diff --git "a/TinyStories_1450.txt" "b/TinyStories_1450.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1450.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and not do things that might make you too dizzy. The little girl's experience should remind us that no matter how much we want to do something, it is important to stay safe and follow the rules. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bug. Its name was Itchy. Itchy liked to run around and have fun. + +One day, Itchy was running around in a meadow. It was so sunny and bright. Suddenly, Itchy had an itch. It tried to scratch it with its legs but it could not reach. + +Then Itchy saw a bird. The bird flew down and said, "Hello, bug. Can I help you with that itch?" + +Itchy was very happy. It said, "Yes, please. That would be great!" + +The bird flew around and landed on Itchy's back. It started scratching the itchy spot with its beak. It felt so good. + +After a while, the bird decided that it had done enough, and so it said goodbye. Itchy thanked the bird and started running around again. Its itch was gone and it was very happy! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a large deer. It was the biggest deer that anyone had ever seen. The deer liked to do many fun things each day. + +One day, the deer went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, it came across a large river. The deer wanted to do something special. So, it jumped into the water and started swimming. + +The deer was having so much fun. It swam across the entire river, which took a very long time. When it finished, the deer shook its body dry and looked around. It saw a tree that was filled with delicious acorns. + +The deer went to the tree and started eating the acorns. It just kept eating and eating until it was happy and full. With the sun setting, the deer decided to do one more thing-it ran happily through the forest. + +The large deer felt so free and so alive that it never wanted to go home. As it ran, the deer looked around at all the beauty of the nature surrounding it. It was a wonderful day for the large deer. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky bunny called Joe. He was full of energy and wasn't quiet at all. He was always hopping around making noise. + +One day, his mom said, "Joe, you need to be quieter. I think if you try, you can improve and be a bit more peaceful". Joe knew deep down that his mom was right, but he wasn't sure he wanted to change. + +The next day, Joe started to be a little quieter. He hopped around more slowly and gently and when he spoke, he spoke softly. He got better and better at being quiet as the days rolled on. + +One day, Joe and his mom were out in the garden and it started to rain. His mom said, "You were so lucky that you learnt how to be quiet. Otherwise, we'd be getting very wet!" Joe smiled, glad that he had listened to his mom, and lucky that he had improved. +Jack and his little brother Tom were playing in the park. Jack wanted to race his brother to the top of the monkey bars. + +"I'm going to win!" shouted Jack as he took off running. + +Tom was close behind and they ran faster and faster. Just as they reached the top of the monkey bars, Tom crossed the line first. + +"You won!" cheered Jack. "Good job, Tom!" + +Tom was so happy to have beaten his brother that he wanted to treat himself to steak for dinner. + +They went to the store to buy a steak, but when Jack saw the price of the steak he said, "That's too expensive for us to buy!" + +So instead of steak, Jack decided to make macaroni and cheese for dinner. Even though it wasn't as tasty as steak, it was still a yummy treat for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She loved to have fun and do creative things. Today, she was sorting through her toy box. She pulled out all kinds of toys and sorted them in different piles. "Hmm.. this pile is for blocks and that pile for stuffed animals," she said. + +Maria smiled and said, "I love sorting! It's so much fun and I have my own style." Her mom heard Maria and said, "That's right, honey. You can be creative in anything you do." Maria smiled and kept sorting her toys. + +Her dad smiled and said, "I'm so proud of your creative style. You really can sort like a pro!" Maria beamed with happiness and said, "Thanks, Daddy. I'm really good at sorting." + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a tall tree in the forest. One day two birds flew to the tree and started to whisper. They whispered about a secret pool that was hidden in the jungle. The birds said it was the most beautiful pool they had ever seen. + +The birds flew away and the tree couldn't keep the secret to itself. So, it decided to tell the animals in the forest. When they heard about the secret pool they all wanted to find it. + +All the animals ran through the jungle in search of the secret pool. Eventually they found it, but it wasn't as beautiful as the birds had described. The water had dried up and there was no longer any water in the pool. + +The animals were very sad at the sight of the dry pool. They had been so excited to find it, but their hopes were dashed. The animals sadly went their separate ways, never to find the secret pool again. +Once upon a time, there was an orange cat called Chocolate. Chocolate was very friendly and liked to work. Every day, she worked hard to help the people in her village. + +One morning, Chocolate went to the village shop. She spoke to the shopkeeper and asked, “Can I help you?†+ +The shopkeeper looked at Chocolate and smiled. "Yes," he said. "I want you to make a special treat for the village. Can you do that?" + +Chocolate was so excited. She promised to work hard and make the best treat ever. + +The next day, Chocolate was ready. She had worked hard and made an orange cake. Everyone in the village was so excited to try it. They cut the cake and took a bite. It was delicious! + +The village thanked Chocolate for her hard work. She was very happy and they all celebrated with chocolate cake! +Once upon a time, there lived a king. His crown made him feel very proud. One day, he went out for a walk and he heard a loud noise. It was a gun that was shooting! The king was scared and he ran away as fast as he could. When he looked back, he saw a man with a smelly gun. The king was so angry that he grabbed his crown and shouted at the man. "Go away!" he said. But the man kept shooting. So, the king decided to shoot back. He grabbed a gun and shot at the man. The man ran away and never returned. From that day, the king kept his crown safe, so no one ever tried to shoot it away again. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable building. Inside, two children named Sophie and Benjamin were playing. Benjamin noticed something shining in the corner. He walked over and picked it up. + +Sophie asked, "What is that?" + +Benjamin replied, "It's a shiny key!" + +Sophie smiled and said, "Let's see what it unlocks!" + +The two children started walking around the building, looking for the door that the key might open. Finally they came to an old door in the back corner. Benjamin inserted the key carefully and the door started to open. + +Inside, the children found a sparkling room full of wonderful toys. They ran in and started playing with glee. The two children laughed and had fun for the rest of the day. It was the best adventure ever! +One day, Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. Grandma said, "Let's take a photo!". Grandpa laughed and said, "Great idea!" + +They all sat together in Grandma and Grandpa's ancient chair. Grandma smiled and said, "Say cheese!" Click! The photo was taken. + +Grandma showed the photo to the 3 year old. He looked at it with a big smile and said, "That's me and my Grandma and Grandpa! Can I name it?" Grandma and Grandpa smiled and said "Yes!" + +The 3 year old thought for a moment and then said, "My family!" Grandma and Grandpa hugged him and said, "That's perfect!" +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day she saw an image that was very different from the other pictures she had ever seen. She wanted to know what it was, and so she stared at it for a long time. + +"What is this?" asked Lucy. + +No one was around to answer her, so she made the decision to try and touch it. As soon as she went to touch it, an alarm started ringing. + +"Uh oh!" she said. + +Suddenly, two big men came running in, shouting and grabbing Lucy's arm. They took her away and put her in a dark room with no windows, just a long table. + +"You have been a very bad girl," one of the men said. "You were not supposed to touch that. You are very lucky that nothing bad happened. We will have to keep an eye on you in the future to make sure that you are good." + +And so they made sure that Lucy would behave in the future, even though she was confused and scared of what had happened. The image stayed in her mind, but she was never able to find out what it was. +Once upon a time there was a little critter named Max who loved to stay in his comfy nest. He was a harmless critter who would often get into some mischief. + +One day, Max decided to go explore quite far from his nest. As he explored, he spotted a huge, murky lake. He decided to take a closer look. + +Max got on his knees to take a closer look and he was mesmerized by the glistening of the water. He wanted to stay and enjoy the sight, so he laid down peacefully by the lake. + +Soon afterwards, he heard a voice. It said, "Max, what are you doing here? You're so far away from your nest. Come back now, it's getting dark and it's not very safe here" + +Max got up immediately, hugged the voice and said, "Ok, I'll stay safe. Thank you!" + +And so he did, he quickly returned to his nest, where he felt harmless and safe. +One day, Sally went outside to play in the creek. She brought along a long, pink ribbon to tie around a tree branch. Sally had great fun watching the ribbon flow and flutter in the breeze. + +Sally then went for a walk along the edge of the creek. She was feeling very cheerful, and wanted to smile at the animals she saw. First, she saw two bunnies hopping together. Then, she saw a pretty bird singing in a tree. Finally, she saw a squirrel eating a nut near a big rock. + +Sally tied the ribbon onto the big rock as she kept walking. Next, she tied the ribbon around a small bush. Everywhere Sally went, she tied the ribbon to something new. When she couldn't find anything else to tie the ribbon to, she decided it was time to go home. + +As she went back home, Sally still felt cheerful. She had a wonderful time playing in the creek and tying ribbons all around it. She was very proud of all her work. +Once upon a time, there was a silly robot who loved to act. Every day, the robot would dance, play and make funny noises. One day, a small girl named Abby saw the robot and began to laugh. + +“You’re so silly,†Abby said with a giggle. + +The robot wiggled and jiggled in response. “Will you be my friend?†it asked. + +“Yes, I’d love to be your friend,†Abby replied. + +From that day on, Abby and the silly robot played together every day. They jumped and laughed, and acted all sorts of silly games. And although Abby and the robot never said goodbye, they had fun being friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Peter and Sally. Peter and Sally always had fun together. One day, they wanted to walk in a garden, so they started their journey. As they walked, Peter saw some interesting raspberries. He wanted to try them, but he was scared! + +Sally smiled and said, "Don't be silly, Peter! These raspberries look True, we can try them!" + +So Peter yielded and decided to try the raspberries. They were yummy! Peter smiled and said to Sally, "Thanks for encouraging me, you are a True friend!" + +From that day forward, Peter and Sally always shared their yummy raspberries and had lots of fun together! +Jim was playing with his fair toy truck. He wanted to find something else to do to keep entertained, then he remembered his aunt had a comb and a spray. + +He shouted, “Mommy can I have the comb and the spray?†His mommy said yes and handed him the comb and the spray. + +Jim was very happy, he looked around and found a big rock to spray. He used the spray and then used the comb to make circles on the rock. He was having so much fun. + +Suddenly, he heard his aunt calling him. She said “Jim, come here!†He was happy to know that his aunt wanted to join in the fun. + +Jim ran to his aunt and they both started spraying the rock with the bottle and combing it with the comb. They had a great time, spraying and combing until there was no more spray left. + +Jim thanked his aunt for a lovely time and said “That was so fair!â€. His aunt said “I agree, it was a lot of fun!†+Jack and his mother were walking by the lake. The lake looked beautiful and the sun was shining. Jack wanted to go into the lake and splash around, but his mother said no. + +“No Jack, you can’t go into the lake. It’s not safe. You need to stay here.†+Jack was very sad. He wanted to go into the lake and he felt very miserable. + +Then Jack’s mother had an idea. “Jack, why don’t you make a sandcastle by the lake? That way you can still feel close to the lake. Would that make you feel better?†+ +“Yes!†Jack said with a big smile. His mother smiled too, and she said, “Okay, you can make a sandcastle here. But you have to stay right here, okay?†+ +Jack nodded and his mother gave him the okay to start building. He was so excited to make his sandcastle by the lake. + +As Jack was playing, he started to get closer and closer to the lake. His mother noticed and said, “Jack, you need to stay away from the lake. I won’t permit you to go in.†+ +Jack was a bit disappointed, but he understood and stayed away from the lake. Even though he was a bit miserable, he was still having fun playing in +John and his mom were taking a walk in the park. John stopped when he saw a bright pink bird. He was excited and asked his mom if he could feed it. His mom smiled and said yes. She gave John a handful of birdseed and he carefully threw it on the ground. + +The bird hopped closer to John and started eating the seeds. John was so happy that he started to sing a song. The bird cocked its head and started to chirp along. + +John's mom laughed. "That's incredible!" she said. "That bird is singing with you!" John and the bird sang the song again and again until the seed was gone. The bird flew away and John waved goodbye. He turned to his mom. + +"I'm so glad I got to feed the bird," he said. + +His mom smiled and said, "Me too." +Mother was feeling restless, so she decided to take a rest. She put on her favourite sweater, grabbed her favourite book, and went outside. + +Mother looked up at the sky and watched the clouds as they moved by. She took a deep breath and sighed. + +Suddenly, she heard a little voice say, “Mommy, why are you resting?†Mother turned around and saw her three year old daughter looking at her with curious eyes. + +Mother smiled and said, “I feel a bit restless, so I thought a rest might help.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “I can help you feel better. Let’s go play!†+ +Mother and the girl ran to the park, where they laughed and played for hours. When the sun went down, Mother felt refreshed and ready for the day. + +Mother hugged her daughter and said, “A little rest can really make you feel better.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “I’m glad you rested, Mommy.†+There was a little rabbit called Pat. Pat was always on the hop. Pat loved to hop and hop. + +One day, Pat hopped over to a farm. He saw something close to the farm. It was a beautiful flame. Pat had never seen a flame before and he was so excited. + +Pat hopped over to the flame and he got very close. He wasn't scared. But then he heard a voice. + +"Pat, watch out!" shouted the voice. Pat looked around and saw that the flame was starting to get bigger and brighter. Pat felt upset. + +He hopped away quickly. Pat was glad that he was safe. From now on, Pat would be sure to keep away from the flame. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to fly. Every day was fun for the bird because they could fly so high in the sky. But one day was extra special. The bird was floating so slowly and gracefully in the bright blue sky, feeling the sun on its back. Suddenly, the bird noticed a little cloud and flew straight towards it. The bird started slow circles around the cloud as the day grew brighter and brighter. After a few more circles, the bird felt so free and full of joy that it flew even higher until it was part of the sun itself. What a wonderful day! +It was Sunday morning and Bob went to the park with his family. Everyone was discussing how they were going to spend the day. +Bob wanted to do something dangerous, but his mom said no. She said it was too risky. +But Bob wasn't going to give up that easily. He asked his dad if they could do something dangerous. His dad smiled and said they could do something slightly dangerous. + Bob was so excited. He couldn't wait to see what they were going to do. + +So they all went to the forest in the afternoon. Everywhere they went, it was so quiet. They all set off on a walk when Bob saw a large cave. He asked his dad if they could go inside. + +Dad said, "That might be too dangerous for you, Bob. But we can stand here and discuss it." + +Bob thought about it and said, "Let's just go! I promise I'll be careful." + +After some more discussion, they all agreed to go into the cave. Bob saw so many wonderful and exciting things in the cave. In the end, they all agreed it was an amazing Sunday. +Once upon a time, there was a dry lady. Her name was Lady Jane, and she wore a pink dress. She was walking along a path when she saw a puddle in front of her. + +"Oh no!" Cried Lady Jane. + +Just then, she heard a small voice. + +"You need help drying the puddle?" + +Lady Jane turned around and saw a small girl with long brown hair. She was wearing a pink dress, just like Lady Jane! + +"Yes please!" Lady Jane said. + +The little girl smiled. She grabbed a bucket and filled it with dirt. She sprinkled the dirt all over the puddle and it slowly started to dry. + +When the puddle was all dry, Lady Jane thanked the little girl. + +"You are very kind!" She said. + +The little girl smiled again before running off down the path. Lady Jane watched them go and smiled. +Once upon a time, there lived an old and mighty dragon. The dragon had shiny scales and big wings that could stretch for miles. He was really strong and could fly really high. + +One day, the dragon was walking in the woods and saw a house. He got very curious and decided to fly closer. Inside, he heard some delicious smells coming from the kitchen. + +The dragon peeked into the window and saw a little girl cooking. It looked like she was making a cake - one of his favorite treats! So the dragon decided he would try and spoil the surprise for her. + +But the dragon's wings were too big and she heard him coming! When the old and mighty dragon flew away, he dropped a sparkly stone that landed right in the middle of the cake. + +The girl took out the stone and put it on her shelf. From that day on, she always remembered the might dragon that wanted to spoil her surprise! +One day, a little girl was walking in the forest. It was a very cold day and she was feeling miserable. As she was walking, she saw a tall tree. She thought it was very tall and decided to climb it. + +When she reached the top of the tree she could see much farther than before. She was so excited that she shouted "Wow!" so loudly that birds started to fly away. + +Just then, she heard a voice speaking in a serious way. It was an old man who was standing near the tree. He said to her, "You should never give your opinion unless you are asked, young one. It's very rude." + +She felt very embarrassed and silly. Then, the old man said, "Be more careful before giving your opinion the next time." + +The little girl went home feeling very miserable. From then on, she made sure that she only gave an opinion when someone asked her. In that way, she learned an important lesson. + +Moral of the story: It's important to think twice before speaking. Sometimes it's better to stay quiet than to share your opinion when it's not needed. +One day, Jack was looking for something to do. He saw his Mom searching in the room. "What are you looking for, Mom?" he asked. Mom answered with a smile, "I'm looking for new curtains for the windows." "Can I help?" asked Jack. Mom said, "Yes, sure you can." + +Jack looked around and saw a big box of curtains next to him. He opened the box and started pulling out the new curtains. They were so colorful and had such fun designs. Jack was so excited! He showed one to Mom and asked, "Do you think this one will do?" Mom said, "Yes, this one looks perfect!" + +Jack hung the new curtains up on the windows while Mom watched and clapped. When Jack was finished, they both stood back and admired the new curtains. "They look beautiful Jack!" said Mom. Jack beamed with pride. He had done a very good job! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Suzy. She was small, but she had a very big heart. + +One day the sun was shining brightly. Suzy skipped to the park to enjoy the warm, mild sunshine. The birds were singing and the bin was full of plants and flowers. + +But then a nasty man showed up. He said to Suzy, “Give me your money or I’ll make things very sad here.†+ +Suzy started to cry and said, “I don’t have any money! Please leave!†+ +The nasty man got very angry. He shouted, “If you don't give me money I'll break all the flowers and plants in the bin.†+ +Suzy knew she had no money and had to do something to stop the nasty man. So she grabbed the bin and ran with it. The nasty man chased after her but she was too quick and managed to get away. + +The nasty man was angry. He kicked the bin over and the flowers and plants spilled out everywhere. The sun no longer shined and a feeling of sadness filled the air. + +Suzy had tried to protect the flowers and plants, but the nasty man had still ruined them. Her heart felt heavy. There was nothing she could do to change what had happened. +The sun was just starting to rise in the sky. It was slow and quiet, like it was whispering. + +At the same time, a bird was also whispering. He was singing to the world about the sunrise. It was a beautiful song that everyone seemed to be able to hear except for one person. That one person was deaf, so he couldn't hear the birds song. + +The bird was sad that the deaf person couldn't hear his song. So he decided to bring the sunrise closer. He flew around, faster and faster and faster. He was going so fast that the sunrise seemed to move closer to the deaf person. He flew and he flew until finally, the sun was right in front of the deaf person's face. He could feel the warmth of the sun and he smiled. + +The bird was happy and flew away to start the day. The deaf person yawned and stretched his arms, feeling the warmth of the morning sun. He was glad that the bird gave him such a beautiful sunrise. +Mia was walking home from school. It was a sunny day and the grass was a bright green. As she was walking, Mia saw something furry in the bushes. She got closer and saw it was a small animal. + +Mia said, “Hi, little animal! What are you doing here?†+ +The animal looked up at her and said, “I was looking for gas! I need to cover my family’s house because it’s getting cold.†+ +Mia smiled. “I can help you get the gas! Come with me.†+ +The animal nodded and Mia and the furry animal walked to the store. There, Mia bought the gas and then they both went back to the animal’s house. Mia spent the day helping the animal cover the house with the gas. + +When they finished, the animal thanked Mia. “Thank you so much! Now my family won’t be cold.†+ +Mia smiled, “You’re welcome!†She waved goodbye to the animal, and then continued on her way home. +Tina stared up at the tall tower. It was so high, taller than anything else she could see. She gazed with curiosity, wondering what it was like inside. + +Just then, an old man appeared beneath the tower. He had a gentle look on his face and Tina thought he looked compassionate. She watched him as he placed something underneath the tower. + +The man smiled at Tina and asked her if she wanted to explore the tower with him. She eagerly nodded and he offered to take her inside. As they laughed and talked, they made their way up the steps until they reached the very top. + +The view was beautiful and Tina noticed the man's eyes fill with joy as he looked out. He asked Tina if she wanted to explore the world beyond. She gasped with excitement and they spent the morning gazing together. + +Tina thought of the old man fondly as she made her way home. He was so compassionate and showed her something she hadn't seen before. She knew she would never forget this special day. +Jill and her mom were walking in the forest. Suddenly, Jill saw a colorful owl on a tree. She excitedly asked her mom if the owl could teach her something. Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, of course! But let’s wait until the owl opens its eyes.†A few minutes later, the owl opened its eyes and looked at Jill. It started to sing a beautiful song. Jill felt happy and started to sing with the owl. After a few minutes, the owl flew away. Jill watched the owl flying in the sky and thanked the owl in her heart. + +Jill had a lot of fun in the forest and learned one important lesson; that we can always learn something new from everyone around us, even colorful owls in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, she and her family went to the fair. While happily playing on all the fun rides, Sally saw a clown. He was a sad clown, and he looked helpless. + +Sally ran up to the clown with a big smile. She asked, "Are you ok, clown?" + +The clown sighed. "No, I'm very sad," he said. + +Sally felt sorry for the clown, but she knew how to make him smile. She grabbed his hand and said, "Let's play!" + +The clown smiled and said, "Okay!" + +So they spent the day playing together. By the end of the day they were both happy and laughing. +Once upon a time there was a root. It was a very big root and it was very round. One day, a little boy was outside and he saw the root. He thought it looked like it was asking him to ride it. So he got on top of the root and he started to ride it. + +The root was so helpful! It rolled all around the garden and the little boy laughed and giggled as he rode it. He even waved hello to the birds and the bugs. + +The little boy rode the root all day. He was so happy and excited to ride it. He was also very thankful for the helpful root. + +At the end of the day, he said goodbye to the root and thanked it for being so helpful. He waved goodbye and ran off to play something else. The root just smiled and rolled around the garden. +Once upon a time there was a bad tiger who lived in the forest of the jungle. He was always looking for a way to cause trouble in the jungle. + +One day, he had an idea. He decided to deliver something bad to the other animals of the jungle. + +He started walking around the forest and soon came across a small elephant. The tiger asked him if he would like to accept a delivery. The elephant hesitated, but the tiger reassured him that it was a good thing. + +The elephant then said, “Ok, I will take your deliveryâ€. The tiger reached into his bag and took out a bag of candy. + +The elephant was so delighted that he shouted, “Yay! Candy! I love candy! Thank you so much tiger!†+ +The tiger smiled and left the elephant to enjoy his candy. The other animals of the jungle were so happy that the bad tiger had delivered something good to them. +Sam the duck was troubled. He wanted to leave the pond and see what other places he could explore. So one day, Sam decided to take his chance and spread his wings. He said goodbye to his friends and began to fly away. + +On the way, he got really tired and noticed a little girl nearby. She was having fun playing in the garden. Sam flew closer and said "Hi, I'm Sam the duck. Are you my friend?". The little girl was surprised and said "Hello, Sam! What are you doing here?". + +Sam smiled and said, "I'm leaving the pond. I'm looking for an adventure. Can you help me?". The little girl thought for a moment and then said, "Yes! I can show you around the garden and find some food to eat". So they went on a journey together and explored the garden, looking for worms and bugs. + +When they were done, the little girl said goodbye to Sam and waved as he flew away towards his next adventure. Sam was sad to leave, but he was happy to have a new friend and look forward to, new adventures! +Once there was a driver named Bob. He was very popular because he always provided the best service. One day, Bob was driving a 3 year old boy called Joey, to the park. + +Joey asked Bob, "What do you provide?" Bob smiled as he replied, "I provide transportation, Joey. I take people to lots of different places. I take them to the store, the beach, or the park, just like I'm taking you now." + +Joey smiled and said, "Wow, that's cool! Can I be a driver like you when I grow up?" + +Bob laughed and said, "I'm sure you can, Joey. It's a popular job and I bet you'll be great at it!" + +Joey beamed as he said, "Thanks, Bob!" Bob smiled and drove on, enjoying his popular job of providing great service. +Once upon a time, there lived an ancient owner. He had a pet dog called Flash who was always running around outside. Flash was a mischievous, but friendly pup. + +One day, Flash dashed off into the forest near the owner's home. The ancient owner was distressed that Flash had gone off again and decided to go look for her. He walked and walked through the forest until finally he came across a big, old tree. + +The owner stopped and stared at the old tree. He murmured to himself, "There must be something special about this tree." He insisted that Flash had gone this way and so he decided to explore the tree. + +He circled around the trunk several times, and eventually found an old door hidden in the trunk. He knocked on the door, but there was no answer. He knocked again and then heard a soft voice say, "Come in". + +He opened the door and stepped inside, and to his amazement he found Flash inside, surrounded by a group of cats, who were all purring. The ancient owner smiled and said, "I knew you were here, Flash". + +The cats mewed and the ancient owner asked them why they had insisted that his pet dog stay with them. One of the cats said, "We saw the glint of magic in Flash's eyes and we knew if we invited her in, she would bring us good luck". + +The ancient owner +Mummy was with Paul in the park. Paul loved collecting things and was looking around for something to pick up. He saw a candle and quickly ran to pick it up. "Mummy, look what I've found," said Paul, proudly showing her the candle. + +"That's nice Paul," said Mummy. "But it's already been used. Can you find something else?" + +So Paul looked around again. He saw some dry leaves and scooped them into his little hand. "I've collected these!" said Paul, excitedly. + +Mummy smiled and crouched down beside him. "Hey, that's a really good collection. Well done Paul!" + +That made Paul feel really happy, and he couldn't help but smile. They spent the rest of the afternoon looking for things to collect and Mummy was very proud. +Once upon a time, two boys named Jack and Luke were playing in the forest. + +Jack found a big log, and wanted to keep it as a toy. But Luke wanted it too, so the two boys started to fight over the log. + +Jack said, "It is mine! I found it first!" + +Luke replied, "No! It is mine!" + +The boys kept fighting until suddenly, an organized voice said, "What is happening here?!" + +The boys looked around and saw a kindly old man, who was watching them. + +The old man said, "Why are you two fighting? You should both share the log." + +The boys hesitated, but then realized that the old man was right. So, Jack and Luke smiled at each other and agreed to share the log. +Jimmy opened his door and smiled when he saw his new hat. It was bright and colorful with a big bell on the top. + +"It's so pretty!" Jimmy said. He put the hat on his head and ran outside. + +But when Jimmy went outside, he heard a ringing sound. He looked around and saw a phone booth. + +Jimmy went up to the phone booth and put his hand on the receiver. A loud ringing sound filled the air. + +Confused, Jimmy took off his hat and looked inside. He saw the bell that was ringing. + +"My hat can ring!" he said excitedly. Jimmy put on his hat and ran back home. He couldn't wait to show his new hat to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a polite boy named Jimmy. He always said please and thank you to everyone. Every day Jimmy liked to go to the park and play with his friends. + +One day, Jimmy and his friends were being very noisy. They were running and shouting, causing a lot of fuss. Suddenly, an old man came up to them and said, "Be quiet and play more quietly!" + +Jimmy and his friends said, "Yes, sir!" in a polite way. But when the old man left, they started being noisy again. + +After a while, the old man returned and saw that Jimmy and his friends were still making lots of noise. He mentioned that they were not being polite and that they needed to leave the park. He said, "If you don't leave, I'm going to call the police." + +Jimmy and his friends stopped being noisy and quickly left the park. Jimmy tried to say sorry but the old man wouldn't listen. + +When Jimmy got home, his mom told him that it was always important to be polite and respect authority. She said, "If you're polite, people will treat you with kindness and rub your back!" + +Moral of the story: It is always important to be polite and respect authority. People who are polite will be treated with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Mark. Mark was three years old, and he was very excited to go out and explore the world. +One day, Mark decided to go on an adventure. He walked around the neighbourhood, and soon he met an ambulance. Mark asked the ambulance driver, "What's that?" +The ambulance driver smiled and said, "That's an ambulance. We help people who are hurt and need help. It's an easy way to stay safe!" +Mark was so amazed by this. He thanked the ambulance driver, waved goodbye and went on his way. +At the end of the day, Mark was very happy with his adventure. He had managed to meet an ambulance, and he was reminded of how important it was to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there were two litttle boys named Jack and Tom. Tom had a big toy rat, and Jack was very envious. He always wanted that toy. + +One day, Jack asked Tom to give him the rat. Tom said, "No way! This rat is mine, so you can't have it". Jack became angry and started to cry. + +The next day, Jack decided to steal the rat while Tom was sleeping. When Tom woke up, the rat was gone. Tom looked around and asked, "Where is my rat?". + +Jack just smiled, but he did not answer the question. He remained quiet and tried to hide the rat. Tom noticed what Jack did and started to chase him. Jack ran away, but Tom was faster and eventually caught up with him. + +Tom was so angry that he yelled at Jack and said, "You can't take something that's not yours!" He took the rat back and vowed to never be so envious again. Sadly, Jack was punished and he never got the rat he wanted. +Once upon a time there was a delicate butterfly named Bruno. He wanted to go and explore the world, but he was scared of the different things he would see. + +One day, his best friend, Sarah, told him about something beautiful and exciting. She said that if he could fly to a nearby lake, he would see a magical print on the top of the water. + +Bruno was so excited! He decided to take the risk and go. He flew as far as he could until he landed on the lake and he saw it. It was a big, beautiful and delicate print - exactly like Sarah had described! + +Bruno was mesmerized by the sight and he turned to Sarah and said: "That was amazing! I'm so glad I went ". They both laughed and enjoyed their day together. +Once upon a time there was a skeleton named Jack. He loved to sing and was always in a good mood. + +One day when Jack was walking in the woods he heard a loud voice. He went to see what the noise was and he saw a big angry bear. The bear was growling and scowling. Jack was scared and froze in his spot. + +Suddenly the bear stopped growling and said "I love to sing, but I'm not very good at it. Will you help me?" Jack was so surprised that he agreed. + +The bear clapped his hands and Jack began to sing. He sang a cheerful song and the bear started dancing around in circles. They sang and danced for hours and it made Jack so happy. + +When it was time to go, Jack gave the bear a big hug and said goodbye. The bear smiled and waved. Jack was no longer scared. He was so excited that he was able to make the bear happy with his singing. From then on, Jack sang every day, and his skeleton bones sang too! +Once there was a girl called Jane. She was three years old. Jane wanted to make something special, so she asked her mother for clay. Her mother gave her some clay and Jane was very excited. + +Jane took the clay and put it on a table to make something. She looked around for something reliable which she could use to shape the clay. Eventually, she found a spoon. She put it in the clay and started to shape it. + +Suddenly, Jane heard her mother calling her name. She shouted: "Jane, come here quickly!". Jane was worried, so she left the spoon in the clay and ran to them. + +When Jane got there, her mother was very angry. She held up a broken plate, which was once part of their kitchen set. She said: "This plate used to include six plates, but now only five are left. Where is the missing one?". Jane was scared and didn't know what to say. + +That's when her mother noticed the clay on the table. Jane tried to explain what she had been doing, but her mother was fed up. She said: "That's enough! You can't be trusted with anything!". Jane was very sad. + +In the end, she had to leave the clay on the table and never play with clay again. +Once upon a time there was a little three-year-old girl who was very curious about the world. One day, she heard a poem coming from outside her window. She was so excited to hear it and wanted to learn about the poem. + +The girl went outside to find out where the poem was coming from. Suddenly, she saw a deaf man trying to say the poem. The man was trying his best to manage the poem. + +The little girl wanted to help. She ran over to the man and started to say the poem with him, loud and clear. The man was so surprised and thankful to the little girl. He thanked her for helping him manage the poem and smiled. + +The man and the little girl continued to say the poem together. In the end they were both able to manage it together, even though the man was deaf. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Sally. Sally was very obedient and always did as she was told. + +One day, her mother said, "Sally, go outside and play in the earth. I want you to be obedient and stay there until I call you." + +Sally did as she was told and went outside to play in the earth. She squished the soft earth between her toes and laughed with delight. + +But something terrible happened. Sally did not listen to her mother and stayed outside too long. The sun set and the earth started to rot. The rot made Sally very ill and she had to go to hospital. + +Moral of the story: Always obey your parents and be home on time! +One day, Mummy and Daddy said to the three-year-old, "Let's build something!" + +The three-year-old got very excited. She gathered all of the wooden blocks scattered around the room and started building a big castle. + +Mummy and Daddy watched the three-year-old work on the castle. She was very determined and bossy, arranging the blocks just the way she wanted them. + +"Do you want some help?," Mummy asked. + +The three-year-old shook her head no. "I can do it by myself," she said. + +Soon enough, the three-year-old finished her castle. Inside the castle, she placed her baby doll and said, "My baby can live here now." + +Mummy and Daddy smiled at the three-year-old and said, "Very nice job!" +Once upon a time, there was a family of four. There was a mummy, a daddy, a big brother and a little baby. One day, mummy and daddy went out while the big brother was left in charge of the little baby. + +The big brother thought he was so bossy. He wanted to play with the baby, but the baby was not interested in playing. So the big brother thought of an idea. He said to the baby, "Let's march around the house." The baby was excited and grabbed the camera. + +The two marched around the house and the baby enjoyed himself very much. However, the bossy big brother was not happy and yelled at the baby whenever he stopped to take photos with the camera. The baby was not happy and started to cry resentfully. + +Mummy and Daddy soon came back home and were very unhappy with the big brother. They said to him sternly, "We left you to take care of your baby brother, not boss him around!" + +Moral: It's not good to be too bossy. If we are trusting to take responsibility of others, we must be gentle and kind. +Once upon a time there was a kind little girl. She was looking for her Daddy. She wanted to catch him and give him a big cuddle. + +The little girl looked all around but couldn't find her Daddy. Then she spotted him playing in the garden near her house. + +The little girl ran up to him with a big smile on her face. “Daddy, Daddy!†she shouted. + +Daddy stopped playing and looked around. He saw the little girl and smiled. “Hi sweetie! I’ve been looking for you†said Daddy. + +The little girl jumped up and hugged her Daddy tightly. Daddy picked her up and said, “Let’s go home and have some lunch.†+ +The little girl kissed Daddy's cheek and said: “Thanks for being so kind, Daddy!†+ +Daddy smiled and said, “I love you, now let’s go home!†+ +The little girl smiled and laughed with joy. She was so happy to have caught her Daddy. +Once there was a fancy kangaroo who loved to smile. Everywhere she went she would always flash a big, happy smile. One day, she saw a little girl who was sad. The kangaroo smiled at the little girl and asked if she wanted to play. + +The little girl saw the kangaroo's fancy fur and smiled too. The little girl and kangaroo played together all day. They hopped, laughed and chased each other around. The little girl's sadness had gone away. + +By the end of the day, the little girl had a smile that could last forever. She said goodbye to the kangaroo and thanked her for a wonderful day. The kangaroo smiled and waved goodbye as the little girl walked away. +Once upon a time there was a spoiled little girl. Her name was Bethany. She used to wander around the park every day. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a shiny spoon on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When Bethany got home, she couldn't find the spoon. She asked her mother about it. + +"Mommy, did you see my spoon?" Bethany asked. Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, I did. I saw it when you came home. I put it in the kitchen, so it wouldn't get lost." + +Bethany was so happy. With the spoon safe in the kitchen, she could keep wandering around the park and bring her lucky spoon wherever she went. The end. +Emily wanted to play with her blocks. But there was a problem - they were too high! She couldn't reach them. She asked her Mom, "Can you help me?" + +Mom looked up at the shelf where all the blocks were. It seemed long and high. + +"No problem," Mom said. "I can bring them down and then you can play with them." + +Mom reached up and started stacking the blocks into her arms. Just then, Emily heard a loud crash! "Uh oh! I seem to have dropped some blocks," Mom said. + +Emily felt sad. But she was also a bit angry that Mom had dropped her blocks. + +So Emily said, "Mom, why did you drop my blocks? I wanted to play with them!" + +Mom said, "I'm sorry honey. I didn't mean to. I was rushing to get them down so you could play. Why don't I help you to build something instead with the blocks that are still up there?" + +Emily thought about it and smiled. She loved building with blocks, and especially when Mom helped. + +Soon, they were creating tall towers and long bridges with the remaining blocks. Soon, Mom and Emily were laughing and smiling together. The blocks were a lot of fun, even if there were fewer of them. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Ruby. Ruby loved learning new things and never gave up, no matter how difficult something seemed. One day, Ruby saw a mysterious university in the distance. She wanted to go to the university but knew it would cost money. + +Ruby's mum said, "If you want to go, you will have to pay". So Ruby spent her days saving her money until finally she had enough. + +When Ruby had saved up enough money, she headed off to the mysterious university. There were people of all different ages there and Ruby was so excited to begin her studies. + +"I can't wait to learn all the new things here," said Ruby. + +Ruby enjoyed her time at the university and learned many new things. She learned the importance of never giving up and always following her dreams. + +The End. +Sam and his mommy were walking along the street. Sam saw a big building with a sign that said "library". He shouted "Mommy, look! A library!" Sam was excited. + +Mommy said "Let's go inside, Sam!" + +Sam and his mommy went inside the library. It was very big and had lots of books. Sam shouted "Wow!" He started to look around at all the books. + +Mommy said it was time to go home. Sam was tired, so he put his head down and slowly walked home. + +When they got home, Sam shouted "Mommy, can we go to the library again soon?" Mommy smiled and said "Sure, maybe tomorrow." + +Sam smiled and went to bed. He was so happy that he had gone to the library. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Jenny. One day, when she was walking in the park, she suddenly sneezed. It scared her because she had never sneezed before. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice said, "Bless you, Jenny!" + +Jenny looked around and saw an old woman with a bucket. The woman smiled and said "It's completely harmless. Would you like to see inside?". + +So Jenny checked out the bucket and found that it was full of beautiful rainbow coloured feathers. The old woman said, "these feathers will keep you safe, whenever you sneeze". + +Jenny thanked the old woman and felt so happy that she had found such a kind and helpful friend. She made sure to take a feather with her whenever she left the house. +One day, Amy was playing by a lake. She saw a boat and it was so beautiful. She wanted to get it and play with it. Her mom said she could, but first she had to help her polish it so it will look even more beautiful. She happily agreed and they began polishing the boat. + +Amy was excited to see how shiny the boat got. While polishing the boat, her mom told her: "Amy, if you want something beautiful, you have to work for it. So don't forget to work hard". + +Amy nodded and said: "I will work hard to make things beautiful, just like this boat". In the end, they finished polishing the boat and it was beautiful. Amy took it out in the lake with her and was very happy. + +The moral of this story is that you have to put in effort and hard work in order to get something beautiful. +Once there was a warm day in the country. A little boy was walking in the sun and he saw something special in the distance. It was a field of corn! He smiled and ran to it. As he entered the field, he saw the sun shining on the golden corn. He stopped and enjoyed the warm feeling of being there. + +The little boy said to himself, "This field is so brigh and warm. I want to lie down and feel the sun." So he did. He lay down in the field, surrounded by the sweet smell of corn. Then he fell asleep. + +The farmer looked over the fence of his farm and saw the little boy sleeping in his field. He shook his head and said, "Now I have to go save that boy! He will get lost if I don't go get him." + +So the farmer walked out to the field. He shook the little boy gently and said, "Hey there! What are you doing out here?" + +The little boy woke up and said, "I just wanted to lay down and feel the warmth of the sun." + +The farmer laughed and said, "You need to be careful! Come, let's get back to the house and I'll give you a snack." + +The little boy smiled and followed the farmer back to his home. He felt safe and happy in the warm sunlight. +Once upon a time, there was a brave and adventurous bear named Sam. +One day, Sam heard a knock on his door. He was curious and eager to find out who it was, so he opened the door to find a rabbit standing there. + +The rabbit asked, "Can I come in?". +Sam, being a very adventurous bear, said, "Sure! Come on in". + +The rabbit acted very excited and started running around the house. Sam was quite amused, but wondered why the rabbit was acting so strange. + +The rabbit then pointed to a picture on the wall and said, "Let's go on an exciting adventure!" +Sam, being the brave and adventurous bear he was, agreed. + +The two friends set off on their journey and never looked back. They faced many dangers, but overcame them all and had the most amazing story to tell when they arrived home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and her name was Lily. She was three years old and very restless. +One day when Lily was playing in her garden she noticed something glittering in the grass. She went to take a closer look, and it was a pair of sunglasses! Lily was very excited and put them on her head. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" she said, holding the sunglasses up to show her mom. +"Oh my goodness! Those sunglasses are very nice," her mom said. "But you must mind them. Don't lose them, or break them." + +Lily nodded in agreement and put the sunglasses carefully on top of her head. She continued to play in the garden and felt very happy with her new sunglasses. + +From then on, Lily wore her sunglasses every day, and they made her feel as if she could do anything! She felt so proud of them and was careful to keep them safe. + +The End! +Jenny was so excited for the first time going on a subway ride. She had never been on one before, and couldn't wait to explore! + +She said to her mom, "Mommy, the subway is going to be so fun!" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, it might be, Jenny. We will see!" + +When they arrived, Jenny saw all the people waiting for the train. Suddenly, a big smelly cloud of smoke filled the station. + +Jenny said, "Mommy, that smell is so sour. Is the subway going to be like this?" + +Her mom, who was starting to cough, shook her head and said, "I hope not, honey. Let's just get on the train." + +But as they got on the train, the smell become even worse. It smelled like something rotten, and the air was really smoky. + +Suddenly, Jenny started coughing and gasping for air. She had become sick from all the smoke. Her mom quickly took her to the hospital. Jenny was never able to take the subway again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends- Billy and Holly. They were having a great time playing together and even shared a blanket to cover them up from the cold. + +Suddenly, Holly started to shout and cry because it was too cold. Even with the blanket, the wind made it feel thinner and thinner. She did not understand why the blanket could not keep her warm. + +Billy tried to calm Holly down by giving her a hug and telling her that he would think of something. He took the blanket and draped it over himself, and then held Holly close to him. This way, the blanket was able to keep them both warm despite being so thin. + +Smiling with relief, Holly looked up at Billy, who smiled back down at her and said, "See, Holly! With a bit of creativity, we were able to solve the problem. Now let's go and play again!". +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy called Jingles. He came from a far away land and was a very happy pup. + +He was playing in the grass, when he heard a loud noise. He got very scared and stepped back, his paw started to fold. He was so fearful that he didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big dog came out from the bushes. He barked loudly and Jingles became even more fearful. He started to shake and his paw folded even more. + +But then, he noticed that the big dog was licking his paw! His fear suddenly disappeared and he ran to greet the big dog. They were now good friends and Jingles never felt so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sydney. She wanted to explore the world, so she set out on a journey. + +She reached a lake and wanted to go to the other side. Unfortunately, there was no bridge. She looked around and saw a tank. She thought to herself, “I can use this tank to cross the lake.†+ +Sydney climbed into the tank, but it was stuck. She tried pushing it and pulling it, but it wouldn’t move. She was feeling helpless. + +Just then, a kind old man who was walking by saw Sydney and stopped to help. He said, “Maybe I can help you.†+ +The old man revealed a secret about the tank. He told Sydney that she needed to push the lever up and then the tank would move. As soon as she did that, the tank moved and she was able to cross the lake! + +The moral of the story is that it’s always a good idea to ask for help when you need it. Everyone has something to offer and the most helpful advice can often come from unexpected sources. +Once upon a time, there lived a three-year-old girl named Grace. One day, Grace's mom was in the garden, busy planting some flowers. Grace wanted to help her mom, but her mom just shooed her away. + +Grace walked to the edge of the garden and sat down in the dirt. She couldn't help but feel a little bit guilty for not being able to help her mom, so she picked up a twig and started to snap it back and forth. Suddenly, a big crack opened up in the soil! + +When mom saw the big crack, she was so angry she shouted, "Grace, what did you do?!" + +Grace didn't know what to say. She just felt so guilty for what she had done that all she could do was look down and not say a word. + +Mom must have seen how guilty she was feeling because her tone softened a bit. "It's okay, Grace," she said, "let's just fill in the crack and try to make it better." + +So Grace and her mom filled the crack with soil and planted a few flowers around it until it was almost like nothing had ever happened. + +Grace felt a lot better once she and mom had fixed the crack. She learned a valuable lesson that day — that mistakes can be fixed with a little bit of love and effort! +Jimmy was at the beach with his family. He had a big bucket and a net. He wanted to catch a fish! + +Jimmy looked out at the water. He thought to himself, "Maybe I can catch a fish today!" He thought about the big and colorful fish that played around in the water. + +Jimmy put his net in the water. He swished it around but he didn't catch a fish. He tried again and again, but still there weren't any fish in his net. + +Jimmy's family came over and they all laughed. His mom said, "Maybe you just have to try harder, Jimmy! We can go to the market and get you some cheap fish." + +Jimmy smiled. He thought to himself, "Yes! I can get some nice fish!" He was excited. He wanted to surprise his family by taking the fish home, cooking it, and eating it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very curious and loved to explore the world around her. She asked her mom if she could go on an adventure and her mom offered her a small bag filled with treats. Daisy was very excited and ran out the door. + +She ran through the forest, frolicking in the sun and gathering wildflowers. Suddenly, she stumbled into a clearing filled with beautiful blooming flowers. Daisy was mesmerized by the sight, but the flowers seemed to beckon to her. + +Daisy cautiously stepped closer, but the flowers seemed to scatter away from her. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a sprite calling from a nearby tree. The sprite offered her a wish, but she had to be careful. + +Daisy asked for the flowers to stay forever and the sprite granted her wish. But he also warned her that it was a careless act that would not last forever. Daisy thanked him and smiled. + +Back at home, Daisy told her mom about the forest and the beautiful flowers that had offered her a wish. Every spring, the flowers bloom again and remind her of her wish which had come true when she was only three years old. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah was 3 years old and loved to play in the park with her friends. + +One day when Sarah was playing tag with her friends, a policeman came to the park. The policeman was very harsh with Sarah and her friends and they felt embarrassed. + +Sarah asked the policeman: "Why are you so harsh?" + +The policeman answered: "I'm here to keep everybody safe. That's why I'm here!" + +The policeman smiled kindly and Sarah and her friends ran off to play tag again. She now knew that the police were there to help keep them all safe. +Once there was a little girl who loved to dress up. One day she decided to put on her favorite purple dress and go play outside. + +As the little girl stepped outside onto the grass, she saw an enticing patch of mud. She glanced over at her dress, and then back at the mud patch. She decided it would be ok to play in the mud just this once. + +The little girl jumped in, giggling and splashing around in the mud. + +"Look Mommy, I'm dressed in mud!" the little girl exclaimed. + +Her mother smiled and laughed, "It sure looks like it dear. We'll need to get it all off before we go back inside." + +The little girl enjoyed playing in the mud until her mother was able to find a hose and clean her up. She scrubbed away the mud until the little girl's dress was nice and clear once again. + +The little girl was happy knowing that she had been able to have a little fun in the mud, but still looked like a proper princess when she was all clean. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Max. He was strong and kind, and everyone in the kingdom admired him. + +One day, Max was walking through the forest when he heard a strange noise. He followed the noise and soon discovered a small puppy stuck in a muddy puddle. The puppy was shivering, and looked very scared. + +Max quickly jumped into action. He scooped the puppy out of the puddle and wrapped him in a blanket to keep him warm. The puppy was too muddy to move, so Max sprinkled some salt on his fur. The salt helped make the puppy nice and tidy! + +Then, Max carried the puppy back to his house and made a cozy bed for him with a warm blanket. Now the puppy had a safe place to stay. + +Max smiled. “All is well. Now I’ve rescued this puppy!†he said. The puppy wagged his tail and licked Max’s face in thanks. + +And they both lived happily ever after. +Jane was walking through the garden with her mom when she saw something unusual. It was a big, green plant. Jane stopped to take a closer look. + +"Mommy, what is this?" asked Jane. + +"It's a plant, Jane," said her mom. "It's special." + +Jane smiled and touched the plant. Its leaves felt cool and soft. She looked around and saw that there were no other plants like it. It was truly unusual. + +"Can I take it home with us, Mommy? Please?" asked Jane. + +Her mom smiled. She couldn't say no to such a cute face. "Of course, Jane," she said. + +So Jane and her mom carefully picked the plant and took it home. Jane was so excited to have her own unusual plant. She promised to take good care of it. +John liked to play with his friends in the park. Today he couldn't find any of them, but he didn't mind. He found a big tree and he decided to climb. When he got up to the top, he noticed something strange. It was a big box with a strange word written on it - "reliable". He had never seen this word before, so he decided to get closer to see what it said. Suddenly the box opened, and he saw a very special object inside. + +John was excited so he shouted out to his friends, who had just appeared. "Come and see what I've found! It looks so amazing!" His friends ran over to see what was inside. + +But then they noticed something else - two men watching them from the other side of the park. The men were angry and started to move towards them. + +John's friends were scared, but John said, "Don't worry. I'll try to talk to them and figure out what they want." He approached the men, and he asked them what they wanted. One of the men said, "Do you know the meaning of the word 'reliable'?" + +John thought for a moment and then remembered what his dad had told him. Reliable meant that something could be trusted. So he nodded and the men started to talk politely. They thanked John for being so reliable, and then they walked away. + +John was pleased with himself. +Max and his mom were very excited. They were about to go on an adventure together! They packed up for their trip and soon headed to the airport. When they arrived, Max spotted a large jet. He pointed at it and asked his mom, "What is that?" + +She smiled and said, "That is a jet. It is a very dependable way to travel." + +Max was fascinated. He had never seen a jet before. He watched it take off into the sky and waved goodbye. + +Later they boarded the plane and Max noticed the flight attendant introducing them to the passengers. When she came to Max and his mom she smiled and said, "Welcome aboard! I am sure you will have a great trip on this dependable jet." + +Max beamed with excitement. He could not wait for his adventure to begin! +Once upon a time, there was a little giraffe called Tom. Tom had a very special net which would glow every time he caught something in it. It made Tom very happy and he could not wait to share it with his friends. + +One day, Tom showed his friends the glowing net. His friends were so impressed with it that they cheered and cheered. "We have to make the net successful," said one of the friends. + +Tom nodded and smiled. He was so excited to make his specialnet successful. All the friends worked together and played together to make the net a success. + +The hard work paid off and soon enough, Tom's specialnet was a huge success. The net glowed brighter than ever and everyone was so proud of Tom and his glowing net. They all cheered and congratulated each other. + +At the end of the day, they all sat around the glowing net and smiled at each other in happiness and satisfaction. The net lit up the room, making everyone smile and laugh. They all agreed that it was the most successful net and it was the start of many more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a fast lamp. The lamp was so fast that it could run all around the city in just one day. One day the lamp was running around when it found a funny looking box. The lamp was curious so it opened the box and saw a lot of dirt. The lamp liked the dirt and thought it would be fun to play in it. So the lamp decided to bury itself in the dirt. The dirt was nice and soft and after the lamp was buried it started to take a nap. When it woke up, the lamp was happy to be in its nice new bed of dirt. And so, the fast lamp found a new home and everyone was happy. The end. +Avery and her family were going on a picnic. It was an icy day and Avery was excited. They wanted to make sure that everyone was prepared for the cold day. + +When Avery's dad opened the picnic basket, he smiled. In it was a fuzzy blanket and some sandwiches. + +"We're all ready for our picnic," he said. + +Avery and her family walked down to the park. The cold air made Avery's cheeks red. She wrapped the fuzzy blanket around her shoulders. + +When they arrived at the park, Avery grinned. They laid down the blanket on the grass and set out the sandwiches. + +"We own this picnic," said Avery's dad. + +Avery and her family shared their lunch and took turns telling stories. By the time they finished, Avery was feeling warm and cozy. + +"That was so yummy," said Avery. "Let's own a picnic again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He was three years old. Tom wanted to go on an adventure so one day, he took off down the street. He stopped and watched a little yellow bird fly east. + +Tom thought, "If the little bird can do it, why can't I?" So Tom followed the bird, down the street, and east into the woods. + +As Tom walked east, he heard a *whoosh* coming from up ahead. He ran as fast as he could, and when he got to the clearing, he saw the beautiful yellow sun setting. Tom was so happy, he just stood there and watched until the sun went down. + +The next morning, Tom followed the yellow rays of sunshine east and he ended up right back at home. Tom was so excited to tell his parents about his adventure. He just couldn't wait to tell them all about his journey and the beautiful yellow sunset he saw. +Ben and his mom were walking outside. Mom carried a basket with a small mitten inside. "What's that?" Ben asked. "We must weigh it" Mom answered. + +As soon as they arrived at the park, Ben and Mom went to the playground. Ben wanted to play but Mom said "no, we must weigh the mitten first". Ben frowned. He knew it was important but he was bored. + +Then Mom took out a big, shiny scale. She placed the mitten on one side, and some other things on the other side. "Stay very still," Mom said. After a few moments Mom smiled. She said the mitten was very small, just as she thought. + +Ben was relieved. He asked "Now can we play?" "Yes, of course" Mom replied. And they had lots of fun together. +John and Mommy were walking on the beach. It was a bright, sunny day. + +"Look, John!" Mommy said. "We can balance over here on this log!" + +John smiled. He loved balancing. They stepped onto the log and tried to keep their balance. But then, suddenly, it happened! Both of them started to giggle as they wobbled off the log into the sand. + +"That was fun!" John laughed. + +Then Mommy pointed to something in the distance. "Look, John!" she said. "It's a cheap ice-cream shop!" + +John's eyes widened with excitement. He loved ice-cream. So they slowly made their way over and enjoyed the delicious, cheap treat. + +At the end of the day, John and Mommy balanced each other home in the sand. And the sun went down with a happy smile. +Once upon a time there was a family. They had a beautiful house surrounded by a tall hedge. On this sunny day they decided to raise the hedge even higher. + +The father went out with his tools, but it was difficult to make the hedge higher. The father said, "It's too hard, let's ask for help!" + +The mother, who was very flexible, said, "Let's invite our neighbour who is very good at gardening. He will be able to help us!" + +The father agreed, and soon the neighbour was there. He said, "What do you want me to do?" + +The father said, "We'd like to raise the hedge to make it even higher. Could you please help us?" + +The neighbour looked at the hedge and said, "Yes, I think I can do it. I have some special tools that will help us and make it easier." + +The neighbour and the family worked together and they managed to raise the hedge and make it even higher. They all felt proud of themselves and the hedge was now more beautiful than ever! +Paul and his mom were at the beach on a sunny day. Paul was playing in the waves and his mom was laying in the sand reading a book. + +Suddenly Paul spotted something interesting in the sky. He pointed up and said, "Mommy, what's that?!" + +"Oh, Paul," his mom said, "That's a plane. It's flying very fast!" + +Paul watched it zoom away and exclaimed, "Wow! That's so cool!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "You know what else is cool? Tomorrow I have a meeting." + +Paul's eyes widened. "What's a meeting?" He asked. + +"A meeting is when a lot of people get together to talk and plan things," his mom explained. + +Paul thought about it a moment and said, "okay!" + +His mom smiled. "Yes, okay," she said. "Let's have some fun now!" + +And so Paul and his mom spent the rest of the day playing and having fun at the beach. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy farmer who lived alone on a large farm. He had an old twig that he carried with him everywhere he went. + +One day the farmer was walking through his farm and decided he would bury the twig. He found the perfect spot and started to dig with his hands. + +Once he had finshed digging, he placed the twig in the hole, and then carefully filled the hole with dirt. + +The farmer spoke out loud: "There, my twig is now safe and sound." + +The farmer then stood up, brushed off his hands, and continued on his way. He was very proud that he had found the perfect place to bury his twig. + +The twig stayed safe and sound until the wealthy farmer returned many years later to retrieve it. + +The End. +One day a little girl named Layla was playing in the playground when she heard a loud noise coming from behind the bushes. She was a bit scared and wanted to stay away, but her curiosity got the best of her. She slowly crept behind the bush and saw a large, tough task. It seemed like it was too big for her to manage. + +"What do I do now?" Layla asked out loud. + +As she stood there, she heard a small voice speak up. + +"If you stay and try, the tough task that's in front of you can be done. All it takes is a bit of courage," the voice said. + +Layla remembered the words of encouragement and gathered all the strength she had. She stayed and worked hard to figure out the task. After a few minutes, she was able to complete it. She felt proud of her accomplishment and realized that sometimes when things seem difficult, it's best to stay and try. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were eager to go on an adventure. They both decided to part ways around the corner. The friend on the left went to the park to play games. He was very happy and eager to explore his surroundings. The friend on the right left for the fields to go for a walk and look for butterflies. + +But then, something strange happened. Suddenly, the two friends felt lost and alone. They both realized that they should have stayed together. So the two friends ran to find each other. + +They eventually found each other and hugged tightly. They were so happy to be together. From then on, they always stayed together and had lots of fun adventures! +One morning, Jack was very worried. He was worried because he had to paint the house. He had never done this before. He did not even know what paint was. + +Jack's dad was with him. He showed Jack a big can of paint. He opened it and handed Jack a brush. Jack was still worried. + +Dad showed Jack how to paint. He said, "Start at the top and don't stop yet." So Jack started painting from the top. It was difficult but he did it. + +When he was finished, the house was a beautiful colour. Jack was happy, but not worried anymore. He had painted the house, and he was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a giant. He was very proud of himself and wanted to show everyone how strong he was. He decided to go for a jog in the park. As he jogged along, he noticed a small boy standing by the side of the path. + +The giant stopped and called out to the boy. "Hey, little one! What are you doing here in the park all by yourself?" + +The little boy smiled up at the giant and said, "I'm jogging with you! I want to be strong like you one day." + +The giant was very touched. He reached out and patted the boy on the head. "Well, I'm sure you will be strong one day! Just keep jogging like me and you'll be proud of yourself too." + +The little boy smiled and thanked the giant. He watched as the giant jogged away, feeling proud of themselves both. +Once there was a little girl named Rose. Rose liked to play in the rain. She always wanted to go out with her umbrella, so she could get wet and then be all warm and snuggly afterwards. + +One day, Rose went out with her orange umbrella and jumped in the puddles. Then, she noticed a little puppy kneeling in the middle of one of the puddles. + +"Oh, hello puppy!" Rose said, smiling. + +The puppy looked sad, so Rose asked, "Are you okay? Is something wrong?" + +The puppy paused for a moment, then began to yelp. Rose kneeled down and noticed the puppy's paw was hurt. She put the puppy on her lap and held the umbrella over them. + +Rose said, "Let me take you home and I'll help you feel better." + +The puppy wagged its tail, glad to have a friend to help. Rose took the puppy home, cleaned his paw, and they quickly became the best of friends. From that day on, Rose and the puppy played in the rain under the big orange umbrella. +John and his mom were walking through the woods. John was so excited to be exploring the trees and the clear blue sky. + +John's mom stopped walking and said "John, do you see that big house up there?" She pointed to a beautiful house with a fancy roof. + +John grinned and said "Yes! It's amazing!" + +"That's my friend's house" said John's mom. "Let's go knock on the door and ask if we can help organize it!" + +John was so excited. The two of them set off up the hill towards the house. When they reached the front door, John's mom knocked. An older gentleman opened the door and welcomed them in. + +John and his mom spent the day helping to tidy the house and organize everything. They set the books on the shelves, swept the floors and dusted the furniture. Then, they worked together to organize the roof. After they finished, John's mom thanked the gentleman politely and they said goodbye. + +John and his mom walked back home feeling proud of all the hard work they had done. John had had such a fun day helping to organize the house and the roof. +Jimmy hugged his teddy bear tight. He loved cuddling with it and feeling how soft and fluffy it was. +Jimmy's mum helped him put on his shoes. They had lots of buckles, so she made sure each one was done up tightly. +Jimmy ran outside and saw his friends playing in the garden. They were playing a funny game and Jimmy laughed when they made silly noises. +Jimmy joined in with their game and they all chased each other. When Jimmy got tired, the friends all hugged each other and laughed. It was so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a factory. Inside the factory, a funny little man ran from place to place. He was always very busy and always in a rush. + +One day a small child saw the funny little man. The child called out to him, “Why are you running? What is this place?†+ +The funny little man stopped running and smiled at the child. He said, “This is a factory. It’s very useful. I’m running because I have a lot to do.†+ +The little child smiled and said, “I want to help you! I can be useful too!†+ +The funny little man laughed and said, “That sounds like a great idea. Let’s both run to together. We’ll get things done quickly.†+ +So, the funny little man and the little child ran around the factory, doing all sorts of things. In no time at all, the factory was clean and in working order. + +The funny little man and the child stood back and looked proudly at their work. + +“You did it!†said the funny little man. + +The child smiled and replied, “I knew we could do it together. Running is useful!†+John went to the woods with his dad. His dad had a big saw and wanted to cut some wood. John was very excited. + +"Look, John!" said his dad, holding up the saw. "I'm going to use this saw to cut some wood!" + +John looked at the saw. It was big and black. + +John asked "Can I help you manage the saw?" + +His dad laughed and said, "Yes! You can help manage the saw!" + +John was very proud and he managed the saw with his dad. He helped to push it back and forth through the logs of wood. + +After an hour of hard work, John and his dad had managed to cut all the wood. They were both very proud of their accomplishment and happy to be done. +John and his dad went home with a big stack of wood they had managed to cut. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing with her dolls. She wanted to go for a ride in her car, so she jumped inside and kicked the wheels with her feet. The car quickly started rolling away, faster and faster. + +The little girl was scared, but she called out to her mum who was standing in the distance, "Mummy! Help! My car! It won't stop!" But her mum couldn't reach her in time. The car raced away and grew more and more distant. + +The little girl started to cry, but then she heard a loud crash. Her car had crashed into a big truck and it was broken. The little girl was very hurt and was taken to hospital. + +The little girl never played with her dolls again. +The birds chirped and the sun shone brightly in the sky one summer day. Little Joey was too excited to stay inside and had to go outside to explore. He grabbed his fishing net and jumped into a river for some fun. When he looked into the water, he saw somethingswimming deep beneath the surface. It was a sparkling fish! + +Filled with excitement, Joey dived after it but to his surprise, the fish was too fast and quickly swam away. He sat there feeling discouraged until he heard a voice that said, "If you come swimming with me, i'll show you a secret." + +Joey shrugged with curiosity anddove in after the mysterious fish. The fish led him to a hidden cove, full of laughter and sparkling treasure! He saw jewels and coins, and he was so envious. Then, the fish added, "Welcome to my secret kingdom, these riches can be yours if you follow me all summer." + +Little Joey was thrilled and excitedly agreed to follow the fish's lead. As summer came to an end, Joey was so happy to have found such a wonderful secret that filled him with joy and pride. +Once upon a time in a small town there was a little girl. Her name was Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she liked to collect things. Her bedroom was full of the special things she had collected. + +One Saturday morning Daisy took her collecting basket and went out into the garden. She looked around for something special to collect. She spotted a waist on the flowerbed. It was wrapped in a bright yellow ribbon. + +Daisy was excited about her find. She carefully picked up the waist and put it in her collecting basket. + +“Oh no,†Daisy heard someone shout. It was her father. He was running towards her. + +“What are you doing, Daisy? That waist belongs to the neighbour,†said her father. + +“But it was so pretty,†Daisy said sadly. + +“I know,†said her father kindly. “But it wasn’t yours to collect. We must give it back. Let’s go and see the neighbour now.†+ +So they took the waist back to the neighbour. He was very pleased to see it. “Thank you, Daisy. You are a very kind and thoughtful girl,†said the neighbour. + +Afterwards, Daisy’s father gave her a big hug. + +“Well done for not being spoiled, Daisy,†said her father +Grandma came to visit her grandson. She wanted to show him something special. She opened up a large box, and took out a beautiful gown. + +Grandson was very excited. Grandma said, "Let's dress up!" Grandson said, "Yes!" + +Then, Grandma got the jug of water. It was a very large jug. She said, "We will use this water to wash your hands before you put on the gown." + +Grandson said, "Okay!" and he started washing his hands with the jug of water. When he was done, Grandma helped him put on the dress. + +Grandson said, "Wow, I look so nice!" Grandma laughed and said, "Yes, you do!" +There was a silly little boy named Jack. He was always in a hurry and tried to attach the memory blocks that were scattered everywhere. He had an idea to attach the memory blocks together, so he could make something big. + +One day, Jack thought it would be a great idea to attach all the blocks at once. He thought it would be an easy job, but it was a foolish idea. He soon found out that he didn't have enough patience. + +Jack's mom came into the room and noticed what he was doing. She said, "Jack, why don't you attach the memory blocks one at a time, instead of all at once?" + +Jack thought about his mom's advice and realized that it was a much better way to do it. He slowly started attaching the memory blocks one by one, and it was much easier. + +When all the blocks were attached, Jack was very proud of himself and all of his hard work. He smiled and said to his mom, "See, I can do it!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes Jack, you can do it!" + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing outside. Every day, she made a promise to herself that she would pick the prettiest flowers from the garden. + +One day, the girl went outside and found a modern flower pot. She was amazed by the bright colors and decided to take it back into the house. + +When she arrived home, there was a problem. The flower pot was too big for the little girl to carry by herself! + +“Mommy, can you help me carry this flower pot?†asked the little girl. + +But her mom shook her head. Thankfully, her dad said that he would help her. + +The flower pot was very heavy and they were worried that it would rot if they kept it inside the house. + +“Let’s take it outside and put it in the garden,†Dad said. + +The little girl smiled and ran to the garden. She was so happy that her dad had kept his promise and brought the flower pot outside. She could now enjoy her pretty modern flower pot everyday! +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. The bird was looking for something to attach to. He thought and thought, until he saw a dish in a nearby tree. The bird was so excited and flew over to it. + +He thought this was the perfect place for him to attach to. With a happy chirp, he started to attach himself to the dish. But, suddenly the dish began to break. The bird was so scared and started flapping his wings so fast. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to save him and the dish broke. The bird fell to the ground and broke his wing. + +The bird was so sad. He had tried to be so graceful and had not expected the dish to break so easily. He lay on the ground and wept. + +The end. +Molly was very clever. She had an idea to pack her cereal. She grabbed the cereal box, put it in a bag and zipped it shut. She was so proud that she had packed her own cereal. + +Next, Molly decided to take a walk. She skipped and hopped along the path with her cereal bag in her hands. Everyone smiled at her and said, "Well done, Molly!" + +Molly was feeling very proud of herself. She thought packing her cereal was so much fun. She kept walking until she stopped at the park. + +Molly had a delicious snack of cereal in her just-packed bag. She was so happy to have her own packed cereal. She shared it with the birds and squirrels in the park. Everyone agreed that Molly was very clever for packing her own cereal. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved adventure. His name was David. He wanted to explore a very tough jungle. He had never been there before, but he heard it was filled with amazing plants and animals. + +So David set out on his journey. He packed his bag and waved goodbye to his parents. + +The jungle was dark and silent. He didn't know where to go. Suddenly he heard something - it sounded like voices. He followed the sound and soon he came to a clearing. There he saw a group of children playing and laughing. + +David said hello and the children smiled at him. He asked them what they were doing and they said they were playing hide and seek. He asked if he could join them, and they said yes! + +So they all split into two teams and began to part the jungle. David's team hid in some very tough places, like behind big rocks and behind tall trees. Then they all waited and listened. The silence was heavy and everyone held their breath. But then, after a few tense moments, David's team was declared the winner! + +Everyone cheered and hugged each other in celebration. It was an amazing adventure - one that David would never forget. +Once there was a little girl who was very enthusiastic about numbers. Every morning, she would get up and watch her mom carefully add up the payments of their customers. The little girl knew that if each number was added up correctly, they would always have enough money to buy what they needed. + +One day, the little girl asked her mom, "What are you doing?" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm counting up the numbers so that we can have money for whatever we need." + +The little girl was fascinated. She asked to watch, so her mom showed her how to add the numbers up correctly. + +The little girl was so enthusiastic about learning how to add the numbers up correctly that she practiced every day. Soon enough, she could add the numbers up even before her mom had finished counting them. + +The little girl was proud of herself and was very happy that she could be helpful to her mom. From then on, she always watched how her mom added up the numbers so she could learn more. The little girl was now an expert at adding numbers up! +Once upon a time there was a farmer and his pick. One day the farmer wanted to allow a wanted to go to the outside to play. The pick begged the farmer to come along. The farmer refused and the pick became very restless. + +The farmer said, "Pick, I know you want to come but I can't allow it right now. You stay in here and I will come back soon. I promise." + +The pick was disappointed but obeyed the farmer. The farmer went away and the pick waited patiently. + +Suddenly the pick saw a rope on the wall and it wanted to play. The pick climbed up the rope but it started to slip down. The pick was scared and called out for help. The farmer was nearby and heard the call. + +The farmer came running to the pick and said, "Pick, I told you to stay here so I could come back for you. Next time I will allow you to come with me so you don't feel so restless." + +The moral of the story is that obeying the rules helps keep us safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a nice animal in the woods. It was an amazing animal with big eyes and a wispy tail. Every day, the animal roamed around the woods, looking for fun things to do. + +One day, the animal decided to go to the nearby pond. As it arrived, it noticed something strange. The pond vanished! The animal was surprised and stood their for a long time wondering what had happened. + +Just then, a voice said, "Wow, looks like the pond has vanished!" + +The animal looked around, but there was nobody there! "Who said that?", the animal asked. But no one answered. + +Eventually, the animal decided to explore and find out what had happened to the pond. After a while, it found another pond that was even bigger and more beautiful. + +The animal was so happy! It bounded around the pond and thanked the sky for giving it such a nice pond to explore. +Once upon a time there was a wise old woman. Every day she would go to the stream and pour her buckets of water into her garden. The garden was full of beautiful flowers and colourful fruits. + +One day when the old woman was pouring her water, she noticed a pass by the side of the stream. She looked closely and saw that it was a secret pass that nobody else seemed to know about. + +The old woman was curious, so she decided to take a look inside. As she approached the entrance, she heard a strange sound coming from inside. She stepped inside and found a magical lake surrounded by bright and colourful crystals. So beautiful! + +The old woman smiled and knew that she had found a very special place. She decided to use the crystals in her garden so that it will always be filled with vibrant colours and wise old secrets. She carefully poured the crystals into her buckets and took them home. + +From then on, her garden was even more beautiful than before. The bright crystals glimmered in the sun, and everyone who came to visit was in awe of its beauty. The old woman smiled, knowing that she had made a wise decision to pour the magical crystals into her garden. +Once there was a little girl named Jill. She was so happy because she found an octopus all alone in her backyard! It was so exciting to find the octopus, she decided to keep it as a pet. + +One day, Jill was playing with the octopus and it did a really crazy thing. It started jumping really high and sent all of her toys flying! Jill was shocked, but she laughed so hard. + +She said, "Wow, that octopus is so crazy! He sure took me by surprise." + +Jill decided to take the octopus to the beach to have some fun. They played in the waves and it sent the water splashing all around them. Jill was having a blast! + +When it was time to go home, Jill said goodbye to her octopus and sent it off to find its family. She knew that it was time for the octopus to go on a new adventure. + +Jill waved goodbye to her crazy octopus and headed home with a big smile on her face. She had just had an amazing adventure! +Once upon a time, a little boy and his mom were looking at a calendar. The boy asked, "What are we looking at?". His mom replied, "We are looking at this calendar so that we know what day it is". The little boy was very excited and he pointed to one of the dates and said, "That's my birthday!". His mom said, "Yes it is, so we have to remember to hold a special party for you". The little boy smiled and gave his mom a big hug. + +Later that day, the little boy went to his room and grabbed a little calendar, just like the one his mom showed him. He wrote a big X on the day of his birthday. Then he held the calendar close to his heart so he never forgot about his special day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was feeling very dry. She was all alone and felt like she needed a hug. She spotted a soup pot nearby, steaming with warmth. She went over to the pot and hugged it tight. It was so warm that she felt a bit better, like she had a real hug. + +The girl decided to make some soup. She collected the ingredients; carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, and more. She chopped and diced them, stirred and cooked. + +When the soup was done, she ladled a big bowlful. She took a sip, and it tasted really good. She added some more salt and then some butter. The soup was even delicious and warming than the hug she gave to the pot. + +The girl smiled as she ate and drank. Her dry feeling had gone, and she knew that soup was just what she needed. +One day, Ryan was playing outside with his friends. He had an old vest that he liked wearing. + +The sky was grey and the birds sang in the trees. + +Suddenly, his friends started to laugh at him. + +"What's so funny?" Ryan asked, but his friends wouldn't tell him. + +Ryan was embarrassed and asked his mum about it. + +"It's because of your vest," his mum explained. "It's an old one and doesn't look too good." + +Ryan felt a bitter sadness come over him. He loved his old vest and was sad that his friends didn't. + +He took off the vest, put it in his pocket and went back outside to play with his friends. But he didn't wear it again. +Once upon a time, there was a small and humble bird named Sam. Sam liked to fly around the long and open green space in the park. Every day in the morning, Sam would fly from one end of the field to the other and back again. + +One day, Sam was flying around when he noticed something in the sky that looked like a cloud, but it was not moving. It soon became very clear that this was not a cloud but a net. It was lower than the trees and blocking his path to the open space. + +Sam flew down to the ground to take a closer look. From there he saw a big person trying to reach the net with a tall stick. + +"Hello!" said Sam. + +The person looked down and said, "Hello! I'm here to prevent some birds like you from entering this space." + +"But why? I just want to fly around here." said Sam. + +"I'm sorry," said the person, "I just have to keep this place safe and special for animals like you." + +Sam thought for a moment. Then he said, "Ok, I understand. Thank you for being so humble and taking care of this space." + +The person smiled and said, "You're welcome." + +From then on, Sam always stayed away from the net, but he never stopped flying around the open green space in the park. +Jim was very excited on Saturday. He was going to play with his friends. It was baseball day. + +When Jim arrived, he noticed that all of his friends had funny hats and gloves. Jim was very excited and he asked them, "What do I get?" + +The friends told him, "We have a special surprise for you!" + +They handed him a baseball bat and he could hardly contain his excitement. He jumped around and yelled, "I can't wait to hit the baseball!" + +Jim and his friends had a lot of fun. Everyone had a great time playing with the bat and running around the baseball field. + +At the end of the day, Jim felt so happy and satisfied. He was not only excited to learn how to play baseball, but he had found a new hobby. +Mum was always very strict about what sorts of things were allowed in the house. She didn't usually allow upstairs to be used for playing. + +Today was different though. Mum allowed her children to go upstairs and play. She said they could only go up in pairs and promised that they wouldn't make too much noise. + +The children had never been upstairs before and they were very excited. They went up one by one and explored. They opened up all the doors and looked around all the rooms. + +One of the children found something very special in a bedroom at the end of the long corridor. It was a rare toy - one that children of her age could only dream of. She was so excited that she ran downstairs to share her special find with her siblings. + +Mum was delighted and said that the children could play upstairs as a reward for finding something so rare. Everyone was so happy and excited. They often played upstairs from then on. +John and his dad were in the yard, playing basketball. John was very happy and was dribbling the basketball around the yard. But then, he noticed that his dad seemed upset. + +John asked, "Dad, why are you upset?" + +His dad replied, "I'm not getting any better at this game. I need some help to improve." + +John smiled and said, "Don't worry, Dad. I can show you how to do it better." John tried to teach his dad how to dribble the basketball and take shots. His dad practiced again and again, and slowly began to improve. + +John said, "See, Dad? You're getting much better." + +His dad smiled at John and said, "Thanks for helping me. Now I'm not so upset anymore." + +John was very proud of his dad, and they continued playing together until the sun started to set. +One day, Mommy saw something that was a big mystery. She was very curious, so she told Johnny to help. "Let's examine it," she said. + +Johnny was excited to look. He went over and saw a loud noise coming from inside the mystery. "What is this?" he asked. + +Mommy looked all around to find an answer. Finally she said, "I think it's a surprise. Let's open it up, Johnny." + +Johnny was so excited he didn't even care that the noise had gotten louder. Together, they opened the mystery and were surprised to find a wonderful toy inside! + +Johnny was so happy, he hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I love this surprise!" + +Mommy was so glad when she saw Johnny's happy face. She was glad they were able to solve the mystery. +Dora was tired, so she lay down for a nap. As she dozed off she heard a strange noise, but didn't open her eyes. + +Suddenly, Dora felt something tickling her toes. She opened her eyes and saw a nosy fish. It was swimming around her feet, looking at her curiously. + +Dora smiled and said, "Hello fish! What are you doing here?" + +The fish didn't answer but kept swimming around her feet. She watched in amazement as it changed direction and swam away. + +Dora closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. Soon she heard the nosy fish coming back. Together they enjoyed a peaceful nap in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very naughty. He was always doing things he wasn't supposed to. His mom was tired of it every day so she decided to punish him. + +She said,"You must fill the car with fuel." + +The boy was very scared and he asked, "What do you mean?" + +His mom replied, "You must go to the gas station and fill the car up with fuel so you can learn not to be naughty." + +The boy was very weary of his task. He took a wide path and headed to the gas station. After he filled up the car with fuel, he returned home and was very thankful that he was able to obey his mom. + +His mom smiled and said,"You did a good job. Now, you know to never be naughty again. Punishing you was the only way to teach you." + +The boy was relieved to hear this. He learned his lesson and promised himself to never be naughty again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a bee. One day they sat together outside playing a game. Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and a machine appeared. It was big and scary and it was coming to get them. + +The bear and the bee quickly ran away. They were so fast that the machine didn't catch them. As they ran, the bear said to the bee, "We must be smarter than the fake machine." + +The bear and the bee thought for a moment. Then the bear had a great idea. He said, "Let's pretend to be a rock, and the machine will think we've escaped." So they held very still and the machine passed them by! + +The bear and the bee were so happy. They gave each other a high five and said, "We escaped together!" +Once upon a time, there was a lady who had the most comfortable pink shoes. She loved those shoes very much and she always wore them. One day, she decided to try something special. She put on her shoes, took a deep breath and started to run. As she ran, she felt the wind in her hair and she started to go faster and faster. She was zooming across the field! As she zoomed, she felt happy and free. She was so comfortable in her pink shoes. She zoomed and zoomed until she couldn't zoom any more. Then, she took off her happy shoes, and she knew she would zoom again soon. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Mark. Mark was three years old and he liked to explore the world around him. + +One day, he was playing in the garden and it started to rain. Mark was scared and he started to pray to God for help. Suddenly, his Daddy appeared with a big mop. He smiled and said, "I am here to help". + +Mark was happy and he helped his Daddy to mop the garden because of the rain. Then his Daddy said, "Mark, see how unusual a mop can be when used to help others. Let's always find special ways to help people and the world." + +Mark nodded and agreed. Then he ran off to explore the world with a smile on his face, knowing that he had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time there was a spoiled little boy named Andy. He was only three, but his parents gave him anything he asked for. One day they gave him a special present: a box with something in it. Andy opened the box, but he couldn't see what was inside. He peeked. + +He saw a bright light that made him blink. "What is it?" he asked. + +His dad chuckled and said, "It's a surprise, Andy. Just wait and you'll see." + +But the little boy was impatient and he kept peeking. Then one day he saw something he should not have seen. It was a sight that was too dangerous for a little boy like him. + +Andy was scared, but he wanted to peek again. He was about to when suddenly his mom ran up to him, grabbed the box, and scolded him. + +"Andy, never peek at things that you're not supposed to!" she said sternly. + +The little boy learned his lesson. He was too spoiled, and often he couldn't fight the temptation to peek. + +The moral of the story is that it can be dangerous to peek at things that we're not supposed to. Knowing our limits and exercising restraint can save us from many things. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lila who lived in a big house. She loved to swing on the swing in her garden. One day she was swinging when her neighbour, Jose, came over. + +Jose was a nice boy and he was very attractive. Lila asked Jose to swing with her. + +“No thanks,†said Jose. “I have an itch.†+ +Lila felt sad and angry. She wanted to swing with Jose. + +She thought very hard and then she had an idea. She got some cream from her house to put on Jose’s itch. + +“Try the cream and you can swing with me,†said Lila. + +Jose tried the cream and it helped the itch. He thanked Lila and said, “Let’s swing together!†+ +Lila and Jose swung together as the sun set. They had lots of fun and were best friends. +Once there was a purple car that zoomed around town. It sped faster than any other car, but it was always careful not to hit anything. One day, it was zooming around a corner when it saw a brick in the middle of the road. It quickly slammed on its brakes and the car screeched to a stop right in front of the brick. Everyone was happy that the car had moved so quickly, and the brick was safe. The car was proud of how fast it had gone and it kept zooming around town. + + + +Everywhere it went, people smiled and waved as the purple car zoomed past. It was the fastest car in town and never ran into any bricks. The car was proud of how fast it could speed, and it never stopped showing off its speed. +Once upon a time, there was a green hall. In the hall lived a family with two children, Jack and Madeline. Every morning Jack and Madeline would come to the hall and play together. + +One day, Jack said to Madeline, "Let's travel to a new land!" Madeline was excited and said, "Yes! Where shall we go?" Jack replied, "Let's go see the pink dolphins!" + +Jack and Madeline grabbed their backpacks and began to walk down the hall. They passed through the green hall, and when they reached the end they saw a magical doorway. They stepped through the door and found themselves in a beautiful place full of pink dolphins. + +Jack and Madeline swam with the dolphins and laughed and giggled. They also learned a lot about dolphins, like how they can jump very high! + +When the day ended, Jack and Madeline returned to the hall, they were so happy they wanted to do it all again the next day! +One day, John took his football outside to play. He looked at the sky and saw the clouds were high. Then he pointed at them and said "Wow!" + +He started to kick his football in the garden, and soon he was running up and down, trying to catch it. Every time John kicked it, he would point and yell, "Go ball!" + +John was kicking the ball around for a while when he saw his dad. "Hey Dad," he said, pointing to the ball. "Let's play together!" + +His dad smiled and agreed. So they started to kick the ball back and forth. Soon they were both running and having so much fun! + +John enjoyed playing with his dad and the ball. He was glad that they could play together. He was sure the clouds were high above them, watching and smiling down. +Once upon a time there was a smart tuna who loved to move. He was so fast and would swim around the ocean all day long. + +One day, while he was moving around, he saw a little boy. The boy said to the tuna, "Hi, little tuna! Do you want to play with me?" + +The tuna was so excited and he said, "Yes! Let's play together!" + +The little boy laughed and then said, "Follow me and we can have lots of fun playing together." + +So the tuna followed the little boy and they swam around the ocean and played all day long. The tuna was so happy and he loved to move around with his new friend. + +At the end of the day the little boy said with a big smile, "Thank you for playing with me, smart tuna!" + +The tuna smiled back and said, "It was so much fun! Let's do it again soon!" +Once there was a little girl named Julia. She was very thoughtful, and she always wondered what was happening around her. One day, when she was walking in the park, she spotted an insect. Julia was excited and she decided to follow it. She watched it slide slowly from one blade of grass to the next. + +Julia smiled as she watched, and she said to the insect, "Hello there! Where are you going?" But the insect didn't answer. So Julia kept following it. + +They moved farther and farther away from the park, until they came to a small meadow. The insect stopped and started to slide down a smooth, shiny surface. Julia asked, "What are you doing?" + +The insect explained, "I'm sliding down this hill. It's so much fun!" Julia thought it seemed like a lot of fun, so she decided to try it too. + +She carefully slid down the hill, and when she reached the bottom, she was full of joy. From then on, every time Julia went to the park, she would slide down the same hill and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mia. Mia was very excited. She was going to the park with her mom. + +When Mia and her mom arrived at the park Mia ran straight towards the slide. But she soon noticed something different. There were two new seats at the top of the slide. They were comfortable and looked like nests. + +Mia asked her mom: "What are these seats?" Her mom told her: "These are new post seats." Mia smiled and hopped onto one of the seats. She said: "This is so comfortable!" + +Mia's mom said: "You must be careful when you sit here, okay?" Mia nodded her head and made sure she was safe before sliding down the slide. + +Mia had so much fun. She loved her new post seat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to play pretend in her back garden, where there was a big lake with lots of colorful kayaks. + +One day, Mia's mom said to her: "Mia, you have been playing for so long in the lake, why don't you play with your friends so that you can use your energy to play fair!" + +Mia really liked this idea, so she invited her two best friends, Maisie and Pete, over to her house. When they arrived, they all decided to play pretend in the lake. Each of them chose a kayak, and they rowed around the lake, pretending to explore the imaginary world in front of them. + +Later on, they had a picnic at the edge of the lake. As they ate, they talked and laughed. They learned how to be fair with each other and how to respect each other's ideas. + +In the end, Mia and her friends had a wonderful time in the lake—not only from paddling around, but from learning to be fair with one another. + +Moral of the story: Playing together and being fair with one another can bring lots of joy and fun to our lives. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was playing in her garden when she saw a laser. She was so excited and ran to play with it. Unfortunately, the laser was too high for her to reach, so she sighed helplessly. + +Daisy was very disappointed, but she was determined to get the laser! She found a ladder and tried to climb it, but it was too heavy for her. Soon Daisy was tired and feeling helpless. She sighed again. + +Then, Daisy got a bright idea. She asked her big brother to help. He carried the ladder, and Daisy was finally able to reach the laser. She cried out in joy and played with the laser all afternoon. + +In the end, Daisy achieved her goal with a little help from her brother. She learned that with patience and determination she can overcome any obstacle. +Once upon a time, there was a three year old child named Jack. He was a very curious person, and always enjoyed learning new things. + +One day, Jack's mom came up with a new exciting activity to do with him. She gave him a toy car and said, "Let's go and play with your car, Jack! It can be so much fun to make it go as fast as it can!" + +Jack smiled and said, "But where are we going?" + +His mom smiled and said, "We'll go to the gas station to get some gas for your car. Then, we will go to the park and make your car go as fast as it can! I know you can do it, Jack." + +This encouraged Jack to be excited about his new adventure. He quickly gathered his toy car and ran to the car with his mom. + +Once they arrived at the gas station, Jack's mom bought a can of gas. Then, they drove to the park. Jack was very excited to make his car move as quickly as possible. With his mom's encouragement, Jack was able to make his car go really fast in the park. + +Jack and his mom laughed and cheered with each lap around the park. Jack was thankful to have a mom who encouraged him and helped him to have so much fun. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a green cow named Hilary. She lived with her family in a big white barn. Every day Hilary was fed with beef and she was very happy. + +One day, everything changed. Hilary noticed that the beef was gone and there was something else in her bowl. It looked funny and it was bright yellow. It was corn. + +Hilary couldn't believe it. She asked her mom, "Why is the beef gone, mommy?" + +Her mom replied, "Because you need to make a change, Hilary." + +Hilary didn't understand what her mom meant. She just stared at the corn in her bowl. Then she realized that even though the beef was gone, the yellow corn was still very yummy. From then on, Hilary enjoyed her meals of corn. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went for a walk in the hot sun. + +Mum stopped and said: "Let's pray for a cool breeze." + +The family bowed their heads and closed their eyes, holding hands together. + +"Dear God, please let us feel a cool breeze," they said and prayed. + +Just then a cool breeze blew through and rustled their hair. + +"Oh, thank you!" they said, opening their eyes and smiling at each other. + +The family basked in the gentle breeze, feeling so much cooler. + +They looked up at the hot sun and thanked God for their breeze. + +The End. +Peggy was a little girl who liked to play in the sandpit. One day she wanted to make a castle out of sand. She started to work hard, but things didn't look right. She took a sharp stick and tried to make a cut in the sand. Suddenly she saw a hand coming out of the sand. A little creature appeared. + +"Hello Peggy," said the creature. He was a little elf with a red hat. + +"Oh, hello," Peggy said, feeling a bit nervous. + +"I'm glad you came today, I've been stuck here for days," said the elf. + +"Why did you cut the sand?" Peggy asked. + +The elf explained that he had been trying to get some of the sand from inside the castle to fill the gaps where it had fallen apart. + +"I can help you," said Peggy. + +The elf thanked Peggy for her offer, and she started to help him fill in the gaps. With each gap that Peggy filled, the elf would gain a little energy and move a bit faster. After a few hours of work, the castle was complete. + +The elf thanked Peggy for her help and promised to repay her in the future. Then he disappeared back into the sand. + +Peggy smiled as she looked at her castle. She had gained a newfound appreciation for sand. +Mommy was playing with Bob. She gave him a delicate lollipop. Bob was so excited and felt thankful. + +Bob held the lollipop tightly in his hands. He licked it and savored the delicate flavor. Suddenly, Mommy said, "Bob, don't be so greedy. Share the lollipop with your sister." + +Bob didn't want to share. He felt angry, but he listened to Mommy anyway. He gave half of the lollipop to his sister. He felt sad, but he didn't say anything. + +Mommy watched them both eating the lollipop. Suddenly, Bob's sister started coughing. Mommy grabbed her and saw that she was choking on the lollipop. She tried to take it out, but it was too late. She felt so helpless, and Bob felt scared. + +He had wanted the lollipop all to himself, but now he had lost it forever. He felt so sad and delicate. +Mum and dad decided to go to the grocery. They put on their shoes and picked up their bags. + +When they arrived at the grocery, they saw a little boy. He was alone and carrying a teddy bear. + +Mum said to Dad, "Let's see what the little boy wants." + +The little boy came up to them. He said, "My bear is spoiled. Can you help me buy a new one?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Let's go buy a new bear for your teddy." + +They all went to the toy section and picked out a cute new bear. The little boy was so happy! + +Mum and Dad said goodbye to the little boy and waved as he walked away with his new bear. They were all relieved that the problem was solved. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were both three years old and loved to play together. +Jack and Jill were playing in the mud one day when they had an idea. They wanted to show each other who was the richest. +Jack thought he was the richest and said to Jill, "I'm the richest one here and I can show you!" Jill said, "No! I'm the richest and I can show you too!" +The two friends argued for a long time about who was the richest. They just couldn't agree. Suddenly, Jack said, "Let's both show each other at the same time and then we'll see who is the richest!" +Jill was happy with this idea and they both stood up in the mud. They said together, "I'm rich, I'm rich!" +Jack and Jill were so excited to find out who was the richest. When they stopped, the mud was all over the two friends. They both laughed and hugged each other because they realised being rich had nothing to do with mud and being friends was more important. +Once there was a man who was very ignorant. He wanted to build a hedge around his house, but he didn't know how. He asked all of his neighbours for help, but none of them could help him. + +One day, he met a small boy who he thought was very wise. The man asked the boy, "Could you help me to write a hedge around my house?†+ +The boy said, "Yes, that's easy. I will show you how to do it." And so he taught the man how to write a hedge. + +The man was very happy, and thanked the boy for his help. + +The boy simply smiled and said, "It's ok. Never be ignorant. Always be ready to learn new things." + +The man thanked the boy again and realised that he should never be too prideful to accept help, and to always find a way to learn something new. +Megan was a very special 3 year old girl. Every morning she woke up, she would go to the park and say "hello" to the elderly people. Everyone looked forward to Megan walking in and saying her cheerful "hello". + +One day, an old woman was there who had just moved to the neighborhood. Megan was eager to meet her, so she ran up to her and said, "Hello, I'm Megan! What's your name?" + +The old woman smiled and said, "My name is Mrs. Smith. It's nice to meet you, Megan". + +Then Mrs. Smith told Megan a very important thing: "If you ever make a mistake, it's important to forgive yourself. Then, the next time you do that same thing, make sure you keep your promise to yourself". + +The elderly woman smiled at Megan, and Megan understood what she meant. From that day on, when Megan made a mistake, she didn't blame herself. She used Mrs. Smith's wise words to forgive herself, and always remembered her promise to do better the next time. +The sun was shining, and it was a beautiful day. Two friends, Jack and Jane, were walking together. + +Jack said, "Let's go somewhere interesting today. I know! Let's go the park!" Jane was very excited. So the two friends filled up their backpacks and they started walking. + +When they arrived, they saw a big, green hill. At the top of the hill, they could see a spot where many people were. They both wanted to go and see what was happening, so they started to climb. + +Once they got to the top, they discovered that it was a playground. There were many children running, playing and laughing. Jack and Jane were both very happy. + +Just then, Jack spotted a loud truck that had stopped near the playground. It was loading a lot of children onto it. + +Jack asked, "What is the truck loading?" Jane said, "It's loading children. They're starting their field trip!" + +Jack and Jane waved to the children as they drove away. They wished they could join them too. But they still had a great day playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a fat and juicy peach on a tree. A little boy named Jack was watching the tree, munching on a juicy pear. + +"I want that peach!" said Jack, pointing at the tree. + +His mother smiled and said, "You must pay for what you want, Jack." + +Jack was a good boy, so he tried to think of a way to pay for the peach. He came up with an idea, but he knew it was a risky one. + +He hopped the fence around the tree and was about to grab the peach when a big, mean dog came out from the shadows and started barking loudly. Jack backed away slowly, but he didn't give up. He had to get that peach. + +The next day, Jack came back with his plan. He nervously reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of nickels and dimes. He carefully put the money underneath the tree and waited anxiously. + +Seconds later, the big mean dog came out from the shadows and looked around. Then, he grabbed the money and went away with it. + +Jack was relieved. He got to the peach, grabbed it and ran away with a smile on his face. He had paid for the peach, and it was worth every penny. +Once upon a time, a young girl was walking with her daddy through a park. She stopped beside a lake, and noticed a beautiful swan in the water. + +"Look at the lucky swan," she said softly. + +Her father nodded. "Indeed he is." + +The little girl started to wander away but then stopped and turned back towards her father. "What is marriage?" + +Her father smiled and reached out to take her hand. "Marriage is when two people love each other very much and decide to live together." + +Suddenly, something made a loud noise and the little girl screamed and hid behind her daddy. + +Her daddy laughed. "It's okay. I think that the swan just broke open a shell. Marriage can be like that too - sometimes it can break open a bit, but it's okay because it can be repaired." + +The little girl looked at the swan and smiled. She felt lucky to have such a wise daddy. +Once there was a mighty snowman. He stood tall and proud in the snow. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came along with a ruler in her hand. + +"What are you doing, Lucy?" asked the snowman. + +"I am going to measure you," replied Lucy. + +So Lucy began to measure the snowman. She found him to be very tall. + +"Wow, you are very tall," said Lucy. + +"Yes, I am mighty," replied the snowman proudly. + +Lucy smiled. She had measured the snowman. He was indeed mighty! The snowman was happy to know he was the tallest one around. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Jill. They did everything together and shared all their toys. They were so loyal that they would never leave each other's side. + +One day, Jack had a great idea. He said, "Jill, let's use my toy boat to go explore on the lake. We can be big adventurers in the big blue sea." + +Jill thought it was fun and said yes right away. Jack and Jill set off on their boat at noon. They were so excited to explore the world around them. + +Jack and Jill had no idea what was going to happen to them as they set off. When they were halfway to the lake, their boat started to shake. Suddenly, it tipped over and Jack and Jill fell into the water! + +Jack and Jill weren't used to swimming, but they used their loyalty to each other to stay afloat. Jill managed to make it to shore and then used her loyal friendship to help Jack get out of the water. With their loyal friendship in tow, they made it back safe and sound! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Every night she went to her bedroom to sleep. But this one night, the little girl was feeling very restless. She looked at the moon out of her window, but she couldn't fall asleep. + +So the little girl got out of her bed, and pulled her blanket behind her. She tiptoed out of her bedroom and towards the living room. She wanted to watch a movie on the TV. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling from the bedroom. "Sweetheart, what are you doing? Come back and go to bed!" Her mom said. + +The little girl cried a little and said, "I can't fall asleep. I'm feeling so restless." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Come here. I'll give you a big hug. That will make you feel better." + +The little girl smiled and pulled her blanket with her. She ran back to her bedroom and into her mom's arms. With a warm hug and a few sweet words, the little girl finally fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. She was three years old, with bright orange hair. Mary was excited for her upcoming birthday party. + +On the day of Mary's birthday, the party started. Everywhere Mary looked, she saw orange decorations. Orange balloons were floating around the room, and orange cake was in the center of the table. + +"Yay!" Mary shouted with delight. Everyone at the party was smiling, laughing, and playing games. + +"Do you like the party, Mary?" asked her mom. + +"Yes!" said Mary. "I'm so happy." + +Mary's happiness continued to increase throughout the day. She had a lot of fun with her friends, and enjoyed the presents she received. + +At the end of the day, Mary went to bed with a big smile on her face. As she dreamed of the fun she had, her smile only increased. +Henry was scared. He was all alone outside by the bin. He didn't want to be there, but he had to follow the bad man. He was following him because the man said he was going to give him candy. But when Henry got to the bin, no candy was waiting for him. Instead, the bad man grabbed Henry and put him in the bin. Henry was so scared and he screamed, but no one heard him. He stayed all night in the bin, cold and scared. In the morning, Henry was found and wasn't hurt, but he was very sad. He never got his candy, and never wanted to follow anyone ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She loved to dress in bright colours. One morning, Kate was very upset because she wanted to stay in her warm bed and watch the sunrise. + +She asked her mom if she could stay in bed, but her mom said, "No, Kate! We have to go and play outside today, the sunrise is already here!" + +Kate was still so upset that she said, "I don't care, I'm not getting out of bed!" Her mom shook her head, then said, "Kate, you must get dressed, the sun is shining and it's time to have fun!" + +Kate slowly got up, and started to dress in her bright colours. She felt better and put on a smile. Finally, Kate and her mom went out to enjoy the sunrise together. +John was so excited. He was going to go on a big adventure. He was going to visit the park for the first time. He put on his cool pants and grabbed his mom's hand. + +John and his mom arrived at the park and John couldn't believe his eyes. There were so many exciting things to do! He spotted a big green hill and ran towards it. + +His mom said, "Let's go up the hill and then you can jump down it!" + +John was thrilled! He made his way up the hill, stopping every few steps to admire his view. When they reached the top of the hill, John shouted, "I'm gonna jump, I'm gonna jump!" + +John felt exhilarated as he ran down the hill and jumped at the bottom. He jumped again and again, feeling the cool wind in his hair and giggling with joy. + +John and his mom stayed at the park all day, playing and laughing. John had the best adventure, and couldn't wait to go back. +Little Jack was playing in the park with his friends. He noticed a beautiful flute lying on the ground next to a chair. He quickly went over, picked it up and started to play it. + +Jack’s friends were so amazed. They mentioned how much they loved the music that Jack was making with the flute. + +Suddenly, a woman called out. “That’s my flute!†she shouted. She was angry, but she softened when she saw the innocent look on Jack’s face. + +The woman asked Jack where he had found the flute. He mentioned that he had found it near the chair. The woman smiled and thanked Jack for returning it to her. + +Jack felt a little guilty for taking the flute without permission, but he was also happy to have made the woman’s day. After saying goodbye, he ran back to join his friends and the game continued. +Once there was a small boy who was very hungry. He was only 3 years old. His mummy said, "Let's go and get a steak. You can chew it!" The little boy grinned and jumped with excitement. + +On the way to the store, they stopped and looked at the menu. "Can I have the original steak?" asked the little boy. His mummy smiled and said, "Of course you can. You can have the original steak, just like on the menu". + +At the store, they chose the steak and the little boy couldn't wait to just sit and chew it. He took his first bite and it was yummy! He couldn't believe it was so tasty and as he chewed it, he said, "Mummy, this is the best steak I've ever chewed!" His mummy laughed and said, "I'm so happy you love the steak. Enjoy!" + +The little boy finished his steak and smiled. He enjoyed the original steak and couldn't wait to come back for more. +Once upon a time there were two kittens, Mitzy and Chubbs. Mitzy was a lovely white kitten and Chubbs was a mischievous grey one. + +One day, Mitzy was out in the garden, when suddenly Chubbs ran up to her and pretended to strike. Frightened, Mitzy jumped away. Then Chubbs started to laugh. + +Mitzy said, "Why did you do that?" + +Chubbs replied, "It was just a joke. Didn't you think it was funny?" + +Mitzy thought for a moment, then said, "No, it was not funny. Truth is the best thing to do, not jokes like that." + +Chubbs was surprised at first, but then he smiled. He said, "You're right, Mitzy. That was not a nice thing to do. I'm sorry." + +Mitzy smiled and said, "That's okay, Chubbs. I still love you." + +And from that day onwards, Mitzy and Chubbs were the best of friends. They learned that truth was the most lovely thing of all. +The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were singing. Little Jimmy was walking along, carrying a small songbird in his hands. + +"What have you got there, Jimmy?" asked his mom. + +"It's a songbird!" said Jimmy excitedly. "I found it on the ground. It's a broken wing." + +His mom smiled. "Oh no! Let's try to help it," she said. + +So Jimmy carefully carried the songbird to his bedroom. His mom found some glue and a feather, and they worked together to fix the bird's wing. As they worked, the little bird sang a beautiful song. + +When the wing was fixed, Jimmy carefully carried the bird outside to set it free. As it flew away, it sang one last song, and Jimmy waved goodbye as it disappeared into the blue sky. +Once upon a time there lived two sisters in a modest house. The older sister wanted desperately to store up things. Her younger sister wanted to simply explore the countryside. + +One day, the younger sister asked, “Let’s go find a very special pine tree! Do you want to come?†Her older sister frowned. “No, I can’t come. I need to store more things.†+ +The younger sister smiled. “But there might be something very special at the pine tree for you! Come and see!†+ +The older sister reluctantly agreed, and off they went to find the special pine tree. + +When they arrived, the older sister was amazed. The pine tree was covered with shining coins! “This is the most special thing I ever saw!†she said. + +The two sisters worked hard to store all the coins, and they were both happy. The older sister had the valuable items she wanted and the younger sister had her adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy, Sam, who liked pies. Every day, his mother made him a delicious pie for breakfast. + +One morning, Sam wanted to sort the pieces of pie. He carefully divided them into piles, but his brother Teddy kept grabbing them. Sam got angry and shouted, "I'm sorting my pies, go away!" + +Teddy began to cry, and soon their mother came to find out what was wrong. She saw the piles of pie, and smiled. Then she told them, "I have a plan! I will make each of you a pie – but you have to do something first." + +She explained that the boys had to go on an adventure: they must search through the forest and find one special ingredient. As they searched, they felt very grateful to be exploring. + +Eventually, they found a pie-berry bush and gathered as many berries as they could. When they returned home, they showed their mother their treasure and she was thrilled. She added the pie-berries to their breakfast pies, and the boys tasted a delicious surprise. + +The boys realized that their mother had been planning the adventure as a way to sort the pie pieces fairly. They felt deeply thankful for their mother's thoughtful plan. From that day forward, the brothers always shared their pies, sorting the pieces equitably. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. One day Sarah was following a trail of coins on the ground. The coins led Sarah to a big house with a chimney. + +Sarah followed the coins until she saw a window. She peeped inside and saw a very rich family. She could see expensive furniture, a big chandelier and lots of fancy dishes. + +Sarah was so curious and wanted to know what the family was like. She waited outside the house and soon enough, she heard voices coming from the chimney. + +Sarah: "Hello? Is someone up there?" + +Rich man: "Yes! Who is it?" + +Sarah: "It's Sarah. Where are you?" + +Rich Man: "I'm up here, in this chimney. Who are you?" + +Sarah: "I'm just a little girl who saw your house and wanted to know what it's like inside." + +Rich Man: "Well Sarah, come on in. I'd love to show you around our house and tell you about my family." + +So Sarah followed the rich man inside and he showed her around the house. As they talked, they became friends and Sarah discovered that the rich family wasn't so different after all. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet and compassionate girl named Paige. She loved to play outside, and her favorite thing to do was throw lemons in the air and watch them fall to the ground. She did this everyday, and the lemons she threw always made the most delightful sound! + +One day, Paige invited her friend Benny to come play with her. She said to him, "Hey Benny, let's go throw some lemons together!" But Benny wasn't so sure. He said he was scared, as he had never thrown lemons before. + +Paige smiled and said, "It's okay! I'll teach you how to do it. I bet you'll be throwing lemons like a pro in no time!" So Benny listened to Paige, and the two of them spent the day throwing lemons in the air. + +They had so much fun, and Benny learned how to throw the lemons just like Paige. He was so thankful to have a friend like Paige, who was so compassionate and patient in teaching him a new skill. +Once there was a scarecrow. He was made by a farmer to help protect the crops. The scarecrow was tall and thin and had a big hat on its head. + +One day it started to lead. It wandered slowly away from the farm. As he walked, he made a big knot in his straw. He looked down at the knot and smiled. + +The scarecrow continued to lead. He wandered into the village, slowly waving at all the children he passed. Everywhere he went, he made a knot in his straw. + +The scarecrow's journey was slow and steady. He reached the edge of the village and waved goodbye. With one last knot in his straw, he headed back towards the farm. +Once upon a time a rabbit and a fox were walking together in the woods. They had been friends for a long time and often went on hikes together. + +Today, the fox was visiting the rabbit for lunch and the rabbit had a special surprise for his friend: an onion! + +The fox was excited about this. He clapped his hands and said, "Amazing! I love onions!" With that, he reached out to grab it. + +But before the fox could take the onion, the rabbit snatched it away. "Nuhuh!" he said. "This onion is mine. You can't just take it away." + +The fox frowned and tried to reason with the rabbit. "Why can't I have just one bite?" he asked. + +The rabbit replied, "Because it's my onion and it's very tidy. I want to keep it all for myself." + +The fox was sad, and he turned away. "Fine," he said. "I'll find something else to eat!" With that, he snapped his fingers and walked away. + +The rabbit was relieved, and glad that he was able to keep his tidy onion. He smiled and munched happily on it as he watched his friend leave. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird called Sammy. Sammy was very cheerful and liked to chirp and whistle every day. + +One day, Sammy flew into a big house. He saw an open window and flew into the house. But to his surprise, he found himself in the attic. + +Sammy was trapped and he started to chirp loudly. Suddenly, a kind little girl opened the attic door and said, "Don't worry! I'll rescue you!" + +The little girl put Sammy on her hand and opened the window. She let Sammy fly away. + +Sammy thanked the girl with a cheerful tweet. The girl smiled and waved goodbye. + +Sammy was very happy and flew away singing a joyful song. +Once upon a time, there lived a parrot who had a very creative mind. He loved to think of new ideas and share them with friends. + +One day the parrot went to the park and he saw a little girl. She was sitting on a bench and playing with her doll. + +The parrot flew down to the little girl and said, "Hello! Would you like to lend me your doll?" + +The little girl was very surprised to see a talking parrot and said, "Yes, of course!" She lent her doll to the parrot. + +The parrot was very thankful for the girl's kindness and flew away with the doll. He spent the day playing with it and even made it a new hat with some twigs and leaves. + +When the little girl saw the parrot had returned with the doll, she was amazed at how creative the parrot had been. She thanked the parrot for bringing the doll back and said goodbye. + +The parrot waved goodbye and flew away, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dove. She was flying so high in the sky and enjoying the sunny day. Suddenly, something strange happened. An eagle was flying right toward her. The dove was scared so she tried to fly away. Then the eagle said, "Don't be scared, little brave dove. I just want to be your friend!" The dove was surprised. She said, "Really? Can it happen?" + +The eagle replied, "Yes, of course it can happen! Let's fly together and explore the sky." So the brave dove and the eagle soared high into the sky and had lots of fun together. They went on many adventures and enjoyed their time together. + +Now the dove and the eagle are the best of friends. They fly together every day and have lots of fun. That's what happened when the brave dove and eagle became friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and loved to play and explore. One day, Amy was outside in the garden and saw a football. She asked her mom if she could play with it. + +"Sure," her mom replied, "but don't stay out too long." + +Amy was so excited, she could hardly believe it. She kicked and chased the football around the garden. Everywhere she went, the football followed. Amy was having so much fun! + +The evening was so dull that Amy stayed outside for longer than she should have. Suddenly, she tripped over the football and fell to the ground. She started to cry. + +"Oh, Amy," said her mom, "Come inside now and I'll make you some dinner." + +Amy learned a lesson that day. Even though playing with a football can be fun, you must always be careful to stop and rest before it gets too dark. That way, you will always listen to what your mom says and you'll stay safe. +One warm day, Bobbie and his mommy went to the park. Bobbie's mommy wanted him to try jumping, so she said, "Let's jump, Bobbie!" + +Bobbie loved jumping, so he began to jump. He jumped as high as he could, and as he jumped, he could see all the sights around the park. The grass was so green and the birds were so colorful. It was perfect. + +Bobbie got so excited that he jumped even higher. His mommy cheered him on. She said, "That's it, Bobbie! You are jumping so high, you are flying like a bird!" + +Bobbie loved hearing that and he smiled. When the day was coming to an end and it was time to go home, Bobbie said, "This was a perfect day of jumping." His mommy smiled and said, "Yes it was, Bobbie, yes it was." +Once upon a time, there was a brave bunny. The bunny's name was Molly. + +On the other side of the world, Molly's friend, Freddie the fox, was waiting. He wanted to play. + +Molly hopped into the air. She jumped higher than she had ever jumped before. Her long ears waved in the breeze as she flew. + +"Wow!" said Freddie. "What a jump!" + +Molly looked down and smiled. "Come on," she said, "let's jump together." + +Freddie and Molly grabbed each other's paws and leaped into the air. They jumped world after world, higher and higher. Molly felt so free. + +Finally, they both landed in a gentle meadow. The sun shone bright, and the flowers were in full bloom. + +It was the most beautiful place either of them had ever seen. + +Molly and Freddie hugged each other close. + +"Let's never stop jumping!" exclaimed Molly. + +And they never did. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. He was so excited because today he was going to build a fort out of cardboard boxes! + +He ran to the boxes with a hammer and nails and started to build. He worked so hard and with so much enthusiasm. With the help of his dad, Ben was able to build a strong fort where he could play and relax. + +Mom noticed how excited Ben was and said, “This fort will build many memories!†Ben was so happy and smiled at his mom. + +That was the end of his building day and Ben promised to come back to his fort as often as he could. He learned that it was important to not forget the things that made him happy. + +The moral of this story is that sometimes you need to build up memories in order to be reminded of the things that make you happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel. He was walking in a very cold, icy forest. He was getting colder and colder. His feet were starting to get numb. + +The little squirrel was so cold that he was about to give up. But then he heard something. He heard clapping! He looked through the trees and he saw a little boy! The boy was clapping his hands together to keep warm. + +The squirrel scurried over to the boy and said, "Can you help me stay warm too?" + +The little boy smiled and nodded. He said, "Let's clap together, then it will be warmer!" + +So they clapped their hands as hard as they could. All of a sudden, the whole forest felt warmer. The icy chill was replaced with a cozy warmth. + +The two were so happy that they clapped their hands until their hands were red. + +From that day on, the squirrel and the boy were always friends on cold, icy days. +Peter was grateful to have one special spark in his life. Every day, Peter would go outside and look up at the sky and find his spark. It was a bright, shiny star, and whenever he saw it he would smile. + +One day, something was wrong. The sky was dark and cloudy, and Peter could not find his spark. He frowned, feeling sad and alone. He wished he could find it again. + +Suddenly, in the corner of his eye, he saw a tiny beam of light shining through the clouds and lighting up the night. It was his spark! Peter smiled and was so grateful it had come back to him. + +His spark was his best friend. It was always there, reminding him that good things still exist even in the darkest moments. From then on, whenever Peter was feeling sad, he knew he could always count on his spark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam. She was only three years old and loved playing in her garden. Every morning, she would go out to the garden early and enjoy watching the flowers and leaves grow. + +One day, Sam noticed that it had become dark outside. She asked her mom, "What happened to the sun?" Her mom replied, "The sun is sleeping. But when it wakes up, it will light up the sky again. + +Suddenly, the little girl had an idea. She decided to make something original. She found some paper and colored pens and started to draw. She drew the sun and lots of trees and flowers. Then, Sam gave her creation to the sun. + +The next morning the sun came up and started to make everything grow again. Sam saw all the plants growing and smiled. She was happy that her creation made nature grow. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named Tommy. Tommy was three years old and he was so excited to go to the store. When Tommy stepped inside the store, he saw a wonderful toy. It was a beautiful, red firetruck and Tommy wanted it so much. + +He asked his dad, "Can I get the toy, please?" His dad stared at the toy for a moment and said, "I don't think so, Tommy. It's too expensive." Tommy was sad. But then his dad saw a small, cheap thumb on the shelf. He smiled and said, "How about this? It looks like it'll be lots of fun to play with." + +Tommy was overjoyed, and thanked his dad for the thumb. He held it tight as they left the store. When they got home, Tommy was so eager to play with his new thumb. He quickly ran outside and played for hours. It was the best present ever! + +The next day, Tommy's dad took him back to the store. But this time it wasn't for a toy. This time it was for something much bigger. Tommy's dad pulled out his wallet and said, "Let's get the firetruck now, Tommy. You can thank me later." Tommy was so happy - he had been saving for the firetruck all week. He thanked his dad for the awesome present and hugged him tight. That night, Tommy fell asleep +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy had a little dog. She liked to spend time with her dog very much. + +One day, her mom said to her, "Let's go to the park, Lucy. You can spend quality time with your dog!" + +Lucy happily replied, "Yes! I love spending time with my little dog!" + +So, they both went to the park and played with Lucy's dog. Lucy laughed and smiled while they threw a ball back and forth. She and her little dog had so much fun together! + +After a while, they decided it was time to go home. Lucy hugged her dog and said, "I had a great time at the park. We should spend more time together like this!" + +And they lived happily ever after! +One day, a small girl went out into the garden. She was carrying a big basket. Looking around, she saw a root sticking out of the ground. She bent over and carefully lifted it out of the earth. + +The root was pale in colour and so small that it fit in her hand. As she held it, the girl saw something sparkle inside the root. She used her fingers to chip away at the root until the thing inside was revealed. + +It was the most beautiful diamond the girl had ever seen. She stood there in amazement and then, with a smile, she lifted the diamond out of the root. + +She hopped back inside the house and put the diamond away in a safe place. From that day on, the girl was always smiling and she always kept the diamond nearby. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to design things. Every day she would design new creations in her head and draw them on paper. One day as she was designing, she heard a soft barking outside her window. She looked out to see a big white wolf! + +The little girl grinned and said, "Hello wolf!" The wolf smiled back and wagged her tail. The little girl asked the wolf, "Would you like to help me design something?" + +The wolf nodded her head and so the little girl drew a wolf just like the one at her window. She made the fur soft and fluffy and the eyes big and friendly. When they were done, the little girl handed the wolf the drawing. + +The wolf looked at it with amazement and gave the little girl a big hug. They parted ways, but the little girl knew their friendship would last a long time. +Once there was a little frog. He went hopping around the forest, enjoying the sun and all the flowers. But then he came to a big bush. He was frightened by it. He said to himself, “What's behind that big bush? I'm worried.†+ +Just then he heard a voice coming from behind the bush. It was a gentle voice, and it said “Don't worry, little frog. I'm here and there's nothing to be afraid of.†+ +The little frog hopped closer to the bush and discovered an old turtle. He was sitting in the shade and smiling. The little frog asked the turtle, “What are you doing here?†+ +The turtle replied, “I'm here to bring peace and calm. Don't be frightened. Everything will be okay.†+ +The little frog smiled and said, “Thank you. I feel much calmer now.†+ +The turtle smiled back and said, “That's good. I'm glad I could help.“ + +The little frog hopped away happily, feeling peaceful and reassured. +Once upon a time, in a land of snow and ice, there lived a little snowy owl. The owl was very black, with white eyes and icy feathers. + +One day, the owl was dreaming about flying through the sky. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and bolted awake. A big, grey wolf was howling outside his home! The owl was very scared and blinked his eyes quickly. + +The wolf said, "I'm so hungry, I want to eat something warm and tasty. There's nothing but cold snow here and I need to find food quickly." The owl thought for a moment and said, "Help your friends when you can. Then, when you need help, your friends will help you back." + +The wolf thanked the owl and said, "You are so wise. I will help my friends next time they need it." He then ran off happily, looking for a warm and tasty dinner. + +The owl smiled. He understood that although it can be scary to help others, it can make you feel good too. By helping those in need, you can create special moments together and friends will be ready to help when you need them. + +And the little snowy owl blinked his eyes, content with the lesson he had just learned. +Once upon a time there was an enormous jam jar. Inside the jar was a huge pile of jam. + +One day a three year old girl named Lucy was out walking with her mom when they stopped beside the enormous jam jar. "Oh look," said Mom, "what do you think is inside the jar?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "I think it's jam!" Mom smiled and said, "Let's find out!" + +So, Lucy and Mom opened the jar and sure enough, it was filled with jam! Mom then suggested that they make a jam sandwich. + +Lucy thought it was a great idea and they both got to work! Lucy spread the jam on the bread and Mom cut it into a triangle shape. It looked yummy! + +When they finished the enormous jam sandwich, they took it home and enjoyed it together. It was so delicious! + +The end. +Momma was getting ready to go to the store. She put on her coat and said, "be safe while I'm gone." + +Little Susie knew that meant she should stay inside, so she nodded her head. + +Momma leaned down and gave Susie a rub on the head. "I love you," she said. + +Soon, Momma was gone and Susie sat in the living room. She looked around and smiled. It felt really safe here. + +Her cat Daisy came in and jumped onto the couch. The two of them cuddled up together. + +Susie heard a knock at the door. She was a little scared, but she was also brave. She got up to answer the door. There was a delivery man standing there with a big box. + +"This is for you, Susie," he said, "you get to receive a very special surprise." + +Susie received the box and took it inside. She opened it to find the most beautiful doll she had ever seen. She gave Daisy another big rub and smiled. She was so happy to receive such a wonderful surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a blue trip. It was exciting and fun. Every day the blue trip got a little bit closer to being complete. Every day the blue trip changed and grew and became better. + +One day the blue trip was almost finished. There were only a few more things to do and it was going to be done. Everyone cheered with happiness! + +The next day the blue trip was done. It was complete! Everyone cheered and smiled and clapped their hands. + +The blue trip was so much fun. Everyone enjoyed going on the blue trip. They laughed and played and had a great time. + +The blue trip was a success! Everyone was happy that the blue trip was complete. +Once there was a fire in a farm. It was started by a careless spark coming from a campfire. + +The flames quickly increased and soon the whole farm was on fire. Smoke began to fill the air and the farmers were worried. + +"Oh no!" said the farmer. "We must put the fire out quickly!" + +The farmers worked together and soon they managed to put out the raging fire. But, sadly, it was too late. The farm was destroyed. + +The moral of the story is that we must always be careful with fire. Otherwise, it can cause a lot of damage. +Ellie was a very serious little girl. She always kept a watchful eye on her herb garden. Every morning, she would go outside, carefully tend to each herb, and keep their leaves happy and healthy. One day, she was in her garden, when she saw something unusual. It was a tiny green creature! She had never seen anything like it before. Ellie kept her eye on the creature and watched it carefully. Eventually, the creature flew away, leaving Ellie feeling very serious about her herb garden. She was determined to keep it safe and healthy, just like she did every morning. +One morning, on a bright and sunny day, a little girl was out at the reef. She picked up her bucket, and started to spray the reef with water. She smiled and laughed, feeling comfortable and happy. + +Just then, a voice came from behind her. It was her Dad. "What are you spraying, honey?" +The little girl turned around. "I'm spraying the reef!" she said, proudly. + +Her Dad smiled. "That's great! Just make sure you don't spray too much. We want to make sure the reef stays comfortable". + +The little girl nodded and returned to spraying the reef. Every time she sprayed, she felt happy and content. + +When she was done, her Dad said, "Well done! Now let's have a look and see if the reef enjoyed being sprayed". + +The little girl smiled, and they both looked at the reef. It looked comfortable and happy - a perfect place to be. +Jimmy was walking outside one day and saw a belt stuck in the mud. He was curious, so he went up to it and gave it a squeeze. Suddenly, it made a funny noise. He was happy, so he ran to his mom to show her. + +"Mommy!" He said, "Look what I squeezed!" + +His mom came over and saw the belt. "That's very different, honey," she said. "We should take it home and show it to Daddy. Come on, let's go!" + +So, Jimmy and his mom took the belt home and showed it to Jimmy's dad. + +However, when they opened it, there were hundreds of bugs inside. All three of them were scared, and they quickly threw the belt outside. + +Jimmy was very sad. He had wanted to show something special and different to his parents, but instead, he made them scared. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Kyle. He was only three years old and very lucky. Every day he played in his backyard, filled with trees and flowers. + +One day, as Kyle was playing, he heard a big roar. He looked up to see a giant monster in the sky! The monster was so scary and it had razor-sharp teeth. Kyle was very scared, and he started to cry. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared and said, "Do not be afraid little one. I can help you heal your fear. Just close your eyes and say the words 'My fear will be healed.'" + +So Kyle closed his eyes and said the words. The fairy sprinkled some magical dust and made a beautiful rainbow around the monster. Kyle opened his eyes and saw that the monster was gone. + +The moral of the story is: with enough courage and belief, there is nothing that can't be healed. +Liz was walking in the woods. It was cold and she felt a bit helpless. Suddenly she heard a strange noise, like something shaking. Liz was scared. + +"Hello?" she called. + +No one answered. Liz heard the noise again, even closer this time. + +Suddenly, a big bear appeared in front of her. Liz was so scared she could hardly move. The bear was shaking a big knot in a tree. + +Liz stared at the bear, helpless. But then, something amazing happened. The knot opened and a small animal peeked out. Liz was happy. + +The bear and the animal were friends. She had been shaking the knot to help the animal get out. + +Liz smiled as the bear and the animal disappeared into the woods. She was no longer scared or helpless. +Once upon a time there was a small gorilla who loved to play. Everyday the gorilla would run around and have lots of fun. + +One day, the gorilla was exploring a new area in the zoo and came across a playground. The gorilla saw so many colorful and intriguing things that he had to climb up and explore it. He was playing on the swing set and having a wonderful time when a little girl came up to him. She said, "Hey, can I play too?" + +The gorilla stopped and looked at the little girl. He was so small that he didn't want her to get hurt if he swung too hard. But he was having so much fun that he wanted to keep playing. + +The gorilla thought for a moment, then he smiled and said, "Yes! You can play, we'll go slow so that you don't get hurt." + +The little girl smiled and sat down on the swing. Together they swung slowly back and forth and laughed and had so much fun. + +The moral of the story is that even though we might be different from others, like the small gorilla and the little girl, we can still learn to get along and enjoy each other's company. Everyone is different, but that doesn't mean we can't find something we can do together. +Once upon a time, there was an old man living in a valley. He was alone and had a pet rabbit. + +One day, the old man was sitting on a bench near the edge of the valley when he saw a strange sight. It was the rabbit, hopping far away down the trail. + +The old man had a bad feeling. If the rabbit escaped, it would surely never come back! + +The old man got to his feet, ready to run after the rabbit. But before he could take a single step, he heard a voice from behind. + +"Let it be," said a mysterious figure from the shadows. + +The old man hesitated, but the figure spoke again. + +"That rabbit will bring you something special if you let him escape," the figure said. + +The old man decided to take a chance. He stayed where he was and watched the rabbit hop away. + +The next day, the old man returned to the same spot and was surprised to see the rabbit waiting there, along with a beautiful flower in its mouth. The flower was full of color and it smelled incredible. + +The old man smiled and thanked the mysterious figure in the shadows. He knew he'd been right to let the rabbit escape. +Once upon a time there was a bug who wanted to go on an adventure. So the bug set off on a journey. The bug was so small and the adventure was so big! The bug was a bit worried, but the bug kept going anyway. Eventually the bug found a really nice spot. It was a fit place for the bug. The bug stopped and rested there. After a while some other insects came by and wanted to join the bug. They fit right in, and they all decided to stay in the fit place. Then they all had a big party! They were so happy that the bug had found such a fit place to live. Everyone was so pleased with their new home, and the bug was so proud that it had set out to find it. +Once upon a time there was a family of four. Dad, Mum, Trina and Charlie. Charlie was a three-year-old. One day, Mum and Dad took Charlie to their favourite restaurant. + +When they got inside, Charlie was so excited. He saw the menu and couldn't decide what he wanted to eat. Then he spotted steak. Dad said "Oh, let's take steak for Charlie." + +Charlie was so happy he gave a big smile. But then a problem came. Charlie always wanted extra steak but this time he couldn't have it. Dad took the steak away and said 'Sorry but no more steak, Charlie." + +Charlie was so sad. He wanted more steak but the restaurant didn't have any left. So Dad gave him a big hug and said "We can get you more steak next time, ok? Now let's go home." + +Charlie felt a bit better and said "Okay". Then he went home with Mum and Dad. The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. Sally was three years old and loved to explore new things. + +One day, Sally saw something that changed her day. It was a massage chair! She jumped up to try it out but it was too big for her. She felt clumsy trying to fit into the seat. + +Sally started pushing the buttons and a massage started. She felt so relaxed and happy! She stayed in the massage chair for a long time and enjoyed feeling the vibrations. + +When her massage was over, Sally felt refreshed and was ready for a new adventure. She thanked the massage chair for helping her relax and hopped up onto create something new. +Once upon a time there was a friendly mouse called Jack. He lived in a house made of velvet, and he was very happy there. + +One day, Jack was playing in the velvet house when he heard a funny noise. He poked his head out of the door to try and find out what it was. He saw a big, friendly cat walking along the path towards him. + +Jack was scared. He wasn't sure if the cat was friendly or not. He stepped out of the velvet house and said hello. + +The cat was very friendly. She said her name was Malaya and told Jack she was looking for a new home. Jack thought it was a great idea and invited Malaya to stay in his velvet house. + +Jack showed Malaya around and they became good friends. They decided to try and make the velvet house even nicer. They hung some curtains, painted the walls, and put in some furniture. + +Soon, the velvet house became a very cozy home, even better than before. Jack and Malaya were very happy living there together. And they stayed friends forever. +Once there was a little girl named Sophie. She had a pretty pink skirt and she loved wearing it. One day, she was playing with her dolls in the garden when the wind started to blow. Sophie laughed as the wind made her skirt swirl around her. + +Suddenly, a strong gust of wind scattered the dolls all over the garden. Sophie was so sorry - they were all her favourites! She started to cry. + +Mummy came out to comfort her and told her not to worry. Together, they looked everywhere and found all of the dolls. Phew! Everything was alright again. + +The next day, Sophie wore her pink skirt and she felt so happy. She would never forget how the wind had scattered her dolls - but this time, she was ready. +Once upon a time, there were two little brothers, Tom and Tim. Tom was three years old and Tim was four. Tom and Tim were playing in the park when they saw a broken leather ball. They both wanted to play with the ball, but neither one was willing to share. + +Tom said, “It’s my ball!†Tim replied, “No, it’s mine!†+ +They argued for a long time when suddenly, Tom had a bright idea. + +“Let’s take turns with the ball,†he said. “You can use it first and then I can have it.†+ +Tim agreed and they woke the ball up. Tom and Tim played with the ball until it got dark. Then they put the ball away and went home. + +Tom and Tim never argued over the ball again. They learned that it was much better when they shared! +Once there was a cow who lived in a big green field. The cow had a nice owner who loved it. One day, the owner split the field in two. The cow was very helpless as it did not know what to do. It looked at the owner, but the owner did not know either. The cow felt sad, but it tried to enjoy the sunshine and grass. + +Suddenly, it heard a noise. It looked around and saw a big brown horse! The horse told the cow that it was from the other side of the field. The owner had split the field so they could each have a space, but he had forgotten to put up a fence to separate them! + +The cow and horse became good friends. The cow was no longer helpless, it had a new friend to play with. The owner came by and saw the two friends in the field. He smiled and said, “It looks like everything is going to be just fine.†+Molly was very enthusiastic when she woke up one morning to see her mum standing in the living room holding a strange, metal box. +"What's that?" Molly asked with a giggle. +"It's a special box," said Mum. "And it needs you to help unlock it." +Molly was even more enthusiastic now. She ran over to the box and saw that it had a lock with a keyhole. Gently, she inserted the key and turned. Click! The box unlocked and inside there was a treat. + +Molly was very excited as she opened the box and saw a shiny, golden crack in the centre. Inside the crack there were lots of sweets and chocolates for her. +Molly exclaimed, "Wow! Thanks, Mum!" + +Mum smiled and said, "But there's one problem, Molly. If you eat all those sweets and chocolates right now, you might not feel so well later." + +Molly thought for a moment before she responded. "I know. I'll just eat the chocolates and save the sweets for later. That way, I can enjoy them both!" + +Mum smiled again and said, "That's a great idea. Well done, Molly." + +Molly was proud of herself. She had solved the problem and unlocked a special treat. +Once there was a friendly dragon who loved to explore. One day he was flying through the forest when he found a strange trap. He touched it with one of his talons and the trap sprang shut! He was stuck! + +The dragon wriggled and shook but the trap was too strong for him. Suddenly, a little mouse scurried over to help. He said to the dragon, “Mind this string and you can get out.†+ +So the dragon did as he said and minded the string. He pulled it, and suddenly the trap opened! The dragon thanked the mouse for his help, and the two became very good friends. + +From that day on, the dragon always remembered to mind traps in the forest and the mouse always came to help if he ever got stuck again. +Once there was a kind and helpful mommy and daddy. They looked at each other and smiled. They wanted to get married. Mommy and Daddy both wore nice clothes and had a big party. + +At the party, there were lots of people and toys. Everyone was very happy. Mommy and Daddy said they do and they hugged and kissed. + +Now Mommy and Daddy are married! They are helpful, kind and happy. They look at each other and smile all the time. They always take care of each other and love each other very much. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named John. He was very excited to pick his first ever pet, a white puppy. He played with the puppy for hours, throwing a ball for him to catch and laughing when the pup tried to pick it up with his mouth. + +One day, John decided to take the puppy for a walk. As they walked, they saw a big hill in the distance. John looked at his puppy and said "Let's start climbing!" The puppy barked in delight and they began to climb the hill. + +But it was too much for the puppy! Halfway up, the puppy stopped and lay down, panting heavily. John looked at the puppy and said "I'm sorry, little one. I guess we should pick a smaller start next time!" The puppy barked in agreement and the two of them made their way back home. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were both 3 years old. + +One day they wanted to have some fun. They decided to go to the park and swing on the swings. + +As they went to the park, they stopped at the popcorn truck. +"Let's buy some popcorn!" one of them said. +The other one smiled and said, "Sure!" +They both chose some purple popcorn and went to the park. + +Once they reached the park, they both got on the swings. +One of them said, "Let's swing high!" +The other said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So they both began to swing higher and higher. +The popcorn flew from their hands, and as they swung higher and higher, it started to look like purple snowflakes in the sky. + +They had so much fun swinging, and eating their purple popcorn together. They even laughed when the popcorn pieces flew everywhere. + +The two best friends had a wonderful time at the park, and they looked forward to their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and loved to play in the park. One day, Sarah was playing in the park when she saw something sparkly on the ground. She picked it up to find out what it was, and it turned out to be an old diay. Sarah was so excited and couldn't wait to open it! + +When she opened it, Sarah noticed that the diay had a smelly smell. She knew that something was inside, so she opened it up crossly to see what it was. Inside, there was an old toy cat. She was so excited and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, Sarah's brother, Jack, walked into the park. He had seen Sarah with the diay and was cross. He was angry with Sarah because he had lost his diay last week, and this was his diay. + +"Sarah, you not allowed to have my diay," Jack said crossly. "That's why I'm destroy it now." + +Sarah was so sad and started crying. She begged Jack not to destroy it, but Jack was too angry and didn't care. He ripped the diay and threw it in the bin. + +Sarah was so sad, but she knew she had to respect her brother's wishes. From then on, she promised herself to never touch anything that didn't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. John had a cow named Lily and he painted her every day. One day, John had the idea to paint a pretty picture of Lily for his mom. He used every color of paint he could find. + +John worked hard on the painting and when he was finished he held it up proudly. + +"Mom, look! I painted Lily! Does it look nice?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it looks amazing! You worked so hard on it, I love it!" + +John was very happy. He hugged his mom and kissed his cow. From that day on, they both admired John's beautiful painting of Lily on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a little girl. The mom and the little girl loved to play, and their goal was to always have fun together. + +But one day, the mom was mad. The mom said, "If you don't stop climbing on the chair, I'm going to have to punish you." + +The little girl didn't want to be punished, so she started looking for something else to do. Finally, she saw a colorful ball. She thought it might be fun to play with the ball. + +So the little girl began to play with the ball. But then she threw the ball too hard, and it broke the window! + +The mom was really mad this time. She said, "I told you that if you keep doing things like this I will punish you. Now you have to go to your room until dinner." + +The little girl knew that she had been bad, but she didn't think she deserved to be punished this way. She had wanted to reach her goal of having fun, but instead she ended up in a bad situation. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Jeremy. He was an enthusiastic three-year-old and always looked for fun adventures. One day, Jeremy asked his mom if he could go to the park. His mom said "Yes, but wait until I finish making dinner." + +Jeremy was so excited that he ran outside and around his house. He stumbled upon a garden full of flowers and he was mesmerized. He wanted to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, he heard a strange sound from behind the bushes. "Who's there?", said Jeremy cautiously. +He slowly peeked his head behind the bush and saw a big orange cat. The cat said, "Please don't be scared, I'm harmless. I'm in trouble and need your help!" + +Jeremy was intrigued and asked the cat to explain further. The cat told him, "A fox is trying to take over this garden and it's a real threat to us. I need your help to scare him away!" + +Jeremy was enthusiastic and quickly accepted the challenge. He ran inside the house and grabbed some objects to scare the fox away. He ran back to the garden and yelled, "Go away! Don't ever come back!" + +The fox was startled and quickly ran away. Jeremy was scared but happy! He had helped his new friend and changed the outcome of the garden. +One sunny day, there was a little boy. He was three years old. He had a hoop in his arms, and he saw a field. He ran quickly, with his hoop in his arms. + +When he reached the field he said, "Mummy, can I play with my hoop here?" His mummy smiled and said, "Yes, you can play here. I will permit it." + +So, the little boy started to play with his hoop in the field. He made it go through the hoops. Soon, a poor little puppy with a collar came to join the fun. + +The little boy smiled and said, "Look, Mummy! Can I keep this puppy?" + +His mummy shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, but I cannot permit it. I am sure the puppy misses its owner." + +The little boy nodded and said goodbye to the pup. He took his hoop and went home, but he smiled all the way. +Once there was a three year old girl called Lily. She was kind and loving, but she wanted to help people. One day she decided that she would try to provide food to hungry people. She went to the market to buy food and supplies. + +Lily soon found a market stall with fresh fruit and vegetables. She asked the seller for enough for twenty people. The seller kindly provided her with all she needed. She took the food back home and started packing it into bags to give away. + +Lily prepared the bags carefully, using two hands to pick out the best fruit and vegetables. But some of them were difficult to choose, because they were small and hidden. She worked hard, but eventually she had twenty bags prepared. + +Lily was very proud and happy. She said to herself, “I can’t believe I did it, I provided food for so many people.†She was so excited to give the food away that she set off the next day. + +When she arrived, the people were so grateful. Even though the task had been difficult, it had been worth it to see the smiling faces of those she had helped. Lily was glad that she had been able to provide them with the food they needed. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy who wanted to show their little girl an incredible place. So one day they loaded their car and let the little girl get in. + +The dad started driving and soon they were far away from their home. After driving for a long time, they finally arrived at their destination. When the little girl looked out from the car window, she saw the incredible sight of a big blue ocean. + +The dad let the little girl and mommy out of the car and together they walked to the beach. Once there, the dad pointed to the sea and said: "Today we will see a reef". + +The little girl was so excited and ran to the shore. They all walked into the water until they reached the reef. The little girl pointed and said: "Look! It's so beautiful!" + +The mommy and daddy smiled and watched as the little girl explored the reef. She saw incredible fish and other creatures living in the bright water. + +When it was time to go, the little girl said: "I had such an incredible day. I will never forget the reef." + +And so, with happy memories the family returned home. +One day, Jack and his mom went outside. It was a very nice day! The sky was blue and bright. + +First, Mom gathered some white flowers from the garden. Jack was excited! They looked so pretty. + +Then, Mom gathered some white rocks from the path. Jack thought they sparkled in the sun. + +Finally, Mom and Jack gathered some blue feathers from the trees. Jack was so excited. The feathers were so soft! + +Mom and Jack went back inside and put the things they gathered in a special box. Jack smiled. His mom had made a special collection of blue, white, and sparkly things just for him! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, Mary went to the park and decided to have a little adventure. + +Mary stumbled across a big, beautiful lake and she couldn't resist taking a closer look. As she walked along the shore of the lake, Mary spotted a tiny, sparkling soap bubble in the air. Mary was mesmerized and decided to chase after it. + +Mary ran and ran but the bubble was always just out of reach. But Mary was determined and did not give up. Suddenly, she yawned as she was running! And as if by magic, the bubble flew into her open mouth! + +Mary was so excited! She had caught a beautiful bubble in her very own mouth! She turned around and saw her mom and dad smiling and cheering for her. + +Mary exclaimed, "Mommy, Daddy, I caught the bubble!" + +Her mom replied, "That's wonderful! Now let's take it home and show it to Grandma!" + +And off they went, with Mary proudly carrying her very own beautiful soap bubble. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Lizzie. She really wanted to go to the pool. One day, while she was playing in the garden, her Dad came out and asked: "Lizzie, would you like to go to the pool?" + +Lizzie replied excitedly: "Yes! Yay!" She felt so happy and was so anxious to go. + +So Dad took Lizzie to the pool. She was so excited and jumped straight in. She had so much fun playing with the toys and splashing in the water. + +When her Dad asked if she wanted to leave, Lizzie replied: "No! I want to stay here!". But eventually, Dad managed to persuade Lizzie to leave and they went home, tired from all the fun. +Mum was baking a delicious dessert. She mixed the flour, milk, sugar and fruit together and put it in the oven. Once it was cooked, Mum offered the dessert to her three year old daughter, but she just shook her head. The little girl said, "I'm not ready yet. Can we delay the dessert?" Mum was surprised and said, "OK, but you can only delay it once. After that, you have to eat it." The little girl ran off to her bedroom and came back carrying something. It was a fake cake made out of Lego. She proudly said, "Look Mum, I made this for us to eat instead of the dessert!" Mum had to laugh and said, "OK, let's eat the fake cake!" They sat together at the table and shared the fake cake with lots of giggles. Afterwards, Mum said, "Let's save the real dessert for another time!" The little girl said with a smile, "OK Mum!" +Once upon a time a farmer was walking home from fishing in the river. On his way, he saw a big elephant. The elephant was obediently standing still in the middle of the field. The farmer thought the elephant must be lost and so he decided to help him. He took out some food from his basket and called to the elephant. But the elephant didn’t come closer, he just stood there looking at the farmer. Suddenly the farmer saw a small hole in the fence. He understood that the elephant wanted to enter through it. The farmer realized that the elephant wanted to show him the way home. + +The farmer was grateful for the elephant’s help and he thanked the elephant by presenting him with some of the food in his basket. + +The moral of this story is that if you are kind and help others, they may repay you in unexpected and wonderful ways. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ann. Ann was only 3 years old. One day Ann met a stranger. Ann was a bit scared because she had never seen this person before. The stranger said "Hello, my name is John. Do you want to learn something new?" + +Ann was so excited! "I do!", she replied. + +John told Ann about a wealthy man who built a big house. Ann listened carefully and soon learned a lot about the beautiful house. When Ann heard all John's stories, she thanked him for teaching her something new. + +"You're welcome", said John. "Now, do you want to visit the wealthy man's home?" + +Ann was so excited! She quickly jumped up and down and shouted "Yes, let's go!" + +Ann and John then went to the wealthy man's house. Ann was so amazed to see how big and beautiful it was. She had learned something new and now she was seeing it with her own eyes! Ann had a wonderful day with John and they both laughed a lot. +One day, Sarah wanted to help her brother with his lecture. His teacher told him he had to wear a black shirt. + +Sarah went to her room and got her black shirt for her brother. She put the shirt on him and smiled. + +Then, Sarah took her brother to school. She helped him find his classroom and helped him sit down. + +His teacher thanked Sarah for bringing the black shirt and started the lecture. Sarah smiled as she saw her brother learn something new. + +When the lecture was over, Sarah helped her brother back home. He was happy to have helped and thanked her with a big hug! +Once upon a time there were two best friends - John and Bill. One day, John and Bill went out to play in the park. +John and Bill were having a lot of fun running and playing. Suddenly, Bill got an idea. +"John, let's play hide and seek!" +John wasn't sure, but Bill was very insistent. +"Come on John! Let's play hide and seek!" +Finally, John agreed to play, but one rule - No running! +So they started playing, but when Bill's turn came to hide, he didn't follow the rules. He ran and hid very quickly. But John found him in no time. +John was very angry. "That is so rude! You didn't obey the rules, Bill" +Bill was embarrassed, but he was also smart. He quickly noticed the tie John was wearing. +"John, I won't run again! Why don't you tie me with this tie and I won't run!" +John was surprised, but he liked the idea. So he tied Bill to a tree with his tie. +But John also wanted Bill to learn something from this. +"Do you see, Bill? We all need to follow the rules and be nice to each other. We don't spring out from the rules and be rude." +Bill understood and agreed. They hugged and started playing hide-and-seek again. + +The moral of +Once there was a fair woman. She was walking in the park, enjoying the nice weather. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise. It was a baby bird that had fallen from its nest and into the water below. + +The woman ran to the water and saw the baby bird. She had to rescue it! She carefully pulled the baby bird out of the water and put it in her hand. + +But then a man came up from behind her. He said, "Give me that bird! I need it to make a meal." + +The woman refused, but the man was too strong. He snatched the baby bird away and ran off with it. The woman was very sad. Her rescue had not ended well. +Once, there were two friends who wanted to do something special together. So, they decided to go to the stadium. When they arrived, they were very excited. + +The stadium was very big and the friends had to manage their way around. They laughed, ran and explored the grounds. The friends were honest with each other and shared all of the nice things they saw. + +Finally, after a long day of exploring, the two friends had managed to take in everything the stadium had to offer. They hugged and said goodbye, ready to come back again soon. +Mommy was so excited, she couldn't wait to unpack the boxes. She said to her daughter Emily, "Let's see what's inside these boxes." Emily clapped her little hands in anticipation. + +As the boxes got emptied, Emily ran outside to the backyard, determined to wait in the sun for the sunrise. She ran through the garden, her eyes wide with a sense of wonder as she looked at all the purple flowers blooming in the garden. + +When Emily went back inside, she saw Mommy finishing the unpacking. To her surprise, there was a new purple trampoline in the living room. Emily was overjoyed and asked Mommy, "Can I play on it now?" + +"Not just yet, sweetheart. We have to wait for the sunrise to wake up your new trampoline! I will tell you a secret. At sunrise, a special event will take place." Emily was intrigued. + +Mommy looked at Emily and smiled, then said, "The trampoline will magically light up as the sun rises. Then you can jump up as high as you like!" Emily gasped in delight, as she knew it was going to be the best sunrise ever. +Once there was a guard. He wore a new suit and hat. He was ready to start his first day. + +The guard saw a group of children playing. He smiled and waved to them. The children waved back and clapped. + +The guard had an idea. He said to the children, "Who wants to help me guard the city?". The children clapped and said yes! + +The guard smiled and said, "Follow me and I'll show you what to do". He showed the children how to keep the city safe. + +The children followed the guard and clapped as they learnt how to be good guards. + +At the end of the day, the guard said goodbye to the children. They said goodbye back and clapped one last time. The guard smiled and said, "Thank you for being such great new guards today". +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He lived in a small city with his mom. Every day, his mom would go to work at noon. + +One day, when Jack's mom was getting ready to leave the house, Jack said to her, "Mom, can I go with you?" + +His mom said, "I would love that, but I have to deliver something. I'll be back in a few hours." + +Jack was sad. He waved goodbye to his mom as she drove away. It was now noon and he was all alone in the house. + +Jack waited for his mom to come back but she didn't deliver. Every hour that passed by made Jack sadder. The hours passed and the evening came, but his mom still didn't deliver. + +Finally, Jack's dad came home late at night and told Jack that something had happened to his mom. She had been in an accident and she wasn't coming back. Jack was very sad. + +Jack never stopped waiting for his mom to deliver, but she never did. +Ella was feeling nervous. She had been asked to get a haircut, but it made her feel scared. She had never had one before. + +At the hairdressers, Ella sat in the chair and the hairdresser asked her what sort of style she wanted. Ella replied she wanted her hair to stay the same length. + +The hairdresser didn't think this was a good idea. She said the haircut would make Ella look lovely. Ella disagreed and said she wanted to keep her hair the same. + +The hairdresser got frustrated and said if Ella didn't have a haircut, it would look bad. Ella thought about this and replied that she still didn't want a haircut. + +The hairdresser gave up and said this was fine. She cut Ella's hair to her satisfaction. Ella smiled, feeling relieved that she had been brave enough to make her own decision. +Once upon a time, there was a lab. In the lab there was a big box. The box was icy cold. The lab had a red button on top, so one day the little boy pulled it. As he pulled it, strange things happened. A puff of white smoke came out and some icy cold water began to drip down from above. The little boy and his friends ran around and tried to catch the drip. When a little bit had collected, the boy did a taste test. He found the water to be icy and delicious. The group of friends laughed with joy and they enjoyed the icy treats. They had a great time playing and pulling the button until the sun started to set. The little boy was exhausted, but happy with all the icy fun he had had. +It was a gloomy day, and the sun had hidden behind a thick, dark cloud. Little Harry was on the way to the park, when he heard someone shouting, “Martha, come and be a dancer with me!†+ +It was his new friend, Martha. She had bright red shoes on her feet, and her eyes sparkled like the stars in the sky. + +Though Harry was a bit shy, he mustered up the courage to join Martha and shouted, “Me, too!†+ +The two children started to dance, twirling and spinning around while clapping their hands and singing along to the music in their hearts. + +Suddenly the sun came out from behind the gloomy cloud, and the grass was blanketed with a golden hue. Little Harry and Martha had created their very own magic. +Once upon a time there were three little human friends. They were all very unique in their own special way. + +One day the friends decided to go for a walk in the woods. They came across a patch of bright yellow flowers. One of the friends decided to pinch one of the flowers and they all started to laugh. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It came from a little blue bird that was perched on a nearby branch. + +The bird said, "Why did you pinch the flower? It was so unique and beautiful - why would you take it away?" + +The friends were surprised - they had never seen a talking bird before. + +The bird continued, "You must always be careful when picking flowers - some are very special and unique! You must always be gentle." + +The friends smiled and thanked the bird, promising to take care next time. They took the flower back and continued their journey through the woods, and always remembered the little bird's words. +It was a sunny day, and John decided to take his three-year-old daughter, Jane, to the park. They brought sandwiches, which they ate while they enjoyed the sunshine. + +"Let's go play tag," said John. Jane was excited, and they ran around, playing until they were out of breath. + + Jane spotted a mineral cave on the side of a nearby hill. It was a messy cave, with rocks scattered all over the ground. It looked interesting! + +John hesitated. He didn't think it would be safe. But Jane could see that he wanted to support her. "Just let me see it," she said. + +John thought for a moment, and then he said, "Okay, let's go." + +John and Jane explored the cave. It was full of beautiful minerals. Jane was so excited, she was almost jumping for joy. + +John was happy he decided to support Jane. It was a messy but wonderful experience. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers named John and Sam. One day, John wanted to search for something special. + +“We should search in the forest,†he said to Sam. + +They arrived at the forest, which was empty. Everything felt wrong. + +“I don’t like it here,†said Sam. + +John walked on, determined to find what he was looking for. Suddenly, he spotted a cave. He rushed inside, with Sam close behind. + +Inside the cave, they found many strange things. But one strange thing caught their eyes: a mysterious golden box. + +John reached out to the box, but Sam stopped him. + +“We must look for the law first,†said Sam. + +John looked around and then noticed a sign saying, “Do not touch the golden box.†+ +It was a law. + +John and Sam quickly left the cave without touching the box. + +This story shows us that it is important to search for the law first before doing something special. Otherwise, we may get into trouble and make our situation even worse. +Once upon a time there were two bears who were very good friends. They lived together in a cave in the woods and did everything together. + +One day, the sky turned dark and a loud noise could be heard. The two bears didn’t know what was happening, but then they felt something hit the ground. It was very windy and the trees were shaking. It was a hurricane! + +The bears hugged together, trying to make themselves feel safe and comfortable. + +The hurricane lasted for a long time, but eventually it passed. The two bears hadn't been separated by the hurricane. They realised that when they stayed together, they could stand anything. + +The two bears decided to stay together forever and never to separate. They taught themselves an important lesson: when life is tough, friends can make it better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was only three years old. She enjoyed playing in the park and running around. + +But one day, something strange happened. Amy felt very tired, and her face and arms looked pale. She didn't have enough energy to run or play. + +So her mom told her that she had to lay still and do some gentle exercises. Every day, Amy laid in bed and did her exercises. + +Slowly, her colour came back and she was feeling better. She felt energized and was happy again. + +Amy had learned an important lesson - that it is important to take time to rest and do gentle exercises. This will help us to keep our colour and feel more happy and alive. +Once upon a time, there was a curious cat named Pickles. Pickles was always looking for an adventure and today was no different. + +Pickles decided to go exploring around the neighborhood. He was wandering around when he noticed a door that was in a dark corner of the alley. He couldn't help but to want to go inside. He grabbed the doorknob and opened the door. + +In the middle of the room, he saw a big law. He had no idea what it was but he wanted to find out. Carefully, he walked up to it. He was about to grab it, when he heard a loud voice shout, "Don't touch that!" + +Pickles jumped back, scared. He saw an old woman with a rough voice peeking through a window in the room. She saw that Pickles wasn't being naughty and just curious. She smiled and said, "That's a law book, sweetheart! We use it to learn the rules." + +Pickles was so glad he hadn't grabbed the law book, otherwise he would've been in trouble. He thanked the old woman, then headed back home. On the way, he made sure to tell his friends all about his exciting adventure. +John and Diana were very happy. John was attractive and Diana was very pretty. They were going to the movie today and they were so excited. + +John and Diana went to the movie and it was wonderful. They enjoyed the film and laughed together. But when it was time to leave, John started to lie. He said he had to go to the store and he would be right back. + +Diana waited and waited but John never came back. She was starting to get worried. She asked some of the other customers at the movie if they had seen John. They told her no and that he had already left. + +Diana was very sad. She felt like she had been tricked. She felt like she had been lied to by someone she thought she could trust. John had betrayed her and she was devastated. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved the colour blue, and always wore a blue dress. + +One day, Lucy was very grumpy. She had nothing to do and was bored. She decided to go for a walk and see what she could find. + +The day outside was beautiful and full of sunshine. Lucy saw a big tree with a swing underneath it. She ran all the way and jumped on the swing. She started to feel better and started to enjoy her time. + +Suddenly, a grumpy old man came along. He said "Lucy, you should not be on my swing!" + +Lucy was a bit scared but gathered up the courage to answer him. She said, "But I'm just enjoying the swing and the sunshine. Why can't I?" + +The old man paused and looked at her. He said, "It's not polite to just take something without asking, but I can tell you were just having a bit of fun. You can keep playing, but I'm going to keep a close eye on you!" + +Lucy smiled and thanked the old man. She enjoyed the swing for a few more minutes until it was time to go home. She was happy that she got to enjoy her time in the sunshine. +Megan and her mum were on the bus. They had a ticket and Megan smiled, feeling excited. The bus was moving quickly and Megan looked out the window. She saw a tough hill. The bus climbed it, but it was too tough for the bus and it stopped. Megan smiled again, she knew what to do. + +She jumped down and grabbed both Mum’s hand. Together they started to climb, struggling up the hill. Megan was getting tired but she kept on smiling. At last they reached the top and Megan looked at the ticket. They had done it! + +They hopped back on the bus and Megan smiled even wider. They reached their destination, and Megan was so happy she hugged Mum tight. They had conquered the tough hill together. +Once there was a little girl who was just three years old. She was playing in her bedroom with a post and she was throwing it around the room. It went flying across the room, crashing into a vase and making it fall down to the ground. It broke. + +The little girl was very upset and started to cry. +Her mom heard crying and came into the room to see what had happened. She saw the broken vase and asked the little girl, "What happened here?". The little girl was too scared to answer, so she just looked up at her mom with tears in her eyes. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You must not throw the post around the room. It is dangerous and can break things. Next time we can find something safer to play with." + +The little girl nodded and gave her mom a big hug. She knew she had to be extra careful with the post from now on. +Once there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna lived near the sea and everyday she would walk along the beach. One day when Jenna was walking she spotted something in the distance. She ran to it and discovered it was a seal. Its fur was red and it was very cute. + +Jenna was excited to find the seal but she noticed it looked a bit sad. She decided to talk to the seal and asked why it looked sad. + +The seal said it was very lonely and had been alone since it was born. Jenna asked the seal if it wanted to come home with her and the seal said yes. + +Jenna was so surprised that the seal said yes that she ran home with the seal determined that it shouldn't be alone anymore. When they reached Jenna's house Jenna's family were just as surprised. + +From that day Jenna and her family looked after the seal and made sure it was never lonely or sad. The moral of the story is that we should help others when we can. +Once there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and had a pink telephone. She loved to play with it and always told her mammy when it rung. + +One day, while Sarah was playing in the garden, someone knocked very loudly on the door. Sarah ran to the door to answer it. It was the postman! + +Sarah said, "Hello mister postman!" + +The postman smiled and handed Sarah a large brown envelope with her name on it. He said, "Hurry and bring it to your mummy!" + +So Sarah ran as fast as she could into the living room. She couldn't wait to give the envelope to her mummy. She held it out in her two hands and shouted, "Mummy! Look what the postman gave me!" + +Sarah's mummy was very happy when she saw the envelope. She said, "I think the telephone is ringing! Hurry, Sarah, can you answer it?" + +Sarah quickly grabbed the pink telephone and said, "Hello, this is Sarah. Who is calling?" + +And that was the end of Sarah's story! +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very happy. He loved to hear bells ringing and he would often walk around his village looking for a bell that he could ring. He loved the sound of ringing bells so much that he would often ring them for no reason. + +One day, he found a bell that was very special. He couldn't resist the temptation to ring this special bell. As soon as he rang it, it made a loud noise. Everyone in the village heard the sound and came over to look. + +The man was very ashamed, and he knew he had done something very wrong. He felt guilty and tried to hide his mustache. He was so embarrassed that he could not look anyone in the eye. The villagers were angry and shouted at him for making a lot of noise. + +The man was very sorry for ringing the bell, and he promised to never do it again. The villagers were happy, and they went back to their homes. From then on, whenever the man heard a bell he would always be reminded not to give into temptation. +John had been given a mission to examine a pan. He was very excited to accept the challenge and set off on his journey. He travelled to the river, where he had been instructed to go. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and the scene was beautiful. + +He reached the river and saw the pan in the water. He was admiring the way it sparkled in the light. Suddenly, he saw a crocodile swimming towards him. He was scared, but bravely spoke to it. + +John: "Good morning crocodile. I'm here to examine the pan." + +Crocodile: "Not so fast! You must complete a challenge before you can examine the pan. Can you sing me a beautiful song?" + +John thought for a moment, and then sang a gentle tune. The sun continued to shine, the sky stayed blue, and the song was truly beautiful. + +The crocodile was so pleased that he let John examine the pan. John said thank you to the crocodile and set to work. Eventually, he had finished his mission and was satisfied with his work. He smiled and walked home, feeling proud that he had completed his task. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the ones that tasted delicious. One day, her mom gave her a big chocolate bar and told her to pull the wrapper off. Lily tried her best but it was too hard, so her mom helped her. + +After the wrapper was off, Lily took a big bite of the chocolate. It was so delicious that she wanted to eat the whole thing! But her mom said she had to save some for later. So, Lily wrapped the chocolate bar back up and put it in the cupboard for another day. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered how to pull the wrapper off her candy and how delicious it tasted. She couldn't wait for the next time she could eat some! +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They saw a tree that had fallen down. Lily's mom said, "We need to saw the tree into smaller pieces." Lily asked, "Why?" Her mom said, "So we can sort the pieces and use them for firewood." + +Lily thought it was amazing how her mom knew how to use a saw. She asked, "Can I help?" Her mom said, "Sure, but you need to be careful." Lily held the saw with her mom and they started cutting the tree. It was hard work, but they did it together. + +After they finished, Lily's mom said, "Now we need to sort the pieces." Lily asked, "What does that mean?" Her mom explained, "We need to put the big pieces in one pile and the small pieces in another pile." Lily helped her mom sort the pieces and they took the firewood home. It was a fun day at the park for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's friend Billy came to visit her. Billy saw Lily's toy car and said, "Wow, that's a cool car! Can I borrow it?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Sure, you can borrow it, but you have to give it back to me later." + +Billy took the toy car and played with it for a while. He had so much fun driving it around. But then, he accidentally dropped it and the wheels became rough and bumpy. Billy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry Lily, I broke your toy car. The wheels are not smooth anymore." + +Lily looked at the car and said, "That's okay, Billy. I will fix it later. But next time, please be more careful with my toys." Billy promised to be more careful and they continued to play together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a hike with her mom and dad. They climbed up a big mountain. Lily's legs were tired, but she kept going because she wanted to reach the top. + +When they got to the top, Lily saw a beautiful view. She said, "Mom, look at the pretty trees and the blue sky!" Her mom said, "Yes, it's a wonderful sight. Let's mark this spot on our map so we can come back again." + +Lily felt very fit and happy that she climbed the mountain. She said to her mom and dad, "I love hiking and exploring with you guys. Can we do it again soon?" Her parents smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We love spending time with you too." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a key to lock the door when he came inside. Timmy was very excited to use the key. + +Timmy played in the snow for a long time until he got very cold. He went inside to warm up, but he forgot to lock the door. His mom was embarrassed because someone could come into their house. + +Timmy's mom explained to him why it was important to lock the door. Timmy felt bad for forgetting, but he learned his lesson. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to use the key and lock the door. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy ball made of soft leather. He loved to roll it around in his room and play with it all day long. + +One day, while Timmy was playing with his ball, his little sister came into the room. She saw the ball and wanted to play with it too. But Timmy didn't want to share his special ball with her. He rolled the ball away from her and said, "No, this is mine!" + +His sister started to cry and Timmy felt bad. He realized that sharing was important and decided to give his sister a turn to play with the ball. They both had fun rolling the soft leather ball back and forth to each other. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sharing was better than keeping things to himself. He and his sister played with the ball together and had lots of fun. And the soft leather ball became a symbol of their love and friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they found a white missile in the grass. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I think it can fit in my backpack!" + +Lily said, "No, it's too big. We should leave it here and tell our parents." + +Just then, they heard a loud noise. It was a plane flying overhead. They saw a missile shoot out of the plane and land in the field next to them. + +Lily said, "That missile is not like ours. It's scary." + +Timmy said, "Let's go tell our parents." + +They ran home and told their parents about the missile they found and the scary one they saw. The parents called the police and they were able to safely remove both missiles. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were always careful when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She liked to go to the market to buy fruits and vegetables. One day, she saw a little girl at the market who was crying. The old lady asked the girl why she was crying. The girl said she lost her toy. + +The old lady felt sad for the little girl and wanted to help her. She told the girl to come to her house and they could study together. The little girl was happy and followed the old lady home. They sat at a table and the old lady taught the girl how to count and read. The girl forgot about her lost toy and had fun studying with the old lady. From that day on, they became good friends and went to the market together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress up in her mommy's wardrobe. One day, while playing, she found a cozy sweater that was warm and fuzzy. She put it on and twirled around, feeling happy and snug. + +But then, Lily heard a loud noise coming from the wardrobe. "Please help me," a small voice cried out. Lily opened the wardrobe and saw a little mouse stuck in a trap. She felt sad and wanted to help the mouse. + +She carefully took the mouse out of the trap and held it gently in her hands. "Don't worry, little mouse. I'll take care of you," she said softly. Lily took the mouse to her mommy, who helped her make a cozy bed for the mouse in a shoebox. + +From that day on, Lily always checked the wardrobe before playing dress up, making sure no one was stuck inside. She felt proud of herself for being kind and helpful, and the little mouse felt warm and safe in its new home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her yard. One day, she found a pink rake in her shed. She picked it up and started to imagine that she was a princess with a magic wand. She waved the rake around and pretended to make flowers grow. + +Suddenly, her mom called her inside for lunch. Lily put the rake down and ran inside to eat her sandwich. After lunch, Lily went back outside to play. She saw that her dad had used the rake to clean up some leaves in the yard. Lily was sad that she couldn't use the pink rake to pretend anymore. + +But then, her dad told her that they could go to the store and buy a new pink rake just for her. Lily was so happy! She imagined all the fun she could have with her new pink rake. From that day on, Lily loved to play outside with her special pink rake. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand at the beach. He would build sandcastles and make sand angels. One day, while Timmy was playing in the sand, he saw a man sign to his friend. Timmy didn't know what the man was saying, but he thought it was cool. + +Later that day, Timmy went to get an ice cream. He asked for a vanilla cone because he liked the mild taste. As he was eating his ice cream, he saw the man from the beach again. This time, the man signed to Timmy and asked him if he wanted to play catch. Timmy was so happy and signed back, "Yes please!" + +From that day on, Timmy and the man played catch every time they saw each other at the beach. Timmy loved playing in the sand and making new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard where she had a yellow swing. One day, her friend Timmy came to play with her. + +Timmy said, "Wow, Lily, your swing is so yellow! Can I try it?" + +"Sure!" Lily replied. + +Timmy sat on the swing and started to swing back and forth. Suddenly, he saw a big yellow butterfly. He stared at it and said, "Look, Lily! A pretty butterfly!" + +Lily looked up and saw the butterfly too. "Wow, it's so pretty! It's yellow just like my swing!" she exclaimed. + +The two friends watched the butterfly fly away until it was out of sight. Then, they continued to swing and play together in the warm sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play with her friends. One day, Lily and her friend, Timmy, were playing when they saw a pretty bird in a tree. + +"Wow, that bird is so pretty!" said Lily. + +"Yeah, it's really pretty," agreed Timmy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was Lily's tummy growling. + +"I'm hungry," said Lily. "Let's go get some tuna sandwiches from my mom." + +"Okay," said Timmy. + +They went to Lily's house and her mom made them some yummy tuna sandwiches. They sat down and ate them together. + +"This is delicious!" said Timmy. + +"I'm glad you like it," said Lily. + +After they finished their sandwiches, they went back to playing in the park. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sad because he didn't know how to write his name. His mommy told him not to worry and that she would find him a tutor to help him learn. + +The tutor was very nice and taught Timmy how to write his name. But one day, Timmy was being rude and didn't want to practice writing anymore. The tutor told him that being rude wasn't nice and that he needed to try his best. + +Timmy listened to the tutor and started practicing again. He wrote his name over and over until he got it right. From that day on, Timmy was very proud of himself and always remembered to be kind to his tutor. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. He was a modern fisherman who had a big boat. One day, Jack went to the sea to catch some fish. He sat on his boat and threw his net into the water. + +Suddenly, a little girl came to him and asked, "What are you doing, Mister Fisherman?" Jack replied, "I'm catching fish, little girl. Do you want to help me?" The little girl nodded and sat next to Jack on the boat. + +After some time, Jack pulled his net out of the water and found lots of fish in it. The little girl was very happy and said, "Wow, Mister Fisherman! You caught so many fish!" Jack smiled and said, "Yes, we did it together!" + +The little girl thanked Jack and went back to her home. Jack went back to the shore and sold his fish in the market. He was very happy that day because he had a new friend who helped him catch lots of fish. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird's name was Blue. Blue liked to fly high up in the sky. One day, Blue saw a big tree. Blue wanted to rest on the tree. So, Blue flew down to the tree and rested on a branch. + +While Blue rested, Blue saw some people working. They were building a house. Blue thought the people looked very busy. Blue was curious and wanted to see what they were doing. So, Blue flew down to the ground and watched the people work. + +Blue noticed that one of the workers was very brave. The worker climbed up a tall ladder to work on the roof. Blue thought that was very brave. After watching for a little while, Blue flew back up to the tree to rest some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar, it was her favourite thing to eat. One day, her mom told her that too much sugar was not good for her health. Lily didn't understand why, but she trusted her mom. + +One day, Lily met a deaf boy named Max. Max couldn't hear anything, but he was really good at drawing. Lily showed Max her favourite candy and Max drew a beautiful picture of it. Lily was so happy and she gave Max a big hug. She learned that even though Max couldn't hear, he was very talented and valuable. + +From that day on, Lily started to value her health more than eating sugar. She still enjoyed eating sugar, but she didn't eat too much of it. She also became friends with Max and they would draw pictures together. Lily learned that everyone is valuable in their own way, just like sugar and Max's drawing. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved cheese very much. One day, he went to the store to buy some cheese. He saw a nice piece of cheese and went to the counter to buy it. + +"Can I have that cheese, please?" Timmy asked the lady at the counter. + +"Sure, that will be two dollars," the lady said. + +Timmy paid the lady and took the cheese. He was so happy to have his favorite food. He went back to his house and started eating the cheese. He even bowed to the cheese because it was so nice. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and dance around her room. One day, her mommy asked her to clean up her toys. Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she asked her mommy if she could clean up later. Her mommy said no, and Lily got upset. + +Lily's mommy turned on some playful music to make cleaning up more fun. Lily started to dance around and sing, but she accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces, and Lily's mommy got very angry. She asked Lily why she didn't listen and clean up when she was asked. Lily didn't know what to say and started to cry. + +In the end, Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mommy and clean up when she's asked. She also learned that accidents can happen when we're not careful, and that we need to be responsible for our actions. Even though the story had a bad ending, Lily promised to be a good girl and listen to her mommy from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they decided to make chocolate chip cookies. Lily put on her pretty apron and helped her mommy mix the ingredients. + +As they were putting the cookies in the oven, Lily's little brother, Max, came in and wanted to help too. But he was too little to help and ended up knocking over the bowl of flour. Lily got very mad and squeezed her eyes shut in anger. + +Later, when the cookies were ready, Lily took a bite and realized they tasted terrible because of the flour. She was very sad and disappointed. She wished she had been nicer to her little brother. It was an impressive mess and a bad ending to their baking adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate more than anything in the world. One day, her mom gave her a big bar of chocolate. Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave her mom a big hug. + +But then, Lily's little brother, Timmy, wanted some chocolate too. He tried to take it from Lily, but she didn't want to share. They started to fight over the chocolate. + +Finally, their mom came in and told them to stop fighting. She said that they could both have some chocolate, but only if they wrapped up the rest for later. Lily and Timmy worked together to wrap up the chocolate, and they both felt grateful for their mom's solution. From then on, they learned to share and enjoy their chocolate together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys. But one day, she forgot to clean up her toys before going to bed. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and saw that her room was very messy. There was dust on her toys and on the floor. She didn't like it when her room was messy, so she decided to clean up. + +Lily found a big orange dustpan and a broom. She swept all the dust into the dustpan and threw it away. Then she put all her toys away. + +From that day on, Lily remembered to clean up her toys before going to bed. She didn't want any more dust in her room! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big, impressive bow in her yard. She went to pick it up and saw a little bird laying on the ground. + +Lily asked the bird, "Are you okay?" The bird said, "I'm not feeling good. I fell out of my nest." + +Lily picked up the bird and gently laid it in the bow. She took the bird to her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! I found a birdie. It's not feeling good." + +Her mommy said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. Let's take care of the birdie and make it feel better." + +And so, Lily and her mommy took care of the birdie until it felt better and could fly again. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help animals in need. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Max. Max loved to run and jump around all day long. One day, Max saw a big truck coming down the street. The truck was so big that it made Max scared. Max started to bark and stare at the truck. + +The truck driver saw Max and thought he was being too loud. The driver honked his horn and Max got even more scared. Max ran away and hid behind a tree. He was sad because he wanted to play, but the truck scared him too much. + +Later that day, Max's owner came outside and saw that Max was hiding. She knew something was wrong and went to see what was going on. When she saw the big truck, she understood why Max was scared. She picked Max up and told him that everything was okay. Max felt better and started to wag his tail. + +From that day on, Max learned that sometimes new things can be scary, but it's important to not give up on having fun. Max and his owner played together and had a great time, even if the big truck was still driving by. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to visit her sweet aunt. Her aunt always had yummy treats for her to eat and they would play fun games together. One day, Lily decided to joke with her aunt by putting a silly hat on her head. Her aunt laughed and pretended to be a silly clown. Lily was very happy that her aunt liked her joke. They continued to play and have fun together all day long. Lily loved spending time with her sweet aunt and couldn't wait to visit her again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys and chase his tail in the grass. One day, Spot saw a mailman walking down the street. + +"Hello, Mr. Mailman!" Spot barked. + +"Hi, Spot!" the mailman replied. "I have some mail for your owner. Can you help me find their mailbox?" + +Spot wagged his tail and led the mailman to the mailbox. The mailman put the mail inside and said, "Thanks for your help, Spot!" + +Spot barked happily and ran back to his toys. He was glad he could help the mailman and his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boats in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new toy yacht. It was big and shiny and made Timmy very happy. + +Timmy's little sister, Lily, wanted to play with the new yacht too. Timmy said no because he was serious about taking good care of his new toy. But Lily didn't listen and sprayed water all over the yacht with her bath toys. + +Timmy got upset and said, "Lily, you're not being nice to my new yacht. Please don't spray water on it." Lily said sorry and they both played nicely with the toy yacht together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Max found a present in the backyard. "What's in the present?" asked Lily. "I don't know," said Max, wagging his tail. "Let's open it!" said Lily, excitedly. + +Inside the present, they found a bow. "This is adorable!" exclaimed Lily. "Can we put it on Max?" Max barked happily, and Lily carefully tied the bow around his neck. "You look so cute!" she said, giggling. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out, "It's time for dinner!" Lily picked up Max and carried him inside. "Look, Mommy, Max has a new bow!" she said. "He looks adorable!" said her mom. Max barked happily, wagging his tail. It was a wonderful day for Lily and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy introduced her to a new instrument called a flute. + +Lily was so excited to try it out! She opened the case and saw the shiny flute inside. She picked it up and blew into it, making a beautiful sound. + +From that day on, Lily played the flute every day. She loved the way it sounded and how it made her feel. She even played it for her friends and family, who all clapped and cheered. + +Lily was grateful that her mommy introduced her to the flute. It became her favorite thing to play and she felt very happy when she played it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a rake and started to play with it. She raked up all the leaves into a big pile and jumped into it. But then, she saw something scary. A dead bird was lying on the ground. She didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she remembered that her mom had a key to the shed where they kept their tools. She ran inside and asked her mom for the key. Her mom gave it to her and she ran back outside. She used the key to unlock the shed and found a shovel. She carefully picked up the dead bird and buried it in a special spot in her garden. She felt sad but also proud that she had taken care of the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read colorful books with lots of pictures. One day, her mommy gave her a new book with a pretty cover. Lily was so excited that she ran to her room to start reading it. + +As she turned each page, she saw a new adventure. She read about a princess who saved her kingdom from a dragon, and a little boy who found a magical treasure. But as she got to the middle of the book, she started to feel tired. She yawned and realized that she needed to rest. + +Lily closed the book and put it on her nightstand. She snuggled under her cozy blanket and closed her eyes. As she drifted off to sleep, she wondered what other exciting stories were waiting for her on the next page. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big basket and asked him to carry it to the store. Timmy was happy to help and carried the basket all the way to the store. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a man playing a drum. The drum had a nice rhythm and Timmy started to dance along. The man saw Timmy and said, "You have a good rhythm, little boy!" + +Timmy's mom came out of the store and saw Timmy dancing. She said, "Wow, Timmy! You look healthy and happy dancing like that!" Timmy smiled and said, "I feel happy when I dance!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big tree in the park. It was so tall and had many green leaves. + +Lily decided to skip around the tree. She skipped and skipped until she was tired. Then, she sat down under the tree and looked up at the leaves. She felt successful because she had skipped so much. + +As the sun began to set, Lily went home feeling happy and proud of herself. She couldn't wait to skip around the tree again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He loved to roar very loudly to show how strong he was. One day, he heard a sound coming from the nearby river. When he went to see what it was, he saw a friendly dolphin swimming in the water. The lion had never seen a dolphin before and he was very curious. + +The dolphin saw the lion and swam closer to say hello. The lion was surprised that the dolphin could swim so fast and jump so high out of the water. The lion asked the dolphin if he wanted to play and the dolphin happily agreed. They played together for a while and the lion even tried to swim like the dolphin, but he wasn't very good at it. + +After playing, the lion was very hungry and he asked the dolphin if he knew where he could find something yummy to eat. The dolphin told him that there were some juicy fruits in the trees nearby. The lion thanked the dolphin for his help and they said goodbye. From that day on, the lion and the dolphin became good friends and would often play together in the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while she was playing, she saw a cute otter standing by the pond. + +"Hello, Mr. Otter! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm just standing here, enjoying the water," replied the otter. + +Lily watched the otter for a while, but then she started to feel dizzy. "I think I need to sit down," she said. + +The otter noticed that Lily didn't look well and said, "Why don't you sit on this rock next to me? It's a good spot to rest." + +Lily sat down on the rock and felt much better. "Thank you, Mr. Otter. You're very kind," she said. + +The otter smiled and said, "Anytime, Lily. I'm always happy to help a friend in need." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a magnet that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy was playing with his magnet when it got stuck under his bed. He looked and looked but he couldn't find it. Timmy searched and searched but it was nowhere to be found. He felt confused and sad because he couldn't play with his magnet anymore. + +Timmy asked his mom for help and she came to his room. She asked him what was wrong and Timmy told her about his lost magnet. His mom also searched under the bed but couldn't find it. Suddenly, she remembered that they had a metal toy chest in the room. She searched inside it and there it was! Timmy was so happy and hugged his mom tightly. From then on, Timmy made sure to keep his magnet in a safe place so it wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and eating candy. One day, her mom made some meat for dinner. Lily looked at the meat and said, "I hate meat. It looks yucky." + +Her mom replied, "But meat is good for you. It helps you grow big and strong." + +Lily didn't want to eat the meat, so she asked her mom if she could have something else. Her mom said, "How about some bright carrots? They're good for your eyes and they taste yummy too!" + +Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, I'll try the carrots." She took a bite and smiled. "These are delicious!" she said. + +From that day on, Lily learned that trying new things can be fun and sometimes even tasty. She still didn't like meat, but she was happy to eat her bright carrots and grow big and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mom. One day, Lily and her mom went to the library to get some books. They looked around and found a scary book. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I want this book. It looks scary." + +Her mom replied, "Are you sure? It might be too scary for you." + +Lily said, "I want it. Can we remove it from the shelf?" + +So, her mom removed the scary book from the shelf and they checked it out. They went home and read the book together. It was a little scary, but they both enjoyed it. From then on, Lily always wanted to remove scary books from the library. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to, but she knew it was important to listen to her mom. So, she managed to pick up all of her toys and put them away, including her doll. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily wanted to share her doll with her friend, but she didn't want her friend to break it. So, she was very thoughtful and gentle when she played with her doll. Her friend was very happy to play with the doll and they had a lot of fun together. + +At the end of the day, Lily was happy because she had managed to clean up her room and share her doll with her friend. She went to bed feeling proud of herself and her thoughtful actions. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park and chase after balls. One day, Spot hurt his leg and his owner took him to the vet. The vet took an x-ray of Spot's leg to see what was wrong. + +After the x-ray, the vet said that Spot's leg was broken and he needed a special cast to help it heal. Spot was upset because he couldn't run and play like he used to. + +But Spot's owner took good care of him. She made sure he had lots of toys to play with and gave him treats. She also cleaned his cast every day to keep it from getting dirty. Eventually, Spot's leg healed and he was able to run and play in the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. They always used a big mixer to mix the batter. Lily loved to watch the mixer spin round and round. + +One day, Lily's mommy needed to go to the store. She asked Lily if she would be dependable and watch the mixer while she was gone. Lily nodded her head yes. + +Lily was excited to be in charge of the mixer. She dared herself to not touch it while her mommy was gone. She waited patiently until her mommy came back home. When her mommy returned, Lily proudly told her that she was dependable and didn't touch the mixer. Her mommy was so happy and they baked a delicious cake together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max. Max loved going to the mall with his mommy. They would walk around and look at all the things in the stores. One day, Max saw a man jogging in the mall. He thought it was funny because he had never seen someone jog inside before. + +Max and his mommy continued to walk around the mall until they found the perfect store. It was a toy store! Max was so excited that he started jumping up and down. His mommy bought him a toy car and they went home happy. + +From that day on, Max always remembered the man jogging in the mall and how much fun he had finding the perfect toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his arm. His mommy took him to the doctor to make sure he was okay. The doctor was very nice and made Timmy feel comfortable. + +After looking at Timmy's arm, the doctor revealed that it was just a small boo-boo and gave him a band-aid to make it feel better. Timmy was so happy and thanked the doctor for making him feel better. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to ask for help when you're hurt and that doctors are there to help you feel better. He also learned that even small injuries can be taken care of by a doctor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. She had a beautiful top with flowers on it. One day, Lily went to a dance party with her friends. She was dancing and having fun when suddenly, she tripped and fell down. She felt embarrassed because all her friends saw her fall. But she got up and continued to dance gracefully. Her friends cheered for her and she felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her fingers and make pretty pictures. One day, her mommy told her some news that made her very happy. Lily's grandma was coming to visit! + +Lily was so excited that she started to jump up and down. She asked her mommy when grandma would be here, but her mommy said it would be slow because grandma lived far away. + +To pass the time, Lily decided to paint a special picture for grandma. She used all the colors of the rainbow and made a beautiful flower garden. When grandma finally arrived, Lily gave her the painting and grandma smiled and said it was the prettiest thing she ever saw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her toy violin. She would imagine herself playing in a big concert hall, with lots of people watching her. + +One day, Lily's mommy took her to a music store. Inside, there was a man playing a real violin. Lily was amazed by the beautiful sound it made. "Wow, that's a unique sound!" she said. + +The man noticed Lily's interest and offered to teach her how to play the violin. Lily was so excited! She practiced every day and soon became very good. One day, she played in a big concert hall, just like she had imagined. Everyone clapped and cheered, and Lily felt very proud. She knew that her love for the violin had made her dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and smell the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a beautiful red rose and wanted to pick it. But her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. You need to balance yourself on the rocks so you don't fall and hurt yourself." + +Lily tried to balance on the rocks, but she wasn't very good at it. Suddenly, she slipped and fell. She cried out for her mom, who came running to her. "Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked, alert to the danger. + +Lily had hurt her knee and needed a bandage. She was sad that she couldn't pick the rose, but her mom said they could come back another day. However, when they returned, they found that someone had already picked the rose. Lily was disappointed, but her mom reminded her that there were many other pretty flowers to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly outside. She wanted to catch it, so she went outside to try. + +Lily saw a nail on the ground and picked it up. She thought it would be good to catch the butterfly. But the nail was delicate and broke in her hand. + +Lily was sad, but then the butterfly came to her. It landed on her finger and she was very happy. She watched it fly away and felt glad she didn't hurt it with the nail. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. There, she saw a pretty white bird called a dove. The dove was flying in the sky and Lily thought it was very pretty. + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's have a yummy picnic!" They sat on the grass and ate sandwiches and fruit. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. The dove got scared and flew away. Lily said, "Mommy, why did the dove separate from us?" + +Her mommy said, "The dove got scared and flew away. It's okay, we can still have a fun picnic together." Lily was happy and said, "I love picnics with you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books every day. One day, she went on a hike with her family to a big mountain. It was very tall and had snow on top. + +Lily's brother, Max, wanted to climb to the top of the mountain, but Lily was scared. "I don't want to climb the mountain, it's too big," she said. Max said, "Come on, it's a regular mountain. We can do it!" + +Lily thought about it and decided to try. They started climbing the mountain, but it was very hard. Lily wanted to give up, but Max encouraged her to keep going. Finally, they reached the top of the mountain and saw a beautiful view. "Wow, it was worth it," Lily said. Max smiled and said, "See, I told you it was a regular mountain!" + +Lily felt proud of herself for climbing the mountain and was excited to read a book about mountains when she got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown bear named Benny. Benny loved to play and joke around with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny heard about a big parade happening in town. He was so excited to see all the colorful floats and hear the music. + +Benny asked his friends if they wanted to come with him to the parade, but they were all too busy. So, Benny decided to go by himself. He walked for a long time until he finally reached the town. + +When he got there, Benny saw all the people and floats in the parade. He laughed and joked with the people around him, and even got to dance with some of the performers. Benny had so much fun at the parade, and he couldn't wait to tell his friends all about it when he got back to the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom. The park was very wide and had lots of trees. + +One day, Lily saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play too, so she went up to him and said, "Can I play too?" The boy nodded and said, "Sure!" + +Lily and the boy played together for a long time. They ran and jumped and laughed. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to the boy and thanked him for playing with her. She felt happy and couldn't wait to go back to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was playing hide-and-seek with her friends. She found a good spot to hide behind a big tree. + +Suddenly, she heard her friends calling her name. "Lily, where are you?" they shouted. She giggled quietly to herself, feeling warm and cozy behind the tree. + +But then, she realized she couldn't find her way back to her friends. She had lost her way! She felt scared and alone. Just then, she heard her mom calling her name. "Lily, where are you?" she shouted. Lily called back, and her mom found her behind the tree. + +From then on, Lily always made sure to stay close to her friends when playing outside. She never wanted to lose her way again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a boy who was coughing a lot. She asked him if he was okay. + +The boy said, "I have a problem with my lung. I can't run and play like other kids." + +Lily felt sad for him and asked her mom if she could give him her toy car. Her mom permitted her to give the toy car to the boy. + +The boy was very happy and thanked Lily. Later, Lily and the boy became friends and played together every day. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind and help others who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One night, she saw a flame in the sky. It was so hot that it made her feel scared. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I saw a flame in the sky. It was so hot! What should we do?" + +Mommy said, "Let's call the firemen. They know how to put out flames." + +So, Lily and her mommy called the firemen. They came with their big truck and put out the flame in the sky. Lily felt very happy and safe. From then on, she knew that if she ever saw a flame again, she could call the firemen to help. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She had a cup that she loved to drink tea from every day. One day, she was sitting on her porch and saw a little girl walking by. The old lady smiled and waved at the little girl, who smiled back and walked over to say hello. The old lady offered the little girl some tea in her special cup, and the little girl nodded her head excitedly. They sat and drank tea together, chatting and laughing. When it was time for the little girl to go home, the old lady gave her the cup as a gift to remember their special afternoon together. The little girl was so happy and hugged the old lady before running home with her new cup. From that day on, the little girl would nod her head every time she saw the old lady, remembering their special tea time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods near her house. One day, she saw a fair rabbit hopping around. + +"Hello, little rabbit!" said Lily. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for some wood to build a house," said the rabbit. "Will you help me take some?" + +"Sure!" said Lily. So they went into the woods together and found some wood. They took it back to the rabbit's spot and built a fair house. It was the best house in the woods! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing sports with his friends. He liked to run, jump and kick the ball. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new pair of shoes for playing sports. The shoes were comfortable and Timmy was happy. + +But one day, it rained and Timmy's shoes got wet. He couldn't wear them to play sports. Timmy was sad because he couldn't play with his friends. His mom told him not to worry and that they would dry the shoes. + +After a while, the shoes were dry and Timmy was happy again. He learned that sometimes things get wet or things go wrong, but it's important to be patient and wait for them to get better. Timmy also learned to take care of his things so they don't get wet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a vacation with her family to a big beach. Lily loved playing in the sand and swimming in the water. One day, her parents went to the store and left her with her older brother. But he wanted to play with his friends, so Lily felt lonely. + +Suddenly, a kind lady came up to her and asked if she wanted some ice cream. Lily nodded her head and the lady served her a big scoop. Lily felt happy and not lonely anymore. She thanked the lady and went back to playing in the sand. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes strangers can be nice and serve you things that make you happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek. Suddenly, it started raining and they had to go home. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's plan a fun activity for when it stops raining." Lily replied, "Can we have a tea party with cookies?" Her mom said, "That's a great plan!" + +After the rain stopped, Lily's mom gave her a new toy car. Lily was so happy and said, "Wow! This car has so much power!" She played with it for hours. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys. Lily said, "Okay, I will clean up my toys now." She put all her toys away and her mom was very proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a green chicken in her backyard. + +"Hello, little chicken!" said Lily. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm lost," said the chicken. "I need to return to my farm." + +Lily felt sad for the chicken and wanted to help. She asked her mom if they could take the chicken back to the farm. Her mom said yes, so Lily picked up the chicken and they went on a walk. + +After a little while, they found the farm and returned the chicken to its home. The farmer was very happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt proud that she helped the chicken return to its home. From that day on, Lily always looked for lost animals to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was hopping through the forest when he saw a shiny mushroom. Benny loved shiny things, so he went to pick it up. But when he touched it, he felt sick and his fur turned pale. + +Benny knew something was wrong with the mushroom. He remembered his mommy telling him to never eat anything he didn't know was safe. So, he went to ask his friends, the birds, if they knew about the mushroom. + +The birds told Benny that the mushroom was poisonous and could make him very sick. Benny was scared but he was happy he listened to his mommy's advice. He learned that it's important to be careful and always ask for help when he doesn't know what to do. From that day on, Benny never touched anything shiny without asking for help first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with colorful stickers and posters. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. "Wow, your room looks so pretty!" Timmy said. "Thank you," Lily replied with a smile. + +As they played, Timmy accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into zero pieces. Lily felt sad because it was a gift from her grandma. "Don't worry, I'll help you clean it up," Timmy said. Together, they picked up all the pieces and threw them away. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came in and saw how clean the room was. "You both did a fair job cleaning up," she said. Lily felt proud of herself for being a good friend and for doing the right thing. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and take responsibility for our mistakes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink hot chocolate from his favorite mug. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to use his mug to help her make some cookies. + +Timmy was sad because he wanted to drink hot chocolate, but he said "okay" to his mom. After they finished making cookies, Timmy's mom accidentally dropped his mug and it broke into many pieces. + +Timmy was very sorry and said "I loved my mug, but it's okay mommy. We can use another one." His mom hugged him and said, "Thank you for being so kind and understanding, Timmy." From that day on, Timmy learned that it's okay to use different things and that saying sorry is important when accidents happen. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty lion named Leo. He loved to sing and dance, but he was afraid to start his own opera show. One day, Leo met a little bird who was singing beautifully. The bird encouraged Leo to start his own opera show and not be afraid. + +Leo took the bird's advice and started his own opera show. All the animals in the jungle came to see him sing and dance. Leo was very happy that he started his own show and he learned that it's okay to be afraid, but it's important to try new things and not give up. + +The moral of the story is that we should not be afraid to try new things and start something we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a friend named Jake. Jake was a big bear who lived in the forest near Timmy's house. Timmy loved to play with Jake, but his mommy told him that playing with wild animals could be dangerous. + +One day, Timmy and Jake were playing hide and seek in the forest. Timmy was having so much fun that he forgot about what his mommy said. Suddenly, Jake got angry and started to chase Timmy. Timmy got scared and ran as fast as he could back home. + +When Timmy got home, he told his mommy what happened. She hugged him and said, "I told you playing with wild animals can be dangerous. You should always listen to your mommy and be safe. It's better to have friends who won't hurt you." + +From that day on, Timmy only played with his human friends and he never forgot what his mommy told him. He learned that it's important to have good friends who won't put you in danger. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was a brave fish, but he was also very curious. One day, Nemo saw a shiny silver object in the water. He wanted to know what it was, so he swam closer. + +Suddenly, a big fish appeared out of nowhere! Nemo was very fearful and tried to swim away, but the big fish was too fast. "Why did you dive into my territory?" asked the big fish. "I'm sorry, I didn't know this was your home," replied Nemo. + +The big fish looked at Nemo and said, "I forgive you, but next time, ask before you dive in." Nemo nodded his head and swam away. From that day on, Nemo learned to be more careful and always ask before he explored new places. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. Jack was always alert because he had an important job to do. His job was to help people when there was a fire. + +One day, there was a big fire in the town. Jack quickly put on his special clothes and jumped into his truck. He drove to the fire and saw that it was getting bigger. Jack knew that he needed more firemen to help him, so he called for backup. + +Soon, more firemen arrived and together they worked to put out the fire. They used water to decrease the flames and finally, after many hours, the fire was gone. Jack was happy because he had helped the people in the town. He knew that his job as a fireman was important and that he had made a difference by increasing the number of people helping to put out the fire. +Once upon a time, there was a shy bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big wall in front of him. He wanted to see what was on the other side, but he was too shy to ask for help. + +Just then, a friendly bird named Polly flew by. "Hi Benny, what are you doing?" asked Polly. "I want to see what's on the other side of this wall, but I'm too shy to ask for help," replied Benny. + +"Don't worry, I can help you!" chirped Polly. And with a quick spring, she flew over the wall and saw a beautiful garden full of carrots. "Look Benny, it's a garden full of carrots!" exclaimed Polly. + +Benny was so happy and grateful to Polly. Together, they hopped into the garden and enjoyed a delicious carrot feast. From that day on, Benny wasn't so shy anymore and made lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat corn. One day, her mommy made a long line of corn on her plate. Lily was very happy to see it. She started eating the corn one by one. She ate and ate until she finished all the corn. Then, she felt very full and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little puppy named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner told him that it was important to always tell the truth and never lie. Max didn't really understand what that meant, but he wagged his tail anyway. + +Later that day, Max's owner asked him if he had eaten all the treats. Max knew he had, but he didn't want to get in trouble, so he lied and said he didn't. Max's owner knew he was lying because Max had crumbs all over his face! + +Max felt bad for lying and knew it was important to always tell the truth. He went back to his owner and said, "I'm sorry, I did eat all the treats. I won't lie again." Max's owner forgave him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Max always told the truth and felt much better about himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, the bird saw a boy wearing a funny costume. The costume had a long tail and big ears. The bird thought the boy looked silly but also cute. + +The boy saw the bird and waved hello. The bird flew down to say hi. The boy was happy to see the bird up close. The bird felt happy too. The two friends played together for a while. + +But then, the weather changed. The sky turned dark and it started to rain. The bird wanted to soar back up to its nest but it was too wet and miserable. The boy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. He found an umbrella and held it over the bird's head. The bird felt warm and dry again. It thanked the boy and together they waited for the rain to stop. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a bell ringing from the nearby church. + +Lily was enthusiastic and wanted to see where the sound was coming from. She ran towards the church and saw a big mill next to it. The mill was turning and making flour for the town. + +As she was watching the mill, she noticed that the people working there were very tired. They had been working for hours without a break. Lily felt sad for them and decided to help. She went to the church and rang the bell to let everyone know it was time for a break. + +The people at the mill were grateful for Lily's help and took a break. They realized that sometimes it takes a little girl's enthusiasm to remind them to take a break and rest. Lily learned that it's important to help others and take care of those who work hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she saw a big stage in the park. She asked her mom, "Can we sing and dance on the stage?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can." + +So, Lily and her mom went on the stage. They sang and danced. They heard the birds singing and the wind blowing. They had so much fun. Suddenly, Lily saw a little bird on the ground. She said, "Mom, look! The bird is dead." Her mom said, "Oh no, poor bird." + +Lily said, "Mom, can we sing a song for the bird?" Her mom said, "Of course, we can." So, they sang a song for the bird. They felt happy that they could make the bird feel better. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily had a pink car. She loved her car very much and she always played with it. One day, Lily went to the park with her car. She saw her friend, Timmy, and went to say hello. + +"Hi, Timmy! Look at my pink car! It's so pretty," Lily said to Timmy. + +Timmy looked at the car and said, "Wow, it's so cool! Can I play with it?" + +Lily said, "Sure, but be careful and don't break it." + +Timmy played with the car for a little while, but then he accidentally broke it. He felt bad and didn't know what to do. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I broke your car," Timmy said. + +Lily was sad and told Timmy, "It's okay, but please don't break my things again." + +From that day on, Lily didn't let anyone play with her things anymore. She learned that sometimes it's better to keep things to herself than to share and risk them getting broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big helicopter flying in the sky. It was so loud! Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, look! Helicopter!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. That's a helicopter. It's very big and loud." + +Suddenly, Lily saw a boy crying. She went over to him and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The boy said, "I tore my favorite toy." + +Lily felt sad for the boy, so she said, "Don't worry. I have a modest toy at home. You can play with it." + +The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're so kind." + +Lily and the boy played together with her toy and had lots of fun. From that day on, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to count things. He would count his toys, his snacks, and even the birds outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him that Wednesday was a special day. It was the day of the fair! Timmy was so excited to go to the fair and count all the rides. + +When they got to the fair, Timmy saw a boy who didn't have any toys to play with. Timmy felt sad for the boy and decided to share his toys with him. The boy was so happy and thanked Timmy. + +Later, Timmy and the boy went to count the rides together. They had so much fun! Timmy realized that sharing his toys made him feel even happier than counting things. He learned that it's important to be kind and share with others. + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered the fair on Wednesday and how sharing made him feel so good. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to skip in the park. One day, she saw a radio on the ground. "Wow, that's amazing!" she said. + +Lily picked up the radio and turned it on. She heard her favorite song and started to dance. "This is so much fun!" she exclaimed. + +Suddenly, a boy came over and asked, "Can I skip with you?" Lily replied, "Yes, let's skip together!" + +The boy and Lily skipped around the park while listening to the radio. They had so much fun that they didn't realize the sun had set. "We should go home now," said Lily. The boy agreed and they said goodbye. Lily went home with the amazing radio and couldn't wait to skip again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. But one day, her favorite tutu broke. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy told her not to worry and they went to the store. There, they found a new tutu to replace the old one. Lily was very happy and danced around the store. + +The moral of the story is that when something breaks, we can always replace it with something new. And even though it may be little, it can bring us a lot of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk and learn new words. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a new place where people spoke a different language. Lily didn't understand what they were saying, but she still wanted to learn. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can you teach me their language?" Her mommy replied, "Sure, I can teach you some words." They started with the word "hello" and Lily repeated it back to her mommy. + +As they were walking around, they saw a man who looked sad. Lily asked her mommy, "Why does he look bad?" Her mommy explained that he was feeling sad because his cup was empty and he wanted more coffee. + +Lily had an idea. She ran to the coffee shop and asked for a cup of coffee for the man. She filled the cup to the top and brought it back to him. The man smiled and said, "Thank you!" Lily was happy that she could help someone and she learned a new word, "fill". +Once upon a time, there was a big field with lots of sheep. The sheep were happy and they ate lots of grass. One day, a sheep named Sally felt bored. She wanted to do something fun. So, she started to spin around and around. She spun so fast that she fell down on the ground. The other sheep gathered around her, but they were ignorant and didn't know what to do. Sally felt sad and alone. + +Suddenly, a little girl came to the field. She saw Sally and knew that she needed help. The little girl gently picked Sally up and took her to a nice spot in the field. She sat with Sally and petted her. Sally felt happy and loved. From then on, Sally knew that she could always count on the little girl to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends saw a beautiful sunset in the sky. They all stopped to look at it and discuss how pretty it was. + +Benny's friend, a little bird named Sally, said the sunset looked like a painting. Benny agreed and said it was so pretty, he wished he could paint it himself. They all watched as the sun went down and the sky turned pink and orange. + +After the sunset, Benny and his friends continued to play. They ran and jumped and had so much fun together. Benny was grateful for his friends and the beautiful things they got to see and discuss together. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the woods with his friends. One day, while playing hide and seek, Teddy found a shiny rock that glowed in the sun. He showed it to his friend, the bunny. + +"Wow, that's so cool!" said the bunny. + +"Yeah, it's my treasure now!" said Teddy proudly. + +As the sun started to set, Teddy realized it was time to go home. He hugged his friends goodbye and ran back to his den. He put the glowing rock on his bedside table and fell asleep with a big smile on his face. + +From that day on, Teddy would always remember the time he found the special glowing rock with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her pink bike around the park. One day, she saw some boys playing hockey. She wanted to play too, but she didn't have a stick. + +Lily asked the boys, "Can I play hockey with you?" + +One boy said, "No, you can't. You don't have a stick." + +Lily felt sad and went home. Her mom asked her why she was sad. Lily said, "I wanted to play hockey, but I don't have a stick." + +Her mom said, "It's okay. We can make a stick out of a broom and some tape." + +Lily was happy and went back to the park to play hockey with the boys. They let her play with them and had lots of fun together. + +The moral of the story is that you don't need fancy equipment to have fun. You can use what you have and still have a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sandwiches for lunch every day. One day, her mom made her a sandwich with some ugly looking bread. + +Lily: "Mommy, my sandwich looks ugly." + +Mom: "Don't worry, Lily. It may not look pretty, but it will still taste good." + +Lily took a bite of her sandwich and it was delicious. But then, she noticed that the bread was falling apart. + +Lily: "Mommy, my sandwich is falling apart!" + +Mom: "It's okay, Lily. Just eat the parts that are still together." + +Lily finished her sandwich, even though it was messy. She was happy that she didn't waste any food. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, let's go outside and play in the snow." Lily was very excited because she loved playing in the icy snow. + +As they were walking outside, Lily's mom told her a story about a princess who lived in a castle. "Mommy, can you fill in the story about the princess?" asked Lily. "Of course, sweetie," replied her mom. + +As they were playing in the snow, Lily's mom noticed that her hands were getting cold. "Lily, let's go inside and warm up," said her mom. "But I want to stay and play in the snow," protested Lily. "We can come back outside later, but right now we need to fill up on some hot cocoa," explained her mom. + +Lily agreed and they went inside to fill up on some warm and delicious hot cocoa. As they were sipping their cocoa, Lily's mom asked her, "What was your favorite part of the story?" Lily replied, "I liked when the princess found her prince and they lived happily ever after." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she went into the forest to pick some berries. She found a bush with lots of red berries and started to pick them. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Stay away from those berries!" said the voice. It was a little bird sitting on a branch above her. + +Lily was upset because she really wanted to eat the berries. But she listened to the bird and left the berries alone. She walked deeper into the forest and found a different bush with blue berries. She picked some and ate them happily. + +But later that night, Lily got very sick. Her mom took her to the doctor, who said that the blue berries were poisonous. Lily was very upset and wished she had listened to the little bird's warning. From then on, she always listened to the animals in the forest and never ate anything without asking her mom first. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a forest. The tree had lots of red apples on its branches. The animals in the forest loved to eat the apples. But one day, the tree started to grow too big and it blocked the sun from reaching the other plants in the forest. This made the plants very sad. + +The animals noticed that the other plants were not growing well and they became worried. They knew they had to prevent the big tree from growing too much. So, they decided to prune the tree. They cut some of the branches off the tree so that it would not block the sun anymore. + +The big tree was sad at first because it lost some of its branches. But then it saw that the other plants were growing again and it became happy. The animals were happy too because they could eat the red apples again. From that day on, the big tree learned to share the sun with the other plants in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a pretty butterfly flying around a bush. She wanted to catch it, so she ran towards it. But the butterfly flew away. + +Lily felt bad because she couldn't catch the butterfly. Her mommy saw her and asked her what was wrong. Lily said, "I wanted to hold the butterfly, but it flew away. I feel bad." + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Maybe you can try again later. Let's go inside and have some cookies." Lily smiled and held her mommy's hand as they walked back inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice arm and loved to watch the birds fly. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. While they were there, they saw a big tree with a nest in it. Lily was so excited to watch the birds in the nest. + +The next day, Lily and her mom went back to the park. Lily was eager to watch the birds again. But when they got there, they saw that the nest was gone! Lily was sad that she couldn't watch the birds anymore. + +But then, Lily's mom pointed to another tree and said, "Look over there, Lily!" Lily saw that there was a new nest in the tree, and there were even more birds in it than before. Lily was happy again and watched the birds with her nice arm. From that day on, Lily and her mom would go to the park often to watch the birds together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make cookies. Lily helped her mommy mix all of the ingredients together in a big bowl. She loved to watch the different colors and textures come together to make a yummy dough. + +After they finished mixing, they rolled the dough into little balls and put them in the oven to bake. While they waited, Lily's mommy taught her about being proud of the things she did. She told her that even if the cookies didn't turn out perfect, she should still be proud of the effort she put in. + +When the cookies were done, they took them out of the oven and let them cool. Lily's mommy helped her make a loop with some ribbon to give to their neighbors as a kind gesture. Lily was so proud of the cookies and the loop they made. She learned that even if things don't turn out exactly how you want them to, you can still be proud of what you did and make someone else happy with your efforts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she never put them away in her wardrobe. One day, her mom tripped and hurt her foot on one of Lily's toys that was scattered on the floor. Lily felt bad for making her mom hurt. + +So, Lily decided to clean up her toys and put them in the wardrobe. She felt happy when she saw how tidy her room looked. Her mom was proud of her for being responsible and cleaning up her mess. From that day on, Lily always made sure to put her toys away in the wardrobe. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to clean up after yourself and put things where they belong, so that no one gets hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. He was very popular in his town. One day, Jack went to the park and met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily asked Jack, "Can you count how many swings are here?" Jack replied, "Sure, let's count together." They counted up to five swings. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fireman!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big fire in the town. Jack quickly ran to his fire truck and drove to the fire. He tried to put out the fire, but it was too big. + +Sadly, the fire burned down the whole town. Everyone lost their homes and belongings. Lily was very sad and asked Jack, "What happened to the town?" Jack replied, "I couldn't stop the fire. I'm sorry." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite red dress, but it was always on the floor. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's make a hanger for your dress!" + +Lily was excited and asked, "What's a hanger?" + +"It's something we can use to hang your dress up in the closet," her mom replied. + +Together, they found some wood and nails and made a hanger. Lily painted it red and said, "Look Mommy, it's red like my dress!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Now we can hang your dress up and keep it nice and neat." + +Lily was happy and said, "Thank you Mommy, you're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mom called her. + +"Come upstairs, Lily," her mom said. "It's time to clean up your room." + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew it was normal to clean up her toys. So, she went upstairs and started putting her toys away. + +As she was cleaning, she found a letter in her toy box. "Mommy, look what I found!" she said, holding up the letter. + +"Oh, that's a letter I need to mail," her mom said. "Can you help me put it in the mailbox outside?" + +Lily was happy to help. She ran outside and put the letter in the mailbox. "I mailed the letter!" she shouted, feeling proud of herself. + +Her mom smiled. "Good job, Lily. Now let's finish cleaning up your room." +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong horse named Max. Max loved to run and play in the fields with his friends. One day, Max's owner told him that he had a surprise for him. Max was very curious about what the surprise could be. + +The next day, Max's owner brought out a big box and told Max to open it. Inside the box was a clock! Max didn't know what to do with a clock, but his owner explained that it was a special clock that would help him keep track of time. + +Max was very excited to have his own clock, and he hung it up in his stable. Every day, he would check the clock to see what time it was. One day, Max realized that it was time to mail a letter to his friend who lived far away. + +Max ran to the post office with the letter in his mouth. He dropped it in the mailbox and waited for it to be sent. When he got back to his stable, he checked the clock and saw that it was almost time for dinner. Max was very happy that he had his clock to help him keep track of time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went for a walk in the woods and found a rough rock. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +As he continued his walk, he saw a squirrel running up a tree. "Hello Mr. Squirrel," Timmy said. "Where are you going?" + +"I'm going to my home in the tree," the squirrel replied. "I need to gather some cloth to make a cozy bed for the winter." + +Timmy was curious and asked, "When will winter arrive?" + +"In a few months," the squirrel said. "I need to be ready before the cold weather comes." + +Timmy continued his walk, happy to have met a new friend. He took out the rough rock from his pocket and showed it to the squirrel. "Look what I found!" he exclaimed. + +The squirrel smiled and said, "That's a nice rock. Maybe you can use it to build something one day." + +Timmy nodded and continued on his walk, excited to see what other adventures awaited him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things like shiny rocks and pretty flowers. One day, she went to a big palace that was painted red. She saw lots of other kids there too. They were all playing and having fun. + +Lily wanted to play too, but she didn't know anyone. So, she decided to collect some flowers from the palace garden. She picked a bunch of red roses and put them in her little basket. Suddenly, a boy came up to her and said, "Those are pretty flowers. Can I help you collect more?" + +Lily was so happy to have a new friend. They collected more flowers together and even found some shiny rocks. They played together all day and had so much fun. From then on, Lily knew that collecting things was even better when you have friends to share it with. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a very good tail that he loved to wag. One day, Spot went for a walk in the park and met a cat named Mittens. Mittens had shiny fur that made Spot very curious. + +"Hello, Mittens! Your fur shines so bright! Can I touch it?" asked Spot. + +"No!" replied Mittens. "Don't touch my fur! It's mine!" + +Spot felt sad that Mittens didn't want to share her shiny fur with him. But then he remembered his own good tail and wagged it happily. "That's okay, Mittens. I have a good tail too!" + +Mittens looked at Spot's tail and smiled. "You're right, Spot. Your tail is very good. Let's be friends!" + +From that day on, Spot and Mittens played together in the park and showed off their shiny fur and good tail to all the other animals. They learned that even though they were different, they could still be friends and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, she found a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and felt happy because it was valuable. + +Lily showed the coin to her mom and asked if it was worth a lot of money. Her mom said, "Yes, it's valuable, but it's not about the money. It's about what you value in life." + +Lily learned that some things are valuable because they mean a lot to us, like her dependable teddy bear that she always rubs for comfort. She realized that the things we value don't always have to be worth a lot of money. +Lily and Sam went to a pizza place with Mom and Dad. They sat at a big table and looked at the menus. The menus had pictures of different pizzas and other foods. + +"What do you want to eat, Lily?" Mom asked. + +"I want cheese pizza and apple juice," Lily said. + +"What about you, Sam?" Dad asked. + +"I want pepperoni pizza and milk," Sam said. + +Mom and Dad smiled and told the waiter what they wanted. The waiter nodded and went away. + +Lily and Sam were hungry and bored. They started to play with the menus. They turned them upside down and sideways. They made funny faces with them. They pretended they were hats and masks. + +"Stop that, you two," Mom said. "The menus are not toys. They are for looking at the food." + +"But we already looked at the food," Lily said. + +"And we already know what we want," Sam said. + +Mom sighed. She took the menus away from Lily and Sam. She put them on the edge of the table. + +"Be patient, please. The pizza will be here soon," she said. + +Lily and Sam pouted. They crossed their arms and looked out the window. They saw a big truck drive by. The truck was brown and had a picture of a cow on it. + +"Look, Lily, a cow truck!" Sam said. + +"Where?" Lily asked. + +She turned her head to see the truck. But as she turned, she bumped the menus with her elbow. The menus fell off the table and landed on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. + +"Oops!" Sam said. + +Mom and Dad looked at the menus on the floor. They shook their heads and smiled. + +"It's okay, kids. Accidents happen," Dad said. + +He got up and picked up the menus. He gave them back to the waiter, who was coming with their pizzas. + +"Here you go, sir. Sorry about that," Dad said. + +The waiter smiled and said, "No problem, sir. Enjoy your pizzas." + +He put the pizzas on the table. They smelled good and looked yummy. Lily and Sam's eyes widened. They forgot about the menus and the truck. They grabbed their plates and forks. + +"Thank you, waiter!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad!" Sam said. + +They ate their pizzas and drank their drinks. They were happy and full. They liked the pizza place. They liked the menus, too. But they liked the pizzas more. +Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a carrot nose, a scarf and a hat. They also found a helmet in the garage and put it on the snowman's head. + +"Look, our snowman is a soldier!" Tom said. + +"No, he is a spaceman!" Lily said. + +They started to argue. Tom wanted the helmet to stay on the snowman. Lily wanted to take it off and wear it herself. + +"Give me the helmet!" Lily shouted. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom shouted back. + +They pulled and tugged at the helmet. The snowman wobbled and shook. Then, he fell down and broke into pieces. The helmet rolled away in the snow. + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting. They looked at the snowman. They felt sad and sorry. + +"We broke our snowman!" Tom said. + +"It is our fault!" Lily said. + +They hugged each other and said sorry. Then, they saw the sun shining in the sky. The snow started to melt. + +"Let's make a new snowman!" Tom said. + +"OK, but hurry!" Lily said. + +They ran to the snow and started to make a new snowman. They used the carrot, the scarf and the hat again. They also found the helmet and decided to share it. + +"Look, our snowman is a soldier and a spaceman!" Tom said. + +"Yes, he is both!" Lily said. + +They smiled and played with their snowman. They hoped he would not melt too soon. They also hoped he would not get dry. +Sara and Lily were playing in their mom's room. They liked to try on her clothes and jewelry. They also liked to smell her perfume. It was in a pretty bottle on the dresser. + +"Can I spray some perfume on me?" Lily asked Sara. + +"Okay, but only a little bit. Mom will be mad if we use too much," Sara said. + +Lily picked up the bottle and sprayed some perfume on her neck. She smiled and sniffed. It smelled like flowers. She wanted to spray some more, but Sara stopped her. + +"That's enough, Lily. Put the bottle back," Sara said. + +Lily did not listen. She sprayed some more perfume on her arms and legs. She giggled and danced. She did not see the bottle cap fall off. + +"Oh no, Lily! Look what you did!" Sara cried. + +Lily looked down and saw the perfume spilling out of the bottle. It was making a big mess on the dresser and the floor. She felt scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to," Lily said. + +Sara was worried. She knew mom would be home soon. She did not want mom to be angry with them. She had an idea. + +"Quick, Lily. Help me clean up. We can use this towel," Sara said. + +She grabbed a towel from the closet and tried to wipe up the perfume. But the towel was too small and the perfume was too much. It soaked the towel and made it smell. + +"Uh oh, Sara. This is not working. The towel is wet and stinky," Lily said. + +Sara looked around and saw another towel. It was mom's favorite towel. It was white and soft and had her name on it. Sara was desperate. She took the towel and used it to clean up the perfume. + +But the perfume stained the towel. It made it pink and sticky and smelly. Sara and Lily gasped. They had ruined mom's towel. + +"What are we going to do, Sara? Mom will be so mad at us," Lily said. + +Sara did not know what to do. She felt like crying. She hugged Lily and said, "I don't know, Lily. I don't know. Maybe we can hide the towel. Maybe we can say we don't know what happened. Maybe we can say we're sorry." + +But they knew mom would find out. They knew mom would be disappointed. They knew they had made a big mistake. + +They heard mom's car in the driveway. They heard mom's keys in the door. They heard mom's voice in the hall. + +"Hi, girls. I'm home. Where are you?" mom said. + +Sara and Lily looked at each other. They looked at the mess. They looked at the towel. They felt very bad. + +They ran to mom and hugged her. They said, "Mom, we're sorry. We did something bad. We played with your perfume. We spilled it. We tore your towel. We're sorry. We're sorry. We're sorry." +Tommy was a dog who loved to run and play. He had a red collar that his owner gave him. He was very proud of his collar and liked to show it to other dogs. One day, he saw a big park with many trees and flowers. He wanted to explore it and have fun. + +He asked his owner, "Can I go to the park, please?" + +His owner said, "Yes, you can, but be careful. Don't go too far and come back when I call you." + +Tommy was very excited and ran to the park. He saw many things that he liked: a pond, a bridge, a slide, a swing. He chased a butterfly, jumped over a log, slid down the slide, and swung on the swing. He was having a great time. + +But he did not notice that his collar was loose. When he was on the swing, his collar slipped off his neck and fell on the ground. He did not see it and kept playing. + +After a while, his owner called him, "Tommy, come here. It's time to go home." + +Tommy heard his owner and ran back to him. But when he got there, his owner looked worried. + +"Tommy, where is your collar?" his owner asked. + +Tommy felt his neck and realized that his collar was gone. He felt sad and scared. He did not know where his collar was. He said, "I'm sorry, I lost my collar. I was playing and I did not see it." + +His owner said, "Oh, Tommy, you should have been more careful. Your collar is important. It has your name and my phone number on it. If you lose it, someone might not know who you are or where you live. You could get lost or in trouble. You have to be more responsible and pay attention to your things." + +Tommy felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, I was too excited and I forgot. Can we find my collar, please?" + +His owner said, "We can try, but it might be hard. The park is big and there are many people and dogs. Someone might have taken it or thrown it away. But we can look for it together. Maybe we will succeed." + +They went back to the park and searched for the collar. They asked other people and dogs if they had seen it. They looked under the slide, behind the log, near the pond, and on the bridge. They did not give up. + +Finally, they found the collar. It was on a bench, next to a lady who was reading a book. She had seen the collar and picked it up, hoping to find the owner. She was happy to see Tommy and his owner. + +She said, "Is this your collar? I found it on the ground. It's a nice collar. It has your name and your owner's phone number on it. You are a lucky dog." + +Tommy and his owner thanked the lady and took the collar. Tommy was very happy and relieved. He put the collar back on his neck and felt safe and proud again. + +He said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm so glad we found my collar. I'm sorry I lost it. I will be more careful next time. I will not forget." + +His owner said, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome. I'm glad too. I'm proud of you for looking for it and not giving up. You learned a good lesson today. You have to be responsible and pay attention to your things. They are part of who you are and what you love. You have to respect them and take care of them." + +Tommy nodded and hugged his owner. He learned a good lesson and he was happy. He still loved to run and play, but he also loved his collar and his owner. He did not want to lose them again. He was a good dog. +Tom is a jolly hunter. He likes to go to the woods and look for animals. He has a big bow and arrow and a brown hat. He also has a dog that helps him find the animals. His dog is called Spot. + +One day, Tom and Spot go to the woods. They see a deer, a rabbit and a squirrel. Tom wants to catch them, but Spot barks too loud. The animals run away and hide. Tom is not happy. He tells Spot to be quiet. + +Then, Tom and Spot see a big bear. The bear is hungry and angry. It sees Tom and Spot and growls. Tom is scared. He shoots his arrow at the bear, but he misses. The bear runs towards them. Tom and Spot run away too. + +They run and run until they reach their home. They lock the door and hide under the bed. They are safe, but they are not jolly. They did not catch any animals. They only own a bow and arrow and a brown hat. And a dog that barks too loud. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they were playing with their toy cars and dolls in their room. They heard their mom call them for dinner. + +"Come on, Ben and Lily, it's time to eat!" Mom said. "We have steak and potatoes and salad. Your favorite!" + +Ben and Lily ran to the kitchen. They saw their dad sitting at the table. He looked tired and sad. He had a bandage on his arm. + +"What happened to your arm, Dad?" Ben asked. + +"I had a busy day at work, and I hurt my arm by accident. It's nothing serious, but it hurts a little." Dad said. + +"I'm sorry, Dad. Does it need a kiss?" Lily asked. + +"Thank you, Lily. That's very sweet of you. A kiss would make me feel better." Dad said. + +Lily gave Dad a kiss on his bandage. Ben gave him a hug. Mom smiled and brought the steak to the table. + +"Here you go, everyone. Enjoy your dinner. And don't worry, Dad. You'll be fine soon." Mom said. + +Ben and Lily ate their steak and potatoes and salad. They liked the food very much. They saw that Dad was eating too, and he looked happier. + +"Can we play with you after dinner, Dad?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, Ben. I would love to play with you and Lily. You two are the best comfort I could ask for." Dad said. + +Ben and Lily smiled. They were happy to make Dad feel better. They finished their dinner and helped Mom clear the table. Then they went to their room and played with their toys and Dad. They had a lot of fun. They were a happy family. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play soccer with other kids. One day, they have a big game. The winner will get a trophy. + +Tom and Mia are on the same team. They are very good at soccer. They score many goals. The other team is sad. They do not score any goals. + +At the end of the game, Tom and Mia are very happy. They run to get the trophy. They hold it high in the air. They shout, "We are the best!" + +The other team is very sad. They walk away. They do not say anything. + +Tom and Mia see the other team. They feel sorry for them. They remember that soccer is a fun game. They want to share the fun with everyone. + +They run to the other team. They say, "You played well. You are good soccer players. Do you want to see the trophy? Do you want to play again?" + +The other team is surprised. They smile. They say, "Thank you. You are very kind. You are good soccer players too. Yes, we want to see the trophy. Yes, we want to play again." + +Tom and Mia give the trophy to the other team. They say, "This trophy is for all of us. We are all winners. We are all friends." + +The other team is happy. They say, "Thank you. You are right. We are all winners. We are all friends." + +They all hug. They all laugh. They all play again. They are all cheerful. + +The moral of the story is: It is good to be kind and share with others. It is more fun to play with friends than to play alone. Winning is not everything. +Mia was a little dog who lived with her family in a big house. She liked to play with her toys, run in the yard, and cuddle with her humans. But one day, she felt something itchy on her fur. She scratched and scratched, but it did not go away. She looked at her skin and saw tiny bugs jumping on her. They were fleas! + +Mia was very nervous. She did not like the fleas. They made her feel bad and dirty. She ran to her humans and whined. She hoped they would help her. Her humans saw the fleas and felt sorry for Mia. They gave her a hug and a treat. They said they would comfort her and make the fleas go away. + +They took Mia to the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water and soap. They put Mia in the tub and rubbed her fur gently. They washed away the fleas and the dirt. Mia felt the water and the soap make her skin feel better. She stopped scratching and whining. She wagged her tail and licked her humans. They dried her with a towel and brushed her fur. They said she was a good and brave dog. + +Mia was happy. She did not have fleas anymore. She felt clean and cozy. She thanked her humans with a bark and a snuggle. They said they loved her and gave her another treat. They took her to the couch and watched a movie together. Mia felt comforted and safe. She closed her eyes and dreamed of playing with her toys, running in the yard, and cuddling with her humans. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. It was a hot day and they were thirsty. They saw a hose near the flowers. Tom had an idea. + +"Let's pick the hose and spray water on each other!" he said. "It will be fun and cool!" + +Lily nodded and followed Tom. They picked the hose and turned on the tap. Water came out of the hose and they laughed as they sprayed each other. + +But they did not see that the hose was near a bee hive. The bees did not like the water and they got angry. They flew out of the hive and buzzed around Tom and Lily. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom and Lily cried as the bees stung them. They dropped the hose and ran to the house. They had red bumps on their skin and they felt very sore. + +Mom saw them and gave them some ice and cream. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry you got hurt, but you should not pick the hose without asking me. The hose is for watering the flowers, not for playing. And you should be careful of the bees. They can sting you if you bother them." + +Tom and Lily said sorry to Mom and learned their lesson. They decided to play with something else next time. They also said sorry to the flowers and the bees. They hoped they would not be mad at them anymore. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and worms. Sometimes they found shiny stones or old coins. They put them in a jar and pretended they were treasure. + +One day, they saw a big tree with green leaves and pink flowers. They ran to the tree and smelled the flowers. They were sweet and nice. They looked up and saw something round and fuzzy hanging from the branches. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a ball," Max said. + +They wanted to touch it, but it was too high. They looked for a stick or a ladder, but they couldn't find any. They were sad. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Grandma. She came out of the house with a basket. + +"Hello, my dears. Do you like the tree?" she asked. + +"Yes, Grandma. It's beautiful. But what are those things?" Lily pointed to the round and fuzzy things. + +"Those are peaches, my dear. They are fruits. They are sweet and juicy. Do you want to try one?" Grandma said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max said. + +Grandma picked a peach and gave it to Lily. She picked another one and gave it to Max. She peeled the skin and revealed the soft and orange flesh. + +"Here you go. Take a bite," Grandma said. + +Lily and Max bit into the peaches. They were delicious. They smiled and licked their lips. + +"Thank you, Grandma. We love peaches," they said. + +"You're welcome, my dears. I'm glad you like them. There are more on the tree. You can have some more later. But first, let's wash your hands and faces. You're all sticky," Grandma said. + +She took them to the house and cleaned them up. Then they hugged and kissed her. + +"Grandma, you're the best," they said. + +"I love you, too, my dears," Grandma said. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals and plants. They see cows, pigs, chickens, corn, and wheat. + +One day, they find a weird thing in the wheat. It is big and round and shiny. It has many lights and buttons. They do not know what it is. + +"Look, Sue, what is this?" Tim asks. + +"I do not know, Tim. Maybe it is a toy. Can we touch it?" Sue says. + +They go closer to the weird thing. They hear a beep. They see a screen. The screen has words and pictures. The words and pictures ask questions. + +"Who are you?" the screen says. + +Tim and Sue are scared. They do not know who is talking. They do not know how to answer. + +"Hello, who are you?" the screen says again. + +Tim and Sue run away. They do not want to play with the weird thing. They think it is not a toy. They think it is a trap. + +They tell their mom and dad. Their mom and dad do not believe them. They think Tim and Sue are making up stories. They do not go to the wheat to see the weird thing. + +The weird thing is still in the wheat. It is waiting for someone to answer. It is lonely and sad. It is not a trap. It is a friend. +Anna liked to play with her toys in the garden. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a skull. The skull was her favorite. She found it in the dirt one day and cleaned it with water. She thought it was a funny bone. + +One day, her big brother Tom came to the garden. He saw the skull and wanted to take it. He said it was his and he needed it for school. Anna did not want to give it to him. She said it was hers and she loved it. + +Tom and Anna started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The skull fell to the ground and broke into pieces. Anna and Tom stopped and looked at it. They felt sad and sorry. + +They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They said they would not fight again. They made a promise. They picked up the pieces of the skull and buried them in the dirt. They said goodbye to the funny bone. + +They went inside and had some juice and cookies. They shared them and talked. They were thoughtful and kind. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog. He is very friendly and smart. + +One day, they see a little cat in a tree. The cat is scared and meows. Lily and Ben want to help the cat. They try to climb the tree, but it is too high. They call for Spot. + +"Spot, Spot, come here! We need your help!" they shout. + +Spot hears them and runs to the tree. He barks at the cat. The cat sees Spot and jumps down. Spot catches the cat in his mouth. He is very gentle and does not hurt the cat. + +"Good boy, Spot! You rescued the cat!" Lily and Ben say. They pet Spot and the cat. The cat is smelly and dirty. It has no collar or tag. + +"Maybe the cat is lost. We should take it home and give it a bath and some food," Lily says. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mom first. Maybe she knows who the cat belongs to," Ben says. + +They put the cat in a basket and walk home with Spot. They are happy and proud. They hope the cat will find its home or a new family. + +The end. +Lily was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to draw and color, but no one wanted to see her pictures. She felt sad and alone. + +One day, she saw a yellow bird outside her window. It was singing and flying in the sky. Lily thought it was very pretty and happy. She wished she could be like the bird. + +She opened the window and said, "Hello, bird. Do you want to be my friend?" The bird flew closer and looked at her. It chirped and nodded. Lily smiled. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. + +She took out her crayons and paper and drew a picture of the bird. She showed it to the bird and said, "This is you. You are very beautiful and kind. Thank you for being my friend." The bird smiled too. It pecked the paper gently and sang a sweet song. + +Lily and the bird became good friends. They talked and played every day. Lily was not lonely anymore. She was happy and grateful. She learned to smile more and share her pictures with others. The bird taught her to sing and fly in her dreams. They made each other's lives brighter. +Sam and Anna were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They also liked to open the refrigerator and look at the different things inside. + +"Look, Sam, I found some cheese!" Anna said, holding a yellow slice. + +"Yum, cheese is good. Can I have some?" Sam asked. + +"Sure, here you go. But we have to be careful. Mom said we can't take too much from the refrigerator. She said it needs to stay cold so the food doesn't go bad." Anna said. + +"Why does it need to stay cold?" Sam wondered. + +Anna thought for a moment. She remembered what Mom had told her once. "Mom said there is a thing called electricity that makes the refrigerator cold. Electricity is a powerful thing that can do many things, like make the lights turn on and off, and make the TV show pictures and sounds. But sometimes, electricity can go away, and then the refrigerator can't be cold anymore. That's why we have to close the door quickly, so the cold doesn't go away too." Anna explained. + +Sam nodded. He understood. Electricity was a powerful thing, but it could also go away. He didn't want the food to go bad, or the lights to turn off, or the TV to stop working. He wanted to be a good chef and a good son. He closed the door of the refrigerator and said, "Thank you, Anna, for reminding me. You are a smart sister. Let's go play with the pots and pans some more." +Tom and Mia are playing with a toy car. The car can make noises and move by itself. But the car stops moving and making noises. Tom and Mia are sad. + +"Why the car not work?" Mia asks. + +"Maybe it needs a new battery," Tom says. + +"What is a battery?" Mia asks. + +Tom shows Mia a small black thing that he takes out of the car. "This is a battery. It gives power to the car. But sometimes it runs out of power and we need to change it." + +Mia looks at the battery. She does not understand. "How do we change it?" she asks. + +Tom says, "We need to find another battery that is the same size and shape. Then we put it in the car and the car will work again." + +Mia says, "Where do we find another battery?" + +Tom says, "Maybe in the kitchen. Mom has a lot of things that use batteries. Come on, let's go and ask her." + +Tom and Mia run to the kitchen. They see Mom cooking. They ask her for a new battery for their car. Mom smiles and gives them a new battery. She helps them put it in the car. The car starts moving and making noises again. Tom and Mia are happy. + +"Thank you, Mom!" they say. + +"You're welcome, my loves," Mom says. "Now go and play with your car. But be careful not to lose the battery." + +Tom and Mia nod. They understand. They hug Mom and go back to their room. They play with their car for a long time. They have fun. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play near the river. They had a boat made of wood and a rope. They would take turns to pull the boat and pretend they were sailors. + +One day, they saw a big ship on the river. It was white and shiny and had many flags. They heard music and laughter from the ship. They wondered who was on the ship and where they were going. + +"Hello, little sailors!" a voice called from the ship. It was a man with a hat and a coat. He smiled and waved at them. "Do you want to come on board and see my ship?" + +Lila and Tom were curious and excited. They nodded and pulled their boat closer to the ship. The man threw them a ladder and helped them climb up. He showed them around the ship. He had a big room with a bed and a table. He had many toys and books and clothes. He had a kitchen with a lot of food and drinks. He had a deck with chairs and a telescope. + +"This is my ship. I am a wealthy man. I travel around the world and see many places. I like to meet new people and have fun. You are welcome to join me for a while. What are your names?" the man asked. + +"I am Lila and this is Tom. We live near the river. We like to play with our boat and pretend we are sailors. We have never seen a ship like yours. It is very nice. Thank you for inviting us," Lila said. + +"You are very polite, Lila. And you, Tom, do you like my ship?" the man asked. + +"Yes, I do. It is very big and beautiful. I like your toys and your telescope. Can I look through it?" Tom asked. + +"Of course, you can. Here, let me show you how to use it. You can see the stars and the moon and the birds. They are very pretty. Do you like them?" the man said. + +"Yes, I do. They are very pretty. Thank you for showing me," Tom said. + +The man was happy to see Lila and Tom enjoy his ship. He gave them some cookies and juice and told them stories about his travels. He said he was going to a city with a lot of lights and people. He asked them if they wanted to go with him. + +Lila and Tom looked at each other. They liked the man and his ship, but they also liked their home and their parents. They decided to stay near the river. + +"Thank you for your offer, but we have to go back. Our parents will be worried. We had a lot of fun with you. Maybe we will see you again," Lila said. + +"I understand. You are good children. I had a lot of fun with you too. Maybe we will see each other again. Here, take these gifts. They are for you. They will remind you of me and my ship," the man said. + +He gave them a hat and a coat like his, a toy boat and a book. He helped them down the ladder and waved goodbye. He told them to be careful and happy. + +Lila and Tom thanked him and waved goodbye. They pulled their boat and went back to the shore. They were happy to have met the man and his ship, but they were also happy to go home. They had a new friend and new things, but they also had their old friend and their old boat. They were not wealthy, but they were happy. +Mia and Leo were twins who liked to listen to stories. Every night, their mom would tell them a story about a different land, where there were animals, fairies, giants, or pirates. Mia and Leo would close their eyes and imagine the land in their heads. + +One night, their mom told them a story about a charming land, where everything was made of candy. There were chocolate trees, candy cane bridges, marshmallow clouds, and gumdrop flowers. Mia and Leo wanted to go to that land and taste all the sweets. + +"Mom, can we go to the candy land?" Mia asked. + +"Maybe in your dreams, sweetie," their mom said. "But remember, too much candy is not good for you. You have to eat healthy food too." + +"But mom, we want to go to the candy land!" Leo said. + +"Sorry, my loves, but the candy land is only in the story. Now, it's time to sleep. Good night, Mia and Leo." + +Their mom kissed them and turned off the light. Mia and Leo felt sad. They wished they could go to the candy land. + +They fell asleep and dreamed of the candy land. They saw the chocolate trees, the candy cane bridges, the marshmallow clouds, and the gumdrop flowers. They ran and jumped and ate as much candy as they could. They were very happy. + +But then, they heard a loud roar. They turned and saw a big, scary monster. The monster was made of candy too, but it was not charming. It was ugly and mean. It had licorice teeth, jelly bean eyes, and a gummy worm tail. It was hungry and wanted to eat Mia and Leo. + +"Help, mom!" Mia and Leo screamed. + +They woke up and saw their mom by their bed. She hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves, it was only a bad dream. You're safe with me." + +Mia and Leo felt better. They realized that the candy land was not as good as they thought. They were glad to have their mom and their real land. + +"Mom, we're sorry we wanted to go to the candy land," Mia said. + +"Yeah, mom, we don't want to go there anymore," Leo said. + +"That's okay, my loves, I understand. You were curious and excited. But sometimes, stories are better than reality. And sometimes, reality is better than stories. You have to find the balance." + +Mia and Leo nodded. They learned a lesson from their dream. They still liked to listen to stories, but they also liked to live in their land. They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Mia and Leo," their mom said. "Now, let's go back to sleep. And maybe tomorrow, I'll tell you a story about a different land." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them go fast and zoom around the grass and the dirt. Sometimes they pretended they were racing or chasing each other. + +One day, they found a big pile of wood near the fence. It looked like fun to drive their cars over it and make ramps and bridges. But they did not know that the wood was for their dad, who was building a shed. + +"Look, Ben, I can make my car go up this wood and jump over yours!" Lily said, as she pushed her car hard. + +"Wow, that's cool, Lily! But can you make it go back down?" Ben asked, as he watched her car land on the other side. + +Lily tried to make her car go back, but it was stuck. She pulled and pushed, but it did not move. She started to cry. + +"Help, Ben, help! My car is stuck and I can't get it out!" she sobbed. + +Ben ran over to help her. He saw that her car was wedged between two pieces of wood. He tried to move the wood, but it was too heavy. He had an idea. + +"Lily, don't cry. I know how to get your car out. You have to reverse it!" he said. + +"Reverse it? What does that mean?" Lily asked, wiping her tears. + +"It means to make it go the other way. Like this." Ben showed her how to turn his car around and make it go backwards. "See? If you reverse your car, it will come out of the wood." + +Lily nodded and tried to do the same. She turned her car around and made it go backwards. Slowly, her car came out of the wood. She was happy. + +"Thank you, Ben! You are so smart and kind. You helped me get my car out. I'm sorry I made it stuck." she said, hugging him. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you got your car out. I'm sorry we played with the wood. It was not ours. It was for dad. We should not touch it." he said. + +They agreed to put the wood back where they found it and to play with their cars somewhere else. They learned to respect other people's things and to help each other when they are in trouble. They also learned a new word: reverse. They were hungry after their adventure, so they went inside to have some lunch. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play dress up with Mom's clothes. They find a big red dress and a blue suit in the closet. They want to try them on. + +Tom puts on the suit. He tries to zip the jacket, but it is too hard. He pulls and pulls, but the zip does not move. He gets mad and yells, "Zip, zip, zip!" + +Lily puts on the dress. She tries to tie the belt, but it is too long. She makes a big knot, but it is not pretty. She gets sad and cries, "Knot, knot, knot!" + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She sees Tom and Lily in her clothes. She laughs and says, "You look so silly! Those clothes are not for you. They are for grown-ups. Come, let me help you." + +She helps Tom unzip the jacket and Lily untie the knot. She gives them a hug and a kiss. She says, "You are my sweet twins. I love you. Now, let's find some clothes that fit you." She takes them to their room and helps them choose some nice outfits. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you too." They put on their clothes and go to play. They forget about the red dress and the blue suit. They have fun with their toys and each other. +Lila and Tom were at the beach with their mom. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they ran into the water and splashed each other. But they never went too far, because mom said the water was deep and dangerous. + +One day, they saw something enormous on the shore. It was gray and smooth and had a long nose and big teeth. It was a whale! Lila and Tom were curious and scared at the same time. They wanted to touch it, but they also wanted to stay away. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lila asked. + +"That is a whale, Lila. It is a big animal that lives in the water. But this one is sick or hurt. It came out of the water and can't go back. It needs help," mom said. + +"Can we touch it, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Only very gently, Tom. And be careful of its teeth. It might be scared or angry. We have to wait for the people who know how to help it. They are coming soon," mom said. + +Lila and Tom walked slowly to the whale. They reached out their hands and touched its skin. It felt cold and wet and rough. The whale made a low sound and moved its nose. Lila and Tom jumped back and ran to mom. They hugged her and watched the whale. They hoped it would be okay. They hoped it would go back to the water and swim with its friends. They hoped they would see it again. +Lily and Ben 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 it. + +"Look, Ben, a twig!" Lily said. She picked up a long, thin stick from the ground. "I can use it to poke the leaves." + +"Be careful, Lily," Ben said. "The tree is very high. You might fall." + +Lily did not listen. She climbed the tree with the twig in her hand. She poked the leaves and made them rustle. She felt happy. + +But then, she saw something move in the leaves. It was a big, black bird. It had a sharp beak and claws. It looked angry. It squawked at Lily and flew towards her. + +Lily was frightened. She screamed and dropped the twig. She tried to climb down, but she slipped and fell. She landed on the grass with a thud. + +Ben ran to her. He hugged her and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily was hurt and scared. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was silly. I should have listened to you." + +Ben said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm here. The bird is gone. Let's go home." + +He helped her up and they walked home. They saw the twig on the ground. They left it there. They did not want to play with it anymore. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They went to the kitchen and saw a big pan on the stove. The pan had a lid on it. + +"What is in the pan?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Tom said. He reached for the lid. + +"Wait! Don't touch!" Lily said. "The pan may be hot. It may hurt you." + +Tom stopped. He looked at the pan. He wondered what was in it. He smelled something good. + +"Maybe it is soup. Or pasta. Or cake." He said. + +"Or maybe it is a surprise." Lily said. "Maybe Mommy made something special for us." + +They heard Mommy coming. They ran to her and hugged her. + +"Mommy, Mommy, what is in the pan?" They asked. + +Mommy smiled. She took them to the stove. She lifted the lid. + +"Look! It is pizza!" She said. "I made it for you. Do you like pizza?" + +Lily and Tom clapped their hands. They loved pizza. They thanked Mommy and helped her set the table. They ate the pizza with joy. It was the best pizza ever. +Anna and Ben were friends who lived in a lovely village. They liked to play outside and explore the fields and woods. One day, they found a big tree with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let me go first," said Anna. "I am smaller and can fit better." + +"OK," said Ben. "But be careful. There might be bugs or animals in there." + +Anna crawled into the hole and saw a dark and cozy space. She felt something soft and furry on the ground. She picked it up and saw that it was a kitten. + +"Look, Ben, look!" she shouted. "I found a kitten! It is so cute and fluffy!" + +Ben came closer and peeked into the hole. He saw the kitten and smiled. + +"Wow, Anna, you are lucky! Can I hold it too?" + +"Sure," said Anna. "But we have to be gentle. It is very small and scared." + +They took turns holding the kitten and stroking its fur. They gave it some water and bread from their backpacks. They decided to name it Spot, because it had a black spot on its nose. + +They played with Spot for a while, then they heard their mothers calling them. + +"Anna, Ben, it is time to go home!" they said. + +"OK, Mom," they said. "But can we keep Spot? Please, please, please?" + +Their mothers looked at each other and nodded. + +"OK, you can keep Spot, but only if you take good care of it. You have to feed it, clean it, and love it." + +"Yay, thank you, Mom!" they said. "We will, we promise!" + +They hugged their mothers and Spot and ran home. They were very happy. They had found a new friend in the lovely village. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. They also had an alarm that their mom gave them. The alarm made a loud noise when it was time to wake up or go to bed. + +One day, Lily and Ben were playing with the alarm. They pressed the buttons and turned the knobs. They made the alarm beep and buzz and ring. They thought it was fun to make noise. + +"Let me try, let me try!" Ben said. He grabbed the alarm from Lily. + +"No, it's my turn, it's my turn!" Lily said. She pulled the alarm back. + +They fought over the alarm. They did not hear their mom calling them for dinner. They did not see their dad coming to their room. + +Their dad opened the door and saw them fighting. He was angry. He saw the alarm on the floor. He picked it up and looked at it. + +"What are you doing with this?" he asked. "This is not a toy. This is a very important alarm. It tells me when there is a fire in the house. You could have broken it or turned it off. Then we would not know if there was a fire. That would be very dangerous." + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know the alarm was for fire. They thought it was for fun. + +"Please, please, we are sorry, we are sorry!" they said. They hugged each other and cried. + +Their dad was still angry. He did not forgive them. He took the alarm and left the room. He did not let them have dinner. He did not let them have a story. He did not let them have a hug. He did not let them have a good night. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They felt bad. They wished they did not play with the alarm. They wished they listened to their mom. They wished they shared with each other. They wished they had a good dad. +Lily liked to spin. She spun in her dress, she spun with her toys, she spun with her dog. Spinning made her happy and dizzy. She liked to see the world go round and round. + +One day, she spun too fast. She lost her balance and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. She wanted her mom to make it better. She wanted a hug. + +Mom heard her cry and came running. She saw Lily on the floor, with a red knee and tears in her eyes. She picked her up and gave her a big hug. She kissed her knee and said, "It's okay, my sweet. You are safe with me. I love you." + +Lily felt better. She stopped crying and smiled. She hugged her mom back and said, "I love you too, Mom. You are the best." She felt warm and safe in her mom's arms. + +Mom smiled and said, "How about we spin together? But not too fast, okay?" She held Lily's hand and they spun slowly and gently. They laughed and spun and hugged. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They liked to build towers, bridges, and houses with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to build a bookshelf for their books. They had many books that they liked to read with their mom and dad. They wanted to keep their books neat and tidy. + +Lily and Tom started to build the bookshelf with their blocks. But they did not agree on how to do it. Lily wanted to make the bookshelf tall and narrow. Tom wanted to make the bookshelf short and wide. + +"No, no, no!" Lily said. "The bookshelf has to be tall and narrow. That way, we can fit more books on it." + +"No, no, no!" Tom said. "The bookshelf has to be short and wide. That way, we can reach the books easily." + +Lily and Tom were both stubborn. They did not listen to each other. They did not share their blocks. They did not work together. They each tried to build their own bookshelf with their own blocks. + +But soon, they ran out of blocks. Neither of them had enough blocks to finish their bookshelf. Their bookshelves were half-done and wobbly. Their books were still on the floor. + +Lily and Tom looked at their bookshelves and felt sad. They realized that they had made a mistake. They had wasted their blocks and their time. They had not made a good bookshelf for their books. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry. I was stubborn. I should have listened to you. I should have shared my blocks. I should have worked with you." + +They hugged each other and smiled. They decided to start over. They mixed their blocks and made a new plan. They agreed to make the bookshelf medium and sturdy. They listened to each other. They shared their blocks. They worked together. + +Soon, they finished their bookshelf. It was medium and sturdy. It had enough space for all their books. It was not too tall or too short. It was just right. + +Lily and Tom put their books on their bookshelf. They felt proud and happy. They had made a good bookshelf for their books. They had learned a lesson. They had learned to be less stubborn and more cooperative. + +They picked a book from their bookshelf and read it with their mom and dad. They enjoyed their book and their bookshelf. They had fun with their blocks. +Tom and Anna were twins. They liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a white bear. The white bear was soft and cuddly. They named him Snowy. + +One day, their mom said they had to sell some of their toys. She said they had too many, and they could give some to other kids who had none. Tom and Anna did not want to sell their toys. They loved them all. But they knew their mom was right. They had to be thoughtful and share. + +They picked some toys they did not play with much. They put them in a box. They also put Snowy in the box. They both felt sad. They did not want to sell Snowy. But they thought he would make another kid happy. + +They went to the park with their mom. They put a sign on the box that said "Toys for sale". Some kids came and looked at the toys. They liked them and gave them some money. Tom and Anna smiled. They were happy to see the kids happy. + +But then, a girl came and saw Snowy. She picked him up and hugged him. She said, "I want this bear. He is so cute and white. How much is he?" Tom and Anna looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They wanted to keep Snowy. But they also wanted to be thoughtful. + +Their mom saw them and said, "You can decide. It is your bear. You can sell him or keep him. It is up to you." Tom and Anna thought hard. They loved Snowy. But they also loved the girl. She looked lonely and sad. She had no other toys. They whispered to each other. Then they said, "You can have him. He is a gift. We hope you like him." + +The girl was surprised and happy. She said, "Thank you. Thank you so much. You are very kind and thoughtful. I will take good care of him. He will be my best friend." She gave them a big hug and ran away with Snowy. + +Tom and Anna felt a tear in their eye. They missed Snowy. But they also felt warm in their heart. They had done a good thing. They had made someone happy. They hugged each other and their mom. They said, "We love you, mom. And we love Snowy. We hope he is happy too." Their mom said, "I love you too, my sweeties. And I am very proud of you. You are very thoughtful and generous. Snowy will always be in your memory. And you will always have each other." They smiled and went home. They still had many toys to play with. But they also had something more. They had learned to be thoughtful. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. They saw a big yellow flower with many small dots on it. They thought it was pretty and wanted to smell it. + +They went close to the flower and took a deep breath. But the small dots were not harmless. They were pollen, and they made Ben and Lily sneeze. They sneezed so hard that they dropped their toy cars. The cars rolled down the hill and bumped into a rock. + +The rock had a spark inside it. When the cars hit it, the spark came out and made a bright light. Ben and Lily were scared and ran away. They thought the rock was on fire and would burn them. + +But the spark was not fire. It was a firefly, and it was not angry. It was just surprised and wanted to say hello. It flew after Ben and Lily and blinked its light. Ben and Lily stopped and looked back. They saw the firefly and realized it was not fire. They felt silly and laughed. + +They went back to the rock and picked up their toy cars. They said sorry to the firefly and the flower. They played with the firefly and the flower and had fun. They learned that some things that look scary are not scary. They are just different and interesting. +Tom and Jen like to play in the park. They see many bugs in the grass. They see ants, bees, and ladybugs. Tom and Jen want to catch some bugs and give them to Mom. + +Tom finds a big ant. He puts it in a jar. Jen finds a yellow bee. She puts it in a jar too. They run to Mom and give her the jars. Mom says, "Thank you, but I don't want bugs. Bugs are not good pets. They need to be free." + +Tom and Jen are sad. They want to make Mom happy. They look for something else to give her. They see a flower. It is red and pretty. They pick the flower and give it to Mom. Mom smiles and says, "Thank you, this is a beautiful flower. I love it." + +Tom and Jen are happy. They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom." Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you too, Tom and Jen. You are the best gifts I ever had." +Ben and Mia love to play in the pool. They have a big yellow rope that they use to swing and splash in the water. One day, they decide to have a contest to see who can make the biggest splash. + +"Ready, set, go!" Ben says, and he runs to the rope. He grabs it and swings high in the air. Then he lets go and falls into the pool with a loud splash. He comes up and smiles. "That was a great splash!" he says. + +Mia claps her hands. "My turn, my turn!" she says, and she runs to the rope. She grabs it and swings high in the air. But she does not let go. She holds on to the rope and swings back and forth. "Whee!" she says. "This is fun!" + +Ben waits for Mia to splash in the water. But she does not splash. She keeps swinging on the rope. Ben gets bored. He wants to splash more. He swims to the edge of the pool and calls to Mia. "Hey, Mia, come on! Splash with me!" + +Mia shakes her head. "No, thank you. I like the rope. It is fun!" she says. + +Ben frowns. He does not like the rope. He likes to splash. He thinks of a way to make Mia splash. He swims to the other side of the pool and gets out. He runs to the rope and pulls it hard. Mia feels the rope move. She loses her balance and falls into the pool with a big splash. She comes up and gasps. "Ben, what did you do?" she says. + +Ben laughs. "I made you splash!" he says. "Now we can splash together!" + +Mia is not happy. She is wet and cold. She does not like to splash. She likes the rope. She glares at Ben. "That was not nice!" she says. "You are a mean brother!" + +Ben stops laughing. He sees that Mia is angry. He feels sorry. He did not mean to make her angry. He just wanted to play. He swims to Mia and hugs her. "I'm sorry, Mia. I was just joking. You are a great sister!" he says. + +Mia feels the hug. She feels warm and loved. She forgives Ben. She hugs him back. "It's okay, Ben. I was just surprised. You are a great brother!" she says. + +They smile at each other. They decide to play together. Sometimes they splash, and sometimes they swing on the rope. They have fun. They are happy. They are great. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. They are very organized. They put each toy in its own box or shelf. They do not like to make a mess. + +One day, their aunt Lily comes to visit. She brings a big bag with her. She says, "Hello, Sara and Ben! I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see what is in the bag?" Sara and Ben nod and smile. They love surprises. + +Aunt Lily opens the bag and takes out a big, soft, brown bear. It has a red bow around its neck and a friendly face. Sara and Ben gasp. They have never seen such a big bear before. They run to hug it. Aunt Lily says, "This is Buddy. He is a special bear. He can talk and sing and tell stories. He is your new friend. Do you like him?" + +Sara and Ben say, "Yes, we like him very much! Thank you, Aunt Lily! He is so cute and cozy!" They take Buddy to their room and show him their toys. They say, "Buddy, welcome to our room. These are our toys. We have many toys. We are very organized. We put each toy in its own box or shelf. We do not like to make a mess. Do you want to play with us?" + +Buddy says, "Yes, I want to play with you. You are very nice and organized. I like your toys. They are very fun and colorful. But I have a question. Where do I sleep? I do not have a box or a shelf. I have a big body. I need a big space." + +Sara and Ben think for a moment. Then they say, "We have an idea. You can sleep on our bed. Our bed is big and soft. We can share it with you. You can be our cuddly bear. We will keep you warm and safe. Do you like that?" + +Buddy says, "Yes, I like that very much. You are very kind and generous. I am happy to be your friend. I think we will have a lot of fun together. Thank you, Sara and Ben. You are the best twins ever!" +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with boats. They had a big boat made of wood and cloth that they could sail on the lake. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. + +One day, they saw a man with a big mustache on the shore. He was holding a map and a shovel. He looked at them and smiled. + +"Hello, children," he said. "Do you want to help me find some treasure? I have a map that shows where it is buried. It is very beautiful and shiny. You can have some if you help me." + +Lily and Tom were curious and excited. They wanted to see the treasure. They sailed their boat to the shore and followed the man with the mustache. He led them to a big hole in the ground. He pointed to the hole and said, "The treasure is down there. You have to climb down and dig it out. I will wait here and watch." + +Lily and Tom climbed down the hole. They started to dig with their hands. They did not see any treasure. They only saw dirt and rocks. They dug deeper and deeper. They did not hear the man with the mustache anymore. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw the man with the mustache pushing dirt and rocks into the hole. He was trying to bury them alive. He was laughing and saying, "There is no treasure, you fools. I only wanted your boat. It is mine now. Goodbye, children." + +Lily and Tom were scared and sad. They tried to climb out of the hole, but it was too deep and too dark. They could not breathe. They could not see. They could not sail their boat anymore. They could not play with each other anymore. They could not be pirates anymore. They could only cry. +Tim and Mia are playing with blocks. They want to make a big building with many rooms and windows. They work hard and have fun. + +But then, a loud noise makes them jump. It is Tim's baby brother, Leo. He crawls into the room and sees the building. He likes the blocks. He wants to play with them. He reaches out and grabs some blocks. He pulls them and throws them. + +"Leo, no!" Tim shouts. He runs to stop him. But it is too late. The building falls down. The blocks scatter everywhere. Tim and Mia are sad and angry. They worked so hard. Now their building is gone. + +"Bad Leo! Go away!" Mia says. She pushes Leo. Leo cries. He does not understand. He just wanted to play. + +Tim's mom hears the noise. She comes into the room. She sees the mess and the tears. She picks up Leo and hugs him. She says sorry to Tim and Mia. + +"I know you are frustrated. Leo is too little to know better. He did not mean to ruin your building. He just wanted to join you. Can you forgive him?" she says. + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They are still upset. But they also love Leo. He is their brother and friend. They nod. They forgive him. + +"Okay, mom. We forgive him. But can you help us?" Tim says. + +"Of course, sweetie. What can I do?" mom says. + +"Can you take Leo to another room? And can you relax with him? He needs a nap. He is too noisy and fussy." Tim says. + +"Sure, honey. I can do that. Come on, Leo. Let's go relax. You are sleepy. You need a nap." mom says. + +She takes Leo to his crib. She sings him a lullaby. He closes his eyes. He relaxes. He falls asleep. + +Tim and Mia smile. They hug mom. They say thank you. They go back to their blocks. They start to build again. They are happy. They have fun. +Tim and Mia are best friends. They like to play in the park with their toys. One day, they find a big balloon near the slide. It is red and smooth and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Can I have it?" Tim asks. + +"No, I saw it first!" Mia says. + +They both pull the balloon hard. They do not want to share. The balloon makes a loud noise. POP! It breaks into small pieces. Tim and Mia are sad and scared. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is a man with a mask and a tank. He is breathing oxygen from the tank. He looks angry. + +"That was my balloon!" he says. "I need it for my lungs. You broke it. Now I have no oxygen. How can you be so mean?" + +Tim and Mia feel sorry. They did not know the balloon was his. They did not know he needed it. + +"We are sorry, mister," Tim says. "We did not mean to break your balloon. We just wanted to play." + +"Please forgive us," Mia says. "We will find you another balloon. We will be nice to you." + +The man sees their faces. They are sad and sorry. He feels a little better. He remembers he has a spare balloon in his car. He goes to get it. + +"Here, take this balloon," he says. "It is blue and smooth and shiny. You can play with it. But be careful. Do not break it. And share it with each other." + +Tim and Mia are happy. They thank the man for the balloon. They promise to be careful and share. They hug the man and each other. They play with the balloon in the park. They are best friends again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that they were the dolls' parents and take care of them. Lily had a pink doll and Ben had a blue doll. + +"Look, my doll is hungry," Lily said. "I will give her some milk." + +She took a small bottle and put it in her doll's mouth. Some milk spilled on the doll's face and clothes. + +"Oh no, she is messy," Lily said. "I need to wipe her." + +She looked around for a cloth or a napkin, but she could not find any. She saw a big pillow on the sofa. It was white and fluffy. + +"Maybe I can use this," she thought. + +She grabbed the pillow and rubbed it on her doll. The pillow became wet and sticky with milk. + +"Hey, that's my pillow!" Ben shouted. "You can't use that to wipe your doll. That's for sleeping." + +He ran to Lily and tried to take the pillow from her. But Lily held on to it tight. She did not want to let go. + +"Stop it, Ben. It's mine now. I need it to wipe my doll," she said. + +They pulled and pushed the pillow, each trying to get it. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the kitchen. She had a smile on her face, but also a plan. + +She walked to the living room and said, "What are you two doing? You are making a big mess with the pillow and the milk. Why don't you use these instead?" + +She held up two towels, one pink and one blue. They had the dolls' names on them. + +"Wow, these are perfect," Lily said. "Thank you, mom." + +She let go of the pillow and took the pink towel. She wiped her doll gently and put her in a basket. + +"Thank you, mom," Ben said. He took the blue towel and wiped his doll too. He put him in a box. + +They hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom." + +"I love you too, my sweeties," mom said. "But you know what? You are not done yet." + +She pointed to the pillow, the bottle, and the spilled milk. + +"You still have to clean up your mess," she said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and groaned. They knew they had to do it. They wished they had used the towels from the start. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box and some old clothes. They want to make a house for their toys. + +"Let's provide food for our toys," Lily says. "They must be hungry." + +"Good idea," Ben says. "What can we give them?" + +They look around and see some apples on a tree. They pick some and put them in a basket. They also find some crackers and cheese in the kitchen. They carry everything to the box. + +"Here you go, toys," Lily says. "Eat and be happy." + +The toys are very quiet. They do not move or make any sound. + +"Why are they not eating?" Ben asks. "Don't they like our food?" + +Lily shrugs. "Maybe they are not hungry. Maybe they are tired. Maybe they need a nap." + +"Or maybe they need something else," Ben says. "Maybe they need water. Or a hug. Or a story." + +They decide to try different things. They bring a jug of water and some cups. They hug each toy and say nice words. They tell them a story about a brave knight and a friendly dragon. + +The toys are still very quiet. They do not move or make any sound. + +Lily and Ben are puzzled. They do not know what to do. + +"Maybe they are waiting," Lily says. "Waiting for what?" Ben asks. + +Lily thinks hard. She remembers something her mom told her once. + +"Maybe they are waiting for us to use our imagination," she says. "Maybe they want us to pretend that they are alive. That they can talk and play and have fun." + +Ben smiles. He likes to pretend. He picks up a toy bear and makes it talk. + +"Hello, I am Bear. Thank you for the food and the water and the hug and the story. You are very kind. Can I play with you?" + +Lily picks up a toy doll and makes it talk too. + +"Hello, I am Doll. I agree with Bear. You are very kind. Can I play with you too?" + +Soon, all the toys are talking and playing with Lily and Ben. They have a lot of fun. They laugh and sing and dance and pretend. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have provided everything their toys need. They have waited for them to come alive. They have used their imagination. + +They also keep the box and the clothes clean. They do not want to make a mess. They know their mom will be proud of them. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are bored. They have nothing new to do. + +"Mom, can we go to the park?" Anna asks. + +"Sorry, sweetie, not today. Mom has to work and save money. Money is what we need to buy food and clothes and other things," Mom says. + +"But work is boring!" Ben says. + +"I know, honey, but work is also important. Maybe we can go to the park tomorrow, if the weather is nice," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to have fun and see their friends. They sit on the couch and hug each other. + +"Maybe we can make our own fun," Anna says. + +"How?" Ben asks. + +"Let's pretend we are on an adventure. We can use our pillows and blankets and make a fort. We can use our stuffed animals and dolls and make them talk. We can use our crayons and paper and draw what we see. We can use our imagination and make up stories," Anna says. + +"That sounds fun!" Ben says. + +They smile and get up. They start to build their fort and gather their toys. They forget about their boredom and have a good time. They comfort each other with their words and hugs. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But one day, they saw something new in the park. It was a big, red car with a lot of buttons and lights. It looked like a fun ride. + +"Wow, look at that car!" Lily said. "Can we go on it, please?" + +Ben was not sure. He thought the car looked crazy. He saw a sign that said "Danger. Do not touch." He felt scared. + +"I don't know, Lily. That car looks crazy. And the sign says no. Maybe we should play somewhere else." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to go on the car. She ran to the car and opened the door. She got in and started to push the buttons. + +"Come on, Ben. Don't be a baby. It's just a car. It will be fun. Choose to come with me." + +Ben did not want to go. He wanted to stay away from the car. He tried to stop Lily. + +"Lily, stop. Don't push the buttons. You don't know what they do. You could get hurt. Choose to get out of the car." + +But Lily did not stop. She pushed more buttons. She pushed the big, green button. The car started to make a loud noise. It started to move. It started to go fast. + +"Help! Help!" Lily screamed. "I can't stop the car. It's going too fast. It's going out of the park. It's going to the street. There are other cars. There are people. Help!" + +Ben saw the car go out of the park. He saw the car go to the street. He saw the car hit another car. He saw the car crash. He saw the car break. He saw the fire. He saw the smoke. He saw Lily. He did not see her move. He did not hear her talk. He felt sad. He felt sorry. He wished he could help her. He wished she had listened to him. He wished she had chosen to stay with him. He cried. He cried a lot. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, until Ben wanted to play with the doll too. + +"Give me the doll, Lily!" Ben said. "I want to drive her in my car!" + +"No, Ben!" Lily said. "She is my doll! You have your car!" + +They started to pull the doll from each other. They pulled harder and harder, until the doll's head came off. Lily and Ben were shocked. They looked at the broken doll and then at each other. + +Lily started to cry. She loved her doll very much. She hugged the doll's body and sobbed. Ben felt sorry for Lily. He didn't mean to break her doll. He tried to put the head back on, but it didn't work. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I didn't want to hurt your doll. Please don't cry." + +Lily looked at Ben with her wet eyes. She saw that he was sorry. She sniffed and wiped her nose. She decided to forgive him. + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily said. "I know you didn't mean it. But please be careful with my toys. They are not for driving." + +Ben nodded. He gave Lily a hug and said he was sorry again. He also gave her his car to play with. Lily smiled and thanked him. She gave him her doll's head to hold. They decided to play something else. + +Their mom came into the living room and saw them playing nicely. She was happy to see them getting along. She didn't notice the broken doll. She thought they were just pretending. + +"Are you having fun, kids?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom," Lily and Ben said. + +They looked at each other and giggled. They knew they had a secret. They hoped mom wouldn't find out. They also hoped they could fix the doll later. They didn't want to make mom serious. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big door with a lock. They wanted to see what was behind the door. + +"Let's ask Mom for the key," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom said. They ran to the house and found Mom in the kitchen. + +"Mom, can we have the key for the big door in the garden?" Lily asked. + +Mom smiled and gave them the key. "Be careful and don't go too far," she said. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are very thoughtful," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom took the key and ran back to the garden. They put the key in the lock and turned it. The door opened and they saw a beautiful pond with fish and flowers. + +"Wow, this is so pretty," Lily said. + +"Look, there is a boat," Tom said. + +They got on the boat and paddled around the pond. They had a lot of fun and saw many things. They were very happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. One night, they hear a loud noise outside. They wake up and stare at the window. They see a big truck with bright lights and a filthy man. The man is taking away their trash. + +"What is he doing?" Lily asks. + +"He is taking our trash to a place where they make it go away," Ben says. + +"Why does he do that?" Lily asks. + +"Because we don't need our trash anymore. We have new things," Ben says. + +"Like what?" Lily asks. + +"Like our new toys and books and clothes," Ben says. + +Lily nods. She likes her new things. She thinks the man is nice for taking their trash. She says, "Thank you, trash man!" + +The man hears her and smiles. He waves at them and says, "You're welcome, kids!" + +Lily and Ben wave back. They feel happy and sleepy. They cuddle in their bed and close their eyes. They dream of their new things and the trash man. +Anna liked to ride the bus with her mom. She liked to see the big buildings and the people and the cars. She liked to sit by the window and wave to the dogs. But she did not like to wash her hands before and after the bus. She thought the water was too cold and the soap was too smelly. + +One day, mom said they had to go to the doctor. Anna was fearful. She did not like the doctor. She did not like the needles and the stethoscope and the tongue depressor. She did not want to go. She cried and kicked and hid under the bed. + +Mom was patient. She said, "Anna, we have to go to the doctor. It is good for you. The doctor will check your ears and your eyes and your teeth. He will give you a sticker and a lollipop. But you have to wash your hands before and after the bus. It is good for you too. It will keep you from getting sick and germy." + +Anna did not want to get sick and germy. She did not want to have a fever and a cough and a sore throat. She did not want to miss school and playtime and storytime. She thought about the sticker and the lollipop. She thought about the dogs and the cars and the buildings. She said, "Okay, mom. I will wash my hands before and after the bus. But can I have a pink sticker and a cherry lollipop?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Of course, Anna. You can have a pink sticker and a cherry lollipop. You are a brave and good girl. Now, let's go to the bus. It is waiting for us." She took Anna's hand and they went to the bus. Anna washed her hands before and after the bus. She was not fearful anymore. She was happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pine tree with many green needles. They wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Lily, a pine tree!" Tom said. "It is so tall and green!" + +"Yes, Tom, it is!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +They ran to the pine tree and reached for the needles. But they felt something furry and soft. They looked up and saw a squirrel. The squirrel was sitting on a branch and holding a pine cone. It looked at them with big eyes. + +"Hello, squirrel!" Tom said. "You are so furry and cute!" + +"Hello, kids!" the squirrel said. "You are so noisy and curious!" + +The squirrel threw the pine cone at them. It landed on Tom's head. Tom and Lily laughed. + +"Ouch, squirrel, that hurt!" Tom said. "Why did you do that?" + +"Sorry, kids, I was just playing!" the squirrel said. "You remind me of my friends. We like to play with pine cones too!" + +"Really, squirrel?" Lily said. "Can we play with you?" + +"Sure, kids, why not?" the squirrel said. "But be careful, the pine needles are prickly!" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They picked up some pine cones and threw them back at the squirrel. The squirrel caught them and threw them again. They had a lot of fun playing with the pine tree and the squirrel. They forgot about the time and the slide. They made a new furry friend. +Tommy likes to help his dad, who is a mechanic. He likes to watch his dad fix cars and trucks. Sometimes, his dad lets him hold a tool or a flashlight. Tommy wants to be a mechanic when he grows up. + +One day, his dad has to mail a letter to his friend. He asks Tommy to come with him to the mailbox. Tommy is happy and obedient. He puts on his coat and shoes and follows his dad outside. + +They walk to the corner, where the mailbox is. His dad gives him the letter and says, "Can you mail this for me, Tommy? You have to lift the lid and put the letter inside. Then you have to close the lid. Can you do that?" + +Tommy nods and takes the letter. He reaches for the lid, but it is too high for him. He tries to jump, but he can't reach it. He feels sad and frustrated. He wants to help his dad, but he is too small. + +His dad sees him struggling and smiles. He lifts him up and says, "Don't worry, Tommy. You can mail the letter with my help. Here, I'll hold you and you can put the letter inside. Ready?" + +Tommy smiles and says, "Ready!" His dad holds him and he mails the letter. He feels proud and happy. He says, "I did it, dad! I mailed the letter!" + +His dad hugs him and says, "You did it, Tommy! You are a great helper and a good son. I love you, Tommy." + +Tommy says, "I love you, dad. Can we go back and fix some cars?" + +His dad says, "Sure, Tommy. Let's go back and fix some cars." They walk back to their house, holding hands. Tommy thinks that he has the best dad in the world. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a trunk. They wanted to climb the trunk and see the leaves. + +"Can we climb the trunk, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Be careful, sweetie. The trunk is old and spoil. It might break," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They climbed the trunk very slow. They held on to the bark and the branches. They reached the top and saw the sky and the birds. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Tom said. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily said. + +They smiled and waved to Mom. Mom smiled and waved back. She was happy to see them enjoy the trunk. + +But then they heard a loud crack. The trunk was spoil and it broke. Lily and Tom fell down with the trunk. They screamed and cried. + +Mom ran to them. She hugged them and checked them. They had some scratches and bruises, but they were not hurt badly. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. The trunk was too old and spoil. It was not safe to climb," Mom said. + +"It's okay, Mom. We are sorry too. We should have listened to you," Lily said. + +"We learned our lesson. Next time we will find a better trunk to climb," Tom said. + +Mom kissed them and helped them up. She took them to the car and gave them some juice and cookies. They felt better and said thank you to Mom. + +They still liked the park, but they never climbed the spoil trunk again. They found other ways to have fun and be safe. +Lila liked to watch the pigeons in the park. They had gray and white feathers and made soft noises. Sometimes they flew in the sky and sometimes they walked on the ground. Lila wanted to be friends with the pigeons. + +One day, she saw a pigeon with a shiny ring on its leg. It was a very pretty ring, like a tiny bracelet. Lila wondered who gave the ring to the pigeon. She followed the pigeon to a big tree, where it met another pigeon. The other pigeon also had a ring on its leg. They looked at each other and rubbed their beaks. + +Lila thought they were very cute. She decided they were a couple, like her mommy and daddy. She wanted to give them a gift, like a flower or a cracker. She looked around and saw a red ribbon on the ground. She picked it up and tied it into a bow. She walked slowly to the pigeons and said, "Hello, pigeons. I like your rings. They are very important. They mean you are married, like my mommy and daddy. I have a gift for you. It is a ribbon. It is red, like love. You can wear it or put it on your nest. I hope you like it." + +The pigeons looked at Lila and blinked. They did not understand her words, but they felt her kindness. They took the ribbon from her hand and flew to their nest. They placed the ribbon next to their rings and cuddled. They were very happy. + +Lila smiled and waved at them. She felt happy too. She had made new friends. She said, "Bye, pigeons. Have a good day. I will come back and see you soon." She ran back to her mommy and daddy, who were waiting for her on a bench. She told them about the pigeons and the ribbon. They hugged her and said, "You are a very sweet and generous girl, Lila. We are proud of you." Lila felt warm and cozy. She loved her mommy and daddy. She loved the pigeons. She loved the park. It was a good day. +Anna and Ben were very excited. Today was a special day. They were going to see fireworks in the park. They put on their warm coats and hats and went with Mom and Dad. + +When they got to the park, they saw many people. Some had blankets and some had chairs. They all wanted to see the fireworks. Anna and Ben found a good spot on the grass. They waited for the show to start. + +Soon, they heard a loud boom. They looked up and saw a bright spark in the sky. It was a firework. It made a pretty shape and then faded away. Anna and Ben clapped and cheered. They liked the fireworks. They saw more and more fireworks. They saw red ones, blue ones, green ones, and yellow ones. They saw big ones, small ones, round ones, and star ones. They saw fireworks that made noises and fireworks that were quiet. They saw fireworks that looked like flowers and fireworks that looked like animals. + +But then, something bad happened. One of the fireworks did not go up. It stayed on the ground and made a loud noise. It scared Anna and Ben. They covered their ears and cried. They did not like the firework. They wanted to go home. + +Mom and Dad saw that Anna and Ben were upset. They hugged them and said, "It's okay. It was an accident. The firework did not mean to scare you. It was supposed to go up like the others. Don't worry. The show is almost over. We can go home soon." + +Anna and Ben felt a little better. They wiped their tears and snuggled with Mom and Dad. They watched the last few fireworks. They saw one that was very big and very bright. It made a loud bang and then turned into many colors. It was the finale. It was the best firework. Anna and Ben smiled and said, "Wow!" + +Mom and Dad smiled too. They said, "Did you like the fireworks?" Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, we liked the fireworks. But we did not like the bad one. It was scary." Mom and Dad said, "We understand. But we are proud of you. You were brave. You did not let the bad one ruin your fun. You enjoyed the good ones. You are very smart and very strong." + +Anna and Ben felt happy. They said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you." Mom and Dad said, "We love you too. You are welcome. You are our special kids." They hugged and kissed. Then they packed their things and went home. They had a good night. They dreamed of fireworks. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play with beans. They had many beans of different colors and shapes. They liked to organize them in piles or make patterns with them. One day, they decided to have a contest to see who could make the best bean picture. + +Lila made a picture of a flower with red, yellow and green beans. She was very proud of her picture. She said to Tom, "Look at my picture. It is very pretty. Can you make a picture like this?" + +Tom felt angry. He wanted to win the contest. He did not have many red, yellow and green beans. He only had brown, black and white beans. He thought his beans were boring. He said to Lila, "Your picture is not pretty. It is silly. My beans are better than yours. They are strong and dark. I can make a picture of a lion with them. A lion is stronger than a flower." + +He started to make his picture, but he did not have enough beans. He looked at Lila's picture and had a bad idea. He said to Lila, "Can I borrow some of your beans? I need more beans for my picture." + +Lila was kind and said, "Okay, you can borrow some of my beans. But you have to give them back when you are done." + +Tom took some of Lila's beans and added them to his picture. He made a big lion with a red mane, yellow eyes and green teeth. He was very happy with his picture. He said to Lila, "Look at my picture. It is very scary. It is better than your picture. I win the contest." + +Lila felt sad. She looked at her picture and saw that it was ruined. Tom had taken many of her beans and left holes in her flower. She said to Tom, "You are not a good friend. You took my beans and did not give them back. You made my picture ugly. You did not win the contest. You cheated." + +Tom did not care. He said to Lila, "I don't care. I have the best picture. You have the worst picture. I don't want to be your friend anymore. Go away." + +He picked up his picture and ran away. Lila cried and picked up her picture. She tried to fix it, but it was too late. She wished she had not let Tom borrow her beans. She learned a lesson. She learned that some people are not nice and do not keep their promises. She learned that she should be careful who she trusts and shares with. She learned that organizing beans is more fun with a true friend. +Lily liked to swim in the pool with her mom and dad. She had a pink swimsuit with a fish on it. She was not afraid of the water. She could splash and kick and float. + +One day, she saw a new toy on the shelf in the store. It was a pink mermaid doll with long hair and a shiny tail. Lily wanted the doll very much. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +"Maybe for your birthday, sweetie," her mom said. "But not today. We have to go home now." + +Lily was sad. She did not want to wait for her birthday. She wanted the mermaid doll now. She thought it would be fun to swim with it in the pool. + +When they got home, Lily had an idea. She went to her room and found her old doll. She took a scarf and wrapped it around the doll's legs. She made a tail for the doll. She also found a ribbon and tied it around the doll's hair. She made a crown for the doll. + +She ran to the pool with her doll. She showed it to her mom and dad. + +"Look, I made a mermaid doll!" she said. "Can I swim with her?" + +Her mom and dad smiled. They were proud of Lily's creativity. + +"Sure, you can swim with her," her dad said. "But be careful. Don't let her go under the water. She might get wet and ruined." + +Lily nodded. She held her doll tightly and jumped into the pool. She pretended that her doll was a real mermaid. She sang and talked to her doll. She had a lot of fun. + +She forgot about the pink mermaid doll on the shelf. She was happy with her own mermaid doll. She loved to swim with her. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to go on tours with their mom and dad. They see many new things and learn a lot. But sometimes they get bored and want to play. + +One day, they go to a big museum. There are many rooms with old things and pictures. Mom and dad tell them to stay close and not touch anything. Lila and Ben nod, but they are not very interested. + +They see a door that says "Do not enter". They are curious. They sneak away from mom and dad and open the door. They find a dark room with a big lock on a chest. They want to see what is inside. + +They try to open the lock, but it is too hard. They pull and push, but nothing happens. They hear mom and dad calling their names. They get scared. They try to open the door, but it is locked too. They are trapped. + +They start to cry and shout for help. Mom and dad hear them and come to the door. They ask them what they are doing. Lila and Ben say they are sorry. They say they wanted to see what was in the chest. Mom and dad say they are very angry and disappointed. They say they should have listened and followed the rules. They say they could have been hurt or lost something important. + +Mom and dad find a guard who has the key. He opens the door and lets them out. He says they are lucky he was nearby. He says the chest has very old and valuable things that belong to the museum. He says they could have damaged them or made them disappear. He says they should never go into places that are not for them. + +Lila and Ben feel very ashamed and sorry. They hug mom and dad and say they will never do it again. They say they will be more careful and respectful. They say they will enjoy the regular tours and learn from them. Mom and dad say they forgive them, but they have to be more responsible. They say they love them, but they have to teach them right from wrong. + +The moral of the story is: curiosity is good, but it should not lead to disobedience and danger. We should follow the rules and respect other people's things. We should appreciate what we have and what we can learn. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big light in the sky. It is yellow and bright. It is the sun. Tom and Sue want to touch the sun. They think it is funny. + +"Let's do it!" Tom says. "Let's fly our kite to the sun!" + +"OK!" Sue says. "But be careful. The sun is hot." + +They run to the field. They throw their kite in the air. The wind makes it go up and up. They hold the string. They smile. + +But then, the string breaks. The kite flies away. It goes to the sun. Tom and Sue are sad. They lose their kite. + +"Where is our kite?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Sue says. "Maybe the sun took it." + +They cry. They want their kite back. + +A man sees them. He is kind. He has a hat and a bike. He stops near them. + +"Why are you crying?" he asks. + +"We lost our kite," Tom says. "It went to the sun." + +"That's too bad," the man says. "But don't worry. The sun is not a thief. It is a friend. It gives us light and warmth. Maybe it will give you your kite back." + +"Really?" Sue asks. + +"Maybe," the man says. "But you have to wait. The sun goes down at night. Then it comes back in the morning. Maybe your kite will come back too." + +Tom and Sue look at the man. They hope he is right. They wipe their tears. + +"Thank you, mister," Tom says. + +"You're welcome, kids," the man says. "Now, do you want to play with my ball?" + +"Yes, please!" Sue says. + +The man gives them his ball. They play with it. They have fun. They forget their kite for a while. They wait for the sun to come back. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big blue bird in a tree. The bird sings a funny song. + +"Hello, hello, I am a blue bird. I like to fly and sing. Do you want to be my friends?" the bird says. + +Anna and Ben laugh. They think the bird is silly. They want to talk to the bird. + +"Hello, blue bird. We are Anna and Ben. We like to play and run. Can we play with you?" Anna says. + +"Sure, sure, you can play with me. But you have to catch me first. I am fast and high. Can you fly and sing?" the bird says. + +The bird flies away to another tree. Anna and Ben run after the bird. They try to fly and sing. They flap their arms and make funny noises. + +The bird flies to a distant tree. Anna and Ben cannot see the bird. They stop and look around. + +"Where is the blue bird? We want to play with him. He is fun and nice." Ben says. + +"Maybe he is hiding. Maybe he is tired. Maybe he is hungry. Let's call him." Anna says. + +They shout the bird's name. They wait for the bird to answer. They hear a voice from the distant tree. + +"Here I am, here I am. I am still a blue bird. I like to fly and sing. And I like to play with you. You are funny and kind. Come and find me." the bird says. + +Anna and Ben smile. They run to the distant tree. They see the blue bird. They play with him. They laugh and sing. They are happy. +Tom was a boy who liked to grab things. He grabbed toys, books, food, and even his mom's phone. He did not like to share or say sorry. He thought he was the best at everything. + +One day, his mom had to go to a meeting. She was a lawyer who helped people with money problems. She told Tom to stay with his grandma and be good. She gave him a hug and a kiss and left. + +Tom was bored at grandma's house. He did not like her old games and books. He wanted to play with something new and fun. He saw grandma's purse on the table. He thought maybe there was something cool inside. He grabbed the purse and opened it. + +He saw a shiny necklace with a big stone. It sparkled like a star. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he ever saw. He wanted to have it. He grabbed the necklace and put it in his pocket. He did not think grandma would notice. + +He was wrong. Grandma noticed right away. She saw her purse was open and her necklace was gone. She knew Tom had taken it. She was very angry and sad. She loved that necklace. It was a gift from her husband who had died. She called Tom and asked him where the necklace was. + +Tom lied. He said he did not know. He said he did not touch the purse. He said he was playing with his cars. He thought he was smart and could trick grandma. + +He was wrong. Grandma knew he was lying. She saw the necklace poking out of his pocket. She grabbed his hand and pulled out the necklace. She scolded him for stealing and lying. She told him how much the necklace meant to her. She told him he had to say sorry and give it back. + +Tom felt bad. He saw grandma's tears and heard her voice. He realized he had hurt her. He realized he had been selfish and greedy. He realized he had made a big mistake. He said sorry and gave back the necklace. He hugged grandma and asked her to forgive him. + +Grandma forgave him. She hugged him back and wiped his tears. She told him she loved him and he could do better. She told him he had to learn to respect and share. She told him he had to be honest and kind. She told him he had to grow up. + +Tom nodded. He said he would try. He said he wanted to be a good boy. He said he wanted to make grandma and mom proud. He said he wanted to be happy. + +Grandma smiled. She said he could do it. She said she was proud of him. She said she was happy. She gave him a kiss and a cookie. They played a game and read a book. They waited for mom to come back from the meeting. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big structure made of wood and metal. It had slides, swings, ladders and bridges. Tom and Lily wanted to climb on it and have fun. + +"Look, Lily, this structure is so cool! Let's go and touch it!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. It looks high and hard." Lily said. + +They ran to the structure and started to touch it. They felt the smooth metal, the rough wood, the cold slides and the warm swings. They climbed up and down, slid and swung, laughed and shouted. + +But then they saw a chubby boy sitting on a bench. He was not playing. He was holding a toy car and looking sad. Tom and Lily wondered why he was not playing with them. + +"Hi, what's your name?" Tom asked the boy. + +"Ben." The boy said. + +"Why are you not playing on the structure? It's so fun!" Lily asked. + +"I can't. I'm too chubby. I can't climb or slide or swing. I'm afraid I'll fall or get stuck or hurt myself. I can only play with my toy car." Ben said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for Ben. They wanted him to have fun too. They had an idea. + +"Ben, you can play with us. We can help you. We can hold your hand, show you the way, and cheer you on. You can touch the structure too. It's not scary. It's fun!" Tom said. + +"Really? You would do that for me?" Ben asked. + +"Sure! We are friends. Friends help each other." Lily said. + +Ben smiled. He put down his toy car and got up from the bench. He followed Tom and Lily to the structure. They helped him touch the metal, the wood, the slides and the swings. They helped him climb, slide and swing. They laughed and shouted together. + +Ben was happy. He thanked Tom and Lily for being so kind and friendly. He said he had never had so much fun before. He said he wanted to play with them again. + +Tom and Lily were happy too. They learned that playing with others is more fun than playing alone. They learned that being kind and friendly is more important than being fast or strong. They learned that everyone can touch the structure and have fun, no matter how they look. + +The end. +Sam and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big ball in the park. They wanted to share it, but they did not know how. They tried to pull it, but it was too hard. They tried to cut it, but it was too tough. They tried to bite it, but it was too big. + +"Let me have it!" Sam said. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom said. + +They both pulled the ball harder and harder, until it made a loud noise. The ball split in two! Sam and Tom were shocked. They looked at the ball and saw something inside. It was a bald man with a red suit and a white beard. He looked angry and scared. + +"Help! Help!" the bald man said. "This is an emergency! I am Santa Claus, and you broke my magic ball! How will I deliver the presents now?" + +Sam and Tom felt sorry for the bald man. They did not mean to break his ball. They wanted to help him. + +"We are sorry, Santa," Sam said. + +"Can we fix your ball?" Tom said. + +The bald man smiled. He was not angry anymore. He was glad that the twins were kind. + +"Thank you, Sam and Tom," he said. "You can help me by putting the ball back together. It is not hard. Just press the two halves and say 'Merry Christmas'." + +Sam and Tom did what the bald man said. They pressed the ball and said 'Merry Christmas'. The ball became whole again. The bald man was happy. He gave the twins a hug and a wink. + +"You are very good children," he said. "You learned how to share and how to say sorry. I have a special present for you. It is in your house. Go and see." + +The bald man got into the ball and flew away. Sam and Tom ran to their house. They found a big box under the tree. They opened it and saw two bikes. They were the same color and size. They were perfect for sharing. + +Sam and Tom were very happy. They thanked Santa and hugged each other. They learned a lesson that day. Sharing is caring, and sorry is magic. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a big barrel. It is brown and round and has a hole on the side. + +"Let's go inside the barrel!" Sam says. He is the older brother. He is brave and curious. + +"OK!" Ben says. He is the younger brother. He likes to follow Sam. + +They crawl inside the barrel. It is dark and empty. They can hear their voices echo. + +"Hello, hello, hello!" Sam shouts. + +"Hello, hello, hello!" Ben repeats. + +They giggle and have fun. They pretend they are pirates or astronauts or animals. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. It is big and black and has sharp teeth. It sees the barrel and runs towards it. It smells Sam and Ben inside. It wants to bite them. + +"Uh-oh!" Sam says. He is scared. He sees the dog's nose poke through the hole. + +"Uh-oh!" Ben says. He is scared too. He hugs Sam. + +The dog barks and growls. It tries to bite the barrel. It makes dents and scratches on it. It shakes it and rolls it. + +"Help, help, help!" Sam and Ben scream. + +They hear another noise. It is their mom. She is in the house. She hears their screams. She runs outside. She sees the dog and the barrel. + +"Bad dog, bad dog, go away!" she yells. She picks up a stick and waves it at the dog. + +The dog is afraid of the stick. It stops biting the barrel. It runs away. + +Mom drops the stick and runs to the barrel. She lifts it up and sees Sam and Ben inside. They are dirty and scared, but they are not hurt. + +"Are you OK, my boys?" she asks. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"We are OK, Mom," Sam says. + +"We are fine, Mom," Ben says. + +They are happy to see Mom. They are happy to be out of the barrel. They are happy to be safe. + +They say sorry to Mom for playing in the barrel. They say thank you to Mom for saving them. They promise to be careful next time. + +Mom smiles and says she loves them. She takes them inside the house. She gives them a bath and a snack. She tells them a story. They forget about the dog and the barrel. They have a good day. +Sam was a bald boy who liked to fly kites. He had many kites of different colors and shapes, but his favorite was a blue one with a dragon on it. He named it Bluey and took it to the park every day. + +One day, he met a girl named Lily who also liked to fly kites. She had a pink one with a butterfly on it. She named it Pinky and asked Sam if he wanted to play with her. Sam said yes and they flew their kites together. They had a lot of fun and became friends. + +But some big kids saw them and wanted to take their kites. They ran towards them and grabbed their kites. Sam and Lily were scared and sad. They tried to get their kites back, but the big kids were too strong and mean. They laughed at Sam and Lily and said they had silly names and kites. + +Sam felt angry and brave. He said to the big kids, "You are bad and mean. You should not take our kites. They are ours and we love them. They have names and they are not silly. They are beautiful and fun. You should be nice and share." + +The big kids were surprised and ashamed. They realized they were wrong and rude. They said sorry to Sam and Lily and gave them their kites back. They also said they liked their kites and asked if they could fly them together. Sam and Lily said yes and they all flew their kites together. They had a lot of fun and became friends. + +The moral of the story is: You should not judge people by their looks or names. You should be kind and respectful to everyone. You should share and play with others. You can make friends with anyone if you are nice and brave. +Tim and Lily liked to play with their toy planes. They made them soar in the air and pretended they were pilots. They liked to explore new places with their planes. + +One day, they found a big hill near their house. They climbed up the hill with their planes. They wanted to see how far they could make them fly. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Tim asked. + +"Yes, Tim. Let's go!" Lily said. + +They threw their planes as hard as they could. The planes soared in the sky. They looked like birds. + +"Wow, look at them go!" Tim said. + +"They are so fast and high!" Lily said. + +They watched their planes fly away. They flew over the trees and the houses. They flew to the unknown. + +"Where do you think they will go?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe to another country. Or another planet. Or another way of living." Lily said. + +They imagined all the things their planes could see and do. They felt happy and curious. + +They waited for their planes to come back. But they did not come back. They flew too far. + +Tim and Lily felt sad and worried. They lost their planes. They did not know how to find them. + +They hugged each other and cried. They wished they could see their planes again. They wished they could soar with them. +Spot was a dog who liked to play in the mud. He had brown fur, but it was hard to see because he was always filthy. He did not care about being clean. He only cared about having fun. + +One day, Spot saw a big puddle in the park. He ran towards it and jumped in. He splashed and rolled and barked. He was very happy. He did not see the lady who was walking by with a white dress. + +"Hey, you filthy dog! Get away from me!" the lady shouted. She was angry because Spot had turned her dress into a mess. She waved her umbrella at him and tried to shoo him away. + +Spot did not understand why the lady was mad. He thought she wanted to play too. He wagged his tail and ran towards her. He tried to lick her face and jump on her. + +"Stop it! Stop it! You are ruining my dress!" the lady cried. She pushed Spot away and ran to find a taxi. She was very upset. + +Spot was confused. He did not mean to make the lady sad. He just wanted to have fun. He looked at his muddy paws and his filthy fur. He wondered if he should try to be clean. He saw a fountain nearby. He decided to give it a try. He walked to the fountain and jumped in. He felt the cold water on his skin. He shook his head and sprayed water everywhere. He felt a little better. He saw his reflection in the water. He saw his brown fur. He smiled. He liked being Spot. He did not care about being filthy. He only cared about having fun. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to make it into a boat and pretend to sail on the sea. + +"Let's imagine we are pirates and look for treasure!" Ben said. + +"OK, but you have to row the boat, I will be the captain," Anna said. + +They cut out some windows and a flag from paper and taped them to the box. They also found some sticks and a rope to make oars. They put the box on the floor and climbed inside. + +"Row, row, row, Ben!" Anna shouted. "We have to find the island with the gold!" + +Ben started to row with the sticks, but he soon got tired. He stopped and said, "I don't want to row anymore. It's too hard. You row, Anna." + +"No, you row, Ben. You are the pirate, I am the captain. Captains don't row, they give orders," Anna said. + +They started to argue and fight over the oars. They pulled and pushed and made the box shake and tear. The windows and the flag fell off and the rope got tangled. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" their mom said. She came into the garage and saw the mess. "What are you doing? You ruined the box and the paper. Why can't you play nicely?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and felt ashamed. They knew they had been selfish and lazy. They said sorry to their mom and to each other. + +"Next time, you should share and take turns," their mom said. "That way, you can have more fun and be good friends." + +Anna and Ben nodded and hugged. They learned their lesson and promised to be more cooperative and kind. They decided to fix the box and the paper and play again, but this time, they would row together and share the treasure. +Sara and Ben like to play with tubes. They have many tubes of different colors and sizes. They make funny noises with them and pretend they are snakes or rockets. + +One day, they find a new tube in the garage. It is very thin and long and has a sharp end. Sara picks it up and says, "Look, Ben, a new tube! What can we do with it?" + +Ben says, "I don't know. Maybe we can poke something with it. Like a balloon or a pillow." + +Sara thinks that is a good idea. She sees a balloon on the table and runs to it with the thin tube. She pokes the balloon with the sharp end and POP! The balloon bursts and makes a loud noise. + +Sara and Ben are scared and surprised. They drop the thin tube and cover their ears. They hear their mom coming and say, "Uh-oh, we are in trouble." + +Mom sees the broken balloon and the thin tube and says, "What did you do, Sara and Ben? This is not a toy. This is a needle. It can hurt you or make holes in things. You should never play with needles. They are dangerous." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry and say, "We are sorry, mom. We didn't know. We thought it was a tube. We won't play with needles again." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I'm glad you are okay. But you have to be careful and ask me before you touch anything in the garage. There are many things there that are not for playing. Now, let's clean up this mess and find some safe tubes to play with." +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. But they also liked to go outside and see the stars and the moon at night. Sometimes, they would sneak out of their room and go to the backyard when their mom and dad were asleep. + +One night, they decided to do that again. They put on their coats and shoes and tiptoed to the door. Sam had a key that he found in a drawer. He used it to unlock the door and opened it quietly. "Come on, Lily, let's go see the night sky," he whispered. + +Lily followed him, but she was a little scared. She did not like the dark and the noises. She held Sam's hand tightly. They walked to the grass and looked up. They saw many bright stars and a big round moon. They also saw a shooting star that made a trail of light. "Wow, look at that, Sam! Make a wish!" Lily said. + +Sam closed his eyes and made a wish. He wished that he and Lily would always be happy and safe. He opened his eyes and smiled at Lily. "What did you wish for, Lily?" he asked. + +Lily closed her eyes and made a wish too. She wished that their mom and dad would not be angry with them for going outside. She opened her eyes and hugged Sam. "I wished that we would not get in trouble, Sam. I love you and I'm grateful for you," she said. + +Sam hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I'm grateful for you too. You're the best sister ever." + +They stayed outside for a little while longer, enjoying the night sky. Then they heard a noise. It was their mom and dad, who had woken up and noticed that they were gone. They ran to the door and saw them in the backyard. They were not happy. They called them inside and scolded them for being naughty and dangerous. + +Sam and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and that they just wanted to see the stars and the moon. They promised to never do that again. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they loved them and that they were glad they were safe. They also said they were proud of them for being curious and adventurous, but that they had to be careful and follow the rules. + +Sam and Lily nodded and said they understood. They went back to their room and got ready for bed. They snuggled in their blankets and said good night to each other. They still felt a little sad, but they also felt happy and grateful. They had seen the night sky and they had each other. They fell asleep, dreaming of stars and wishes. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big hill with many kites flying in the sky. They wanted to fly a kite too, so they asked their mom to buy them one. + +Mom said yes, and they picked a yellow kite with a long tail. They ran to the hill and tried to make the kite go up. But the wind was too strong, and the kite flew away from them. They chased the kite, but they could not catch it. + +"Come back, kite!" Tom shouted. "We want to play with you!" + +But the kite did not listen. It flew higher and higher, until it got stuck in a tree. Tom and Lily were sad. They looked at the kite, and saw a bird sitting on it. The bird pecked at the kite, and made a hole in it. + +"Hey, bird, stop that!" Lily yelled. "That is our kite, not your snack!" + +But the bird did not care. It kept pecking, and tore the kite apart. Then it flew away, leaving only some pieces of the kite on the tree. + +Tom and Lily cried. They had lost their kite, and they had no more fun. They went back to their mom, and told her what happened. Mom hugged them, and said she was sorry. + +She gave them some cookies and juice, and said they could get another kite another day. Tom and Lily ate the cookies, but they did not like the juice. It was sour, and made their faces twist. + +"Yuck, this juice is sour!" Tom said. "I don't want it!" + +"Me neither!" Lily said. "Can we have some water instead?" + +Mom smiled, and said yes. She poured them some water, and threw away the sour juice. She said it was old, and that she forgot to check the date. + +Tom and Lily drank the water, and felt better. They thanked their mom, and said they loved her. Mom said she loved them too, and that they could still have fun in the park. They decided to play on the swings, and forget about the kite and the bird and the sour juice. They laughed, and swung high in the air. They felt the wind on their faces, and it was not too strong. It was just right. +Anna and Ben are playing with yarn. They make shapes and patterns with the yarn on the floor. They have fun and laugh. + +"Look, I made a star!" Anna says, showing Ben her yarn star. + +"I made a snake!" Ben says, wiggling his yarn snake. + +They hear Mom call from the kitchen. "Lunch is ready, kids! Come and eat!" + +Anna and Ben want to eat, but they also want to play more. They delay going to the kitchen. + +"Just one more minute, Mom!" Anna says. + +"Me too, Mom!" Ben says. + +They make more shapes and patterns with the yarn. They forget about lunch. + +Mom comes to the living room. She sees the yarn mess on the floor. She is not happy. + +"Kids, what are you doing? You should have come to eat when I called you. Now your lunch is cold and your yarn is tangled. You need to clean up and eat right now!" + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They did not mean to make Mom angry. They hurry to clean up the yarn and put it away. They go to the kitchen and eat their lunch. It is still delicious, even if it is cold. + +"Sorry, Mom," Anna says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben says. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "It's okay, kids. I know you like to play with yarn. But next time, please listen when I call you. Lunch is important for your health and energy. And yarn is not fun when it is tangled. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They love Mom and they love yarn. They finish their lunch and say thank you. Then they go back to the living room and play with yarn again. But this time, they do not delay when Mom calls them. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. But their favorite thing was to feed the ducks in the pond. They always brought some bread crumbs to share with the quacking birds. + +One day, they saw something new in the pond. It was big and green and had a long tail and sharp teeth. It was an alligator! Ben and Lily were curious and scared at the same time. They wondered if the alligator was hungry and if it liked bread crumbs too. + +"Let's feed the alligator!" Ben said. He was brave and original. He always liked to try new things. + +"No, Ben, don't do it!" Lily said. She was careful and smart. She always liked to be safe. "The alligator might bite you!" + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He took a big piece of bread and threw it into the pond. The alligator saw the bread and swam towards it. Ben and Lily watched as the alligator opened its mouth and snapped the bread. + +"Wow, he liked it!" Ben said. He smiled and took another piece of bread. He threw it closer to the edge of the pond, where he and Lily were standing. + +"Ben, stop it!" Lily said. She was worried and scared. She did not like the alligator. "He might come out of the water and get us!" + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He took the last piece of bread and threw it right in front of the alligator. The alligator saw the bread and swam faster. Ben and Lily watched as the alligator reached the shore and jumped out of the water. + +"Run, Ben, run!" Lily said. She grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him away. The alligator chased them with its mouth open and its tail swinging. + +Ben and Lily ran as fast as they could. They screamed and cried for help. They reached the gate of the park and ran out. The alligator stopped at the gate and roared. It could not get out of the park. + +Ben and Lily were safe, but they were also sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They had fed the alligator and made it angry. They had also scared the ducks and wasted the bread. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to never feed an alligator. They learned to listen to Lily. And they learned to be original in a good way, not a bad way. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see a big hedge. The hedge has many holes. Lily and Tom have a plan. + +"Let's play hide and seek in the hedge!" Lily says. + +"OK, you count and I hide!" Tom says. + +Lily covers her eyes and counts. "One, two, three, four, five!" She opens her eyes and looks for Tom. She hears a giggle. She runs to the hedge and peeks inside. She sees a light shirt. It is Tom! + +"I found you!" Lily says. + +Tom comes out of the hedge. He smiles. "You are good at finding! Now it is my turn to count!" + +Lily and Tom take turns hiding and finding. They have fun in the hedge. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big bird on a tree. The bird is hungry. It looks for food. + +"Look, a bird!" Tim says. "It is big and brown. It has a long beak." + +"Maybe it wants a worm," Sam says. "Worms are good for birds. They are long and slimy." + +"Let's find a worm for the bird," Tim says. "We can help the bird. We can be kind." + +They dig in the dirt. They find a worm. It is red and wiggly. They hold the worm in their hands. + +"Here, bird, here!" they call. "We have a worm for you. Come and eat it." + +The bird hears them. It flies down from the tree. It sees the worm. It wants the worm. It opens its beak. + +But the bird is bad. It does not only want the worm. It wants Tim and Sam too. It bites their hands. It hurts them. It makes them cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" they scream. "Bad bird, bad bird! Go away!" + +The bird does not go away. It eats the worm. It eats Tim and Sam too. It is full and happy. It flies back to the tree. + +The end. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. They roll them on the floor and make noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep! + +One day, Mom gives them some meat for lunch. She says it is good for them. But Tim and Sam do not like meat. They think it is hard and yucky. They want to eat something else. + +"Mom, can we have cheese instead?" Tim asks. + +"No, you have to eat your meat. It will make you strong and healthy," Mom says. + +"But we do not like it. It is hard and yucky," Sam says. + +"Too bad. You have to eat what I give you. No cheese until you finish your meat," Mom says. + +Tim and Sam are sad and angry. They do not want to eat their meat. They have an idea. They roll their meat under the table. They think Mom will not see it. They smile and say they are done. + +"Good boys. You can have some cheese now," Mom says. She gives them some cheese. They are happy. + +But then, Mom sees something under the table. She bends down and picks it up. It is their meat. She is not happy. + +"Tim and Sam, what is this? Did you roll your meat under the table?" Mom asks. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They do not know what to say. They look at each other and say nothing. + +"Tim and Sam, that is not nice. You lied to me. You did not eat your meat. You wasted it. You have to go to your room. No more cheese. No more toy cars. No more fun," Mom says. + +Tim and Sam are very sad and sorry. They cry and say they are sorry. They go to their room. They wish they had eaten their meat. They learn their lesson. +Lily and Ben were restless. They did not want to stay inside and help Mom with the laundry. They wanted to go outside and play with their toys. Mom said they had to wait until the laundry was done. + +"Laundry is boring!" Lily said. "I want to play with my doll!" + +"I want to play with my truck!" Ben said. "Laundry is silly!" + +They started to fight over the laundry basket. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The laundry basket fell over and the clothes spilled out. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. "You are making a big mess! Now you have to pick up the clothes and fold them." + +Lily and Ben did not like that. They pouted and whined. They did not want to fold the clothes. They wanted to play. + +"Can we please go outside, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Please, Mom?" Ben asked. + +Mom looked at the clock. She saw that it was almost time for lunch. She sighed and smiled. + +"Okay, okay," she said. "You can go outside for a little while. But you have to come back when I call you. And you have to be nice to each other. No more fighting, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom!" Lily and Ben said. They ran outside with their toys. They were happy. They forgot about the laundry. They played and laughed and had fun. Mom watched them from the window. She was glad. She finished the laundry and made lunch. She hoped they would be hungry and tired after playing. She hoped they would not fight again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Today is a special day. Mom is making a big turkey for dinner. She puts the turkey in a big pan and puts some butter and salt on it. Then she covers it with some paper. She says, "This is how you wrap the turkey. It helps it stay juicy and yummy." + +Anna and Ben want to wrap something too. They look around the kitchen and find some things. Anna finds a banana and Ben finds a carrot. They take some paper and wrap them. They are very proud of their work. They show Mom their wrapped food. Mom smiles and says, "Wow, you are very good at wrapping. But we don't need to wrap these things. We can eat them raw. They are mild and sweet. Do you want to try?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They unwrap their food and take a bite. They like the banana and the carrot. They say, "Mmm, these are good. Can we have some more?" Mom says, "Sure, you can have some more. But save some room for the turkey. It will be ready soon. Then we can have a big feast with Dad and Grandma and Grandpa. Won't that be fun?" Anna and Ben say, "Yes, that will be fun. We love turkey. And we love you, Mom." They hug Mom and help her set the table. They are very happy. +Lily liked purple. She had a purple dress, a purple hat, and a purple bike. She wanted to show her purple bike to her friend Ben, who lived next door. She put on her purple hat and rode her bike to Ben's house. + +But when she got there, she saw that Ben was playing with another girl. The girl had a pink bike and a pink dress. She looked very pretty and happy. Ben smiled at her and said, "Hi, Lily. This is Amy. She is my new friend from school. Do you want to play with us?" + +Lily felt uncomfortable. She did not like pink. She did not like Amy. She wanted Ben to play with her and her purple bike. She said, "No, thank you. I have to go home now. Bye, Ben." She turned around and rode away. + +But Amy did not let her go. She followed Lily on her pink bike. She said, "Hey, Lily. Wait for me. I want to see your purple bike. It looks very nice. Can I try it?" + +Lily did not want to share her bike. She said, "No, you can't. It is my bike. Go away. Leave me alone." She pedaled faster and faster. + +But Amy was faster. She caught up with Lily and grabbed her bike. She said, "Come on, Lily. Don't be mean. Let me have a turn. It is fun to share. You can try my pink bike. It is very smooth and fast." + +Lily was angry. She did not want to try Amy's bike. She wanted her bike back. She shouted, "No, no, no. Give me my bike. It is mine. You are a bad girl. You are not my friend. Go away. Go away." + +She pulled her bike from Amy's hands. She pushed Amy away. She got on her bike and rode away. She did not look back. She did not care if Amy was hurt or sad. She just wanted to be alone with her purple bike. She did not want to play with anyone else. She did not want to share. She did not want to follow. +Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sam has a red motorcycle. Ben has a blue car. They race on the floor. + +"Vroom, vroom!" Sam says. He makes his motorcycle go fast. + +"Beep, beep!" Ben says. He makes his car go faster. + +They come to a big hill. It is a pillow. Sam pushes his motorcycle up the hill. Ben pushes his car up the hill. They want to see who is first. + +But then, Sam's motorcycle slips. It falls down the hill. It hits Ben's car. Both toys crash. + +"Oh no!" Sam says. He is sad. His motorcycle is broken. + +"Sorry, Sam," Ben says. He is sorry. His car is broken too. + +They look at their toys. They are not happy. They want to play more. + +Then, they hear a knock on the door. It is Sam's mom. She has a surprise for them. + +"Look what I found in the garage," she says. She shows them a big box. It has two new toys. A green motorcycle and a yellow car. + +"Wow!" Sam and Ben say. They are happy. They hug Sam's mom. + +"Thank you, mom!" Sam says. + +"Thank you, Sam's mom!" Ben says. + +They open the box. They take out their new toys. They are shiny and cool. + +They race on the floor again. They are careful with their toys. They do not crash. + +They are lucky. They have new toys and a good friend. They have fun. +Sara likes to make bracelets with beads. She has many beads of different colors and shapes. She likes to mix them and make unique bracelets. She gives them to her friends and family. + +One day, Sara wants to make a bracelet for her mom. She picks some beads that are red, blue, green and yellow. She puts them on a string and ties a knot. She is very proud of her bracelet. + +She shows it to her dad and says, "Look, dad, I made a bracelet for mom. Do you like it?" + +Dad smiles and says, "It's very beautiful, Sara. I'm sure mom will love it. How many beads did you use?" + +Sara thinks for a moment and says, "I don't know. Let's count them together." + +Dad nods and says, "Okay, let's count. One, two, three..." + +Sara joins him and says, "Four, five, six..." + +They count all the beads on the bracelet and find out that there are ten beads. + +"Ten beads!" Sara says. "That's a lot of beads!" + +Dad hugs her and says, "Yes, it is. And they make a unique bracelet. You are very creative, Sara. Mom will be very happy when she sees it." + +Sara smiles and says, "Thank you, dad. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara." Dad says. "Now, let's go and give mom her bracelet. She's waiting for us in the kitchen." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they decide to go to the park. They see a big hill. They want to climb it. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Tom says. "We can see a cool view from there." + +"OK!" Mia says. "But be careful. The hill is steep." + +They hold hands and start to climb. They go slowly and carefully. They see flowers and bugs and rocks. They have fun. + +They reach the top of the hill. They look around. They see the park, the trees, the sky, and the town. They see people and cars and birds. They see a lot of colors. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "This is a cool view!" + +"Yes!" Mia says. "It is beautiful!" + +They smile and hug. They are happy. They sit on the hill and enjoy the view. They are glad they decided to climb it. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toy cars. They have a big box that they pretend is a tunnel. They take turns to drive their cars through the box and make noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fast car!" Tom says as he pushes his red car through the box. + +"Beep, beep, I'm a truck!" Lily says as she follows him with her yellow car. + +They have fun making their cars go in and out of the box. But then they hear a loud noise outside. It sounds like a real car horn. + +"What's that?" Lily asks, looking out the window. + +"It's a big car!" Tom says, running to the door. "Let's go see!" + +They leave their toy cars and the box and run outside. They see a big car parked in front of their house. It is blue and shiny. It has a big horn that makes a loud noise. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom says, admiring the car. + +"Who's car is that?" Lily asks, curious. + +They hear a voice from the car. It is their dad. He has come home from work early. He has a surprise for them. + +"Hi, kids!" he says, smiling. "Do you like my new car?" + +"Wow, dad, it's awesome!" Tom says, excited. + +"Can we go for a ride?" Lily asks, hopeful. + +"Sure, hop in!" dad says, opening the door. "But first, let's go get your toy cars and the box. We don't want to leave them outside." + +"Okay, dad!" Lily and Tom say, happy. + +They run back to get their toy cars and the box. They put them in the back seat of the car. Then they get in the front seat with dad. He buckles them up and starts the car. + +"Are you ready for a fun ride?" he asks, looking at them. + +"Yes, dad!" they say, eager. + +He drives the car out of the driveway. He makes the horn sound again. It is very loud. + +"Stop, dad, stop!" Lily and Tom say, laughing. "That's too loud!" + +"Sorry, kids, I was just joking!" dad says, chuckling. "Let's go find a tunnel to drive through. That will be fun!" + +They drive away, looking for a tunnel. They are happy to be with dad and his new car. They love playing with their toy cars and the box. But they love dad more. He is the best. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. + +One day, Tom's red car breaks. The wheel falls off and the car cannot move. Tom is sad and cries. He shows his car to Sam and says, "Look, my car is broken. Can you help me?" + +Sam is alert and wants to help his brother. He says, "Don't cry, Tom. I can repair your car. I have glue and tape. Let me see your car and the wheel." He takes the car and the wheel from Tom and goes to his desk. + +He puts some glue on the wheel and sticks it back to the car. He wraps some tape around the wheel to make it stronger. He rubs the tape to make it smooth. He says, "There, your car is fixed. Try it now." + +He gives the car back to Tom and watches him. Tom smiles and says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. My car can move again." He makes noises and drives his car on the floor. He is happy and hugs Sam. Sam hugs him back and says, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you're happy. Let's play together." They play with their cars and have fun. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom and Dad. They ride the subway to get there. The subway is big and fast and loud. Anna and Ben like to look out the window and see the buildings and people. + +One day, they see a man playing a guitar on the subway. He sings and smiles. He has a hat on the floor. People put money in the hat. Anna and Ben think he is playful and fun. They want to play with him. + +"Can we play with him, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Can we sing with him, Dad?" Ben asks. + +Mom and Dad shake their heads. They say, "No, he is working. He needs the money. We should not bother him." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to be playful and fun too. They look at the man. He looks at them. He winks and nods. He says, "Come on, kids. You can play with me. You can sing with me. It will make me happy. It will make the people happy." + +Anna and Ben look at Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad smile and nod. They say, "OK, but only for a little while. And be polite and respectful." + +Anna and Ben run to the man. They sit next to him. He gives them a guitar and a tambourine. He teaches them a song. They sing and play together. The people on the subway clap and cheer. They put more money in the hat. The man thanks them. He says, "You are very good. You are very kind. You made my day. You made my job easier. You succeed in making music and making friends." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug the man. They say, "Thank you. You are very good. You are very kind. You made our day. You made our trip fun. You succeed in making music and making friends too." + +Mom and Dad are proud. They say, "Well done, Anna and Ben. You learned something today. You learned that being playful and fun can also be helpful and generous. You learned that you can share your talents and your joy with others. You learned that you can make a difference in the world." + +The end. +Lila liked to draw with ink. She had a big bottle of ink and a sharp pen. She made pictures of cats, flowers, and stars on paper. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, Lila saw a big wall in the park. It was white and blank. Lila thought it would be fun to draw on the wall with ink. She took her bottle and pen and went to the wall. She started to draw a big cat. + +But then, a man came and saw Lila. He was angry. He said, "Hey, what are you doing? You can't draw on the wall with ink! That's bad! You have to stop!" + +Lila was scared. She dropped her pen and bottle. The ink spilled on the ground. She said, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to draw. I like ink." + +The man was troubled. He saw that Lila was just a little girl. He said, "I know you like ink, but you can't use it on the wall. That's not your wall. That's the wall of the park. You have to ask before you use something that's not yours. And you have to be careful with sharp things. You could hurt yourself or someone else." + +Lila nodded. She felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know. I won't do it again. Can I help you clean the wall?" + +The man smiled. He said, "That's very nice of you. Yes, you can help me. Come on, let's get a bucket and a sponge. And next time, you can draw with ink on your own paper, okay?" + +Lila smiled too. She said, "Okay. Thank you for being kind. Can I show you my pictures of cats, flowers, and stars?" + +The man said, "Sure, I'd love to see them. Maybe you can teach me how to draw with ink too." + +Lila and the man became friends. They cleaned the wall and then they looked at Lila's pictures. They had fun with ink. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a new toy in their room. It was a flashlight with a red handle and a yellow button. Sara wanted to play with it, but Tom grabbed it first. + +"Mine!" Tom said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, mine!" Sara said. "I want to see it glow!" + +They pulled and pushed, but neither of them would let go. The flashlight fell to the floor and broke. The handle came off and the button stopped working. Sara and Tom looked at the broken toy and felt sad. + +"Sorry," Tom said. "I was too busy wanting it for myself." + +"Me too," Sara said. "I was not nice to you." + +They hugged and said they were sorry. Then they went to their mom and told her what happened. Mom was not happy, but she was glad they told the truth. She said they could share another flashlight if they promised to be careful and kind. + +Sara and Tom learned that sharing is better than fighting, and that toys are more fun when they glow. +One day, Tom and Sam went to the park to play. They saw a big pile of sticks and leaves. They had an idea. They wanted to make spears. + +Tom and Sam picked up some sticks and broke them to make them sharp. They tied some leaves around the sticks with vines. They made four spears. They were very proud of their spears. + +They decided to play hunters. They looked for animals in the park. They saw a squirrel, a bird, a dog and a cat. They pretended to throw their spears at them. But they did not really hurt them. They just made noises and had fun. + +The animals ran away from them. They thought Tom and Sam were scary. But Tom and Sam were not scary. They were just playing. They were good boys. + +They played until it was time to go home. They took their spears with them. They showed their spears to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad smiled and said they were very clever. They gave them a hug and a kiss. Tom and Sam were happy. They liked to play with spears. +Sara and Tom were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were very happy to see new things and have fun. They packed their bags and got in the car. Mom drove for a long time until they reached a big building. Dad said it was a hotel, where they could sleep and eat. + +They went inside the hotel and saw many people and things. There was a big desk, a big clock, a big couch, and a big lamp. Sara and Tom wanted to touch everything, but mom and dad said no. They had to wait in line to get a key for their room. Sara and Tom were bored and started to make funny faces at each other. They giggled and laughed quietly. + +But then, Tom saw something very funny. There was a man in a suit and a tie, holding a suitcase and a phone. He was talking very fast and loud, and he looked very busy. Tom thought he looked like a monkey. He pointed at him and said, "Look, Sara, a monkey man!" + +Sara looked and laughed too. She said, "Yeah, a monkey man! Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" They made monkey noises and jumped up and down. They thought it was a very funny game. + +But the man heard them and turned around. He was not happy. He looked very angry and red. He said, "How rude! How dare you call me a monkey! I am a very important person! You should be ashamed of yourselves!" + +Mom and dad heard him and looked shocked. They quickly grabbed Sara and Tom and said, "We're so sorry, sir. They're just kids. They didn't mean to be rude. They were just playing." + +The man huffed and puffed and walked away. Mom and dad took Sara and Tom to their room. They were very embarrassed. They said, "Sara and Tom, that was not nice. You should not make fun of people. You should say sorry to the man." + +Sara and Tom felt bad. They did not want to hurt the man's feelings. They said, "We're sorry, mom and dad. We're sorry, monkey man. We won't do it again." + +Mom and dad hugged them and said, "It's okay. We love you. But remember, be polite and respectful to everyone. Now, let's have some dinner and enjoy our trip." + +Sara and Tom nodded and smiled. They learned a lesson and still had fun. They liked the hotel and the trip. They did not see the monkey man again. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to watch films. They had a big film with many animals and songs. They put the film in the box and pressed the button. The film started to play on the wall. + +"Look, Anna, a lion!" Tom said. "He is big and strong and has a loud roar." + +"Yes, Tom, he is. And look, a monkey! He is funny and smart and has a long tail." Anna said. "He can swing from the trees and make faces." + +They watched the film and laughed and sang along. They were happy. + +But then, Tom saw a bird. He liked the bird. He wanted the bird. He got up and went to the wall. He tried to catch the bird with his hand. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Anna asked. "You can't catch the bird. He is in the film. He is not real." + +But Tom did not listen. He kept trying to catch the bird. He touched the box and pressed the button. The film stopped. + +"Tom, you stopped the film!" Anna said. "Why did you do that? I was watching the film. I liked the film. That is not fair." + +Tom looked at Anna. He saw that she was sad and angry. He felt bad. He did not mean to stop the film. He just wanted the bird. + +"I'm sorry, Anna." Tom said. "I was silly. I should not have stopped the film. I should have shared the film with you. Can we watch the film again?" + +Anna looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She felt better. She was still his friend. + +"OK, Tom." Anna said. "We can watch the film again. But next time, please don't stop the film. Please watch the film with me. That is fair." + +They hugged and smiled. They put the film in the box and pressed the button. The film started to play on the wall. They watched the film and laughed and sang along. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's go outside and wander," Ben said to Lily. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"Okay," Lily agreed. "But we have to be careful. Mom and Dad said we can't go too far." + +They put on their shoes and jackets and went outside. They saw some birds, some flowers, and some rocks. They picked up some sticks and pretended they were swords. They had fun. + +Then they saw a big house with a red roof. It looked old and empty. They were curious. + +"Let's go see the house," Ben said. "Maybe there is something inside." + +"I don't know," Lily said. "It looks scary. And we don't know who lives there." + +"Come on, don't be a baby," Ben said. "It will be an adventure." + +He took Lily's hand and they walked towards the house. They climbed the stairs and opened the door. It was dark and dusty inside. They saw some broken furniture, some cobwebs, and some rats. They felt scared. + +"Let's go back," Lily said. "This is not fun." + +"Wait, look," Ben said. "There is a ladder. It goes to the roof. Maybe we can see the whole town from there." + +He let go of Lily's hand and ran to the ladder. He climbed up and reached the roof. He saw the sun, the sky, and the trees. He felt happy. + +"Lily, come up here," he shouted. "It's awesome." + +Lily hesitated. She didn't like the ladder. It looked shaky and rusty. She didn't like the roof. It looked steep and slippery. She wanted to go home. + +"Ben, come down here," she shouted. "It's dangerous." + +But Ben didn't listen. He wanted to see more. He walked to the edge of the roof. He saw a big lemon tree in the yard. He liked lemons. They were sour and yummy. + +"I want a lemon," he said. "I'm going to get one." + +He leaned over the roof and reached for a lemon. He stretched his arm and his fingers. He almost touched the lemon. + +But then he lost his balance. He slipped and fell. He screamed. + +Lily screamed too. She ran to the ladder and climbed up. She saw Ben on the ground. He was hurt and bleeding. He was crying. + +She ran to him and hugged him. She was scared and sad. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" she asked. + +"No, I'm not okay," he said. "I'm sorry, Lily. I was stupid. I should have listened to you." + +They heard a siren. They saw a car with a red light and a loud sound. It was an ambulance. It came to help Ben. + +They also saw Mom and Dad. They were angry and worried. They came to hug Ben and Lily. + +They took Ben to the hospital. They said he would be okay. They said he had a broken arm and some cuts. They said he was lucky. + +They also said he was naughty. They said he shouldn't have wandered to the house. They said he shouldn't have climbed to the roof. They said he shouldn't have reached for the lemon. + +They said he had to learn his lesson. They said he had to say sorry to Lily. They said he had to be more careful. + +Ben said sorry to Lily. He said he loved her. He said he would be more careful. + +Lily said she loved him too. She said she forgave him. She said she would take care of him. + +They hugged and kissed. They felt better. + +They learned their lesson. They never wandered to the house again. They never climbed to the roof again. They never reached for the lemon again. + +They stayed safe and happy. They played with their toys and read their books. They had fun. +Lily loved to watch movies with her grandma. Grandma had many old movies on big tapes that she played on a box with buttons. Lily liked the stories and the songs and the colors in the movies. Sometimes the movies were scratchy or fuzzy, but grandma said they were still good. + +One day, Lily found a movie that she had never seen before. It was in a shiny case with a picture of a princess and a dragon. Lily asked grandma if they could watch it. Grandma smiled and said, "That is a very special movie, Lily. It was my favorite when I was a little girl. But it is very old and broken. I don't think it will play anymore." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to see the princess and the dragon. She asked grandma if they could fix the movie. Grandma said, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe there is a way to restore it, but I don't know how. Maybe we can ask someone who knows more about movies." + +Lily thought for a moment. She remembered that her friend Max had a dad who worked at a movie store. Maybe he could help. She asked grandma if they could call Max and his dad. Grandma said, "That is a good idea, Lily. Let's try that." + +They called Max and his dad and told them about the movie. Max's dad said he was happy to help. He said he had a machine that could restore old movies and make them look new again. He said he would come over and bring the machine. Lily was very excited. She thanked Max and his dad and waited for them to arrive. + +When they came, Max's dad took the movie and put it in the machine. He pressed some buttons and waited. The machine made some noises and lights. Lily and Max watched with curiosity. Grandma watched with hope. After a while, the machine stopped and Max's dad took out the movie. He said, "It's done. Let's see if it works." + +He put the movie in the box with buttons and turned it on. The screen lit up and the movie started. Lily and Max gasped. The movie was clear and bright and beautiful. The princess and the dragon looked real. The music and the voices sounded sweet. Grandma smiled and cried. She said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have restored my movie and my memories. This is a wonderful gift." + +Lily and Max hugged grandma and said, "You're welcome, grandma. We're happy for you. Can we watch the movie with you?" + +Grandma said, "Of course, my dears. Come, sit with me. Let's enjoy the movie together." + +They all sat on the couch and watched the movie. They laughed and cried and sang along. They had a wonderful time. Lily was glad she found the movie. She was glad she asked for help. She was glad she made grandma happy. She thought, "This is the best movie ever." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big road near their house. The road has many cars and trucks. Sara and Ben want to cross the road and see what is on the other side. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Sara says. She grabs Ben's hand and runs to the road. + +"No, Sara, wait!" Ben says. He is scared of the road. He sees a thin yellow line on the road. He remembers what Mommy told them. "Mommy said we have to stay away from the road. She said the road is dangerous. She said we have to look both ways and hold hands and wait for the green man." + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She thinks Ben is a baby. She wants to have fun. She pokes Ben in the arm and laughs. "You are a baby, Ben. I am not a baby. I can cross the road by myself. Watch me!" + +Sara lets go of Ben's hand and runs to the road. She does not look both ways. She does not see the big truck coming. She does not hear the loud horn. She only sees the other side of the road. She thinks it is a park. She thinks there are swings and slides and flowers. + +Ben sees the truck. He screams. He tries to stop Sara. He is too late. The truck hits Sara. Sara falls down. She does not get up. She does not laugh. She does not poke Ben. She does not play. + +Ben cries. He runs to Sara. He holds her hand. He calls her name. He hopes she will wake up. He hopes she will be okay. He hopes Mommy will come. He is scared. He is sad. He is alone. +Tom was a little boy who liked to go to the forest with his dad. They would walk and look at the trees and the animals. One day, they saw a big owl in a nest. The owl had two baby owls with her. Tom wanted to touch the baby owls, but his dad said no. + +"Owls are wild animals, Tom. They need their space and their mom. We can look at them, but not touch them. They might get scared or hurt," his dad said. + +Tom was sad, but he listened to his dad. He watched the owl and her babies from a distance. He saw how the mom owl flew away and came back with food for her babies. She was a good mom. She provided for her babies. She made sure they were safe and full. + +Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned that animals have families too, and that they love and care for each other. He learned to respect and admire the owl and her babies. He was grateful that he could see them in the forest. He thanked his dad for taking him there. + +Tom and his dad went back to the forest many times. They always looked for the owl and her babies. They saw them grow and learn to fly. They were happy to share the forest with them. They were friends with the owl and her babies. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the bath. They have many toys in the water. They splash each other and laugh. + +But Mom does not like it when they splash too much. She says the water goes on the floor and in the hall. She says they will slip and hurt themselves. She says they have to be careful and not make a mess. + +One day, Lily and Ben splash too much. The water goes over the edge of the bath. It makes a big puddle on the floor and in the hall. Mom hears the splash and comes to see. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. She is not happy. She sees the water everywhere. She sees the toys floating in the bath. She sees Lily and Ben with wet hair and clothes. + +"We are playing, Mom," Lily says. + +"We are having fun, Mom," Ben says. + +"You are not playing, you are making a mess," Mom says. "You have to get out of the bath now. You have to dry yourselves and put on clean clothes. You have to help me clean the floor and the hall. You have to be more careful next time." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to get out of the bath. They do not want to dry themselves and put on clean clothes. They do not want to help Mom clean the floor and the hall. They want to keep playing and splashing. + +But they know Mom is right. They know they have to listen to her. They know they have to be sorry and say sorry. They know they have to be good and not splash too much. + +They get out of the bath slowly. They dry themselves slowly. They put on clean clothes slowly. They help Mom clean the floor and the hall slowly. They say sorry to Mom and hug her. + +Mom is still not happy, but she is not angry anymore. She hugs them back and says she loves them. She says they can play in the bath again, but only if they splash less and be more careful. She says they can have a snack and a story after they finish cleaning. + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They love Mom too. They say they will splash less and be more careful. They say they want a snack and a story. They finish cleaning and go to the kitchen with Mom. They hope Mom will forget the splash and the mess. They hope Mom will read them a funny story. They hope they can play in the bath again soon. +Sam is a loyal dog. He loves his family very much. He likes to play with them, to cuddle with them, and to protect them. He also likes to mark his territory. He marks the fence, the tree, the mailbox, and the car. He thinks this is his job. + +One day, Sam sees a new dog in the street. The new dog is big and black. He has a red collar and a loud bark. He walks with a man who holds a leash. The new dog stops near Sam's fence and sniffs. He lifts his leg and tries to mark Sam's fence. + +Sam is very angry. He runs to the fence and barks at the new dog. He says, "This is my fence! This is my family! Go away, you bad dog! You cannot mark here!" + +The new dog barks back. He says, "I am not a bad dog. I am a news dog. I work with the man. He is a news man. He tells people what is happening in the world. He is very important. I am very important too. I can mark wherever I want!" + +Sam does not care. He does not know what news is. He only knows that the new dog is rude and mean. He barks louder and louder. He tries to scare the new dog away. + +The family hears Sam's barking. They come out of the house and see the new dog and the man. They are surprised. They recognize the man. He is a famous news man. He is on TV every night. He is doing a story about their neighborhood. He smiles and waves at them. He says, "Hello, I am sorry for the noise. My dog is just excited. He likes to mark new places. He is a good dog, really. He is very loyal to me." + +The family is impressed. They like the news man. They think he is smart and nice. They say, "Hello, we are happy to meet you. We watch your news every night. You are very good at your job. Your dog is very handsome. He is very loyal to you." + +Sam is confused. He does not understand why his family is nice to the new dog and the man. He thinks they are his enemies. He does not like them. He does not trust them. He keeps barking at them. He says, "No, no, no! They are not good! They are bad! They want to take my fence, my family, my territory! They are not loyal! They are liars!" + +The family tries to calm Sam down. They say, "Sam, Sam, Sam! Stop barking! Be quiet! Be polite! They are not bad! They are not liars! They are our guests! They are our friends! You have to be nice to them! You have to share your fence, your family, your territory! You have to be loyal to us!" + +Sam does not listen. He does not want to share. He does not want to be nice. He does not want to be loyal to them. He only wants to be loyal to himself. He thinks he is the best dog in the world. He thinks he owns everything. He thinks he is the boss. + +He is wrong. He is not the best dog. He is not the boss. He is a selfish dog. He is a silly dog. He is a lonely dog. He does not know what loyalty means. He does not know what friendship means. He does not know what news means. He does not know anything. He only knows how to bark. He only knows how to mark. He only knows how to be a bad dog. +Anna was very happy when her aunt came to visit. She liked her aunt, who always brought her nice toys and books. Her aunt was polite and said hello to Anna's mom and dad. + +"Can I play with you, aunt?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, my dear. Let's go to your room and see what you have there," her aunt said. + +They went to Anna's room, where Anna showed her aunt her dolls, her puzzles, and her crayons. Her aunt smiled and praised everything. Then she said, "Do you want to see something special, Anna?" + +"Yes, please, aunt. What is it?" Anna said. + +Her aunt took out a small box from her purse and opened it. Inside, there was a shiny ring with a big stone. It sparkled in the light. + +"Wow, aunt. It's so pretty. Can I touch it?" Anna said. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful, it's very valuable. It's a magic ring, Anna. It can make things appear and disappear," her aunt said. + +"Really, aunt? How does it work?" Anna said. + +Her aunt put the ring on her finger and said, "You just have to say what you want to appear or disappear, and it will happen. For example, if I say 'cake', a cake will appear. Watch." + +She said "cake" and a cake appeared on the table. Anna clapped her hands and laughed. + +"That's amazing, aunt. Can I try?" Anna said. + +"Of course, you can. But remember, you have to be very careful with what you say. You don't want to make something bad happen, do you?" her aunt said. + +"No, aunt. I don't. I want to make something good happen," Anna said. + +She took the ring from her aunt's finger and put it on her own. She thought for a moment and then said, "I want to appear in a castle with a princess and a unicorn." + +She closed her eyes and wished hard. But nothing happened. She opened her eyes and saw that she was still in her room with her aunt. + +"It didn't work, aunt. Why didn't it work?" Anna said. + +Her aunt looked at her with a strange smile and said, "Oh, it did work, Anna. But not the way you expected. You see, you said 'I want to appear', not 'I want to go'. So you made yourself appear in a castle, but you also made yourself disappear from here. And now, you can't come back." + +Anna felt a cold fear in her chest. She looked around and saw that her room was fading away. She tried to take off the ring, but it was stuck on her finger. She tried to scream, but no one heard her. + +She was alone in a dark and empty castle, with no princess, no unicorn, and no way home. +Lily was a lazy cat. She liked to sleep all day on the sofa. She did not like to play with her toys or run in the garden. She only woke up when she was hungry or thirsty. + +One day, Lily saw a bird outside the window. The bird was small and brown and sang a pretty song. Lily felt a tickle in her nose and a jump in her heart. She wanted to catch the bird. She forgot how lazy she was. + +She ran to the door and scratched it with her claws. She meowed loudly. She wanted to go out. But her mom was busy in the kitchen. She did not hear Lily. She did not open the door. + +Lily was angry. She jumped on the table and knocked over a vase. She made a big mess. She hoped her mom would see her and let her out. + +But her mom did not see her. She only heard a loud crash. She came to the living room and saw the broken vase and the water on the floor. She saw Lily on the table with a guilty look. + +She was not happy. She said, "Lily, stop! You are a bad cat. You cannot go out. You have to stay home. You have to clean up your mess. You have to be a good cat." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not want to make her mom angry. She did not want to catch the bird anymore. She wanted to be a good cat. She jumped off the table and licked her mom's hand. She helped her mom clean up the mess. She went back to the sofa and curled up. She was a lazy cat again. +Lila was a wealthy girl who had many toys and dresses. She liked to play with her dolls and comb their hair. She had a big comb that was shiny and pink. She said it was her favorite comb. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy who was poor. He had no toys and wore old clothes. He was sitting on a bench and looked sad. Lila felt sorry for him and wanted to be his friend. + +She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lila. Do you want to play with me?" The boy looked up and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I would like to play with you." + +Lila and Ben played on the swings and the slide. They had fun and laughed. Lila said, "You are very nice, Ben. Do you want to see my comb? It is shiny and pink." Ben said, "Yes, I want to see your comb. It looks pretty." + +Lila took out her comb and showed it to Ben. He touched it gently and said, "Wow, it is very shiny and pink. It is a beautiful comb." Lila said, "Thank you, Ben. Do you know what? You can have it. It is a gift for you." Ben said, "Really? For me? Thank you, Lila. You are very kind. I love your comb." + +Lila and Ben hugged and smiled. They became good friends and shared their comb. Lila's mom saw them and was proud of her daughter. She said, "Lila, you are a generous girl. You made Ben happy with your comb. I'm glad you found a new friend." Lila said, "Me too, mom. Ben is my best friend. He likes my comb and I like him." +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the old house. The old house was broken and scary. But Lily and Ben were not scared. They liked to pretend they were ghosts. + +One day, they found a big closet in the old house. The closet had many clothes and hats and shoes. Lily and Ben wanted to try them on. They opened the closet and saw a lot of dust and spiders. They also saw a big white sheet. + +"Look, Ben, a ghost sheet!" Lily said. "Let's put it on and scare each other!" + +"OK, Lily, but you go first. I will hide and wait for you," Ben said. + +Lily nodded and took the sheet. She put it over her head and made holes for her eyes. She looked like a ghost. She walked out of the closet and looked for Ben. She did not see him. She heard a noise behind a door. She thought it was Ben. She opened the door and said, "Boo!" + +But it was not Ben. It was a real ghost. The ghost was angry and scary. It had red eyes and sharp teeth. It did not like Lily and Ben playing in the old house. It did not like Lily wearing the sheet. It grabbed Lily and pulled her into the dark room. Lily screamed and dropped the sheet. + +Ben heard Lily scream. He ran out of his hiding place and saw the sheet on the floor. He saw the door open and the ghost inside. He was very scared. He wanted to help Lily, but he did not know how. He had to choose. He could run away or he could fight the ghost. + +He chose to run away. He ran out of the old house and did not look back. He left Lily behind. He was a bad friend. + +Lily was alone with the ghost. The ghost was very mean. It hurt Lily and made her cry. It did not let her go. Lily wished Ben was there. She wished she did not choose the sheet. She wished she did not play in the old house. She was very sad. She had a bad ending. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build towers, bridges, houses and cars with their blocks. They had fun together, but sometimes they fought over the blocks. + +One day, Sam wanted to build a big tower with all the red blocks. He took all the red blocks from the box and put them on his side. Ben wanted some red blocks too, but Sam said no. He said they were his blocks and he did not want to share. Ben was sad and angry. He tried to take some red blocks from Sam, but Sam pushed him away. They started to yell and pull the blocks. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the brothers fighting over the blocks. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting! You have to share the blocks. They are not yours, they are for both of you. If you don't share, I will take away all the blocks and you will have zero blocks to play with." + +Sam and Ben did not listen to Mom. They kept fighting and grabbing the blocks. Mom said, "OK, that's it. I warned you. Now I will take away all the blocks." She took the box and put all the blocks inside. She said, "You can have the blocks back when you learn to share and be nice to each other." She took the box and left the room. + +Sam and Ben looked at each other. They had no blocks to play with. They felt sorry and silly. They realized they had been mean and selfish. They wished they had shared the blocks and played together. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We want to share the blocks. We want to play together. Please, can we have the blocks back?" + +Mom heard them and came back. She saw that they were sorry and ready to share. She smiled and said, "I'm glad you learned your lesson. Sharing is caring. You can have the blocks back, but you have to promise to be nice to each other and not fight." Sam and Ben nodded and hugged Mom. They said, "We promise. Thank you, Mom. We love you." Mom gave them the box and they opened it. They were happy to see the blocks again. They said, "Let's build something together. What do you want to build?" They started to build and play with the blocks. They shared the blocks and helped each other. They had more fun than before. They learned that fighting makes things vanish, but sharing makes things better. +Jenny loved to watch her dad work on cars. He was a mechanic. He could fix any car that was broken or old. He had many tools and parts in his garage. Jenny liked to help him by handing him the tools or holding the flashlight. + +One day, her dad was working on a big red car. It was very old and dirty. It did not move at all. Jenny asked her dad, "Can you make it move, dad?" + +Her dad smiled and said, "I hope so, Jenny. This car is very special. It was my dad's car. He gave it to me when I was a boy. It used to be very fast and beautiful. But it has been sitting here for a long time. It needs a lot of work." + +Jenny wanted to see the car move. She wanted to see it fast and beautiful. She said, "Can I help you, dad?" + +Her dad nodded and said, "Sure, Jenny. You can help me by cleaning the windows and the wheels. They are very dirty. Maybe we can make them shine again." + +Jenny was happy. She took a bucket of water and a cloth and started to clean the car. She worked hard and carefully. She wanted to make the car look nice for her dad. She cleaned the windows and the wheels until they sparkled. + +Her dad finished fixing the engine and the brakes. He said, "Okay, Jenny. I think we are done. Let's see if it moves." + +He got in the car and turned the key. The car made a loud noise and then it started to move. It moved slowly at first, then faster and faster. Jenny clapped her hands and cheered. She ran after the car and said, "Wow, dad! You did it! You made it move! It's fast and beautiful!" + +Her dad stopped the car and got out. He hugged Jenny and said, "Thank you, Jenny. You helped me a lot. You made it beautiful. I'm so proud of you. Do you want to go for a ride?" + +Jenny nodded and said, "Yes, dad! I want to go for a ride in your dad's car!" + +They got in the car and drove away. They had a lot of fun. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They saw the trees and the flowers and the birds. They laughed and sang and talked. They were very happy. They loved the car and they loved each other. +Lila and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and giraffes. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +Then they came to a big cage with a rhinoceros. It was gray and had a horn on its nose. Lila and Ben were curious and wanted to see it better. + +"Mom, can we go closer?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, but be careful and don't touch the fence," mom said. + +Lila and Ben walked to the fence and examined the rhinoceros. They saw its big ears, its thick skin, and its strong legs. They also noticed that it looked sad. It was lying on the ground and did not move much. + +"Why is it sad, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe it misses its home and its friends," mom said. "Rhinoceroses live in Africa, where there are many grasslands and other rhinoceroses. Here, it is alone and has a small space." + +Lila and Ben felt sorry for the rhinoceros. They wished they could make it happy. + +"Can we give it a hug, mom?" Lila asked. + +"No, honey, we can't. It is too big and too dangerous. But we can say hello and wave to it," mom said. + +Lila and Ben said hello and waved to the rhinoceros. They hoped it could hear them and feel their love. They also hoped that one day, it could go back to its home and be happy. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They see a pond with many frogs. They want to catch a frog and hug it. + +"Look, there is a big frog!" Tom says. He runs to the pond and tries to grab the frog. But the frog is too fast and jumps away. + +"Ha ha, you are too slow!" Sue says. She sees a small frog on a leaf. She sneaks up to the frog and picks it up. She hugs the frog and smiles. + +"Wow, you are good!" Tom says. He comes to Sue and looks at the frog. The frog is green and slimy. It croaks in Sue's hand. + +"I like this frog. He is cute and cheap. He does not need food or toys. Can I keep him?" Sue asks. + +"No, you cannot keep him. He is not a pet. He belongs to the pond. He needs water and other frogs. If you keep him, he will be sad and sick." Tom says. + +"Really? But I love him. He loves me too. See, he is hugging me back." Sue says. She feels the frog's legs around her finger. + +"That is not a hug. That is a grip. He is scared of you. He wants to go back to the pond. You have to let him go." Tom says. + +Sue thinks for a moment. She does not want to hurt the frog. She loves the frog, but she loves him more than herself. She nods and says, "OK, I will let him go. Goodbye, frog. Thank you for the hug." + +She puts the frog back on the leaf. The frog jumps into the water and swims away. Sue feels sad, but also happy. She did the right thing. + +Tom sees Sue's face. He hugs her and says, "Don't be sad. You are a good friend. You are a good friend to me and to the frog. Come on, let's play something else." + +Sue hugs him back and says, "OK, let's play. You are a good friend too. And maybe we can see the frog again someday." + +They run to the swings and have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to make stacks of different colors and shapes. Tom was very good at making tall stacks that did not fall. Lily wanted to show Tom her stack, but she was not very calm. She moved too fast and bumped into Tom's stack. Crash! All the blocks fell down. + +"Look what you did!" Tom shouted. He was angry and sad. He had worked hard on his stack. "You ruined my stack!" + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. She felt bad. She did not mean to make Tom's stack fall. She wanted to make him happy, not mad. "I just wanted to show you my stack. It was very pretty." + +Tom looked at Lily's stack. It was still standing. It was very pretty. It had many colors and shapes. Lily had made a star on top. Tom liked stars. He felt a little less angry and sad. + +"Your stack is very pretty, Lily," Tom said. He smiled a little. "I like your star. Can you show me how you made it?" + +Lily smiled too. She was glad Tom liked her stack. She wanted to be his friend. She showed him how she made the star. Tom showed her how he made his tall stack. They helped each other make new stacks. They were calm and careful. They had fun. They did not make any more crashes. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play outside and make noise. One day, their mom said they had to pack. They were going to visit their grandma in another place. Tom and Sam did not want to go. They wanted to stay and play. + +"Why do we have to pack, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Because grandma is very old and sick. She wants to see us before she dies," mom said. + +"What does die mean?" Sam asked. + +"It means she will stop breathing and moving. She will be dead," mom said. + +Tom and Sam felt sad and scared. They did not like the word dead. They did not want grandma to be dead. They packed their bags slowly and quietly. + +The next day, they got in the car with mom and dad. They drove for a long time. The weather was bad. It was dark and rainy. Tom and Sam looked out the window and saw nothing fun. They wished they were home. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. A big truck hit their car from behind. The car spun and crashed. Tom and Sam felt a lot of pain. They heard mom and dad scream. Then everything went black. + +Tom and Sam never saw grandma. They never played outside again. They never made noise again. They were dead. + +The moral of the story is: life is short and precious. We should be grateful for what we have and who we love. We should not complain or be selfish. We should listen to our parents and be kind to others. We never know when something bad might happen. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. They also liked to look at the sky and see the shapes of the clouds. Lily saw a cloud that looked like a bunny. She pointed and said, "Look, Ben, a bunny cloud!" + +Ben looked up and saw the cloud. He did not think it looked like a bunny. He thought it looked like a car. He said, "No, Lily, that's a car cloud. See, it has wheels and a window." + +Lily frowned. She did not like that Ben said that. She said, "No, Ben, you're wrong. It's a bunny cloud. It has ears and a tail. You're just being selfish. You always want to be right." + +Ben shrugged. He did not care what Lily said. He liked his car cloud. He said, "I'm not selfish, Lily. You're selfish. You always want to have your way. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +He ran away to the other side of the park. Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to lose her friend. She wished they could agree on the cloud. She wondered if she should say sorry to Ben. She looked at the sky again. The cloud had changed. It did not look like a bunny or a car anymore. It looked like a heart. Lily smiled. She had an idea. She ran after Ben and said, "Ben, Ben, look at the cloud now. It's a heart cloud. It means we can be friends again. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Can we share the cloud?" + +Ben looked at the cloud. He saw the heart. He felt happy. He said, "I'm sorry too, Lily. You're right. It's a heart cloud. It means we can be friends again. I like to share the cloud with you." + +They hugged and went back to play. They did not fight over the clouds anymore. They saw many shapes and colors. They had fun and laughed. They were glad they had each other. They learned that sharing is better than being selfish. +Jill and Tom were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big house with a fence and a gate. They wondered who lived there. + +"Maybe a rich family," Jill said. "They have a lot of toys and a big car." + +"Maybe they are not happy," Tom said. "They have no friends to play with." + +They decided to peek inside the gate. They saw a girl sitting on a swing. She looked sad and lonely. She had a doll in her hand, but she did not hug it. + +"Hello," Jill said. "What is your name?" + +The girl looked up. She was surprised to see them. "My name is Rose," she said. "Who are you?" + +"We are Jill and Tom," Tom said. "We play in the park. Do you want to play with us?" + +Rose smiled. She nodded. She put down her doll and ran to the gate. She opened it and joined them. They played tag and hide and seek. They had fun. + +"Are you hungry?" Rose asked. "You can come to my house. We have a lot of food. We can have a meal together." + +"Thank you," Jill said. "That is very nice of you." + +They followed Rose to her house. They met her parents. They were rich, but they were also kind. They welcomed Jill and Tom. They gave them plates and cups. They had sandwiches and cookies and juice. They ate and talked and laughed. + +Jill and Tom were happy. They had made a new friend. They had shared a meal. They had learned that being rich is not everything. Being kind and having friends is more important. + +They hugged Rose and her parents. They said goodbye. They promised to come back and play again. They walked back to the park. They felt rich in their hearts. +Tom and Mia liked to play space. They had a big box that was their rocket. They put on hats and capes and said they were space heroes. They had a toy dog that was their space friend. + +One day, they wanted to go to the moon. They got in their rocket and counted to ten. Then they made a loud noise and pretended to fly. They looked out of the window and saw stars and planets. They were very happy. + +But then, their space friend was gone. They did not see him in the rocket. They were very sad and scared. They thought he fell out of the window. They wanted to find him. They said they had to search for him. + +They got out of their rocket and walked on the moon. They looked under rocks and behind craters. They called his name. But they did not find him. They felt helpless. They did not know what to do. + +Then, they heard a bark. They turned around and saw their space friend. He was in their rocket. He did not fall out of the window. He was hiding in a corner. He was playing a trick on them. He was very naughty. + +Tom and Mia were very angry and happy. They ran to their space friend and hugged him. They told him not to do that again. They said they loved him. They got in their rocket and flew back home. They were still space heroes. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play with each other. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big ball that bounced high. One day, they found a big box in the living room. It had a bow and a tag that said "To Ben and Mia, from Grandma and Grandpa". They were very excited and wanted to open it. + +But their mom said, "No, you have to wait until your birthday. It is a surprise. Do not touch the box or peek inside. It is very special and fragile." She put the box on a high shelf and told them to go play outside. + +Ben and Mia were restless. They could not stop thinking about the box. They wondered what was inside. Maybe it was a new toy, or a book, or a puzzle. They wanted to see it and touch it and play with it. They did not like to wait. + +One day, when their mom was busy in the kitchen, they decided to sneak into the living room and get the box. They climbed on a chair and reached for the shelf. The box was heavy and hard to hold. They tried to wrap their arms around it and pull it down. But they lost their balance and fell off the chair. The box crashed to the floor and broke open. + +Inside the box, there was a beautiful glass globe with a snowman and a tree. It was a snow globe that Grandma and Grandpa had made for them. It was very special and fragile. But now it was shattered and spilled. The glass cut their hands and the water soaked their clothes. They cried and cried. + +Their mom heard the noise and ran into the living room. She saw the mess and the blood and the tears. She was very angry and sad. She scolded them and took them to the bathroom to clean their wounds. She said, "You were very naughty and disobedient. You ruined your birthday surprise and hurt yourselves. Grandma and Grandpa will be very disappointed. You will not get any more presents or cake or balloons. You will have to stay in your room and think about what you did." + +Ben and Mia felt very sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to their mom and waited until their birthday. They wished they had not touched the box or peeked inside. They wished they had not broken the snow globe. They wished they could say sorry to Grandma and Grandpa. They wished they could have a happy birthday. But it was too late. They had a bad ending. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play by the river. They had a raft that they made from wood and rope. They took turns to slide on the raft and float on the water. It was fun and they were happy. + +One day, a new boy came to the river. His name was Ben. He saw Tom and Lily's raft and wanted to play with it. He asked them if he could slide on the raft too. Tom and Lily said yes, because they were kind and wanted to share. + +But Ben was selfish. He did not want to share the raft with anyone. He slid on the raft and did not let Tom and Lily have a turn. He said the raft was his now and they had to go away. Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They tried to get the raft back, but Ben pushed them away. + +Then, something bad happened. Ben slid on the raft too fast and hit a rock. The raft broke into pieces and Ben fell into the water. He was scared and wet. He cried for help. Tom and Lily heard him and ran to the river. They were not selfish. They helped Ben out of the water and gave him a towel. They said they were sorry that the raft was broken. + +Ben felt ashamed. He realized that he was selfish and mean. He said he was sorry to Tom and Lily and thanked them for helping him. He said he wanted to be their friend and share with them. Tom and Lily forgave him and smiled. They said they were happy to be his friend and share with him. They decided to make a new raft together and slide on it together. It was fun and they were happy. +Lily liked to sing. She sang when she woke up, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang about the sun, the moon, the stars, and the animals. She sang with her mom, her dad, and her baby brother. + +One day, Lily found a map in a book. It had many colors and shapes and lines. She wanted to know what it was. She asked her mom, "What is this?" Her mom said, "This is a map. It shows you where different places are. You can use it to find your way." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see the places on the map. She asked her mom, "Can we go there?" Her mom said, "Some places are far away. We need a car or a plane or a boat to go there. But some places are near. We can walk or bike or take a bus to go there." + +Lily was excited. She said, "Let's go to a near place. Can you show me on the map?" Her mom said, "Sure. Let's see. How about this park? It has a big pond and a playground and a lot of trees. It is not too far from our house. We can bike there." + +Lily said, "Yes, let's go to the park. I want to see the pond and the playground and the trees. And I want to sing there too." Her mom said, "Okay, let's go. You are a clever girl, Lily. You can help me read the map and find the way." Lily said, "Yay, I can read the map. I am a clever girl. And I like to sing." She sang a song about the map and the park and the bike. She was happy. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. Today they see a big wheel. It can spin very fast. They want to try it. + +"Can we go on the wheel, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"OK, but be careful. It might make you dizzy," her mom says. + +Lily and Max run to the wheel. They sit in a seat. They buckle up. The wheel starts to spin. They see the sky, the trees, the cars, and the people. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Max says. + +"I like it too!" Lily says. + +The wheel spins faster and faster. Lily and Max feel their tummies tickle. They close their eyes. They hold hands. + +After a while, the wheel slows down. It stops. Lily and Max open their eyes. They look around. Everything is blurry. + +"Are you OK?" Lily asks Max. + +"I feel funny. Do you?" Max asks Lily. + +They nod. They unbuckle. They get off the wheel. They walk to Lily's mom. She has a smile on her face. + +"Did you enjoy the ride?" she asks. + +"Yes, but now we feel weird," Lily says. + +"That's normal. It will go away soon. Do you want some water?" she asks. + +"Yes, please," they say. + +She gives them each a bottle of water. They drink. They feel better. + +"Can we play a quiz now?" Max asks. + +"A quiz? What is that?" Lily asks. + +"It's a game. I ask you a question, and you answer. If you answer right, you get a point. If you answer wrong, I get a point. The one with more points wins," Max explains. + +"OK, that sounds fun. How do we play?" Lily asks. + +"Look, I have a book. It has pictures and words. I show you a picture, and you tell me what it is. If you don't know, you can guess. Are you ready?" Max asks. + +"Ready!" Lily says. + +Max opens the book. He shows Lily a picture of a clear glass. It has water in it. + +"What is this?" he asks. + +Lily looks at the picture. She thinks. She knows the answer. + +"It's a glass of water!" she says. + +"Good job! You get a point. Now it's your turn. You show me a picture, and I tell you what it is," Max says. + +Lily takes the book. She flips the pages. She finds a picture of a yellow duck. It has a red bow on its head. + +"What is this?" she asks. + +Max looks at the picture. He smiles. He knows the answer. + +"It's a duck!" he says. + +"Right! You get a point. We are tied. Let's play more," Lily says. + +They play more. They show each other pictures of animals, fruits, toys, and colors. They have fun. They learn new words. They forget about the wheel. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. One day, they have a big fight over a red car. + +"It is my car!" Sara says. "You have the blue one!" + +"No, it is my car!" Ben says. "You have the pink one!" + +They pull and push the car. They yell and cry. Mom hears them and comes to their room. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Sara took my car!" Ben tells Mom. + +"Ben took my car!" Sara tells Mom. + +Mom looks at the car. It has a sticker with Ben's name on it. She gives the car to Ben. + +"Sara, this is Ben's car. It has his name on it. You have to give it back," Mom says. + +"But I want it!" Sara says. "It is not fair!" + +Mom sighs. She knows Sara likes red things. She has an idea. + +"Listen, Sara. I have an order for you. You can play with Ben's car for ten minutes. Then you have to give it back to him. And Ben, you can play with Sara's pink car for ten minutes. Then you have to give it back to her. Is that okay?" Mom says. + +Sara and Ben think about it. They nod. They agree to the order. They swap their cars and play nicely. Mom smiles. She hopes they will learn to share. + +"Thank you, Mom," Sara and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Now play nicely and have fun," Mom says. + +She leaves their room. She thinks this is a normal day for twins. She loves them very much. +It was a cold day and Lily wanted to play outside. She put on her coat, hat, boots and mittens. She saw some snow on the ground and ran to make a snowman. She rolled a big ball and a small ball and put them on top of each other. She found a carrot, two buttons and a scarf to make the snowman's face and clothes. + +She was very happy with her snowman and gave him a hug. But then she heard a loud noise. It was a big truck that was coming to clear the snow from the road. The truck had a big shovel in front and a big spinner in back. The shovel pushed the snow to the side and the spinner threw the snow in the air. + +Lily was scared of the loud truck and ran to hide behind a tree. She held her mittens to her ears and closed her eyes. She felt the snow fall on her head and shoulders. She hoped the truck would go away soon and leave her snowman alone. + +But the truck did not see her snowman and came closer and closer. The shovel hit the snowman's big ball and knocked it over. The small ball and the carrot and the buttons and the scarf fell to the ground. The spinner threw the snowman's pieces in the air. + +Lily saw what happened and started to cry. She ran to the truck and tried to stop it. She shouted and waved her mittens. But the truck did not hear her and did not stop. It kept going and cleared the rest of the snow from the road. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She picked up her mittens and threw them at the truck. But the truck did not care and drove away. Lily was left alone with the snow and the mess. She wished she had her snowman back. She wished she had her mittens back. She wished the truck had never come. She sat down and sobbed. +Ben and Lily are mice who live in a big house. They like to find cheese in the kitchen when the people are not there. One night, they see a lovely piece of cheese on a plate. It smells so good! + +"Let's go and get it!" Ben says to Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. There might be a trap," Lily says. + +They run across the floor and climb on the table. The cheese is very big and yellow. Ben and Lily are very happy. They start to nibble on it. + +"Yum, yum, this is the best cheese ever!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it is. But we should not eat too much. We might get sick," Lily says. + +They eat a little more and then decide to go back to their hole. But as they are leaving, Ben slips on a drop of water. He falls off the table and lands on the floor with a thud. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" Ben says. + +Lily hears a loud noise. She looks down and sees Ben on the floor. She also sees a big cat running towards him. The cat has sharp teeth and claws. It wants to eat Ben. + +"Ben, watch out! There is a cat!" Lily shouts. + +Ben sees the cat and is very scared. He tries to get up and run, but his leg hurts. He thinks he is going to be cat food. + +But then, something happens. The cat also slips on the water. It slides across the floor and hits the wall. It makes a loud meow and runs away. + +Ben and Lily are very lucky. They are safe. They hug each other and thank the water for saving them. + +"Wow, that was close!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it was. Let's go home now. We have had enough cheese for tonight," Lily says. + +They limp back to their hole and cuddle up. They are glad they have each other. They fall asleep and dream of lovely cheese. +Sam and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Sam was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Sam to find her. She was very quiet and still. + +Sam looked around the park and tried to guess where Lily was hiding. He saw a slide, a swing, a bench, and a fountain, but no Lily. He was persistent and did not give up. He walked closer to the big tree and heard a small noise. He wondered if Lily was there. + +He decided to peek behind the tree and see if he was right. He tiptoed to the tree and slowly moved his head to the side. He was surprised by what he saw. It was not Lily, but a tiger! The tiger was orange and black and had big teeth and claws. It was lying on the grass and licking its paw. + +The tiger saw Sam and roared loudly. Sam was scared and screamed. He ran away from the tree and looked for Lily. He saw her on the other side of the park, waving at him. He ran to her and hugged her. + +"Lily, Lily, there is a tiger behind the tree!" he said. + +"A tiger? Really?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, a big and scary tiger! Come and see!" Sam said. + +Lily was curious and followed Sam to the tree. They peeked behind the tree again and saw the tiger. But this time, the tiger was not roaring. It was smiling and wagging its tail. It was not a real tiger, but a stuffed toy! + +"Sam, that is not a tiger, that is a toy!" Lily said. + +"A toy? But it looked so real!" Sam said. + +"It is a toy that someone left here. Maybe they forgot it. It is very cute and soft. Can we play with it?" Lily asked. + +Sam nodded and smiled. He was not scared anymore. He and Lily took the toy tiger and played with it. They had fun and forgot about hide and seek. They were happy and silly. They liked the persistent toy tiger. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big ball near the fence. It was red and shiny and had stars on it. Lily wanted to play with the ball. She ran to get it. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" a voice shouted. It was Tom, a mean boy from school. He was bigger and older than Lily and Ben. He always took their toys and snacks. He was not nice. + +"Give it back!" Tom said. He ran after Lily. He tried to grab the ball from her. Lily held on tight. She did not want to give the ball to Tom. + +"Let go!" Tom said. He pushed Lily. Lily fell down. She hurt her knee. She started to cry. + +Ben saw what Tom did. He was angry. He wanted to help Lily. He kicked the ball hard. The ball flew in the air. It hit Tom in the face. Tom fell down too. He dropped his glasses. They broke. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom said. He held his nose. He had blood on his shirt. He started to cry too. + +A lady saw what happened. She was a police officer. She wore a blue uniform and a shiny badge. She was attractive. She had long hair and a nice smile. She came to the park to check on the kids. + +"What's going on here?" she asked. She saw Lily and Tom on the ground. She saw the ball and the glasses. She saw Ben standing near them. + +"Lily and Ben were playing with the ball. Tom tried to take it. He pushed Lily. She fell. Ben kicked the ball. It hit Tom. He fell. He broke his glasses." Ben said. He told the truth. + +The lady nodded. She understood. She helped Lily and Tom get up. She gave them some tissues and band-aids. She talked to them. + +"Tom, you were wrong to push Lily. You should not take things that are not yours. You should say sorry to Lily and Ben. You should also pay for your glasses. They are expensive." she said. + +"Lily and Ben, you were right to play with the ball. It was not Tom's. You should not kick the ball at Tom. You could have hurt him more. You should say sorry to Tom. You should also be careful with the ball. It could have hit someone else." she said. + +The lady was fair. She did not yell or scold. She taught them a lesson. She asked them to shake hands and make up. They did. + +The lady smiled. She was proud of them. She gave them a hug. She said goodbye. She left. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had a new friend. They played with the ball some more. They shared it with other kids. They had fun. They did not see Tom again. He went home. He was in trouble. His mom was mad. She said he might go to jail if he did not behave. He was scared. He learned his lesson too. He did not bother Lily and Ben anymore. He was not mean. He was nice. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big rose bush with many red flowers. Anna likes the flowers. She wants to pick one for her mom. + +"Look, Ben, how pretty!" Anna says. She runs to the rose bush. + +"Wait, Anna, be careful!" Ben says. He knows the rose bush has sharp thorns. They can hurt Anna's hand and clothes. + +But Anna does not listen. She reaches for a flower. Ouch! A thorn pricks her finger. She cries out loud. + +"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asks. He runs to her. He sees blood on her finger and a hole in her clothes. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, it hurts!" Anna says. She is pale and scared. + +Ben hugs her. He says, "Don't worry, Anna, I'll help you. Come, let's go to mom. She will make it better." + +He takes her hand and leads her to the house. He tells mom what happened. Mom washes Anna's finger and puts a band-aid on it. She gives her a kiss and a hug. She says, "You're brave, Anna. Next time, be more careful with the rose bush. It has sharp thorns, but it also has beautiful flowers. You can look at them, but don't touch them." + +Anna nods. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love you, Ben. You're a good brother." + +Ben smiles. He says, "I love you, too, Anna. You're a good sister." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They go back to the garden. They play with their ball. They stay away from the rose bush. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird on a tree. The bird has a long neck and many colors. Lily thinks the bird is pretty. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily says. "A pretty bird!" + +Ben looks at the bird. He likes the colors too. He wants to talk to the bird. + +"Hello, bird, hello!" Ben says. "What is your name?" + +The bird hears Ben. It turns its head and looks at him. It opens its mouth and makes a loud sound. + +"Call, call, call!" the bird says. + +Lily and Ben are surprised. They laugh. + +"Call, call, call!" they say back to the bird. + +The bird likes Lily and Ben. It makes more sounds. It flaps its wings. It hops on the branch. + +Lily and Ben clap their hands. They are happy. They have a new friend. They call the bird Call. +Anna loved to play guitar. She had a small guitar that her dad gave her for her birthday. She liked to sing songs and make music with it. She was very happy with her guitar. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with an enormous guitar. It was bigger than him. It made loud and beautiful sounds. Anna wanted to try it. She walked up to the boy and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. Can I play with your guitar?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, this is my guitar. Go away." He was very rude and mean. He did not want to share or lend his guitar to anyone. He hugged his guitar and turned away from Anna. + +Anna felt sad and angry. She thought the boy was selfish and unkind. She went back to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Some people don't like to share. But you have your own guitar. You can play with it and have fun. Maybe you can find someone else who wants to play with you." + +Anna nodded and smiled. She took out her guitar and started to play. She sang a song about being nice and friendly. She hoped the boy would hear her and learn something. + +Soon, she saw a girl coming towards her. The girl had a big smile and a small flute. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I like your guitar. Can I play with you?" + +Anna said, "Sure, I'm Anna. I like your flute. Do you want to lend it to me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. I like to share. Sharing is fun. We can make music together." + +Anna and Lily became friends. They played with each other's instruments and sang songs. They had a lot of fun. They did not care about the size or the sound of their instruments. They cared about being nice and friendly. + +The boy saw them and felt lonely. He wished he had someone to play with. He realized he was wrong to be selfish and mean. He decided to change his attitude. He walked up to Anna and Lily and said, "Hi, I'm Ben. I'm sorry for being rude. Can I play with you?" + +Anna and Lily looked at him and smiled. They said, "Sure, you can. We like to share. Sharing is fun. We can make music together." + +Ben felt happy and grateful. He gave his guitar to Anna and took Lily's flute. They played with each other's instruments and sang songs. They had a lot of fun. They learned to be nice and friendly. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is fun and makes you happy. Being selfish and mean makes you lonely and sad. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to watch films on the TV. They have a big box of films. They can choose any film they want. + +One day, they pick a film with a princess and a dragon. The princess is very pretty. The dragon is very big and scary. The princess is sad. She wants to find a prince. + +Anna and Ben watch the film. They see the prince. He is very brave. He fights the dragon. He saves the princess. He kisses the princess. + +Anna and Ben clap their hands. They like the film. They think the prince and the princess are happy. + +But then, something crazy happens. The dragon wakes up. He is not dead. He is angry. He roars. He breathes fire. He chases the prince and the princess. + +Anna and Ben scream. They are scared. They hide behind the sofa. They hug each other. + +"Ben, I don't like this film," Anna says. "It is too scary. Can we watch another film?" + +"OK, Anna," Ben says. "Let's watch a funny film. A film with clowns and animals. A film that makes us laugh." + +They turn off the TV. They look for another film. They find a film with a circus. They put it on the TV. They sit on the sofa. They smile. + +They watch the film. They see the clowns and the animals. They do silly things. They make funny noises. They make Anna and Ben laugh. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They like the film. They think the clowns and the animals are funny. + +They kiss each other on the cheek. They are friends. They like to watch films on the TV. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw some big kids gather nuts from a tree. The big kids had a big bag and a long stick. They used the stick to hit the nuts and make them fall. + +"Let's get some nuts too!" Lily said to Tom. "They look yummy and fun!" + +"But we are too small and weak," Tom said. "We can't reach the nuts or carry the bag. The big kids might be mean to us." + +Lily did not listen to Tom. She ran to the tree and tried to grab a nut. But the big kids saw her and shouted. + +"Hey, go away! These are our nuts! You are too little and silly to have any!" + +They pushed Lily and made her fall. She hurt her knee and cried. Tom ran to help her and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "Are you okay?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She felt sorry too. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she said. "You were right. We should not have tried to get the nuts. They were not ours and we were not ready. We should be happy with what we have and play in our own way." + +Tom smiled and kissed her cheek. + +"That's okay, Lily," he said. "We are still friends and we still have each other. That's more than enough." + +They held hands and walked away. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be content and respectful. They learned that being small and weak does not mean being bad or sad. They learned that being big and strong does not mean being good or glad. They learned that being friends and kind means being wise and fine. +Tim and Sue like to play with frogs. They catch frogs in the pond and put them in a big jar. They want to have many frogs as pets. + +One day, they see a big green frog with spots. It looks different from the other frogs. Tim says, "Let's catch it and add it to our jar. Maybe it is a lucky frog." + +Sue nods and they run after the frog. The frog hops away and leads them to a big rock. Behind the rock, there is a snake. The snake is hungry and angry. It sees Tim and Sue and hisses. + +Tim and Sue are scared. They drop the jar and the frogs escape. The snake slithers towards them and opens its mouth. The big green frog jumps on the snake's head and croaks. It is not a lucky frog. It is a poison frog. + +The snake bites the frog and spits it out. The frog dies. The snake feels sick and dizzy. It crawls away. Tim and Sue are safe, but they are sad. They lost their frogs and their jar. They cry and go home. They do not play with frogs anymore. +Anna loved to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and saw wonderful things. She dreamed of flying with birds, swimming with fish, and playing with animals. She dreamed of being a princess, a pirate, or a superhero. She dreamed of visiting faraway places, like the moon, the jungle, or the castle. + +One night, she dreamed of a very old man. He had white hair, a long beard, and a kind smile. He wore a blue coat and a red hat. He had a big bag full of toys and books. He came to Anna's window and knocked softly. Anna opened the window and saw him. + +"Hello, little girl," he said in a gentle voice. "I am Santa Claus. I have a gift for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Anna nodded eagerly. She loved gifts. Santa Claus reached into his bag and pulled out a shiny star. He gave it to Anna and said, "This is a magic star. It will make your dreams come true. Just hold it in your hand and wish for anything you want. But remember, you can only use it once. So choose wisely." + +Anna thanked Santa Claus and hugged him. She felt warm and happy. She looked at the star and wondered what to wish for. She had so many dreams. She wanted to fly, to swim, to play, to be, to visit. She wanted to do everything. But she could only choose one. + +She thought hard. She looked at Santa Claus again. He smiled and winked at her. He said, "Don't worry, little girl. Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will be wonderful. And don't forget, I'll always be watching over you. Good night, and merry Christmas." + +He waved goodbye and flew away in his sleigh. Anna waved back and closed the window. She held the star in her hand and closed her eyes. She made her wish. She wished to keep dreaming. She wished to never stop dreaming. She wished to dream of Santa Claus and all the wonderful things he showed her. She wished to dream of love and joy and peace. + +She fell asleep with a smile on her face. And she dreamed. And she was happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a pond with many lilies. The lilies are white and yellow and smell good. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park with their moms. They see the lilies in the pond and want to touch them. They ask their moms if they can go near the pond. + +"Can we touch the lilies, mom?" Anna asks. + +"No, Anna, you can't. The pond is deep and wet. You might fall in and get hurt," her mom says. + +"What about you, mom? Can we touch the lilies?" Ben asks. + +"No, Ben, you can't. The pond has ducks and frogs. They might bite you or splash you," his mom says. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to touch the lilies. They look at the pond and see the lilies shining in the sun. They are warm and pretty. + +They have an idea. They find some sticks and stones. They throw them in the pond and make the lilies move. The lilies float and bob on the water. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. + +"Look, mom, we are playing with the lilies!" Anna says. + +"Look, mom, we are making the lilies dance!" Ben says. + +Their moms smile and watch them. They are happy that Anna and Ben are having fun. They permit them to play with the lilies, but only from far away. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent with colorful lights and music. They want to go inside and dance. + +"Can we go, please?" Sara asks her mom. + +"OK, but stay close to me," her mom says. + +They go inside the tent and see many people dancing. Sara and Ben join them. They move their arms and legs and smile. They have fun. + +But then, a mean boy pushes Ben and makes him fall. Ben hurts his thumb and cries. + +"Hey, stop that!" Sara says to the mean boy. "You are not nice!" + +The mean boy laughs and runs away. Sara helps Ben get up. She hugs him and says sorry. + +"It's OK, Sara. You are my friend," Ben says. + +They go to Sara's mom and show her Ben's thumb. She puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. + +"Does it feel better?" she asks. + +"Yes, thank you," Ben says. + +They go back to the tent and dance some more. They forget about the mean boy. They are happy. +Tommy was a boy who liked to play with his hair. He had long, curly hair that he could make into different shapes. Sometimes he made a hat, sometimes he made a snake, sometimes he made a ball. He had fun with his hair, but his mom did not. + +"Tommy, you need a haircut," his mom said one day. "Your hair is too long and messy. It gets in your eyes and ears. It is hard to wash and comb. We are going to the barber today." + +Tommy did not want to go to the barber. He liked his hair the way it was. He did not like the barber. The barber had scissors and a buzzer. They made loud noises and cut his hair. They hurt his head and made him look funny. He was scared of the barber. + +"Please, mom, no barber," Tommy said. "I like my hair. I don't want to cut it. The barber is scary. Can we play with my hair instead?" + +"No, Tommy, we have to go to the barber," his mom said. "It is easy and quick. The barber is nice and gentle. He will make your hair look neat and clean. You will feel better and look handsome. Come on, let's go." + +Tommy did not want to go, but he had no choice. His mom took him by the hand and led him to the car. They drove to the barber shop. Tommy saw the sign with the red and white stripes. He saw the barber in the window. He saw the scissors and the buzzer. He felt his heart beat fast. He wanted to run away. + +"Hello, Tommy," the barber said. "Welcome to my shop. I am here to give you a haircut. Don't be afraid. I will tell you what I am going to do. I will be careful and gentle. I will make you look good. Are you ready?" + +Tommy looked at his mom. His mom smiled and nodded. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She told him to be brave and listen to the barber. She told him she loved him and she would wait for him. She told him it would be easy and quick. + +Tommy took a deep breath. He walked to the barber chair. He sat down and put on the cape. He looked at the mirror. He saw his long, curly hair. He saw the barber behind him. He saw the scissors and the buzzer. He closed his eyes. He hoped it would be easy and quick. He hoped he would still have some hair left. He hoped his mom would still love him. He hoped he would still have fun with his hair. He hoped the barber would tell him a good story. +Bee was a clumsy little bee. She liked to fly and make honey, but she often bumped into flowers and trees. She made her friends laugh with her funny noises and faces, but sometimes she felt sad. + +One day, Bee was flying back to her hive after a long day of work. She was very tired and hungry. She saw a big, red flower that smelled sweet. She wanted to drink some nectar from it, but she was too sleepy. She yawned and closed her eyes. + +She did not see the spider that was hiding in the flower. The spider saw Bee and wanted to catch her for dinner. He jumped out of the flower and tried to grab Bee with his legs. But Bee was too clumsy. She moved her wings and legs in a silly way and made the spider miss. She fell out of the flower and landed on a soft leaf. + +Bee opened her eyes and saw the spider. She was scared and angry. She buzzed and stung the spider on his nose. The spider cried and ran away. Bee was happy and proud. She had saved herself from the spider. + +She flew back to her hive and told her friends what happened. They cheered and hugged her. They gave her some honey and pollen to eat. She felt warm and cozy. She yawned and smiled. She was not sad anymore. She was a clumsy little bee, but she was also a brave and clever bee. +Tom likes math. He likes to count and add and take away. He has a math book with yellow pages and pictures. He likes to look at the pictures and do the math. + +One day, Tom is doing math in his room. He sees a candle on the table. The candle has a yellow flame. Tom thinks the flame is pretty. He wants to touch it. + +Tom reaches for the candle. He does not know that the flame is hot. He does not know that the flame can burn. He puts his finger on the flame. He feels a pain. He says "Ow!" He pulls his finger back. He sees a red mark on his finger. He cries. + +Mom hears Tom cry. She runs to his room. She sees the candle and the math book. She sees Tom's finger. She says "Oh no! Tom, you burned your finger! That hurts!" She hugs Tom. She takes him to the bathroom. She puts cold water on his finger. She puts a band-aid on his finger. She says "Tom, you have to be careful. The flame can burn you and the math book. The flame is not for playing. The flame is for light and heat. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods. He says "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know. I won't touch the flame again. I just wanted to see it." He sniffs. He says "I like math. Can I do math later?" + +Mom smiles. She says "Yes, you can do math later. But not near the candle. And not with your finger. You can use a pencil or a crayon. Math is fun and good for your brain. But you have to be safe and smart. Do you understand?" + +Tom nods. He says "I understand, Mom. Thank you for helping me. I love you." He hugs Mom. He feels better. He still likes math. He still likes yellow. But he does not like burn. +Sara and Tom were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were their babies and they had to take care of them. Sara had a pink doll with a dress and Tom had a blue doll with a hat. + +"Look, my baby is hungry. I have to feed her some milk," Sara said. She took a bottle from her bag and put it in her doll's mouth. + +"My baby is thirsty too. He wants some juice," Tom said. He looked for a bottle in his bag, but he could not find one. He saw a patch of red berries on a bush nearby. "Maybe these are juice berries. I will give some to my baby," he said. + +He picked some berries and squeezed them in his hand. The juice dripped on his doll's face. He tried to make his doll drink it, but the doll did not open its mouth. + +"Tom, what are you doing? That is not juice. That is bad for your baby. It will make him sick," Sara said. She ran to Tom and tried to take his doll away. + +"No, Sara, leave me alone. This is my baby. I know what he likes. He likes juice berries," Tom said. He pulled his doll back and pushed Sara away. + +Sara fell on the ground and started to cry. She saw that Tom's doll was covered in red juice. She also saw that some of the juice had stained her doll's dress. She was very angry and sad. + +"Tom, you are a bad brother. You ruined our dolls. They are fragile. They are not for playing with juice berries. They are for loving and cuddling," she said. + +She got up and ran to the house. She wanted to tell their mom what Tom had done. She did not want to play with Tom anymore. + +Tom did not care. He still thought that his baby liked juice berries. He did not see that his doll's eyes were closed and its hat was falling off. He did not hear that his doll was not making any sound. He did not know that his doll was broken. He just lied on the grass and hugged his doll. He was alone. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with crayons and paper. One day, they want to print a rainbow. They find a big white paper and many crayons. + +"Look, Tom, I have red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. These are the colors of the rainbow," Lily says. + +"Wow, Lily, you are smart. How do we print a rainbow?" Tom asks. + +"We have to draw a big curve with each color. Like this," Lily shows Tom how to draw a red curve. "Then we do the same with the other colors. Can you help me?" + +"Yes, Lily, I can help you. Let me draw the orange curve," Tom says. He takes the orange crayon and draws a curve under the red one. They keep drawing until they have all the colors. + +"Look, we did it! We printed a rainbow!" Lily says. She is happy. + +"Me too! It is beautiful!" Tom says. He is proud. + +They show their rainbow to their teacher. She smiles and says, "You are very brave and creative. You printed a rainbow with crayons. Well done, Tom and Lily!" She puts their rainbow on the wall. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They hug each other and say, "We are friends. We like to print rainbows." +Lily wanted to make a cake for her mom. She had eggs, milk, flour and sugar. But she needed salt. She saw a big jar of salt on the shelf. She wanted to borrow some salt from the jar. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too heavy for her. She dropped the jar and it broke on the floor. Salt and glass went everywhere. + +Lily heard her mom coming. She was scared. She hid under the table. + +Her mom saw the mess and was angry. She asked, "Who did this?" + +Lily said, "I did. I'm sorry. I wanted to borrow some salt for a cake." + +Her mom said, "You should not borrow things without asking. And you should not climb on chairs. You could have hurt yourself. And you wasted a lot of salt. Salt is not cheap. You are very naughty." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to make her mom proud. But she made her mom angry. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to learn to be careful and respectful. Now help me clean up this mess. And no cake for you today." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a big pond in the park. The pond has fish and ducks. Anna and Ben like to watch the fish and ducks. + +One day, Anna and Ben see a new duck. The new duck is white and has a red beak. The new duck is very hungry. He looks for food in the pond, but he cannot find any. He sees Anna and Ben. He swims to them and quacks. + +"Hello, duck," Anna says. "Are you hungry?" + +The duck nods. He quacks again. + +"We have some bread for you," Ben says. He is generous. He breaks a piece of bread and throws it to the duck. The duck catches the bread and eats it. He is happy. + +"Thank you, Ben," the duck says. + +"You're welcome, duck," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben give the duck more bread. The duck eats all the bread. He is full. He wants to thank Anna and Ben. He has an idea. He jumps out of the pond and flaps his wings. He makes a big splash. Anna and Ben laugh. They are wet. + +"That was fun, duck," Anna says. + +"Yes, it was, duck," Ben says. + +The duck smiles. He is glad. He has made new friends. He quacks and swims away. Anna and Ben wave goodbye. They go home. They are happy. They have had a good day. +Jen and Sam like to play with clay. They make animals and people and cars with clay. They are very creative. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they find a big crack in the wall of their playroom. They wonder what is behind the crack. They want to see. They push the clay into the crack and make a hole. They look through the hole and see a bright light. + +"Wow!" Jen says. "What is that?" + +"I don't know," Sam says. "Let's go and find out." + +They crawl through the hole and enter a new world. They see many colors and shapes and sounds. They see birds and flowers and stars. They are amazed. + +"Hello!" a voice says. They turn and see a friendly creature. It has fur and wings and horns. It smiles at them. It makes a sign with its hand. It wants them to follow. + +"Hi!" Jen and Sam say. They are not afraid. They are curious. They follow the creature to a big castle. They see more creatures like it. They are all kind and happy. They invite Jen and Sam to play with them. + +Jen and Sam have a wonderful time. They play games and sing songs and learn new things. They make new friends. They are glad they found the crack in the wall. They are glad they are creative. They are glad they are brave. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. It was a very hot day. The sun was shining and there was no wind. Anna and Ben felt miserable. They were sweaty and thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go to the big tree," Anna said. "There is shade under the big tree. We can lay down and rest." + +"OK," Ben said. "But can we also have some water? I am very thirsty." + +Anna and Ben walked to the big tree. They found a nice spot under the branches. They lay down on the grass and closed their eyes. They felt a little cooler in the shade. + +Anna had a bottle of water in her backpack. She opened it and took a sip. Then she gave it to Ben. Ben drank some water and said, "Thank you, Anna. That was very nice of you." + +"You're welcome, Ben. You are my friend," Anna said. "Do you feel better now?" + +"Yes, I do," Ben said. "But I am still tired. Can we stay here for a while?" + +"Sure," Anna said. "We can stay here until the sun goes down. Then we can go home and have dinner." + +Anna and Ben smiled at each other. They lay down again and cuddled. They felt happy and peaceful in the shade. They forgot about their misery. They fell asleep under the big tree. +Mia was sad. She wanted to play with her friends, but they all had invitations to Lily's birthday party. Mia did not have an invitation. She did not know why. She liked Lily. She was nice to her. Maybe Lily forgot her. Maybe Lily did not like her. + +Mia's mom saw her crying on the couch. She came to comfort her. She hugged her and said, "What's wrong, Mia? Why are you sad?" + +Mia told her mom about the invitations and the party. She said, "I want to go too. I want to have fun. I want to eat cake. Why did Lily not invite me?" + +Mia's mom said, "I don't know, Mia. Maybe Lily made a mistake. Maybe she had a limit on how many friends she could invite. Maybe she will invite you next time. But you know what? You are still a wonderful and special girl. And I love you very much. And I have a surprise for you." + +Mia's mom took her to the kitchen. There was a big cake on the table. It had Mia's name on it. And candles. And balloons. And a present. Mia's mom said, "Happy birthday, Mia! Today is your special day. You are four years old now. And I invited some of your other friends to come and celebrate with you. They will be here soon. Do you want to blow out the candles and make a wish?" + +Mia was so happy. She forgot about Lily's party. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever. I love you too. And I wish for everyone to be happy and kind." + +Mia's mom smiled and said, "That's a very good wish, Mia. I'm proud of you. Now, let's have some cake and fun. And don't worry about Lily. Maybe she was naughty and did not invite you. But maybe she will say sorry and be your friend again. And if not, you have many other friends who love you and want to play with you. You are not alone, Mia. You are never alone." +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail. The dog is deaf. It cannot hear anything. + +"Hello, dog!" Ben says. He runs to the dog. He wants to pet it. Lily is scared. She stays behind. She does not like big dogs. + +"Ben, wait!" Lily says. "The dog might bite you. It does not know you." + +But Ben does not listen. He is too excited. He reaches the dog. He touches its head. The dog does not like it. It growls. It shows its teeth. It snaps at Ben. + +"Ow!" Ben cries. He falls back. He hurts his hand. He is bleeding. He is scared. He runs to Lily. Lily hugs him. She is sorry. + +The dog runs away. It follows a trail. The trail leads to the woods. The dog likes the woods. It can smell many things. It can lie down and rest. + +Ben and Lily go home. They tell their mom what happened. Their mom is angry. She is worried. She takes Ben to the doctor. The doctor cleans his wound. He gives him a bandage. He gives him a lollipop. + +"Next time, be careful," the doctor says. "Do not touch strange dogs. They might be deaf. They might be scared. They might hurt you." + +Ben nods. He is sorry. He learned his lesson. He thanks the doctor. He hugs Lily. He hugs his mom. He goes home. He lies down and rests. He dreams of nice dogs. +Ben and Lily wanted to go to the park with their mom. They had to pack some snacks and toys in their backpacks. Ben was impatient. He did not like to wait. He ran to his room and threw some things in his backpack. He did not look carefully. + +Lily was slower. She wanted to pack her favorite doll and her coloring book. She went to her closet and opened the door. She saw a big cobweb on the shelf. She was scared. She screamed and ran out of her room. + +Mom heard Lily scream and came to see what was wrong. She saw the cobweb and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a cobweb. It can't hurt you. Let me get a broom and clean it up." + +Ben heard mom and Lily talk. He thought they were ready to go. He grabbed his backpack and ran to the door. He did not zip his backpack. He did not know that he had packed a spider in his backpack. The spider had been hiding in the cobweb. + +When Ben got to the door, he felt something tickle his back. He looked behind him and saw the spider crawling out of his backpack. He was terrified. He dropped his backpack and ran back to mom and Lily. He cried and said, "Mom, there's a spider in my backpack! It came from the cobweb!" + +Mom, Lily, and Ben looked at the backpack. They saw the spider run away. They were all scared and disgusted. They did not want to go to the park anymore. They stayed at home and watched TV. Ben was sad. He wished he had packed more carefully. He learned a lesson. He should always look before he packs. +Anna liked to go to the park with her mom. She liked to see the ducks and the swans in the pond. She liked to feed them bread and watch them swim. + +One day, she saw a pale swan in the pond. It was different from the other swans. It had a long neck and a white body, but its wings were gray and its beak was black. Anna thought it was pretty and wanted to get closer. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I touch the pale swan?" + +Her mom said, "No, Anna, you can't. The swan might be scared or angry. It might bite you or flap its wings at you. You have to be careful and stay away." + +Anna was sad. She wanted to be friends with the pale swan. She wondered why it was alone and why it looked different. + +She said, "Mom, why is the pale swan not with the other swans? Why does it have gray wings and a black beak?" + +Her mom said, "I don't know, Anna. Maybe it came from another place. Maybe it is a special kind of swan. Maybe it likes to be by itself. But it is still a swan, and swans are beautiful and graceful." + +Anna nodded. She looked at the pale swan again. She saw it part the water with its beak and dive under. She saw it come up again and shake its feathers. She saw it glide on the surface and make a soft sound. + +She smiled. She said, "Mom, you are right. The pale swan is beautiful and graceful. I like the pale swan. Maybe it likes me too." + +Her mom smiled too. She said, "Maybe it does, Anna. Maybe it does." +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play on the beach. They made sand castles, dug holes and collected shells. One day, they saw a big boat on the sea. They wanted to go closer and see what was inside. + +"Let's go on the boat, Tom!" Mia said. "Maybe there are toys and candy!" + +"I don't know, Mia," Tom said. "The boat looks scary. And the sea is deep and cold. Maybe we should stay here." + +But Mia did not listen. She ran to the water and swam to the boat. Tom followed her, because he did not want to be alone. They climbed on the boat and looked around. There were no toys and candy, only ropes and nets and fish. The boat smelled bad. + +"Let's go back, Mia," Tom said. "This is not fun. And the sun is going down. Mom and Dad will be worried." + +But Mia did not listen. She saw a shiny thing on the floor and picked it up. It was a knife. She liked how it sparkled in the light. + +"Look, Tom, I found a treasure!" Mia said. "Let's keep it!" + +But Tom did not like the knife. He thought it was dangerous. He tried to take it from Mia, but she did not let go. They fought over the knife, and Mia cut Tom's hand. Tom cried out in pain and dropped the knife. Blood dripped on the floor. + +"Tom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Mia said. "Are you okay?" + +But Tom did not answer. He was too hurt. He felt dizzy and weak. He fell on the floor and closed his eyes. + +Mia was scared. She did not know what to do. She looked at the sea and saw that it was dark and stormy. The waves were big and loud. The boat rocked and shook. She wanted to go back to the beach, but she did not know how to swim. She was alone and trapped. + +She prayed to God to help her and Tom. She prayed to God to make the sea calm and the boat safe. She prayed to God to send Mom and Dad to find them. + +But God did not answer. The storm got worse. The boat broke and sank. Mia and Tom drowned. They never saw Mom and Dad again. +Lily was sad. It was her birthday, but it was a gloomy day. The sky was gray and it rained a lot. She could not go out and play with her friends. She had to sit inside and wait for her mom and dad to come home. + +She looked at the gift on the table. It was a big box with a bow. She wondered what was inside. She wanted to open it, but she knew she had to wait. Mom and dad said they would open it together. They said it was a special gift. + +She heard a knock on the door. She ran to see who it was. It was her grandma and grandpa. They had big smiles and hugs for her. They also had a gift for her. It was a small box with a bow. They said she could open it now. + +She opened the box and saw a shiny necklace. It had a heart pendant with her name on it. She loved it. She thanked her grandma and grandpa and put it on. They said it was a gift from their hearts. + +They sat on the couch and talked. They told her stories about when they were young. They made her laugh and smile. They said they were proud of her. They said she was a good girl who was kind and smart. + +Lily felt happy. She forgot about the gloomy day. She realized that the best gifts were not the ones in the boxes, but the ones in the hearts. She learned that love and family were more important than anything else. She hugged her grandma and grandpa and said she loved them too. She waited for her mom and dad to come home and share her joy. She knew it was a special day. +Lily was very happy. She had a new pink dress. She wanted to show it to her friend Anna. She ran to Anna's house and knocked on the door. + +"Hi, Lily!" Anna said. "Do you want to play?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. "Look at my new pink dress! Do you like it?" + +Anna looked at Lily's dress. She did not like pink. She liked blue. She wanted to say something mean. But then she remembered what her mom had told her. "Be kind to your friends. Accept them for who they are. Everyone is different and that's okay." + +Anna smiled and said, "Your new pink dress is very pretty, Lily. You look like a princess. I have a new blue shirt. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily nodded. She did not like blue. She liked pink. But she also remembered what her mom had told her. "Be kind to your friends. Accept them for who they are. Everyone is different and that's okay." + +Lily said, "Your new blue shirt is very nice, Anna. You look like a star. Can we play together?" + +Anna said, "Yes, we can. Let's go to the park and have fun." + +Lily and Anna held hands and ran to the park. They played with the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They laughed and shared their toys. They did not care about the colors of their clothes. They cared about each other. They were good friends. They learned to accept and love each other. +Lily and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many fish and shells and crabs. They also saw a big octopus with eight arms. + +"Wow, look at that octopus!" Lily said. "It has so many arms. Can we touch it?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it will be angry. Maybe it will squirt ink at us." + +They went closer to the octopus. It was hiding under a rock. They could see its eyes and its suckers. + +"Hello, octopus," Lily said. "We are Lily and Ben. We want to be your friends. Can we poke you?" + +The octopus did not say anything. It moved one of its arms and poked Lily back. + +"Ouch!" Lily said. "That hurt. Why did you poke me?" + +The octopus moved another arm and poked Ben. + +"Hey!" Ben said. "That's not nice. Stop poking us." + +The octopus moved another arm and gave them a shiny shell. + +"Wow, thank you, octopus," Lily said. "That's very generous. You are giving us a gift." + +The octopus moved another arm and gave them a colorful starfish. + +"Thank you, octopus," Ben said. "That's very generous too. You are sharing with us." + +The octopus moved another arm and waved at them. + +"Bye, octopus," Lily and Ben said. "You are a good friend. We hope to see you again." + +They took the shell and the starfish and ran back to their mom and dad. They showed them their gifts and told them about the octopus. + +"That's a wonderful story," their mom said. "You are very lucky to meet such a generous octopus." + +"Yes, we are," Lily and Ben said. "We love the octopus." +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. + +But then, a mean dog came and barked at them. He ran to the snowman and bit his nose. He pulled and pulled until the nose came off. Lily and Ben were very sad. + +They tried to stop the dog, but he was too fast. He ran to the hat and the scarf and tore them with his teeth. He made a big mess. Lily and Ben were very angry. + +They picked up some snow and made snowballs. They threw them at the dog. The dog dodged and jumped. He thought it was a game. He did not know they were mad. + +One snowball hit the dog on his ear. He yelped and shook his head. He saw another snowball coming and tried to catch it. But it was too hard. It hit him on his mouth and broke his tooth. The dog was very hurt. + +He ran away, whimpering and bleeding. He left the snowman alone. Lily and Ben ran to the snowman. They fixed his nose and his hat and his scarf. They hugged him and said sorry. + +They were very cold. They put on their mittens and squeezed each other's hands. They went home to have some hot cocoa. They were very warm. +Sara loves her new puppy. His name is Spot and he is black and white. He likes to play with Sara and her toys. He also likes to chew on Sara's shoes and socks. + +One day, Sara's mom takes her and Spot to a park. There are many other dogs and people there. Sara sees a big dog with long hair and a shiny collar. She thinks the dog is very fancy. + +"Mom, look at that dog!" Sara says. "He is so pretty and fancy. Can I pet him?" + +Sara's mom smiles and says, "That dog is a poodle. He is very well-trained and groomed. You can ask his owner if you can pet him, but be gentle and polite." + +Sara walks over to the poodle and his owner, a lady with a hat and a dress. She says, "Hello, I like your dog. He is very fancy. Can I pet him, please?" + +The lady nods and says, "Thank you, you are very sweet. His name is Fifi. You can pet him, but be careful. He doesn't like loud noises or sudden movements." + +Sara gently strokes Fifi's fur and says, "You are very soft and fluffy, Fifi. You are a good dog." + +Fifi wags his tail and licks Sara's hand. He likes Sara. He thinks she is nice and friendly. + +Spot sees Sara and Fifi and runs over to them. He wants to play with them. He barks and jumps and tries to bite Fifi's tail. + +Fifi growls and snaps at Spot. He doesn't like Spot. He thinks he is rude and annoying. + +Spot yelps and runs away. He is scared and sad. He doesn't understand why Fifi doesn't like him. + +Sara's mom calls Sara and Spot and says, "It's time to go home, Sara. Say goodbye to Fifi and his owner." + +Sara says, "Bye, Fifi. Bye, lady. Thank you for letting me pet your dog." + +The lady says, "You're welcome, Sara. You are a very polite and kind girl. Bye, Spot. I hope you learn to be more gentle and respectful with other dogs." + +Sara and Spot go home with Sara's mom. Sara hugs Spot and says, "I love you, Spot. You are my best friend. You are not fancy, but you are fun and cute. You just need to learn how to play nicely with other dogs. Don't worry, I will teach you." +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to swim in the lake. They had fun splashing and diving and playing with the fish. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. It had many people and flowers and music. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"I think it is a marriage," Ben said. "My mom told me that when two people love each other, they have a marriage and wear pretty clothes and rings." + +Anna and Ben were curious. They wanted to see the marriage closer. They swam towards the boat, but they were careful not to make noise. They did not want to bother the people. + +But they were too nosy. They got too close to the boat and bumped into it. The people on the boat heard the noise and looked down. They saw Anna and Ben in the water. They were surprised and angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" a man shouted. "This is a private marriage. Go away!" + +Anna and Ben were scared. They said sorry and swam away fast. They felt bad for being nosy. They decided to leave the marriage alone and play somewhere else. They learned that some things are not for them to see. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some things from the cupboard, like flour and sugar and salt. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Lily said, showing Ben a bowl of white and brown stuff. "Do you want some?" + +Ben looked at the bowl and shook his head. "No, thank you. That does not look like a cake. That looks like a mess. How did you make it?" + +Lily smiled. "I used flour and sugar and salt and water and eggs and butter. I mixed them all together. It was fun!" + +Ben frowned. "But you did not cook it. You need to cook a cake in the oven. Otherwise, it is not a cake. It is just a mess." + +Lily did not like that. She thought her cake was good. She was proud of it. She did not want Ben to say it was a mess. She felt angry. She picked up the bowl and threw it at Ben. + +"Hey!" Ben shouted, dodging the bowl. The bowl hit the floor and broke. The mess splashed everywhere. "Why did you do that? That was not nice!" + +Lily did not answer. She ran away, crying. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She did not want to talk to him. + +Ben was sad and sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lily's feelings. He just wanted to tell her the truth. He wanted to play with her. He wanted to talk to her. He looked at the broken bowl and the mess on the floor. He knew he had to clean it up. He wished Lily would come back and help him. He thought it would be tough to do it alone. +Lily liked to draw with her pencil. She drew flowers, stars, and animals. She was very independent and did not like to share her pencil with anyone. + +One day, her brother Max wanted to draw too. He asked Lily, "Can I have your pencil, please?" + +Lily said, "No, this is my pencil. Go find your own." + +Max said, "But I don't have a pencil. Please, let me use yours for a little while." + +Lily said, "No, no, no. This is mine. Go away." + +Max was sad and angry. He tried to grab the pencil from Lily's hand. Lily held on tight and shouted, "Stop it, Max! Leave me alone!" + +They pulled and tugged on the pencil. The pencil broke in half. Lily and Max both gasped. + +Lily started to cry. She said, "Look what you did, Max! You broke my pencil. Now I can't draw anymore." + +Max felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your pencil. Here, you can have this half. I'll find another one." + +Lily looked at the broken pencil. She felt sorry too. She said, "I'm sorry, Max. I was mean to you. I should have shared my pencil with you. Here, you can have this half. We can draw together." + +Lily and Max hugged. They decided to surrender their fight and share their pencil. They drew a big heart and wrote their names inside. They were happy and independent, but also kind. +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir and pour and taste. But she did not like to spread butter on her toast. She said butter was yucky and sticky and made her hands dirty. + +One morning, her mom gave her a knife and a plate of toast and said, "Lily, can you please spread some butter on your toast? It will make it yummy and soft and warm." + +Lily did not want to do it. She said, "No, thank you, mom. I do not like butter. I like jam. Jam is sweet and red and smooth." + +Her mom said, "But Lily, you need to try new things. Butter is good for you. It has fat and protein and vitamin A. And it is not yucky or sticky or dirty. It is creamy and smooth and yellow." + +Lily still did not want to do it. She said, "No, no, no, mom. I do not want butter. I want jam. Jam, jam, jam!" She threw her knife on the floor and crossed her arms. She was very loud and angry. + +Her mom sighed and said, "Lily, you are being very rude and stubborn. You need to listen to me and do what I ask. You need to resist your temper and be polite. Now, pick up your knife and spread some butter on your toast. Or you will not get any jam at all." + +Lily did not like that. She did not want to lose her jam. She loved her jam. She looked at her mom and saw that she was serious and not happy. She looked at her toast and saw that it was cold and dry. She looked at her knife and saw that it was shiny and sharp. + +She decided to try to do what her mom asked. She picked up her knife and took a little bit of butter. She touched it with her tongue and found that it was not so bad. It was a little salty and a little sweet. She spread it on her toast and took a bite. She found that it was not so bad. It was a little crunchy and a little soft. She smiled and said, "Mom, I did it. I spread butter on my toast. It is not yucky or sticky or dirty. It is creamy and smooth and yellow. And it is yummy and soft and warm." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily. I am proud of you. You resisted your temper and you tried something new. You are a big girl and a good helper. Now, you can have some jam on your toast. Jam is sweet and red and smooth. And it is yummy too." + +Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love jam. And I love butter too. A little bit." She ate her toast and jam and butter and enjoyed it. She was not loud and angry anymore. She was quiet and happy. +Lily and Sam were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa for the weekend. They were very happy and excited. Mommy told them to pack their bags with some clothes and toys. Lily and Sam ran to their room and started to pack. + +"Can I take my teddy bear?" Lily asked Sam. + +"Of course you can. He is your best friend," Sam said. He packed his dinosaur and his ball. + +"Can I take my doll and my book?" Lily asked Sam. + +"Of course you can. They are your favorite things," Sam said. He packed his crayons and his puzzle. + +Lily and Sam finished packing their bags and zipped them up. They carried them to the living room, where Mommy was waiting for them. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Good job, Lily and Sam. You packed very well," Mommy said. "Are you ready to go?" + +"Yes, Mommy. We are ready," Lily and Sam said. + +Mommy took their bags and put them in the car. She told Lily and Sam to be quiet when they got to Grandma and Grandpa's house, because they might be sleeping. Lily and Sam nodded and promised to be quiet. + +They got in the car and buckled their seat belts. Mommy started the car and drove away. Lily and Sam looked out the window and saw the trees and the birds and the clouds. They felt grateful for their Mommy and their Grandma and Grandpa. They couldn't wait to see them and give them big hugs and kisses. +Tom and Lily like to visit the forest with their mom. They like to see the trees, the birds, and the flowers. Sometimes they find mushrooms on the ground. Mom says mushrooms are not for eating, but for looking. + +One day, they saw a big mushroom that was red and white. It was smooth and shiny. Tom and Lily wanted to touch it, but mom said no. She said it might be bad for them. + +"Who lives in this mushroom?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe a fairy or a gnome," mom said. + +"Can we say hello to them?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe, but we have to be very quiet and polite," mom said. + +They tiptoed closer to the mushroom and knocked softly. They waited, but no one answered. + +"Maybe they are not home," Lily said. + +"Or maybe they are shy," Tom said. + +They left a small flower by the mushroom and said goodbye. They hoped the fairy or the gnome would like their gift. They continued their walk in the forest, happy and curious. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with a big ball. The ball is red and soft. They can squeeze the ball with their hands. They can throw the ball to each other. They can roll the ball on the grass. + +One day, they see a new player in the park. His name is Leo. He has a small ball. The ball is yellow and hard. He cannot squeeze the ball with his hands. He can only bounce the ball on the ground. He can dribble the ball with his feet. + +Tom and Mia want to play with Leo. They ask him if he wants to play with their big ball. Leo says yes. He tries to squeeze the big ball with his hands. He cannot. He tries to throw the big ball to Tom. He cannot. He tries to roll the big ball on the grass. He cannot. + +Leo is sad. He says he cannot play with the big ball. He says he can only play with his small ball. Tom and Mia are flexible. They say they can play with both balls. They say they can learn from Leo. They say they can have fun together. + +They take turns to play with the big ball and the small ball. They squeeze, throw, roll, bounce and dribble. They laugh and smile. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their jeep. Their jeep is powerful. It can go fast and make loud noises. Tom and Sam take turns to drive the jeep. + +One day, Tom wants to drive the jeep for a long time. He does not want to share with Sam. He says, "This is my jeep. You can not have it. Go away!" + +Sam is sad and angry. He says, "No, this is our jeep. We have to share. Give me the jeep!" + +Tom and Sam start to fight. They pull and push the jeep. The jeep falls to the ground. It breaks. The wheels come off. The jeep can not go fast or make loud noises anymore. + +Tom and Sam stop fighting. They look at the jeep. They feel sorry. They say, "Oh no, we broke the jeep. We are sorry, jeep. We are sorry, brother." + +Tom and Sam hug each other. They say, "We love you, brother. We love you, jeep. We will fix you, jeep. We will share you, jeep." + +Tom and Sam go to find their dad. They ask him to help them fix the jeep. Their dad is happy to see them get along. He says, "I am proud of you, boys. You learned to share and say sorry. You are good brothers. You are good friends." He helps them fix the jeep. The jeep is powerful again. It can go fast and make loud noises again. + +Tom and Sam smile. They say, "Thank you, dad. Thank you, jeep. We are happy. We are ready to play." They take turns to drive the jeep. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They also liked to watch the big waves and the boats. Sometimes they saw fish or birds or dolphins. + +One day, they saw something very big and gray in the water. It looked like a big rock, but it moved and made a loud sound. "What is that?" Lily asked. "That is a whale," mom said. "A whale is a very big animal that lives in the water. It can breathe air like us, but it has to come to the surface sometimes." + +Lily and Ben wanted to see the whale closer. They asked mom and dad if they could go on a boat. Mom and dad said yes, but they had to be careful and listen to the boat driver. They put on life jackets and got on the boat. The boat driver took them near the whale, but not too close. He said the whale was friendly, but it was also very strong and could splash them with its tail. + +Lily and Ben were very excited. They saw the whale's eye, its mouth, its fin, and its tail. They heard it make more loud sounds. They felt the water spray on their faces. They wanted to touch the whale, but they knew they couldn't. They wondered how the whale felt. Was it hard or soft? Was it smooth or rough? + +Then, something amazing happened. The whale came closer to the boat. It lifted its head out of the water. It looked at Lily and Ben with its big eye. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. Lily and Ben were scared, but the boat driver said it was okay. He said the whale was curious and wanted to say hello. He said they could poke the whale gently, but only if the whale let them. + +Lily and Ben reached out their hands. They poked the whale on its nose. The whale felt soft and wet. The whale made a happy sound. It closed its mouth and lowered its head. It swam away slowly. Lily and Ben waved goodbye. They felt happy too. They had made a new friend. They had touched a whale. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were knights and dragons. Tom had a shield made of cardboard and Lily had a mask with horns. They ran around the trees and the swings, making loud noises. + +"Roar! I am a big dragon and I will squeeze you with my claws!" Lily said, chasing Tom. + +"Oh no! You are very scary, but I have a shield to protect me!" Tom said, holding up his cardboard shield. + +They laughed and had fun, but then they saw a new boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad and lonely. He had a book in his hands, but he was not reading it. + +"Who is he?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is new here. Do you want to say hello?" Tom asked Lily. + +Lily nodded. She and Tom put down their shield and mask and walked over to the boy. + +"Hi, we are Tom and Lily. What is your name?" Lily asked the boy. + +The boy looked up and smiled. He had a friendly face. + +"I am Ben. I just moved here with my mom and dad. I don't have any friends yet," he said. + +"That's okay. We can be your friends. Do you like to play knights and dragons?" Tom asked Ben. + +Ben nodded. He liked to play knights and dragons. + +"Great! You can join us. We have a shield and a mask. You can be a knight or a dragon, whatever you want," Lily said, giving Ben the mask. + +Ben took the mask and put it on. He felt happy. He had new friends. + +"Thank you. You are very nice. Can I squeeze you with a hug?" he asked Lily and Tom. + +"Of course! We like hugs. They are better than claws," Lily and Tom said, hugging Ben. + +They went back to the park and played together. They had a lot of fun. They learned that it is good to be friendly and share with others. They also learned that hugs are better than claws. +Sara loves to spin. She spins on the grass, on the floor, on her chair. She spins so fast that she feels dizzy and happy. She likes to spin with her dress, because it makes a big circle around her. She thinks it is beautiful. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big wheel with seats. She wants to try it. She asks her mom, "Can I spin on the wheel, please?" Her mom says, "Yes, you can, but you have to wait for your turn." Sara waits patiently. She watches the other kids spin on the wheel. They look so excited and fun. + +Finally, it is Sara's turn. She runs to the wheel and sits on a seat. She buckles her belt. She waves to her mom. The wheel starts to move. It goes up and down, round and round. Sara feels the wind on her face. She sees the trees and the sky and the birds. She spins faster and faster. She laughs and screams. She loves it. + +The wheel stops. Sara gets off the seat. She feels a little wobbly. She walks to her mom. Her mom hugs her and says, "You did it! You spun on the wheel! You are so brave and strong! That was a success!" Sara smiles and says, "Thank you, mom! That was the best spin ever! Can I do it again?" Her mom says, "Maybe later. First, let's have some ice cream. You deserve it." Sara agrees. She holds her mom's hand. She feels proud and happy. She thinks she is beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She liked to make things with her hands. One day, she wanted to make something new. She asked her mom, "What can I make today?" Her mom said, "Why don't you make an ashtray?" + +Mia found some clay and started to make the ashtray. She made it round and big. She was very happy with her ashtray. She showed it to her mom and dad. They said, "Good job, Mia!" + +That night, Mia's mom made a yummy cake. Mia and her family ate the cake together. They all said, "This cake is so yummy!" Mia was happy that she made the ashtray, and she was happy to eat the yummy cake with her family. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, round melon in his yard. He was very happy and wanted to show it to his friends. Tim carried the heavy melon to his friend's house. But when he got there, his friends were all asleep. Tim felt a little guilty for waking them up, but he was too excited to wait. + +Tim knocked on the door and shouted, "Look, I found a big melon!" His friends woke up and came outside. They were sleepy but happy to see the big melon. They took turns holding the melon and laughing. They all wanted to eat the melon, but it was too late, and they needed to go back to sleep. + +So, they decided to meet in the morning to eat the melon together. Tim went back home and put the melon in his room. He felt guilty for waking his friends but was excited to share the melon with them. Tim went to sleep, dreaming about the fun they would have eating the melon together. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree with many green leaves. The tree had a long, strong palm. Tim wanted to climb the tree, but he was scared. He didn't know if the tree was safe or if it would destroy his toy car. + +While Tim was thinking, a girl named Sue came to the park. She saw Tim and his toy car. Sue said, "Hi Tim! What are you doing?" Tim told her about the tree and how he was scared to climb it. Sue looked at the tree and said, "I don't know if it's safe, but we can try together." + +Tim and Sue held hands and started to climb the tree. They went up slowly and carefully. When they reached the top, they saw a big, unknown bird in a nest. The bird looked at them and said, "Hello, kids! This is my home. Please don't destroy it." + +Tim and Sue were happy to meet the bird. They promised not to destroy the bird's home. They played in the tree for a while, then climbed down. Tim and Sue became good friends and went to the park together every day. The unknown bird watched them play from the tree, happy that its home was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy loved to whistle all day long. He whistled when he was happy, and he whistled when he was sad. His friends liked to hear him whistle. + +One day, Billy found a big, soft mattress. It was so easy to jump on, and he had so much fun. He whistled a happy tune while jumping up and down on the mattress. His friends came to see what he was doing, and they wanted to play too. + +They all jumped on the mattress together, and they whistled a happy song. The sun was shining, and they played all day long. When they were tired, they lay down on the mattress and took a nap. Billy and his friends had the best day ever, and they whistled a goodnight song as they fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a funny, big cat named Bob. Bob loved to sit in his big, soft armchair all day. One day, he decided to go outside and play with his friends. + +Bob went to his friend, the little dog named Tim. "Let's play!" said Bob. Tim wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, let's play!" They played catch and ran around the yard. + +As the sun went down, Bob and Tim were tired from playing. They went back to the big, soft armchair and sat down. They laughed and talked about their fun day. Bob decided that playing with friends was the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy chest in his room, full of fun toys. One day, he wanted to find his favorite toy car. Tim looked in his chest, but the car was not there. He felt very sad and his heart hurt a little. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, I can't find my toy car. Can you help me?" His mom listened and said, "Of course, Tim. Let's look together." They went back to his room and looked in the chest again. + +After searching, they found the toy car under his bed. Tim was so happy! He said, "Thank you, mom!" Tim learned that sometimes, when we can't find something, it's good to ask for help. And when we find it, our hurt feelings go away. +One day, a boy named Tim found a rare toy in a barrel. He was very happy. He played with the toy all day. But, when he went to bed, he put the toy back in the barrel. + +The next day, Tim could not find the toy. He looked in the barrel, but it was not there. He was very sad. He asked his friend, Sam, "Did you see my toy?" + +Sam said, "No, I did not see your toy. Let's look for it together." They looked everywhere but could not find the toy. Tim started to cry. He missed his toy a lot. + +Just then, Tim's mom came with the toy. She said, "I found your toy under your bed." Tim was very happy. He hugged his mom and thanked her. From that day, Tim always put his toy back in the barrel before going to bed. +Once upon a time, in a modest little house, there lived a kind dog named Max. Max had a hurt leg, so he could not run and play with his friends. He felt sad and lonely. + +One sunny day, a little bird named Lily saw Max sitting by the window. "Why are you sad, Max?" asked Lily. Max said, "My leg hurts, and I can't play with my friends." Lily felt bad for Max and wanted to care for him. + +Lily thought of a way to help Max feel better. She brought her friends to visit Max and they all sang a happy song for him. Max felt loved and cared for, and soon his leg got better. Max and Lily became best friends, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little car. The car loved to speed through the landscape. It went fast up and down hills, and around trees. The car was very happy. + +One day, the car met a big truck. The truck was not nice. It wanted to go fast too, but it was too big and slow. The truck was mad at the cute car for being so fast. The car was sad and did not want to speed anymore. + +But then, the car had an idea. It asked the truck to race. The truck said yes. They raced through the landscape. The car went very fast, and the truck tried to keep up. In the end, the truck learned that it was okay for the car to speed. They became friends, and they played together in the landscape. The cute car and the big truck were both happy. +Once upon a time, in a quiet town, there was a market. In the market, there were many things to see and buy. There were fruits, toys, and clothes. People liked to go there and have fun. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the market with his mom. They saw a man with a sign. The sign had a picture of a big, red ball. Tim loved balls, so he asked his mom, "Can I have the ball, please?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you can have the ball." They went to the man with the sign and bought the big, red ball. Tim was very happy. He played with his new ball all day long. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to work in his garden. He had many plants. He worked hard to make them grow. + +One day, Tim saw a distant tree. It was far away. Tim walked to the tree. He found that the tree had juice in it. The juice was sweet and good. + +Tim took the juice home. He shared it with his friends. They all liked the juice. They said, "Thank you, Tim!" Tim was happy. He worked more in his garden and found more juice. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was a bossy dog. He liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, Max met a new friend. He wanted to introduce his new friend to the other animals. + +Max said to his new friend, "Let me tell you the history of our home. We live in a big, green park. There are birds, cats, and other dogs here. We play together every day, but I am the boss." + +Max's new friend, a small cat named Lily, listened to Max. Then she said, "I don't like bossy friends. I want to be friends with everyone here. Can we all play together and be nice?" + +Max thought about it for a moment. He realized that being bossy was not nice. He said, "Yes, Lily. We can all play together and be friends." + +From that day on, Max, Lily, and all the other animals played together in the big, green park. Max was not bossy anymore. They were all happy and had lots of fun. +One day, a girl named Sue got a weird invitation. It was big, round, and had funny colors. Sue did not know who sent it. She was very excited and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom said, "This is for a special party. Let's go and see what it is." Sue put on her pretty dress and they went to the party. There were many kids and fun games. + +Sue played with her friends and had a great time. But then, she accidentally tear the invitation. Sue was sad, but her mom said, "It's okay, we will keep the torn invitation as a memory of this fun day." And they went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Fifi. Fifi loved to jump all day long. One day, Fifi found a new place to jump. It was called "University." Fifi was very happy to jump in this new place. + +Fifi saw many big people at the University. They were all learning new things. Fifi wanted to learn too. So, Fifi jumped from one place to another, watching the big people learn and play. + +Fifi made many new friends at the University. They all liked to jump and play with Fifi. They had lots of fun together. And every day, Fifi learned something new from her friends. Fifi was very happy to have found the University. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk with her mom. Mia had a red pocket on her dress. In her pocket, she put a delicious apple to eat later. + +As they walked, Mia saw a small cat. Mia and her mom paused to look at it. The cat was very cute and soft. Mia wanted to give the cat her apple, but her mom said the cat would not like it. + +Mia and her mom walked more and found a park. They paused again and sat down. Mia took the delicious apple from her pocket and ate it. The cat came and sat next to them. Mia was happy to share her day with the cat and her mom. +Once upon a time, in a small room, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and talk into her toy microphone. One sunny day, she decided to put on a show for her family. + +As she sang, her big brother Tom was playing with paper. He was not being careful and he made a tear in the paper. Lily saw the tear and felt sad. She wanted to help Tom fix it. + +Lily had an idea. She took a mild glue and gently spread it on the tear. She pressed the paper together and waited for it to dry. When it was dry, the tear was gone! + +Tom was so happy that Lily helped him. He thanked her and they both went back to playing. Lily sang into her microphone and Tom played with his paper. They had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Lily. They loved to play outside in the sun. + +One day, Max and Lily found a big barrel in their yard. Max said, "Lily, look! We have a barrel!" Lily was so happy. She said, "Max, let's play with the barrel!" + +Max and Lily rolled the barrel around the yard. They laughed and had so much fun. The yellow sun shone down on them, making them feel warm and happy. + +As the day went on, Max and Lily began to feel tired. They sat down by the barrel and looked at the sky. The sun was going down, and the sky was turning pink and orange. + +Lily said, "Max, today was a great day. I'm glad we have the barrel." Max agreed, wagging his tail. They went inside their small house, ready for a good night's sleep. And they knew they would have many more fun days with their barrel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was eager to play with her friends. They wanted to have a tea party in the garden. Lucy found her toy tea set and asked her mom, "Can we have a tea party outside?