started to bleed. Jenny felt tears in her eyes. + +"Tom, you are mean!" she cried. "You hurt my doll and my knee!" + +Ben hugged Jenny and tried to comfort her. He picked up her doll and wiped the dirt off her dress. + +"It's okay, Jenny. Your doll is still pretty and your knee will heal. Tom is just jealous because he can't play with dolls. He doesn't know how to be nice," he said. + +Tom heard Ben and felt ashamed. He realized he had been rude and hurtful. He put down his ball and walked over to Jenny and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Jenny. I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to hurt you or your dolls. Can I play with you?" he asked. + +Jenny and Ben looked at him. They saw he was sincere and decided to forgive him. + +"Okay, Tom. You can play with us. But you have to be gentle and polite. And you have to wear this," Jenny said, handing him a pink bow. + +Tom felt silly, but he agreed. He put the bow on his hat and sat on the floor. He took a plastic cup and pretended to sip tea. + +"Thank you, Miss Pink. This is very comfortable," he said, smiling. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their dad. They saw a big field with many holes and flags. Dad said, "This is a golf course. People hit a small ball with a stick and try to make it go in the holes." + +Tom and Lily wanted to try. Dad gave them each a stick and a ball. He showed them how to hold the stick and swing it. Tom and Lily tried to hit the ball, but it was hard. Sometimes the ball went too far, sometimes too near, sometimes to the side. + +They walked around the field, looking for their balls. They saw other people playing golf too. Some were good, some were not. They also saw a man with a white beard and a hat. He was sitting on a bench, watching the players. He smiled at Tom and Lily. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you like golf?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They asked him, "Are you a golf player?" + +The man laughed. He said, "I used to be, a long time ago. Now I just enjoy watching. I like to see how people learn and improve. Golf is a game of skill and patience. You have to practice a lot and listen to good advice." + +Tom and Lily wanted to learn more. They asked him, "Can you give us some good advice?" + +The man nodded. He said, "Of course. Come here, I'll show you some tips." He took their sticks and balls and walked with them to a hole. He taught them how to stand, how to grip, how to aim, and how to swing. He was very kind and wise. He made golf fun and easy. + +Tom and Lily thanked him. They said, "You are a great teacher. We learned a lot from you. Can we play with you again?" + +The man smiled. He said, "Sure, anytime. I'm always here. My name is Bob. What are yours?" + +Tom and Lily told him their names. They said, "We are happy to meet you, Bob. You are our new friend." + +They hugged him and said goodbye. They ran back to their dad, who was waiting for them. They told him about Bob and what they learned. Dad was proud of them. He said, "You are very lucky to find such a wise golf teacher. He must really like you. Maybe next time we can all play together." +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play in the garden. They had a big ball, a small bike, and a yellow dog. The dog's name was Spot. + +One day, Anna and Ben wanted to walk to the park. They asked their mom if they could go. Mom said yes, but she was serious. She said, "You have to be careful. The park is far. You have to hold hands. You have to look both ways. You have to listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We understand." They put on their hats and shoes. They took Spot with them. They held hands. They walked to the park. + +On the way, they saw many things. They saw cars and buses and trucks. They saw birds and flowers and trees. They saw a big sign that said, "Danger. Do not enter." They wondered what was behind the sign. + +They reached the park. They saw swings and slides and a sandbox. They saw other kids and their moms and dads. They saw a pond with ducks and fish. They were happy. + +They played with the ball and the bike and the dog. They had fun. They forgot about the sign. + +But Spot did not forget. He was curious. He smelled something. He ran away from Anna and Ben. He ran to the sign. He went behind the sign. + +Anna and Ben heard a loud noise. They looked for Spot. They saw smoke and fire. They saw Spot. He was scared. He was hurt. + +Anna and Ben cried. They ran to Spot. They hugged him. They said, "We're sorry, Spot. We love you, Spot." + +Mom heard the noise. She saw the smoke and fire. She saw Anna and Ben and Spot. She was angry. She was sad. She said, "What did you do? Why did you go behind the sign? Don't you know it's dangerous?" + +Anna and Ben said, "We didn't go, mom. Spot went. We didn't know what was there. We're sorry, mom. We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I know, kids. I know. But you have to be careful. You have to listen to me. You have to stay away from danger. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We understand." They held hands. They walked back to the garden. They took Spot with them. They hoped he would be okay. +Lily hated the dark. She hated it more than anything in the whole universe. Every night, she was frightened to go to bed, because she thought there were monsters under her bed and in her closet. She always asked her mom to leave the light on, but her mom said she had to learn to sleep in the dark. + +One night, Lily had a bad dream. She dreamed that a big, scary monster came out of her closet and grabbed her. She screamed and woke up. She looked around and saw that her light was off. She was so scared that she started to cry. She wanted her mom to come and hug her and make the monster go away. + +But then, she heard a soft noise. It was coming from her closet. She was too frightened to move, but she peeked through her fingers. She saw a small, furry creature with big eyes and a long tail. It looked at her and made a friendly sound. It was not a monster, it was a kitten. Lily loved kittens. She wondered how it got into her closet. She reached out her hand and the kitten came closer. It rubbed its head against her hand and purred. Lily felt happy and calm. She picked up the kitten and cuddled it. She decided to name it Luna, because it had a white spot on its forehead like the moon. She turned on her light and saw that her mom had left a note on her bedside table. It said: + +"Surprise! I found this kitten on my way home and I thought you would like it. She is very sweet and friendly. I hope she will help you sleep better in the dark. I love you, Mom." + +Lily smiled and hugged Luna. She thanked her mom in her heart. She realized that the dark was not so bad after all. She had a new friend who would keep her company and protect her from monsters. She turned off her light and snuggled with Luna. She fell asleep and had a good dream. She dreamed that she and Luna were flying in the sky and exploring the universe. She did not hate the dark anymore. She loved it. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for pebbles and make piles of them. Lila found a big pebble that was shiny and smooth. She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, I found a pretty pebble. It is mine." + +Tom wanted the pebble too. He said, "No, it is mine. I saw it first. Give it to me." He tried to grab the pebble from Lila's hand. + +Lila did not want to part with her pebble. She said, "No, it is not yours. I picked it up first. Go away." She pulled the pebble back and ran away from Tom. + +Tom was angry. He said, "You are stupid. You are not my friend. I don't want to play with you." He threw a small pebble at Lila's back. + +Lila felt the pebble hit her. She turned around and said, "You are stupid. You are mean. You hurt me." She threw a big pebble at Tom's head. + +Tom ducked and the pebble missed him. He said, "You are stupid. You are bad. You can't throw." He threw another pebble at Lila's face. + +Lila dodged and the pebble flew past her. She said, "You are stupid. You are silly. You can't aim." She threw another pebble at Tom's leg. + +Tom and Lila kept throwing pebbles at each other. They did not see the park ranger coming. He saw them and said, "Stop! What are you doing? You are not supposed to throw pebbles at each other. You could hurt someone. You are both in trouble." + +Tom and Lila stopped throwing pebbles. They looked at the park ranger and said, "Sorry." They felt ashamed. They realized they were stupid. They said to each other, "Sorry. Can we be friends again?" + +The park ranger said, "That's better. Now, pick up the pebbles and put them back where you found them. And don't do it again. Pebbles are not for throwing. They are for looking and counting and making shapes." + +Tom and Lila nodded. They picked up the pebbles and put them back. They said, "Thank you." They held hands and walked away. They decided to play something else. They learned their lesson. +Lila was a shy girl. She did not like to talk to other kids. She liked to play with her dolls and books. She had a big brother, Tom, who was not shy. He liked to talk to everyone and make jokes. + +One day, Tom and Lila went to the park with their mom. Tom ran to the swings and the slide. He made friends with other kids. Lila stayed with her mom on the bench. She watched the birds and the flowers. + +"Hi, I'm Mia," a girl said to Lila. She had curly hair and a pink dress. She smiled at Lila. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lila felt scared. She did not know Mia. She did not know what to say. She looked at her mom. + +"It's okay, Lila," her mom said. "Mia is a nice girl. You can play with her if you want." + +Lila shook her head. She shut her mouth. She hid behind her mom. + +"Please, Lila," Mia said. "I have a doll, too. See? Her name is Lily. She likes to play tea party. Do you like tea party?" + +Lila liked tea party. She liked dolls. She looked at Mia's doll. She looked at her own doll. She wanted to play with Mia. But she was still shy. + +Tom saw Lila and Mia. He ran to them. He wanted to help Lila. + +"Hi, Mia," he said. "I'm Tom. I'm Lila's brother. She is shy. But she is nice. She likes to play tea party. Right, Lila?" + +He pointed at Lila's doll. He smiled at Lila. He hoped she would smile back. + +Lila felt Tom's point. She saw his smile. She felt a little less shy. She nodded at Tom. She looked at Mia. She opened her mouth. + +"Hi, Mia," she said. "I'm Lila. I like tea party. Can I play with you?" + +Mia clapped her hands. She was happy. She hugged Lila. + +"Of course, Lila," she said. "You can play with me. Come on, let's go to the sandbox. We can make a tea party there." + +Lila smiled. She took her doll. She followed Mia to the sandbox. She was not shy anymore. She made a new friend. +Lily likes to write in her journal. She has a pink journal with a unicorn on it. She writes about her day, her friends, her toys and her dreams. She uses crayons and stickers to make her journal pretty. + +One day, Lily finds a new journal in her room. It is blue and has a star on it. She thinks it is a gift from her mom or dad. She is very happy and excited. She opens the journal and sees a note inside. It says: "To Lily, from Max. I hope you like my journal. I am sorry I was mean to you at school. You are a compassionate friend and I want to say sorry. Can we play together again?" + +Lily is surprised and confused. Max is a boy in her class who sometimes teases her and takes her toys. She does not like him very much. She thinks he is rude and unkind. She wonders why he gave her his journal and said sorry. + +She decides to write back to him. She takes a green crayon and writes: "To Max, from Lily. Thank you for your journal. It is very nice of you to say sorry. I forgive you. You can be a compassionate friend too if you are nice and share. Yes, we can play together again. How about tomorrow at recess?" + +She puts the journal in her backpack and goes to bed. She hopes Max will read her note and be happy. She thinks maybe they can be friends after all. She smiles and falls asleep. +Anna and Ben love to watch shows at the theater. They like to see the people sing and dance and wear pretty clothes. Sometimes, their mom and dad take them to the theater as a treat. + +One day, Anna and Ben saw a poster for a new show. It was called The Princess and the Frog. The poster had a picture of a girl in a pink dress and a green frog. Anna and Ben wanted to see the show very much. + +"Mom, dad, can we go to the theater and see The Princess and the Frog?" Anna asked. + +"Please, please, please!" Ben said. + +Mom and dad looked at the poster. They saw that the show was very expensive. They did not have a lot of money. They were not rich. + +"I'm sorry, Anna and Ben, but we can't afford to go to the theater right now. Maybe another time," mom said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad. They really wanted to see the show. They wondered what the princess and the frog would do. + +The next day, Anna and Ben went to the park with their friends. They saw a big tent in the park. There was a sign that said: Free Show Today! The Princess and the Frog! + +Anna and Ben were very happy. They ran to the tent and asked the man at the door if they could go in. + +"Of course, you can. Everyone is welcome. The show is about to start. Enjoy!" the man said. + +Anna and Ben found two seats in the front row. They watched the show with big eyes and big smiles. They saw the princess and the frog sing and dance and fall in love. They clapped and cheered at the end. + +Anna and Ben had a wonderful time at the theater. They thanked the man at the door and ran to their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, we saw The Princess and the Frog! It was so much fun! Thank you for letting us go!" Anna said. + +"Yes, thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben said. + +Mom and dad hugged Anna and Ben. They were glad that their children were happy. They did not need to be rich to enjoy the theater. They only needed to have love. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. Tom and Lily liked to feed the ducks with bread. They threw some bread into the water and watched the ducks swim and eat. + +But then, they saw something else in the water. It was a big turtle with a hard shell and a long neck. The turtle saw the bread and wanted some too. It dived under the water and came up near the ducks. The ducks were frightened and quacked loudly. They swam away from the turtle as fast as they could. + +Tom and Lily were also frightened. They did not like the turtle. They thought it was mean and scary. They ran to their mom and hugged her. Their mom smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. The turtle is not mean. It is just hungry. It likes to eat salad, like lettuce and carrots. Maybe we can give it some salad next time." + +Tom and Lily looked at the turtle again. It was still in the water, looking for more bread. They felt sorry for the turtle. They decided to give it some salad next time. They hoped the turtle would be happy and not frighten the ducks. They said goodbye to the turtle and the ducks and went home with their mom. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They gave him a name: Frosty. + +"Look at Frosty, he is so big and happy!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is our friend!" Ben said. + +But then, Lily had to go to the toilet. She ran inside the house and left Ben with Frosty. + +Ben was bored. He wanted to have more fun. He saw a bucket of water near the door. He had an idea. He poured the water over Frosty's head. + +"Ha ha, now Frosty is icy!" Ben said. + +But the water was too cold. It froze Frosty's hat and nose and eyes. Frosty looked sad and angry. + +Lily came back from the toilet. She saw what Ben did to Frosty. She was very mad. + +"Ben, why did you do that? You ruined Frosty!" Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I just wanted to play a joke. Please don't be mad at me!" Ben said. + +Lily looked at Ben. She looked at Frosty. She felt sorry for both of them. She remembered that Ben was her brother and her friend. + +"It's okay, Ben, I forgive you. But we have to fix Frosty. Let's get a towel and a hairdryer and make him happy again!" Lily said. + +Ben smiled. He hugged Lily. They got a towel and a hairdryer and went to Frosty. They dried his hat and nose and eyes. They made him smile again. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are the best sister ever!" Ben said. + +"You're welcome, Ben, you are the best brother ever!" Lily said. + +They played with Frosty until it was time to go inside. They said goodbye to Frosty and promised to come back tomorrow. They went inside the house and had hot chocolate and cookies. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. They want to pick some flowers for their mom. + +"Let's go up the hill and pick some flowers!" Anna says. + +"OK, but be alert. There might be bees or ants," Ben says. + +They run up the hill and look for the prettiest flowers. They see yellow, pink, purple and white flowers. They pick some of each color and make a bunch. + +"Look, Ben, the sky is so blue and bright. Do you see any clouds?" Anna asks. + +Ben looks up at the sky. He sees a big white cloud that looks like a bunny. He points at it and says, "Look, Anna, there is a bunny cloud. Do you see it?" + +Anna looks up and sees the bunny cloud. She smiles and says, "Yes, I see it. It is so cute. Maybe it wants some flowers too." + +They wave at the bunny cloud and say, "Hello, bunny cloud. We have some flowers for you. Do you like them?" + +The bunny cloud seems to smile back at them. They feel happy and proud. They run down the hill and show their mom the flowers. Their mom hugs them and says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very sweet. The flowers are beautiful. And so is the sky." +Lily and Ben were playing pirates in the garden. They had a big box that they pretended was their treasure. They filled it with shiny stones, colourful feathers and old toys. They buried it under some leaves and made a map to find it again. + +"Arrr, we are the best pirates ever!" Ben said. "No one can take our treasure from us!" + +But then they saw a big dog coming towards them. It was their neighbour's dog, Rex. Rex liked to dig and chew on things. He saw the box under the leaves and ran to it. + +"Oh no, Rex is going to ruin our treasure!" Lily cried. "We have to stop him!" + +They ran after Rex, but he was faster than them. He reached the box and started to dig it out. He tore the lid off and spilled the treasure on the ground. He picked up a shiny stone and bit it. + +"Hey, Rex, drop that!" Ben shouted. "That's our treasure, not yours!" + +But Rex did not listen. He wagged his tail and ran away with the stone in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They looked at their treasure, all dirty and broken. They wished they could prevent Rex from taking it. + +"Maybe we can make a new treasure," Lily said. "And hide it somewhere Rex can't find it." + +"Or maybe we can make friends with Rex," Ben said. "And share our treasure with him." + +They thought about it for a while. Then they decided to try both ideas. They gathered some new things for their treasure, and also some treats for Rex. They found a new spot to bury their treasure, and also a stick to play with Rex. They hoped Rex would be nice to them and their treasure. They were still the best pirates ever. +Lily liked to dance. She danced in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She danced with her doll, her dog, and her mom. She danced when she was happy, when she was sad, and when she was bored. She danced all the time. + +One day, she saw a dancer on TV. The dancer wore a shiny dress and had a big smile. She moved her feet and arms very fast and made pretty shapes. Lily wanted to be like her. She put on her dress and her shoes and ran to the living room. She turned on the TV and tried to copy the dancer. + +But it was not easy. The dancer was too fast and too good. Lily got tired and hot. She tripped on the rug and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. She looked at the TV and saw the dancer still smiling and dancing. She felt sad and angry. + +"Why are you so good?" she asked the dancer. "Why can't I be like you?" + +The dancer did not answer. She just blinked and kept dancing. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to the living room. She saw Lily on the floor and the dancer on the TV. She hugged Lily and kissed her knee. + +"What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked. + +"I want to be a dancer, but I can't. She is too good. She blinked at me. She is mean." Lily said. + +"No, she is not mean. She is just doing her job. She is a professional dancer. She practiced a lot to be good. She blinked because she has bright lights in her eyes. She is not trying to make you feel bad." Lily's mom said. + +"Really?" Lily asked. + +"Really. You can be a dancer too, if you want. But you have to practice and learn and have fun. You don't have to be like her. You can be yourself. You are a wonderful dancer, Lily. I love to watch you dance." Lily's mom said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She felt better. She looked at the TV and saw the dancer still dancing. She did not feel sad or angry anymore. She felt curious and happy. + +"Can we watch her together, mom? Can you teach me some moves?