diff --git "a/TinyStories_99.txt" "b/TinyStories_99.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_99.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Jack's parents had an idea. They asked their neighbour if they could borrow their old TV. Jack's neighbour was very generous and helped them. + +Jack was so happy. He had a new TV and he couldn't wait to watch it. He was so brave for trying to fix the TV all by himself. +Jimmy was very excited one morning. He saw something very attractive outside his window. It was a big beautiful cat. Jimmy ran to the door, opened it and ran outside to pet the cat. But the cat was not friendly and it scratched him. Jimmy went back inside, crying and very sad. The morning did not end with excitement, but with sadness. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. He was a gentle and lazy bunny that liked to spend his days in the quiet meadow, soaking up the sun and warm air. + +One day, when he was gaz-ing at the leaf-s falling from the trees in the wind, he heard a noise. He poked his little head out of his burrow and saw a little girl. + +"Hello, bunny!" the little girl exclaimed. + +"Hello," the bunny replied and hopped closer. + +"What are you gaz-ing at?" the girl asked. + +"The leaf-s," the bunny said, motioning his head towards them. + +The girl smiled, and the bunny and girl spent a lazy day together, watching the leaf-s fall and playing in the meadow. With a happy heart and big smile, the bunny hopped away at the end of the day, happy he had met the child. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Sam. He loved to play outside. + +One day Sam went to the park. He saw a big swing. It was very impressive! Sam ran to the swing and jumped on. He started to swing back and forth. He loved the feeling of the wind in his face. + +He went higher and higher. He felt so happy as he flew through the air. He laughed as he swung back and forth. He felt like he was flying! + +After a while, Sam decided to stop. He got off the swing and looked around. On the other side of the park he saw something even more impressive! It was a big slide! Sam ran over to the slide and went down. He had a great time sliding down the side. + +He stayed at the park until it was time to go home. Sam had a wonderful time playing. He was very happy and exhausted. He couldn't wait to come back and play again! +Jimmy was a little boy. He was three years old. One day, Jimmy was playing in his garden. He was wearing shorts. Suddenly, he heard his mom call him. + +Jimmy was ashamed. He knew he had not followed his mom's rules. He went inside and saw his mom. She had her arms crossed. + +His mom said it was time to cover his stomach. Jimmy felt very embarrassed. He wanted to run away. His mom showed him a T-shirt. He knew the T-shirt was for him. He put it on. + +When Jimmy's mom saw him, she smiled. She was happy that he was covering his stomach. Jimmy was glad. He was so relieved he wasn't ashamed anymore. +Once upon a time a brave knight had a very special sword. His sword seemed very great and strong. He believed it could help him fight evil monsters. + +So the knight went out on a journey. Everywhere he went people seemed scared. It seemed like the monsters had already been there! + +The knight felt scared too, but he was determined to get his sword back. He tracked the monsters deep into a dark forest. + +The knight felt very brave as he was about to use his sword. However, the monsters seemed too strong for him. He couldn't win the battle and his sword was taken away. + +The knight felt very sad. He had to go back home without his sword. He had a bad ending to his journey. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was very obedient and always listened to her parents. One day, her parents took her to the movies. Amy was so excited, but when they got there she refused to go in. Her parents asked her why and she wouldn't tell them. They reminded her that she was always supposed to be obedient and that she should go in. After a few more requests, Amy eventually agreed and they all went into the movie. + +Amy enjoyed the movie very much. When it was time to go home, her parents asked if she wanted to go again. She refused and shook her head. So, they took her home and told her that if she wanted to go to the movies, she would have to be obedient. Amy understood and was happy to be obedient. +Once upon a time, there was a brown bear. He was very curious and always wanted to explore. One day he came across a locked door. He wondered what was behind it. He looked around, and then he saw a vine. He carefully pulled at the vine and it moved. He pulled harder and the door unlocked! The bear was so surprised! He opened the door and stepped inside. He found a whole new world! There were tall trees, and colourful flowers. He stayed there for hours and had lots of fun. Finally, it was time for the bear to go home. He said goodbye to the new world and headed back. From then on, the bear always remembered the vine that had unlocked the door to the magical place. +Once upon a time, there were two zebras who loved to race. It was tough, but they loved the challenge. Every day they would race as fast as they could, until they got tired. They would take a break and then start again. + +One day, they raced even faster than usual. Their legs moved so quickly that they flew past the trees. They ran so fast that even the birds flying overhead couldn't keep up. + +The zebras raced until they reached the edge of the savanna. They stopped and looked back to admire the distance they had covered. + +They were both so proud of themselves for being able to race so tough. With smiles on their faces, they trotted back home, looking forward to their next race. +Once upon a time, there was a famous monkey who lived in the jungle. He was always on the look out for pastels. He loved to carry them around and show them off. + +One day, he found the most beautiful pastel of all. Red, pink, blue and green all swirled together wonderfully. He knew he would never let this one go, so he decided to carry it with him wherever he went. + +The more people saw his special pastel, the more famous he became. People came from far and wide to catch a glimpse of it. Everyone wanted to know where he had found it. But the monkey kept his secret to himself. + +The pastel stayed with him throughout his adventures, and everyday he felt so proud to carry it. In the end, the pastel only made him even more famous. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was called Jack, and the other was called Jill. Jack had a lollipop. Jill saw it and asked if she could have some. + +Jack said no. He held his lollipop and said, "It's mine!" He was very stupid and refused to share. + +Jill got angry. She yelled and said, "That's not right!" She tried to take the lollipop away. Jack held on tight and said, "No!" + +Jill wasn't happy. She struck Jack's hand and took the lollipop away. Jack felt sad. + +Jill felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. Let's share the lollipop. We can both have some and it'll be delicious!" + +Jack agreed. They both enjoyed their lollipop, and were happy again. +Jill and Joe had been friends for a long time. Today, Jill wanted to cook something special for her friend. She grabbed some paper and started to draw a picture of a cake. She wanted to make a cake to surprise Joe. + +Jill was very excited and started to bake. She added all the ingredients and put the cake in the oven. She waited and waited, feeling lucky that the cake was going to come out just perfect. + +When the cake was finished, Jill pulled it out of the oven. She carefully laid it on the page and it looked wonderful. + +But then things went bad. Jill had accidentally left the oven on and it had caught the page the cake was sitting on! It was all burnt up! + +Jill was so sad. Her surprise for her friend Joe was ruined. She was very unlucky. +Once there was a kitty and her name was Tinkles. Tinkles loved to wander the backyard and play. She would run around and sniff all of the flowers. One day, Tinkles was wondering and she saw something sparkly - it was a zipper up in a tree. She had never seen one before. + +Tinkles was so curious and she wanted to pull the zipper and find out what was inside. She reached up, her paws stretching so high, and she grabbed it! She tugged and tugged and suddenly, something healthy came down from the tree. It was a little orange and it had a funny name: an orange! + +Tinkles was so excited that she had found something new. She nibbled on the orange and loved it so much. Remembering the zipper in the tree, she ran around the yard and wondered what else she could find. +Once there was a black cat called Police. One night Police was walking under the moon and suddenly he started to glow. All the other animals had never seen something like it, they were scared! But Police wasn't afraid and kept glowing. + +He soon realised that he was glowing because he was special. He had gained super powers! He could run faster and jump higher than the other animals. Everyone cheered, it was so exciting! + +Then, one of the animals noticed that Police was getting very hot and it wanted to take Police away. Police was scared and he ran as fast as he could. He ran so fast that the animal couldn't catch up to him. + +Police was still glowing, but this time it was in a way that kept him safe from any danger. He could use his special powers to protect himself and the other animals from anyone who wanted to hurt them. + +Police continued to glow, but from then on he only used his special powers for good. He kept the animals safe and happy, and everyone was proud of the courageous and amazing black cat Police. +Once upon a time, there was an old house. Inside the house, there was lots of furniture. All the furniture was hidden, so no one could see it. All the furniture was dusty and old. + +One day, a little boy came to the old house. He saw the hidden furniture and wanted to explore it. He decided to try and open the door to the furniture. He tried and tried, but he couldn't open the door. He was so sad. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice! It was the voice of an old lady. She told the boy to try and close the door. So he did! He pushed the door closed and it opened! Inside the door, there were many amazing things. + +The little boy was so happy and he explored the hidden furniture for hours. He found many interesting and wonderful things inside. He never forgot the old lady and the hidden furniture. +Once there was a rabbit. He wanted to find his own way in the world. So he set out on a journey. He met a lot of different animals on the way. He learned many things from them. + +One day, he met a wise old fox. The fox asked the rabbit, "What do you want in life?" The rabbit replied, "I want to find my own successful way." The fox said, "I can help you find it. Follow me." + +The fox taught the rabbit many things. The rabbit listened to the fox and paid attention. Slowly he began to recognize the way of success. Eventually, the rabbit was ready to go on his own. The fox said to him, "Good luck, rabbit. I know you will be successful." + +The rabbit thanked the fox and went on his journey. He found success everywhere he went. He followed his own, special way and was very happy. +One sunny day, John took his dog for a walk in the park. John was so proud of his little pup, who was always so excited for their daily adventures. + +At the park, the dog was running around and chasing after birds. Suddenly, the dog heard a loud noise and panicked. John tried to comfort his pup, but the dog was too scared to move. + +In the distance, John heard people shouting and he realized that a nearby forest was on fire. The fire was quickly moving closer and closer to the park. + +John knew he had to act fast. He quickly grabbed the dog and carried it away from the park. John ran hard, but he couldn't outrun the fire. Unfortunately, John and his pup were surrounded by flames and their only option was to escape into a nearby stream. + +The stream was deep, but John's pup was too scared to swim. Despite his best efforts, John was unable to keep his pup above the rising water. In the end, both John and his pup were swept away by the raging river. John was very sad, but he was also proud of his brave pup to the very end. +One day, a little girl was looking for something to do. She was walking in her house and suddenly she noticed something was peeking out from the cupboard. She was so excited to find out what it was! She opened the cupboard slowly and inside she found a busy little mouse. The mouse was very frightened and it squeaked in surprise! + +The little girl laughed and tried to calm down the mouse. She offered it some breadcrumbs and watched as it started to eat. The mouse was soon feeling much better! + +The little girl was so happy to have made a new friend and she decided to take the mouse everywhere with her. She kept the mouse in the cupboard when she was not playing with it. Whenever she wanted to play with the mouse, she would peek into the cupboard and the little mouse would come out. + +It was wonderful to have a furry little friend, and the little girl was very happy with her very busy little mouse. +The young girl lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling. On her nightstand there was a model of a house. Every day before she went to sleep, she carefully set up the model. But this night the model was empty. + +The little girl felt very sad. She tried to think of why the model was empty. Then it hit her. Today she had forgotten to put in the furniture! + +Quickly, the young girl leaped out of bed. She ran over to a large box in the corner. Inside the box were all kinds of things. She grabbed a few pieces of furniture and rushed back to the model. + +Finally, the model wasn't empty anymore. Now it was filled with chairs, couches, and tables. The little girl smiled and lay back down in bed. She was happy that the model was now ready for her to look at before she went to sleep. +John was glad that he was able to go on a walk in the woods. It was such a nice day, and he wanted to explore. As he walked through the underbrush, he thought he saw something in the distance. He squinted his eyes, but he didn't see it again. + +He kept walking, and he soon spotted the same thing again. This time, he was closer. He was happy to see that it was a small cottage. He was so excited to see what was inside. + +John slowly opened the door and peered inside. The cottage was very dark and empty. Yet, he thought he saw something move in the corner. He took a few steps and stopped, but he couldn't find what he saw. He was worried, but he was still determined to keep looking. + +Suddenly, he heard a big scurry and saw two big, angry bears coming right at him. He was scared and his heart raced, but it was too late. The bears attacked him and he was scared for his life. + +John was very glad when he went outside to explore, but he got a bad ending because of the angry bears. +Once there was a nice park. It was a big park with lots of flowers and trees and a big pond. There were ducks swimming in the pond and birds in the trees. + +There were also some slides, swings and a roundabout. The swings were very tall and it was really fun to go on them. The roundabout went really fast! + +Mostly the park was full of happy children. They would climb up into the trees and race around the park. + +They would play tag and hide and seek. Some of the bigger children had cool scooters and they liked to race each other. + +Everyone had a great time at the nice park. It was a beautiful place and everyone loved it. +Once there was a little boy named John. He had a kind heart but was always getting into trouble. + +John was on his way to school one morning when he saw a little puppy by the side of the road. Its fur was wet from the rain and it was shivering. John reached out to pet it, but the puppy cowered away. + +“It’s okay, I’m not gonna hurt you,†comforted John. He held out his arm and the puppy slowly stepped closer. + +“Thank you,†it said. John was so surprised he almost jumped back. + +“You can talk?†John asked. + +“Yes, I’m a magical puppy,†replied the pup. + +John and the pup became friends and he took it to school with him every day. The other children were jealous, but John was kind, always making sure that all of the kids got a chance to play with the pup. + +One day, all of the children decided to go on a long, adventurous hike. John was excited, but the pup shivered in fear. He knew it could be dangerous. + +John wanted to make sure the pup knew he was being taken care of, so he put his arm around it and gently said, “Don’t worry, I’ll look out for +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear named Joe. He lived in a big forest, and he loved to just wander around and explore. + +One day, Joe found a beautiful spot in the middle of the forest to sit down and enjoy the nature. He paused, and rested his warm furry thumb on the soft mossy ground. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice calling out to him. It was a little bunny hopping down the path. "Hi Joe, what are you doing?" asked the bunny. + +Joe smiled a big smile and said, "Just taking a pause. Come sit with me and enjoy this beautiful spot!" + +The bunny hopped closer and paused too. Together they just enjoyed the calming silence of the forest and the peaceful feeling that surrounded them both. +Once there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day she went out alone, deeper into the woods than ever before. The trees were tall and the path was winding. Suddenly she saw a giant black boulder. It looked like coal! She eagerly reached out to touch it, and as she did, a thick, dark mist began to fill the air. In the mist an old man appeared. + +"My little one, be careful!" he shouted. + +The girl was scared, but the man smiled kindly. He told her it was his secret stash of coal and showed her the old rag he carried with him. He said it was his job to wipe away the powdery coal so no one would find it. Suddenly the ground shook, and snow started to fall from the sky. + +"Better hurry, my little one. You must get home quickly," he said. + +The girl nodded, still feeling scared. She scrambled away, and the old man shouted for her to be careful. But just as the girl was about to leave, a deep crack opened up in the ground around the coal. The boulder started to move, faster and faster until it was gone. + +The little girl ran all the way home, shivering cold and shaken. She never again returned to the black coal boulder. +Once upon a time, there was a Mama who took her little boy to the store. Mama wanted to get some water and food, but she had forgotten her wallet! + +The little boy said, “Don’t worry, Mama! I can supply it!†He opened his very safe pocket and showed Mama his special wallet. + +Mama was very surprised as the wallet was full of coins. She hugged her little boy and said, “Thank you! I’m so proud of you for being so smart and helpful!†+ +She used the money in his wallet to buy the food and water. The little boy was happy to help, and felt very safe knowing that his wallet was safe with Mama. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Emma. She was three years old and wanted something new. One day, her mom and dad gave her a big surprise: a new toy! It was a big, pink teddy bear. Emma was so excited that she clapped and laughed. + +Then, Emma started to remove the wrapping paper. She was careful but determined! As the paper came off, she saw something else that she hadn’t expected: the teddy bear still had tags on it! She couldn’t believe it – it was new, yet it still had tags! But Emma was happy - she just needed to remove them and the teddy bear would be all hers. + +So Emma removed the tags and showed off her new toy. Everyone was happy and it was a very happy day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. He had a furry friend who he loved very much - his cuddly rabbit. Every day the pair would go for walks and hold hands. + +One day the pair decided to take a trip to a nearby park. They arrived and Bob saw a big pond with lots of fish swimming in it. He squealed with excitement, but his rabbit stayed around the pond edge and was reluctant to move forward. Bob stepped closer to the water and asked his furry friend, "Why won't you come part?" + +The rabbit looked back at him and said, "It feels a bit too smooth - I'm scared to step on it!". Bob tried to reassure him, saying, "It's ok silly rabbit. Come here, give me a big hug, and I'll show you it's ok." The bunny took a tentative step forward, and Bob clapped with excitement. Immediately the rabbit relaxed and hopped onto the shiny surface. + +They both hopped and skipped around, giggling with delight. Bob knew that sometimes the best things in life take a bit of bravery. In the end, his furry companion had put his fears aside, and they both found smooth waters ahead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. Lily was three-years-old and very happy. She had a toy car that she loved to play with. But one day, the toy car stopped working. + +Lily asked her mum and dad, "Why isn't my car working?" + +Mum and Dad said, "It needs a new battery." + +Lily asked, "What is a battery?" + +Her mum said, "It's a small thing that makes things go fast, like your car." + +Lily listened very carefully and asked, "Where can I get a battery?" + +Mum and Dad looked at each other and said, "At the shop. Let's go and get one together!" + +So, Lily and her mum and dad went to the shop and bought a new battery for Lily's car. As soon as Lily put it in the car it started running fast, just like before. + +Lily was delighted. She laughed and said, "Thank you, Mum and Dad!" + +Lily learnt a valuable lesson that day. She learned that if you listen to other people, you can find solutions to tricky problems. +One day an old man and a small girl were walking down a path. The wind was cold and the girl was starting to feel a bit chilly. + +The old man smiled down at the girl and said, “Here, put this cloth on and it will help to keep you warm.†He handed the girl a big, soft cloth. + +The girl smiled up at the old man. She wrapped the cloth around her shoulders, snuggling up in it. + +The old man smiled again and said, “That’s it! I knew this old cloth would help keep you warm.†+ +The little girl nodded happily, “Thank you,†she said. + +The old man smiled and patted her head. “You’re welcome!†he said encouragingly. + +The little girl and the old man continued down the path, the girl feeling safe and warm in her cloth. +Mummy, Daddy and Baby were playing in the garden. Baby was so excited and ran around with a big cup, yelling and laughing. Suddenly, Daddy put his hands over his ears and said "I'm deaf!" Baby stopped and looked up, not quite understanding what had happened. + +Mummy laughed and said: "Don't worry, Daddy isn't really deaf. He's just pretending!" + +Baby smiled and asked: "Can I kiss him?" + +Mummy and Daddy laughed, Mama said; "Of course you can, come here!" + +Baby ran over and gave Daddy a big kiss on his cheeks. Daddy said: "Wow, that was a loud kiss!" Baby giggled and hugged him tight. + +Mummy said: "Now let's put the cup away and go inside". Baby smiled and gave Daddy one more kiss before running inside with the cup in his hand. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Jane got lost in the woods. Jane was scared and started to shed tears. + +She was not sure what to do, but then she remembered her parents had taught her to kneel and pray if ever she was in trouble. So Jane knelt down and began to say a prayer. + +Then, a magical pen appeared in Jane's hands. Jane thought it must have been a gift from the heavens, so she decided to take it with her. As she walked through the woods, the pen grew high into the sky! + +Eventually, Jane made it out of the woods. Jane was glad she had remembered to kneel and pray for help. Jane learned that if she ever gets stuck again, she can rely on her faith for help and support. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She was very thirsty, so she asked her daddy for some milk. Her daddy said "yes" and took her to the fridge. He opened the door and took out a big carton of cold milk. He gave it to Sally and she was very happy. + +She wanted to find a cup to drink her milk. She saw her red cup on the table, but it was too high for her to reach. Daddy said "let me help" and he led her to the cupboard. He took out a little cup and gave it to Sally. She was so excited as she could now drink her milk. + +She tried to drink the milk but didn't like it. It was not sweet enough for her. Daddy said "I know what to do" and he opened the fridge again. He took out a little bottle of sweetener and added a tiny bit to Sally's milk. Now the milk was just right for Sally and she was really happy. + +Sally drank all of her milk and said "yummy". Daddy kissed her head and said "all finished". He had led Sally to the perfect cup and sweetened her milk, making her day much better! +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl. She loved to spend time in the garden and watch butterflies flitter around the flowers. She was curious to learn more about them. + +One day, the girl went out to the garden and saw a beautiful butterfly. She tried to get close to it, but the butterfly flew away. She was sad, and so tried again the next day. + +This time, the butterfly stayed! She was so happy! The butterfly glided around the garden and landed on the girl's hand. She was so gentle and kind to it as it fluttered away. + +The girl kept trying each day and the butterfly came close and close. They became best friends and the girl was overjoyed! She was so happy to have made a new friend in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Billy. He loved going to the library to read his favourite books. One day when Billy went to the library he saw a charming bookcase. He was so excited to see the books that were in it! He wanted to take one of the books home with him but he couldn't. + +“I will try and clean it so that the librarian will let me take a book homeâ€, thought Billy. + +He grabbed a cloth and started to wipe the bookcase. While he was cleaning it, he heard a voice. It was an old woman. + +“That is a wonderful thing you are doing, young manâ€, said the old woman. + +Billy was surprised to hear the old woman. She continued, “It is important to care for things that are borrowed, otherwise they are not yours.†+ +Billy thanked the old woman and the librarian allowed him to take one book home. + +Billy learnt an important lesson that day - that it’s important to take good care of things, even if you don't own them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to swim. Every day, she went to the pool and splashed around in the water. She was having a lot of fun. + +Then, one day, she noticed an interesting object in the water. It was round and yellow. It was moving around in the water. She knew she had to figure out what it was! + +The little girl swam closer to the object. She reached out and touched it. It was really smooth! She looked around, and noticed that her friends were having fun. She dropped the object, said goodbye, and swam away. + +The next day, the little girl went to the pool again. She was looking forward to swimming and having fun. Suddenly, she realized that the object was back in the same spot! This time it was brighter and shinier. + +The little girl couldn't believe her eyes. It was the same object, but it had changed in a regular way. She realized that it must have been a magical object. She wanted to see what else it could do--but she decided to wait until another day. +Jack and Emma were playing together. Emma showed Jack a cool mask she had. “Let’s pretend to be superheroes!†she said. Jack held the mask to his face and Emma put a cape on his shoulder. + +They ran around the garden, pretending to be superstrong. Emma grabbed a stick and used it as a pretend sword. Jack stood strong and tall and yelled, “I’ll protect you, Emma!†+ +Emma laughed and said, “Let’s go higher!†They ran up a hill and Emma climbed a tree. She steadied herself on a branch high above the ground and looked down at Jack. + +“Jump!†she called. Jack jumped off the highest rock and landed on his shoulder. He was safe! + +“You’re so cool, Jack!†said Emma. Jack smiled and said, “Let’s do it again!†They kept pretending, having lots of fun. +Gus was a happy boy. Every day his mommy put laundry on the line outside to hang in the wind. Gus loved to help. He would carry the clothespins for his mommy and help hang the towels, shirts, and pants. + +Gus liked to make shapes and patterns when he hung the laundry. Sometimes he made colorful rainbows, or zigzags, and stars. His mommy always said he did a good job. She was so grateful for his help. + +One day it was raining so hard that the clothes had to stay inside. Gus was sad, but his mommy said she had a surprise. She handed him an empty basket and showed him the closet with all kind of different laundry. She said he could pick some clothes and put them in the basket. + +Gus was so excited! He picked out socks and sweaters, shirts, and pants. He put them in the basket and when it was full his mommy said it was time to go. + +Gus and his mommy went to the grocery store where they hung all the laundry in the aisles. Everyone who walked by said how colorful it was. Gus was so proud that he helped make this art. He was glad to have spent the day with his mommy doing something fun and grateful for the surprise. +Once there was a little bear who wanted to go to a party. He saw a suit and wanted to wear it but it was too big. So he just shrugged and went about his day. + +But then he met a bossy rabbit who said the little bear should wear the suit to the party. So, the little bear agreed. + +He got to the party and all the animals were entirely dressed up. But the little bear felt embarrassed. He didn't see any other suits like his and he felt out of place. He bowed his head and looked down but then the bossy rabbit told him to stand up proud. + +Poor little bear. He was so embarrassed that he wanted to go home. He started walking back but then he noticed that the bossy rabbit had already left the party. Suddenly, he felt so alone and he had no one to go home with. + +The little bear sighed, shrugged, and sadly kept walking. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was very naughty. He was three years old. + +One day, Jack heard a noise outside. He looked out of the window and saw that all of his friends were playing a game. He wanted to join them and have some fun too. + +So Jack went out to join his friends. He played with them and was very happy. He had lots of fun. + +When the game was over, Jack was excited to hear who had won. His friend, Tyler, had won the game. Everyone cheered for Tyler and gave him a big hug. Jack was so proud to hear his friend had won. + +After the game, Jack's friends went home and Jack's mom was waiting for him. His mom was very happy to see him having so much fun. But she was also a bit disappointed that Jack had been so naughty. She said that he should have been better behaved. + +Jack felt ashamed. But then he remembered that his friend had won the game and smiled. He was happy he could be there to hear his friend had won. +John was walking in the forest when he spotted a fox. He was amazed and couldn't believe his eyes! He knelt down to get a closer look. + +John said softly to the fox, "Hello there." The fox smiled and winked back at John. But then John noticed how filthy the fox was. He could see dirt and mud all over it. + +John knew he had to help. So he grabbed a bucket of water from the stream nearby and gently started to wash the fox. Soap bubbles were flying when the fox started to purr. + +John admired his work. He looked at the fox and said, "There, now you look as good as new!" + +The fox thanked John and ran off into the woods and soon disappeared. John smiled and said, "See you soon!" +John and Sally were walking together on their way to the park. As they walked, John noticed something in the distance. It was a big loud wreck! Just then, Sally started to joke and said, "maybe we should go take a look at it!" John thought this was a good idea and they both ran to the wreck. + +When they arrived, they both gasped in amazement. John looked around at all the pieces of metal that were laying around and he laughed. It was very funny. + +Sally was also enjoying herself. She started telling jokes about the wreck and tickling John. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from inside the wreck! John and Sally both froze in fear. + +Suddenly a big, loud dog jumped out of the wreck! John and Sally screamed and ran back the way they came. They had a lot of fun during their adventure and they laughed while they ran. John and Sally were happy they got to joke around and explore a wreck. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Simon and Zoey. They were walking around the park one sunny day. + +"Let's go down this slide," said Zoey excitedly. + +"Hmm," sighed Simon, "I don't think it's a good idea." + +"But why not?" asked Zoey, "It looks like lots of fun!" + +"I just don't think it's a safe thing to do," replied Simon. + +Zoey thought for a moment and then said, "I think it's okay! You should try it. I'm quite flexible with my opinion!" + +Simon sighed again and then finally agreed to give it a go. He climbed up the steps and went down the slide. It was so much fun! + +Afterwards, Simon smiled and said, "I'm glad I was flexible with my opinion!" + +Zoey smiled back in agreement. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived a clever little bird who loved to sing. Every morning the little bird would wake up, stretch its wings, and sing a happy song. + +One day the little bird heard a strange sound coming from a nearby bush. It flew closer to get a better look and saw an evil snake slithering around. The snake hissed and said, "If you want to keep singing, you must drink some of my special poison." + +The little bird was scared and flew away, but with a brave heart it decided to go back and face the snake. It told the snake, "No, I won't drink your poison," and the snake laughed. + +The clever little bird had an idea. It told the snake, "But I'll give you something even tastier - one of my lovely songs!" + +The snake thought this was a great idea and the two of them sang together for hours. From then on, whenever the little bird sang in the morning, the snake would join in. They had a great time singing together and even became friends. +Once upon a time, there were two caterpillars named Sally and Bob. Sally was a very creative caterpillar who spent lots of time making cool things out of leaves, rocks and dirt. Bob, on the other hand, wasn't very creative and just liked to lounge in the sunshine. + +One day, Sally came up with a great idea for a new project. "Let's make a bridge over the pond!" she exclaimed. + +Bob wasn't so sure. "That's a lot of work," he said with a sigh. "Are you sure?" + +"Of course I'm sure!" said Sally, "It will be awesome!" + +Bob thought for a minute and then decided that it was worth a try. So, together, they worked on the project for days and finally finished it. + +When they were done, both Sally and Bob stood back and admired their work. "It looks amazing!" said Sally, beaming with pride. Bob nodded in agreement and the two friends high-fived in celebration. + +That night, Bob decided that making creative things with Sally was much more fun than lounging around in the sun. From then on, the two caterpillars made many more projects together and had lots of fun along the way. +Jack and his grandma were walking arm in arm in the park. It was a beautiful day and it made Grandma's eyes twinkle with joy. Grandma grabbed Jack's hand and led him to the swings. She said it was time to spoil him. + +Jack excitedly jumped onto the swings and Grandma pushed him higher and higher. She laughed and sang. Jack could not stop smiling. + +But as the day passed, Jack grew more and more troubled. The air felt heavy and he was sure he was too high in the swings. It felt like time was running out. + +Grandma knew something was wrong and she gently asked Jack what was bothering him. + +Jack had forgotten their special time together was almost over. He looked sadly at Grandma and said, "Please can't we stay here a little longer?" + +Grandma smiled and lifted Jack into her arms. She knew Jack needed more time in the sunshine. + +"Of course we can stay a little longer," said Grandma. "We can spoil you until the sun sets!" +Once there was a little piglet that loved to go on adventures. Everywhere she went she saw something new and exciting. One day, the piglet saw a cow, standing all alone in a meadow. She wanted to get closer, but she was scared. It seemed so large and dangerous. + +So the piglet stopped and shivered as she watched the cow from a safe distance. But then she heard a voice calling to her. It was the voice of the cow, inviting her closer. + +At first the piglet was afraid, but then she thought about how courageous she had been on all her adventures. So with a brave heart, the piglet walked closer to the cow and sure enough, the cow was friendly. + +The moral of this story is that it is ok to be afraid of something that may seem dangerous or scary. But if you stay brave and use your courage, you may be surprised to find that things are not always as they seem. +Once upon a time there was a blue flea who loved to play in the sun. One day, the flea was jumping around when it suddenly got very cold. Suddenly, everything froze! The blue flea was stuck in place and couldn't move. + +The flea tried to move around, but it couldn't. It was too cold. But then, the sun came out and everything started to thaw. The flea could jump again! + +The blue flea was so happy that the sun had come out and that it was no longer frozen. It was so glad to be able to jump around again! + +The flea thanked the sun for melting the ice and setting it free. From then on, the flea made sure to appreciate the sun and enjoy its warmth as much as possible. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to share the wardrobe in her room with her brother. She asked her mom if she could split the wardrobe in two so they could both have some room for their own clothes. Her mom was very compassionate and agreed. + +The girl was so happy! She immediately got to work with her brother and together, they split the wardrobe in two. + +Afterwards, the girl’s mom praised them for their hard work. “Well done, my dears!†she said. “You can be very proud that you were both so compassionate and found a way to share this wardrobe. I am very proud of you.†+ +The girl and her brother smiled at each other. They enjoyed sharing the wardrobe and felt filled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susie. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. + +One day, Susie saw a lemon in a tree. She climbed up the tree to get it. When Susie reached the lemon, she said: "This lemon looks perfect for sailing in the pond!" + +Susie took the lemon to a pond near her home. She put the lemon in the pond, then hopped into it. She grabbed a stick from the side of the pond and started paddling. + +Soon, Susie was sailing around the pond, with a big smile on her face. She sailed around the pond so much that the lemon started to get wet. But Susie didn't care, she was having so much fun! + +Finally, Susie sailed the lemon back to the tree. She was so proud of the perfect lemon sailing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a weak pup. His name was Max and he was a small, white puppy. He was always very careful, but one day a naughty bad guy came and tried to steal him. Max was scared but he managed to run away. + +The bad guy chased Max for a long time and Max's little legs were so weak that he could hardly keep going. Eventually Max realised he could not run any more, so he tucked his tail between his legs and hid up a tree. + +When he looked down, he saw the bad guy trying to get to him by climbing up the tree. Finally, Max had an idea. He put his heel in the bad guy's furry face and kicked him off the tree. The bad guy yowled in pain and ran away! Max was safe and he didn't have to worry about the bad guy stealing him again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice child. He liked to joke around and have fun. One day, he was in the playground, when he saw another child. He tried to make a joke, but the other child didn't like it. They started to shout at each other. + +The nice child's face started to turn red. He didn't know what to do. Seeing this, the other child decided to stop. He said sorry and asked if he wanted to be friends. + +The nice child was surprised. He was happy that the other child was nice. He smiled and said yes. From then on, they were friends, and they laughed and joked together. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mary. Mary wanted to perform with a guitar. She dreamed of becoming a performer one day. + +One day, Mary saw a pale guitar in a store. She asked her mom, "Can I have this guitar, please?" Her mom said, "Sure, if you practice every day." + +Mary was so excited! She carried the guitar home, put it in her bedroom, and then practiced and practiced. + +One night at dinner, Mary announced, "I'm ready to perform with my guitar!" Everyone clapped and cheered. + +The next day, Mary went to the park. Everyone was amazed when they heard her play. Even the birds sang along! Everyone smiled when they heard Mary perform. + +At the end of the day, Mary was very tired but happy. She hugged her pale guitar and said, "I can't wait to perform again!" +Timmy was a very curious 3 year old. He liked to explore and look for exciting things. One day, he went for a walk in the park. + +He spotted a mysterious machine. He walked up to it and touched it, but nothing happened. He was about to leave when he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, the machine started getting bigger and bigger. + +It was a very exciting sight for Timmy. He excitedly ran up to the machine and tapped on it with his little hands. The machine opened to reveal a button inside. Timmy had to be very brave and press it. + +Suddenly, the machine started whirring and shaking. Timmy stepped back in amazement as the machine started doing strange things. After a few minutes, the machine stopped and something popped out. It was a lollipop! + +Timmy was very excited. He quickly grabbed the lollipop out of the mysterious machine and ran home. He couldn't wait to show his friends what the machine had gotten him! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ruby. She lived in a city by the sea with her mom and dad and had lots of friends who loved to play with her. + +One day, Ruby received a very special package in the mail. Inside was something very unique! It was a sharp pencil that looked like a rainbow. + +Ruby was so excited to use her new pencil. But every time she tried to draw, the pencil was too sharp for her little hands. She wasn't able to make any pictures. + +But then one day, Ruby's dad had an idea. He sharpened the pencil very carefully to make it perfect for her! Now Ruby was able to draw beautiful pictures with her unique, sharp pencil. She was very happy. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mandy. One day, Mandy was walking in the forest. As she looked up, she saw a big, orange oak tree. She asked her mom what it was. Mommy shrugged and said, "I don't know." + +Mandy was curious, so she walked up to the tree and touched its rough bark. She found an orange flower growing from the trunk. She smiled and picked it. Then she ran back to show it to Mommy. + +Mommy smiled and said, "It's a special flower. Only the orange oak tree can grow it." + +Mandy was so happy that she hugged her mom. Then the two of them laughed and laughed as they walked back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big family and they all loved her very much. + +One day, Lucy's family had a surprise for her. They said that they wanted to raise something together. Lucy asked them, "What are you raising?" + +Her mother said with a big smile," We are raising a puppy!" + +Everyone was so excited and they all began to make new plans. They started to make plans for the puppy's house, food and toys. + +Lucy went outside and petted the soft fur of the new puppy. She said, "I will take care of you, puppy." The puppy licked her face and Lucy laughed. + +The family spent a lot of time with the puppy, teaching him tricks and playing together. Together they all cherished the moments they had and as time went on, the puppy was raised with lots of love and care. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a selfish cat. He wanted all the soup for himself and would never share. +One day, as he was drinking a delicious bowl of soup, he started to shrink and shrink. First he was the size of the spoon, then the size of the bowl, and then he was so small he couldn't even be seen. + +The selfish cat was so sad and angry. He wanted his soup back, but he was too small now to get any. He cried and cried, but no one heard him. + +The selfish cat had to stay small forever, all because of his selfishness. He was sad, but he learned his lesson. He never went near soup again. +Once there was a kind girl named Jill. She wanted to help her mom, so she grabbed a tube. She thought if she could attach it to something, her mom would be happy. + +Jill was so excited to help, so she ran around trying to find something that the tube could attach to. Every time she found something though, it didn't seem to work. She got very frustrated so she started to cry. + +She kept trying to find something that the tube could attach to, but it didn't seem right. A friendly dog saw her crying, and he wanted to help. He barked at Jill and ran towards a nearby box. + +The box had a space that was perfect for the tube! Jill was so happy and excited. She put the tube in the box, and it stayed! Jill's mom was so proud of her, and thanked her for helping. Jill felt proud and happy to have solved the problem. +Once upon a time there was a small green frog. He lived in a pond full of lilly pads and rocks. Every day he would jump around and sing a song. Everyone in the pond loved to hear him sing. + +One day, the frog had an idea. He wanted to try something new. He wanted to jump from one lily pad to the next. He was sure he could do it! + +So, the frog tried his best. He jumped and jumped, but he could not succeed. The lily pads were too far away and he was too small. He felt heavy and sad. + +The other creatures in the pond felt sorry for the frog. They wanted to help him, so they all began to sing his song. The frog was so happy and he felt light again. + +The frog realized that with help from his friends, he could succeed. By working together, everyone can do difficult things. That was the moral of the frog’s story. +Once upon a time there was a nice, clean house. In the house lived a family, including a little girl named Sarah. + +One day, Sarah looked outside and saw a thermometer. She thought it was so special and wanted to give it a big welcome. She held out her hand and smiled. + +The thermometer was special because it could tell the temperature outside. It was red when it was hot, and blue when it was cold. Sarah was so excited! + +She went to tell her family all about the thermometer. They were so happy and welcomed it into their home. Now Sarah could always find out the temperature outside, without having to go outside. + +Sarah and her family were so happy to have the new thermometer. It was the perfect addition to their clean house. +Once upon a time, there was a small child who loved to play. One day, the child found a stick in the yard. He was so excited that he wanted to show his mom. + +His mom saw the stick and said, "Let's make a game with it!" She asked the child to guess what she was going to do with it. The child thought hard and finally guessed, "We can paint it?" + +Yes, that was exactly what his mom was thinking! The child was so proud of himself for being so honest and figuring out the game. He and his mom then carefully painted the stick with bright colors. + +When the paint dried, the child was so happy! He picked up the stick and ran outside to play. He waved it around and pretended to be a knight and fought pretend dragons! + +He had so much fun with his stick, and always remembered to be honest like he had been when he guessed what his mom was planning to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She was three years old and she loved to hear music. One day, Lisa wanted to make music. She took out a big pot and started tapping it. As she tapped, it made a sound like a good beat. + +She began to dance and hum along. Suddenly, Lisa heard a sweet melody coming from the sky. She stopped tapping and listened carefully. It was so yummy! + +When she looked up, she saw a bird singing. It was so beautiful that Lisa started to tremble. She wanted to join the song so badly. + +Lisa felt a gentle tap on her shoulder. When she turned around, she saw her mom smiling. Her mom said to her, “Lisa, why don’t you join the bird? Sing your heart out!†+ +Lisa was so excited that she nodded and started singing with the bird. She and the bird cooed and sang a song together. Everyone in the neighborhood heard them and smiled. + +It was the most beautiful music Lisa had ever heard. +One summer, Tony went for a walk. He felt lonely, as there were no other children around. He found a ball and decided to throw it. He threw the ball far away, but it kept getting further and further away. Tony kept running after it until he reached the edge of a deep river. + +He jumped in, wanting to catch the ball but the water was cold. He lost his grip on the ball and it sunk in the depths of the river. Tony tried to swim back up but he was tired and lonely and the river was different and scary. He couldn't make it back and he sadly disappeared into the river. + +From that day on, the parents in the town told children to be careful when they played so that they wouldn't have a bad summer like Tony did. +Once there was a little boy called Sam. He was only three years old and was very curious. Every day he explored the world around him. One day Sam wanted to find out what was at the top of a hill. So, he set off on an adventure. + +Sam stumbled up the hill, but he kept climbing. When he reached the top, he saw a big bone. He picked it up and was about to take it home, when he heard his mother's voice in his head. She was telling him to play safe and leave the bone alone. + +Sam was a brave boy, and he listened to his mother's advice. He left the bone where he found it and climbed back down the hill, feeling proud of himself. + +Sam's adventure had a good moral, and he learned an important lesson. It is always best to play safe and not take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. She had an orange cat and loved to swing. Every day she would go to the park and swing as high as she could. + +One day when Jane was swinging, she saw something in the park. It was a big bunch of grapes! She was so excited that she hopped off the swing and started to eat them. She was so happy and couldn't believe her luck. + +She kept eating, until she suddenly felt very tired. The sun had made her tired and she lay down on the grass. When she looked up into the sky, she could see the swing still moving back and forth. It made her feel happy and she fell asleep in the park. + +The next morning, Jane woke up and she felt much better. She skipped off to the swing and pushed it high into the sky, swinging and singing happily! +Once there was a small duck. The duck wanted to find a cozy place to settle. He looked high and low and finally he saw a big pond. He waddled over to the ledge and jumped in. + +The pond was so lively. There were lots of different fish swimming around. The small duck swam around happily. He looked for something to use as a belt so he wouldn't have to keep swimming so much. Then he found a long reed that was sticking out of the water. He grabbed the reed and made it into a belt so he could sit in the water. + +The duck enjoyed his time in the pond. He felt so happy and content. Every once in a while he would paddle around, but most of the time he ysed his reed belt to stay put. He was so happy he had been able to settle in a nice, lively place. +Once there was a festival, with lots of people and music. Everyone was having a peaceful time. + +Jimmy wanted to join in, so he started to move. He jumped, he spun, and he even danced. Everyone laughed and smiled. + +Jimmy had so much fun. He moved faster and faster, until his feet couldn’t move any more. He stopped and laughed, and everyone clapped for him. + +When the festival was over, everyone went home. But Jimmy had had a great time. He was happy and peaceful. +Alice and her mom were enjoying a day out walking in the park. All around them, they could hear the birds chirping and the trees rustling in the breeze. While they were walking, Alice's mom started singing a catchy rhythm. Alice loved to hear her mom's melody and started to hum along with it. + +Alice's mom noticed how much she enjoyed the rhythm, so she said to Alice "Let's find something to close your rhythm." Alice ran ahead and soon found a poor drum that seemed to be lying abandoned in the park. She ran back and excitedly gave the drum to her mom. + +Alice and her mom spent the next few minutes taking turns hitting the drum, creating a steady rhythm. Suddenly, Alice heard a vey loud bang. She quickly turned around, but before she could make out what was happening, Alice felt something hit her shoulder. Alice's mom screamed in terror. Looking up, Alice saw a police officer with a gun in his hand. The officer had been trying to stop a thief, who had now run away. + +Alice quickly remembered the drum and how poor it was. She realized that the thief must have heard them playing the drum, and that was why he had run away. The police officer had closed Alice's rhythm with the bang of his gun. Alice started to cry, and her mom hugged her close. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named James. He was 3 years old and lived with his mom. + +One day, James and his mom went to the store to buy a special crayon. It was a cool blue one, perfect for drawing! James was so excited to bring his new crayon home. + +But, when James and his mom got to the checkout counter, his mom realized she had left her wallet at home. James began to weep and felt very sad he couldn't have the crayon. + +His mom whispered in his ear, "Don't worry, James. Let's go home and get my wallet. Then, we can come back to the store and buy the crayon." + +James smiled and said, "Okay!" He dried his tears and they went home. When they returned to the store, James was able to get his special crayon and enjoy drawing with it. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a naughty bear. He was so naughty he was always getting into trouble. One day he got into a big fight with another bear. It was so scary! The other bear was much bigger than the naughty bear. + +Luckily, the naughty bear had a good friend. His friend was a doctor. The doctor helped him by giving him a big hug. This calmed the naughty bear down, and he stopped fighting. + +The doctor was kind and smart, and he helped the naughty bear find a way to be nice. The naughty bear learned that being nice was much better than fighting. From then on, he was always friendly and never naughty again. + +The end. +One day, Jack and his dad were walking to the store. Jack wanted to get something special. He asked his dad, "Can I order a lemon, Daddy?" His dad said, "Sure, that sounds amazing!" + +When they got to the shop, Jack saw a big fat lemon. He said, "Dady, I want this one!" His Dad agreed, bought the lemon, and they returned home. + +When they arrived home, Jack was very excited. He ran into the kitchen and grabbed a knife. Then he started to cut the lemon. But it was sour! Jack started to cry. + +His Dad said, "Oh Jack, that was a bad order. Lemons aren’t meant to be eaten like that. Let's go buy something else." Jack was so sad, he did not want to go to the store again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and brave bear. One day, bear heard a loud noise coming from under a tree. He walked over to find out what was causing the noise, and found a baby bird. + +The baby bird was scared, but bear was kind. Bear told the baby bird he was here to help. He warned the bird to stay away from the strange noise, since it could be scary. + +The baby bird thanked bear for his help and decided to trust him. Bear asked the baby bird to come with him, and the bird agreed. + +As bear and the baby bird walked away, bear said, “Remember to stay away from danger and always listen to someone who is kind and wants to help you.†+ +The baby bird nodded, happy to have a friend who wanted to look after him. And the two of them stayed friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a cow named Daisy. Daisy was weak and needed help. One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the farm to visit Daisy. Lucy was very young, only three years old. + +Lucy and Daisy became friends. Lucy would bring Daisy carrots and tell her stories. Lucy saw Daisy was weak and wanted to help her. Lucy decided to trust Daisy and it made Daisy feel better. + +Every day, Lucy would come to the farm and trust Daisy. She would feed her and brush her fur. Gradually, Daisy started to feel stronger. + +One day, Lucy arrived with a big surprise. She bought Daisy a yellow ribbon for her tail. Daisy felt so happy she almost jumped! Daisy was no longer weak, because of Lucy’s trust and care. Daisy and Lucy were best friends forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He was three years old and lived in a small house with his mom and dad. + +One day, John found a beautiful brown jewel outside in the grass while playing. He was very excited and ran inside to show his mom and dad. + +John said, "Look mom and dad! I found this brown jewel and I think it's special!" His parents were very happy and said, "Oh John, you're right! That's a very special jewel - why don't you keep it safe for us?" + +John was so happy and he grabbed the jewel and ran off to play. Suddenly, he heard a loud sound. It was a man shooting a gun! + +John was scared and he quickly hid the jewel in the grass. The bad man ran away and John was safe. + +John's parents were so relieved and gave John a hug. They said, "Always remember, it is better to give up something special than to put yourself in danger!" + +John nodded and hugged his parents, and held his treasure close. He knew he had learned an important lesson that day: it's better to be safe than sorry! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Toni and Sunny. They were playing together in the park. Sunny was pushing Toni on the swing and they were having lots of fun. Toni said to Sunny, “I know something wild that we can do!†Sunny was excited and asked, “What is it?†+ +Toni said, “Let’s lean over the pond and pick the limes.†Sunny gasped, “Limes? Are you sure?†Toni replied, “Yes, let’s do it!†+ +They leaned over the pond and Sunny picked up a lime. Just as he was about to eat it, Toni said, “No, you can’t eat it. We need to put it back. It’s not ours, it belongs to nature.†+ +Sunny thought for a moment, then said, “You’re right. We should always take care of nature.†They both put the lime back in the pond and went back to playing. + +Moral of the story: Take care of nature and be kind to others! +Mama was in the kitchen making some jelly. It was a special kind of jelly. It made lots of little bubbles and glowed in the dark. + +Mama was ready and said, "It's ready to go! Come here, my little one, and let's go." + +The little one was a small 3 year old girl. Her name was Molly. She started to crawl out of the kitchen and said, "What kind of jelly are we going to get?" + +Mama smiled and said, "We're going to get glow-in-the-dark jelly! It's so much fun. You can play with it in your room." + +Molly clapped her hands and said, "Yay! Jelly!" + +They went to the store, bought the jelly, and took it home. Molly was so happy to see she had her own jar of jelly. She quickly opened the jar and put her finger in. The jelly felt cold on her finger and made her smile. + +Molly looked up at Mama and said, "This jelly is so small!" + +Mama nodded and said, "Yes, it is. That's because this jelly is special." + +Molly smiled and enjoyed her special jelly with Mama. It was the perfect end to a perfect day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy, who was three years old. She was having a great time playing with her toys in the park. + +Suddenly, she noticed something. It was a big, round thing - filled with something red and spicy! + +Lucy was so excited. She grabbed the thing and asked her mom, "What is this thing?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a hot pepper, sweetie. It's very spicy. You should be careful not to eat it." + +Lucy giggled, "Okay mommy. I'm gonna take it home and fill it with sand." + +So Lucy took the pepper and filled it with sand when she got home. Every day she would take it out and pretend to eat it, pretending that it filled her tummy with all sorts of things. + +So, every day Lucy and her pepper filled full of sand would have fun times at the park. +Once upon a time there was a big bear. The bear was very spoiled. It loved to eat sweet things, and always got whatever it wanted. The bear liked to hold a lot of things in its hands. + +One day, a deer came to the bear. The deer asked the bear if he could help carry some love. The bear thought it was a silly idea and refused. The deer was disappointed, but thanked the bear for his time. + +The next day, the bear met another creature. It was a very kind lion. The lion said that he had been carrying love with him all day, and that it made him feel very happy. The bear was curious, so he asked the lion what he meant by love. The lion explained that love was a special feeling that you feel when you do nice things for someone else. + +The bear was so inspired by the lion's lesson that he decided he should start carrying love too. So, from that day forward, he held love in his heart every day. And whenever he had the chance, he shared it with others. + +The moral of the story is that when you show love to others, it makes the world brighter. Being spoiled is not a bad thing, but remembering to give back to others is even better. +One day the family was getting ready for a trip. They were so excited - they couldn't wait! + +The family was going on a plane. It was the first time for the 3 year old, so she was learning a lot. + +On the plane, the little girl watched out the window. She saw clouds, birds, and farms. She was so interested in all the new things she was learning. + +The family arrived at their destination. It had been a long day, but the little girl was sad that their trip was over. She had learned a lot and had lots of fun. + +Before they left, the 3 year old told her family that she wanted to take another trip soon. Everyone was excited to hear this and they all agreed. +The little boy had a big day ahead of him. He put on his soft shirt and combed his hair. Then he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. + +At school, he took out a special pencil and notebook. His teacher began to lecture about numbers, so he flipped open the notebook and started to record the lecture. + +After the lecture was over, the little boy did something special. He took out a recorder, and he recorded his teacher's voice! Now he can go home and listen to the lecture again. + +He was so happy to have recorded the lecture. He thanked his teacher, put the recorder safely in his backpack and ran home. + +When he got home, he told his Mom about the lecture. She was so pleased that he had recorded the lecture and learned so much! She gave him a hug and said how proud she was of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Max. He had a very creative imagination. One day, he grabbed his plate and started running around the garden. He shouted, "I'm going to catch something special!" + +Max's mum watched him with a smile. She said, "Be careful, Max. What are you trying to catch?" + +Max replied, "I'm going to catch something with my plate. It will be very special!" + +Max kept running, but nothing seemed to be special. Suddenly, he noticed a butterfly. He chased it around the garden and swung his plate. To Max's delight, he was able to catch the butterfly in his plate! + +"I did it!" Max cheered as he showed his mum the plate full of beautiful colours. + +Max's mum smiled and said, "That was very creative, Max. You were able to catch the butterfly in your plate!" + +Max was very proud of his success and the special catch he got with his plate. +Once upon a time a bear and a rabbit were best friends. They loved being together and were always happy. One day, the rabbit became very sad. The bear saw how sad the rabbit was and wanted to help. He asked the rabbit what was wrong. + +The rabbit said he was too big for his favourite coat and he couldn't wear it anymore. The bear had a great idea. He said that he could make the coat fit again. He told the rabbit to close his eyes and make a wish with all his love. + +The bear used his magic to make the coat shrink. When the rabbit opened his eyes, he saw that his coat was the perfect size. He hugged the bear and thanked him. The rabbit was so happy that he could wear his favourite coat again. + +The bear and rabbit stayed best friends for life. They shared their love with each other, and their coat fit perfectly. +It was a bright, sunny day and Bob was playing in the park. He was running around and looking for things to do when he saw a watch. It was a shiny, pink watch and he was very excited. He quickly scooped it up and ran over to his mom. + +Bob was very excited and he wanted to show her the watch. He held it up and said, "Mom! Look, it's so pink!" But his mom yelled, "No, Bob! That's not yours, put it back!" + +Bob was disappointed and he put back the watch. He slowly walked away with his head down. + +But then he heard a voice. It was the person that owned the watch. They said, "Oh, thank you so much Bob. You found my watch! I was looking everywhere for it. Thank you for putting it back." + +Bob's face lit up and the person gave him a big hug. He was so happy and he learned an important lesson about returning things that didn't belong to him. + +The pink watch made Bob happy, even though he couldn't have it for himself. +Alice had an ordinary hammer. She loved it very much. Whenever she held it, she smiled. She often played with it, pretending to be a builder. + +One day, Alice went to the park with her hammer. She showed it to some other children. They smiled too when they saw it. + +The children wanted to have a contest. Each child took their hammer and started to bang some nails into a piece of wood. Alice hit the nail with her hammer and smiled. + +In the end, Alice was the winner! She was so happy and everyone smiled at her. + +Alice was proud of her ordinary hammer. It always made her smile. +Once upon a time there was a puppy named Spot. Spot was a very happy puppy who loved to play and run around all day. One day, Spot started feeling very sick. Spot's owner didn't know what was wrong and was very worried. + +So they took Spot to the veterinarian. The veterinarian listened to Spot's heart and checked his eyes and nose. The vet then said Spot was very sick and needed to be cared for. Spot's owner felt very sad. + +Spot's owner tried to take care of Spot all by themselves, but it was no use. Even though Spot's owner was very gentle, Spot was in way too much pain. So Spot's owner decided to ignore Spot and not try to help him get better. + +Spot felt very alone and scared. He was so sad that he just laid in his bed, feeling very slow. After some time, Spot finally got better thanks to the veterinarian's help. + +From then on, Spot's owner promised to always take care of Spot and never ignore him. And Spot promised to always listen to his owner and get help if he ever got sick again. +One gloomy day, a rhinoceros was wandering the woods. He spotted a child, and decided to go over and say hello. The child smiled, and the rhinoceros whispered in his ear, "Do you want to be friends?" The child nodded excitedly, and the rhinoceros was delighted. + +They spent the rest of the day playing together in the woods. The rhinoceros showed the child all kinds of fun games, and told him stories. They had lots of laughs, and soon became the best of friends. + +At the end of the day, the sun was setting and it was time for the rhinoceros to go. He said goodbye to the child, and whispered something special in his ear. "Remember to always be kind. Goodbye my friend." He smiled, and slowly walked away into the gloomy forest. +Once upon a time, there was a small spider named Sarah. Sarah wanted to go on an adventure. + +So Sarah spun a web and began to travel through the forest. She came across a big, shiny red apple and decided to take a break and polish it. She used her front legs and polished the apple for a long time. + +When Sarah finished, she took a big bite. She looked around and noticed a sign. It said "Wait for the prince". Confused, Sarah waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +Finally, Sarah saw a man walking towards her. He said, "Hi Sarah! I am the prince. Thanks for polishing the apple. Here, have this as a reward!" And the prince gave Sarah a shiny gem. + +Sarah thanked the prince and continued on her adventure. She never forgot the prince and the shiny gem he gave her. +Joey was feeling bored. He wanted something to do. He decided to go for a walk to the park. When he got there, he was surprised! There was a long line of slow moving people. Joey wondered what was going on. He soon saw a sign which said 'Ice Cream Stall'. Joey was so excited! He was even more amazed that adults were waiting in line too. He got to the front of the line and ordered his favourite flavour. Joey enjoyed his slow walk back home as he enjoyed his delicious treat. He was so surprised at what he found at the park! +Once upon a time, there lived a mighty soldier. He was brave and strong, and he had an important job. He patrolled the streets every day, and he kept people safe from harm. + +One day, the soldier was walking through the park when he saw a cute puppy. He stopped and said, "Hello there, pup! What are you doing here all alone?" + +The puppy didn't answer. Instead, it barked and ran away. The soldier was very puzzled, so he followed the pup. + +As the soldier was walking, he started to imagine what the pup might do. Maybe the pup was running away from a bad person, or maybe he was running to safety. + +But suddenly, the soldier noticed a loud noise. He looked around, but he couldn't see what was making the noise. Then, the noise got even louder. He knew something was wrong. + +The soldier looked up and saw a big, metal box in the sky. It was flying lower and lower, closer to the ground. + +With a huge crash, the metal box hit the ground. The soldier gasped! It was a bad wizard, and he was very mean. + +The soldier felt scared but he knew he had to be brave. He ran towards the wizard, but the wizard was too strong and too mighty. He cast a spell on the soldier, and the soldier turned into a green stone. + +The puppy +Once upon a time, there lived a small girl. She was very happy, with a pale face and big, bright eyes. + +One day, she went outside to play. She met a big lion and they became friends, so the little girl introduced him to her toys. + +The lion was so pleased. He told the little girl that she could come and play in his den any time she liked. + +The little girl was over the moon. She could play with her new friend in his den every day. + +One day, the little girl went to play in the lion's den and he said, "Let's play a game, show me all the things that are mine in here!" + +The little girl looked around. She saw a giant paw print and some fur on the ground. She said, "This paw print is yours, and this fur is yours too!" + +After the game, the lion told the little girl, "Things that are mine are important - make sure you don't take anything else from my den without asking first. That is my only rule!" + +The little girl was so glad she had a new friend and she promised the lion that she would always follow his rule. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to respect things that belong to others. +Once upon a time there was a funny little boy. His name was Tim and he loved to count. He would count the stars in the sky, the leaves on the trees and even the chickens in the field. + +One day, Tim wanted to try something new. He wanted to count kayaks. He went to the beach and saw a row of colourful kayaks. Each one was painted a different colour. He started counting them one by one. + +Tim suddenly noticed that one of the kayaks had something special. Inside the kayak was a basket of spicy snacks. They looked very tasty, but Tim couldn't open the kayak. He counted the snacks, five in all. + +Tim enjoyed counting the spicy snacks. After finishing, he gave the kayak a big hug and ran off to tell his mom. He had a fun time counting. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She loved playing outside but particularly loved going to the park to gaze at all the trees as they sprung back to life after the cold winter. Each day Susie would take a basket with her to the park and fill it with treasure she found, like pinecones, stones and leaves. + +One day she found an onion growing from the ground which she was very excited about. She took it home to show her mum, who was so grateful for Susie’s discovery. + +“Let’s make some onion soup for lunch,†said Mum. As Susie was stirring the pot of soup, Mum said to her “Being kind and thoughtful are always important, and it is even better when you give something of valueâ€. + +Susie felt very grateful that she had found the onion and smiled with delight. She shared the soup they made with her family and they all enjoyed the taste. + +The moral of the story is that being kind and thoughtful can have surprising results, and by being generous you will always be grateful. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He wanted a pick because he heard they were fun to play with. He asked his mum, but she said no. + +So Jack had an idea. He went to his friend Jane who lived up the street. Jane had lots of picks and she said he could have one of them. + +Jack was so excited and he ran back home with his new pick. On the way, he heard the birds chirping in the trees and watched the bees buzzing between the flowers in the garden. + +Once home, Jack urged his mum to go out into the garden and play. They went out, and Jack started digging in the dirt with his pick. The dirt was nice and soft and before long he had made a big hole and even found some worms! + +Jack and his mum played in the garden for a long time. They even made a special spot for the worms and covered them up with dirt. + +When they were finished, Jack asked his mum if he could keep his pick. She said yes and Jack was very happy. He looked forward to playing with it every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to shine. Everywhere she went she found something special to shine. One day, she found a novel in the corner of her room that made her eyes light up. It was a unique novel, with colors and shapes like nothing she had seen before. + +The little girl wanted to share the novel with others so that they could see how special it was. But when she tried to show them, the others turned away. They said that the novel was too unique, and that it was not something they wanted to take a closer look at. + +The little girl was sad, and she wished they would take the time to see the beauty of the novel. She wanted to prove to them that it was worth looking at. + +One day, the little girl found a way to shine her novel in a way that would show people its beauty. She decorated her novel with lights, glitter, and sequins. She stood back and watched it sparkle and glow. Everyone was mesmerized by its beauty. + +The little girl smiled, knowing that if she had just kept on shining, people would have eventually seen the beauty of her unique novel. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was very busy today. She had school work to finish. She had to use her pencil to write her work. + +Emma tried her best, but it was hard! She got tired and her hands hurt. She decided to take a break. Then she remembered she had to finish her work. + +Emma got back to work. She used her pencil to draw a picture. She was so proud of herself! All her hard work paid off and she finished her work. + +Emma was so happy. She made sure to put away her pencil. Then she ran off to find something else to do! She was so busy and smiles filled her day. +One day, two friends Zoe and Jane were playing in the park. Zoe saw a tall green igloo and ran to it. + +"Jane! Come see! Let's go inside!" Zoe shouted excitedly. + +"How do we get in?" Jane asked. + +"We just have to zip the door open!" Zoe said. + +Zoe and Jane zipped the door open and stepped inside the igloo. Inside, they saw lots of blue and green toys. They played with the toys all afternoon. + +When it was time to go home, they zipped the door shut and left the igloo. + +The next day when they came back, they zipped the door open and found the igloo filled with lots of green balloons! + +"Look, Jane! Green balloons!" Zoe shouted. + +"Let's have fun with the balloons," Jane said. + +So the two friends zipped the door shut and had a fun time playing with the green balloons. + +The end. +Once there was a mummy and a baby. The mummy looked at the baby and said, "We should go to the park, it looks clean!" The baby was excited and said thank you. + +So mummy and the baby went to the park and had a lot of fun. The baby was running around and laughing. Then mummy looked up and saw it was getting dark. + +She said to the baby, "It's time to go home now". The baby was disappointed but said thank you and they left the park. + +When they got home, mummy realised that she had forgotten to take the baby's jacket to the park. It was now too late to go back. The baby was very sad and started to cry. + +Mummy gave the baby a big hug and said, "I'm sorry, we can't get your jacket now". The baby was quiet and said nothing. Mummy saw that the baby was still very sad and wished she had remembered the jacket. + +The baby went to bed and mummy realised this was going to be a bad ending to the day. +Once upon a time there was a lovely pig called Lily. She loved to organize! Every day she would clean her house and put her things in the right place. + +One day Lily decided to organize a party for all her friends. She sent them invitations and started preparing for the celebration. She baked a cake and decorated her house with balloons. + +When the day of the party came, all of Lily's friends arrived. Everyone had so much fun playing games, eating cake and dancing. They even made a big piggy train and sang songs! + +At the end of the night, Lily said goodbye to all of her friends. They thanked her for organizing such a lovely party. Everyone went home happy and full of joy. +Once there was a little wolf who was always very hungry. He lived in a small den near a town. One morning, he saw a brave mouse walking by and he was very excited. + +The little wolf said, "Hello, brave mouse! What are you doing?" + +The mouse replied, "I'm making some toast. Would you like some?" + +The wolf's stomach rumbled. He knew he should not steal the mouse's food, but he was so hungry. He reached forward and grabbed the dull toast. + +The mouse saw the wolf steal the toast. She said, "Hey! That's not nice! Put the toast back." + +The wolf felt sad. He knew he had done something wrong. He put the toast back on the plate and ran back to his den. + +The brave mouse was happy. She said, "That was very brave of you to put the toast back." + +The little wolf smiled. He had learned an important lesson about not stealing. +Once there was a small cop. She was fine and strong. One day, she was walking in the park. Suddenly she felt someone pinch her. She was very angry! She looked around to find the person who had pinche her. + +She saw a young boy running away. The cop chased after him. Finally she caught the boy and took him back to the park. + +The cop asked the boy why he had pinched her. The boy said that he was sorry. He said he was just playing a game and didn't mean to hurt her. + +The cop said that was okay but he should be more careful. She gave the boy a friendly smile and left. She was happy that she had stopped the naughty boy and was still fine. +Clara and her mom were in the kitchen. Clara was happy and was talking to her mom who was cooking. Clara asked, "What are you making?" Her mom replied, "I'm making chicken. Would you like some?" Clara jumped for joy, "Yes, please!" Her mom set the table and offered Clara the normal-looking chicken. Clara was so excited to finally have a chance to have some chicken. She quickly picked it up and started to enjoy the delicious meal, while her mom smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Josh. He was honest and brave. Every night, Josh liked to look up at the sky and admire the stars. One night, he saw something special – a bright, glittering comet! He shouted out to his mum, "Mummy, look, a comet!" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, that's a comet! It's so sparkly. Maybe we can make a wish." + +Josh nodded and thought really hard. He wondered what he should wish for. After a while, he knew! He shouted out, "I wish all the people who I miss could come here." + +Josh's mum smiled. Then she said, "That's a lovely wish honey, I think the comet can hear you." + +And from then on, when Josh looked up at the stars, he always thought about the people he missed and remembered his special wish. +Mommy wanted to play with me so she threw a diary on the floor. We opened it and it was full of pictures. I was so excited! I picked out my favorite picture and ran around the house with it. I was careless and forgot to be careful. The picture flew out of my hands and floated away in the wind. + +Mommy and I tried to chase it, but the wind was too powerful. We watched sadly as the picture drifted away. We weren't sure what to do so we turned to each other. That's when Mommy had a great idea. She said, "Well, why don't we color a picture in the diary and hang it on the wall? That way, it will be like the picture is still here with us." + +I smiled and grabbed a marker. We took turns drawing silly pictures in the diary. I had so much fun drawing with Mommy! We made sure to hang the diary on the wall so the picture was always with us. + +Learning how to throw can be fun and exciting, but it's important to be careful. Mommy reminded me to always be mindful of my actions. I'm so glad Mommy had a great idea about how to keep the picture around us. +Once there was a boy called Tim who wanted to travel somewhere exciting. One day he grabbed an old book from his shelf. When he opened the book he saw a fancy page with images of beautiful places. He wanted to visit all of them. + +He asked his mom if they could travel to one of the places and she said yes. So they packed their bags and went on a journey to explore the new place. + +When they arrived everything looked so different! The buildings were fancy, the food was different, and the people were wearing clothes he had never seen before. Tim loved exploring the new place and looking at all the fancy things around him. + +At the end of the trip, Tim knew that he wanted to keep travelling and exploring the world. He gave the old book a big hug and thanked it for helping him find this place. +One day, a little boy called Sam was observing the noisy city. He saw lots of bustling people walking around, cars driving past, and buses full of people. But there was something strange about this particular place. He noticed everyone was wearing a tie! + +Sam was very curious and wanted to find out why. He thought maybe the people were going to a special event. He asked his mum but she just said it was something they wore all the time. + +Sam wanted to try on a tie too. He asked his mum, but she said it was something he would have to wait for when he was older. Sam was disappointed, as he felt left out from all the others. + +However, he had an idea; he went to the local store and bought himself a noise tie! He carefully put it on, and was very excited by how he looked. Now he was able to observe all the people out in the city in style! +Once upon a time, there was a generous baker. Every day, he would build delicious treats out of dough for the people of the town. One day, the baker made a giant treat and took it to the town to share. All the people were so excited to see what he had made. But when they tasted it, they were very disappointed. It was made of play dough and tasted terrible. The generous baker was very sad. He had tried to make something special for the town and it had gone wrong. The people of the town were not very understanding. They were angry with the baker and told him never to come back. They never saw the generous baker again. +Once upon a time there was a hungry rabbit. He had big eyes and hopped around looking for something to eat. The rabbit asked a lot of people if they could permit him something to eat, but no one said yes. He hopped around for hours but couldn't find anything. Then, the rabbit came across a garden. He could see lots of lovely things growing and smelled all sorts of delicious food. He hopped up to the gate and asked if he could be permitted some food. The gardener said yes and gave the rabbit some yummy vegetables. The rabbit munched away, feeling very happy and not so hungry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a red bear named Will. Will loved to play in the field and was always filled with energy. But, one day Will noticed that the grass was not so green and all the flowers had stopped blooming. Will was sad that the beautiful field had become very dull. He decided to go to sleep and in his dream he heard a voice calling to him. The voice said, “Will, soon the field will be full of color. Just wait and you will see.†+ +Will was excited to see what would happen, but he still worried about the future of the field. He waited and waited and eventually the days got warmer and the sun began to shine brighter. Suddenly, out of the ground there started to be little green buds and wildflowers in all different colors started to appear. Will was amazed and happy to see that his field had come alive with color. The voice from his dream was right - the field had sprung to life. + +Will was delighted and spent his days running and playing in the field enjoying the beautiful colors. He was so happy that his field was once again full of life and color. +Once upon a time there was a new candle. It was big and sparkly and smelled so nice. One day, a naughty boy wanted to see what would happen if he destroyed it. He used a hammer and broke the candle in pieces. + +The boy was very sad when he saw what he had done. He had destroyed the new candle! He wanted to get another one but he did not have enough money to buy a new one. + +So he asked his mom for help. His mom was very kind and bought him another candle. The new candle was just as big and sparkly and smelled as nice as the one that was destroyed. + +The boy was very happy. He was so happy he decided to never destroy a candle again! +Once upon a time there was a chubby bunny. He liked to hop around the garden and play with his friends. His favorite game was to play with a hook. Every day, he and his friends would lend the hook to each and chase it around the yard. + +The bunny loved the hook game so much that he asked his friends if they would lend him the hook so he could take it home with him. His friends agreed and the bunny was so happy. He carefully tucked the hook away in his pocket and went home. + +When the bunny got to his house, he ran straight to his garden and began playing with his hook. He had so much fun hopping and chasing the hook around. Every morning, he would wake up and lend the hook to his mom and dad and they would chase it around together. + +The chubby bunny loved playing with the hook and every day, he lent it to his friends in the garden until the sun went down and it was time for dinner. He was so happy to have a hook of his very own. +Once there was a little girl named Olivia who wanted to join the circus. She went to talk to the ringmaster but he said it was too expensive. That made Olivia very sad, but then a man came along who was very compassionate. He said he had a special price just for Olivia and that she could join the circus. + +So Olivia got very excited and she joined the circus. She practiced her tricks and soon she was the star of the show. All the people watching the circus were very impressed by Olivia and she made a lot of money for the circus. + +Everyone in the circus was very happy and thankful for the compassionate stranger who had given Olivia such a good price. His kindness made it possible for Olivia to join the circus and make her dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. Anna loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Anna and her friends were running around in the park. Suddenly, Anna saw a photo on the ground. When she looked closer, she saw that it was a photo of her family! + +Anna was so excited and she picked up the photo. But then she started to panic. The photo was ruined! It was all ripped and smudged. Anna was so sad and she felt terrible. + +So Anna ran home as fast as she could. She wanted to show the photo to her mom. When she finally got home, she went straight to her mom and showed her the photo. Her mom was sad too and said, "Let's fix it together". So her mom and Anna worked together to try and make the photo better. + +They used scissors and glue and after a long time, the photo was perfect. The photo was no longer terrible and Anna smiled. She was so happy and she was glad that she and her mom fixed the photo. +Once upon a time there was a big house with lots of luxury. Inside, a mommy and a daddy were always happy. They trusted each other and they were so in love. + +One day, they both got very sleepy. They lay together on the big soft bed and fell asleep. They slept and slept. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was their little baby girl, who woke up. She wanted her mommy and daddy, so she crawled up to the bed and wiggled in between the two. + +The mommy and daddy smiled and hugged the baby close. They trusted each other and they were so happy. They lay together and fell asleep again, peacefully and happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and very excited. Her favourite thing was to gather pebbles on the porch with her friends. + +One day, she saw something shiny on the porch and she couldn't wait to gather it up. She reached for it and suddenly, she felt a sharp sting on her hand. It was a bee that had been resting on the shiny object. The little girl was scared and started to cry. + +The bee flew away but the little girl was so scared that she ran away and never gathered things on the porch again. She was sad and disappointed, but she was also very careful whenever she was outside. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a town with a mighty station. It was the first stop for many travelers entering the town. It was exciting to see all the people coming in on the train and waving goodbye to those going away. Everyone in town was friends with each other, so everyone waved when they passed each other in the street. + +One of the regulars at the station was a little boy called Tom. Tom lived in the town, but he liked to sit on the station platform and watch the trains come and go. Every day, he waved with joy and enthusiasm as the passengers depart. + +One day, Tom was waving goodbye to another group of passengers, when he saw something coming down the railway line. It was an unusually large train and it was still a long way from the station. + +Tom said to himself, "That train looks mighty. I have never seen it before!" + +Tom was very excited and he felt an urge to jump on the station platform and wave to the mighty train. So he did, and much to his surprise, the train let out two loud whistles and waved back to him. + +Tom was so surprised and he realized that the train had come to take him away to a new adventure. He waved goodbye to the town one last time, and hopped onto the train. The train with its mighty engine then departed, carrying Tom on to a journey full of surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a big, orange ball. It wanted to play, so it bounced around the room. It bounced off the floor, the walls and the table. Then it went outside and bounced towards the hedge. + +The hedge was big and green, so the ball went behind it. Suddenly, the ball was scared! It had seen something fake and creepy peeking out from behind the hedge. + +It wasn't real, but it was still really scary! The ball was so scared it bounced away as fast as it could. It bounced back inside and stayed away from the hedge forever. + +The end. +Grace and Tom were two very good friends. One day, Grace wanted to go to school, but Tom was not sure. + +Grace said, "Let's go to school and have some fun! We can jog to get there!" + +Tom replied, "I don't think that's a good idea. What if it's too far?" + +Grace reassured him, "It's ok! It's just around the corner and it's harmless!" + +Tom thought about it and finally agreed to go. So they jogged to school and had a lot of fun! + +But when they arrived, they noticed a dog. It was a big, scary dog and it wasn't harmless at all! Tom was scared and wanted to leave, but Grace wanted to stay. + +Grace said, "Let's try to make friends with it! That way we can have even more fun at school!" + +Tom was unsure, but found the courage to stay. They slowly approached the dog, and eventually the dog wagged its tail, showing that it was friendly. They were able to make friends with the dog and have a great time at school! +One cold day, Billy and Mommy were at the park. Billy wanted to go down the slide, but he was too scared. He asked Mommy to slide with him but she said no. Billy was scared, so he started to cry. + +Suddenly, he felt something lean against him. He looked down and there was a big dog looking up at him with big, black eyes. The dog's wagging tail made a sound. Billy leaned against the dog and gave it a hug. He was no longer scared. + +The dog seemed to understand, so it leaned back against Billy. Billy and the dog stayed like that until Mommy said it was time to go. + +When Billy said goodbye to the dog, the dog made a little sound. Billy and Mommy left the park, but Billy smiled because he knew he had a friend to come back to the next cold day. +Once upon a time, there was a pig. This pig was very fragile. Every day, she would go around her farm and display her beauty. All the other animals gasped in amazement at her beauty. She really was the most beautiful pig in the world. + +One day, a storm came to the farm. The pig was so scared that she ran away and hid. But even in the dark, she still was able to display her beauty. + +When the storm was over, the other animals were so happy to see the pig again. They were so proud of how strong and brave she was. + +From that day on, the pig continued to display her beauty, no matter the weather. She was always so proud and brave. And nothing could stop her from showing the world how beautiful she was! +Once upon a time there was a deaf little girl who wanted to ask for something. She went up to a man, held up her hands and said, “Please?†The man didn’t understand her but he could see she wanted something. He smiled kindly and asked, “What do you want my friend?†+ +The little girl pointed to a wrap that was next to him. She held up her hands again and said “Please.†The man understood what she meant so he gave her the wrap. He said “It’s yours.†+ +The little girl smiled, thanked him and ran off to play. She was so happy to have her own wrap. + +The man smiled too. He was happy to have done a kind deed. He was teaching the little girl a moral lesson that day, to always be polite and say please when asking for something. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was in a hurry. She was running very fast, her feet barely touching the ground. + +She was looking for her angel. She had heard stories about angels that flew high in the sky, so she looked up high. But she couldn’t find him. + +The little girl was starting to feel sad when suddenly she heard a little whisper in her ear. It was her angel! He was so tiny that she couldn’t see him, but she knew it was him. + +Together they flew high in the sky, the girl laughing with joy. They flew faster and faster until they were smiling again. + +Then, with a twinkle in her eye, her angel said it was time to go back home. The little girl hugged her angel tight before saying goodbye and running home, still in a hurry. +Once there was a man who had a modest cane. He trusted his cane so much that he never went anywhere without it! He held it close to his body and felt safe. Everything was going well until one day he forgot his cane at home. He felt so scared without it, and he was very worried. He did not know what to do. + +He walked for a long time until finally he met a 3 year old child. The child asked him why he was sad. The man replied that he had lost his cane and did not know what to do. The child smiled and offered him his own cane. The man was so surprised that he could not believe it. The child told him that he could trust him and so he accepted the cane. + +The man felt so happy and peaceful after that. He thanked the child and returned home with his new cane. From that day he never forgot it and would always take it with him no matter where he went. He even thanked the child whenever he used the cane. The child was happy to see the man smile and was proud to be able to help. +Once upon a time there was a generous lady. She loved to help people. One day she decided to clean the soil all around her house. She worked hard and scooped up lots of soil. As she worked, a little bird came to the lady and said, "Thank you for cleaning my home". The lady smiled and kept on cleaning. After many hours, the soil was clean. Everyone who saw the lady was so happy! They thanked her for her generosity and kindness. The lady smiled, feeling very proud of all she had done. The little bird was so happy that because of the lady, it had a nice, clean home. +Once there was a little girl named Timmy. She had just turned three and was very curious about the world around her. One day she was walking through a park when she noticed a big puddle. She ran up to it and began to jump up and down, splashing around in the puddle. + +However, the more she jumped the more the puddle seemed to grow. She was confused, but she kept jumping, determined to make it go away. + +As she was jumping around in the puddle, her mommy walked up to her and said "Timmy, what are you doing!" Timmy stopped jumping and said "I'm trying to make this puddle go away, but it's being so persistent!" + +Her mommy smiled and said "That's because it's a puddle, it's just part of nature! You're so persistent, Timmy, I'm so proud of you!" + +Timmy smiled and took her mommy’s hand. Together they walked away, leaving the puddle behind them. But Timmy knew that no matter what happened, she would always be persistent! +Once, there was a gray taxi. It was parked in the street. A girl wanted to go for a ride, so she asked her mom if she could. Her mom said yes, so she went to the taxi and pushed the door open. + +The girl stepped into the taxi and said, "Please drive me around the block!" So the taxi driver drove her around the block. They saw lots of different people and buildings. They even saw a park with red flowers and a big yellow slide. + +The girl was so happy and excited. She asked the driver to take her home. He drove the taxi back to her street and the girl said, "Thank you for the ride, please stop here." So the driver stopped the car and the girl jumped out. She waved goodbye to the driver and ran to find her mom. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They wanted to go on an adventure, so they decided to go marching. Jack was brave and marched with a fierce step, while Jill was more timid. + +As they marched, they heard a loud noise. Jack was scared and started to cry. Jill saw a rock in the ground and said to Jack, "let's break it!" + +Jack was hesitant, but with Jill's courage and help, he smashed the rock with a big stick. When they broke the rock, they were surprised to see the ground covered in shiny coins. + +Jack and Jill were so happy that they said to each other, "we have found the treasure!" But then they heard a wise voice saying, "treasure is not made of coins, but of friendship". + +Jack and Jill looked at each other and smiled. They hugged each other tightly, taking the treasure of friendship home with them. +Once there was a little boy, his name was Jimmy. He lived in a big house with his mom and dad. One day, Jimmy was walking out in the desert. He looked around and noticed a big cactus in the distance. He thought it was so cool and wanted to touch it. + +Jimmy quickly ran over and asked his mom if he could touch it. She said yes, but that he had to be careful. So, Jimmy stepped closer to the cactus and touched it. It was big and prickly. + +Jimmy stopped and looked up at his mom. He asked her, "What is this thing, Mommy?". She smiled and said, "That is a cactus. It is a big plant that loves living in the desert. It is so big because it loves the sun!" + +Jimmy smiled and thought to himself, how cool! He was very curious and asked, "What else do cacti like, Mommy?". His mom laughed and said, "Cacti like desert animals and lots of water." + +Jimmy was happy to learn so much and thanked his Mom for teaching him about cacti. He waved goodbye to his big cactus friend and walked back home with his Mom. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was very wise for his age and had a big brother and a little brother. Tim loved playing with his brothers but one time his brothers didn't want to play with him. + +Tim asked his brothers, "Why won't you play with me?" +His brothers just ignored him and walked away. +Tim was very sad and he began to cry. + +Suddenly, his wise brother called out, "Wait!" His brother paused and looked back at Tim. Then he said, "Tim, if they're acting like this, just remember they can't ignore how awesome you really are." + +Tim smiled and his brothers hugged him. From that day on, the brothers never ignored Tim again. +Once upon a time, there was an angry lion. He was very mad and he wanted to roar. He opened his huge, scary mouth and let out a very loud roar. But all the other animals covered their ears and backed away. They were too scared to go near him. + +The lion was very sad and lonely. He wanted to make friends but no one wanted to come close because of his loud roar. He thought about the problem for a long time and then he had an idea. He ran to the nearby river and looked around. He found an old, filthy pen and he had an idea. + +He used the pen to write friendly messages in the sand near the river. Everyone around saw the messages and was amazed. They waited to see what would happen next. Suddenly, the lion appeared and he welcomed his new friends with a warm hug and a friendly smile. + +From then on, the lion shared happy moments with his friends and they all talked and played together. They learnt an important lesson that day; it doesn't matter if things are filthy and messy. As long as you try to do something good, good things will happen. +Once upon a time, there lived a wealthy man. It was his special job to count all the memories in the world. Every day, he would wake up early and go outside. He would open his bag of counting sticks and start counting each memory. + +One day, the wealthy man noticed something strange. Whenever he tried to count, his counting sticks would break. He didn't know what was happening! But he kept counting anyway. + +Finally, the wealthy man figured out the secret. The memories he was counting were so powerful, they broke his counting sticks! He was so excited, he wanted to count even more memories. + +From then on, the wealthy man kept trying to count memories, until one day all the memories were counted. He was so proud! He had accomplished something no other person ream done before. + +The man's job may have been hard but he was proud of his accomplishment. From that day on he was known as the master memory counter! +One day, little Billy wanted to visit his friend, Tom. Tom lived in a different house from Billy, but it wasn't very far away. + +Billy was excited to see his friend. He was looking forward to playing with all of Tom's toys and having lots of fun. + +When Billy arrived, Tom said he had a surprise for him. He asked Billy if he wanted to help him make dinner for his family. + +So, the two of them went to the kitchen and started making dinner. Tom was in charge of all the funny things, like mixing and stirring. Billy was so excited and happy to help! + +Finally, they finished the dinner and everyone was very pleased with it. The family all sat down and ate together, enjoying their funny dinner. + +It was a great visit, and Billy and Tom had lots of fun cooking together. It was definitely worth the wait! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce caterpillar that was looking for somewhere to fit. He wriggled and wriggled until he found a nice, warm spot by the edge of the forest. He fit in perfectly. + +The caterpillar stayed in his warm spot all day. He watched the birds and rabbits, and even a funny little possum. He waved his antennae at them as they passed by. + +But then, something fierce happened. A giant storm blew in and rattled the trees. The caterpillar felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +He thought for a moment, and then he was brave. He wriggled and wriggled out from his warm spot, even though he was scared. He slowly climbed up a big tree, higher and higher. When he reached the top, he fit in securely and stayed safe from the storm. + +The caterpillar stayed in his spot until the storm went away. He was so happy and proud of himself for being so brave. Now he knows that if he ever finds himself in a scary situation, he can always find somewhere to fit. +The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were singing happily. Everything seemed perfect. Unfortunately, this perfect moment was soon interrupted by a sudden rain. Ginger, a 3 year old kid, was very disappointed. He wanted to play with his vehicle but he had to go inside to stay dry. + +Ginger said to his mom, “Mom, why does it have to rain? I want to keep playing with my vehicle!