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful not to pour too much water in the cups." Lucy and her friends went outside and started their tea party. They poured water into the cups and pretended to drink it. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +After a while, Lucy felt tired and wanted to take a nap. She told her friends, "I need to sleep now." Her friends said, "Okay, we will keep playing." Lucy went inside and lay down on her bed. + +While Lucy was napping, her friends kept pouring water into the cups. They did not listen to Lucy's mom. They poured too much water and made a big mess in the garden. The water went everywhere and the garden was very wet. + +When Lucy woke up from her nap and saw the mess, she was very sad. Her mom was not happy either. Lucy's friends had to go home, and Lucy had to clean up the wet garden all by herself. The tea party had a bad ending. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree with a great trunk. Mia wanted to play near the tree. + +There was a small bird on a branch who liked to complain. The bird said, "I don't like the sun today. It's too hot!" Mia listened to the bird and laughed. + +Mia and her mom sat under the great trunk of the tree. They had a nice time. The bird stopped complaining and sang a song. They all enjoyed the day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with his family. He loved to play with his ball and run in the yard. + +One day, while Max was playing outside, he saw a thief. The thief was trying to take something from Max's house. Max knew he had to stop the thief and protect his family. + +Max ran up to the thief and said, "Stop! You cannot take our things!" The thief was surprised by the talking dog and dropped what he was holding. Max's family heard the noise and came outside. They saw the thief and called for help. The thief was caught, and Max was a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a good pirate named Tom. Tom had a big ship and many friends. They all sailed the big blue sea together. Tom and his friends loved the sun. They knew that the sun could make things melt. + +One day, Tom found a treasure map. The map showed a small island with a big X. Tom and his friends were very happy. They wanted to find the treasure. So, they sailed to the island. The sun was very hot that day. + +When they got to the island, they dug and dug until they found a treasure chest. Tom and his friends opened the chest, but the treasure was gone! The hot sun had melted the treasure. The good pirate Tom and his friends learned that sometimes the sun can melt things you don't want it to. But they still had fun on their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max liked to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a pretty church. He stopped and gazed at it. + +Max walked to the church and saw a little girl. The girl was sad. Max wanted to help her. He licked her hand, and the girl smiled. They played together, and the girl was happy. + +Max and the girl became friends. They played in the park and gazed at the church every day. Max was a good, hairy dog, and he made the girl very happy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big fire in the woods. The fire was amazing and bright. All the animals were scared and ran away from the fire. + +A little boy saw the fire from his house. He wanted to help the animals, so he went to the woods. The boy found a small rabbit near the fire. The rabbit was very scared. + +The boy kneeled down and picked up the rabbit. He took the rabbit away from the fire and back to his house. The rabbit was happy and safe. The boy and the rabbit became best friends. They played together every day, and the rabbit was never scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat sausage. One day, he saw a big, long sausage on the table. Tim was very happy and wanted to eat it all by himself. + +Tim tried to separate the sausage into small pieces. He pulled and pulled, but the sausage was very hard. Tim's hands started to hurt. He asked his mom for help. "Mommy, can you help me separate the sausage? My hands hurt," he said. + +Mommy tried to help Tim, but she also couldn't separate the sausage. They both pulled and pulled, but the sausage just wouldn't break. Tim was very sad and his hands hurt even more. In the end, they couldn't eat the sausage and had to throw it away. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He had a wallet that he loved very much. It was a dry day, and Tim wanted to go to the park. + +At the park, Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty ribbon. Tim wanted to attach the ribbon to his wallet. He asked Sue, "Can I attach your ribbon to my wallet?" + +Sue said, "Yes, you can attach my ribbon to your wallet." So Tim attached the ribbon to his wallet, and it looked very nice. They played together all day and had lots of fun. From that day on, Tim and Sue became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy snake that he liked very much. He played with his toy snake every day. + +One day, Tim saw his toy snake crawl under his bed. He was too weak to lift the bed, so he crawled under the bed to find it. There, he found a belt. Tim thought that the belt was very pretty. + +Tim took the belt and tied it around his toy snake. Now, the toy snake could crawl even faster. Tim and his toy snake had lots of fun playing together. They crawled all around the house, and Tim was very happy. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a weird rock. It was not like other rocks. This rock could shine when the sun was up. Lucy liked the rock very much. She took it home to show her mom and dad. + +Lucy put the rock near the window so it could shine. She saw that the rock made a print on the wall when the sun hit it. The print was pretty and looked like a star. Lucy was happy to see the print every day. + +One day, a friend came to play with Lucy. They played with the rock and saw the print on the wall. They laughed and had fun. The weird rock made Lucy and her friend very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim lived in a small nest on a branch high up in a tall tree. Tim had many friends in the forest, like the squirrel, the rabbit, and the deer. + +One day, Tim saw a big, red apple on the ground. He wanted to share it with his friends. But the apple was too big for Tim to carry alone. So, Tim asked his friends to help him. They all worked together and used a long stick to part the apple into smaller pieces. + +They were very careful not to drop the apple pieces. Tim and his friends shared the apple and had a fun time eating together. They learned that when they work together and share, they can enjoy more and be happy. And that was the moral of the story: sharing and working together makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly dog named Spot. Spot was very old and wise. He had many opinions about things. One day, he saw a young cat named Whiskers playing with a ball. + +Spot went to Whiskers and said, "I think you should not play with that ball. It is not safe." Whiskers did not like Spot's opinion. He wanted to play with the ball. So, Whiskers said, "I want to play. I don't care what you think." + +This made Spot sad. He knew the ball was not safe, but Whiskers did not listen. Then, Whiskers started to play with the ball near the road. Suddenly, a big car came and hit the ball! Whiskers was scared and ran back to Spot. + +Spot said, "I told you it was not safe. You should listen to others who are older and wiser." Whiskers learned that it is important to listen to the opinions of others, especially the elderly who have more experience. From that day, Whiskers always listened to Spot and stayed safe. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a big war. People were not happy. They wanted the war to stop. So, they came up with a plan to make things easy again. + +In the middle of the land, there was a big cook. The cook was very good at making food. The cook had an idea. He thought, "If I make a big meal, maybe the people will stop fighting and be friends again." + +So, the cook made a big meal. The smell of the food was so good that the people in the war stopped fighting. They came to eat the food. It was easy for the cook to make everyone happy. + +As the people ate, they started to talk and laugh. They became friends again. The war was over. All because of the cook and his easy plan. And from that day on, the land was happy and peaceful. +One day, a little girl named Mia found a box of chalk. She thought they were harmless and fun. She wanted to draw on the ground outside. So, Mia went to her mom and asked, "Can I use the chalk outside?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But first, settle down and eat your lunch." + +Mia ate her lunch quickly, and then she went outside. She drew a big sun, a house, and some flowers. She was so happy with her drawings. + +Soon, her friend Tom came over. "Wow! I like your drawings," he said. Mia smiled and gave Tom a piece of chalk. They both drew more pictures together. They had a great time playing with the harmless chalk. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little ant named Andy. Andy loved to move things around. He liked to help his ant friends. One day, Andy saw a big hill with a top. He wanted to move something to the top of the hill. + +Andy found a small leaf. He said to his friend, "I want to move this leaf to the top of the hill. Will you help me?" His friend said, "Yes, Andy. Let's be brave and move it together." + +Andy and his friend moved the leaf up the hill. They were brave and strong. When they got to the top, they were very happy. They looked down at their ant friends and said, "We did it! We moved the leaf to the top of the hill!" All the ants cheered for Andy and his friend. They were brave ants who loved to move things. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a smart little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play catch with his friends. He had a red ball and a big glove that he used to catch the ball. + +One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his friend, Sam. They started to play catch together. Tim threw the ball high in the sky, and Sam tried to catch it with his glove. + +"Wow, Tim! You throw the ball so high!" said Sam. "I will try to catch it with my glove!" + +Tim smiled and said, "You can do it, Sam! Just keep your eyes on the ball!" + +Sam watched the ball carefully and caught it with his glove. Both friends laughed and clapped their hands. They played catch all day long, having lots of fun together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a bossy cat named Max. Max liked to tell all the other animals what to do. One day, Max was very hungry and wanted a meal. He decided to go to his friend, a kind dog named Buddy, to borrow some food. + +When Max got to Buddy's house, he said, "Buddy, I need to borrow some food for my meal. Please give me some." Buddy was a kind dog, so he shared his food with Max. Max ate the meal and felt very happy. + +After Max finished eating, he said "Thank you, Buddy" and went back to his own house. Max learned that it's better to ask nicely for help, and not be bossy. From that day on, Max became a nicer cat and made many more friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bird. The bird had a big egg. The egg was very special to the bird. She wanted to keep it safe. So, she found a box to put the egg in. She locked the box with a key. + +One day, a naughty cat saw the box. The cat wanted to play with the egg. The cat tried to open the box, but it was locked. The cat looked for the key. The pink bird saw the cat and was scared. The bird did not want the cat to find the key. + +The pink bird had an idea. She flew fast to find a friend. The friend was a big dog. The dog barked at the cat. The cat got scared and ran away. The pink bird was happy. The egg was safe in the locked box. The bird thanked the dog for helping her. +Once upon a time, in a small yard, there was a strong fence. The fence was there to keep a little dog named Max safe. Max was a happy dog who loved to play and run around the yard. + +One day, Max saw a big ball outside the fence. He wanted to play with the ball, but he could not get out. Max started to panic. He ran back and forth, trying to find a way to get to the ball. + +Max saw a small hole near the fence. He pushed and pushed until he made the hole big enough to get through. Max was so excited that he ran fast to the ball. But, Max did not know that there was a busy road near the ball. Max ran into the road and a car hit him. Poor Max did not get to play with the ball and got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird. The bird liked to fly and sing. One day, the bird saw a big rock. The rock was so big, it was taller than the trees! + +The bird had an idea. It wanted to measure the rock. The bird flew up and down, and then flew to its friend, the squirrel. The squirrel helped the bird measure the rock. They found out the rock was very, very big! + +The colorful bird and the squirrel were happy. They played on the big rock all day. They had so much fun, and they were very tired. At the end of the day, they said "goodbye" and went to sleep in their homes. +Once upon a time, in a small house, a girl named Mia had a big bag of grapes. She wanted to share them with her friend, Tom. Mia thought, "How many grapes should I give Tom?" So, she decided to weigh the grapes on a scale. + +Mia put the grapes on the scale. The scale showed a clear number. "Now I know how many grapes to give Tom!" Mia said. She took half of the grapes and went to find Tom. + +When Mia found Tom, she said, "I have grapes for you!" But Tom didn't want the grapes. He wanted to play with his toy car. Mia was sad. She wanted to share her grapes with Tom. + +Mia and Tom talked. They decided to play with the toy car first and then eat the grapes together. They played and laughed. After playing, they ate the grapes and both were happy. They learned that sharing and taking turns made their friendship stronger. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a dog named Max. Max loved to bite things. He would bite toys, shoes, and even his own tail. One day, Max saw something new to bite. It was the mail that the mailman had put in the mailbox. + +Max ran to the mailbox and said, "I want to bite the mail!" He grabbed the mail in his mouth and bit it. The mail was all wet and messy. Max felt miserable because he knew he had done something bad. + +Max's friend, a little girl named Lucy, saw the wet and messy mail. She said, "Max, why did you bite the mail?" Max looked at her with sad eyes and said, "I'm sorry, Lucy. I won't bite the mail again." Lucy hugged Max and they both promised to help each other be good. From that day on, Max never bit the mail again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy named Zero. Zero was a very unusual toy. He was a round, bouncy ball with big eyes and a funny smile. Tim loved to play with Zero every day. + +One day, Tim and Zero went to the park. They played and played until it was time to go home. Tim threw Zero high into the sky. But when he looked for Zero to return, he could not find him. Tim was very sad and went home without his unusual toy. + +The next day, Tim went back to the park to look for Zero. He looked and looked, but he could not find him. Just as Tim was about to leave, he saw something round and bouncy in a tree. It was Zero! Tim was so happy that Zero had returned. From that day on, Tim and Zero never left each other's side. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Momo. Momo was upset because he had no friends to play with. One day, Momo decided to build a big house. He thought that if he had a big house, he could make new friends. + +Momo worked hard to build his house. He used wood, rocks, and mud. Soon, his house was done. Momo was very proud of his house. He invited all the animals to come and see his house. The animals came and they all liked Momo's house. + +As the animals played in the house, Momo became friends with them. They all had a lot of fun together. Momo was not upset anymore. He learned that when you work hard and share what you have, you can make many friends. And that is the story of Momo the mule, who built a big house and made lots of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to observe the world around him. He would watch the birds fly and the fish swim. One day, Tom saw a big box in his home. + +Inside the box, there was a picture that looked like an x-ray. Tom did not know what it was. He thought it might be a treasure map. So, Tom decided to follow the x-ray to find the treasure. + +Tom walked and walked, following the x-ray. Along the way, he met a little dog named Max. Max wanted to help Tom find the treasure. They walked together and soon, they found a big hill. They climbed the hill and at the top, they found the treasure. It was a big box of cat and dog toys! Tom and Max were so happy. They played with their new toys all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big purple bear named Bobo. Bobo lived in an icy, cold cave. Every day, he would go out to play with his friends in the snow. + +One day, Bobo's friend, a little bird named Tweet, came to visit him. Tweet was cold and shivering. "Bobo, I am so cold. Can you help me?" Tweet asked. Bobo wanted to help his friend, so he thought of a plan. + +Bobo decided to send Tweet to a warm place. He found a big, soft leaf and put Tweet on it. Then, he gently blew on the leaf, sending Tweet far away to a sunny land. Tweet was happy and warm, and Bobo was glad he could help his friend. They promised to visit each other when the weather changed. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a wealthy man. He had a big house and a big car. He liked to go to the park every day. In the park, he would sit on a bench and enjoy the sunshine. + +One sunny day, the wealthy man saw a little girl playing with her ball. The ball rolled to him, and he picked it up. The little girl came to him and asked for her ball back. The wealthy man smiled and gave it back to her. + +They both played with the ball in the sunshine. The wealthy man and the little girl became good friends. They met in the park every day and played together. The man learned that the best things in life are not things, but friends and fun in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty notebook. She liked to draw in it every day. + +One day, Sue's notebook got hurt. It fell into a puddle and the pages got wet. Sue was very sad. She didn't want her notebook to be hurt anymore. + +Sue's mommy had an idea. She took some soft paper and helped Sue wrap her notebook. The soft paper made the notebook feel better. Sue was happy and she could draw again. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the mud. One day, he got very filthy from playing. His clothes were dirty, and his hands were covered in mud. + +Tim's mom said, "Tim, it's time for your quiz. Please come inside and wash your hands." Tim did not want to stop playing, but he knew he had to do his quiz. So, he went inside to wash his hands. + +As he was washing his hands, Tim saw his quiz on the table. He was so excited to finish it that he accidentally tore a part of the paper. Tim felt sad, but his mom said, "It's okay, Tim. We can fix it with tape." They fixed the torn quiz, and Tim finished it with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to eat yogurt. His mom would give him a cup of yogurt every day. Tom liked to eat his yogurt under the big tree in his yard. It was a peaceful place to sit and eat. + +One sunny day, Tom saw something shiny up in the tree. He looked up and saw a pretty, shiny star. The star was stuck in the tree. Tom wanted to help the star. He tried to reach it, but he was too small. + +Tom had an idea. He got his big spoon from his yogurt and used it to help the star. He reached up high with the spoon and gently pushed the star out of the tree. The star was free and began to shine brightly in the sky. Tom felt happy and proud. He went back to his peaceful spot under the tree and finished his yogurt. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Spot. Spot had a red collar. One day, Spot saw a big cat. The cat was sitting under a tree. Spot wanted to play with the cat. + +Spot went up to the cat and said, "Hi cat, let's play!" The cat did not want to play. The cat said, "No, I don't want to play." Spot was sad. He wanted to play with someone. + +Spot saw a ball near the tree. He picked up the ball with his mouth. Spot bit the ball. The ball was sour. Spot did not like the sour ball. He dropped the ball and went to find a new friend to play with. +One day, a little mouse named Tim was playing near a big barrel. He was having so much fun running and jumping. Tim was a very curious mouse and he decided to peek inside the barrel. + +As Tim peeked into the barrel, he saw a frightened little bird named Sue. Sue was too scared to fly out of the barrel. Tim wanted to help Sue. He said, "Don't be scared, Sue. I will help you get out." + +Tim climbed into the barrel and sat next to Sue. They talked and became friends. Sue started to feel better. Tim told her, "You can do it, Sue. Just flap your wings and fly." + +Sue listened to Tim and tried to fly. With Tim's help, Sue finally flew out of the barrel. Both Tim and Sue were very happy. They played together all day and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Tim's car got very dirty, so he wanted to make it clean. + +Tim took his toy car to the sink and washed it with soap and water. He scrubbed and scrubbed until the car was clean. Tim was so happy to see his toy car shiny and clean again. + +After playing with his clean car, Tim wanted to return it to its spot on the shelf. But when he looked at the shelf, there were zero cars there! Tim was confused, but then he remembered that he had just cleaned his car. He put his clean car back on the shelf and smiled, knowing that his favorite toy was safe and clean. +Once there was a old pile of apples. Every day, the pile got smaller and smaller. All the apples were turning brown and beginning to rot. + +One day, the farmer saw the pile and said: "Those apples are not good anymore. I should give them away." + +So, he put a label on the pile that said "Free Apples". Everyone in the neighbourhood came to take a few. They got so much yummy food! + +But there was one apple that was hidden beneath the others. It was still yellow and fresh. No one noticed it. + +The farmer looked at it and said: "I will save this apple for myself". He put the apple in his pocket and went home. The apple didn't rot like the others. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little boy called Joe. Joe was three years old and he liked to play with his stick. +One day, Joe wanted to play with his stick in the park, but his mum insisted he did not go. Joe was disappointed, but he had to listen to his mum. + +The next day, Joe asked his mum if he could go to the park. Again, his mum insisted he stayed home, so Joe reluctantly agreed. He quickly got bored of playing inside, so he asked his mum if he could go outside and play with his stick. + +This time, his mum said he could go, but only if he took someone with him. Joe asked his mum, but she said she was too busy. He asked his friends, but they all said they were too busy. Joe was feeling sad when his little brother said he could come too. + +Finally, Joe got to go out and play with his stick in the park with his brother. It was a lot of fun and he was very grateful for his little brother's help. This showed Joe that it was sometimes better to be humble and accept help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved solving problems. He was always looking for ways to help people. One day, he heard that a jungle was in trouble. Its animals were all stuck in a tight spot and needed someone to help them. + +The boy decided he would go and solve the problem. He knew that the jungle was full of tricky things, so he was very careful. He studied the way the animals were stuck, thinking long and hard about how he could help. + +The boy was brave and determined. He worked and worked until he found a way to free the animals. All the animals cheered as the boy solved the problem, and he was so proud of himself. + +Now the boy visits the jungle every week to make sure everyone is safe and happy. He is always ready to help if anyone has another tight spot that needs solving. +Once upon a time there was a lovely bear who loved to go out and shine. Every day the bear would put on his soft waistcoat and stretch his legs for a nice long walk. + +Everywhere he went, he would look for things that shone. He looked for sparkly stones, brightly coloured flowers and other shiny things. + +The bear was always very careful not to pick up anything that was too sharp or too heavy, but he loved to take whatever he found and bring it home. + +One day the bear found something really shiny, but this time it wasn't a stone. It was an old, tarnished spoon. He rubbed it gently until it shone like a new one. Then he took it with him on his journey. + +When the bear got home, he thought hard about how he could put the shiny spoon to good use. He found a pot of yummy soup and stirred it with the spoon. The bear smiled, because now the spoon was doing something special - helping to feed all the animals in his neighbourhood. + +The bear was proud of his shiny spoon, but even more proud that he had put it to good use. He had turned something that only shone on the outside into something useful, which is an important lesson for us all. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who liked to sell things. He had a small shop in the village but it never seemed to be very successful. Every day he would grumble loudly and complain about how nothing was ever going right! + +One day, a kind-hearted 3 year old suggested that he should try and make some new things to sell. The old man was surprised but agreed to try it. He set to work right away, creating all kinds of lovely things. + +The 3 year old helped to spread the word about the old man's new items, and soon lots of people came to the shop to buy them. Everyone loved the old man's creations, and it wasn't long before he was making loads of money! + +The old man couldn't believe what had happened, and he thanked the 3 year old with a big hug. After that, he was no longer grumpy and everyone in the village looked forward to seeing him at the shop each day. The 3 year old had brought great success to the old man! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was very curious and loved to talk to everyone. One day, she was going to the store to buy some fruit. She saw a big green apple and decided to get it. + +When Lucy got home she asked her mum, "Can I eat the apple?" + +Mum said, "Yes, you can eat the green apple, but you have to eat other fruit too, like bananas, oranges and grapes. Then you will be very healthy and strong.†+ +Lucy was very excited and she started talking about all the different kinds of fruit she would eat. She couldn't wait to go to the store and pick out her favorite fruit. + +That night, Lucy showed her mum all the fruit she had chosen. They both ate the fruit together and it was delicious! Lucy was so happy that she decided to talk about all the fruit she had eaten for the rest of the night. + +The End. +A little girl named Molly went out for a walk with her dad. As they were walking, Molly looked around and noticed there were some strangers. She wanted to know more about them, so she asked her dad, "Who are they?" + +Her dad said, "Those are bald people." Molly was curious to know more, so she asked, "Why?" + +Her dad said, "They don't have any hair on the top of their head. That's why they look bald." + +Molly looked at the bald people and noticed they were moving their bodies. She asked her dad what they were doing. + +He replied, "They're doing something called motion. It's when people move their bodies in a certain way." + +Molly thought it must be fun and asked if she could do it too. Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, you can learn how to do motion." + +From that day on, Molly and her dad often went out for walks together, and she enjoyed learning how to do motion. +Max was the most successful bear in the forest. He was always dressed in his little vest and he was proud of it. One day, he needed to get to the store to buy some food, so he put on his vest and set off. + +However, Max had forgotten to put some money in his vest pocket. When he got to the store, he couldn't pay for the food. Max was very sad and tried asking the shopkeeper for help, but the shopkeeper just shook his head. + +Max said, "Please help, I need food and money. I forgot the money." + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "That's all right, I can tell you're a successful bear. Just make sure you don't forget your money next time!" + +Max thanked the shopkeeper and left the store. He was very happy that he was still able to get the food. From then on, he always made sure to put money in his vest pocket before he left the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Marina who lived in a small house with her mom. They had a patch of flowers in front of their house in their garden and it was always very colorful. + +One day, Marina and her mom went outside to water the flowers. Marina took her watering can and started running around, forgetting to water the flowers. "Marina, don't forget to water the flowers," her mom said. But Marina was so excited that she didn't listen. She was having too much fun. + +When her mom went back inside, Marina decided she would still water the flowers - but all the water came out in one big patch! She had watered the flowers, but all the colors had run together and everything was a bit of a mess. + +Marina was worried, but she knew she had to tell her mom. When her mom came back outside, Marina showed her what had happened. Her mom smiled and said, "No worries, we'll just grab some new seeds from inside and start again!" + +Marina was so relieved, she hugged her mom and promised to always listen to her advice next time. The two of them started planting together and soon enough their garden was back to being as colorful as ever! +Once upon a time there lived a little boy called John. John was only three and had an adventurous spirit. He loved to explore and always looked for new opportunities. + +One day, John asked his mum for permission to explore. She said he could, but he mustn't go too far. John excitedly set off on his adventure and soon he came across a big park. + +In the park he saw a big tree and he decided to climb it. He did this cautiously, as not to hurt himself. He enjoyed the view from the tops of the branches. He was so high up he felt like he could touch the clouds. + +Suddenly, John heard a loud voice. An old man had spotted him in the tree and he shouted, "What are you doing up there? I offer you a flexible space to get down, so come down now." + +The old man's words frightened John and he was so scared that he couldn't move. Sadly, John fell from the tree and broke his arm. He was taken to the hospital and his mum was very upset. + +The end. +Mia and Tom were best friends. They liked to play together. + +One day, Mia and Tom were playing a game. They were trying to win. + +Mia said, "I will try to get the most spots!" + +Tom said, "Okay! And I will try to be the fastest!" + +Mia and Tom started running around, trying to win the game. They ran around the warm garden, jumping over logs and sliding down hills. + +Eventually, after a lot of running, Mia won the game! She had the most spots. + +Mia was so happy that she had won. Tom was also happy for her, even though he couldn't win. + +Mia gave Tom a big hug and said, "Thank you for playing with me!" + +Tom smiled, "You're welcome, Mia. Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella who loved to eat cake. She would often go outside to the bakery and get her favorite kind. + +One day, Ella went to the bakery, but when she got there, the baker had changed the taste of the cake. Ella couldn't believe it - it was all sorts of crazy! + +Ella asked the baker why he had changed the taste of her favorite cake. + +The baker replied, "I decided I wanted to make something a bit more interesting, so I changed the recipe." + +Ella was disappointed and wasn't sure if she wanted to try the new cake. She thought about it for a long time and eventually decided to give it a try. + +To Ella's surprise, the new cake was delicious! She couldn't believe it, it was so tasty and she loved it! From that day on, Ella would always choose the crazy new cake over her old favorite. +Once upon a time there were two friends, the lion and the duck. The lion was very alert and always kept watch for danger in the nearby woods. One day, the lion noticed a bright flame in the sky. He quickly ran to the duck and said, "Look! I see a flame". The duck looked up and said in awe, "What could it be?" + +The lion said, "Let's go find out". They started walking towards the flame. As the flame got bigger and brighter, the lion started to get a bit scared. He stopped and made a request. "Duck, please stay here and keep a look out. I'll go find out what this flame is". The duck agreed and watched as the lion walked up to the flame. + +When the lion arrived he noticed that it was coming from a campfire in the clearing. There were two people sitting around it, a mother and her daughter. The daughter saw the lion and said, "Mommy, look! There's a lion". The mother saw the lion and said, "Hello! What can we do for you?" + +The lion explained that he was just curious and requested to take a closer look. The mother and daughter agreed and the lion stepped closer to the fire. The flames were mesmerizing and the lion had a wonderful time. + +When it was time to leave, the lion thanked the family for their hospitality and heartily waved goodbye. From +Once upon a time there was a little pink bird who lived in a sweet pink nest in the tree. One day the little bird noticed a needle lying on the ground. It was shiny and new so the bird decided to admire it. + +The bird hopped closer to the needle and said, “Hello! It’s very nice to meet you.†The needle didn’t reply. + +So the bird asked, “What do you need?†The needle replied, “I need a pink hanky. Can you help me?†+ +The bird was so excited and started flying around looking for a pink hanky. After a few minutes, the bird found the perfect pink hanky and delivered it to the needle. The needle said, “Thank you! I appreciate it.†+ +The little bird was so proud and happy. It flapped its wings and said, “You’re welcome! I was happy to help.†+ +They both admired the pretty pink hanky and the needle had everything it needed. +Once upon a time, there was a rocket. It was smooth and shone brightly. Everyone wanted to go for a ride, but only three unlucky souls ever made it in. + +The unlucky souls were three friends; Bob, Joe and Sally. They were excited and scared, but mostly excited. Joe and Sally held onto Bob's hands tightly, the rocket's engine rumbling in their ears. + +Suddenly, their journey was cut short. A voice shouted out, "Halt!" It was the rocket's keeper. He spoke, "This rocket is mine! You are not permitted to ride it!" + +The rocket's keeper, his face red with fury, kicked the three friends off the rocket. He then climbed on board and blasted off, leaving Bob, Joe and Sally alone and sad. The friends did not understand, why was the rocket taken away? + +Bob stared up, watching the rocket soar. His heart sunk and he could not help but think his luck would never improve. Then, he heard Sally's voice; speaking calmly, she said, "It's okay Bob. We'll find another one day." Bob nodded, his sadness lessening a little. + +The three friends walked away slowly, the smooth rocket slowly disappearing from the horizon. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful fish who lived in a small pond. One day, the fish saw a cut on its tail. It tried and tried to get the cut out, but it wouldn't come out. So the fish sighed and wondered how to get help. + +Meanwhile, a little 3 year old girl named Lola was walking past the pond with her mom. She noticed the powerful fish and pointed at it. "Look, mommy, a big fish!", she said. + +Her mom smiled. "Why don't you try to help it?", she said. + +Lola smiled and nodded. She slowly walked up to the fish and touched it very gently. The fish looked at her curiously. Then, Lola saw the cut on its tail and thought of a way to help. She pulled out a small stick and started to pull at the cut. + +After a few minutes, the cut came out! The fish was so happy that it gave Lola a big kiss. Lola was so proud of herself and smiled. + +The fish swam away, feeling much better. Lola sighed with relief and waved goodbye. She knew she had made a powerful and brave decision to help the fish. +Dave and his brother were playing in the garden. They were having a great time with their toys. Suddenly, Dave saw something arrive in the garden. It was a large green parachute! Dave excitedly shouted to his brother that they had a surprise. + +Dave's brother asked, "What is it?". + +Dave replied, "I don't know, let's go and find out!" + +They ran to the parachute and found a box. Inside the box was a big, bouncy toy! Dave and his brother jumped around, delighted. + +Just then, a loud noise of thunder filled the sky as rain started to fall. Dave and his brother had to run indoors so they wouldn't get wet. But they were still happy, as they had a new, great toy to play with when the rain had stopped. +It was raining and little Mike was sad. He always loved playing outside, but he couldn't go out in the rain. + +He saw his mom and said to her, "Mom! I'm so bored." + +His mom thought for a minute, then said, "I know! Let's go and get your special hoop". + +Mike grinned. He loved his special hoop! It was the most unique hoop you'd ever seen. There were all sorts of colors on it that shone in the sun. + +The two of them ran outside into the rain, holding the hoop above their heads. They laughed and twirled the hoop around in the rain. Mike had never been more happy in his life. + +After some time, they went back inside, soaking wet but with huge smiles on their faces. + +The rain was still pouring outside, but that was ok. Mike had had the best rainy day ever, with his unique hoop! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Every day she put on her ice skates and rolled around on the playground. She loved hockey and always pretended she was part of a team. + +One day, she went to the rink to play hockey with her friends. When they were in the middle of their game, Lucy lost control of the puck. It flew off the rink and got lost in the long grass. + +At first Lucy didn't worry. But her friends were very worried, they told her they weren't sure they'd ever find it. Lucy was very uncomfortable with her friends being so sad. She decided to help them find the puck. + +They searched for hours, but the puck was nowhere to be found. Eventually, Lucy remembered she had an old practice puck in her bag. She gave it to her friends and they finished their game. + +The moral of the story is that we should always think of others before ourselves. Even when it's uncomfortable, we should always find a way to help our friends. +Milly was a three year old. She had a best friend. His name was Ted. One day, Milly and Ted were in Milly's backyard. They were going to build something! + +Milly found some sticks and stones. Ted found an old bathrobe. + +"What can we build?" asked Milly. + +"How about a castle?" suggested Ted. + +So they got started building! They piled up the sticks and stones. Ted draped the bathrobe over the pile to make it look like a castle. + +"Look!" exclaimed Milly. "We built a castle!" + +Milly and Ted had lots of fun playing in their harmless castle. They pretended to be princes and princesses and performed a lot of funny dances. Finally, the sun went down and it was time for bed. + +Milly gave Ted a big hug. + +"Goodnight Ted! See you tomorrow!" said Milly. + +Then she skipped back into the house, still wearing her bathrobe. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little rabbit. He felt so alone and wanted a friend. + +One day he saw a cookie. He wanted it so much and got close to grab it, but then he saw a bigger furry creature...it was a bear! The bear said that he could take the cookie if he got permission from mommy. + +The rabbit said that he didn't have a mommy, so the bear said he would be the rabbit's mommy, and permit the rabbit to have the cookie. + +The rabbit was so happy and thanked the bear for the cookie. + +This story teaches us that it's important to always be kind and ask for permission before doing something. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jacob. Jacob wanted to go exploring but he was a bit scared. He was scared of the giant. + +One day, Jacob arrived at a big lake. He stared at the water and saw a giant peeking up from the depths. The giant was huge and tough. + +Jacob was scared but he was also curious. He shouted 'Hello!'. + +The giant said 'Why don't you come closer?' + +Jacob was scared but he was also brave. He took a step closer to the giant. + +The giant smiled and said 'Come and swim with me!'. Jacob was a bit scared but he decided to take a dip with the giant. + +Jacob had so much fun swimming with the giant. They splashed and laughed and had the best time. + +At the end of the day, Jacob was very tired, but also very happy. He had arrived scared, but he had left with a new friend! +Once there was a man who had a wife. She was very interesting. One day, he was walking down the street. He saw a car. He stopped to look at it. + +His wife said, "That car looks so exciting! Let's get it!" + +The man said, "No, we don't have enough money." He started walking away. + +But his wife said, "Just wait a second. I think we can get it if we try." + +The man stopped and listened to his wife. They went to the car dealer. After talking with the dealer, they bought the car. + +The man was so happy. His wife was right. She always has interesting ideas. + +The man and his wife drove away in the car and they were very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and liked to play with her toys. One day, Daisy was playing with her toys when something unexpected happened. + +Suddenly her toys started to talk. "Let's go for a walk!" said one of them. + +"No," said Daisy, looking puzzled, "I want to play with my toys!" + +But the toys didn't listen, they kept walking away, out of Daisy's reach. + +Daisy was feeling sad and frustrated. She wanted to get her toys back, but they were too far away. She tried shouting and running after them, but she couldn't catch up. + +Then Daisy had an idea. She decided to try a different approach. She sat down, thought for a moment and then smiled. She put out her hands, rubbed them together, then waved them in the air. Suddenly, Daisy's toys flew back to her and settled in her lap. + +Daisy looked up to the sky and shrugged. It was brilliant! She had resolved the problem without a fuss. She continued to play happily with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a special present. She asked her mom and dad, "Can I have a present please?" Her mom and dad smiled and said yes. + +The little girl was very excited. She waited and waited until one day, a present finally arrived. When she opened it, she saw a little toy elephant. She was so happy and ran to her mom to say thank you. + +Mom said, "You're welcome. I'm so glad you like the present. Now you can keep it safe." + +The little girl hugged the toy elephant close and said "I will keep it safe forever!" With that, the little girl and her new present were both very happy. +Tommy was a very strong three year old. He liked to show off his muscles. He always flexed them, so everyone could see. + +One day, he asked his mom what he could do to make his muscles even stronger. + +“Well, flexibility is important too,†his mom said. “You can do exercises to make your body more flexible. Why don’t you try some now?†+ +Tommy thought this sounded fun, so he decided to try it. He had to reach down and touch his toes. It was hard at first, but he kept trying and eventually he was able to touch his toes. + +Now, Tommy had the best of both worlds. He was strong and flexible! He had the best muscles in the class. Everyone knew Tommy was the strongest and the most flexible. +One day, Mama and Little Joe went outside for a walk. Mama said, "Choose a path to take." Little Joe chose a path between the trees. The path had a drain in the middle. Mama stepped into the drain and said, "Jump in!" Little Joe jumped in and Mama grabbed him. + +They tried to walk, but the drain was too deep. Then Mama had an idea. She said, "Let's find a dependable way to get out of the drain." They searched for something to help and found a rope. + +Mama tied the rope tight around Little Joe. She said, "I'll pull you out with the rope, so don't worry." With Mama's help, Little Joe was safe and sound on the ground. He said, "Thank you Mama. That was a dependable way to get me out of the drain. I'm glad we chose this path to take." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She loved looking at the stars in the night sky. + +One night, as Emily was looking at the stars, she noticed a strange light in the sky. It was shining brightly. She was a bit frightened, but she was curious too. + +Emily called out to her mommy: "Mommy, there's a shining light in the night sky." + +Her mommy said: "That's not just a light, Emily. That's the sun, shining from space!" + +Emily gasped. She had never seen the sun so close before! She felt a bit less frightened. + +Emily and her mommy watched the sun shining in the night sky until Emily could spot the moon and stars again. She felt peaceful and she smiled. She knew that the sun was far away in space, and it would always keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He was so excited to explore the outside world, far away from his burrow. He took a deep breath and hopped away on a journey. + +He hopped and hopped until he reached a dark forest. He was scared and thought he would never escape. Then, he heard a voice calling to him. + +He went closer and heard a wise old owl. The owl said: "Do not be afraid, little rabbit. I will help you find your way out of the dark forest." + +The owl was very organized. He led the little rabbit on his journey. He showed him which paths to avoid and which paths to take. Finally, the little rabbit came out of the dark forest. He was free! He thanked the owl and hopped off on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a valley that was empty and lonely. One day, a young girl named Jane decided to explore the valley. + +Jane walked to the valley and started to look around. She found a river and a tree, but nothing else. Jane was about to leave when something shiny caught her eye. It was a silver spoon. + +Jane picked up the spoon and started to polish it with her sleeve. She was having fun making the spoon shine. Suddenly, from the river, a young frog hopped out. + +“Hello,†it said. “My name is Hop. What are you doing?†+ +Jane was surprised to meet a frog with a name. She introduced herself and showed Hop the spoon. “Look,†she said, “I am polishing it.†+ +“That looks nice,†Hop said. “Maybe you can give it to a friend?†Jane smiled and went back home, while Hop stayed in the valley. From that day onward, the valley was no longer empty. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three-years-old and loved to explore. One day, Sarah was looking around in her garden when she came across a huge cobweb. She thought it was impressive. + +“Mummy, look!†she said. “A big cobweb.†+ +Mummy smiled and said, “That’s lovely, Sarah. Do you want to close it up?†+ +“Yes, please,†said Sarah. + +Mummy helped Sarah to find some sticks and then she showed Sarah how to weave them into the cobweb. They worked together until it was closed up. + +“Wow!†said Sarah. “We made an impressive cobweb!†+ +Mummy smiled and said, “Yes. It looks great – let’s keep it safe and sound.†+ +So they both took a step back and admired their work, before going back inside for a cuddle and a rest. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy. He was three years old and he was very curious. One day he was at home with his mum and he spotted a beautiful blue sweater. His mum said "Don't touch that, it's not yours!" He touched it anyway. Suddenly, the sweater started to rip apart. The boy began to cry. His mum felt sad and ashamed. She said "Why did you do that? That was a very expensive sweater!" The boy kept on crying and said "I'm sorry!" His mum hugged him and said "It's ok, don't be afraid and don't cry anymore." The boy stopped crying and hugged his mum. They talked and laughed together. From then on, the boy never did something naughty ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bear named Tina. She was soft and fluffy, and she loved to go on adventures. Every day, she would explore the woods behind her house. + +Today was like any other day. Tina walked around in the woods until she reached a lake. It was calm and peaceful. She jumped in and swam around until it got too dark outside. + +Then, suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a police car driving up to the lake. Tina became scared and ran into the bushes. + +Before she fled, the police officer shouted, "We just received a report that somebody tore apart the picnic! Who did it?" + +Tina was shocked - she had been tearing apart a picnic earlier that day in the woods! It wasn't until now that she realized what she had done. + +The police officer didn't find Tina in the woods that night, but she knew that eventually she would have to answer for what she had done. It was a lesson for her to always be careful about her actions, no matter how innocent they may seem. +Once upon a time there was a crane. It was a happy crane who liked to spend time in his pond. One day, the crane was swimming around the pond when he saw something strange in the grass. He waddled closer to take a peek, and saw a little kitten! + +The crane said to the kitten, “What are you doing in the pond?†+ +The kitten meowed, “My mummy forgot to carry me and now I’m stuck. Can you help me?†+ +The crane said, “Of course! I can lift you up with my big beak.†He carefully reached down and tucked the kitten in his beak. Then he carefully lifted it out of the pond and set it down next to the grass. + +The kitten was very happy. She thanked the crane and ran off to find her mummy. The crane watched until she was out of sight and went back to swimming in his pond, happy that he had helped the little kitten. +One hot day, two friends were playing together in the garden. One of them was a three year old, Lisa, while the other one was a little older. + +Lisa suddenly noticed steam coming from the ground. She pointed it out to her friend and exclaimed, "Look! Steam!" + +Her friend warned her, "Be careful Lisa. Steam can be dangerous!" + +Lisa was intrigued and wanted to see what the steam felt like. She cautiously moved closer, and then bravely kicked at it. + +Suddenly, the steam started to go higher and higher. Lisa saw it was getting very dangerous, so she quickly stepped back. + +The steam finally dispersed, and Lisa turned to her friend, feeling proud of herself. She said, "I kicked the steam." + +Her friend nodded in agreement and smiled. She said, "Yes, Lisa, you sure did. You were so brave!" +Once upon a time, there was a pup named Spot. Spot had one special paw - it would change colour. Every day, Spot would run around, showing off his paw. It was a lot of fun! + +One day, Spot was playing in the garden and he noticed something strange happening to his paw. It started to change colours again, but this time it wouldn't stop. Spot didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Spot heard a voice calling out to him. It belonged to the neighbourhood cat, Zip. Zip said: "Don't worry, Spot. Sometimes our paws can change. It's just one of those things. Here, have a lick of my paw. It might help!" + +Spot eagerly licked Zip's paw. Sure enough, the colour stopped changing! Spot was so relieved, he gave Zip a big thank you cuddle. Spot was glad that Zip was available to help him out. + +Spot soon found out that his colour-changing paw was one of the most wonderful things about him. Spot was just full of surprises! +Once upon a time there was an otter who wanted to soar through the sky. Every day, she would go to the riverbank and wait for the wind to come. She wanted to jump into the air and fly. + +One day, a strong breeze blew. The otter saw it and said, "Yes! I can soar now!" She jumped into the air and the wind carried her. Everything was clear, the sky was so blue, and all she could see was the horizon. + +The otter was happy and she shouted, "Wheeeeee!" She soared higher and higher and it felt incredible. + +Suddenly, she saw an eagle in the sky, and it said to her, "Hello, little one! You can soar higher if you flap your wings!" + +The otter was so excited that she started flapping her wings and soon she was so high she felt like she was touching the clouds! She shouted in joy and continued to soar until the sun started to set. + +The otter flew back to the riverbank, looking forward to the next day when she could soar again. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He was a regular farmer and worked very hard. Every day he worked so that he could get better and better. + +He looked after his animals, grew lots of food, and helped all the other farmers in his village. He was always thinking of ways to make things better. + +One day he had an idea. He decided he would work even harder and be even more regular. He worked hard and soon everyone could see the improvement. + +The other farmers were surprised at how much better his farm had become. Everyone praised the farmer for his hard work and his regular ways. + +The farmer now had the best farm in the village! He was so happy and he knew that with continued hard work and regular methods, he could make everything even better. + +And so, the farmer kept on improving and growing, and soon he was the best farmer in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a jet in the sky. It was big and shiny and it glowed brightly in the night. + +Down below, a little boy watched it with wide eyes. He said, "I want to go on that jet!" + +His mom smiled and said, "One day you can, my darling." + +The little boy dreamed of flying on the glowing jet and soon he was playing pretend with his toy jet. He pretended to race through the sky and make loop-de-loops in the air. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and the little boy got wet. He dashed inside to keep dry and he kept dreaming of flying on a jet that glowed like the one he had seen in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a big snow storm. All day, it snowed and snowed! Big, white, fluffy snowflakes were everywhere. + +Suddenly, a little girl named Lucy saw a sparkle outside. She shouted, "Look, Mummy!" She ran outside, and saw that it was the most beautiful snowman she had ever seen. + +Lucy asked her mum, "Can I build it?" Her mum replied, "Yes, go ahead." + +So Lucy and her mum got to work. They gathered lots of clean, white snow, and struck it together. Lucy shaped two big snowballs for the head and body. Then, she got two big sticks for the arms. Finally, she put a carrot for its nose and some stones for its eyes and mouth. She stood back, and admired her masterpiece. + +Mummy said, "Lucy, you've made a really beautiful snowman!" Lucy giggled with delight. Then, they went inside to get warm. + +They would never forget that day - the day that Lucy had made a clean, beautiful snowman. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He was very patient and always waited for others. One day he was waiting for his dinner as his mom was cooking. He heard his dad yelling from the other room. +Tom went to take a look and saw that his dad was getting angry at his mom. He quickly ran to them and said, "Please don't be mad." His dad looked a little surprised. He softened his voice and said, "We are just discussing something. You don't need to worry." +Tom's dad realized that he had gone too far and apologized for his behavior. His mom kissed him on the cheek and said, "It's okay." +Tom understood that getting angry was not going to help solve the situation. He went back to the kitchen and waited patiently as his mom finished preparing the meal. +The moral of the story is that patience pays off and that communication is better than being mad. +Once there was a happy little girl named Rebecca. She lived close to a famous volcano. Because she was so young, her mother worried about her living too close to the volcano. One day, Rebecca asked her mom, "Can I go see it?" + +Her mother was hesitant, but she said yes. So together, they hiked up the mountain and came to the edge of the volcano. Rebecca was amazed and wanted to get closer, but her mother told her to stay back and resist. + + Rebecca was disappointed, but she listened to her mom and stayed back. After a few moments, Rebecca became happy. She was so glad she was listening to her mother and was safe away from the volcano. She knew that resisting her mother's advice was the right thing to do. +One day, two friends, Jack and Kaylee, were walking together. As they walked, Kaylee noticed a strange box with a sign on it. + +Kaylee asked, "What is that?" + +Jack looked at the sign, and then explained, "It is a display. People can look and see things in the box." + +Kaylee looked inside and saw a battery. She had never seen one before, and she was shy to touch it. + +Jack noticed Kaylee hesitated and said, "It's okay, you can touch it." + +Kaylee took the battery out, looked it over carefully and then put it back in the box. + +Jack and Kaylee were happy. They continued to walk together to explore the world around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved fairies. She was very surprised one morning when she woke up and saw a fairy outside her window! + +"Hello," she said. The fairy was very pink and sparkly. + +"Oh my!" said the fairy. "You are so brave! My name is Pinky and I'm here to give you a surprise!" + +"What kind of surprise?" asked the little girl. + +Pinky waved her wand and lots of sparkly, pink fairy dust flew all around the room. + +"Wow!" said the little girl. She was so happy and excited. + +The fairy dust filled the whole room, and the little girl couldn't believe her eyes. + +"Thank you so much, Pinky!" she said, giving the fairy a big hug. + +The little girl never forgot her simple surprise from the pink fairy, and was always so grateful for it! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Sue. Every week, Jack and Sue did laundry together. + +One day, it was icy outside. Jack and Sue put on their warmest clothes and went to the laundry room. It was cold, so Jack grabbed a big blanket to cover Sue. + +Sue grinned and said, "This will keep me warm when I do the laundry!" + +Jack nodded and helped Sue fill the washing machine with their clothes. He then poured the detergent. + +They watched as the washing machine started to spin. The room was so icy that their breath came out like smoke. + +When the laundry was done, Jack and Sue hung the clothes up to dry. They hugged to keep each other warm and smiled. + +Their laundry was finished and now there was time for fun! +Once there was a brave little girl named Ella. She had a fierce imagination. Ella wanted to explore the world so one day she decided to go on an adventure. + +"Where are you going Ella?" her mom asked. + +"On an adventure momma" Ella answered. + +So she set off on her journey. As she walked, she could see the sights rise before her. She felt so brave and excited. + +When she reached the top of the hill, she saw a fierce dragon! The dragon lifted into the sky, swirling and flapping its wings. Ella was so scared! + +But then, the dragon began to sing. It was a kind and peaceful song. Ella suddenly felt brave again. She stayed and watched the dragon rise up into the sky until it was out of sight. + +Ella smiled, feeling so grateful for her brave adventure. She knew she would remember the sight of the fierce dragon forever. +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old and liked to jog. He would jog every day around the well at his house. + +He would jog around the well and say hello to the animals who would come to visit. He was very generous. He would share his apple slices with the deer, squirrels, opossums, and other animals who came to say hello. + +One day, Joe was jogging around the well and noticed something strange. Down in the well was a bunny rabbit! Joe was so happy. He reached down and gently pulled the bunny out. + +The bunny was so grateful! He hopped around in circles and thanked Joe for being so generous. Joe was happy he could help. + +From then on, the bunny and Joe were the best of friends forever, jogging around the well each day. +Once upon a time, there was a bright little girl called Daisy. She loved to sing and play. + +One day, Daisy was playing in the garden when suddenly the sky began to shrink. Everything in the garden got smaller and smaller, until Daisy was the only thing left! + +She looked around, confused. Then she heard a voice. + +"Don't be afraid," the voice said. Daisy looked up and saw a bright bird in the sky. + +"I can help you shrink too," said the bird. Daisy was excited. She hopped up and down and clapped her hands. + +The bird smiled and began to sing a special song. As the bird sang, Daisy started to shrink until she was the same size as the garden. + +When Daisy was done shrinking, she thanked the bird for helping her. Together, they played and sang in the garden. Daisy had never been so happy. +Billy was at the beach, but he wasn't having very much fun. Whenever the beach got too cold and uncomfortable he would hide behind a nearby rock to keep warm. + +One day, he noticed that the rock was filthy. He asked his father what it meant. His father said, "It means we have to fill the rock up with love and care. That's how it gets clean again." + +Billy didn't quite understand what his father meant, so he asked him, "But how do we do that?" His father said, "We can do it together. We can fill it up quick with hugs, laughter and smiles." + +Billy smiled and ran over to the rock. Together with his father they filled the rock with laughter and hugs and soon it was clean again. + +Billy realized that this was a very special lesson his father had taught him. He knew that whenever you fill something with love, it could be clean again. +Jack was a competitive 3 year old. He wanted to later run the fastest. Jack and his family went to the park to enjoy a beautiful day. + +Jack's mom and dad stood by and watched with excitement. Jack wanted to race and prove he was the fastest. He asked, "Can I race my friends?" + +Jack's mom and dad smiled and said, "Go ahead! You will have lots of fun!" + +Jack lined up with his friends and they all waited for the race to begin. Jack was so competitive and really wanted to win the race. + +The whistle blew and the race began. Everyone cheered Jack on as he ran so fast! + +Jack crossed the finish line first! He was so proud that he won the race. He had lots of fun with his family and friends and was so glad he wanted to race. +Jimmy was watching the sunset and his eyes were so wide with wonderment. He looked so happy that his dad couldn't help but smile. + +His dad said softly, "What a beautiful sunset Jimmy". + +Jimmy replied with a huge grin, "Fierce daddy, fierce!" + +The next day, Jimmy's dad woke up with a feeling of regret. He wished he had enjoyed the sunset more and spent more time with Jimmy. + +When Jimmy woke up, his dad said, "Let's go outside and watch the sun go down, Jimmy". + +This time, his dad made sure he watched the sunset with a full heart. He was so grateful for the time he had with his son. As the last of the sunlight faded, Jimmy turned to his dad and said, "Fierce daddy, fierce!" before running off to play. + +Jimmy's dad knew he would never regret spending time with his son again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Millie. She was very curious and liked exploring. + +One day, Millie was playing in her backyard. She saw a strange object on the ground. It had a funny shiny surface and it was big. Millie touched it and realized it was a scale! + +Millie was very excited and started imagining all the fun she could have with it. She tried stepping on it and found it to be very uncomfortable. Millie started giggling and started hopping on the scale and laughing. + +Millie spent the whole day jumping and laughing on the scale. It was so much fun that she didn’t want the day to end! + +Millie had so much fun with the scale that she has not stopped playing with it ever since. Every time she sees it, she can’t help but smile and laugh. +Once upon a time, there was a three-year-old child in a park. The child was feeling hot so went to search for something cool. Suddenly, the child noticed a bottle of lotion. The child picked up the bottle and asked, "What's this?". + +The child's mom heard the question and answered, "It's lotion and it feels cool when you use it." Mom showed the child how to put the lotion on and the child was thrilled! The lotion felt so cool and refreshing. + +The child then asked, "Can I use it everywhere?" "Yes," said mom, "but not in the hot parts." The child smiled and started putting lotion on all the cool places. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Doug. Tom wanted to choose a motorcycle as a gift for his dad, but Doug wanted him to choose a car. They argued back and forth but it didn't seem like either one of them would give in. + +Finally, Tom had an idea. "Let's go to the shop and then we can decide," he said. So, off they went. + +Once there, Tom's eyes lit up when he saw the bright motorcycles. Before Doug could stop him, he had chosen a bright red one. + +Suddenly, there was a loud sound outside. The storekeeper said "It's the police! Quick, hide!" + +Tom and Doug scrambled to find a place to hide, but they were too late. "Ahh," said the police officer. "I should have known it would be you two, stealing motorcycles." + +The shopkeeper was mad and the police officer was very angry. Tom and Doug had to go with the police and they never got to give the motorcycle to Tom's dad. The bad decision to choose a motorcycle caused a lot of trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Fred. He lived in a pond, with lots of other frogs. +One day, Fred was feeling frustrated because no one was paying attention to him. He wanted to have some fun. So, he started to wave at the other frogs. + +But no one waved back! Everyone was too busy doing their own thing. + +Frustrated, Fred kept on waving. But then, after a few minutes, he heard a voice calling out, “Hey! I see you!†+ +Fred looked around, but he didn’t see anyone. He was about to give up when he noticed a small frog by the edge of the pond. It was waving back at him! + +At last, someone had noticed him. Fred smiled and waved back, and the two of them had lots of fun together. + +The end. +Once there was a poor boy. Every day he would go out and collect anything blue he could find. He would find blue leaves and put them in his pocket. He would find blue stones and store them in his bag. He collected every blue thing he could, until his pockets and bag were all full. + +The poor boy was so happy. He knew that he could make something special with all the blue things he had collected. He put them together and made a beautiful blue bird! It was brighter and more beautiful than the blue sky and shone in the sunlight. + +The poor boy was so proud of his creation and the blue bird flew away into the sky. The boy knew that he had turned his poor day into a magical one, thanks to all the blue things he had so carefully collected. +Max was sad. He felt like he didn't belong anywhere. Then, he saw a fine pot of ink. He wanted to belong, like the ink pot did with the house. He smiled and slowly opened the lid. Inside the pot was a beautiful feather, perfect for writing. Max knew how to write, so he dipped the feather into the ink to make something special. When he was finished, he wrote a big letter: "I BELONG HERE!" Max smiled, he felt like he belonged with the ink pot and the house. He was happy and fine. +John ran with his motor to school. He saw many of his friends, but he was very shy. He wanted to talk to them, but he was too nervous. + +Suddenly, he saw a girl he had never seen before. She was playing in the playground and looked very friendly. He wanted to say hello, but he was hesitant. + +John slowly walked up to the girl and smiled. She smiled back and asked, "What's your name?" + +John was still a bit shy, but he said, "My name is John. What's your name?" + +The girl answered, "My name is Julie. Do you want to play together?" + +John smiled and said, "Yes, let's run around the motor together!" They had a great time playing together and John was no longer shy. +Once upon a time there was a nation of people. Everyone was special and unique in their own way, but they all shared one thing in common. They all loved to hug. Every morning they would hug each other and it always made them so happy. + +One day, a big red balloon flew into the sky and it was so beautiful that the people of the nation stopped to watch it. As the balloon floated away, it burst and fell down in a shower of tiny red confetti. + +The people of the nation were so excited! They started to collect the confetti and use it to hug each other. They hugged each other and laughed as they twirled around in the shower of red. + +The people of the nation were so happy, they declared it a national holiday and they've celebrated it ever since. Whenever they need a hug, they collect the red confetti and hug each other, just like they did that special day. +Once upon a time there lived an old man. He loved to work with small things, so he kept many needles in his toolbox. One day, the man was working with a needle when he realized that he needed more for his project. + +The man looked all around, but he couldn’t find a needle anywhere. He shook his head and worried about how to continue his project. + +Just then, he heard a friendly voice behind him. It was his neighbor. The neighbor said he had a needle that could help. The old man was so happy, he jumped and shook his arms. + +The neighbor brought his needle to the old man. It was available to use right away. The old man smiled and thanked his neighbor for being so kind. With the needle, he was able to finish his project. + +Everyone was so happy that the old man had found the needle he needed. They all danced and shook their hands in the air. + +The end. +Once there was a brave pirate who wanted to soar. He set off on his journey and was ready for anything. He was a serious pirate, so he always tried his best. He sailed the seas so he could soar and explore. + +One day, he spotted an island in the far away sky. He was so excited and he knew he had to find a way to get there. He grabbed his oars and rowed his boat harder than ever before. He worked and worked until he was close enough that he could soar. + +He flew on the wind and he was so proud of himself. He finally reached the island and was met with a cheer. Everyone was so happy to have a pirate so brave and serious. The pirate was proud, and he kept soaring and exploring. He never stopped soaring, the pirate and the wind were the best of friends. +Mommy said it was time to go outside and play. She promised that if they stayed away from the puddle, then they would have so much fun. + +Little Timmy smiled and nodded. He could hardly wait to go explore. He grabbed his toy boat and ran outside. + +Mommy looked around and noticed the puddle was clean and fresh. She said to Timmy, "Look at the puddle! I promise that if you stay away, then you can play here all day". Timmy was so excited that he shouted, "Yay! I promise to stay away from the puddle". + +Timmy played and explored the garden, filling his boat with leaves and stones. He pretended to sail across the grass and the flowers. After some time, he looked back and saw the puddle. But he remembered Mommy's promise and stayed away. + +In the end, he was very happy. He had so much fun and kept his promise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. One day, she was feeling sad because she wanted to do something but she wasn't sure what she should do. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what can I do?" + +Her mom said, "Let's go outside. I bet it'll make you feel better." + +So, they both went outside. The little girl looked up into the sky as the wind blew through her hair. She smiled and pointed to the sky. "Look Mommy, I see a bird!" + +Her mom looked up and smiled. "Yes, it's so pretty, isn't it? What color is it?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "It's blue! Just like my head!" + +Her mom stroked her head lovingly. "That's right, my darling. Blue is a very special color." She hugged her tight and the little girl's sadness started to go away. + +The little girl clung onto her mom's hand and said, "Let's go inside and do something even more fun now." + +So, off they went, into the house and all the little girl's sadness was gone. +Mommy and Daddy were in a hurry. "Let's hurry up," said Mommy, "we have a lot to do!" They grabbed their jackets and went outside. + +When they got to the park, Daddy said, "Let's play a game!" He put an egg on a park bench and said, "Let's see who can run around the tree the fastest." +Mommy and Daddy ran around the tree. They ran very fast. Daddy almost beat Mommy, but at the last second she won. + +"That was fun," said Mommy. "Let's sit on the bench and rest." They sat on the bench and it felt very comfortable. + +Mommy and Daddy laughed. They were happy and their faces were full of smiles. "Let's do something else," said Daddy with a smile. + +Mommy and Daddy had a great time at the park. They laughed and played and felt very comfortable. They hurried home so they could do it again the next day. +One day, Jimmy and his mommy decided to go for a walk in the park. As they were walking, they saw a package lying on the grass. It was unknown what it was, so they decided to gather it up and take it home. + +When they got to the house, Jimmy asked, “What is the package, Mommy?†His mommy replied, “That’s a mystery, Jimmy. It’s an unknown package.†+ +Jimmy was excited to find out what was inside. He held the package close and raced up to his room. When he opened it, Jimmy was so surprised to see a big box of colorful crayons and a new set of markers! + +He jumped and shouted, “Wow! I love it! Thank you, Mommy!†+ +Mommy smiled and hugged him. She said, “You’re welcome, Jimmy. Sometimes it’s fun to gather things up and find out what’s inside.†+"Tommy and Emmy were best friends. Tommy was three and Emmy was four. Every day, they would play together with the blocks. + +Today, Tommy had a creative idea. He wanted to make a castle using the blocks. So he started arranging the blocks in a specific pattern. Emmy got excited and wanted to help him. + +Emmy wanted to take some of the blocks to make her own design and Tommy refused. This made Emmy very angry, so she slapped Tommy on the shoulder. + +Tommy was very surprised and did not know what to do. But Emmy realized that she had done something wrong, so she apologized and said, 'Sorry Tommy.' + +Tommy smiled and said, 'It's okay. Let's build the castle together.' So they hugged each other and began their creative project." +Once upon a time, a silly little girl named Martha was walking in the park. She saw a giant melon sitting all alone on a bench. She got excited and ran to get it. + +Martha yelled out with joy, "I found a melon!" + +But then something strange happened. As soon as she reached out to touch the melon, it suddenly vanished! Martha was so confused. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Martha looked all around the park but couldn't find the melon anywhere. She asked her mother what happened, but all her mother said was, "Sometimes things just vanish." + +Martha was still a little confused, but eventually she accepted it and went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He liked to eat tasty goodies but he was not very good at sharing them. One day, John's mommy gave him a bag full of treats and said, "John, these are all for you! Share them with your friends." + +John did not want to share since he was so excited to eat them all! He protested and said, "No, I want to eat all these myself!" + +Mommy shook her head and said, "No, John. It is important to accept people's will and share with your friends. It's the nice thing to do." + +John thought for a minute and said, "I guess you're right. Okay, I'll share the treats with my friends!" + +So he shared the tasty treats with his friends and everyone had a great time! John learned that it was important to accept what other people wanted and be generous with his treats. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. She was very excited because she was going to a party. She was imagining what it would be like to have lots of fun. + +At the party she saw a big toy box full of all different kinds of toys. She wanted to open the box and see what was inside, but there were too many people around. + +Suddenly, a voice said that everyone could play a game. The prize was the toy box. Sue knew she could win the box if she won the game. + +Sue was excited to try, but some of the other children were jealous that only one person could win the box. + +Sue, however, was determined and she tried her hardest. Eventually, she won the game and the toy box. + +The other children were sad, but Sue was very happy. She opened the box and enjoyed all her new toys. She was so glad she had gotten the prize. +Once there was a little girl named Mia. She was only three years old and liked to play with her toys. One day, Mia wanted to have her dinner and asked her mum for a fork. But her mum said, "No. You don't need a fork for dinner." Mia could not understand why and she insisted on having one. She kept saying, "I need a fork for dinner. A fork, mum, please." Her mum paused for a moment and said, "Well, okay. I can give you a beautiful fork." + +Mia smiled and thanked her mum. She was so happy and excited to have the beautiful fork. She picked up the fork and giggled. After dinner, Mia used her fork to pick up her food and ate it with lots of enthusiasm. She kept smiling as she enjoyed her meal and felt so happy to have a beautiful fork. Every day, Mia showed her mum how much she loved the fork and thanked her for it. Her mum just smiled and said, "You're welcome, my little one." +Once upon a time, a little girl was in her bed at night looking out the window. She saw the moon in the sky and smiled. 'Let's go to the moon,' she said to herself. + +So the little girl put on her pajamas and climbed out of the window. She jumped and jumped, high above the houses and the clouds. +Suddenly, she was there! On the moon. It was so big and round and silly. She laughed and skipped around. + +But then she heard a voice, 'Who's there?' It was the moon. 'I'm the little girl who wanted to come to visit,' she said. The moon said, 'I'm so happy you came, but I must now disappear.' + +The girl waved goodbye and the moon slowly vanished. She said, 'I'll come back tomorrow.' And so the little girl returned to her room and closed the window. That night she had an amazing adventure to the moon! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Joe and Bob. They wanted to play together. + +So they went outside into the backyard. It was big and sunny with lots of grass and trees. + +Suddenly, they heard lots of noisy noises! Joe and Bob looked around and saw lots of animals. They were gathering food. + +The animals had nuts, fruits and seeds. They chirped and clucked as the friends watched them. + +Joe and Bob were so happy to watch the animals in the backyard. They laughed and cheered as the animals gathered their food. + +The day ended with lots of noisy fun! Joe and Bob had a wonderful time together. +Annie and Jack were two good friends. One day, Annie was playing by the river, when the zipper on her bag suddenly broke. All her toys started to float away! She screamed for help and Jack came running. + +Annie said: "Help me save my toys!" +Jack said, "Don't worry Annie. I will save them for you!" + +Jack quickly swam out and got every single one of Annie’s toys. When he came back, Annie thanked him and said, "You are so good! Thank you for helping me!" + +Jack smiled and said, "It's ok. That's what friends are for!" + +The moral of this story is that true friends are always willing to help each other when they are in need. A friend will never leave you in a tough situation. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They were looking for a crib for their new baby. They went to a store and saw a crib. It was cheap but pretty. Mommy asked the storekeeper, "Will this crib work for our baby?" The storekeeper smiled and said, "Yes. This crib is just perfect for your new baby." + +The mommy and daddy walked over to the crib and signed the papers. Then they picked up the crib and carried it home. + +When they got home, they placed the crib in the baby's room. The mommy said, "Let's see if our baby likes his new crib!" They all peered inside and saw the baby sleeping comfortably. + +The daddy said, "The cheap crib worked out perfectly!" The mommy laughed and said, "Yes, it sure did!" +Once there was an elderly man. He called out to his neighbor as he was walking by. "Hi, Uncle Sam. What are you doing today?" + +Uncle Sam smiled and said, "I'm making a knot for fishing. Would you like to help me?" + +The young boy nodded eagerly and said, "Yes, I can help!" + +So the two of them worked together to make the knot. First, Uncle Sam showed the boy how to stretch the fishing line. Then, he showed the boy how to do a special knot. + +The boy was so proud of himself! He had helped make the knot. + +Uncle Sam gave the boy a big hug and said, "You are so smart! Now, let's go and see if that knot catches any fish!" + +And so they went off happily to the lake to see what they could catch. +Mia and her mommy were walking down the street. It was a bright sunny day and Mia loved the way the sun felt on her skin. Suddenly, Mia noticed a dog walking ahead of them. + +Mia: "Mommy, look! That dog is so fierce!" + +Mommy: "Yes it is, Mia! His walking style is very confident too." + +Mia thought the dog was cool. Then, Mia started walking like the dog. She walked proudly with a fierce style. + +Mommy: "Wow Mia, you look so strong and fierce!" + +Mia felt happy and powerful as she kept walking in her fierce style. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl called Gina. She loved to go outside and explore. One day while she was out, she saw something amazing. It was a fountain! The fountain was fake, but Gina still thought it was beautiful. She wanted to make it look even better, so she asked her mom if she could paint it. + +Gina's mom said, "But it's fake. What will painting it do?" + +"I just want to make it look nicer," Gina replied. + +Gina's mom thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can paint it, but be careful." + +Gina was so excited, she ran to get her paint and brush. She carefully mixed the colors and painted the fountain. When she was done, the fountain looked amazing. It was now a bright and colorful masterpiece. + +Gina was so proud of her work. She often went back to look at her fountain and show it to anyone who passed by. Everyone complimented her on her painting and it made Gina beam with joy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to play alone. She liked to swing on the swings and dig in the dirt in the garden. One day, the little girl was playing in the garden when suddenly she felt something wet on her knee. She remembered it was time to go inside. + +When she got inside, she remembered to wash her knee with warm water. She smiled as it felt good to have a clean knee. Later that day, she told her mom what happened and her mom said, "That was a good job, cleaning your knee. Remember to always wash dirt off if it gets on your skin." + +The little girl smiled and nodded. She had learned a good lesson that day and hoped to remember it for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ginny. Every day Ginny would play with her stuffed animals, imagining all sorts of exciting adventures. Today, Ginny was playing that she was a chef, baking yummy treats for her pretend customers. But when it was time for her lunch, Ginny wanted something tender and delicious. + +"Mama, mama," Ginny called out, "Can I have a steak?" + +But Mama said, "No Ginny, steaks are very hard". Mama then suggested that Ginny have some yummy vegetable soup instead. + +Ginny imagined how tasty the steak must be. All warm and juicy, just like in her pretend kitchen. But she also knew that if she waited and listened to her mom, in a few months she'd be old enough to try a steak. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to wait and listen to your mom. Patience pays off and makes delicious steaks! +Once there was a boy named John who was very brave and loved to explore. He was walking in the park one day and saw a big rake lying on the ground. He went to take a closer look and suddenly yelled out in surprise. + +John's mom heard him shouting and came running. "John! What's wrong, sweetheart?" she said, scared. John pointed to the rake and said, "Mommy, it moved!" + +John's mom just laughed, not believing him. She said, "Oh honey, it's okay. It was probably just the wind." But John was certain he saw it move. + +The next day, John and his mom went back to the park. Just as they arrived, John saw the rake suddenly lift up in the air. He shouted, "Mommy, it moved again!" Sure enough the rake was moving! + +John's mom looked scared and warned him to stay away. Then she said, "John, I think somebody must have put a ghost in that rake!" John was so excited. He couldn't believe it! He had known all along the rake was special. +Once upon a time there was a small bug and he was very excited. Every day he went for a nice spin around the garden. He spun and spun until he was so dizzy he fell over. Suddenly he saw a ladybug sitting on a leaf. He smiled and said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The ladybug laughed and said, "I am here for a nice spin, just like you!" The two bugs whirled and twirled, laughing and smiling as they spun around the garden. They had so much fun together! + +Before long the sun was setting, and the bug said goodbye to his new friend. He scurried off to find a safe place to sleep, content and happy from his day of spinning and fun. +Davey was very excited. He was going for a ride in a jet. But just as he was about to get in, he saw the pilot. The pilot looked very sad. + +"What's wrong?" Davey asked. + +"The jet is broken," the pilot said. "It's in a very bad condition." + +Davey felt a little sad, but he was also excited to try and help. "Can I help repair it?" he asked. + +The pilot nodded. Davey got to work. He found some tools and started to fix the jet. + +It took a lot of time, but eventually Davey managed to repair the jet. The pilot was very happy. "Thank you, Davey," the pilot said. + +Davey was excited as he took his seat in the jet. He was ready to go! +Once there was a friendly little dog. He lived in a house with a family, who loved and cared for him very much. One day, the dog was very curious, and he decided to go for a walk. He wandered around the neighborhood, and soon spotted a man who had left some food under a tree. + +The dog's nose twitched with excitement. He could smell and taste something delicious. He decided to help himself to some of the food, and he quickly snatched a piece of it. + +The dog was just about to take a bite, when he heard a voice. + +"Hey! What do you think you're doing?" said the man. + +The dog was startled. He had been caught stealing the man's food. He quickly dropped the food and ran away, where he was safe and sound in his family's home. + +The dog learned his lesson - not to steal other people's food - but he never forgot the delicious taste that he had experienced. +Once upon a time, there was a very nosy kitty named Mia. One day Mia was walking around the house and she saw a faucet that was dripping! Every drop of water made her so mad. She turned to her owner and meowed very loudly, asking if he would please turn off the faucet. + +Her owner shook his head and said, “There’s nothing I can do, Mia. I don’t have any tools to fix the faucet.†+ +Mia was not happy. She hissed and walked away, determined to find a way to turn off the faucet. She looked all around the house but couldn’t find anything to help her. Then she had an idea! She ran to her owner, who was taking a nap, and stood on his chest, clapping her paws. + +Her owner jumped up, yelling, “Mia, what are you doing!?†He saw the look in her eyes and said, “I think I know what you want. Let’s see if I can turn off the faucet.†+ +The owner found some tools and took them to the faucet. He fixed the faucet, and Mia clapped her paws and smiled. The nosy kitty was happy she got the faucet to turn off! +Manny was a sweet little boy who loved playing with his toys. One day, he was playing with his toy truck when it slipped through his fingers and broke into pieces! He was so sad; his bottom lip started to wobble and he began to cry. + +His mommy heard him and came to give him a hug. She told Manny not to worry; together, they would fix the truck. She brought him a case of tools which had a special set of screws, glue and paint. + +Manny worked very hard at fixing the truck and even painted it a bright blue. When he was done, he gave a big smile and his mommy told him he had done a great job. She praised him for being so brave, even when he wanted to cry. + +The truck was fully repaired and Manny was now so happy he wanted to show everyone. With a beaming face, he pushed the truck around the house saying how sweet it looked. Manny's mommy was so proud of him; with a big hug she told him what a great job he had done. +One day, Bob was feeling adventurous and wanted to explore outside. He opened the door of his birdcage, stepped out and began to explore the world beyond the cage. He stepped through the grassy patch and saw a big, orange tree in the distance. Bob wanted to run to the tree, but before he could, he heard a loud roar. + +Bob was so scared that he fell down and started to cry. He looked back and saw a big, scary lion coming towards him. The lion roared again, and Bob was too scared to move. Bob screamed for help, but it was too late. + +The lion quickly ran towards Bob and hurt him badly. Bob tried to run but the lion was too fast. The lion roared again, and Bob stopped crying. + +Bob survived the attack, but was left with lots of bad injuries. He never went outside of his birdcage again, and could no longer feel adventurous. +Once upon a time, there were two boys who were brothers. One brother was three years old and the other was six. The older brother had a black symbol that he always kept with him. + +One day, the younger brother asked, "What is the black symbol?" To the older brother, this was a silly question, but he was a patient brother. + +The older brother said, "The black symbol is something special. It will supply us with luck and happiness." + +The younger brother was intrigued and asked, "How does it supply us?" + +The older brother thought for a moment, and then said, "Whenever we have difficult times, the black symbol will help us get through it. It will always be here to supply us with love and courage when we need it." + +The two brothers smiled, knowing that the black symbol would always be there to supply them with strength, courage and love. +Ed the squirrel was a very eager animal. He liked to work hard every day and make something new. One day, Ed decided he wanted to build a treehouse. He gathered some twigs, leaves and other materials he found in the forest. Then, he set to work making the treehouse. + +Ed worked and worked. He was determined to make the treehouse perfect. Several hours of hard work later, Ed had finished! He was very proud of his treehouse and just had to show everyone what he had done. He ran down the tree, hopping and skipping as he went. + +At the base of the tree, he met some other animals who were amazed by the treehouse. They thought it was amazing and wanted to thank Ed for his hard work. Soon, the whole forest had heard about Ed’s treehouse. Everyone thought it was wonderful and were so impressed with Ed’s hard work. +Little Emma and her dad were walking along the beach. Emma loved the sand beneath her feet, and the little shells she could find everywhere. As they walked, she pointed at a circle in the sand. + +“Daddy, what’s that?†she asked. + +“It’s a circle,†her dad replied. + +Emma bent down to look closer. It was filled with little stones and shells. + +“Is it a nest?†she wondered. + +“Nope,†her dad said. “It’s a circle made by a little bird. Remember when I told you how the bird flew around and around? He made a modest circle like this one.†+ +Emma smiled. She remembered the story and she remembered the circle. + +“Do you want to make your own circle, Emma?†her dad asked. + +“Yes, Daddy!†said Emma. She scooped up some sand and shells, and carefully traced her own modest circle around her dad’s. + +“It’s beautiful!†exclaimed her dad. And Emma smiled happily. +Once upon a time, there were two brave pilots, Alex and Will. They were flying in their plane through a mysterious sky. + +"Wonder what we'll discover up here?" Asked Will. + +Alex replied with a smile, "Let's find out!" + +They continued flying in their plane and eventually spotted an unfamiliar, mysterious place. A giant castle with tall towers stood in the middle of it. + +"Who lives there?" Asked Alex, looking down from the window. + +Will smiled and said, "Let's go to the castle and find out!" + +They flew towards the castle and landed. When Alex and Will hopped out of the plane, they saw a big door in front of them. They opened it and there, in the middle of the room, stood an old man with a beard. + +"Welcome! Who are you?" He asked. + +"We're pilots looking to explore the mysterious place," Alex replied. + +The old man nodded. "You are brave indeed," he said. "What is it that you seek?" + +Will thought for a moment and said, "Maybe you can help us answer the mystery of this place!" + +The old man smiled. "I knew you'd come looking for me. Maybe I can help you in different ways too." + +The pilots were both curious. Alex asked, "What do you mean?" + +The old man replied with a mystery of +Suey was a small girl. She loved to nap in the afternoon. She stayed in her room, where a big, ancient blackboard stood against the wall. + +One day, when Suey was getting ready to take a nap, she heard something strange coming from the blackboard. She looked up and saw that it was writing down words all by itself! + +She ran to tell her mom. Her mom saw the shiny words quickly moving across the ancient blackboard and became worried. She didn't know what to do and told Suey to go take a nap while she figured out how to solve the mystery. + +Suey did as she was asked and went back to her room for a nap. When she woke up, the words on the blackboard had changed. Instead of writing strange words, it said: “Happy birthday, Suey! Let’s have a party!†+ +Suey couldn’t believe her eyes. The ancient blackboard had known it was her birthday! In a way, it had been foreshadowing the surprise, and all along Suey hadn’t noticed. + +Suey was so excited for her surprise party, and the rest of the day seemed to fly by in a flash. Suey knew that the ancient blackboard had something special to it, and she was determined to find out what it was. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. It was so small and so light, it could soar high up in the sky! Every day it looked down at the world and when it was feeling happy it would do somersaults in mid-air. + +One day, the little bird was flying when it saw something in a garden. It swooped down to take a closer look. In the garden was a box, and inside the box was something warm and fluffy. + +The little bird called out: "Hello! What is that?" + +A voice replied: "I'm a mouse and this is my warm and cosy home!" + +The little bird was so excited and asked if it could join the mouse in the box. The mouse said yes, and the little bird hopped inside. It was the perfect place to soar together and the mouse and the bird were very happy. + +And so, each day the little bird and the mouse took turns to soar high above the sky. They would take in the sights of the world and feel so free. And when they were feeling tired, they would head back to the box and snuggle up in the warmth. +Once upon a time there was a small robot that wanted to be helpful. Every day the robot would go out and look after the animals. It fed the birds seeds, and it fed the rabbits carrots. + +One day, the robot ran into a problem. While it was feeding the birds, a big dog came and started to chase them away. The robot shouted, "It's not safe here! You must go home!" But the dog wouldn't listen. + +The robot knew it was going to have to save the birds. So it marched bravely towards the dog and said, "I want you to leave now! The birds need to be safe. Please go home." + +The dog growled and looked at the robot fiercely. But to the robot's surprise, the dog did as it asked. The robot had saved the birds. The robot said to the birds, "Now it is safe to feed." + +The birds thanked the robot and the robot continued to look after them every day. +One day, a little boy and his dad were shopping in the store. The little boy looked around and saw some funny mustaches. He pointed the mustaches and said to his dad, "What are those? They look so funny!" His dad laughed and said, "Those are mustaches. Sometimes clever people can make them look brilliant!" + +The little boy thought that was very interesting and he wanted to try on one of the mustaches. His dad said, "Alright, let's pick one out!" + +The little boy chose a red mustache and carefully put it on. He looked in the mirror and smiled. He thought he looked so funny and he said, "It's brilliant!" His dad laughed and said, "Yes it is, very brilliant indeed!" + +The little boy was so happy with his mustache and he and his dad left the store. He had a big smile on his face the entire way home. +Once there was a tall boy called John. He always wanted to find something, but he just couldn't seem to remember what it was he wanted to search for. + +One day, he went to the park and saw a small box tucked away in the corner. He picked up the box and looked inside. He was so happy to find what he was looking for! It was a jigsaw puzzle. + +John started to fit the pieces together, but it was too hard for him. He asked his dad for help. + +“Dad, can you help me fit this puzzle together?†John asked. + +John’s dad smiled and said “Yes, let’s do it together!†+ +John and his dad worked together, and eventually, the puzzle was finished. + +John was so happy that he had found what he was searching for and he managed to fit it all together. He hugged his dad and they both smiled with joy. +Once there was a small girl. She was only three years old. She loved to explore her garden. One day, she stumbled upon a big vine. She touched it and found it to be very rough. The vine was growing so high that the girl couldn't reach the top. She thought it must be a special vine. + +The girl then decided to climb the vine. She knew she shouldn't, but she was so curious that she didn't care. Once she made it to the top of the vine, she was in for a surprise. It was a beautiful flower that she had never seen before. She was excited and asked her mom, "What type of flower is this?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's a very special flower. It is called a sunflower. If you plant it in your garden, it will spread its seeds and spoil the other plants. You must be careful and never pluck the sunflower." + +The little girl nodded and descended from the vine. She watered the vine every day and the sunflower grew. Soon, the girl's garden was filled with sunflowers. She was proud and happy that her garden looked so beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Sarah found a patch of soft grass in her garden. She lay down on top of it and closed her eyes. Suddenly, she heard a voice! + +Sarah opened her eyes and saw a small fairy floating in the air. The fairy said, "Hello little one! I can give you some magic if you wish." Sarah was so excited! + +The fairy showed Sarah a bag full of sparkly powders. She said, "Choose one and it will work its magic!" Sarah wanted to try the sour-tasting powder. She held out her hand and the fairy sprinkled some on her. + +The powder glowed and suddenly Sarah was surrounded by a swirl of colours! Everywhere she looked, there were beautiful rainbows and stars. Sarah laughed in delight as she lay in amazement. + +The fairy said, "That's the power of magic! I hope you enjoyed it." Sarah thanked the fairy, then lay back on the grass and thought of all the fun she'd gotten from the magical powder. +Once upon a time, there was a shooter. He was a very powerful shooter. He had a special gun that was used to shoot in the world. Every day, he would shoot his gun and make things bigger and better. + +One day, however, he heard a tiny voice. The shooter was surprised. He looked around and saw a fragile butterfly. The butterfly flew near the shooter and said, "Please don't shoot! The world is fragile!" + +The shooter thought about the butterfly's words and realized that the butterfly was right. He shouldn't shoot anymore and he should respect the world. He put away his gun and promised he would never use it again. The butterfly thanked him and flew away. + +The shooter learnt a very important lesson and he was glad he listened to the butterfly. He realized that all living things must be respected and looked after. He understood that the world is fragile and must be treated with love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a little turtle who lived in the sea. The turtle liked to sleep in her shell, which was made of a hard, brown shell. She would always drift off in the warm water and sleep for hours. + +One day, the turtle swam off in search of something new. Before she knew it, she was so tired she decided it was time to go home and get some sleep. + +So she made her way back to her shell and curled up inside. She sighed a happy sigh and closed her eyes, ready to fall into a peaceful dream. + +Suddenly, a voice interrupted the silence. + +"Are you sleeping in there?" it asked. + +The turtle opened her eyes to find a friendly fish next to her shell. + +"Yes," the turtle replied, "I am good and sleepy." + +"That's wonderful," said the fish. "I hope you have sweet dreams." + +And with that, the little turtle drifted off into a peaceful sleep. +It was a dark night and Sam was very frightened. He looked around but couldn't see anything. Then he heard a noise and saw a tunnel up ahead. + +He was scared to go in, but he didn't have a choice. He had to go through the dark twisty tunnel. + +Slowly and cautiously, he crept inside. The tunnel seemed to go on and on, round and round. Sam felt like he would never get out. + +Finally, after a long time, Sam saw the opening of the tunnel up ahead. He was relieved and quickly ran out, into the light of the night. + +He was so glad to be out of the twisty tunnel and safe once more. +Once upon a time there was a fairy who lived in a beautiful meadow. Every day she'd come and dance in the sunshine, playing hide and seek with the bees and the butterflies. One day, the fairy started to wonder, what else was out there beyond the meadow? + +So she flew up high above the trees, searching for something exciting. Eventually, she spotted a big and beautiful castle in the distance. "I wonder what’s inside?", she thought. + +The fairy flew straight to the castle, full of curiosity. When she got there, the big doors of the castle were closed. “What should I do?