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's watch and learn and dance together. But first, let's get some water. You are hot and thirsty." Lily's mom said. + +They got some water and sat on the couch. They watched the dancer and clapped and cheered. They learned some moves and tried them out. They laughed and danced and had fun. They were both dancers. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toy trucks in the garden. They have a big pile of sand that they pretend is fuel. They use their shovels to load the fuel into their trucks. + +"Beep beep! I have a lot of fuel!" Tom says, driving his truck around the grass. + +"Me too! I have more fuel than you!" Lily says, following him with her truck. + +They see their dad coming out of the house with a big bag. He is going to the store to buy some food. + +"Can we come with you, dad?" Tom asks, dropping his shovel. + +"Please, dad, please!" Lily begs, leaving her truck. + +"Sorry, kids, not today. I have to go fast and the store is far away. You can stay here and play with your trucks. I'll be back soon." Dad says, putting the bag in his car. + +"But we want to go with you!" Tom says, feeling impatient. + +"Yeah, we want to go!" Lily says, feeling impatient too. + +"I know, I know. But you have to wait here. It's too dangerous to go with me. Maybe next time, okay?" Dad says, giving them a hug and a kiss. + +"Okay, dad. Be careful." Tom says, trying to be brave. + +"Okay, dad. Come back soon." Lily says, trying to be brave too. + +Dad gets in his car and drives away. Tom and Lily wave goodbye. Then they look at each other and smile. + +"Let's play some more with our trucks!" Tom says, picking up his shovel. + +"Yeah, let's load more fuel!" Lily says, picking up her truck. + +They run back to the pile of sand and have fun loading and unloading their trucks. They forget about being impatient and enjoy their game. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and sing together. One day, they see a big poster. The poster says: "Talent Show. Sing a song and win a prize. Pay one coin to join." + +Lily and Ben want to join the talent show. They have a coin. They go to the man with the poster. They say: "We want to sing a song. Here is our coin." + +The man smiles and says: "OK. You can sing a song. What is your song?" + +Lily and Ben say: "Our song is 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. We know it very well." + +The man says: "That is a good song. You can sing it on the stage. Good luck!" + +Lily and Ben go to the stage. They see many people. They are not scared. They hold hands and sing their song. They sing loud and clear. They sing with joy. + +The people clap and cheer. They like Lily and Ben's song. Lily and Ben are happy. They are successful. They win a prize. The prize is a big teddy bear. They hug the teddy bear and thank the man. They share the teddy bear. They are good friends. They love to sing. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and talk. One day, they go to the theater with their moms. They want to see a show with puppets. + +The theater is big and dark. Sara and Ben sit in their seats and wait. They see many people and hear music. They are happy and excited. + +Soon, the show starts. The puppets come on the stage. They are cute and funny. They sing and dance and tell stories. Sara and Ben laugh and clap. They talk to each other. + +"Look, that puppet is a dog!" Sara says. + +"Wow, he can bark and wag his tail!" Ben says. + +"I like the puppet that is a princess. She has a pretty dress and a crown." Sara says. + +"I like the puppet that is a dragon. He has wings and fire." Ben says. + +They watch the show and have fun. They learn new words and songs. They thank their moms for taking them to the theater. They say they want to come again. They are happy and tired. They go home and sleep. They dream of puppets. +Lily and Ben were playing with paper. They liked to fold it and make shapes. Lily made a hat and Ben made a boat. They put them on their heads and pretended to sail. + +"Look, I am a captain!" Ben said. + +"I am a princess!" Lily said. + +They had fun until they saw a big paper on the table. It was shiny and colorful. It had a picture of a turkey on it. + +"Wow, what is that?" Ben asked. + +"It is a turkey. Mommy said it is for Thanksgiving. She said we can help her decorate it," Lily said. + +They ran to the paper and touched it. It felt smooth and soft. They wanted to fold it and make something. + +"Let's make a turkey!" Ben said. + +"OK, how do we do that?" Lily asked. + +They tried to fold the paper, but it was too big and hard. They could not make a head or a tail or a wing. They only made wrinkles and tears. + +"Oh no, we broke it!" Ben said. + +They heard Mommy coming. They were scared. They hid under the table. + +Mommy saw the paper. It was ruined. She was sad and angry. + +"Who did this?" Mommy asked. + +Lily and Ben did not answer. They felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. + +Mommy looked under the table. She saw them. They looked at her with sorry eyes. + +"Did you do this?" Mommy asked. + +They nodded. They wanted to say sorry, but they could not find the words. + +Mommy sighed. She was not happy, but she loved them. + +"This paper was fragile. It was special. You should not have played with it. You should have asked me first," Mommy said. + +She took them out from under the table. She hugged them. + +"I forgive you, but you have to be more careful. This paper was a gift from Grandma. She made it for us. She wanted us to have a beautiful turkey for Thanksgiving," Mommy said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Mommy and Grandma. They wanted to make them happy. + +"Can we fix it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't think so. It is too damaged. But maybe we can make a new one. Do you want to help me?" Mommy asked. + +They nodded. They wanted to help. + +"OK, let's go get some new paper. And this time, we will fold it gently and carefully. And we will make the best turkey ever," Mommy said. + +They smiled. They followed Mommy. They learned a lesson. They were thankful. +Tim had a pencil. He liked to draw with it. He drew cars and dogs and stars. He was very happy with his pencil. + +One day, he saw a big apple on the table. It was red and shiny. He wanted to eat it. He took the apple and bit it. But it was not good. It was brown and soft inside. It was rot. Tim spat it out. He felt sick. + +He looked at his pencil. It was not rot. It was still good. He wanted to draw again. But he saw a hole in the apple. He had made it with his pencil. He felt bad. He had hurt the apple. + +He ran to his mom. He showed her the apple and the pencil. He said he was sorry. He was honest. He did not lie. His mom hugged him. She said it was okay. She said he was a good boy. She gave him a new apple. It was not rot. It was good. Tim smiled. He ate the apple. He was happy again. He drew a heart for his mom. She loved it. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many acorns. They want to collect some acorns for fun. + +"Look, Tom, I found a big acorn!" Sue says. She shows Tom her acorn. It is brown and shiny. + +"Wow, Sue, that is a nice acorn!" Tom says. He looks for an acorn too. He sees a small acorn on the ground. He picks it up. It is green and soft. + +"Look, Sue, I found a small acorn!" Tom says. He shows Sue his acorn. It is not as nice as Sue's acorn. + +"Tom, that is not a good acorn," Sue says. She points to Tom's acorn. "That acorn is not ready. It is still a baby. It needs to grow more." + +"Oh, Sue, you are right," Tom says. He looks at his acorn. He feels sad. He wants a big acorn like Sue's. + +"Tom, don't be sad," Sue says. She smiles at Tom. "You are very intelligent. You can find another acorn. Let's look together." + +"Okay, Sue, thank you," Tom says. He smiles back at Sue. He puts his acorn back on the ground. He holds Sue's hand. They look for more acorns. + +They find many acorns. Some are big, some are small, some are brown, some are green. They have fun. They fill their pockets with acorns. They are happy. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They see a big fountain with water. The water goes up and down. It makes a nice sound. + +Anna and Ben run to the fountain. They want to touch the water. They see a yellow duck in the fountain. The duck says "quack, quack". Anna and Ben think the duck is funny. They say "quack, quack" too. They repeat what the duck says. + +The duck hears Anna and Ben. The duck swims to them. The duck says "quack, quack" again. Anna and Ben repeat "quack, quack" again. They laugh and clap. The duck likes Anna and Ben. The duck splashes them with water. Anna and Ben get wet. They don't mind. They have fun with the duck. They repeat the game many times. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the park. She had a ball that she would throw and catch. One day, she saw a big stone near a tree. She wanted to see if she could throw her ball over the stone. + +She threw her ball hard, but it hit the stone and bounced back. It hit her on the head and made her cry. She felt a pain in her ear and could not hear well. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. + +Her mom took her to the doctor. The doctor looked at her ear and said she had a bruise. He gave her some medicine and a bandage. He said she would be fine, but she had to be careful. He said the stone was deaf and did not care if it hurt her. He said she should not throw her ball at things that could hurt her back. + +Lily learned her lesson. She was sorry for being silly and throwing her ball at the stone. She said thank you to the doctor and her mom. She went back to the park and played with her ball. But she did not throw it at the stone. She threw it at the grass and the sky. She had fun and did not get hurt. She was happy and smart. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big hill with many flowers. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "It will be fun!" + +"I don't know, Tom," Lily said. "It looks too high and far. Maybe we should stay here." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the hill and started to climb. Lily followed him, but she was scared. She wished they did not leave the park. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a distant lake, a forest and a road. They did not see the park or their parents. + +"Where are we, Tom?" Lily asked. "I want to go back." + +"I don't know, Lily," Tom said. "I think we are lost. I regret coming here." + +They heard a loud noise. It was a car. It was coming fast on the road. It did not see them. + +"Tom, look out!" Lily shouted. + +Tom turned and saw the car. He was too late. The car hit him and threw him to the side. He did not move. + +Lily ran to him and cried. She was alone and afraid. She regretted following him. She wished they stayed in the park. +Tim and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big cake on a table. It looked delicious. They wanted to eat it. + +"Let's take some cake," Tim said. "No one is here." + +"But that is not nice," Sue said. "The cake is not ours. Maybe someone will come back for it." + +Tim did not listen. He ran to the table and grabbed a big piece of cake. He put it in his mouth. He smiled. "Mmm, this is good. Come on, Sue, try some." + +Sue was scared. She did not want to be bad. But the cake smelled so good. She walked to the table and took a small piece of cake. She bit it. It was sweet and soft. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was an alarm. It was on the table. It was a trap. Someone had put the alarm in the cake to catch the thieves. Tim and Sue were caught. + +They spit out the cake. They cried. They tried to run away. But it was too late. A man came out of a house. He was angry. He was the owner of the cake. He had made it for his birthday. He saw Tim and Sue with cake on their faces. + +"Hey, you little rats!" he shouted. "You stole my cake! How dare you! You will suffer for this!" + +He grabbed Tim and Sue by their arms. He dragged them to his house. He locked them in a dark room. He said he would call their parents. He said they would be in big trouble. + +Tim and Sue were sorry. They wished they had not taken the cake. They wished they had listened to Sue. They were scared. They did not know what would happen to them. They hugged each other. They hoped someone would save them. But no one came. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fog. The fog is white and soft. It covers the trees and the swings. + +"Wow, look at the fog!" Sam says. "It is like a big blanket." + +"Let's go inside the fog," Mia says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +They run into the fog. They laugh and shout. They cannot see very well. They bump into each other. + +"Hey, what is this?" Sam says. He picks up something shiny. It is a necklace. It has a red heart. + +"It is pretty," Mia says. "Where did you find it?" + +"I don't know," Sam says. "It was on the ground." + +"Maybe someone lost it," Mia says. "We should give it back." + +Sam thinks. He likes the necklace. He wants to keep it. + +"No, we should keep it," Sam says. "It is ours now. We found it in the fog." + +Mia shakes her head. She knows that is wrong. + +"No, Sam, that is not nice," Mia says. "That is stealing. Stealing is bad. Someone will be sad if they lose their necklace. We should find them and say sorry." + +Sam feels bad. He knows Mia is right. She is smart. He is not smart. + +"Okay, Mia, you are right," Sam says. "We should not steal. Let's find the owner of the necklace." + +They hold hands and walk out of the fog. They look for someone who is looking for their necklace. They hope they can make them happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big basket under a tree. The basket is deep and has many things inside. + +"Look, Ben, a basket!" Lily says. "What is in it?" + +"I don't know, let's see," Ben says. He puts his hand in the basket and pulls out a hat. "A hat! I can wear it." + +He puts the hat on his head. It is too big and covers his eyes. Lily laughs. + +"Ben, you look funny!" she says. + +Ben laughs too. He takes off the hat and puts it back in the basket. He tries to find something else. + +"What is this?" he says. He holds up a book. The book has many pictures and words. + +"It is a book, Ben. We can read it," Lily says. She likes books. She takes the book from Ben and opens it. + +"Can you tell me a story, Lily?" Ben asks. He sits next to her and looks at the book. + +"OK, Ben, I will try," Lily says. She looks at the pictures and makes up a story. She tells Ben about a princess, a dragon, and a knight. Ben listens and smiles. + +They have fun with the book and the basket. They forget about the time. They do not see the old lady who is looking for her basket. She is the owner of the basket. She left it under the tree by mistake. She is happy when she sees it. She is not happy when she sees Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing with my basket?" she says. She is angry. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the book and the hat. They run away from the old lady. They say sorry. + +They go back to their moms. They tell them what happened. Their moms hug them and say it is OK. They say they should not touch things that are not theirs. They say they should be careful in the park. + +Lily and Ben say they understand. They say they are sorry. They say they will not do it again. + +They are still friends. They still like to play in the park. But they do not touch the basket under the tree. They find other things to play with. They have fun. +Lily and Ben liked to make things with paper and glue. They had many colors of paper and a big bottle of glue. They wanted to make something impressive for their mom. + +They cut the paper into shapes and glued them together. They made a big flower, a star, a house, and a car. They were very happy with their work. They wanted to add more things to make it more impressive. + +They looked around the room and saw some glitter, some beads, some feathers, and some stickers. They thought they were very pretty and shiny. They decided to add them to their paper things. They used a lot of glue to stick them on. + +They did not know that the glue was very strong and sticky. They did not know that the glitter, the beads, the feathers, and the stickers would make their paper things very heavy. They did not know that the glue would dry very fast and hard. + +They tried to lift their paper things to show their mom, but they could not. The paper things were stuck to the table, to the floor, to their hands, and to each other. They pulled and pulled, but they could not get them off. They started to cry. + +Their mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She was very angry. She said they had to clean up everything and go to bed without a story. She said they had wasted the paper, the glue, and the other things. She said they had made a very bad and not impressive thing. She said they had to learn to be careful and not add too much. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to chase it. + +One time, the ball rolled onto the road. Tom and Lily did not see the cars and trucks that were coming. They ran after the ball and did not hear their mom shouting "Stop!" + +A man on a motorcycle saw them and quickly stopped his bike. He jumped off and ran to them. He grabbed them by their hands and pulled them back to the sidewalk. He was very brave and strong. + +"Are you okay, kids?" he asked them. "That was very dangerous. You should never go on the road without looking and listening." + +Tom and Lily were scared and sorry. They said "Thank you" to the man and hugged him. He smiled and gave them their ball. + +Their mom came and hugged them too. She was very happy that they were safe. She thanked the man for rescuing them. He said "You're welcome" and got on his motorcycle. He waved goodbye and drove away. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson that day. They never played near the road again. They always looked and listened before crossing. They remembered the man on the motorcycle who saved them. He was their hero. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. She helped to mix, pour and stir. She wanted to make a cake for dad's birthday. Mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The oven is very hot. Do not touch it." + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to see the cake. She opened the oven door a little bit. She saw the cake rising and smelling good. She reached out her hand to touch it. Ouch! She burned her thumb. It hurt a lot. She cried and ran to mom. + +Mom saw Lily's thumb. It was red and swollen. She said, "Oh, Lily, what did you do? You should have listened to me. The oven is not a toy. It can hurt you." She hugged Lily and put some ice on her thumb. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you wanted to help. But you have to be more careful. Cooking is fun, but it can also be dangerous." + +Lily felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was silly. I wanted to see the cake. I didn't mean to hurt myself. Will dad still like the cake?" She looked at mom with troubled eyes. + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course, dad will like the cake. He will love it even more because you made it with me. And he will love you more than the cake. He will not be mad at you. He will be happy to see you and your thumb. He will kiss it and make it better. Now, let's finish the cake and put some frosting on it. How about some sprinkles too?