†His mom replied, “Ginger, it's raining because there's a storm outside. I know it's not what you want to hear, but you can't go outside.†+ +Ginger felt ashamed because he wanted to stay outside, but he couldn't. He sulked and went inside, feeling unhappy. + +Ginger was so angry that he took his vehicle and threw it out of the window. He watched as it landed in the pouring rain and felt ashamed of his actions. + +Unfortunately, the rain kept on falling and the vehicle stayed outside for the entirety of the storm. Ginger was full of regret and could do nothing but watch from the window. +Once, there was a little boy who wanted a friend. He went outside to play and saw a yellow butterfly. He smiled at the butterfly and said "Hello, friend!". The butterfly flew away. + +The little boy was sad, so he went back inside. He knelt down and closed his eyes. He put his hands together and said a prayer to the sky. He asked for a friend. + +Suddenly, the door opened and in flew a yellow butterfly. It was very friendly and it landed on the little boy's shoulder. He smiled and said "Hello, friend!" + +The boy and the butterfly played together all day. They were the best of friends! The little boy thanked the sky for answering his prayer. +Tommy was jolly playing with his truck. He drove it up and down the sidewalk, making 'vroom vroom' noises until he decided to take it to the park. When he arrived, he saw a big playground with a red bouncy ball in the middle. Tommy's eyes widened with excitement and he made a beeline towards it. + +He picked up the bouncy ball with both hands and started throwing it in the air. It bounced higher and higher, and Tommy giggled. He kept trying to make the ball go as high as possible. + +Suddenly, a voice shouted, "Wow, look at how high you can make it go!" Tommy turned and saw a big girl grinning at him. "My name's Emma," she said. + +"I'm Tommy," he replied, still bouncing the ball. + +Emma smiled and said, "Let me show you how to really make the ball bounce!" She started bouncing the ball much higher than Tommy and the two of them had a jolly time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a folder in her hands. She was sad. + +She wanted to make her folder happy. So she pushed it around her room. She pushed it over her bed and around the table. + +But still, the folder looked sad. So the little girl thought of another way to make it happy. + +She pushed the folder outside in the garden. She pushed it around the grass and up and down the little hills. The folder smiled in delight! + +As the little girl pushed the folder around the garden, her sadness was replaced with joy. +Dad and daughter went for a walk down by the lake. They had a nice day and they saw lots of interesting things. They saw ducks swimming around and they watched some dogs chasing a ball. + +Then Dad picked some nice flowers for his daughter. She was so happy to get them and smiled up at her Dad. + +They kept walking and came across a big tree with lots of apples on the branches. Dad helped his daughter pick the apples and they filled up a basket. + +The day was so nice that Dad and daughter decided they would go out again soon - they had such a fun time. +Once upon a time, there was a family who was ready to go on a big adventure. Dad and Mom helped their three year old daughter pack her things. She had a toy, a pail and a stone. Dad warned the daughter that the stone was very dangerous. She had to be very careful with it. + +They put everything in the car and they drove off. The daughter was so excited. After many hours, they finally arrived at their destination. They went to the beach. + +The daughter spent her day playing in the sand and looking for seashells. She took her pail with her and put the dangerous stone inside. Dad watched the daughter carefully to make sure she was safe. + +Finally, after a long day the family packed up their things and drove home. The daughter kept her stone safe in her pail the whole way. + +The end. +One day, a polite lady happened to walk by a playground. She watched the children playing and they seemed so happy. Then something special happened. One of the little boys ran up to her, gave her a big hug, and said, "Thank you for being so polite!" The lady was so surprised and excited. She smiled and said, "You're very welcome." + +The lady and the boy talked and they both were laughing. The lady asked him if he wanted to play some games and the boy said yes. They played tag and other fun games and the lady was surprised at how fast the little boy could run. + +When it was time to go, the boy gave the lady another big hug. He said, "Thanks for being my friend!" The polite lady smiled and walked away. She was so happy that she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a village full of people. Each day, they used a big spear to repair their houses. One day, an old man had a warm idea. He said, "Let's repair the spear!" + +So everyone in the village worked together to make the spear new again. They used thick pieces of wood and hammer and nails to put it back together. + +When it was done, the spear shone like the sun. Everyone held the spear in their hands and cheered. The spear was so strong and sturdy, everyone knew it would last a long time. + +The village people felt happy and proud. They thanked the old man for his warm idea. + +From then on, the village used the new spear to repair their houses. They kept it safe and strong, so it could last for many more years. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a famous, big tooth. Everyone knew about it and all the kids wanted to see it. One day, a little 3 year old boy named Mike decided to go and visit the tooth. He was so excited he almost couldn't contain himself! + +When he got there, he ran up to the tooth and started poking it. His parents told him to be careful but he said he just wanted to touch it. He poked and poked until suddenly, a loud cracking sound was heard. Mike jumped back in surprise! He had poked the tooth so hard that it had snapped in two! + +His parents were very disappointed and angry but Mike knew he had done something wrong. He had learned his lesson the hard way and he vowed to never poke something so hard again. In the end, Mike and his parents worked together to glue the tooth back together and the famous tooth once again stood tall and strong! + +Moral: We should be careful and not be too rough with something special as it could be easily damaged. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who often watched the sky. She thought it was fair, and that is why she was always so happy when she looked at it. + +One day she saw a truck on the road. It was loaded with fruits and vegetables. The girl was so intrigued, she wanted to know what was happening. + +The little girl went to the truck and said, "What are you loading on the truck?" + +The driver smiled and said, "I'm loading food to sell in the market so people can buy it and make dinner with it." + +The little girl was very excited and said, "That is so cool! Maybe next time I look up at the sky, I can think of all the people enjoying dinner because of your truck!" + +The driver smiled and said, "I'm sure they would be very grateful for that!" +Amy woke up early one morning and looked out the window. It was dark outside, but she was excited, because she knew she was going to the park today. She raced downstairs, put on her shoes and grabbed a stick. + +Mom saw her and said, "Remember, we are going to spend the whole morning at the park." + +Amy smiled and said, "I will, Mommy! I'm so excited to go." + +Mom and Amy went to the park and saw lots of other families there too. They all played tag, flew kites and Amy even found a spot to use her stick. She pretended it was a magic wand and spent the morning pretending to be a fairy princess. + +When the sun started going down, Mom called for Amy. "Come on," she said. "It's time to go home." + +Amy sighed and picked up her stick and let Mom lead her away. As they walked together, she said with a little sparkle in her eye, "That was such a wonderful way to spend the morning." +Tommy was so excited. He was going to the park today and he couldn't wait. When he got there he saw a large tree with a big swing hanging from its branches. He ran to the swing and jumped on. He couldn't reach the chains so his dad held his hands and gave him a push. + +The wind blew through his hair as he swung higher and higher. He looked up at the large paw shaped clouds in the sky and laughed. He screamed with joy as he swung back and forth, feeling the sunshine on his face. + +The swing slowed down and eventually stopped, but it didn't matter. Tommy felt like he had been flying. He thanked his dad and hugged him tightly. He couldn't wait to go back to the park to swing again. +Once there was a lonely elephant who had no friends. He wanted someone to play with, but no one wanted to be his friend. One day, he heard some laughter coming from the jungle. He looked around and found a trunk lying on the ground. He decided to pick it up and see what was inside. + +The trunk included a small toy elephant with big friendly eyes. The lonely elephant was so happy! He quickly became friends with the toy elephant and they played together all day. + +One day, the elephant's new friend said to him, “Let’s go explore the jungle! There are so many fun things to do and see.†The lonely elephant was so excited! The two friends spent all day exploring the jungle, and they soon made lots of other animal friends. + +The lonely elephant was so happy that he had found his new best friend. They never felt lonely again, and they enjoyed exploring the jungle together. +The bear walked into the forest, happy and full of life. He had never seen a veterinarian in the woods before, but he decided it was worth a try. He went up to the veterinarian and asked for help. + +The veterinarian said, "I can help you, but first you have to yield to me." The bear felt scared but he did as asked, and yielded to the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian then took a very heavy chain, and wrapped it around the bear's neck. The bear felt scared, and tried to break free, but the chain was too heavy. + +The bear was sad, and he knew that he would never be able to enjoy his life in the forest again. He was doomed to live with the heavy chain around his neck forever. +Once upon a time there lived a friendly bear. He loved exploring the woods, singing songs and chasing butterflies. One day, he saw a strange structure in the distance. He decided to investigate and found it was a beautiful house. He wanted to explore inside but it was locked so he knocked on the door. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from inside. The voice said, "Who's there?" The bear replied, "It's me the friendly bear". He was answered back, "Wait one moment and I'll open the door." When the door opened, the friendly bear was shocked to see a little girl crying inside. + +He asked the girl why she was weeping. The little girl said, "I'm so sad because I miss my family. They moved away but I would like them to come back". The friendly bear was so sad and he gave the little girl a big hug. + +The friendly bear decided to build a structure outside the little girl's house. He thought it might make the little girl happy and help her find her family. Sure enough, the little girl was very pleased with the structure. She hugged the friendly bear and they both smiled. From that day the little girl never wept again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was very hungry, so she found a box with a yummy sandwich inside. She was very excited and started to eat it. But the sandwich was broken! Pieces of it were all over the floor. + +Jenny was sad, but then she had an idea. She picked up the pieces of the sandwich and kept them in her box. She put some of the pieces on top of each other and held it together with her hands. She smiled, happy that she could keep her sandwich. + +Jenny smiled as she took a bite out of her sandwich. She was so happy that all the pieces fit together so she could keep eating her yummy sandwich. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Pippa. Pippa was playing in her garden when she saw a very shiny knife. She wanted to pick up the knife, but her mom quickly said, "No Pippa! You must never touch a knife!" + +Pippa said, "No, I won't." She felt sorry, so she asked her mom for a hug. Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "It's okay, Pippa. You can still play, just never touch a knife." + +Pippa smiled and kept playing. But then a naughty bird came by and tried to get the knife. The bird was really close to getting it, when Pippa's mom saw. She quickly slapped the bird away! + +The bird flew away, but it was still very close. Pippa's mom said, "I'm sorry it had to be like that, Pippa." Pippa smiled and said, "It's okay mom. I'm glad you kept me safe." +Once there was a jolly horse and his name was Sandy. Sandy loved to go for walks near the river, crunching on apples and leaves. + +One day, Sandy was leading his owner, Amy, through a dark wood. The sun had already set and they were in the middle of the wood. Suddenly, Sandy heard a loud noise. It sounded like a monster! He became so scared that he stopped walking and wouldn't move no matter what Amy said. + +Amy did not know what to do. Then, she remembered her grandfather had told her about the secret sounds that horses understand. She started saying, "Giddyup, giddyup!" and clapped her hands. + +Sandy understood and felt brave again. He started walking and led Amy through the dark wood. After a while, they saw the bright sky and soon they were safe and sound at home. + +Amy was so relieved that she hugged Sandy. They were both happy and jolly! +Once upon a time, there was a honest boy. He always told the truth. One day, he was walking through a park when he saw a bush. He stopped to take a look. He noticed something strange: there was a tall man standing in the bush! The man was dressed all in black. At first, the boy was scared. But then he remembered that he was an honest boy and decided to stand up for himself. He slowly walked towards the man and asked "Who are you?". The man smiled and said "I am the guardian of the bush. I make sure nothing bad happens here". The boy smiled, he was relieved. He thanked the man and then went on his way. +Mike was three years old and was playing in a tidy garden. He looked around and saw a baseball pitch. He asked his Mom if he could play. She said yes and Mike got very excited. He ran to the pitch and picked up the bat. Then he asked his Mom again if he could ask his Dad to help him throw the ball. She smiled and said yes. + +Mike's Dad came outside and they began to play. He threw the ball to Mike over and over. Mike got better and better at catching it. He started to hit the ball too until it flew over the fence. + +Mike and his Dad both laughed. Then Mike asked if he could tidy up the pitch before it was time to go inside for dinner. His Dad said yes and helped him to pick up the baseballs. When the pitch was tidy again, they both said goodbye to the garden before heading in for dinner. +Once upon a time there was a vase. It was so fine! It was made of the clearest glass and it sparkled in the sun. + +The vase had a secret. Every day, at exactly four o'clock, the vase would mention something special. No one knew what it was saying but the words it spoke always made everyone smile. + +One day, a little girl named Sarah came to visit the vase. As soon as she arrived, the vase started speaking! Everyone listened as it mentioned stories about far away lands and hidden treasures. + +Sarah was so excited. She asked her parents if she could visit the vase every day. They said yes, and so every day at four o'clock, Sarah went back to the vase to hear what it had to say. + +Every visit was a surprise and each time the vase mentioned something wonderful that made Sarah smile. She happily enjoyed her visits with the fine and sparkly vase. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so bright and loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went to the store to buy a new journal. She was so happy when she found the perfect one - it was so bright and colorful. + +The little girl took the journal home and wanted to fill it with beautiful stories. But then, a scary man showed up. He was very mean and ordered her to give him the journal. The little girl was scared, so she handed it to him. + +The man smiled and said he was going to use the journal for something bad. The little girl was so sad when she heard this. She wished she could have kept her journal, but it was too late. + +The little girl was very sad and she knew that the bad man wouldn't use her journal for good. This story had a bad ending, but the little girl tried to stay bright and positive. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. She had a mitten that she loved. She often asked her mom to take her to the park to play so she could show off her mitten. + +Sally asked her mom if she would give her a hug. Her mom said no. Sally started to cry but her mom just walked away. + +The next day, Sally asked a friendly lady at the park if she could help her find her mom. The lady was compassionate and agreed to help. They looked all around the park, but they couldn't find Sally's mom. + +The lady asked Sally if she wanted to come home with her. She said yes, so she followed the lady home. But when she arrived, the lady locked Sally in a darkroom and wouldn't let her out. Sally was scared and lonely. + +With a bad ending, Sally never saw her mom again. +One day, Marly and her mommy went to the park. Marly liked to go to the park, because it was so fun. + +At the park, Marly saw a green cardboard box. She asked her mommy what it was for. Her mommy told her it was for performing. Marly was very excited, because performing sounded like a lot of fun. + +Marly and her mommy opened the green cardboard box and they found lots of fun things to perform with. Marly got some colorful ribbons, and a jingly bell. Her mommy found a sparkly wand and some stars that lit up. + +Marly and her mommy put on a show with all the things they found in the green cardboard box. Marly twirled around with the ribbons, and rang the bell. Her mommy waved her sparkly wand, and the stars lit up. + +Marly and her mommy had a lot of fun performing. Marly liked using the things from the green cardboard box, and she could not wait to go back to the park and perform again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl with beautiful golden hair. She was spoiled and loved to wear pretty dresses for every special occasion. One day she was playing outside in her yard wearing her favorite dress. Suddenly, she started to sneeze and one after the other, she just couldn't stop. Her mom came to see what was wrong and saw the little girl covered in flowers. Her mom realized that the little girl was allergic to the flowers and was sneezing because of them. She wrapped her up in a blanket and brought her inside and gave her some medicine to help with the sneezing. The little girl felt better and put on another dress. From then on, she made sure to stay away from flowers whenever she was playing outside in her pretty dresses. +Once upon a time there was a poor little girl called Amy. She lived with her family and she was only 3 years old. + +One day, Amy was walking in the woods. She wanted to discover something new. All of a sudden, she found a special cartoon. Amy was very excited and wanted to show somebody what she had discovered. + +So she ran to her home and showed her family the cartoon. They were amazed! They all hugged and laughed. Then they asked Amy where she had found the cartoon. She said she had found it in the woods. + +Amy was very excited to have discovered the cartoon and she decided to keep it forever. She put it in her bedroom and promised to take care of it. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy fox who lived in a shelter in the woods. Nothing was too hard for the fox, but he was always making silly mistakes. + +One day, the fox came out of the shelter and he saw something shiny in the grass. He quickly went over to it and picked it up. It was a silver bell! + +The fox was so excited he shook it as loud as he could, but suddenly the shelter started to tremble and rocks began to fall from the roof. The fox felt so scared and he knew he had to fix it, but he didn't know how. + +He took a deep breath, shut his eyes and remembered something his mom had told him. She said that if he minded what he was doing, then he wouldn't make mistakes. + +The fox opened his eyes and he suddenly knew what he had to do! He quickly dug a hole, found some mud and got to work. It was a lot of hard work but the fox was so focused and he managed to fix the shelter. + +The fox was so proud of himself and he learned a valuable lesson that day. He never shook the silver bell in the shelter again, and instead he minded what he was doing so he wouldn't be clumsy. +One day, a girl was playing outside in the park with her puppy. The puppy was so cute and fluffy, with fur that was a bright pink. Suddenly, the girl's phone started to ring. She picked it up and answered it. It was her mom, asking her to come home. The girl said goodbye to the puppy and started walking home. + +The puppy was so sad that the girl was leaving. He started to whimper and bark. When the girl reached home she noticed that her puppy had followed her. He was panting and his pink fur was messy. She smiled, feeling happy that he followed her. + +The girl gave her puppy a big hug and then grabbed a pink leash for him. Now, every time she leaves the house, the puppy follows her. Whenever he sees the leash, he knows it is time for a walk, and his tail starts to wag excitedly. He loves to take walks with the girl and he always rings the doorbell when it is time to come home. +Once upon a time, there was a team of friends. They wanted to go on an adventure, so they decided to sail away on a boat. They sailed across the sea to an ancient land. + +When they got there, they were amazed. The land was so old. They explored the ruins and looked at all of the old things. It was like stepping back in time. + +The team kept sailing and soon reached an old castle. It was so big and grand. They looked up at it in wonder. + +When it started to get dark, the team decided to turn around and sail home. They waved goodbye to their ancient adventure, and sailed off into the sunset. +Once there was a boy. He loved to go outside and play. One summer day, he went to the park. He paused and looked around. He saw a dove sitting on a branch. The dove was white and shiny. The boy was so glad to see it. + +The boy asked the dove, "Hello there! What are you doing?". The dove flapped his wings and said, "I'm having a picnic. Would you like to join me?". The boy was so happy! He said, "Yes, I would love to join you!" + +So he grabbed a blanket and set up his picnic. The boy and the dove spent the afternoon eating and playing together. When it was time to go home, the boy said goodbye to the dove and went home. He was so glad he had spent the day with his new feathered friend. +Once upon a time, there was a high sink. Every day, the sink had to take lots of tests. It tried its best to do them all! + +At first, the sink didn't find the tests easy. But with practice, it started to get better and better! Soon, it was getting them right each time. + +The sink was so proud of itself. It had learned so much, and it was now a very high sink. Everyone around it was so impressed with how well it had done! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. He was very chilly, so he jumped into his cooler. He tried to take a nap, but his allergies were making him sneeze. He couldn't help it. + +The little bunny felt so gloomy that he couldn't take a nap. He was so sleepy though. Then, he had an idea! He grabbed a blanket and snuggled up in the cooler. That way, the cooler was nice and warm. + +Soon enough, the little bunny was feeling so cozy that he finally fell asleep. The cooler was the perfect place to take a nap on this gloomy day. +It was time to go to the classroom. Mommy and Tom said goodbye, and each gave him a big hug before he left. On the way to the classroom, Tom noticed something strange. A store near the school had a very big window and Tom could see lots and lots of toys there! He wanted to play with them, but he knew he couldn't. So Tom waited and waited, until it was time to go back to the classroom. + +When the bell rang, Tom was so excited. This meant he could finally go to the store! He raced to the store and went inside. But there were no toys! Instead, there were lots of other items like food, books, and clothes. Tom was frustrated. All of the fun things were gone! He looked around, trying to find something that he could play with. + +But then, he saw something--a basket full of toys! They were the same toys that he had seen in the window of the store. He couldn't believe it--all the toys that he wanted to play with had been store! He was so excited and couldn't wait to tell his friends. Now he knew, from then on, always look in the store to find the things he needs! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a very special chimney. It was ancient and made of bricks. She knew it was old and very special. But it was also very sad. + +Every night a mean old witch flew down the chimney. She wanted to cast a spell over the girl’s home. The little girl didn’t like the witch and was very scared. + +So she decided to do something special. She thought really hard and then she decided to love the witch instead of hating her. Even though it was hard to do, she remembered that loving is better than hating. + +At first, the witch was scared of the little girl’s love, but the little girl kept showing the witch love. Finally, the witch was so happy that she flew away and never came back. + +The little girl learnt that if you show love, it can be more powerful than hate. She was very happy with her special ancient chimney, and it was never visited by the mean old witch again. +Once upon a time there lived an old man and a young boy. The old man loved to explore the land and would take the young boy with him. One day, the old man took the boy to a beautiful green field. + +The old man said, "Look at this flexible land. You can do so many fun things here." + +The young boy was so excited that he wanted to go explore the field! He asked, "What will I see?" + +The old man said, "Oh, lots of things! You'll see flowers, trees, and even some animals." + +The young boy got even more excited and eagerly asked if he could explore the flexible land. The old man said, "Yes, you can, but you must include me in your adventure." + +The young boy was so excited that he started running around the land and the old man followed behind him. Together, they explored all the wonders the land had to offer. They saw so many wonderful things, including a family of ducks, a rabbit, and a squirrel. + +The old man and the young boy had an amazing time exploring the flexible land. The old man was so proud of the young boy for being so adventurous and eager to explore. The young boy felt so proud of himself too. +Roger was walking in the woods. His little brother, who was three years old, wanted to come too. Roger insisted that his brother stay at home, but he wanted to come too. + +So Roger let him come. They walked and then, suddenly, a bald rabbit appeared! The little brother was so happy. + +Just then, the rabbit started running. The little brother started running after it but Roger insisted that he stop, so he did. + +They all went back home, little brother holding onto the rabbit that he had found. Roger felt relieved that his brother had listened to him. They were both very happy. +Once there was a tall bear. He wanted to stay in the forest forever. + +One day, the bear was running around when he came to a big tree. + +He said: "I think I should stay here!". + +But then the bear saw that the tree was splitting in two. He got so scared that he ran away! + +The bear ran as fast as he could, until he saw an even bigger tree. + +He said, "I think I should stay here!" + +The bear was happy because he knew this tree was strong. + +He sat down beneath the tree and said, +"I'm going to stay here forever!" +Once upon a time, there was a modest queen. She lived in a big castle and was very kind. One day, the queen had to make an important decision. She needed to choose between two things. + +The queen's advisor approached her. "What would you like to do, Your Majesty?" he asked. + +The queen sighed. "I'm not sure. I'm afraid I will regret whatever I choose," she said. + +Suddenly, a voice sounded behind them. "Do not worry," it said. "Make the decision with a clear head and you will not regret it." + +The queen and her advisor looked around but they could not determine the source of the voice. + +The queen smiled. "Thank you mysterious stranger. I will trust my instincts and not regret my decision," the queen said. + +The queen made her choice and she never did regret it! +Once, there was a little girl who loved to be creative. She was very good at it, so her Mum gave her a special blouse. It was made of pretty yellow fabric and had sparkles all around the edges. + +The little girl couldn't wait to wear her new blouse and show it to her friends. She put it on and went outside to play. But it was hard for her to carry her special blouse in the windy weather, so she asked her Dad to help. + +Her Dad gently carried the blouse for her, making sure it didn't catch the wind. The little girl felt excited and happy to show off her blouse to all her friends. Soon enough, she had lots of fun playing and having fun with her creative new blouse. +Dave was always so excited when winter arrived. He admired the snow that would blanket the street and was in awe of the snowflakes in the air. He loved watching the snowflakes slowly drift down and transform the world around him. + +One day while outside, Dave's mom asked him, "Dave, do you want to go sledding?" He was so excited and immediately said yes. They bundled up and went outside. The air was crisp and cold and it seemed like every other person was outside to admire the winter-y scene as well. + +When they arrived, Dave was overcome with wonder. All the room for potential to make it down the hill created in him a kind of elation he had never felt before. Dave was so taken with the whole thing that he was not the least bit sleepy. + +He made his way up the hill and then, quickly, back down the hill again. Time and time again. He loved the feeling of the cold winter air against his face. He loved the thrill of the sledding down the hill. + +He was so content, until his mom called out, telling Dave it was time to go home and warm up. Dave was disappointed but obediently followed his mother. Little did Dave know, that when spring arrived, he and his mom would have to opportunity to come back and make even more wonderful memories. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little boy. The mommy needed to hurry, so she grabbed the patch she'd made for her son and draped it around him. Even though it was a cold day, they needed to go. + +On the way, they passed a big tree with lots of apples. The mommy wanted to pick some for her son to eat, but she knew they had to hurry. + +Soon they arrived to an old house. The mommy saw a spider web in the corner and told her son to stay put and stay warm. She stepped inside and was gone for a long time. + +When she finally came out, it was too late - the sun had gone away and the mommy and her son were lost. + +They were both so cold. The patch that the mommy had made wasn't enough to keep them warm. She tried to find the way back, but it was too dark. Unfortunately, they were stuck and didn't make it home. +Mama pushed a stroller down the street. Little Sam squealed and laughed as they went. Finally they came to the market, and Mama said, "Let's get some lemons!" Sam loved lemons. + +Mama pushed the stroller through the market and stopped in front of a tiny cart with lots of fruits and vegetables. She carefully picked a small lemon and smiled at Sam. "This one looks perfect!". Sam agreed and grinned. + +Mama pulled out some coins from her pocket and paid for the lemon. Then, she pushed the stroller again and went to the park. + +When they arrived at the park, Mama said to Sam, "Let's make lemonade!". Sam laughed and ran to the swings. Mama drew out a small table and two chairs, and set the lemon on the table. She brought out some sugar, some cups and a pitcher of water. + +Mama cut the lemon into slices and put it in the pitcher. Then, she added the sugar, stirred the lemonade and poured it into the cups. Sam almost jumped with joy when he tasted it. It was the most delicious lemonade he had ever had! Mama smiled. She had a great plan all along. +Once there was a little girl named Willa who was very bossy. She always wanted things done her way. One day she decided to go to the park. When she got there, she saw a big maze. She was so excited that she wanted to wrap it up so she could take it home. + +Willa ran around trying to figure out how to wrap it up, but it was too big. She started to get angry and bossy about it. She started jumping and shouting, telling everyone what to do. + +Eventually, everyone had had enough of Willa’s bossiness and they all left, leaving her all alone. Soon, it was dark and Willa was still trying to wrap up the maze. She ended up getting lost in it and never made it home. +Sally and Tommy were so excited for the beach. They looked out the window and could see the white sand and the warm blue water. + +Sally said to Tommy, "Let's have a race! I bet I can go faster than you!" + +Tommy replied, "No way, I'm sure I will win." + +So they ran to the beach and the race began. Sally shouted with joy as she ran and felt the warm sand between her toes. They included their bicycles in the race, which made them all the faster. + +The race went on and on until finally, Tommy crossed the finish line first! + +Sally screamed with disappointment, "I didn't win!" But then she smiled when she saw how fast Tommy had gone. "Great job, Tommy!" she said. + +Tommy was so proud of himself and the two friends hugged. It was a wonderful day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a rag. The rag was old and tattered, but it was full of value. Every day, the rag was taken outside and placed in the sun. It soaked up the warm sunshine and felt so good! + +One day, the rag heard a noisy sound coming from down the street. It was noisy, but cheerful. The rag could not believe it! It was the tinkling of an ice cream truck. So, the rag hopped off the ground, and followed the sound. + +As it got closer to the truck, the rag could see everything. There were happy children playing, getting ice cream from the truck. The rag was so excited, it rolled and hopped and waved at the children. The children were surprised to see a rag, but were not scared. Instead, they stopped, looked at the rag and laughed. + +The rag was so pleased. It could see that it was valued. It had been taken from a forgotten corner of the house and brought outside, to the warm sunshine and to the children. From that day on, the rag knew that it was loved. +The little girl was playing with her dolls. Everything was quiet, until she heard a sound she had never heard before. It was a noise that disturbed her. She looked around her room and spotted a piece of paper on the floor. She got off her bed, walked to it and picked it up. She was confused. + +The little girl knew that the noise had come from the piece of paper. Suddenly, the paper started to move! She was very surprised and stepped back in shock. With her heart racing she cautiously went closer to take a better look. + +"Who are you?" she asked. + +"I'm the paper fairy," said a tiny voice. "I'm here to help you." + +The little girl was so excited, she almost couldn't believe her eyes. She quickly told the paper fairy all her wishes and the fairy nodded with a smile. The little girl couldn't stop thanking her new friend and soon their friendship was sealed. From that day on, the little girl was never disturbed again. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy who were very happy. They had a little boy who was three-years-old. Mummy and Daddy wanted to show the little boy how to be perfect. + +One day, Daddy said to the little boy: "Let's go outside and look at the sky!" The little boy was very happy, and he ran outside. When they looked up, they saw a jet in the sky. + +Mummy said to the little boy: "Look, that jet is perfect! We can support it in our hearts and that will make it even more perfect." + +The little boy smiled and said: "Yes, I will support the jet with all my heart." + +Mummy and Daddy smiled and hugged the little boy, happy that the little boy had learned the lesson of supporting things that are perfect. + +The moral of the story is that supporting perfect things makes them even more perfect! +Once there was a wild bear. He loved to explore the forest. Every day the bear would wander around, discovering new things and having lots of fun. + +One day, the bear noticed something strange. He saw a camera sitting on a rock. The bear was curious and wanted to look at the camera. But the camera seemed to ignore him. + +The bear tried to get the camera's attention, but nothing worked. The bear was starting to get angry. He tried to pick up the camera, but it was too heavy. + +So the bear just kept exploring the forest. He looked around and enjoyed the sights and sounds of the wild forest. Eventually he forgot about the camera and went back to having fun. +Once there was a silly little dog. He liked to count things. He counted his nine toes, and his six spots. He even counted his collar. His collar had 12 little bumps on it. He counted them twice! He was so silly. He thought this was great fun. + +One day, something funny happened. He decided to count even more things. He counted the stars in the sky and the trees in the park. He even counted the flowers in his garden. He was counting so much he almost missed dinner! + +The silly dog was so excited to keep counting. He was up all night counting. In the morning, he was so tired, but he still smiled because he had fun counting. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old and loved playing in her garden. + +One day, Lily was playing in the garden and she closed her eyes and started to blink. Suddenly, she had a pink idea! Lily ran to find her mom and dad to tell them about her wonderful, pink idea. + +"Mom, Dad, I blinked and I had an idea! Can you tell me what it is?" shouted Lily. + +Her mom and dad just looked at each other and smiled, then her dad winked at her. + +"The idea is to plant lots of pink flowers in the garden and make it look beautiful," said her mom. + +Lily smiled and clapped her hands. She was so excited that she could turn her garden into something special and make it beautiful. + +So with the help of her mom and dad, Lily got to work and started planting the pink flowers. The garden soon looked like a beautiful paradise, with lovely pink flowers blooming everywhere. + +Lily smiled with pride and she couldn't believe that something so beautiful was created with one tiny idea. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, a daddy, and their baby girl. +One day, the baby girl lost her toy. She was sad, but her mommy and daddy helped her look for it. +Just then, an earthquake struck. It shook the house, and made a loud noise. +The mommy and daddy were scared and held the baby girl tight. But still, the baby girl was looking for her toy. +The mommy and daddy said that safety was more important than the toy, and the baby girl agreed. +Together, the family moved to a safe place. And when the earthquake was over, the family was okay! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to explore. He heard stories of the underground and wanted to see what was there. So, one day he put on his brave face and took a big breath. He nervously stepped into the underground, not sure what he would find. + +The boy was amazed at what he saw. He saw lots of colourful rocks and strange animals. He also heard noises he had never heard before. The boy remained brave and began to explore. + +As he walked along, he remembered a lesson his mom had taught him. She said it was important to behave properly when exploring. He'd nodded when she said it, but now he needed to remember the advice. + +The boy carefully stepped around the animals and kept to the paths. He was careful not to touch anything he shouldn't. He noticed some of the animals were beginning to trust him too. + +When the boy had explored enough, he said his goodbyes and made his way back up to the world above. He was glad he had behaved properly and been brave. +Once upon a time there was a young reindeer named Rudolph. Rudolph was worried because he didn't want to fly in the sleigh for Christmas. + +One day, Rudolph went to talk to Santa Claus. Rudolph said to Santa, "I'm worried. I don't know how to fly in the sleigh." + +Santa smiled. He said, "Don't worry, Rudolph. I'll provide you with some training so that you can learn to fly. I can also provide you with a special hat to help you see in the dark." + +Rudolph was so excited and thanked Santa. With Santa's help, Rudolph learned to fly in no time. On Christmas, Rudolph flew up in the sky and provided the sleigh with a beautiful light. + +There were cheers from children everywhere and Rudolph felt very proud. From that day on, Santa made sure to provide Rudolph with lots of love and treats. +Once there was a little boy who was very hungry. He looked all around for food, but he couldn't find anything. He was getting so tired that he decided to rest. + +He sat down under a tree and closed his eyes. But before he knew it, it was dark outside and the little boy was still outside and still very hungry. + +He tried to find his way back home, but he was so tired and he couldn't remember which way was right. He kept walking until he couldn't walk any more and he lay down in a field and went to sleep for the night. + +The next morning the little boy was still very hungry and he had no idea how to get home. He was very sad, and he never made it back to his house. +Once there was a little bunny named Jack. Jack loved to jump around and bounce all day. One day he thought, "I want to bounce higher and higher". So he hopped off to find something to help him. + +He soon past a post sticking out of the ground. "Maybe this post can help me," he thought. He hopped onto the post and took a deep breath. He began to bounce up and down. + +"Wow," said Jack. "I'm bouncing higher than ever before!" But then the post started to wobble and Jack got scared. He hopped off and the post came crashing down. Jack was very confused. He hopped around the post, wondering what he did wrong. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice. "Do not worry," it said. Jack looked up and saw a kind looking owl. The owl said, "The ground is too soft here and it couldn't hold the post. But if you hop over there, you will find a much harder, more stable surface." + +Jack thanked the owl and hopped over to the new place. He tried bouncing and it worked! Jack was so happy he kept bouncing until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. One day, she was playing with her friends when she saw something in the sky. It was a big, yellow helicopter! Lucy was so excited and wanted to know more about it. + +She asked her mom: "Mommy, what is that?" +Her mom replied: "That is a helicopter, my dear." + +Lucy was so excited that she wanted to go and explore it. Her mom said: "Sure, let's go see a helicopter up close." So they went to a nearby park. + +When they got there, Lucy was amazed by the helicopter. She asked her mom: "Mommy, can I fly in it?" +Her mom said: "No, my dear. Helicopters are for grown-ups." + +Lucy was disappointed but then she saw something funny on the ground. It was a funny little bug! She started laughing and soon she was having a lot of fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lucy was still smiling. She had had a great day and she knew that helicopters were really cool! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted goat named Marla. She could do tricks that all the other goats could not do. She was a star in her village. + +One day, a little boy named Henry was playing with Marla and slapping her backside. Marla didn't like this and tried to run away, but Henry chased her. + +Marla quickly hopped over a fence and shouted, "Hey! Stop slapping me, or I'll never play with you again!" + +Henry stopped in his tracks and apologized. He said, "I'm sorry, Marla. I didn't mean to slap you. I was just having fun!" + +Marla nodded and said, "It's ok. Just remember, don't slap me again!" + +Henry nodded and they went off to play together again, happily and safely. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Belle. Belle was sick so her mom gave her some medicine. The medicine was colorful and it smelled funny. Belle did not want to take the medicine but her mom said, "Belle, please pass the medicine. You have to take it to get better". Belle reluctantly passed the medicine to her mom and then she took the medicine. After that, she felt much better. She smiled and said to her mom, "I'm happy that I passed the medicine, now I feel much better". Belle's mom smiled back and said, "I'm glad to hear that, let's go outside and play now". Belle was very excited to hear this and they both went and played outside. + +The end. +It was a gloomy day and Emma was excited to gather with her friends. She ran outside and saw all of them standing in a circle. + +"What are we going to do?" Emma asked. + +"We're going to have a minute of silence," her friend Thomas said. "Let's close our eyes and be still." + +All of the friends closed their eyes and stayed very still. Emma was surprised how long a minute felt! She was enjoying the silence when Thomas started to giggle. Everyone laughed and opened their eyes. + +"That felt like forever!" Emma said. + +Everyone laughed and decided to gather again the next day. +Jack had an exciting day ahead. He gathered all his friends and they went to the park. There, they found a big green square. It was clear and there was a big surprise waiting for them in the middle. They found a big black can with a spray. Jack and his friends had a lot of fun with the spray. They sprayed each other, they sprayed the flowers, they sprayed in the air and they sprayed the grass. + +When the fun was over, Jack and his friends were tired but happy. They had had a great time playing together with the spray and the square. So it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very happy and good. One day she was playing in her kitchen when she saw an amazing thing! It was a big white dishwasher. Sarah thought it looked interesting, so she decided to get up close. + +"What is this?" Sarah asked. + +Her mum smiled and said, "That is a dishwasher. It's very good, and it helps us wash the dishes quickly." + +Sarah liked the sound of that, so she decided to touch it. But when she reached out to touch it, she lost her balance and fell. + +"Oh no!" her mum said. + +But Sarah was okay – she just laughed and got back up! + +"It's okay, mum," Sarah said. "It's good that the dishwasher helped me not fall - so I don't have to get hurt." + +Her mum smiled, and hugged Sarah tightly. From that day onwards, Sarah and her mum used the dishwasher together, and had lots of fun washing dishes. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a sad little girl. She always felt so miserable and had almost no friends. + +One day she decided to try to cheer herself up. She went to her closet and got a pretty dress. She put it on, twirled around and felt happy. + +But then she had an idea! She wanted to perform a special show just for herself. She ran out to her backyard and put on a performance. She sang and danced and swayed her dress around. + +Her mom peeked through the window and said, “Oh my! That was amazing!†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “I think it made me feel much better. I’m not so miserable now!†+Molly was feeling so happy and jolly it was like she was going to burst. Her mom and dad had just invited her on a kayak trip! She was so excited, she could hardly contain her joy. + +"Do we get to paddle the kayak?" Molly asked. + +"Yes!" said her mom, "We will all paddle together and go wherever the river takes us." + +Molly jumped up and down with excitement. She couldn't wait! She day dreamed about all the wonderful things they might see on their journey. + +The day of the trip came and Molly put on her favorite swimming costume. They all jumped in the kayak and off they went! The river took them around big bendy turns and past funny looking houses. Every now and then they spied an animal in the water, like an otter or a frog. Molly was having such a jolly time, she clapped her hands and laughed every time they spotted something new. + +At the end of the trip, Molly's parents said they would have to come back soon for another kayak adventure! Molly smiled with glee, she couldn't wait! +Molly and Max were best friends and they loved to play games together. One day they decided to mix things up. + +Molly said, "Let's mix it up!" +Max replied, "Okay, I'll get the things!" + +Molly took some black things from her toy box and Max took some colored things from his. They put all the things in a big bowl and started mixing them up. They mixed and mixed until the bowl was filled with a colorful jumble of things. + +Molly laughed and said, "This looks fun!" +Max said, "Yeah, let's see which one is a black thing!" + +Molly and Max reached their hands into the bowl and grabbed one thing each. They looked closely at their things. Molly had a shiny black toy car and Max had a black ball. They had both found a black thing! + +Molly cheered, "We did it!" +Max smiled, "That was fun!" + +Molly and Max put all the things back in the bowl and hugged each other. Now they could play with all the colorful things they had mixed together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Max. He was three years old and he was very honest. One day while Max was playing in the garden, his mommy called him inside. When he entered the house, he saw his mommy holding something in her hand. + +Max asked, "What's that Mommy?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "This is a special present for you, Max. Do you like it?" + +Max looked at it carefully, and it seemed like a toy car. But Max wasn't sure. He asked, "What does it do?" + +His mommy said, "I will show you. Look, it is a remote controlled car. You can use the remote to turn left and right." + +Max was very happy and he thanked his mommy. Max was so excited to play with his new toy car and he couldn't wait to show it to his friends. + +Max's mommy was pleased that Max was so honest and excited about his present. +Once upon a time, Jack and Jill were two best friends. Every day they were outside playing together. One day, Jill noticed that the air was getting colder and the leaves were starting to change colors. + +"Look, Jack!" she said, pointing into the distance. "A new season is coming!" + +Jack smiled at her and nodded. "Winter!" he said. "I bet it'll be easy to play in!" + +Jill took a deep breath. "Let's make it extra special," she said. "I have an idea. Let's give winter a special welcome!" + +Jack clapped his hands. "Yes!" he said. "We can give winter a big hug!" + +And that's exactly what they did. They hugged winter and said hello. After that, it was easy to enjoy the rest of the season. It became the best season ever, thanks to Jack and Jill. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was very excited to race with his friends. He had to go to the store to pick up some yummy snacks. + +When he arrived at the store, he saw his friends. "Hi Jack!" they shouted. "Let's have a race! Are you ready?" + +Jack was ready to go, so they all ran out of the store. As they raced, Jack noticed an emergency truck coming. He said to his friends, "Stop! Let's not race anymore. We should be careful so we don't get hurt." + +The friends were confused, but they followed Jack's advice and stopped running. Sure enough, just then the truck passed by them. + +The friends were thankful to Jack for his warning. He had saved them from an emergency. They gave him lots of yummy snacks as a reward. + +They all sat together and laughed while they enjoyed the snacks. From then on, Jack was known as the fastest thinker in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a bright kitten who loved to share. She lived with the family of a little girl who was three years old. Every day, the bright kitten and the little girl played together and shared their toys. + +One day, the bright kitten saw something she wanted, but she didn't have enough to share. She asked the little girl if she could help. The little girl smiled and said, "I can share with you." The bright kitten thanked her and they both had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was sad. She wanted to keep playing with the bright kitten, but it was getting dark. The bright kitten said, "If it's okay, I'll come back tomorrow and we can share again." The little girl was happy and agreed. + +The moral of the story is that sharing brings happiness. Taking the time to share with others can help create meaningful bonds and relationships! +Carly was a very smart girl. Every day, she went to school and studied very hard. One day, she told her mum that she wanted to go to the airport. Her mum said it was too hot outside and they couldn't go. + +Carly said, "I want to study at the airport!" But her mum said it was a silly idea. + +"No, Carly," she said. "We have to stay at home today." + +But Carly was determined. She put on her hat and rushed to the airport with her books. When she got there, it was too hot and no one was there. Disappointed, Carly turned around to go home. + +But suddenly there was a big bang. A plane had crashed in the airport. Everyone was screaming and running away. Carly was so scared that she couldn't move. + +She was screaming for help but it was too late. Before anyone could help her, the fire swallowed up the airport and it was all over. Carly was gone. +Once there were two friends who were pink. They were so unique that no one else looked the same. The first friend was called Mr. Lean, because he liked to lean to the side. Every day, he would lean against the wall and tell stories to his pink friend. + +One day, Mr. Lean and his friend were walking in the park, when suddenly Mr. Lean started to lean backwards like he was doing a backflip. His friend was so amazed, so they both started to laugh and they leaned on each other's shoulders. + +Then they decided to lean on the swings and swing as high as they could. They laughed and laughed until the sun started to set, and then had to go home. + +At night, the two pink friends had a unique dream. Mr. Lean was leaning against a star and his friend had wings made of pink clouds. They stayed that way until the morning sun shone through the window. + +As they said good-bye, Mr. Lean leaned in and gave his friend a big hug. They smiled, waved, and said they'd come back soon. + +The two pink friends were as unique as the stars in the night sky, and would stay friends for life. +Mrs Johnson was walking down the street one day when she noticed a mechanic at work. She watched as he worked on a car and it made her feel happy. + +Mrs Johnson smiled and said to the mechanic, "What is your name?" + +The mechanic looked up and smiled back. "My name is Joe. What can I do for you?" + +Mrs Johnson replied, "I was just wondering, do you know how to match parts on a car?" + +The mechanic nodded. "I sure do. That's what I do here. This car has a few unknown parts that need to be matched up and replaced before it will run again." + +Mrs Johnson was amazed. "That's incredible! I never knew that matching parts was something a mechanic could do." + +The mechanic winked. "Well, now you know. That's something unknown to you, until now." + +Mrs Johnson smiled and said goodbye. As she walked away, she could hear the mechanic hum a happy tune. She knew that this unknown skill was something she could count on whenever she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy. He had big eyes and a big nose, and four paws with soft fur. He was very excited one day because he was about to start his very first adventure. + +He decided to start by walking through an open door. It was bright and sunny outside and he couldn't wait to explore the world. As he stepped through the door, he felt the grass tickle his paws. He started to run and run and run until he didn't know which way to go. + +He soon found a pond with some ducks swimming in it. He sat down to watch them and he felt the warm sun on his fur. When the ducks started to quack, he lifted up his paw and started to splash in the water. He had so much fun, he didn't want to leave! + +The puppy had a wonderful day, full of new sights and sounds. But he knew he had to go home soon. So he started his journey back, with a big smile on his face. He was so happy to have had his first adventure. +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake was three years old and he was so excited for his day. He ran around the room and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Jake heard a strange sound coming from outside. He went to investigate and saw his neighbor, Mrs. Smith, who had a broken bike on the sidewalk. + +Jake asked Mrs. Smith if he could help. She smiled and said, “Of course, Jake, thank you!†+ +Jake began to concentrate and focus on which tools he would need. But all he heard was an awkward silence. + +Jake decided to be silly and asked Mrs. Smith to turn around. Mrs. Smith laughed and asked him why. + +Jake announced he would help her fix her bike by using his imaginary tools. Mrs. Smith smiled and thanked Jake for his help. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who often had to deliver things from one place to another. One day, he was holding a big bag full of deliveries when he tripped over his own clumsy toes. The big bag tumbled to the ground, and the old man's deliveries spilled out everywhere. + +He looked around in dismay and groaned. But then there was a soft voice. It belonged to a small child who lived nearby. + +“Can I help you?†asked the child. + +The old man smiled and nodded. “Yes please!†he replied. + +The child and the old man worked together to pick up all the deliveries. Every time the old man stumbled over his clumsy toes, the child stepped in to help. + +At last, they had finished. The old man thanked the child for helping him pick up all the spilled deliveries. He thanked the child again and then he went on his way. + +The old man delivered all his deliveries that day. And the child smiled, feeling happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She loved to pretend and her favorite game was pretend sailing. She would take a broom and pretend it was her ship, sailed by the sea. + +One day, the little girl went to pretend sail but didn't know it would be so windy. The wind was so strong, it blew her pretend ship upside down and away! She started crying because her ship was gone. + +The little girl was so upset and afraid of being alone, but then she felt something touching her shoulder. When she looked up, she saw a grown-up lady standing there. She said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your pretend ship." + +The lady smiled and took the little girl's hand. Together they searched for the pretend ship and after a while, they finally found it. + +The little girl was so happy to have her pretend ship back. She thanked the lady, hugged her and continued pretending to sail the sea. Now, the little girl knows that even when there are tough moments in life, someone will be there to help her. +Once upon a time there was a wise old bear who wanted to take a nap. He lay down in his den and closed his eyes. Then he heard a loud rub! He opened his eyes and saw a big bee buzzing around. He knew it would keep him awake, so he lied and said, "I'm not sleepy". But the bee didn't believe him. It kept buzzing and rubbing against his fur. The bear was so frustrated he almost roared! He knew he had to find a way to make the bee go away. So he used his wise mind and thought of a plan. He pretended to be really sleepy and finally the bee flew away. The bear was so happy he could take a nap. And the wise old bear fell asleep, dreaming of honey and buzzing bees. +It was a perfect day for tea in the park. Sally had put the kettle on and was waiting for it to boil. She wanted to make sure her tea was just perfect before sitting down. + +Suddenly, out from behind a tree, a little bunny hopped up. She was surprised to see it there and shouted out loud, “Oh hello little bunny!†+ +The bunny, who was called Sam, smiled and said, “Hi, can I have some tea please?†+ +Sally thought for a moment then smiled back, “Why of course! It would be rude not to offer a guest a cup of teaâ€. She quickly finished and poured out two mugs. + +Then, as if on cue, it began to spring. The sound of rain filled the park as everyone and everything got excited. Sam licked his nose in glee and thanked Sally for the tea as he hopped away. + +Sally smiled proudly and hugged her mug of tea. She felt happy and content in the rain, enjoying her perfect hot cup of tea in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy lady living in a house. She had lots of friends and loved to play games. One day, one of her friends hurt her feelings. She was so sad that she decided to separate from all her friends. + +The lady moved to a new house far away and was very alone. She was sad every day and missed all her friends. She tried to find new friends to play with, but she never did. + +One day, the lady became very sick and went to the doctor. The doctor said she was very unhealthy and needed to eat more healthy food. But the lady didn't have any friends to help her stay healthy. She was all alone and became more and more sick. Eventually, the lady died from her sickness. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Jane and Susan. Jane was so nice and kind, while Susan was so rude. One day, they decided to play a game. Jane said, "Let's touch the inch!" Susan was confused and said, "What is an inch?" Jane said, "It's a very small thing!" So, they started to touch the inch. They had so much fun! They kept touching and counting the inches. Susan even started to laugh and forget about being rude. + +In the end, their game was so much fun that they decided to do it again. The inch was so small, but it made a huge difference in their friendship! +Once upon a time there was an enthusiastic puppy called Spot. He liked to explore and he was always curious to learn new things. + +One day Spot decided he wanted to see what was under the sea. He found a way to make himself very small and he hopped into a tiny boat. + +He sailed far away under the sea and peeked through the ocean blue. He saw lots of amazing creatures and he noticed that the air was filled with oxygen. + +Spot was so excited he decided to stay and explore for a bit longer. He swam with the fish and laughed with the dolphins. But soon, he was getting tired and he wanted to go home. So Spot said goodbye to his new friends and sailed away. + +He had a wonderful time and he was very happy. He knew he would come back soon and have many more adventures. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Lucy. She loved nature and one day, she went to a pond. She saw a beautiful frog and was very happy. She said to it, "Hello, little frog! Can I give you a big squeeze?" + +The frog was too scared to answer and he hopped away into the water. Lucy was sad but she decided to keep exploring the pond. Suddenly there was a big splash and an amazing creature jumped out of the pond. + +It was an enormous snake and it said to Lucy, "You squeezed my friend! Now I'm going to squeeze you!" Lucy was terrified and tried to run away but the snake grabbed her with strong slimy coils and squeezed her. Lucy screamed in pain and soon after she fell unconscious. + +The snake let go and returned to the pond. Lucy was never seen again and the mystery remains unsolved to this day. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. His name was Hop. He was very happy. +Everyday Hop hopped around the meadow. He hopped so high, he could almost touch the sky. + +One day, Hop hopped into the forest. Everything was so still and quiet. He had never heard such silence before. It was beautiful. + +For hours Hop hopped around the forest. Then he heard something. It was a bird singing in a tree. Hop liked the song and hopped even more. + +The bird sang and Hop hopped until the sun went down. Then it was time for Hop to go back home. He hopped so fast that he could barely keep up with himself. + +When he reached home he was still smiling. He was so happy he had heard the bird sing. Hop closed his eyes and thanked the silence. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to bounce. Everywhere she went, she bounced. + +One day, Jane was bouncing through the park when she saw a wild taxi. She stopped bouncing and ran to the taxi. + +"Hi Taxi!" Jane shouted. + +"Hello there!" said the taxi. "Where do you want to go today?" + +"Can you take me to the moon?" Jane asked, bouncing up and down. + +The taxi laughed. "Oh, I can't take you that far! But I can take you for a nice ride around town, if you like." + +So the wild taxi drove Jane around town, and she bounced and laughed all the way. It was the best ride ever! +Once upon a time there was a fox. The fox was walking in the forest when he passed by a tree. On the tree was a jar of jam. The fox wanted the jam for himself. + +He asked the tree: "Is the jam available for me?" + +The tree replied: "Yes, you can have the jam." + +The fox was very happy and he opened the jar. Suddenly, a bear appeared from the bushes. + +The bear said: "That jam is mine. You must leave now!" + +The fox was scared and he ran away. The bear ate all the jam and the fox was sad and left. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam. One day, she wanted to find something to snack on. She opened the door to the refrigerator and peeked inside. + +Sam's eyes lit up when she saw so many tasty snacks. She saw some burgers, chips, and cookies! It all looked so delicious! + +Sam reached in and grabbed a cookie. Then she took a bite. It was so yummy! She wanted more. + +Sam grabbed two more cookies and went outside to enjoy them. She nibbled on them while playing hopscotch and jumping rope. + +When Sam finished her cookies, she put the wrappers in the trash. Then she peeked back in the refrigerator and found a special treat waiting for her - a big ice cream cone that her mom had made special for her! + +Sam grabbed the cone and took a big lick. It was so delicious! She enjoyed every last morsel of her treat. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty bow. A bow so strong and so big that it looked like it belonged to a king. + +One day, the bow wanted to find a shade so it could rest and take a break. It was feeling very tired and wanted a quiet spot. + +Then, the bow saw a huge tree nearby. It was exactly what the bow had been looking for. The bow bowed down to the tree and said thank you. + +The bow thanked the tree again and again. The tree was happy to give a little bit of shade and let the bow rest in its branches. + +The bow was so happy to sit in the tree's shade. It was peaceful and quiet and the bow felt strong and mighty again. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird called Fred. He loved to fly around the forest and look for food. One day, Fred found a branch which was different from the other branches. He wanted to sit on it and have a rest. + +"Hello, branch! I'm Fred, the bird! Can I sit on you?" said Fred. + +But the branch didn't answer. Fred thought this was strange, but he decided to sit on the branch anyway. + +Suddenly, the branch snapped and Fred fell to the ground. He couldn't fly anymore and he was very scared. He tried to fly, but it was no use. + +The other birds flew down and said, "What happened to you, Fred?" + +Fred sadly said, "I can't fly anymore! The different branch broke!" + +The other birds tried to help him, but it was too late. Poor Fred could never fly again. + +The end. +Once there was a fat cat named Max. Every day Max would visit his best friend, Sally. But today was a special day, because they were going to celebrate! + +Max and Sally went to the park. They went on the swings and even saw some ducks. Max laughed and Sally smiled. + +When they were done at the park, they went to Sally's house. They had a big feast with lots of delicious food. Max ate so much he could hardly move, he was so fat! + +When they were finished, they decided to celebrate with a party. They put on some music, danced and even sang songs. Everyone was having a great time. + +Max and Sally celebrated until it was late. They said goodbye with hugs and promised to visit again soon. Then Max went back home. He was feeling so happy and full of joy that he almost forgot that he was so fat! +Once upon a time, there was a big, boring lake. It was very still and quiet. A giant monster lived in the lake. Every night it would come out of the lake and destroy all the trees and houses in the area. + +The people in the town were so scared! They all wanted to stop the monster. + +One day, a brave knight came to the town. He said he would fight the monster. He went to the lake and waited for the monster. When it appeared, the brave knight fought it. He was so brave, he destroyed the monster with one hit. + +Everyone cheered, and the lake was safe again! Everyone was so happy! +Once, there was a young man who had an idea. He thought he could make some money by going out to a reef. He worked hard all day, trying to get as much money as he could. + +But then, something went wrong. Dark clouds started coming in and a storm spread across the water. The man quickly tried to gather his things but it was too late: the storm took him away! + +He was never seen again. No one knew what happened to the young man, but they did know that the reef was very dangerous. From then on, people remembered the story of the young man and warned others to never go to the reef. +Larry was getting ready for a shower. He grabbed his towel and he went to the bathroom. But then he stopped and he looked around. He had forgotten something! + +Larry said, "Oh no, I forgot my soap!" He looked all around but it was nowhere to be found. + +Then he heard a voice from behind him. It was his little brother, Mark. He said, "I'm sorry, Larry. I got crazy and I used all your soap in the shower." + +Larry laughed. He said, "That's ok, Mark. Don't worry about it." + +Then Mark said, "Let's go look for some soap. I'm sure we can find something." + +So Larry and Mark went around the house looking for soap. Eventually, they found some in the kitchen cupboard. + +Larry and Mark put on their shower and they had lots of fun. After their showers, they put the soap back where it belonged. + +And they both agreed - don't ever forget the soap again! +Once upon a time there was a lucky pony. She was the colour of snow and had a beautiful mane and tail. Her name was Daisy. +Every day Daisy went out and recorded the birds that she saw, chirping in the trees. She wrote them down and recorded them on her notepad. +One day something special happened. As Daisy was recording the birds, a little boy and his father showed up in their car. The boy had the biggest smile and asked if he could have a ride on a pony. + +Daisy was chosen and the boy was so happy! He was lucky to have a ride on the pony. The boy and his father waved goodbye and Daisy was glad she could make him so happy. + +From that day on, Daisy was always extra happy to record the birds in the sky for all the children to see. +Once upon a time, there was a family who liked to celebrate everything. It felt like every day was a celebration. One day, the family climbed onto a boat and sailed away to a faraway place. + +They sailed deep into the sea, and when they reached their destination, the family was amazed. There were mountains and waterfalls and trees of all shapes and sizes. + +As they approached the shore, the family noticed a huge party was happening. They saw people dancing and laughing. Then, the family heard music and smelled something delicious. Someone was cooking rice! + +The family walked over to the celebration and asked what the party was for. The people smiled and said the party was in honor of the hundreds of colorful parrots that lived on the mountain. + +The family was excited and joined in the celebration. They spent the whole afternoon with the villagers and enjoyed a delicious meal of rice. + +At the end of the day, the family enjoyed a beautiful sunset and promised to come back to celebrate with the parrots again soon. And every time they returned, they celebrated deeper and deeper with the parrots and their friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Timmy. He was three years old and he was very hungry. He wanted a sandwich but he didn’t know how to make one. Timmy went to his mom and asked, “Mom, can you make me a sandwich?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Of course! First, we need to cut the sandwich.†She took out a knife and cut the sandwich up into small pieces. Then, she put some cheese and tomatoes on the sandwich and cut it once more. + +“There! Now we have a useful sandwich,†said his mom. + +Timmy was so happy. He thanked his mom and started eating the delicious sandwich. He was so happy, he even forgot he was hungry. + +The end. +Sammy was eager to try the new drum his dad had bought him. He watched eagerly as his dad tuned it and began to play. + +"Now it's your turn Sammy," said his dad. + +Sammy smiled and put his hands on the drum. He moved them around eagerly, beating it with his fingertips. Suddenly he began to hear music coming from the drum. + +His dad urged him to keep playing. His fingers moved faster and faster, and the music became more and more lively. Sammy was thrilled! + +When he finished, his dad praised him. "You are a natural!" he said. + +Sammy was so proud and he couldn't wait to practice again. He urged his dad to bring out the drum more often. + +His dad happily agreed. "Your drum will be out every single day!" he said. + +Sammy couldn't believe his luck. He was eager to try out his new drum again! +Once upon a time there was a nice pigeon. He liked to fly around and find friends. One day, he imagines finding a new friend in the sky. + +He was so excited about his new friend that he flapped his wings faster and flew higher and higher. But then he noticed something strange in the clouds. It was a big, dark storm coming closer and closer. The pigeon was scared! He didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, the pigeon had a good idea. He flew all the way back to his home and told his friends what he saw in the sky. The group of pigeons quickly made up a plan. They all flew up in the sky close to the storm and they all flew in a big circle around the storm. They made a magical bubble that kept the storm away. + +The pigeon was so happy that he was able to save his community. He smiled with joy and thanked his friends for helping him imagine a plan. They were all so nice to each other! +Once upon a time, there was a great snake. He liked to mix things up and he was always getting into trouble. + +One day, he was slithering around in the park when he met a little girl. She was playing with her toys and she was so curious to see the snake. + +The snake said, "Hi, I'm Mixy! What's your name, little one?" + +The little girl was in awe. She said, "My name is Eva and I'm three years old!" + +Mixy got an idea. He said, "Let's mix our toys together and make something new!" + +Eva wasn't sure. She said, "But won't we get in trouble?" + +Mixy said, "Don't worry! We'll be careful and have great fun!" + +Eventually, Eva got excited and she agreed. They mixed all the toys together and created the most wonderful thing ever. + +Mixy and Eva were so proud of their creation. They had overcome a conflict and made something great together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. All her friends loved to play with her in her cozy room, but one day Lucy felt a bit down. She was feeling a bit gloomy because none of her friends could come over. So she wandered into her closet, in search of something fun to do. + +As soon as Lucy stepped into the closet, she discovered a magical place. The walls had bright colors and the room was filled with toys. She couldn't believe what she saw. She grew very excited and started to explore her new world. + +When she saw a pile of pillows, she knew what to do! She curled up with the pillows and began to relax. As she lay there, she felt all the stress melt away. + +Suddenly a little mouse scurried out from the corner of the room. Lucy jumped in surprise, but the mouse was nothing to be scared of. The mouse said to Lucy, “You need to relax. Take a deep breath, close your eyes and think happy thoughts. It’ll help to make you feel better.†+ +Lucy did as the mouse said. She closed her eyes and soon she was feeling calm and happy. She thanked the mouse for her help, and left the closet feeling much better. + +With a smile on her face, Lucy explored the rest of her house, searching for more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Bob. He was very alert and liked to do lots of fun things. Every day, Bob would go for a walk and twist around the trees. Today, he saw an interesting watch lying on the ground. It was shining and very beautiful. When he picked it up, the watch suddenly buzzed and shone brightly. Bob was amazed and decided to take the watch home with him. + +Later that evening, Bob couldn't wait to show his watch to his parents. But when he got home, he realised that he didn't know how to make the watch work. He tried twisting and turning the knob, but nothing happened. Suddenly, Bob remembered that he had to be alert and he noticed a tiny switch on the side. He twisted the switch and the watch suddenly lit up and began to tell the time. + +Bob was so excited and amazed! He showed the watch to his parents and from that day onwards, was always alert and careful when he went for walks. He looked for more amazing things and was never without his special watch. +Jenny and her friend Sam were in the park. Jenny had a jolly idea. She said to Sam, "Let's plan a treat!" Sam was excited and agreed. They ran around the park, brainstorming ideas for the treat. + +Jenny suggested eating ice cream. Sam thought it was a great idea! He asked, "Where should we get it?" Jenny thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the ice cream shop!" + +The two friends happily ran to the ice cream shop. They looked at the menu and chose flavors for their treat. After the ice cream was served, Jenny and Sam laughed and ate until all their ice cream was gone. + +They had a great time planning and enjoying their treat. They hugged and walked home, still laughing and feeling jolly. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy who liked to play. She had a beautiful doll that she treasured very much. One day, Lucy thought it would be fun to change the doll's dress, so she carefully began to undo all the delicate buttons. She had almost finished when she found the last one was stuck. She tried and tried but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly, she heard a tiny voice coming from the doll. "Sorry, I'm stuck," the voice said. Lucy was surprised to find that the doll was actually alive! + +"Don't worry," said Lucy. "I think I can get you out of the dress if you help me." + +The doll agreed, and using her delicate fingers, together they were able to undo the button. Lucyst unbuttoned the doll's dress, freeing the doll. + +"Thank you Lucy," said the doll. + +"It was no problem," replied Lucy. "Let's go and play now!" +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He was orange and he lived on a tall tree outside his nest. One day it started to rain. The little bird was worried and he didn't know what to do. He flew around looking for help. + +Then he saw a big grey cloud. The cloud had a friendly face and said "I can keep you safe and dry". The little bird was happy and the cloud kept him safe until the rain stopped. + +The little bird said thank you and the cloud said "you're welcome". Suddenly the bird felt some pain in his wings. He started to worry. The cloud said "don't worry, I'm here to help". He gently touched the bird's wings and the pain was gone. + +The little bird was very happy and thanked the cloud again. The cloud said "you are very welcome, little bird. Now go and have some fun". The little bird flew away and had loads of fun with his orange friends. +Once upon a time there was a fierce dragon who lived in the forest. Everyone was scared of the dragon, and nobody ever dared to go near it. + +One day there was a brave princess who wanted to try and see the dragon. She had a magical film in her hand and thought that it might be the perfect way to get close to the dragon. + +The princess slowly stepped into the forest, feeling the energy of the dragon around her. When she was close enough, she unfurled her magic film and threw it into the air. Immediately, it started to spin around the dragon, making bright colours and shining light as it moved. + +The dragon was fascinated by the film. It watched it spin and weave its way around its head, captivated by its beauty. As the dragon watched, it slowly began to calm down and its fierce fire breath died down to a gentle whisper. + +The princess was so happy that her plan had worked. She was so proud of her magic film for calming the dragon. The princess and the dragon stayed together in the forest, and the dragon never acted fierce again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very adventurous. She loved to explore and experience new things. One day, she decided to go for a walk in a park. When she arrived, she saw a bench in the middle of the park, and she wanted to spend some time on it. She sat on the bench and started to explore the park. + +But suddenly, it started to get dark outside. The little girl was scared, so she got off the bench and started to look for a way out. She found a path, but it was hard to follow. The little girl was sad because she didn't want to get lost. + +Suddenly, the darkness became too much for her and she started to cry. She walked aimlessly around the park, trying to find her way out. But she couldn't find it. She kept walking and walking, until she was very tired. In the end, she found herself in a forest far away from the park, and all alone. She had an adventure, but it had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a famous man who lived in a village. He used to use coal to make fire. He was so good at it that everyone in the village looked up to him. One day, some children from the village wanted to learn how to use coal like the famous man. So they went to his house and asked him to teach them. He was so kind that he agreed to teach them. He showed them how to put coal in the fire and how to make it burn. The children were so amazed and happy that they thanked him for teaching them. From then on, the children would gather coal and use it to make fire too. The famous man was so happy and proud of them. The children and the famous man lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was named Jack, and the other was named Jane. Jack and Jane liked to have fun together. + +One day, Jack found a smart cloth. He thought it was very special. He didn't want anyone to take it away, so he locked it away in his room. + +The next day, Jane saw the cloth and asked Jack what it was. He told her it was his special cloth and asked her not to touch it. He said he would lock it away so that no one could take it. + +Jack showed Jane how to use the lock. He said it was very important to remember the code he had put in. He said that it was the only way to keep the cloth safe. + +After that, Jack and Jane kept playing and having fun. But Jack kept the special cloth safe and sound because of the lock. +Once upon a time there lived a rubber duck named Ducky. Ducky wanted to travel around the world but he knew it wouldn't be easy. He didn't have wings, nor did he have a boat. One day he suddenly heard a voice from above saying, “Hello Ducky!†He looked up and saw a beautiful butterfly named Flutter. “Come with me and I will show you the world,†said Flutter. + +Ducky was excited and wanted to go with Flutter. “How do I travel with you?†asked Ducky. Flutter smiled and said, “It is easy. All you have to do is use the rubber band. I will attach it to you and you will be able to recognize me when I fly nearby.†+ +Ducky happily agreed and they flew off on a grand adventure. Everywhere they went, they saw amazing things. They saw mountains, oceans and forests, they even got to meet different animals. + +After their journey, they decided to take a break. They settled down on a nearby tree branch and watched the sunset. It was a beautiful sight and they both agreed that they had an amazing adventure. + +Ducky said goodbye to Flutter and thanked her for the easy journey with the rubber band. They hugged and Ducky flew back home. +Mommy was cooking dinner. She had two big pots on the stove. One was filled with hot, boiling water, and the other was filled with cold water. + +She grabbed a small plastic bag from the cupboard and poured some tiny green things into the boiling water. +"What are those?" asked little Seth, who was watching eagerly from the kitchen chair. +"Those are little pieces of broccoli," replied Mommy. + +Mommy stirred the boiling water and the small green things. Then she poured the contents of the hot pan into the cold pan. +"Why did you do that, Mommy?" asked Seth. +"I had to pour the broccoli into the cold water so that it won't be too hot to eat," explained Mommy. + +Seth smiled and clapped his hands. He couldn't wait to have dinner! +Jimmy was playing in his little front yard when he saw a cop. He had never seen a cop before and he knew they were dangerous. The cop looked around and noticed Jimmy. He smiled and waved. Jimmy scared, ran inside to get his mom. + +Mom came out and asked what was wrong. Jimmy told her about the cop. Mom quickly grabbed her keys and asked Jimmy to go with her. When they got to the cop, mom started talking to him. Jimmy was still scared. + +Mom explained to the cop that Jimmy had never seen one before, and that she wanted to explain how cops can help people. The cop said he was happy to help. After a few minutes, he said goodbye and Jimmy was no longer scared. + +Mom gave Jimmy a big hug and explained to him how cops were helpful and not dangerous. Jimmy understood and thanked the cop as he drove away. From then on, Jimmy was no longer afraid of cops. +One day, a truck was quickly driving along a road. Inside the truck was an ordinary man. Suddenly, he had to make an unexpected stop when some animals scattered across his path! The man got out to get a better look. It was a family of bears! He looked around and noticed something strange: They were carrying something! He followed them until they reached a clearing. Suddenly, the man realized that the bears were scattering a stash of gold coins on the ground! + +The man grabbed as many coins as he could, but the bears were too fast. Before he could grab more, the family of bears got back in their truck and sped away. The man was very upset with himself - he hadn't been able to get all the coins! All he had was a handful of ordinary coins. The man had to go home without the gold he so desperately wanted. He had to settle for the few ordinary coins he had. What an unfortunate ending! +Lily loved to dress up as an astronaut. She had a big helmet, a white suit and a backpack. She liked to pretend she was flying to space and exploring unknown planets. She had many toys that looked like stars, rockets and aliens. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could go to space for real. Her mom smiled and said, "Space is very far and very cold. You need a lot of training and a special rocket to go there. Maybe when you grow up, you can be an astronaut and see space for yourself." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to see space now. She thought her mom did not understand her dream. She decided to sneak out of the house and find a rocket. She took her helmet, her suit and her backpack and ran to the park. She saw a big slide that looked like a rocket. She climbed up the ladder and sat on the top. She shouted, "Blast off!" + +But as she slid down, she felt a sharp pain in her knee. She had scraped it on the metal. She cried and cried. She wished her mom was there to hug her and kiss her boo-boo. She realized she had been very silly and naughty. She had not listened to her mom and had hurt herself. She was not ready to go to space. She was just a little girl who liked to dress up and play. + +She limped back to her house and knocked on the door. Her mom opened it and saw her bleeding knee and her tearful face. She was worried and angry. She asked, "Lily, where have you been? What have you done?" + +Lily sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to go to space and I found a rocket in the park. But it was not a real rocket and I hurt my knee. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. You know best. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, I forgive you, Lily. I love you very much. But you have to promise me to never run away again and to always tell me where you are going. Space is a wonderful place, but it is also dangerous and scary. You have to be careful and smart and brave. And you have to wait until you are older and ready. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I promise. I still want to be an astronaut, but I will wait and learn and grow. And I will always love you and listen to you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You have a big imagination and a big heart. And I will always support you and help you. Now, let's go and clean your knee and put a band-aid on it. And then we can read a book about space and have some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds great, mom. Thank you. You are the best mom in the world. And the best astronaut too." + +The end. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toy cars. They like to make them go fast and make loud noises. Tom has a red car and Lily has a blue car. They pretend they are drivers in a race. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom says and pushes his car forward. Lily does the same and follows him. They zoom around the room, under the table, over the rug, and behind the sofa. They laugh and cheer as they race. + +But then, Tom's car hits a book and flips over. He stops and tries to fix it. Lily sees him and slows down. She does not want to win without him. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" she asks. + +"My car is broken. I lose the race," Tom says. He feels sad and angry. He throws his car on the floor. + +Lily picks up his car and looks at it. She sees that one of the wheels is loose. She takes it and snaps it back in place. + +"Here, Tom. Your car is not broken. Just the wheel was loose. You can race again," she says. + +Tom takes his car and smiles. He is happy that Lily is nice and helps him. He hugs her and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. And a good driver." + +They start to race again, but this time they do not care who wins. They just have fun and play together. + +The end. +Lila was a dog who liked to run and play. She had a big yard with many trees and flowers. She had a red ball that she loved to chase and catch. She was happy and friendly. + +One day, she saw a small black dot on her fur. It was a flea. The flea bit her and made her itch. Lila tried to scratch it, but it was too fast. It zipped from her ear to her tail, from her paw to her nose. Lila felt angry and sore. + +She ran to her house and looked for her human. She found him in the kitchen. He was making a sandwich. Lila barked and wagged her tail. She hoped he would help her. + +"What's wrong, Lila?" he asked. He saw her scratching and shaking. He bent down and looked at her fur. He saw the flea. He was not fearful of the flea. He knew how to get rid of it. + +He took Lila to the bathroom. He filled the tub with warm water and soap. He put Lila in the tub and rubbed her fur. The flea tried to hide, but it could not. The water and soap washed it away. Lila felt relieved and calm. + +"Good girl, Lila," he said. He dried her with a towel and gave her a treat. He hugged her and said, "I love you, Lila. You are a brave and smart dog." + +Lila licked his face and wagged her tail. She loved him too. She was happy and friendly again. She did not have to worry about the flea anymore. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play at the park. They hop on the grass and run to the slide. The slide is big and shiny. Tom and Mia take turns to go down the slide. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, a big boy comes to the slide. He is mean and loud. He pushes Tom and Mia away. He says, "This is my slide. Go away, you are too small." He goes down the slide very fast and makes a lot of noise. + +Tom and Mia are sad and scared. They want to play on the slide, but the big boy is not nice. They try to talk to him, but he does not listen. He yells at them and throws sand at them. He hurts Tom and Mia. + +Tom and Mia cry and run away. They look for their moms. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms hug them and say, "I'm sorry, that boy was very rude. He should not do that. You are brave and kind. You can play on the slide another day." + +Tom and Mia nod and wipe their tears. They hope the big boy will go away soon. They do not like him. He ruined their fun. They wish they could play on the slide again. +Mia likes cheese. She likes to eat cheese with bread and jam. She likes to share cheese with her furry cat, Luna. Luna likes cheese too. She purrs when Mia gives her cheese. + +One day, Mia and Luna find a big piece of cheese in the kitchen. It smells good. Mia breaks the cheese in half. She gives one half to Luna and keeps one half for herself. They sit on the floor and eat cheese. + +But then, Mia hears a loud noise. It is her mom. She is angry. She says, "Mia, what are you doing? That cheese is for dinner! You cannot eat it now! And you cannot give cheese to Luna! It is bad for her!" + +Mia feels scared. She says, "Sorry, mom. I like cheese. Luna likes cheese too. We were hungry." + +Mom says, "I know you like cheese, but you have to wait for dinner. And you have to ask me before you take food from the fridge. And you have to be careful with Luna. Cheese can make her sick. Come on, let's go wash your hands and face. And leave the cheese here. I will put it away." + +Mia nods. She says, "OK, mom. I will not take cheese again. I will ask you first. And I will not give cheese to Luna. I love Luna. I do not want her to be sick." + +Mia and Luna follow mom to the bathroom. They wash their hands and face. They hug mom and say, "We are sorry, mom. We love you." + +Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you too, Mia and Luna. But next time, please do not eat the cheese." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the woods. One day, they see a deer. The deer is brown and has big horns. Tom and Sue want to touch the deer. + +"Look, a deer!" Tom says. "Let's go and say hello." + +"OK, but be quiet," Sue says. "Deer are shy." + +They walk slowly to the deer. The deer does not see them. It is eating grass. Tom and Sue are very close to the deer. They reach out their hands. + +"Hi, deer," Tom says. "We are your friends." + +The deer hears Tom. It looks up. It sees Tom and Sue. It is scared. It jumps up. It runs away. + +"Wait, deer!" Sue says. "Don't go!" + +But the deer is gone. Tom and Sue are sad. They want to play with the deer. + +"Let's find the deer," Tom says. "Maybe it will come back." + +"OK, let's go," Sue says. + +They run after the deer. They do not see where they are going. They do not see the road. They do not see the car. The car is fast. The car does not see them. + +The car hits Tom and Sue. Tom and Sue fall down. They do not get up. They lay on the road. They are hurt. They are not moving. + +The car stops. The driver gets out. He sees Tom and Sue. He is shocked. He is sorry. He calls for help. + +But it is too late. Tom and Sue are gone. They will not play with the deer. They will not play with each other. They will not play in the woods. + +The driver cries. He thinks he is stupid. He thinks he should have seen them. He thinks he should have stopped sooner. He thinks he should have saved them. + +But he did not. He did not see them. He did not stop sooner. He did not save them. + +He is too late. He is too stupid. He is too sorry. +Tim and Sue like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they find a big hole in the ground. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go in the hole!" Tim says. He is brave and curious. + +"No, Tim, it is dark and scary!" Sue says. She is afraid and careful. + +"Come on, Sue, don't be stubborn!" Tim says. He pulls her hand and they go in the hole. + +They see many things in the hole. They see rocks, dirt and bugs. They also see a big white thing. It has two holes for eyes and many teeth. + +"What is that?" Sue asks. She is surprised and nervous. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a monster!" Tim says. He is excited and silly. + +"Maybe it is a skull!" Sue says. She is smart and clever. + +"A skull? What is a skull?" Tim asks. He is confused and curious. + +"A skull is the head of a dead animal or person. It has no skin or hair. It is very old and hard." Sue says. She is proud and wise. + +"Wow, that is cool and scary! How do you know that?" Tim asks. He is impressed and interested. + +"I read it in a book. Books have many things to learn. You should read more, Tim." Sue says. She is helpful and friendly. + +"Maybe I will, Sue. But first, let's guess what kind of skull this is. Is it a dog, a cat, a bird or a human?" Tim says. He is playful and fun. + +"Let's guess, Tim. But then, let's go out of the hole. It is getting dark and cold." Sue says. She is sensible and warm. + +They guess and laugh. They have fun in the hole. But they also listen to Sue and go out of the hole. They are happy and safe. They are good friends. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in Lily's bedroom. Lily has many toys, but Sam has few. Sam sees a big doll on Lily's bed. He wants to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Sam asks Lily. + +"No, it is mine. You can't have it," Lily says. + +"Please, can you lend it to me? Just for a little while," Sam begs. + +Lily thinks. She likes her doll, but she wants to be nice to Sam. She says, "OK, you can lend it, but you have to be careful. Don't break it or lose it." + +Sam is happy. He takes the doll and hugs it. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Sam play with the doll and other toys. They have fun. But then, Lily's mom calls them for lunch. They have to go downstairs. + +"Give me back my doll," Lily says to Sam. + +Sam says, "No, I want to keep it. It is mine now." + +Lily is angry. She says, "No, it is not. You only lent it. You have to give it back." + +Sam says, "No, I don't. It is mine. Go away." + +Lily and Sam start to fight. They pull the doll from each other. They yell and cry. The doll is hard. It hurts their hands. The doll rips. The stuffing comes out. The doll is broken. + +Lily and Sam stop fighting. They look at the doll. They are sad. They are sorry. They ruined the doll. + +Lily's mom hears the noise. She comes to the bedroom. She sees the mess. She sees the doll. She is angry. She says, "What did you do? How could you be so mean and careless? You have to pay for the doll. And you have to say sorry to Lily. And you have to go home. You are not welcome here anymore." + +Sam is scared. He says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. Please don't be mad." + +Lily's mom says, "Too late. You should have thought before. You are a bad friend. Go home now." + +Sam leaves. He is sad. He has no doll. He has no friend. He has no fun. He wishes he never asked for the doll. He wishes he never fought with Lily. He wishes he was nice. But it is too late. He can't change what he did. He can't fix what he broke. He can't mend what he tore. He can only cry. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play in the park. She had a big sandwich for lunch that her mom made for her. She was very happy and thanked her mom. + +"Can I go to the park now, mom?" she asked. + +"Yes, you can, but be careful and don't talk to strangers," her mom said. + +Lily ran to the park with her sandwich in her bag. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But there was a boy who was blocking the way. He was bigger and older than Lily. + +"Move, little girl, this is my slide," he said. + +"No, it's not, it's for everyone," Lily said. + +The boy laughed and pushed Lily. She fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry. The boy took her bag and opened it. He saw the sandwich and smiled. + +"Yum, this looks good. I'm going to eat it," he said. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She wanted her sandwich back. She got up and ran after the boy. She stretched her arm and grabbed his shirt. She pulled him down and took her bag. She ran away from him. + +"Hey, give that back, you little thief," he shouted. + +But Lily did not listen. She found a bench and sat down. She opened her sandwich and ate it. It was very tasty. She felt better. + +A lady who was watching the park saw what happened. She came to Lily and smiled. + +"Are you okay, dear?" she asked. + +"Yes, I'm okay, thank you," Lily said. + +"That was very brave of you to stand up to that bully. He was very mean and rude. You did the right thing," the lady said. + +"Thank you, but he was bigger and stronger than me. I was scared," Lily said. + +"That's okay, everyone gets scared sometimes. But you were smart and fast. You used your strength and your courage. You should be proud of yourself," the lady said. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She felt happy and proud. She learned that size does not matter. What matters is how you act and how you treat others. She finished her sandwich and went back to play. She had a lot of fun in the park. She made some new friends who were nice and kind. She had a good day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make up stories. They are very creative. One day, they decide to pretend they are going to a different country. + +"Where do you want to go, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"I want to go to the country with big mountains and snow," Ben says. + +"Okay, let's go there. We need to pack our bags and get on the plane," Lily says. + +They grab their backpacks and fill them with their favorite things. They put on their hats and scarves and pretend to walk to the airport. They find two chairs and sit on them. They make airplane noises and pretend to fly. + +"Look, Lily, we are in the country with big mountains and snow," Ben says. + +"Wow, it's so beautiful. Let's go skiing and make snowmen," Lily says. + +They get off the chairs and slide on the floor. They use pillows and blankets to make snowmen. They have a lot of fun. They spend the whole afternoon in the country with big mountains and snow. They are very happy. +Sam and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a hose and a bucket. They pretend to be firefighters and water the plants. + +"Look, Ben, that flower is on fire!" Sam says, pointing to a red rose. "We have to save it!" + +Sam runs to the hose and turns it on. He sprays water at the flower, but he misses. He sprays Ben instead. + +"Hey, Sam, that's silly!" Ben says, laughing. "You got me wet!" + +"Sorry, Ben, I was trying to save the flower!" Sam says. He tries again, but he still misses. He sprays the fence, the tree, and the cat. + +"Meow!" the cat says, running away. + +"Sam, you are very silly!" Ben says. "You are not saving the flower, you are making a mess!" + +"Oops, you are right, Ben!" Sam says. He turns off the hose and puts it down. He picks up the bucket and fills it with water. He walks to the flower and pours the water on it. + +"There, I saved the flower!" Sam says, smiling. + +"Good job, Sam!" Ben says, clapping. "You are a good firefighter!" + +They hug and laugh. They are happy. They like to play in the garden. +Tom and Mia liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. Sometimes they saw birds and bugs and rabbits. They wanted to see more animals, so they decided to go on an adventure. + +They took a backpack with some snacks and water. They walked past the fence and into the woods. They saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. They started to go up, but it was hard. The ground was steep and rocky. They had to hold on to branches and roots. They began to struggle. + +"Are we there yet?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "But look, the trees are getting smaller. Maybe we are close to the top." + +They kept going, but they were tired and thirsty. They stopped to rest and eat some snacks. They looked around and saw a beautiful landscape. They saw green fields and blue lakes and white clouds. They saw some wild animals, like deer and foxes and eagles. They felt happy and proud. + +"We did it!" Tom said. "We are on the top of the hill. We can see everything." + +"It's amazing!" Mia said. "But we should go back soon. It will get dark and cold." + +They packed their backpack and started to go down. They were careful not to slip or fall. They followed the same path they came from. They saw the fence and the yard and their house. They ran to their mom and dad and told them about their adventure. + +"We climbed a big hill and saw a wild landscape," Tom said. + +"We saw many animals and flowers and rocks," Mia said. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were brave and smart. They gave them some juice and cookies. They asked them to show them some pictures they took with their camera. They looked at the pictures and smiled. They had a fun and exciting day. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big cave in the woods. They wanted to see what was inside, so they took a match from their dad's pocket and lit it. + +"Wow, look at the cave!" Tim said. "It is dark and cold and scary." + +"Let's go in and explore," Sam said. "Maybe we will find treasure or animals or bones." + +They walked into the cave, holding the match in front of them. They saw rocks and dirt and spiders and bats. They heard strange noises and echoes. They felt brave and curious. + +But then, they saw something that made them stop and scream. It was a big bear, lying on the ground. It was not moving or breathing. It was dead. + +"AAAH! A dead bear!" Tim shouted. "Run, Sam, run!" + +They dropped the match and ran out of the cave as fast as they could. They did not look back. They did not want to see the dead bear again. + +They ran all the way home and told their mom what they saw. She hugged them and said they were very lucky and brave. She said they should never go into the cave again, or take matches from their dad's pocket. + +They agreed and said they were sorry. They said they would rather play with their toys or read books or draw pictures. They said they did not like the cave or the dead bear. They said they liked their home and their mom and each other. +Lily liked to ask her dad for post. Every day, when dad came home from work, he had a big bag of post. Some post was for him, some post was for mum, and some post was for Lily. Lily loved to open her post and see what was inside. Sometimes, she got a card from grandma, or a sticker from her friend, or a book from her aunt. + +But one day, dad came home with no post. Lily was sad. She asked dad, "Where is my post?" + +Dad said, "I'm sorry, Lily. There was no post today. The postman was sick, so he could not bring the post." + +Lily pouted. She said, "But I want my post! I don't like a day with no post. It is dull." + +Dad smiled. He said, "I know, Lily. But don't worry. I have a surprise for you. Come with me to the garden." + +Lily followed dad to the garden. There, she saw a big box with a bow on it. Dad said, "This is your post, Lily. I got it for you at the shop. It is a special post." + +Lily was curious. She said, "What is in the box, dad?" + +Dad said, "Why don't you open it and see?" + +Lily tore off the bow and the paper. She opened the box and gasped. Inside, there was a fluffy teddy bear with a red hat and a blue scarf. Lily hugged the teddy bear and said, "Thank you, dad! This is the best post ever!" + +Dad said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. Now, do you want to play with your teddy bear in the garden?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, dad! Let's play!" + +Lily and dad played with the teddy bear in the garden. They had a lot of fun. Lily forgot about the dull day with no post. She was happy with her dad and her teddy bear. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big saw that could move up and down. They wanted to try it. + +"Let's balance on the saw," Sara said. "It looks fun." + +"OK, but be careful," Ben said. "We have to move together." + +They climbed on the saw and sat on each end. They pushed with their feet and made the saw go up and down. They laughed and enjoyed the ride. + +But then, Sara saw a light bird on a tree. She wanted to see it better. She leaned forward and stopped pushing. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Ben shouted. "You are making the saw go down." + +He felt the saw tilt and he slid off. He fell on the ground and hurt his knee. He cried out loud. + +Sara heard him and looked back. She saw him on the ground and felt sorry. She jumped off the saw and ran to him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," she said. "I wanted to see the bird. I forgot about the saw." + +She hugged him and helped him up. She wiped his tears and kissed his knee. + +"It's OK, Sara," Ben said. "But next time, remember to balance. We have to work together on the saw. That's how we have fun and stay safe." + +They learned their lesson and went back to the saw. They balanced and moved together. They saw the bird again and waved at it. They smiled and played happily. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to explore the forest behind their house. They put on their boots and jackets and told their mom where they were going. + +"Be careful and stay together," their mom said. "And don't go too far." + +"Okay, mom," they said and ran to the forest. + +The forest was full of trees and flowers and animals. Tom and Lily saw a squirrel, a bird, a frog and a butterfly. They also found a stream with clear water and shiny stones. They picked some flowers and stones and put them in their pockets. + +"Look, Lily, what's that?" Tom said, pointing to a big hole in a tree. + +"Let's go and see," Lily said, curious. + +They walked to the hole and peeked inside. They saw a nest with four eggs. The eggs were blue and speckled. + +"Wow, they are so pretty," Lily said. "I wonder what kind of bird they are." + +"Maybe they are robin eggs," Tom said. "I saw a robin in the forest before." + +They heard a chirp and looked up. They saw a red-breasted bird flying to the tree. It was the mother robin. She saw Tom and Lily and looked angry. + +"Shoo, shoo, go away!" she said. "These are my eggs. You can't touch them." + +"Sorry, sorry, we didn't mean to," Tom and Lily said. "We just wanted to look. They are very beautiful." + +"Thank you, but they are also very fragile. You have to be gentle and quiet around them. They will hatch soon and then I will have four healthy babies," the mother robin said. + +"That's amazing," Tom and Lily said. "Can we come back and see them when they hatch?" + +"Maybe, but only if you promise to be respectful and careful. And don't bring any cats or dogs. They are dangerous for my babies," the mother robin said. + +"We promise, we promise," Tom and Lily said. "We don't have any cats or dogs. We only have a fish." + +"Okay, then. But now you have to go. It's getting late and you have to go home," the mother robin said. + +"Okay, bye bye, mother robin. Bye bye, eggs. We will see you soon," Tom and Lily said. They waved to the bird and the eggs and left the hole. + +They ran back to their house, happy and excited. They told their mom what they had discovered in the forest. Their mom was proud and happy too. She hugged them and gave them a snack. + +They ate their snack and looked at their flowers and stones. They wondered what the baby robins would look like. They hoped they would be healthy and happy. They couldn't wait to visit them again. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play together. But today they have a problem. They want to play with the same toy. It is a big red truck. + +"Give me the truck!" Lily says. "No, it is mine!" Tom says. They pull the truck and shout. + +Mom hears them. She is not happy. She comes to their room. She has a serious face. + +"Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. "You have many toys. You can share." + +Lily and Tom look at Mom. They feel sorry. They let go of the truck. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We were selfish." + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. "It is okay," she says. "But you have to learn to play nicely. How about you take turns with the truck? Lily can play with it for ten minutes, then Tom can play with it for ten minutes. And you can play with other toys too." + +Lily and Tom agree. They say thank you to Mom. They decide to spend the morning playing together. They have fun. They do not fight anymore. They are happy. Mom is happy too. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Tom draws a colorful picture of a big truck. He is very proud of his picture. He wants to mail it to his grandpa, who lives far away. + +He shows his picture to Anna. "Look, Anna, this is my truck. I will mail it to grandpa. He will like it very much." + +Anna looks at the picture. She likes the truck too. She wants to have it. She says, "No, Tom, this is my truck. I will mail it to grandma. She will like it more." + +Tom and Anna start to fight. They pull the picture from each other. They yell and cry. The picture tears in half. They are both sad and angry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the torn picture and the unhappy children. She says, "Tom, Anna, what happened? Why are you fighting?" + +Tom and Anna tell Mom what they did. Mom shakes her head. She says, "Tom, Anna, this is not nice. You should share your pictures, not fight over them. Grandpa and grandma would not be happy to see this. How can you fix this?" + +Tom and Anna think for a moment. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Anna. We can fix this. We can tape the picture together. We can draw another picture. We can mail one picture to grandpa and one picture to grandma. They will both be happy. We will be happy too." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is a good idea. I am proud of you. You are good friends. Come, let's tape the picture and draw another one. Then we can mail them next week." + +Tom and Anna hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Tom. Thank you, Anna. We are sorry. We are friends." + +They go to the table. They tape the picture and draw another one. They make two colorful pictures of trucks. They write their names and love on them. They put them in envelopes. They are ready to mail them to grandpa and grandma. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box with a new toy. It is a lamp with a bulb that changes colors. They are very happy and want to try it. + +They plug the lamp in the wall and turn it on. The bulb makes a bright light. It is red, then blue, then green, then yellow. Tom and Lily clap their hands and laugh. They like the colors. They take turns to touch the bulb and see what happens. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom touches the bulb too hard and it breaks. The light goes off and the bulb makes a loud noise. Tom and Lily are scared. They see smoke and glass on the floor. They think they did something wrong. + +They start to cry. They hug each other and say sorry. They are afraid that their mom and dad will be angry. They do not know what to do. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come to their room. They see the broken lamp and the crying twins. They are not angry. They are worried. They hug Tom and Lily and ask them what happened. They tell them that it was an accident and that they are not in trouble. They tell them that the bulb was old and weak and that they will get a new one. + +They clean up the mess and check if Tom and Lily are hurt. They are not hurt. They are just sad. Mom and dad tell them that they love them and that they are proud of them for telling the truth. They give them a kiss and a cookie. They tell them that they can play with the lamp again when they have a new bulb. + +Tom and Lily feel better. They stop crying and smile. They say thank you and hug mom and dad. They are happy again. They learn that accidents happen and that it is important to be honest. They also learn to be careful with the bulb and not to touch it too hard. They wait for the new bulb and look forward to seeing the colors again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. Sometimes they found shiny stones or pretty flowers. + +One day, they found a big root sticking out of the ground. It was brown and hard and had many twists and turns. Lily and Ben wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a snake," Lily said. + +"No, it is not a snake. It is too stiff and dry," Ben said. + +"Maybe it is a rope," Lily said. + +"No, it is not a rope. It is too rough and dirty," Ben said. + +"Maybe it is a toy," Lily said. + +"No, it is not a toy. It is too boring and old," Ben said. + +They decided to pull the root out of the ground and see what it was. They tugged and pulled with all their strength, but the root did not move. It was stuck very deep in the dirt. + +"Let's tie it to something and pull harder," Lily said. + +"Good idea," Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a big red wagon. They ran to get it and brought it near the root. They tied one end of the root to the handle of the wagon and the other end to a tree. Then they pushed the wagon as hard as they could. + +The root snapped and came out of the ground. It was very long and thick. Lily and Ben were very happy and proud. They had found a treasure. + +They dragged the root to their house and showed it to their mom. She smiled and hugged them. + +"What a wonderful find," she said. "You worked very hard to get it. You can keep it as a souvenir." + +"Thank you, mom," Lily and Ben said. + +They put the root in their room and played with it. They pretended it was a snake, a rope, a toy, and many other things. They had a lot of fun with their root. They were fine. +Tim and Jen were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They wanted to build a big stadium with their blocks, like the one they saw on TV. They worked hard to attach the blocks together and make a big circle. They left a space for the door and the seats. + +"Look, our stadium is almost done!" Tim said. "We just need to put the roof on top." + +"But we don't have enough blocks for the roof," Jen said. "We used them all for the walls." + +Tim looked around and saw a big pile of blue blocks in the corner. They belonged to Ben, another kid who was playing in the same room. Ben was not there, he had gone to the bathroom. + +"Let's use Ben's blocks," Tim said. "He won't mind. He has too many anyway." + +Jen was not sure. She knew that Ben liked his blue blocks very much. He always kept them in a special box. She did not want to make him angry. + +"I don't think that's a good idea, Tim," Jen said. "Those are Ben's blocks. We should ask him first." + +Tim did not listen. He ran to the corner and grabbed some of the blue blocks. He brought them back to the stadium and started to attach them to the top. + +"Look, Jen, now we have a roof!" Tim said. "Our stadium is the best!" + +Jen did not say anything. She felt bad for Ben. She hoped he would not be too upset. + +Soon, Ben came back from the bathroom. He saw his blue blocks on the stadium. He was very angry. + +"Hey, those are my blocks!" Ben shouted. "You took them without asking me! That's not nice!" + +He ran to the stadium and pulled the blue blocks off. The roof fell down and the walls collapsed. The stadium was ruined. + +Tim and Jen were sad and scared. They had worked hard to build the stadium, but they had also done something wrong. They had taken Ben's blocks without his permission. They had not been good friends. + +They looked at Ben and said, "We're sorry, Ben. We should not have taken your blocks. We were wrong. Can you forgive us?" + +Ben was still angry, but he also felt sorry for them. He saw how sad they were. He decided to forgive them. + +"It's okay, Tim and Jen. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me before you use my blocks. They are very special to me." + +Tim and Jen nodded. They learned their lesson. They thanked Ben and gave him back his blocks. They also helped him to put them back in his box. + +Then, they asked him, "Do you want to help us build a new stadium? We can use some of your blocks, if you don't mind. And we can use some of ours, too. We can make it even better than before." + +Ben smiled. He liked that idea. He agreed to help them. They became friends and played together. They built a new stadium with their blocks, using different colors and shapes. They made a door and seats and a roof. They were happy and proud. + +They learned that sharing is better than taking. They learned that asking is better than assuming. They learned that being nice is better than being mean. They learned that being friends is better than being enemies. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to be lawyers and have a trial. Ben was the judge and Lily was the lawyer for a teddy bear. The teddy bear was accused of stealing a cookie from the jar. + +Lily said, "Your honor, my client is innocent. He did not take the cookie. He was in his bed all day. He has no teeth to eat the cookie. He is a good and honest teddy bear." + +Ben said, "That is not true. I saw the teddy bear sneak out of his bed and go to the kitchen. He used his paws to grab the cookie. He hid it under his pillow. He is a bad and sneaky teddy bear." + +Lily said, "You are lying. You are the one who took the cookie. You are a greedy and selfish boy. You are an ignorant judge. You do not know the law." + +Ben said, "I am not lying. I am telling the truth. You are a silly and rude girl. You are a bad lawyer. You do not know how to defend your client." + +They argued and shouted until their mom came in. She saw the mess and the cookie crumbs. She was not happy. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Why did you take the cookie?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were playing pretend. We were lawyers and we had a trial. But we did not agree. We did not share. We did not listen." + +Mom said, "Playing pretend is fun, but you have to be respectful and fair. You have to follow the rules and the facts. You have to apologize and make up. You have to be good lawyers and good twins." + +Ben and Lily hugged each other and said, "We are sorry, teddy bear. We are sorry, mom. We will be better lawyers and better twins. We will share and listen. We will follow the law." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now, let's have some milk and cookies. But only one each. And don't forget to brush your teeth." +Anna loved her doll very much. She always held her doll when she slept, when she ate, and when she played. Her doll had a pretty dress, long hair, and a smile. Anna liked to talk to her doll and pretend they were friends. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom and her doll. She saw some other kids playing on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave her doll alone. She asked her mom, "Can I take my doll with me?" + +Her mom said, "No, Anna, you can't. Your doll might get dirty or lost. Why don't you leave her here with me? I will hold her for you." + +Anna was not happy. She did not want to let go of her doll. But she also wanted to have fun with the other kids. She thought for a moment. She was a thoughtful girl. She said, "Okay, mom, I will leave my doll with you. But please be careful. She is very special to me." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Anna, I will take good care of her. Go and play. I will be right here." + +Anna gave her doll a hug and a kiss. She said, "Bye, doll. I will be back soon. I love you." She ran to the swings, leaving her doll in her mom's lap. + +But Anna did not know that there was a mean dog in the park. The dog liked to chase and bite things. He saw the doll in Anna's mom's lap. He thought it was a toy. He ran towards them, barking and growling. + +Anna's mom saw the dog and got scared. She screamed and jumped up. She dropped the doll on the ground. The dog saw the doll and grabbed it with his teeth. He shook it and tore it apart. He ripped the dress, the hair, and the smile. + +Anna heard the scream and the bark. She turned around and saw the dog and the doll. She was shocked and sad. She cried and ran to her mom. She said, "Mom, mom, what happened? Where is my doll? Where is my doll?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Anna, I'm so sorry. The dog took your doll. He broke your doll. I couldn't stop him. I'm so sorry." + +Anna looked at the ground and saw the pieces of her doll. She felt a pain in her heart. She said, "No, no, no. My doll, my doll. He was my friend. He was my best friend. I want my doll. I want my doll." + +But her doll was gone. The dog had ruined her doll. Anna could not hold her doll anymore. She could not talk to her doll anymore. She could not pretend with her doll anymore. She had lost her doll. She was very unhappy. She wished she had never left her doll. She wished she had never gone to the park. She wished she had never listened to her mom. She wished she had never been a thoughtful girl. +Sara and Ben are bored. They want to play, but it is raining outside. They look at the television, but it is not fun. They have seen all the shows before. + +"Let's do something else," Sara says. "Let's gather some things and make a fort." + +"OK," Ben says. "That sounds fun. What do we need?" + +They look around the room and find some useful things. They find pillows, blankets, chairs, and books. They carry them to the corner and start to build a fort. They use the pillows and blankets to make walls and a roof. They use the chairs to make a door. They use the books to make a floor. + +They crawl inside the fort and pretend they are in a castle. They have a lot of fun. They tell stories, play games, and laugh. They forget about the television and the rain. + +"Look, Sara," Ben says. "We made our own television. We can make any show we want." + +"You're right, Ben," Sara says. "This is much better than the real television. This is our television." +Sara and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they wanted more. They saw a big box on the top of the closet. They thought it had more toys inside. + +They moved a chair and climbed on it. They reached for the box, but it was too heavy. It fell down and hit the floor with a loud bang. The box broke and many things came out. They were not toys, but books and papers and clothes. Some of them were their mom's and dad's. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to the room. They saw the mess and the broken box. They were very angry and sad. They asked Sara and Ben why they did that. Sara and Ben did not know what to say. They felt bad and sorry. + +Mom and dad said they had to clean up the mess and put everything back. They also said they had to say sorry and not touch things that were not theirs. They said they could have hurt themselves or broken something important. They said they should be happy with what they had and not be greedy. + +Sara and Ben nodded and said sorry. They helped mom and dad clean up the mess and put everything back. They looked at the ceiling and wished they had not done that. They regretted being naughty and curious. They learned their lesson and hugged mom and dad. They said they loved them and thanked them for their toys. Mom and dad smiled and hugged them back. They said they loved them too and forgave them. They said they were proud of them for being honest and helpful. They said they could play with their toys, but only after they finished their homework. Sara and Ben agreed and went to do their homework. They were happy and grateful. +Lily was a very independent mouse. She liked to explore new places and find new things. She did not like to stay with her family in the same hole all the time. She wanted to have fun and adventure. + +One day, she decided to go out and see the big world. She said goodbye to her mother and father and her brothers and sisters. "Be careful, Lily," they said. "The world is full of dangers. Watch out for cats and traps and big people." Lily nodded and ran away. + +She ran across the garden and saw many flowers and bugs and birds. She smelled the cheese in the kitchen and sneaked inside. She saw a big cake on the table and climbed up to have a bite. She did not see the cat sleeping on the chair. + +The cat woke up and saw Lily on the cake. He jumped and pounced on her. Lily was scared and ran away. She dodged the cat's claws and teeth and jumped off the table. She looked for a place to hide. + +She saw a small hole in the wall and ran towards it. She hoped it was empty and safe. She arrived at the hole and squeezed inside. She was relieved to escape the cat. She looked around and saw another mouse in the hole. He was brown and had a long tail. He smiled and said, "Hello, I'm Max. Who are you?" + +Lily was surprised and happy to meet another mouse. She said, "Hello, I'm Lily. I'm sorry to bother you. I was running from the cat. Can I stay here for a while?" + +Max said, "Of course, you can. I'm glad to have a friend. I'm an independent mouse too. I like to explore and find new things. Do you want to join me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. That sounds like fun. Thank you, Max. You are very kind." + +They became friends and shared the hole. They went out together and had many adventures. They also learned to be careful and smart. They were happy and independent mice. +Sara and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They skip and sing and laugh. They see a big white dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Can we pet him?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, he is nice," Lily says. + +They pet the dog and hug him. They give him a name. They call him Snowy. They want to take him home. + +But then a man comes. He is angry. He has a tight leash in his hand. He yells at the girls. + +"Get away from my dog! He is not yours! He is mine!" + +He grabs Snowy and pulls him away. Snowy barks and whines. He does not want to go. + +Sara and Lily are sad. They cry and shout. + +"Please, let us play with him! He likes us! He is our friend!" + +But the man does not listen. He walks away with Snowy. He is mean. + +Sara and Lily hug each other. They are still crying. They miss Snowy. They wish he could stay with them. They hope they will see him again. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls with long hair. She likes to comb their hair and make them pretty. She has a pink comb and a blue comb. + +One day, Anna finds a new doll in her room. It is a silly doll. It has no hair, only a hat. Anna wants to comb its hair, but she cannot. She pulls the hat off. The doll has a funny face. It has eyes, a nose, a mouth, and a big red tongue. + +Anna laughs at the silly doll. She tries to comb its tongue, but it is wet and slippery. She drops the comb. The doll makes a noise. It says, "Blah, blah, blah!" Anna is scared. She thinks the doll is talking to her. + +She runs to her mom. She says, "Mom, mom, the doll is talking! It is a silly doll!" Mom smiles. She says, "Don't be afraid, Anna. It is a toy. It is not real. It is a joke. Dad gave it to you. He likes to make you laugh." + +Mom takes Anna back to her room. She shows her how the doll works. It has a button on its back. When you press it, it makes a noise. It is not talking, it is just making sounds. Mom says, "It is a funny doll, not a silly doll. Do you like it?" + +Anna nods. She says, "Yes, I like it. It is funny. But I like my other dolls more. They have hair. I can comb their hair." Mom says, "That's okay. You can play with any doll you want. But don't forget to wipe the comb. It is dirty from the tongue." Anna says, "Okay, mom. I will wipe the comb. Thank you for the funny doll." She hugs mom and the doll. She is happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +"Come on, Mia, let's go up the hill!" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, but be careful. The hill is very high and steep," Mia said. + +They started to climb the hill, holding hands and helping each other. They saw many birds, bugs and animals on the way. They heard the wind and the water in the stream. They felt the sun and the breeze on their faces. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a wide lake with many fish and ducks. They saw a bridge and a boat. They saw a house and a barn. They saw a man and a woman waving at them. + +"Hello, children, welcome to our farm!" the woman said. + +"Hello, we are Ben and Mia. We climbed the hill to see your lake," Ben said. + +"That's very brave of you. You must be tired. Do you want to rest and have some juice and cookies?" the man said. + +"Yes, please, that would be nice. Thank you," Mia said. + +They followed the man and the woman to their house. They sat on the porch and ate the juice and cookies. They saw a dog and a cat playing in the yard. They saw a horse and a cow in the barn. They saw a rooster and a hen in the coop. + +"Wow, you have many animals. They are so cute and powerful," Ben said. + +"Yes, we love our animals. They are our friends and helpers. They give us eggs, milk, wool and fun," the woman said. + +"Can we pet them and feed them?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, you can. But be gentle and respectful. They have feelings too," the man said. + +They finished their juice and cookies and went to the barn. They petted the dog and the cat. They fed the horse and the cow. They held the rooster and the hen. They had a lot of fun. + +They thanked the man and the woman for their kindness and hospitality. They said goodbye to the animals and the lake. They climbed down the hill and went back to the park. They were happy and tired. They decided to rest on the grass and watch the clouds. They smiled and hugged. They had a wonderful day. +Sara and Ben love to swim in the sea. They wear masks and fins to see the fish and the coral. The coral is the reef. It is very pretty and colorful, but also very delicate. Sara and Ben know they have to be careful not to touch the reef or break it. + +One day, they see a big boat near the reef. The boat has a big net. The net is for catching fish. Sara and Ben are curious and swim closer. They see the net is full of fish, but also some coral. The coral is broken and hurt. Sara and Ben are sad and angry. + +They swim to the boat and shout at the people. "Stop! Stop! You are hurting the reef! The reef is delicate and alive! You have to keep the reef safe and healthy! The fish need the reef and we need the fish!" + +The people on the boat look surprised and scared. They see Sara and Ben's masks and fins. They think they are sea creatures. They drop the net and start the engine. They go away very fast. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They freed the fish and the coral. They swim back to the reef and see the fish swim around them. They say thank you to the fish and the coral. They promise to keep the reef safe and beautiful. They swim back to the shore and tell their mom and dad what they did. Their mom and dad are proud of them. They hug them and say they are brave and kind. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big engine in the garage. It is shiny and loud. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "It is a big engine. It makes cars go fast." + +"I want to touch it," Sam says. He leans over the engine and puts his hand on it. But the engine is hot. Sam feels pain and pulls his hand back. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!" Sam says. "Why did you do that?" Tom asks. He is angry. "You are silly. You should not touch hot things. They can burn you." + +"I did not know it was hot," Sam says. He is sad. "I just wanted to see it. I am sorry." + +Tom sees Sam's hand. It is red and sore. He feels sorry for Sam. He is not angry anymore. + +"Come on, let's go inside," Tom says. "We can get some ice for your hand. It will make it feel better." + +"Thank you, Tom," Sam says. He is glad. "You are a good friend." + +They go inside and get some ice. They put it on Sam's hand. It feels cold and nice. They hug and smile. They are still friends. They decide to play with something else. They do not play with the engine anymore. It is too hot and dangerous. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play and watch TV. One day, they watch a show about animals. They see a monkey eat a peanut. Tim says, "I want a peanut too. Do you have any, Sam?" Sam says, "Yes, I have some in my bag. But you cannot eat them. You are allergic to peanuts. They make you sick." + +Tim does not listen to Sam. He is hungry and curious. He thinks peanuts look yummy. He sneaks to Sam's bag and takes a peanut. He puts it in his mouth and bites it. He says, "Mmm, this is good. I want more." He eats another peanut and another. + +Sam sees Tim eat the peanuts. He is scared. He says, "Tim, stop! You are allergic to peanuts. They make you sick. You need to spit them out and drink water. We need to tell mom." Tim does not listen to Sam. He says, "No, I am fine. Peanuts are good. I like them." + +But Tim is not fine. He feels his mouth itch and his throat swell. He cannot breathe well. He starts to cough and wheeze. He drops the peanuts and grabs his chest. He says, "Sam, help me. I cannot breathe. I feel bad." Sam is very worried. He runs to get mom. He says, "Mom, mom, Tim ate peanuts. He is allergic to peanuts. He is sick. He cannot breathe. Please help him." + +Mom comes and sees Tim. She is shocked and scared. She says, "Oh no, Tim, what have you done? You ate peanuts. You are allergic to peanuts. You are having a bad reaction. We need to go to the hospital. Now." She picks up Tim and puts him in the car. She drives fast to the hospital. She hopes Tim will be okay. + +But Tim is not okay. He is too sick. He ate too many peanuts. He cannot breathe. He stops moving and talking. He closes his eyes. He dies. Mom is very sad. She cries and cries. She says, "Tim, Tim, why did you eat peanuts? You knew they were bad for you. Why did you not listen to Sam? He was your friend. He tried to help you. Why did you not listen to me? I loved you. I wanted you to be safe. Why did you do this?" Sam is very sad too. He says, "I am sorry, mom. I am sorry, Tim. I wish I could have stopped you. I wish you could have listened. I wish you could have stayed with us. I miss you. I love you." Mom and Sam hug and cry. They are very sad. They lost Tim. Tim is gone. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the mall with Mom. Mom says they can have a treat if they behave. Anna and Ben want ice cream. + +At the mall, they see a big toy store. Anna and Ben love toys. They run to the window and look at all the toys. They see dolls, cars, blocks, and books. They want to go inside and play. + +Mom says no. She says they have enough toys at home. She says they need to behave and follow her. Anna and Ben are sad. They are envious of the other kids who have more toys. They start to whine and cry. + +Mom is not happy. She says they are not behaving. She says they will not get ice cream. She says they need to go home. Anna and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry. They hug Mom and say they love her. + +Mom smiles. She says she loves them too. She says they can have ice cream another day if they behave. Anna and Ben nod. They hold Mom's hand and walk to the car. They are still envious of the toys, but they are happy to be with Mom. +Tom and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw many crabs running and hiding under the rocks. Tom wanted to catch a crab and put it in his bucket. Lily said, "No, Tom, that is not nice. The crabs want to be free and happy." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran after a lively crab that was red and big. He tried to grab it with his hand, but the crab pinched him hard. Tom cried out in pain and let go of the crab. He ran back to Mom and Dad, who put some ice on his finger. + +Lily came to see Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom, that the crab hurt you. But you should not try to catch them. They are not toys. They are living things that have feelings and families. How would you like it if someone took you away from your home and put you in a bucket?" + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "You are right, Lily. I was mean and selfish. I will not do that again. I will be kind and respectful to the crabs and all the animals. I will only watch them and enjoy their beauty." + +Mom and Dad hugged Tom and Lily and said, "We are proud of you, children. You have learned a valuable lesson today. Always treat others as you want to be treated. That is the golden rule." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys on the floor. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a pink bunny and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, my bunny can hop and nibble carrots!" Lily said, showing her toy to Ben. + +"That's nice, but my car can zoom and beep!" Ben said, making his toy move fast on the floor. + +Lily wanted to play with Ben's car, too. She reached out her hand and tried to grab it. But Ben did not want to share. He pulled his car away and said, "No, this is mine! You have your own toy!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like Ben's words. She wanted to play with both toys. She frowned and said, "That's not fair! You are mean!" + +Ben frowned, too. He did not like Lily's words. He wanted to keep his toy. He said, "No, you are mean! Go away!" + +They both turned away from each other and played with their own toys. But they did not have fun anymore. They felt lonely and bored. They looked at each other from a distant corner of the floor. They wished they could be friends again. +Lily liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers. She made pictures of flowers, animals, and houses. She was very happy when she showed her designs to her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily saw a bald man walking on the street. He had no hair on his head. He looked sad and angry. Lily wanted to make him happy. She had an idea. She took her yellow crayon and ran after the bald man. + +She caught up with him and said, "Hello, I want to give you a gift. I can design something for you." She grabbed his head and started to draw on it with her yellow crayon. She made a big smiley face on his bald head. + +The bald man was very shocked and mad. He yelled, "What are you doing, you little brat? Get off me! You ruined my head!" He pushed Lily away and ran to find a mirror. He saw the yellow smiley face on his head and felt more sad and angry. + +Lily was scared and hurt. She dropped her yellow crayon and cried. She did not understand why the bald man was so mean. She thought she was being nice. She ran back to her mom and dad and hugged them. They tried to comfort her, but she felt very bad. She did not want to design anything anymore. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They wanted to make a big tower with all the blocks they had. They worked hard to prepare the tower, putting one block on top of another. They were happy with their tower. It was very tall and strong. They felt proud of their power. + +But then, Max came along. Max was a mean boy who liked to break things. He saw the tower and wanted to knock it down. He ran towards the tower and pushed it with his hands. The tower fell down and the blocks scattered everywhere. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They shouted at Max and told him to go away. + +Max felt bad. He knew he had done something wrong. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. He thought for a moment. Then, he had an idea. He picked up some of the blocks and started to build a new tower. He made it bigger and better than the old one. He used all the blocks he could find. He worked hard to prepare the tower, putting one block on top of another. He hoped Lily and Ben would like it. + +When he finished, he called Lily and Ben. They came and saw the new tower. They were surprised and amazed. It was very tall and strong. It was the best tower they had ever seen. They looked at Max and saw that he was smiling. He said sorry for breaking their tower and asked if they wanted to play with him. He said he would share his blocks with them. He was generous. + +Lily and Ben forgave Max. They thanked him for making the new tower and agreed to play with him. They all had fun with the blocks. They learned that it is better to be kind and generous than to be mean and selfish. They became friends and played happily ever after. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Let me go first!" Lily says. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. She has a big smile on her face. + +"Let me go next!" Tom says. He follows Lily and slides down. He also has a big smile on his face. + +They take turns sliding and laughing. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, a big boy comes. He pushes Lily and Tom away. He says, "This is my slide. Go away!" + +Lily and Tom are upset. They don't like the big boy. He is mean and rude. They look at their moms for help. + +Their moms see what is happening. They walk to the slide and talk to the big boy. They say, "This is a public slide. You have to share with others. You can't push and bully. That is not nice." + +The big boy is angry. He says, "No, I don't want to share. I want the slide for myself." + +The moms shake their heads. They say, "That is not how you make friends. If you don't share, you will be alone. Why don't you try to play with Lily and Tom? They are nice and friendly. They will let you slide with them." + +The big boy thinks for a moment. He looks at Lily and Tom. They are still upset, but they are also curious. They wonder if the big boy will be nice to them. + +The big boy decides to give it a try. He says, "Sorry, I was mean. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "Okay, you can play with us. But you have to be nice and share." + +The big boy agrees. He says, "Okay, I will be nice and share." + +They all climb up the ladder and slide down together. They take turns and laugh. They have a lot of fun. + +The big boy learns to share and make friends. Lily and Tom are happy. They have a new friend. They all have big smiles on their faces. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys on the big table. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a funny clown with a red nose and big shoes. + +"Look, Sara, a clown!" Ben says. He picks up the clown and makes it dance on the table. Sara laughs and claps her hands. + +"Let me see, Ben!" Sara says. She reaches for the clown, but Ben pulls it away. "No, it is mine!" he says. He holds the clown close to his chest. + +Sara is sad. She wants to play with the clown too. She tries to grab it from Ben, but he is stronger. They start to fight over the clown. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the mess on the table. She is angry. She takes the clown from Ben and Sara. "This is a bad way to play. You have to share and be nice to each other. No more clown for you today." + +Ben and Sara are sorry. They hug each other and say sorry to Mom. They help Mom clean up the table. They find another toy to play with. It is a puzzle with many pieces. They work together to make the picture. They smile and laugh. They are happy again. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to skip, swing, slide and run. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they found a shiny penny on the ground. Lily picked it up and showed it to Ben. "Look, Ben, a penny! Maybe it is lucky!" she said. + +"Wow, Lily, it is so pretty! Can I see it?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben, you can see it. But you have to give it back to me. It is mine," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, I will give it back to you. But can I make a wish first?" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, you can make a wish. But you have to tell me what it is," Lily said. + +Ben took the penny and closed his eyes. He wished very hard. He wished that he and Lily could skip faster and higher than anyone else. He opened his eyes and gave the penny back to Lily. + +"Thank you, Ben. What did you wish for?" Lily asked. + +"I wished that we could skip faster and higher than anyone else. Do you want to try?" Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, let's try. Maybe your wish came true!" Lily said. + +They held hands and started to skip. They skipped faster and faster. They skipped higher and higher. They felt like they were flying. They laughed and shouted with joy. + +But then they started to feel dizzy. They skipped too fast and too high. They lost their balance and fell down. They bumped their heads and scraped their knees. They cried and hugged each other. + +"Ow, Ben, that hurt! I don't like skipping anymore!" Lily said. + +"Me neither, Lily. I'm sorry. I made a bad wish. I wish I could take it back!" Ben said. + +They got up and walked slowly to the bench. They sat down and looked at the penny. It was still shiny, but it didn't look lucky anymore. + +"Here, Ben, you can have the penny. I don't want it anymore. It is not a good penny," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. But I don't want it either. It is not a good penny. It made us dizzy and hurt. Let's throw it away," Ben said. + +They threw the penny in the trash can. They decided to never skip again. They decided to play something else. Something safer and nicer. Like tag or hide and seek. They were still best friends. They still had a lot of fun. +Lila and Ben were bored. They wanted to play something fun. They looked around the house for toys, but they did not find anything new. + +"Let's build something!" Ben said. He had an idea. He ran to the kitchen and got some celery from the fridge. He also got some toothpicks and some cheese. + +"What are you doing?" Lila asked. She followed him to the table. + +"Look, we can make celery towers!" Ben said. He showed her how to stick the toothpicks in the celery and stack them up. He also put some cheese on top for decoration. + +"Wow, that looks cool!" Lila said. She joined him and made her own tower. They had fun building and eating their towers. + +But then, Grandma came in. She was old and kind. She saw the mess on the table and smiled. + +"What are you two doing?" she asked. + +"We are building celery towers, Grandma!" Lila and Ben said. + +"That's very creative!" Grandma said. "But you know, celery is also good for making soup. Do you want to help me make some soup for lunch?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They liked soup. They gave Grandma some of their celery and followed her to the stove. They helped her wash and chop the celery and other vegetables. They also added some salt and pepper and water. + +Soon, the soup was ready. It smelled good. Lila and Ben were proud of their work. They sat down with Grandma and enjoyed their soup. They also told her about their celery towers and how much fun they had. + +Grandma listened and smiled. She was happy to see them happy. She gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"I love you, my little builders!" she said. +Ben loves to whistle. He can whistle loud and soft, high and low, fast and slow. He likes to whistle when he plays, when he walks, when he eats. He whistles all the time. + +One day, Ben goes to the store with his mom. He sees a big jar of lollipops. They are bright and shiny and colorful. They look yummy. Ben wants a lollipop. He asks his mom, "Can I have a lollipop, please?" + +His mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can have one lollipop. But you have to be good and wait until we pay." Ben nods and picks a red lollipop. It is his favorite color. He holds it in his hand and whistles happily. + +They go to the cashier and pay for their things. Ben's mom gives him the change and says, "Now you can open your lollipop and enjoy it. But be careful not to choke on it. And don't whistle with it in your mouth." + +Ben says, "OK, mom. Thank you for the lollipop." He opens the wrapper and puts the lollipop in his mouth. It is sweet and juicy and makes his tongue red. He likes it a lot. He tries to whistle with it in his mouth, but he can't. He makes a funny sound instead. He laughs and his mom laughs too. They walk out of the store, holding hands. Ben is happy. He has a lollipop and he can whistle. He is a lucky boy. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play. One day, they went to the beach with their mom and dad. They saw the big, blue ocean and wanted to swim in it. + +"Can we go in the water, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but only with your floaties and stay close to us," mom said. + +Tom and Lily put on their floaties and ran to the water. They splashed and laughed and had fun. They saw some fish and shells and seaweed. They also saw a big boat with a lot of people on it. + +"Look, Lily, a boat!" Tom said. + +"Wow, it's so big!" Lily said. + +They waved at the people on the boat. Some of them waved back. One of them had a camera and took a picture of Tom and Lily. + +"Who are they, mom?" Lily asked. + +"They are famous people, Lily. They make movies and sing songs and tell jokes. They are on vacation on the boat," mom said. + +Tom and Lily realized that they had seen some of the famous people on TV. They felt excited and happy. + +"Maybe we will be on TV too, Tom," Lily said. + +"Maybe, Lily. Or maybe we will be famous too one day," Tom said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They loved the ocean and the beach and the boat. They had a wonderful day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the park. But today it is very cold and windy. They need to wear coats and hats and gloves. + +"Tom, do you have your coat?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, I do. It is blue and warm. Do you have your coat?" Tom answers. + +"Yes, I do. It is pink and soft. But I don't like this hat. It is too tight and itchy. It makes my head hurt." Lily says. + +"Maybe you can try my hat. It is green and comfortable. It has a big pom-pom on top. It makes me happy." Tom says. + +"OK, let me try your hat. Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend." Lily says. + +They swap hats and smile. They look funny and cute. They run to the park and play on the swings and the slide. They have fun and forget about the cold. They are happy and warm. They are good friends. +Sara was a girl who liked to paint. She had many colors of paint and many brushes. She liked to paint flowers, animals, and houses. One day, she wanted to paint a big black cat. She looked for her black paint and her big brush, but she could not find them. She was sad and angry. + +She saw her brother Tom playing with his cars. He had her black paint and her big brush. He was using them to paint his cars. Sara ran to him and shouted, "Give me back my paint and my brush! They are mine!" + +Tom looked at her and said, "No, they are not. I found them in the closet. They are mine now. Go away!" + +Sara tried to grab them, but Tom pushed her away. They started to fight and yell. Their mother heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the paint and the brush and the cars. She was not happy. + +She said, "Stop fighting, both of you! Sara, this is your paint and your brush. You should keep them in your box, not in the closet. Tom, this is not your paint and your brush. You should ask before you take something that is not yours. And you should not paint your cars with them. They will be ruined." + +She took the paint and the brush from Tom and gave them to Sara. She said, "Sara, you can paint your cat now. But first, you should say something to Tom." + +Sara looked at Tom. He looked sad and sorry. She remembered that he was her brother and that she loved him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I should not have shouted at you. You can play with my paint and my brush sometimes, if you ask me. And I can play with your cars sometimes, if you ask me." + +Tom smiled and said, "I'm sorry, too, Sara. I should not have taken your paint and your brush. And I should not have painted my cars with them. You can have them back. And I can share my cars with you." + +They hugged and said, "Thank you, Mom. We learned our lesson. We should not fight over things. We should share and be kind." + +Their mother smiled and said, "You're welcome, my children. I'm proud of you. You learned a good value. Sharing and being kind is better than fighting and being selfish." +Anna loved to play dress-up. She had many pretty dresses and crowns in her closet. She liked to pretend she was a princess and have tea parties with her dolls. One day, she noticed a new dress in her closet. It was fair and shiny, with flowers and pearls. She put it on and felt very happy. + +She went to the living room, where her mom was reading a book. She wanted to show her mom her new dress. She said, "Mom, look at me! I'm a princess!" + +Her mom looked up and smiled. She said, "You are a very beautiful princess, Anna. Where did you get that dress?" + +Anna said, "I found it in my closet. It was a surprise!" + +Her mom said, "Oh, I see. Well, do you know who gave you that dress?" + +Anna shook her head. She said, "No, I don't. Do you know, mom?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, I do. It was a gift from your grandma. She made it for you. She wanted to give it to you on your birthday, but she couldn't come because of the virus. So she sent it by mail. She called me yesterday and told me to put it in your closet. She said she hoped you would like it." + +Anna's eyes widened. She said, "Wow! Grandma made this dress for me? She is so nice and clever! I love her and I love this dress! Can I call her and say thank you?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. She would love to hear from you. Come on, let's go to the phone and call her together." + +Anna hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever. And I'm the luckiest princess ever." +Ben liked to follow his big brother Tom everywhere. Tom was good at finding fun things to do, like climbing trees, making mud pies, and playing with sticks. Ben wanted to be like Tom, so he copied everything he did. + +One day, Tom said, "Let's go to the old barn. I heard there are rats there. Maybe we can catch one and keep it as a pet." Ben nodded, excited. He had never seen a rat before. He wondered what it looked like, how it felt, and what it ate. He followed Tom to the barn, holding his hand. + +The barn was big and dark. There were holes in the walls and the roof. There were piles of hay and old tools. There were also many noises. Ben heard squeaks, scratches, and rustles. He felt scared, but he did not want to show it. He wanted to be brave like Tom. + +Tom found a wide hole in the floor. He said, "Look, Ben, this is where the rats live. They come out at night to look for food. If we are quiet and still, maybe we can see one." He lay down on his belly and peered into the hole. Ben did the same, curious. + +They waited for a long time. Ben felt bored and sleepy. He yawned and rubbed his eyes. He wished they could go back home and play with his toys. He did not care about rats anymore. He was about to tell Tom, when he saw something move in the hole. It was a rat. It was big and brown, with a long tail and sharp teeth. It looked at them with small, black eyes. Ben felt a shiver down his spine. He did not like the rat. He wanted to run away. + +But before he could, the rat jumped out of the hole and ran towards them. It squeaked loudly and angrily. It looked like it wanted to bite them. Ben screamed and jumped up. He grabbed Tom's hand and pulled him. He said, "Tom, Tom, let's go, let's go, there's a rat, there's a rat!" Tom also screamed and ran with him. They did not stop until they reached their house. They slammed the door behind them and hugged each other. They were safe. + +They never went back to the barn again. They decided they did not want a rat as a pet. They preferred their dog, Spot, who was friendly and soft. They played with him in the yard, and forgot about the rat. But sometimes, at night, Ben dreamed of the wide hole and the big, brown rat. He woke up sweating and crying. He wished he had never followed Tom to the barn. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big truck with many colors and pictures. The truck says "Ice Cream". + +"Mom, can we have ice cream?" Tim asks. + +"Sure, why not? It's a hot day. What flavor do you want?" Mom says. + +"I want chocolate!" Tim says. + +"I want strawberry!" Jen says. + +Mom gives them some money and they run to the truck. The man in the truck smiles and gives them their ice cream cones. + +"Thank you!" Tim and Jen say. + +They lick their ice cream and make happy sounds. But then, Jen makes a weird face. + +"Tim, taste this!" Jen says. She gives him her cone. + +Tim takes a bite and spits it out. "Yuck! This is not strawberry! This is onion!" + +Jen laughs. "You're right! This is onion! How did that happen?" + +They look at the truck and see a sign. It says "April Fools! Try our prank flavors!" + +"Mom, this is a joke! This ice cream is not real!" Tim says. + +Mom comes over and sees their cones. She laughs too. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I didn't see the sign. That was a silly trick. Do you want to try another flavor?" Mom says. + +Tim and Jen shake their heads. They throw away their cones and wipe their mouths. + +"No, thank you. We don't like onion ice cream. It reminds us of soup. We want water!" Tim and Jen say. + +Mom gives them some water and hugs them. + +"OK, OK. No more onion ice cream. How about we go to the swings instead?" Mom says. + +Tim and Jen nod and smile. They run to the swings and forget about the weird ice cream. They have fun in the park with their mom. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big forest behind their house. They wanted to explore it and see what animals lived there. + +"Let's go to the forest!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find a bear or a deer!" + +"I don't know, Ben," Lily said. "Mom and Dad said the forest is dangerous. There might be snakes or wolves or bad people." + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He thought the forest was fun and exciting. He ran to the forest and told Lily to follow him. Lily was scared, but she did not want to be alone. She ran after Ben. + +They went deeper and deeper into the forest. They saw many trees and flowers and birds. They did not see any animals, but they heard some noises. They sounded loud and scary. + +"Ben, I want to go back," Lily said. "I don't like it here. It's too dark and noisy." + +"Don't be a baby, Lily," Ben said. "It's just the wind and the birds. Come on, let's go further." + +Ben and Lily walked for a long time. They did not know where they were. They got lost. They did not see their house or the road. They only saw more trees and shadows. + +They started to cry. They wished they had listened to their parents. They wished they had stayed away from the forest. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was their dad. He had come to look for them. He had heard them cry. He was angry and worried. + +"Ben, Lily, what are you doing here?" he shouted. "Don't you know the forest is dangerous? You could have been hurt or lost or worse!" + +He hugged them and took them back to their house. He scolded them and told them to never go to the forest again. He also told them to be sorry and to learn from their mistake. + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They said they were sorry and they hugged their dad. They learned that the forest was not a place to play. They learned that they should listen to their parents and not do things that are dangerous. They learned that they should think before they act. +Tom and Anna are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books, but they like to pretend that the chair is a big car. They take turns to sit on the chair and make noises like a car. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +"Anna, it is my turn now!" Tom says. He tries to pull Anna off the chair. Anna does not want to get off. She holds on to the chair and says, "No, Tom, I am still driving!" + +Tom and Anna start to fight. They pull and push each other. They shout and cry. They do not have fun anymore. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees Tom and Anna fighting over the chair. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? You are not being kind to each other. You have to share the chair and take turns. Can you say sorry to each other?" + +Tom and Anna look at Mom. They feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to share the chair and play nicely. They say, "Thank you, Mom, for being kind to us. We love you." + +Mom smiles and says, "I love you too, Tom and Anna. You are good children. Now, let's have some cookies and milk." She brings them some snacks and joins them on the chair. They enjoy their treats and their stories. They have fun together. +Sara and Ben like to play on the beach. They pretend they are pirates and look for treasure. They dig in the sand with their shovels and buckets. Sometimes they find shells and rocks and coins. + +One day, they see something shiny in the sand. They run to it and dig it out. It is a big white crab. The crab has two claws and many legs. It moves and snaps its claws. Sara and Ben are scared. + +"Ahoy, mateys!" a voice says. "That's my crab, ye scurvy dogs!" They look up and see a man with a hat and a hook. He is also pretending to be a pirate. He is their dad. He laughs and picks up the crab. "Don't worry, it's a friendly crab. He won't hurt you. Do you want to pet him?" + +Sara and Ben nod and smile. They pet the crab gently. The crab tickles their fingers. They laugh too. They give the crab a name. They call him Whitey. They put Whitey back in the sand and wave goodbye. They thank their dad for the surprise. They keep playing and pretending on the beach. They have fun. +Lily liked to collect figures. She had many figures of animals, people and things. She kept them in a big box in her room. She was very careful with them, because some of them were fragile. Fragile means they can break easily. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a new figure on the ground. It was a figure of a fairy with wings and a dress. Lily thought it was very pretty. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, mom, a fairy figure! Can I keep it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey, if nobody else wants it. But be gentle with it, it looks fragile," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and put the figure in her pocket. She was very happy. She played on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. She forgot about the figure for a while. + +When it was time to go home, Lily remembered the figure. She reached into her pocket to take it out. But she felt something sharp and wet. She pulled out her hand and saw blood. She had cut herself on the figure. The figure was broken. The wings and the dress were gone. Only the head and the body were left. + +Lily started to cry. She showed her mom the figure and her hand. + +"Mom, the fairy figure is broken! It hurt me!" Lily sobbed. + +"Oh, no, honey, I'm sorry. Let me see your hand. It's just a small cut, don't worry. We'll clean it and put a band-aid on it. And we'll throw away the broken figure. It's not safe to play with," her mom said. + +She hugged Lily and took her to the car. She threw away the broken figure in a trash can. She cleaned Lily's hand and put a band-aid on it. She gave Lily a kiss and a cookie. + +"It's okay, honey, you still have many other figures at home. And maybe you'll find a new one someday. But remember, always be careful with fragile things. They can break and hurt you," her mom said. + +Lily nodded and smiled. She felt better. She still liked to collect figures, but she learned to be more careful with them. She hoped to find a new fairy figure someday, but one that was not fragile. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box of old clothes in the closet. They want to try them on and pretend to be different people. + +Anna picks a red dress and a hat. She puts them on and says, "Look at me, Ben! I am a princess. I live in a castle and have a horse." + +Ben picks a blue shirt and a tie. He puts them on and says, "Look at me, Anna! I am a doctor. I help sick people and have a stethoscope." + +They have fun playing with the clothes. But then, Ben sees a pair of socks in the box. They are green and have holes in them. Ben thinks they are funny. He takes them out and puts them on his hands. He says, "Look at me, Anna! I am a monster. I have claws and teeth. I will scare you!" + +Anna does not like the socks. She thinks they are ugly and dirty. She says, "No, Ben! Take them off! They are not nice. They are bad." + +Ben does not listen. He runs after Anna and makes loud noises. He says, "Roar! I am a monster. I will catch you!" + +Anna is scared and angry. She runs away from Ben and grabs a pair of scissors. She says, "Stop, Ben! Or I will cut your socks!" + +Ben does not stop. He thinks it is a game. He says, "You can't catch me. I am a monster. I am fast and strong!" + +Anna catches Ben and tries to cut his socks. But she misses and cuts his shirt instead. She tears a big hole in his shirt. Ben is shocked and sad. He says, "Hey! That's not fair. You cut my shirt. You ruined it!" + +Anna is sorry and scared. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to. I just wanted you to stop. I don't like your socks. They are not nice. They are bad." + +Ben looks at his shirt and his socks. He says, "You're right, Anna. They are not nice. They are bad. I don't like them either. I was just playing. I'm sorry, too." + +They hug and say sorry to each other. They take off the clothes and put them back in the box. They decide to play with their toys instead. They are twins. They like to play together. They are nice. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big cake on the table in the kitchen. It smelled good and looked yummy. They gazed at the cake and wanted to eat some. + +"Can we have some cake, Mommy?" Sara asked. + +"Not now, sweeties. The cake is for Grandma's birthday. We have to wait until she comes over later," Mommy said. + +"But we are hungry and we love cake," Ben said. + +"I know, but you have to be patient and generous. Grandma will be very happy if you share the cake with her. Why don't you go and play with your toys in the living room?" Mommy said. + +Sara and Ben were not happy. They did not want to wait. They wanted to have some cake now. They looked at each other and had an idea. They sneaked back to the kitchen when Mommy was not looking. They climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. They took a big bite each and smiled. + +But then they heard Mommy coming back. They quickly got down from the chair and ran to the living room. They hid the cake behind a pillow and pretended to play with their toys. + +Mommy came in and saw them. She smiled and said, "You are such good children. I'm proud of you for being generous and waiting for Grandma. Do you want a hug?" + +Sara and Ben felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. They looked at each other and then at the cake. They did not know what to do. They wanted to tell Mommy the truth, but they were afraid of getting in trouble. They hugged Mommy and said, "We love you, Mommy." + +Mommy hugged them back and said, "I love you too, sweeties. Come on, let's go and see if Grandma is here." She took them by the hand and led them to the door. + +Sara and Ben followed Mommy, but they were not happy. They wished they had not eaten the cake. They wondered what would happen when Mommy and Grandma saw the cake. They hoped they could say sorry and make it up to them. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that being generous is better than being greedy. +Tim and Jen are playing with their toys in the living room. Tim has a ball and Jen has a doll. Tim likes to throw the ball high in the air and catch it. Jen likes to hug her doll and make it talk. + +"Hi, I'm Daisy, the doll. Do you want to be my friend?" Jen says in a high voice. + +"No, I don't. Dolls are boring and disgusting. Balls are fun and cool," Tim says in a low voice. + +Tim throws the ball again, but this time he throws it too hard. The ball flies across the room and hits Jen's doll. The doll falls to the floor and its head comes off. + +"Hey, you broke my doll! That's not nice!" Jen cries. + +"Ha ha, your doll is broken. It looks even more disgusting now," Tim laughs. + +Jen is very sad and angry. She picks up her doll's head and runs to the exit. She wants to go to her mom and tell her what Tim did. + +"Mom, mom, look what Tim did to my doll! He threw his ball and broke it. He is mean and rude!" Jen says. + +Mom hears Jen and comes to the exit. She sees Jen holding her doll's head and Tim holding his ball. She is not happy. + +"Tim, what did you do to Jen's doll? That's not how you play with your sister. You need to say sorry and share your toys. And Jen, you need to calm down and stop crying. Let's go to the kitchen and fix your doll. And Tim, you need to put your ball away and find something else to play with," Mom says. + +Mom takes Jen and Tim to the kitchen. She gets some glue and tape and puts Jen's doll back together. Jen hugs her doll and says thank you. Mom gives Tim a cookie and tells him to find a book or a puzzle. Tim says sorry to Jen and takes a bite of his cookie. He thinks maybe dolls are not so disgusting after all. +Tommy was a furry cat who liked to play with his toys. He had a ball, a mouse, and a triangle. He liked the triangle best, because it had three sides and three corners. He could roll it, bite it, and scratch it. + +One day, Tommy was playing with his triangle in the living room. He saw a bird outside the window and wanted to catch it. He jumped on the window sill and tried to reach the bird. But he was too late. The bird flew away and Tommy fell down. He hit his head on the floor and dropped his triangle. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tommy cried. He felt a big bump on his head. He looked for his triangle, but he could not find it. He searched under the sofa, behind the curtain, and in the basket. But his triangle was gone. + +"Tommy, what's wrong?" his mom asked. She heard his cries and came to see him. She saw his bump and hugged him. "You poor thing, you suffer. Let me get some ice for your head." + +"Mom, I lost my triangle," Tommy said. He was sad and angry. He loved his triangle. He wanted it back. + +"Your triangle? Where did you leave it?" his mom asked. + +"I had it on the window sill, but I fell and it flew away," Tommy said. + +"Maybe it's outside. Let's go and look for it," his mom said. She took Tommy by the hand and went to the door. She opened it and saw something shiny on the grass. It was Tommy's triangle. + +"Look, Tommy, there's your triangle!" his mom said. She pointed to the grass. + +"Yay, my triangle!" Tommy said. He ran to the grass and picked up his triangle. He was happy and relieved. He hugged his triangle and thanked his mom. + +"Are you feeling better now, Tommy?" his mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I'm feeling better. Thank you for finding my triangle. I'm sorry I was careless," Tommy said. + +"That's okay, Tommy. I'm glad you're okay. Just be careful next time, okay?" his mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I love you," Tommy said. + +"I love you too, Tommy. Now let's go inside and play with your triangle," his mom said. + +They went inside and played with the triangle. Tommy was careful not to drop it again. He learned his lesson. He was a furry cat who liked to play with his toys. He had a ball, a mouse, and a triangle. He liked the triangle best, because it had three sides and three corners. He could roll it, bite it, and scratch it. +Tommy loved to bounce on his bed. He bounced so high that he could touch the ceiling with his hands. He felt very happy and free when he bounced. + +One day, his sister Lily came into his room. She saw him bouncing and said, "Stop that, Tommy! You are making too much noise. And you are ruining the bed. Mommy will be angry with you." + +Tommy did not want to stop. He said, "No, Lily! This is my bed and my room. I can bounce if I want to. You are just envious because you can't bounce as high as me." + +Lily felt hurt and angry. She said, "I am not envious. I can bounce too. Watch me!" She climbed on the bed and started to bounce. But she bounced too hard and hit her head on the ceiling. She cried out in pain and fell on the floor. + +Tommy stopped bouncing and ran to her. He saw that she had a big bump on her head. He felt sorry and scared. He said, "Lily, are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you hurt. Please don't cry." + +Lily sobbed and said, "It hurts, Tommy. It hurts a lot. Why did you make me bounce so high?" + +Tommy hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I should have shared my bed with you. And I should have been careful not to bounce too high. Bouncing is fun, but not when it hurts someone. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I forgive you, Tommy. And I'm sorry too. I should have asked you nicely to stop bouncing. And I should have been happy for you. Bouncing is fun, but not when it makes someone angry. Can we be friends again?" + +Tommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. We can be friends again. And we can bounce together, but not too high. And not too loud. Okay?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Tommy. That sounds good. Come on, let's bounce!" + +They bounced on the bed, but not too high and not too loud. They laughed and played and had fun. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other. And they were happy. +Lily liked to cook with her mom. They made soup and bread and cake. Lily helped to stir and pour and taste. She felt happy and proud. + +One day, mom said they would cook something new. She took out a big pot and a bag of rocks. Lily was confused. She asked, "What are those?" + +Mom said, "These are minerals. They are good for you. We will cook them in water and make tea." + +Lily was curious. She touched a rock. It was hard and cold and shiny. She asked, "How can we drink rocks?" + +Mom said, "We will not drink the rocks. We will drink the water. The water will take some of the good things from the rocks and make us strong and healthy." + +Lily was doubtful. She did not like the idea of drinking rock water. She felt fearful. She said, "I do not want to drink rock water. I want to drink juice." + +Mom said, "Do not be afraid. It will not hurt you. It will taste good. You can add some honey and lemon. Trust me. It will be fun." + +Lily was not sure. She looked at the pot and the bag of rocks. She looked at mom and her smile. She decided to try. She said, "Okay. I will try. But only a little bit." + +Mom said, "That's my brave girl. Let's cook some mineral tea." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a mailbox near the road, where the mailman came every day. + +One day, Anna and Ben were playing in the sandbox, making castles and roads. Anna saw the mailman coming and ran to the mailbox. She wanted to see if there was a letter for her. She liked to get letters from her grandma, who lived far away. + +Ben saw Anna running and followed her. He wanted to see the letters too. But when he got to the mailbox, Anna closed it and said, "No, Ben, you can't see. These are my letters. Go away!" + +Ben felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair, Anna. You have to share. Let me see the letters too!" + +Anna shook her head and said, "No, no, no. These are mine. You can't have any. You are a baby. Go play with your toys." + +Anna was teasing Ben. She wanted to make him feel bad. She thought it was funny to see him cry. + +Ben felt miserable. He didn't like it when Anna teased him. He wanted to play with her, not fight with her. He said, "Please, Anna, don't tease me. I want to be your friend. Can we play together?" + +Anna looked at Ben and saw his tears. She felt sorry for him. She realized she was being mean. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was teasing you. You are not a baby. You are my brother. I love you. Here, you can see the letters too." + +Anna opened the mailbox and gave Ben a letter. It was from their grandma. She had sent them stickers and a story. Anna and Ben smiled and hugged. They said, "Thank you, grandma. We love you too." + +They ran back to the sandbox and played with their stickers and their story. They forgot about their fight. They were happy again. +Sam and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. They also liked to go to church with their mom and dad. Church was a big house with many people and songs. Sam and Lily learned about God and Jesus at church. + +One Sunday, they went to church as usual. They wore their nice clothes. Sam had a blue shirt and Lily had a pink dress. But Lily's dress was too tight. It hurt her tummy and made her feel sad. She wanted to take it off. + +"Mom, can I change my dress?" Lily asked. "It is too tight. I don't like it." + +Mom looked at Lily and smiled. "I'm sorry, honey. We don't have another dress here. You have to wear this one for a little while. It is a special dress for church. It belongs to church." + +Lily did not understand. She did not want to wear a dress that belonged to church. She wanted to wear a dress that belonged to her. She started to cry. + +Sam saw Lily crying and felt sorry for her. He loved his sister. He wanted to make her happy. He had an idea. + +"Here, Lily. You can wear my shirt. It is not tight. It is big and soft. I don't mind. You can have it." Sam said. He took off his shirt and gave it to Lily. + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She liked Sam's shirt. It was blue and had a car on it. She took off her dress and put on Sam's shirt. It was much better. She hugged Sam and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are the best brother. I love you." + +Mom and dad saw what Sam and Lily did. They were surprised and proud. They knew that Sam and Lily loved each other and God. They did not care about their clothes. They cared about their hearts. They hugged Sam and Lily and said, "We love you, too. You are the best kids. You belong to us and to God." +Jenny and Tom were twins, but they liked different things. Jenny liked dolls and flowers, Tom liked cars and dinosaurs. One day, they decided to play a game in their room. They moved their mattress to the floor and made a big tent with a blanket. + +"Let's pretend we are explorers," Tom said. "We can find new things in our tent." + +"OK," Jenny said. "But I want to find pretty things, not scary things." + +They crawled under the blanket and looked around. They saw their toys, books, and clothes. They also saw a big box in the corner. + +"What's in the box?" Jenny asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Let's open it and see." + +They pushed the box to the middle of the tent and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a lot of colorful papers and stickers. + +"Wow!" Jenny said. "These are so pretty. They are for making cards and pictures." + +"Look!" Tom said. "There are also stamps and scissors. They are for cutting and sticking." + +They took out the papers and stickers and started to make their own cards and pictures. They used different shapes, colors, and patterns. They had fun making unique things. + +"Look at mine," Jenny said. "It's a flower with a smiley face." + +"Look at mine," Tom said. "It's a dinosaur with a hat." + +They showed each other their cards and pictures and laughed. They liked their unique things. + +"Who gave us this box?" Jenny asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it was a surprise from Mom and Dad." + +They decided to make a card for Mom and Dad to say thank you. They used some of the papers and stickers and wrote their names. They put the card on top of the box and crawled out of the tent. + +"Let's go and find Mom and Dad," Jenny said. + +"OK," Tom said. "But first, let's clean up our mess." + +They put their toys, books, and clothes back where they belonged. They also put the mattress back on the bed and folded the blanket. They left the box and the card in the tent. + +"Mom! Dad!" they shouted. "We have something to show you." + +They ran to the living room and found Mom and Dad on the couch. + +"Hi, kids," Mom said. "Did you have fun in your room?" + +"Yes, we did," Jenny said. "We played a game and we found a box." + +"A box?" Dad asked. "What was in the box?" + +"Come and see," Tom said. "We have a surprise for you." + +They took Mom and Dad by the hand and led them to their room. They lifted the blanket and revealed the box and the card. + +"Look what we made for you," Jenny said. + +"It's a thank you card," Tom said. + +Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. + +"This is so sweet of you," Mom said. "We love your card and your pictures. They are very unique." + +"Did you give us the box?" Jenny asked. + +"Yes, we did," Dad said. "We wanted to give you something fun and creative. We are glad you liked it." + +"We did," Jenny said. "We had a lot of fun." + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad," Tom said. "You are the best." + +They all hugged again and went back to the living room. They looked at the card and the pictures and talked about them. They were a happy family. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog is running and barking. Lily and Ben like dogs, but they are a little scared of this one. + +"Let's prepare a snack for the dog," Lily says. "Maybe he will be our friend." + +"Good idea," Ben says. "What can we give him?" + +They look around and find some bread, cheese and apples in their backpacks. They break the bread and cheese into small pieces and put them on a paper plate. They also cut an apple into slices and add them to the plate. + +"Here, doggy, doggy," Lily calls. "We have a snack for you." + +The dog hears Lily and turns his head. He sees the plate and smells the food. He runs towards Lily and Ben, wagging his tail. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hold the plate out for the dog. The dog comes closer and sniffs the plate. He licks the bread and cheese and eats the apple slices. He looks at Lily and Ben with his big eyes and wags his tail more. + +"Thank you, doggy," Lily says. "You are very nice." + +The dog licks Lily's face and makes her giggle. He also licks Ben's ear and makes him laugh. + +"You are welcome, kids," the dog says. "You are very kind." + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They did not know the dog could talk. They look at each other and smile. + +"Wow, you can talk?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I can," the dog says. "But only to alert people who are good to me. You are good to me, so I can talk to you." + +Lily and Ben are amazed. They hug the dog and pet his fur. They ask him his name and where he lives. The dog tells them his name is Max and he lives in a house nearby. He says he likes to play in the park and meet new friends. + +Lily and Ben say they like to play in the park too. They invite Max to play with them. Max agrees and follows them to the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They have a lot of fun together. They share more snacks and stories. They become good friends. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. They slide, swing, run and laugh. They have a lot of fun. + +But one day, the sky gets dark and loud. It starts to rain and thunder. Lily and Ben are scared. They want to go home. They want to be safe. + +Mom and Dad see them and hug them. They say, "Don't worry, we will go home soon. The rain and thunder will stop. You are safe with us." They take them to the car and drive home. + +At home, Lily and Ben have a warm bath and a snack. They put on their pajamas and cuddle with their teddy bears. They are tired from playing and being scared. They say, "Good night, Mom and Dad. We love you." Mom and Dad say, "Good night, Lily and Ben. We love you too." They kiss them and turn off the light. + +Lily and Ben fall asleep. They dream of sunny days and happy play. They feel safe and loved. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play games. Today is Lily's birthday. She has a party at her house. She invites Tom and other friends. + +They play a game with cards. Lily has a big card with a star. Tom has a regular card with a circle. Lily says, "I have the best card. I will win the game." Tom says, "No, I will win. My card is good too." They show their cards to the other friends. The other friends say, "Lily's card is better. She will win." + +Lily is happy. She says, "I win, I win. I am the best. You are all losers." Tom is sad. He says, "That is not nice. You are mean. You are not a good friend." The other friends are angry. They say, "You are rude. You are not fun. We don't like you." They leave the party. + +Lily is alone. She has no friends. She has no cake. She has no presents. She has only her big card with a star. She cries. She says, "I am sorry. I was wrong. I want my friends back. I don't care about the card." But it is too late. The party is over. She has nothing. She loses. +Lily and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. The truck made a loud sound like a bell. + +"Ice-cream! Ice-cream!" Lily and Ben shouted. They ran to the truck with their mom. + +"Hello, what would you like?" the man in the truck asked. + +"I want chocolate ice-cream, please," Lily said. + +"I want strawberry ice-cream, please," Ben said. + +The man nodded and took out two cones. He put ice-cream on them and gave them to Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you!" Lily and Ben said. They licked their ice-cream happily. + +Mom paid the man and took a napkin. She wiped Lily's and Ben's mouths. + +"Let's go sit on that bench and enjoy our ice-cream," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben followed Mom to the bench. They sat down and ate their ice-cream. + +Lily looked at the sky. She saw some white clouds. They looked like animals and shapes. + +"Look, Mom, that cloud looks like a bunny," Lily said. + +"Look, Mom, that cloud looks like a car," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and looked at the clouds with them. + +"That's right, they do. You have good eyes," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben wondered what else the clouds looked like. They saw a bird, a flower, a star, and a face. + +They finished their ice-cream and threw the cones in the trash. + +"Can we play on the swings, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Can we slide on the slide, Mom?" Ben asked. + +They were impatient to play. + +"Sure, let's go," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the playground. They had fun on the swings and the slide. + +They forgot about the clouds and the ice-cream. They only thought about playing. +Sara liked to play with her toys in the garden. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a melon. The melon was big and green and round. Sara liked to roll it on the grass and pretend it was a friend. + +One day, a big dog came into the garden. It was black and hairy and had sharp teeth. It saw the melon and ran towards it. It wanted to bite it and eat it. Sara was frightened. She did not want the dog to hurt her melon friend. + +She picked up her ball and threw it at the dog. The ball hit the dog on the nose. The dog was angry. It barked and growled. It chased Sara and her toys. Sara ran to the gate and called for help. + +Her dad heard her and came out. He saw the dog and the melon and the toys. He was not happy. He shouted at the dog and told it to go away. The dog was scared. It ran away and did not come back. + +Sara was happy. She hugged her dad and thanked him. He hugged her back and smiled. He said he was proud of her for being brave. He said he would send the melon to the bin. Sara said no. She said the melon was her friend. She asked her dad to send the melon to her room. He laughed and said okay. He picked up the melon and carried it to her room. Sara followed him with her other toys. She put the melon on her bed and gave it a kiss. She said she loved her melon friend. +Ben is a young mechanic. He likes to fix cars and bikes. He has a big garage with many tools and parts. He works hard every day, but he also has fun. + +One day, a girl comes to his garage. She has a pink bike with a basket. She looks sad. "Hello, can you help me?" she asks Ben. "My bike is broken. It makes a loud noise and it does not go fast." + +Ben smiles and says, "Sure, I can help you. Let me see your bike." He takes the bike and puts it on a stand. He looks at the wheels, the chain, and the pedals. He finds the problem. "Aha, you have a loose screw. That is why your bike makes a noise and goes slow. I can fix it for you. It is easy." + +He takes a screwdriver and tightens the screw. He spins the wheel and checks the chain. He says, "There, your bike is fixed. It is good as new. Do you want to try it?" + +The girl hops on her bike and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good mechanic. You are very kind." She pedals away, happy and fast. She waves to Ben and says, "Bye, see you soon." + +Ben waves back and says, "Bye, have fun. Come back anytime." He is happy too. He likes to help people and make them smile. He is a young mechanic with a big heart. +Tim and Lily were two little mice who lived in a big field. They liked to play and explore, but they also knew they had to be careful of the big cats and dogs who wanted to catch them. One day, they found a big box in the field. It looked like a good shelter, so they decided to go inside and see. + +"Wow, this is a nice shelter!" Tim said. "It has soft things to sleep on and shiny things to play with. And it smells like cheese!" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, it is a nice shelter. But we should not stay here too long. Maybe the big cats and dogs will find us here. Or maybe the box belongs to someone else who will be angry with us." + +Tim shook his head. "No, no, no. This is our shelter now. We can stay here as long as we want. And we can eat all the cheese we want. Come on, Lily, don't be scared. It's not difficult to be happy here." + +Lily was not sure, but she followed Tim to the cheese. They ate and ate until they were full. Then they fell asleep on the soft things. + +But they did not know that the box was a trap. The cheese was poisoned, and the shiny things were wires. When they slept, the wires sent a signal to a man who was hiding nearby. He came and took the box with the mice inside. He was a bad man who wanted to use the mice for his experiments. He did not care if they were happy or sad. He only cared about his own plans. + +Tim and Lily woke up and saw the man. They were scared and tried to escape, but it was too late. The man locked them in a cage and took them away. They never saw their field or their friends again. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful of what looks too good to be true. Sometimes it is a trap. And always listen to your friends who care about you. They may know better than you. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with keys. He had a big box of keys that he found in his dad's drawer. He liked to try them on different doors and locks in his house. He wanted to see what was behind them. + +One day, he saw a big clock on the wall in the living room. It was very old and had a shiny keyhole. Tom wondered what was inside the clock. He took a key from his box and climbed on a chair. He put the key in the keyhole and turned it. He heard a click. He had unlocked the clock! + +He opened the clock and saw a lot of gears and springs and wires. They were moving and making noises. Tom was curious and reached his hand inside the clock. He touched a gear and it pinched his finger. He felt a sharp pain and pulled his hand out. He saw blood on his finger and started to cry. + +His mom heard him and ran to the living room. She saw Tom on the chair, holding his finger and the open clock. She was angry and scared. She took Tom off the chair and hugged him. She said, "Tom, what did you do? You should never play with the clock. It is dangerous and can hurt you. And you broke the clock. It was a gift from your grandpa. He will be very sad." + +She took Tom to the bathroom and cleaned his finger. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. She said, "I'm sorry you got hurt, Tom. But you have to be careful and listen to me. The clock is not a toy. It is a special thing that tells time. You have to respect it and leave it alone. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I'm sorry. I won't play with the clock again. I didn't know it was so important. I just wanted to see what was inside. But it was uncomfortable and scary. I don't like the clock anymore." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to promise me that you won't touch the clock or any other locks without my permission. And you have to be more careful with your keys. They are not for playing. They are for opening and closing things that belong to us. Do you promise?" + +Tom said, "I promise, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom. Now let's go and fix the clock. Maybe grandpa can help us. He knows a lot about clocks. He can tell you some stories about them. Would you like that?" + +Tom said, "Yes, mom. That sounds fun. Maybe he can show me some other things that he has. But I won't touch them. I will just look and listen." + +Mom said, "That's a good idea, Tom. Come on, let's go." +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a faucet on the wall. They wanted to see what it did. + +Lily said, "I will lead you to the faucet. You can turn it on and off." She took Ben's hand and walked to the wall. + +Ben said, "OK, I will turn it on and off. Maybe water will come out." He reached for the faucet and twisted it. + +But nothing happened. No water came out. The faucet was broken. It was a cheap faucet. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They wanted to play with water. They looked around for another faucet. + +They saw another faucet on the other wall. It looked shiny and new. They ran to it. + +Lily said, "Maybe this faucet will work. You can lead me to it this time." She gave Ben her hand and followed him. + +Ben said, "OK, I will lead you to it this time. Maybe water will come out." He reached for the faucet and twisted it. + +And water came out! It was cold and clear. Lily and Ben were happy. They played with water. They splashed and laughed. They had fun. They liked the new faucet. It was not a cheap faucet. +One day, a monkey and a giraffe were friends in the jungle. The monkey liked to climb trees and eat bananas. The giraffe liked to stretch his long neck and eat leaves. They shared their food with each other and were very generous. + +One day, they saw a big ladder near a tree. The ladder was shiny and had many colors. The monkey was curious and wanted to climb the ladder. He said to the giraffe, "Look, a ladder! I want to see what is on top. Maybe there are more bananas!" + +The giraffe said, "Be careful, monkey. The ladder is not a tree. It may be dangerous. And you have enough bananas. Why do you need more?" + +The monkey said, "I just want to have some fun. And maybe I can find something for you too. Come on, let's go!" + +The monkey and the giraffe went to the ladder. The monkey climbed up the ladder very fast. He reached the top and saw a big basket. The basket was full of fruits and nuts. The monkey was very happy and said, "Wow, look at all this food! This is the best ladder ever! I will eat some and bring some for you, giraffe!" + +The giraffe said, "Thank you, monkey. You are very kind. But hurry up, we don't know who the ladder belongs to. Someone may come and get angry." + +The monkey said, "Don't worry, giraffe. I will be quick. Just wait for me here." + +The monkey started to eat the fruits and nuts. He ate and ate and ate. He ate so much that he became very full and sleepy. He forgot about the giraffe and the ladder. He fell asleep in the basket. + +Soon, a man came to the ladder. He was the owner of the ladder and the basket. He had put them there to pick some fruits from the tree. He saw the monkey sleeping in his basket. He was very angry and said, "Hey, you! What are you doing in my basket? You ate all my food! You are a bad monkey!" + +The monkey woke up and saw the man. He was very scared and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't know it was your food. I was just hungry and curious. Please don't hurt me!" + +The man said, "You should have asked before you ate. And you should have shared with your friend. He is waiting for you at the bottom of the ladder. He is a good giraffe. He is generous and patient. You should learn from him." + +The monkey felt ashamed and said, "You are right. I was greedy and selfish. I will apologize to the giraffe and give him some of the food I have left. Please forgive me." + +The man said, "Okay, I forgive you. But don't do it again. And be careful with the ladder. It is not a toy. It is a tool." + +The monkey said, "Thank you, thank you. I will be careful and respectful. And I will be a better friend to the giraffe." + +The monkey climbed down the ladder and gave some of the food to the giraffe. The giraffe was happy and said, "Thank you, monkey. You are a good friend. I'm glad you are safe." + +The monkey said, "I'm sorry, giraffe. I was wrong. You are a better friend. You are generous and wise. I will share with you and listen to you." + +The giraffe said, "It's okay, monkey. We all make mistakes. We can learn from them and grow. I'm proud of you." + +The monkey and the giraffe hugged and smiled. They ate the food together and thanked the man. Then they went back to the jungle and played. They were happy and grateful. They were the best of friends. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Lily and Anna did everything together. They ate, read, sang and danced. + +One day, Lily felt sick. She had a fever and a cough. She could not go to school or play outside. She lay in her bed, feeling hot and tired. She only wanted Anna to be with her. She asked her mom to bring Anna to her bed. + +"Here you go, sweetie," her mom said, giving her Anna. "Anna will keep you company. She loves you very much." + +"Thank you, mom," Lily said, hugging Anna. "I love you and Anna too." + +Lily's mom kissed her forehead and left the room. Lily lay with Anna, holding her close. She felt a little better with Anna by her side. She talked to Anna softly. + +"Anna, I'm sorry I can't play with you today. I'm sick and I feel cold. Do you feel cold too?" + +Anna did not answer, but Lily imagined she did. She pulled the blanket over them and said, "Don't worry, Anna. We will get better soon. Then we can play again. You are my best friend, Anna." + +Anna smiled at Lily, or so Lily thought. She felt Anna's warmth and love. She closed her eyes and fell asleep, feeling less troubled. Anna lay with her, watching over her. She was Lily's best friend too. +Tom and Lily were going to the park with Mom. They had lunch in a big bag. Mom said they could eat on the grass. Tom and Lily were happy. + +They saw a big slide in the park. Tom wanted to go first. He ran to the slide with the bag. Lily followed him. She wanted to go too. + +But Tom was too fast. He did not see a rock on the ground. He tripped and fell. He dropped the bag. The bag opened and the lunch came out. The sandwiches, the apples, the cookies, all over the ground. + +"Oh no!" Tom cried. "Our lunch is broken!" + +Lily ran to him. She saw the mess. She was sad. She liked cookies. She said, "It's okay, Tom. We can share my lunch. I have a banana and a cheese stick." + +Mom came to them. She saw what happened. She hugged them. She said, "Don't worry, kids. Accidents happen. You are very kind, Lily, to share your lunch. And you are very brave, Tom, to not cry. Let's clean up and find a nice spot to eat. Maybe we can get some ice cream later." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." They helped Mom pick up the lunch. They found a shady tree to sit under. They ate Lily's lunch and shared a big bottle of water. They felt better. They had fun in the park. They got ice cream on the way home. They were happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. They see a big pile of trash on the grass. They feel sad. The trash makes the earth dirty. + +"Who did this?" Tom asks. "Why do they throw trash here?" + +"I don't know," Sue says. "Maybe they are lazy. Or maybe they don't care." + +Tom and Sue want to help. They find some bags and gloves. They start to pick up the trash. They put it in the bags. They work hard. They want to make the earth clean. + +A man walks by. He sees Tom and Sue. He smiles. He says, "You are very good kids. You are doing a great job. Thank you for cleaning the earth." + +Tom and Sue smile back. They say, "You're welcome. We love the earth. We want to keep it nice." + +The man says, "I have a gift for you. Here are some stickers. They are cheap, but they are pretty. You can put them on your books or your bikes." + +Tom and Sue are happy. They say, "Thank you, mister. That is very kind of you. We like the stickers. They are cheap, but they are pretty." + +They finish cleaning the trash. They take the bags to the bin. They feel proud. They hug each other. They say, "We did it. We cleaned the earth. We are good friends." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big slide, a swing, and a seesaw. They have fun every day. + +One day, Tom and Lily see a new thing in the park. It is a big, round, and soft thing. It has many colors and patterns. It looks like a big pillow. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's go and see," Lily says. + +They run to the big thing. They touch it. It feels nice. They climb on it. It is bouncy. They laugh and jump. + +"This is fun!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. + +They lie down on the big thing. It is warm and cozy. They feel comfortable. They lean on each other. They are happy. + +"This is the best thing in the park," Tom says. + +"I agree. This is the best thing in life," Lily says. + +They smile and hug. They are friends. They love the big thing. +Lily was in bed, but she could not sleep. She had a bad dream, a nightmare. She saw a big monster with wide eyes and sharp teeth. It wanted to eat her. She was very scared. + +She woke up and cried. She moved to the side of the bed and looked for her mom. She wanted her mom to hug her and make her feel safe. She called out, "Mom, mom, where are you?" + +Mom heard Lily and came to her room. She turned on the light and saw Lily's face. She was wet with tears and sweat. She said, "Lily, what's wrong? Did you have a nightmare?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom, a big monster. It was very mean and ugly. It chased me and tried to bite me. I don't like it. I don't want to sleep anymore." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily, it was just a dream. It was not real. The monster is gone. You are safe with me. I love you very much. Do you want to sleep with me tonight?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mom, I want to sleep with you. Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you too." Mom picked up Lily and carried her to her bed. She tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. Lily felt warm and cozy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She did not have any more nightmares. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to make a tent with a big sheet. They put the sheet over their bed and use chairs to hold it. Then they crawl inside and pretend they are in a cave. + +One day, they find a lemon in the kitchen. They think it is a yellow ball. They take it to their tent and play with it. They roll it, toss it and catch it. They laugh and have fun. But then, Ben wants to see what is inside the lemon. He bites it hard and makes a face. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" he cries. "This ball is sour! It hurts my mouth!" + +Anna hears him and crawls to him. She sees the lemon and his face. She feels sorry for him. She hugs him and says: + +"Ben, that is not a ball. That is a lemon. It is a fruit. It is sour. It is not for biting. It is for making juice. Mommy can tell us how to make juice. Do you want some juice?" + +Ben nods and wipes his mouth. He is still sad. He says: + +"OK, Anna. Let's go to Mommy. But can we take the sheet? I like our tent. It is cozy and fun." + +Anna smiles and says: + +"Sure, Ben. We can take the sheet. But we have to fold it and put it back later. Mommy will tell us where to put it. Come on, let's go." + +They crawl out of their tent and take the sheet and the lemon. They go to Mommy and ask her to make juice. Mommy is happy to see them. She tells them how to squeeze the lemon and add water and sugar. She gives them each a glass of juice. They drink it and say: + +"Yum! Yum! Yum! This juice is sweet and good. Thank you, Mommy!" + +Mommy hugs them and says: + +"You're welcome, Anna and Ben. I'm glad you like the juice. But next time, be careful with lemons. They are sour and can hurt your mouth. OK?" + +They nod and say: + +"OK, Mommy. We will be careful. We love you, Mommy!" + +They love Mommy and Mommy loves them. They are a happy family. The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they also like to use the computer. The computer is in the living room, on a big table. Mom and Dad say they can use the computer only for a little time, and only when they ask. + +One day, Lily and Ben are bored. They want to use the computer. They sneak into the living room, when Mom and Dad are busy. They kneel on the floor, and turn on the computer. They see a lot of pictures and words on the screen. They try to click on them, but they don't know what they do. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. The computer makes a beep, and the screen goes black. Lily and Ben are scared. They broke the computer! They hear Mom and Dad coming. They try to hide under the table, but it is too late. + +Mom and Dad see the computer. They are angry. They ask Lily and Ben what they did. Lily and Ben start to cry. They say they are sorry. They just wanted to play. + +Mom and Dad sigh. They hug Lily and Ben. They say they love them, but they also have to learn. The computer is not a toy. It is a tool. It is not for little kids. It is for grown-ups. They say they will fix the computer, but Lily and Ben have to promise to never touch it again, without asking. + +Lily and Ben nod. They say they promise. They say they are sorry. They say they love Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad smile. They say they love Lily and Ben. They say they are ordinary kids, who make mistakes. They say they will play with them, after they fix the computer. They say they have a lot of fun toys and books, that are better for them. Lily and Ben agree. They hug Mom and Dad. They are happy. They are ordinary kids. +One day, a boy named Tom went to the beach with his mom and dad. He loved the water and the sand. He saw many fish and shells. He also saw a big, bright dolphin. The dolphin was jumping and playing in the waves. Tom wanted to touch the dolphin. He asked his mom and dad, "Please, can I go to the dolphin?" + +His mom and dad said, "No, Tom. The dolphin is not a toy. The dolphin is a wild animal. He may be scared or hurt by you. You have to be kind and respectful to the dolphin. You can watch him from here, but do not go near him." + +Tom was sad. He really wanted to go to the dolphin. He thought the dolphin was friendly and fun. He did not listen to his mom and dad. He ran to the water and swam to the dolphin. He tried to grab the dolphin's tail. The dolphin did not like that. He felt Tom's hand and he got angry. He slapped Tom with his tail and made a loud noise. Tom was scared and hurt. He cried and swam back to the shore. + +His mom and dad were worried and angry. They hugged Tom and checked if he was okay. They also scolded him for not obeying them. They said, "Tom, you were very naughty and foolish. You did not listen to us. You did not respect the dolphin. You could have been hurt more. You have to learn to follow the rules and be careful with animals. They have feelings and needs too. They are not here for your amusement. They are here to live and be free." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I'm sorry, dolphin. I was wrong. I will not do that again. I will be good and kind and respectful. I will watch the dolphin from far away and enjoy his beauty and grace. I will not bother him or hurt him. I will be his friend, not his enemy." + +His mom and dad smiled and kissed him. They said, "That's good, Tom. We are proud of you. You have learned a valuable lesson today. You have grown a little bit more. We love you, Tom." + +The dolphin heard Tom's words and saw his smile. He felt happy and calm. He jumped and played in the waves again. He waved his tail and made a friendly noise. He said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good boy. I forgive you. I hope you have a nice day. Goodbye, Tom." + +Tom waved back and said, "Goodbye, dolphin. Thank you for being so bright and beautiful. You are amazing. I hope to see you again. Goodbye, dolphin." + +The end. +Lisa and Ben are going to the park with Mom. They like to play on the swings and the slide. Mom helps them get in the car and buckle their seat belts. + +"Mom, can we listen to some music?" Lisa asks. + +"Sure, honey. What do you recommend?" Mom says. + +"I recommend the song about the monkeys. It is funny and makes me laugh," Lisa says. + +"Okay, let's listen to the song about the monkeys," Mom says. She turns on the radio and finds the song. Lisa and Ben sing along and make monkey noises. + +They arrive at the park and Mom parks the car. She unbuckles their seat belts and helps them get out. + +"Be careful, kids. Hold my hand when we cross the street," Mom says. + +They hold Mom's hand and look both ways. They see the swings and the slide and run to them. + +"Can I go first on the slide, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, Ben. But wait for me to catch up. Lisa, you can go on the swing first," Mom says. + +Ben climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He feels the soft metal under his bottom. He pushes himself down and slides fast. He feels the wind on his face and laughs. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Ben says. + +Lisa pushes the swing with her feet and goes higher and higher. She feels the soft rope in her hands. She sees the trees and the sky and smiles. + +"This is fun, too!" Lisa says. + +Mom watches them and smiles, too. She is happy to see them have fun. She recommends the park to her friends. It is a good place to play. +Lily and Ben were very excited to decorate the big tree in their garden. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches, like balls, stars and ribbons. They also had a big star for the top of the tree. + +"Can I put the star on the top, please?" Ben asked Lily. + +"OK, but you have to be careful. The tree is very high," Lily said. + +Ben nodded and climbed on a ladder. He reached for the top of the tree and placed the star there. He smiled and waved at Lily. + +"Look, I did it!" he shouted. + +Lily clapped and waved back. "You did a great job, Ben! The tree looks very pretty and impressive!" + +They both admired their tree and felt very happy. They hoped that their friends and family would like it too. They decided to make some cookies and hot chocolate to share with them later. They ran inside the house and started to bake. They could not wait to show their tree to everyone. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play and make things. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They wanted to decorate it and make a house. + +They got some paint and brushes. They painted the box with many colors. They made windows and a door. They cut out some paper and glued it on the box. They made flowers and trees and birds. They were very happy with their house. + +They wanted to show their house to Mom and Dad. They ran inside and said, "We have news! We made a house! Come and see!" Mom and Dad smiled and followed them to the garage. + +But when they got there, they saw a big mess. The paint had spilled on the floor and the walls. The paper had torn and fallen off. The box had collapsed and broken. The house was ruined. + +Mom and Dad were very angry. They scolded Lily and Ben. They said, "You made a big mess! You wasted the paint and the paper! You broke the box! You have to clean up everything!" + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and said, "We are sorry! We just wanted to decorate and make a house!" But Mom and Dad did not listen. They made them throw away the box and the paper. They made them scrub the floor and the walls. They made them go to their room without dinner. + +Lily and Ben felt very bad. They wished they had never found the box. They wished they had never tried to decorate and make a house. They wished they had good news instead of bad news. They wished they had a happy ending instead of a bad ending. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big scale in the closet. They wonder what it is for. + +"Let's weigh ourselves!" Lily says. She steps on the scale and looks at the number. "I weigh 30 pounds!" she says. + +"Wow, you are big!" Ben says. He steps on the scale too. "I weigh 31 pounds!" he says. + +"You are bigger!" Lily says. They laugh and hug each other. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and smiles at them. + +"What are you doing, my sweeties?" she asks. + +"We are weighing ourselves, mom!" Lily says. + +"That's fun! Do you know why we weigh ourselves?" mom asks. + +"No, why?" Ben asks. + +Mom explains that weighing ourselves helps us know if we are healthy and growing. She says that they should eat good food and exercise to stay strong and happy. + +"Can we weigh our toys too, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, why not?" mom says. She helps them weigh their teddy bears, dolls, cars and books. They have fun comparing the weights and making guesses. + +After a while, they get tired and hungry. Mom says it is time for lunch. She takes them to the kitchen and makes them sandwiches and juice. They eat and drink and thank mom. + +They look out the window and see the sun shining and the birds singing. It is a calm and beautiful day. They feel happy and loved. They hug mom and tell her they love her too. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play outside. She had a big ball that she could kick and throw. One day, she kicked her ball very hard and it flew over the fence. She ran to the fence and looked for her ball, but she could not see it. + +She asked her mom if she could go and get her ball. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and not go too far. Lily said okay and opened the gate. She walked along the fence and looked for her ball. She saw many things: a dog, a flower, a car, a bird, but no ball. + +She walked and walked until she came to a big road. She knew she was not allowed to cross the road by herself. She looked left and right and saw many cars and trucks and buses. She also saw a sign that said "West". She did not know what that meant, but she thought maybe her ball went that way. + +She felt sad and scared. She wanted her ball and her mom. She realized she had gone too far and she did not know how to go back. She started to cry. She wished she had not kicked her ball so hard. + +Then she heard a voice. It was a man who was wearing a blue shirt and a hat. He had a kind face and a smile. He asked her what was wrong and why she was crying. Lily told him she had lost her ball and she could not find her way home. The man said he would help her. He asked her where she lived and what her mom's name was. Lily told him. He said he knew where her house was and he would take her there. He said he was a humble man who liked to help people. He said he had a car and he would drive her home. He said he would also look for her ball along the way. + +Lily felt happy and relieved. She thanked the man and got in his car. He buckled her seat belt and drove her home. He was very nice and talked to her about the things they saw. He pointed out the sign that said "West" and explained that it was a direction, like north, south, and east. He said he was going west, but her house was east. He said he would turn around and go east. He said he liked to learn new things and he hoped she did too. + +They soon arrived at her house. Lily saw her mom waiting for her at the door. She was very happy to see her. She hugged her and told her what had happened. Her mom was very worried and angry, but also very glad that she was safe. She thanked the man and gave him a hug too. He said he was happy to help and he had found her ball. He gave it to her and said goodbye. He said he hoped she would be more careful next time and not kick her ball so hard. He said he hoped she would also be humble and grateful for what she had. + +Lily said goodbye and thanked him again. She learned a lot that day. She learned what west meant, she learned to be humble, and she realized how much she loved her mom and her ball. She decided to play with her ball in the backyard from now on. She was a happy and smart little girl. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a small house made of wood and a big box of toys. They liked to pretend they were animals and make noises. + +"Let's be lions today," said Tom. "We can roar and hunt and feed on other animals." + +"Okay," said Lily. "But I want to be a nice lion, not a mean one." + +They put on their lion masks and ran around the garden. They saw a bird on a tree and tried to catch it, but it flew away. They saw a cat on the fence and tried to scare it, but it hissed and scratched them. They saw a dog on the street and tried to chase it, but it barked and ran away. + +They were hungry and tired. They went back to their small house and looked for something to eat. They found a bowl of soup that Mom had left for them. It smelled good and looked yummy. + +"Let's feed on this soup," said Tom. "It will make us strong and happy." + +They took a spoon each and dipped it in the soup. They put it in their mouths and made a face. The soup was very hot and spicy. It burned their tongues and made them cough. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they cried. "This soup is not good for lions. It is too spicy. It hurts." + +They spit out the soup and ran to the tap. They drank some water and felt better. They looked at the bowl of soup and had an idea. + +"Let's escape from this soup," said Lily. "We can give it to someone else who likes spicy food." + +They picked up the bowl and carried it to the fence. They saw the cat that had scratched them before. It was licking its paws and looking bored. + +"Hey, cat," said Tom. "Do you want some soup? It is very tasty and good for you." + +The cat looked at the bowl and sniffed it. It smelled the spices and licked its lips. It liked spicy food. It jumped off the fence and took the bowl. + +"Thank you, lions," said the cat. "This soup is perfect for me. It is not too spicy. It is just right." + +The cat ate the soup and purred. Lily and Tom smiled and waved. They were glad they had found a friend who liked spicy food. They went back to their small house and played some more. They decided to be different animals tomorrow. +Lila and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used a big vase as their ship and put some coins and jewels inside. + +"Ahoy, matey! We found the treasure!" Tom said, holding up a shiny necklace. + +"Let me see, let me see!" Lila said, reaching for the necklace. She pulled too hard and the vase tipped over. The coins and jewels spilled out and the vase broke into pieces. + +"Oh no! Mommy's vase!" Lila cried. She knew Mommy loved the vase and it was very old and special. + +Tom was scared too. He heard Mommy coming down the stairs. He ran to the couch and hid behind a pillow. + +"Lila, Tom, what's going on?" Mommy asked, entering the living room. She saw the broken vase and the mess on the floor. She was very angry and sad. + +"Who did this? Who broke my vase?" Mommy asked, looking at Lila and Tom. + +Lila felt ashamed. She knew she had to tell the truth. She looked at Tom, hoping he would help her. But Tom was silent and looked away. + +"It was me, Mommy. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to break it." Lila said, sobbing. + +Mommy sighed. She picked up Lila and hugged her. + +"I'm glad you told me the truth, Lila. But you have to be more careful with things that are not yours. You have to respect other people's belongings. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +Lila nodded. She felt sorry for Mommy and for the vase. + +Mommy put Lila down and went to get a broom and a dustpan. She started to clean up the broken vase. + +"Tom, come here." Mommy said, sternly. + +Tom came out from behind the pillow. He looked at Mommy and Lila. He felt ashamed too. He knew he should have told the truth too. He knew he should have helped Lila. He knew he was a bad friend and a bad pirate. + +Mommy looked at Tom with disappointment. She shook her head. + +"Tom, you have to apologize to Lila and to me. You have to help me clean up this mess. And you have to go to your room and think about what you did. You lied and you hid and you let Lila take the blame. That's not how pirates behave. That's not how friends behave. Do you understand?" Mommy said. + +Tom nodded. He felt tears in his eyes. He said sorry to Lila and to Mommy. He helped Mommy clean up the mess. Then he went to his room and closed the door. + +He heard the rain outside. He wished he could go out and play. He wished he could have the treasure. He wished he could have Mommy's smile. He wished he could have Lila's forgiveness. But he knew he had lost them all. He felt very sad and very alone. He was a bad pirate and a bad friend. He was ashamed. +Lily was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and dress up in pretty clothes. She had a lot of friends who came to visit her and have fun. + +One day, it was very cold and snowing outside. Lily wanted to go out and make a snowman, but her mom said it was too cold. Lily was sad and bored. She looked out the window and saw the snowflakes falling. + +She had an idea. She took some ice cubes from the freezer and put them on a plate. She used a carrot, some buttons, and a scarf to make a face and a body for the ice cubes. She had made a tiny snowman! + +She was very proud of her snowman and showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said it was very cute. She told Lily to put the plate on the table and not to touch it. + +Lily went to play with her dolls, but she kept looking at her snowman. She wanted to hug it and play with it. She waited until her mom was busy and then she sneaked to the table. She picked up the plate and held the snowman in her hands. + +But something was wrong. The snowman was wet and slippery. It was melting! Lily felt the water dripping from her fingers. She was scared and sad. She cried and called for her mom. + +Her mom came and saw what had happened. She hugged Lily and said it was okay. She explained that ice cubes melt when they get warm. She said Lily could make another snowman when it was cold outside again. + +Lily stopped crying and nodded. She understood. She said she was sorry for touching the snowman. Her mom said she forgave her and kissed her. She said she loved her very much. + +Lily felt better. She was glad that her mom was nice and that she still had her dolls. She decided to wait for the snow to play with snowmen. She smiled and hugged her mom. She was a happy princess. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in the bathtub. They had many toys to make bubbles and splash water. One day, their mom said she had to go to the grocery store and asked them to be good and not make a mess. She said she would be back soon and kissed them goodbye. + +Lily and Max nodded and said they would be good. But as soon as their mom left, they started to splash water harder and harder. They laughed and screamed and threw their toys around. They did not see that the water was spilling over the tub and onto the floor. + +Soon, the bathroom was like a big puddle. Lily and Max did not care. They thought it was fun. But then they heard the door open and their mom come back. They stopped splashing and looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. + +Their mom saw the water and the toys and the mess. She was very angry. She said, "Lily and Max, what have you done? Look at this mess! You did not listen to me. You were not good. You were very naughty. You have to clean up this mess right now. And you have to say sorry." + +Lily and Max felt bad. They did not want to make their mom angry. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were just playing. We did not mean to make a mess. We will clean up. We love you, mom." + +Their mom sighed and said, "I love you too, Lily and Max. But you have to learn to listen and be good. And you have to be careful with water. Water is not for wasting. Water is for drinking and washing and growing plants. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will be good. We will not splash water anymore. We will help you with the grocery." + +Their mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily and Max. You are good kids. Now, let's clean up and then we can have a snack." She hugged them and gave them a towel. They dried themselves and their toys and helped their mom mop the floor. They were sorry for making a mess and they wanted to make their mom happy. They learned their lesson and they did not splash water anymore. +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to a big slide and climbed up. She saw a small hole under the slide and crawled in. She thought it was a good hiding spot. + +Ben looked around the park and could not find Lily. He called out, "Lily, where are you? I give up!" But Lily did not answer. She was too scared to come out of the hole. She heard a loud noise and saw a big dog sniffing around the slide. She zipped her mouth and remained very still. + +The dog barked and scratched at the hole. Lily felt fearful and wanted to cry. She wished Ben would find her and save her. She heard Ben's voice again, "Lily, are you under the slide? I see your shoes!" Lily felt happy and shouted, "Ben, help me! There is a dog!" + +Ben ran to the slide and saw the dog. He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. He said, "Go away, dog! Leave Lily alone!" The dog growled and ran away. Ben reached into the hole and pulled Lily out. He hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm here. You're safe." + +Lily hugged Ben back and said, "Thank you, Ben. You're brave. I'm sorry I hid too well." Ben smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. You're smart. But next time, let's hide somewhere else." They laughed and went to play again. +Sara and her mom went to the shop to buy new clothes. Sara was nervous. She did not like to try on clothes. They made her itch and feel hot. She wanted to stay at home and play with her toys. + +"Come on, Sara, let's find something nice for you," her mom said. She took Sara's hand and walked to the clothes rack. She picked up a dress with flowers and held it up to Sara. "How about this one? It's pretty and soft." + +Sara shook her head. She did not like the dress. It was pink and she hated pink. She liked blue and green. She saw a shirt with a dinosaur on it. She pointed to it and said, "I want that one!" + +Her mom smiled and took the shirt. She looked at the size and said, "Okay, let's try it on. It looks cool and comfy." She led Sara to the fitting room and helped her put on the shirt. Sara looked at herself in the mirror and grinned. She liked the shirt. It was blue and it had a dinosaur. She felt happy and brave. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You look great, Sara. I'm glad you like it. Do you want to buy it?" Sara nodded and said, "Yes, please!" Her mom took the shirt and the dress and paid for them at the counter. Sara thanked the lady who gave them a bag. She held her mom's hand and walked out of the shop. She was not nervous anymore. She was excited to show her new clothes to her dad and her friends. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big blue zip on the wall. They wonder what is behind it. + +"Let's open it!" Lila says. She pulls the zip down. It makes a loud noise. Zzzzzz! + +"Wow!" Sam says. He sees a lot of toys inside. There are balls, cars, dolls, books and more. He picks up a red car and makes it go vroom. + +Lila sees a yellow ball. She likes balls. She holds the ball in her hands. She throws it up and catches it. She laughs. + +"Can I play with the ball?" Sam asks. He puts the car down. + +"OK," Lila says. She gives the ball to Sam. He holds the ball and throws it up. He misses it. The ball rolls away. + +"Uh-oh," Lila says. She runs after the ball. She sees a big dog. The dog sees the ball. The dog runs after the ball too. + +"Help!" Lila says. She is scared of the dog. She wants the ball back. + +Sam hears Lila. He runs to help her. He sees the dog. He is brave. He shouts at the dog. "Go away! Leave the ball alone!" + +The dog stops. The dog looks at Sam. The dog barks. Woof! + +Lila grabs the ball. She holds it tight. She runs back to Sam. She hugs him. "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend." + +Sam hugs her back. "You are welcome, Lila. You are a good friend too." + +They smile. They go back to the blue zip. They close it. They hold hands. They go home. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a big wallet in his pocket. Lily wanted to see what was inside the wallet. + +"Let's go and ask him," she said to Ben. + +"No, that's not nice. He might get angry," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the man and said, "Hello, mister. Can I see your wallet?" + +The man looked surprised. He said, "Why do you want to see my wallet?" + +"Because I want to guess what you have in it," Lily said. + +The man smiled. He said, "Okay, you can guess. But you have to be quick. I have to go soon." + +Lily took the wallet from his pocket. It was very tight. She tried to open it, but it was hard. She pulled and pulled, but it did not open. + +"Ouch, this hurts my fingers," she said. + +Ben came to help her. He said, "Let me try." + +He pulled and pulled, too. But the wallet did not open. + +The man laughed. He said, "You can't open it. It has a lock. You need a key to open it." + +He took the wallet from them. He showed them a small key on his chain. He said, "This is the key. I keep it safe. The wallet has important things in it. Like money and cards and pictures." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We're sorry, mister. We did not know. We were just curious." + +The man said, "It's okay. I understand. You are just kids. But you should not take things from strangers. It's not polite. And it can be dangerous." + +He gave them each a candy. He said, "Here, have a candy. And next time, ask before you touch." + +Lily and Ben said, "Thank you, mister. And sorry again." + +They took the candy and ran back to their mom. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and respectful. And they learned that some wallets are very tight. +Lily was a little cat who liked to play outside. She had a long, fluffy tail that she was very proud of. She liked to chase butterflies and birds and make them fly away. + +One day, she saw a big dog in the park. The dog was barking and running around. Lily was curious and wanted to see the dog. She ran after him and tried to touch his nose. + +But the dog did not like Lily. He was rude and mean. He growled and snapped at her. He tried to bite her tail. Lily was scared and angry. She hissed and scratched at him. + +"Go away, you bad dog!" she said. "You are not nice. You are not my friend. Leave me alone!" + +The dog did not listen. He chased Lily and made her run. Lily ran as fast as she could, but the dog was faster. He caught up with her and jumped on her. + +Lily stumbled and fell. She felt a sharp pain in her tail. The dog had bitten her. She cried out loud. She was hurt and sad. + +A man heard Lily's cry. He was the dog's owner. He ran over and grabbed the dog. He scolded him and put him on a leash. + +"I'm sorry, little cat," he said. "My dog is naughty. He should not have hurt you. Are you okay?" + +Lily looked at the man. She saw that he was kind and sorry. She nodded and licked her tail. It was bleeding and sore. + +"Thank you, man," she said. "But please, take your dog away. He is rude and dangerous. He does not like cats. He does not know how to play." + +The man nodded and apologized again. He took his dog away and left the park. Lily watched them go. She was glad they were gone. She hoped she would never see them again. + +She limped back to her home. She found her mom and dad. They saw her tail and hugged her. They cleaned her wound and gave her some milk. They told her they loved her and she was brave. + +Lily felt better. She snuggled with her parents and purred. She was happy and safe. She forgot about the dog and the pain. She dreamed of butterflies and birds. She was a little cat who liked to play outside. +Lily was sad. She had a big cut on her knee from falling down. It hurt a lot and it was red and wet. Mommy put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It will heal soon. You are a brave girl." + +Lily wanted to play with her toys, but Mommy said she had to go to a meeting. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I have to talk to some people about work. Can you stay with Grandma for a while? She will take good care of you." + +Lily did not like that. She wanted Mommy to stay with her. She was angry. She said, "No, Mommy. I don't want to stay with Grandma. I want you. You are my Mommy. You have to be with me." + +Mommy looked sad too. She said, "I know, Lily. I love you very much. But sometimes I have to do things that I don't like either. It's part of being a grown-up. Grandma loves you too. She will play with you and read you stories. And I will be back soon. I promise." + +Lily still felt angry. She did not want to let go of Mommy. She said, "No, no, no. I don't care. I want you. You are bad. You are leaving me." + +Mommy sighed. She said, "Lily, please don't say that. I'm not bad. I'm not leaving you. I'm just going to a meeting. It's not a big deal. You are making it harder for both of us. Please be a good girl and listen to Grandma. She will help you heal your cut and make you happy." + +Lily looked at Grandma. Grandma smiled and said, "Come on, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen. I have some cookies and milk for you. And I have a surprise for you too. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily felt curious. She liked cookies and milk. And she liked surprises. She said, "What is it, Grandma?" + +Grandma said, "You'll see. But you have to let go of Mommy first. She has to go now. Can you say bye-bye to Mommy and give her a kiss?" + +Lily looked at Mommy. Mommy looked at Lily. They both had tears in their eyes. But they also had love in their hearts. Lily said, "Bye-bye, Mommy. I love you. Come back soon." + +Mommy said, "Bye-bye, Lily. I love you too. I'll be back soon. Be a good girl and have fun with Grandma." + +They hugged and kissed. Then Mommy left. Lily and Grandma went to the kitchen. Lily ate some cookies and milk. Grandma showed her the surprise. It was a new doll. Lily liked the doll. She named her Rosie. She played with her and Grandma. She forgot about her cut and her anger. She felt happy. She healed. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park when they saw a big truck stop near the pond. A man in a blue hat and a white shirt got out of the truck. He was a sailor. He had a big bag with him. + +"Hello, children," he said. "Do you want to see what I have in my bag?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben said. They ran to the truck and followed the sailor. He opened his bag and started to unpack. + +He took out a red boat, a yellow duck, a green frog, and a brown bear. He put them on the grass. + +"These are my friends," he said. "I take them with me when I travel. They make me happy." + +Anna and Ben looked at the toys. They were curious. + +"Can we play with them?" Anna asked. + +"Of course," the sailor said. "But be careful. They have a secret." + +"A secret?" Ben asked. "What is it?" + +The sailor smiled. He looked mysterious. + +"You have to find out for yourself," he said. "But don't tell anyone. It's a surprise." + +Anna and Ben picked up the toys. They thanked the sailor and ran to the pond. They put the boat on the water and the duck, the frog, and the bear on the boat. + +They watched the boat sail away. They wondered what the secret was. They were excited. +Tim and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big stone that is rough and brown. They want to climb on it and pretend it is a castle. + +"Look, Mia, a castle!" Tim says. He runs to the stone and tries to get on it. + +"Wait for me, Tim!" Mia says. She follows him and helps him up. + +They sit on the stone and look around. They see trees and flowers and birds. They feel like kings and queens. + +"Hello, people!" Tim says. He waves his hand and smiles. + +"Hello, Tim!" Mia says. She bows her head and laughs. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is their mom. She has a basket with snacks and drinks. + +"Hello, my little royals!" she says. "Are you having fun on your castle?" + +"Yes, mom!" Tim and Mia say. They jump down from the stone and run to her. + +They hug her and say thank you. They sit on a blanket and enjoy their picnic. They share their stories and adventures. They are happy and full. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and watch cartoons on the screen. But today, the screen is bad. It is not bright and clear. It is dark and fuzzy. Lily and Tom are sad. + +"Mom, the screen is bad!" Lily cries. "We can't watch cartoons!" + +Mom comes and looks at the screen. She tries to fix it. She pushes some buttons and moves some wires. But the screen is still bad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily and Tom," Mom says. "The screen is broken. We need to get a new one. But we can't do that today. Maybe tomorrow." + +Lily and Tom are very sad. They don't want to wait until tomorrow. They want to watch cartoons now. + +"What can we do, Mom?" Tom asks. + +Mom thinks for a moment. Then she smiles. + +"Why don't you make your own cartoons?" she suggests. "You can use paper and crayons and scissors and glue. You can draw your favorite characters and cut them out. Then you can stick them on sticks and make them move. You can tell stories with them and make funny voices. It will be fun!" + +Lily and Tom like Mom's idea. They get their paper and crayons and scissors and glue. They start to make their own cartoons. They draw and cut and stick and move. They tell stories and make funny voices. They laugh and have fun. + +They manage to forget about the bad screen. They make their own screen with their own cartoons. They are happy. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with a ball. One day, they found a big ball in the park. It was red and shiny and had a star on it. They wanted to kick it and see how far it would go. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Tom said. "It's so big and pretty!" + +"Let's kick it and have fun!" Sam said. "Maybe we can score a goal!" + +They took turns to kick the ball, but they did not see that the ball had a small hole in it. Every time they kicked it, some air came out of the hole. The ball became smaller and softer. + +After a while, the ball was so flat that it could not roll anymore. Tom and Sam were sad and confused. + +"What happened to the ball?" Tom asked. "Why is it so flat?" + +"I don't know," Sam said. "Maybe it has a leak." + +They looked at the ball and saw the hole. They realized that they had kicked it too hard and made it worse. + +"Oh no, we broke the ball!" Tom said. "We were too rough with it!" + +"We should have been more careful and gentle," Sam said. "We should have been more modest and not kicked it so hard." + +They felt sorry for the ball and for the person who owned it. They decided to take the ball to the park keeper and tell him what they did. They hoped he would not be angry and maybe he could fix the ball. + +The park keeper was kind and understanding. He thanked them for being honest and told them that the ball belonged to a charity that gave toys to children who had none. He said that he would try to patch the hole and give the ball to a child who would love it. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson that day. They learned that they should be modest and not show off with things that are not theirs. They learned that they should be careful and gentle with things that are fragile and precious. They learned that they should be honest and responsible for their actions. They learned that they should be kind and generous to others who have less than them. They learned that they should be grateful for what they have and share it with their friends. +Tommy loves waffles. He likes to eat them with butter and honey. But today, he has to wait for his waffle. His mom is busy making waffles for everyone. She has a big iron that makes the waffles. Tommy watches the iron and sees the steam come out. He wants his waffle now. + +"Mom, mom, can I have my waffle?" Tommy asks. He is impatient. He does not like to wait. + +"Not yet, Tommy. The waffle is not ready. You have to wait a little bit more." His mom says. She is calm. She knows how to make good waffles. + +Tommy does not listen. He tries to reach for the iron. He wants to open it and get his waffle. But the iron is hot. It can hurt Tommy. His mom sees him and stops him. + +"Tommy, no! The iron is hot. You can't touch it. You have to yield to me. I know when the waffle is ready. You have to be patient." His mom says. She is firm. She wants to keep Tommy safe. + +Tommy is sad. He does not like to yield. He does not like to be patient. He wants his waffle now. But he sees his mom's face. She is not angry. She is loving. She smiles at him and gives him a hug. + +"Tommy, I love you. I know you love waffles. But you have to wait a little bit more. I promise you will get your waffle soon. And it will be yummy. Can you be a good boy and wait for me?" His mom says. She is gentle. She knows how to make Tommy happy. + +Tommy nods. He loves his mom. He trusts her. He decides to be a good boy and wait for her. He sits on his chair and plays with his toy car. He hears a beep. The iron is done. His mom opens it and takes out a golden waffle. She puts it on a plate and gives it to Tommy. + +"Here you go, Tommy. Your waffle is ready. Enjoy!" His mom says. She is proud. She sees Tommy's eyes light up. + +Tommy takes a bite of his waffle. It is warm and soft and sweet. He likes it a lot. He smiles at his mom and says, "Thank you, mom. This is the best waffle ever. I love you." He is happy. He learned to yield and be patient. And he got his waffle. +Lily and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to race them on the floor and see who is faster. Sometimes they put a line of books to make a road. + +One day, they decide to have a big race. They choose their best cars and put them at the start. They count to three and say "go!". The cars zoom across the floor, making loud noises. Lily's car is red and shiny. Ben's car is blue and old. + +"Come on, red car!" Lily cheers. "You can win!" + +"No, no, blue car is better!" Ben says. "You will see!" + +The cars are very close. They reach the end of the road. Who will win? Lily and Ben look carefully. They see that Lily's car is a little bit ahead of Ben's car. Lily's car wins! + +"Yay, I win!" Lily shouts. "My car is the best!" + +"Aw, I lose!" Ben says. "But your car is very nice!" + +They hug and smile. They are happy. They like to play with cars. They put their cars away and go to have a snack. They are good friends. They share their stories and their food. They wonder if their cars will be famous one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little car that could drive. The car liked to drive around the town. One day, the car saw a big stove in a house. The stove was very big and hot. The car wanted to be friends with the stove. + +The car went up to the stove and said, "Hello, stove! I am a car and I like to drive. Do you want to be my friend?" The stove looked at the car and said, "I am a stove. I am very hot, but I cannot drive like you. I am too big. I am sad." + +The car felt sad too. It wanted to help the stove be happy. The car thought and thought. Then, the car had an idea! The car said, "Stove, I will drive around the town and tell everyone about you. Then, you will have many friends!" + +The stove smiled and said, "Thank you, car! You are a good friend." The car drove around the town and told everyone about the stove. Soon, the stove had many friends and was not sad anymore. The car and the stove were very happy, and they were the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk with her mom. They saw a beautiful butterfly. Mia gazed at the butterfly as it flew around. She wanted to catch it, but it was too fast. + +They walked more and saw a man. The man looked sad. He said, "I lost my wallet. Can you help me find it?" Mia and her mom said, "Yes, we will help you." + +They looked near the trees and under the bench. Then, Mia saw the wallet on the ground. She picked it up and gave it to the man. The man was happy and said, "Thank you, Mia!" Mia and her mom smiled, and they all walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to dig and bury things in the yard. One day, he found a box of powder. The powder was very pretty and colorful. Spot wanted to bury it and keep it for himself. + +His friend, a cat named Fluffy, saw the powder and was envious. Fluffy wanted the powder too. Fluffy tried to take the powder from Spot, but he was not fast enough. Spot ran away and began to bury the powder in the yard. + +Fluffy was sad and angry. He wanted the powder so much that he started to dig in the yard to find it. Spot and Fluffy dug and dug, but they could not find the powder. They were both very tired and sad. In the end, neither Spot nor Fluffy got the pretty powder, and they both went to sleep with a bad feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little cat. The cat loved to eat pastry. One day, the cat went to the park to play with her friends. + +At the park, the cat saw a pastry on a bench. She was very happy and wanted to eat it. But when the cat tried to take a bite, a big bird came and took the pastry away. + +The cute little cat was very sad and began to weep. Her friends saw her crying and came to help. They all looked for the big bird and found it in a tree. + +The friends asked the bird to give back the pastry. The bird felt sorry for the cute little cat and returned the pastry to her. The cat stopped weeping and shared the pastry with her friends. They all ate the pastry and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big cake. It was ready to eat. A boy named Tim and a girl named Sue both wanted the cake. They did not want to share. They both wanted the whole cake for themselves. + +Tim had a plan. He said to Sue, "Trust me, I will cut the cake. You can have the bigger piece." Sue was not sure if she should trust Tim. She thought about it and said, "Okay, I trust you." + +But Tim was not nice. He cut the cake into two pieces. He took the bigger piece for himself and gave Sue the smaller piece. Sue was sad and upset. She learned not to trust Tim again. The cake was gone, and they were not friends anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little red bird named Bobo. Bobo loved to fly and sing. One day, Bobo wanted to show his friends a new trail he found. He was very happy and excited. + +But when Bobo and his friends got to the trail, they saw a big, mean cat. The cat wanted to catch the little birds. Bobo and his friends were scared. They did not want to be caught by the cat. + +Bobo had an idea. He told his friends to fly up high and be fast. The cat tried to catch them, but the birds were too fast. They flew over the cat and went on the trail. Bobo and his friends were successful! They played on the trail and had lots of fun. The mean cat went away, and the little birds were safe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to match her clothes in a fun way. She liked fashion and always dressed in pretty colors. Lily was very glad when her clothes matched. + +One day, Lily wore a red shirt and red pants. She felt happy because they matched. Her friend, Sam, saw her and said, "I like your fashion, Lily!" Lily was very glad that Sam liked her outfit. + +The next day, Lily wore a blue dress and blue shoes. Everyone in her class said, "Wow, you match so well!" Lily felt very glad and proud of her fashion. She knew that matching her clothes made her and her friends happy. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo loved to hop and play all day. One day, he saw a crazy trail with many twists and turns. The trail looked fun, so Bobo decided to follow it. + +As Bobo hopped along the trail, he met a squirrel named Squeaky. Squeaky warned Bobo that the trail was not safe. "Don't go that way, Bobo. It's not good," said Squeaky. But Bobo did not listen and refused to stop. He wanted to see where the crazy trail went. + +Bobo kept hopping until he got very tired. The trail was long and hard. At last, he realized he was lost. Bobo was scared and sad. He wished he had listened to Squeaky. After a while, Squeaky found Bobo and helped him get back home. Bobo learned that it is important to listen to friends and not to refuse their help. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to have a picnic. She asked her mom, "Can we have a picnic today?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can have a picnic in the park." + +Lucy felt very happy. She and her mom packed a big bag with yummy food. They put in sandwiches, fruits, and juice. They also took a big blanket to sit on. + +At the park, Lucy and her mom found a nice spot under a big tree. But, they saw that they forgot the forks. Lucy felt frustrated. She said, "Mom, what can we do?" Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can use our hands to eat the fruits." + +So, Lucy and her mom had a fun picnic at the park. They ate, laughed, and played. Even though they forgot the forks, they still had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big palace. In the palace lived a king, a queen, and their little girl. The little girl was very spoiled. She always wanted more toys and treats. + +One day, a talking bird flew to the palace. The bird said, "Hello, little girl. You have so many toys. Do you need more?" The little girl thought for a moment and said, "No, I don't need more toys. I have enough." + +The bird was happy to hear this. It said, "Good! Let's play together and share your toys with others." The little girl, the bird, and other kids played and shared toys. They all had fun, and the little girl learned that she didn't need more things to be happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a big tree with a nice seat under it. Lily was very happy and sat down. The sun was shining and Lily felt good. She had a big smile on her face. + +A hungry bird flew near Lily. It looked at her with big eyes. Lily had some bread in her bag. She took a small piece and offered it to the bird. The bird took the bread and ate it. It was very happy and sang a pretty song for Lily. + +Lily and the bird became good friends. They played together at the park every day. The bird always sat on the seat with Lily. They shared food and had lots of fun. Lily and the bird were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a charming little village, there lived a kind bunny. The bunny loved to play with her friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, the bunny heard a story about a magic flower. The magic flower could make any wish come true. The bunny wanted to believe in the magic flower. She told her friends about it. They all wanted to find the flower and make a wish. + +Together, they went on a big adventure to find the magic flower. They walked through the village and into the woods. They looked under rocks and in trees. They searched and searched until they found the magic flower. They believed it was real, and each made a wish. The charming village was filled with happy animals, and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little crab was walking on the beach. The crab liked to number the pretty shells he found. He would look at the shells and say, "One, two, three..." + +As he walked, he saw a rare shell. It was big and shiny. The crab was very happy. He put the rare shell with the others and counted, "One, two, three, four!" + +The little crab kept walking and found more shells. He counted them all. He was proud of his shells. The rare shell was his favorite. The crab had a fun day on the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant named Andy. Andy was always anxious. One day, he saw a big rock in his way. He wanted to go to his friend's marriage. He started to struggle to move the rock. + +Andy asked his friend, Bee, "Can you help me move this rock?" Bee said, "Yes, let's work together." They both tried very hard and moved the rock together. + +After that, Andy and Bee went to the marriage. They had a lot of fun. The moral of the story is that when we work together, we can do anything. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing outside. It was a hot day, and they were both very thirsty. They found a big steel cup full of water under a tree. The cat looked at the water and said, "This will help us not be thirsty anymore." + +The dog agreed and they both drank from the steel cup. The water tasted bitter, but they were so thirsty that they didn't care. They drank and drank until the cup was dry. The cat said, "I wish we had more water." + +As they played, they noticed dark clouds in the sky. The cat said, "I think it will rain soon." The dog was excited because rain meant more water to drink. They played and waited for the rain to come. + +Finally, the rain came pouring down. The cat and the dog ran to the steel cup under the tree. They watched as the rain filled the cup with water. When the rain stopped, they drank the water. This time, it didn't taste bitter. It was the best water they ever had. + +The cat and the dog were very happy. They knew that even when the water was all gone, the rain would come again to fill their steel cup. They played and played, knowing that they would never be thirsty again. +Once upon a time, there was a big square. The square was red and lived in a small house. One day, the square met a circle. The circle was blue and liked to play. + +The square said, "Hi, circle! Do you want to play with me?" The circle was glad and said, "Yes, square! Let's play together!" So, they played all day long. + +While they were playing, the square started to lean on the circle. The circle said, "Oh, square! You are leaning on me!" The square said, "I am sorry, circle. I will be careful." Then, they played more and had lots of fun. They were very happy and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Bob. Bob liked to read a magazine every day. He was a very smart cat. + +One day, Bob found a box. He wanted to fit inside the box, but it was too small. He tried and tried, but he could not fit. Bob was sad. + +Then, Bob had an idea. He asked his friend, a big dog named Max, to help him. Max pushed the box and made it bigger. Now, Bob could fit inside the box. He was very happy. + +Bob learned that when you need help, it is good to ask your friends. The end. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived two groups of animals. One group had animals with long legs, and the other group had animals with short legs. They were different from each other. + +One day, a big animal with long legs came to the group with short legs. He said, "I am Leo, and I want to be friends with you. What is your name?" The small animal with short legs replied, "My name is Tim. We can be friends." + +Leo and Tim played and had fun together. They showed everyone that even if they were different, they could still be friends. The other animals saw this and decided to stop their war. They all became friends and lived happily ever after. +One day, a big bear and a small bird were friends. The big bear was strong and could carry many things. The small bird was fast and could fly high. They lived in a cold, icy land. They played and had fun together. + +One day, they saw a big, red ball far away. They both wanted the ball. The big bear said, "I can carry the ball back home." The small bird said, "But I can fly and get it fast." They did not know who should get the ball. + +They had an idea. They would race to the ball. The one who got there first could have it. They got ready to start the race. The big bear ran fast, but the small bird flew faster. + +The small bird got to the ball first. But the ball was too big for the small bird to carry. The big bear got to the ball and saw the small bird was sad. The big bear said, "We can share the ball and play together." + +The big bear carried the ball back home. They played with the ball and had fun. They were happy because they learned to share and be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big, blue fan. Mia loved her fan. She would wave it around and feel the cool air on her face. Mia's friend, Tim, saw her fan and felt envious. He wanted a fan too! + +One day, Tim said to Mia, "Can I play with your fan, please?" Mia nodded and handed him the fan. Tim waved the fan and felt the cool air. He was very happy. + +Later, Tim got a green fan. He and Mia played together with their fans. They laughed and had lots of fun. They were both happy with their fans, and they shared with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a wide park. In the park, there was a grill. A boy named Tom went to the park to play. + +Tom saw a new friend near the grill. They said "Hi!" and started to play together. They had fun and ran around the park. They were happy to meet each other. + +But then, Tom and his new friend played too close to the grill. They did not see it was hot. Tom touched the grill and got hurt. His new friend felt sad too. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful when playing near hot things like a grill. +One day, a red ball was in the park. It was a sunny day. The ball liked to bounce and play. It saw a grill near the trees. The ball thought the grill looked fun to play with. + +The ball went to the grill and started to bounce around it. It saw a big bucket of water near the grill. The ball thought the water looked fun too. It wanted to soak in the water. + +The ball jumped into the bucket and got all wet. It was so happy to be in the water. Then, the sun went behind a cloud. The ball got cold and wanted to be warm again. + +The ball remembered the grill and thought it could help. It went back to the grill and started to bounce around it again. The grill was warm and the ball got dry and warm too. + +The sun came back out and the red ball was happy. It had fun playing with the grill and the water. The ball learned that the grill could make it warm when it was cold. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park. She wore her favorite jacket because it was cold outside. Lucy felt a little anxious because she did not know what would happen at the park. + +When Lucy got to the park, she saw her friend Tim. Tim was also wearing a jacket. They both smiled and said, "Hi!" Lucy felt less anxious now because she had a friend to play with. They played on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. + +As they played, the sun began to shine brighter. Lucy and Tim felt warm in their jackets. They took off their jackets and put them on the bench. They played and laughed until it was time to go home. Lucy was happy that she went to the park and that nothing bad happened. +Once upon a time, in a small pond, there was a little frog. The frog loved to play with his friends all day. One day, the frog was jumping and playing, but then he fell and got hurt. + +The little frog's mom saw her hurt baby and wanted to help him feel better. She knew that his favorite toy, a soft ball, was lost. So, she decided to replace the lost ball with a new one. + +Mom frog went to the store and found a new soft ball. She brought it back to her hurt little frog. When the little frog saw the new ball, he was so happy. He hugged the ball and started to feel better. Soon, the hurt frog was all better and ready to play with his friends again. And they all played happily together with the new soft ball. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to decorate her room with colorful things. One day, she saw an icy snowman outside her window. The snowman looked sad because he was all white and plain. + +Mia wanted to help the snowman. She put on her warm coat and boots and went outside. She said, "Mr. Snowman, I will decorate you so you won't be sad anymore." The snowman smiled and said, "Thank you, Mia!" + +Mia found a hat, a scarf, and some buttons. She put them on the snowman. Now, the snowman was very happy. It was time for Mia to go back inside. She said goodbye to the snowman and walked to the exit of her yard. As she went inside, she looked out the window and saw the snowman waving at her. Mia smiled, knowing she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to mind his toys. He had many toys, but he had zero organized toys. Tim wanted to make his toys organized like his friend, Sam. + +One day, Tim's mom saw that Tim was sad. She asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim said, "I want my toys to be organized like Sam's toys." His mom smiled and said, "I can help you, Tim!" + +Tim and his mom worked together to make his toys organized. They put the big toys in one box and the small toys in another box. Tim was happy to see his toys organized. He thanked his mom and promised to always mind his toys. And from that day on, Tim's toys were always organized. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to read books. She had a big bookshelf full of books. Sue was glad when she could read. + +One day, Sue saw a new book on her bookshelf. She wanted to read it. She asked her mom if she could read the new book. Her mom said yes. Sue was very happy. + +Sue read the book all day. But, she did not see the big hole in the ground. Sue fell in the hole. She was sad and scared. The book was gone too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a big forest. A little bird lived in the tree. The bird liked to joke with his friends. + +One day, the bird saw a trail in the forest. He told his friends, "Let's follow the trail and see where it goes!" So, they all went on the trail together. They walked and walked, having fun and joking with each other. + +At the end of the trail, they found a big pile of food. The little bird said, "Let's share the food with all the animals in the forest!" So, they took the food and shared it with everyone. All the animals were happy and thanked the little bird and his friends. + +The moral of the story is that sharing with others brings happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat. The cat liked to play with a saw. One day, the cat found a big, red ball. The cat wanted to hold the ball and play. + +The cat tried to hold the ball with its paws. But the ball was too big. The cat tried to use the saw to hold the ball. The ball popped and went "bang!" + +The cat was sad. A little girl saw the cat and the popped ball. She gave the cat a new ball. The cat was happy and they played together. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing in his yard. He saw a grill that his dad used to cook food. Tim was curious about it. He wanted to touch the grill, but his mom told him, "Tim, please behave. The grill can be hot and hurt you." + +Tim was a naughty boy sometimes. He didn't listen to his mom and touched the grill anyway. "Ouch!" he cried. The grill was hot, and Tim was sad because he got hurt. He ran to his mom for help. + +His mom hugged him and said, "I told you to behave, Tim. You should always listen to mommy and daddy." Tim learned his lesson and promised to behave in the future. He knew that being naughty could lead to trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with bubbles. She had a soft, pink bubble wand that she used to blow big, round bubbles. + +One day, Mia went outside to play with her bubbles. She saw a big, yellow butterfly flying by. Mia said, "Hello, butterfly!" The butterfly said, "Hello, Mia! What are you doing?" Mia said, "I am blowing bubbles. They are so much fun!" + +The butterfly started to wonder about the bubbles. It asked Mia, "Can I try to blow a bubble?" Mia said, "Yes, you can!" The butterfly tried to blow a bubble, but it was not easy for the butterfly. Mia helped the butterfly blow a big, round bubble. They both laughed and played with the bubbles all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy name Tom. He lived in a small house with a big wall around it. Tom liked to play outside, but the wall was very high. He could not see what was on the other side. + +One hot day, Tom wanted to know what was behind the wall. He found a chair and put it next to the wall. He stood on the chair and tried to look over the wall. But he was still too small to see. Tom jumped and jumped, but he could not see. + +Tom was sad. He sat on the chair and cried. He wanted to see so much, but he could not. The hot sun made him very tired. Tom fell asleep on the chair. When he woke up, it was dark. Tom was scared and alone. He cried and cried, but no one could hear him. The wall was too high and too thick. Tom stayed there all night, and it was a very bad ending for him. +Once upon a time, in a mild forest, there was a raven. The raven had many friends. They would play all day. The raven was nice to everyone. + +One day, the raven heard a cry. A small bird was in a tree. It could not fly. The raven wanted to help. The raven said to the small bird, "Believe in yourself. You can fly." + +The small bird was scared. But it listened to the raven. The small bird tried to fly. It fell, but it did not give up. The raven said, "Believe, and try again." The small bird believed and tried again. This time, the small bird flew. + +All the animals cheered. The small bird was happy. The raven was proud. The moral of the story is to believe in yourself and never give up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived in a modern house with her mom and dad. They had a big, pretty kitchen with a shiny bowl that Lucy loved to play with. + +One day, Lucy's mom made her yummy soup for lunch. She put the soup in the shiny bowl for Lucy to eat. But Lucy was not hungry, so she played with the bowl instead. She carried the bowl around the house, showing it to her toys and pretending it was a hat. + +Later, Lucy's mom called her for lunch. Lucy looked for the shiny bowl, but it was gone! It seemed to vanish! Lucy searched all over the house, but she could not find the bowl. She felt sad and told her mom what happened. + +Lucy's mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. I know where the bowl is." She took Lucy to the kitchen and showed her the shiny bowl on the table. It was filled with soup, just like before. Lucy had forgotten that she put the bowl back after playing with it. She was happy to see the bowl again and ate her soup with a big smile on her face. + +From that day on, Lucy always remembered where she put her things, and the shiny bowl never vanished again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside. One day, Tim found a big slide at the park. It was very high and looked a little scary. But Tim wanted to try it. + +Tim climbed up the slide. He put a sheet on the slide to make it more fun. He sat on the sheet and slid down very fast. Tim was happy and laughed as he went down the slide. + +But the slide was too scary and fast for Tim. He slid off the sheet and fell down. Tim cried because he was hurt. He did not want to play on the big, scary slide ever again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing with his toy phone in his room. He liked to pretend he was talking to his friends. One day, his mom had to go to the store. She told Tim to stay home and not to delay, because she would be back soon. + +While Tim was playing, he saw a real phone on the table. Tim wanted to try the real phone, but he was too weak to reach it. He tried to climb up, but he fell down. Tim was sad, but he did not give up. He found a chair and climbed on it to reach the phone. + +Tim picked up the real phone and started to play with it. He accidentally called a number and heard a voice on the other end. Tim got scared and dropped the phone. The phone broke into pieces. When his mom came back from the store, she saw the broken phone and was very sad. Tim felt bad and knew he should have listened to his mom and not delayed. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had a friend who was a little bird named Chirpy. They liked to play together in the big green yard near their homes. + +One sunny day, Fluffy saw Chirpy in the yard. "Chirpy, come join me!" Fluffy called out. Chirpy flew down and landed on the soft grass. They played a game of catch with a small ball. Fluffy would roll the ball, and Chirpy would push it back with her beak. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +After playing for a while, they saw a tiny inch-long bug. The bug was crawling very slowly on a leaf. Fluffy and Chirpy stopped playing and watched the bug. They were curious but didn't want to scare it. So, they stayed gentle and quiet. The bug crawled away, and Fluffy and Chirpy went back to their fun game. + +The sun began to set, and it was time for Fluffy and Chirpy to go home. "Bye, Fluffy! Let's play again tomorrow," Chirpy said as she flew away. "Bye, Chirpy! See you soon!" Fluffy replied, waving his paw. They both went to their homes, happy to have a good friend to play with each day. +One day, a lively dog named Spot went to play in the park. He saw a big grill with yummy food on it. Spot wanted to eat the food, but he knew it was not for him. + +A little girl named Sue saw Spot looking at the grill. She said, "Hi Spot! Do you want to play with me?" Spot wagged his tail and barked, "Yes!" They played ball and ran around the park. + +As they played, Spot and Sue heard a funny sound. It was a man laughing near the grill. They both looked at him and started to laugh too. They had so much fun playing and laughing together in the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play games with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. One day, they decided to have a race to see who could run the fastest. + +"Ready, set, go!" yelled Tom, and they all started running. Tom ran as fast as he could, and he won the race. His friends clapped and cheered for him. "You win, Tom!" they said happily. + +After the race, Tom's mom made a special treat for everyone. She made a big pot of sauce to put on their food. But when they tasted the sauce, they made a bad face. "This sauce is bad," said Tom's friend. Tom's mom laughed and said, "Oops, I put in the wrong thing. Let's try again." She made a new sauce, and this time it tasted good. They all ate and laughed, happy to be together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a noisy bird. The bird loved to whistle all day long. It was friends with a bunny who lived in the garden. + +One sunny day, the bird saw a big carrot in the garden. It wanted to share the carrot with its friend, the bunny. So, the bird whistled loudly to call the bunny. + +The bunny heard the bird's whistle and hopped over. The bird showed the big carrot to the bunny. They both ate the carrot together and were very happy. The bird kept on whistling, and the bunny kept on hopping, and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, in a small, modern house, there lived a little bunny named Hop. Hop loved to hop all day long. He was a happy bunny with big, floppy ears and a soft, fluffy tail. + +One sunny day, Hop found a whip in the garden. He did not know what it was, but he thought it was a toy. Hop picked up the whip and started to play with it. He hopped and hopped, swinging the whip around, having so much fun. + +Hop's mommy saw him playing with the whip and said, "Hop, be careful with that! It's not a toy." Hop listened to his mommy and put the whip away. Then, Hop and his mommy went inside their modern house and played with safe toys together. They laughed and hopped, and Hop had a great day with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot liked to play and run around. One day, Spot went to a special talk called a lecture. The lecture was about how to value things and be careful. + +At the lecture, Spot listened and learned how to value his toys and be more careful. Spot did not want to break his toys or make a mess anymore. He wanted to be a good dog and take care of his things. + +After the lecture, Spot went home and played with his toys. He was not clumsy anymore. Spot was happy because he learned how to value his toys and be careful. Now, Spot is a good dog who takes care of his things and does not make a mess. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to taste new things. One day, he found something new in his house. It was a pair of scissors. Tom did not know what scissors were for. + +Tom's mom saw him with the scissors. She told Tom that scissors were for cutting paper, not for tasting. She showed Tom how to use the scissors to cut shapes out of paper. Tom thought it was fun. + +Tom's mom also told him that scissors could be smelly if they were not clean. Tom did not want to taste smelly scissors. He was happy to use them for cutting paper. And from that day on, Tom used the scissors just for cutting, and he never tried to taste them again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy horse named Henry. Henry lived in a small stable with his friend, Benny the bird. They loved to play and run around together all day. One day, Benny was sad because he lost his favorite toy. + +"Can you lend me your toy?" Benny asked Henry. Henry thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I will lend you my toy, but you must promise to give it back when you find yours." + +Benny was very happy and played with Henry's toy all day. The next day, Benny found his toy under a big tree. He remembered his promise to Henry and gave back the toy he borrowed. + +Henry was very happy to have his toy back and thanked Benny for keeping his promise. They both learned that sharing and keeping promises make friends happy and strong. And from that day on, Henry and Benny played happily together, always remembering to share and be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big cliff by the sea. On top of the cliff, there was a little house. In the house, there lived a boy named Tim and his mom. + +One day, Tim's mom cooked a spicy soup for lunch. Tim loved spicy food, so he was very happy. But, Tim's dog, Spot, wanted to spoil Tim's lunch. Spot wanted to play and did not like it when Tim ate spicy food. + +Spot jumped on the table and knocked over the spicy soup. Tim was sad, but his mom made more soup. Tim ate the soup and played with Spot after lunch. They had a fun day by the cliff, and Spot did not spoil anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her friends in the big pine tree near her house. The pine tree was very popular because it was fun to climb and had pretty green leaves. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, wanted to borrow her favorite toy, a red ball. Lily didn't want to share her toy, but she also didn't want to make Tim sad. So, Lily said, "Okay, you can borrow my red ball, but you have to give it back." + +Tim took the red ball and played with it near the pine tree. But then, the ball got stuck in the tree! Lily and Tim tried to get the ball down, but they couldn't reach it. They were both very sad. + +A nice bird saw them and wanted to help. The bird flew up and pushed the red ball out of the tree. The ball fell down and Lily caught it. Lily and Tim were very happy and thanked the bird. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing can be good. She and Tim played together with the red ball under the popular pine tree, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a green garden, there was a young cricket. The cricket loved to jump and sing all day long. He had many friends in the garden, like the butterfly, the bee, and the ant. + +One day, the cricket met a big spider. The spider said, "I will teach you a new song if you come to my web." The cricket was very excited, but he did not trust the spider. He knew that spiders sometimes hurt little bugs. + +The cricket went to his friends and told them about the spider. The butterfly, the bee, and the ant all said, "Do not trust the spider. Stay with your friends who love you." The cricket listened to his friends and stayed away from the spider. + +In the end, the young cricket was safe and happy with his friends. He learned that it is important to trust your friends and be careful with strangers. And they all lived happily in the green garden, jumping and singing together. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little dog named Max. Max lived in a green house with his family. Max loved to play with his ball and run in the yard. + +One day, Max saw a big box in the living room. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. Max went closer and closer to the box. He could hear something moving inside. + +Max opened the box and, surprise! Out jumped a little kitten. Max was so happy to have a new friend. They played together all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big castle, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play all day with her toys. One day, she was very upset because she could not find her favorite toy. + +Lily looked all around the castle for her toy but could not find it. She was so tired from looking that she decided to take a nap. As she lay down, she saw her toy under her bed. She was so happy to find it! + +After her nap, Lily played with her toy all day long. She was not upset anymore. And from that day on, Lily always took a nap when she was upset. It helped her feel better and find what she was looking for. +One day, a girl named Sue went for a walk in the woods. She saw a big tree with a rope on it. Sue thought it would be fun to pull the rope. She pulled and pulled, but the rope did not move. Sue felt sad. + +A bird saw Sue and asked, "Why are you sad?" Sue said, "I want to pull the rope, but it won't move." The bird said, "I will help you." So Sue and the bird pulled the rope together. This time, the rope moved. + +As they pulled, a big cloud of ash came out of the tree. The ash was sour and made Sue and the bird feel sick. They tried to run away, but the ash was too fast. Sue and the bird fell down and could not get up. They were stuck in the sour ash, and the woods were not fun anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went on an adventure to discover new things. She saw a big black dog and a pretty flower. + +As she was walking, she found a long rope on the ground. She picked it up and started to swing it around. It was so much fun! Lily showed her friends the rope and they all played together. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her to go home. She was sad to leave the park, but she was happy she discovered the rope. She couldn't wait to come back and play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even when it was cold. Her yellow jacket kept her warm. One day, Lily was playing hide-and-seek with her friends. She hid behind a tree and peeked out to see if anyone was coming. Suddenly, she heard a noise and ran to hide in a bush. When she peeked out again, she saw her friends looking for her. She giggled and jumped out to surprise them. They all laughed and played together until it was time to go home. Lily put on her yellow jacket and went back inside, happy and tired from a fun day outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small ant. The ant had a task to collect food for the winter. The ant worked hard every day to collect food. One day, the ant saw a big piece of cake. The cake looked very tasty, but the ant knew it was too big for him to carry. + +The ant asked his friend, a small beetle, for help. The beetle agreed to help and together they carried the cake to their home. The ant was very happy and thankful for the beetle's help. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need help from our friends to complete our tasks. It's important to include others and work together to achieve our goals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and she practiced every day. One day, her mommy told her that there was going to be a big test at school to see who was the best singer and dancer. + +Lily was nervous, but she practiced even harder. On the day of the test, she went to school and saw all the other kids singing and dancing. She felt very humble and small compared to them. + +But when it was her turn to perform, she sang and danced with all her heart. When she finished, everyone in the room applauded her. Lily felt so happy and proud of herself. She realized that it didn't matter if she was the best or not, as long as she did her best and had fun. From that day on, Lily never felt nervous about tests again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play outside in the sun and drink water from his bottle. Jack's mom always reminded him to drink lots of water because it's good for his body. + +One day, Jack went outside to play and forgot to bring his water bottle. He got very thirsty and thought about going inside to get some water. But he was having too much fun playing and didn't want to stop. + +As the day went on, Jack got more and more thirsty, but he still didn't want to stop playing. He thought he could just keep playing and ignore his thirst. But his body needed water to stay healthy. + +Unfortunately, Jack became very sick because he didn't drink enough water. His mom took him to the doctor, but it was too late. Jack learned a valuable lesson that day: it's important to drink water and listen to your body, even if you're having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and hop around in the fields. One day, Benny saw a big tree and wondered how tall it was. Benny asked his friend, a bird, to measure the tree for him. The bird flew up and down and said, "The tree is very tall, Benny!" + +Excited to know the tree's height, Benny hopped closer and closer until he was right under the tree. Suddenly, a strong wind blew and a big branch fell on Benny. The bird quickly flew to get help, but it was too late. Benny had passed away. + +The other bunnies in the field were very sad and missed Benny. They learned that it's important to be careful and not get too close to things that might hurt them. Benny's memory lived on as they measured the height of the tree he had wondered about. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brilliant idea to make a spirit house for her dolls. She got some big boxes and cut them with a sharp knife to make windows and doors. + +Lily decorated the spirit house with stickers and paint. She made a bed, a table, and chairs for her dolls to sit on. The spirit house was so pretty that Lily's friends wanted to make one too. + +Lily was happy that her idea was a success. She felt proud and excited to show her spirit house to everyone. From that day on, Lily became known as the girl with the sharp mind and creative spirit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, his mom said, "Timmy, it's wet outside. You can't go play in the rain." Timmy was sad because he loved to play in the rain. + +He asked his mom, "Mommy, can I please play in the rain?" His mom thought about it and said, "Okay, Timmy. I permit you to play in the rain, but you have to wear your raincoat and boots." Timmy was so happy that he put on his raincoat and boots and ran outside to play in the rain. + +The rain was very mild and Timmy had so much fun splashing in the puddles. When he came back inside, he said to his mom, "Thank you for permitting me to play in the rain. It was so much fun!" His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. I'm glad you had fun." And they lived happily ever after, playing in the rain whenever it was mild enough to permit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her room. One day, her mommy gave her a shiny silver dress to wear. Lily put it on and felt like a princess. + +The dress was easy to wear and Lily could move around freely in it. She started to dance and twirl around the room, feeling happy and free. Her mommy watched her and smiled. + +After a while, Lily got tired and sat down on the floor. She looked at the silver dress and saw that it had sparkles on it. She thought it was the most beautiful dress in the whole world. + +From that day on, Lily always wore her silver dress when she wanted to dance. She loved the way it sparkled in the light and how easy it was to move around in. And every time she danced, she felt like a princess. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park. She saw a pretty flower with red petals called a poppy. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled nice. + +Suddenly, Lily realized that her hands were filthy from playing in the mud earlier. She didn't want to get the poppy dirty, so she ran to the fountain to wash her hands. After washing, she went back to the poppy and put it in her hair. It looked beautiful and made her happy. + +Lily continued her walk and saw many more poppies in the park. She decided to pick some more and give them to her mommy as a surprise. Her mommy was happy and said that the poppies were her favorite flowers. From that day on, Lily always washed her hands before picking flowers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Flopsy. Flopsy liked to eat carrots and make friends with other animals. One day, Flopsy ate too many carrots and her stomach started to hurt. She went to her friend, a wise old owl, for help. + +The owl told Flopsy that she needed to rest and drink some water to make her stomach feel better. Flopsy listened to the owl's advice and felt much better soon. + +After that, Flopsy made sure to not eat too many carrots at once. She learned that it's important to take care of her stomach so she can keep playing with her cute animal friends. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Lily. She was very glad because it was her birthday. Her mommy and daddy were making her a cake. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. "Happy birthday, Lily!" Timmy said. "I brought you a present." + +Lily was so happy. "Thank you, Timmy!" she said. She opened the present and found a toy that she loved. + +Suddenly, Timmy pinched Lily. "Ouch!" Lily said. "Why did you do that?" + +"I'm sorry," Timmy said. "I was just playing. I didn't mean to hurt you." + +Lily forgave Timmy and they continued to play. She was glad to have such a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool. The pool was big and blue and made Timmy very happy. One day, Timmy's mom made him a yummy sandwich for lunch. Timmy ate it all up and said, "That was so yummy!" + +After lunch, Timmy's dad came outside to play with him. Timmy's dad told him a joke and Timmy laughed so hard he almost fell in the pool! Timmy's dad said, "Be careful or you'll get wet!" Timmy laughed again and said, "I love jokes!" + +Timmy and his dad played in the pool all afternoon. They swam and splashed and had so much fun. Timmy's dad said, "This is the best day ever!" and Timmy agreed. They were both very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, Lily went on a walk in the forest with her mom. They saw a big scary bear! The bear was so big and scary that it made Lily really scared. Her mom picked up a big rod and scared the bear away. After that, Lily and her mom went back home and had some yummy red apples for a snack. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a ranch with her family and her favorite animal was a horse named Sparky. + +One day, Lily went to visit Sparky in the field and she noticed something strange. Sparky was getting smaller and smaller! She was worried and didn't know what to do. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, Sparky is shrinking! What should we do?" Her mom replied, "Don't worry, Lily. Sparky is just playing a trick on you. He's not really shrinking." + +Lily went back to the field and saw that Sparky was back to his normal size. She laughed and said, "Sparky, you silly horse! You can't trick me like that!" And Sparky neighed happily in response. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a forest. The tree had lots of green leaves and many animals lived in it. One day, a naughty squirrel climbed up the tree and started to chew on the bark. The tree felt sad because it knew the bark would rot if the squirrel kept chewing. + +The next day, a porcupine came to visit the tree. The porcupine had lots of sharp spikes on its back. The tree asked the porcupine if it could help stop the squirrel from chewing on the bark. The porcupine agreed and used its spikes to make a fence around the tree. + +From that day on, the squirrel couldn't climb up the tree anymore and the bark stopped rotting. The tree was very happy and thanked the porcupine for helping. The animals in the tree were also happy because they could keep living in their home. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a raven walked on the grass. The raven had a very nosy beak and liked to look around. As the raven walked, it saw a worm on the ground. The raven used its beak to pick up the worm and ate it. Then, the raven continued to walk and explore the world around it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play baseball. He had a red baseball bat and a white baseball. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends, but he couldn't find his baseball. He looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. Timmy felt upset and sad. + +Just then, a kind man came up to Timmy and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told him that he lost his baseball and he couldn't play with his friends. The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have a baseball that matches your bat. You can use it to play with your friends." Timmy was so happy and thanked the man. + +Timmy started to play with his friends and hit the ball with his red bat. He was having so much fun and forgot all about being upset. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his baseball and bat together so they wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy guns and pretend to shoot things. One day, Timmy found a patch on the ground. It was very interesting to him because it had different colors and shapes. + +Timmy picked up the patch and showed it to his friend, Johnny. Johnny thought it was interesting too. But then, Timmy had an idea. He wanted to shoot the patch with his toy gun. Johnny didn't think it was a good idea, but Timmy didn't listen and shot the patch. + +The patch tore and Timmy felt bad. He realized that shooting things wasn't always the best thing to do. He learned that sometimes things that seem interesting should be left alone. From that day on, Timmy and Johnny played with their toys, but they never shot anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside, but her skin was dry and itchy. So, her mommy put lotion on her arms and legs to make her skin comfortable. + +Lily liked the smell of the lotion and she felt happy. She ran outside to play with her friends. They played hide-and-seek and jumped rope. But soon, Lily got tired and wanted to go home. + +When she got home, her mommy helped her take a bath and put on her pajamas. Lily felt so cozy and comfortable. She snuggled up in her bed and her mommy read her a story. When the story finished, Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she had to go to the bathroom. She went to the bathroom and then came back to play. She was feeling very playful and happy. She played with her dolls, blocks, and teddy bear until it was time for dinner. Her mommy called her to come and eat. She had a yummy dinner and then went to bed. She dreamed of playing in the bathroom with her toys. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They sat on a bench and watched the birds flying in the sky. Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly and she wanted to catch it. She asked her mom for a pin so she could pin the butterfly to her shirt. + +But her mom said, "No, Lily. We can't hurt the butterfly. It's not an ordinary insect. It's special." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw her mom take out a water bottle and spray some water on the flowers. "Mom, can I spray water too?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily. Here you go," her mom said, handing her the water bottle. Lily sprayed the water on the grass and smiled. "Look, Mom! I'm watering the plants!" she said happily. + +They stayed at the park for a while longer, enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air. Lily felt happy and content, knowing that she didn't have to hurt the butterfly to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, she went outside to play and saw a wild bunny peeking out from behind a bush. + +Lily was so excited to see the bunny that she ran back inside to grab her crayons. She wanted to draw a picture of the wild bunny. + +When she came back outside, the bunny had hopped away. Lily was sad, but she decided to draw a picture of the bunny anyway. She used her red and green crayons to make a picture of the wild bunny peeking out from behind the bush. + +Lily was proud of her picture and showed it to her mom and dad. They were so impressed with her drawing skills and told her how talented she was. From that day on, Lily loved to draw pictures of all the wild animals she saw peeking out from behind bushes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her backyard when she found a box of junk. She didn't know what to do with it, so she asked her mom. + +"Mommy, what is this junk?" Lily asked. + +"I'm not sure, Lily. Can you show it to me?" her mom replied. + +Lily showed her mom the box of junk, but her mom looked confused. + +"I don't know what this is either, Lily. Maybe we can ask your dad when he comes home," her mom suggested. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and they showed him the box of junk. He knew exactly what it was - old car parts! + +Lily was happy to have learned something new and her parents were proud of her for asking questions and showing them the box of junk. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. He climbed trees every day. One day, Timmy saw a bean on the ground. It was a perfect bean. Timmy picked up the bean and decided to climb the tallest tree in the forest to plant it. + +Timmy climbed and climbed until he reached the top of the tree. He planted the perfect bean in the soil and climbed back down. Every day, Timmy watered the bean and watched it grow. It grew and grew until it was the tallest beanstalk in the forest. + +One day, Timmy climbed the beanstalk and found a pot of gold at the top. He realized that if he had never climbed the tree to plant the perfect bean, he would have never found the pot of gold. The moral of the story is that sometimes, doing something small and simple can lead to something great. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny shield that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park with her friend, Max. They saw a big slide and Lily wanted to go down it. + +Max said, "Lily, be careful! The slide is very high and it might be hard for you." + +Lily replied, "No, it's easy! I can do it!" + +But when Lily went up the ladder, she got scared. She didn't want to slide down anymore. Max saw that Lily was scared and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will hold your shield and you can slide down with me. We will do it together!" + +Lily felt better and they went down the slide together. When they got to the bottom, Lily said, "Thanks, Max! That was fun!" + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be scared, but it's always better to have a friend to help you. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spicy food. One day, Timmy went to a country far away. In that country, they had very spicy food. Timmy was so happy! He ate and ate and ate. But then, he started to feel funny. His mouth was burning! It hurt a lot. Timmy learned that sometimes, too much spicy food can burn your mouth. From then on, Timmy was more careful when he ate spicy food. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she tripped and fell, and got a big scrape on her knee. + +Lily's mommy put a patch on her knee to make it feel better. Lily was very happy because the patch helped her knee not hurt anymore. + +Later, Lily's friend came over to play. They played with dolls and blocks, and had so much fun. When it was time for her friend to go home, Lily said goodbye and asked if she could come over again tomorrow. Her friend replied, "Yes, I would love to play with you again tomorrow!" Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to play with her friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with her friends. One day, Ducky woke up early and saw that the sky was white with fluffy clouds. She knew it was going to be a great day for swimming. + +Ducky waddled over to the pond and jumped in with a splash. She paddled her little wings and swam around in circles. Suddenly, she saw a big fish swimming towards her. Ducky got scared and quickly swam away. + +After a while, Ducky got tired and decided to take a nap on the bank of the pond. As she closed her eyes, she could hear the gentle wake of the water lapping against the shore. Ducky felt happy and content, knowing that she had swam and played with her friends all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her daddy went to a restaurant. They sat down at a table and a lady came over to serve them. Lily was shy and hid behind her daddy's chair. + +The lady asked, "What can I get for you?" + +Daddy said, "I would like a burger and fries, please." + +Lily peeked out from behind the chair and said, "I want chicken nuggets, please." + +The lady smiled and said, "Coming right up!" + +When the food arrived, Lily was no longer shy. She ate her chicken nuggets and her daddy ate his burger and fries. They had a great time together at the restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny found a shiny rock that he really liked. He showed it to his friend, a wise old owl named Hootie. + +Hootie asked Benny, "Do you know what that rock is made of?" Benny shook his head no. "It's coal," said Hootie. "Coal is very valuable because it can be used to make electricity and heat homes." + +Benny was surprised that his little rock was so valuable. He decided to keep it safe in his burrow. Later, when Benny's friends came to play, he showed them his rock. They were all impressed by how shiny it was. Benny felt proud that he had something so valuable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she was playing with her toys when a boy came up to her and asked if he could play too. But Lily was not polite and said no. + +The boy went away and Lily continued to play by herself. But soon, she realized that she was lonely and wished she had someone to play with. She remembered the boy and wished she had been more polite to him. + +The next day, Lily saw the boy again and this time, she was polite and asked him to play with her. They had so much fun together and Lily realized that it is always better to be polite and kind to others. From that day on, Lily always tried to have good manners and be polite to everyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who loved to eat fruit. Every day, she would go to the market to buy some. One day, she saw a little girl and said, "Hello, what's your name?" + +The little girl replied, "My name is Lily. Do you like fruit?" + +The elderly lady smiled and said, "Yes, I love fruit. What about you?" + +Lily said, "I like apples. Do you want to come to my house and eat some with me?" + +The elderly lady was happy and said, "Yes, I would love to. Let's go now before the market closes." + +So, they went to Lily's house and ate delicious apples together. The elderly lady was very happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a race. They all lined up and waited for someone to say "go!". + +Lily ran as fast as she could, but she noticed her pants were falling down. She quickly pulled them up and held onto her waist to keep them from falling again. She didn't want to lose the race because of her pants! + +Finally, they all reached the finish line. Lily's friend, Emma, won the race. Even though Lily didn't win, she was still happy because she had a lot of fun. After the race, Lily went home and made sure her room was tidy. She put all of her toys away and organized her books on the shelf. She was proud of how neat and tidy her room looked. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some snacks. While they were there, Lily saw a pretty hair clip that she wanted to buy. She asked her mom, "Can I have the hair clip, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, you may have it." Lily was so happy and put the clip in her hair. She said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love my new clip!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend she was a princess with a big castle. She would climb up her ladder and sit on top, looking over her kingdom. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. He wanted to play too, but Lily didn't want to share her castle. Timmy got upset and they started to argue. + +Suddenly, a wealthy prince came by and saw their argument. He offered to build them both their own castle so they could play together. Lily and Timmy were so happy and they all played together in their new castles. + +From then on, Lily and Timmy learned that it's better to play together and share than to argue and be alone. They pretended to be friends forever and climbed up their ladders to look out over their kingdoms. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Quackers. Quackers loved to swim in the water all day long. One day, Quackers got stuck in the mud and couldn't get out. He was very scared and started to cry for help. Luckily, his friend Sammy the dog heard him and came to rescue him. Sammy was very strong and pulled Quackers out of the mud. Quackers was so happy and grateful to Sammy for saving him. From that day on, Quackers was more careful when he swam in the water and didn't get stuck again. Sammy was a very stubborn dog, but he was also a very good friend to Quackers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the mall with her mommy. They would always buy new clothes and toys. One day, they went to a toy store and Lily saw a pretty doll. She wanted it so badly, but her mommy said they couldn't buy it because it was too expensive. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She asked her mommy if they could go to the rocking horse outside the mall. Her mommy said yes and they went to the rocking horse. Lily had so much fun riding it and forgot about the doll. + +Suddenly, a man came up to them and gave Lily the doll she wanted. Her mommy was surprised and asked the man why he gave it to them. The man said that he saw how much fun Lily was having on the rocking horse and wanted to make her happy. Lily was so happy and hugged the man tight. From that day on, Lily knew that good things could happen if she had fun and played. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, her mom gave her a big lollipop. Lily was so happy and excited to eat it. + +But before she could eat it, her mom told her to measure it with a ruler. Lily didn't know how to measure, but her mom showed her how to do it. Lily was amazed to see how big the lollipop was. + +Then, her mom told her to wrap the lollipop in a mysterious paper. Lily loved the paper and wrapped the lollipop carefully. She couldn't wait to eat it. + +But when she finally opened the mysterious paper, she saw that the lollipop was gone! She looked around but couldn't find it. Her mom told her that the ants had eaten it. Poor Lily was so sad and cried all day. She learned that sometimes mysterious things can have a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Wooly. Wooly loved to play in the fields with his friends. One day, a big storm came and the wind blew so hard that Wooly's wool started to tremble. + +The rain was harsh and it made Wooly cold and wet. He didn't want to be alone, so he ran to his mommy for comfort. She wrapped him up in her warm wool and he felt safe. + +After the storm passed, Wooly and his friends went back to playing in the fields. They were happy to be together and Wooly's wool was dry again. He was grateful for his mommy's soft and warm wool that kept him safe during the harsh storm. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She had a magnet that she loved to play with. Lily would pick up little things with her magnet and put them in a box. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. They played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily saw a boy who was sad because he lost his toy. She felt compassionate and gave him her magnet to help him find it. The boy was happy and thanked Lily. They played together and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a perfect day with her family. They went to the park and played on the swings. Then they ate yummy sandwiches for lunch. After that, they decided to travel to the beach. + +Lily's dad carried the handle of the big umbrella while they walked. When they got to the beach, they built a sandcastle and played in the water. Lily's mom put on sunscreen to keep them safe from the sun. + +After a fun day, it was time to go back home. Lily was tired but happy. She fell asleep in the car while they traveled back. When they got home, Lily hugged her parents and said, "Thank you for a perfect day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a valley. She loved to play outside and explore the beautiful valley. One day, her mom told her they were going on a picnic. Lily was so excited! + +Her mom prepared sandwiches and fruit for the picnic. They walked to a nearby meadow and laid out a blanket. But as they started to eat, they noticed ants crawling all over their food. Lily's mom got upset and started to clean up the mess. Lily felt bad, but she had an idea. She suggested they share their food with the ants. Her mom thought it was a good idea and they all enjoyed the picnic together. From then on, Lily always prepared some extra food for her ant friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel with his family. One day, they went to a restaurant and Timmy's dad ordered some spicy food. Timmy tried a little bit, but it was too spicy for him. He said, "Dad, this food is too hot!" + +His dad replied, "Don't worry, Timmy. Just wipe your mouth with this napkin." + +After they finished eating, they went to the airport to catch their flight. Timmy's mom told him to make sure he had his passport. Timmy found his passport and said, "Mom, I have my passport!" + +They got on the plane and Timmy fell asleep. When they arrived at their destination, Timmy's dad asked, "Timmy, did you have a good nap?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, and I wiped my mouth and I had my passport!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Jack. He had a humble house and a big heart. Jack loved to trade things with his neighbors. One day, Jack traded his old bike for a shiny new one. + +His friend, Sarah, came over to see the new bike. "Wow, Jack! Your bike is so shiny!" Sarah said. "Yes, I polished it myself," Jack replied. + +Sarah wanted to trade something too, but she didn't have much. "I don't have anything to trade, Jack," Sarah said. Jack smiled and said, "That's okay. You can borrow my bike anytime you want." + +Sarah was so happy and thanked Jack. From that day on, Sarah and Jack went on bike rides together and had lots of fun. Jack was happy to have a new friend and Sarah was happy to have a new bike to ride. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, while he was watching his favorite show, he accidentally sucked his thumb too hard and it became enormous! + +Timmy's mom noticed his thumb and asked, "What happened to your thumb, Timmy?" + +Timmy replied, "I don't know, Mommy. I was just watching my cartoon and then my thumb got big." + +His mom smiled and said, "Well, Timmy, sometimes we do things without realizing the consequences. Just like when you suck your thumb too hard, it can become enormous. So, we need to be careful and think before we do something." + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful. From that day on, he watched his cartoons and sucked his thumb gently, making sure it didn't become enormous again. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was very angry. She was angry because her baby made a big mess with powder. The baby had powder all over the floor and on their clothes. + +The mommy asked her big sister to bring a broom and a dustpan to clean up the powder. Her sister brought the broom and the dustpan and helped the mommy clean up the mess. + +After they finished cleaning, the mommy hugged her baby and said, "I love you, but please don't play with powder again." The baby smiled and hugged the mommy back. They were happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the circus with her family, but they didn't have a ticket. So, she stood outside the circus tent with her family hoping someone would give them a ticket. + +Suddenly, a kind man walked up to them and gave them a ticket. Lily was so happy that she stood up and clapped her hands. She couldn't wait to see all the animals and acrobats at the circus. + +When they got inside, Lily saw a clever monkey standing on its hind legs, juggling balls. She was amazed and couldn't stop clapping. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw a rope hanging from a tree. She asked her friend, "Can we use the rope to swing?" Her friend said, "Yes, let's take turns." + +Lily's turn came and she swung high into the sky. She closed her eyes and dreamed of flying like a bird. When she opened her eyes, she saw her friend looking sad. "What's wrong?" she asked. "I wanted to swing higher, but you took a long turn," her friend replied. + +Lily felt selfish and said sorry. "Let's play something else together," she suggested. They played hide and seek and had lots of fun. Lily learned that it's important to share and not be selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to play soccer with his friends. Tim was a good player, but he was worried about the big game on Saturday. He wanted to win but he didn't know if he could do it. + +One day, Tim's friend Jack came to see him. Jack said, "Tim, I heard you're worried about the game. Don't be. You're a great player!" Tim smiled and said, "Thanks Jack, but I'm still worried." + +Jack had an idea. "Let's bury your worries in the ground. We'll dig a hole and put them in there. Then they'll be gone forever!" Tim thought that was a great idea. So they dug a hole and buried Tim's worries in the ground. Tim felt much better and he played the game with confidence. In the end, his team won and Tim was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to switch off the TV and come to the kitchen for dinner. Timmy was very selfish and didn't want to leave his toys. He said "No, I don't want to come to the kitchen. I want to play with my toys." + +His mom tried to convince him, but he didn't listen. So, she came up with a plan. She asked Timmy to rub his tummy and count to ten. Timmy did as he was told, and while he was counting, his mom switched off the TV. Timmy was surprised and asked his mom how she did that. His mom smiled and said, "I used the switch." + +Timmy realized that he was being selfish and decided to go to the kitchen for dinner. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes it's important to switch off the toys and spend time with family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her favorite novel, which had a bright cover with lots of pictures. One day, Lily's mom said it was time to bathe before bedtime. Lily didn't want to stop reading her novel, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. So, she put her novel down and went to the bathroom to take a bath. The water was warm and bubbly, and Lily splashed around happily. After her bath, Lily put on her cozy pajamas and snuggled up in bed with her novel. She was so happy she got to bathe and read her favorite story before bedtime. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to make a nest, so it flew around looking for a good spot. Finally, it found a tree with a big branch. The bird lay some twigs and leaves on the branch to make a nest. It worked hard all day until the nest was done. + +But then, it started to rain. The bird's nest got wet and filthy. The bird was sad because it worked so hard on the nest. But then, it had an idea. It flew down to the earth and gathered some mud. It used the mud to cover the nest, so it wouldn't get wet anymore. The bird was happy because it found a way to keep its nest safe and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a family who loved to go on trips. They had a big vehicle that could fit all of them and their things. The father drove the vehicle, and it was very easy for him to do so. + +One day, the family went on a trip to the beach. They were having fun playing in the sand and swimming in the water. But then, the children started to quarrel over a toy they both wanted to play with. The father had to intervene and help them share. + +Later, as they were packing up to go home, the father noticed that one of the tires on the vehicle was flat. He knew it would not be easy to drive with a flat tire, so he had to change it before they could go home. Thankfully, he had a spare tire in the back of the vehicle, and he was able to fix it quickly. + +The family got back on the road and made it home safely. They learned that even when things get tough or people quarrel, they can work together to make things easier and get through the challenges. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play hockey with his friends. They would run around and try to hit the puck with their sticks. One day, it was very cold outside, and Tim's hands were freezing. He asked his friend if he could hold his hands to warm them up. His friend said yes, and they continued playing hockey together. Tim was happy that he could still have fun playing even though it was cold outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching the sunrise every morning. It was easy for her to wake up early and see the pretty colors in the sky. + +One day, Lily found a magic potion in the forest. She drank it and suddenly she began to shrink! She was so tiny that she could fit in a little teacup. + +Lily was scared and cried for help. A bird heard her and asked, "What happened, little girl?" + +"I drank a magic potion and now I'm small," Lily replied. + +The bird tried to help her, but it was too late. The sun had risen and the bird had to fly away. Lily was left alone, tiny and scared, as the day went on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy home with a fireplace where she loved to sit and read her books. One day, while she was reading, she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend, Max, who lived in the wild forest nearby. + +"Hi Lily, can I come in and warm up by your fireplace?" asked Max. + +"Of course!" replied Lily, with a smile. + +As they sat by the fireplace, Max told Lily about his adventures in the wild forest. Lily listened with amazement and asked lots of questions. They had so much fun together that they didn't even notice how quickly the time passed. + +When it was time for Max to go home, Lily hugged him and said, "Thanks for visiting me, Max. You always make me smile." + +Max smiled back and said, "Anytime, Lily. I love coming to your cozy home by the fireplace." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the garden. One day, he saw a big hole in the ground. It was hidden under some leaves. Benny thought it would be fun to jump in the hole, but he was scared. + +Suddenly, he saw a butterfly flying nearby. The butterfly landed on Benny's nose and said, "Don't be afraid, Benny. Sometimes things change and we have to be brave." Benny felt better and decided to jump in the hole. + +When he landed, he saw that the hole was actually a tunnel. He crawled through the tunnel and found a treasure hidden at the end. Benny was so happy that he faced his fear and found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. They would always go to the swing and Lily would get very excited to go high up in the sky. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to go on the slide instead. Lily didn't want to go on the slide, so she just shrugged her shoulders and said "no thank you". + +After playing on the swing for a while, Lily's daddy suggested they go get some ice cream. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to have her favorite flavor - chocolate! They had a fun day at the park and Lily went to bed that night with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma who lived in a big house. One day, Lily's mom told her they couldn't visit grandma because she was sick. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She packed a sack with her favorite toys and books and went to visit her grandma. When she arrived, her grandma was surprised and happy to see her. They spent the whole day playing and reading together. + +But when it was time to go home, Lily's mom found out what she had done and got angry. She scolded Lily for going to visit grandma without permission. Lily felt sad and apologized to her mom. But her grandma was proud of her for being so kind and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his garden. He had a spade that he used to dig in the dirt. One day, while Timmy was digging, he found a shiny stone. He picked it up and held it in his hand. It felt smooth and cool to touch. + +Later that day, Timmy's friends came over to play. They were very loud and excited. They saw Timmy's spade and asked if they could use it too. Timmy said yes and they all took turns digging. They found more stones and even some worms! It was a fun day in the garden. Timmy was happy to share his spade with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook and bake. He would mix flour, eggs, and milk to make yummy pancakes for breakfast. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him on a subway ride. It was so cool! They saw lots of people and went really fast. Timmy loved it. + +When they got home, Timmy wanted to make something special for his mom. He decided to mix some ingredients together and make a cool drink. He used strawberries, milk, and ice. His mom loved it and said it was the best drink she ever had. Timmy felt proud of himself and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a brown animal named Bear. Bear lived in a big forest with lots of other animals. One day, a new animal came to the forest. His name was Fox. Bear wanted to introduce himself to Fox and say hello. + +Bear walked over to Fox and said, "Hi, I'm Bear. What's your name?" Fox replied, "My name is Fox. Nice to meet you, Bear." Bear was happy to meet a new animal friend. + +Bear and Fox played together in the forest all day. They ran and jumped and had lots of fun. Bear was glad he introduced himself to Fox. Now they could be friends and play together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to play with a hose. They sprayed water everywhere and had lots of fun. + +After they finished playing, Timmy's mom asked him to help her water the flowers. Timmy took the hose and watered the flowers. He hoped they would grow big and beautiful. + +The next day, Timmy saw that the flowers were growing taller. He was happy and proud that he helped his mom. Timmy thought it was nice to see the flowers growing. From that day on, Timmy helped his mom water the flowers every day with the hose. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store with her to buy some food. Timmy didn't want to go because he was having too much fun playing. + +"Timmy, you need to behave and come with me to the store," said his mom. + +"I don't want to go to the store, it's boring," replied Timmy. + +His mom explained that they needed food for dinner and that it was important to go to the store. Timmy still didn't want to go, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +On the way to the store, Timmy saw a funny post with a picture of a silly dog. He laughed and pointed at the post. His mom smiled and said, "That is a funny post, Timmy." + +When they got to the store, Timmy saw some candy and wanted to buy it. His mom said no because they already had dessert at home. Timmy got upset and started to cry. His mom explained that it was important to eat healthy and that candy wasn't good for him. + +After talking with his mom, Timmy realized that it was important to behave and listen to his mom. They finished shopping and went home to make a yummy dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, his mom asked him to measure some flour and put it in a sack. Timmy was happy to help, so he got his measuring cup and filled up the sack. + +Suddenly, Timmy's little sister came into the kitchen. She wanted to help too. "Can I help, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy smiled and said, "Sure! You can help me mix the flour." + +Together, Timmy and his sister mixed the flour and made some delicious cookies. Their mom was so proud of them for working together and being so helpful. Timmy felt happy that he could measure the flour and his sister could help too. They both knew that they made a great team. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very independent and liked to do things on her own. One day, she wanted to get a cup from the cabinet but it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can you help me push the cabinet closer so I can get my cup?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, my dear. Let's push it together." + +They both pushed the cabinet closer and Lily was able to reach her cup. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I did it all by myself!" + +From that day on, Lily felt even more independent knowing that she could ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a woman named Sally. Sally had a dog named Max. Max was a loyal dog and always followed Sally wherever she went. One day, Sally and Max decided to visit their friend, Emily. Emily had a big garden with lots of flowers. Sally and Max loved to play in the garden. They ran around and had lots of fun. After playing for a while, Sally and Max said goodbye to Emily and went back home. They were tired but happy from their visit. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was walking in the park. He saw a shiny red apple on the ground and picked it up. Suddenly, a man came up to him and said, "That apple is gifted. It will bring you luck." + +Timmy was happy and took the apple home. He put it on his table and went to sleep. The next morning, he woke up and saw that the apple was gone. He searched everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Days passed and Timmy forgot about the apple. One day, he found a wallet on the ground. He looked inside and saw a lot of money. He thought about keeping it, but then he remembered the gifted apple. He knew it was wrong to take something that didn't belong to him. + +Timmy returned the wallet to its owner and felt good about himself. That night, he went to bed and saw the shiny red apple on his table. He realized that doing the right thing always pays off in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to visit her grandma's house. Lily was so excited and got ready quickly. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily noticed that something was wrong. Her grandma's favorite vase was broken into pieces on the floor. Lily's mommy asked if she knew what happened, but Lily didn't know. She said, "It's a mystery!" + +Grandma was sad and angry that her vase was broken. She said, "Whoever did this will be punished!" Lily felt scared and asked her mommy, "What does punish mean?" Her mommy explained that it means to get in trouble for doing something wrong. + +Lily didn't want anyone to get punished, so she started to look for clues to solve the mystery. She found a little toy car on the floor and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said, "That's a clue! Let's follow it." They followed the clue and found out that the broken vase was actually an accident caused by the family cat. Everyone was relieved and happy that the mystery was solved and nobody had to be punished. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to eat berries. One day, he went to the forest to find some berries. He saw a big, juicy berry and wanted to eat it. But he was too tired to reach it. + +Teddy sat down and said, "I'm too tired to act today. I can't reach the berry." Just then, a little bird flew by and saw Teddy. The bird said, "Hello Teddy, why are you so tired?" Teddy said, "I want to eat that berry, but I'm too tired to act and reach it." + +The little bird said, "Don't worry Teddy, I'll help you." The bird flew up to the berry and picked it. Then, he flew back down and gave it to Teddy. Teddy was so happy and said, "Thank you, little bird. You are my friend." From that day on, Teddy and the little bird were best friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit the zoo with her family. One day, she went to the zoo and saw many animals. She saw lions, tigers, and bears. She loved them all! + +After seeing all the animals, Lily wanted to buy a toy from the gift shop. She saw a big box of toys, but they were all mixed up. So, she decided to sort them all by color. She put all the red toys in one pile, all the blue toys in another pile, and so on. + +Finally, Lily found a humble little stuffed elephant that she loved. She hugged it tight and took it home with her. She was so happy to have a new friend from the zoo! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, her mom told her there was a special event happening at the park. Lily was so excited! She couldn't wait to see what it was. + +When they got to the park, Lily saw a big tent and lots of people. Her mom took her inside and she saw an amazing show! There were clowns, acrobats, and even a magician. But Lily's favorite part was when a man swung on a trapeze. It was so cool! + +After the event, Lily went back to the swings and swung higher than ever before. She felt like she was flying just like the man on the trapeze. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a tiny seed in the ground. She watered it every day and waited patiently for it to grow. + +After a few weeks, the seed started to bloom into a beautiful flower. Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She said to her mom, "Look, Mommy! I made the flower grow! It was easy!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a tornado coming towards their house! Lily's mom grabbed her hand and they ran to the basement. They waited until the tornado passed. + +When they came back outside, they saw that the tornado had destroyed everything in their garden. But Lily's flower was still standing tall and strong. Her mom said, "Wow, Lily! Your flower survived the tornado! You did a great job taking care of it." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy! It's my special flower that I made bloom!" +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was very curious and loved to explore the deep ocean. One day, Nemo saw a shiny rock and wanted to play with it, but he didn't have any toys. So, he decided to borrow the rock for a little while. + +As Nemo was playing with the rock, he suddenly saw a big scary shark swimming towards him. Nemo was very scared and didn't know what to do. He quickly thought of a plan and decided to escape by swimming as fast as he could. + +After swimming for a while, Nemo realized that he had gone too far from his home. He was lost and didn't know how to get back. But then, he remembered that he had borrowed the shiny rock and decided to use it as a landmark to find his way back home. Finally, after a long journey, Nemo made it back home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was very busy hopping around in the forest. He hopped and hopped until he fell into a hole. "Oh no!" cried Benny. "I am stuck in this hole!" + +Just then, a kind squirrel named Sammy came by. "What happened, Benny?" asked Sammy. "I fell into this hole and I can't get out," replied Benny. "Don't worry," said Sammy. "I can help you." + +Sammy went to get some friends and they all worked together to help Benny out of the hole. Benny was so happy and grateful. "Thank you, Sammy and friends," said Benny. "I learned that it's always good to have friends who can help you when you fall into a hole." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to her friend's birthday party. She put on her favorite dress and rushed out the door to get there on time. + +When she arrived, her friend's mom gave her a big welcome and showed her where the party was happening. There were balloons, cake, and lots of toys to play with. Lily had so much fun playing games and eating cake with her friends. + +As the party came to an end, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She was sad to leave, but she knew she would see her friend again soon. Lily went home with a happy heart, grateful for the fun day she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy was cooking dinner and she left a knife on the kitchen table. Timmy saw the knife and wanted to play with it, but his mommy said "no, Timmy, that's not a toy. It's sharp and dangerous. You must resist the urge to touch it." + +Timmy was sad, but he knew his mommy was right. Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were playing tag when a new boy joined in. His name was Jake and he had an ordinary toy car. Timmy thought it was boring and said "I don't want to play with your ordinary car, Jake. Let's play something else." Jake felt sad and said "but this is my favorite toy." + +Timmy realized he was being mean and said "I'm sorry, Jake. Let's play with your car. It's actually pretty cool." They all had fun playing together and Timmy learned that it's important to be kind to others and not resist their interests. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved watching parades with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy saw a parade with lots of big floats and colorful balloons. He was so excited that he started jumping up and down. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mommy noticed that his pants had fallen down. She quickly pulled them up, but Timmy was embarrassed. "Mommy, my pants fell down!" he said. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. It happens to everyone," mommy said with a smile. "You're tough, and you can handle it." + +Timmy felt better and continued watching the parade. He even saw his favorite superhero float, and he shouted with joy. It was a great day, and Timmy learned that even embarrassing moments can be fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park. One day, Max met a flea named Fred. Fred was jumping around on Max's fur. + +"Hi, Fred!" said Max. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for a new home," said Fred. "My old home was too dangerous for me." + +"Why was it dangerous?" asked Max. + +"There were too many big dogs there," said Fred. "They tried to eat me!" + +Max felt sorry for Fred. "You can come live with me," he said. "I'll record a message for my owner to let them know you're here." + +So Max and Fred went to Max's house. Max barked until his owner came outside. + +"Look, Mom!" said Max. "I found a flea named Fred. Can he stay with us?" + +Max's owner smiled. "Of course he can," she said. "But we have to make sure he doesn't have any friends who are also dangerous." + +So Max's owner gave Fred a bath and checked him for other fleas. Then Fred lived happily ever after with Max and his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily woke up feeling confused. She didn't know where she was or what she should do. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm confused. What should I do?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's drink some milk and then we can figure it out together." Lily nodded and drank her milk. After they finished, her mom asked, "What's making you confused, sweetie?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I don't know what to wear today." Her mom helped her pick out a pretty dress and they went outside to play. Lily was no longer confused and had a fun day with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bear who lived in the forest. The bear loved to walk around and explore. One day, he came to a big bridge. The bear was scared to cross the bridge because it was very high up. But he remembered that his friends had crossed it before, so he decided to be brave and give it a try. + +As he walked across the bridge, the bear felt very proud of himself. He had done something scary and he felt very brave. When he got to the other side, he met some new friendly animals who were happy to see him. They all played together and had lots of fun. The bear was happy he had crossed the bridge and made new friends. From that day on, he was never scared to cross the bridge again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. He took it with him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the park to play. Timmy was having so much fun driving his toy car around when suddenly, it got stuck in a tree! + +"Mommy, my car is stuck! Can you rescue it for me?" Timmy asked. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. I'll get it down for you," his mom replied. She climbed up the tree and was able to get the car down. Timmy was so happy and grateful to have such a reliable mom. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy realized that he had left his favorite teddy bear on the bench. "Mommy, we have to go back! I left my teddy bear!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. We'll go back and rescue your teddy bear," his mom said with a smile. They went back to the bench and sure enough, there was the teddy bear waiting for them. Timmy hugged his mom tightly and thanked her for being so reliable and always rescuing his things. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spike. Spike was a good dog. He liked to play and run around. One day, Spike's owner took him to the park. + +At the park, Spike saw a ball. He ran after it and had so much fun! But then, he saw a squirrel. Spike wanted to chase the squirrel too. + +Spike's owner said, "No, Spike! Come back!" But Spike didn't listen. He ran after the squirrel and got lost in the park. + +After a while, Spike realized he was lost. He felt scared and sad. But then, he saw his owner calling out his name. Spike barked and ran towards his owner. He was so happy to be found! From then on, Spike always listened to his owner and stayed close in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Tim and Tom. They loved to play together every day. One day, Tim found a ball and said to Tom, "Let's play ball!" Tom said, "I'm not ready yet." Tim was sad and said, "Why not?" Tom said, "I need to tie my shoe first." + +Tim got impatient and said, "Hurry up!" Tom got mad and said, "Don't kick the ball at me!" Tim said sorry and they played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun all day. But her mommy told her that she needed to work too. Lily didn't like to work because it was boring. + +One day, Lily's mommy gave her a stamp to play with. Lily loved the stamp because it was colorful and fun to use. But the stamp was smelly because it had been in mommy's drawer for a long time. + +Lily decided to use the stamp to make a pretty picture for her mommy. She worked very hard and made a beautiful picture. When her mommy saw it, she was very happy and proud of Lily's hard work. + +The moral of the story is that even though work can be boring, it can also be fun and rewarding. And sometimes, even smelly things can be useful and beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a new park with a big silver slide. Lily was so excited to go down the slide, but it was too rough and scared her. + +Instead, they went to play on the swings. Lily loved going back and forth, up and down. She felt like she was flying! After playing on the swings, they went to have a picnic on a big silver blanket. + +Lily's mommy made sandwiches and her daddy brought fruit. They all sat together and enjoyed their lunch. Lily was so happy to be at the park with her family. She couldn't wait to come back and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with yarn and make pretty things. One day, she found a ball of yarn that seemed very special. It was so soft and colorful. + +Lily decided to make a yummy sweater for her mommy. She worked very hard and was so proud of her creation. But when she showed it to her mommy, she saw that it was all wrong. The sweater was too big and didn't fit right. + +Lily was very sad and didn't understand why her sweater didn't turn out right. She cried and cried until she fell asleep. In the morning, she woke up to find that her puppy had chewed up the sweater. Lily was heartbroken and didn't want to play with yarn ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who wanted to build a home. He flew far and wide to find a good spot to build his home but he couldn't find one. He felt sad and alone. + +One day, the little birdie saw a big tree and asked the tree if he could build his home on its branch. The tree said, "Yes, you can build your home on my branch. I allow it." + +The little birdie was happy and built his home on the tree's branch. But some other birds made fun of his home and called it stupid. The little birdie felt sad again. + +The big tree saw the little birdie's sadness and said, "Don't worry, little birdie. Your home may look different but it is still your home. Always remember, it's not the looks that matter, it's the love and warmth inside that counts." + +The little birdie felt much better and thanked the big tree. From then on, he was happy in his home and never cared about what others said. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a large toy truck that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the large toy truck and asked if he could play with it. Timmy said no, he didn't want to share his toy. + +Billy felt sad that Timmy wouldn't accept his request. But he didn't say anything and started playing with some other toys. After a while, Timmy got bored of playing with his truck and wanted to play with the other toys too. But Billy didn't want to share anymore and said no. + +Timmy felt sad that Billy wouldn't share his toys. He wanted to play with the other toys, but he had already said no to sharing his truck. Timmy didn't know what to do and started crying. The two boys ended up not playing together anymore and went home feeling sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Sally. Sally loved to explore the beach and play in the sand. One day, she saw a big, rough rock and decided to climb it. + +But as she climbed higher and higher, she realized she had made a mistake. The rock was too rough and she couldn't climb down. Sally started to regret her decision to climb the rock. + +Luckily, a kind seagull saw Sally and flew down to help her. The seagull gently lifted Sally off the rock and brought her safely back to the sand. Sally learned that it's important to think before making a decision and to always ask for help when needed. She never climbed a rough rock again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Hoppy. Hoppy liked to jump and play in the pond all day. One day, Hoppy jumped too high and hurt his knee. It was very sore and he couldn't jump anymore. + +Hoppy's friend, a duck named Quackers, saw that Hoppy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Hoppy showed Quackers his knee and said it hurt very much. Quackers said, "Oh no, that's disgusting!" and helped Hoppy to his lily pad to rest. + +After a few days of resting, Hoppy's knee felt much better. He was so happy that he could jump and play again. Hoppy and Quackers played together all day, jumping and splashing in the pond. From that day on, Hoppy was always careful when he jumped so he wouldn't hurt his knee again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy gun and shoot at imaginary monsters. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a man with a deaf dog. The dog couldn't hear anything, so Timmy had to be extra careful not to startle him. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy noticed that his zipper was stuck. He tried to pull it up, but it wouldn't budge. His mom helped him fix it and they went home. Later that day, Timmy pretended to be a superhero and used his toy gun to shoot at the bad guys. + +Even though Timmy had a lot of fun playing with his toys, he knew that it was important to be kind to others, like the man with the deaf dog. He also learned that sometimes things like zippers can be tricky, but it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some pizza. He asked his mommy to order pizza for dinner. His mommy called the pizza place and ordered a large pizza with lots of cheese and pepperoni. + +While they were waiting for the pizza to arrive, Timmy saw a ghost in his room. He was scared and called out for his mommy. His mommy came running and saw the ghost too. But then they realized that it was just a white sheet hanging on the wall that looked like a ghost. + +Finally, the pizza arrived and Timmy and his mommy sat down to eat. They were so happy and full after eating the delicious pizza. Timmy forgot all about the ghost and went to bed with a full tummy. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo. He was very friendly and loved to play with his friends. One day, he went to the river to drink some water. He saw a lovely butterfly and followed it. Suddenly, he heard someone whisper his name. It was his best friend, the monkey. The monkey wanted to play hide and seek with him. The hippo was very happy and they played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy's mom gave him some clay to play with. Timmy made a model of a car with the clay. + +After Timmy was done playing with the clay, his mom told him to put it away. But Timmy was stubborn and didn't want to clean up. His mom told him that if he didn't clean up, the clay would dry out and he wouldn't be able to play with it again. + +Timmy didn't want his clay to dry out, so he finally decided to clean up. He put the clay away and his mom was happy. Timmy learned that it's important to clean up after playing and to take care of his toys so they don't dry out. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color with her crayons. One day, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we cook something yummy for dinner?" + +Her mommy replied, "Sure, Lily! What would you like to cook?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to cook spaghetti with meatballs!" + +So, they went to the kitchen and started to cook. While they were waiting for the spaghetti to boil, Lily colored a picture with her crayons. Suddenly, she noticed that her favorite red crayon was dead. She said, "Oh no! My red crayon is dead!" + +Her mommy replied, "Don't worry, Lily. We can buy a new one tomorrow." + +Finally, the spaghetti was ready and they sat down to eat. It was delicious! Lily was so happy that she got to cook with her mommy and use her crayons. She went to bed that night with a full tummy and a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to go outside and play, but it started to rain. Lily was frightened of the loud thunder and bright lightning. She ran inside and asked her mommy if she could play in the rain. + +Mommy said no because Lily could get sick. Instead, mommy suggested they wash the dishes together. Lily loved to help her mommy wash the dishes. They washed the plates, cups, and spoons. + +After they finished washing, the rain stopped. Lily went outside and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. She wasn't frightened anymore and was happy to play in the sunshine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he put his toy boat in a big bowl of water. The water looked like the sea. The sea was very big and had lots of fish. Timmy loved the sea. + +One night, Timmy was scared because it was dark outside. He didn't like the dark. But then he remembered his toy boat in the sea. He imagined the boat sailing on the dark sea with the stars shining bright in the sky. This made Timmy feel better. + +The next day, Timmy went to the sea with his toy boat. He put the boat in the water and watched it sail away. He felt happy and excited. Timmy loved his toy boat and the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited to go on vacation with her family. They went to a hotel by the beach. Lily loved to run on the sand and collect seashells. + +One day, while they were at the hotel, Lily's little brother Jack got very persistent. He wanted to play with Lily's seashells. Lily didn't want to share, but her mom told her to be nice to Jack. + +Lily said, "No, I don't want to share my seashells!" Jack started to cry and run away. Lily felt bad and decided to give Jack one of her seashells. Jack stopped crying and gave Lily a big hug. They played together for the rest of the day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to hug her mommy and daddy. She hugged them every day and they hugged her back. One day, Lily went on a walk and saw a man sitting outside a temple. The man looked sad and unknown to Lily. + +Lily went up to the man and gave him a big hug. The man smiled and hugged Lily back. Lily felt happy that she made the man feel better. She went home and told her mommy and daddy what she did. They were proud of her for being kind to someone who looked sad. + +The moral of the story is that hugs can make people feel better, even strangers. It's important to be kind to others, even if we don't know them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. Emily loved to eat pears. One day, her mommy gave her a pear that was very bitter. Emily didn't like it and made a face. + +Her mommy told her that sometimes pears can be bitter, but it's important to still be polite and say thank you. Emily realized that she didn't behave very nicely when she made a face. + +From that day on, Emily always remembered to say thank you even if she didn't like the taste of something. She learned that it's important to behave nicely and be grateful for what she has. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with toys and chase things around the house. One day, Mittens found a laser pointer on the floor. Mittens loved to look at the little red dot that the laser made on the wall. Mittens chased the dot all around the room. It was so much fun! Mittens played with the laser for hours until it was time for a nap. From that day on, Mittens always looked for the laser pointer to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she was playing with her favorite teddy bear when she noticed that it was feeling sad. + +Lily asked, "Teddy, why are you feeling sad?" + +Teddy replied, "I lost my colorful spirit. It's gone." + +Lily wanted to help her teddy bear feel better, so she shook him gently and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your spirit." + +They searched all around the house, but they couldn't find the spirit. Finally, they went outside and saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Lily pointed to the rainbow and said, "Look Teddy, there's your colorful spirit!" + +Teddy was so happy and hugged Lily tightly. "Thank you for helping me find my spirit," he said. + +From that day on, Teddy was never sad again and always remembered to keep his colorful spirit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside with her toys. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mr. Smith, struggling to carry a big box into his house. Lily wanted to help him, so she ran over to him. Mr. Smith was very enthusiastic about Lily's offer to help. Together, they carried the box into his house. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Smith became good friends and would often play together outside. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was drawing with her crayons. She loved to draw flowers, trees, and animals. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise coming from her closet. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the mysterious noise. Her mom went to the closet and opened it. Inside, they found a little kitten who had been meowing for help. + +Lily was happy to have found a new friend, but her mom told her that they couldn't keep the kitten because they already had a dog. Lily was sad, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She said goodbye to the kitten and watched as her mom took it to the animal shelter. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes doing the right thing can be hard, but it's always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her room. She was a very tidy girl and always made sure her toys were put away. One day, Lily went to a dance class and met a new friend named Sarah. Sarah was a dancer too, but she was not as tidy as Lily. Lily didn't like how Sarah's things were always messy and it made her feel upset. But as they danced together, Lily realized that she didn't hate Sarah, she just needed to accept that everyone is different. From that day on, Lily and Sarah became the best of friends and danced together every week, even if Sarah's things were still a bit messy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her plastic toys. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with a plastic ball. Lily wanted to play with the ball too, but the boy didn't want to share. So, Lily got upset and slapped the boy's hand. + +The boy cried and ran away. Lily's mom told her that it was not nice to slap people and that it can hurt them. Lily felt uncomfortable and sad because she didn't mean to hurt the boy. She learned that sharing is important and that it's better to talk to people instead of slapping them. From that day on, Lily always tried to be kind to others and share her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to read books and she had a special shelf where she kept all of her favorite books. One day, Lily was feeling very sleepy and decided to take a nap. She left her favorite book on the shelf and went to sleep. + +While Lily was sleeping, a mischievous cat snuck into her room. The cat saw the book on the shelf and decided to play with it. The cat accidentally knocked the book off the shelf and it fell on Lily, waking her up. Lily was very upset and scolded the cat. The cat felt bad and decided to return the book to the shelf. + +Later that night, Lily went to bed, but she forgot to put the book back on the shelf. While she was sleeping, the book fell off the bed and landed on her face. Lily woke up with a start and was very scared. She realized that she should have returned the book to the shelf. From that day on, Lily always made sure to put her books back on the shelf before going to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big carrot in a garden. He wanted to eat it, but it was on the other side of a dangerous road. + +Benny asked his friend, a bird named Billy, to help him. "Can you help me get the big carrot?" Benny asked. + +Billy replied, "Sure, but we have to be careful. The road is dangerous." + +Benny and Billy stood at the edge of the road. They waited for the cars to pass. When the road was clear, they quickly ran across to get the carrot. They were happy they got the carrot and enjoyed a delicious snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that her mommy always tied in a ponytail. One day, Lily saw a barber shop and asked her mommy, "What's that?" Her mommy explained, "That's where people go to get their hair cut." + +Lily was curious and wanted to go inside. The barber welcomed them and asked Lily if she wanted a haircut. Lily said, "No, thank you. My mommy always ties my hair." The barber smiled and said, "That's okay. I can show you some of the tools I use to cut hair. But be careful, they are fragile." + +Lily looked at the shiny scissors and the comb. She asked the barber, "Can I touch them?" The barber said, "Sure, but be gentle. They can break easily." Lily carefully touched the scissors and the comb, and she was fascinated by how they worked. She thanked the barber for explaining and left the shop with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to stir the soup. Lily was happy to help, so she took a big spoon and stirred the soup gently. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to put on her dress for a special occasion. Lily picked out her favorite dress and put it on easily. She twirled around and showed her mom how pretty she looked. + +After dinner, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up. Lily thought it was easy to put away the dishes and wipe the table. She felt proud that she could help her mom so much. And that's how Lily learned that helping others can be fun and easy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the rain. One day, it started to rain really hard and Timmy got all wet. He thought it was so much fun! + +Timmy's mommy went to a big school called a university. Timmy didn't like going there because it was too big and scary for him. He thought the buildings were too tall and the people were too busy. + +One day, Timmy and his mommy were walking home from the university and they saw a big pile of disgusting garbage on the sidewalk. Timmy wrinkled his nose and said, "Ew, that smells bad!" His mommy agreed and they quickly walked past it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy went for a walk with his mommy. They walked and walked until they saw the sun going down in the west. Timmy's mommy pointed to the sun and said, "Look Timmy, the sun is going down in the west." Timmy looked up and saw the sun far away in the sky. He nodded his head and said, "Wow, that's far away." They walked back home, happy and tired from their adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo with her mom and dad. One day, they went to see the lion. He was big and fierce, but Lily wasn't scared. + +She said, "Hello, Mr. Lion. You are very fierce, but I'm not scared of you." The lion just looked at her and roared. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom said, "Oh no, we have to go now. It's time to leave." Lily said, "Wait, I want to say thank you to the lion." + +So Lily waved and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lion. You are very fierce, but I still like you." The lion just roared again, but Lily knew he was saying goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat with a powerful sail. The boat went on a trip to a faraway land. The boat had a captain who was very happy. The captain saw a big wave and he was scared. He asked his crew if they could fix the sail. The crew replied that they could not fix it. The sail was broken. Suddenly, the boat hit a rock and it sank. The captain and his crew were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, her mommy asked her to pass the cord so she could hang the laundry. Lily didn't know what a cord was, so she asked her mommy. Her mommy showed her a long rope-like thing that she used to hang clothes. + +Lily was curious about the cord and asked her mommy if she could touch it. Her mommy said yes and Lily felt the unusual texture of the cord. It felt rough and bumpy, unlike her soft toys. She liked it and asked her mommy if she could play with it. Her mommy said no because it was dangerous. + +Lily was sad but she understood. She knew that she shouldn't touch things that could hurt her. She continued playing with her toys and watched her mommy hang the laundry. When her mommy was done, she said, "Thank you, Lily, for being a good helper." Lily smiled and felt happy that she could help her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains and always wanted to ride on one. One day, he saw a big, harsh train passing by his house. He admired how fast and powerful it was. + +Timmy's mom told him that he should never try to play near the train tracks because it could be very dangerous. Timmy promised to always be careful around trains. + +One day, Timmy saw some other kids playing near the train tracks. He remembered his mom's words and told them to stop because it was not safe. The other kids listened to Timmy and stopped playing near the tracks. + +Timmy's mom was proud of him for being brave and reminding others to be safe. Timmy learned that admiring something is good, but it is more important to be safe and responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her nice pool at home. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. Lily said, "Hi Timmy! Do you want to play in my pool with me?" Timmy said, "Yes please! Your pool is so nice!" + +They splashed and played for a while, but then Lily noticed that Timmy looked sad. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy said, "I lost my favorite toy truck and I'm sad." Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Don't worry Timmy, I will help you find it!" + +They searched all around the pool and finally found the toy truck hiding behind a plant. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you Lily, you are a great friend!" Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome Timmy. I'm glad we can have fun together in my nice pool." +Once upon a time, there was a big group of animals. There were monkeys, lions, and elephants. They all played together in the jungle. One day, a little monkey got lost. He was confused and didn't know where to go. + +The other animals looked for him, but they couldn't find him. They decided to return to their homes and try again the next day. The little monkey was scared and alone. + +But then, he heard his mother calling out to him. She had been looking for him all night. The little monkey was so happy to see her. He ran to her and hugged her tightly. From that day on, the little monkey never got lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and would always play with them in his backyard. One day, Timmy found a toy car that he had never seen before. It was red and had a big number 1 on the side. Timmy was so excited to play with it. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's new car and said, "Wow, that car is so popular! Can I play with it too?" Timmy said, "Sure, let's play together!" They took turns zooming the car around the backyard. + +Suddenly, Timmy's car went into a pit in the ground. Timmy and Billy tried to get it out, but it was stuck. They went to get Timmy's dad to help. When they came back, they saw that the pit had gotten bigger and the car was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy and Billy were sad because they couldn't find the car. Timmy's dad told them that sometimes things get lost and it's okay to be sad. But he also said that they can always find new toys to play with. Timmy and Billy went inside to find something else to play with, but they still missed the red car with the big number 1. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his crayons. He had a box full of them in all different colors. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new box of crayons. But when he opened it, he noticed that they were smelly! Timmy didn't like the smell of the new crayons. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that the new crayons were smelly. His mom taught him that sometimes new things can have a different smell, but it doesn't mean they are bad. She showed him how to use the new crayons and soon Timmy forgot all about the smell. He made a beautiful picture with his new crayons and was very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some fruits. They saw a big basket of pears, and Lily wanted one. Her mommy said they were too expensive, but Lily found a cheap one on the floor. + +Suddenly, a boy came over and tried to take the pear from Lily. She didn't like that, so she kicked him! The boy started to cry and ran away. Lily's mommy was surprised and asked, "Why did you do that?" Lily said, "He wanted my pear, but it's mine!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Okay, let's go pay for our fruits and go home." Lily held her pear tightly and was happy she got to keep it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she accidentally threw a ball and it hit the wall. The wall had a big hole in it. + +Lily's mom saw the hole and asked, "What happened to the wall?" + +Lily said, "I broke it. Can you fix it, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, I can fix it. What color do you want the wall to be?" + +Lily said, "Orange, please!" + +So, her mom fixed the wall and painted it orange. Lily was so happy to see the orange wall. From that day on, she made sure to play carefully and not break anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was turning three years old and he was very excited for his birthday party. His mommy worked hard to make him a big cake with lots of frosting and sprinkles on top. + +At the party, Timmy's friends came over and they all played games together. They had so much fun that Timmy didn't want the party to end. But eventually, it was time to part ways and go home. + +Timmy was sad that his friends had to leave, but he was happy that he had such a fun birthday party. He hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you for my cake. It was the best birthday ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a tree. One day, the sky turned dark and the wind started to blow very hard. The little bird got scared and started to look for shelter. It found a small hole in the tree and went inside. + +The wind kept blowing and the little bird felt safe in its shelter. But then, it heard a sound coming from outside. It was a little mouse who was also looking for shelter. The little bird felt compassionate and decided to share its shelter with the mouse. + +They both stayed inside the shelter until the storm stopped. When they went outside, they saw that the tree had fallen down. The little bird and the mouse were sad because they had lost their home. But they learned that sharing and being compassionate can help in difficult times. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier who was very dependable. He always protected his village from bad guys. One day, a thief came and stole some things. The soldier chased after the thief, but the thief was too fast. + +The thief kept stealing things from the village every day. The soldier tried to stop him, but he couldn't catch him. One day, the thief stole something very important from the village. The soldier knew he had to catch the thief no matter what. + +The soldier chased after the thief and finally caught him. But the thief was very mean and he hurt the soldier. The soldier was hurt so badly that he couldn't protect the village anymore. The thief kept stealing and the village was no longer safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family of animals who lived in a cozy house. They had a lovely carpet in their living room where they liked to play together. One day, a new animal came to visit them. It was a lively rabbit who loved to jump around and have fun. + +At first, the other animals were excited to have the rabbit join in their games. But soon, they realized that the rabbit was too wild and kept knocking things over. The carpet was getting dirty and torn because of the rabbit's rough play. + +The family had to talk to the rabbit and explain that they wanted to play with him, but they also wanted to take care of their home. The rabbit understood and promised to be more careful. From that day on, they all had fun playing together on the carpet, but the rabbit made sure to be gentle and not ruin it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clown. The clown was very funny and made everyone happy. He wore a big red nose and a colorful hat. He loved to make people laugh. + +One day, the clown went to a party. He played his guitar and sang songs. Everyone listened and clapped. But then, the clown started to feel sad. He wanted to make people laugh more. So, he did a funny dance. + +But the clown danced too hard and fell down. He hit his head and stopped moving. Everyone tried to help him, but it was too late. The clown was gone. + +Everyone was sad and cried. They missed the clown's soft voice and his funny jokes. They wished he was still there to make them laugh. But the clown was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a very good fisherman. He loved to go to the river and catch fish. He had a brilliant idea to catch more fish. He made a net and went to the river. He caught many fish and was happy. + +One day, a little girl saw the fisherman and asked if she could catch fish too. The fisherman said yes and permitted her to use his net. The little girl caught many fish and was happy too. She thanked the fisherman and went home with her fish. + +From that day, the little girl and the fisherman became friends. They went fishing together and had fun. The fisherman was happy to have a new friend and the little girl was happy to learn how to fish. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies with his family. One day, Timmy got very sick. He had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to heal Timmy, but they couldn't. Timmy's family was very sad. They wanted Timmy to be normal again. They wanted to watch movies with him again. Sadly, Timmy passed away. His family was heartbroken. They missed him very much. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing with her yellow toy car. She pretended to drive it around the room and make vroom vroom sounds. Suddenly, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to search for your missing toy bear." + +Lily was sad because she loved her toy bear. She searched under the bed, in the closet, and even in the toy box. But she couldn't find it anywhere. She said to her mom, "I can't find my bear. Where did it go?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm not sure, sweetie. Maybe it's hiding somewhere." Lily pretended to be a detective and searched the whole house. But she still couldn't find her bear. + +Sadly, Lily went to bed without her toy bear. She felt so lonely without it. The next day, her mom found the toy bear outside in the yard. It was torn apart by the dog. Lily was so sad and cried a lot. She said, "My bear is gone forever. I loved it so much." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a colorful sign in her neighbor's yard. She ran over to it and asked her neighbor, "What does the sign say?" + +Her neighbor explained, "The sign says 'Welcome to our garden'. We like to grow flowers and vegetables here." + +Lily was excited and asked if she could help in the garden. Her neighbor happily agreed and they spent the afternoon planting new flowers. When they finished, Lily looked at the colorful sign and smiled. She was happy to have made a new friend and to have helped make the garden even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very smart and loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you on Wednesday." + +"Yay! What is it?" Lily asked. + +"It's a secret, but I will reveal it on Wednesday," her mom replied. + +Lily was so excited that she couldn't wait for Wednesday. Finally, Wednesday came and her mom revealed the surprise - a new toy for Lily to play with. Lily was so happy and gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, Lily played with her new toy every day and was very grateful for her smart and kind mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom played some jazz music for her. Lily liked the music and danced around the room. But then, Lily's mom got a phone call and had to leave the room. Lily felt sad because she wanted to keep dancing. + +Lily decided to search for something to make her happy again. She looked in her toy box, but all her toys seemed boring. She looked in the kitchen, but there was no candy. She looked outside, but it was raining. + +Lily felt sadder and sadder. She missed her mom and the jazz music. Suddenly, Lily slipped and fell down. She hurt her arm and started crying. Her mom rushed in and hugged her. But Lily still felt sad because the jazz music had stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom took a photo of him while he was playing. Timmy liked the photo because he looked happy in it. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister started crying. Timmy asked her what was wrong. She said her ear hurt and it was making a loud noise. Timmy's mom said she was suffering from an earache and they needed to take her to the doctor. + +At the doctor's office, Timmy's sister got some medicine for her earache. Timmy showed the doctor the photo his mom took of him earlier. The doctor said it was a nice photo and asked Timmy if he liked taking photos. Timmy said he did and asked the doctor if he could take a photo with him. The doctor said yes and they took a photo together. Timmy was happy because he liked taking photos with new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big monkey named Bongo. Bongo was very strong and loved to climb trees. One day, Bongo went to the temple in the jungle. The temple had a big door and Bongo pushed it open. Inside the temple, there were many shiny things. Bongo saw a shiny necklace and picked it up. + +Suddenly, a wise old monkey appeared. The wise monkey was very thoughtful and kind. He told Bongo that the necklace belonged to the temple and it was not his to take. Bongo felt bad and gave the necklace back. The wise monkey was happy that Bongo was honest and kind. + +After that, Bongo and the wise monkey became friends. They played together and went on adventures. But one day, they had to separate because the wise monkey had to go on a journey. Bongo was sad, but he knew that they would see each other again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Timmy who was very poor. One day, Lily went to Timmy's house to play. She saw that Timmy didn't have any toys to play with. "Why don't you have any toys?" Lily asked. "I'm too poor to buy them," Timmy replied sadly. + +Lily felt sad for her friend. She wanted to help him. "I have an idea," she said. "Let's make a toy together!" Timmy's eyes lit up with excitement. They found some paper and crayons and started to draw. They drew a big car with lots of colors. They were very proud of their creation. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy played with their homemade car every day. Lily was happy to have helped her friend, and Timmy was happy to have a friend like Lily who cared about him. They knew that even if they were poor, they could still have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big hoop that he loved to play with. He would run around with it and try to jump through it. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's hoop and thought it was impressive. + +Billy asked Timmy if he could play with the hoop too. Timmy said yes and handed it to him. But, when Billy tried to jump through the hoop, he accidentally tore it. Timmy was sad, but Billy said he was sorry and promised to buy him a new one. + +The next day, Billy came over with a new hoop for Timmy. It was even more impressive than the old one! Timmy was so happy and they played with the hoop together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom was making spaghetti sauce for dinner. Lily saw the sauce and said, "That looks nice!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is nice. But remember, we have to be careful not to spill it." + +Lily nodded and watched her mom stir the sauce. But as she reached for a spoon, she accidentally knocked the pot over and the sauce spilled all over the floor. Her mom was upset, but Lily quickly apologized and offered to help clean up the mess. + +After they finished cleaning, her mom said, "Remember, Lily, accidents happen. But it's important to be careful and repeat what we've learned so we don't make the same mistake again." + +From that day on, Lily was extra careful in the kitchen and always remembered to be cautious around hot and messy things. She learned that it's better to be safe than sorry, and that being helpful means being responsible too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bicycle around the park. One day, she went to the park with her mom, but her bicycle was not there. She asked her mom, "Where is my bicycle?" + +Her mom said, "I am sorry, Lily. Your bicycle is broken. We need to get it fixed." + +Lily became sad because she loved her bicycle. But her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will get it fixed soon. There is a bike shop nearby and they have bicycles available for rent. We can rent one until yours gets fixed." + +Lily became happy again and said, "Yay! Let's go rent a bicycle!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends and explore the world around her. One day, she found a box full of stuff in her backyard. She was so excited to see what was inside. + +Lily opened the box and found a toy car, a doll, and some shiny rocks. She was so happy and decided to play with them all day long. But her mom told her to come inside and eat lunch. Lily said she wanted to stay outside and play, but her mom said no. + +Lily got upset and decided to be independent. She said she was a big girl and could do whatever she wanted. She didn't listen to her mom and stayed outside all day. But as the sun started to set, Lily realized she was lost. She didn't know how to get back home. She tried to call for help, but no one came. She was scared and alone. + +In the end, Lily had to spend the night outside by herself. She was cold, hungry, and scared. The next morning, her mom found her and took her home. Lily learned that sometimes it's important to listen to others and not be too independent. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Lily. She had a job at the hospital where she helped sick people feel better. Lily was very compassionate and always smiled at everyone she met. + +One day, Lily was hurrying to work when she saw a little boy crying on the side of the road. She stopped to ask him what was wrong. The boy told her that he had lost his puppy and didn't know where to find him. + +Lily knew she had to help the little boy find his puppy. So, she took him by the hand and they searched everywhere together. After a while, they found the puppy hiding under a bush. The little boy was so happy and grateful that he hugged Lily tightly. + +From that day on, Lily knew that helping others was her most important job. And she always made sure to hurry to anyone who needed her compassion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she didn't like to clean up after herself. Her mom always told her to tidy up, but Lily never listened. + +One day, Lily was playing with her toy fan. She was having so much fun pretending to be a princess with her fan. Suddenly, her mom came in and asked her to clean up her toys. + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she ignored her mom. Her mom warned her that if she didn't tidy up, she would have to go to bed early. Lily still didn't listen, and continued to play with her fan. + +Later that day, Lily accidentally knocked over a bottle of water. The water sprayed all over her toys, including her fan. She realized that if she had tidied up earlier, her toys wouldn't have gotten wet. From that day on, Lily made sure to always tidy up after herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very hungry and he wanted to eat a carrot. But he didn't know where to find one. So, he went out to look for a carrot. + +While Benny was looking for a carrot, he saw a big microphone. Benny was very curious and wanted to know what it was. So, he went closer to the microphone and sniffed it. Suddenly, the microphone bit Benny! Benny was scared and ran away from the microphone. + +After a while, Benny found a carrot. He was so happy that he wanted to share it with his friends. Benny was a very gifted bunny and he knew how to make delicious carrot soup. So, he invited all his friends to come and taste his soup. + +When Benny's friends arrived, they saw the big microphone that had bitten Benny. Benny's friends were scared and didn't want to come closer to the microphone. But Benny told them not to be afraid and explained that the microphone was not dangerous. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things that scare us are not as scary as they seem. It is important to be brave and not let fear stop us from trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to get a cup from the cupboard. When Lily opened the cupboard, she saw a disgusting spider on the cup. She screamed and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, there's a yucky spider on the cup in the cupboard!" Lily cried. + +Her mom went to the cupboard and saw the spider. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll take care of it." Her mom got a tissue and carefully removed the spider from the cup. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom were baking cookies. When it was time to put the cookies in the oven, Lily wanted to do it by herself. But when she opened the oven, she saw the same disgusting spider inside. She quickly closed the oven and said to her mom, "Mommy, there's a yucky spider in the oven! Can you return it to the cupboard?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I'll take care of it." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to get a cookie from the jar, but the jar was too high for him to reach. He struggled to climb up on a chair, but he couldn't do it. + +One day, Timmy saw a light shining on the jar. He thought it was a magic light that would help him get the cookie. So he climbed up on the chair again and reached for the jar. But as he pulled the jar down, it slipped out of his hands and shattered on the floor. + +Timmy's mom came into the kitchen and saw what had happened. She was very angry and upset. Timmy felt bad and started to cry. He realized that he shouldn't have tried to get the cookie by himself. From that day on, Timmy always asked for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the kitchen to get some water from the faucet. But when she turned it on, it made a loud noise! Lily didn't like the noise, so she turned it off and tried again. This time, she turned it on very slowly and it was quiet. + +After she filled her cup with water, Lily saw a butterfly outside the window. She wanted to pick it up and play with it. So, she went outside and tried to catch it. But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. Lily was sad, but she decided to pick some flowers instead. She found some pretty red ones and picked them carefully. + +Lily went back inside and put the flowers in a vase. She was happy because they looked so pretty and smelled nice. She drank her water and enjoyed the quiet sound of the house. Lily was glad she could pick the flowers and make her home look beautiful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small penguin named Pete. He liked to drink water from the ocean. One day, he saw a big penguin named Paul. Paul was very proud and not modest at all. He said to Pete, "I am bigger and better than you!" Pete didn't like that and felt sad. + +Later that day, Pete saw Paul trying to drink water from a very small hole in the ice. Paul was too big and couldn't fit his beak in the hole. Pete saw that Paul was thirsty and decided to help him. Pete went to the hole and drank some water. Then, he stepped back and let Paul drink from the hole. Paul was surprised that Pete helped him and said, "Thank you, Pete. You are a kind penguin." + +From that day on, Paul and Pete became friends. They learned that being modest and helping others is better than being proud and mean. They drank water together and played in the snow. They were happy penguins. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big red barn. The barn was empty, and the farmer wanted to fill it with hay. So, he went to the fields to cut some hay. He worked hard all day, and when he was done, he had a big pile of hay. + +The farmer was very happy because he had a lot of hay to fill his barn. He went to bed that night dreaming of all the animals he would have in his barn. But when he woke up the next morning, he saw that the barn was on fire! The hay had caught fire, and the barn was burning down. + +The farmer was very sad because he had lost his barn and all the hay he had worked so hard to cut. He wished he had never filled the barn with hay. From that day on, the farmer never had a barn again. +Bee and Ant were friends. They liked to play and talk in the garden. One day, Bee said, "I have to go back to my hive. It is time to make honey." + +Ant said, "Can I come with you? I want to see your hive and taste your honey." + +Bee said, "No, Ant. You cannot come. My hive is high and far. You are small and slow. And my honey is spicy. It will hurt your mouth." + +Ant said, "But I will miss you, Bee. You are my friend. How long will you be gone?" + +Bee said, "I will be back soon, Ant. Do not be sad. I will miss you too. You are my friend. Wait for me here. I will bring you a gift." + +Bee flew away to her hive. Ant waited for her in the garden. He hoped she would come back soon. He wondered what gift she would bring. He missed his friend. +Anna likes to play in the garden. She likes to look at the flowers and the insects. She sees a small insect with wings and many colors. She thinks it is pretty. She wants to speak to it. + +"Hello, insect," she says. "What is your name?" + +The insect does not answer. It flies away. Anna follows it. She tries to speak to it again. + +"Please, insect, wait for me. I want to be your friend." + +The insect lands on a leaf. It looks at Anna. It makes a small sound. + +"Bzzz, bzzz," it says. + +Anna smiles. She thinks the insect is speaking to her. + +"Are you saying hello?" she asks. + +"Bzzz, bzzz," the insect says again. + +Anna nods. She thinks the insect is nodding too. + +"My name is Anna. What is your name?" + +The insect does not say a name. It flies away again. Anna is sad. She wants to play with the insect. + +She sees another small insect. It has no wings. It has many legs. It crawls on the ground. Anna does not think it is pretty. She does not want to speak to it. + +She looks for the flying insect. She hopes it will come back. She hopes it will be her friend. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She had a small apron that matched her mom's big apron. She put on her apron and climbed on a chair. She wanted to make a cake with her mom. + +Mom was very organized. She had all the things they needed on the table. She had flour, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and a big bowl. She also had a spoon, a whisk, a knife, and a pan. She showed Anna how to measure, mix, and pour the cake batter. + +Anna tried to do everything like her mom. But sometimes she spilled, or dropped, or made a mess. She saw flour on her apron, sugar on the floor, egg on her hair, and butter on her nose. She felt bad. She wanted to make a good cake, not a bad cake. + +Mom saw Anna's face. She smiled and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Anna. You are doing great. Making a cake is fun, but it can also be messy. That's okay. We can clean up later. The most important thing is that we are together and we love each other." + +Anna smiled and hugged her mom back. She said, "I love you, Mom. Thank you for letting me help you. Can I lick the spoon?" Mom nodded and gave her the spoon. Anna licked the spoon and sighed. The cake batter was yummy. She was happy. +Lily likes to jog. She likes to jog with her class. Her class is very big and has many kids. They jog in the park every day. Jogging is good for them. It makes them strong and happy. + +But one day, Lily is late for class. She wakes up late and misses the bus. She has to walk to school. She is very sad. She does not want to miss jogging with her class. Jogging is important to her. + +She walks very fast, but the park is far away. She sees her class jogging in the park. They are having fun. They do not see her. She calls to them, but they do not hear her. She feels very alone. + +She runs to catch up with them. She runs as fast as she can. She is very tired, but she does not stop. She wants to jog with her class. She wants to be part of them. + +She finally reaches them. They see her and smile. They are happy to see her. They say sorry for not hearing her. They say she is very brave and strong. They say she can jog with them. They jog together. Lily is happy. She is not alone. She is with her class. Jogging is important to her, but so is her class. +Lily and Max were twins who loved to play outside. One day, they woke up and saw that everything was white. It was snowing! They put on their warm coats, hats, gloves and boots and ran outside. + +"Wow, look at the snow!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and soft. I want to make a snowman." + +"Me too!" Max said. "Let's find some rocks, sticks and a carrot for his face." + +They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them on top of each other. They gave their snowman a smile, a nose, eyes and arms. They also found a scarf and a hat to keep him warm. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "You are incredible. We made you with our own hands." + +"Yes, you are amazing!" Max said. "We admire you very much. You are our new friend." + +They hugged their snowman and danced around him. They were very happy and proud of their work. They had a lot of fun in the snow. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy rockets in the park. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and explore the stars. Lila had a big red rocket that made loud noises. Ben had a small blue rocket that was very fast. + +"Look, Lila, I can make my rocket fly higher than yours!" Ben said. He threw his rocket in the air and watched it soar. + +"No, you can't, Ben, mine is stronger and louder!" Lila said. She threw her rocket too, but it did not go very high. It was old and weak. She felt sad. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud boom and saw a bright flash in the sky. They looked up and saw a real rocket flying over their heads. It was white and shiny and had a long tail of fire. It was a missile. + +"Wow, Lila, look at that!" Ben said. "That's the biggest rocket I've ever seen! Where is it going?" + +"I don't know, Ben, maybe to the moon or the stars," Lila said. "But it looks scary. Maybe it's not a nice rocket. Maybe it's a bad rocket." + +They watched the missile fly away until it disappeared behind the clouds. They did not know that it was going to a faraway land, where it would make a big explosion and hurt many people. They did not know that it was a weapon, not a toy. They did not know that some people used rockets for war, not for fun. + +They only knew that they liked rockets, and they wanted to learn more about them. They decided to introduce themselves to the missile, if they ever saw it again. + +"Hello, missile, we are Lila and Ben," they said together. "We like rockets too. Do you want to be our friend?" +Tom liked to help his dad chop wood. He had a small axe that his dad gave him. He wanted to be strong and brave like his dad. One day, his dad said they had to complete a big job. They had to chop down a huge tree that was old and sick. + +Tom and his dad walked to the tree. It was very tall and thick. Tom felt scared. His dad said, "Don't worry, son. We can do it together. You chop the small branches, and I chop the big ones." Tom nodded and took his small axe. He started to chop the small branches. He heard his dad chop the big ones. + +They chopped and chopped for a long time. The tree started to shake and creak. Tom looked up and saw the top of the tree falling. He heard his dad shout, "Run, Tom, run!" Tom dropped his small axe and ran as fast as he could. He followed his dad to a safe place. They watched the huge tree crash to the ground. It made a loud noise and a lot of dust. + +Tom and his dad hugged each other. They were happy and proud. They had completed the big job. They had chopped down the huge tree. Tom said, "Dad, you are strong and brave. I want to be like you." His dad said, "You are already like me, son. You are strong and brave too. You helped me a lot with your small axe. I love you, Tom." Tom said, "I love you too, dad." They smiled and went home. +Lily likes to draw pictures with her crayons. She draws flowers, stars, and her family. She wants to send a picture to her grandma, who lives far away. She asks her mom for an envelope. + +Mom gives Lily a white envelope. Lily puts her picture inside and writes her name on the front. Mom helps her write grandma's address and stick a stamp. They go to the mailbox and Lily puts the envelope inside. She waves goodbye to her picture and hopes grandma will like it. + +A few days later, Lily gets a surprise. Mom brings her a big envelope from the mail. It has Lily's name on it and a sticker of a heart. Lily opens the envelope and sees a picture from grandma. Grandma drew a picture of Lily, mom, and herself. She also wrote a note that says, "I love you, Lily. Thank you for your beautiful picture. You are a great artist." + +Lily is very happy. She hugs the picture and the note. She tells mom she wants to call grandma and say thank you. Mom says yes and helps her dial the phone. Lily talks to grandma and tells her she loves her too. She says she will draw more pictures for her. Grandma says she can't wait to see them. They both smile and say goodbye. + +Lily puts the picture and the note on her wall. She looks at them every day. She feels close to grandma, even though she lives far away. She thinks envelopes are very nice. They make her and grandma happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in spring. Spring is when the sun is warm and the flowers are pretty. Anna and Ben like to pick flowers and make crowns. + +One day, they see a big bee on a flower. Anna is scared of bees. She says, "Ben, look! A bee! It can sting us!" Ben is not scared of bees. He says, "Anna, don't worry. The bee is busy. It does not want to sting us. It wants to make honey." + +Anna and Ben watch the bee. The bee flies from flower to flower. It makes a buzzing sound. Anna and Ben try to make the same sound. They say, "Bzzz, bzzz, bzzz!" They laugh and have fun. + +But then, the bee flies to Anna's crown. It lands on a yellow flower. Anna feels the bee on her head. She says, "Ben, help! The bee is on my crown!" Ben says, "Anna, be calm. Don't move. The bee will go away soon." + +Anna is very brave. She does not move. She does not cry. She waits for the bee to go away. The bee stays on the flower for a while. It likes the flower. Then, it flies away. Anna and Ben say, "Bye, bee! Thank you for not stinging us!" + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug each other. They say, "We are good friends. We help each other. We like spring. Spring is fun!" +Lila and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. They had a loyal dog named Blue, who was big and furry and loved to run and bark. + +One day, Lila and Tom found a shiny ball in the park. It was red and yellow and bounced very high. They both wanted to play with it, but they only had one ball. + +"Let me have it!" Lila said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, let me have it!" Tom said. "I like it more!" + +They pulled and tugged on the ball, but neither of them would let go. Blue watched them and wagged his tail. He thought they were playing a game. + +He ran towards them and jumped on the ball. He bit it hard and popped it. The ball made a loud noise and flew away in pieces. Lila and Tom were shocked and angry. + +"Bad dog!" Lila yelled. "You ruined our ball!" + +"Go away!" Tom shouted. "You are not our friend!" + +Blue looked at them with sad eyes. He did not understand why they were mad at him. He just wanted to join the fun. He shrugged and walked away, feeling lonely and hurt. + +Lila and Tom did not say sorry to Blue. They did not play with him anymore. They lost their ball and their loyal dog. They were not happy. They were not best friends. +Lily liked to help her mom in the garden. She watered the flowers and pulled the weeds. She smelled the perfume of the roses and the lavender. She saw a butterfly with yellow and black wings. She wanted to catch it and touch it. + +"Mom, look! A butterfly!" Lily said. She ran after the butterfly, but it was too fast for her. She tripped over a rock and fell on the grass. She scraped her knee and started to cry. + +"Oh, Lily, are you okay?" Mom said. She came over and picked her up. She kissed her knee and hugged her. "Don't cry, sweetie. It's just a little scratch. You are very brave." + +Lily sniffed and wiped her tears. She looked at the butterfly again. It was still flying around the flowers. She wanted to try again. + +"Mom, can I catch the butterfly?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled and nodded. "Sure, you can. But you have to be gentle and slow. Butterflies are shy and delicate. They don't like to be chased or grabbed. Maybe you can encourage it to come to you. Do you know how?" + +Lily shook her head. She didn't know how to encourage the butterfly. + +Mom took a flower from the garden and gave it to Lily. "Here, hold this flower in your hand. It has a nice perfume that the butterfly likes. Then sit down on the grass and be very quiet and still. Maybe the butterfly will come to you and land on the flower. Then you can look at it closely and admire its colors and patterns. But don't touch it or it will fly away. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded. She took the flower and sat down on the grass. She held the flower in her hand and waited. She was very quiet and still. She watched the butterfly as it flew from one flower to another. She hoped it would come to her. + +After a while, the butterfly noticed the flower in Lily's hand. It was curious and hungry. It flew closer and closer to Lily. Lily held her breath and didn't move. She was very excited and happy. The butterfly landed on the flower and sipped the nectar. Lily saw its eyes and antennae and legs. She saw its wings open and close. She saw its beautiful colors and patterns. She smiled and whispered, "Hello, butterfly. You are very pretty. Thank you for coming to me." + +The butterfly stayed on the flower for a few seconds. Then it flew away to another flower. Lily waved goodbye to it. She felt proud and amazed. She had encouraged the butterfly to come to her. She had seen it up close. She had made a new friend. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the flower. She told her what happened. Mom hugged her and praised her. "You did a great job, Lily. You were gentle and slow. You encouraged the butterfly to come to you. You were respectful and kind. I'm very proud of you." + +Lily beamed and hugged her mom back. She loved her mom and the garden and the butterfly. She felt happy and grateful. She had a wonderful day. +Tim and Mia were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the water, like fish, crabs, and shells. They also saw some shrimp. Shrimp were small and pink and had many legs. + +"Look, Mia, shrimp!" Tim said, pointing to the water. "Can we catch them?" + +"OK, let's try," Mia said. They ran to the water and tried to scoop up the shrimp with their hands. But the shrimp were fast and slippery. They swam away from Tim and Mia. + +"Aw, they are too hard to catch," Tim said, feeling sad. + +"Maybe we can find something else to play with," Mia said, looking around. She saw a big shell on the sand. She picked it up and showed it to Tim. "Look, Tim, a shell! It is cool and pretty. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please," Tim said. He took the shell from Mia and looked inside. He saw something shiny and round. He thought it was a pearl. He was happy. He wanted to show it to Mia. + +"Mia, look, a pearl!" he said, holding the shell close to his face. But as he said that, he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to stop it, but he couldn't. He sneezed. He sneezed so hard that the pearl flew out of the shell and into the air. + +"Ah-choo!" he sneezed. + +"Tim, what happened?" Mia asked, surprised. + +"I sneezed and the pearl flew away," Tim said, looking sad. + +"Oh, no, Tim, I'm sorry," Mia said, feeling sorry. + +They looked for the pearl, but they couldn't find it. It was gone. + +"Maybe it was not a pearl, maybe it was a shrimp," Tim said, trying to feel better. + +"Maybe," Mia said, trying to cheer him up. "But we still have the shell. It is cool and pretty. We can share it." + +"OK, Mia, we can share it," Tim said, smiling. He gave the shell back to Mia. They hugged and went back to their mom and dad. They told them about their adventure with the shrimp and the sneeze and the shell. Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They had a fun day at the beach. +Anna loved to bake with her grandma. They would make cookies, cakes, and pies in the big oven. Anna would help grandma measure, mix, and roll the dough. She would also put sprinkles, nuts, and chocolate on top of the treats. + +One day, grandma said they would bake something special for their neighbors. They made banana bread and wrapped it in pretty paper. Anna and grandma walked to the next house and knocked on the door. An elderly lady opened it and smiled. She was grandma's friend. + +"Hello, Anna and grandma! What a nice surprise!" the lady said. "We baked some banana bread for you," grandma said. "We hope you like it." The lady thanked them and invited them in. She said she had something for them too. She went to the kitchen and came back with a jar of honey. She said she had a trade with a beekeeper. She gave honey to him and he gave her beeswax candles. + +"Would you like to trade some honey for some banana bread?" the lady asked. Anna and grandma nodded. They thought it was a fair trade. They exchanged the gifts and hugged. The lady said they could stay for tea and try some honey on their bread. Anna and grandma agreed. They sat down and enjoyed their trade. They also talked and laughed with the lady. Anna felt happy. She liked to bake and trade with her grandma and her friend. +Anna and Ben love to play with their big red kite. They wait for a windy day and run to the park with their mom. They find a big hill and let the kite soar in the sky. They feel excited as they watch the kite fly high and fast. + +"Look, Anna, the kite is so big and red!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, and it has a long tail too!" Anna says. + +They take turns holding the string and feeling the kite pull. They laugh and cheer as the kite makes loops and dips. + +But then, something bad happens. A big bird sees the kite and thinks it is a toy. The bird flies towards the kite and grabs it with its claws. It tears the kite and makes a hole. The kite falls down and lands on a green tree. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They cry and shout at the bird. + +"Bad bird, bad bird! Give us back our kite!" Anna says. + +"Go away, bird, go away! You broke our kite!" Ben says. + +But the bird does not listen. It flies away with the kite in its claws. It takes the kite to its nest and plays with it. + +Anna and Ben run to their mom and hug her. They tell her what happened. Their mom feels sorry for them and tries to comfort them. + +"I'm sorry, Anna and Ben. The bird did not know it was your kite. It thought it was a toy. Maybe we can get a new kite someday." She says. + +But Anna and Ben are still sad. They do not want a new kite. They want their big red kite back. They look at the green tree and the empty sky and wish the bird would bring their kite back. But the bird does not come back. The end. +Tim and Mia liked to play near the lake. They saw many things in the water, like fish, ducks, and boats. One day, they saw a big orange kayak on the shore. It looked like a fun toy. + +"Can we try it?" Tim asked Mia. + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe it belongs to someone." + +They looked around, but they did not see anyone. Tim ran to the kayak and touched it. It was smooth and hard. + +"Come on, Mia," Tim said. "Let's go for a ride." + +He climbed into the kayak and offered Mia his hand. Mia hesitated, but she wanted to play with Tim. She took his hand and got in the kayak too. They found two paddles inside and started to move the kayak on the water. + +They felt happy and excited. They pretended they were explorers, going to a new land. They did not notice that the kayak was drifting away from the shore. They did not hear the man who came out of the woods and shouted at them. + +"Hey, kids, that's my kayak! Come back here!" + +The man was angry and scared. He ran to the water and tried to swim after them. But the kayak was too fast and the water was too deep. He could not catch them. + +Tim and Mia finally saw the man and realized they were in trouble. They tried to paddle back, but they did not know how to steer the kayak. They panicked and cried. They wished they had listened to Mia and left the kayak alone. They wondered what would happen to them. +Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the sand with their spades. They made big castles and tunnels and bridges. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, Tom found a shiny stone in the sand. He was very happy. He showed it to Sam and said, "Look, I found a treasure! It is mine!" + +Sam wanted the stone too. He said, "No, it is mine! I saw it first!" He grabbed the stone from Tom's hand and ran away. + +Tom was very angry. He ran after Sam and shouted, "Give it back! Give it back!" He caught Sam and pushed him to the ground. They both fell and the stone rolled away. + +They started to fight and hit each other. They forgot about the stone and their spades. They forgot about their castles and tunnels and bridges. They forgot about their fun. + +A big boy saw them fighting. He came and picked up the stone. He said, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? This is not a treasure. This is just a rock. And you are just silly. I will take this rock and your spades. Bye bye!" + +He walked away with the stone and the spades. Tom and Sam were shocked. They looked at each other and felt sad. They had lost their treasure and their tools. They had hurt each other and their friendship. + +They said sorry to each other and hugged. They said, "We are sorry. We were wrong. We were greedy. We were mean. We forgive you. We forgive me. We are still friends. We are still best friends." + +They smiled and felt happy. They did not need the stone or the spades. They had each other and their imagination. They went back to their sand and made new castles and tunnels and bridges. They had more fun. + +They were proud of themselves. They had learned a lesson. They had learned to share and to forgive. They had learned to be good friends. +Lily liked to read books with big words. She had a dictionary that her mom gave her. It was a book that told her what the big words meant. She always carried it with her. + +One day, she went to the park with her friend Ben. Ben liked to play with cars and balls. He did not like to read books with big words. He thought they were boring. + +"Look, Ben, I found a new word in my book. It is 'support'. Do you know what it means?" Lily asked. + +Ben shook his head. He did not care. + +"It means to help someone or something. Like when you hold up a tower of blocks. You support it so it does not fall," Lily explained. + +Ben shrugged. He did not think that was interesting. + +"Can you use it in a sentence?" Lily asked. She was enthusiastic. She liked to learn new words and use them. + +Ben sighed. He wanted to play. + +"Fine. I support you in reading books with big words. But I do not like them. Can we play now?" Ben said. + +Lily smiled. She was happy that Ben supported her. She put her dictionary in her backpack. + +"Okay, Ben. We can play. But maybe later you can read a book with me. You might like it," Lily said. + +Ben nodded. He liked Lily. She was his friend. He supported her even if he did not like the same things. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. They had many toys and books, because their parents were wealthy and loved them very much. Sometimes they would act out stories from their books, like princesses and dragons, or pirates and treasure. + +One day, they decided to play a story about a witch who could freeze people with her magic wand. Lily was the witch, and Ben was the hero who tried to stop her. They used a stick as the wand, and a scarf as the hero's cape. They ran around the house, making noises and gestures. + +"Stop, witch!" Ben shouted, as he threw a pillow at Lily. "You can't freeze everyone!" + +"Oh, yes I can!" Lily said, pointing the stick at Ben. "Freeze, hero! Freeze!" + +But Lily did not know that the stick was not just a stick. It was a special stick that their dad had brought from his trip to the mountains. It had a secret power that only worked when someone said "freeze". As soon as Lily said the word, the stick glowed, and a blast of cold air came out of it. Ben felt a chill, and then he could not move. He was frozen! + +Lily gasped, and dropped the stick. She ran to Ben, and tried to hug him, but he was stiff and cold. She started to cry, and called for their mom. + +"Mom! Mom! Help! I froze Ben!" + +Their mom heard the cry, and came running. She saw Ben, frozen like a statue, and Lily, sobbing on the floor. She was shocked, and scared. She did not know what to do. + +She picked up the stick, and looked at it. She recognized it as the one that her husband had given her as a souvenir. He had told her that it was a magic stick, but she had not believed him. She had thought it was a joke. Now she wished she had listened. + +She remembered that he had also told her how to undo the magic. She had to say the opposite of "freeze". She had to say "thaw". + +She pointed the stick at Ben, and said "thaw, hero! Thaw!" + +The stick glowed again, and a blast of warm air came out of it. Ben felt a tingling, and then he could move. He was not frozen anymore! + +He looked at his mom, and Lily, and the stick. He was confused, and scared. He did not understand what had happened. + +"Mom? Lily? What happened?" he asked. + +Their mom hugged them both, and explained everything. She told them that the stick was a magic stick, and that they had to be careful with it. She told them that they had played a dangerous game, and that they were lucky that nothing worse had happened. She told them that they had to apologize to each other, and to promise to never play with the stick again. + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry, and hugged each other. They were glad that they were not frozen anymore. They were glad that they were still twins who liked to play pretend. But they decided to play a different story next time. A story that did not involve freezing. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them go fast and slow, and turn and stop. They also liked to make them reverse, which means to go backwards. + +"Look, Lily, I can reverse my car all the way to the house!" Tom said, as he pushed his red car with his hand. + +"Wow, Tom, that's very good!" Lily said, as she watched him. "Can I try too?" + +"Sure, Lily, here you go!" Tom said, as he gave her his car. "But be careful, don't hit the house!" + +Lily took the car and tried to reverse it like Tom. But she pushed it too hard, and it went past the house and into the bushes. Lily heard a loud growl and saw a big, hairy animal come out of the bushes. It was a bear! + +"Tom, help, there's a bear!" Lily screamed, as she dropped the car and ran to Tom. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted, as he grabbed her hand and ran to the house. They slammed the door behind them and locked it. + +The bear sniffed the car and licked it. It did not like the taste of metal. It decided to leave the car and look for something else to eat. It walked away from the house and back into the woods. + +Tom and Lily hugged each other and breathed a sigh of relief. They were safe in the house. They decided to play with their toy cars inside from now on. +Lily and Ben like to build with blocks. They make houses and towers and cars. They have fun and share the blocks. + +One day, they see a chicken in the yard. The chicken is brown and fluffy. It clucks and pecks at the grass. Lily and Ben want to play with the chicken. + +They run to the chicken and try to catch it. The chicken is scared and runs away. Lily and Ben chase the chicken. They are careless and do not look where they are going. + +They knock down their blocks. They break their houses and towers and cars. The blocks fall and make a loud noise. Lily and Ben stop and look at the mess. + +They are sad and sorry. They say sorry to each other and to the chicken. They pick up the blocks and build again. They are careful and do not chase the chicken. The chicken is happy and clucks. Lily and Ben are happy and smile. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play soccer. They had a big game today and they wanted to win a trophy. They wore their red shirts and kicked the ball hard. They scored many goals and their team was happy. + +But then, Lily got tired and wanted to sleep. She lay down on the grass and closed her eyes. Ben saw her and got angry. He said, "Lily, wake up! You can't sleep now! We need you to play! We want the trophy!" + +Lily opened her eyes and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm very sleepy. I can't play anymore. You can play without me. You are good at soccer. You can win the trophy." + +Ben felt sad and said, "But I want to play with you, Lily. You are my sister and my friend. We always play together. We share the trophy. It's not fun without you." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you, Ben. You are my brother and my friend. We always play together. But sometimes we need to sleep. Sleep is good for us. It makes us strong and happy. You can play now and I will watch you. Then we can sleep together and dream of the trophy." + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. You are right. Sleep is good for us. I will play now and you will watch me. Then we will sleep together and dream of the trophy. We are a team. We are twins." + +They kissed and said goodbye. Ben ran to the field and played with his team. Lily watched him and cheered for him. They won the game and got the trophy. They were very proud and happy. They thanked their coach and their friends. Then they went home with their mom and dad. They showed them the trophy and told them the story. They ate dinner and brushed their teeth. Then they went to bed and cuddled with their trophy. They closed their eyes and slept. They dreamed of soccer and of each other. They were the best twins ever. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She did not like being sick. She wanted to play with her toys and her friends. But Mommy said she had to stay in bed and rest. + +One day, a nurse came to visit Lily. The nurse had a big bag with many things inside. She had a colorful mask on her face and a colorful hat on her head. She smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, Lily. I am Nurse Anna. I am here to help you feel better." + +Lily was scared of the nurse. She did not know what the nurse would do. She hid under her blanket and said, "No, no, go away. I don't want you here." + +Nurse Anna was gentle and kind. She said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. I am your friend. I have some medicine for you and some stickers for you. Do you like stickers?" + +Lily liked stickers. She peeked out from her blanket and said, "Yes, I like stickers. What kind of stickers do you have?" + +Nurse Anna opened her bag and showed Lily some stickers. There were stickers of animals, flowers, stars, and hearts. They were very colorful and shiny. Lily's eyes lit up. She said, "Wow, they are so pretty. Can I have one?" + +Nurse Anna said, "Of course you can. But first, you have to take your medicine. It will make your cough go away and your head cool down. It might taste a little bitter, but it will help you a lot. Can you be a brave girl and take your medicine?" + +Lily nodded. She hoped the medicine would not be too bad. She hoped the nurse would give her a nice sticker. She hoped she would feel better soon. She opened her mouth and let the nurse give her a spoonful of medicine. She made a face and said, "Yuck, it is bitter." + +Nurse Anna said, "Good job, Lily. You are very brave. Now, you can choose a sticker. Which one do you want?" + +Lily looked at the stickers and picked a pink heart. She said, "I want this one. It is my favorite color." + +Nurse Anna smiled and said, "That is a lovely sticker. Here you go." She peeled off the sticker and put it on Lily's hand. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Nurse Anna. You are very nice." + +Nurse Anna said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are very sweet. I hope you feel better soon. I will come back tomorrow to check on you. Bye bye, Lily." + +Lily waved and said, "Bye bye, Nurse Anna. See you tomorrow." She looked at her sticker and felt happy. She hoped tomorrow would be a better day. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. They have a big jet. The jet is red and blue. It can fly in the air. + +One day, they take the jet to the park. They find a hill. They run up the hill with the jet. They pretend they are pilots. + +"Ready, Sam?" Tom says. + +"Ready, Tom!" Sam says. + +They throw the jet in the air. The jet flies fast and high. They watch the jet with big eyes. They clap their hands. + +"Wow, look at our jet!" Tom says. + +"It is so cool!" Sam says. + +The jet makes a loop. It comes back to them. They catch the jet. They hug the jet. They are happy. + +They are playful boys. They have a playful jet. They have fun in the park. +Lily and Mom went to the grocery to buy food. Lily liked the grocery because there were many things to see and touch. Mom gave Lily a basket and said, "You can choose one thing you want, but only one." + +Lily walked around the grocery and looked at everything. She saw apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes. She saw bread, cheese, eggs, and milk. She saw cookies, candy, chips, and soda. She saw toys, books, stickers, and crayons. She wanted everything, but she could only choose one. + +She saw a big teddy bear on a shelf. It was brown and soft and had a red bow. Lily loved teddy bears. She reached for the teddy bear and put it in her basket. She was happy. She hugged the teddy bear and said, "You are mine." + +But then she saw something else. It was a small puppy in a cage. It was black and white and had a pink collar. Lily loved puppies. She ran to the cage and looked at the puppy. The puppy wagged its tail and licked Lily's hand. Lily smiled and said, "You are cute." + +Lily wanted the puppy, but she also wanted the teddy bear. She could not have both. She had to choose. She looked at the teddy bear and the puppy. She thought hard. She felt sad. + +Mom came to Lily and saw her basket. She saw the teddy bear and the puppy. She said, "Lily, you can only choose one thing. Which one do you want?" + +Lily looked at Mom and said, "Mom, can I have both? Please?" + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, Lily, you can only have one. The teddy bear or the puppy. You have to choose." + +Lily looked at the teddy bear and the puppy again. She saw that the teddy bear was filthy. It had dirt, dust, and stains on it. It looked old and worn. It did not look like a new teddy bear. Lily did not like filthy things. She put the teddy bear back on the shelf. She said, "Bye, teddy bear. You are not mine." + +She took the puppy out of the cage and put it in her basket. She said, "Hello, puppy. You are mine." + +Mom smiled and said, "Good choice, Lily. The puppy is much better than the filthy teddy bear. The puppy is clean and new and alive. The puppy will be your friend." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. The puppy is better. The puppy is my friend." + +Lily and Mom paid for the puppy and the food. They left the grocery and went home. Lily was happy. She had a new friend. She named the puppy Spot. She played with Spot and gave him food and water. She hugged Spot and said, "I love you, Spot. You are the best thing I ever chose." +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to help her elderly grandma. Grandma lived in a small house near the town, where she grew flowers and vegetables. Lily loved to visit Grandma and see her garden. + +"Can I help you, Grandma?" Lily asked. "You work so hard every day." + +"Thank you, my dear," Grandma said. "You are very kind. You can help me carry some of these tomatoes to the town. I want to sell them at the market and buy some bread and cheese." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She picked up a basket and filled it with red and juicy tomatoes. The basket was heavy, but Lily was strong. She followed Grandma to the town, walking along the road. + +On the way, they met a friendly dog. The dog wagged its tail and licked Lily's hand. Lily giggled and petted the dog. She wanted to play with it, but she remembered her basket. + +"Sorry, doggy," she said. "I have to carry these tomatoes to the town. Maybe we can play later." + +The dog barked and ran away. Lily and Grandma continued their journey. They reached the town and went to the market. There, they sold their tomatoes and bought some bread and cheese. They also bought some cookies for Lily. + +"Thank you for your help, Lily," Grandma said. "You are a good girl. Let's go home and have a picnic in the garden." + +Lily agreed and hugged Grandma. She was happy to help her elderly grandma and to have a picnic with her. She carried the bread and cheese in her basket, and Grandma carried the cookies. They walked back to the small house, chatting and laughing. They had a wonderful day. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Me first!" Tom says. He runs to the slide. He does not wait for Lily. + +"Wait for me!" Lily says. She runs after Tom. But Tom is too fast. He climbs up the ladder. He slides down. He laughs. + +Lily is sad. She wants to slide too. But there is a long space behind Tom. Many kids are waiting for their turn. Lily has to stand at the end of the space. + +"Tom, that is not nice!" Lily says. "You should share the slide. You should let me go too." + +Tom does not listen. He climbs up the ladder again. He slides down again. He laughs again. + +Lily is angry. She does not want to play with Tom. She looks for another toy. She sees a swing. She runs to the swing. She sits on the swing. She swings high. She smiles. + +Tom sees Lily on the swing. He wants to swing too. He runs to the swing. He tries to push Lily off. + +"Me too!" Tom says. He pulls on the swing. He does not ask Lily. + +"Stop it!" Lily says. She holds on to the swing. She does not let Tom have it. + +Tom is mad. He pushes harder. He makes Lily fall. Lily cries. + +Tom sits on the swing. He swings low. He does not smile. + +A lady sees what Tom did. She is the park keeper. She walks to Tom. She is not happy. + +"Tom, that is not nice!" the lady says. "You should not push Lily. You should say sorry. You should be kind to your sister." + +Tom feels bad. He knows he was wrong. He gets off the swing. He walks to Lily. He hugs her. + +"Lily, I am sorry," Tom says. "I was mean to you. You can have the slide and the swing. I will wait for my turn." + +Lily stops crying. She hugs Tom back. + +"Tom, I forgive you," Lily says. "You are my brother. I love you. We can share the slide and the swing. We can play together." + +Tom and Lily smile. They hold hands. They walk to the slide. They wait for their turn. They slide down. They laugh. They walk to the swing. They take turns. They swing high. They smile. + +The lady sees them. She is happy. She claps her hands. + +"Tom and Lily, you are good kids," the lady says. "You learned to share and to be kind. That is the best way to play." + +Tom and Lily nod. They thank the lady. They play some more. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and the water. They brought a bucket and a shovel to make sand castles. + +"Look, I made a big castle!" Lily said, showing Tom her sand castle. It had a tower, a door and a flag. + +"That's nice, Lily. Can I help you?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can make the wall around the castle," Lily said. She gave Tom some sand and showed him how to pat it. + +Tom and Lily worked hard on the wall. They made it long and high. They were happy with their sand castle. + +But then, a big boy came by. He had brown hair and brown eyes. He looked mean. He saw the sand castle and said, "What a silly castle. I don't like it." + +He kicked the wall and pushed the tower. The sand castle fell down. Lily and Tom were sad and angry. + +"Hey, stop that! That's our castle!" Tom shouted. + +"Go away, you big bully!" Lily cried. + +The big boy laughed and ran away. He did not care. + +Mom and Dad saw what happened. They came to Lily and Tom and hugged them. + +"We're sorry, sweeties. That was not nice of him. He should not push your castle," Mom said. + +"Are you OK? Do you want to make another castle?" Dad asked. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They still wanted to play. They did not let the big boy ruin their fun. + +They took their bucket and shovel and found a new spot. They made a new sand castle. It was bigger and better than the first one. + +They put shells and stones on it to make it pretty. They smiled and said, "We like our castle. It's the best castle ever." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But sometimes they fight over the toys. They are selfish and do not like to share. + +One day, they find a big red pepper in the kitchen. They both want to play with it. They think it is a ball or a rocket. They grab the pepper and pull it. They fight and yell. + +"Mine!" Sara says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +The pepper is not happy. It is not a toy. It is spicy and hot. It does not like to be pulled and squeezed. It wants to be eaten or cooked. + +The pepper gets angry. It squirts juice in Sara and Ben's eyes. They cry and drop the pepper. They rub their eyes and run to Mom. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara says. + +"Hot, hot, hot!" Ben says. + +Mom sees the pepper on the floor. She sees Sara and Ben's red eyes. She knows what happened. She is not happy. She scolds Sara and Ben. + +"You should not fight over the pepper. You should not play with food. You should be kind and share. You are selfish and naughty. Now you have to say sorry to each other and to the pepper." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They hug each other and the pepper. They say sorry. They learn their lesson. They are not selfish anymore. They share their toys and their food. They do not fight. They are happy. The pepper is happy too. It is not a toy. It is a yummy snack. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big family. They have a mom, a dad, a grandma, a grandpa, an aunt, an uncle, and a dog. They love their family very much. + +One day, their aunt and uncle come to visit. They bring a big box. Tom and Lily are curious. What is in the box? They ask their aunt and uncle. Their aunt and uncle smile and say, "It is a surprise. You can open it later." + +Tom and Lily wait and wait. They want to see the surprise. They ask their mom and dad if they can open the box. Their mom and dad say, "Not yet. You have to eat dinner first." + +Tom and Lily eat dinner with their family. They eat soup, bread, cheese, and fruit. They drink milk. They say, "Thank you" and "Please". They are good twins. + +After dinner, their aunt and uncle say, "Now you can open the box. We hope you like it." They let Tom and Lily open the box. Tom and Lily are excited. They open the box and see a weird thing. It is furry and has big ears and a long tail. It makes a funny noise. It is a rabbit! + +Tom and Lily are happy. They hug the rabbit and pet it. They say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" They name the rabbit Fluffy. They ask their mom and dad if they can keep Fluffy. Their mom and dad say, "Yes, you can. But you have to take care of it. You have to feed it, clean it, and play with it." + +Tom and Lily say, "We will, we will, we will!" They take Fluffy to their room. They show Fluffy their toys and books. They make a bed for Fluffy. They say, "Good night, Fluffy. We love you. You are part of our family now." Fluffy says, "Brrr, brrr, brrr." He is happy too. He likes his new family. They are not weird. They are nice. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a ball in its mouth. The dog runs to them and drops the ball. Lily and Ben want to play with the dog. + +"Hi, doggy! What is your name?" Lily asks. She kneels down and pets the dog's head. The dog wags its tail and licks her face. + +"Can we throw the ball for you?" Ben asks. He picks up the ball and throws it far away. The dog runs after the ball and brings it back. Ben and Lily clap their hands and laugh. + +The dog's owner comes over and smiles. He is a nice man with a hat and a beard. He says, "Hello, kids. I'm sorry if my dog bothered you. His name is Rex. He loves to play fetch." + +"No, he didn't bother us. He is a good dog. We like him," Lily says. + +"Can we play with him some more?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful. He is very strong and sometimes he gets crazy. He might knock you over or bite your shoes," the man says. + +"OK, we will be careful. Thank you, mister," Lily and Ben say. + +They play with Rex for a long time. They throw the ball, run, and jump. Rex is happy and so are they. They have a lot of fun in the park. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They like to dig in the sand and make castles. But they have to be careful of the big pit. The pit is where the workers put the trash. It is dirty and smelly and has sharp things inside. + +One day, Lila sees a shiny ball in the pit. She wants to get it. She says to Ben, "Look, a ball! I want it!" + +Ben says, "No, Lila, don't go there! It is bad. You can get hurt. Mommy said to stay away from the pit." + +But Lila does not listen. She runs to the pit and jumps in. She grabs the ball and tries to climb out. But the pit is too deep and slippery. She falls back and cries. + +Ben hears Lila cry and runs to help her. He sees her in the pit and is scared. He says, "Lila, Lila, are you okay? Hold on, I will get help!" + +He runs to the bench where Mommy is reading a book. He says, "Mommy, Mommy, Lila is in the pit! She needs help!" + +Mommy drops the book and follows Ben. She sees Lila in the pit and is worried. She says, "Lila, Lila, don't move! I will get you out!" + +She finds a rope and throws it to Lila. She says, "Lila, grab the rope and hold tight! I will pull you up!" + +Lila grabs the rope and holds tight. Mommy pulls her up and hugs her. She says, "Lila, Lila, you are safe! I am so glad you are okay! But you were very naughty. You should not go to the pit. It is dangerous. You could have been hurt. You have to listen to me and Ben. Do you understand?" + +Lila nods and says, "I understand, Mommy. I am sorry. I was silly. I just wanted the ball. But it is not worth it. The pit is bad. I will not go there again. I will listen to you and Ben. I love you, Mommy." + +Mommy says, "I love you too, Lila. But you have to be careful and calm. The park is for fun, not for trouble. Now, let's return the ball to the workers and go home. Maybe we can play with your own ball later." + +Lila says, "Okay, Mommy. Thank you for saving me. And thank you, Ben, for getting help. You are a good brother." + +Ben says, "You are welcome, Lila. But please don't scare me like that again. You are a good sister, but you have to be smart." + +They return the ball to the workers and say sorry. Then they go home with Mommy. They are happy and calm. They learned a lesson. They will not go to the pit again. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a laser in the garage. It is red and shiny. They want to try it. + +Tom takes the laser and points it at the wall. He makes a bright dot. He laughs. He points it at the cat. The cat chases the dot. He laughs more. + +Sam wants the laser too. He says, "Give me the laser. It is my turn." Tom says, "No, it is mine. I found it first." They start to fight. They pull and push. The laser falls on the floor. + +The laser is strong. It hits a glass bottle. The bottle breaks. It makes a loud noise. The glass flies everywhere. Tom and Sam stop fighting. They are scared. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the garage. She sees the mess. She sees the laser. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing? This is not a toy. This is dangerous. You could hurt yourself or the cat. You are in trouble." + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play." Mom says, "You have to be careful. You have to ask before you touch things. You have to share. You have to clean up." She helps them clean up. She takes the laser away. She hugs them. She says, "I love you, but you have to be good." Tom and Sam say, "We love you too, Mom. We will be good." They hug her back. They go to play with other toys. They do not fight anymore. +Sara loves to dance. She likes to move her arms and legs and jump and spin. She says dancing is fun and good exercise. She does not need anyone to tell her how to dance. She is independent. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees some other kids playing with a ball. She wants to join them, but she is shy. She does not know how to ask them. + +She sees a big tree with a lot of leaves. She thinks it is beautiful. She decides to dance under the tree. She pretends the leaves are music. She smiles and laughs. + +"Hi, what are you doing?" a voice says. Sara looks up and sees a boy with curly hair and glasses. He is holding the ball. + +"I am dancing," Sara says. + +"Dancing? That looks fun. Can I dance with you?" the boy says. + +Sara nods. She is happy. She and the boy dance under the tree. They move their arms and legs and jump and spin. They say dancing is fun and good exercise. They do not need anyone to tell them how to dance. They are independent. +Tom and Anna wanted to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a basket. They also brought a ball to play with. They walked to the park with their mom and dad. + +The park was big and green. There were many flowers and trees. There was also a pond with ducks and fish. Tom and Anna saw a bridge over the pond. They wanted to cross the bridge and see the other side. + +"Can we go to the bridge, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. The bridge is old and shaky. Don't jump on it, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We won't jump," Anna said. + +Tom and Anna ran to the bridge. They held hands and walked slowly. They looked at the water and the animals. They saw a distant hill with a castle on it. + +"Wow, look at the castle! It's so big and pretty!" Anna said. + +"I want to go there! Maybe there is a king and a queen and a dragon!" Tom said. + +They reached the middle of the bridge. They were happy and excited. They forgot what mom said. They started to jump on the bridge. + +"Jump, jump, jump!" Tom shouted. + +"Jump, jump, jump!" Anna echoed. + +But the bridge was not strong. It could not hold their weight. It began to crack and creak. Then it broke in half. Tom and Anna fell into the pond. They screamed and splashed. The water was cold and deep. They could not swim. + +Mom and dad heard their cries. They ran to the bridge. They saw their children in the water. They were scared and sad. They tried to help them. But they were too late. The pond was too big and the bridge was too far. Tom and Anna drowned. They never had their picnic. They never saw the castle. They never played with the ball. They were gone. +Ben and Lily wanted to play with the huge box that came in the mail. It was bigger than both of them and had pictures of a rocket on it. They thought it would be fun to pretend they were going to the moon. + +"Let's go inside the box and blast off!" Ben said. + +"Okay, but how do we get in?" Lily asked. + +They tried to lift the flap of the box, but it was too heavy. They pushed and pulled, but it did not move. They started to struggle with the box, but it was too strong. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. + +Mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them trying to open the box and smiled. + +"What are you doing, my little astronauts?" she asked. + +"We want to go to the moon, but we can't get in the box!" Ben said. + +"Maybe you need some scissors to cut a door," Mom suggested. + +She went to get some scissors and came back. She helped them cut a big hole in the side of the box. Then she helped them decorate the box with stickers and crayons. + +"There, now you have a beautiful rocket," she said. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Ben and Lily said. + +They crawled inside the box and put on their helmets. They counted down from ten and pretended to blast off. + +"Bye, Mom, we're going to the moon!" they said. + +"Have a safe trip, my little astronauts!" Mom said. + +She watched them play and smiled. She was happy they had such big imaginations. +Sara liked to look at herself in the mirror. She thought she was very lovely, with her long hair and blue dress. She liked to make faces and smile at the mirror. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy. + +One day, Sara found a new mirror in her room. It was big and shiny, and had a gold frame. Sara was very happy. She ran to the mirror and said, "Hello, mirror! You are so pretty! Do you want to play with me?" + +The mirror did not answer. Sara waited, but the mirror was silent. Sara felt sad. She said, "Please, mirror, talk to me. I want to be your friend. Please, please, please." + +The mirror still did not answer. Sara felt angry. She said, "Fine, mirror, you are mean. You don't like me. You are not pretty. You are ugly and bad." She kicked the mirror with her foot. + +The mirror broke. The glass shattered and fell on the floor. Sara screamed. She felt a sharp pain in her foot. She looked down and saw blood. She had cut herself on the glass. She cried and cried. She wished she had not kicked the mirror. She wished she had been nice to the mirror. She wished she had a friend. +Sara was scared of the dark. She had a nightmare every night. She saw big monsters and loud noises in her dream. She woke up crying and shaking. + +One night, her big brother Tom heard her cry. He came to her room and turned on the light. He saw Sara hiding under her blanket. + +"What's wrong, Sara?" he asked. + +"I had a nightmare. It was scary. I don't like the dark," Sara said. + +Tom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sara. I'm here to support you. Nightmares are not real. They can't hurt you. You are brave and strong." + +He gave her his soft teddy bear and said, "This is Mr. Snuggles. He will keep you company and protect you from the nightmares. He is very friendly and cuddly." + +Sara smiled and hugged Mr. Snuggles. She felt better and safer. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I love you and Mr. Snuggles." + +Tom said, "I love you too, Sara. Now, let's go back to sleep. I'll stay with you until you fall asleep." + +He turned off the light and lay down next to her. He sang her a lullaby and stroked her hair. Sara closed her eyes and drifted into a peaceful sleep. She did not have any more nightmares that night. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go first. She runs to the slide. Tom runs after her. + +"Wait for me, Sara!" Tom says. "We can go together!" + +But Sara does not wait. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She stretches her arms and legs. She feels happy. + +"Look at me, Tom!" Sara says. "I am so quick!" + +Tom is sad. He wants to play with Sara. He climbs up the ladder too. He sits behind Sara. He puts his arms around her. + +"Let's go, Sara!" Tom says. "We can have fun!" + +But Sara does not want Tom. She pushes him away. She slides down. She laughs. + +"Bye, Tom!" Sara says. "I am faster than you!" + +Tom is angry. He slides down too. He tries to catch Sara. He sees a purple ball. He picks it up. He throws it at Sara. + +"Take that, Sara!" Tom says. "You are mean!" + +But the ball does not hit Sara. It hits a big dog. The dog is sleeping. The dog wakes up. The dog is mad. The dog barks. The dog chases Tom. + +"Help, Sara!" Tom says. "The dog is after me!" + +But Sara does not help. She runs away. She hides behind a tree. She does not care about Tom. + +"Ha, ha, Tom!" Sara says. "You are slow and silly!" + +Tom is scared. He runs and runs. He cries. He trips and falls. The dog bites him. Tom hurts. He screams. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "The dog is biting me!" + +But no one hears him. No one helps him. Sara does not come. Tom is alone. He is in pain. He is sorry. + +The end. +Tim and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. It barks loud. + +"Look, a dog!" Tim says. + +"Let's go and pet it!" Lily says. + +But Tim is afraid of dogs. He thinks the dog will bite him. He says, "No, no, no! The dog will scare us! Let's run away!" + +Lily is not afraid of dogs. She thinks the dog is nice. She says, "No, no, no! The dog will not scare us! Let's go and say hello!" + +Tim and Lily do not agree. They pull each other's hands. The dog sees them and runs to them. It wags its tail and licks their faces. + +"See, the dog is nice!" Lily says. She hugs the dog and smiles. + +"Maybe you are right," Tim says. He touches the dog and laughs. + +The dog is happy. It likes Tim and Lily. They play with the dog for a long time. They have fun. + +The next week, Tim and Lily go to the park again. They hope to see the dog. They bring some bones for it. They are not scared of dogs anymore. They are brave and kind. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. One day, they saw a big barrel near the fence. It was brown and round and had a lid on top. + +"Let's see what's inside!" said Ben. He ran to the barrel and tried to open the lid. Lily followed him, but she was not sure. + +"Wait, Ben!" she said. "Maybe we should not touch it. It could be dangerous. Mommy always warns us not to touch things that are not ours." + +Ben did not listen. He pulled and pulled on the lid, but it was very tight. He used all his strength and finally opened it. But he wished he had not. + +A loud noise came out of the barrel. It was a hiss and a pop and a bang. Smoke and sparks flew out of the barrel and made Ben and Lily cough and cry. They were scared and hurt. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. Some people heard them and came to help. They took them away from the barrel and called their mommy and daddy. They said the barrel had fireworks inside and it was very dangerous. + +Ben and Lily were very sorry. They said sorry to the people who helped them. They said sorry to their mommy and daddy. They said sorry to each other. They learned their lesson. They never touched things that were not theirs again. They only played with their toys and their friends. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside in the park. One day, they saw a lot of fog in the air. It was white and soft and made everything look funny. + +"Let's go into the fog!" Lily said. "It will be fun!" + +"No, we can't!" Tom said. "Mom said we have to stay here. She will punish us if we go away." + +Lily did not listen. She ran into the fog. Tom was scared. He did not want to lose Lily. He followed her. + +They ran and ran in the fog. They could not see anything. They could not hear anything. They got lost. + +They tried to find their way back. But they could not. They were cold and hungry and tired. They cried. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. But no one heard them. + +They found a big tree. They hid under it. They hoped someone would find them. + +But no one did. + +The fog did not go away. It stayed for a long time. It covered them like a blanket. + +They slept under the tree. They did not wake up. + +They were hurt by the fog. They were punished for not listening. They were not friends anymore. They were gone. +Sara and Ben were happy to see their grandma. She came to visit them for a week. She brought a big bag and a gray purse. Sara and Ben wanted to help her unpack. + +They took the big bag to grandma's room. They opened it and saw many things. There were clothes, books, toys, and pictures. Sara and Ben liked to look at them. They asked grandma many questions. Grandma smiled and told them stories. + +Then they saw the gray purse. Sara and Ben were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. They opened the purse and found a wallet, a phone, a key, and a necklace. Sara and Ben liked the necklace. It was shiny and had a heart. They wanted to play with it. + +But grandma saw them and said, "No, no, no. That is not a toy. That is a special necklace. It was a gift from your grandpa. He gave it to me before he went to heaven. It is very precious to me. Please put it back in the purse." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They did not know the necklace was so important. They put it back in the purse and said, "We are sorry, grandma. We did not mean to hurt you. We just wanted to see it. We will not touch it again." + +Grandma hugged them and said, "It's okay, my dears. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful with other people's things. You have to ask before you touch them. You have to respect them. That is how you show love and kindness." + +Sara and Ben nodded and said, "We understand, grandma. We love you and we want to be kind. Thank you for teaching us." + +Grandma kissed them and said, "You are welcome, my dears. I love you too. And I am happy to share my stories and my things with you. But only when I say so." + +Sara and Ben smiled and said, "Okay, grandma. We will listen to you. And we will help you unpack the rest of your things." +Lily was a big girl now. She had a new bed in her room, not a crib like her baby brother. She liked her bed, but sometimes she missed her crib. It was cozy and had a mobile with stars and moons that spun around. + +One night, Lily had a dream. She dreamed that she was back in her crib, and the stars and moons were talking to her. They said they wanted to show her something impressive. They said they could vanish and reappear in different places. Lily was curious and wanted to see. + +The stars and moons started to twinkle and fade. Then they popped up in different corners of the room, on the wall, on the dresser, on the window. Lily giggled and clapped her hands. She tried to catch them, but they were too fast. They said they could also vanish and reappear in other rooms. They asked Lily if she wanted to come with them. + +Lily was a little scared, but also excited. She said yes, she wanted to come. The stars and moons said she had to hold on to them tightly, or she would get lost. Lily grabbed a star and a moon and held them close. They said ready, set, go, and then they vanished. + +Lily felt a whoosh of air and a flash of light. Then she was in the kitchen, on the counter, next to the toaster. She saw her mom making breakfast. She wanted to say hi, but the star and the moon said shh, don't make a sound, or we'll get caught. They said they had to go to another room. Lily nodded and held on to them again. They vanished. + +They reappeared in the living room, on the couch, next to the TV. They saw her dad reading the newspaper. Lily wanted to say hello, but the star and the moon said shh, don't make a noise, or we'll get in trouble. They said they had to go to one more room. Lily agreed and held on to them once more. They vanished. + +They reappeared in the nursery, on the crib, next to her baby brother. He was sleeping soundly, with a pacifier in his mouth. Lily wanted to hug him, but the star and the moon said shh, don't wake him up, or we'll get scolded. They said they had to go back to the mobile. Lily understood and held on to them for the last time. They vanished. + +They reappeared on the mobile, above the crib, spinning around. Lily felt a pang of sadness. She had fun with the stars and moons, but she also missed her bed and her parents. She said thank you to the stars and moons for the impressive adventure. They said you're welcome, and goodbye. They said they would see her again in her dreams. Lily said goodbye, and I love you. She let go of them and fell asleep. + +The next morning, Lily woke up in her bed. She wondered if it was all a dream, or if it really happened. She decided it didn't matter. She smiled and got up. She went to the kitchen and hugged her mom. She went to the living room and hugged her dad. She went to the nursery and hugged her baby brother. She was happy to be a big girl, but she also loved her crib and her stars and moons. She hoped they would visit her again. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. But they do not like to bathe. They think it is boring and cold. + +One day, Mom says, "It is time to bathe, Lily and Tom. You are dirty and smelly. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Lily and Tom say, "No, Mom, we do not want to bathe. We want to play more. Please, Mom, please." + +Mom says, "No, you have to bathe. It is good for you. You will feel fresh and clean. And you can wear your new vests. They are soft and warm. Don't you like your new vests?" + +Lily and Tom look at their new vests. They are blue and green. They have stars and moons on them. They are pretty and cozy. Lily and Tom like their new vests. + +Lily says, "OK, Mom, we will bathe. But can we take Spot with us? He is dirty and smelly too. And he likes water." + +Mom says, "No, you cannot take Spot with you. He is too big and hairy. He will make the water dirty and the bathroom messy. He can bathe later, outside, with Dad." + +Tom says, "But Mom, Spot is our friend. He wants to bathe with us. He will be sad and lonely. Please, Mom, please." + +Mom says, "No, I am sorry, Tom. Spot has to wait. You can play with him after you bathe. Now, hurry up, the water is ready. And please, be quiet. You are too noisy. You will wake up your baby sister." + +Lily and Tom sigh. They do not want to make their baby sister cry. They love her. They take their new vests and go to the bathroom. They bathe quickly and quietly. They put on their new vests. They feel fresh and clean. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We are sorry we were noisy. We love you." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, Lily and Tom. I love you too. You are good twins. Now, you can play with Spot. But be careful. He is wet and muddy. He just bathed with Dad." +Lily was eager to learn new words. She liked to look at books and point at the pictures. She also liked to play with the letters on the fridge. She had a big box of letters that her mom gave her. She could make words with them. + +One day, she wanted to make a long word. She took out many letters and put them on the floor. She tried to sound out the word. "S-t-a-r-f-i-s-h," she said. "Starfish!" + +She was proud of her word. She ran to show her mom. "Look, mom, I made a word!" she said. + +Mom smiled and hugged her. "That's a great word, Lily. You are very smart. Do you know what a starfish is?" + +Lily nodded. "It's a fish with five arms. It lives in the water. I saw it in a book." + +Mom nodded. "That's right. Do you want to learn more words about the water?" + +Lily nodded again. She was eager to learn more. Mom took her to the couch and opened a book. She pointed at the pictures and said the words. Lily repeated them. She learned words like whale, dolphin, shark, coral, and seaweed. + +Lily liked the book. She wanted to increase her words. She asked mom to read more books with her. Mom was happy to see her learn. She read more books with her. Lily learned many new words. She had fun with the letters and the books. She was eager to learn more. +Tim and his dad went to the park. They played with a ball and a kite. Tim was very happy. He liked the park a lot. + +"Look, dad, a big slide!" Tim said. He ran to the slide and climbed up. He slid down fast and laughed. + +"Good job, Tim!" his dad said. He smiled and lay on the grass. He watched Tim play. + +Tim saw a shiny thing on the grass. He picked it up. It was a wallet. It had money and cards inside. + +"Wow, a wallet!" Tim said. He ran to his dad. "Look what I found, dad!" + +His dad looked at the wallet. He saw a name and a picture on it. + +"Oh, this is not ours, Tim," his dad said. "This is someone else's wallet. They must have lost it. We have to give it back." + +"But why, dad?" Tim asked. He liked the wallet. He wanted to keep it. + +"Because it is not nice to take things that are not yours, Tim," his dad said. "The person who owns this wallet might need it. They might be sad or worried. How would you feel if you lost your toy or your hat?" + +Tim thought for a moment. He remembered how he cried when he lost his teddy bear. He felt sorry for the person who lost the wallet. + +"I would feel bad, dad," Tim said. "I don't want to make them feel bad. Let's give it back." + +His dad hugged him. He was proud of Tim. + +"That's very kind of you, Tim," his dad said. "You are a great boy. Come on, let's find the owner of the wallet. Maybe they are still in the park." + +They got up and looked around. They saw a man sitting on a bench. He looked sad and worried. He had the same name and picture as the wallet. + +"Excuse me, sir, is this your wallet?" Tim's dad asked. + +The man looked up. He saw the wallet. He was surprised and happy. + +"Yes, yes, it is! Thank you so much! I thought I lost it forever! How did you find it?" the man asked. + +Tim showed him the wallet. He told him how he found it on the grass. He gave it back to the man. + +The man thanked Tim and his dad again. He gave Tim a candy and a sticker. He said they were very honest and helpful. + +Tim and his dad smiled. They felt good. They said goodbye to the man and went home. They had a great day at the park. +Anna did not want to take a nap. She wanted to play with her toys and watch cartoons. But Mommy said it was nap time and she had to go to her room. + +"No nap, no nap!" Anna shouted. She ran away from Mommy and hid under the table. Mommy followed her and tried to pull her out. + +"Anna, please, you need a nap. You are very tired and cranky. A nap will make you feel better," Mommy said. + +"No, no, no!" Anna said. She held on to the table legs and kicked Mommy's hands. She was very persistent. She did not want to give up. + +Mommy sighed. She was very patient. She did not want to hurt Anna or make her cry. She decided to try something else. She took out a book and sat on the couch. + +"Anna, how about we read a story first? Then you can take a nap. I have your favorite book here. The one with the animals and the colors. Do you want to hear it?" Mommy asked. + +Anna loved that book. She liked to see the pictures and name the animals and the colors. She peeked out from under the table and saw the book. She felt curious and interested. She crawled out from under the table and went to Mommy. + +"Story, story!" Anna said. She climbed on the couch and snuggled with Mommy. Mommy opened the book and started to read. + +Anna listened to Mommy's voice and looked at the book. She felt happy and calm. She forgot about her toys and cartoons. She forgot about her nap. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +Mommy smiled and kissed Anna's forehead. She was glad she could prevent a tantrum and help Anna take a nap. She covered Anna with a blanket and turned off the TV. She closed the book and put it away. She sat on the couch and watched Anna sleep. She felt proud and relieved. She closed her eyes and took a nap too. +Sara was a good girl who liked to drink milk every morning. She always listened to her mom and dad and did what they said. She was obedient and never made trouble. + +One day, mom and dad had to go out for a while. They told Sara to stay in the house and not open the door to anyone. They gave her a glass of milk and a cookie and said they would be back soon. They locked the door and left. + +Sara drank her milk and ate her cookie. She felt bored and lonely. She wanted to play with her toys or watch TV. She walked around the house and looked for something fun to do. + +She saw a shiny key on the table. She wondered what it was for. She picked it up and tried it on different doors. She found one that fit. She turned the key and opened the door. It was the basement door. + +She was curious and went down the stairs. It was dark and cold and scary. She saw spiders and rats and old boxes. She felt afraid and wanted to go back. She ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. She had locked herself in the basement. + +She cried and screamed and banged on the door. But no one heard her. She was alone and trapped. She wished she had listened to her mom and dad and stayed in the house. She wished she had left the key alone. She wished they would come back and save her. But they didn't. She was stuck in the basement forever. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. He likes the snow. He is very cold, but he does not mind," Ben said. + +They heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. It had a long needle on the front. It was coming to their street. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a snow plow. It clears the snow from the road. It makes it easier for cars to drive," Ben said. + +They watched the truck get closer. It was very big and loud. It pushed the snow to the side. + +"Oh no, it is going to hit our snowman!" Lily cried. + +They ran to their snowman. They tried to move him out of the way. But he was too heavy. They could not lift him. + +"Please, stop!" Ben shouted to the truck driver. + +But the truck driver did not hear him. He did not see the snowman. He kept driving. + +The needle hit the snowman. It broke him into pieces. The hat and the scarf flew away. The carrot nose and the rocks fell to the ground. + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They hugged each other. They cried. + +They looked at the snowman. He was not smiling anymore. He was gone. +Tom is a boy who likes to do many things. He likes to play with his toys, read his books, and draw with his crayons. But today, he is lonely. His mom and dad are at work, and his big sister is at school. He has no one to do things with. + +He looks around his room and sees his bag. His bag is blue and has a star on it. He likes his bag. He puts some of his toys, books, and crayons in his bag. He thinks, maybe I can find someone to do things with outside. + +He puts on his shoes and his coat and goes outside with his bag. He walks down the street and sees a park. He sees some kids playing on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. He thinks, maybe they will do things with me. + +He goes to the park and says hello to the kids. He shows them his bag and what is inside. He asks, do you want to do things with me? + +Some of the kids are nice and say yes. They share their toys and books and crayons with Tom. They do things together and have fun. Tom is happy. + +But some of the kids are mean and say no. They laugh at Tom and his bag. They say, your bag is silly and your things are boring. They do not want to do things with Tom. Tom is sad. + +He runs away from the mean kids and finds a bench. He sits on the bench and hugs his bag. He cries and says, why are they so mean? I just want to do things with someone. I am lonely. +Lily liked to draw. She had many colors and papers in her backpack. She wanted to draw a big flower for her mom. But her teacher said no. She said it was time for math. Lily had to put away her colors and papers. She felt unhappy. + +She looked at the numbers on the board. They were hard and boring. She did not want to do math. She wanted to draw. She whispered to her friend Ben. "Can I draw on your paper?" she asked. Ben nodded. He liked to draw too. He gave her a paper and a blue color. + +Lily started to draw a big flower. She made the petals and the stem. She was careful not to make noise. She did not want the teacher to see. But the teacher saw. She walked to Lily and Ben. She looked angry. She took the paper and the color. She said in a loud voice. "Lily and Ben, you are not permitted to draw in math time. You have to pay attention and do your work. Drawing is for art time. Go to the corner and sit there. You are in trouble." + +Lily and Ben felt scared and sad. They walked to the corner. They sat on the floor. They felt uncomfortable. They did not like the corner. They did not like the teacher. They did not like math. They wanted to draw. They wanted to go home. They wanted their moms. They looked at each other. They held hands. They waited for art time. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play in their big house. They had many toys and books and clothes, because their parents were wealthy. But they did not share well, and often fought over who got what. + +One hot day, they wanted to cool down in their room. They had a fan that blew cold air, but only one. Ben got to the fan first, and turned it on. He lay on his bed, feeling the breeze on his face. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Sam said. "I want some fan too!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "You can go somewhere else!" + +Sam was angry. He tried to grab the fan, but Ben pushed him away. They started to yell and pull and hit each other. The fan fell to the floor, and broke. The cold air stopped. + +They both looked at the fan, and then at each other. They felt sorry for what they had done. They had broken their fan, and hurt their brother. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Sam said. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Ben said. + +They hugged, and decided to share. They went to their mom, and asked her to fix the fan. She smiled, and said she would. She was glad they had learned their lesson. She hoped they would be more kind and generous from now on. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. But today, they have a quarrel. Anna wants to play with the pink car, and Ben wants to play with the blue car. They both say, "It is mine!" + +They pull and tug at the cars. They shout and cry. They do not share. They do not have fun. They make their heart sad. + +Mom sees them. She says, "Stop! Why are you quarreling? You are friends. You can play with both cars. You can take turns. You can be kind. You can make your heart happy." + +Anna and Ben listen to Mom. They say, "Sorry." They hug. They share. They play with both cars. They have fun. They make their heart happy. + +They see a new toy. It is a fancy train. It has lights and sounds. They both want to play with it. They look at each other. They smile. They say, "Let's play together!" They do not quarrel. They are friends. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch TV. They do not like to help Mom and Dad with chores. They say they are too busy or too tired. + +One day, Mom and Dad have to go out for a while. They ask Tim and Kim to feed the fish and the cat. They say it is not hard and it will not take long. They say they will be back soon and they will bring a surprise. + +Tim and Kim say yes, but they do not mean it. They forget about the fish and the cat. They play with their toys and watch TV. They have fun and do not think about anything else. + +When Mom and Dad come back, they see the fish and the cat are hungry and sad. They see the fish tank is dirty and the cat bowl is empty. They are not happy. They ask Tim and Kim why they did not feed the fish and the cat. They say they are sorry, but they do not sound sorry. + +Mom and Dad say they are disappointed. They say they trusted Tim and Kim to do a simple chore. They say they have to learn to be responsible and caring. They say they will not get the surprise they brought. They say they have to clean the fish tank and fill the cat bowl. + +Tim and Kim feel bad. They see they were selfish and lazy. They see they hurt the fish and the cat. They see they made Mom and Dad sad. They say they are really sorry. They say they will do better next time. They say they will feed the fish and the cat every day. They say they will help Mom and Dad with chores. + +Mom and Dad smile. They say they forgive Tim and Kim. They say they are proud of them for admitting their mistake and wanting to change. They say they still have a surprise for them. They say it is a new watch for each of them. They say they hope they will use it to keep track of time and their tasks. + +Tim and Kim hug Mom and Dad. They thank them for the watch and the lesson. They say they love them. They say they love the fish and the cat too. They say they will be good twins from now on. They say they learned that feeding is not hard, but forgetting is. +Sam was a boy who liked to eat. He liked to eat a lot of things, but his favorite was meat. He liked meat that was red and juicy, not brown and dry. He liked meat that was rare. + +One day, Sam's mom made meat for dinner. She put a big plate of meat on the table. Sam was very happy. He wanted to eat all the meat. He did not want to share with his dad or his sister. He wanted to complete the plate by himself. + +But Sam's mom said, "No, Sam, you have to share. You can have two pieces of meat, but not more. And you have to eat some salad and bread too. That is good for you." + +Sam was very mad. He did not like salad or bread. He only liked meat. He did not listen to his mom. He waited until his mom went to the kitchen. Then he grabbed the plate of meat and ran to his room. He locked the door and started to eat the meat. He ate and ate and ate. He ate all the meat on the plate. He completed the plate. + +But soon, Sam felt sick. His tummy hurt. He felt hot and sweaty. He felt like he had to throw up. He ran to the bathroom, but it was too late. He threw up on the floor. He threw up on his bed. He threw up on his toys. He threw up a lot of red and juicy meat. + +Sam's mom heard him and knocked on the door. She asked, "Sam, are you okay? What did you do?" Sam did not answer. He was too sick. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had shared the meat. He wished he had not completed the plate. He learned a hard lesson. Eating too much rare meat was bad for him. It made him sick. It made him sad. It made him sorry. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their bikes in the park. They always wear helmets to be safe. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. It barks loud and runs fast. + +"Look, Tom, a dog!" Sam says. He likes dogs and wants to pet it. + +"Be careful, Sam, it might bite!" Tom says. He is scared of the dog and stays behind. + +Sam runs to the dog and tries to hug it. The dog does not like that. It growls and snaps at Sam. Sam is scared and lets go of the dog. He runs back to Tom. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cries. He has a red mark on his arm. The dog bit him. + +Tom sees the blood and feels sorry for Sam. He hugs him and squeezes him. He wants to make him feel better. + +"It's okay, Sam, it's okay," Tom says. "We will go home and Mom will fix it." + +They get on their bikes and ride home. They leave the dog in the park. The dog is dead. It was hit by a car. They did not see that. They only saw the dog. +Tom and Sue like to travel. They have a big car that can go very fast. Sometimes they go to the beach, sometimes they go to the park, sometimes they go to the zoo. They always have fun. + +One day, they see a big sign that says "Space Museum". They want to go there. They ask their mom and dad if they can go. Mom and dad say yes. They are happy. + +At the space museum, they see many things. They see rockets, stars, planets, and astronauts. They learn a lot. They also see a big missile. It is very long and shiny. It has a pointy nose and a tail with fire. They wonder what it does. + +They ask a man who works at the museum. He tells them that the missile can fly very high and very far. He says that it can go to the moon or to another planet. He says that it is very powerful and very fast. He says that it is not for fun, but for war. + +Tom and Sue do not like war. They think that war is bad and scary. They think that people who make war are mean and lazy. They do not want to use the missile. They want to use the rockets. They want to go to space and see new things. They want to make friends, not enemies. They think that travel is better than war. They are smart. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They like to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Sometimes they use big words that they hear from their parents or the TV. + +"Look, this is a helicopter. It can fly in the sky and help people," Tom says, holding a toy helicopter. + +"That's a nice word. Helicopter. How do you spell it?" Lily asks, curious. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He knows some letters, but not all of them. He tries to remember the word. + +"H-E-L...I don't know the rest. It's too hard," he says, giving up. + +Lily nods. She doesn't know how to spell it either. She picks up a toy horse and says, "This is a horse. It can run fast and make a sound like this: neigh!" + +Tom laughs. He likes the sound of the horse. He makes it too: "Neigh!" + +They are having fun with their toys and words, when they hear a voice from the kitchen. + +"Tom, Lily, come here. It's time for lunch," their mom calls. + +They put down their toys and run to the kitchen. They are hungry and want to eat. + +"What are you playing with?" their mom asks, smiling. + +"We are playing with our toys and words. We learned a new word: helicopter," Tom says, proud. + +"That's a very good word. Can you tell me what a helicopter does?" their mom asks, interested. + +"It can fly in the sky and help people," Tom repeats. + +"That's right. And do you know what a horse does?" their mom asks, looking at Lily. + +"It can run fast and make a sound like this: neigh!" Lily says, making the sound. + +"That's also right. You are very smart and nosy. You like to learn new things," their mom says, hugging them. + +They hug her back and say, "We love you, mom." + +They sit down and eat their lunch. They talk about their toys and words and other things. They are happy and full. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a bedroom. They like to play and have fun. But they do not like the same colors. Lily likes pink and purple. Ben likes blue and green. + +One day, Mom says they can paint their bedroom. She gives them two brushes and two cans of paint. One can is pink and one can is blue. She says they can choose their own colors, but they have to share the wall. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They start to paint their bedroom. Lily paints her side of the wall pink. Ben paints his side of the wall blue. But soon they run out of space. They want to paint more. + +"Move over, Lily!" Ben says. "I want to paint more blue!" + +"No, Ben!" Lily says. "I want to paint more pink!" + +They start to argue. They push and pull. They splash paint on each other. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is going on. She sees the paint all over the wall, the floor, the bed, and the twins. She is not happy. She is serious. + +"What are you doing?" Mom says. "You are supposed to share the wall, not fight over it!" + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. + +Mom says they have to clean up the mess. She says they have to work together. She says they can still paint their bedroom, but they have to use both colors. She says they can make a nice pattern with pink and blue. + +Lily and Ben agree. They think that might be fun. They get some rags and some water. They start to clean up the mess. They say they will be more careful next time. They say they will share the wall. They say they love each other. +Poppy was a red flower who lived in a big field with many other flowers. She liked to play with her friends and sing to the sun. But she was different from the other flowers. She had a big green ball in the middle of her petals, and when the wind blew hard, the ball would open and make a loud sound. Poppy, poppy, poppy! + +Some of the other flowers did not like Poppy. They said she was noisy and strange. They told her to go away and leave them alone. Poppy felt sad and lonely. She did not understand why they were so mean to her. She only wanted to have fun and be happy. + +One day, a little girl came to the field. She saw Poppy and smiled. She thought Poppy was pretty and special. She ran to her and picked her up. Poppy was scared and tried to tell the girl to stop. "Please, no, no, no!" she said. But the girl did not hear her. She held Poppy close to her face and blew hard on her green ball. Poppy felt a sharp pain and heard a loud sound. Poppy, poppy, poppy! + +The girl laughed and threw Poppy on the ground. She ran away to pick another flower. Poppy lay on the dirt, broken and dying. She saw the other flowers looking at her with pity and fear. She wished they had been nicer to her. She wished she had been more like them. She closed her eyes and said goodbye to the sun. Poppy, poppy, poppy. + +The moral of the story is: do not judge others by their appearance. Everyone is unique and valuable. Be kind and respectful to those who are different from you. You never know what they are going through. +One day, a fox wanted to travel to a new place. He was bored of his home in the woods. He packed some food and a map and said goodbye to his friends. + +"Be careful, fox," said his friend, a rabbit. "The world is big and scary. You might meet bad animals or get lost." + +"Don't worry, rabbit," said the fox. "I am smart and brave. I will find new friends and new things. I will come back and tell you all about it." + +The fox started to travel. He walked and walked, and saw many things. He saw mountains and rivers, fields and farms, towns and roads. He met many animals, some nice and some mean. He helped a bird with a broken wing, a mouse with a hungry family, and a dog with a thorn in his paw. He was a compassionate fox, and he made many friends. + +One day, he came to a big city. He was curious and excited. He wanted to see everything. But the city was loud and crowded, and the people were busy and rude. He felt scared and alone. He missed his home and his friends. He looked at his map and decided to go back. + +He traveled for many days, until he saw his woods again. He was happy and relieved. He ran to his friends and hugged them. They were happy and relieved too. They asked him to tell them about his travel. + +"I saw many things, and I met many friends," said the fox. "But I also learned something. There is no place like home." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big purple tent. They want to go inside. + +"Who lives in the tent?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe a fairy or a dragon," Ben says. + +"Let's see," Lily says. She opens the flap and goes in. + +Ben follows her. The tent is dark and cozy. They see some toys and books on the floor. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He picks up a book with pictures of animals. "I can teach you the names of the animals." + +"OK," Lily says. She sits next to him. Ben shows her the book. He points to a lion, a monkey, a snake, and a bird. + +"This is a lion. It roars. This is a monkey. It climbs. This is a snake. It slithers. This is a bird. It flies," Ben says. + +Lily repeats after him. She likes the book. She likes the animals. + +But then, they hear a loud voice outside. + +"Hey, who's in my tent?" the voice says. It sounds angry. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They look at each other. + +"Who is that?" Lily whispers. + +"I don't know," Ben whispers back. + +They hear footsteps coming closer. They see a shadow on the flap. + +"Get out of my tent, you little brats!" the voice says. It pulls the flap open. + +Lily and Ben see a big man with a beard and a hat. He looks mean. He has a stick in his hand. + +He sees Lily and Ben. He frowns. He raises his stick. + +Lily and Ben scream. They try to run away. But the man is faster. He hits them with his stick. He hurts them. He makes them cry. + +He takes the book from Ben. He throws it away. He kicks the toys. He breaks them. + +He yells at Lily and Ben. He tells them to never come back. He tells them to go away. + +Lily and Ben are sad and scared. They run out of the tent. They run to their moms. They hug them. They tell them what happened. + +Their moms are angry and worried. They call the police. They tell them about the man and the tent. + +The police come. They go to the tent. They find the man. They arrest him. They take him away. + +Lily and Ben are safe. But they are still hurt. They have bruises and cuts. They need bandages and kisses. + +They don't like the tent anymore. They don't like the man. They don't want to play in the park anymore. + +They go home. They cry. They have bad dreams. +Tom was a dog who liked to run and play. He had a red collar with his name on it. He was very lucky, because he had a good home and a kind family. + +One day, he saw a cat in the park. The cat had no collar and looked sad. Tom wanted to be friends with the cat, so he ran after her. But the cat was scared and ran away. + +"Wait, wait!" Tom barked. "I just want to talk to you. Why do you have no collar? Where is your home?" + +The cat stopped and turned around. She looked at Tom with big eyes. "I have no collar, because I have no name. I have no home, because I have no family. I am alone and hungry." + +Tom felt sorry for the cat. He remembered how lucky he was. He wanted to help the cat. He said, "You can have a name, if you want. You can have a home, if you want. You can have a family, if you want. You can come with me. I will share my food and my toys and my bed with you. You can be my friend." + +The cat was surprised and happy. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind and generous. I would like to come with you. I would like to be your friend. What can I call you?" + +Tom wagged his tail and said, "You can call me Tom. And I will call you Lily. That is a pretty name for a pretty cat." + +Lily nodded and said, "I like that name. Thank you, Tom. You are the best friend I ever had." + +Tom and Lily walked together to Tom's home. They met Tom's family, who welcomed Lily and gave her a pink collar with her name on it. They also gave her food and water and a soft pillow. Lily was very happy and grateful. She cuddled with Tom and said, "You are right, Tom. I am lucky. I have a name, a home, a family, and a friend. All because of you." + +Tom licked Lily and said, "You are welcome, Lily. I am lucky too. I have a new friend who makes me happy. All because of you." + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and generous to others, and you will make friends and be happy. +Tom was a brave boy who liked to play with his sword. He had a big sword made of wood that his dad gave him. He liked to swing it and pretend he was a knight fighting dragons and monsters. + +One day, he saw a big box in the living room. He wondered what was inside. He thought maybe it was a present for him. He wanted to open it and see. He took his sword and cut the tape on the box. He lifted the lid and looked inside. + +He was surprised to see a lot of clothes and shoes and books. They were not his. They were his mom's. She was going to give them away to other people who needed them. Tom felt bad. He had ruined the box and the things inside. He felt uncomfortable and guilty. + +He heard his mom coming. He quickly put the lid back on the box and hid his sword behind the couch. He hoped his mom would not notice. He said sorry in his head and wished he had not opened the box. He learned a lesson. He should not touch things that are not his without asking. He should be more careful with his sword. He should think before he acts. +Lily and Tom were at the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. They took turns to go down the slide and laughed. They liked the slide a lot. + +After a while, they saw a man sitting on a bench. He had no hair on his head. He was bald. He was reading a book and had a hat on his lap. Lily and Tom were curious. They wanted to talk to him. + +They walked to the bench and said hello. The man looked up and smiled. He said hello back. He asked them their names and what they liked to do. They told him they liked the slide and the swings and the sandbox. + +The man said he liked to read books and learn new things. He said he had no hair because he was old and it fell off. He said he wore a hat to keep his head warm. He asked them if they wanted to try his hat. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They wanted to try his hat. The man gave them his hat and they took turns to put it on. They giggled and said they looked funny. The man laughed too. He said they looked cute. + +They gave him back his hat and thanked him. He said they were welcome and he was happy to meet them. He said they could come and talk to him anytime. They said they would and waved goodbye. They ran back to their mom and told her about the bald man and his hat. Their mom smiled and said they made a new friend. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with. They looked around the room for something fun. They saw a big pile of papers on the table. They went to the table and looked at the papers. + +"What are these?" Lily asked. + +"They are magazines," Ben said. "They have pictures and words." + +"Can we look at them?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful. Mommy does not like us to touch her magazines," Ben said. + +They picked up a magazine and opened it. They saw a picture of a woman with a big smile and a pretty dress. They liked the picture. + +"Wow, she is pretty," Lily said. + +"Yes, she is," Ben said. + +They turned the page. They saw a picture of a man with a big frown and a terrible hat. They did not like the picture. + +"Yuck, he is terrible," Lily said. + +"Yes, he is," Ben said. + +They turned the page. They saw a picture of a cake with a big candle and a lot of frosting. They liked the picture. + +"Mmm, that looks yummy," Lily said. + +"Yes, it does," Ben said. + +They turned the page. They saw a picture of a snake with a big mouth and a lot of teeth. They did not like the picture. + +"Ah, that is scary," Lily said. + +"Yes, it is," Ben said. + +They dropped the magazine and ran away. They did not want to see any more pictures. + +"Let's find something else to do," Lily said. + +"Yes, let's," Ben said. + +They went to the couch and found a big pillow. They hugged the pillow and felt happy. They liked the pillow. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Lily wants to go first, but Ben pushes her away. He climbs up the ladder and leans over the edge. He laughs and says, "I am the king of the slide!" + +Lily is angry and sad. She does not like Ben. She waits for him to slide down, but he does not. He stays on top and makes faces at her. She thinks of a way to make him slide. She sees a stick on the ground and picks it up. She throws it at Ben and hits him on the head. + +Ben is surprised and hurt. He drops his balance and slides down very fast. He screams and lands on the grass. He cries and rubs his head. He sees Lily and says, "You are mean! You hurt me!" + +Lily feels sorry for Ben. She did not want to hurt him, only to make him slide. She runs to him and says, "I am sorry, Ben. I was angry because you pushed me. Can we be friends?" + +Ben looks at Lily and nods. He says, "I am sorry, too. I was rude because I wanted to have fun. Can we share the slide?" + +Lily and Ben hug and smile. They go back to the slide and take turns. They have fun and forget their fight. They learn to be nice and fair. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys in Tom's room. But Tom's room is very messy. There are toys everywhere on the floor, on the bed, on the desk. + +One day, Lily comes to Tom's room. She sees a big train on the floor. She likes trains. She says to Tom, "Can I play with your train? Can you lend it to me?" + +Tom says, "No, you can't. It is my train. I don't want to lend it to you. Go away." + +Lily is sad. She says, "But we are friends. Friends share toys. Why are you so mean?" + +Tom says, "I don't care. It is my train. You can't have it." + +Lily is angry. She says, "Fine. I don't want to play with you anymore. You are a bad friend. And your room is a bad sight. It is too messy. You should clean it up." + +She turns around and walks out of the door. She slams the door behind her. + +Tom is alone in his room. He looks at his train. He feels sorry. He thinks, "Maybe I was too mean to Lily. Maybe I should lend her my train. Maybe I should clean up my room. Maybe then she will come back and play with me." + +He picks up his train and runs after Lily. He hopes she will forgive him. He hopes they can be friends again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big bird in the sky. The bird has long wings and a sharp beak. It is a hawk. + +"Wow, look at the bird!" Lily says. "It can soar so high!" + +"What is soar?" Ben asks. + +"Soar means to fly fast and far," Lily explains. "The bird soars to find food." + +"What kind of food does the bird eat?" Ben wonders. + +The hawk dives down and catches a mouse in its claws. It flies away with the mouse. + +"The bird eats mice!" Lily says. "That is different from us. We eat bread and cheese and fruit." + +"I do not like mice," Ben says. "They are scary and furry." + +"Me neither," Lily agrees. "But the bird likes them. They are good food for the bird." + +Lily and Ben watch the bird soar until it disappears. Then they go back to their house. They have bread and cheese and fruit for lunch. They are happy. +Lily and Ben wanted to bake a cake for Mom's birthday. They put flour, eggs, milk, and sugar in a big bowl. They mixed and mixed with a spoon. They poured the batter in a pan and put it in the oven. + +But they forgot to set the timer. They went to play in the yard. They saw a cricket on the grass. It was green and shiny. They wanted to catch it. They ran after it. They did not hear the oven beep. + +The cricket jumped and jumped. It went under a rock. Lily and Ben lifted the rock. They saw many more crickets. They were fine and noisy. They wanted to catch them all. They forgot about the cake. + +Mom came home. She smelled something burning. She ran to the kitchen. She saw smoke coming out of the oven. She opened the oven. She saw a black and hard cake. She was sad and angry. + +She went to the yard. She saw Lily and Ben with a jar full of crickets. They were happy and proud. They saw Mom. They said, "Look, Mom, we caught crickets for you!" + +Mom said, "Why did you catch crickets? What about the cake?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They remembered the cake. They said, "Oh, no, the cake!" + +They ran to the kitchen. They saw the black and hard cake. They were sorry and sad. They said, "We are sorry, Mom, we forgot the cake. We wanted to bake a cake for your birthday." + +Mom said, "It's okay, my loves, I know you tried. But next time, please don't forget the timer. And please don't catch crickets in the house. They belong in the wild." + +Lily and Ben said, "We are sorry, Mom, we won't do it again. We love you, Mom. Happy birthday!" + +Mom said, "I love you, too, my loves. Thank you for your gift. But maybe we can buy a cake instead." +Ben and Lily liked to play outside in the park. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. They liked to see the birds, the flowers and the trees. They were cheerful children who had fun together. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. It was a cold and gray day. There was a lot of fog in the air. They could not see very far. Ben and Lily did not mind. They still wanted to play. + +They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. They laughed and shouted. Their mom watched them from a bench. She was happy to see them enjoy themselves. + +But then, she saw something that made her worry. There was a big dog near the slide. It was not a friendly dog. It was a mean dog. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It looked angry and hungry. + +Their mom called out to them. "Ben! Lily! Come here! There is a big dog near the slide! It is not a nice dog! It might hurt you! Come here now!" + +Ben and Lily heard their mom. They looked at the dog. They felt scared. They did not want to play with the dog. They wanted to be with their mom. They ran to her as fast as they could. + +The dog saw them run. It chased them. It wanted to catch them. It barked and growled. + +Their mom saw the dog chase them. She was afraid. She stood up and waved her arms. She yelled at the dog. "Go away! Leave my children alone! Go away!" + +The dog heard her yell. It stopped chasing Ben and Lily. It looked at her. It was confused. It did not like her noise. It turned around and ran away. + +Ben and Lily reached their mom. They hugged her. They were safe. They were glad. Their mom hugged them back. She was relieved. She was proud. She kissed them and said. "You are very brave, Ben and Lily. You listened to me when I warned you. You did the right thing. I love you very much." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They loved their mom very much too. They said. "We love you too, mom. Thank you for saving us. You are the best mom ever." + +They all went home. They had hot chocolate and cookies. They cuddled on the couch. They watched a funny movie. They forgot about the fog and the dog. They were a cheerful family who had each other. +Lily and Max were excited to go to the park with Mom. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the car. Mom drove them to the big green park with swings and slides and a pond. + +"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here are some bread crumbs. But don't get too close to the water, okay?" Mom said. + +Lily and Max nodded and took some bread crumbs. They walked to the pond and saw many ducks swimming and quacking. They threw some bread crumbs and the ducks came closer. Lily and Max laughed and clapped. + +Max saw a big white duck with a red beak. He wanted to touch it. He wandered away from Lily and Mom and followed the duck. The duck walked to a bush and Max followed. He reached out his hand to touch the duck's feathers. + +"Quack!" The duck snapped at Max's hand. Max was scared and cried. He dropped the bread crumbs and ran back to Lily and Mom. + +"Max, what happened?" Mom asked. + +"The duck bit me!" Max sobbed. + +"Oh, poor baby. Let me see your hand. It's okay, it's just a little scratch. The duck was just protecting its nest. You shouldn't wander away from us, Max. You could get lost or hurt." Mom said. + +She hugged Max and kissed his hand. She gave him a tissue to wipe his tears. Lily gave him a hug too. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I won't wander away again." Max said. + +"That's good, Max. I'm glad you're okay. Do you want to play on the swings with Lily?" Mom asked. + +Max nodded. He felt better. He took Lily's hand and they ran to the swings. Mom watched them and smiled. She brushed her hair away from her face and enjoyed the sun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with green grass. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "Maybe we can see the whole park from up there!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But be careful, the hill is steep!" + +They held hands and started to climb. They had to use their legs and arms to push themselves up. They felt the sun on their faces and the wind in their hair. They saw birds and flowers and bugs. They were happy. + +They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw the park with the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They saw the road with the cars and the bikes and the buses. They saw the sky with the sun and the clouds and the planes. + +"Wow, look at that cloud, Lily!" Tom said. "It looks like a bunny!" + +"You're right, Tom!" Lily said. "And that one looks like a bear!" + +They laughed and pointed at the clouds. They saw different shapes and animals and things. They made up stories about them. They were having fun. + +They lay down on the grass and watched the clouds. They felt the soft grass under them and the warm sun above them. They felt comfortable and cozy. They closed their eyes and smiled. + +"Tom, Lily, time to go home!" they heard their mom call. + +They opened their eyes and saw their mom waving at them. They waved back and got up. + +"OK, mom, we're coming!" they said. + +They ran down the hill and hugged their mom. They told her about their adventure and the clouds. She listened and smiled. + +They went home, feeling happy and tired. They had a good day. +Tom was a farmer who loved his land. He had many animals and plants that he took care of. Every day, he would fill his bucket with water and feed his cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. He also had a big garden where he grew carrots, potatoes, beans and corn. He was happy and proud of his work. + +One day, he saw a beautiful bird in his garden. It had bright feathers of red, blue, green and yellow. It sang a sweet song that made Tom smile. He wanted to be friends with the bird, so he filled a small bowl with seeds and put it near the bird. The bird flew down and ate the seeds. Tom said, "Hello, bird. You are very pretty. What is your name?" + +The bird looked at Tom and said, "My name is Lila. I am a parrot. I came from a far away place where there are many trees and flowers. I got lost and I was hungry and thirsty. Thank you for the seeds and water. You are very kind." + +Tom was surprised and happy that the bird could talk. He said, "You are welcome, Lila. I am Tom. I am a farmer. This is my land. You can stay here as long as you want. I have many animals and plants that you can see and play with. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, Tom. I want to be your friend. You have a beautiful land. I would like to see and play with your animals and plants. Can you show me around?" + +Tom smiled and said, "Of course, Lila. Come with me. I will show you everything." He picked up the bowl and the bucket and walked with Lila to his barn. He introduced her to his cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. Lila was amazed and curious. She asked Tom many questions and learned many things. She also repeated some of the words and sounds that the animals made. Tom laughed and taught her more words and sounds. + +They had a lot of fun together. Tom and Lila became good friends. They explored the land, shared stories and sang songs. Tom was happy and Lila was happy. They filled each other's hearts with joy. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw many trees, flowers, birds and squirrels. They wanted to play and explore. + +"Can we wander around, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but stay close and be alert. There might be some dangers in the park, like cars or dogs or bees," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and ran to a big rock. They climbed on it and looked around. They saw something shiny on the rock. + +"What is this?" Lily wondered. + +"It looks like a mineral. A mineral is a hard thing that comes from the ground. Some minerals are pretty and some are useful," Tom explained. + +"Can we take it home?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask mom first," Tom said. + +They got down from the rock and ran back to mom. They showed her the shiny mineral. + +"Look, mom, we found a mineral!" Lily said. + +"That's very nice, dear. But you know what? This mineral belongs to the park. It is part of nature. We should leave it here for other people and animals to enjoy," mom said. + +"Oh, I see. But can we touch it one more time?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle. And then we can go and have a snack. I brought some cookies and juice for you," mom said. + +Tom and Lily smiled and ran to the rock again. They touched the mineral and said goodbye to it. Then they followed mom to a bench and had a yummy snack. They had a fun day at the park. +Ben and Mia were friends who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to plan a big adventure. They wanted to find a jewel that was hidden in the park. They took a map, a shovel and a backpack. + +"Let's go, Mia!" Ben said. "The jewel is somewhere near the big slide." + +"OK, Ben!" Mia said. "But we have to be careful. There might be terrible monsters guarding the jewel." + +They walked and walked until they reached the big slide. They looked at the map and saw a red X. They dug and dug with the shovel until they found a shiny box. + +"Wow, Ben! We found it!" Mia said. "Let's open it and see the jewel." + +They opened the box and saw a beautiful necklace with a blue stone. They were very happy and put it on Mia's neck. + +"Look, Ben! I'm a princess!" Mia said. + +"You are, Mia!" Ben said. "And I'm a prince!" + +They hugged and laughed. They had a lot of fun with their adventure. They did not see the terrible monster that was hiding behind the slide. It was a big dog that wanted to play. It jumped and barked and ran after them. + +"Help, Ben! Help, Mia!" They shouted. "There's a terrible monster!" + +They dropped the box and the shovel and ran away. The dog picked up the box and the shovel and ran after them. It wanted to give them back. But Ben and Mia did not know that. They thought the dog wanted to eat them and the jewel. + +They ran and ran until they reached their homes. They were safe and tired. They said goodbye and went inside. + +"Maybe we can play again tomorrow, Ben!" Mia said. + +"Maybe, Mia!" Ben said. "But next time, let's plan a different adventure. One without terrible monsters." +Mia and Ben are best friends. They like to play with their toys, draw pictures and sing songs. But today, Mia is sad. She has a cold and she cannot go outside. She sneezes a lot and her nose is red. + +Ben comes to visit her. He knocks on the door and says, "Hello, Mia. Can I play with you?" + +Mia says, "Yes, Ben. But I am sick. I sneeze a lot and I feel bad." + +Ben says, "I am sorry, Mia. I have a gift for you. It is a book. It has funny stories and nice pictures. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Mia says, "Yes, Ben. Thank you. You are a good friend." + +Ben and Mia sit on the bed and read the book. They laugh at the jokes and look at the colors. Mia feels a little better. She sneezes less and her nose is less red. + +Ben says, "Mia, you are brave. You will get well soon. I will come again tomorrow. Do you want a hug?" + +Mia says, "Yes, Ben. I want a hug. But be careful. I do not want you to get sick too." + +Ben says, "Do not worry, Mia. I will wash my hands and cover my mouth. I will not get sick. I will give you a hug." + +Ben and Mia hug each other. They are happy. They are best friends. +Tim wanted to jump on the couch. He liked to jump on the couch when mom was not home. He felt happy and free when he jumped on the couch. But today, mom was home. She was working on her laptop on the table. She told Tim not to jump on the couch. She said it was not normal. She said it was bad for the couch and for Tim. + +Tim was sad. He did not want to stop jumping on the couch. He thought it was normal and fun. He waited for mom to look away. Then he ran to the couch and jumped on it. He jumped high and low. He jumped fast and slow. He laughed and shouted. He felt good. + +But mom heard him. She turned around and saw him jumping on the couch. She was angry. She yelled at Tim. She told him to get off the couch. She told him he was naughty. She told him he did not succeed. She told him he had to go to his room. + +Tim was scared. He did not want to go to his room. He did not want to make mom angry. He did not want to be naughty. He did not want to fail. He got off the couch and said sorry to mom. He said he would not jump on the couch again. He said he would be normal. + +Mom was still angry, but she was also sorry. She knew Tim was just a kid. She knew he liked to jump on the couch. She knew he did not mean to be bad. She hugged Tim and said sorry to him. She said she loved him. She said he could succeed. She said he could be normal and fun. She said he could jump on the couch sometimes, but not when she was working. She said they could jump on the couch together later. + +Tim was happy. He hugged mom and said he loved her. He said he was sorry. He said he would succeed. He said he would be normal and fun. He said he would wait for mom to finish working. He said he would jump on the couch with her later. He smiled and went to his room. He played with his toys and waited for mom. He was a good boy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big sunflower with yellow petals and a brown middle. It was taller than them. + +"Wow, look at that sunflower!" Ben said. "It is so pretty and bright!" + +"Can I touch it?" Lily asked. She reached out her hand to the sunflower. + +"Be careful, Lily. It might have bees inside," Ben warned. He heard a buzzing sound from the sunflower. + +Lily did not listen. She touched the sunflower and felt something soft and fuzzy. She pulled her hand back and saw a bee on her finger. It was black and yellow and had a stinger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "The bee bit me!" + +Ben ran to Lily and saw the bee. He was scared and angry. He grabbed the sunflower and tried to shake the bee off. But the sunflower was too strong and did not move. Ben pulled harder and harder until he heard a snap. He broke the sunflower from the stem. + +"Oh no, Ben, what did you do?" Lily said. She forgot about the bee and looked at the sunflower. It was lying on the ground, with its petals and seeds falling off. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I wanted to help you. I did not mean to break the sunflower," Ben said. He felt bad and sad. + +They heard a voice from the house. It was their mom. She smelled something smelly and came to see what was wrong. + +"Ben, Lily, what happened here?" Mom asked. She saw the broken sunflower and the bee. She saw Lily's finger and Ben's face. + +"Mom, we were playing with the sunflower and the bee bit Lily and I broke the sunflower and it is smelly and we are sorry," Ben said in a rush. + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, Ben and Lily. I know you did not mean to hurt the sunflower or the bee. But you have to be more careful and listen to each other. The sunflower and the bee are both alive and they need each other. The sunflower gives the bee food and the bee helps the sunflower make more seeds. They are friends, just like you and Lily." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We love the sunflower and the bee. And we love you." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. Now let's go inside and put some ice on Lily's finger and some water on the sunflower. Maybe we can plant the seeds and grow more sunflowers next year." +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big goose near the pond. The goose had white feathers and a long neck. It made a loud sound: "Honk, honk!" + +"Look, a goose!" Tom said. "Let's go and say hello." + +"OK, but be careful. It might bite," Sue said. + +They walked slowly to the goose. The goose looked at them with its black eyes. It did not run away. Tom and Sue smiled. + +"Hello, goose. What is your name?" Tom asked. + +The goose did not answer. It honked again. + +"Maybe it does not understand us," Sue said. + +"Maybe it wants something to eat," Tom said. He took a piece of bread from his pocket and threw it to the goose. The goose ate the bread quickly. + +"Wow, you are hungry, goose. Do you want more?" Tom asked. + +The goose nodded its head. It followed Tom and Sue to their house. They gave it more bread and water. The goose was happy. + +"Can we keep it, Mom?" Tom asked. + +Mom looked at the goose. It was big and strong. It could protect the house from bad people and animals. + +"OK, but you have to take good care of it. It is not a toy. It is a living thing," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. We will, we promise," Tom and Sue said. + +They hugged the goose. The goose honked. They had a new friend. They received a goose. +Tom and Jen were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had a big sink where they could wash their hands and dishes. Sometimes they pretended to be chefs and made soup with water and toys. + +One day, they found a new toy in the sink. It was a shiny metal thing with a handle. Tom picked it up and said, "Look, Jen, what is this?" + +Jen shrugged and said, "I don't know. Maybe it's a spoon." + +Tom shook his head and said, "No, it's not a spoon. It's too big and heavy. Maybe it's a magic wand." + +He waved it in the air and said, "Abracadabra!" + +Nothing happened. He tried again and said, "Hocus pocus!" + +Still nothing. He frowned and said, "This is a bad wand. It doesn't work." + +Jen said, "Maybe you have to spin it." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, I'll try that." + +He held the handle and spun the metal thing as fast as he could. He didn't know that it was a faucet and that he was turning on the water. + +Suddenly, a jet of water sprayed out of the sink and hit Tom in the face. He screamed and dropped the faucet. The water kept coming and splashed all over the kitchen. + +Jen laughed and said, "Wow, Tom, you made a fountain!" + +Tom was not happy. He was wet and cold. He said, "This is not a fountain. This is a mess. We have to stop the water." + +But they didn't know how to stop the water. They tried to push the faucet back, but it was too hard. They tried to cover the sink with a towel, but it was too small. They tried to call for help, but no one heard them. + +The water filled the sink and spilled over the edge. It made a big puddle on the floor. It reached the table and the chairs. It soaked the toys and the dishes. It was like a river in the kitchen. + +Tom and Jen were scared. They climbed on top of the counter and hugged each other. They wished they had never found the faucet. They wished they had listened to their mom, who had told them not to play in the sink. They wished she would come back soon and save them from the water. + +But their mom was not home. She had gone to the store to buy some milk. She was tall and strong and smart. She knew how to fix things. She had a key to the faucet that could turn off the water. She had left it in her purse, which was on the couch in the living room. + +She had no idea what was happening in the kitchen. She had no idea that her twins were in trouble. She had no idea that they had spun the faucet and made a flood. She had no idea that they were waiting for her to come back and make it stop. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks in the living room. They wanted to build a big tower that reached the ceiling. They worked hard and put one block on top of another. They were almost done when they heard a loud noise. + +"Boom! Boom! Boom!" It was thunder. The sky was gloomy and dark. Rain was falling hard on the window. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. They hugged her and asked, "Mom, what is that noise?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, my loves. It's just thunder. It's the sound of the clouds bumping into each other. It's not going to hurt you. It will go away soon." + +Lily and Tom felt better. They asked, "Can we go back to our blocks?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Of course. But be careful not to knock down your tower." + +Lily and Tom went back to the living room. They saw that their tower was still standing. They were happy. They added the last block and cheered, "We did it! We succeeded!" + +They looked at their tower with pride. It was tall and colorful. They didn't mind the thunder anymore. They had fun with their blocks. +Tom had a hammer that he liked very much. He used it to make things with wood and nails. He made a birdhouse, a boat, and a picture frame. He was very proud of his hammer and his things. + +One day, he went to play with his friend Anna. Anna had a lot of toys, but she did not have a hammer. She saw Tom's hammer and wanted to try it. She asked Tom if she could use it. Tom was kind and said yes. He showed her how to hold it and hit the nails. + +Anna liked the hammer too. She used it to make a flower, a star, and a heart. She was very happy with her hammer and her things. She thanked Tom for letting her use it. But then she said, "Can I keep it? It is so fun and pretty. I want it to belong to me." + +Tom was sad and angry. He said, "No, you can't keep it. It is mine. I made it with my dad. It belongs to me. Give it back to me now." + +Anna did not want to give it back. She said, "No, I won't. It is mine now. I made things with it. It belongs to me. Go away." + +Tom and Anna started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They broke the hammer and their things. They both cried and felt bad. + +Then, Anna's mom came and saw what happened. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why did you break the hammer and your things? That is not nice. That is not how you share and play." + +She made Tom and Anna say sorry to each other. She said, "You both like the hammer, but you can't have it at the same time. You have to take turns and be kind. You have to respect each other and your things. You have to say please and thank you. You have to give back what does not belong to you." + +Tom and Anna felt sorry and ashamed. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They said please and thank you and gave back what did not belong to them. They fixed the hammer and their things. They decided to share and play together. They were kind and happy again. +Tom and Lily wanted to measure how tall they were. They found a big ladder in the garage and leaned it against the wall. They took turns to climb the ladder and mark the wall with a crayon. + +"Look, I am taller than you!" Tom said to Lily, pointing at his mark. + +"No, you are not!" Lily said. "You cheated! You wore your big shoes!" + +Lily was angry and tried to climb higher than Tom. But the ladder was wet from the rain and very slippery. Lily lost her balance and fell off the ladder. She hurt her arm and started to cry. + +Tom felt sorry for Lily and ran to help her. He hugged her and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I did cheat. You are right. It was not fair. Are you okay?" + +Lily stopped crying and said, "I am okay, Tom. Thank you. I am sorry, too. I should not have been so mad. It does not matter who is taller. We are still friends." + +Tom and Lily learned that cheating and fighting are not good. They decided to measure their height in a different way. They used a tape measure and a book. They found out that they were almost the same height. They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to be friends. +Sara liked to play with her toys in the garden. She had a yellow ball, a red car, and a green frog. She liked to make them talk and have fun. One day, she saw a big rabbit in the garden. The rabbit was white and fluffy, and had long ears. + +Sara wanted to be friends with the rabbit. She said hello, but the rabbit was shy and ran away. Sara followed the rabbit, but it was too fast. She saw it go into a hole under a big tree. Sara was curious and looked into the hole. She saw the rabbit lay down on some soft grass. Next to the rabbit, there was a bunch of celery. + +Sara liked celery. She ate it with peanut butter sometimes. She thought the rabbit might like it too. She picked a stick of celery from the bunch and held it out to the rabbit. The rabbit sniffed the celery and nibbled it. It made a crunchy sound. Sara smiled and gave the rabbit another stick of celery. The rabbit ate it and looked at Sara with its big eyes. + +Sara and the rabbit became friends. They shared the celery and played with Sara's toys. Sara taught the rabbit how to roll the yellow ball, how to drive the red car, and how to hop like the green frog. The rabbit learned how to say Sara's name and how to giggle. They had a lot of fun. + +Sara's mom called her for lunch. Sara said goodbye to the rabbit and told it to come back tomorrow. She took her toys and the rest of the celery and ran to the house. She told her mom about her new friend. Her mom was happy and gave her a hug. Sara ate her lunch and thought about the rabbit. She hoped it would come back tomorrow. She wanted to play with it again. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to help their mom and dad. One day, they saw their mom packing a big box with food and drinks. She said she was going to mail it to their grandma, who lived far away and was sick. + +"Can we help you, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, you can help me carry the box to the car. It's a cooler, so it will keep the food and drinks cold and fresh for grandma," mom said. + +Sara and Ben each grabbed one side of the box, but it was very heavy. They tried to lift it, but they could not. They felt sad and frustrated. + +"Mom, the box is too heavy for us. We can't help you," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "It's okay, my loves. You don't have to lift the box. You can help me in other ways. You can write a nice card for grandma, and put it inside the box. You can also draw some pictures of us, and of things that make grandma happy. That will make her feel better, too," mom said. + +Sara and Ben liked that idea. They ran to get some paper and crayons, and started to write and draw. They made a beautiful card and some colorful pictures, and put them inside the box. Then they helped mom close the box and tape it. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are very helpful and thoughtful. Grandma will love your card and pictures. You made her day," mom said. + +They all went to the car, and mom drove to the post office. She mailed the box to grandma, and Sara and Ben waved goodbye to it. They felt happy and proud. + +The moral of the story is: You can always help someone, even if you can't do everything. You can use your words and your creativity to show your love and care. +Sara was a thoughtful girl who liked to make cards for her friends. She drew pictures of flowers, stars and hearts with her crayons and wrote nice words like "I love you" and "You are fun". She wanted to mail her cards to her friends who lived far away, but she did not know how. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, how can I mail my cards?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You need stamps and envelopes. Stamps are little stickers that you put on the envelopes. Envelopes are paper covers that you put your cards in. Then you write the names and addresses of your friends on the envelopes. I can help you with that." + +Sara was happy and said, "Thank you, mom. You are very kind." + +Her mom helped her get stamps and envelopes and write the names and addresses of her friends. Then they went to the mailbox, which was a big metal box on the street. Sara put her cards in the mailbox and lifted the red flag. She felt proud and excited. + +On her way back home, she saw a lady wearing a veil. A veil was a thin cloth that covered the lady's face. Sara was curious and asked her mom, "Mom, why is that lady wearing a veil?" + +Her mom said, "Some people wear veils for different reasons. Some wear them for their religion, some wear them for their culture, some wear them for their fashion. Veils can be different colors and shapes. They can be beautiful and special." + +Sara nodded and said, "I see. Veils are interesting. Maybe I can draw a veil on my next card." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "That's a good idea, Sara. You are very creative." +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big cage with a leopard inside. The leopard was sad and angry. He wanted to be free. + +"Look, a leopard!" Lila said. "He has spots and a long tail." + +"Yes, he does," Tom said. "But he is not happy. He is trapped." + +Lila and Tom felt sorry for the leopard. They wanted to help him. They looked around and saw a stick. They picked up the stick and ran to the cage. + +"Maybe we can break the cage with the stick," Lila said. + +"Be careful," Tom said. "The leopard might bite us." + +They pushed the stick through the bars and tried to bend them. The leopard watched them with big eyes. He growled softly. + +"Come on, Lila, we can do it," Tom said. + +They pushed harder and harder. The stick snapped and the cage broke. The leopard jumped out of the cage and ran away. + +"Wow, we did it!" Lila said. "We freed the leopard!" + +"Yay, we did!" Tom said. "He is free now!" + +They looked at the clear sky and saw the leopard running in the distance. They smiled and waved at him. The leopard looked back and roared. He was happy and grateful. He ran to the forest and disappeared. Lila and Tom hugged each other. They were brave and kind. They were friends. +Lily liked to draw. She had a big book with many pages. She used crayons to make pictures of animals, flowers, and stars. She gave each picture a name. She was proud of her book. + +One day, she wanted to show her book to her mom. She ran to the living room with her book in her hands. But she tripped on the rug and fell down. Her book flew out of her hands and landed on the floor. The pages came out of the book and scattered everywhere. + +Lily was sad and frustrated. She cried and said, "Mom, mom, my book is broken! My pictures are gone!" Her mom came and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix your book. Let's pick up the pages and put them back in the book. Can you help me?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She helped her mom find the pages and put them in order. She told her mom the name of each picture. Her mom said, "Wow, Lily, you are very good at drawing. I love your pictures. They are beautiful and colorful." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." She hugged her mom and gave her a kiss. She was happy again. She said, "Mom, can I show you my book again?" Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. I would love to see your book again." They sat on the couch and looked at the book together. Lily felt proud of her book. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they also like to do silly things. + +One day, they decide to play hide and seek. Tim counts to ten and Sam runs to find a good spot. He sees a big lamp in the corner. It is dull and old. Sam thinks it is a good place to hide. He crawls behind the lamp and waits for Tim. + +Tim finishes counting and looks for Sam. He looks under the bed, in the closet, and behind the curtains. He cannot find Sam. He wonders where Sam is. He walks around the room and sees the lamp. He thinks it is odd. He goes closer and touches the lamp. + +"Boo!" Sam shouts and jumps out from behind the lamp. He scares Tim and makes him scream. Tim is angry and scared. He pushes the lamp and it falls down. It breaks and makes a loud noise. + +"Uh-oh," Sam says. He knows he did a bad thing. He is sorry and scared. + +"What are you doing?" their mom asks. She hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees the broken lamp and the boys. She is not happy. She is mad. + +"Sorry, mom," Tim and Sam say. They feel bad. They know they have to clean up and say sorry. They also know they have to be more careful and not play with the lamp. They hug their mom and say they love her. She hugs them back and says she loves them too. She tells them to be good boys and not do silly things. They nod and smile. They still like to play, but they also like to listen to their mom. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their big wardrobe. They had many clothes and toys inside, and they pretended it was a magic place. One day, they found a new coat in the wardrobe. It was long and furry and had a hood with ears. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It's like a bear coat!" + +"Can I try it on?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. It might be too big for you." Lily said. She helped Ben put on the coat. He looked very funny with the hood on his head. + +"Roar!" Ben said. He ran around the wardrobe, pretending to be a bear. + +Lily laughed. She wanted to join him, but she saw something else in the wardrobe. It was a shiny necklace with a big red stone. She picked it up and put it around her neck. + +"Look, Ben, I found a necklace!" Lily said. "It's like a princess necklace!" + +Ben stopped running. He looked at Lily and saw the necklace. He liked it too. He wanted to try it on. + +"Can I have the necklace?" Ben asked. + +"No, it's mine. I found it first." Lily said. She held the necklace tight. + +"Please, Lily, just for a little bit." Ben said. He reached for the necklace. + +Lily pulled away. She didn't want to share. She ran out of the wardrobe, with the necklace and the coat. + +"Hey, come back!" Ben said. He followed her. + +They ran to the living room, where their mom was reading a book. She saw them and smiled. + +"Hello, my little bear and princess. What are you playing?" Mom asked. + +"We're playing in the wardrobe. We found a coat and a necklace." Lily said. + +Mom looked at the coat and the necklace. She recognized them. They were hers. She had put them in the wardrobe to donate them to charity. She had forgotten to explain that to the twins. + +"Oh, I see. Well, those are very nice things, but they are not yours. They are mine. I was going to give them away to someone who needs them more." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt confused. They liked the coat and the necklace. They didn't want to give them away. + +"But why, Mom? We want to keep them. They are fun and pretty." Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and kissed them. She tried to explain. + +"Sometimes, we have to share what we have with others who have less. It's a kind way to show we care. The coat and the necklace are fun and pretty, but they are too big for you. They don't fit you well. They fit me better. But I have many other clothes and jewelry that I don't need. I want to make someone else happy with them. Someone who doesn't have much. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They understood a little bit. They knew Mom was a good person. She was reliable. She always told them the truth. They trusted her. + +"Okay, Mom. We understand. We're sorry we took your things. We'll give them back to you." Lily said. + +"Thank you, my sweeties. You are very kind and generous. I'm proud of you." Mom said. + +She took the coat and the necklace from them. She put them in a bag. She said she would take them to the charity shop later. + +Lily and Ben felt a little sad, but also happy. They had learned something new. They had played a fun game. They had made Mom smile. + +They hugged Mom and said they loved her. Then they went back to the wardrobe. They looked for other things to play with. They found a hat and a scarf. They put them on and pretended to be pirates. They had more fun. They forgot about the coat and the necklace. They were happy. +One day, a rabbit named Remy wanted to travel to the big garden. He liked to eat radishes there. He hopped and hopped until he saw the fence. He dug a hole under the fence and went inside. + +He saw many radishes in the garden. He was very happy. He picked one and bit it. But it was bad. It was bitter and hard. He spat it out. He picked another one and bit it. But it was bad too. He spat it out again. He tried many radishes, but they were all bad. + +He was sad and angry. He wondered why the radishes were bad. He looked around and saw a man. The man was spraying something on the radishes. It was a bad smell. Remy realized that the man was making the radishes bad. + +He was scared and ran back to the hole. He wanted to go home. He hopped and hopped until he saw his burrow. He went inside and cuddled with his family. He told them about his travel and the bad radishes. They hugged him and gave him some carrots. He was glad. He decided to never go to the big garden again. He liked his home and his carrots. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big truck. It is a mail truck. It has many letters and boxes. + +"Look, Lily, mail!" Ben says. "I wonder who gets the mail today." + +"Let's race to the mail truck and see!" Lily says. She likes to race. She is fast. + +"Okay, ready, set, go!" Ben says. He likes to race too. He is strong. + +They run to the mail truck. They are very fast. But the mail truck is faster. It drives away. + +"Oh no, we missed it!" Lily says. She is sad. + +"Maybe we can catch it at the next house!" Ben says. He is hopeful. + +They run after the mail truck. They see it stop at a house. They see a man come out. He is the mailman. He has a bag of mail. + +"Hello, kids!" the mailman says. He smiles. "Do you like mail?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Ben say. They are happy. + +"Would you like to help me deliver some mail?" the mailman asks. He is kind. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben say. They are excited. + +"Okay, then. Here, take these letters and boxes. They are for the people in this house. Be careful and knock on the door." the mailman says. He gives them some mail. + +"Thank you, mailman!" Lily and Ben say. They take the mail. They are proud. + +They walk to the door. They knock. They wait. A woman opens the door. She is surprised. + +"Hello, who are you?" the woman asks. + +"We are Lily and Ben. We are helping the mailman. We have mail for you." Lily and Ben say. They show the mail. + +"Oh, how nice of you! Thank you, Lily and Ben. You are very good helpers." the woman says. She takes the mail. She is grateful. + +"You're welcome!" Lily and Ben say. They smile. + +They go back to the mailman. He is waiting for them. He is happy. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben! You are very fast and strong. You are the best mail helpers I ever had." the mailman says. He praises them. + +"Thank you, mailman! You are very nice. We like mail. We like you." Lily and Ben say. They hug him. + +They say goodbye to the mailman. He drives away. They wave. + +They go back to their house. They are tired. They are happy. + +They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They are proud. + +Their mom and dad are proud too. They hug them. + +They have a snack. They have a nap. + +They dream of mail. They dream of racing. They dream of the mailman. +Lily wanted to play with the big ball that was on the shelf. She tried to reach it, but it was too high. She saw a chair and pushed it to the shelf. She climbed on the chair and stretched her arms. She touched the ball, but it was heavy. She pulled it hard, but it did not move. She struggled with the ball, but it only rolled a little. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Ben asked. He was Lily's big brother. He came into the room and saw Lily on the chair. He was angry. He did not like Lily to touch his things. + +"Go away, Ben! I want the ball!" Lily said. She did not like Ben to boss her around. + +"No, you can't have the ball! It's mine! Get off the chair!" Ben said. He grabbed the chair and pulled it away. Lily lost her balance and fell off the chair. She hit the floor and cried. The ball fell off the shelf and hit her head. It hurt a lot. + +Ben laughed at Lily. He picked up the ball and put it back on the shelf. He said, "That's what you get for being naughty. You are a baby. You can't play with big things. You should be embarrassed." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She hated Ben. She wished she had the ball. She wished she was big. She wished Ben would go away. She cried louder and louder. She did not have the ball. She did not have fun. She had a bad ending. +Lily and Tom are playing in the living room. They have a toy phone and a big box. They pretend the box is a house and the phone is a real phone. + +"Ring, ring, ring!" Lily says, holding the phone to her ear. "Hello, this is Lily. Who is this?" + +"Hi, Lily, this is Tom," Tom says, hiding behind the couch. "I am your friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, Tom, I want to play with you," Lily says, smiling. "What do you want to play?" + +"Let's play act," Tom says. "We can be anything we want. I want to be a superhero. What do you want to be?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She looks at the window and sees snow outside. She feels cold. She has an idea. + +"I want to be a snowman," Lily says. "I can wear a hat and a scarf and a carrot nose. And you can be a superhero who saves me from the sun." + +"OK, Lily, that sounds fun," Tom says. "But we need to find some clothes and a carrot. Where can we find them?" + +Lily looks around the living room. She sees a basket with some hats and scarves. She sees a fridge in the kitchen. She has a plan. + +"Follow me, Tom," Lily says. "I know where to find them. Come on, let's go!" + +Lily and Tom run to the basket and the fridge. They grab some clothes and a carrot. They put them on and go back to the box. They start to play act. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Tim saw a razor on the sink. It was shiny and had a long handle. He wanted to play with it. He reached for it with his hand. + +"Tim, no!" Mom said. She ran to the sink and took the razor away. "This is not a toy. This is for grown-ups. It can hurt you. Look, it has sharp things on it. They can cut your skin and make you bleed." + +Tim was sad and curious. He wanted to see the sharp things. He wanted to touch them. He waited for Mom to leave the bathroom. Then he climbed on a stool and grabbed the razor again. + +He felt the razor in his hand. It was wet and slippery. He tried to look at the sharp things. He moved the razor closer to his face. He tried to touch them with his finger. + +"Ow!" Tim cried. He felt a sting on his finger. He saw a drop of red on his skin. He dropped the razor on the floor. He started to cry. + +Mom heard Tim cry. She came back to the bathroom. She saw the razor on the floor and the blood on Tim's finger. She was scared and angry. She picked up Tim and hugged him. + +"Tim, what did you do?" Mom said. "I told you not to play with the razor. You could have hurt yourself badly. You need a band-aid. And you need to listen to Mom. Do you understand?" + +Tim nodded. He was sorry and scared. He felt Mom's kiss on his head. He felt the band-aid on his finger. He learned a lesson. He never played with the razor again. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall stacks of different colors and shapes. Lily was very proud of her stack, which was taller than her head. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, Ben, look at my stack. It is so big and pretty." + +Ben looked at Lily's stack and felt jealous. He wanted to have a bigger and prettier stack than Lily. He thought of a mean plan. He waited until Lily was not looking and pushed her stack with his hand. The blocks fell down with a loud crash and scattered on the floor. + +Lily heard the noise and turned around. She saw her stack was gone and Ben was smiling. She felt very sad and angry. She shouted at Ben, "Ben, you are bad! You broke my stack! Why did you do that?" She started to weep and ran to her mom. + +Ben felt guilty and scared. He did not mean to make Lily weep. He only wanted to have some fun. He tried to say sorry, but Lily did not listen. She hid behind her mom and glared at him. He felt fearful that Lily would not be his friend anymore. + +Mom saw what happened and hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, it's okay. Don't weep. Your stack was very nice, but you can make another one. Ben made a mistake, but he is sorry. Can you forgive him and play with him again?" + +Lily sniffed and looked at Ben. Ben looked at Lily and said, "Lily, I am sorry. I was silly. I like your stack. Can we be friends again?" He held out his hand and smiled. + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled back. She said, "Ben, I forgive you. You are my friend. Let's make a new stack together." She took his hand and they went back to the blocks. They built a new stack that was bigger and prettier than before. They were happy and forgot their fight. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran behind a big tree and waited for Lily to find him. He thought he had a good spot. + +But then he heard a loud noise. It was a big dog that came out of the bushes. The dog saw Ben and barked at him. Ben was scared and tried to run away, but the dog chased him. Ben cried for help. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and ran to him. She saw the dog and shouted, "Go away, bad dog! Leave Ben alone!" The dog stopped and looked at Lily. Lily picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. The dog was afraid and ran away. + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "Are you okay, Ben? That was a mean dog. He wanted to bite you." + +Ben nodded and said, "Thank you, Lily. You saved me. You are brave and kind." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Ben. You are my friend. Come on, let's go to the swings. We can play some more." + +They walked to the swings and saw a man sitting on a bench. He was wearing a black robe and a wig. He was a judge. He had a sandwich in his hand, but he did not eat it. He looked at Lily and Ben and frowned. + +He said, "What are you doing here, children? This is not a place for playing. This is a place for judging. You are making too much noise and mess. You are disgusting." + +Lily and Ben did not like the judge. He was rude and mean. They did not want to talk to him. They ignored him and went to the swings. They had fun and laughed. They did not care what the judge said. They were happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they see a big thing in the park. It is a slide. They want to try it. + +"Look, Tom, a slide! Let's go!" Sam says. + +"OK, Sam, but be careful. It is very high." Tom says. + +They run to the slide. Sam goes first. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. He slides down very fast. He laughs and shouts. + +"Wow, that was fun! Come on, Tom, your turn!" Sam says. + +Tom follows Sam. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the top. He looks down. He feels scared. He does not want to slide. + +"Sam, I don't want to slide. It is too high. I want to go back." Tom says. + +"No, Tom, don't be a baby. You can do it. It is not hard. It is fun. Just slide." Sam says. + +Sam pushes Tom. Tom slides down very fast. He does not laugh or shout. He cries and screams. He falls off the slide and hurts his knee. He bleeds and cries more. + +"Tom, are you OK? I'm sorry, I did not mean to hurt you." Sam says. + +A lady sees Tom and Sam. She runs to them. She helps Tom. She puts a bandage on his knee. She hugs him and makes him feel better. + +"Tom, you are very brave. You did a good thing. You tried something new. Sometimes, new things are scary, but they can also be fun. You can improve your skills and have more fun if you try new things. But you should also be safe. You should not slide if you are not ready. And you should not let anyone push you. You should say no and ask for help. Do you understand?" The lady says. + +"Yes, I understand. Thank you, lady. You are very kind." Tom says. + +"Sam, you are very naughty. You did a bad thing. You pushed your friend. You did not listen to him. You did not care about his feelings. You hurt him. You should not do that. You should be nice to your friend. You should respect his choices. You should help him and encourage him. You should apologize to him. Do you understand?" The lady says. + +"Yes, I understand. I'm sorry, Tom. I was wrong. I did not mean to hurt you. You are my friend. I want to play with you. Can you forgive me?" Sam says. + +Tom looks at Sam. He sees that Sam is sorry. He remembers that Sam is his friend. He smiles and nods. + +"Yes, I forgive you, Sam. You are my friend. I want to play with you too. But next time, don't push me. OK?" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. I won't push you. I promise. Next time, we can play something else. Something we both like. OK?" Sam says. + +"OK, Sam. That sounds good. Thank you, lady. Goodbye." Tom says. + +"Goodbye, Tom. Goodbye, Sam. Have fun and be safe." The lady says. + +Tom and Sam hug each other. They hold hands and walk away. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They improved their friendship. They are good friends. The end. +Tim and Sam are best friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. Tim has a red car that can zoom very fast. Sam has a blue truck that can carry many things. + +One day, they go to the park with their cars and trucks. They see other kids playing with balls and bikes and dolls. Tim and Sam want to join them and make new friends. They bring their cars and trucks and show them to the other kids. + +"Look at my car!" Tim says. "It can zoom like a rocket!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" a girl says. "Can I try it?" + +"Sure!" Tim says. He gives her his car and she zooms it on the grass. + +"Look at my truck!" Sam says. "It can carry many things!" + +"Wow, that's awesome!" a boy says. "Can I try it?" + +"Sure!" Sam says. He gives him his truck and he loads it with rocks and sticks. + +Tim and Sam are very happy. They share their cars and trucks with the other kids and play together. They zoom and carry and laugh and have fun. They are very popular and make many friends. They love their cars and trucks and their new friends. They are wild and free. +Lily had a dog named Spot. Spot was a loyal dog. He always followed Lily and did what she said. Lily loved Spot very much. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park. Lily had a string in her hand. She tied the string to Spot's collar. She said, "This is your lead, Spot. It will keep you safe. You have to stay with me and not run away." + +Spot nodded and wagged his tail. He liked the park. He saw many things to smell and chase. He saw other dogs and people and birds. He wanted to play with them. + +But Spot remembered what Lily said. He stayed with her and did not run away. He followed the lead and did not pull or tug. He was a good dog. + +Lily was happy. She said, "You are a very loyal dog, Spot. You listen to me and do not run away. You are my best friend. I am proud of you." + +She gave Spot a hug and a treat. Spot licked her face and barked. He was happy too. + +The moral of the story is: Loyalty is a good quality. It means being faithful and obedient to someone who loves you. It makes you and them happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys. Lily had a green crown that she made from paper and stickers. Ben had a red car that he liked to zoom around the floor. + +"Look at my crown!" Lily said. "It is very pretty and shiny. I am a queen!" + +"Look at my car!" Ben said. "It is very fast and loud. I am a racer!" + +They both smiled and showed each other their toys. They liked to play together. + +But then, Lily saw something on the table. It was a big cake with white frosting and colorful sprinkles. It smelled very good. + +"Wow, cake!" Lily said. "Can we have some?" + +Ben looked at the cake too. He also wanted some. + +"Mommy said we can have some after we finish our lunch," Ben said. "But we have to eat our vegetables first." + +Lily made a face. She did not like vegetables. She only liked cake. + +"I don't want vegetables," Lily said. "I want cake now!" + +She put down her crown and ran to the table. She reached for the cake with her hand. + +But Ben was faster. He grabbed her arm and pulled her back. + +"No, Lily!" Ben said. "You have to wait. Mommy will be mad if you touch the cake." + +Lily was angry. She wanted the cake. She did not care about Mommy. + +She kicked Ben in the leg. Ben let go of her arm. He cried out in pain. + +Lily ran to the cake again. But this time, she tripped over her crown. She fell to the floor. The crown flew in the air and landed on the cake. + +Lily and Ben both looked at the cake. It was ruined. The crown was stuck in the frosting. The sprinkles were everywhere. + +They heard Mommy coming. They were scared. They knew they were in trouble. + +They looked at each other. They both said sorry. They hugged each other. + +They hoped Mommy would not be too mad. They hoped she would still love them. They hoped they would still get some cake. +Anna liked to look at the stars at night. She wondered what was out there in the big, dark universe. She asked her dad to tell her stories about the stars and the planets. Her dad was very tall and knew a lot of things. + +One night, Anna and her dad set up a telescope in the backyard. They wanted to see the moon and the stars better. Anna was very excited. She climbed on a stool and looked through the telescope. She saw the moon, big and bright, with many spots on it. She saw some stars, twinkling and shining. She smiled and said, "Wow, dad, this is amazing!" + +Her dad smiled back and said, "Yes, it is, Anna. The universe is full of wonders. Do you want to see something else?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please, dad. What else can we see?" + +Her dad moved the telescope and said, "Look here, Anna. This is a planet. It is called Mars. It is red and has rocks and dust on it. It is very far from us, but we can see it with the telescope." + +Anna looked through the telescope and saw the red planet. She said, "Wow, dad, it is so pretty. Can we go there someday?" + +Her dad said, "Maybe, Anna, maybe. But it is very hard to go there. It takes a long time and a lot of money and a special rocket. Maybe when you grow up, you can be an astronaut and go to Mars." + +Anna said, "I want to be an astronaut, dad. I want to see the universe." + +Her dad hugged her and said, "I'm sure you can, Anna. You are very smart and brave and curious. But for now, let's enjoy the night sky and the telescope. Maybe we can see some more planets and stars." + +Anna said, "OK, dad. I love you." + +Her dad said, "I love you too, Anna." +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and stories with their cars, dolls and blocks. Anna likes to pretend that her doll is a princess who lives in a castle made of blocks. Ben likes to pretend that his car is a race car that goes very fast and makes loud sounds. + +One day, they hear a knock on the door. They stop playing and look at each other. Who could it be? They run to the door and see a big box with a bow on it. It has a tag that says "To Anna and Ben, from Grandma and Grandpa". They are very happy and excited. They love getting presents from their grandparents. + +They open the door and drag the box inside. They try to open it, but it is too hard. They need scissors or a knife to cut the tape. They look around and see that their mom is in the kitchen, making lunch. They decide to ask her for help. + +They run to the kitchen and say "Mom, mom, we have a present from Grandma and Grandpa. Can you help us open it?" + +Mom smiles and says "Sure, sweeties. Let me see what it is." She follows them to the living room and sees the box. She picks up the scissors from the table and cuts the tape. She says "Okay, are you ready to see what's inside?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say "Yes, yes, yes!" + +Mom opens the box and lifts the lid. Suddenly, something jumps out of the box and lands on the floor. It is a small, furry, brown puppy. It has a red collar and a tag that says "Woof". It wags its tail and licks Anna and Ben's faces. They are very surprised and happy. They hug the puppy and say "Wow, a puppy! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa!" + +Mom laughs and says "You're welcome, sweeties. They wanted to give you a special gift for your birthday. They said they found this puppy at the shelter and he needed a good home. They thought you would love him and take good care of him. What do you want to name him?" + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They look at the puppy and see that he has a spot on his back that looks like a star. They say "How about Star? He has a star on his back." + +Mom says "That's a lovely name. Star, welcome to our family." She picks up the phone and calls Grandma and Grandpa. She says "Hi, Mom and Dad. We just opened your present. You won't believe what it is. It's a puppy!" + +Grandma and Grandpa are very happy and say "We're so glad you like it. We hope you have fun with him. He's very friendly and playful. He likes to shake his toys and bark with a funny voice. He also likes to cuddle and sleep on your lap. He's a very good boy." + +Anna and Ben say "Thank you, thank you, thank you! We love Star. He's the best present ever. We can't wait to play with him and teach him tricks. We love you, Grandma and Grandpa." + +They hang up the phone and play with Star. They shake his toys and make him chase them. They hear him bark with a funny voice and laugh. They cuddle and sleep on the couch with him. They are very happy and think that this is the best day ever. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They packed their bags with new clothes and toys. They said goodbye to their cat and got in the car. + +"Where are we going, Mum?" Lily asked. + +"We are going to the beach, Lily. It is a very nice place with sand and water and sun," Mum said. + +"Can we swim in the water, Dad?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben, but you have to be careful and stay with us. The water can be deep and cold and fast," Dad said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked swimming, but they knew they had to listen to Mum and Dad. + +They drove for a long time. They saw many things on the way: cows and sheep and trees and houses and shops. They sang songs and played games and ate snacks. They were very excited. + +They arrived at the beach. They got out of the car and ran to the sand. It was soft and warm and yellow. They took off their shoes and felt it with their feet. They saw the water. It was blue and shiny and noisy. They heard the waves and the seagulls. They smelled the salt and the fish. + +They put on their new swimsuits and hats and sunscreen. Mum and Dad let them swim in the water. They held their hands and splashed and kicked and laughed. They felt the water on their skin and in their hair. They saw the fish and the shells and the seaweed. + +They had a lot of fun. They made a sandcastle and a moat and a flag. They collected shells and stones and feathers. They ate ice cream and sandwiches and fruit. They lay on the sand and looked at the sky. They saw the clouds and the birds and the sun. + +They were very happy. They loved their holiday. They thanked Mum and Dad for taking them. They hugged and kissed them. They said they wanted to come back again. They got in the car and drove home. They fell asleep on the way. They dreamed of the beach. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Lily says. "We can see the sky and the birds." + +"OK!" Tom says. "But we need to be fast. The sun is going down soon." + +They run to the hill. They speed up the hill. They use their legs and their arms. They are very strong. They reach the top of the hill. They are happy. + +"Wow!" Lily says. "We are so high! Look at the clouds. They are pink and purple." + +"They are pretty!" Tom says. "And look at the trees. They are green and brown." + +They see a big tree. The tree has a hole. They see something in the hole. It is green and long. It is celery. + +"Look!" Tom says. "There is celery in the hole. Do you like celery?" + +"I like celery!" Lily says. "It is crunchy and yummy. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom says. "But we need to be careful. Maybe the celery belongs to someone." + +They go to the hole. They take some celery. They share it. They eat it. It is good. + +"Thank you, tree!" Lily says. "Thank you, celery!" + +"Thank you, Lily!" Tom says. "Thank you, Tom!" Lily says. + +They hug. They are friends. They are happy. They see the sun. The sun is going down. It is time to go home. + +"Let's go home!" Lily says. "We can come back tomorrow." + +"OK!" Tom says. "We can play again. We can speed up the hill. We can see the sky and the birds. We can eat celery." + +They run down the hill. They speed to their homes. They say goodbye. They smile. They are friends. They are happy. The end. +Jill loves her dog Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog with a white spot on his nose. He is very charming and friendly. He likes to play with Jill and her friends. + +One day, Jill and Spot go to the park. Jill grabs Spot's leash and puts it on his collar. She says, "Come on, Spot, let's go for a walk!" Spot wags his tail and follows Jill. + +At the park, Jill sees her friend Tom. Tom has a red ball. He says, "Hi, Jill, do you want to play catch?" Jill says, "Yes, that sounds fun!" She lets go of Spot's leash and runs to Tom. + +Spot sees the red ball and thinks it is a toy. He runs after it and tries to grab it with his mouth. Tom throws the ball and Spot chases it. He barks and jumps. + +Jill and Tom laugh and clap. They think Spot is very funny and cute. They say, "Good boy, Spot, you are so charming!" Spot is happy and proud. He brings the ball back to Jill and Tom. They pet him and give him a treat. They all have a good time at the park. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom and dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But Tom and Lily wanted to see the gorilla the most. They had read a book about gorillas and they liked them a lot. + +They ran to the gorilla cage and looked for the big, hairy animal. But they could not see him. He was hiding behind some rocks and trees. Tom and Lily felt sad. They wanted to say hello to the gorilla. + +"Where is the gorilla?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe he is sleeping," Lily said. + +"Or maybe he is shy," Tom said. + +They waited and waited, but the gorilla did not come out. Then they heard a loud noise. It was the gorilla. He was beating his chest and making a roar. He was very noisy. + +"Wow, look!" Tom said. + +"There he is!" Lily said. + +They saw the gorilla come out of his hiding place. He was big and strong. He looked at Tom and Lily and smiled. He waved his hand at them. + +"Hello, gorilla!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Hello, kids!" the gorilla said. + +Tom and Lily were surprised. They did not know that gorillas could talk. + +"Did you hear that?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, I did," Lily said. + +"Can you really talk?" Tom asked the gorilla. + +"Yes, I can," the gorilla said. "But only to kids who believe in me." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They believed in the gorilla. They thought he was very nice and smart. They talked to him for a long time. They asked him many questions and he told them many stories. They became friends with the gorilla. + +They had a lot of fun at the zoo. They learned a lot about gorillas and other animals. They thanked the gorilla for talking to them and said goodbye. They promised to come back and visit him again. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be different animals. Ben had a toy car and Lily had a toy doll. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bang from the kitchen. They ran to see what happened and saw their mom holding her hand. She had cut herself with a knife while making lunch. She looked sad and scared. + +"Mommy, are you okay?" Ben asked. + +"No, honey, I need help. This is an emergency. Can you get me a bandage from the bathroom?" Mommy said. + +Ben nodded and ran to the bathroom. He found a bandage and a roll of tape. He brought them back to the kitchen and gave them to Mommy. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very brave and smart. Can you help me wrap the bandage around my hand?" Mommy said. + +Ben nodded again and tried to help Mommy. He held the bandage and wrapped it gently around Mommy's hand. He used the tape to stick it together. He was very careful not to hurt Mommy. + +"There, that's better. You did a great job, Ben. I'm so proud of you. You are my little hero." Mommy said. + +Ben smiled and hugged Mommy. He felt happy and proud. He was glad he could help Mommy. + +Lily came closer and hugged Mommy too. She gave her toy doll to Mommy. + +"Here, Mommy. This is for you. She will make you feel better. She is my best friend." Lily said. + +Mommy smiled and thanked Lily. She kissed both of them and told them she loved them. + +They all sat on the couch and cuddled. They waited for Daddy to come home and tell him what happened. They knew he would be proud of them too. They were a brave and loving family. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. But they also liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a small bucket and a magnifying glass. + +"Look, Ben, I found a ladybug!" Anna said. She pointed to a red and black dot on a leaf. She put the leaf in the bucket. + +"Wow, it's pretty!" Ben said. He pointed to a yellow and black bee on a flower. He wanted to put the flower in the bucket too. But he was afraid of the bee. + +"Be careful, Ben, the bee can sting you!" Anna said. She saw the bee flying closer to Ben. She grabbed his hand and pulled him away. + +They ran to a big tree. They sat under the shade of the tree. They looked at their bucket. They had many bugs and flowers. They were happy. + +But then they heard a loud bark. They saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was messy and dirty. It had mud and leaves on its fur. It looked angry. + +"Help, Anna, the dog is coming!" Ben said. He was scared of the dog. + +"Quick, Ben, let's hide behind the tree!" Anna said. She took the bucket and the magnifying glass. She ran behind the tree with Ben. + +They hoped the dog would not find them. They hoped the dog would not eat their bugs and flowers. They hoped the dog would go away. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys, draw pictures and read books. One day, they went to the zoo with their moms. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys and elephants. They were very happy. + +Then they came to the big pool where the whales lived. Lily and Ben ran to the fence and looked at the water. They saw a big whale jump out and splash. They clapped and laughed. + +"Wow, look at the whale!" Lily said. "It is so big and blue and shiny. I love the whale. It is my favorite animal." + +Ben shook his head. "No, the whale is not my favorite animal. It is too big and loud and wet. I don't love the whale. I love the giraffe. It is my favorite animal. It is tall and yellow and has spots." + +Lily and Ben disagreed. They looked at each other and frowned. They did not want to be friends anymore. + +Their moms saw them and came over. They asked them what was wrong. + +"Lily loves the whale and I love the giraffe. We don't agree. We are not friends," Ben said. + +"Ben loves the giraffe and I love the whale. We don't agree. We are not friends," Lily said. + +Their moms smiled and hugged them. They said, "You don't have to agree on everything to be friends. You can like different things and still be friends. You can share and learn from each other. You can respect and care for each other. You are both adorable and smart and kind. You are best friends." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They said, "You are right. We are best friends. We are sorry. We love the whale and the giraffe. We love each other." + +They hugged and made up. They went back to the fence and watched the whale and the giraffe. They were very happy. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big red car. They take turns to drive the car and make noises. + +One day, Mom says it is time for lunch. She makes pasta for them. Tom and Mia love pasta. They run to the table and sit on their chairs. Mom puts a plate of pasta in front of each of them. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they say. + +"You're welcome, my darlings. Enjoy your pasta, but be careful, it is hot," Mom says. + +Tom and Mia start to eat their pasta. They are very hungry. They make yummy sounds. They are happy. + +But then, Tom sees something on Mia's plate. It is a green thing. Tom does not like green things. He thinks they are yucky. + +"Hey, Mia, what is that?" he asks. + +"It is a pea. I like peas. They are good for you," Mia says. + +"Peas are not good. They are bad. Give me your pea," Tom says. + +He reaches for Mia's plate. He wants to take her pea. + +But Mia does not want to give her pea. She likes her pea. She wants to eat it. + +"No, Tom, it is my pea. You have your own pasta. Leave my pea alone," Mia says. + +She pushes Tom's hand away. She holds her plate with both hands. + +Tom is angry. He wants Mia's pea. He thinks it is not fair. He screams. + +"Give me your pea! Give me your pea!" he screams. + +Mia is scared. She does not like Tom's scream. She screams too. + +"Mom, help! Tom wants my pea! Mom, help!" she screams. + +Mom hears the screams. She runs to the table. She sees Tom and Mia screaming and crying. She is not happy. + +"Tom, Mia, stop screaming! What is going on?" she asks. + +Tom and Mia tell Mom what happened. They point at the pea. They talk at the same time. + +Mom shakes her head. She sighs. She picks up the pea from Mia's plate. She shows it to Tom and Mia. + +"Look, this is just a pea. It is not a big deal. You both have plenty of pasta. You can share the pea, or you can have no pea. What do you want?" she asks. + +Tom and Mia look at the pea. They look at each other. They think for a moment. They do not want to scream anymore. They do not want to make Mom sad. They want to be happy. + +They say sorry to each other. They hug. They smile. + +"Can we share the pea, Mom?" they ask. + +"Of course, you can. That is very nice of you. Here, I will cut the pea in half. You can each have a half," Mom says. + +She cuts the pea in half. She gives one half to Tom and one half to Mia. They take their halves and put them on their forks. They eat them. + +"Mmm, the pea is good," they say. + +Mom smiles. She is happy. + +"Good job, Tom and Mia. You are very good twins. Now, finish your pasta, and then you can play with your car again," she says. + +"Okay, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom," they say. + +They finish their pasta. They are full. They are happy. + +They run to their car. They take turns to drive it. They make noises. + +They are good twins. They are happy twins. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a slide, a swing, a sandbox and a big tree. + +One day, they go to the park with their moms. Lily sees the slide and runs to it. She likes to slide fast and feel the wind in her hair. Ben sees the swing and runs to it. He likes to swing high and touch the sky with his feet. + +"Look at me, Lily!" Ben shouts. "I can swing so high!" + +"Look at me, Ben!" Lily shouts back. "I can slide so fast!" + +They have fun on the slide and the swing. Then they see the big tree. The tree is tall and green. It has many leaves and branches. Lily and Ben want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Can we climb the tree, mom?" Ben asks. + +Their moms look at the tree. They think it is too tall and dangerous for Lily and Ben. + +"No, you can't climb the tree," their moms say. "It is too tall and you might fall. You can play in the sandbox instead." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to climb the tree. They go to the sandbox. The sandbox has many toys and sand. They can make shapes and castles with the sand. They can use the toys to dig and scoop. + +They see a bucket and a shovel. The bucket is red and the shovel is blue. They are Lily's favorite colors. She takes the bucket and the shovel. + +"Can I have the bucket and the shovel, please?" Ben asks. + +"No, they are mine," Lily says. "You can have the rake and the mold. They are green and yellow. They are your favorite colors." + +Ben is sad. He wants the bucket and the shovel. He doesn't like the rake and the mold. He thinks they are boring. + +They start to argue. They say mean words to each other. They are not friends anymore. + +Their moms hear them. They are not happy. They go to the sandbox. + +"Why are you arguing?" their moms ask. "You are friends. You should share and be nice to each other." + +Lily and Ben look at their moms. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They know their moms are right. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. "You can have the bucket and the shovel. I can have the rake and the mold. We can play together." + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. "You can have the bucket and the shovel. I can have the rake and the mold. We can play together." + +They hug and smile. They are friends again. They play in the sandbox. They make shapes and castles with the sand. They use the toys to dig and scoop. They have fun. + +They forget about the tree. They are happy in the park. +One day, a chubby man went to the park. He saw a big ball and wanted to play with it. He picked up the ball and tried to bounce it, but it was too heavy for him. He fell down and hurt his knee. + +A little girl saw the chubby man and ran to him. She said, "Are you okay, mister? That is my ball. It is not for bouncing. It is for rolling and kicking." + +The chubby man felt sorry and said, "I am sorry, little girl. I did not know. I just wanted to have some fun. Can you help me up?" + +The little girl nodded and helped the chubby man up. She said, "It is okay, mister. But next time, you should ask before you take someone's ball. And you should also be careful with your body. Bouncing is not good for you. You should try walking or running instead. It will make you feel better and healthier." + +The chubby man thanked the little girl and said, "You are very smart and kind, little girl. You are right. I should ask before I take something. And I should also take care of my body. I will try to walk and run more. Maybe I can even play with you and your ball someday." + +The little girl smiled and said, "That would be nice, mister. I like to make new friends. And I like to share my ball. But only if you ask nicely and play gently." + +The chubby man and the little girl hugged and became friends. They learned to respect each other and their things. They also learned to have fun and be healthy. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One morning, they saw a lot of mist in the air. It looked like white smoke that made everything fuzzy. + +"Let's go and see the mist!" Lily said. "Maybe we can find a fairy or a dragon in it!" + +"OK, but we have to hurry," Tom said. "Mom said we have to be back for breakfast soon." + +They put on their coats and boots and ran to the field behind their house. The mist was cold and wet on their faces and hands. They laughed and shouted as they ran through it. + +Suddenly, they saw something shiny in the mist. It was a big, round coin. It had a picture of a king on one side and a lion on the other. It looked very old and very rich. + +"Wow, look what we found!" Lily said. "Maybe it belongs to a pirate or a knight!" + +"Maybe we can buy a lot of candy with it!" Tom said. + +They picked up the coin and looked at it with wonder. They felt very lucky and happy. + +But then they heard Mom calling them from the house. + +"Lily! Tom! Breakfast is ready! Come back now!" + +They looked at each other and then at the coin. They did not want to leave it behind. But they also did not want to make Mom angry. + +They decided to hide the coin under a rock and come back for it later. They put the coin in a safe place and ran back to the house. + +They hoped the mist would not go away and that no one else would find their treasure. They wanted to keep it for themselves and have more adventures with it. +Tim and Lily were playing soccer in the park. Tim was chubby and slow, but he liked to kick the ball hard. Lily was thin and fast, but she liked to dribble the ball well. They were on the same team, and they wanted to score a goal. + +"Pass me the ball, Tim!" Lily shouted. "I can run to the net!" + +But Tim did not pass the ball. He wanted to score by himself. He kicked the ball hard, but it went too high and flew over the net. + +"Tim, you missed!" Lily said. "You should have passed the ball to me!" + +Tim felt sad. He knew he made a mistake. He wanted to say sorry, but he did not know how. + +Then, they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was black and furry, and it had a loud bark. It wanted to play with the ball, too. + +"Look out, Tim!" Lily warned. "The dog is coming!" + +Tim was scared of the dog. He did not like big dogs. He wanted to run away, but he was too chubby and slow. + +Lily was not scared of the dog. She liked dogs. She had a plan. She ran to the ball, and dribbled it away from the dog. She made the dog chase her, and then she passed the ball to Tim. + +"Here, Tim!" Lily said. "Now you can score!" + +Tim saw the ball coming to him. He also saw the net. He felt brave. He kicked the ball hard, and this time, he did not miss. He scored a goal! + +"Yay, Tim!" Lily cheered. "You did it! You scored!" + +Tim was happy. He smiled at Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You helped me score. I am sorry I did not pass the ball before." + +Lily smiled back. She said, "You are welcome, Tim. You are a good friend, too. You managed to score. I am proud of you." + +They hugged each other. They did not care about the dog anymore. They were happy. They had fun. They were a good team. +Tim and Lily were pupils at the same school. They liked to collect things, like rocks, shells, and stickers. One day, they went to the park with their teacher and some other pupils. They saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. + +"Look, Lily, there are so many shiny things in the water!" Tim said. "Let's collect some for our boxes!" + +"But Tim, the teacher said we should not go near the pond. It is deep and dangerous. We could fall in and get wet or hurt," Lily said. She was fearful of the pond. + +"Don't be silly, Lily. We will be careful and quick. Come on, it will be fun!" Tim said. He did not listen to Lily or the teacher. He ran to the edge of the pond and reached for a shiny coin. + +But as he leaned over, he slipped and fell into the water. He splashed and cried for help. Lily was scared and ran to the teacher. The teacher heard Tim's cries and ran to the pond. He pulled Tim out of the water and wrapped him in a towel. + +"Tim, are you okay? What were you doing near the pond? You know it is not safe," the teacher said. He was angry and worried. + +"I'm sorry, teacher. I wanted to collect a shiny coin. I did not think it was dangerous. I was wrong," Tim said. He was wet and cold and sorry. + +"Tim, you should have listened to me and Lily. Collecting things is fun, but not when it puts you in danger. You should always follow the rules and be careful. Do you understand?" the teacher said. + +"Yes, teacher. I understand. I will not do it again. Thank you for saving me. And thank you, Lily, for being a good friend and telling the teacher," Tim said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Tim. She was glad he was okay. She gave him a sticker from her box. "Here, Tim. You can have this. It is shiny and pretty, and it is not dangerous," she said. + +Tim smiled and thanked Lily. He put the sticker in his box. He learned his lesson. He decided to collect only safe things from then on. He also decided to listen to his teacher and his friend more often. He knew they cared for him and wanted him to be happy and safe. +Lily was a very obedient girl. She always listened to her mom and dad and did what they said. She liked to help them with chores and play with her toys. She had a big brain and learned new things every day. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She asked her mom if she could go on the slide. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and hold the rail. Lily nodded and ran to the slide. + +She climbed the stairs and reached the top. She looked down and saw the slide was very long and steep. She felt a little scared, but she wanted to be brave. She remembered what her mom said and held the rail. She said to herself, "I can do it. I have a big brain and I am obedient." + +She took a deep breath and let go of the rail. She slid down the slide very fast. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiled and laughed. She reached the bottom and jumped off. She was so happy and proud. She ran to her mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, I did it! I went on the big slide!" she said. + +"Good job, Lily! I'm so proud of you! You used your big brain and you were obedient. You are a very brave girl!" her mom said. + +They hugged and kissed. Then they went to play some more. Lily had a lot of fun at the park. She loved her mom and her mom loved her. They were very happy. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the pool. Lily can swim very well. Max is learning to swim. He wears a floaty. + +One day, Lily and Max go to the pool with their moms. Lily has a lollipop. She licks it and says, "This is yummy. Do you want some?" Max nods. He likes lollipops. + +But Lily is bossy. She says, "You can have some if you swim to me. No floaty." Max is scared. He does not want to swim without his floaty. He says, "No, thank you. I like my floaty." + +Lily says, "You are a baby. You need to swim like a big kid. Come on, swim to me." She swims away from Max. Max feels sad. He does not like Lily being bossy. + +Max's mom sees him. She says, "What's wrong, Max?" Max tells her what Lily said. Max's mom says, "Lily is not being nice. You can swim with your floaty. You are doing great. And you know what? I have a lollipop for you. Here you go." She gives Max a lollipop. Max smiles. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." He licks his lollipop and swims with his mom. He is happy. +Anna likes to watch cartoons on the screen. She likes the colors and the sounds and the funny animals. One day, she sees a new cartoon with a playful cat and a smart mouse. The cat tries to catch the mouse, but the mouse always escapes. Anna laughs and claps her hands. + +She wants to meet the cat and the mouse. She thinks they are her friends. She says, "Hello, cat! Hello, mouse! I am Anna. Do you want to play with me?" She waits for them to answer, but they do not. They keep running and chasing and making noises. + +Anna feels sad. She thinks they do not hear her. She tries again, louder. "Hello, cat! Hello, mouse! I am Anna. Do you want to play with me?" She waits for them to answer, but they do not. They keep running and chasing and making noises. + +Anna feels angry. She thinks they do not like her. She says, "Fine, cat! Fine, mouse! I do not want to play with you either!" She turns off the screen and stomps away. + +She goes to her room and finds her teddy bear. She hugs him and says, "Hello, teddy! I am Anna. Do you want to play with me?" The teddy bear does not answer, but he smiles. Anna smiles too. She thinks he is her friend. She says, "Let's play, teddy! You are a nice and playful bear. I like you." She takes him to her bed and they have a tea party. Anna is happy. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the soup with a big spoon. She liked to smell the good things in the pot. She liked to taste a little bit when mom said it was okay. + +One day, mom had to go to the store. She told Lily to stay in her seat and not touch the stove. She said she would be back soon. Lily said okay and waved goodbye. + +But Lily was bored in her seat. She wanted to stir the soup some more. She thought it would be fun. She got up from her seat and climbed on a chair. She reached for the spoon in the pot. + +But the pot was very hot. The soup was boiling. Lily did not see the steam. She touched the spoon and burned her hand. She screamed and dropped the spoon. The soup splashed on the floor and on her dress. + +Mom heard the scream and ran back to the kitchen. She saw Lily crying and the mess on the floor. She hugged Lily and said sorry. She took her to the sink and ran cold water on her hand. She said it would be okay. She said she should have listened to mom and stayed in her seat. Lily said sorry too. She said she learned her lesson. She said she would not stir the soup again. Mom smiled and kissed her. She said she loved her. She said they would clean up the mess together. She said they would have a lively dinner with dad. Lily smiled too. She said she loved her too. She said she would help her mom in the kitchen, but only when she said it was okay. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play on the shore. They liked to build sand castles, find shells and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It looked old and mysterious. They wanted to see it closer. + +They asked their mom if they could go on the boat. Their mom said no. She said the boat was not safe and they had to stay on the shore. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They thought their mom was not fun. + +They decided to prepare a plan. They waited until their mom was busy reading a book. Then they ran to the water and swam to the boat. They climbed on the boat and looked around. They saw many things. They saw ropes, barrels, maps and a big wheel. They thought they were pirates. + +They did not see the big hole in the boat. They did not hear the water coming in. They did not notice the boat sinking. They were too busy playing. + +Soon, the boat was under the water. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know how to swim back to the shore. They cried for help. Their mom heard them and ran to the water. She jumped in and swam to them. She grabbed them and brought them back to the shore. She was very angry and worried. + +She hugged them and told them they were very naughty. She told them they could have drowned. She told them they had to listen to her and never go on the boat again. Lily and Ben were sorry. They said they were sorry and they loved her. They learned their lesson. They never went on the boat again. They still liked to play on the shore, but they stayed away from the mysterious boat. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. There was a big fountain in the park. It had water that went up and down. Lily and Ben thought it was very pretty. + +One day, they had a creative idea. They wanted to swim in the fountain. They took off their shoes and socks and ran to the fountain. They jumped in and splashed each other. They laughed and had fun. + +"Look at me, I'm a fish!" Lily said. She moved her arms and legs in the water. + +"Me too, I'm a shark!" Ben said. He pretended to bite Lily's leg. + +They heard a loud voice. It was the park keeper. He was angry. + +"Hey, you two, get out of the fountain! You are not allowed to swim here. It is not safe. It is not clean. You are making a mess. Go home now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They got out of the fountain. They put on their shoes and socks. They said sorry to the park keeper. They ran away. + +They learned their lesson. They never swam in the fountain again. They found other creative ways to play in the park. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to share and have fun. But one day, a big boy came and took Tom's car. He said it was his and ran away. + +Tom was sad and angry. He wanted his car back. Lily said, "Don't cry, Tom. We can get your car back. We need to find a guard. He can help us." + +They looked around and saw a man in a blue uniform. He had a badge and a hat. He was a guard. They ran to him and told him what happened. + +The guard was kind and helpful. He said, "Don't worry, kids. I will help you find the big boy and get your car back. You did the right thing to come to me. You value your toys and your friend." + +He took them by the hand and walked around the park. He saw the big boy playing with Tom's car. He went to him and said, "Hey, you. That car is not yours. You took it from that little boy. Give it back to him now." + +The big boy was scared and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, sir. I'm sorry, kids. I was wrong. Here is your car. Please forgive me." + +Tom was happy and grateful. He said, "Thank you, sir. Thank you, big boy. Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend. You are very helpful." + +They hugged and smiled. The guard said, "You're welcome, kids. You are very brave and polite. You learned a good lesson today. You should always respect other people's things and feelings. And you should always value your friends and your toys. They are precious." +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a doll. Tom likes to make loud noises with his truck and pretend he is driving fast. Lily likes to dress up her doll and pretend she is a princess. + +"Look at my truck, Lily! It has big wheels and a big muscle!" Tom says, showing off his toy. + +"What is a muscle, Tom?" Lily asks, looking at the truck. + +"A muscle is something that makes you strong and fast. My truck has a muscle in the front. It can go anywhere!" Tom explains. + +"That sounds fun, Tom. Can I try your truck?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but be careful. It is not easy to drive. You have to put your hand on this and move it like this." Tom says, showing Lily how to control the truck. + +Lily puts her hand on the truck and tries to move it. But the truck is too big and heavy for her. She cannot make it go where she wants. It bumps into the couch and the table and the lamp. + +"Oops! Sorry, Tom. Your truck is too hard for me. I don't like it. It is boring." Lily says, giving the truck back to Tom. + +"Boring? How can you say that? My truck is the best toy ever! You don't know how to play with it. You are boring, Lily." Tom says, taking the truck and driving it away. + +Lily feels sad and angry. She does not like Tom calling her boring. She likes her doll better. She picks up her doll and hugs it. + +"My doll is not boring, Tom. She is pretty and nice. She can talk to me and be my friend. You are mean, Tom. I don't want to play with you." Lily says, turning away from Tom. + +Tom feels sad and angry too. He does not like Lily calling him mean. He likes his truck better. He hugs his truck and makes more noises. + +"My truck is not mean, Lily. It is cool and fun. It can do anything and be my buddy. You are silly, Lily. I don't want to play with you either." Tom says, turning away from Lily. + +Tom and Lily sit on opposite sides of the living room, playing with their own toys. They do not look at each other or talk to each other. They are both lonely and unhappy. They wish they had someone to play with. +Sara was sick. She had a bad cough and a sore throat. Mom gave her some medicine to make her feel better. The medicine was sweet and pink. Sara liked the medicine. + +Tom was Sara's brother. He was not sick. He wanted to play with Sara, but she had to rest in bed. Tom was jealous. He wanted some medicine too. He thought the medicine was candy. He sneaked into the kitchen and found the bottle of medicine. He opened it and drank some. + +Mom saw Tom with the bottle of medicine. She was angry and scared. She took the bottle from Tom and threw it in the trash. She said, "Tom, you are naughty! You can't drink Sara's medicine! It is not candy! It is only for sick people! You could get very sick too!" + +Tom felt sorry. He did not know the medicine was bad for him. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to be like Sara. I wanted to taste the medicine. I thought it was fair." + +Mom hugged Tom and said, "I know, Tom. But you have to be careful. Medicine is not a toy. It is only for helping sick people. You don't need medicine. You are healthy and strong. You can play with Sara when she feels better. I love you both very much." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big bird with a sharp beak and bright feathers. Lily wanted to take a picture of the bird with her camera. + +"Look, Ben, a pretty bird!" Lily said. "Can I use your camera?" + +"OK, but be careful. The camera is new and shiny," Ben said. He gave Lily his camera and showed her how to press the button. + +Lily walked slowly to the bird. She held the camera in front of her face and smiled. She pressed the button and heard a click. She looked at the screen and saw the bird. + +"Wow, I did it! I took a picture of the bird!" Lily said. She ran back to Ben and showed him the picture. + +"Good job, Lily! You are a great photographer!" Ben said. He hugged Lily and took his camera back. + +They heard a loud squawk. They turned around and saw the bird flying away. It had something in its mouth. It was Lily's sandwich! + +"Hey, that's my sandwich!" Lily said. "The bird stole it!" + +"Maybe the bird was hungry. Maybe your sandwich was tasty," Ben said. + +Lily frowned. She was hungry too. She looked at Ben's sandwich. It had cheese and ham and lettuce. It looked tasty. + +"Can I have some of your sandwich, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. You can have half of my sandwich. We can share," Ben said. + +He broke his sandwich in two and gave one piece to Lily. They sat on the bench and ate their sandwich. They were happy. They had a fun day in the park. They had a sharp bird, a camera, and a tasty sandwich. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their mom said they had to wait. She had to finish some work on her laptop. + +Tom and Lily were impatient. They did not want to wait. They wanted to go to the park now. They started to whine and cry. They said, "Mom, mom, can we go to the park? Please, please, please!" + +Their mom said, "Not yet, my loves. I need ten more minutes. Then we can go to the park. Can you be patient and quiet for a little while?" + +Tom and Lily did not listen. They kept whining and crying. They said, "No, no, no! We want to go to the park now! Now, now, now!" + +Their mom said, "Stop it, Tom and Lily. You are being rude and noisy. You are making me lose my focus. If you don't calm down, we won't go to the park at all." + +Tom and Lily did not care. They kept whining and crying. They said, "We don't care, we don't care! We want to go to the park now! Now, now, now!" + +Their mom got angry. She closed her laptop and said, "That's it, Tom and Lily. You have been very bad. You have not been patient and quiet. You have not respected me and my work. You have not earned the park. We are not going to the park today. We are going to stay home and you are going to your rooms." + +Tom and Lily were shocked. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had lost the park because of their impatience. They felt sorry and sad. They said, "Mom, mom, we are sorry. We are sorry. We were wrong. We should have been patient and quiet. We should have respected you and your work. We should have earned the park. Can we go to the park tomorrow? Please, please, please?" + +Their mom said, "Maybe, Tom and Lily. Maybe. But only if you promise to be good and listen to me. And only if you show me that you can be patient and quiet. And only if you apologize to me and kiss my knee." + +Tom and Lily said, "We promise, mom. We promise. We will be good and listen to you. We will be patient and quiet. We will apologize to you and kiss your knee." + +They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. We love you." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. I love you too." + +The moral of the story is: Be patient and respectful, or you might lose something you like. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and swing. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +"Can we climb the tree, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Be careful, okay? The tree is very high and the branches are thin," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded and ran to the tree. They found a low branch and pulled themselves up. They felt happy and brave. They climbed higher and higher, looking for a good spot to sit. + +"Look, Lily, I found a twig!" Tom said. He held a small stick in his hand. "I can use it as a sword or a wand!" + +"Wow, Tom, that's a nice twig!" Lily said. She looked around for a twig too. She saw one that was bright and shiny. It looked like a star. She reached for it with her hand. + +But the twig was too far and the branch was too weak. Lily lost her balance and fell. She screamed and closed her eyes. + +"Mom! Lily!" Tom shouted. He dropped his twig and tried to catch Lily. + +Mom heard the scream and ran to the tree. She saw Lily falling and ran to catch her. She held Lily in her arms and hugged her tight. + +"Lily, are you okay? Are you hurt?" Mom asked. + +Lily opened her eyes and saw Mom's face. She felt scared and sore. She started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, I wanted the bright twig, but I fell," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily, it was an accident. You don't have to be sorry. I'm glad you're okay," Mom said. She kissed Lily's head and rubbed her back. + +Tom climbed down from the tree and ran to Mom and Lily. He felt sorry and worried. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I should have helped you," Tom said. + +"It's okay, Tom, you didn't do anything wrong. You were a good brother," Lily said. She smiled and hugged Tom. + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. She was proud of them. + +"Let's go home and have some ice cream, okay? You were very brave today," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They liked ice cream. They held Mom's hand and walked home. They left the twig behind, but they kept the memory. +Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They find a comb on the grass. Sara picks it up and looks at it. + +"What is this?" she asks Tom. + +"It is a comb," Tom says. "You use it to make your hair nice." + +Sara tries to comb her hair, but it is too tangled. She pulls the comb hard and it hurts. + +"Ow!" she cries. "This comb is bad. It makes my hair sour." + +Tom laughs. He does not understand what Sara means by sour. He thinks sour is a taste, not a feeling. + +"No, Sara," he says. "Sour is not for hair. Sour is for lemons. Lemons are yellow and round and they make your mouth pucker." + +He shows Sara a lemon from the tree. He cuts it in half and gives one piece to Sara. + +"Try it," he says. "It is sour." + +Sara takes a bite of the lemon. She makes a face and spits it out. + +"Yuck!" she says. "This lemon is bad. It makes my tongue sour." + +Tom laughs again. He likes sour things. He thinks they are fun. + +"Sour is not bad, Sara," he says. "Sour is different. Some people like sour and some people do not. You do not have to like sour if you do not want to." + +Sara nods. She understands what Tom means by different. She likes sweet things, like candy and cake. She does not like sour things, like lemons and vinegar. + +"Can we play something else?" she asks Tom. + +"Sure," Tom says. "What do you want to play?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She sees a ball on the ground. She picks it up and throws it to Tom. + +"Let's play catch," she says. + +Tom catches the ball and throws it back to Sara. + +"Okay," he says. "Let's play catch." + +They play catch for a while. They have fun. They forget about the comb and the lemon. They are friends. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toy trucks in the yard. They like to load the trucks with dirt, rocks and leaves and drive them around. They pretend they are workers and builders. + +"Look, Mia, I have a big load of dirt. I can make a hill with it," Ben says. + +"That's cool, Ben. I have a lot of rocks. I can make a wall with them," Mia says. + +They drive their trucks to different spots and unload their cargo. They have fun making shapes and patterns with the dirt and rocks. + +But then, Mia's truck makes a loud noise and stops. She looks at it and sees that one of the tires is broken. It has a hole in it and the air is coming out. + +"Oh no, my truck is broken. I can't drive it anymore," Mia says. She feels sad and angry. + +"Don't worry, Mia. I can help you. We can fix your truck," Ben says. He is a good friend and he wants to make Mia happy. + +He gets some tape and a piece of paper from the house. He wraps the paper around the broken tire and tapes it. He tries to make it look like a new tire. + +"There, Mia. Your truck is fixed. You can drive it again," Ben says. + +He gives the truck back to Mia. She looks at it and smiles. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are very smart and kind. You fixed my truck. Let's play some more," Mia says. + +They hug and drive their trucks together. They are happy and they have fun. +Jenny liked yellow. She had a yellow dress, a yellow hat, and a yellow ball. She wanted to play with her ball in the park, but her mom said no. Her mom said it was too cold and wet outside. Jenny was miserable. She cried and stamped her feet. + +"Please, mom, please let me play with my ball!" Jenny begged. + +"No, Jenny, you will get sick and dirty. You can play with your ball inside the house," her mom said. + +Jenny did not like that. She did not want to play inside. She wanted to see the sun and the flowers and the birds. She was angry at her mom. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she took her ball and ran outside. + +She ran to the park. She saw the swings and the slide and the sandbox. She saw other kids playing and laughing. She felt happy. She threw her ball in the air and caught it. She bounced it on the ground and kicked it. She had fun. + +But then she saw a big dog. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. The dog saw Jenny and her ball. The dog wanted the ball. The dog ran towards Jenny and barked. Jenny was scared. She tried to run away, but the dog was faster. The dog jumped on Jenny and bit her arm. Jenny screamed. She dropped her ball. The dog took the ball and ran away. + +Jenny was hurt and sad. She had blood on her arm and tears on her face. She had no ball. She wanted her mom. She cried and cried. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had stayed inside. She was miserable. +Sam and Lily were on the same team. They liked to play soccer with their friends. One day, they had a big game against another team. Sam and Lily wanted to win. + +But the other team was very good. They ran fast and kicked hard. They scored many goals. Sam and Lily felt angry. They tried to score too, but they missed. The other team laughed at them. + +"Stop laughing!" Sam shouted. "You are not nice!" + +One of the other team's players kicked the ball very hard. It flew towards Sam and Lily. Sam tried to catch it, but it was too fast. It hit his hand. It hurt a lot. + +"Ow!" Sam cried. "The ball is sharp!" + +Lily ran to Sam. She saw his hand was red. She felt sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Sam?" she asked. "Let me see your hand." + +She took his hand and looked at it. She saw a small cut. She blew on it gently. + +"It's okay, Sam," she said. "It's just a little cut. It will get better soon." + +Sam smiled at Lily. He felt better. He squeezed her hand. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good friend. And a good team mate." + +Lily smiled back. She hugged him. + +"You're welcome, Sam," she said. "You are a good friend too. And a good team mate." + +They looked at the other team. They still felt angry, but they also felt brave. They decided to keep playing. They wanted to have fun. And maybe score a goal. +Sara and Tom were bored. They wanted to do something fun. They saw a big box in the garage. They had an idea. + +"Let's make a shelter with the box!" Sara said. + +"Good idea!" Tom said. "We can use scissors and tape and paint." + +They worked hard to cut and tape and paint the box. They made a door and a window and a roof. They decorated it with stickers and drawings. They made a very original shelter. + +They were proud of their shelter. They wanted to show it to their mom. They went to the kitchen. + +"Mom, look what we made!" Sara said. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Mom said. "You are very creative. What is it?" + +"It's a shelter!" Tom said. "We can play inside it." + +Mom smiled. She was happy to see them having fun. She had a surprise for them. + +"That's wonderful!" Mom said. "Do you want to help me bake some cookies? We can have a snack in your shelter." + +"Yay, cookies!" Sara and Tom said. They loved to bake with Mom. They followed her to the oven. + +They helped Mom mix and roll and cut the dough. They put the cookies on a tray. They put the tray in the oven. + +They waited for the cookies to bake. They smelled the sweet aroma. They heard the timer beep. + +"Time to take out the cookies!" Mom said. She put on oven mitts. She opened the oven. + +But something was wrong. The cookies were burned. They were black and hard and smoky. + +"Oh no!" Mom said. "What happened?" + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They remembered something. + +"We forgot to set the oven temperature!" Sara said. + +"We were too excited about our shelter!" Tom said. + +They felt sorry. They had ruined the cookies. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Sara said. + +"Me too," Tom said. + +Mom hugged them. She was not angry. She was understanding. + +"It's okay, my loves," Mom said. "We all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them. Next time, we will check the oven temperature before we bake." + +She kissed them. She had another surprise for them. + +"Guess what?" Mom said. "I have some more dough in the fridge. We can try again. And I have some ice cream in the freezer. We can have it with the cookies." + +"Really?" Sara and Tom said. + +"Really," Mom said. "Come on, let's go. And don't forget to bring your shelter. We can have a picnic in the backyard." + +Sara and Tom smiled. They were happy. They learned a lesson. They thanked Mom. They grabbed their shelter. They followed Mom to the backyard. + +They had a delicious snack. They enjoyed their shelter. They had a lot of fun. They were a happy family. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bin. It is full of old things. Tom and Sue want to see what is inside. + +"Look, Sue, a hat!" Tom says. He takes out a hat from the bin. It is red and has a feather. Tom puts it on his head. He feels smart. + +"Look, Tom, a tray!" Sue says. She takes out a tray from the bin. It is silver and has a handle. Sue puts it in her hand. She feels smart. + +"Let's play serve!" Tom says. He and Sue pretend to be in a restaurant. Tom is the waiter. Sue is the customer. + +"Hello, Sue. What do you want to eat?" Tom asks. + +"I want a sandwich and a juice, please," Sue says. + +"OK, Sue. I will bring it to you soon," Tom says. He goes to the bin. He looks for a sandwich and a juice. He finds a bread and a can. He puts them on the tray. He goes back to Sue. + +"Here you are, Sue. Your sandwich and your juice," Tom says. He gives her the tray. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good waiter," Sue says. She takes the bread and the can. She opens the can. She drinks from it. + +"Yuck!" Sue says. She spits out the juice. It is not juice. It is coffee. It is bitter and hot. Sue does not like coffee. + +"Sorry, Sue. I did not know it was coffee," Tom says. He feels bad. + +"It's OK, Tom. It was a mistake," Sue says. She feels better. + +They laugh. They throw the bread and the can back into the bin. They look for other things to play with. They have fun. They are still friends. They are still smart. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big puddle. They want to jump in it and splash. + +"Can we play in the puddle, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then we have to go home and change. You will get wet and cold," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben run to the puddle and jump in it. They laugh and splash. Spot joins them and barks. They have fun. + +But then, Sara feels something on her foot. It is a sharp rock. It hurts her foot. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow! My foot hurts!" Sara says. + +Ben hears her and stops splashing. He runs to her and sees the blood on her foot. + +"Oh no, Sara! You are hurt! Mom, Mom, help!" Ben says. + +Mom hears them and comes quickly. She picks up Sara and hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. You have a cut on your foot. You suffer. We have to go home and clean it. It will be OK," Mom says. + +Sara stops crying and nods. She holds Mom's hand. Ben holds Spot's leash. They walk home. + +At home, Mom washes Sara's foot and puts a band-aid on it. She gives her a hug and a kiss. + +"There, all better. How do you feel?" Mom asks. + +"Better, Mom. Thank you. You are nice," Sara says. + +Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome. You are brave. Do you want some cookies and milk? They are delicious." + +Sara smiles and says, "Yes, please. Can Ben and Spot have some too?" + +"Of course. They are good too. Come on, let's go to the kitchen," Mom says. + +Sara, Ben, and Spot follow Mom to the kitchen. They eat cookies and drink milk. They are happy. They forget about the wet and the hurt. They only think about the delicious. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and watch movies together. Today, they are going to watch a new movie about animals. Sara is very excited. She puts on her pink dress and her shoes. She is ready. + +Ben comes to Sara's house. He knocks on the door. Sara opens the door and says, "Hi, Ben! Do you want to watch the movie with me?" + +"Yes, Sara! I want to watch the movie with you. What movie is it?" Ben asks. + +"It is a movie about lions and zebras and elephants. It is very fun and colorful. Come on, let's go to the living room. Mom has the movie ready for us." Sara says. + +They go to the living room. Mom has a big bowl of popcorn and two cups of juice for them. She puts the movie on the TV. Sara and Ben sit on the couch and watch the movie. They laugh and clap and say, "Wow!" when they see the animals. + +They notice a lot of things in the movie. They notice how the lions roar and the zebras run and the elephants spray water. They notice how the animals are different and the same. They notice how the animals are friends and help each other. They notice how the movie makes them happy and curious. + +They enjoy the movie very much. They thank Mom for the popcorn and the juice. They hug each other and say, "That was a great movie! We learned a lot of things. We want to watch more movies like that." + +Mom smiles and says, "I'm glad you liked the movie. You can watch more movies like that anytime. You are very good friends. Now, do you want to play some games?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom! We want to play some games. We have a lot of energy. We want to have more fun." + +They go to Sara's room and play some games. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a huge tree with many acorns on it. They wanted to get some acorns to make a necklace. + +"Look, Ben, there are so many acorns!" Lily said. "Can we get some?" + +"Sure, Lily, let's try!" Ben said. They ran to the tree and tried to reach the acorns. But they were too high for them. + +"Maybe we can use a stick to part them from the tree," Lily said. She found a long stick and gave it to Ben. Ben lifted the stick and poked the tree. Some acorns fell down. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily said. She picked up an acorn and looked at it. It was brown and round and had a little hat. "This is a nice acorn. I want to make a necklace with it." + +"Me too," Ben said. He picked up another acorn and smiled. "Let's find more acorns and make a necklace for each other." + +They looked for more acorns and made a necklace for each other. They tied the acorns with a string and put them around their necks. They were very happy. + +"Look, Lily, we have acorn necklaces!" Ben said. "They are pretty and shiny." + +"Look, Ben, we have acorn necklaces!" Lily said. "They are lovely and smooth." + +They hugged each other and thanked each other for the gift. They wore their acorn necklaces and played in the park. They had a lot of fun. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, books and games, but their favorite thing was their big, soft pillow. They liked to pretend that the pillow was a magic carpet, a boat, a castle or anything they could imagine. + +One day, they found a mysterious note under the pillow. It said: "Guess what is inside the pillow. If you find it, you can keep it. But be careful, it might be a surprise!" Tom and Anna were very curious and excited. They wondered what could be inside the pillow. Maybe a toy, a candy, a book or a picture? + +They decided to open the pillow and look for the hidden thing. They took a pair of scissors and cut a small hole in the pillow. They reached inside and felt something soft and furry. They pulled it out and saw that it was a cute, white kitten. The kitten meowed and licked their faces. Tom and Anna were very happy and hugged the kitten. They named it Snowy and decided to keep it as their pet. + +But then they noticed that the pillow was leaking feathers everywhere. The feathers were flying in the air and making a big mess. Tom and Anna realized that they had ruined their favorite pillow by cutting it. They felt sorry and sad. They wished they had not opened the pillow and just guessed what was inside. + +They heard their mom coming to their room. They quickly hid the scissors and the note under the bed. They hoped their mom would not see the hole in the pillow and the feathers on the floor. They showed her the kitten and told her that they found it under the pillow. Their mom smiled and said that it was a gift from their grandma, who wanted to surprise them. She said that grandma loved them very much and knew that they liked animals. + +She also said that she was proud of them for being honest and telling her the truth. She said that honesty was a very important value and that lying was wrong. She said that she would help them fix the pillow and clean the feathers. She said that they could keep the kitten, but they had to take good care of it and be responsible. Tom and Anna thanked their mom and grandma. They learned their lesson and promised to never cut their pillow again. They cuddled with Snowy and felt happy and grateful. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trains. One day, they see a big train set in the shop window. It has many tracks, bridges, tunnels and a shiny red engine. They want to buy it, but it is very expensive. + +"Mom, can we buy the train set?" Ben asks. + +"Sorry, boys, we don't have enough money for that. Maybe you can save some from your allowance or do some chores," Mom says. + +Ben and Sam are sad, but they have an idea. They decide to make their own train set with cardboard, glue, paint and old toys. They work hard for many days, cutting, sticking, coloring and decorating. They make their own tracks, bridges, tunnels and a blue engine. They are very proud of their train set. + +"Look, Mom, we made our own train set!" Sam says. + +"Wow, that's amazing! You are very clever and creative, boys. I'm so proud of you," Mom says. + +She gives them a big hug and a kiss. She also has a surprise for them. She gives them each a pass to the train museum, where they can see and ride real trains. + +"Wow, thank you, Mom! This is the best day ever!" Ben says. + +They go to the train museum and have a lot of fun. They see old and new trains, big and small trains, fast and slow trains. They ride on a steam train and a bullet train. They learn a lot about trains and how they work. + +They also see the same train set they saw in the shop window. It is on display in a glass case. It looks nice, but not as nice as their own train set. + +"Mom, do you know what?" Sam says. + +"What, honey?" Mom says. + +"We don't need to buy that train set anymore. We have a better one at home. And we made it ourselves. That was easy," Sam says. + +Ben nods and smiles. He agrees with his brother. They have the best train set in the world. And they have the best mom in the world. They are very happy. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a blue dress and a black hat. Lily liked to comb Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily found a needle in her mom's sewing box. She wanted to make Anna a new dress. She took some cloth and the needle and went to her room. She tried to sew the cloth, but it was hard. She poked her finger with the needle and it hurt. She cried and dropped the needle. + +Mom heard Lily cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the blood on Lily's finger and the needle on the floor. She was angry and scared. She picked up Lily and the needle and took them to the bathroom. She washed Lily's finger and put a band-aid on it. She threw the needle in the trash. + +She told Lily, "Needles are not for playing. They are sharp and dangerous. You could hurt yourself or someone else. You must never touch them again. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to make Anna a new dress. I love Anna." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I love you, too. And I love Anna. But you don't need a needle to make her a new dress. You can use glue or tape or stickers. Or you can ask me to help you. But you must remain in your room until I say so. You are in time-out for touching the needle." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She went to her room and hugged Anna. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I wanted to make you a new dress. But I was bad and touched the needle. Now we have to remain here until Mom says we can go out. I hope you are not mad at me." + +Anna did not say anything. She was a doll. But she smiled at Lily with her black hat. She was not mad at Lily. She loved Lily, too. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide. They saw a big sack under a tree. They were curious. + +"What is in the sack?" Lily asked. + +"Let's find out!" Tom said. + +They ran to the sack and opened it. They discovered many things inside. There were apples, bananas, cookies and juice. They were hungry. + +"Wow, look at all the food!" Lily said. + +"Maybe someone left it for us!" Tom said. + +They took some food and sat on the grass. They ate and drank happily. They shared with some birds and squirrels. They thanked the sack for the food. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was a man with a hat and a beard. He looked angry. + +"Hey, you kids! That's my sack! You stole my food!" he shouted. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the food and ran away. They did not look back. They learned not to take things that were not theirs. They went home and told their mom what happened. She hugged them and gave them some soup. They were sorry and promised to be good. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. One day, they saw a big box near the slide. It was open and had many toys inside. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily said. "Can we play with them?" + +Tom was not sure. He looked around and saw no one. He felt a worry in his tummy. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe these toys belong to someone else. Maybe they will be angry if we touch them." + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She ran to the box and picked up a doll. She smiled and hugged it. + +"Look, Tom, she is so pretty! I want to keep her. Come on, there are more toys for you!" + +Tom shook his head. He did not want to take the toys. He knew it was wrong. He tried to reply to Lily, but she did not hear him. She was too busy looking at the toys. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my toys?" + +They turned around and saw a boy. He was bigger than them and looked angry. He had a backpack on his back. He had been away for a while and had left his toys in the box. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the toys and ran away. The boy chased them and shouted. + +"Give me back my toys! You are bad kids! You are thieves!" + +Lily and Tom ran to their moms. They told them what happened. Their moms were not happy. They made them go back to the park and say sorry to the boy. They also made them give him a hug and a cookie. + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They learned that they should not take things that are not theirs. They learned that they should listen to their friends when they have a worry. They learned that they should be kind and honest. They felt sorry for what they did and promised to be better. The boy forgave them and became their new friend. They all played together in the park and shared their toys. They were happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big ball that was red and blue. She liked to throw the ball and catch it, or roll it on the floor, or bounce it on the wall. + +One day, Lily went with her mom to her mom's office. Her mom had to work on some papers and talk to some people. She told Lily to be quiet and not to touch anything. She gave Lily a book and some crayons to keep her busy. + +But Lily was bored. She did not like the book or the crayons. She wanted to play with her ball. She saw her ball in her mom's bag. She took it out and started to throw it in the air. She thought it was fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily threw the ball too hard and it hit a big window. The window broke and made a loud noise. Glass fell on the floor and made a mess. Lily was scared. Her mom was angry. The people in the office were shocked. + +Lily's mom ran to her and hugged her. She asked her if she was hurt. Lily said no, but she was sorry. She did not mean to break the window. She just wanted to play. + +Her mom said, "I know, Lily, but you have to be careful. You can't throw your ball in the office. It is not a place to play. It is a place to work. You have to respect other people's things and follow the rules. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. I won't throw my ball in the office again. I will play with it at home or at the park." + +Her mom said, "That's good, Lily. I'm glad you learned your lesson. I love you, but you have to be more responsible. Now, let's go and say sorry to the people in the office and help them clean up the mess." + +Lily said, "OK, mom. I love you too." + +The moral of the story is: You have to be careful with your actions and respect other people's spaces and things. You can't play everywhere and with everything. You have to follow the rules and be responsible. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived on a farm with their mom and dad. They liked to play with the animals, but they also had to help with the chores. One day, their mom asked them to tidy up the barn, where they kept the hay and the tools. + +Lily and Ben went to the barn and started to pick up the things that were out of place. They put the rakes and shovels in a corner, and they stacked the hay bales neatly. But they also found some things that were fun to play with, like a rope and a bucket. + +"Look, Ben, I can swing on the rope like a monkey!" Lily said, as she grabbed the rope and swung from one beam to another. + +"That looks fun, Lily, but we have to finish tidying up the barn. Mom will be mad if we don't," Ben said, as he tried to catch the bucket that Lily had thrown to him. + +But the bucket was too heavy for Ben, and he struggled to hold it. He dropped it on the floor, and it made a loud noise. The noise scared a mouse that was hiding under the hay, and it ran out of the barn. + +"Wow, did you see that, Lily? A mouse!" Ben said, as he followed the mouse with his eyes. + +"Where, where?" Lily said, as she let go of the rope and landed on the hay. She looked around, but she couldn't see the mouse. + +"It ran that way, Lily, come on, let's catch it!" Ben said, as he ran out of the barn, leaving the rope and the bucket behind. + +Lily and Ben chased the mouse across the yard, but they couldn't catch it. It was too fast and too small. They soon forgot about tidying up the barn, and they had fun playing with the mouse. + +But their mom didn't forget. She came to the barn and saw the mess that Lily and Ben had left. She was not happy. + +"Lily, Ben, where are you?" she called. "You were supposed to tidy up the barn, not make it worse. Come here right now and finish your chores!" + +Lily and Ben heard their mom's voice and stopped playing. They looked at each other and felt guilty. They knew they had done something wrong. They ran back to the barn and apologized to their mom. + +"Sorry, mom, we got distracted by a mouse. We'll tidy up the barn now, we promise," they said. + +Their mom sighed and shook her head. She loved her twins, but they were always getting into trouble. She hoped they would learn to be more responsible. + +"Alright, but hurry up. It's almost time for dinner. And don't play with the rope and the bucket again. They are not toys, they are tools," she said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and went back to work. They picked up the rope and the bucket and put them where they belonged. They finished tidying up the barn and made it look nice and clean. They hoped their mom would be proud of them. They also hoped they would see the mouse again. It was a very cute mouse. +Lia and Sam were camping with their dad in the woods. They slept in a big tent with warm blankets. They liked to hear the sounds of the animals and the wind at night. + +One morning, they woke up very early. They saw a bright light outside the tent. They unzipped the tent and crawled out. They saw the sky was orange and pink and yellow. They saw the sun coming up over the trees. + +"Wow, look at the sunrise!" Lia said. "It is so pretty!" + +Sam nodded. He pointed at a big rock near the tent. "Dad said that rock is ancient. It was here before the trees and the animals and the people. It has seen many sunrises." + +Lia and Sam walked over to the rock. They touched it with their hands. It was cold and hard and smooth. They wondered what stories it could tell. + +They heard their dad calling them. "Lia, Sam, come and have some breakfast. I made pancakes and berries." + +They ran back to the tent. They passed the rock and said goodbye. They hoped to see it again someday. They were happy to share the sunrise with their dad and each other. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a green vest on a bench. It is soft and shiny. + +"Look, a green vest!" Ben says. "I want to wear it." + +"No, I want to wear it!" Mia says. "It is pretty." + +They both pull the vest. They are angry. They do not want to share. + +A big dog comes to the park. It sees the green vest. It thinks it is a toy. It runs to Ben and Mia. It grabs the vest with its teeth. It chews the vest. It makes holes in it. + +"Hey, stop!" Ben and Mia shout. "That is our vest!" + +The dog does not listen. It shakes the vest. It makes it rip. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They look at the vest. It is not soft and shiny anymore. It is dirty and torn. + +They feel sorry. They hug each other. + +"We should have shared the vest," Ben says. + +"Yes, we should have," Mia says. + +They learn a lesson. They decide to be nice to each other. They also decide to be nice to the dog. They give it a bone. The dog wags its tail. It is happy. Ben and Mia are happy too. They are friends again. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play pirates. They had a big box that they made into a ship. They used sticks for swords and paper for maps. They sailed to many places and had fun. + +One day, they found a new island in their backyard. It was a big pile of dirt and rocks. They wanted to explore it and find treasure. They got off their ship and climbed the pile. They saw some shiny things in the dirt. They were coins and jewels! + +Tom and Mia were very happy. They started to dig and cut the dirt with their sticks. They wanted to get all the treasure. But then they heard a loud roar. It was a dragon! It was hiding behind the rocks. It was big and red and had tough scales. It was angry that they took its treasure. + +Tom and Mia were very scared. They dropped their sticks and ran back to their ship. They left the treasure behind. They sailed away as fast as they could. They did not want to play pirates anymore. They wanted to play something else. They decided to play astronauts instead. They made their box into a rocket and flew to the moon. They hoped there were no dragons there. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But Sara is selfish. She does not like to share her toys with Ben. She always says, "Mine, mine, mine!" + +One day, Ben finds a big ball in the closet. He wants to play with it. He takes it out and rolls it on the floor. Sara sees the ball and runs to grab it. She says, "Mine, mine, mine!" She pushes Ben away and takes the ball. + +Ben is sad and angry. He wants to play with the ball too. He thinks of a way to get the ball back. He remembers that Sara is afraid of the dark. He has an idea. He waits until Sara is busy with the ball. Then he sneaks to the door and turns off the light. + +The room becomes dark. Sara cannot see anything. She drops the ball and screams. She is scared. She thinks there are monsters in the room. She cries and calls for Ben. + +Ben hears Sara's cry. He feels sorry for her. He does not want to scare her anymore. He turns on the light and runs to Sara. He hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was mad at you. But I don't want you to be scared. Here, you can have the ball. Let's play together." + +Sara stops crying. She sees Ben's face and the ball. She feels ashamed. She says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was selfish. I did not share with you. You are a good brother. Thank you for the ball. Let's play together." + +Ben and Sara smile and hug. They play with the ball and their toys. They share and have fun. They are happy. They learn that the world is better when they are not selfish. +Lily wanted a new doll. She saw it in the shop window. It had long hair and a pretty dress. Lily asked her mom, "Can I have the doll, please?" + +Mom looked at the price tag. It was very high. She said, "Sorry, Lily, we don't have enough money to buy the doll. We have to pay for other things, like food and clothes and rent. Maybe you can save some money and buy it later." + +Lily was sad. She really liked the doll. She thought of a way to get some money. She decided to sell some of her old toys. She asked her mom, "Can I sell some of my toys and keep the money?" + +Mom said, "That's a good idea, Lily. But you have to be careful. Some of your toys are special. They are gifts from your grandma and your friends. You don't want to lose them, do you?" + +Lily thought about it. She loved her grandma and her friends. She didn't want to hurt their feelings. She said, "You're right, mom. I don't want to sell my special toys. They are more important than the doll. I can play with them and have fun. Maybe I can find another way to get the doll." + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a smart and kind girl. You know what matters most. Maybe one day, you will get the doll. But for now, you have something better. You have love and gratitude." + +The moral value of the story is: Love and gratitude are more valuable than material things. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to go on the subway with their mom. They liked to see the big trains and the different people and places. Sometimes they got to sit by the window and watch the buildings and cars go by. + +One day, they went on the subway to visit their grandma. Mom told them to be tidy and not to make a mess. She gave them each a snack and a juice box. Sam and Lily said thank you and opened their snacks. + +Sam ate his snack carefully and put the wrapper and the empty juice box in his backpack. He wanted to be tidy and not leave any trash on the subway. Lily ate her snack quickly and threw the wrapper and the empty juice box on the floor. She did not care about being tidy. She wanted to play with her toy car. + +"Look, Mom, I'm tidy!" Sam said, showing his backpack. "Good job, Sam, I'm proud of you!" Mom said, smiling. "Lily, what did you do with your snack?" Mom asked, looking around. + +Lily did not answer. She was busy making noises with her toy car. Mom saw the wrapper and the juice box on the floor. She was not happy. She picked them up and put them in her bag. She said to Lily, "Lily, that's not tidy. That's rude. You should not leave your trash on the subway. You should put it in your backpack or in a trash can. The subway is for everyone to use and enjoy. We should keep it clean and nice." + +Lily felt bad. She saw that Mom was right. She said sorry to Mom and to the subway. She promised to be tidy next time. She gave Mom a hug and said, "I love you, Mom. And I love the subway." Mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I'm glad you love the subway. But remember, the subway loves you more when you're tidy." +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a bear. She liked to make them talk and do things together. One day, she saw a new toy in the shop. It was a big, green frog with a wide mouth. Lily wanted the frog very much. + +She asked her mom, "Can I have the frog, please?" Her mom said, "No, Lily, you have enough toys already. And the frog is too expensive." Lily was sad, but she did not cry. She was persistent. She said, "Please, mom, please, please, please. I love the frog. He is so cute and funny. I will share my toys with him." + +Her mom said, "Lily, stop asking. The answer is no. Come on, let's go home." She took Lily's hand and walked out of the shop. Lily looked back at the frog and waved. She said, "Bye, frog. Maybe I will see you again." + +The next day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought her ball and her bear. She played with them on the grass. She saw some other kids playing too. She wanted to make friends. She saw a boy with a big, green frog. It was the same frog from the shop. Lily was surprised and happy. + +She ran to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" The boy said, "I'm Ben. This is my frog. His name is Fred." Lily said, "Wow, he is so cool. Can I play with him?" Ben said, "Sure, he likes to play. But be careful, he likes to jump and bite." + +Lily and Ben played with Fred the frog. They threw him the ball and he caught it with his mouth. They tickled him and he croaked. They hugged him and he licked them. Lily and Ben laughed and had fun. They became friends. Lily was happy. She said, "I'm glad I met you and Fred. You are both very nice." Ben said, "Me too. You are very nice too. Do you want to come to my house and play with Fred some more?" Lily said, "Yes, please. That would be great." She looked at her mom and asked, "Can I go, mom?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can go. But be back by dinner time." Lily said, "OK, mom. Thank you." She took Ben's hand and they walked to his house. Lily was very happy. She met a new friend and a new toy. She was persistent and it paid off. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with many rocks. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on top. + +"Let's go, Lila!" Tom said. "Maybe we can find something fun!" + +"OK, Tom!" Lila said. "But be careful, the rocks are slippery!" + +They climbed the hill fast, using their hands and feet. They were happy and excited. They reached the top and looked around. They saw trees, flowers, birds and a pond. They also saw something shiny under a rock. + +"Look, Lila!" Tom said. "A jewel!" + +He ran to the rock and lifted it. He saw a small, round, blue jewel. It sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, Tom!" Lila said. "It's so pretty! Where did it come from?" + +"I don't know, Lila," Tom said. "Maybe someone left it here. Maybe it's magic!" + +He held the jewel in his hand and smiled. He felt lucky and proud. He had gained a jewel! + +"Can I see it, Tom?" Lila asked. "Can I hold it too?" + +"Sure, Lila," Tom said. "You are my friend. We can share the jewel." + +He gave the jewel to Lila. She held it in her hand and smiled. She felt happy and grateful. She had a friend and a jewel! +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear that their grandma gave them. They named him Teddy and took him everywhere. They hugged him, read him stories, and pretended he was their friend. + +One day, their mom said they had to move to a new house. Sara and Ben were sad. They did not want to leave their old house and their friends. They packed their things in boxes, but they did not know what to do with Teddy. They only had one Teddy, but they both loved him very much. + +"Who will keep Teddy?" Sara asked Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "We both want him." + +They thought for a while. Then Ben had an idea. + +"Maybe we can share him," he said. "We can take turns to keep him. When I have him, I will send you pictures and letters. When you have him, you will do the same. That way, we can both have Teddy and remember each other." + +Sara liked Ben's idea. She smiled and hugged him. + +"That's a good idea," she said. "You are a good brother. I will miss you, but I will always remember you." + +They agreed to share Teddy. They put him in a special bag and wrote their names on it. They gave him a big kiss and said goodbye. They felt lucky to have each other and Teddy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Even when we are apart, we can keep our memories and love. +Ben and Lily liked to go to the park with Mom and Dad. They played on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had fun with their friends and their toys. Sometimes they saw birds, dogs and flowers. + +One day, they saw something new in the sky. It was big and round and orange. It looked like a ball of fire. Ben and Lily pointed at it and asked Mom and Dad what it was. + +"That is the sun, my loves," Mom said. "It gives us light and warmth. But it does not stay in the sky all the time. It goes down and down until it disappears behind the hills. That is called sunset." + +"Why does it go down, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Because it is time for the night, my sweet," Dad said. "The night is when the sky turns black and we see the stars and the moon. The night is when we go home and have dinner and go to bed. The night is when we dream of happy things." + +"Can we see the sunset, Mom and Dad?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, my dear," Mom said. "Let's go to the hill and watch it together. It is very beautiful and colorful. You will like it." + +So they went to the hill and sat on a blanket. They watched the sun go down and down. They saw it change from orange to red to purple. They saw the clouds turn pink and gold. They saw the first stars come out. They saw the sunset. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is," Ben said. + +They hugged Mom and Dad and thanked them for showing them the sunset. They felt happy and sleepy. They went home and had dinner and went to bed. They dreamed of the sunset and the night and the stars and the moon. They dreamed of happy things. +Tom and Mia are playing knights and dragons in the garden. Tom has a big shield made of cardboard and Mia has a red scarf tied around her neck. They pretend to fight and roar at each other. + +"Roar! I am a fierce dragon and I will burn your castle!" Mia says, waving her scarf. + +"No, you won't! I am a brave knight and I have a strong shield!" Tom says, holding his shield in front of him. + +They run around the garden, chasing and dodging each other. They have a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they hear their mom calling them from the kitchen. + +"Tom! Mia! It's time for lunch! Come inside, it's getting cold!" + +They stop playing and look at each other. They are hungry and tired. + +"OK, mom! We're coming!" Tom says. + +"Can we play knights and dragons again after lunch?" Mia asks. + +Tom nods. He likes playing with Mia. She is his best friend. + +"Sure, we can. But first, let's go eat. I hope mom made something yummy!" he says. + +They drop their shield and scarf and run inside. They smell something warm and good. Mom has made soup and sandwiches for them. They wash their hands and sit at the table. They thank mom and enjoy their lunch. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were twins who loved to whistle. They whistled all the time, when they played, when they ate, when they brushed their teeth. They whistled so much that their mom and dad sometimes asked them to be quiet. + +One day, they went on a trip with their mom and dad to a new country. They were very excited to see new things and meet new people. They packed their bags and got on a big plane that flew in the sky. + +When they arrived, they saw amazing sights. They saw tall mountains, green fields, colorful flowers, and cute animals. They also heard different sounds, like bells, drums, and songs. They wanted to whistle along, but they were shy. + +Then they met a friendly boy named Ben, who lived in the country. He smiled and said hello to them. He asked them where they came from and what they liked to do. Sam and Lily told him they liked to whistle. Ben said he liked to whistle too. He said he could teach them a new whistle song that was popular in his country. + +Sam and Lily were happy and curious. They followed Ben to a park, where he showed them how to whistle the song. It was a catchy and fun tune, that made them feel happy. They practiced and practiced, until they could whistle it well. Then they whistled it together, loud and proud. They attracted a crowd of people, who clapped and cheered for them. Sam and Lily felt proud and happy too. They thanked Ben for teaching them the song, and gave him a hug. They had made a new friend in a new country, thanks to their love of whistling. +Anna loves lollipops. She likes to lick them and make them smaller and smaller. She has many lollipops in different colors and flavors. She keeps them in a big jar on her shelf. + +One day, Anna has a great idea. She wants to mix her lollipops and make a new one. She takes two lollipops, one red and one yellow, and puts them in a bowl. She asks her mom for a spoon and starts to mix them. + +"Mom, can I mix my lollipops?" she says. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. They might be sticky and hard to mix," her mom says. + +Anna tries to mix the lollipops, but they are very sticky and hard to mix. She pushes and pulls and twists the spoon, but the lollipops do not change. She gets frustrated and angry. + +"It's not working, mom! I can't mix my lollipops!" she cries. + +"Maybe you need to melt them first, honey. Do you want me to help you?" her mom says. + +"Yes, please, mom. I want to make a new lollipop," Anna says. + +Her mom takes the bowl and puts it in the microwave. She turns it on and waits for a few seconds. The lollipops start to melt and become soft and gooey. She takes the bowl out and gives it back to Anna. + +"Here you go, honey. Now you can mix your lollipops. But be careful, they are hot," her mom says. + +Anna takes the spoon and starts to mix the lollipops. She sees the red and yellow colors blend and swirl. She smiles and laughs. + +"Look, mom! I made a new lollipop! It's orange!" she says. + +"Wow, honey, that's amazing! You are very creative. Do you want to try it?" her mom says. + +"Yes, mom, I want to try it. Can you make it into a shape for me?" Anna says. + +Her mom takes a stick and a cookie cutter. She shapes the melted lollipop into a star and puts it on the stick. She lets it cool down and harden. + +"Here you go, honey. Your new lollipop. It's a star," her mom says. + +Anna takes the lollipop and licks it. It tastes sweet and fruity. She is very happy. + +"Thank you, mom. I love my new lollipop. It's the best lollipop ever," she says. + +"You're welcome, honey. I love you," her mom says. + +They hug and kiss. Anna enjoys her new lollipop. She is happy. +Tim liked to play golf with his dad. They had a small golf set with a stick and some balls. They went to the park and hit the balls into the holes. Tim was good at golf. He could hit the ball far and make it go into the hole. + +One day, Tim's dad said he had to go away for a long time. He said he had to work in another place. He gave Tim a hug and a kiss and said he loved him. He said he would call him every day and come back soon. He said he would miss playing golf with him. + +Tim was sad. He did not want his dad to go away. He wanted to play golf with him. He did not understand why his dad had to work in another place. He asked his mom, but she said it was complicated. She said his dad was doing something important and they should be proud of him. She said they would see him again. + +Tim tried to be brave, but he missed his dad a lot. He did not feel like playing golf anymore. He left his golf set in his room and did not touch it. He waited for his dad's calls and listened to his voice. He looked at his dad's pictures and tried to remember his face. + +One day, his mom said they had a surprise for him. She took him to the park and told him to close his eyes. When he opened them, he saw his dad standing there with a big smile. He ran to him and hugged him. He was so happy. His dad said he was back for good. He said he finished his work and he did not have to go away anymore. He said he was sorry he made him sad. He said he brought him a gift. + +He gave Tim a new golf set with a bigger stick and more balls. He said he wanted to play golf with him. He said he remembered how much they liked it. He said he was proud of him. Tim was overjoyed. He thanked his dad and hugged him again. He took his new golf set and ran to the holes. He asked his dad to join him. They played golf together and had a lot of fun. Tim was not sad anymore. He was happy. He had his dad back. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were cars and planes and animals. They had a lot of fun together. + +But then, Lily saw a cord on the floor. It was long and black and shiny. She wanted to play with it. She did not know what it was for, but it looked interesting. She grabbed the cord and pulled it. + +Tom saw what Lily did. He was angry. The cord was for his lamp. He needed it to make light. He did not like that Lily took his cord. He thought she was rude. He shouted at her and tried to get the cord back. + +Lily and Tom started to fight. They pulled and tugged and yelled. They did not share. They did not listen. They did not care. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw Lily and Tom fighting over the cord. She was not happy. She took the cord away from them. She told them to stop. She said they were both wrong. She said they had to say sorry and be nice. She said they had to gain each other's trust and respect. + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They knew Mom was right. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to play with their toys again. They learned to share and listen and care. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. Anna says, "Look, Ben, apples! Let's pick some and make a pie!" + +Ben nods and smiles. He likes pie. They climb the tree and pick some apples. They put them in a basket. They are careful not to fall. They are happy. + +They go to Anna's house. Anna's mom is there. She is reliable. She helps them make a pie. She cuts the apples and puts them in a dish. She adds sugar and cinnamon. She covers the dish with dough. She makes a hole in the dough. She puts the pie in the oven. + +Anna and Ben wait for the pie to bake. They smell the sweet and spicy aroma. They are hungry. They talk about the park and the tree and the apples. They are proud. + +The oven beeps. The pie is ready. Anna's mom takes it out. She lets it cool a little. She cuts two slices. She gives one to Anna and one to Ben. They say, "Thank you, mom!" They eat the pie. It is warm and soft and tasty. They are happy. They share the pie with Anna's mom. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were eager to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. + +"Look, Anna, a bee!" Ben said, pointing to a yellow and black insect on a purple flower. "It is making honey!" + +Anna was curious. She wanted to see the bee up close. She walked slowly to the flower and leaned in. + +"Be careful, Anna!" Ben warned. "The bee might sting you!" + +Anna did not listen. She trusted the bee. She thought the bee was friendly and pretty. She reached out her hand to touch the bee. + +But the bee did not like that. The bee felt scared and angry. The bee buzzed loudly and flew away from the flower. Then the bee turned around and stung Anna on her finger. + +"Ow!" Anna cried. She pulled back her hand and saw a red bump on her finger. It hurt a lot. She ran to Ben and showed him her finger. + +"I told you, Anna!" Ben said. "The bee can sting you! You should not touch the bee!" + +Anna felt sorry. She realized she made a mistake. She should have listened to Ben. He knew more about bees than she did. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Anna said. "You were right. I should not have touched the bee. Can you help me?" + +Ben nodded. He was a good brother. He took Anna's hand and led her to their mom. Their mom was sitting on a bench nearby. She had a first aid kit in her bag. + +"Mom, Anna got stung by a bee!" Ben said. + +"Oh, no!" their mom said. She looked at Anna's finger and saw the red bump. She took out a band-aid and some cream. She put the cream on the bump and covered it with the band-aid. + +"There, there, Anna," their mom said. "It will be okay. The cream will make it feel better. The bee was just scared. It did not mean to hurt you." + +Anna felt a little better. She thanked her mom and hugged her. She also hugged Ben and said sorry again. + +"It's okay, Anna," Ben said. "I forgive you. Next time, let's just watch the bees from far away, okay?" + +Anna nodded. She learned her lesson. She decided to be more careful and listen to Ben. She still liked the bees, but she did not want to touch them anymore. She and Ben went back to play in the park. They had fun and forgot about the bee sting. +Tom and Lily are playful cats. They like to run, jump and chase each other in the garden. One day, they find a big can of tuna in the trash. They are very hungry and want to eat it. + +"Look, Lily, tuna!" Tom says. "Let's open it and share it." + +"OK, Tom, but how do we open it?" Lily asks. "It has a metal lid and we have no claws." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He sees a big rock near the fence. He has an idea. + +"I know, Lily. We can carry the can to the rock and smash it. Then we can eat the tuna." + +Tom and Lily nod and smile. They work together to carry the can to the rock. It is heavy and hard, but they are strong and brave. They put the can on the rock and push it with their paws. The can makes a loud noise and breaks open. The tuna spills out and smells good. + +"Yay, we did it, Lily!" Tom says. "Let's eat the tuna. It is our reward for our hard work." + +"Yes, Tom, let's eat the tuna. It is our treat for our smart idea." Lily says. + +Tom and Lily eat the tuna and lick their lips. They are very happy and full. They thank each other and cuddle on the grass. They are playful cats, but they are also good friends. +Ben and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys that they keep under a tree. One day, they want to play with their cars and trucks, but they cannot find them in the box. They see a lot of dirt and bugs and worms in the box. They smell something bad. + +"What is this?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "It looks yucky." + +They dig in the box and find their cars and trucks. But they are not shiny and bright anymore. They are brown and black and green. They have holes and cracks and spots. They are soft and wet and sticky. + +"They are rot!" Ben says. + +"What is rot?" Lily asks. + +"Rot is when something gets old and sick and bad," Ben says. "It is not good to play with rot. It can make you sick too." + +Ben and Lily are upset. They love their cars and trucks. They want to make them go fast and make noise and have fun. But they cannot play with rot. They throw their cars and trucks out of the box. They cry and hug each other. + +"Where did the rot come from?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe it came from the rain and the sun and the dirt," Ben says. "Maybe they made our toys old and sick and bad." + +"Can we make them new and good again?" Lily asks. + +"I don't think so," Ben says. "Maybe we can ask Mom and Dad for new toys. Maybe they can help us." + +Ben and Lily go to the house. They tell Mom and Dad what happened. Mom and Dad are sad too. They say they are sorry for their toys. They say they will buy them new toys. They say they will find a better place to keep them. They say they will teach them how to take care of them. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They thank Mom and Dad. They hug them and kiss them. They say they love them. They say they will be careful with their new toys. They say they will not let them rot. They say they will make them go fast and make noise and have fun. They say they love motion. +Lily and Tom were playing in the backyard. They had a big cardboard box that they used as a house. They liked to pretend they were a family and had different rooms inside the box. + +One day, they heard a loud noise from the other side of the fence. It sounded like a growl. They looked at each other and felt frightened. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it's a monster." + +They crawled out of the box and ran to the back door. They knocked and called for their mom. + +Mom opened the door and saw them. She smiled and hugged them. + +"What's wrong, kids?" she asked. + +"There's a monster in the neighbor's yard!" Lily said. + +"A monster?" Mom said. "Are you sure?" + +She walked with them to the fence and looked over. She saw a big dog with a collar and a leash. It was barking at a squirrel. + +"That's not a monster, kids," she said. "That's a dog. He's just playing with the squirrel. He can't hurt you." + +Lily and Tom felt silly. They looked at the dog and saw that he was wagging his tail. He didn't look scary anymore. + +"Oh," Lily said. + +"I think he's cute," Tom said. + +They waved at the dog and he barked back. They went back to their cardboard box and continued their game. They were not frightened anymore. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and games. Lily and Ben have fun with the toys and games. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a big puzzle. The puzzle has many pieces. Lily and Ben want to do the puzzle. They both grab the puzzle box. + +"Mine!" Lily says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +They pull the puzzle box. The puzzle box breaks. The pieces fall on the floor. Lily and Ben are sad. + +A teacher sees Lily and Ben. The teacher is kind. She helps them pick up the pieces. + +"Look, Lily and Ben, this is a big puzzle. You can do it together. You can share the pieces. Sharing is good. Sharing is clever. Do you want to share?" the teacher says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other. They share the pieces. They work together. They do the puzzle. The puzzle is beautiful. It has many colors and shapes. Lily and Ben are happy. + +They show the puzzle to the teacher. The teacher smiles. + +"Wow, Lily and Ben, you did a great job! You are very clever. And you are very kind. You shared the puzzle. Sharing is fun. I am proud of you!" the teacher says. + +Lily and Ben hug the teacher. They hug each other. They are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and games. Lily and Ben have fun with the toys and games. +Timmy was playing with his toy truck in the backyard. He liked to make it go fast and make loud noises. He did not see his cat, Luna, sleeping under the tree. He drove his truck over her tail and made her yelp. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Luna cried. She ran away from the truck and hid behind the fence. She licked her tail and felt a lot of pain. + +Timmy heard Luna and stopped his truck. He felt sorry for hurting his cat. He loved Luna and did not want to make her sad. He got off his truck and looked for Luna. + +"Luna, where are you?" Timmy called. "I'm sorry, Luna. I did not see you. Are you okay?" + +He found Luna behind the fence. She looked at him with big eyes and meowed softly. Timmy reached out his hand and touched her tail gently. + +"Does it hurt, Luna?" Timmy asked. "Let me examine your tail. Maybe I can make it better." + +Luna let Timmy examine her tail. He did not see any blood or cuts, but he felt a bump. He rubbed it softly and said, "I'm sorry, Luna. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Luna purred and rubbed her head against Timmy's hand. She forgave him for his mistake. She knew he did not mean to hurt her. She loved Timmy and wanted to play with him. + +"Can I pet you, Luna?" Timmy asked. "Can I give you a hug?" + +Luna nodded and crawled into Timmy's lap. She let him pet her fur and hug her tight. She licked his face and made him giggle. + +"I love you, Luna," Timmy said. "You are my best friend." + +"I love you, Timmy," Luna said. "You are my best friend, too." +Ben and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play in their room when it is dark outside. They have many toys and books, but their favorite game is to make a fort with pillows and blankets. + +One night, they gather all the pillows they can find in the house. They put them on the floor and stack them high. They cover them with blankets and make a door with a sheet. They crawl inside and turn on a flashlight. + +"Wow, this is a cool fort!" Ben says. "We are like explorers in a cave!" + +"Yes, and we have a secret code to get in!" Mia says. "You have to say 'pillow power' or I won't let you in!" + +They giggle and pretend to be spies and pirates and astronauts. They tell each other stories and jokes and sing songs. They are having so much fun that they don't hear their mom calling them for dinner. + +"Ben, Mia, it's time to eat!" their mom says. "Come out of your fort, please!" + +They hear their mom and look at each other. They don't want to leave their fort, but they are also hungry. + +"Can we eat in our fort, mom?" Ben asks. + +"No, you have to eat at the table, like always," their mom says. "But you can go back to your fort after dinner, if you want." + +"OK, mom," Mia says. "But we have to say 'pillow power' first!" + +They crawl out of their fort and say 'pillow power' together. They run to the kitchen and wash their hands. They eat their dinner and tell their mom about their fort. Their mom smiles and says she is proud of their imagination. + +After dinner, they brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They say goodnight to their mom and run back to their fort. They crawl inside and turn on the flashlight again. + +"Are you ready for more adventures?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I am!" Mia says. "But first, let's make a wish on the stars!" + +They look out of their sheet door and see the stars shining in the sky. They close their eyes and make a wish. They wish for more pillows, more blankets, and more fun. They open their eyes and hug each other. + +"I love you, Ben," Mia says. + +"I love you, Mia," Ben says. + +They snuggle in their pillows and fall asleep. They dream of their cool fort and their pillow power. +Anna likes to play with her toys. She has many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books. She puts them all on the floor and makes a big mess. She does not like to clean up. She thinks it is boring. + +One day, her mother comes into her room. She sees the messy floor and is not happy. She says to Anna: "Anna, you need to clean up your toys. It is time for lunch. You cannot leave your room like this." + +Anna does not want to clean up. She says to her mother: "No, I want to play more. I do not like to clean up. It is hard and no fun." + +Her mother says: "Anna, you have to listen to me. Cleaning up is important. It helps you to find your toys later. It also makes your room nice and tidy. You can play more after lunch. But first, you have to clean up." + +Anna still does not want to clean up. She stands up and stamps her feet. She says to her mother: "No, no, no! I do not want to clean up. I want to play now. You are mean. You do not let me have fun." + +Her mother is very angry. She says to Anna: "Anna, that is enough. You are being rude and naughty. You have to clean up your toys now. Or you will not have any lunch. And you will not have any dessert. And you will not watch TV. Do you understand?" + +Anna is scared. She does not want to miss lunch or dessert or TV. She says to her mother: "I am sorry, mother. I will clean up my toys. Please do not be mad at me. I love you." + +Her mother says: "I love you too, Anna. But you have to learn to be a good girl. And good girls clean up their toys. Come on, I will help you. And then we can have lunch together." + +Anna and her mother start to clean up the toys. Anna puts them in the boxes and the shelves. Her mother praises her for being helpful. Anna feels happy. She says to her mother: "Thank you, mother. You are the best. I will try to be a good girl. And I will not make a big mess again." + +Her mother says: "You are welcome, Anna. I am proud of you. You are a good girl. And I will always love you. Now, let's go and have some lunch. I made your favorite: macaroni and cheese." + +Anna and her mother leave the room. The room is clean and tidy. Anna smiles. She thinks: cleaning up is not so bad. It makes mother happy. And it makes me happy too. +Sam and Lily liked to play on the beach. They liked to build sand castles, look for shells, and splash in the water. One day, they found a big, shiny rock on the sand. It was smooth and round and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this rock!" Sam said. "It is so pretty and unique. I want to wear it as a necklace." + +He took a piece of string from his pocket and tied it around the rock. Then he put it around his neck and showed it to Lily. + +"That is a nice rock, Sam," Lily said. "But be careful. The tide is coming in. It will make the water higher and stronger. We should go back to our mom and dad soon." + +Sam nodded, but he did not want to leave the beach. He wanted to play more with his rock. He ran to the water and threw the rock in the air. He caught it and laughed. + +"Look, Lily, I can make the rock fly!" he said. + +Lily watched him and smiled. She liked to see Sam happy. But she also saw the waves getting bigger and closer. She felt scared. + +"Sam, please, come back!" she said. "The tide is too high. It is not safe. The rock is not worth it." + +But Sam did not listen. He was having too much fun. He threw the rock again and again. He did not see the big wave behind him. It came fast and loud and hit him hard. It knocked him down and dragged him into the water. + +Lily screamed and ran to help him. She reached out her hand and tried to grab him. But she was too late. The wave was too strong. It took Sam and his rock away. Lily never saw him again. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with crayons and draw pictures. One day, Tom has a new crayon. It is big and shiny and red. He shows it to Lily and says, "Look at my crayon. It is the best crayon ever. You can't have it. It is mine." + +Lily feels sad. She likes red crayons too. She says, "Please, Tom, can I try your crayon? Just for a little bit. I want to draw a flower." + +Tom says, "No, you can't. You are stupid. You don't know how to draw. You will break my crayon. Go away." + +Lily starts to cry. She runs to her mom and tells her what Tom said. Her mom hugs her and says, "Don't listen to Tom. He is not a good friend. He is mean and selfish. You are not stupid. You are smart and kind. You know how to draw very well. I will teach you how to draw even better. Come, let's get some crayons and paper." + +Lily smiles and follows her mom. They sit on the floor and draw together. Her mom teaches her how to draw different shapes and colors and patterns. Lily has fun and learns a lot. She draws a beautiful flower with many crayons. She says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best teacher ever. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Lily. You are a wonderful artist. You can draw anything you want. And you can share your crayons with anyone who wants to play with you. That is what good friends do." +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They see many things in nature. They see trees, flowers, birds, and bugs. They like to collect leaves and rocks and make pictures with them. + +One day, they find a thin stick that looks like a wand. Tom says, "This is my magic wand. I can make things happen with it." Mia says, "Can I try it?" Tom says, "No, it is mine. You can find your own wand." + +Mia looks around and sees a thick stick that looks like a club. She picks it up and says, "This is my magic club. I can smash things with it." Tom says, "That is not a magic club. That is a bad stick. You can hurt someone with it." + +Mia says, "No, it is my magic club. Watch this." She swings the club and hits Tom's wand. The wand breaks in half. Tom says, "Hey, you broke my wand. That is not fair. You are mean." Mia says, "Sorry, I did not mean to break it. It was an accident." + +Tom is sad and angry. He says, "You have to give me your club. You have to replace my wand. That is the rule." Mia says, "No, I do not want to give you my club. I like it. It is mine." They start to argue and fight. + +A lady who works in the park sees them and comes over. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" Tom and Mia tell her what happened. The lady says, "That is not nice. You should not break each other's things. You should not fight over sticks. You should share and be kind." + +She says, "Look, there are many sticks in the park. You can find another wand and another club. Or you can find something else to play with. There are many things in nature that are fun and beautiful. You can make new pictures with them. Or you can play a game together. Or you can watch the birds and the bugs. There are many ways to have fun in the park." + +Tom and Mia think about what the lady says. They say, "You are right. We are sorry. We do not want to fight. We want to play." They put down their sticks and hug each other. They say, "We are friends. We like nature. We like the park." They thank the lady and go to find new things to play with. They have a good time in the park. +Tom and Lily liked to play with colors. They had many crayons and papers. They made pictures of animals, flowers, and houses. Sometimes they gave their pictures to mom and dad. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many colors inside. They were not crayons. They were cans. The cans had words on them, but Tom and Lily could not read. They only saw the colors. + +They took the cans outside. They wanted to make pictures on the wall. They saw a button on the cans. They pushed the button. A spray of color came out. They were happy. They sprayed the wall with many colors. + +But mom and dad were not happy. They heard the noise and came outside. They saw the wall. It was messy. They saw Tom and Lily. They were dirty. They had color on their faces, hands, and clothes. + +Mom and dad were angry. They told Tom and Lily to stop. They took the cans away. They said the cans were not for playing. They said the cans were for painting. They said Tom and Lily had to clean the wall and themselves. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They did not know they did something bad. They liked the colors. They wanted to make pictures. They said they were sorry. Mom and dad were mild. They hugged Tom and Lily. They said they loved them. They said they could play with crayons, but not with cans. They said they would help them clean the wall and themselves. They said they would teach them to read the words on the cans. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They did not play with cans again. They played with crayons. They still made pictures of animals, flowers, and houses. Sometimes they gave their pictures to mom and dad. Mom and dad smiled. They said the pictures were beautiful. They said Tom and Lily were good. They said they were proud of them. +Lily and Ben are twins who like to play games. They are very competitive. They always want to win and be the best. One day, they find a big jar of candy in the kitchen. They decide to have a contest. Who can taste more candy in one minute? + +They open the jar and start to grab candy. They put candy in their mouths and chew fast. They do not look at what they are eating. They only look at the clock. They want to beat each other. + +But then, Lily feels something strange in her mouth. It is not sweet or sour or crunchy. It is soft and fluffy and tickles her tongue. She spits it out and sees a wing. A wing from a fairy. She screams and drops the jar. Candy and wings spill everywhere. + +Ben stops chewing and looks at Lily. He sees the wing and the candy. He feels sick. He spits out his candy and sees another wing. A wing from a fairy. He screams and runs away. + +The twins learn a lesson. They should not be so competitive. They should not eat candy without looking. They should not eat fairy wings. Fairy wings are not candy. Fairy wings are magic. And magic can be scary. +Tom was a tall boy who liked to play with candles. He had a big box of candles in his room. He liked to light them and watch them burn. He liked the colors and the smells. + +One day, Tom found a new candle in the box. It was red and had a funny shape. It looked like a dragon. Tom wanted to light it and see what it would do. He took a match and snapped it on the box. It made a bright spark and a loud noise. + +Tom held the match to the dragon candle. The candle started to burn. But it did not burn like the other candles. It burned very fast and very hot. It made a lot of smoke and fire. It made a loud roar. + +Tom was scared. He dropped the match and the candle. They fell on the floor. The floor caught fire. The fire spread to the curtains and the bed. The smoke filled the room. Tom coughed and cried. + +Tom's mom heard the noise and smelled the smoke. She ran to Tom's room. She saw the fire and Tom. She grabbed Tom and ran out of the room. She called the firemen. They came with a big truck and a loud siren. They put out the fire with water and foam. + +Tom's mom hugged Tom and told him he was safe. She also told him he was very naughty. She said he should never play with candles or matches. She said they were dangerous and could hurt him and the house. She said he had to say sorry and help clean up the mess. + +Tom said sorry and nodded. He felt bad and sad. He learned his lesson. He never played with candles or matches again. He only played with safe toys. He was a good boy. +Lily liked to question everything. She always asked her mom and dad why things were the way they were. She wanted to know about the sky, the animals, the stars, and the people. Sometimes her mom and dad got tired of her questions, but they loved her very much and tried to answer them. + +One day, Lily found a folder in her dad's office. It was blue and had a lot of papers inside. Lily was curious and opened the folder. She saw some pictures of a house, a car, and a family. She also saw some numbers and words she did not understand. She wondered what the folder was about. + +She took the folder to her dad and asked him, "Dad, what is this folder? Who are these people? Why do you have it?" + +Her dad looked surprised and worried. He took the folder from Lily and said, "Lily, this is not for you. This is a folder from my work. It is about a poor family who needs help. They have no money, no food, no clothes, and no home. They are very sad and scared. I am trying to help them, but it is hard." + +Lily felt sorry for the poor family. She asked her dad, "Can we help them, dad? Can we give them some of our things? Can we make them happy?" + +Her dad smiled and hugged her. He said, "You are very kind, Lily. Yes, we can help them. We can share some of our things with them. We can also visit them and play with them. Maybe we can make them happy. But first, we have to put this folder back in my office. It is very important and I don't want to lose it." + +Lily nodded and helped her dad put the folder back in his office. She learned that some people were poor and needed help. She also learned that her dad was a good person who helped others. She was proud of him and wanted to be like him. She decided to ask him more questions about his work and the poor family. She hoped that one day, she could meet them and be their friend. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was the rocket. The rocket was big and red and made a loud noise when they pushed a button. They pretended to fly to the moon and the stars with the rocket. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. His name was Sam and he had a bike. He rode his bike very fast and did tricks. He looked cool and fun. Lily and Max wanted to be his friend. + +"Hi, Sam. Can we play with you?" Lily asked. + +Sam looked at them and their rocket. He laughed. "That toy is for babies. You are too small to play with me. I have a bike. It is better than your rocket." + +Lily and Max felt sad and angry. They loved their rocket. They did not think it was for babies. They wanted to show Sam that their rocket was fun too. + +"I dare you to race with us," Max said. "Our rocket can go faster than your bike. If we win, you have to play with us. If you win, we will leave you alone." + +Sam smiled. He thought he could easily win. He agreed to the dare. He did not know that Lily and Max had a secret. Their rocket had a special button that made it go super fast. + +They lined up at the start. Lily and Max held their rocket. Sam sat on his bike. They counted to three and then they zoomed off. At first, Sam was ahead. He pedaled hard and laughed. He thought he was going to win. + +But then, Lily and Max pushed the special button. Their rocket made a loud noise and flew past Sam. It was so fast that Sam could not catch up. He was shocked and scared. He did not know what was happening. + +Lily and Max crossed the finish line. They cheered and hugged. They had won the race. They had shown Sam that their rocket was not for babies. It was awesome and fun. + +Sam stopped his bike. He felt bad. He had been mean and rude to Lily and Max. He had judged them by their toy. He had learned a lesson. He apologized to them and asked if he could play with them. + +Lily and Max smiled. They forgave Sam and welcomed him. They shared their rocket with him and taught him how to use it. They had a lot of fun together. They became friends. They learned that it was not good to dare someone to do something bad. It was better to dare someone to do something good. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and the furniture was their ship. They had a great time sailing and fighting and finding treasure. + +But then Mom came in and said, "Lily and Tom, it's time to clean up. You made a big mess with the furniture. Put everything back where it belongs." + +Lily and Tom did not want to stop playing. They said, "No, Mom, we are pirates. We don't clean up. We do what we want." + +Mom was angry. She said, "Lily and Tom, you are not pirates. You are naughty children. If you don't clean up, you will have no dessert and no TV tonight." + +Lily and Tom still did not listen. They said, "We don't care, Mom. We have our own treasure. We don't need dessert or TV." + +Mom had enough. She said, "Fine. Then you can stay in your room for the rest of the day. And don't come out until you say sorry." She grabbed Lily and Tom by their arms and dragged them to their room. She shut the door behind them and locked it. + +Lily and Tom were sad and scared. They realized they were not pirates. They were just children. They had no treasure. They had no dessert. They had no TV. They had no fun. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had cleaned up. They wished they had said sorry. But it was too late. They were stuck in their room. They had a bad ending. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a green car and Tom had a red one. + +"Beep beep! Move, green car!" Tom said, as he tried to pass Lily. + +"No, red car! You are too loud!" Lily said, as she blocked Tom. + +They raced around the grass, until they saw a big rock. Tom did not see it and crashed into it. His red car broke into pieces. It was a wreck. + +"Oh no! My car!" Tom cried. + +Lily stopped and ran to Tom. She saw his car and felt sorry for him. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" she asked. + +Tom nodded, but he was still sad. He liked his red car. + +Lily thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. + +"Look, Tom. I have a bell on my green car. Do you want to ring it?" she offered. + +Tom looked at Lily's car. He saw the shiny bell on the roof. He smiled a little. + +"Can I?" he asked. + +"Sure, Tom. You can ring it. It makes a nice sound. Here, try it." Lily said, as she handed him her green car. + +Tom took the green car and pressed the bell. It made a loud ring. Tom liked the sound. He pressed it again and again. + +"Ring ring! Thank you, Lily!" he said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. + +"You're welcome, Tom. We can share my green car. It's fun to play together." she said. + +They played with the green car and the bell, and forgot about the wreck. They were happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to wonder. She wondered about many things, like why the sky was blue, or where the birds went at night, or how the moon changed shape. She also liked to collect things that she found outside, like shiny stones, or pretty leaves, or soft feathers. She put them in her pocket to show her mom and dad later. + +One day, she was walking in the park with her mom, when she saw something furry and brown under a bush. She wondered what it was, so she went closer to look. It was a small animal with a long tail and a black nose. It looked at her with bright eyes and made a funny sound. + +"Mom, look! What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That's a squirrel, Lily. It's a kind of animal that lives in the trees and eats nuts and seeds," her mom said. + +"Can I touch it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't think so, Lily. Squirrels are very shy and scared of people. They might bite you if you get too close. They are not pets, they are wild animals," her mom said. + +"Oh, I see. But it's so cute and furry. Can I give it something to eat?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe, if you have something in your pocket. But you have to be very gentle and quiet, and don't chase it or grab it," her mom said. + +Lily reached into her pocket and found a small piece of bread that she had saved from her lunch. She broke it into smaller pieces and held one out in her hand. She waited patiently for the squirrel to come closer. The squirrel sniffed the air and saw the bread. It was hungry and curious, so it slowly came out of the bush and took the bread from Lily's hand. It nibbled it happily and made a soft noise. + +Lily smiled and felt happy. She wondered what the squirrel was thinking and feeling. She wondered if it had a name and a family. She wondered if it would come back to see her again. She wondered what other furry animals she could meet in the park. She loved to wonder. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a well with a bucket and a rope. Anna wanted to see what was inside the well. + +"Let me look, let me look!" she said to Ben. + +"No, it's my turn, it's my turn!" he said back. + +They both pulled the rope and the bucket, but they could not agree who would go first. They started to shout and cry. + +"Stop, stop!" said their mother, who heard them from the house. "What is the matter?" + +"Anna wants to look in the well, but I want to look too!" said Ben. + +"Ben wants to look in the well, but I want to look too!" said Anna. + +Their mother smiled. She had an idea. + +"Why don't you both look in the well together?" she said. "You can hold the bucket and the rope, and lean over the edge. But be careful, don't fall in!" + +Anna and Ben liked the idea. They stopped crying and went to the well. They held the bucket and the rope, and leaned over the edge. They saw their own faces in the water. They looked at each other and laughed. + +"Look, look!" said Anna. "We are in the well!" + +"No, we are not in the well, we are on the well!" said Ben. + +They saw a frog jump into the water. They saw a fish swim by. They saw a flower float on the surface. They saw many things in the well. They thought the well was charming. + +They thanked their mother for the idea. They played with the well until it was time to go inside. They learned to share and to have fun. They were happy. +Sam and Mia like to play with their toy trucks. They have a big truck and a small truck. They take turns to drive the trucks and load them with rocks, sticks and leaves. They pretend they are workers and they have to move the things to a new place. + +One day, they find a big hill in the park. They want to drive their trucks up the hill and down the other side. But the hill is very steep and bumpy. Sam tries to drive the big truck up the hill, but it is too heavy. The wheels get stuck and the truck falls over. Sam is sad and angry. + +Mia says, "Don't worry, Sam. I have an idea. Let's use the small truck. It is more flexible. It can bend and twist and go over the bumps. We can load it with less things and make more passes. Then we can move everything to the other side of the hill." + +Sam likes Mia's idea. He agrees to try it. They unload the big truck and load the small truck with a few rocks, sticks and leaves. They drive the small truck up the hill. It is flexible and it can go over the bumps. They reach the top and drive down the other side. They unload the small truck and go back for more things. They make many passes until they move everything to the other side of the hill. + +Sam and Mia are happy and proud. They did a good job. They hug each other and say, "We are a great team. We can do anything with our trucks." They play some more and then go home. They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They show them their trucks and their things. Their mom and dad smile and say, "You are very clever and creative. We are proud of you." Sam and Mia smile and say, "Thank you. We love you." They hug their mom and dad and go to bed. They dream of their trucks and their hill. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have a dog named Spot. Spot is big and brown and dependable. He always comes when they call him. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to polish their shoes. They find some polish and a cloth in the closet. They sit on the floor and start to rub their shoes. They want to make them shiny and clean. + +"Look, Anna, my shoes are so bright!" Ben says. + +"Mine too, Ben. We are good at polishing!" Anna says. + +They are happy and proud of their work. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She has a surprise for them. + +"Hello, my sweeties. Guess what? I have a gift for you. We are going to the salon for a haircut!" Mom says. + +"A haircut? Wow!" Anna and Ben say. + +They jump up and run to the door. They love to get a haircut. They think it makes them look nice and grown-up. + +They hug their mom and grab their coats. They do not forget to say goodbye to Spot. + +"Bye, Spot. We will be back soon. You are a dependable dog. Watch the house for us!" Anna and Ben say. + +Spot wags his tail and barks. He is happy for his friends. He will wait for them and guard the house. He is a good dog. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. She runs to the slide and climbs up the steps. Tom follows her. + +"Are you ready?" Lily asks Tom. She looks down at the slide. It is very long and steep. + +Tom nods. He is not afraid. He likes slides. He sits next to Lily on the slide. They hold hands. + +"Let's go!" Lily says. She pushes off the slide. Tom pushes off too. They go down the slide very fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. + +But at the end of the slide, there is a bump. Lily and Tom fly off the slide and land on the grass. Lily hurts her knee. It is red and bleeding. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily says. She holds her knee. Tom sees her knee. He feels sorry for her. + +"Are you okay?" Tom asks Lily. He goes to her and hugs her. + +Lily shakes her head. She is not okay. She is in pain. She wants her mom. + +"Let me help you," Tom says. He takes off his scarf and wraps it around Lily's knee. He tries to make her feel better. + +"Thank you," Lily says. She smiles a little. She likes Tom. He is a good friend. + +They walk to the bench where their moms are. Their moms see their faces and their clothes. They are dirty and messy. They see Lily's knee and Tom's scarf. They are worried and surprised. + +"What happened?" their moms ask. + +Lily and Tom tell them about the slide and the bump. They say they are sorry. + +Their moms hug them and kiss them. They say they are not angry. They say they are brave and kind. They take them to the bathroom and clean their knee and their scarf. They give them a band-aid and a cookie. + +Lily and Tom feel better. They eat their cookies and share their scarf. They look at each other and nod. They are still friends. They still like slides. But next time, they will be more careful. +Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play together at school. They are very intelligent. They can count to ten and know many colors and shapes. + +One day, they have a fun idea. They want to attach their lunch boxes together with a string. They think it will be like a train. They find a long string in the art room and ask the teacher if they can use it. The teacher says yes, but they have to be careful. + +They go outside and find a good spot to make their train. They tie one end of the string to Lily's lunch box and the other end to Ben's lunch box. They leave some space between them. They are very happy with their train. + +"Choo choo!" Lily says. "Let's go for a ride!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "Where do you want to go?" + +"Let's go to the zoo!" Lily says. "I want to see the lions and the monkeys!" + +"Me too!" Ben says. "They are my favorite animals!" + +They pretend to drive their train around the playground. They make noises and wave to their friends. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happens. A big boy sees their train and wants to play with it. He runs over and grabs Ben's lunch box. He pulls it hard and tries to take it away. + +"Hey!" Ben says. "That's mine! Let go!" + +"No!" the big boy says. "I want it! It's cool!" + +He pulls harder and harder. The string breaks. Ben's lunch box falls to the ground. The big boy runs away with it. + +Lily and Ben are very sad and angry. They run after the big boy. They want their train back. They want their lunch back. They want to play together. They are very intelligent. They know that stealing is wrong. They know that sharing is good. They know that they are best friends. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, it was raining very hard and they wanted to go to the park. Lily had a big umbrella that her mom gave her. It was pink and had flowers on it. Ben did not have an umbrella, but he saw a small one near a shop. It was blue and had stars on it. + +"Look, Lily, I found an umbrella!" Ben said. He picked up the umbrella and ran to the park. + +"Ben, that is not your umbrella!" Lily said. "You should not take things that belong to other people. That is stealing. Stealing is bad." + +"But I need an umbrella too!" Ben said. "And this one is so pretty. Maybe no one wants it." + +Lily shook her head. "That is not true. Someone left it there by mistake. They will be sad if they can't find it. And what if it breaks? It looks very fragile. You should put it back where you found it." + +Ben looked at the umbrella. It was very thin and had a hole in it. He felt sorry for taking it. He realized that Lily was right. He said, "You are right, Lily. I should not steal. I will put it back. I am sorry." + +He ran back to the shop and put the umbrella where he found it. He hoped that the owner would come back soon. He ran back to Lily and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course we can. You are a good friend. You learned your lesson. Here, you can share my umbrella. It is big enough for both of us." + +They held the umbrella together and walked to the park. They had fun playing in the rain. They learned that stealing is bad and sharing is good. +Anna was a gifted pupil. She could read and write and count very well. She liked to learn new things and show her teacher. Her teacher always praised her and gave her stickers. + +One day, a new pupil came to her class. His name was Ben. He was very good at drawing and painting. He made beautiful pictures with many colors and shapes. Anna admired his pictures. She wanted to draw like him. + +She asked him, "Ben, can you teach me how to draw?" + +Ben looked at her and said, "No, I can't. You are too smart for me. You know everything. You don't need to learn anything. Go away and leave me alone." + +Anna felt sad and hurt. She did not understand why Ben was so mean to her. She thought he was her friend. She ran away and cried. + +The teacher saw her and asked her, "Anna, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" + +Anna told her what Ben said. The teacher was angry and said, "Ben, that was very rude and unkind of you. You should apologize to Anna. She is a gifted pupil, but she also wants to learn from you. You are also a gifted pupil, but you need to share your skills and talents with others. That's how you make friends and grow." + +Ben did not listen to the teacher. He said, "I don't care. I don't want to share. I don't want to be friends with her. She is too smart for me. She makes me feel stupid." + +The teacher was very disappointed and said, "Ben, you are making a big mistake. You are missing a chance to have a good friend and a good teacher. You are also hurting yourself and your future. You are not stupid, but you are acting foolishly. You need to change your attitude and behavior, or you will have no friends and no fun in school." + +But Ben did not change. He kept drawing and painting by himself. He did not talk to anyone. He did not learn anything new. He did not have any fun. He was lonely and unhappy. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are hungry. They want to eat something tasty. They go to the kitchen and look for food. They see bread, cheese, jam, and bananas. + +"What do you want to eat?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I want cheese and jam," Ben says. + +"Cheese and jam? That is a strange mix," Lily says. + +"I like it. It is tasty," Ben says. + +Lily decides to try something different. She takes a banana and peels it. She breaks it in half and gives one piece to Ben. + +"Here, try this. It is sweet and soft," Lily says. + +Ben takes the banana piece and bites it. He makes a face. + +"Yuck! I don't like it. It is mushy and sticky," Ben says. + +He spits it out and throws it in the trash. + +Lily laughs. She likes the banana. She eats the other piece. + +"More for me then. It is yummy," Lily says. + +They finish their snacks and drink some water. They are not hungry anymore. They go to the living room and play with their toys. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing on the sand. They liked to make castles and dig holes. They saw the big water that moved and made noise. Lily wanted to go near the water, but Tom was scared. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go see the water!" Lily urged. She took his hand and pulled him. "It's fun and cool!" + +"No, Lily, it's too fierce!" Tom said. He saw the water go up and down and splash. He heard the wind blow hard. He felt the water wet his feet. He wanted to go back to the sand. + +"Lily, Lily, look!" Tom pointed. He saw something shiny on the shore. It was a shell. It was pink and white and had a shape like a fan. "It's pretty! Can we take it?" + +Lily let go of Tom's hand and ran to the shell. She picked it up and smiled. "It's ours, Tom! We can keep it!" She showed it to Tom. "Do you like it?" + +Tom nodded. He liked the shell. He was not scared of the water anymore. He was happy. He hugged Lily. "Thank you, Lily. You are a good sister." + +They went back to the sand and put the shell in their castle. They played until the sun went down. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily like to play pretend. They have a big box of toys and costumes. One day, they pretend to be dinosaurs. Tom is a T-rex and Lily is a triceratops. They roar and stomp around the room. + +But then, Tom wants to bite Lily with his sharp teeth. He says he is hungry and T-rex eats other dinosaurs. Lily does not like that. She says she is not food and triceratops has horns and a spike on her tail. She swings her tail at Tom and hits him on the nose. + +Tom cries and says that hurts. He says Lily is mean and he does not want to play with her anymore. Lily feels sorry and says she is sorry. She says she was only pretending and she does not want to hurt him. She says they can be friends and share their toys. + +Tom stops crying and says he is sorry too. He says he was only pretending and he does not want to bite her. He says they can be friends and play something else. They hug and say they love each other. + +They decide to pretend to be astronauts and explore the moon. They put on helmets and backpacks and jump on the couch. They say the couch is their rocket and the floor is the moon. They have fun and forget about their fight. They are happy and pretend to see stars and aliens. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it. + +"Look, Ben, leaves!" Anna said. "Let's go!" + +They ran to the pile of leaves and jumped in. They made a lot of noise. They threw leaves in the air and on each other. They had fun. + +But they did not see that a little bird was in the pile of leaves. The bird was scared. The noise and the leaves disturbed it. It tried to fly away, but it could not. It was stuck. + +"Help, help!" the bird cried. "Please, help me!" + +Anna and Ben heard the bird. They stopped playing. They looked for the bird. They saw it in the leaves. It was small and brown and had a yellow beak. + +"Oh, no, a bird!" Anna said. "We disturbed it!" + +"We are sorry, bird!" Ben said. "We did not see you!" + +They gently moved the leaves away from the bird. They helped it out of the pile. They saw that it had a hurt wing. It could not fly. + +"Poor bird!" Anna said. "It has a boo-boo!" + +"We need to help it!" Ben said. "We need to be kind!" + +They took the bird to a bench. They found a soft leaf and wrapped it around the bird's wing. They gave it some water and some seeds. They talked to it softly. + +"Are you okay, bird?" Anna asked. + +"Thank you, thank you!" the bird said. "You are kind!" + +"You are welcome, bird!" Ben said. "We are sorry we disturbed you!" + +The bird felt better. It thanked Anna and Ben again. It tried to flap its wing. It felt a little stronger. It smiled. + +"I think I can fly now!" the bird said. "But I will not forget you!" + +"Goodbye, bird!" Anna and Ben said. "We are happy you are okay!" + +The bird flew away. It waved its wing at Anna and Ben. They waved back. They felt happy too. They learned to be kind to animals. They did not disturb the leaves anymore. They played somewhere else. +Ben likes to play with his ball. He likes to roll it on the floor and catch it. He likes to roll it to his mom and dad and make them smile. He likes to roll it to his dog and make him chase it. + +One day, Ben rolls his ball too hard. It goes past his mom and dad and past his dog. It goes into the kitchen and hits the dishwasher. The dishwasher makes a loud noise and starts to shake. Ben hears water and soap coming out of the dishwasher. He sees bubbles and foam on the floor. + +Ben is nervous. He thinks he broke the dishwasher. He thinks his mom and dad will be angry. He thinks his dog will slip on the bubbles and foam. He runs to the kitchen and tries to stop the dishwasher. He pushes the buttons and pulls the door. He cries and says sorry. + +His mom and dad hear the noise and come to the kitchen. They see Ben and the dishwasher and the bubbles and foam. They are not angry. They are surprised and worried. They hug Ben and tell him it is okay. They turn off the water and unplug the dishwasher. They call someone to fix it. + +They clean up the bubbles and foam with towels and a mop. They dry the floor and the dishes. They play with Ben and his ball. They tell him to be careful next time. They tell him they love him. Ben is happy. He says he loves them too. He says he is sorry for the dishwasher. He says he will roll his ball softly. He rolls his ball to his dog and makes him chase it. +Sara and her mom went to the pet shop. Sara wanted to buy a cat. She saw many cats in the cages. Some were big, some were small, some were black, some were white. Sara liked a cat that had gray fur and green eyes. + +"Mom, can we buy this cat?" Sara asked, pointing to the cat. + +"Let me see," her mom said. She looked at the tag on the cage. It said: "Luna. Female. Two years old. Friendly and nosy." + +"Nosy?" Sara asked. "What does that mean?" + +"It means she likes to explore and see what is going on," her mom explained. "She might get into trouble sometimes, but she is also very curious and playful." + +Sara nodded. She thought nosy sounded fun. She opened the cage and reached for the cat. The cat rubbed her head against Sara's hand and purred. Sara felt her soft fur and her warm paw. + +"I like her, mom. She likes me too," Sara said. + +"OK, then. Let's buy her," her mom agreed. She paid the man at the counter and got a carrier for the cat. Sara put the cat inside and held the carrier close to her chest. + +"Welcome to our family, Luna," Sara said. "You are going to be my best friend." + +Luna meowed and looked out of the carrier. She was nosy and excited to see her new home. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a yellow doll that she loved very much. Ben had a red car that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your doll?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "You have your car." + +"But I want the doll too!" Ben said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily's hands. + +Lily did not like that. She got angry and slapped Ben on the face. Ben cried out loud and dropped the car. + +"Ow! That hurt!" Ben said. He ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, Lily slapped me!" Ben said, showing his red cheek. + +Mom was shocked. She went to the living room and saw Lily holding the doll and the car. + +"Lily, why did you slap your brother?" Mom asked. + +"He wanted my doll!" Lily said. + +"That's no reason to slap him!" Mom said. "You have to share your toys and be nice to each other. Slapping is bad and can hurt people. How would you feel if Ben slapped you?" + +Lily felt sorry. She did not want to hurt Ben or make him cry. She did not want to be slapped either. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. She gave him back his car and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily," Ben said. He hugged her back and smiled. + +Mom was glad that they made up. She kissed them both and said, "I love you, Lily and Ben. Now, let's go to the hospital and see your dad. He had a boo-boo and the doctor fixed it. He will be happy to see you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They put their toys away and got ready to go. They were excited to see their dad and hoped he was feeling better. They held Mom's hand and walked to the car. They learned a lesson and decided to be kind to each other. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big truck near their house. The truck has many boxes and letters. It is the mail truck. + +"Look, Lily, the mail truck is here!" Ben says. "Maybe we have a letter from Grandma. She said she would send us a surprise." + +Lily and Ben run to their mailbox. It is wide and blue. They open it and look inside. There is a letter with their names on it. It has a sticker of a flower. + +"Wow, it is from Grandma!" Lily says. "Let's open it and see what she sent us." + +They tear the envelope and pull out a card. It has a picture of Grandma and Grandpa smiling. Inside, it says: "Dear Lily and Ben, we miss you very much. We hope you are having fun and being good. We are sending you a special gift. It will come in a big box soon. We love you. Grandma and Grandpa." + +Lily and Ben hug the card. They are very happy. They love their grandparents. + +"Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa!" they say together. + +They also see a small envelope with a note. It says: "This is for Spot. He is a good dog. Give him a treat from us." + +They open the small envelope and find a bone-shaped cookie. They give it to Spot. He wags his tail and eats it. + +"Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa!" Spot barks. + +Lily and Ben wonder what the special gift is. They are very curious. + +"Maybe it is a toy, or a book, or a puzzle," Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a dress, or a hat, or a doll," Lily says. + +They decide to pray for their grandparents and their gift. + +They close their eyes and fold their hands. They say: "Dear God, thank you for Grandma and Grandpa. They are very nice and kind. Please bless them and keep them safe. And thank you for the surprise gift. Please help it to come soon. We are very excited. Amen." + +They open their eyes and smile. They feel happy and grateful. + +They put the card and the note back in the mailbox. They want to keep them safe. + +They hold hands and walk back to their house with Spot. They can't wait to see what Grandma and Grandpa sent them. +Sam and Lily liked to play in the zoo. They liked to see the animals and hear their sounds. They liked to feed the ducks and the goats. But they did not like the gorilla. The gorilla was big and scary. He had black fur and big teeth. He made loud noises and banged on the glass. + +One day, Sam and Lily saw a shiny key on the ground. It was near the gorilla's cage. Sam picked it up and said, "Look, Lily, I found a key. I wonder what it unlocks." + +Lily said, "Maybe it unlocks the gorilla's cage. Let's try it." + +Sam said, "No, Lily, that's a bad idea. The gorilla is not nice. He might hurt us." + +Lily said, "Don't be silly, Sam. The gorilla is just lonely. Maybe he wants to play with us. Come on, be brave." + +Sam did not want to be called silly. He wanted to be brave. He followed Lily to the gorilla's cage. He put the key in the lock and turned it. The lock clicked and the door opened. + +The gorilla saw the door open. He saw Sam and Lily. He was angry and hungry. He roared and jumped out of the cage. He grabbed Sam and Lily and ran away. + +The zookeepers heard the roar and saw the gorilla. They ran after him, but they were too late. The gorilla took Sam and Lily to his secret place. He ate them up. He was happy and full. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, slide, swing and climb. They saw many things that they wanted to touch: flowers, rocks, leaves and bugs. Mom said they could touch some things, but not others. She said some things were nice, and some things were ouchy. + +They saw a big cooler near a bench. It was blue and white, and had a handle and a lid. Ben and Lily wondered what was inside. They wanted to touch it and open it. Mom said they could not touch it. She said it was not theirs, and it was rude to touch other people's things. Ben and Lily felt sad. They thought the cooler might have something fun or yummy inside. + +Then they saw a man come to the bench. He had a hat and a smile. He said hello to mom, and opened the cooler. He took out some sandwiches, some juice and some cookies. He said he was having a picnic, and asked if Ben and Lily wanted to join him. Mom said yes, and thanked him. Ben and Lily were happy. They touched the sandwiches, the juice and the cookies. They said they were delicious. The man said they were welcome, and shared some stories with them. He said he was a teacher, and he liked to come to the park on his day off. He said the cooler was ordinary, but it kept his food fresh and cold. + +Ben and Lily liked the man. They thought he was kind and funny. They said he had a nice cooler, and a nice hat. The man said they had nice smiles, and nice manners. They finished their picnic, and said goodbye. Ben and Lily thanked the man for sharing his food and his stories. They said they hoped to see him again. The man said he hoped so too, and waved. Ben and Lily went back to playing, feeling full and happy. They learned that sometimes, ordinary things can have surprises inside, and that sometimes, strangers can become friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower with their blocks, but they did not know how. They tried to stack the blocks on top of each other, but they always fell down. + +"Let's ask Dad for help," Lily said. "He is very intelligent. He knows how to improve things." + +"OK," Ben agreed. They ran to the living room, where Dad was reading a book by the fire. The fire was warm and cozy, and made the room bright. + +"Dad, Dad, can you help us?" Lily asked. "We want to build a big tower with our blocks, but we can't." + +Dad smiled and put down his book. He followed them to their bedroom, where the blocks were scattered on the floor. + +"I see," he said. "You need to make a strong base for your tower. You need to use the biggest and flattest blocks for the bottom, and then use smaller and lighter blocks for the top. That way, your tower will not fall down." + +He showed them how to arrange the blocks in a square shape, and then how to add more blocks on top, making sure they were balanced and stable. + +"Wow, thank you, Dad!" Lily and Ben exclaimed. "You are so intelligent. You improved our tower." + +They hugged Dad and then continued to play with their blocks. They were very happy and proud of their big tower. They learned a new skill and had fun with their Dad. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with a ball and a loop. The loop is small and red. The ball is big and blue. They take turns to serve the ball and catch it with the loop. + +One day, Tim serves the ball very hard. The ball flies over Jen's head and lands in the mud. Jen is sad and angry. She says, "Tim, you are not nice! You made the ball dirty!" + +Tim says, "I'm sorry, Jen. I didn't mean to. It was an accident. Please don't be mad at me." + +Jen says, "I don't want to play with you anymore. You are a bad friend." + +Tim feels bad. He wants to make Jen happy again. He thinks of an idea. He says, "Jen, look! I have a new loop. It is big and yellow. Do you want to try it?" + +Jen looks at the new loop. It is shiny and bright. She likes it. She says, "OK, Tim. I will try it. But you have to serve the ball gently this time." + +Tim says, "OK, Jen. I will. I'm sorry for making you sad. You are a good friend." + +They hug and smile. They play with the new loop and the ball. They have fun. They are friends again. +Lily and Tom are hungry. They want to eat something yummy. They look in the fridge and see a fish. They ask Mom if they can bake the fish. + +Mom says, "Yes, you can bake the fish. But you have to be careful. The oven is hot. And you have to wash your hands first." + +Lily and Tom wash their hands. They put the fish in a pan. They sprinkle some salt and pepper on it. They ask Mom to help them put the pan in the oven. + +Mom says, "Okay, the fish is in the oven. We have to wait for 20 minutes. Then the fish will be done. What can we do while we wait?" + +Lily and Tom think. They decide to play with their toys. They have fun with their cars and dolls. They hear a beep. Mom says, "The fish is ready. Let's take it out of the oven." + +Mom takes the fish out of the oven. She puts it on a plate. She gives Lily and Tom a fork and a knife. They sit at the table. They taste the fish. + +Lily says, "Mmm, the fish is good. It is soft and juicy." + +Tom says, "Yes, the fish is good. It is crispy and salty." + +Mom says, "I'm glad you like the fish. You did a good job baking it. You are fine cooks." + +Lily and Tom smile. They eat the fish. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with Max's dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and likes to run and jump. Lily and Max have a leash for Spot. They take turns to hold the leash and walk with Spot. + +One day, they go to the park to play with Spot. The park is big and green and has many flowers and trees. Lily and Max see a swing and a slide. They want to try them. They tie the leash to a bench and tell Spot to stay. + +"Spot, be a good dog. We will be back soon. Do not run away," Lily says. + +Lily and Max run to the swing and the slide. They have fun. They push each other and laugh. They forget about Spot. + +Spot is bored. He sees a squirrel. The squirrel is small and gray and has a long tail. Spot wants to chase the squirrel. He pulls the leash. The leash is not tight. It is open. Spot breaks free. He runs after the squirrel. + +"Spot, come back!" Lily and Max hear a loud bark. They look at the bench. The leash is open. Spot is gone. They are scared and sad. They run after Spot. + +They see Spot and the squirrel. The squirrel is fast. It climbs a tree. Spot cannot climb. He barks and jumps. He cannot reach the squirrel. + +"Spot, stop!" Lily and Max shout. They catch up with Spot. They grab the leash. They hug Spot. + +"Spot, you are a bad dog. You made us worry. You could have got lost or hurt," Lily says. + +"Spot, we are sorry. We should not have left you alone. You were lonely and bored. We love you," Max says. + +Spot licks Lily and Max. He is sorry. He loves them too. He wags his tail. + +Lily and Max take Spot back to the bench. They untie the leash. They play with Spot. They throw a ball and a stick. Spot runs and fetches. He is happy. Lily and Max are happy too. They are friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. They are curious. They want to know what is inside the box. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. + +"Maybe it is a gift for us!" Mia says. + +They run to the box and pull the lid. They reveal a lot of toys. There are dolls, cars, balls, books and more. They are happy. They start to play with the toys. + +"Look, I have a pretty doll!" Mia says. + +"I have a fast car!" Tom says. + +They have fun. They forget about everything else. + +But the box is not for them. The box is for the children in the west. The west is far away. The children in the west have no toys. They are sad. They are waiting for the box. + +A man comes to the park. He is the driver of the truck. He is looking for the box. He sees Tom and Mia playing with the toys. He is angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he shouts. "These toys are not for you! These toys are for the children in the west! Give them back!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the toys. They run away. They cry. + +The man puts the toys back in the box. He closes the lid. He puts the box in the truck. He drives away. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They did a bad thing. They took the toys that were not theirs. They hurt the children in the west. They have no toys. They have no friends. They are alone. +Tim and Kim like to play with their toy ship. They put the ship in the tub and make waves with their hands. The ship has a light on top that can flash on and off. Tim and Kim pretend the ship is going on a big adventure. + +One day, the ship gets stuck in the drain. Tim and Kim try to pull it out, but it is too hard. They are sad and scared. They do not want to lose their ship. They call for mom and dad to help them. + +Mom and dad come and see the ship in the drain. They tell Tim and Kim not to worry. They have a tool that can help. They use the tool to unscrew the drain and get the ship out. Tim and Kim are happy and hug mom and dad. They thank them for helping them. + +Mom and dad tell Tim and Kim to be careful with their ship. They say the ship is very special and they should not let it go down the drain again. Tim and Kim agree and promise to be careful. They turn on the light on the ship and play with it again. They have fun with their ship and their imagination. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They are happy. + +One day, they find a big bulb in the dirt. It is brown and round. Tom says, "What is this?" Mia says, "I don't know. Maybe it is a ball." Tom says, "Let's take it and see." + +They take the bulb and go to the shed. They find a pot and some soil. They put the bulb in the pot and cover it with soil. They water it and wait. + +After some days, they see a green shoot coming out of the pot. They are excited. They say, "Look, it is growing!" They water it and wait some more. + +After some weeks, they see a beautiful flower blooming from the pot. It is yellow and bright. It smells sweet. They are amazed. They say, "Wow, it is a flower!" They think it is adorable. They hug each other and smile. They say, "We made a flower!" They are proud. +Tom and Anna were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used the fridge to get some milk and cheese and fruit. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Anna said, showing Tom a plate with some bread and cheese and grapes on it. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom said, taking a bite. "It is very good. But I think it needs some ice cream. Can we get some from the fridge?" + +Anna nodded and opened the fridge. But she saw that there was no ice cream. There was only some frozen peas and carrots and meat. She felt sad. + +"Sorry, Tom. There is no ice cream. Only cold and hard things. Maybe we can make some ice cream with them?" she said. + +Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"Maybe we can!" he said. "Let's try to reverse the fridge. Maybe then the cold and hard things will become soft and sweet." + +Anna liked Tom's idea. She helped him to push and pull the fridge. They tried to turn it around and upside down. But the fridge was too big and heavy. They could not move it much. And the cold and hard things stayed the same. + +They heard a voice behind them. + +"What are you two doing?" It was Mom. She came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She saw the pots and pans and spoons and bowls. She saw the plate with the bread and cheese and grapes. She saw the fridge with the door open and the frozen peas and carrots and meat. + +"We were playing chefs, Mom," Anna said. "But we wanted some ice cream. And there was none in the fridge. So we tried to reverse the fridge. But it did not work." + +Mom smiled. She understood. She hugged Tom and Anna. + +"I see. That was very creative of you. But reversing the fridge is not a good idea. It can break the fridge and make the food go bad. And it can hurt you. The fridge is very useful, but only when it is in the right place and the right way. Do you understand?" she said. + +Tom and Anna nodded. They felt sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We will not do it again," they said. + +Mom kissed them. + +"It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, ask me first. Maybe I can help you find some ice cream. Or make some with you. How does that sound?" she said. + +Tom and Anna smiled. They liked that idea. + +"That sounds great, Mom. Thank you. We love you," they said. + +Mom smiled back. + +"I love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then we can have some cake. And maybe some ice cream too," she said. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them race and crash and honk. But their favorite car was the big red one. It had an engine that made loud noises and lights that blinked. It was very expensive and their dad bought it for them on their birthday. + +One day, they were playing with the big red car in the living room. They pretended it was a fire truck and they had to save a cat from a tree. They took turns driving and holding the cat. They had a lot of fun. + +"Can I drive now?" Lily asked Ben. + +"No, it's my turn. You had it before," Ben said. + +"But I want to drive. It's not fair," Lily said. + +She tried to grab the car from Ben, but he held it tight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The car slipped from their hands and flew across the room. It hit the wall and broke into pieces. The engine stopped making noises and the lights stopped blinking. The cat flew out of the window. + +Ben and Lily stared at the broken car. They felt very sad and sorry. They knew their dad would be angry. They started to cry. + +The end. +Lila and Sam are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a big box with a scale inside. The scale can weigh things and show how heavy they are. + +Lila wants to weigh her doll. She puts her doll on the scale and sees the number. She is happy. She says, "My doll is two. She is not heavy." + +Sam wants to weigh his truck. He puts his truck on the scale and sees the number. He is not happy. He says, "My truck is four. It is too heavy." + +Sam thinks his truck is better than Lila's doll. He says, "My truck can go fast and make noise. Your doll can only sit and be quiet. My truck is more fun." + +Lila thinks her doll is better than Sam's truck. She says, "My doll can wear dresses and have hair. Your truck can only be dirty and break. My doll is more pretty." + +They start to argue and pull each other's toys. They are not nice. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the living room. She sees the box, the scale, and the toys. She sees Lila and Sam fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting, Lila and Sam. You are both wrong. It does not matter how much your toys weigh. What matters is how you play with them. You should share and be kind. You should say sorry and hug." + +Lila and Sam feel bad. They say sorry and hug. They put their toys back in the box. They close the box and the scale. They decide to play something else. They are happy. Mom is happy. The end. +Anna loves to sing and dance. She wants to perform in the big show at school. But she is not very good at singing and dancing. She needs a tutor to help her. + +She asks her friend Ben to be her tutor. Ben is good at singing and dancing. He says yes. He teaches Anna how to sing and dance better. They practice every day after school. + +The day of the big show comes. Anna is nervous. She wants to do well. She wants to make Ben proud. She goes on the stage with Ben. They start to sing and dance. + +But then, something bad happens. Anna forgets the words of the song. She trips over her feet. She falls down. She feels sad and embarrassed. She hears some people laugh at her. + +Ben sees Anna crying. He runs to her. He helps her up. He says, "Don't worry, Anna. You did your best. I'm still your friend. I'm still proud of you. You are brave to perform in front of everyone. You can try again next time. You will get better." + +Anna smiles. She hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good tutor. You are a good friend. You make me happy." + +The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of water and some cups. They wanted to soak each other and have fun. + +"Ready, set, go!" Sara shouted and threw a cup of water at Ben. Ben dodged and threw one back at her. They laughed and ran around the garden, splashing and soaking each other. + +But then, Sara saw something shiny on the grass. It was a tie that belonged to her dad. He had left it there when he was hanging the clothes. Sara had an idea. She picked up the tie and sneaked behind Ben. + +"Got you!" she yelled and wrapped the tie around Ben's arms. Ben was surprised and tried to get free. But the tie was too tight and wet. He felt uncomfortable and angry. + +"Hey, let me go! That's not fair!" he said. "That's dad's tie, not a toy!" + +Sara giggled and ran away with the bucket. She thought it was funny to see Ben stuck with the tie. But Ben did not think so. He felt sad and hurt. He wanted to play, not to be trapped. + +He called for help. "Mom! Mom! Sara tied me with dad's tie! Help me, please!" + +Mom heard Ben and came to the garden. She saw what Sara had done and was not happy. She untied Ben and hugged him. She scolded Sara and told her to say sorry. + +Sara realized she had been mean and naughty. She felt sorry for Ben and for dad's tie. She apologized and gave Ben a hug. She promised not to do it again. + +Mom smiled and said they could play again, but only with the cups and water. She gave them some cookies and juice. Sara and Ben shared them and said they were still friends. They learned to play nicely and not to hurt each other. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a new book in their room. It has many pictures and words. Sara wants to read the book with Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a new book!" Sara says. "Let's read it together." + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to read the book. He wants to play with his cars. + +"No, Sara, I want to play with my cars. You read the book by yourself." + +Sara is sad. She likes to read with Ben. She tries to make him change his mind. + +"Please, Ben, please. The book is fun. It has animals and colors and shapes. Maybe it has a story too. Don't you want to know the story?" + +Ben still shakes his head. He does not care about the story. He likes to make noises with his cars. + +"Vroom, vroom, beep, beep. No, Sara, no. I like my cars. They are fast and loud and cool. You read the book by yourself." + +Sara is angry. She thinks Ben is being mean. She insists on reading the book with him. + +"Ben, you have to read the book with me. It is not fair. We share the toys and the books. You can't play with your cars all the time. You have to read the book with me. I insist." + +Ben is annoyed. He thinks Sara is being bossy. He does not want to read the book with her. + +"Sara, you can't make me read the book with you. It is not fun. It has boring words and pictures. I don't want to read the book with you. I don't insist." + +Sara and Ben start to argue. They raise their voices and pull the book and the cars. They are not happy. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to their room. She sees Sara and Ben fighting. She is not happy. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Ben stop fighting. They look at Mom. They try to explain. + +"Sara wants to read the book with me. I don't want to read the book with her. I want to play with my cars." Ben says. + +"Ben doesn't want to read the book with me. I want to read the book with him. I insist on reading the book with him. He is being mean." Sara says. + +Mom sighs. She knows Sara and Ben are different. She knows they like different things. She wants them to get along. + +"Listen, Sara and Ben. I understand that you have different interests. But you also have to respect each other. You can't force someone to do something they don't want to do. And you can't ignore someone who wants to do something with you. You have to compromise. You have to take turns. You have to share. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They are sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom." Sara says. + +"Sorry, Mom." Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. She picks up the book and the cars. + +"How about this? I will read the book with you, Sara. And then you can play with the cars with Ben. And then Ben can read the book with you, Sara. And then you can play with the cars with Ben again. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben think. They like Mom's idea. They agree. + +"Okay, Mom." Sara says. + +"Okay, Mom." Ben says. + +Mom hugs Sara and Ben. She is happy. + +"Good. Then let's go to the kitchen. I have a surprise for you. I made some cookies. They are delicious. Do you want some?" + +Sara and Ben smile. They love cookies. They say yes. + +"Yes, Mom." Sara says. + +"Yes, Mom." Ben says. + +Mom, Sara and Ben go to the kitchen. They eat the cookies. They read the book. They play with the cars. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. They have a big ball and a kite. They take turns to kick the ball and fly the kite. + +One day, the wind is very strong. Ben holds the kite and runs. The kite goes up, up, up in the sky. Lily claps and cheers. Ben feels happy. + +But then, the wind blows harder. The kite pulls Ben's hand. Ben lets go of the kite. The kite flies away, far, far, far in the sky. Ben feels sad. + +"Ben, don't cry," Lily says. "We can get another kite." + +"But kites are expensive," Ben says. "Mom and Dad won't buy us a new one." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She runs to the trash can and finds some paper and string. She makes a new kite with the paper and string. She draws a smiley face on the paper. + +"Look, Ben, I made you a new kite," Lily says. "It's not expensive. It's free." + +Ben smiles. He takes the new kite and hugs Lily. "Thank you, Lily. You are the best sister." + +They hold the new kite and run. The new kite goes up, up, up in the sky. Lily and Ben feel happy. They stay in the park until the sun sets. They watch the sky turn pink and purple. They go home with their new kite and their big ball. They have a good day. +Anna liked to play theater with her dolls. She had a big box with many dresses and hats and shoes. She liked to dress up her dolls and make them act in funny stories. She had a small stage with a curtain and lights. + +One day, Anna wanted to play theater with her brother Ben. But Ben did not like to play theater. He liked to play cars and trucks and planes. He said theater was boring and silly. He was stubborn and did not want to try. + +Anna was sad and angry. She said, "Please, Ben, play theater with me. It will be fun. You can be a king and I can be a queen. We can have a feast and serve cake and juice to our dolls." + +Ben said, "No, Anna, I don't want to play theater. I want to play cars and trucks and planes. They are fast and loud and cool. You can play theater by yourself." + +Anna said, "Fine, Ben, you are mean and rude. I will play theater by myself. But you will miss the best show ever. And you will not get any cake or juice." + +Anna went to her stage and closed the curtain. She dressed up her dolls and started to act. She made funny voices and faces. She sang and danced. She pretended to serve cake and juice to her dolls. She had a lot of fun. + +Ben heard Anna's voice and saw the lights. He was curious and bored. He went to the stage and peeked behind the curtain. He saw Anna and her dolls. They looked happy and funny. He smiled and laughed. + +Anna saw Ben and said, "Do you want to join me, Ben? Do you want to play theater with me?" + +Ben said, "Yes, Anna, I want to play theater with you. It looks fun. Can I be a king and you be a queen?" + +Anna said, "Yes, Ben, you can be a king and I can be a queen. Come, I will give you a crown and a cape. We can have a feast and serve cake and juice to our dolls." + +Ben said, "Thank you, Anna, you are nice and kind. I am sorry I was stubborn and did not want to try." + +Anna said, "It's okay, Ben, I am glad you changed your mind. I love you, brother." + +Ben said, "I love you, sister." + +They hugged and kissed. They played theater together. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress up. One day, they found a large purse in Anna's mom's closet. It was shiny and had many pockets. + +"Wow, look at this purse!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and big. Can we play with it?" + +Anna nodded. "Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. Mom said this purse is very special. She got it from her grandma." + +They took the purse to Anna's room and opened it. Inside, they found many things: a scarf, a hat, a necklace, a wallet, and a lipstick. + +"Let's try them on!" Lily said. She put on the scarf and the hat and looked in the mirror. "I look like a lady!" + +Anna smiled. She put on the necklace and the lipstick and looked in the mirror. "I look like a princess!" + +They giggled and pretended to go shopping with the purse. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Anna's mom came home. She heard them laughing and went to Anna's room. She saw them playing with her purse and her things. + +She frowned. She was angry. "Anna, Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "This is my purse. You are not allowed to touch it. You could have broken it or lost it. It is very old and important to me." + +Anna and Lily were scared. They did not mean to make mom angry. They quickly took off the things and put them back in the purse. + +"We are sorry, mom," Anna said. "We just wanted to play. We did not know it was so old and important." + +"We did not break it or lose it," Lily said. "We were careful." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was sad. She hugged Anna and Lily. "I know you did not mean any harm," she said. "But you have to ask me before you use my things. This purse was a gift from my grandma. She is not here anymore. She died last year. This purse reminds me of her. It is very special to me." + +Anna and Lily felt sorry for mom. They hugged her back. "We are sorry, mom," they said. "We did not know about grandma. We love you." + +Mom smiled. She loved them too. She wiped her eyes and took the purse. "It's okay," she said. "I forgive you. But next time, please ask me first. And maybe I can tell you more stories about grandma. She was a very nice lady. She would have liked you." + +Anna and Lily nodded. They wanted to hear more stories about grandma. They also wanted to make mom happy. They learned to respect her things. They said sorry again and gave her a kiss. Mom kissed them back and put the purse away. Then, they all went to the kitchen to have some cookies and milk. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with vehicles. Tom has a big truck. Sam has a small car. They make noises and move their vehicles on the floor. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Lee. He has a different vehicle. It is a bike. It has two wheels and pedals. Lee can stand on his bike and ride it fast. + +Tom and Sam look at Lee's bike. They think it is strange. They laugh at Lee. They say, "Your vehicle is not a vehicle. It is a toy. It is too hard to ride. You will fall and hurt yourself." + +Lee feels sad. He says, "My bike is a vehicle. It is not a toy. It is fun to ride. I can go far and fast. I can stand on my bike and balance. I do not fall and hurt myself." + +Tom and Sam do not listen. They keep laughing. They do not want to play with Lee. They turn away and play with their own vehicles. + +Lee is lonely. He looks for someone to play with. He sees a girl. Her name is Mia. She has a different vehicle too. It is a scooter. It has one wheel and a handle. Mia can stand on her scooter and glide. + +Lee goes to Mia. He says, "Hi, I am Lee. I like your vehicle. It is different. Can I try it?" + +Mia smiles. She says, "Hi, I am Mia. I like your vehicle too. It is different. Yes, you can try it." + +Lee and Mia share their vehicles. They take turns to ride the bike and the scooter. They have fun. They make friends. + +Tom and Sam see Lee and Mia. They see how happy they are. They feel curious. They want to try the different vehicles too. + +They go to Lee and Mia. They say, "Hi, we are Tom and Sam. We are sorry we laughed at you. We were wrong. Your vehicles are vehicles. They are not toys. They are different and cool. Can we try them?" + +Lee and Mia are kind. They say, "Hi, we are Lee and Mia. We forgive you. You can try our vehicles. We can share and play together." + +Tom and Sam try the bike and the scooter. They find them hard at first. But they learn to stand and balance. They have fun. They make friends. + +They all play with the different vehicles. They learn new things. They respect each other. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Do not judge others by their differences. Be open and friendly. Share and learn. You will find joy and friendship. +Sam was very excited to start school. He wanted to learn new things and make new friends. He had a new uniform that his mom bought for him. It was blue and white and had a badge with his school name. + +But when he got to school, he saw that his uniform was different from the others. His shirt was too big and his pants were too long. His shoes were old and his hat was torn. The other kids looked at him and laughed. They said he looked funny and silly. They said he did not fit in. + +Sam felt very sad and ashamed. He wanted to hide and cry. He did not want to play or learn. He wished he had a uniform like the others. + +"Hey, Sam, don't listen to them," a voice said. Sam looked up and saw a girl with a red dress and a smile. She had curly hair and glasses. She was holding a book and a crayon. "They are mean and rude. You are not funny or silly. You are smart and kind. I like your uniform. It is different and special. Just like you." + +Sam felt a little better. He smiled back at the girl. She was nice and friendly. She did not care about his uniform. She cared about him. "Thank you," he said. "What is your name?" + +"I'm Lily," she said. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +"Yes, please," Sam said. He took her hand and they walked to the classroom. He did not feel ashamed anymore. He felt happy and proud. He had a new friend and a new uniform. He fit in just fine. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, Sara has a letter for Tom. She made it with paper and crayons. She drew a cute dog on the letter. + +She goes to Tom's house and knocks on the door. Tom opens the door and sees Sara. He is happy to see her. + +"Hi, Sara!" he says. + +"Hi, Tom!" she says. "I have something for you." + +She gives him the letter. Tom takes it and looks at it. He sees the cute dog and smiles. + +"Wow, this is a nice letter!" he says. "Thank you, Sara!" + +"You're welcome, Tom!" she says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom nods. He likes to play with Sara. He offers her his hand. + +"Sure, let's play!" he says. + +They hold hands and go to the park. They have fun playing with the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They are good friends. They share their toys and their snacks. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +Suddenly, the phone rings. It is a gray phone on the table. Anna and Ben look at each other. They wonder who is calling. + +"Maybe it is Mommy," Anna says. "She said she will call us from work." + +"Or maybe it is Daddy," Ben says. "He said he will call us from the store." + +They run to the phone and pick it up. They say hello together. + +"Hi, Anna and Ben," a voice says. "It is Grandma. How are you?" + +Anna and Ben are happy to hear Grandma. They love Grandma. She always gives them hugs and cookies. + +"We are good, Grandma," Anna says. "We are playing with our toys." + +"We miss you, Grandma," Ben says. "When will you come to visit us?" + +"I miss you too, my darlings," Grandma says. "I will come to visit you soon. I have a surprise for you." + +"A surprise?" Anna and Ben ask. "What is it, Grandma?" + +Grandma laughs. "I can't tell you now. It is a secret. You will see when I come. But I will give you a hint. It is something gray and fluffy and cute." + +Anna and Ben think hard. What could it be? Something gray and fluffy and cute? + +"Is it a bunny, Grandma?" Anna asks. + +"Is it a kitten, Grandma?" Ben asks. + +Grandma smiles. "You are very smart, Anna and Ben. But I won't tell you. You have to wait and see. I love you very much. I will talk to you later. Bye-bye." + +Anna and Ben say bye-bye to Grandma. They hang up the phone. They are very excited. They wonder what Grandma's surprise is. + +They go back to their toys. They keep playing. But they also keep thinking. They mention Grandma's surprise to each other. They try to guess what it is. They can't wait to see Grandma and her gray and fluffy and cute gift. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has a picture of a cone with cream on it. The cream is pink and white and yellow. + +"Look, Sara, cream!" Ben says. He runs to the truck. + +"Wait, Ben, we need money!" Sara says. She follows him. + +The truck man smiles at them. He says, "Hello, kids, do you want some cream?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He points to the pink cream. + +"Me too!" Sara says. She points to the white cream. + +The truck man says, "OK, that will be two coins each." + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They do not have any coins. They feel sad. + +"Can we try the cream?" Sara asks. She makes a big smile. + +The truck man thinks for a moment. He says, "Well, I guess you can try a little bit. But only a little, OK?" + +He gives them each a small spoon with some cream on it. Sara and Ben taste the cream. It is sweet and cold and yummy. + +"Mmm, this is perfect!" Sara says. + +"Perfect!" Ben agrees. + +They say thank you to the truck man. They run back to the park. They play some more. They are happy. They hope to get some coins next time. They want more cream. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to travel with Mom and Dad. They have a big car with four doors. Mom and Dad sit in the front. Lila and Ben sit in the back. + +One day, they go to the zoo. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. Lila and Ben are happy. They want to see more animals. + +But Mom and Dad say it is time to go home. They say they are tired and hungry. They say they will come back another day. They walk to the car. + +Lila and Ben do not want to go home. They are stubborn. They say they want to see more animals. They say they are not tired and hungry. They run away from Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad are worried. They call Lila and Ben. They say they have to go home. They say they have to be safe. They look for Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben hide behind a big door. The door says "Do not enter". They think it is a fun game. They do not hear Mom and Dad. + +But the door is not a normal door. It is a door to the animal cages. Lila and Ben do not know that. They open the door. They see a big bear. The bear is angry. It roars at Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They scream. They run back to the door. They close the door. They hope the bear does not follow them. + +Mom and Dad hear Lila and Ben. They run to the door. They see Lila and Ben. They hug Lila and Ben. They are glad they are safe. They are also angry. They scold Lila and Ben. They say they have to listen to Mom and Dad. They say they have to be careful. They say they have to respect the animals. + +Lila and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry to Mom and Dad. They say they are sorry to the bear. They say they will not be stubborn again. They say they will not open doors they do not know. + +Mom and Dad forgive Lila and Ben. They say they love Lila and Ben. They say they will travel to the zoo again. But they say they have to go home now. They say they have to eat and rest. + +Lila and Ben agree. They say they love Mom and Dad. They say they love the zoo. But they say they have to go home now. They say they have to eat and rest. + +They get in the car. They close the doors. They buckle their seat belts. They wave goodbye to the zoo. They travel home. They are happy. +One day, a fox was very hungry. He wanted to find some food in the farm. He saw some chickens and ducks in a big cage. He thought, "I can add them to my belly!" + +But the cage had a lock and a wire. The fox could not open the lock or break the wire. He was sad and angry. He looked around and saw a big hole in the wall. He thought, "Maybe I can go through the hole and get the food!" + +He ran to the hole and tried to squeeze in. But the hole was too small for him. He got stuck in the hole. He could not move or get out. He was scared and hurt. He cried, "Help me, help me!" + +The farmer heard the fox cry. He came out with a torch and a stick. He saw the fox in the hole. He was not happy. He said, "You are a bad fox! You wanted to eat my chickens and ducks! Now you are in trouble!" + +He used the stick to push the fox out of the hole. Then he tied a rope around the fox's neck. He dragged the fox to his truck. He said, "I will take you to the zoo. There you will stay in a dark cage. You will not bother me or my animals again!" + +The fox was very sorry. He wished he had not been greedy and sneaky. He wished he had looked for food in the forest. He learned a hard lesson. He hoped someone would help him. +Tim and Anna are friends. They like to play outside. But today is winter. It is very cold and bitter. The wind blows hard. The snow falls fast. + +"Let's go inside," Tim says. "It is too cold to play." + +"OK," Anna says. "But what can we do inside?" + +They go inside Tim's house. They see a big table. There are many papers and crayons on the table. + +"Look!" Tim says. "We can write and draw!" + +They sit on the chairs. They pick up the crayons. They write their names on the papers. They draw pictures of snowmen, trees, and stars. + +"I like to write and draw," Anna says. "It is fun and warm." + +"Me too," Tim says. "We can make a book with our papers." + +They put their papers together. They staple them. They write "Our Winter Book" on the cover. + +"Wow!" Tim says. "We made a book!" + +They show their book to Tim's mom. She smiles and hugs them. + +"That is a wonderful book," she says. "You are very creative and smart." + +Tim and Anna are happy. They like to write and draw. They like winter. But they like their friendship more. +Sam and Mia like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide on the grass. They see a big puddle near the swings. Sam has an idea. + +"Let's have a race!" he says. "Who can splash the most water with their feet?" + +"Okay!" Mia says. "I will win!" + +They count to three and run to the puddle. They kick and stomp and splash the water. They laugh and scream and get wet. + +But then, Sam feels something on his head. He looks up and sees dark clouds. Rain starts to fall. It falls hard and fast. + +"Oh no!" Sam says. "We have to go home!" + +He grabs Mia's hand and they run to the gate. But they are too late. The rain soaks them from head to toe. They are wet and cold and shiver. + +They see Sam's mom waiting for them in the car. She has a big towel and a warm smile. + +"Come on, you two!" she says. "You look like drowned rats!" + +She wraps them in the towel and hugs them. She drives them home and gives them hot chocolate and cookies. + +They sit on the couch and sip their drinks. They feel better and stronger. + +"That was a fun race!" Mia says. + +"Yes, it was!" Sam says. "But next time, let's check the weather first!" +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to run, jump, and climb on the trees and rocks. They also liked to find new things in nature, like flowers, bugs, and birds. + +One day, they saw a big, shiny, red ball in the grass. They ran to it and picked it up. It was very round and smooth and bounced high. They decided to play with it and threw it to each other. + +"Wow, this is the best ball ever!" Lily said. + +"Let's see how far we can throw it!" Tom said. + +They threw the ball harder and harder, until it flew over the fence and into the road. They heard a loud honk and a screech. They looked and saw a car hit the ball and skid to a stop. The ball popped and flew into pieces. The driver got out of the car and looked angry. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? This is my ball! I bought it for my son's birthday! It was very expensive and original! You ruined it!" he shouted. + +Lily and Tom felt scared and sorry. They did not know the ball belonged to someone else. They did not mean to break it. They wanted to say sorry, but they could not find the words. + +The driver came to them and grabbed their arms. He dragged them to their house and knocked on the door. He told their parents what happened and asked for money. Their parents looked shocked and sad. They scolded Lily and Tom and made them go to their rooms. + +Lily and Tom cried in their beds. They regretted playing with the ball. They wished they had left it alone. They wondered if they would ever play outside again. They felt very bad. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Anna and Ben like to visit their grandma. She lives in a big house with a garden. They can play with the flowers and the birds. Grandma is very kind and calm. She smiles a lot and hugs them. + +Grandma makes yummy food for them. She bakes bread and cake and cookies. She also cooks soup and salad and pasta. Anna and Ben help her in the kitchen. They stir and mix and taste. They are hungry and happy. + +After they eat, they sit on the sofa and read books. Grandma tells them stories about when she was little. She shows them pictures and toys. Anna and Ben listen and ask questions. They learn new things and have fun. + +They love to visit their grandma. She loves them too. They say thank you and goodbye. They promise to come back soon. They hug and kiss. They go home with their mom and dad. They are tired and sleepy. They dream of their grandma and her food. +Tom and Jen are excited. They hear a big boom in the sky. They run outside to see. They see bright colors and sparks. They are fireworks! + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says. "It is so pretty!" + +"I like the red ones!" Jen says. "They look like flowers!" + +They clap and cheer. They want to see more. They run to the street. They do not see the car. + +The car is fast. The car does not see them. The car hits them. They fall down. They do not get up. + +The fireworks stop. The sky is dark. The street is quiet. The car is gone. There is ash on the ground. The ash is from the fireworks. The ash is on Tom and Jen too. They do not move. They do not breathe. They are gone. +One day, Tom and his mom went to the park. Tom liked to play on the swings and the slide. He also liked to look at the flowers and the birds. His mom told him to stay close to her and not to talk to strangers. + +Tom saw a man with a big bag of candy. The man smiled at Tom and said, "Hello, little boy. Do you want some candy? They are very tasty and sweet. I have many colors and flavors. Come with me and I will give you some." + +Tom liked candy. He thought the man was nice. He wanted to go with him and get some candy. He forgot what his mom said. He started to walk towards the man. + +But his mom saw him and ran to him. She grabbed his hand and pulled him away from the man. She said, "Tom, no! That man is a stranger. You don't know him. He might be bad. You should never go with strangers. They might hurt you or take you away. You should value your safety and your family more than candy. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded. He felt scared and sorry. He hugged his mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I won't go with strangers again. I value you and dad and our home more than anything. I love you, mom." + +His mom hugged him back and said, "I love you too, Tom. I'm glad you are safe. Now let's go home and have some tasty cookies instead. They are much better than candy from strangers." +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with a sign. The sign says "Coffee". Sara likes coffee. She drinks it with her mom sometimes. She thinks it is yummy and warm. + +Sara says to Ben, "Let's go get some coffee. It will be fun." Ben is not sure. He does not like coffee. He thinks it is bitter and hot. He says to Sara, "Maybe we should not. Coffee is for grown-ups. It might make us sick." + +Sara does not listen. She says, "Don't be silly. Coffee is good. I will suggest what to get. Come on." She pulls Ben by the hand. They run to the truck. The man in the truck is thin and mean. He sees Sara and Ben. He smiles a bad smile. + +He says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want some coffee?" Sara says, "Yes, please. I want a big cup with lots of sugar and cream." Ben says, "No, thank you. I don't want any." The man says, "Too bad. You have to have some. It is the rule. Here, take this cup. It is special coffee. It will make you strong and smart." + +He gives Sara and Ben each a cup. Sara drinks hers fast. She likes it. She says, "Mmm, this is good. Thank you, mister." Ben does not want to drink his. He smells it. It smells bad. He says, "No, I don't want it. Please, let me go." The man says, "No, you have to drink it. It is good for you. Drink it now." + +Ben is scared. He tries to run away. But the man grabs him. He forces him to drink the coffee. Ben cries. He feels sick. He falls to the ground. Sara sees Ben. She is scared too. She feels sick too. She falls to the ground too. The man laughs. He says, "Ha ha ha. That was not coffee. That was poison. You are silly kids. You should not take things from strangers. Now you will die. Goodbye." + +He gets in his truck. He drives away. Sara and Ben are alone. They are dying. They are sorry. They wish they had not gone to the truck. They wish they had listened to Ben. They wish they had played in the park. But it is too late. The end. +Lila loved tuna. She ate tuna every day for lunch. She liked to open the can and smell the fish. She liked to put tuna on bread and make a sandwich. She liked to share tuna with her cat, Fluffy. + +One day, Lila ran out of tuna. She looked in the cupboard and saw no cans. She looked in the fridge and saw no leftovers. She looked in the trash and saw only empty tins. She felt miserable. She wanted tuna so badly. + +She went to her mom and said, "Mom, I want tuna. Please, please, please, can we go to the store and buy some tuna?" + +Her mom looked at her and said, "I'm sorry, Lila, but we can't go to the store today. We have to stay home and do some work. You have to eat something else for lunch. How about some cheese or some eggs or some soup?" + +Lila did not like cheese or eggs or soup. She only liked tuna. She felt angry and sad. She started to weep. She said, "No, no, no, I don't want anything else. I want tuna. Tuna, tuna, tuna!" + +Her mom tried to hug her and calm her down. She said, "Lila, I know you love tuna, but you can't have it all the time. You have to eat other things too. They are good for you and they taste nice. You have to be flexible and try new things. Maybe you will find something else that you like as much as tuna. And tomorrow, we can go to the store and buy some tuna, I promise." + +Lila stopped weeping and listened to her mom. She thought about what her mom said. She realized that her mom was right. She was being stubborn and selfish. She decided to give cheese or eggs or soup a chance. She said, "OK, mom, I'm sorry. I will eat something else for lunch. But can I still share some tuna with Fluffy tomorrow?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lila. You can share some tuna with Fluffy tomorrow. And I'm proud of you for being brave and trying new things. That's a good way to grow and learn." + +Lila hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love tuna. And I love Fluffy." + +The moral value of the story is: Be flexible and try new things. Don't be stubborn and selfish. Listen to your mom. +Lila and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress them up. One day, they found a new doll in the toy store. It was very sweet, with long hair and a pink dress. They both wanted the doll, but there was only one. + +"Can we share the doll?" Lila asked Mia. + +"No, I want the doll for myself!" Mia said. She grabbed the doll and ran away. + +Lila was sad and angry. She followed Mia and tried to get the doll back. They fought and pulled the doll until it ripped. The hair and the dress came off, and the doll was broken. + +They both cried and looked at the doll. They felt sorry for what they did. They realized they were not good friends. + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. They decided to fix the doll together. They sewed the hair and the dress back on, and gave the doll a new smile. They finished the doll and shared it. They played with it and had fun. + +They learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that friendship is more important than toys. They were happy and sweet again. +Mira and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look at the flowers and the birds. One day, they saw a new animal in the park. It was small and furry and had a long tail. It was sitting on a branch and eating a nut. + +"What is that?" Mira asked Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Let's go and see." + +They walked closer to the animal, but it saw them and ran away. It jumped from branch to branch until it was out of sight. + +"Where did it go?" Mira asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it was scared of us." + +They looked around and saw a sign on a tree. It had a picture of the animal and some words. + +"Can you read that?" Mira asked Tom. + +"A little," Tom said. He sounded out the words. "It says... squirrel. That is the name of the animal. It says... squirrels are charming and clever. They like to eat nuts and seeds. They can climb and jump very well. They are shy and hide from people." + +"Wow," Mira said. "Squirrels are amazing. I wish we could be friends with them." + +"Maybe we can," Tom said. "Maybe we can find a way to make them like us. Maybe we can give them some nuts or seeds. Maybe we can talk to them nicely." + +They decided to try. They found some nuts and seeds on the ground and put them on a big rock. They sat down near the rock and waited. They whispered to each other. + +"Hello, squirrels," Mira said. "We are Mira and Tom. We want to be your friends. We are not mean. We are nice. We have some food for you. Please come and eat." + +They waited and waited. After a while, they saw a squirrel peeking from behind a tree. It looked at them and the food. It looked curious and hungry. It came closer and closer. It reached the rock and took a nut. It ate it and looked at them again. It made a soft sound. + +"Did it say something?" Mira asked Tom. + +"I think so," Tom said. "I think it said thank you." + +They smiled and said thank you back. They felt happy. They had made a new friend. They had learned something new. They had found a way to be charming and clever too. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big garden with many flowers and trees. One day, they found a big melon under a bush. It was green and round and smelled sweet. + +"Look, Ben, a melon!" Lily said. "Let's eat it!" + +"No, Lily, we have to ask Mom first," Ben said. "Maybe it is not ours." + +Lily did not listen. She picked up the melon and ran to the porch. She tried to break it with a rock, but it was too hard. + +"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben shouted. He ran after her and tried to take the melon from her. They pulled and pushed and yelled. + +Mom heard the noise and came out of the house. She saw the twins fighting over the melon. She was angry and sad. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Ben?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting over a melon?" + +"Mom, Lily took the melon and did not ask," Ben said. + +"Mom, Ben wanted to take the melon from me and did not share," Lily said. +