†she asked, feeling a bit confused. + +Just then, a small voice shouted out “help me!†From the top of the castle, a small dragon was waving its arms around, trying to get the fairy’s attention. “What are you doing up there?†the fairy asked. + +The little dragon chuckled and replied, “The wizard inside has put me under a spell and I can’t get down!†The fairy was surprised, but she knew what must be done. With a wave of her wand and a sprinkle of magical dust, the fairy rescued the dragon from the castle tower. + +“Thank you so much!†said the little dragon, before he flew away. The fairy waved goodbye and +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ellie. Ellie loved to play with a round ball in the garden. Every night, she would throw it really high up into the sky, and it would come back down to her waiting hands. + +One day, Ellie's Daddy took the ball to play a game with his friends. He promised that he would be back soon, so Ellie waited for him to return. But as the days went by, Ellie couldn't stop worrying. + +Finally, Daddy returned with a surprise: a brand new round ball! She was so excited to have a new ball to play with. Daddy promised to keep the new ball safe, so he tied it up tightly with a rope. + +Ellie and Daddy shared a big hug and played catch with the new round ball until it was dinner time. Ellie was so happy that Daddy had returned with her surprise. And she never worried again, because Daddy kept the round ball safe and tight. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Leo. He wanted to be king of the world one day, so he went off on a journey. + +He was very impatient and wanted to get to his destination quickly. He saw a large castle in the distance, so he decided to go inside - this is where he would find the king! + +He opened the door, but he saw no king. He asked a guard why there was no king in the castle. + +The guard said, "The king is away so he can find a perfect match for his crown." Leo was interested and decided to look for the king. + +He searched and searched, but could not find the king. Finally he found him under a tree, picking flowers. + +Leo said to the king, "Can I help you find a match for your crown?" The king smiled and said, "Yes, please help me pick the best flower to match my crown." + +Leo smiled and started picking the prettiest of them all. When the king was happy with the flower, he thanked Leo and said, "You are a very helpful boy and will make a great king one day." + +Leo smiled and went on his way. The king of the world was one step closer! +Mum and Dad took four-year-old Jack and three-year-old Anne to the park. They wanted to have a picnic together. Mum and Dad spread a checkered blanket on the ground and unpacked the food. Jack and Anne could not believe there was so much yummy food! + +Suddenly, the sky became dark and it started raining. Anne was scared and asked: "Mum, what are we going to do?" + +Mum smiled and said: "Don’t worry, Anne! Dad and I can provide some shelter. We will build a tent and then you two can have your picnic inside." + +Jack and Anne cheered. Soon enough, Dad and Mum built a big tent and they all had a wonderful picnic. Anne was extremely happy and felt safe inside the tent, sheltered from the dark skies and rain. +Once there was a mighty van. It was big and strong and it wanted to reach the stars. So it drove forward for a long time, up and up. + +But it couldn't reach the stars, not that day. Instead, it reached a beautiful meadow. The van was so happy! It rolled and laughed in the sunshine. + +Then a cloud came. It hovered over the van and started to thunder. The van was scared, so it drove away. + +But in the distance, it saw a mountain. This mountain was strong and mighty and it reached up to the stars. The van was so excited! It drove towards it and reached the top. + +At the top the van saw the stars twinkling in the night. It had finally reached them and it was so proud! +There were two friends, Jake and Lily, and they both liked to play with their toys. One day, Jake was playing with his trucks and Lily was playing with her dolls when an idea occurred to her. + +"Let’s pretend we are picnic!" She said cheerfully. + +Jake smiled and agreed. Lily ran to fetch a tiny picnic blanket while Jake brought two pretend plates and two pretend cups. + +Suddenly, Jake changed form the picnic back to his game. + +"What are you doing?" Lily asked. + +"I’m going to serve a delicious meal. Thin waists from the picnic basket!" + +Jake made a pretend meal and served it to Lily with a flourish. Lily took a bite and smiled. + +"It’s delicious, Jake" she said happily. + +The two friends continued to enjoy their imaginary picnic together, taking turns to serve and pretending their waist-thin waists were a yummy treat that only they could enjoy. +One day a 3 year old baby was playing when he heard his mom calling him. She said, "Come here! I have something fun for you". The baby ran to her and saw a big box full of toys. His mom lent him one of the toys. + +The baby started to play with it and suddenly he heard a funny sound coming from it. It was a joke! He laughed and laughed and couldn't stop. But his mom was not very happy. She shouted, "That's enough! Stop laughing so loudly!" + +The baby felt bitter. He knew that his mom was mad at him. He stopped laughing and put the toy back in the box. He wanted to make his mom happy, so he hurried and brought her a nice flower. + +His mom smiled and said, "Thank you! That was a nice gesture". The baby was very happy to see his mom smiling again and they hugged each other. From then on, the baby knew that if he ever heard a funny joke, he would lend it to his mom first. +Once upon a time, there was a winter. But it was different from all the other winters. This winter was magical! +Every day, the sun shone, the birds sang and the snow glittered. It was like there was no night. +The people of the village were happy. They clapped their hands and sang songs of joy. +But one day, something strange happened. A young boy, who was full of foolishness, decided to make the winter even happier. He took his clapping hands and shook them as he ran around the village. +The villagers were so surprised that they couldn't help but laugh and clap. That night, the stars came out, there was a cool breeze and it snowed again, like a winter blanket. Everyone was filled with joy! +The boy had made the most magical winter ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so adventurous and wanted to explore the world. One day, she came across a dragon. But this dragon was not friendly, it growled and chased her! She was scared and started to run. + +The dragon roared and flew closer and closer to her. The little girl shouted, "Please, stop!" but the dragon didn't listen. It kept flying closer and closer. + +Just in time, the little girl ran through a tunnel just before the dragon reached her! But inside the tunnel was dark and scary. The little girl screamed and was so scared. + +Suddenly, the door of the tunnel closed and she was trapped inside! The little girl tried to open the door but it was too heavy for her. The dragon had won and the little girl stayed stuck in the tunnel, never to be seen again. +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had long, blonde hair and big, blue eyes. She lived in a nice house, with her parents and her pet dog. + +One day, the little girl wanted to go outside and play. She asked her parents if she could go. Her parents said it was up to her to decide. + +The little girl was full of excitement, so she decided to go out. She grabbed a soft blanket, and a bright flag, and headed out the door. + +When she arrived outside, the little girl noticed a big hill. She had never been so brave before, but this time, she was determined. She waved her flag and started running to the top of the hill. + +As she reached the hill's peak, the little girl stopped and looked around. She saw a big, beautiful rainbow in the sky. She knew then that her decision to go out and explore was the right one. She felt so proud of herself and held her flag up high. +Once upon a time, Jack and Jill were walking in the park. Jack looked around and said, "Imagine how cool it could be here if there wasn't so much waste!" Jill smiled and replied, "Let's make it happen then!" She began picking up the trash and Jack quickly joined in. Soon the park was so much cleaner and cooler. + +Jill cheered, "Yay! We did it!" Jack smiled, "We sure did! Now this is a cool place to play!" As they headed off, laughing and holding hands, Jack said, "Imagine if all of us kept our parks clean." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had beautiful green eyes and liked to go on walks with her mom. + +One day, she asked her mom if they could go on a walk together. Her mom said yes, so the little girl put on her shoes and they headed out. + +They walked to the end of the street and saw lots of nice things. There were trees with green leaves and pretty flowers too. + +Then, the little girl noticed something that made her giggle. There was a big green tire between two trees. She loved how it looked, so she asked her mom if she could pull it. + +Her mom said yes, so the little girl grabbed the tire and pulled it. She laughed with joy as the tire moved so easily. After that, the mom and daughter felt so happy that they decided to go home. +Once upon a time there was an ancient chess set. It was made of gold and had sparkling jewels inlaid on the King and Queen pieces. + +One day a little 3 year old boy saw the chess set and wanted to play. His mom said, "Sure, you can play with it, but you must be careful, because it is very old." + +The little boy loved playing chess. He moved the pieces around the board, making castles and kings. After a while his mom asked him, "What was the ending of your game?" + +The little boy proudly said, "I won! I am the king of ancient chess." His mom smiled and said, "That's great! I'm so proud of you." +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a valley. One day, he decided to take a long walk in the valley. After a while of walking, he paused and listened carefully. + +He heard a voice say, "Hello, mister!" He looked around, but he couldn't see who had spoken. He said, "I hope you don't mind that I'm walking in your valley." "Oh no, it's okay," said the voice. + +He still couldn't find where the voice was coming from. He paused, then he saw a small creature hopping around on the grass. It was a rabbit! The rabbit said, "Can I come with you on your walk?" + +The bald man smiled. He said, "Why, sure! That'd be nice." So, the man and the rabbit continued walking around the valley. The rabbit hopped ahead of the man. Every time they reached a cliffside, they paused and looked at the view. + +They had many adventures together in the valley, and the bald man and the rabbit became great friends! +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He loved to play with his train set. One day he decided to take his train on an adventure. + +He took his train out and put it on the floor. With a big smile on his face, he started to push it across the carpet. + +Suddenly, Joe noticed a big open door at the end of the room. He had seen the door before but he had never seen it open. + +He looked through the door and to his surprise, he saw a train standing there! But it was a different train. It was bigger, and it had a different colour. + +Joe wanted to explore but he was scared of the change he was seeing. He bit his lip and looked at his own train, then back at the new train. + +Just then, Joe's mum called from downstairs. +"Joe, come down and show me your train", she said. + +Joe knew he had to change his plan. He stopped pushing histrain, looked back at the door, and headed downstairs. He was sure he would have another chance to explore the open door and the new train another time. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Daisy who loved exploring new places. One day, Daisy's mother reminded her to be careful when she was exploring and not to go too far. She told her that the edge of the valley was too dangerous for her, so Daisy promised to stay close. + +Daisy loved looking in the valley, especially when the sun was setting and small beams of light danced across the grass. She could even see the village in the distance, twinkling like stars below. + +One day, Daisy's feet took her a bit too close to the edge of the valley. She heard her mother's voice again, reminding her to be careful. Suddenly her legs felt very heavy and the sun began to hide behind the hill. Daisy knew it was time to go home. + +As she walked and the light faded, Daisy looked back at the valley one last time, feeling thankful for this beautiful experience. From now on, she would always remind herself to stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl who went for a walk in the grassy field. She saw a friendly bird fluttering around. She wanted to get close to it, but she was too far away. + +The girl kept trying and trying to get closer, but it was too fast. Then she had a good idea. She started to repeat some words, like the bird was teaching her. + +"Peep, peep," she said. The bird noticed her and slowly started to fly closer and closer. + +The girl then noticed that the bird had a weight on it. She carefully took off the weight and the bird was free! + +The bird thanked the girl and she was so happy. She was then reminded that if you try hard and be friendly to others, good things will happen. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old and very brave. + +One day, Emma was playing in the park. Suddenly, she noticed a flame in the sky. It was so beautiful! + +'Oh look!' Emma said. 'What's that flame over there?' + +A bird flew down from the sky and perched on a nearby branch. 'That's a special flame,' the bird said in a sweet voice. 'You can't keep it for very long, or you'll lose it.' + +Emma looked sadly at the flame. 'But it's so pretty,' she said. + +The bird smiled. 'I know, but if you don't keep it safe, it will be gone in a flash.' The bird flew away, leaving Emma to ponder what it had said. + +Emma decided not to try and take the flame home. She watched it as it glowed in the sky and thanked the bird for its wise words. From that day on, Emma remembers to always keep her most precious things safe, so she doesn't lose them in a flash. +Tommy was fast. He ran around the playground and finished all the games first. He had won many times. + +Today, he was looking for more. He saw a bright jewel and ran to pick it up. + +He asked the other children, "What is this?" + +The other kids shrugged, "It looks like a jewel!" + +Tommy could not believe it. He had found a jewel! He raced back to show it to his mom. + +When he got there, she was so delighted. She said, "That was so fast, Tommy!" + +Tommy smiled. He was so happy to have found the jewel. He had finished another great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Zara. Zara was very intelligent and had a lot of toys. One day Zara wanted to play with something pastel. Her mum said "No, Zara, it's not yours. We can't borrow it." + +Zara was very sad. Suddenly, an idea jumped into her head. She went to her best friend's house. She said to her friend, "I want to borrow something pastel. Do you have anything I can play with?" + +Her friend smiled. "Yes I do," her friend said. She went to her cupboard and pulled out a beautiful pastel coloured toy. She handed it to Zara and said, "You can borrow this one. I'm sure you will play with it very carefully." + +Zara was so happy. She thanked her friend and went home with the pastel toy. She played with it all day long and had lots of fun. She remembered to give it back the next day - just as her friend had asked. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was very bossy. He always told everyone what to do. + +One day, Jack went to the market with his mom. He saw a lot of things he wanted to buy. He wanted to buy everything! He kept telling his mom to get him more things. + +Finally, after a half an hour, Jack found a toy he wanted. He begged his mom to get it for him. His mom wanted Jack to get just one thing, so she said ok. + +Jack’s mom paid for the toy and gave it to Jack. He was so excited! He held it tightly in his hands. He was so happy that he ran around the market with the toy. + +Suddenly, two big men came. They told Jack they were the market owners. They took the toy away from Jack and told him he couldn’t take things without paying for them. + +Jack was so sad that he started to cry. He wanted his toy back. His mom felt so bad for him, but there was nothing she could do. The owners said he had to leave the market. + +Jack had to go home without his toy. It was a bad ending to his trip to the market. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little rabbit called Daisy. Daisy loved to play in the garden with her friends, but she was starting to feel a bit lonely. + +One day Daisy decided to go on an adventure. She hopped over the fence and ventured deep into the woods. Suddenly, a sparkling lake appeared in front of her. + +Daisy was mesmerized by the lake and asked a duck who was swimming nearby: "Is it yours?" + +The duck waved her webbed feet and said "No, we all share it. We use it to keep cool on hot days, and sometimes we spread out a big sheet to have picnics." + +Daisy was very excited by this and asked if she could join them. The duck smiled and said "Of course! We'd love you to share the lake with us." + +So every day Daisy and her new friends shared the lake and had lots of fun playing together. They even shared their picnics on the big sheet. + +And Daisy never felt lonely- or chubby- ever again! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Lily. She was really sweet and always smiled. But sometimes Lily felt sad. On those days, her mommy and daddy always tried to comfort her. + +One day Lily felt very sad. She was missing her grandma who had passed away. She started to cry. Her mommy saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily said, "I want to see grandma." Then her mommy smiled and said, "I miss her too. She was very gifted and always gave us lots of money." + +Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and said, "She is always with us in here." Then she put her hand on Lily's heart. Lily said, "I feel better now." + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Allie. They wanted to go to the harbor and explore. Allie was obedient and happy as she followed Sam. They arrived at the harbor and Sam looked at the boats with excitement. + +"Let's go to the big boat," Sam said. + +"No! We need to be careful," Allie answered. She wanted to stay safe. + +Sam ignored Allie and went on the big boat. Allie didn't want to go but she followed Sam anyway. Suddenly, a big wave came and knocked them both into the water. Allie was frightened but she was a strong swimmer. She grabbed hold of Sam and swam back to shore. + +Back on the beach, Sam was embarrassed but thankful for Allie's obedience. She had listened to her friend and stayed safe. All of their adventures at the harbor had ended but Allie was happy that she had been obedient and kept them both safe. +Once there was a little girl named Lola. She was only three years old but she already had big dreams. Lola wanted to succeed in everything she did, so every day she would try something new. + +One day, Lola decided to try climbing the stairs in her house. After a few attempts, she gradually managed to succeed, and the feeling was amazing! + +“I did it!†exclaimed Lola. + +Mum smiled and praised her for her new accomplishment. + +“Well done, sweetheart! You worked hard and you succeeded in climbing the stairs. You should be very proud of yourself.†+ +Lola beamed with joy. She felt so proud of herself; now she was even more determined to achieve her dream. With this new motivation, Lola knew that she could succeed in whatever she set her mind to. +George was always excited about going to the gym. All of his friends did too. He was the only one who had something very unique about him. He was the only 3 year old in the gym! + +Every day his friends would demand he join them. They had so much to offer. There was something at the gym for everyone to do. Today, the boys were playing basketball and George wanted to join them. + +“ George, come play with us!†they demanded. + +George smiled. “Yeah! I want to play too!†he exclaimed. The boys were excited to have George join them and showed him how to dribble the ball and shoot. + +The boys were amazed at how quickly George picked it up. And he was so unique. He had so much enthusiasm and he was only three years old! + +The boys cheered and cheered for George. It was a day of fun and learning, and George had been the star! +Willow was a three year old girl who loved to build things. She loved making shapes with Lego and clay. But there was one shape that scared her - the triangle! + +One day, Willow asked her mum why she was scared of triangles. "Why are triangles so scary, mummy?" she said. + +Mummy said, "Don't be scared of triangles, Willow. Triangles can be fun to build! Look, see how I make a triangle with these three blocks?" + +Willow watched as mummy built a tall triangle and smiled. She felt better already. "Okay, mummy, I think I'm ready to build a triangle now." + +Willow and mummy finished their triangle shape together and Willow clapped with glee. "I'm not scared of triangles anymore, yay!" she said. + +Mummy smiled and hugged her. "That's great, sweetheart! You did a fabulous job building your triangle!" +Once upon a time there was a small bunny who lived with her Mom. The bunny was called Bella and she was very well behaved. Every day, Bella's Mom would gently remind her to always be polite and modest. + +One day, Bella decided to take a stroll in the woods near her home. As soon as she stepped away, her Mom noticed and quickly called after her: + +"Bella! Please remember to behave, stay modest and well-mannered in the woods." + +Bella nodded and kept walking until she stumbled upon a large honeycomb. The honey was so sweet and delicious that Bella just couldn't resist. She quickly scooped it up with her paws and stuffed it in a pocket of her dress. + +That evening, when Bella returned home, her Mom scolded her. She firmly told Bella that her naughty behaviour was unacceptable, and warned her that if it ever happened again, there would be serious consequences. + +Sadly, Bella failed to learn her lesson and the next day she found herself once again in the woods, running away with a big jar of sweet honey. Suddenly, a fierce bear appeared in front of her and roared so loudly that she dropped the jar. + +The bear was so angry that it chased stoop Bella all the way home and no one could save her. Bella never returned again. + +This story serves as a reminder to little children that it is always important to behave, stay +Once upon a time there was a girl who was going for a drive in her car. She felt so happy and excited. She wanted to stay in the car forever. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a loud noise. An unknown tire was not working. The girl felt sad and worried. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, why isn't the tire working?" + +Her mom replied, "That's an unknown tire, my dear. Unfortunately, I don't think we can allow it to work again." + +The girl was very sad but she knew that mom was right. She knew she could not allow the tire to work again. + +So, the girl and her mom got out of the car and continued their journey on foot. And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to park. One day, she decided to go to the park with her mother. When she arrived, she saw something strange. In the middle of the park was a big, warm skull! + +The little girl gasped and said, "Mommy, what’s that?" + +Her mother looked and replied, "That, my dear, is a skull. It’s nothing to be scared of." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Okay! Can I go over and touch it?" + +Her mother said, "Yes, be careful though." + +The little girl carefully walked up to the warm skull and touched it. She discovered it was actually quite smooth! She asked her mother, "Mommy, what is this skull?" + +Her mother answered, "That is an old skull from a long time ago. It's been here in the park since then." + +The little girl enjoyed her time in the park that day, and ever after she knew the skull was a special part of it. +Once upon a time, there were two children called Mia and Jo. Mia was playing with a plastic ball and Jo was balancing it on a stick. Mia said to her friend, "I want to try and balance it too." Jo smiled and said, "You can do it too if you stay focused." Mia tried but she kept dropping the ball and it hurt her feelings. Jo saw Mia's tears and said, "That's okay, everyone falls down sometimes and gets hurt. The important thing is to keep on trying, no matter how many times you fall down." Mia wiped away her tears and nodded in agreement. + +The two friends kept on trying and eventually Mia was able to balance the ball just like her friend Jo. They hugged each other and smiled. Jo said to Mia, "See, I told you you can do it if you focus and don't give up. The moral of the story is to never give up. If you work hard and stay focused, you can achieve anything! +Tina and her dad were walking around the park when they saw a terrible picture. It showed a person crying in the rain. Tina asked, "Can we lend it?" Her dad said, "No, it's too sad. Let's find a happier picture." + +They found a picture of a bird flying in the sky. "Can we lend it?" asked Tina. Her dad said, "Yes, that's a much better picture! Let's take it home." + +So they took the picture home and hung it in the living room so they could look at it all the time. Whenever Tina or her dad looked at it, it made them smile. No more terrible pictures! +John was a tall boy. He was very curious and he wanted to peek at what was inside the box. So he carefully opened the box and had a look. + +Mommy saw him and said, “John, what are you doing? You must not peek at what’s inside the box.†+ +John said, “But Mommy, I just want to see the result.†+ +Mommy said, “No, John you can’t peek. If you peek, then you won’t have a surprise. Now close the box and don’t peek anymore.†+ +John wanted to peek, but he knew he had to listen to Mommy. So he closed the box and tried hard to not peek. But it was hard to not peek. He wanted to know the result so badly. + +But he was a good boy and he knew he had to wait and not peek at the box. So he waited patiently and when the time came, he could finally peek and see the result. +One morning, Tom woke early. He saw his magazine lying on the floor and thought it looked important. He hopped out of bed and picked it up. Tom's mom heard him and asked what he was doing. Tom said, "I found this magazine, it looks important." His mom smiled and said, "It's your special magazine with pictures of different animals. We can look at it together!" So they sat down on the couch to look at the magazine. Tom smiled and said, "This is fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bull. She lived in a big meadow, surrounded by fields and flowers. One day, she wanted to write something special. She went around asking her animal friends for help. + +"Can you help me write?" she asked the sheep. + +"No, I'm sorry," said the sheep. + +So she asked the chickens. + +"No, we don't know how to write," they said. + +Finally she asked the rabbit. + +"Yes, I can write," said the rabbit. He gave the bull a big piece of paper and they began to write. For hours they wrote and wrote until they had filled the paper with pretty words and pictures. + +When they were done, the bull looked proud of her work. + +"This is my masterpiece!" she said. + +And everyone agreed that it was very pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to wander around in her backyard. At the start of each day, her parents gave her a task. + +One day, her parents said, "Lucy, go grab the rake and wander around the garden to clean it up!" + +Lucy got very excited and ran to get the rake. She wanted everything to look nice. She started walking and raking. She made sure to rake everywhere, leaving no corner untouched. + +After a while, she was done. She looked around the garden and was so proud of the job she had done. Everything was so neat and tight! + +Her mom came out and said, "Lucy, you did an amazing job! You must have worked really hard!" + +Lucy beamed with pride and said, "It was fun. I love wandering around the garden and cleaning up!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Sam, and he wore lots of different things all the time. His mum gave him his clothes to wear, and he always picked something nice and colourful. One day, Sam went out in his garden and he saw a grape hanging from a vine. He wanted to pick it and eat it, but he soon saw that someone else had already picked it. + +Sam asked the person, “Did you pick the grape?†+ +The person replied, “Yes, I picked it because I was feeling a bit selfish. I wanted it all to myself.†+ +Sam was very surprised. He said, “Grapes are for everyone, not just for one person. Please can I have one?" + +The person thought about it for a moment and then said, “Ok, I can share. Here you go.†+ +Sam smiled and thanked the person for being so nice. He picked two grapes, one for him and one for the person. They both enjoyed the nice sweet taste of the grapes. + +Sam learnt a valuable lesson from the person: sharing is caring, and being selfish is not nice. +One day, a little girl named Mary went outside to play. She looked up at the sky and noticed the birds flying around. She smiled and said, "I can imagine what it's like to fly like them." + +Her parents noticed that she was standing there, daydreaming, and asked her what she was thinking about. Mary smiled and said, "I was imagining flying with the birds to different seasons. Can you imagine how fun that would be?" + +Her parents smiled, too. They both knew that Mary was full of imagination. They suggested going to the farm to pick some of the yummy fruits in season. Mary happily agreed. + +Once they got to the farm, Mary was in awe. She had never seen so many kinds of fruits, vegetables and flowers before. She loved seeing all the different colors and shapes. Her parents told her to pick some of the yummy fruits for their dinner. + +Mary went around, picking different apples, peaches and strawberries. She took her time and enjoyed selecting the best fruits for their dinner. Just when she was about to leave, she thought she heard a bird singing. She smiled because it reminded her of her earlier daydream. + +Mary finally left with a basket full of the yummy fruits. She couldn't wait to share them with her family and friends. She was, indeed, a very imaginative girl. +Once upon a time, there was a furry badger called Benito. One day, he was playing in the forest when he found a flute. Benito picked up the flute and decided to take it home to show his friends. + +When he arrived back in the village, all of the animals wanted to know where he had gotten the flute. Benito started to explain, but the excitement made everyone loud, and they couldn't hear him. + +Finally, Benito's friend Pipo said, "Let's sit down and discuss this calmly". Everyone agreed, and they gathered around a tree to ask questions and listen to Benito's story. + +Once they had calmed down and listened to Benito, they all agreed that Benito should keep the flute. Everyone was happy and the conflict was resolved! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and very curious. She especially loved exploring her room. + +One day Emma opened the door to her closet. It had a big brown handle. Inside the closet was something that she recognized. It was a big brown bear. + +Emma was so happy to see it. She hugged it tight and laughed with joy. She took out the big brown bear and showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said it was a present from her Grandma. + +Emma was so happy to have her new bear. She put it in her bed and hugged it tight every time she went to bed. It made her feel safe and secure. + +Emma would always recognize her big brown bear. It was very special to her. +Once upon a time, there was a family who all loved to bake. The mom, dad and the little boy were very enthusiastic and loved to get creative in the kitchen. + +One day, the mom gave the little boy a special task. She asked him to bake some special ink cookies. The dad was so excited and helped the little boy to gather all the ingredients. + +The little boy was very eager to start baking. But mom said, "No, wait! We have to measure all the ingredients first." + +The little boy was sad because he thought it was too hard for him. He started to cry and said, "I do not want to measure." + +But the parents were very understanding and explained that everyone in the family needs to help out. They also encouraged the little boy that it wouldn't take long and that he could do it. + +The little boy was very enthusiastic to give it a try. Finally, with a little help from his family, he was able to measure all the ingredients and start to bake. + +The family was proud of the little boy and enjoyed their delicious ink cookies. They all hugged and snuggled, happy that they had worked together as a team. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old man. He always had a frown on his face and never said hello. + +One day, he saw a little star in the sky. He knew he had to do something special, so he shut his eyes and made a wish. He wished he could be happy. + +The star heard his wish loud and clear. It twinkled in the night sky and flew off in search of something that would make the old man smile. + +The star went to the nearby forest and soon found a big, friendly dog. The star jumped on the dog's back and they flew across the sky till they reached the old man's house. + +The old man was surprised to see the dog and the star. He opened the door and welcomed them in. The dog was so happy and friendly that it made the old man laugh. + +The star twinkled in the sky and disappeared, happy to have given the man a special gift. From that day on, the old man was never grumpy, and always had a smile on his face. +Mommy and Timmy were walking in the park. It was a sunny day and there were lots of birds singing in the trees. + +Suddenly, Mommy saw the perfect spot to have a picnic. She pointed and said, "Look, Timmy. Let's seat here!" + +Timmy smiled and quickly ran to the spot. He was so impatient that he was already picking dandelions, while Mommy was still getting the picnic basket from the car. + +"Timmy, come back here and help mommy carry the basket," said Mommy. + +Timmy rushed over and grabbed one handle, so he and Mommy could carry it together. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Thanks, Timmy. Let's seat and enjoy the picnic now." + +So Timmy and Mommy put the basket on the ground and sat on the grass. They enjoyed the yummy sandwiches and watched the birds in the trees. Timmy was no longer impatient and was really enjoying himself. +Once upon a time there was a donkey called Lucky. Lucky was on a search for something special. She went from place to place looking for it. + +One day, whilst searching, Lucky found something that made her very excited - a hose! It was a green hose with a yellow nozzle. + +Lucky was incredibly lucky to find the hose. She happily picked it up and ran to show her friends in the field. + +When she arrived in the field, her friends asked her where she had found the hose. Lucky shouted with joy: "I found it while I was searching!" + +Her friends were amazed by her luck and each gave her a big hug. + +From then on, Lucky continued to search for special things and she was always very lucky. +Once there was a pretty little girl called Clara. She was so excited, because today she was going to complete her first puzzle. + +Clara sat down with the jigsaw and looked at all of the pieces. She smiled and started putting them together. After a while she realised one piece was missing, it had a little leak in it. + +Clara ran to her mum and showed her the leaky piece. Her mum got some glue and they were able to fix it. + +Clara was so happy, she went back and finished the puzzle. When she had complete it she felt very proud. She showed it to her mum and they both smiled. +One day, a small girl named Tabitha went outside to play. She found a sunflower standing tall in the grass and decided to rest beneath it. She looked up and admired the petals of the sunflower as the warm sun beamed down, making her feel happy. + +Tabitha then looked around and spotted a group of ants crawling along the ground near her feet. She watched them for a bit and then noticed something sparkly in the dirt. It was a tasty piece of candy! + +Tabitha got up and cautiously crept over to the candy. She picked it up and popped it in her mouth, savouring its sweet flavour. Suddenly, a loud and angry voice startled her. It was the ants! + +"Hey Tabitha! Why did you eat our candy?" they asked. Tabitha quickly apologised and offered them her sunflower flower petals as a replacement. The ants accepted, excited to have something tasty to share. + +Tabitha waved goodbye to the ants, content that she had made amends and happy to know that everyone could rest in the warm afternoon sun. +Jake and Max were best friends. They loved to play together. One day, they decided to have a fight. + +"Let's see who is the fastest at swimming," shouted Jake. + +"Yes, let's go," replied Max. + +They both ran to the swimming pool and jumped in. Max was so fast. He was swimming laps around Jake. + +"Come on Jake! You can do it!" yelled Max. + +Jake tried really hard, but he was no match for Max's speed. Max won the fight. + +"Great job, Max!" said Jake. "You swim really fast!" + +Max smiled, then they hugged and went off to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Katie. She loved playing in the park, but today, she was feeling a bit sad. She was sitting on the swing and sighing, thinking of her distant family members. Suddenly, an old man with a big smile came up to her. + +"What's wrong, sweetheart?" he asked. + +"I miss my family," Katie said with a heavy sigh. + +The old man's face changed. He took his handkerchief out and wiped his eyes. + +"Ah, yes. I remember missing my family too when I was younger," he said. + +He patted Katie's shoulder. + +"Well, why don't you try making something for them? Like a patch!" + +Katie's eyes suddenly lit up. She happily took the old man's suggestion and made a patch from the leaves and flowers in the park. She knew her family would love it. + +The old man wiped his eyes again, smiled, and walked away. Katie smiled too, feeling much better. As she waved goodbye to the old man, she knew that her distant family members weren't so distant anymore. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Anna. She was just 3 years old and very curious. One day she saw a dish filled with delicious chocolate chip cookies on the dining table. + +For a moment, Anna was so tempted to eat the cookies, but then she remembered how her mommy always said she should be thoughtful when it comes to sharing. So instead of eating the cookies, she started to do something very thoughtful. + +Anna carefully picked up the dish from the table and took it outside. She noticed a little bird that was perched on the window sill. "Do you want some cookies?" asked Anna. + +The bird immediately hopped onto the dish and began to eat. As the bird ate, Anna watched as the chocolate chips started to melt in its warm beak. + +Anna was happy to share her cookies with the bird. She learned that being thoughtful and sharing can bring a lot of joy to other's lives. +Mummy and Daddy were so excited! They had a special letter to deliver. Mummy opened the mysterious envelope and said, "This is the letter that will make us successful!" Daddy smiled and spun around the room. + +Mummy and Daddy were sad when they read the letter. It said they had to leave right away. They gathered up their things and hugged their little boy. + +The little boy asked, "Where are you going? What is this letter?" + +Mummy and Daddy said they had to leave to make a successful plan. But they promised to be back soon. + +The little boy said goodbye, but he was scared and alone. He waited and waited and waited, but Mummy and Daddy never returned. +Once upon a time, there was a train called the Honest Engine. The engine showed the people many beautiful places. One day, the Honest Engine was chugging through a meadow. Suddenly, it stopped in front of a little pond. The pond was filled with colourful frogs. The Honest Engine tooted, asking if the frogs wanted a ride. + +The frogs said they loved the idea and hopped onto the engine's carriages. The Honest Engine took the frogs through the countryside. They hopped from one seat to the next, admiring the sights. + +Soon, it was time for the frogs to go home. The Honest Engine told them, "Always remember the important thing. It’s important to be honest and to always show respect for everyone’s opinion." With a big smile, the Honest Engine dropped off the frogs safely at the pond. + +The Honest Engine tooted as it moved on, continuing to show the people wonderful places. The Honest Engine was happy to share its hard-earned lesson with its special friends – the frogs. Being honest is always the best way! +Once upon a time, there was a bird who wanted to build a nest. She looked around for the perfect spot to start, and soon found a tree in the yard. She was so glad. She carefully gathered together twigs and grass to build the nest. She worked and worked until it was perfect. + +The bird flew high and wide to look for something to paint the nest with. She found some nice bright colours and carefully painted her nest. + +When she finished, she was so proud of it. She spread her wings, ready to show it off. Just then, her cat friend came by and saw the nest. He was so curious that he came closer. Then, in one quick movement he jumped right in and destroyed the nest! + +The bird was so sad. She had worked so hard and now it was ruined! She sadly flew away, never to paint another nest again. +Once upon a time, there lived a very hairy king in a castle. Everyone in the kingdom admired him and respected him. He always wore his golden crown and was very proud of it. + +One day, the king decided to punish a little boy for not listening to him. He pointed his finger and said, "You are being punished for not listening to me." + +The little boy was very scared, but he bravely replied, "But why do you want to punish me? I was only playing with my friends." + +The King shook his head and said, "That is not important. You must listen to me and do as I say, or I will punish you again." + +The little boy bowed his head and said, "Yes, Your Majesty. I promise to always listen to you." + +The King smiled and said, "Good. Now, you may go." The little boy was relieved and happy to be able to leave without any further punishment. + +The King looked down at his golden crown and thought to himself, "This is why I must be strong and punish people when they do not listen to me. Only then will my kingdom remain happy and safe." + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very curious. One day, she decided to explore the nearby dock. She crawled on the ground, discovering all sorts of fun things. + +When she reached the end of the dock, Lucy saw a big and beautiful yacht. She exclaimed, "Wow, a yacht!" and climbed aboard. Lucy was amazed at how big it was and she wanted to explore every inch of it. + +She made her way up the steps and entered the yacht's main cabin. But when she opened the door, she saw that the yacht was very messy. She looked around at the mess and said, "Ack, what a mess! Who made this mess?". + +Suddenly, a voice from the corner said, "Me! I did!" Lucy was startled and jumped. She turned around and saw a small mouse hiding behind a stack of books. + +The mouse said, "I'm sorry. I hope I didn't scare you". Lucy smiled and replied, "It's okay. You don't have to be sorry. I'm just glad you didn't make this mess". + +The mouse smiled back and said, "I'm glad you're here. I'm sure we can clean this mess up together!" + +And they did just that! Lucy and the mouse worked very hard to clean up the mess and soon the yacht was shining and sparkly. When Lucy said +Once upon a time, there was a modest little pig that lived on a farm. His name was Benny and he was the happiest pig ever! He always loved squeezing the mud with his toes and making silly faces at the other animals. + +One day, Benny decided to take a walk in the meadow. When he arrived, he spotted a big juicy apple on a tree. He wanted to eat it right away, but then he noticed that it was high up. + +He yelled out, "I want to eat that apple, but I can't reach it." Suddenly, a bird that was perched nearby said, "If you want it, I can help. Just give me a cut of the apple and I'll squeeze it down to you." + +Benny said thank you, and then made the bird a deal. He said, "I'll give you a modest cut of the apple if you bring it down to me." + +The bird agreed and flew up to the apple. He then squeezed it with his feet and it fell to the ground. Benny was so happy that he danced and ate the apple right away. And that's how Benny and the bird became good friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Tom. They both had horns. Bob's horn was loud and shiny, while Tom's was soft and dull. They decided to join their horns together to make music. + +First Tom put his horn to Bob's and began to blow, but there was no sound. Bob said: "Let's try again!" So he put his horn to Tom's and blew hard. Together they made a beautiful sound. + +Bob and Tom kept playing for hours and hours. Eventually, Bob started to get restless. He wanted to play something else, but Tom wanted to keep going. They argued back and forth until finally Bob got too angry. He grabbed his horn from Tom and said: "That's it! I quit!" + +Bob started walking away, but then Tom said: "Wait, don't leave!" Bob stopped and sighed. He said: "It's too late. We can't join our horns together again." And with that, the two friends sadly went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John, who was very intelligent. One day, John went to the store with his mom. When they got to the store, he saw a cute little toy. He asked his mom if he could get it. His mom said no, saying John already had enough toys. + +John was disappointed and started to cry. But then, he noticed something strange. He saw a big case right next to the toys. Curious, John went to the case and asked his mom what it contained. + +John's mom was surprised and replied, "That is a magical case. If you number all the items inside, it will give you a special prize." + +John was excited and immediately started counting. He worked hard and eventually he managed to number all the items. + +But when John opened the case, he realized there was no prize. Instead, there were spiders inside! John screamed and ran out of the store, never wanting to see the case again. +Once there were two children, Emmy and Peter. Emmy was three years old and Peter was four years old. One day, Emmy and Peter were playing in the garden. Emmy had a beautiful idea. She said to Peter, "Let's make a rainbow!" + +Peter was very excited and they started to collect all kinds of materials to make the rainbow. It took them a while, but soon they had all the things they needed: some paints and paper. They mixed the paints together and painted the paper different colors. + +When they finished, they held up their rainbow and it looked very beautiful. It was such a light and happy rainbow. They were very proud of themselves. + +Just then, it started to shower. It was raining cats and dogs! Emmy and Peter were so sad. Their rainbow had been destroyed. + +Then, Emmy said to Peter, "Let's make another rainbow, Peter. That way, even if it rains, we can still see our rainbow in the sky." + +Peter agreed and they made another rainbow in the sky with bright colored clouds. And from then on, whenever it rained, they'd look up at the sky and see a rainbow – a shining reminder of the bond between them. + +The moral of this story is that anything can be replaced, but relationships and memories can't be replaced. No matter how hard it rains, let the rainbow in the sky remind us to treasure the memories and special people +Grandma and Grandson were having a great time together. Grandma pulled out a card and said, "Would you like to make a card with me?" + +The Grandson said, "Yes, I'd love to!" + +Grandma then asked, "What should we make it of?" + +The Grandson thought for a moment and said, "Let's make it fit for a Princess!" + +Grandma grabbed some paper, markers, and stickers. She helped her Grandson fold the card. Then they carefully drew a big heart and added some sparkly stickers. Grandma asked, "How does it look?" + +The Grandson smiled and said, "It looks fit for a Princess!" + +Grandma and Grandson beamed, they had made a card fit for a Princess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to play on the trampoline. Every morning she woke up, put on her shoes, and hopped on the trampoline. One morning, as Lucy bounced, she heard a loud noise coming from the nearby woods. What was that? She wondered. She hopped off the trampoline and made her way to the edge of the woods. + +"Hello?" she called. But there was no answer. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard the sound again. It was the sound of a bell ringing. She followed the sound until she saw a funny-looking bird perched on a branch. The bird had a big, round nose and its feathers were bright yellow. The bird looked dead, but the bell kept ringing. + +Lucy was puzzled, but she knew that the bird must have been ringing the bell. Lucy went home feeling happy that she had helped solve the mystery. The ringing bird was quite a surprise! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Alex and Sam. They did everything together and always agreed on things. + +One morning, they both wanted toast for breakfast. Sam wanted sweet honey toast and Alex wanted plain butter toast. They disagreed on which toast to have and couldn't come to an agreement. + +Alex said, "I want my plain butter toast!" + +Sam said, "No, I want honey toast!" + +Alex and Sam argued back and forth. Suddenly, they had a great idea. Alex and Sam decided to have both sweet honey toast and plain butter toast. + +Alex said, "That's a great idea! Let's have both for breakfast today!" + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes, it's a perfect compromise. Let's make a long and delicious breakfast with both sweet honey toast and plain butter toast!" + +The two friends had the best breakfast ever, and from then on, Alex and Sam always agreed on things. +Once upon a time, there was a wild little bunny. She loved to explore in her backyard, hopping around, discovering new things. + +One day, while she was exploring, the bunny saw an interesting thing. Hidden in the tall grass was a big, white napkin! She was curious, so she hopped over to take a closer look. + +As she got closer, the bunny saw that something was written on the napkin. She stood on her hind legs and quickly read the words. They said "Follow the path to a wild surprise!" + +The bunny was instantly excited! She followed the path, hopping along until she arrived at a secret spot. When she looked inside, she was amazed to discover a shiny new toy! The bunny was so happy, she started hopping around in circles. + +Suddenly, a voice called out "Glad you found it!" It was her mom, who had been watching the whole time. She smiled, and said "It was a special napkin that revealed your surprise. Hope you like it." The bunny thanked her mom and they hugged. + +The little bunny was grateful to discover such a wild surprise. From then on, she looked forward to exploring her backyard even more. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Tom and Jerry. They both happily went to the park with their little dog, Skip. Tom and Jerry loved playing in the park and Skip loved chasing balls. + +There was a big swing hanging from a big tree and Tom and Jerry rushed to get on it. They had so much fun swinging back and forth and Skip barked and jumped around them. Suddenly, Jerry noticed a hive and felt scared. He shouted, "Tom, don't swing near the hive!" + +Tom was about to swing away when he remembered what Jerry said and stopped. He realized that if he had swung too close to the hive, he would have disturbed the bees and gotten himself and his friends into trouble. + +Tom and Jerry were grateful they'd listened to Jerry and Skip was relieved too. That day, Tom and Jerry learned that it is important to be careful when playing in the park, to always be aware of the danger around, and to think before you act. +Once upon a time there was a modern man and he wanted to pay for oxygen. He went to the shop and saw two tanks of oxygen. One tank was new and the other one was old. He bought the old tank and went home. + +When he arrived home he realised the old tank was not working. He tried to open it, but it was stuck. He was starting to worry. + +He tried and tried to open it, but he couldn't. He thought he had made a silly mistake and that he wasted his money. + +Just then, his best friend came to help him. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know just how to open it." + +He took a tool from his pocket and opened the tank. But it was not empty - it was full of modern oxygen! + +The man was amazed and very happy. He had paid for the oxygen in just the right way! +Once upon a time, there was a Dad and his 3 year old daughter. The daughter took a toy from the dishwasher, which Dad had not managed to close properly. Dad was angry and shouted at her daughter. + +The daughter was about to cry but Dad noticed and so he softened his voice and said, "Let this be a lesson to you. If you manage things properly, you will save yourself from trouble." + +The daughter said, "Okay Dad, I will manage things properly." + +Dad smiled and said, "That's a good girl. Now go play outside." + +The daughter ran out happy. + +The moral of the story is that if we manage things properly, we can save ourselves from trouble. +Once upon a time there was a dog who had a rubber ball. He loved to play with it, and he was always so organized with it! Whenever he wanted to play, he would grab the rubber ball and run around the yard. + +One day, the dog decided to hide the rubber ball under the stairs. He was so organized, he made sure the ball was tucked away safely. But he didn't know that a sneaky rabbit was watching him. + +When the dog was sleeping, the rabbit came out to get the rubber ball. He took the ball and put it under the stairs. He thought he was being so smart! But in doing so, he made the rubber ball break! + +The dog was so sad when he found out his rubber ball was broken. He was so organized and now he had nothing to play with. He was very sad, and never got to play with his rubber ball again. +Once there was a little girl named Lisa. She was very excited because she was going on an adventure. She dressed herself up and went outside. As she sat on the grass, she spotted a big yellow box near her. She opened it and found a big printer inside! She was so happy that she started to print something. + +She then chose a rose from her garden. She placed it on the printer and said “Print!†The printer whirred and made a noise. After a few minutes, out came the most beautiful rose she’d ever seen! It was a sweet-smelling rose with soft pink petals. + +Lisa stared in wonder at her beautiful rose. “Now I always have a rose with me,†she said. She put it in her pocket and ran off to continue her adventure! +Laura was with her mommy at the store. She quietly admired the shiny refrigerator. It was so big and had many shelves for food. “Mommy, may I get it?†asked Laura. + +Her mommy bent down and said, “No, sweetie. That one is too big for our house. We’ll get a smaller one.†+ +Laura sighed, still admiring the refrigerator. “It’s so quiet and pretty,†she said. + +Her mommy smiled and said, “It sure is. Don’t worry, we’ll get one that looks just like it.†+ +So they kept looking, until they found the perfect refrigerator. Laura was so excited and it was just right for their house. She admired it and said, “This is just what we need!†+ +Her mommy nodded and said, “Yes, it is. Now let’s get it home and start filling it with food!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, while they were playing in the park, it started to get dark. Lucy started to worry because she didn't want to go home in the dark. + +Then her friend Tom said, "Don't worry, I have a lamp. We can take it and use it to see in the dark!" Lucy was very happy and she said, "Yes, let's take your lamp!" + +So they went to Tom's house and got the lamp. With it, they could see easily in the dark. Suddenly, Lucy realized that Tom was being very brave, helping his friends when no one else would. + +Lucy was amazed and said, "Thank you so much Tom. This is so weird and wonderful. You are very kind to help me like this." + +Tom smiled and said, "That's alright. Remember, it's important to always be brave and help your friends when they need it. That's the right thing to do." + +Moral: We can all learn to be brave and help each other. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave lion who wanted a wife. Each day he waited in the jungle for a beautiful lioness to accept him as her mate. +One evening he heard the sound of a lioness coming closer. He was sure she was the one he had been waiting for, but he was also afraid of her. She looked very dangerous. +The lion stood tall and said, "Will you accept me as your husband?" The lioness smiled and said, "Yes, I will accept you." + +The brave lion was so happy and overjoyed that he jumped and roared for joy. From that moment on, the two were married and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She loved to bounce and play in her garden. Every day she would take out her equipment and bounce. She had a trampoline, a hoop and a ball. + +One day, after she had been bouncing for a while, Jane's mommy called out to her. Jane went to see what her mommy wanted. Her mommy had an looking worried look on her face. + +"Jane, I'm sorry honey, but you need to stop bouncing and put your toys away. You might get hurt if you play too much," said mommy. + +Jane was sad but she did what her mommy said. She put away all her equipment and sat down. + +But then, Jane had an idea. She took out the trampoline again and asked her mommy to bounce with her. + +Her mommy smiled, and together they had lots of fun bouncing on the trampoline. They laughed, jumped and had a great time without getting hurt. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were a giraffe and a gorilla. Every day, the two friends would run, jump and play together. + +One day, the friends decided to mix something together. "Let's make a dark color," said the giraffe. + +So, they grabbed some paint, black and white. They mixed the colors together and sure enough, they created a dark color. + +The gorilla was excited. He shouted, "Let's paint something dark!" + +But the giraffe said, "Why don't we paint a picture of us together? You are the gorilla, and I am the giraffe." + +The gorilla thought that was a great idea. So, they painted a picture of the two best friends together. It was a dark picture, and it looked very nice! +Mary had met a dolphin at the beach. She thought the dolphin was the most incredible thing she had ever seen. She wanted to get close to it, so she slowly approached it. She was so excited! + +But then, the dolphin suddenly jumped and started pushing Mary away. Mary was very embarrassed and tried to ignore her feelings as she backed away from the dolphin. + +Mary was feeling quite upset until she heard a voice behind her. + +"That dolphin was pushing you because it likes you," the voice said. + +Mary turned around and saw an old man smiling at her. She was sure the old man was telling the truth - the dolphin was just being friendly. Mary was no longer embarrassed and smiled back at the old man. + +From then on, Mary and the dolphin were friends. Whenever Mary went to the beach, she and the dolphin would play together. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to play together every day. One day, Jack wanted to play with a bottle of wine Jill had brought. + +Jill said, "No! That is not an easy game to play. You should not play with it!" + +But Jack didn't listen. He started to play with the bottle and then it broke! The wine went everywhere! + +Jill got mad and said, "Jack, I told you not to play with it!" + +Jack was sad and said. "I'm sorry, Jill. I didn't mean to make a mess." + +Jill was very angry and said, "It's too late now. We can't clean up the mess. Let's just go home." + +So, Jack and Jill went home and never played together again. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl named Susie. Every morning, Susie filled her small bucket with water from the tap in her backyard. She'd take the bucket with her wherever she went, carrying it carefully. + +One day, Susie filled her bucket and began to walk back to her house. As she passed by a big, tall tree, something strange happened. Water started pouring out of the bucket and filled a big hole in the ground! Susie was very surprised. + +"What happened?" Susie asked the tree. + +The tree did not answer. + +Susie started to walk away, but then the tree spoke. "Fill the hole again, and you may have a special surprise in return." + +The next day, Susie brought her bucket back to the same spot and filled the hole with water. When she looked inside, Susie saw a beautiful treasure! She filled her bucket with the new treasures and was happy all day. + +From that day onward, Susie never let a single drop of water go to waste and was always nosy to find new treasures in the hole! +Once upon a time, there lived a curious little girl called Jane. Jane loved to explore and discover new things. One day, she went for a walk and came across a box full of jewels. She was amazed at what she saw. + +"Oh wow!" she said, "all these jewels are so beautiful." + +She crouched down and began to sort the jewels into different piles. She picked out the green gemstones and put them in one pile. Some were sparkly and others were plain. She put the red gemstones into a different pile and then the blue ones into yet another. She was so busy sorting them, she didn't hear her mother calling her name. + +"Jane," her mother called, "I've been looking all over for you!" + +When Jane heard her mother's voice, she looked up and smiled. + +"I was just sorting jewels," she said. + +Her mother looked at the piles of jewels and smiled. + +"You must be so curious about them," she said. + +Jane nodded in agreement and her mother hugged her close. + +"Let's bring some of these jewels back home with us," her mother said. + +So, Jane packed up a few of the jewels and together, they headed home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Christopher. He was three years old and very curious. One day, he wanted to go outside and explore. So, he asked his mom if he could. His mom said yes and told him to watch out for the hot sun! + +Christopher went outside and found lots of exciting things to explore. He climbed up hills, ran around in big fields, and looked in the pond for fish. He was having so much fun that he almost forgot about the hot sun! + +But soon he noticed a little bee buzzing around. The bee was yellow and black and it was really interesting. Christopher watched it carefully, fascinated by its quick movements. + +Suddenly, the bee flew right up to Christopher and said, “You shouldn’t stay out here in the hot sun too long. You need to be careful and go back inside." + +Christopher thanked the bee and realized his mom was right. He said goodbye to the bee and went back inside. From then on, whenever Christopher went outside he always remembered to watch out for the hot sun! +Once upon a time there was a small boy. He always liked to play. One day, he was playing in the woods when he saw a worm. He thought it looked interesting so he picked it up and put it in his pocket. He kept on playing for a few more hours. + +Later, the boy wanted to see what had happened to the worm. He took it out of his pocket and noticed that it was very tight. He tried to stretch the worm and pull it, but it wouldn't budge. The boy said, "Why is it so tight?". + +Suddenly, the worm spoke back and said, "I am stuck. I can't get out." The boy was so scared that he started to cry. He kept crying until morning until a stranger found him. The stranger asked what had happened and he told him about the worm. + +The stranger said, "I'll help you. Let's take the worm to the river." The boy was so happy that he started to jump. They arrived at the river and the stranger pushed the worm into the water. + +But the worm was too tight and it stayed stuck. The boy was so sad, but he thanked the stranger for trying to help him. Then, the stranger showed him the way home and he went back to his house. He never played with a worm again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Polly. She was walking home from the park one day when she noticed something very strange on the street. She was very frightened and stopped walking. + +Suddenly a big car came driving fast down the street. Polly was so scared that she started to run! She ran and ran until she found a safe place to hide. It was a little alleyway, and when she looked around she saw something strange. + +It was a small, shiny car that was just sitting there. But it wasn't dusty like the other cars on the street. Someone had polished it. Polly was very curious so she carefully looked inside. + +When she opened the door she saw a big, furry dog! The dog barked friendly at her and Polly gave it a pat. She was no longer frightened, just happy. Polly said goodbye to the furry dog, closed the car door and continued on her way home. +Jim was a big tall man. He lived close to the harbor. One day, he decided to go for a boat ride in his boat. As he was sailing, he ran into a storm that seemed too strong for his boat. + +Jim tried to turn the boat around but was unable to make it back to the shore. He shouted out for help, but no one came. + +Jim was scared, so he decided to mark a buoy to try and make his boat stay put. The buoy was very tall, but the storm was too strong and pushed his boat further away from the harbor. + +Jim tried and tried, but he couldn't make it back to the harbor. He cried out for help again, but it was too late. Soon his boat was out of sight and Jim was lost in the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear who lived in the forest. He was very friendly and always said hello to the animals he met. One day, he was walking around the forest and saw a group of rabbits, who were gathering sticks and fruits. + +"Hello there!" yelled the bear. +The rabbits were scared and stopped. One of them, who was brave enough, said: +"Hello, what do you want?" + +The bear smiled and said: "I am looking for something fun to do. Do you want to include me in your game?" +The rabbits looked at eachother and then said: "Yes, you can join us!" + +So, the bear and the rabbits started to play a game. They threw the sticks around, jumped over rocks and hopped through the fields. They even collected some fruits to have a snack later. It was so much fun and they laughed until they couldn't laugh anymore. + +In the end, the clumsy bear hugged each and every one of the rabbits and thanked them for the wonderful game. He wished them all good luck and went back to his cave with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and liked to explore. + +One day, she was in her garden, looking around. Suddenly, she saw something glimmering in the grass. It was a piece of thread, shining in the sunshine. + +"What could this be?" she thought. She tried to pick it up, but it was too slippery. + +"Mummy!" she called. "Mummy, I found something!" + +Her mummy came over and crouched down. "It looks like a piece of thread, doesn't it, Lucy?" + +Lucy nodded. Her mummy held the thread up and smiled. "It's very clear!" she said. "Do you know what you can do with a thread, Lucy?" + +Lucy shook her head. Her mummy explained that she could use it for sewing. Lucy was so excited - she had never seen thread before and now she knew what it was for! + +She grabbed the thread and said, "Let's go find something to make!" + +Her mummy smiled and nodded, and they ran off together into the garden. +It was dark and quiet in the alleyway. Tom had never been there before and found it strange. He felt a little scared, but he wanted to explore. Suddenly, he heard a noise. Tom froze, not knowing what it was. Then he saw a rat running around, and he thought it was very funny. + +As he watched the rat it seemed to be going in one direction. Tom followed it and eventually the rat came to a stop in front of an unknown doorway. Tom was curious and decided to reverse the direction the rat had gone to see what was in the doorway. + +He walked backwards and was surprised to find a beautiful secret garden. He had never seen a garden like this before and was excited to explore it. As he investigated the garden he noticed that there were lots of animals living there, including lots of rats. + +Tom realized that the rat must have been leading him to this wonderful place. He was grateful that he followed it, and from that day forward he would never forget the power of reversing! +Once upon a time there was a crazy cat named Nike. Nike liked to play outside. One day, Nike found a piece of leather on the ground. Nike was very excited and started to scatter it around the garden. Nike was hopping and jumping, having lots of fun. + +Nike's friend, a friendly dog named Sam, saw what was happening. Sam wanted to play too! So he ran over and joined Nike in scattering the leather. They were running and laughing, scuttling it everywhere. + +But when they were done, all the leather had disappeared. They both looked around, hoping to find it. But it was gone! Nike and Sam couldn't find it anywhere. + +Oh well, they thought. There will always be more leather to scatter around the garden another day! +Once upon a time there was a strong cat. It was white and fluffy and it liked to sleep in the sun. One day, the cat saw a mouse running across the floor. The cat chased the mouse and demanded that it stop. The mouse stopped, trembling in fear. It didn't know why the cat was so strong. The cat then asked the mouse to help it find some food, and the mouse ran off to get help from its family. It returned with a platter of tasty treats for the strong cat. The cat was very happy and thanked the mouse for its help. The cat and mouse then lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy was playing with a pile of blocks. His daddy was standing nearby, watching him carefully. + +“What are you building, my boy?†his daddy asked. + +The little boy smiled. “I am building a big pass. Watch, Daddy!†+ +The little boy carefully placed one block on another. They were soon stacked so high that they formed a pass. The little boy was so proud of his work. + +But then, his dad shook his head. “That’s very foolish, my boy. The wind will just blow your pass away.†+ +The little boy was perplexed. “What can I do, Daddy?†he asked. + +Daddy smiled and said, “Why don't you try glueing the blocks together? That should do the trick.†+ +So the little boy took out some glue and carefully glued each block to the next. His dad watched as he worked, nodding approvingly. + +When he was done, the little boy had built an even stronger pass – one that would be sure to withstand the wind. His dad grinned and said, “That’s much better, my boy. You’re so clever.†+ +The little boy smiled, proud of his accomplishment. He had learnt a very important lesson: don't be foolish. With time and patience, +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear who was very happy. He loved to play and hop around the forest. One day, as he was walking, he saw an apple on the ground. He reached out to grab it, but instead of picking it up, he decided to throw it. + +Suddenly, the bear felt an intense pain. He looked down and saw a thorn had pricked him on the foot. He glared at the apple and screamed in frustration. + +“Why did you throw it?†asked a beaver, who had been watching from a nearby tree. + +“I…I don't know. It looked fun,†said the bear. + +The beaver shook his head and said, “It might be fun in the moment, but it can lead to pain.†+ +The bear learnt his lesson that day and never threw random objects again. The moral of the story: think before you act. +Little Charlie was walking in the park and found something special - a little box! "I wonder what I have found", said Charlie to himself. He could see something shiny inside. As he reached out to grab it, a voice shouted "don't touch that, it's not safe!" + +Charlie stopped and looked around. He saw an old man standing in the west side of the park. "It's alright, you can grab it, but be careful", said the old man. + +Charlie smiled and carefully opened the box. Inside he found a beautiful golden necklace! "Wow!" said Charlie, "It's so sparkly!" He put the necklace on, feeling quite safe and happy. + +"Thank you sir!" said Charlie. The old man nodded his head and smiled. He watched as Charlie ran off to show his special gift to his mum. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. Bob loved to sail his boat. He sailed it through the dark sea. + +One day, Bob wanted to watch television, but it was too dark to see it. He asked his mom, "Mom, can you turn on the light so I can watch television?" + +His mom replied, "Of course, my love. Let there be light!" + +Bob smiled as the room became bright. He quickly turned the television on and watched his favorite show. + +He had a great time sailing his boat and watching television. It was the perfect day for Bob! +Once upon a time, there was a little butterfly who wanted to be healthy. She flew around looking all over for something that would make her feel better. As she was flying, she saw a wise old frog sitting by a pond and decided to go talk to him. + +The butterfly hopped over to him. "Hello Mr. Frog, I am looking for something that will make me healthy," she said. + +The frog smiled. "To be healthy, you must come back here every day and eat one of these flowers," he said. + +The butterfly thanked him and went off to try it out. She came back the next day and ate one of the flowers. She felt so much better and thanked the frog. + +This went on for many days, until the frog said, "Butterfly, now that you are feeling so much healthier, you don't need to come here anymore. You can find food to eat everywhere you go!" + +The butterfly followed his advice and continued to be healthy. + +The moral of the story is to take care of yourself and you will be healthier. +One day, Tom went to university. He was so excited that he could hardly sleep the night before. He wanted to learn and make new friends. But when he arrived, he soon noticed that everyone was much older than him. + +"Where are the children?" He asked. + +The professor looked at Tom and said, "Children do not come to university. This is the place for grown ups." + +Tom felt guilty. He should not have come to university. He ran away and fell asleep under a nearby tree. + +When he awoke, he saw lots of children running around and playing. He realized that the university was nearby a playground. He was glad that he did not feel so alone after his nap. + +Tom lay down again and watched the kids play. As he watched he thought to himself, "Maybe one day I can come to university too." +One day, there was a girl. Her name was Jane. Jane wanted to play in the backyard. + +Jane asked her mom, "Can I play outside?" + +Her mom said, "No, Jane. You need to go to school so you can be successful." + +Jane was sad. She did not want to go to school. But she went anyway. + +At school, Jane was feeling bad. She asked her teacher, "Can I go outside to play?" + +Her teacher said, "No, Jane. You must stay inside and study so you can be successful." + +Jane was sad, but she stayed inside and studied. + +When the day was over, Jane said goodbye to her teacher. She wanted to go play in the backyard. But her mom said, "No, Jane. You have to bury your school books in the backyard first." + +Jane was surprised. She did not understand. But she did as her mom told her. + +Jane buried her books in the backyard and then finally went to play. But she never became successful and she never returned to school. +Once upon a time, there was a famous tiger. He lived in the jungle and all the other animals were scared of him because he was so big and powerful. + +One day, a brave little boy decided to try and ride the tiger. He thought to himself, "I can be famous too and all the animals will be impressed!" + +So the little boy went to the tiger's cave and asked the tiger to let him ride on his back. The tiger said no, but the little boy made a loud noise and scared it away. + +The little boy thought he had won, and so he jumped onto the tiger's back. But the tiger was so scared it started to run away. The boy held onto the tiger's fur, but he eventually fell off and hurt himself. + +The moral of the story is never to try and ride a tiger, no matter how brave you feel. It can be a dangerous thing to try and do, and it can end badly. +Once upon a time, there was a lion named Billy. He lived in a nice little forest, and he was very happy. One day, he wanted to go for a walk. He stepped outside his house and took a deep breath of the fresh morning air. He suddenly heard a loud roar! He was confused. He looked around and saw a strange bird near a rose bush. Billy walked over to the bird and asked, "What was that noise?" + +The strange bird was also confused. He had no idea why he had made the noise. He shrugged and said, "I don't know, I just felt like roaring!" Billy couldn't believe it. He was so scared he ran away as fast as he could. + +But before he knew it, the noise was everywhere. Hundreds of birds were all roaring loudly. Billy was so scared he didn't know what to do. He was scared and confused. He wanted to go back to his forest home, but the noise was too loud. He tried to get away, but he couldn't outrun the noise. + +The birds kept roaring, and before he knew it, the noise was so loud that it burst the petals of the rose bush. The noise had destroyed Billy's beautiful forest. He was so sad and hopeless. He had no other choice but to leave and never return. + +Billy had lost his perfect little forest, and he was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to take care of birds. She had a pretty birdcage and she filled it with lots of food and toys. The birds were very happy in her birdcage and they chirped happily all day long. + +One day, the little girl was feeling lonely so she decided to give her birds a big hug. As soon as she opened the birdcage, the birds started to tremble. The little girl was so surprised to see them tremble and she asked why. + +The birds told her that they were scared of being caged up and they wanted to be free to fly around in the open sky. That made the little girl very sad, so she decided to let her birds go free instead of caging them. + +The birds were so happy to be free that they sang the girl a beautiful song in gratitude and flew away into the open sky, never to be seen again. + +The moral of this story is that it's better to be free than caged up and all living creatures should be allowed to do what they want, even if it means saying goodbye to something you love. +Once upon a time, True was walking in the forest. She noticed a hidden shape. With a curious look on her face, she bent down and and saw a small wooden box with a shiny knob. She picked it up and saw that it had words carved on it that said, "Polish this box with love." + +True rubbed her hands together and smiled. She knew just what to do. She took out a cloth and began to polish the box. As she worked, a tiny voice said, "Thank you." True was so shocked, she dropped her cloth and said, "Who said that?" + +"It is I," said the voice again. True looked around and saw a small fairy coming out of the box. "I'm so happy you polished the box," said the fairy. "Now I can leave this place and join my friends in the sky." + +The fairy hugged True and flew away, thanking her again for helping. True stayed still, feeling so thankful that the she had helped someone in need. +Sam was out walking in the street on a fine day. He was feeling happy, but he had to run back home when he heard his mom calling him. + +"Sam, come back now!" she said. + +Sam didn't want to go back. He wanted to stay and play in the street, but he knew he had to go. He ran back home and when he got there his mom had a big smile on her face. + +"I'm glad you listened," she said. + +But Sam was still sad. + +"Why do I have to go back? I want to stay and play," he said. + +His mom told him that it was important to listen when an adult was talking. Then, she said he could go back outside and play when she said it was ok. Sam smiled and agreed. + +So he ran back outside, happy that he was able to go play in the street, on a fine day. +Billy and his Mommy were walking in the park. Billy saw a big, funny oak tree and asked his Mommy what it was. His Mommy said it was an oak tree and they could use it to play some games. + +Billy was so excited he shouted "Yay!" He quickly ran up to the oak tree and started to climb. His Mommy watched and smiled. + +As Billy climbed, he noticed lots of leaves and branches. He counted five branches, which he thought was funny. He grabbed hold of the branches and lifted himself up. + +Billy was having so much fun. He shouted to his Mommy as he got higher and higher up the tree. Suddenly, he heard a voice from far away. It was his Mommy telling him to be careful and not to use too much force when climbing the tree. + +Billy listened carefully and promised her he would be careful. He carefully climbed down the oak tree and went back to play at the park with his Mommy. +One day, Tim was in the garden. He saw a strange creature, with a red tail, standing there. He felt troubled and didn't know what it was. He asked his mum, "Mum, what is that?". His mum said, "That's a fox, Tim". Tim said, "Can I play with it?". His mum said, "No, it could hurt you, Tim. You should stay away". + +But Tim didn't listen to his mum. He started walking towards the fox. The fox looked at him and ran away. Tim ran after it and caught it. He was so happy! He asked his mum, "Can I keep it?". His mum said, "No, Tim. We should let it go". But Tim didn't want to let it go. He wanted to keep it as his pet. + +Suddenly, the fox jumped out of his hands and ran away. Then, two more foxes appeared out of nowhere and started chasing Tim! Tim ran away, but he couldn't escape from them. The foxes got closer and closer. Finally, one of the foxes bit Tim's leg. Tim fell to the ground and screamed. He was in so much pain! + +His mum ran over and tried to scare away the foxes. But it was too late. The foxes had already taken a piece of meat from Tim's pocket. They ran away, and Tim was left alone, troubled +Once there was a man that had an idea. He wanted to attach his coffee to something. He didn't know what. So he went to find someone to help him. + +He went to a shop but it was too expensive. He kept looking until he found what he wanted. It was a special cup with a place to attach the coffee. He was so happy! + +The man took the cup and filled it with the best coffee he could find. After that, he went to show all his friends. Every time he needed coffee, he just had to attach it to the cup and go. + +And ever since then, people all over the world enjoy their coffee with the special cup. They know that the cup is expensive, but it's worth it! +One day a seal was stranded on the beach, struggling to get back to the safety of the sea. Suddenly, a humble little girl came running up to the seal. She had heard the cry of help and was determined to rescue the poor animal. + +The girl knelt down and asked the seal in a gentle voice, “Do you need some help?†The seal nodded and gave a happy bark. + +The girl placed her hands around the seal and carefully lifted it back into the sea. “Be careful, little one!†She said. + +The seal was so thankful for the girl’s kind help. It swam away with a happy splish-splash. + +The girl taught us all an important lesson on that day: No matter how small you are, you can still lend a helping hand. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was off to school one morning and he was feeling very excited. + +He was walking along the street, when he noticed a bright note lying on the ground. He picked it up and he was curious to see what was written on it. He opened it and read the note. It said, "I love you all!" + +Tim was so happy that he wanted to share it with everyone. So he shouted out loud, "Look everyone! I have a note!" + +The people around him laughed and Tim got embarrassed. He was so embarrassed that he quickly dropped the note. He ran away and never looked back. + +The end. +Tommy picked up a big orange stick from the ground. He looked at it closely and saw that it was long and slim. Suddenly, he heard a voice from behind him. + +"That's a nice stick you picked up there, Tommy," said the voice. + +Tommy jumped and saw that it was his Mommy. "What are you going to do with it?" she asked with a smile. + +Tommy thought for a second. Then he said, "I'm going to pick some flowers and put them in the flowerpot!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Okay. That's a great idea, Tommy! But be careful not to get too close to the prickly bushes." + +Tommy nodded and started walking towards the garden. He used his orange stick to carefully pick the prettiest flowers from the garden. When he was done, he looked proudly at the beautiful flowerpot he had made. + +He had a lot of fun picking the pretty flowers, but he was also glad to be done. He could now go home and show his Mommy his masterpiece! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She lived in a house near a big garden with a lot of colourful flowers. Every day, Lily would go out and pick one of the prettiest flowers. Then she would bring the flower back to her house and put it in a vase on the windowsill. + +On one particular day, Lily went to the garden and saw something very special. There, among all the other flowers, was a beautiful red poppy. Lily thought it was the prettiest flower she had ever seen - so she decided to pick it. As she picked it, she noticed it had a soft petal. + +Lily went back to her house and put the poppy in the vase on the windowsill. Soon, the poppy began to move! It became a little fairy! Lily was so excited she wanted to say hello, but she was also a little bit fearful. + +The little fairy saw Lily standing at the windowsill and spoke to her. +"Hello Lily!" said the fairy. "It's nice to meet you!" + +Lily smiled and said hello back. The poppy fairy went on to explain that it had special magical powers, and it was here to help Lily. It asked if she wanted to become its friend. Lily smiled and said yes - they both hugged and became the best of friends. From that day on, they would go on magical adventures together! +Once upon a time there was a famous cat called Steve. He decided to take a trip to visit some friends. He packed his favourite tray with lots of toys. He then said goodbye to his family and left. + +On his way, Steve saw a mouse. The mouse said he wanted to join Steve on his adventure. Steve agreed and the mouse hopped on the tray. + +The two set off towards their destination. But before they could get there, the night had already set in. Trying to find somewhere to sleep, the two eventually stumbled upon a barn. + +Inside the barn, the mouse said that he wanted to go explore. Steve said it was too dangerous and should just go to sleep. But the mouse argued and said that he wanted to become famous. In the end, Steve agreed to let the mouse explore alone. + +When the mouse was gone for a few hours, Steve started to worry and wanted to find him. Unfortunately, Steve was too late and he found the mouse all mangled up in the barn. + +The moral of the story is to never let anyone persuade you to do something dangerous. +Once upon a time there was a small black nail. It was very hungry, so it decided to go on a journey to find something to eat. + +The nail came to a small pond and saw a fish swimming around. The nail thought, "Maybe I can eat that fish!" + +The nail shouted across the pond, "Fish! Would you like to eat me?" + +The fish looked up and said, "No thank you. I don't eat nails, little one." + +The nail was disappointed, so it continued on its journey. It walked until it came to a big blackberry bush. The nail thought, "Maybe I can eat those blackberries!" + +The nail called out to the bush, "Blackberry bush! Would you like to eat me?" + +The bush replied, "No thank you. I don't eat nails, little one." + +The nail was sad and walked away. But then, it saw a small black ant crawling nearby. The nail thought, "Maybe I can eat that ant!" + +The nail called out to the ant, "Ant! Would you like to eat me?" + +The ant answered, "Yes please! I love eating nails!" + +So the small black nail was finally able to eat something, and it was the happiest nail in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little yellow chicken. Her name was Mandy. She loved to dress up in her favourite gown every day and strut around the farmyard. + +One evening, Mandy spotted a mouse under the hay. She was so excited. She ran to tell her friends. + +"Guys, look! I found a mouse under the hay," said Mandy excitedly. + +"Oooh, I want to dress up like the mouse," said one of the other chickens. + +"Me too!" said another. + +So, they all raced around the farmyard in search of the perfect outfits. They eventually found some yellow fabric and feathers to make the perfect costumes. + +Once the chickens were dressed up, they returned to the haystack and introduced themselves to the mouse. + +The mouse was so surprised to see the chickens all dressed up. She thanked them and promised to be their friend forever. + +The yellow chickens and the mouse had many beautiful adventures together after that. They became the best of friends and were never apart. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Jane. Tom and Jane were playing together in the park. + +Tom noticed something on the ground. "What is that?" He asked Jane. + +Jane looked carefully. She saw a small pile of ash next to the slide. She was puzzled. "It looks like ashes," she said in surprise. + +Tom thought it might be from a fair. He picked it up with his small hands and showed it to Jane. She examined it carefully. "It looks like the ashes from a campfire," she said. + +Tom was satisfied with Jane's answer. The two friends laughed and continued their activities. + +The next morning, Tom and Jane went back to the park to see what had happened. To their amazement, they saw fireworks being displayed in the sky. They had a wonderful time at the fair and many memories to cherish. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who was very sad. He was worried because he was alone and cold. He shivered in his coat, so he found a big bowl to keep him warm. He curled up in the bowl, and closed his eyes. + +Soon, the boy felt something warm and snuggly next to him in the bowl. He opened his eyes and saw that it was a small black and white puppy. He smiled and the puppy licked his face. He felt much happier now. + +The boy pet the puppy and he felt safe and warm. They stayed together in the bowl until morning came. He was no longer worried and he was no longer cold—the puppy was keeping him safe and warm. The end! +Once upon a time, all the animals in the forest lived in peace. A fox, a rabbit, a bear, and a chipmunk were out for a walk one day. They saw a modern raft on the edge of the river, so they decided to get on it and go for a ride. + +The animals laughed and enjoyed the ride, but then the water began to change. The waves got bigger and rougher and the raft began to rock from side to side. The fox was scared and started to cry, but the rabbit said, "Don't worry, we can all take care of one another and make it through this together." + +The fox smiled and felt much better, so they stayed close and held each other's paws. Eventually, they made it to the shore and the animals were safe. + +They learned an important lesson that day: when life changes, it's important to help each other and stick together no matter what. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sarah and Pete. One day, Sarah showed Pete a bracelet she had made. "Wow," said Pete, "it's so long and pretty!" Sarah beamed with pride. + +The bracelet was made from yarn. "Can I see it?" asked Pete. Sarah held out the bracelet so Pete could touch it. + +Pete gently picked up the bracelet, but when he tried to stretch it, it broke in two. Sarah looked disappointed. "I'm sorry," said Pete. + +Sarah thought for a moment. She smiled and said, "It's okay. We can still fix it." Sarah and Pete worked together to tie the yarn back together. + +When they were done, Sarah said, "Always be careful with something special. If you stretch it too far, it can break." Pete nodded, feeling proud that he and Sarah had worked together to fix the bracelet. + +They hugged, and Sarah put the bracelet back on her wrist. She had learnt a valuable lesson -- and so had Pete. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. One day, she was walking in her house and noticed something strange. It was coming from the attic. + +She carefully went up the stairs and opened the door. When she walked in, she was surprised to see everything looked different. It was very cold and everything was frozen. + +Lucy was scared at first, but then she noticed something in the corner. It was a rough little log made of sticks. She realized it must have been there a long time ago and the cold air has caused it to freeze! + +She quickly ran downstairs and got a warm blanket to put over the stick log. Soon, the air felt warmer and everything thawed out. It turned out the stick log was actually an old toy that she had left in the attic a long time ago. + +Lucy was so happy that the cold air couldn't keep her toy from her. She took the toy down to her room and played with it for the rest of the day. +Mia was a clever little girl who had a wonderful dream. Every day at noon, Mia would take a nap and dream a very fit dream. + +Today was a special day for Mia. She had decided to take her nap outside in the grass, which was something she had never done before. + +But, as Mia dozed off, she couldn't help but be curious about what kind of dream she would have. + +Just then, Mia heard a bird chirping cheerfully and opened her eyes to see a pink dress flying above her. She smiled and asked the dress, "What kind of dream will I have today?" + +The dress flew around Mia and said, "You will have a very fit dream, my friend. It is time to believe in yourself!" + +Mia smiled and closed her eyes. She dreamt of flying kites in the sun and playing with friends all afternoon. When she woke up, it was the most fit dream she had ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious and always asked many questions. One day, she saw a mysterious network with lots of lights. She asked her mom, “What is that network?†Her mom smiled and said, “It’s a special surprise! It will reveal something great, but you have to be patient.†+ +Lily was excited and waited for the surprise. After a few days, her mom finally told her to look at the network. When Lily looked, she was very happy. She saw lots of sparkly stars. She said, “Mommy, it’s so pretty! Thank you!†Her mom smiled and said “You’re welcome. I’m sorry it took so long to reveal your special surprise.†+ +Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and laughed. She loved the surprise. From then on, she always looked at the network whenever she was curious or wanted to find out something new. +Once, there was girl named Amy. She was only three years old, and she loved to play with needles. She had a special box with lots of different needles inside, and she would take them out and show them to all her friends. One day, when she was playing, Amy suddenly realized that her favorite needle was gone. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Amy's mom saw her looking worried, so she said, "What's wrong, Amy? Are you missing something?" + +Amy nodded. "I'm missing my favorite needle," she said sadly. + +Amy's mom smiled and said, "Don't worry Amy. I'm sure we'll find it soon." She gave Amy a big hug, and then they went looking around the house together. + +Eventually, they found the missing needle. Amy was so happy that she hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me find it, Mommy. I was so worried!" + +Amy and her mom smiled and hugged each other. From then on, Amy was very careful to look after her needles, so she would never feel worried again. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy named Tom. Tom lived with his parents in a small house. One day, while Tom was playing in the garden, he saw a cat stuck up in a wall. The cat was meowing loudly and seemed very scared! + +Tom's parents rushed over to him and asked him what was wrong. He bravely pointed to the wall and said, “Cat!†+ +Tom's parents smiled and said, “We must save that poor cat!†+ +Without a second thought, Tom climbed the wall and gently tried to coax the frightened cat down. He soon managed to save the cat and was very proud. His parents were so proud of him that they hugged him tightly and everyone cheered! + +Later that day, Tom's friend Jack came over to play. When Jack asked Tom how he saved the cat, Tom was a bit ashamed. He was so little and he did not think he could do such a grown up thing. + +Tom's mom smiled and said, “There is no reason to be ashamed. You did a brave and wonderful thing!†+ +Tom smiled with pride and hugged his mom tightly. From that day forth, he was never ashamed of his courage and bravery. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and had long brown hair. +Amy wanted to go outside to play, so she asked her Mom if she could go out. + +Her Mom said, "Yes, you can go outside, but don't forget your hat! It will shade your face and keep you safe from the sun." + +Amy put on her hat and went outside. It was a sunny day and the sky was so blue and bright. She saw a lot of different things around her, like flowers, ants, birds, and trees. + +Suddenly, Amy noticed something different. It was a red squirrel! She had never seen a red squirrel before. + +Amy was so excited that she wanted to play with the squirrel. She tried to get close to it, but the squirrel quit running and hid. Amy was disappointed, but she kept playing. + +She found a big shady tree and decided to sit under it. She grabbed a couple of leaves and pretended to make a sandwich. Amy was so happy and couldn't wait to go outside and play again the next day! +Maggie was a little girl with big dreams. Every day, she watched fishermen from her bedroom window as they rode out in their boats to catch fish. "Maybe one day I could be a fisherman too," she thought longingly. + +One day, while Maggie was watching the fishermen, she heard a voice calling out to her. "Hey! Let me take you to the lake," the voice said. Maggie was very curious and wanted to go with the voice. + +Maggie got out of her bedroom to see who the voice belonged to. It was her grandpa! He had been urging her to go fishing with him all this time. "Come on, let's go! We don't want to leave the fish waiting," he said, smiling. + +Maggie's eyes lit up with excitement. She nodded her head and ran to grab her fishing rod. She couldn't believe that she was actually going to be a little fisherman! + +Soon, Maggie and her grandpa were out on the lake. Maggie felt so proud as she cast her line into the water and waited to see if she'd catch something. In the end, she didn't, but that didn't matter. After all, now she knew that she could be a little fisherman too, just like her grandpa. +John and his mommy went out for a walk in the warm sunshine. They marched around the lake, and John was so excited to see all the birds and fishes swimming in the water. + +John pointed at a big, wise-looking fish and said, "Mommy, look! That fish is so intelligent!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's right, John! That fish looks like it knows a lot of things." + +John and his mommy continued to march around the lake. They looked at all the different kinds of fishes and birds, and even spotted a few frogs hopping around in the nearby bushes. + +Suddenly, John spotted something in the water and said, "Mommy, what's that?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's a water lily, and it's very special! Let's march over there and take a closer look!" + +So, John and his mommy marched over to the water lily, and John exclaimed, "It's so pretty!" + +His mommy said, "Yes, it sure is! Let's march back home now and tell daddy all about it!" + +John and his mommy marched home, excitedly telling daddy about the amazing things they saw at the lake! +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Jenny. She was only 3 years old and loved playing outside. + +One day, Jenny was running around the garden, when she saw a cell on the ground. “Wow! What’s this?†she asked. + +She picked up the cell and started pressing the buttons with her little fingers. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming out of it. Jenny got scared and started to yell. + +Then, her mother came running up to her. “Oh, what’s wrong?†asked her mum. Jenny pointed at the cell and said, “It was making a scary noise!†+ +Her mother smiled and said, “Don’t worry, sweetie. It’s just a music box. It’s quite cute, isn’t it?