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, mom. Let's do that. I love you, mom. And I love dad. And I love cooking with you. But next time, I will not touch the oven." She gave mom a big hug and a kiss. Then they went back to the kitchen and finished the cake. +Tom loved to play golf with his dad. They had a big bag with many sticks and balls. They went to a big field with holes and flags. Tom liked to hit the ball with the stick and watch it fly in the air. He tried to make the ball go in the hole. + +One day, Tom saw a bird on the field. The bird had a hurt wing and could not fly. Tom felt sad for the bird. He wanted to help it. He asked his dad if they could take the bird home. His dad said yes, but they had to be very gentle and careful. + +Tom and his dad put the bird in a box with some grass and water. They took it to their car and drove home. Tom was very happy. He thanked his dad for letting him save the bird. His dad smiled and hugged him. He said Tom was very compassionate and kind. He said he was proud of him. + +At home, Tom and his dad made a nest for the bird in their backyard. They gave it some seeds and worms. They watched the bird every day. They saw it get better and stronger. They saw it flap its wing and hop around. + +One morning, Tom and his dad went to the backyard. They saw the bird fly out of the nest and into the sky. The bird sang a beautiful song. It looked at Tom and his dad and nodded. It said thank you in its own way. Tom and his dad waved goodbye. They felt happy and sad at the same time. They had helped the bird, but they would miss it. + +Tom and his dad went back to their big bag with many sticks and balls. They decided to play golf again. They had fun hitting the ball and making it go in the hole. They also looked at the sky and listened for the bird. They hoped it was happy and free. They thanked each other for being good friends. They thanked the bird for being a good guest. They thanked the world for being a good place. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big line of people waiting for something. They were curious and went closer. They saw a man with a cart full of ice cream. He was giving ice cream to the people in the line. + +"Wow, ice cream!" Lily said. "I want some. It looks tasty." + +"Me too," Ben said. "But the line is too long. We have to wait a lot." + +They decided to join the line and wait for their turn. They were very excited and talked about what flavor they wanted. Lily wanted chocolate and Ben wanted strawberry. + +But as they waited, the sun got hotter and hotter. The ice cream started to melt and drip from the cones. The people in the line got unhappy and complained. The man with the cart looked worried and tried to hurry. + +"Uh-oh," Lily said. "The ice cream is going bad. It will rot soon." + +"That's not good," Ben said. "Maybe we should go and play something else." + +But they had waited so long that they did not want to leave. They hoped they would get their ice cream before it was too late. + +Finally, it was their turn. The man with the cart smiled and gave them each a cone. Lily got chocolate and Ben got strawberry. They thanked him and took a big lick. + +But they did not like it. The ice cream was warm and mushy. It tasted sour and yucky. They made a face and spit it out. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "This ice cream is rotten. It is not tasty at all." + +"Yuck!" Ben said. "This is the worst ice cream ever. I wish we had played something else." + +They threw away their cones and ran away from the line. They felt sad and sick. They learned a lesson that day. Sometimes, waiting too long for something is not worth it. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill in the west. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +"Let's go to the hill, Sam!" Ben says. "Maybe we can find something great there!" + +"OK, Ben!" Sam says. "But we have to be back before dark. Mom and Dad will be mad if we are late." + +They run to the hill and start to climb. They see rocks and flowers and bugs. They have fun. But the hill is very high and steep. They get tired and thirsty. + +"Ben, I want to go back," Sam says. "It is getting dark and I am hungry." + +"No, Sam, we are almost there!" Ben says. "Look, I can see something shiny on the other side. Maybe it is a treasure!" + +Ben runs to the shiny thing. Sam follows him. But the shiny thing is not a treasure. It is a car. A big, fast car. And it is coming towards them. + +"Ben, watch out!" Sam shouts. "The car is coming!" + +But Ben does not hear him. He is too excited. He runs to the car and tries to touch it. The car does not stop. It hits Ben. Ben falls to the ground. He does not move. + +"Ben! Ben!" Sam cries. He runs to Ben and tries to wake him up. But Ben does not wake up. He is hurt. He is bleeding. He is gone. + +Sam is scared and sad. He does not know what to do. He wishes he never went to the hill. He wishes he listened to Sam. He wishes he could wash away the bad thing that happened. But he can't. He is alone. He is lost. He is sorry. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play with thread. They make bracelets and necklaces with thread and beads. They have many colors of thread and beads. + +One day, Lila has a new idea. She says to Sam, "Let's name our thread. We can give them funny names. Then we can tell stories with them." + +Sam likes the idea. He says, "OK, let's name our thread. I will name this red thread Bob. He is a fireman. He likes to help people and animals." + +Lila says, "I will name this blue thread Lily. She is a mermaid. She likes to swim and sing in the sea." + +They name more thread. They have green thread, yellow thread, pink thread, and purple thread. They give them names like Max, Sunny, Rose, and Violet. They make up stories with their thread. They have amazing adventures. + +They have fun with their thread. They laugh and talk. They are happy. They love their thread and their names. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big, soft monkey. They named him Momo and hugged him every night. + +One day, Ben and Lily had a fight. Ben wanted to play with Momo, but Lily said it was her turn. They pulled and tugged on Momo, but neither of them wanted to share. They started to yell and cry, and Momo felt sad. + +Then, their mom came in and saw them fighting. She was not happy. She took Momo away and said, "If you can't share, you can't play with Momo. He is not a toy to fight over. He is a friend to love and care for. You need to learn to spread kindness, not anger." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They knew they had hurt Momo and their mom. They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, Momo. We love you both. Can we please have Momo back?" + +Their mom smiled and gave them Momo. She said, "I'm glad you're sorry. You can have Momo back, but only if you promise to share him and be nice to each other. Momo is happy when you are happy. He is perfect for both of you." + +Ben and Lily nodded and hugged Momo. They thanked their mom and said, "We promise, mom. We will share Momo and be nice to each other. He is perfect for both of us." + +They played with Momo and had fun. They took turns and helped each other. They spread kindness, not anger. And Momo was happy, too. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play in the bath before bed. They have many toys in the water. They have a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. + +"Look, Lily, I can make the duck splash!" Tom says. He pushes the duck down and lets it go. The duck pops up and makes a big splash. The water goes everywhere. + +"Wow, Tom, that's fun!" Lily says. She tries to do the same with the fish. But the fish is too small and does not splash much. Lily is sad. + +"Don't worry, Lily, I have an idea!" Tom says. He grabs the boat and the frog. He puts the frog on the boat. "Now, watch this!" He says. He moves the boat fast and then stops. The frog flies off the boat and lands in the water. It makes a huge splash. Lily laughs. + +"That's amazing, Tom!" Lily says. "You are very clever. Can I try?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go!" Tom says. He gives her the boat and the frog. Lily does the same as Tom. She makes the frog splash. She is happy. + +They play with the boat and the frog until their mom comes. She tells them it is time to get out of the bath and go to bed. They dry themselves and put on their pajamas. They hug their mom and say good night. + +They go to their room and get into their beds. They are tired but happy. They had a successful bath time. They close their eyes and dream of splashing. +Sara and Ben like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They are very happy. + +But then a mean boy comes. He has a whip in his hand. He wants to break the snowman. He runs to the snowman and hits him with the whip. Sara and Ben are very sad. They cry and shout at the mean boy. + +The mean boy laughs and hits the snowman again. But then he hears a loud bark. It is Rex, the big dog. Rex does not like the mean boy. He runs to him and chases him away. The mean boy is very scared. He drops the whip and runs to his house. + +Sara and Ben hug Rex. They thank him for saving the snowman. They enter their house and have some hot chocolate. They are very warm and happy. They love Rex. He is a good dog. +Sara likes to sing. She sings when she wakes up, when she eats, when she plays. She sings loud and happy. She has a cloth doll that she sings to. She calls her doll Lily. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She brings Lily with her. She sees a big slide. She wants to go on the slide. She runs to the slide with Lily. She puts Lily on her lap. She slides down fast and fun. + +But when she gets to the bottom, she sees a boy. The boy has Lily in his hands. He says, "This is my doll now. I like her. She is soft and pretty." + +Sara feels angry and sad. She says, "No, that is my doll. Her name is Lily. I sing to her. Give her back to me." + +The boy says, "No, I want her. You have to share. Sharing is good." + +Sara says, "No, sharing is not good. Lily is mine. She is not yours. You are mean and bad." + +They both pull on Lily. They both yell. Lily's cloth rips. They both stop. They both look at Lily. Lily has a big hole in her dress. Lily looks sad. + +Sara feels sorry and sorry. She says, "Oh no, Lily. I'm sorry. I hurt you. I didn't mean to. I love you." + +The boy feels sorry and sorry too. He says, "I'm sorry too. I was wrong. I shouldn't have taken your doll. I don't have a doll. I wanted one. But I don't want to hurt Lily. She is nice." + +They both hug Lily. They both say sorry to Lily. They both say sorry to each other. They both smile. They both say, "Do you want to be friends?" + +They both say, "Yes, I want to be friends." + +They both go to the bench. They both sit with Lily. They both sing to Lily. They sing mild and sweet. Lily smiles. Sara's mom smiles. The boy's mom smiles. They all have a good day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with water. They have a big bucket and some cups. They pour water from the bucket to the cups and from the cups to the bucket. They laugh and splash. + +One day, it is very hot. Anna and Ben want to play with water, but the bucket is empty. They look for more water, but they cannot find any. They are sad and thirsty. + +They see a man with a hose. He is watering his flowers. Anna and Ben run to him and ask, "Can we have some water, please?" + +The man is kind. He says, "Sure, you can have some water. But you have to be fair. You have to share with each other and with the flowers. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, we understand. Thank you, sir." + +The man gives them some water. He fills their bucket and their cups. He also sprays some water on them and on the flowers. They giggle and thank him. + +Anna and Ben play with water for a long time. They pour water from the bucket to the cups and from the cups to the bucket. They also pour water on the flowers and on each other. They are happy and cool. + +They have a lot of fun for the rest of the week. They are fair and share with each other and with the flowers. They make a new friend with the man with the hose. He likes to see them play and smile. +Anna hated lotion. She did not like how it felt on her skin. It was sticky and cold and made her itch. She always ran away when Mommy tried to put lotion on her after a bath. + +One day, Mommy had a new lotion. It was pink and smelled like flowers. Mommy said it was a special lotion for Anna. She said it would make her skin soft and beautiful. + +"Please, Anna, let me try this lotion on you. It is very nice. You will like it, I promise," Mommy said. + +Anna looked at the lotion. She was curious. It did look pretty. And it smelled good. Maybe it was not so bad. + +"Okay, Mommy, you can try it. But only a little bit," Anna said. + +Mommy smiled and took a small amount of lotion. She rubbed it gently on Anna's arm. Anna felt the lotion. It was not sticky or cold. It was smooth and warm. It did not make her itch. It made her feel cozy. + +"See, Anna, this lotion is different. It is good for you. It makes your skin beautiful and healthy. Do you like it?" Mommy asked. + +Anna nodded. She did like it. She liked how it felt and how it smelled. She liked how Mommy touched her with love. + +"I like it, Mommy. Thank you for the lotion. Can I have some more?" Anna asked. + +Mommy hugged her and kissed her. She was happy that Anna liked the lotion. She gave her some more and put it on her legs and tummy and face. + +"You are welcome, Anna. You are my beautiful girl. I love you very much," Mommy said. + +Anna smiled and snuggled with Mommy. She felt happy and loved. She did not hate lotion anymore. She loved it. She loved Mommy. And she loved herself. +Sara and her mom went to a restaurant for lunch. Sara liked the restaurant. It had many pictures on the wall and a big fish tank. Sara wanted to see the fish. She asked her mom if she could go closer. + +"OK, but be careful and don't touch anything," her mom said. + +Sara walked to the fish tank and looked at the fish. They were colorful and shiny. Some were big and some were little. Sara saw a little yellow fish with a long tail. She thought it was pretty. She smiled and said hello to the fish. + +But then, Sara felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she couldn't. She sneezed very loud. "Achoo!" + +The fish in the tank got scared. They swam away from Sara. The little yellow fish with the long tail hid behind a rock. Sara felt bad. She didn't mean to scare the fish. She said sorry to the fish. + +Her mom heard her sneeze and came to check on her. "Are you OK, Sara?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom. I just sneezed. I scared the fish. I'm sorry, fish," Sara said. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's OK, Sara. You didn't do anything wrong. Sometimes we sneeze and we can't help it. The fish will be fine. They are just shy. Why don't we go back to our table and eat our lunch?" + +Sara nodded and followed her mom. She hoped the fish would come out and play again. She wanted to be their friend. She liked the restaurant and the fish. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys: cars, dolls, balls, blocks and more. Sometimes they make a mess with their toys. Then their moms say: "You have to sort your toys. Put them in the right boxes." + +One day, Tom and Mia are playing in Tom's room. They have fun with the cars and the dolls. They make noises and stories. They forget to sort their toys. The sun goes down and it gets dark. Tom's mom comes and says: "It is time for bed, Tom. You have to sort your toys first." + +Tom and Mia look at the toys. There are many toys on the floor. They do not know where to start. They feel scared of the dark. They say: "We do not want to sort the toys. It is hard. It is dark. We want to sleep." + +Tom's mom says: "Do not be scared. I will help you. Sorting the toys is easy. Look, this is how you do it. You take a toy and you see what it is. Is it a car? Then you put it in the box with the cars. Is it a doll? Then you put it in the box with the dolls. And so on. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They take a toy and they see what it is. They put it in the right box. They do it again and again. They sort the toys. They feel happy. They say: "We can sort the toys. It is easy. It is fun. Thank you, mom." + +Tom's mom says: "You are welcome. You did a good job. Now you can go to bed. I will turn on the light for you. Good night, Tom. Good night, Mia." + +Tom and Mia say: "Good night, mom. Good night, friend." They hug and go to bed. They dream of their toys. They are not scared of the dark. They are happy. +Anna was a rich woman who had a big house and many things. She liked to buy new clothes and shoes and bags every week. She did not like to share her things with anyone. She was not nice to her friends or her family. + +One day, Anna saw a pretty dress in a shop. It was red and shiny and had many flowers on it. Anna wanted the dress very much. She paid a lot of money for it and took it home. She put it on and looked at herself in the mirror. She smiled and said, "I am the most beautiful woman in the world." + +Anna decided to go out and show off her dress. She got in her car and drove to the park. She walked around and looked at the people. She wanted them to see her dress and be jealous. She did not say hello or smile to anyone. She was very rude and proud. + +But Anna did not see the dark clouds in the sky. Soon, it started to rain. It rained very hard and very fast. Anna did not have an umbrella or a coat. She got wet and cold. Her dress got wet and dirty. The red color ran and stained her skin. The flowers fell off and stuck to her hair. Anna looked like a mess. + +Anna ran to her car and tried to start it. But the car did not work. The rain had damaged the engine. Anna was stuck in the park. She cried and screamed for help. But no one came to help her. No one liked her. No one cared about her. Anna was alone and sad. She wished she had been nicer and kinder. She wished she had not been so greedy and vain. She wished she had a different dress. But it was too late. Anna had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big truck with many boxes. The truck driver is busy. He is taking the boxes out of the truck and putting them on a cart. + +"Hello, mister," Anna says. "What are you doing?" + +"I am delivering an order," the truck driver says. "These boxes have books and toys for the library. Do you like books and toys?" + +"Yes, we do!" Ben says. "Can we help you?" + +The truck driver smiles. "That is very kind of you, but I don't need help. I have a useful tool. See this button? If I press it, the cart moves by itself. It is very fast and strong. It can carry many boxes at once." + +"Wow, that is cool!" Anna says. "Can we see it?" + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't touch the button or the cart. It might hurt you or make a mess. Just watch from here." + +The truck driver presses the button and the cart starts to move. Anna and Ben see the cart go to the library door. The truck driver follows it. He takes the boxes off the cart and gives them to the librarian. The librarian says thank you and smiles. + +Anna and Ben clap their hands. They think the truck driver and the cart are amazing. They want to read the books and play with the toys. They say goodbye to the truck driver and run to the library. They have a lot of fun. +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a red car. He played with his car every day and night. He did not like to share his car with anyone. He did not like to put his car away when it was time to sleep. + +One night, Tom was playing with his car in his bed. He did not hear his mom say, "Tom, it is time to sleep. Put your car away and close your eyes." He did not listen to his mom. He kept playing with his car until he fell asleep. + +The next morning, Tom woke up. He felt something hurt his head. He touched his head and saw blood. He cried out loud. His mom came to his room and saw what happened. She said, "Tom, what did you do? You have a cut on your head. How did this happen?" + +Tom looked at his bed and saw his car. His car had a sharp edge. He had rolled over his car in his sleep and it had cut his head. He felt sorry and scared. He said, "Mom, I am sorry. I did not put my car away. I played with it in my bed. It hurt me." + +His mom hugged him and said, "Tom, I am glad you are sorry. But you have to learn to listen to me. I tell you to do things for your own good. Playing with your car in your bed is not safe. You could have hurt yourself more. You have to put your toys away when it is time to sleep. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will listen to you from now on. I will put my toys away when it is time to sleep. I will not play with my car in my bed again." + +His mom smiled and said, "That is good, Tom. I love you. Now let me clean your wound and put a bandage on it. Then you can have some breakfast and play with your car later. But remember to share it with others and be careful with it." + +Tom said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for helping me. I will remember to share and be careful." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of listening to parents, being safe, and sharing. +Sara and Ben liked to play in the garden. They had a patch of dirt where they planted seeds. They watered the seeds every day and waited for them to grow. + +One day, they saw some green shoots coming out of the dirt. They were very happy and clapped their hands. "Look, look, our seeds are growing!" Sara said. "They are so pretty!" Ben said. + +They ran to tell their mom, who smiled and praised them. "You did a good job, Sara and Ben. You are very good gardeners. Do you want to help me pick some flowers for the vase?" she asked. + +They nodded and followed their mom to the flower bed. They saw many colorful flowers, like roses, daisies, and sunflowers. They picked some of them carefully and put them in a basket. + +But when they came back to their patch, they saw something bad. A big dog had jumped over the fence and dug up their seeds. The dirt was all over the place and the green shoots were broken. Sara and Ben felt very sad and angry. They cried and shouted. "Bad dog, bad dog, go away! You ruined our patch!" they said. + +The dog heard them and ran away. Their mom came and hugged them. "I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. The dog didn't know what he was doing. He was just curious. Don't worry, we can plant some more seeds and they will grow again. And we still have these beautiful flowers to enjoy. Do you want to put them in the vase?" she asked. + +Sara and Ben sniffed and nodded. They wiped their tears and smiled. They took the basket and went inside with their mom. They put the flowers in the vase and placed it on the table. They looked at the flowers and felt happy again. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love our patch. We will make it grow again." +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big spring that goes up and down. They want to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Sara asks. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben says. + +Sara climbs on the spring and holds on tight. She pushes with her feet and the spring makes her go high and low. She feels happy and laughs. + +"Wow, this is fun!" she says. + +Ben watches and waits for his turn. He sees something shiny on the ground. He walks over and picks it up. It is a silver coin. + +"Look what I found!" he says. + +Sara stops the spring and jumps off. She runs to Ben and looks at the coin. + +"It is pretty," she says. + +"Maybe we can buy something with it," Ben says. + +They think of what they want. Sara wants a doll with orange hair. Ben wants a car that makes noise. + +"Let's go to the store and see," Sara says. + +They hold hands and walk to the store. They are happy and excited. They hope they can find what they want. +Tom and Lily were bored. They had no toys to play with. They only had a magazine that their mom gave them. The magazine had many pictures of animals and cars and flowers. + +"Look, Lily, this is a lion. It is big and yellow and has a furry mane. It can roar very loud," Tom said, showing Lily the magazine. + +"I like the lion. It is pretty. Can we become lions, Tom?" Lily asked, touching the picture. + +"Maybe we can. Let's pretend we are lions. We can crawl on the floor and make noises like lions," Tom said, smiling. + +They put the magazine on the floor and started to act like lions. They crawled and pounced and roared. They had fun. + +But they did not know that the magazine was magic. The more they pretended to be lions, the more they became like lions. Their hair grew longer and thicker. Their teeth became sharper and bigger. Their nails became claws. They did not notice the change. + +Their mom came home and saw them. She was scared. She did not recognize them. She thought they were real lions. She screamed and ran away. She called the police. + +The police came and saw them. They were scared too. They thought they were dangerous lions. They shot them with guns. They did not know they were Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily felt pain. They did not understand what was happening. They tried to say something, but they could only roar. They fell on the floor and did not move. + +The magazine was still on the floor. It had an enormous smile. It was happy. It had done its job. It had turned Tom and Lily into lions. It had made them pay for ripping its pages. It was a bad magazine. It was a very bad magazine. +Tom likes to play with his toy plane. He wants to be a pilot when he grows up. He likes to make the plane fly in the air and make noises like vroom and zoom. + +One day, he goes to the store with his mom. He sees a big plane on the shelf. It is red and shiny and has lights and sounds. He wants to buy it with his money. He asks his mom, "Mom, can I buy this plane? It is so cool!" + +His mom looks at the price tag. It is very expensive. She says, "Sorry, Tom, you cannot buy this plane. It is too much money. You have to save more money for it." + +Tom is sad. He puts the plane back on the shelf. He walks away with his mom. He sees a boy with a small plane. The boy is playing with it on the floor. He bumps into Tom and drops his plane. The plane breaks. The wing falls off. The boy cries. + +Tom feels sorry for the boy. He remembers his toy plane at home. He says to the boy, "Don't cry. I have a plane at home. It is not big, but it is fun. You can have it. I will give it to you." + +The boy stops crying. He looks at Tom. He says, "Thank you. You are very nice. What is your name?" + +Tom says, "My name is Tom. What is your name?" + +The boy says, "My name is Ben. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom says, "Yes, I want to be your friend. Do you want to be a pilot too?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I want to be a pilot too. We can fly together." + +Tom and Ben smile. They hug each other. They are happy. They have a new friend and a new plane. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and castles and bridges. But sometimes they fought over the blocks and knocked down each other's creations. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily shouted. "You broke my tower! That was not nice!" + +"I wanted the red block!" Ben said. "You had too many! It's not fair!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken blocks and the angry faces of her children. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Ben both tried to tell their side of the story, but they talked at the same time and Mom could not understand them. + +"Shh, shh, shh," Mom said. "One at a time. Lily, you go first. Tell me the truth. What did Ben do?" + +Lily told Mom how Ben took the red block from her tower and made it fall down. She said he was mean and rude. + +Mom nodded and turned to Ben. "Ben, is that the truth? What did you do?" + +Ben told Mom how Lily had too many blocks and he wanted one. He said he was sorry and he did not mean to break her tower. + +Mom looked at both of them and said, "I see. You both wanted the same block, but you did not ask or share. You both made a mistake and hurt each other's feelings. That was not nice. How can you prevent this from happening again?" + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment. Then they said, "We can ask before we take a block. We can share and trade blocks. We can say sorry and help each other fix the towers." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's right. Those are good ways to prevent fights and be kind. I'm proud of you for telling the truth and learning from your mistakes. Now, why don't you hug and make up, and then you can play together again?" + +Lily and Ben hugged and said sorry to each other. They felt better and happier. They picked up the broken blocks and started to build new towers and castles and bridges. They asked and shared and traded and helped. They had fun and did not fight anymore. Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad they had learned to prevent problems and tell the truth. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big bottle in the closet. It is shiny and has many colors. + +"Look, Ben, a bottle!" Lily says. "What is inside?" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe water or juice. Let's open it and see." Ben says. He tries to twist the cap, but it is too tight. + +Suddenly, the bottle makes a loud noise. Puff! Smoke comes out of the bottle. Lily and Ben are scared and surprised. They see a man in the smoke. He has a long beard and a funny hat. + +"Hello, children. I am a genie. I live in the bottle. You have set me free. Thank you very much." The man says. + +"A genie? What is a genie?" Lily asks. + +"A genie is a magic person. I can do anything you wish. You have three wishes each. What do you want?" The man says. + +Lily and Ben are happy and excited. They have never met a genie before. They think of many things they want. + +"I wish for a big cake with candles and sprinkles." Lily says. + +"Your wish is my command." The man says. He snaps his fingers and a cake appears on the table. + +"I wish for a bike with a bell and a basket." Ben says. + +"Your wish is my command." The man says. He snaps his fingers and a bike appears in the room. + +Lily and Ben are very pleased with their wishes. They thank the genie and hug him. They want to show their new things to their mom and dad. + +"Can we show you to our mom and dad, too?" Lily asks. "You are very nice and cool. And famous, too. You live in a bottle!" + +The genie smiles and nods. He likes the children. He is happy to have friends. + +"Of course, you can show me to your mom and dad. But remember, you still have two more wishes each. Use them wisely. And don't tell anyone else about me. I am a secret genie." The man says. + +Lily and Ben agree. They hold the genie's hand and run to find their mom and dad. They have a lot to tell them. They have a lot to wish for. They have a lot of fun. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mill near the river. They wanted to see what was inside, so they ran towards it. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" Lily called. She was a little frightened of the mill. It was old and dark and made loud noises. + +Tom did not wait. He was curious and brave. He opened the door and went in. Lily followed him, but she stayed close to him. + +Inside the mill, there were many machines and wheels and belts. They moved fast and made more noises. Tom and Lily looked around, but they did not touch anything. + +"Look, Lily, there is a cat!" Tom said. He pointed to a corner, where a black cat was sitting on a sack of flour. He liked cats and wanted to pet it. + +He walked towards the cat, but the cat did not like him. It hissed and scratched him on the hand. Tom cried out in pain and ran back to Lily. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The cat hurt me!" he said. He showed Lily his hand, which was bleeding. + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. Let's go home. Mom will make it better." + +They left the mill and ran back to their house. They told Mom what happened. Mom cleaned Tom's hand and put a bandage on it. She gave them both a glass of milk and a cookie. + +She also told them not to go to the mill again. It was dangerous and not a place for children. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They decided to play in the garden instead, where it was safe and fun. +One day, a lively cat named Spot saw a big jar of butter on the kitchen table. He wanted to taste it, because it smelled good and looked yellow and soft. He jumped on the table and tried to open the jar with his paws, but it was too hard. + +He saw a mouse named Pip hiding under the table. He thought that maybe the mouse could help him. He said to the mouse, "Hey, you, come here. I have a question for you." + +The mouse was scared of the cat, but he was also curious. He said, "What do you want, cat? Are you going to eat me?" + +The cat said, "No, no, I don't want to eat you. I want to eat this butter. But I can't open the jar. Can you help me?" + +The mouse said, "Why should I help you? You are a cat, and cats are mean to mice. You might trick me and eat me after I help you." + +The cat said, "No, no, I promise I won't eat you. I just want some butter. Please, please, help me. I will be your friend." + +The mouse thought for a moment. He decided to trust the cat, because he was hungry too, and he liked butter. He said, "Okay, I will help you. But you have to share the butter with me, and you have to be nice to me and other mice." + +The cat said, "Okay, okay, I agree. Thank you, mouse. You are very kind." + +The mouse came out of his hiding place and ran to the jar. He used his teeth to bite the lid and make a hole. Then he pushed the lid with his nose and opened the jar. The cat and the mouse both dipped their paws into the butter and licked them. They smiled at each other and enjoyed the butter. + +The moral of the story is: Sometimes, you can make friends with someone who is different from you, if you are willing to ask for help and share what you have. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big doll that she called Queen, because she wore a shiny crown and a long dress. Lily liked to pretend that Queen was the ruler of a magic land, and that she was her friend and helper. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they had to go to the dentist. Lily was scared of the dentist, because he had a loud drill and a big needle. She did not want to leave Queen behind, so she asked her mom if she could take her. + +"Okay, but you have to hold her tight and not lose her," her mom said. "The dentist is very busy and has many other children to see." + +Lily nodded and hugged Queen. She put on her coat and shoes and followed her mom to the car. She was very quiet on the way, and held Queen close to her chest. + +When they got to the dentist's office, Lily saw many other children waiting in the lobby. Some of them were crying, some of them were reading books, and some of them were playing with toys. Lily felt nervous and shy. She did not want to talk to anyone, or let anyone touch Queen. + +She sat on a chair next to her mom and waited for her turn. She heard a loud beep and a voice that said, "Lily, please come to room number three." + +Lily's mom took her hand and led her to the door. Lily clutched Queen and looked at the dentist. He was a tall man with a white coat and a mask. He smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. I'm Dr. Lee. I'm here to check your teeth and make them healthy. Don't worry, it won't hurt. Can I see your doll?" + +Lily shook her head and hid Queen behind her back. She did not want to give her to the dentist. She was afraid he would take her away, or break her, or make her dirty. + +Dr. Lee nodded and said, "That's okay. You can keep your doll. She's very pretty. What's her name?" + +Lily whispered, "Queen." + +Dr. Lee said, "That's a nice name. Is she the queen of a magic land?" + +Lily nodded. + +Dr. Lee said, "That's wonderful. I like magic lands. Do you know what? I have a magic tool that can make your teeth sparkle like stars. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily looked at the tool. It was a small mirror with a light. She was curious, but still scared. + +Dr. Lee said, "It's very easy. You just have to open your mouth and let me look inside. It won't hurt, I promise. And you can hold Queen the whole time. She can watch and see how brave you are. Do you think you can do it?" + +Lily looked at Queen. She saw her shiny crown and her long dress. She thought that Queen was brave and strong, and that she would not be afraid of the dentist. She wanted to be like her. She took a deep breath and nodded. + +Dr. Lee said, "Good girl. You are very brave. Let's begin." + +Lily opened her mouth and let Dr. Lee look inside. She held Queen tight and felt her soft hair and her smooth face. She heard Dr. Lee say, "You have very nice teeth, Lily. Just a little bit of plaque here and there. I'm going to clean it with my magic tool. It will tickle a little, but it won't hurt. Are you ready?" + +Lily nodded. She felt the tool touch her teeth and make a buzzing sound. It tickled a little, but it did not hurt. She closed her eyes and imagined that she was in a magic land with Queen, and that they were having a tea party with the fairies and the unicorns. + +She heard Dr. Lee say, "All done. You did a great job, Lily. Your teeth are sparkling like stars. You can rinse your mouth with this cup of water. And here's a sticker for you. You can choose any one you like." + +Lily opened her eyes and saw a sheet of stickers with different shapes and colors. She chose a pink heart and stuck it on her coat. She rinsed her mouth with the water and spit it out. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Dr. Lee." + +Dr. Lee said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a very good patient. And thank you, Queen, for being such a good friend. You can come back anytime." + +Lily hugged Queen and said, "Thank you, Queen. You helped me be brave. I love you." + +She walked out of the room with her mom and waved goodbye to Dr. Lee. She felt proud and happy. She had managed +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their big red van. They have many toys in the van, like balls, dolls, and books. They can drive the van around the yard and pretend they are going on a trip. + +One day, they see a big yellow balloon in the sky. It is very bright and pretty. They want to catch it and play with it. They have an idea. They take a long rope from the van and tie one end to the van. Then they drive the van closer to the balloon. + +"Look, Tom, we are almost there!" Lily says. She holds the other end of the rope and tries to reach the balloon. + +"Be careful, Lily, don't fall!" Tom says. He steers the van and watches his sister. + +Lily jumps and grabs the balloon. She is very happy. She ties the rope to the balloon and pulls it down. She and Tom hug the balloon and laugh. + +"We did it, Tom, we caught the balloon!" Lily says. + +"You are brilliant, Lily, you are the best!" Tom says. + +They put the balloon in the van and drive back to the house. They show their mom and dad their new toy. Mom and dad are proud of them and give them a big hug. They say they can keep the balloon as long as they want. Tom and Lily are very happy. They love their big red van and their big yellow balloon. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves on the ground. They ran to the pile and jumped in it. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. + +"Let's dress up as animals with the leaves!" Tom said. He put some leaves on his head and said, "I am a lion, roar!" + +"I am a bird, tweet!" Lily said. She put some leaves on her arms and pretended to fly. + +They had fun dressing up as different animals. But then they saw a small kitten on the ground. It was weak and cold. It looked sad and scared. + +"Look, a kitten!" Lily said. She ran to the kitten and picked it up. She cuddled it and said, "Don't worry, we will help you." + +Tom followed her and said, "Yes, we will. Let's take it home and give it some food and water." + +They wrapped the kitten in some leaves and carried it home. They showed it to their mom and dad. They said they found it on the ground and it was weak. They asked if they could keep it. + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "You are very kind and caring. You did the right thing by helping the kitten. Yes, you can keep it. But you have to take good care of it." + +Tom and Lily were happy. They named the kitten Leafy. They gave it some food and water and a warm bed. They played with it and loved it. Leafy was happy too. It purred and licked them. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and helpful to those who are weak and in need. You will make them happy and yourself happy too. +Lily and Ben liked to pretend a lot. They had a big box that they turned into a boat. They put a sheet on top for a sail and drew windows and doors with crayons. They took turns being the captain and the sailor. + +One day, they decided to go on a fancy trip with their boat. They put on their best clothes and hats and packed some snacks and toys. They said goodbye to their mom and dad and climbed into their boat. + +"Where are we going, captain?" asked Ben. + +"We are going to a faraway island, where there are many flowers and animals and treasures," said Lily. + +They sailed across the living room, the kitchen, and the hallway, making boat noises and waving to their stuffed animals. They pretended to see dolphins, sharks, and whales in the water. They sang songs and told stories. + +But when they reached the bedroom, they saw something that made them stop. There was a big sign on the door that said "Do not enter". It was their big sister's room. + +"What is that, captain?" asked Ben. + +"I don't know, sailor. Maybe it's a secret cave or a pirate hideout," said Lily. + +She looked at Ben and smiled. She had an idea. + +"Let's go and explore it. Maybe we'll find some fancy things inside," she said. + +Ben nodded. He was curious and brave. + +They pushed their boat to the door and opened it slowly. They peeked inside and gasped. There were so many things to see: clothes, shoes, jewelry, books, posters, and more. It looked like a fancy store or a palace. + +They jumped out of their boat and ran inside. They tried on different outfits and accessories. They looked at themselves in the mirror and laughed. They played with the books and the toys. They felt like kings and queens. + +They were having so much fun that they didn't hear the door open again. They didn't see their big sister come in. They didn't notice her angry face. + +"Hey, what are you doing in my room?" she shouted. + +Lily and Ben turned around and saw her. They were scared and sorry. + +They dropped everything and ran back to their boat. They grabbed their things and sailed away as fast as they could. + +They learned their lesson. They never went into their big sister's room again. They still pretended a lot, but they stayed away from the sign that said "Do not enter". +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play games on the screen. The screen is big and black. It has many colors and sounds. + +One day, Lily and Tom want to play a new game. The game is about animals. They have to find the animals and match them. Lily is good at finding animals. Tom is good at matching them. + +Lily sees a lion on the screen. She points to it and says, "Look, Tom, a lion! It is big and yellow. It has a mane and a tail. Can you find the lion card?" + +Tom looks at the cards. He sees a lion card. It is also big and yellow. It has a mane and a tail. He picks it up and says, "Yes, Lily, I found the lion card! It is the same as the lion on the screen. Let me put it next to the screen." + +Tom puts the lion card next to the screen. The screen makes a happy sound. It says, "Good job, Lily and Tom! You matched the lion. You are smart and brave. Do you want to play again?" + +Lily and Tom smile. They are happy. They say, "Yes, we want to play again! We like this game. It is fun and easy. We help each other. We support each other. We are good friends." +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could make houses, cars, towers and more with their blocks. + +One day, they found a new block in their toy box. It was black and had a spike on each side. It looked amazing. Tim and Mia both wanted to play with it. They started to pull the block from each other. + +"Give me the block! It is mine!" Tim shouted. + +"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Mia yelled. + +They pulled harder and harder, but the block did not move. The spikes hurt their hands. They started to cry. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the block and their red hands. She was not happy. + +"Tim and Mia, why are you fighting over this block? It is not a nice block. It is sharp and dangerous. It can hurt you and your friends. You should share your toys and be kind to each other." She said. + +She took the block and put it away. She gave them some ice and bandages for their hands. She also gave them some cookies and milk. + +"Here, have some cookies and milk. They are yummy and good for you. And look, you have so many other blocks to play with. Why don't you offer some to each other and make something amazing together?" She said. + +Tim and Mia felt sorry for fighting. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They offered some blocks to each other and started to build a big castle. They had fun and were happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Don't fight over things that are not worth it. Be kind and generous to your friends. +Ben and Lily liked to play pirates in the park. They had a big cardboard box that they pretended was a ship. They used sticks for swords and hats for helmets. They also had a bag of shiny coins that they found in the garage. They said they were pirate treasure. + +One day, they decided to sail to a new island. They pushed their box to the pond and climbed inside. They used a branch for a mast and a towel for a sail. They sang pirate songs as they floated on the water. + +"Look, Lily, there's an island!" Ben said, pointing to a patch of grass on the other side of the pond. "Maybe there's more treasure there!" + +"Let's go, Ben!" Lily said, excited. "But we have to be careful. There might be other pirates or monsters or traps!" + +They steered their box to the island and jumped out. They explored the grass, looking for clues. They saw some flowers, some rocks, some bugs, and some birds. But they did not see any treasure. + +"Maybe it's hidden, Ben," Lily said. "Maybe we have to dig or climb or solve a riddle." + +"Or maybe it's in that cave!" Ben said, pointing to a hole under a big tree. "It looks dark and mysterious. Maybe there's a secret door or a chest or a map!" + +They ran to the cave and peeked inside. It was very dark and quiet. They could not see anything. + +"Are you scared, Lily?" Ben asked. + +"A little, Ben," Lily said. "But we are brave pirates. We can do this." + +They held hands and walked into the cave. They hoped to find treasure, but they did not know what else they might find. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a long neck and a dirty coat. The dog is not happy. He is barking and pulling on a rope. A man is holding the other end of the rope. He is trying to lead the dog away. + +"Look, Ben, a dog!" Lily says. She likes dogs. She wants to pet the dog. + +"No, Lily, don't!" Ben says. He is scared of dogs. He thinks the dog will bite. + +But Lily does not listen. She runs to the dog and tries to touch his neck. The dog does not like that. He growls and snaps at Lily. Lily screams and runs back to Ben. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asks. He hugs Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was wrong. The dog is not nice. He is mean and dirty." Lily says. She is crying. + +The man comes to them. He is angry. He says, "What are you doing? You should not bother my dog. He is not friendly. He is a guard dog. He is trained to protect me. You are lucky he did not hurt you." + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, sir. We did not know. We will not do it again." + +The man says, "You should be careful. You should not run to strange dogs. You should ask before you pet them. You should respect them. They are not toys. They are animals." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They say, "Thank you, sir. We will remember that." + +The man says, "You are welcome. Now go and play. But stay away from my dog." + +Lily and Ben say, "Okay, sir. Goodbye." + +They run to the swings. They play and have fun. They forget about the dog. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Let's count how many blocks we have," Lily said. She liked to count things. She started to count the blocks on the floor. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten..." + +Tom did not like to count. He liked to knock down things. He saw Lily's tower and smiled. He pushed it with his hand and it fell down. "Crash!" he shouted. + +Lily was sad and angry. She had worked hard to build her tower. She looked at Tom and said, "That was not nice! You are selfish! You only think of yourself! You don't share!" + +Tom did not care. He laughed and said, "I don't care! I like to make noise! You are quiet! You are boring! You don't have fun!" + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They yelled and cried and threw blocks at each other. They did not play together anymore. They did not have fun. They were unhappy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Tom and Sam like to make castles in the sandbox with their buckets and shovels. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Ben. He has a big truck and a big hat. He walks to the sandbox and says, "This is my land. You have to go away. I do not permit you to play here." + +Tom and Sam are angry. They say, "No, this is not your land. This is the park. Everyone can play here. You have to share. You do not permit us, we do not permit you." + +Ben is angry too. He says, "No, I do not share. This is my truck and my hat and my land. You are mean. Go away or I will hit you." + +Tom and Sam do not want to fight. They want to play. They look at each other and have an idea. They say, "OK, we will go away. But first, can we see your truck and your hat? They look very nice." + +Ben is happy. He likes to show off his truck and his hat. He says, "OK, you can see them. But do not touch them. They are mine." + +Tom and Sam nod. They go to Ben and look at his truck and his hat. They say, "Wow, your truck is very big and your hat is very cool. Can we try them?" + +Ben says, "No, you cannot try them. They are mine. I told you not to touch them." + +But Tom and Sam are quick. They grab the truck and the hat and run away. They say, "Ha ha, now we have your truck and your hat. And we have the land too. You are silly. You should share." + +Ben is very angry. He runs after them and shouts, "Give me back my truck and my hat. They are mine. You are bad. You are thieves." + +Tom and Sam laugh. They run to the slide and the swing and the sandbox. They play with the truck and the hat and make castles. They say, "We are not bad. We are smart. You are not smart. You are greedy. You should learn to share." + +Ben is sad. He sits on the bench and cries. He has no truck, no hat, and no land. He has no friends. He says, "I am sorry. I was wrong. I want to share. I want to play. Can I play with you?" + +Tom and Sam hear him. They feel sorry for him. They say, "OK, you can play with us. But you have to be nice. You have to share. You have to permit us to play with your truck and your hat. And we will permit you to play with our buckets and shovels. And we will all play in the land. The land is for everyone." + +Ben says, "OK, I will be nice. I will share. I will permit you. Thank you for being my friends." + +Tom and Sam smile. They give back the truck and the hat to Ben. They say, "You are welcome. Come on, let's play." + +They all play in the park. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the living room. They open the box and see a lot of old things. They see books, clothes, and a phone. + +"Look, Ben, a phone!" Lily says. She picks up the phone and holds it to her ear. "Hello, hello, who is this?" + +Ben laughs. He knows that the phone is not working. It is not like the phone that Mom and Dad have. It has a cord and a dial. It is an original phone. + +"Let me try, Lily," Ben says. He takes the phone from Lily and turns the dial. He hears a click, click, click. He puts the phone to his ear and says, "Hello, hello, is anyone there?" + +Lily and Ben pretend to talk to each other on the phone. They make up stories and jokes. They have fun with the original phone. + +Mom comes into the living room and sees them playing. She smiles. She remembers that the phone was her grandma's phone. She tells Lily and Ben that the phone is very old and special. She says that they can keep the phone and play with it. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They thank Mom and hug her. They like the original phone. They think it is cool and fun. They put the phone in their room and play with it every day. +Lily was a clumsy girl. She liked to run and jump and play, but she often fell down and hurt herself. She had many bumps and bruises on her legs and arms. + +One day, Lily went for a walk with her mom and dad. They saw some ducks in the pond and some flowers in the park. Lily wanted to feed the ducks and smell the flowers, but she was not careful. She ran too fast and tripped over a rock. She fell into the water and got wet and cold. + +Lily cried and cried. She was in pain and she was scared. Her mom and dad ran to help her. They pulled her out of the water and wrapped her in a towel. They hugged her and kissed her and told her it was okay. + +Lily suffered a lot that day. She had a cut on her knee and a scratch on her cheek. She had to go to the doctor and get a band-aid and some medicine. She had to wear dry clothes and stay inside. + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned to be more careful and not so clumsy. She learned to walk slowly and watch where she was going. She learned to listen to her mom and dad and do what they said. She still liked to run and jump and play, but she did not fall down and hurt herself so much. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big building with many pipes and noises. They wanted to know what was inside. + +"Let's go see the factory," Ben said. "Maybe they make toys or candy." + +Lily was not sure. She thought the factory looked scary and dirty. "I don't want to go," she said. "Mommy said we should not go near the factory. It is not safe." + +Ben did not listen. He ran towards the factory gate. Lily followed him. She did not want to be alone. + +They sneaked inside the factory. They saw many machines and people working. They also saw smoke and fire and sparks. They heard loud bangs and hisses. They felt hot and scared. + +"Ben, this is not fun," Lily said. "This is not a place for kids. We should go back." + +Ben nodded. He realized that Lily was right. The factory was not a place for toys or candy. It was a place for hard work and danger. He felt sorry for the people who had to work there. + +They turned around and tried to find the way out. But they were lost. They did not know which door to take. They saw a sign that said "Exit", but they did not know what it meant. + +They started to cry. They wished they had listened to Mommy. They wished they were home. + +A man saw them and came over. He was wearing a helmet and a mask. He looked angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" he asked. "This is not a playground. This is a factory. You could get hurt." + +Lily and Ben were too scared to answer. They hugged each other. + +The man took off his mask. He saw their faces and softened. He realized that they were just kids who were curious and lost. He felt sorry for them. + +"Don't cry," he said. "It's okay. I'll take you out. Where is your Mommy?" + +Lily and Ben pointed to the street where they lived. The man nodded. He took them by the hand and led them to the gate. He gave them a bottle of water and a candy bar. + +"Here, have some," he said. "You must be thirsty and hungry. And don't come back here again. It's not safe for you." + +Lily and Ben thanked him. They felt better. They realized that he was not angry. He was kind. + +They ran back to their home. They saw Mommy waiting for them. She looked worried and relieved. + +"Where have you been?" she asked. "I was looking for you." + +Lily and Ben told her what happened. They said they were sorry. They said they learned their lesson. + +Mommy hugged them. She was not mad. She was glad. + +"I'm happy you're safe," she said. "And I'm proud of you for telling the truth. You're fine. I love you." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They loved Mommy too. They realized that home was the best place to be. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with paper. They can fold paper into many shapes. They can make hats, boats, planes and animals. They have fun with paper. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park. They bring their paper and scissors. They see other kids playing with balls, bikes and dolls. Lily and Ben want to join them. They say hello and show their paper shapes. + +"Wow, these are cool!" says one kid. "Can you teach us how to fold paper?" + +"Sure, it is easy and fun!" says Lily. "We can make a paper club!" + +Lily and Ben teach the other kids how to fold paper. They share their paper and scissors. They make more shapes and trade them. They have a paper party. + +The park lady sees them. She smiles and says, "You are very creative and kind. You can have a treat for your paper club." She gives them cookies and juice. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They thank the park lady. They share their treat with the other kids. They are popular and have many friends. They love to play with paper. +Tim and Lily like to jog with their dad. They put on their shoes and hats and go outside. Dad sets a timer on his watch. He says, "We will jog for ten minutes and then we will rest." + +Tim and Lily nod and start to jog with dad. They jog on the sidewalk, past the park, past the store, and past the school. They see dogs, cars, birds, and flowers. They feel happy and strong. + +But after a while, Lily starts to slow down. She feels tired and hot. She says, "Dad, can we stop? I want to rest." + +Dad looks at his watch. He says, "We still have two minutes left. Come on, Lily, you can do it. Jog with me and Tim." + +Lily shakes her head. She says, "No, dad, I can't. I want to stop now. Please." + +Dad feels frustrated. He wants Lily to finish the jog. He says, "Lily, you have to try. Jogging is good for you. It makes you healthy and happy. Don't give up." + +Lily starts to cry. She says, "But dad, I'm not happy. I'm tired and hot and thirsty. I don't like jogging. I want to go home." + +Dad sighs. He stops the timer. He says, "Okay, Lily, we can stop. But next time, you have to jog with me and Tim. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods. She wipes her tears. She says, "I'm sorry, dad. I will try next time." + +Dad hugs Lily. He says, "It's okay, Lily. I love you. You did your best. Let's go home and have some water and a snack." + +Tim smiles. He says, "Yeah, let's go home. I like jogging, but I also like resting." + +They walk home together. They are a family. They love each other. +Ben likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads about cars, animals, and space. He learns new things from books. + +One day, he finds a book he does not know. It is big and old. It has a picture of a lamp on the cover. Ben opens the book and sees words he does not know. He tries to read them, but they are hard. + +"What are you reading, Ben?" his mom asks. She comes to his room and looks at the book. + +"I don't know, mom. It is a strange book. It has a lamp on it," Ben says. + +His mom smiles. She knows the book. It is a book of stories. She tells Ben one of the stories. It is about a boy who finds a magic lamp. He rubs the lamp and a genie comes out. The genie can do anything the boy wishes. + +"Wow, that is a cool story, mom. Can I wish for anything too?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe, if you find a magic lamp. But be careful what you wish for. Sometimes wishes can go wrong," his mom says. + +She tells him another story. It is about a girl who wishes to be the most beautiful in the world. But the genie makes her so beautiful that everyone is jealous of her. They hate her and try to hurt her. She is unhappy and lonely. + +"That is a sad story, mom. I don't want to be the most beautiful. I want to be happy and have friends," Ben says. + +His mom hugs him. She tells him he is already beautiful in her eyes. And he has many friends who like him for who he is. + +"I love you, mom. You are the best," Ben says. + +"I love you too, Ben. You are the best too," his mom says. + +They read more stories from the book. They read about a man who wishes for oil, but gets too much oil and makes a mess. They read about a woman who wishes for an ugly husband, but gets a kind and loving husband. They read about a fish who wishes to be a bird, but misses the water. + +They laugh and learn from the stories. They have fun reading the book. Ben is happy he found the book. He likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads about cars, animals, and space. He learns new things from books. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons on the computer. One day, their mom says they have to go to the dentist. Lily and Ben do not like the dentist. They are scared of the big chair and the loud tools. + +"Can we stay home and play, mom?" Lily asks. + +"No, sweeties, you have to go. It is good for your teeth. Don't worry, it will be quick and easy," mom says. + +Lily and Ben have an idea. They run to their room and cover the computer with a blanket. They think mom will not see it and forget about the dentist. + +"Look, mom, we have no computer. We can't go to the dentist," Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She knows what they are doing. She lifts the blanket and sees the computer. + +"Nice try, cuties, but I can see your computer. Come on, let's go. I have a surprise for you after the dentist," mom says. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They follow mom to the car. They are still a little scared, but they trust mom. They hope the surprise is something fun. Maybe a new toy or a yummy treat. They wonder what it is. +Tom and Lily were going on a big plane with Mom and Dad. They were very happy and excited. They wanted to see new things and play with new friends. + +But when they got to the big airport, something bad happened. Mom could not find her passport. She looked in her bag, in her coat, in her pockets, but it was not there. She started to cry and said, "Oh no, oh no, we can't go on the plane without my passport!" + +Dad tried to help Mom. He asked the airport people if they could find Mom's passport. He showed them his passport and Tom and Lily's passports. He said, "Please, please, can you help us? We have to go on the plane soon." + +The airport people were very nice. They said, "Don't worry, we will try to find your passport. Maybe you left it at home or in the car. We will call your home and check the car park. Please wait here and we will come back soon." + +Tom and Lily felt very sad for Mom. They hugged her and said, "It's okay, Mom, we love you. We don't mind if we don't go on the plane. We can go another day." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom and Lily, you are very sweet. I love you too. I'm sorry I made us miss the plane. I feel very embarrassed and miserable." + +But then, the airport people came back with good news. They said, "We found your passport, Mom! It was in the car park, under a seat. Someone saw it and gave it to us. You are very lucky!" + +Mom was very happy and relieved. She said, "Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you! You are very kind and helpful. You saved our trip!" + +Dad was very happy too. He said, "Hooray, hooray, hooray! We can go on the plane now. Come on, Tom and Lily, let's go!" + +Tom and Lily were very happy too. They said, "Yay, yay, yay! We can go on the plane now. Come on, Mom and Dad, let's go!" + +They all ran to the plane with their bags and passports. They boarded the plane and found their seats. They buckled their belts and waited for the plane to take off. They looked out the window and saw the clouds and the sky. They were ready for their adventure. They were not embarrassed or miserable anymore. They were very happy and excited. +Sara liked to pick roses from the garden. She liked how they smelled and how they looked. She wanted to give one to her mom, who was sick in bed. She thought it would make her mom happy. + +But one day, when Sara went to the garden, she saw a big dog. The dog was barking and growling. It looked angry and scary. Sara was afraid of the dog. She ran away and hid behind a tree. She did not pick any roses. She delayed going back to the house. + +The dog did not leave. It stayed in the garden and ate the roses. It liked how they tasted. It ate all of them, even the thorns. It did not care if it hurt its mouth. It was a bad dog. + +Sara waited and waited for the dog to go away. But it did not. She started to cry. She wanted to see her mom. She wanted to give her a rose. She wondered if her mom was still sick. She wondered if her mom was still alive. + +She did not know that her mom had died. She did not know that the rose was the last thing her mom wanted to see. She did not know that the dog had taken away her chance to say goodbye. She did not know how sad she would be. She did not know how bad the ending was. +Lily likes to watch the fish in the pond. She sees big fish and small fish, red fish and blue fish, fast fish and slow fish. They swim and splash and make bubbles. Lily thinks they are very pretty and fun. + +One day, Lily goes to the pond with her dad. He gives her some bread to feed the fish. Lily breaks the bread into small pieces and throws them into the water. The fish come to eat the bread. They open their mouths and nibble and chew. Lily laughs and claps her hands. + +Lily wants to see the fish better. She leans over the edge of the pond. She sees a fish that is different from the others. It is not big or small, not red or blue, not fast or slow. It is just an ordinary fish. It is brown and round and has a funny face. Lily thinks it is cute and silly. + +Lily tries to touch the ordinary fish. She reaches out her hand and moves it closer and closer. The ordinary fish sees Lily's hand and thinks it is more bread. It swims towards Lily's hand and opens its mouth. Lily feels the fish's lips on her fingers. She is surprised and scared. + +Lily pulls back her hand and screams. She loses her balance and falls into the pond. She gets wet and cold and muddy. The fish swim away and hide. Lily cries and calls for her dad. Her dad hears her and runs to the pond. He picks up Lily and hugs her. He tells her it is okay and he loves her. He takes her home and gives her a bath and a warm drink. Lily feels better and says sorry. Her dad says it is okay and he loves her. He tells her to be careful next time and not to fall into the pond. Lily nods and smiles. She still likes the fish, but she likes her dad more. +Tom and Lily were eager to play with their new toys. They had received them as gifts from their grandma, who had visited them yesterday. They had put their toys in the cabinet in their room, and waited for their mom to say they could play. + +"Mom, can we play with our toys now?" Tom asked, as he and Lily finished their breakfast. + +"Yes, you can, but only for a little while. Then you have to get ready for school," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to their room, and opened the cabinet. They took out their toys and spread them on the floor. Tom had a red car and Lily had a yellow doll. + +"Look at my car, Lily. It can go fast and make noises," Tom said, as he pushed the car along the floor. + +"Look at my doll, Tom. She can talk and sing," Lily said, as she pressed a button on the doll's chest. + +They played happily, making their toys move and talk. They did not notice that their mom had come to their room. + +"Time to get ready, kids. Put your toys back in the cabinet, and get your clothes on," Mom said. + +"But Mom, we want to play more," Tom and Lily said. + +"Sorry, but you have to go to school. You can play more when you come back. Now hurry up, or you will be late," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily sighed, and put their toys back in the cabinet. They wished they could stay home and play all day. + +"Maybe we can mention our toys to our friends at school. Maybe they have new toys too," Tom said. + +"Maybe. But I like our toys best. They are the best gifts ever," Lily said. + +They got their clothes on, and followed their mom to the car. They waved goodbye to their toys, and hoped they would have fun again soon. +Anna did not like broccoli. She thought it was green and yucky. She did not want to eat it for dinner. She pushed her plate away and said, "No, no, no!" + +Her mom was sad. She said, "Anna, you have to eat your broccoli. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. Please try one bite." + +Anna shook her head. She said, "No, I don't care. I want candy. Candy is yummy. Give me candy!" + +Her mom was angry. She said, "No, you cannot have candy. You are being naughty. If you do not eat your broccoli, you will go to bed without dessert. And you will have no stories or songs. Do you understand?" + +Anna did not listen. She said, "I don't care. I don't want broccoli. I don't want bed. I want candy. Candy, candy, candy!" + +Her mom had enough. She said, "Fine. You can have candy. But only one piece. And then you will go to bed. And you will stay in your room. And you will have no lights. And you will have no toys. And you will have no hugs. And you will have no love. Is that what you want?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, I want candy. Give me candy!" + +Her mom gave her one piece of candy. Anna ate it quickly. It was sweet and sticky. She smiled. She said, "Ha, ha, ha! I got candy. I don't need anything else. I don't care." + +Her mom took her to her room. She put her in her bed. She said, "Good night, Anna. I hope you enjoy your candy. Because you have nothing else. You have no broccoli. You have no dessert. You have no stories. You have no songs. You have no lights. You have no toys. You have no hugs. You have no love. You have nothing. You have nothing. You have nothing." + +She closed the door. She left Anna alone. It was dark. It was quiet. It was cold. Anna felt scared. She felt lonely. She felt sorry. She wanted her mom. She wanted her broccoli. She wanted her dessert. She wanted her stories. She wanted her songs. She wanted her lights. She wanted her toys. She wanted her hugs. She wanted her love. She wanted everything. She wanted everything. She wanted everything. + +But it was too late. She had nothing. She had nothing. She had nothing. +Lila and her dog Bo were best friends. They liked to play in the park, run in the grass, and chase the birds. Bo was a loyal dog. He always stayed by Lila's side and protected her from anything scary. + +One night, Lila and Bo went for a walk with Lila's mom. It was dark and cold, and Lila felt a little afraid. She held Bo's leash tight and hugged him. Bo licked her face and wagged his tail. He wanted to make her happy. + +Suddenly, they saw a bright light in the sky. It was a big star that glowed like a fire. Lila and Bo stopped and looked up. They were amazed by the star. Lila's mom smiled and said, "That's a shooting star. It's very rare and special. You can make a wish on it, and it might come true." + +Lila thought hard. What did she want to wish for? She had everything she needed. She had a nice home, a loving mom, and a loyal dog. She decided to wish for something else. She closed her eyes and said, "I wish that Bo and I can always be together, and that he can glow like the star, so I can see him in the dark." + +She opened her eyes and looked at Bo. He was still the same brown dog, but he had a faint glow around him. He looked like a magic dog. Lila gasped and hugged him. Bo barked and licked her lip. He was happy too. Lila's mom laughed and said, "Wow, that's amazing. Your wish came true. Bo is a glowing dog now. He's very special, just like you." + +Lila and Bo smiled and thanked the star. They continued their walk, feeling warm and safe. They knew they had each other, and that was enough. They were best friends, and they glowed with love. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the garden. Tom has a big crane that can lift and move things. Lily has a doll that she likes to dress up and comb. Tom wants to show Lily how his crane works, but Lily is busy with her doll. + +"Look, Lily, look at my crane!" Tom says. "It can wear a hat!" + +He puts a hat on the hook of the crane and swings it around. Lily does not look. She is putting a dress on her doll. + +"Look, Lily, look at my crane!" Tom says again. "It can wear a scarf!" + +He wraps a scarf around the hook of the crane and swings it around. Lily still does not look. She is putting shoes on her doll. + +"Look, Lily, look at my crane!" Tom says louder. "It can wear a coat!" + +He puts a coat on the hook of the crane and swings it around. Lily finally looks. She is not happy. + +"Tom, stop it!" Lily says. "You are making a mess! You are taking my doll's clothes! Give them back!" + +Tom is surprised. He does not understand why Lily is angry. He thinks his crane is fun. + +"But Lily, my crane is cool!" Tom says. "It can wear anything!" + +Lily is impatient. She does not care about Tom's crane. She cares about her doll. + +"Tom, I don't want to play with your crane!" Lily says. "I want to play with my doll! She is pretty and nice!" + +Tom is sad. He likes his crane. He thinks Lily is mean. + +"Lily, you are no fun!" Tom says. "You are boring and rude!" + +Tom and Lily start to argue. They do not want to play together anymore. They turn away from each other and play with their own toys. They are not happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to watch TV. They think TV is boring and loud. They hate TV. + +One day, their mom is sick. She has a pale face and a hot head. She needs to rest in bed. She tells Sara and Ben to be quiet and watch TV. She gives them a remote. + +Sara and Ben do not want to watch TV. They want to play. They look at the remote. They see many buttons. They wonder what they do. + +They press a button. The TV turns on. They see a show with animals. They do not like it. They press another button. The TV changes. They see a show with cars. They do not like it. They press another button. The TV changes. They see a show with people. They do not like it. + +They press many buttons. The TV changes and changes. They see many shows. They do not like any of them. They hate TV. + +They hear their mom call. She sounds angry. She says, "Stop changing the TV! You are making me dizzy! Watch one show and be quiet!" + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They do not want to make their mom angry. They do not want to watch TV. They do not know what to do. + +They look at each other. They have an idea. They turn off the TV. They put the remote away. They get their toys and books. They go to their mom's bed. They play quietly with their mom. They make her smile. They do not hate TV anymore. They love their mom. +Lily was a little flower who lived in a big garden. She had many friends, like the bees, the butterflies and the other flowers. But she was very nervous, because she had not bloomed yet. She wanted to show her pretty petals and smell nice, like her friends. + +One day, she felt a tickle in her stem. She looked up and saw a bird flying over her. The bird was blue and yellow, and had a shiny beak. It sang a beautiful song and landed on a branch near Lily. Lily was scared and hid under her leaves. + +"Hello, little flower," the bird said. "Why are you hiding? Don't you want to see the sun and the sky?" + +Lily peeked out and said, "I'm nervous, Mr. Bird. I have not bloomed yet. I don't know if I'm pretty or not." + +The bird smiled and said, "You don't have to be nervous, little flower. You are already pretty, even without petals. You have a green stem, a round bud and a sweet smell. And when you bloom, you will be even prettier. You just have to wait for the right time and trust yourself." + +Lily felt a warm feeling in her bud. She thanked the bird and said, "You are very kind, Mr. Bird. You have a nice voice and a bright color. I hope you will come back and see me when I bloom." + +The bird nodded and said, "I will, little flower. I will come back and sing for you when you bloom. And I will bring you a gift, a shiny seed that you can plant and grow into a new friend." + +Lily was happy and excited. She waved goodbye to the bird and watched him fly away. She felt a new hope in her heart. She decided to stop being nervous and start being brave. She wanted to bloom and see the world. She wanted to meet the bird again and thank him for his gift. She wanted to make new friends and share her beauty. She closed her eyes and waited for the magic to happen. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then a big dog came. He saw the snowman and ran towards him. He barked and jumped and bit the snowman's nose. He pulled the scarf and the hat. He made the snowman fall down. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the dog. They trembled and cried. They wanted their snowman back. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Tom shouted. "Leave our snowman alone!" + +But the dog did not listen. He kept playing with the snowman's parts. He thought it was fun. + +Tom and Lily saw a man walking by. He had a leash in his hand. He was the dog's owner. + +"Help us, please!" Lily said. "Your dog is ruining our snowman!" + +The man saw what the dog was doing. He was sorry. He called the dog and put the leash on him. He said sorry to Tom and Lily. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He didn't mean to hurt your snowman. He just likes to play. He is a good dog, really." + +Tom and Lily were still sad. They looked at their snowman. He was broken and cold. They wanted to fix him, but they didn't have enough snow. + +The man felt bad. He had an idea. He took off his gloves and gave them to Tom and Lily. + +"Here, you can use these to make new hands for your snowman. They are warm and soft. Maybe they will make him happy again." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They thanked the man and took the gloves. They put them on the snowman's arms. They made him look like he was waving. + +The snowman looked better. He still had no nose, but he had nice hands. Tom and Lily felt better too. They waved back at the snowman. + +They said goodbye to the man and the dog. They went home with their mom. They were cold and tired, but they were happy. They had a good day. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big object on the grass. It is shiny and round and has many colors. + +"What is that?" Jen asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Tom says. + +They run to the object. It is a balloon. A nice balloon. They touch it and it feels soft and smooth. + +"Can we take it?" Jen asks. + +"Maybe. But we have to be careful. It might fly away," Tom says. + +He looks around and sees a string. The string is tied to a rock. The rock is heavy and keeps the balloon on the ground. + +"Look, there is a string. We can hold the string and take the balloon," Tom says. + +He points to the string. Jen nods and smiles. + +They take the string and lift the balloon. The balloon is light and bouncy. They laugh and play with the balloon. + +They do not see the man. The man is angry. The balloon is his. He made the balloon for his son. His son is sick and in the hospital. The balloon is a gift for his son. He wants to make his son happy. + +He sees Tom and Jen with his balloon. He runs to them and shouts. + +"Hey, that's my balloon! Give it back!" + +Tom and Jen are scared. They do not know the man. They do not know he is the owner of the balloon. They think he is a bad man. They want to keep the balloon. They think the balloon is nice. + +They run away from the man. They hold the string and the balloon. The man chases them. He is faster than them. He catches up with them. He grabs the string and the balloon. + +"Let go of my balloon!" he says. + +He pulls the string and the balloon. Tom and Jen pull the string and the balloon. They have a tug-of-war. The string is thin and weak. It breaks. The balloon flies away. + +The man is sad. He loses his balloon. He loses his gift for his son. He cries. + +Tom and Jen are sad. They lose their balloon. They lose their nice object. They cry. + +The balloon is gone. It flies high in the sky. It is free. It is happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play and read books. One day, they go to the library with their moms. The library has many books. Tom and Mia can choose one book each to take home. + +Tom sees a big book with dinosaurs on the cover. He loves dinosaurs. He runs to the book and picks it up. He shows it to Mia. "Look, Mia, dinosaurs! I want this book!" he says. + +Mia likes dinosaurs too, but she also likes fairies. She sees a small book with fairies on the cover. She walks to the book and picks it up. She shows it to Tom. "Look, Tom, fairies! I want this book!" she says. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They both want their own book, but they also want to share. They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. + +"Why don't we swap books?" Tom says. "You can read my dinosaur book, and I can read your fairy book. Then we can give them back to each other. That way, we can both enjoy both books." + +Mia nods. She thinks that is a good idea. "Yes, let's swap books," she says. "That is fair and fun. We can learn new things and have new stories." + +Tom and Mia smile. They hug each other and swap books. They thank their moms for providing them with books. They go home happy and excited to read their new books. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. It was a hot day and they were thirsty and tired. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. The truck made a loud sound like a bell. + +"Look, Sam, ice-cream!" Lily said. "I want ice-cream. Do you want ice-cream?" + +"Yes, Lily, I want ice-cream too. Let's go to the truck and ask for ice-cream," Sam said. They ran to the truck and waited in line with other kids. + +When it was their turn, they saw a man with a big hat and a smile. He had many kinds of ice-cream in different colors and shapes. + +"Hello, kids, what do you want?" the man asked. + +"I want a cone with chocolate ice-cream, please," Lily said. + +"I want a cup with vanilla ice-cream, please," Sam said. + +The man gave them their ice-cream and took their money. They said thank you and walked away. + +They sat on a bench and ate their ice-cream. It was cold and sweet and made them happy. + +"This is the best ice-cream ever," Lily said. + +"I agree, this is the best ice-cream ever," Sam said. + +They licked their ice-cream and smiled at each other. They were glad they had ice-cream. They did not need anything else. +Tara and Leo were friends who liked to play in the jungle. They saw many animals and plants, but their favorite thing was to ride on the vines. The vines were long and strong, and they swung from one tree to another like monkeys. + +One day, they found a new vine that was very long and thick. It looked like fun, so they decided to ride on it together. They held on tight and pushed off from the tree. The vine carried them high in the air, over the river and the rocks. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted with joy. + +"Look, Leo, we are flying!" Tara said. + +"Yes, Tara, we are flying!" Leo said. + +But then, they saw something that made them scared. The vine was not attached to another tree. It was hanging over a big cliff. If they did not stop, they would fall down and get hurt. They tried to pull on the vine, but it was too late. They were going too fast. + +"Help, help!" Tara and Leo cried. + +They did not know what to do. But then, they heard a voice from below. It was a bird, a modest bird with brown feathers and a yellow beak. The bird had seen them riding on the vine, and had followed them. The bird was kind and brave, and wanted to help them. + +"Don't worry, children, I will save you!" the bird said. + +The bird flew up to the vine and used its beak to make a knot. The knot stopped the vine from swinging, and Tara and Leo hung safely over the cliff. They were very grateful to the bird, and thanked it with hugs and kisses. + +"Thank you, thank you, bird!" Tara and Leo said. + +"You are welcome, children. You are very lucky. That vine is not for riding, it is for sleeping. It belongs to a big snake, a very angry snake. You should not touch it again. Come, I will show you the way back to the trees." the bird said. + +The bird led them to a safe place, where they could climb down from the vine. They said goodbye to the bird, and promised to be more careful next time. They learned a lesson, and never rode on that vine again. They still liked to play in the jungle, but they always looked for friendly vines, not snake vines. And they always remembered the modest bird, who saved them from danger. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars and animals. One day, they find a big cage in the park. Inside the cage, there is a strange animal. It has four legs, a long neck, and spots on its fur. Tom and Mia have never seen such an animal before. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. It looks unique," Mia says. + +They go closer to the cage and see a sign. The sign says: "Giraffe. Do not touch." + +"Can we drive the cage?" Tom wonders. + +"No, Tom. The cage is too heavy. And the giraffe might be scared," Mia says. + +They decide to leave the cage alone and play with their cars instead. They pretend to drive around the park and have fun. They make noises like engines and horns. + +The giraffe watches them from the cage. It feels lonely and bored. It wishes it could play with them too. It hopes someone will come and take it back to its home. +Tom and Mia liked to play with blocks. They wanted to make a big tower with all the blocks they had. They worked hard and put one block on top of another. The tower grew taller and taller. + +"Look at our tower!" Tom said. "It is so high!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia said. "But we need more blocks. Can you get some from the shelf?" + +Tom nodded and ran to the shelf. He saw a big box of blocks. He wanted to bring it to Mia. But the box was heavy and he tripped. The box fell and the blocks flew everywhere. The tower also fell and broke into pieces. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "We ruined our tower!" + +Mia saw what happened. She felt sad, but she was not angry. She was kind to Tom. She ran to him and hugged him. + +"It's okay, Tom," she said. "We can make another tower. But first, let's clean up the mess." + +Tom smiled and hugged her back. He was sorry for what he did, but he was glad that Mia was his friend. They picked up the blocks and put them back in the box. Then they started to make a new tower. They decided to perform a song for their tower when it was done. They sang and laughed and had fun. They were happy. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Do not climb on the rocks. They are dangerous." + +Ben says: "I want to climb on the rocks. They look fun." + +Mia says: "No, Ben. The sign says no. We have to be careful. The rocks can hurt us." + +Ben says: "I do not care. The sign is silly. I am brave. You are scared." + +Mia says: "I am not scared. I am smart. You are silly. You are not brave. You are bad." + +Ben and Mia start to fight. They push and pull and shout. They are not friends anymore. + +A lady sees them. She is angry. She says: "Stop! Stop fighting! What are you doing? Why are you not listening to the sign?" + +Ben and Mia stop. They are quiet. They are ashamed. They say: "Sorry, lady. Sorry, sign. Sorry, Mia. Sorry, Ben." + +The lady says: "It is okay. But you have to be careful. The sign is there to help you. The rocks are dangerous. You can get hurt. You can play in the park, but not on the rocks. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nod. They say: "Yes, lady. We understand. We will be careful. We will not climb on the rocks. We will play in the park. We will be friends." + +The lady smiles. She says: "Good. I am glad. Now go and have fun. But be careful." + +Ben and Mia hug. They say: "Thank you, lady. Thank you, sign. Thank you, Mia. Thank you, Ben." + +They run and play in the park. They are careful. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play together. They have many toys in their room. They want to organize their toys. They put the cars in one box, the dolls in another box, and the books on the shelf. + +"Look, we are so good at organizing!" Ben says. + +"Yes, we are!" Mia says. + +They are happy. They want to have a snack. They go to the kitchen. They see a bunch of bananas on the table. + +"Can we have a banana?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can have one each," Mom says. + +Ben and Mia peel their bananas. They take a bite. + +"Yuck!" Ben says. "This banana is spicy!" + +He spits out the banana. He makes a face. + +Mia laughs. She takes a bite of her banana. + +"Yum!" Mia says. "This banana is sweet!" + +She eats her banana. She smiles. + +Ben is confused. He looks at his banana. He sees a red sticker on it. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "This is not a banana! This is a plantain!" + +He reads the sticker. It says "Plantain: Spicy and Starchy. Cook before eating." + +He shows the sticker to Mia. + +"Oops!" Mia says. "You took the wrong fruit!" + +She feels sorry for Ben. She gives him half of her banana. + +"Here, you can have some of mine," Mia says. + +"Thank you, Mia," Ben says. + +He eats the banana. He likes it. + +They hug. They are friends again. + +They go back to their room. They play with their toys. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their mom and dad. They had a cooler with snacks and drinks. Anna liked the cooler because it was pink and had stickers on it. Ben liked the cooler because it kept the drinks cold. + +They saw some other kids playing with a ball. Anna and Ben wanted to join them. They asked their mom and dad if they could go. Mom and dad said yes, but told them to be careful and share the cooler. + +Anna and Ben ran to the other kids and said hello. They asked if they could play with the ball. The other kids said yes, and gave them the ball. Anna and Ben took turns to throw the ball to each other and to the other kids. They had fun. + +But then, one of the other kids saw the cooler. He liked the cooler too. He asked Anna and Ben if he could have it. Anna and Ben said no, it was theirs. The other kid got mad. He grabbed the cooler and tried to run away with it. + +Anna and Ben shouted and ran after him. They caught him and tried to get the cooler back. The other kid did not want to give it back. He threw the cooler on the ground. The cooler broke. The snacks and drinks spilled out. Anna and Ben cried. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw the broken cooler and the mess. They were angry and sad. The cooler was expensive and they had bought it for Anna and Ben. They scolded the other kid and told him to say sorry. The other kid said sorry, but he did not mean it. He ran away. + +Mom and dad hugged Anna and Ben and told them it was not their fault. They said they would buy them a new cooler. Anna and Ben said thank you and they loved them. They picked up the snacks and drinks that were not ruined and shared them with the other kids who were nice. They played with the ball some more and had fun. They forgot about the bad kid and the broken cooler. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with animals. One day, they go to the lab with Lily's mom. Lily's mom works in the lab. She studies animals. + +In the lab, there are many cages with different animals. Lily and Max see a rabbit, a mouse, a bird, and a lizard. They want to touch them and feed them. Lily's mom says, "You can look, but don't open the cages. Some animals are wild. They can bite or run away." + +Lily and Max listen to Lily's mom. They look at the animals and talk to them. They say, "Hello, rabbit. You are soft and cute. Hello, mouse. You are small and fast. Hello, bird. You are colorful and loud. Hello, lizard. You are scaly and cool." + +But then, Max sees a big cage with a sign that says, "Do not touch. Wild animal." He is curious. He wants to see what is inside. He says to Lily, "Let's open this cage. Maybe there is a lion or a tiger or a bear." + +Lily says, "No, Max. We can't. Lily's mom said don't open the cages. It is dangerous. The animal can hurt us or leave the lab." + +Max says, "Don't be scared, Lily. It will be fun. I just want to peek. Come on, help me." He pulls the cage door. Lily is afraid, but she follows Max. She pushes the cage door. + +The cage door opens. A loud roar comes out. Lily and Max scream. They see a big, wild, angry cat. It has sharp teeth and claws. It jumps out of the cage. It runs to the door of the lab. It wants to leave. + +Lily and Max run after the cat. They shout, "Stop, cat! Come back, cat! Don't leave, cat!" But the cat is too fast. It reaches the door of the lab. It pushes the door with its paw. The door opens. The cat leaves the lab. + +Lily and Max are sad and scared. They cry. They say, "We are sorry, cat. We are sorry, Lily's mom. We are sorry, animals. We made a big mistake. We should have listened to Lily's mom. We should not have opened the cage." + +Lily's mom hears the noise. She comes to the lab. She sees the open cage, the empty door, and the crying children. She says, "What happened? Where is the cat? Why did you open the cage?" + +Lily and Max tell Lily's mom what they did. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were curious. We wanted to see the cat. We opened the cage. The cat was wild. It left the lab. We don't know where it is." + +Lily's mom hugs Lily and Max. She says, "I'm glad you are safe. But you were very naughty. You did not follow the rules. You put yourselves and the cat in danger. You have to be careful and respectful with animals. They are not toys. They have feelings and needs. Some of them are wild and need their own space. You have to learn from this mistake and never do it again." + +Lily and Max nod. They say, "We understand, mom. We are sorry. We will never do it again. We will be good and listen to you. We hope the cat is okay. We hope it finds a good home." + +Lily's mom says, "I hope so, too. Come on, let's go home. We have to call the animal control and tell them what happened. Maybe they can find the cat and bring it back to the lab or to a safe place. And then, we have to say sorry to the other animals and give them some treats." + +Lily and Max say, "Okay, mom. Let's go home. We love you, mom. We love the animals, too. Even the wild ones." +Mia and Leo were playing in the park with their ball. They were very happy and enthusiastic. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away, but they always ran after it and brought it back. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went into the bushes. Mia and Leo followed it, but they could not see it. They heard a growl and saw a big dog. The dog had the ball in its mouth and looked angry. Mia and Leo were scared and wanted to run away, but the dog blocked their way. + +"Give us our ball, please!" Mia said to the dog. + +"Rrrr!" the dog said and shook its head. + +"Please, please, please!" Leo said and tried to reach for the ball. + +The dog snapped at Leo and made him fall back. Leo hurt his waist and started to cry. Mia hugged him and tried to calm him down. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted, hoping someone would hear them. + +A man came running from the other side of the park. He saw Mia and Leo and the dog. He recognized the dog and called its name. + +"Rex! Rex! Come here, boy!" the man said. + +The dog heard the man and dropped the ball. It ran to the man and wagged its tail. The man grabbed the dog by its collar and apologized to Mia and Leo. + +"I'm so sorry, kids. Rex is usually friendly, but he loves balls too much. He sometimes forgets to share. Are you OK?" the man said. + +Mia and Leo nodded and picked up their ball. They were still scared, but also relieved. + +"Thank you, mister. Can you remind Rex to be nice next time?" Mia said. + +"Of course, I will. And I'll give him his own ball, so he won't bother yours. Come on, Rex, let's go home." the man said. + +He waved to Mia and Leo and walked away with Rex. Mia and Leo waved back and decided to play somewhere else. They were glad they had each other and their ball. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They put on their warm vests, hats, and boots. Mom says, "Be careful, it is icy today. Do not slip and fall." + +Anna and Ben nod and run outside. They make a big snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf. They throw snowballs at each other and laugh. They have fun. + +But then, the sky gets dark and the wind blows hard. The snowflakes fall faster and faster. Anna and Ben feel cold and wet. They cannot see their snowman anymore. + +"Let's go home, Ben," Anna says. "It is too cold and snowy." + +"OK, Anna," Ben says. "But where is our home? I cannot see it." + +Anna and Ben look around. They only see white snow and gray clouds. They are scared. They hold hands and walk slowly. + +"Mom! Mom!" they call. "Where are you?" + +Mom hears them and opens the door. She sees Anna and Ben in the snow. She is worried. + +"Anna! Ben! Hurry, come inside!" she says. "You are freezing!" + +Anna and Ben run to Mom. She hugs them and takes them inside. She gives them hot chocolate and cookies. She wraps them in blankets and kisses them. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Anna says. "We did not see the snowstorm coming." + +"It's OK, Anna," Mom says. "I'm glad you are safe. Next time, check the weather before you play outside. And always stay close to home." + +Anna and Ben nod. They sip their hot chocolate and smile. They love Mom. They love their home. They are warm and happy. +Anna liked lollipops very much. She had a big red one that she got from her grandma. She licked it and smiled. It was sweet and yummy. + +But then she saw a dog. The dog was big and brown and barked loud. Anna was scared. She dropped her lollipop on the ground. The dog ran to it and ate it. Anna cried. + +The dog's owner came and saw what happened. He was sorry. He said to Anna, "I'm sorry, little girl. My dog is naughty. He likes lollipops too. Here, take this one. It's new and clean." + +He gave Anna a blue lollipop. Anna stopped crying. She said, "Thank you, mister. It's okay. I like blue too." + +She took the lollipop and licked it. It was sweet and yummy too. She smiled again. + +The dog's owner smiled too. He said, "You're welcome, little girl. You're very nice. Come on, boy. Let's go home and wash your mouth. You can't eat lollipops. They're bad for your teeth." + +He took the dog and walked away. Anna waved to them. She was happy. She had a new lollipop and a new friend. +Tom and Anna were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw an old house near the park. It looked scary and dark. + +"Let's go inside and see what is there," Tom said. + +"No, I don't want to. It is too scary," Anna said. + +"Come on, don't be a baby. It will be fun," Tom said. + +He took Anna's hand and pulled her to the old house. They opened the door and went inside. It was very dark and dusty. They saw a lot of old things, like chairs, books, and toys. + +"Look, there is a kitchen. Maybe there is some food," Tom said. + +He went to the kitchen and opened a cupboard. He saw a jar of jam and a spoon. He took them out and opened the jar. + +"Yum, jam. Do you want some?" he asked Anna. + +Anna shook her head. She did not like the old house. She wanted to go back to the park. + +"OK, more for me," Tom said. + +He put the spoon in the jam and put it in his mouth. He smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good." + +But then, he felt something move in his mouth. He spat out the jam and saw a lot of little bugs. They were crawling on the spoon and on his tongue. He screamed and dropped the spoon and the jar. + +"Help, help, there are bugs in the jam!" he cried. + +Anna heard him and ran to him. She saw the bugs and screamed too. She grabbed Tom's hand and tried to run out of the old house. + +But the door was locked. They could not open it. They banged on the door and shouted for help. But no one heard them. They were trapped in the old house with the bugs. They were very scared and sad. They wished they never went inside. +Sara and Ben are playing in the pool. They like to splash and swim and make bubbles. Sara sees a shiny thing at the bottom of the pool. She wants to get it. + +"Look, Ben, a mirror!" she says, pointing to the shiny thing. + +"Wow, let's get it!" Ben says. + +They take a big breath and dive into the water. They swim fast and reach the mirror. It is round and smooth and has a funny face on it. They laugh and hold the mirror. + +They swim back to the top and show the mirror to Mom. Mom smiles and says, "That's a nice mirror. Where did you find it?" + +"We found it in the pool. We dived and got it!" Sara says. + +"That's very good. You are brave and strong. But be careful, don't dive too deep or too long. And always stay with each other, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will be careful and stay together. Can we play with the mirror some more?" Ben says. + +"Sure, you can. But be quiet, please. The baby is sleeping in the shade. We don't want to wake him up, do we?" Mom says. + +"No, we don't. We will be quiet. Thank you, Mom. We love you." Sara and Ben say. + +They hug Mom and go back to the pool. They play with the mirror and make funny faces. They are quiet and happy. They have fun in the sun. +Lily and Max were going to the park with their mom. They wanted to ride on the big slide, but there was a long line of kids waiting. Lily and Max were bored and envious of the kids who were sliding. + +"Mom, can we pay for a seat on the slide?" Lily asked. + +"No, honey, we have to wait our turn like everyone else," mom said. + +"But it's not fair! They get to have all the fun!" Max whined. + +"Shh, don't be rude. We'll get there soon," mom said. + +Lily and Max sighed and looked at the slide. They saw a boy with a red hat and a girl with a blue dress. They were sliding together, holding hands and laughing. Lily and Max felt even more envious. They wished they could slide with their friends. + +"Hey, look, it's Sam and Mia!" Lily said, pointing at the boy and the girl. + +"Let's go say hi to them!" Max said, and ran towards them. + +But before they could reach them, a big kid with a green shirt pushed them aside. He was angry and mean. He wanted to slide with Sam and Mia, but they didn't want to slide with him. + +"Get out of my way, you little brats!" he yelled, and grabbed Sam and Mia by their arms. + +"Hey, stop that! You can't do that!" Lily shouted. + +"Leave them alone! They're our friends!" Max shouted. + +The big kid ignored them and dragged Sam and Mia to the slide. He tried to make them slide with him, but they resisted. They cried and screamed for help. + +Lily and Max were scared and angry. They wanted to help their friends, but they didn't know what to do. They looked at their mom, who was watching the scene. She was worried and angry too. She walked towards the big kid and the slide. + +"Excuse me, young man, what do you think you're doing?" she asked, in a stern voice. + +The big kid looked at her and let go of Sam and Mia. He was surprised and scared. He knew he was in trouble. + +"I-I-I was just playing," he stammered. + +"Playing? That's not playing, that's bullying. You can't force other kids to slide with you. You have to ask nicely and wait your turn. And you can't push and hurt other kids. That's very rude and mean. Do you understand?" mom said. + +The big kid nodded, and hung his head. He felt ashamed and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, ma'am. I'm sorry, kids. I won't do it again," he said. + +Mom nodded, and smiled. She was glad he apologized. + +"That's good. Now, why don't you go and play somewhere else, and let these kids slide in peace?" she said. + +The big kid nodded, and walked away. He looked for another game to play. + +Mom turned to Sam and Mia, and hugged them. She asked them if they were okay. They nodded, and thanked her. They were happy and relieved. + +Mom turned to Lily and Max, and hugged them too. She praised them for being brave and kind. She asked them if they still wanted to slide. They nodded, and smiled. They were excited and proud. + +Mom took them to the slide, and paid for their seats. They slid together, holding hands and laughing. They had a lot of fun. They were not envious anymore. They were happy. +Tom likes to draw with his crayons. He has many colors, but his favorite is white. He likes to make white lines on his black paper. He thinks they look like stars and snow. + +One day, Tom wants to show his mom his drawings. He runs to the kitchen, where mom is making lunch. He holds up his paper and says, "Look, mom, white lines!" + +Mom smiles and says, "That's very nice, Tom. You are very good at drawing." She gives him a hug and a kiss. Then she says, "Do you want to hang your drawing on the fridge?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, please!" He likes to see his drawings on the fridge. He thinks they make the kitchen more pretty. + +Mom takes a magnet and helps Tom raise his paper to the fridge. She puts the magnet on the corner of the paper, so it stays on the fridge. Tom claps and says, "Yay, white lines!" + +Mom says, "Yay, white lines!" She hugs Tom again and says, "You are a very smart and creative boy. I love you very much." + +Tom says, "I love you too, mom." He feels happy and proud. He likes to draw with his crayons, especially white lines. +Tom had a big mustache. He liked to roll it with his fingers. He thought it made him look cool and smart. But one day, he woke up and his mustache was gone. He felt his face and it was smooth. He was very worried. Where did his mustache go? + +He ran to the mirror and looked at himself. He did not see his mustache. He only saw his nose and his mouth and his eyes. He did not like it. He wanted his mustache back. He looked around his room and saw his cat. His cat had something in its mouth. It was his mustache! + +Tom was angry and sad. He chased his cat and tried to get his mustache back. But his cat was fast and ran away. It jumped on the sofa and the table and the bed. It played with the mustache like a toy. It rolled it and bit it and licked it. Tom could not catch his cat or his mustache. + +He sat on the floor and cried. He missed his mustache. He felt silly and sad. He wished his cat would give him his mustache back. He did not know what to do. He needed help. He called his mom and dad. They came to his room and saw him crying. They saw his cat and his mustache. They understood what happened. + +They hugged him and comforted him. They told him not to worry. They said his mustache would grow back soon. They said his cat did not mean to hurt him. They said his cat was just curious and playful. They said he was still cool and smart without his mustache. They said they loved him no matter what. + +Tom felt a little better. He dried his tears and smiled. He thanked his mom and dad. He forgave his cat and petted it. He decided to wait for his mustache to grow back. He hoped it would not take too long. He still liked his mustache. But he also liked his face and his family and his cat. He was happy. +Lila was a dancer. She liked to dance with her friends at school. They danced to music and made shapes with their bodies. Lila was happy when she danced. + +One day, a new boy came to school. His name was Ben. He did not like to dance. He said dancing was silly and boring. He liked to play with cars and trucks. He did not want to join the dance class. + +The teacher asked Ben to try dancing with the others. She said dancing was fun and good for him. Ben did not listen. He went to the corner and played with his toys. He made loud noises and pretended to crash his cars. + +Lila and her friends tried to ignore Ben. They danced to a new song. They spun and jumped and clapped. They smiled and laughed. They had fun. + +But Ben did not like their fun. He got angry. He wanted them to stop dancing. He wanted them to play with him. He got up and ran to the dance floor. He pushed Lila and her friends. He said they were terrible dancers. He said they should go away. + +Lila and her friends fell down. They were hurt and scared. They cried. The teacher saw what Ben did. She was very angry. She told Ben to say sorry and go to time out. She said pushing was bad and mean. She said he had to learn to be nice and share. + +Ben did not say sorry. He did not go to time out. He ran away. He hid under a table. He was sad and lonely. He wished he had friends. He wished he could dance. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big white box. It is the freezer. Mom and Dad keep food in the freezer. Tim and Jen want to see what is inside. + +They open the door of the freezer. They see ice and bags and boxes. They see a cake. It is Mom's birthday cake. It has pink and blue frosting and candles. Tim and Jen want to eat the cake. They think Mom and Dad will not know. + +They take the cake out of the freezer. They put it on the table. They grab two spoons. They start to eat the cake. It is cold and sweet. They smile and giggle. + +But then, they hear a noise. It is Mom and Dad. They are coming back from the store. They walk into the kitchen. They see Tim and Jen and the cake. They are angry. + +"Tim and Jen, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "That is my birthday cake. You are bad. You ruined the cake. You have to go to your room. No more cake for you." + +Tim and Jen are sad. They cry. They say they are sorry. They walk to their room. They wish they did not eat the cake. They wish they did not open the freezer. They wish they were good. +Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big red box with a slot on it. It said "Mail". Tim and Lily wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Tim said. "Let's see what is inside." + +They climbed on the box and peeked through the slot. They saw many letters. Some had pictures on them. Some had stickers on them. Some had funny shapes on them. + +"Wow, these are brilliant!" Lily said. "Can we have some?" + +Tim nodded. He reached his hand inside the slot and grabbed a letter. It had a heart on it. He gave it to Lily. She smiled and hugged it. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are so nice." + +Tim smiled too. He grabbed another letter. It had a star on it. He liked stars. He put it in his pocket. + +"Let's get more," he said. "They are so pretty." + +They took more and more letters from the box. They did not see the man who was coming towards them. He was wearing a blue uniform and a hat. He had a bag on his shoulder. He was the mailman. He was very angry. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing?" he shouted. "Stop that! Those are not your letters. Those are for other people. You are very bad." + +Tim and Lily were scared. They dropped the letters and ran away. They did not say sorry. They did not look back. + +The mailman picked up the letters and put them back in the box. He locked the slot with a key. He shook his head and sighed. + +"Some kids have no manners," he said. "They should learn to respect other people's things. They should also learn to feed their brains, not their eyes." +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They were happy. + +One day, they saw something big and pink and wobbly in the water. It looked like a balloon with strings. Tom and Lily wanted to touch it. They ran to the water and reached for it. + +"Stop!" Mom shouted. "That is a jellyfish. It can hurt you. It is scary." + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at Mom. They did not know what a jellyfish was. They were curious. + +Mom came to them and explained. "A jellyfish is an animal that lives in the water. It has no bones and no eyes and no mouth. It has tentacles that can sting you. It is not a toy. It is dangerous." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They did not want to be stung by the jellyfish. They went back to the sand and played with their buckets and shovels. They made a castle and a moat and a bridge. They were happy again. +Tommy wanted to play with his daddy's phone. He saw it on the table and it looked shiny and fun. He tried to reach it, but it was too high for him. He looked around and saw a chair. He pushed the chair to the table and climbed on it. He was very careful not to fall. He stretched his arm and lifted the phone. He felt happy and proud. + +He pressed some buttons and saw colors and pictures on the screen. He heard some noises and music. He smiled and giggled. He wanted to show his daddy what he could do. He jumped off the chair and ran to the living room. He called out, "Daddy, daddy, look what I have!" + +His daddy was on the couch, reading a book. He looked up and saw Tommy with his phone. He felt surprised and angry. He said, "Tommy, what are you doing with my phone? That's not a toy. Give it back to me right now!" + +Tommy stopped and looked at his daddy. He saw his daddy's face and heard his daddy's voice. He felt scared and sad. He realized he did something bad. He said, "Sorry, daddy, I just wanted to play. I didn't mean to take your phone." + +He walked slowly to his daddy and gave him the phone. His daddy took the phone and checked it. He saw that Tommy had messed up some of his settings and apps. He felt annoyed and frustrated. He said, "Tommy, you can't touch my phone without asking me. You could have broken it or lost it. You have to be more careful and respectful." + +He put the phone on the table and looked at Tommy. He saw that Tommy had tears in his eyes and a guilty look on his face. He felt sorry and tender. He said, "It's okay, Tommy, I forgive you. I know you were curious and excited. But you have to learn to listen and obey. Do you understand?" + +He opened his arms and hugged Tommy. Tommy nodded and hugged him back. He said, "I understand, daddy. I love you, daddy." + +He felt relieved and loved. He said, "I love you too, Tommy." +Lily and Ben were making a picture with paper and glue. They cut out shapes and stuck them on a big sheet. Lily made a house with a door and a window. Ben made a car with wheels and a horn. + +"Look at my car!" Ben said. "It can go fast and make noise." + +"Look at my house!" Lily said. "It has a place to sleep and a place to eat." + +They were happy with their picture. They wanted to show it to their mom. + +They picked up the sheet and walked to the kitchen. But on the way, they bumped into the table. The sheet fell down and the glue was not dry. The shapes came off and flew everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben cried. "Our picture is ruined!" + +They felt sad and angry. They looked at the mess on the floor. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw Lily and Ben and the shapes and the glue. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"We made a picture with paper and glue, but we dropped it and it broke," Lily said. + +"We worked hard on it, but now it's gone," Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. I know you are upset. But accidents happen sometimes. It's not your fault. You can make another picture later." + +She helped them pick up the shapes and the glue. She put them in a box and said, "Let's put this away for now. We can use it again when the glue is dry. How about we have a snack and read a book?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They felt a little better. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They saw a plate of cookies and a glass of milk on the table. + +"Wow, cookies!" Ben said. "My favorite!" + +"Me too!" Lily said. "Thank you, Mom!" + +Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, my loves. You are very good and creative. I'm proud of you." + +They ate the cookies and drank the milk. They thanked Mom again. Then they went to the couch and read a book. They forgot about the picture and the glue. They were happy again. +Tom and Lily liked to swim in the sea. They had a camera that could record what they saw. They wanted to record the reef, where many fish and plants lived. + +One day, they went to the reef with their camera. They saw many colors and shapes. They saw big fish and small fish, hard plants and soft plants, and shiny things and dull things. They were happy and excited. They recorded everything they could. + +But they also saw some bad things. They saw some trash and dirt on the reef. They saw some fish and plants that looked sick or hurt. They saw some people who did not care about the reef. They were sad and angry. They recorded these things too. + +They went back to the shore. They showed their camera to their mom and dad. They told them what they saw. Their mom and dad were proud of them for recording the reef. They also told them that the reef needed help. They said that everyone should keep the reef clean and healthy. They said that the reef was a home for many living things, and a gift for everyone to enjoy. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They learned that the reef was important and beautiful. They learned that they should respect and protect the reef. They learned that they could use their camera to record and share the reef. They decided to do that more often. They hoped that other people would do the same. They hoped that the reef would always be clean and happy. +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Sara liked the elephants best, because they were big and had long noses. Ben liked the monkeys best, because they were funny and jumped a lot. + +Then they came to the zebra house. Sara and Ben ran to the fence to see the zebras. They had black and white stripes and long tails. Sara thought they were pretty, but Ben thought they were boring. + +"Look, Sara, that zebra is shivering!" Ben said. He pointed to a zebra that was standing in the corner, away from the others. It was cold and windy, and the zebra looked sad. + +"Why is he shivering, Ben?" Sara asked. She felt sorry for the zebra. + +"Maybe he is sick, or maybe he is lonely," Ben said. He frowned. He did not like to see animals unhappy. + +"Can we help him, Ben?" Sara asked. She wanted to make the zebra feel better. + +Ben thought for a moment. He had an idea. He took off his scarf and hat, and gave them to Sara. + +"Here, Sara, you hold these. I have a plan," he said. He climbed over the fence and ran to the zebra. + +"Ben, no! Come back!" Sara shouted. She was scared. Mom and Dad saw Ben and ran after him. + +"Ben, what are you doing? That's dangerous!" Dad yelled. He reached for Ben, but Ben was too fast. + +Ben reached the zebra and wrapped his scarf around its neck. He put his hat on its head. He smiled and said, "There, now you are warm and cozy. Don't be shivery, be happy!" + +The zebra looked surprised, but then it nuzzled Ben with its nose. It seemed to like Ben's gift. It stopped shivering and made a soft sound. + +Ben hugged the zebra and said, "You're welcome, zebra. You're my friend." + +Mom and Dad caught up with Ben and lifted him over the fence. They were angry and relieved. + +"Ben, that was very naughty and dangerous. You could have been hurt by the zebra, or by the other animals. You can't go near them without permission. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Ben nodded. He knew he had done something wrong, but he also felt happy. He looked at the zebra, who was still wearing his scarf and hat. The zebra looked at him and smiled. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to help the zebra. He was shivering and lonely. I wanted to make him happy," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She was still mad, but she also saw that Ben had a kind heart. She hugged him and said, "I know, Ben. You are a good boy, but you have to be careful. The zebra is happy, but he belongs to the zoo. You can't give him your things. He has his own fur and friends. He will be fine." + +Ben nodded again. He understood. He waved goodbye to the zebra and said, "Bye, zebra. I hope you stay warm and cozy. Maybe I'll see you again." + +The zebra waved back with his tail and said, "Bye, Ben. Thank you for your gift. You are a good friend." + +Sara joined Ben and gave him back his scarf and hat. She smiled and said, "That was very nice of you, Ben. You are a good brother." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister." + +They hugged and walked away with Mom and Dad. They had a big adventure at the zoo. They saw many animals, but they liked the zebra best. +Sam loves his guitar. He plays it every day. He sings songs with his guitar. His guitar is blue and shiny. It is attractive. + +One day, Sam goes to the park with his guitar. He sees other children playing with balls and bikes and dolls. He wants to play with them. He puts his guitar on a bench and runs to join them. + +But when he comes back, his guitar is gone. He feels sad and angry. He looks for his guitar everywhere. He asks the other children if they saw his guitar. They say no. + +Then he sees a man walking away with his guitar. He runs after him and shouts, "Stop! That is my guitar! Give it back!" + +The man stops and turns around. He sees Sam and smiles. He says, "I'm sorry, kid. I didn't know it was yours. I thought it was abandoned. It is a nice guitar. You value it a lot, don't you?" + +Sam nods and says, "Yes, I do. It is my favorite thing. Please give it back." + +The man hands the guitar to Sam and says, "Here you go. I'm sorry for taking it. You have a good taste in music. Keep playing and singing. You have a talent." + +Sam takes his guitar and hugs it. He says, "Thank you, mister. You are kind. I'm sorry for yelling at you." + +The man says, "It's okay, kid. I understand. You were scared. But you were brave too. You stood up for what you love. That is important. Have a nice day." + +Sam says, "You too, mister. Bye." + +Sam goes back to the bench and plays his guitar. He feels happy and proud. He values his guitar more than ever. He sings a song of gratitude. +One day, Tom and his dad went to the river to catch some fish. They brought their spears and a basket. Tom wanted to help his dad work. + +"Can I throw a spear, dad?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, son. You are too small. You can watch me and learn," his dad said. + +Tom watched his dad look for fish in the water. He saw his dad throw his spear fast and hit a big fish. The fish splashed and tried to get away, but his dad pulled it out with a rope. + +"Wow, dad! You are so good!" Tom said. + +"Thank you, son. Do you want to hold the fish?" his dad asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tom said. + +His dad gave him the fish. It was heavy and slippery. Tom felt proud and happy. + +"Can I try a spear now, dad?" Tom asked again. + +"Maybe next time, son. You need to grow more and practice more. But you can help me put the fish in the basket," his dad said. + +"OK, dad. I will help you work," Tom said. + +They worked together and caught more fish. They had a lot of fun. They went home and cooked the fish for dinner. Tom and his dad ate the fish and thanked each other. + +"I love you, dad," Tom said. + +"I love you, son," his dad said. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. They hop and run and laugh. They see a big cloud in the sky. It is dark and scary. It makes a loud noise. + +"Look, Tom, a tornado!" Sue says. She is afraid. She holds Tom's hand. + +"Let's go inside, Sue," Tom says. He is brave. He pulls Sue to the house. They run fast. They hop over the toys and the flowers. + +They get to the house. They close the door. They hug each other. They are safe. They hear the tornado go away. They are happy. + +Mom and Dad come home. They see Tom and Sue. They are proud of them. They give them hugs and kisses. They make them hot chocolate. It is sweet and warm. Tom and Sue smile. They drink their hot chocolate. They tell Mom and Dad about the tornado. They say thank you. They love Mom and Dad. They love each other. They are friends. +Ben and Lily like to play hide and seek in the park. They run and laugh and look for each other behind trees and bushes. One day, they see a big machine near the playground. It is yellow and has a long arm and a big bucket. They wonder what it is for. + +"Let's hide in the machine!" Lily says. "It will be fun and no one will find us!" + +Ben is not sure. He thinks the machine looks scary and loud. But he does not want to make Lily sad. He follows her to the machine and they climb inside. They find a small space under the seat where they can fit. + +They are quiet and wait for someone to look for them. But no one comes. They hear a noise and feel the machine move. They are scared and want to get out. They shout and bang on the metal. + +"Help! Help! We are in the machine!" + +A man hears them and stops the machine. He opens the door and sees Ben and Lily. He is surprised and angry. + +"What are you doing here? This is not a toy! This is a digger! It is dangerous! You could have been hurt!" + +He takes them out of the machine and brings them to their parents. They are sorry and say they will not do it again. They learn that the machine is for digging a hole for a new slide. They are happy that they are safe and that they will have a new slide to play on. They decide to hide in safer places next time. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their stuff in their room. They have many toys, books and games. But sometimes they fight over their stuff. They want the same thing or they do not want to share. +