†+ +Jenny nodded, happy that there was nothing to be scared of. She ran away with the cell and started playing her own music. +Once upon a time, there was a blue land. In this land was a small river, filled with lots of ducks and fish. + +One day, a young girl visited the blue land. She was very small and had never been here before. She wanted to trust the land and the animals, but she was a little bit scared. + +Suddenly, a duck came up to her. "Hi there!" it said. "Don't worry. You can trust us here in the blue land. We'll look after you." + +The girl smiled and she felt much better! She went exploring and she had lots of adventures in the blue land. She trusted that she would be safe and the animals would look after her. + +At the end of the day, the girl thanked the duck and said goodbye. "I'll be back soon!" she said. + +The duck smiled and said, "I look forward to it!" +David and Maria were best friends, who loved to play together. But one day, they began to quarrel. Maria said that she had made a special mark on the tree in their garden. But David said that it was not special. + +"My mark is special," said Maria firmly. + +"No, it's not," said David. + +"Yes, it is," said Maria, feeling angry. + +David shook his head. "It's just a weird mark." + +Maria was even angrier now. She knew that her mark was special, but David didn't understand. She stamped her foot. "It is special," she said loudly. + +The quarrel continued until their mother came out of the house. She said they should stop arguing and go back inside. + +David and Maria looked at each other. They both knew that the mark was very special. They smiled at each other and went back inside the house. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf boy. His name was Sam. He was very sad, because he didn't have anyone to support him. + +One day, Sam was walking home in the dark. He was feeling scared and alone. Suddenly, he heard singing coming from a nearby wake. + +Sam walked closer to the wake. It was bright and cheerful. He could see a group of people quietly singing and dancing. He realized they were there to support him. + +Sam smiled and walked closer. He could feel the warmth and care they were showering him with. He felt so happy and so loved. + +Suddenly, Sam realized that these people had been quietly supporting him his whole life. All these years, he thought he was alone and deaf. But really, he had a huge support system of people behind him. +Joey was running around the garden collecting leaves. He picked the most beautiful and rustly ones. All of a sudden, he saw a shiny pin on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +"Mommy, look what I brought!" + Joey shouted with joy. + +His mom smiled. "Oh Joey, it is a very nice pin! Let me help you put it in your jacket, it will help you remember your walk in the garden". + +Joey's mom then put the pin to Joey's jacket and it stayed there. + +After some time, Joey and his mom were walking again in the garden. Suddenly, Joey saw a bee flying up in the sky, up and up and away! But it was getting difficult for Joey to see the bee, even though he was jumping and running. + +"Oh Joey, it is now difficult to see the bee", said his mom. + +Joey however smiled and remembered the pin in his pocket. He opened it and held it up in the air, and said: "Mommy, I can still see the bee! I will bring it back". +And then Joey closed his eyes, held the pin tight and ran around the garden until the bee was back in his view. + +His mom hugged him and said: "You are such a smart boy, Joey". + +Joey smiled and +Little Daisy heard a knock on the door. She ran to open it, and saw her grandma coming in. Daisy was so excited to see her. + +Grandma said, “I have some news for you, Daisy!†+ +Daisy replied, “What is it?†+ +Grandma smiled and said, “I have a surprise for you! I bought you a fragile toy - it is lovely and sparkly! Would you like to try it?†+ +Daisy was overjoyed and tried to hug her grandma. She couldn’t wait to try the toy. Grandma showed Daisy how to play with it, and Daisy had so much fun. + +Grandma said, “See, Daisy, you tried it and now you know what it does!†Daisy thanked Grandma for the surprise and hugged her tightly. She was so happy. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Lucy. +One day, Lucy went outside. She saw a worm on the ground and she stopped to observe it. She thought it was so cool! +The worm had stripes and it was crawling around. Lucy wanted to talk to the worm, but the worm was busy. +Suddenly, a big, mean bird flew by. It was very rude to the worm and Lucy did not like it. +The bird swooped down and tried to eat the worm. Lucy felt so bad for the poor little worm. +She shouted at the bird and chased it away. Lucy was so glad she could protect the worm. +The worm thanked her by wiggling its tail and Lucy smiled. +From that day forward, Lucy always stopped to observe the worms whenever she was outside playing. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Mikey. Every day, he liked to fold his clothes and put them away neatly. But one day he had lots of trouble. He tried and tried to make his bed, but he just couldn't get it to fold properly. + +He was so unhappy he started to cry. His mum came into the room and said, "Don't worry, Mikey, if you keep trying, I'm sure you will get it to fold". + +The mum then spotted a small box. She had a secret plan. She said to Mikey, "Why don't you try folding the clothing and putting it in this box. It's simple - just fold the corners like this". + +Mikey did as his mum said. Within no time he was able to make the bed look neat and tidy. He was so grateful to his mum. He hugged and thanked her for helping him. From then on, whenever he had trouble Mikey remembered how his mum had helped him that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ryan. He had a cool lake in his garden, and whenever he was feeling sad, he went to the lake to play. + +One day, Ryan was feeling very down, so he decided to go play at the lake. As he walked up to the edge, a little duck swam up to him. + +The duck said, "Hi Ryan! I hope you're feeling better today." + +Ryan smiled and said, "Yes, I hope so too." + +The duck smiled back and said, "Let's play in the lake together! It'll be so cool!" + +So Ryan and the duck splashed around in the cool lake for a long time until Ryan felt much better. Ryan said goodbye to the duck, and raced back home, happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a very brave girl. She was a regular girl who always wanted to help others and save people who needed it. + +One day, she heard someone shout for help. She followed the sound and came to a lake. There she saw a boy who had fallen in and was trying to get out. Without thinking twice, the brave girl jumped into the lake and delivered him to safety. + +The girl and the boy started to become friends. Every time the girl saw a problem, the brave girl was there to help. From finding lost puppies to helping grandma with heavy bags - the girl was ready to save the day. + +The girl was constantly creating fun adventures and solving problems with her regular bravery. She was always willing to help and never afraid to face a challenge. Her kindness and courage will be remembered forever! +Molly was very stubborn. She wanted to sail. + +"Mummy, I want to sail," Molly said. + +"But dear, you don't have a job," replied Mummy. + +Molly didn't want to listen. She kept insisting she wanted to sail. + +Mummy sighed. "Okay, you can sail." + +Molly was so excited that she wasted no time to make her dream come true. She sailed away. + +But it was a bad ending for Molly. A gust of wind made her sail farther and farther away from the shore. Soon she was completely lost. + +Nobody could help her. She was alone and scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Gracie. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day, Gracie found a big box with a big padlock. She was so excited to find out what was inside the box. + +Gracie asked her mom to help her unlock the padlock. Her mom said “ok, let’s see if we can unlock this boxâ€. She gave Gracie a tiny key and said “go ahead, see if the key fits in the padlockâ€. + +Gracie took the key and carefully inserted it into the padlock. She twisted it and heard a click. She had unlocked the padlock! + +Gracie opened the box and saw a colorful kite inside. It had a big, long tail with stripes of pink and blue. Gracie couldn't believe her eyes; she had found a wonderful kite! + +She immediately grabbed the kite and ran outside to show it to her friends. All of them were excited to see the beautiful, colorful kite. They all went outside to fly the kite and it was an incredible day. +Once upon a time there was a man named Dave. Dave was an ordinary man. + +One day, Dave had an idea. He wanted to go on a tour. He asked his friend Susan if she wanted to go with him. + +Susan was really excited. She said yes right away. They both packed their bags and got on the tour bus. + +At the end of the tour, Dave and Susan had a lot of fun. They visited different places and saw lots of new things. + +When it was time to go home, Dave and Susan waved goodbye. And they both agreed - it was the best tour ever! +Once upon a time there was a little bear. He was walking through a meadow on his way home when he came across a butterfly. The butterfly flew around him, her wings fluttering brightly in the sunshine. + +The little bear was charmed by the butterfly and he asked her, "will you join me on my way home?" The butterfly replied, "Yes! I'd love to come with you." + +So they set off, the bear and the butterfly, walking side by side until they got to the bear's home. He opened the door and said, "Please come in." + +The butterfly flew inside and sat on the arm of the sofa. The bear said, "Stay here and make yourself comfortable." + +The little bear was so happy to have a friend to join him on his journey. He hugged the butterfly goodbye and waved as she flew off into the sky. +Once there was a girl named Emily. She was only three years old and was so excited to learn new things. One day, her mom told her about a special task that Emily had to solve. Emily was so excited, she couldn't wait to get started. + +Mom said: "Emily, I have a surprise for you! You have to solve this puzzle and you will get a special medal if you can do it. Will you try?" + +Emily excitedly smiled and said,"Yes, mama! I will try." + +Emily worked really hard and used her brain to solve the puzzle. After a few minutes of hard work, she had solved it! + +Mom was so proud of Emily and gave her a shiny gold medal. She said, "You were successful in solving the puzzle! You deserve this medal!" + +Emily was so excited that she had solved the puzzle, and she was even more thrilled to get the medal. She held it close and proudly showed it off to everyone. + +And from that day onward, Emily continued to solve puzzles and have successful adventures. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. He was 3 years old and he wanted to borrow his mum’s telephone. So, he asked her if he could borrow it. His mum said he could, but she asked him why he wanted it. +Tom told her he wanted to call his best friend and play. His mum smiled and said that was fine, but she also said he must be careful and she told him to only use it for a few minutes. +Tom went to his room and was very excited. He held the telephone close to his ear and started to dial his friend's number. But, just then, the telephone slipped from his hands and fell to the floor. Suddenly, the telephone broke and all Tom could do was stand there and look at the broken pieces. He felt very ashamed. +He slowly walked back to his mum and told her what had happened. His mum hugged him and said it was okay, but then she told him that he must not borrow things without her permission. Tom nodded and said he understood. +Then, Tom’s mum took him out to the shops to buy a new telephone. Tom was so happy and he promised himself he would never borrow things again without his mum’s permission. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, a mouse appeared in the village. People saw it and were scared, so they started calling the mouse names. The mouse heard them and felt sad. + +The mouse then noticed a small house in the distance and decided to go there. When it arrived, a kind old lady opened the door. She said, "Welcome! You can stay here, little mouse." + +The mouse thanked her and went inside. But soon, a cat also arrived at the house. It spotted the mouse and started chasing it. The mouse was so scared that it ran out of the house and back into the village. + +Everyone was so angry that the mouse had returned that they chased it away. The mouse had no choice but to go back to its distant home, feeling sad and alone. +Alice and her dad were out in the park. Her dad was very excited as they approached a small motorcycle. He sat on the motorcycle and revved up the engine. Alice clapped her hands and shouted, "Go Daddy!" + +Her dad looked around and said, "Alice, I'm going for a little ride. Are you coming with me?" + +Alice nodded excitedly, and her dad helped her sit on the back of the motorcycle. He drove off calmly, but the wind was too strong for Alice and she held on tightly. Her dad kept going until they reached the edge of the park and he stopped. He then got off and picked up Alice in his arms and said, + +"Well, what did you think?" + +Alice smiled and said, "I liked it!" + +The moment was so calm that Alice suddenly found herself applauding. When her dad heard the applause, he smiled and said, + +"Alice, I think you might like motorcycles as much as I do. I'll take you on another ride soon." + +Alice beamed with excitement and hugged her dad tightly. Sure enough, the next week they went out again and this time they both enjoyed their ride, applauding when they returned. +Once upon a time, there were two frogs, Joe and Bill. Joe and Bill were good friends and often spent time hopping around their pond. + +One day Joe and Bill were out jumping in a big puddle. They were having a great time hopping around. Suddenly Joe realised something strange was happening to him. He was becoming very small and shrinking. + +“What’s happened to me?†Joe asked Bill. + +“You’re shrinking,†Bill said. + +Bill was worried about Joe, he didn’t want him to shrink away to nothing. Joe noticed Bill was becoming uncomfortable. + +“Don’t worry, Bill,†Joe said, “I think this is how I’m supposed to be.†+ +Joe realised that he wasn’t really shrinking, he was actually growing comfortable in his own skin. He had been worrying too much about trying to be a certain size and at last, he had found the size that was right for him. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to accept who you are and to be comfortable in your own skin, no matter what size you are. +Once there was a brave little mouse who loved to explore. Everywhere he went, he was in a hurry. One day he was running around so fast that he tripped and fell. + +He looked around and he noticed an invitation. It said "come to my birthday party!" He was so excited, as he had never been to a birthday party before. He picked up the invitation and tucked it in his pocket. + +He rushed home and asked his mother, "Mommy, may I please go to the birthday party?" His mom said, "No, you're too young! It's too dangerous." The little mouse was disappointed, but he was brave. + +He went back to the place where he had found the invitation. He saw a sign that said "Follow the red balloons!" He followed the red balloons and soon he came to a field with lots of other animals. There was a big birthday party taking place! + +He joined the party and had so much fun. He was dancing, singing, and playing all sorts of games. Everyone was having such a good time and the little mouse was so proud to be invited. At the end of the day, he thanked his hosts, waved to all his new friends, and raced home at top speed. +A little boy named Joe was playing in the kitchen with his mom. He stirred the chicken in the bright and colorful pot. +"Hmm, this looks delicious," Joe said. +"Yes, it sure does," his mom replied with a smile. "We'll be eating it soon so you can see how delicious it is." +Joe was very excited and could barely contain himself. He stirred the pot a few more times and then his mom set him off to play. Joe was so eager for dinner time that he couldn't focus on his toys, so he counted down the minutes until dinner. + +When dinner finally came around, Joe raced to the table. He couldn't believe his eyes. The chicken he had been stirring was now cooking with lots of colorful vegetables and herbs. The smell was delicious, and it tasted even better. Joe loved that he had a hand in making dinner and happily ate his portion. He knew this was something he would remember forever. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Max. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, he entered his garden and spotted a thermometer on a tree. He knew it was used to measure temperature but he didn't know how it worked. He eagerly said, "Hello!"The thermometer replied with a loud "Welcome!" + +Max was surprised to see the thermometer talking. He asked,"What are you?" The thermometer answered, "I'm your thermometer. I measure the temperature outside. Whenever I get hot or cold, I move up and down." + +Max was very excited. He asked the thermometer, "Will you be my friend?" The thermometer replied, "Of course!" Max said, "That's great! I'm so happy to welcome you to my garden!" + +Max and the thermometer quickly became good friends. They played all day and laughed loudly. Max would always make sure to ask the thermometer how the temperature outside was before doing anything. They were great friends and had a lot of fun together! +Mommy and Jack were so excited to go to the theater. Jack's favorite movie was about to show and he couldn't wait. + +"Is the theater far away, Mommy?" Jack asked. + +"No, it's not far," Mommy said. "It's easy to get there. I'm sure you will love it." + +They arrived at the theater and saw lots of snacks on offer. Jack's eyes sparkled with excitement. + +"Which one do you want, Jack?" Mommy asked. + +"The popcorn, please," Jack said. + +Mommy smiled and offered him the popcorn. As they watched the movie Jack's face lit up with joy. He couldn't believe how easy it was to have so much fun. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to explore. She set out one day on a big adventure. She came to a river and stopped to look around. + +Suddenly, something sparkled in the water. She picked it up and smiled - it was a golden tip! + +"What should I do with it?" she said aloud. Then she got an idea. + +She started walking and soon spotted a tall mountain. She climbed as far as she could and paused at the top. It was a beautiful view! + +She took the gold tip and tossed it into the middle of the mountain. She smiled and continued on her way. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was coming from the mountain! + +"I'm so bored," said the voice. + +The girl thought the voice sounded sad. She said, "Why don't I tell you a story?" + +The voice thanked her and said it would love to hear a story. The girl began to tell the voice a story and it soon stopped sounding bored. + +The two were soon chatting and laughing together. The girl continued on her journey, and the voice said goodbye. The girl never saw the voice again, but she never forgot that special day. +Pupper and Cathey were best friends. They played together every day. One day, Pupper was very angry. He had left his brush at home, and Cathey was going on a picnic. + +"Don't go without me, Cathey!" Pupper said, unlocking his feet and trying to grab his brush. + +"I'm sorry, Pupper, we don't have time," Cathey said sadly. + +"I'll turn back and get it!" Pupper said, turning around and running back home. + +When he got home, Pupper found his brush and smiled. He was so happy to have it with him. He quickly turned back and ran to the picnic. But when he arrived, he was too late. + +"Cathey is gone," Pupper said sadly. He was so angry that he had forgotten his brush. He had missed all the fun. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit called Lucy. Lucy enjoyed playing outside and exploring the world but one day she found a rag. She picked it up and decided to cover herself with it so she could feel brave like an explorer. + +Lucy was a brave rabbit but something was not quite right today. Everywhere she went, a spicy smell followed her. Lucy then realized that the rag she was covering herself with smelled really spicy! + +So Lucy realized that although she should be brave to explore, she should also be careful about what she put on her body. So from that day on, she never covered herself with anything she didn't know about. + +The moral of the story is: Be brave, but be careful! +Once upon a time, there was a generous bear who loved to play in his garden. He used to love to take a big green hose and stir up the dirt with it. Water from the faucet always made it special. + +One day, the bear noticed something strange. The faucet was leaking water everywhere! He couldn't get it to stop, so he went to ask his neighbor for help. + +The neighbor said she had a toolbox filled with things that might help. She reached in and handed the bear a shiny wrench. The bear thanked her and ran back home. + +He quickly grabbed the wrench and started tightening the handle of the faucet. When he finished, the faucet stopped leaking water. + +The generous bear gave the wrench back to his neighbor and thanked her again. She said it was no problem and they both smiled. + +With the help of his neighbor, the generous bear was able to get the faucet fixed and keep his garden stirrring in fun and happy ways. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. One wonderful day she followed the sunbeams and they led her to the back of her house. To her surprise, there was a well! Sarah was very excited. She couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +She dusted off the well and looked down. She heard someone talking from below. Sarah called out, "Hello?" + +"Who's there?" came the reply. + +Sarah exclaimed, "It's me, Sarah!" She was full of curiosity and eagerness to find out what was inside the deep, dark well. + +"Oh, hello Sarah," came the reply. "Why don't you come down here and I will show you something special?" + +Sarah was very excited and she carefully climbed down the well. When she reached the bottom, she found a beautiful room with a large chest in the center. She opened it and found a treasure inside! She was overjoyed! + +Through the adventure, Sarah learned that if you just follow the sunbeams, you might just find something special. She was so excited that she never forgot this lesson. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jenny and Jimmy. + +Jenny said to Jimmy, "Let's go outside! I want to see the firework!" + +Jimmy said, "Okay!" + +They went outside and it was dark. They saw a tall, colorful firework. The firework started to scatter sparks into the sky. + +Jenny said, "Wow, look at that firework!" + +Jimmy said, "It's so pretty!" + +Jenny said, "Let's come back tomorrow and see it again!" + +The friends smiled, then ran back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lulu. She wanted to dance, so she put on her favourite dress and went outside into the garden. + +There, she discovered a luxury - a huge, magical castle! It sparkled in the sunlight, and she couldn't believe her eyes. + +"Oh, wow!" she said. "How can I get in?" she asked. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It said, "Come on in, Lulu! Dance the night away!" + +Lulu was so excited. She opened the huge front door and stepped inside. The castle was filled with music, and she began to dance. She moved her arms and legs, twirled and spun, and smiled and laughed. + +As the night sky lit up with stars, Lulu continued to dance. She felt so special and happy as she danced in the castle, and she knew it was a night she'd never forget. +Once upon a time there lived two friends, Sarah and Drew. One day Sarah asked Drew to go for a walk with her. + +Drew excitedly agreed and they both set off on an adventure. As they walked along, Sarah stopped in front of a tall and hard cliff. + +She said to Drew, "Let's share our secret spot. I love to come here and look at the view." + +Drew was amazed and said, "Yes! Let's share it together." + +They laughed and sat on the cliff, looking out at the beautiful land beneath them. It was magical and they knew that it was a special place that only they shared. They both vowed to remember that moment forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. She was only three years old and loved playing in her backyard. + +One day, Sue was playing in the backyard when she saw a big, red apple in a tree. She really wanted that apple so she tried to climb up the tree. She was getting closer, but the branches were too tight and she couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, her mom showed up with some good news. She showed Sue a big stick and said, "I have some power with this stick, sweetheart. You can use it to get the apple." + +Sue was so excited, so she carefully took the stick from her mom and tried to get the apple. She waved the stick up and down under the branch, but it still wouldn't come down. + +Then, her mom said, "I know! We can use this tool to bite the apple off the branch." So Sue and her mom took the tool and started biting the apple. After a few hard bites, the apple fell off the branch. + +Sue was excited. She proudly ran to her mom, hugged her and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" +John was running in the park. He was wearing his jacket. Suddenly, he realized that he had left his toy back home. He was very upset. + +John started to cry. Just then, Mommy saw him and said, "John, why are you so upset?" + +John looked up and said, "I left my toy back home. Now I can't play with it." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, John. We can go back home and get it!" + +John was happy and stopped crying. He hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" + +Mommy said, "Let's go get your toy!" + +John hugged his jacket and smiled. He was so happy to have realized that Mommy could help him find the toy. They both went back home and soon John was playing with his toy again. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear named Bob. He liked to lay around all day and do nothing. One day, Bob found a muffin in the woods. He screamed with joy! He took a big bite out of the muffin and it was so yummy. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a scary noise. He screamed again, but this time he was scared. He looked around and saw a big, mean wolf! The wolf growled and said "Give me that muffin!" Bob was so scared he dropped the muffin. + +The wolf smiled and said "You are so lazy, you can't even keep your food safe!" Bob was so mad that he shouted "No way! That muffin was mine and you have no right to take it!". The Wolf laughed and ran away without the muffin. + +Bob was so relieved and he laughed too. He sighed and said "That was close!" He grabbed the muffin and ate it all up. He knew he had to be more careful about keeping his food safe, lazy or not. +The sun was out and the sky was blue. One little bunny had an amazing idea. He wanted to hop through the meadow and shout. + +He hopped and hopped and shouted, “Let’s run and have some fun!†Soon he came upon a firework and it was big and red. He wanted to touch it so he hopped right up to it. + +“No!†shouted his mom. “It’s too dangerous!†The bunny was spoiled and he hopped around as if to say, “I want it!†+ +“Okay,†said his mom, “you can touch it, but just this once.†The bunny was so excited, he hopped again and again. + +Suddenly there was a loud bang and the bunny felt an intense heat. He held up his paws and shouted in pain. All that was left was a charred, black bunny in a smoky meadow. + +His mom could not believe what had happened and she let out a sorrowful cry. She wished she had kept the bunny away from the firework. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Mia and Aiden. They loved to play together all of the time. One day, Mia and Aiden wanted to be creative, so they decided to gather colorful pieces of paper. + +Mia was so excited that she quickly started to gather all the pinks, yellows and blues she could find. Aiden was a bit slower and he was being very patient with his search. He carefully looked around and made sure to have all of the different colors. + +After they found all of the paper, the two friends began to fold them into different shapes. They made pretty paper boats and colorful butterflies. Soon they had gathered enough to make a huge paper rainbow! + +Mia and Aidan were so proud of their rainbow. They held hands and hugged each other and smiled with joy. They knew they had made something special, and nothing could make them happier than spending time having fun together. +Robbie was playing outside when his mom called. He ran over to his mom. She was wearing a pair of heavy pants. Robbie asked, "Why are you wearing those huge pants?" His mom replied, "I need extra pants to do some heavy lifting". + +Robbie asked, "Can I help you?". His mom said, "Sure! I need to you to get me two more heavy pants". So Robbie ran back inside and got two more heavy pants for his mom. + +When Robbie returned to the porch, his mom thanked him and gave him a big hug. She set the heavy pants down and lifted a big box with them. Robbie was so excited he cheered, "Yay!" + +Robbie's mom smiled and said, "Thanks for helping me, Robbie! Now I can get this box to the post office". Robbie waved goodbye to his mom as she walked away with the box and the heavy pants. +Mum smiled and opened her arms. "Come and give me a kiss," she said. +Inside her arms, the three year old felt safe and warm. He hugged her and kissed her bright and rosy cheeks. + +Mum moved back, and the little boy saw that Mum was wearing a new blouse. It was white with dots on it and was soft against his fingers. He asked, "Can I touch it?" + +Mum replied, "Yes, but it's cold. So be careful not to touch it too much." + +The little boy ran his fingers over the blouse. The soft material felt nice and cool. He smiled and said, "I like your blouse, Mum." + +Mum beamed and hugged him again. "Come here, sweetheart," she said, and they shared a warm kiss. +Once upon a time, there was a corn farmer. He was tough and worked hard all day. One day, he noticed something strange - corn was coming up in his field, even though it was too early in the season for it! + +Curious, he went out into the field to take a closer look. He said to the corn plants, "What are you doing here so early? It's not your time yet." + +Suddenly, the corn plants started talking. "We are so tough, we thought it was the right time," they replied. + +The farmer smiled and said, "That's true, you are tough! But you should wait until the right time to come. That way you'll be even tougher." The corn plants understood and agreed to wait. + +From then on, all the corn waited until the right time to come, and every year it was nice and tough! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jill. She was three years old and she had a lot of friends. One day, Jill was playing outside with her friends when she spotted something strange. A woman wearing a lot of makeup! + +Jill ran up to the woman and said, “Why are you so miserable?†+ +The woman smiled, “Oh I'm just trying to make myself look prettier. That's why I'm wearing makeup.†+ +Jill thought for a moment then shook her head, “No, you shouldn't need makeup to feel better. Just talk to your friends and you'll feel much better!†+ +The woman was touched by Jill's kindness and thanked her. From then on, she never forgot Jill's advice and felt much happier. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Matilda. She had bright brown eyes and a sunny smile, and she loved rushing around with her friends. + +One day, Matilda and her friends found a tent in the park. They were so excited and rushed to see who could get inside first. Matilda was the quickest, and got inside the tent first. + +However, the tent was too small for all of them to fit in. Matilda's friends were unhappy and said "Matilda, you must get out of the tent. We all want to fit in." + +Matilda was sad, but she understood. She got out of the tent, and they all fitted in together. After a while, they all rushed out to play again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Claire and John. Claire had a big box, but she couldn't open it. She asked John to help. + +John said, "Yes! Let's open the box! Where is the nail?" + +Claire said, "I don't see any nails." + +John looked around and then he found a colorful nail. He said, "Look! Here is a nail! Let's use it to open the box." + +Claire and John used the nail to open the box. When they opened it, the box was full of colorful toys! They were so excited. + +Claire said, "Thank you for helping me to open the box. It was fun!" + +John smiled and said, "Let's play with the toys!" And they did. + +They had so much fun with the colorful toys and they were very happy. +Lulu and Toby were best friends. They were always together, playing and having fun. Today, they were in the forest looking for things to explore. + +Suddenly, Lulu saw a cute hut. It looked cozy and inviting. She ran over to it and opened the door. Inside, Toby found a small crackling fire. + +The two of them went inside and kept warm. But then they heard a loud noise outside. It made them panic. Toby said to Lulu, "What was that sound?" + +Lulu had no idea. She looked out the window, but she couldn't see anything. Suddenly, she heard bigger and bigger noises. It was an animal coming closer and closer. She turned back to Toby and said, "Let's go!" + +The two of them ran out of the hut, but it was too late. A big bear was coming right for them. Toby and Lulu screamed, but it was too late - the bear attacked them and chased them out of the woods! + +The two friends were very scared, and they never saw the cute hut again. +Once there was a little girl called Abbie who liked to pick flowers. One day she was out in the sunshine picking all sorts of pretty colours. But then she noticed a big brown bear standing nearby. Abbie became very embarrassed and quickly ran away. + +The following day, Abbie returned to the same spot and saw the same bear. She tried to run away again, but it started to follow her. Abbie was so frightened, she started to cry. + +"Oh, there, there," said the bear, "Don't be scared. I'm not here to pick a fight, I'm just here to pick flowers too." + +Abbie wiped away her tears, and was surprised to have a friendly chat with the bear. After a while, they said goodbye and went their own ways. From then on, Abbie returned to the spot every day to pick flowers, with the big friendly bear always by her side. +Once there was a little boy, who was very tired. He wanted something to eat, so his mommy cooked him some cheese. She cooked it in the oven until it had a nice, golden colour. + +The little boy was so excited to eat the cheese. He grabbed a piece and ate it quickly. But it was too hot, and it made his mouth burn. + +Momma, he cried, the cheese is too hot. It burns! + +Momma laughed. Don't worry, she said. Let's wait a while, and then you can try it again. + +They waited until the cheese was cool, and then the little boy tried it again. This time it was delicious! He enjoyed it so much that he asked for more. +Once upon a time, there was a popular knife. It was special because it could shrink when it got pulled away from its handle. + +One day, a little girl named Alice saw the knife. She asked her dad, "What's that?" + +Her dad told her, "It's a special knife. It shrinks away when I pull it away from its handle." + +Alice was so amazed at the knife. She wanted to try it out. + +So Alice and her dad tried the knife out. When Alice pulled the knife away from its handle, it got smaller and smaller. +Alice was so excited, she ran around the house, showing everyone her special knife. + +Alice's Dad was so proud of Alice. He said, "You now have the most popular knife in the house." + +Alice smiled as she hugged her special knife. She knew she had something special. +Mum and Dad were all ready to go on a family outing. They were wearing their matching blue overalls and were carrying their brown motor. + +Dad said, "Let's bring the motor and make it a fun day!" +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +But Little Johnny was scared. He said, "No, I don't want to go, I'm scared of the motor!" + +Mum and Dad tried to convince him that there was no need to be scared but Little Johnny wouldn't listen. He was standing there with his arms crossed and his lips tightly shut. + +Finally, Mum said, "Young man, if you come with us, you can sit on the front of the motor. That way you can see everything around you and you won't be scared." + +Little Johnny thought about it for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll come with you. But you have to promise to hold my hand the whole time." + +Mum and Dad agreed. So, off they went on their little family outing, with Mum and Dad holding Little Johnny's hand as he sat on the brown motor. They had a great day, with Little Johnny leading the way. +The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were happily singing. Esther was in the park with her friends. She was wearing her pretty orange dress, which made her twirl and dance around the park. + +Esther's friends were amazed at the way Esther danced, and clapped and cheered as she enjoyed herself. She loved to show off her dancing skills and it made her very happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud honk and they all looked up. They saw an automobile driving down the road. Esther was so excited that she ran towards the street. Her friends were so scared that they yelled at her to be careful. But Esther was too focused on the car. + +She kept running and dancing closer to the vehicle, not wanting to take her eyes off of it. Luckily, the driver noticed Esther and was able to stop in time. Esther's friends rushed to her side and hugged her tightly. + +Esther had been very careful, but seeing an automobile was more important. Her friends knew that, and they all couldn't help but smile. From then on, they all agreed to always be careful when they saw an automobile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. She had a cell she carried with her wherever she went. + +One day, Mary was walking through the park and she saw a charming bunny. She knelt down and smiled at it, and the bunny smiled back at her. Mary was so surprised that the bunny could smile back at her. + +She said to the bunny, "Hi, my name is Mary. What's your name?" The bunny hopped away, but Mary kept smiling, not sure what else to do. Suddenly, the bunny hopped back and said, "My name is Bean, and I want to be your friend." + +Mary was delighted and started to giggle. She quickly reached for her cell and called her mom to tell her about her new friend. + +From that day, whenever Mary visited the park, Bean was there with a big smile on his face. And Mary always had a smile for him too! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. John loved to play outside but his mom always told him he was not allowed to go too far without her permission. + +One day, while playing, John saw a cave. He was very curious and wanted to go inside to take a look. He looked back to make sure his mom wasn't watching and then he stepped inside. + +Suddenly, a deep and fearful voice came from the darkness. "Who dares to enter my cave?" + +John was very scared but he answered bravely. "I'm John, I'm sorry for entering without your permission". + +The voice told him "You should always remember to ask your parent before exploring a new and unknown place. Be vigilant for your safety". + +John was so glad that the voice had chosen to help him, instead of punishing him. + +John thanked the voice and ran back home. From then on, he always asked his mom for permission before exploring someplace new. + +The moral of the story is to never take a risk without the permission of your parent. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Pal and Max. Pal was an elephant and Max was a rhino. They were very close and enjoyed playing together. + +One day Pal had an idea. "Let’s get mustaches!" he said. Max liked the idea and agreed. + +Now they needed to figure out how to get mustaches, so they went around asking people. Finally they asked a pink, fluffy poodle dog. + +The poodle shook her head. "No mustaches," she said. But then she had an idea. "Maybe if you brush my fur in a certain way, it will look like a mustache!" + +The friends tried it and it worked! They laughed and hugged the poodle dog. + +Now they both have mustaches that happen every day. Pal's mustache is pink and Max's mustache is grey. They ran around proudly showing off their mustaches everywhere they went. Everyone could tell that they were really happy. +Once upon a time, there was a bright, happy little girl. She lived on a farm with her family. One day, she asked her mom if she could help! + +The mom smiled and said, "Yes! You can water the plants!" + +The little girl was so excited to help, but the task was boring. She wanted to do something more fun! + +The little girl thought and thought and then she saw it! A ladder! She asked her mom if she could climb it. + +The mom thought it over then said, "No! You are too small and it looks too high. You may get hurt." + +The little girl was sad, but she understood. She knew her mom was right. + +But later that evening, the mom came to the little girl's room, with the ladder and said, "I think you can handle it now. Let's climb the ladder together to see the stars!" + +The little girl was so happy she almost screamed! She knew her mom wouldn't refuse her twice. She was so excited to see the stars! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to explore, so one day she decided to go out and play. She walked out of her house and followed some fun looking shadows. + +Daisy followed the shadows until she saw a big red bike. She had never seen a bike before, so she decided to try it out. She got on the bike and started to pedal. Daisy loved exploring on the bike and was having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Daisy noticed she had been pedalling for a long time. She was thirsty and very tired. She looked around and realised that she had got lost. Daisy felt worried. + +The roads started to get busier and Daisy was scared. She wanted to find her way home, but she didn't know which way to go. Daisy didn't know what to do - she was very scared. + +But then Daisy saw something familiar - it was the same shadows she had been following earlier. She followed them, and soon she was back home. Daisy was so glad to be home and safe. +Once upon a time there was a lady who wanted to create something special. She thought and thought, but nothing came to her. Suddenly, she got an idea, and so she started working on it every day. + +One day, while she was working, she heard a knock at her door. When she opened it, she saw a little 3-year-old boy. He had come all the way to her house. + +"Hi," said the lady. "What can I do for you?" + +The boy said "Please, can you help me create something?" + +The lady was moved by his request. She was so compassionate she couldn't say no. + +"Of course," she said. + +Together they created a beautiful wooden toy boat that could sail in the water. When it was finished, the boy thanked her and ran home, and the lady felt happy to see the joy on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was playing near a pond. Suddenly, the sky grew dark and it started to rain. The little boy got very wet! + +He heard a voice behind him. It was an old man. "What are you doing out here in the rain, little boy?" the old man asked. + +The little boy replied, "I was admiring the pond, sir." + +The old man smiled. "That's very nice," he said. He offered to take the little boy back to his house so he could get warm. + +The little boy followed the old man back to his house. Inside, the little boy's clothes were dried, and he was given a big bowl of hot soup. + +The old man said, "I admire your courage, little boy. No matter the weather, you kept admiring the pond." The little boy smiled. +Once upon a time there was a boy named John. John lived in a big town with lots of people and animals. One day, he wanted to explore the town and left his house with his pet dog. + +John was walking down the street and he saw lots of interesting things. He saw a big truck with lots of boxes, he saw people trading things, and he saw an old, scary building. + +Suddenly, John and his pet dog heard a scary noise. They both turned around and saw a huge, scary monster. The monster was very big, but John wasn't afraid. He walked up to the monster and said "I want to trade with you". The monster was a bit surprised and started talking to John. + +The monster said "I have lots of things that I can trade with you, but first you'll have to do something for me". John agreed and the monster gave him a task. After John completed the task, the monster was very happy and gave him a shiny stone. + +John was excited, he thanked the monster and ran back home with his pet dog and the shiny stone. He had a great adventure and learned an important lesson that day - things that look scary can be very nice, if you treat them with respect. +Once upon a time, there were two little kids called Sam and Joe. Sam and Joe loved to play catch. They tossed a big red ball back and forth. Every time Sam threw the ball, Joe would say, "Catch me if you can!" And every time, Sam would try to catch it. + +One day, they looked up into the sky and saw some white clouds. "Let's try and pick one!" cried Joe. Sam thought it was an exciting game. + +They ran after the clouds in a very competitive way. "I'm going to catch one!" Joe shouted. But the clouds kept moving. Sam kept trying but he couldn't catch any. "How do we catch one?" he asked. Joe smiled and said, "Just keep repeating what you did until you get it!" + +So every day, Sam kept repeating his moves. Eventually, one day he was very lucky - he finally managed to catch one! Joe, who was clapping and cheering, was very pleased. "You did it!" he cried, "You really caught a cloud!". Sam was so excited and proud of himself for accomplishing the task. + +The two friends stood in awe, repeating the same words again and again: "We caught a cloud!". +Once there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was playing in her garden one sunny day when she saw a bee. + +Sally was a bit scared and shouted, “Bee! Help!†+ +Her dad came over to her and said, “It’s alright, Sally, the bee just wants to fly away.†+ +The bee flew around Sally and her dad and then flew away into a nearby tree. Sally and her dad looked up and watched the bee fly. + +Sally’s dad said, “Whoa! It’s so hot! Let’s go inside where it’s cool.†+ +So Sally and her dad went inside. As they did, they heard the bee shout “Buzz! Buzz!†+ +The next day they both went back out to the garden. Sally looked up at the tree and smiled. The bee was still there and was flying around the tree and shouting “Buzz! Buzz!†+Once there was a family who had a nice frame. Every day they would look upon it and admire the beauty of it. One day, the dad decided to do something special. He promised the family that he would provide a surprise. + +The family waited and waited, until, finally, he produced a beautiful photo and put it into the frame. It was a nice photo of the family all together, smiling happily. + +The dad knew that the beautiful frame, combined with the nice photo, would provide the family with joy for years to come. And since then, the frame has been a reminder to everyone of the special moment in time that was captured forever. +Once upon a time there was a girl and a boy. They were both so happy and excited. The girl asked the boy, "Will you invite me to be your marriage?" The boy said yes with a big smile on his face. + +The two of them started to plan the big day. They chose the happiest day ever. Then they asked family and friends to come and join them in the celebration. Everyone said they were so excited. + +On the day of their marriage, the girl and boy said the special words that made them husband and wife. Everyone cheered with joy. Then they danced and sang for the rest of the day and night. + +The next morning, everybody was so tired but happy. They said goodbye with hugs and kisses and then went their separate ways until the next time they could all be together again. The happy couple went home and they both fell asleep, exhausted but totally in love. The End. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Anna. Anna loved to explore and today she went for a walk in the garden. As she was walking she noticed a fine vase on the shelf of the garden. She went closer to have a better look. + +"What a beautiful vase," said Anna with a smile as she looked at it. + +Suddenly, a voice spoke. It was a fairy! +"I can offer you this vase, Anna," offered the fairy. + +Anna was so excited. +"Yes please! I'd really like to have it," said Anna. + +The fairy smiled and waved her wand. Suddenly the vase was in her hands. + +"Thank you so much," said Anna with a big smile. She hugged the fairy and went back to the house with the fine vase. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. Jack liked to go on adventures. + +One day, Jack had an idea. He decided to go explore a distant land! He grabbed a card and headed off. + +Soon, Jack arrived at the distant land. He was amazed by all the new things he saw. He spotted a large tree and decided to explore it. + +When Jack got to the tree, he heard a noise. It was coming from an animal! Jack was a bit scared, but he was also curious. He slowly walked up to the animal and put out his hand. + +The animal was a fox! The fox had a card in its mouth. Jack slowly reached out and squeezed the card. The fox let out a happy yip and let Jack take the card. + +Jack smiled and thanked the fox. He was glad to have a new card to remember his adventure by. Later, Jack packed up and headed home, happy with his distant journey. +Once upon a time, Katy and her little brother Tom were going on a picnic. They had packed a big basket and were ready to explore. + +As the day went on, the sun began to rise. Katy and Tom decided it was time for a break. Nearby, they found a nice shady spot and laid down their picnic blanket. + +Katy reached into the basket and pulled out a tasty snack. As Tom went to reach for it, Katy said, “Be careful Tom. You don’t want to drop it.†+ +Tom didn’t listen. He grabbed the snack and it promptly dropped onto the ground. + +Katy was cross. She said to Tom, “Now look at what you’ve done! We can’t eat that now.†+ +Tom got very sad. He put his head down and apologised. + +Suddenly, Katy had a great idea. She said, “Let’s go and get some more snacks. We can be careful this time.†+ +Tom smiled and the pair set off again. They found some tasty treats and enjoyed the rest of their picnic. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She had a secret that no one else knew; she had a purple life. She was sad because no one else could see it. + +One day, she saw a big, purple flower. It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! She felt happy for the first time. + +But then, she felt an angry feeling. A big bad man was trying to tear the flower apart. She shouted and tried to stop him, but it was too late. He tore her purple life away from her and ran away. + +The little girl was very sad. She never smiles anymore and her purple life was gone forever. +Once upon a time there was a group of curious little kids who decided to explore the forest. They wandered into a clearing, and saw a big tree in the middle. The group got confused as to why it was lying there. + +The group of kids walked up to the tree and one brave boy called out, "Hello, why are you lying here?" To their surprise, the tree answered back, "I'm fishing!" The kids all laughed and the boy asked again, "Fishing? What do you mean?" + +The tree explained, "I'm lying here so I can catch air bubbles floating around. They look like little diamonds and they taste like apples." The kids were amazed and asked, "Can we help?" The tree nodded and said, "Sure! Everyone get together in a group and when I call, lean over and scoop up the air bubbles with your hands." + +The kids got together in a group and followed the tree's instructions. They had lots of fun scooping up the air bubbles. When they were finished, the tree thanked them and said, "Thanks for helping me out. Now I'm not so confused!" +The group of kids waved goodbye to the tree and ran off to tell their friends about the magical afternoon they had with the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. Bob loved playing outdoors, and he often ran around with his favourite toy axe in his hand. One day, his mom told him to put it away. + +Bob felt anxious, but he still did as his mom told him and hid the axe in a secret place. + +A few weeks later, Bob was playing in the yard. He spotted a shady figure creeping around his house. He was very worried and went back inside, but he remembered his secret place and thought he should go get his axe. + +His mom saw him and told him sternly, "Bob, you must not hold an axe! It is too dangerous!" + +But it was too late. Bob had already picked up the axe and as soon as his mom saw him, the shady figure stepped out from around the corner. He was a robber and he had been waiting for an opportunity to get into the house. + +The robber rushed Bob and snatched the axe from his hands. He then attacked Bob's mom with it, hurting her badly. Bob was so frightened and he screamed for help. + +Sadly, no one was able to come to their rescue. Bob and his mom were left with no choice but to wait until the police came. Unfortunately, by then it was too late and the robber had caused a lot of damage. + +Bob could never forget the anxious feeling he had that day. He learned the +John had a big heart and was always looking to do something nice for someone. He had planned a sweet surprise for his best friend, Jake. He was so excited that he couldn't contain himself and started telling Jake his plan. + +A worried look suddenly spread across Jake's face. He said, "I'm sorry, John, but I don't think I can accept your surprise." John was confused and asked why. Jake said, "I just don't have the means right now. I'm sorry." + +John was disappointed but understanding. He said, "That's ok, my heart still wants you to have it. I'll keep it for you until you're ready." + +The next day, John's surprise found a perfect fit in Jake's life. It was as if it was meant to be! Jake was so happy and accepted the surprise with a big, thankful heart. John felt overjoyed. His kind gesture was remembered and accepted by his best friend. +Once upon a time there was a big cave. Inside it was dark and cold. But one day the cave opened up. A family of birds flew inside. These birds decided to bury their eggs in the cave. + +The birds carefully put the eggs in the cozy cave. Then they covered the eggs with sand. + +The birds' mama said, “Be sure to keep the eggs safe so they can hatch." + +The birds cried, “Okay Mama! We will bury the eggs in the open cave!†+ +The birds became excited as they saw the eggs hidden in the sand. But they made sure to watch their eggs carefully in the open cave. + +Soon the eggs hatched and little birds came out. The family of birds were so happy! Then, the birds flew away from the cave. + +The end. +A young boy named Eric was playing with his friends in the park. They were running around, rolling on the grass. Just as they were all laughing, they looked up and saw the beautiful sunset. Eric shouted excitedly, "Look, look! The sunset is so pretty!" His friends nodded in agreement and everyone looked up at the sun until it disappeared. + +Suddenly, Eric heard a loud snap! He looked around and saw his grandmother. She was holding a camera and smiling at him and his friends. "Ah, children enjoying the beauty of the sunset," she said. + +Eric ran up to her and asked what the snap was. His grandmother said, "That was me taking a picture. Now you will always have a memory of the beautiful sunset." Eric thanked his grandmother and the friends hugged her. + +They all watched the last rays of the sun as it disappeared into the night sky. Eric and his friends were happy to have a memory of the beautiful sunset to remember it by. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was only three years old. One day, he wanted to go outside to play. He put on his shoes and ran out the door with a smile on his face. + +When he got to the grass, he saw a little lizard. Tim wanted to pet it. He slowly reached his hand out and gently rubbed the lizard. The lizard was so excited that it started to jump around and wiggle its tail. The little lizard was having a lot of fun. + +But then, the lizard suddenly stopped. Tim saw that the lizard was hurt. There was a cut on its tail. Tim felt bad for the lizard and tried to fix it. He softly rubbed the cut until it didn't hurt anymore. + +The lizard was happy again and showed Tim its thanks. It jumped around and started to play again. Tim smiled and went back inside, feeling proud that he had helped the little lizard. +Once upon a time, a little girl was playing in the park. She saw a basket and wanted to pick it up. + +The little girl asked her mummy, "Can I touch it?" +Mummy replied, "Yes, but please be careful". + +The little girl touched the basket. It was wet! She asked her mummy, "Why is it wet?" +Mummy explained, "It must have rained here yesterday". + +The little girl liked the basket, so she decided to keep it and take it home. But first, she needed to close it. She asked her mummy, "How can I close it?" +Mummy said, "Let me show you how to do it". + +Mummy closed the basket for the little girl and off they went home. The little girl was happy to have her new basket! +Once there was a lazy kitten. He wanted to play all day, so he decided to make a toy. He gathered some yellow yarn and a pair of scissors. He was ready to start cutting the yarn into small pieces. + +The lazy kitten held his scissors with his paws and began to cut the yarn. He cut the yarn slowly, but finally he was done. He made a big pile of yarn strips in front of him. + +The lazy kitten was so excited to play with his new toy. He picked up one of the yarn strips and used it as a jump rope. He jumped over it again and again. He also used them to pretend he was a kite, soaring through the sky. + +At the end of the day, the lazy kitten was exhausted, but he was also happy. He had made a wonderful toy out of just some yarn and scissors. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to fix special things. One day, the girl wanted to make something really special. She went to the shop and bought some powder. + +The girl took the powder home and started to mix it with some other ingredients. Suddenly, a bright light shone from it. It was so attractive that the girl wanted to keep it forever. + +The girl's mom came into the room and asked, "What are you doing?" +The girl explained, "I'm making something special with the powder, mom." + +The mom said, "No, you can't keep that. You have to throw it away immediately. It isn't safe for you." + +The girl was very disappointed and started to cry. She didn't want to throw away the attractive powder away. + +The mom saw how sad the girl was feeling, so she told her, "If you must keep this powder, we can fix it and make it safe. That way, you can keep it and be happy!" + +The girl was so relieved and happy. She thanked her mom and they started to fix the powder together, making it safe and special for the girl to keep forever. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky as Sally and her mommy walked together through the park. Suddenly, Sally stopped in her tracks. She saw a cherry tree with bright red cherries hanging from its branches. Sally stared in awe, wide-eyed and mesmerized. + +"Oh look, Mommy! Cherry!" she said excitedly. + +"Yes, that's right," her mommy answered. "Those cherries look delicious. But we can't grab them because they don't belong to us. That cherry tree belongs to someone else." + +Sally listened carefully. She thought about the cherries for a few moments and then continued walking. As they passed a house near the park, Sally noticed a small fountain in the garden. She knew immediately that it was her own. + +"Mommy, my cherry tree!" she shouted happily. + +"That's right," Mommy replied, pride and joy in her eyes. "That cherry tree belongs to you. You must remember to be respectful of things that don't belong to you and not be too bossy when it comes to taking things which are not yours." + +Sally smiled and nodded her head, understanding her mommy's words and feeling proud of her own cherry tree. She knew it was a valuable life lesson that she would remember forever. +Alice was a little girl who loved pastries. Every day her mom set out a freshly baked pastry on the table for her. But Alice was deaf and so she couldn't hear the timer going off each time. + +Her mom saw this and tried to think of a way to let Alice know. Finally she came up with a clever idea. + +She took an old jar and a spoon and filled it with some small rocks. Every time she put a pastry in the oven, she set the jar down on the floor and shook the spoon against the rocks. + +The noise made a big enough sound that Alice could feel the vibrations in the floor. This way she knew it was time to go and eat her delicious pastry! +Jimmy was a happy little boy who loved to explore. One sunny day, he decided to go on an adventure and packed a backpack of his favourite stuff. His mum wished him luck and waved as he set off with a skip in his feet. + +Soon, Jimmy found himself in a mysterious and exciting forest. Everywhere he looked, incredible things were happening, from animals playing to plants blooming. Jimmy felt so happy! + +He was walking along, lost in thought, when he heard a noise. He jumped in surprise and ran towards the sound. He saw a small paw reaching through the leaves, pulling and tugging and then eventually a big brown bear came stumbling out. It had lost its favourite hat and was very sad until Jimmy remembered his own bag of stuff. He quickly found the hat and handed it back to the bear. + +The bear smiled and thanked Jimmy with an incredible hug and song. Jimmy had a great day exploring, and it showed him the importance of always carrying stuff with him - you never know when you might lose something! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Wilma. Wilma was three years old, and Joe was older. + +One day, they were at the park when they saw a big red truck! Joe pointed to the truck and said "Look Wilma, that truck is so big and red!" + +Wilma wanted to have a look at the truck, so they walked towards it. But when they got close to it, Wilma started to complain "No, I don't like this truck. I don't want to go near it!" + +Joe was confused, but he understood and said "It's okay Wilma, we don't have to go near it. Let's go and do something else." + +So, Joe and Wilma decided to play a game. Wilma smiled and forgot all about the red truck. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. Its fur was very soft, and it was blue. + +Everyday, the bunny hopped around in the meadow, looking for delicious carrots to eat. But everytime, it started to shiver, because it was scared of the dragon who lived nearby. + +One day, the bunny had enough courage to hop right up to the dragon's cave. When it saw the dragon there, it started to shiver again. The dragon said, "don't be scared little bunny, I have something special for you". + +The dragon reached its hand inside the cave, and pulled out a big, juicy orange carrot. The bunny couldn't believe it's eyes! + +The dragon said, "go ahead and take it, I know how much you like carrots". The bunny felt so happy, it instantly stopped shivering and hopped away with its new carrot. + +It hopped all the way back to the meadow, and kept the carrot safe and sound in its wee pouch. The bunny enjoyed munching on it, and from that day on, it was never scared of the dragon again! +Teddy was a spoiled little boy. He was only three years old, but he had so many toys that every day he forgot which one’s he had and had to work his way through them. + +That day Teddy was given a brand new pencil. It was long and perfectly yellow. Teddy was in awe - it was his very first pencil! + +“What do I use it for?†Teddy asked. + +His mom smiled and replied, “Well, you can use it to make drawings, write stories, and practice your letters.†+ +Teddy wondered what he should do with his pencil, but he didn’t have much time to think about it. Instead, he put it away for later. + +As the days went by, Teddy forgot about his pencil - he was too busy playing with his other toys. + +One evening, Teddy was feeling extra bored and went to his room to search for something new to play with. He remembered his pencil and wondered what he should do with it. Suddenly, an idea came to him, and he began to practice his letters. + +Teddy was so proud of himself. He realized his pencil had been the perfect gift, even though it had taken him a while to figure out what to do with it. He continued to practice his letters every day and was so happy he had been gifted a pencil. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was playing with his toys, when his parents said, "Tom, come see us!". Tom ran to where his parents were, and saw they had a surprise for him. His father held up a funny looking box with colorful buttons and said, "This is very expensive, but it is a game you can play too." + +Tom was excited and asked, "What kind of game is it?". His mother said, "It is a game you have to win by pressing all the buttons in the right order. If you press them all correctly, you can win a prize." Tom was so excited he didn't know what to do. + +His mother gave him a chance to see the game and try it first. Tom pressed the buttons and watched as the colors changed until he won the game. Tom was so proud of himself, he could see he had been lucky. + +He won a special prize and his parents hugged him and said, "You did it! We are so proud of you." + +Tom was so excited and hugged his parents back. He knew he had won the game and was really proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Priscilla. She was a very curious little girl; always exploring and playing. + +One day, Priscilla's mommy said to her, "It's time to go on an adventure, Priscilla! Let's go to the park". Priscilla was so excited! She quickly grabbed her little basket and they were on their way. + +When they arrived at the park, Priscilla rushed right in. She saw a long vine that was strung between two trees. Its leaves looked so flexible and pretty. Priscilla wanted to climb it. + +But Priscilla's mommy said, "No, Priscilla! That vine is too high and tall for you. You might get hurt. Don't worry, we can explore something else instead". + +Priscilla was disappointed but she understood. She knew that her mommy only wanted to protect her. So, Priscilla and her mommy ended up having a wonderful day at the park without climbing that high flexible vine. +One day, a boy named Max was walking in the quiet field. He saw a butterfly but it fluttered away when he tried to catch it. He stopped and looked around. He noticed that his dog, Fuzzy, was following far behind him. + +Max called out for Fuzzy to come closer. + +"Come on, Fuzzy!" he shouted. + +But Fuzzy wouldn't budge. He kept ignoring Max, walking further and further away. + +Max ran after Fuzzy and finally caught up with him. He got down on his knees and said, + +"Why are you ignoring me, Fuzzy? Don't you want to play in the quiet field with me?" + +Suddenly, Fuzzy started wagging his tail. He jumped in circles and barked happily. Max could tell Fuzzy just wanted to explore, and he was very relieved. + +From then on, Max and Fuzzy played together in the quiet field every day. +There was a small bird sitting in a tree. He was looking for a place to make a nest so he could live there. He looked all around him, but the tree seemed too high and he couldn't find a good spot to make his nest. But then, the bird saw a big nest at the very top of the tree. He flew high to get to it. + +The bird was so happy when he reached the nest. But then, he saw something he didn't expect. Another bird was already living there. He looked angry and shouted at the small bird, "What are you doing here? This is my nest!" + +The small bird was very scared. He wanted to leave right away. But he also wanted the nest. He was scared, but he was brave and decided to try to talk to the bigger bird. He said, "I'm sorry I disturbed you and I understand this is your nest. Maybe I could share it with you and we will both be happy?" + +The bigger bird was still angry, but he thought it was a good idea. They agreed that the small bird could use half of the nest. The small bird was very happy and thanked the bigger bird. He quickly flew down to get sticks to build his part of the nest. + +From that day, the two birds lived happily together in the nest. Whenever one of the birds tried to take over the whole nest, the other one would resist and remind them +One day, a puppy was feeling really excited. He wanted to go for an adventure. So, he asked his owner if he could go out and sail. His owner said yes, so the puppy hopped onto a boat. + +The puppet sailed across the water. He felt so brave! He saw some ducks and said hello to them. He sailed past some fish, too. + +But then, the puppy sailed too far away. He was embarrassed and didn't know how to get back. Luckily, his owner noticed he was gone and jumped into a bigger boat. He sailed after the puppy and brought him back home safely. + +The puppy ran back inside, feeling embarrassed. But he was also happy because he had an amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a brown wife. He loved her very much but he wanted her to do something that she didn't have to do. So one day, he asked her to do it and she nodded no. + +The man became angry and started to yell. "Why won't you do it?", he shouted. His wife merely shook her head. + +The man got even angrier. He put his hand on her shoulder and said, "Please! I really need you to do it." But the wife merely shook her head no again. + +The man was so mad that he ran out of the house. He slammed the door behind him. + +The wife watched him go and, sadly, nodded in agreement. She knew that, even though it was hard, she had made the right decision. +One day, little Jack and his mum were walking in the forest. Jack wanted to explore and see what he could find. + +Suddenly, he stopped by a wide tree. Holding his mum's hand, he said, "Mum, look! Cherries!" + +Mum smiled. "That's right, Jack! Those are cherries! Can you reach one?" + +Jack looked up, but the cherries were too high up. He shook his head sadly. + +But then, Mum had an idea. She picked up a stick and held it out to him. "Let's try this. If you hold this, do you think you can reach one of the cherries?" + +Jack's eyes lit up. He held onto the stick and carefully balance it against the tree. With a satisfying plop, a big red cherry detached from the branch and dropped into his hand. + +Jack was thrilled! He showed his mum the cherry. "Look, I did it!" + +Mum smiled proudly. "Yes, you certainly did. Nicely done, Jack!" +Once upon a time in a small town, there lived a little boy named Fred. He was very flexible, which he loved. Fred twirled and spun around the house every day. + +One day, Fred heard the exciting sound of a parade in the town. He ran outside to join in the stretch. There were so many people stretching and dancing to the music. Fred spun and twirled, feeling the joy of being flexible. + +Soon, Fred noticed that some of the other people could stretch even further than he could. He tried his best to copy them, but he didn’t seem to be able to stretch any more. + +Then one of the parade participants stopped in front of Fred and said, “You look like a flexible person. Would you like me to show you how to stretch even further?†Fred eagerly said yes, and the person then taught him some special stretching moves. + +Before long, Fred was able to stretch just as far as the other people. He couldn’t believe how much fun he had learned something new. + +From that day on, Fred was the most flexible person in the town! +Once upon a time there was a big pot which was heavy. It was very important and it needed to be protected. So every day, a big strong man would carry the pot and keep it safe. + +One hot day, the man didn't have the energy to carry the heavy pot, so he asked for help. A small 3-year-old girl saw the man struggling, so she offered to help. He was very happy! + +The girl put her tiny hands around the pot and carried it everywhere. She was so brave and so strong! She would go and protect the important pot wherever it needed to be. + +Everyone was so proud of the girl, and thanked her for helping to protect the special pot. The man said he was so glad that the girl was there to help. + +From then on, the girl always smiled when she thought of the pot. She knew she had done an important job helping to protect it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very selfish. He had a steak for dinner one night and his little brother watched him hungrily. + +"I'm hungry," the little brother said. + +"No, this steak is for me," the selfish boy said, tearing off a bite. + +The brother started to cry, so the selfish boy felt bad. He handed over the steak and said, "Here, you can have the rest." + +The little brother smiled and took the steak. He broke it into two and gave part back to his brother. + +"You don't have to be so selfish," the little brother said, smiling. + +The boy was so happy that he hugged his little brother tight. From then on, he shared his food with his brother. +There was a great sun in the sky. It was shining brightly and it made everyone happy. + +“Look, Timmy! The sun is so beautiful!†said his mom. “Can you see it?†+ +Timmy stared up at the sun and smiled. He was so excited. “Yes! I can see it!†he said. + +His mom smiled. “Let’s wrap ourselves up in a blanket and watch the sun together," she said. + +They wrapped the soft blanket around themselves and sat together in the sun. The sun’s warmth was so great that they were both so comfortable. + +“This is so nice,†said Timmy. + +“Yes it is,†said his mom. + +They sat together in their blanket and watched the sun until it set. It was a great day. +Once upon a time there was a brave lion called Leon. Leon wanted to go to the mall but he was very scared. + +That morning, Leon was feeling very fierce. He said, "I'm going to the mall! I won't let anything stop me!" + +So he set off through the grass, keeping an eye and an ear out for any danger. But, when he got to the mall he just couldn't go inside. He was just too scared. + +Then a voice called out. "What's the matter, Leon? Don't you want to go to the mall?" + +Leon looked up and saw his best friend, Lucy. He said, "Yes, I want to go, but I'm afraid." + +Lucy said, "Don't worry, Leon. We'll go together, and I'll take care of you". + +So Leon and Lucy walked into the mall, hand in hand. Leon was so brave, he was no longer scared. + +Together, Leon and Lucy went around the mall, smiling and having a good time. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go to the zoo and see an alligator. She was excited but a little scared too. So, she asked her mom if she could go. + +Her mom said yes, and soon they were at the zoo. The little girl saw lots of different animals, but she couldn't find the alligator. Then, all of a sudden, the little girl saw it! It was huge and it made her feel a bit scared. + +But she wanted to be brave, so she went closer to see it better. The alligator noticed her and made some scary noises. But then he just went back to sleep. She wasn't scared anymore and was glad she got to see an alligator up close. +Once upon a time, there was a band of friends. They were always so noisy, singing and playing their music together. One day, their noise got too loud and woke up a big, scary lion! +The lion roared at the band, it was so loud that the friends got scared. They quickly ran away and left the lion alone. +But the lion wasn't done yet. He jumped up and started to make a huge mess. He roared and messed up the band's things, leaving it all covered in fur. +The band came back when the lion was gone. They were very surprised to see such a big, messy mess! They started to tidy up and put everything back in its place. After it was all done, the band continued with their music and forgot about the lion. +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Chloe. She was three years old and very brave. One day she was playing in the backyard when she heard a noise come from inside the house. She ran inside and saw a thin desk had fallen over! + +Chloe was frightened. But she was also brave and determined, so she knew she had to help. She tried to lift the desk, but it was too heavy. + +Suddenly, a strong man appeared. He was wearing a white coat and he smiled at Chloe. + +"Let me help you," he said. He bent over and lifted the desk as if it weighed nothing. + +He looked at Chloe and said, "Now, can you stay here while I heal this desk?" + +Chloe nodded, and the man used a hammer and nails to fix the desk. He worked quickly and soon the desk was healed. + +Chloe thanked the man and he smiled and said, "You're very brave. Now let's check if the desk is steady!" + +He helped Chloe climb onto the desk and it stayed up! Chloe was happy. + +"The desk is healed!" Chloe said. The man smiled and gave her a hug. + +Chloe was very happy. She had helped to heal the desk, and she had a new friend too! +Dave had a big, gray lump of dough. He rolled it and poked it and looked at it closely. He opened his mouth and started to chew. Dave's mom saw him and said, "No, Dave. That's not for eating!" But Dave kept chewing. + +Mom said, "Dave, dough isn't for eating. We need to use that to make cookies." + +Dave stopped chewing and asked, "Cookies?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes! We can take the dough and make yummy, sweet cookies. Come with me and we'll make some together." + +Dave smiled and followed mom to the kitchen. He helped roll and shape the dough into circles. His mom put some sprinkles on top, and then put them in the oven. + +Soon, the dough was cooked into tasty cookies. Dave couldn't wait to eat one - so he carefully picked up one of the gray cookies and took a big bite. It was delicious! +Once there was a boy called Jack. He really liked to play golf. One day Jack's brother Dan saw him and he looked very envious. + +So Dan decided to pour some water on the golf field. Jack was furious! All the golf balls were wet now and he couldn't play. Dan just laughed. + +Jack wanted to get even with his brother. He started to pour some sand on the golf field. Now Dan couldn't play golf. He looked very envious. + +But Jack knew it was wrong to do that. He decided to give Dan a hug and said sorry. Then they played golf together. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily who lived near the big harbor. Every day she loved to look out at the sea, with its big ships and gray sky. + +One day, when she was standing at the harbor, she saw a small boat coming in. It was full of boxes and packages, and Lily couldn't help but smile. + +Suddenly, a voice came from the boat. It was an old man. He was frowning and saying, "What's that little girl doing here? She should be at home in bed!" + +Lily was too scared to answer, so she just ran away and hid. She started to cry. She didn't know why the old man was so mean. + +The old man saw Lily running away, and he sighed. He remembered what it was like to be young, and his frown turned into a smile. + +The old man went back to his boat and sailed away, leaving Lily to look out at the harbor once again. This time, she smiled instead of cried. She was no longer scared of the gray sky and the big ships. They would always be there, and so would she. +Once there was a little girl and her name was Anna. She had a wardrobe in her bedroom. One day, Anna opened the wardrobe and she found a big box inside. She opened the box and looked inside. There were lots of yummy treats! Anna was so excited but she remembered it was not hers. She had to be honest and not take it. + +Anna closed the box and went to find her mummy. She told her mummy about the box of treats in the wardrobe. Her mummy was very proud of her for being honest and not taking them. + +Mummy told Anna, "We should always be honest and not take things that are not ours. That is the right thing to do. Honesty is very important!†+ +Anna smiled and hugged her mummy. From then on, Anna was always honest and remembered the lesson her mummy taught her. +One day, Benny was playing with his toy car. He pushed the red button on the car and it started to make noise. Benny smiled. + +Then he heard his mom say, "Benny, it's time to go shopping!" Benny said, "Yay!" He ran to the car with his mom. + +When they got to the store, Benny saw a big button by the cashier. His mom said, "Let's press the button, Benny." Benny got very excited. When he pressed the button, the cashier smiled and said, "You are very generous!" + +Benny smiled and said, "Thank you!" He and his mom went home with lots of yummy food. Benny had a great day! +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very impressive! Every day, she would number the flowers in her garden. + +One day, the princess went for a walk in the garden and she noticed something very strange! There was one flower more than the day before! + +The princess kneeled down, counted the flowers and said, “There are eight flowers today, how impressive!†+ +But then out of nowhere, a fairy appeared. She said, “I am the one who made the flower appear. I'm so happy you noticed.†+ +The princess smiled and said, “Thank you! You made my day so much more impressive!†+One summer day a family was getting ready for a tour. Dad said: “We need to be ready to go soon!†But Mom said: “Wait! Let’s make sure we have everything we need.†They packed a large bag with clothes, food and toys. + +The family set off on their tour. They walked through fields, woods and small villages. The brother and sister ran around, taking in the scenery. Mom and Dad laughed and held hands. + +They stopped in a large park and Dad said: “Let’s have a picnic!†They laid out a blanket and set out the food. Everyone ate, laughed and played. After lunch, Dad grabbed the blanket and picked up his daughter. He said: “Let’s go. We need to support the others!†+ +The family stayed together and supported each other during their tour. Even though the tour was tiring, everyone enjoyed it and they were sad when the tour was over. +Once upon a time there was an old man named John. He was a very creative man, always designing strange things. One day, he decided to design spaghetti. He mixed together lots of ingredients, including flour and eggs. + +As soon as he was finished, he tasted it. He said, "This spaghetti is icy! I need to add some heat." So, he added some tomato sauce and some chili. + +When he tasted it again he said, "Ah, this spaghetti is perfect." He served it to his family and friends, who all agreed that it was the best spaghetti they had ever tasted. + +John's youngest granddaughter, named Jane, was the hungriest of them all. She asked John, "Grampa, do you think you could design some more spaghetti for me?" + +John smiled and said, "Of course, Jane. It would be my pleasure." So, he made some more spaghetti, and it was even better than before! Jane thanked him and she ate it all. + +In the end, John was very proud of his design. He had made the perfect spaghetti! +Once upon a time there was a fat crocodile. He lived on an island in a very blue sea. Every day he would go for a swim and explore the island for interesting new things. + +One day, he spotted something he'd never seen before. It was a strange, white box with a flag on the top. He examined it carefully and noticed that there were holes in it. + +He was very curious, so he peered into the box. Inside he found a piece of paper and a pencil. The crocodile picked them up and began to draw. When he was finished, he put them back inside the box. + +"Maybe someone will find it," he thought to himself. He made sure the flag was up, and then he mailed the box to someone far away. + +He waited and waited for a reply, but none ever came. The fat crocodile never received any mail, but that didn't stop him from exploring the island every day. +Bob was walking down the street. He wanted to go to the park. Then he saw the big, noisy elevator. He decided to take the elevator. + +He pressed the black button, but nothing happened. He pressed the button again and nothing happened. + +Bob said: "Why won't the elevator move?" + +Then he heard a voice coming from inside. + +The voice said: "What did you do? I hope you didn't press the button too hard!" + +Bob didn't know what to do. He heard noises coming from inside the elevator and he pressed the button again. + +The elevator started to move, but suddenly it stopped. + +The voice said: "What have you done? The elevator is stuck and we can't get out!" + +Bob was scared. He tried to open the doors, but they wouldn't open. He was stuck in the noisy elevator. + +He had to stay in the noisy, stuck elevator until someone came to help him. But nobody did. Bob was stuck in the elevator forever, and nobody could ever help him. +One day, Jake got injured and he cried. His mommy came to him and gave him a hug. She said, "Don't worry, Jake. I can help you heal". + +Jake's mommy took out a jar of makeup. She said, "This is the magic stuff. It can help with your injury". Jake looked at the makeup. He liked the pretty colors. + +Jake's mommy put some of the makeup on the injury and then hugged him again. She said, "It's all better now". Jake smiled and was happy. + +Every day, Jake's mommy made sure they were doing their regular healing routine. She said, "It's very important to do this every day. That way, we can make sure that you stay healthy and happy". + +Jake smiled and hugged his mommy. She tucked him into bed and said, "Now rest so you can be all healed up tomorrow". And Jake was very happy. +Once upon a time there lived a momma rabbit and her baby bunny. Every day, the momma rabbit would take her baby to the garden to look at all the vegetables. One day, the momma rabbit and her baby bunny ventured into the garden and the baby bunny said, "Momma, can I bring a vegetable home?" + +Momma rabbit smiled and said, "Yes, you can pick one for us. Be sure to be kind and gentle and not pull the vegetables too hard." The baby bunny hopped around the garden and finally found a warm, juicy carrot. He carefully pulled it out and ran back to Momma Rabbit. + +The momma rabbit looked at the carrot and said, "See, my little one, when we are kind and gentle, things always turn out well. Not only did you get to pick a lovely vegetable, but you also took good care of the garden." The baby bunny smiled and their day of gardening came to an end. + +Moral of the story: When we act with kindness and gentleness, wonderful things can happen. +Once upon a time there was a man called John. He got a cheap job to open an old box with a nail. He went to the shop and bought a big nail and a hammer. + +John arrived at the box and he stood there thinking. He looked at the nail and hammer in his hand. + +John said to himself, "I can do this. I can open this box with my nail and hammer." + +He knocked the nail into the box and banged the hammer to open it. After a few tries, there was a loud click and the box opened. John was very happy and he said, "I did it! I opened it I did it!" + +John opened the box and inside he found lots of treasures. He smiled, he was very pleased with the cheap job he had done. +One day, Little Timmy saw a big purple door. He wanted to see what was inside, so he opened the door and entered. Inside, the room was so brightly lit that it almost blinded him. He looked around and saw lots of toys and things to play with. He thought it was so exciting! He decided to play a game. He asked the room to turn off the lights, and immediately it went dark. He then asked the room to turn on the lights again and they changed to a purple tint. Little Timmy was so delighted he jumped up and started to laugh. He had discovered a new way to make the room fun! Little Timmy had a great time playing inside the light-filled purple room. +One day, a playful puppy was running around the yard. But something was wrong. He kept running around and around in circles. Suddenly, he stopped and lay down on the grass with a heavy sigh. + +The puppy's mommy saw him and walked over with a brush in her hand. "Come now my little one, I brought this brush for you. Let me brush your fur, it will make you feel better." + +The puppy looked up at his mommy, then rolled onto his back. He playfully swiped at the brush with his paws when his mommy tried to brush his fur. She smiled and sweetly said, "Well, I know this isn't fun, but I need you to quit trying to swat the brush with your paws and let me brush your fur. Please?" + +The puppy looked up at his mother and let out a soft bark, a sign that he understood her. He quit swiping at the brush and finally allowed his mommy to brush him. When she was done, his fur was so soft and shiny! He looked so content and playful. Mommy gave him a big hug and a kiss goodnight. +Once upon a time there was a furry lab named Sam. Sam was a very curious pup and he loved nothing more than going on adventures! + +One day, Sam was exploring a strange new lab. Suddenly, he spotted a big, shiny button. He reached out his paw and touched it. + +Suddenly, the lab started to rumble and the floor began to shake. Sam was scared. He tried to find the way out, but couldn't. He started to panic. + +Just then, a voice called out from the lab's entrance. +"Sam! Are you there? Don't be scared! Touch the big button again - but this time push it!" + +Sam followed the voice's instructions and pushed the button instead of touching it. The lab stopped shaking, and the door opened up. Sam ran out of the lab, relieved to have made it back safely. + +That is how Sam learned that sometimes you just have to think outside the box, and that he was able to overcome any obstacle! +Jill was feeling cheerful. She was playing with her toy car, pretending it was a race car. She ran around her room, zooming the car along her bed. Suddenly, the car ran over a tiny thread on the floor, and the thread got stuck in the wheels of the car! Jill was annoyed at first, but then a great idea came to her mind. + +Jill asked her mom to help her, and her mom gladly agreed. She found some scissors, and cut the thread into many small pieces. Then, Jill's mom and Jill taped the pieces of thread onto the car, and made a start and a finish line on the carpet. + +Jill was so excited. She had created her own car race! She grabbed her toy car, and counted, “Ready, set, go!". Jill’s toy car zoomed down the track, and it was the fastest race car ever! + +Jill was so happy with her new race. She cheered and cheered, and said, “This race was so much fun!†+Sammy was walking in the park when he saw a blue cap. He ran to pick it up and felt it was very soft and warm. He zipped it on his head, feeling happy and excited. + +Suddenly Sammy heard a loud, rough voice. It was the park ranger Mr Smith. “Hey young man, that cap belongs to me,†he said sternly. + +Sammy felt scared. He tried to remove the cap but it was too tight. He started to cry. Mr Smith said, “you should have known better than to take my cap. You will have to return it to me now and you’re not allowed to come back to the park again.†+ +Poor Sammy had to leave the park and never returned again. He was so sad and he never saw the cap again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jessica. She was very nervous, because it was the first time she was going to school. + +Jessica’s mom said to her, “Don’t worry, Jessica, you will do great. Just remember to stay calm and add new friends to your heart.†+ +As Jessica went to school, she was very scared. She was waiting for something magical to happen. It was then that she saw a beautiful star in the sky. She looked deep into the star and suddenly she felt calm. + +Jessica smiled and remembered her mom’s advice. She thought of all the nice people she could meet at school. + +At the end of the day, Jessica had a lot of new friends. She told her mom all about it and they hugged. + +The moral of the story is that even when you are nervous, if you add good and kind things to your heart, good things will happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only 3 years old, but she wanted to try to do something big. One day, Sarah thought she could climb up a very tall mountain. + +So off Sarah went, but soon she got tired and found it too difficult. She stopped for a moment to rest and looked up at the mountain. It was very large and gloomy. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard someone calling her name from behind. She looked around and it was her father. He was smiling from ear to ear. + +"What are you doing here, Sarah? You look tired," he asked. + +Sarah explained to him how she wanted to climb the mountain. Her father smiled and said, "That's great, but you also need to remember that even if something seems big and scary, you don't have to do it right away. You can take it step by step." + +He then added, "Let's take a break and play instead." + +Sarah was happy and followed her father back home. + +The moral of the story is that it is okay to try new things, but sometimes it is okay to take things a little bit slower. +Once upon a time, two best friends were walking in a field. The sun was shining, and they were happy. They were imagining all the adventures they could have. + +Suddenly, they saw a victory. It sparkled in the sun and they were so excited! The two friends both wanted to take it home, so they decided to play a game to see who would win the victory. + +The first friend was very foolish and wanted to run around the victory. The second friend thought about it for a moment and then said, ‘Let's take turns and whoever is the fastest to get around the victory, wins!’ + +The first friend thought this was a silly idea and said, ‘No way!’ But the second friend looked at her with a determined look and said, ‘It's the only fair way. Are you going to try?’ + +The first friend agreed and the race began. They ran around the victory as fast as they could, and in the end the second friend won. + +The two friends hugged each other, and the second friend said, ‘Let's take this victory home and put it on our mantelpiece!’ + +And that's exactly what they did! +One day, Tom and his dad went to the park. Tom saw a big black board full of colourful pictures. He asked his dad, “What is that?â€. + +His dad smiled and said, “It’s a board, and it’s for playing a game.†+ +Tom was very excited, but he didn’t understand how to play. He asked his dad if he could try. + +His dad said, “Sure, but you need to try and understand how it works first.†+ +Tom looked at the board, but he couldn’t figure it out. He thought and thought, until he had a brilliant idea. He said to his dad, “Put the black pieces on the board, and then I can understand how to play.†+ +His dad smiled and agreed. After they put the black pieces on the board, Tom was able to understand the game and he soon started to enjoy playing it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Tia. She lived in a small village with her mom and dad. One day, Tia wanted to go for a walk in the park. She wanted to go alone as she wanted to collect some rare things. + +When Tia arrived at the park, she saw a large ice-cream stand. There were many interesting things to collect. Tia was very excited to have a look at them. She spent some time looking at each ice-cream. + +Suddenly, Tia heard a voice. It was a stranger who asked her: "Do you want to buy some of my rare ice-cream?" Tia looked around, but could not see anyone. She was a little scared. + +Then, the voice spoke again: "It's okay, little girl. Everything here has a price, even the rare things. You'll have to pay if you want something. Otherwise, you can just take a look without buying". + +Tia thought about this for a little while. In the end, she decided to just look at everything without buying anything. She realised afterwards that some things are too valuable to buy, like friendship, respect and love - these things can not be bought. + +Tia went home feeling very happy about her adventure. She had learned something valuable! +Once upon a time, there lived a dependable penguin named Penelope. She was always very well behaved, and was very trusting of her family and friends. Penelope would take long waddles around her home near the icy ocean, often inviting her friends and family along. +One day, while she was out waddling, she met a different penguin namedPeter. Peter had come to visit from a far away place and Penelope was curious. Peter had a different way of behaving that Penelope had never seen before! + +Penelope asked Peter: "Why do you behave differently then me?" Peter laughed and said: "I act this way because I come from a different place. I am just as dependable as you, but my actions may look differently." Penelope felt relieved to hear this and she and Peter became good friends. + +From that day on, Penelope and Peter always waddled around together, enjoying the company of one another. Penelope was grateful for her dependable friend Peter, who taught her that it was okay to behave differently. +One day, a little girl named Anna was playing in her backyard. She was so happy and excited to be outside that she began to shout with joy. As she shouted, an old sheet came flying through the air and landed on top of her. + +Anna was surprised and a little scared by the flying sheet. She looked up at the sky and shouted out, "Who threw this?" + +Suddenly, her father appeared from behind a nearby tree. He had a big smile on his face and calmly said, "I did! Come on, let's play a game!" + +Anna was relieved and excited to play a game with her Dad. Her Dad told her that he wanted her to hold onto one corner of the sheet while he held the other, and they would both fly around the backyard like a kite! + +Anna grabbed onto the corner and shouted with joy as they twirled around the garden together. As they flew, Anna felt safe and secure in her Dad's arms and smiled from ear-to-ear! Finally, the fun was over and Anna went back inside feeling happy, safe and full of glee. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She put on her backpack and set off. As she walked along the path, she saw a silly hedge. "What is that?" she wondered. She went over to the hedge and looked closely at it. Then, she recognised that it was actually a house! + +The girl was excited. She knocked on the door and a little old woman opened it. The little girl said, "Hello!" and the little old woman said, "Hello! What is your name?" The girl answered, "My name is Lucy." +The little old woman said, "It's nice to meet you. Would you like to come inside and explore?" + +Lucy happily agreed! The little old woman showed Lucy around the house and Lucy thought it was very exciting. She saw a garden and some animals and even a special room filled with toys. + +Lucy was having so much fun that time flew by and before she knew it, it was time for her to go home. She thanked the little old woman for showing her around and said goodbye. Lucy walked down the path feeling very happy as she left the silly hedge behind her. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty box. The box was strong, and held many secrets. One day, a little boy named Tom walked over to the box. He reached out and tried to touch it, but it was too big and he couldn't reach. + +Tom looked up at the box and asked, " Box, can I trust you?" + +Suddenly, the box opened! Inside were all sorts of toys, books, and other fun things. Tom was so excited. He peered inside and picked up a special toy car. + +Tom smiled and said to the box, "Thanks for trusting me!" The box closed and it was just as mighty as ever. + +From then on, Tom trusted the box. Whenever he was feeling bored, he'd come over to the box and something fun would always be inside. The box never let him down and Tom was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annabelle who loved her television. Every day, when she woke up, she would turn it on and watch her favourite show. + +One day, something strange happened. When Annabelle came to turn on the television, it wouldn't work. She pressed all the buttons, but still nothing. Her dad heard the noise and came to investigate. + +"What happened, Daddy?" Annabelle asked sadly. + +Daddy shook his head. "It looks like the television needs to be restored," he said. + +"What does that mean, Daddy?" + +"It means that we need to take it to a place that can make it useful again," Daddy replied. + +Annabelle sighed, disappointed. Still, she knew that her dad would make the television work again. And sure enough, the next day, Daddy came back from the repair shop with a restored television. Annabelle was so happy, and they watched her favourite show together. +One day, Peter was playing in his backyard when he saw a special inchworm inching its way along the wall of his house. Peter was fascinated, so he kneeled down and gazed at the inchworm in awe. Suddenly, his mother called him from the porch, "Peter! It's time for dinner, come inside!" But Peter didn't want to leave the little inchworm's side. He wanted to keep watching its adventures. + +"Can't I stay for just a little bit more, mom?" he pleaded. + +But his mom was not available for more questions. "No, Peter," she said firmly. "It's time to go inside now." + +Peter felt sad and frustrated. He wanted more time to gaze at the inchworm and explore its world, but he didn't want to make his mom angry. He sighed and reluctantly walked inside. + +But as he opened the door, his mom had a surprise. She presented him with a jar full of holes in the lid, and gave him a big smile. "I found this for you, so that you can keep watching the inchworm from inside," she said. + +Peter was delighted. He thanked his mom, ran back outside and carefully placed the jar over the inchworm. He watched with amazement as the inchworm inched around the jar, and smiled in delight. He was finally able to observe the inchworm in its environment, and he was grateful +Bob had a favourite folder. It was very tidy, with all the pieces of paper tucked in tightly. + +One day, Bob wanted to take the folder to show his friends. He ran out the door with it in his hands. But when he was at the park, he couldn't find the folder! + +He looked around frantically, his eyes growing wide and his face turning pink. + +"Where is my folder?" he cried. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a kind and gentle voice. + +"Don't worry," the voice said. "I love folders, and I've seen yours. I put it in a safe place." + +Bob smiled and gave a big hug. He knew the voice belonged to his mother. She had seen his folder and made sure it was kept safe. + +Bob's mother loved him, and his folder, very much. +Billy was playing in his backyard. He loved running around and chasing his puppy. On this day, he decided to look up at the sky and see a cool breeze coming in. Suddenly, he saw a hurricane! It was zipping around in the sky, and it looked so cool. + +Billy ran up to the fence and started yelling, "Hurricane! Hurricane!" His mom ran out of the house and asked what was going on. + +"Look up, mommy!" Billy said. "It's a zip-zip hurricane!" + +Billy's mom smiled and said, "That's right! It's a cool hurricane." + +Billy laughed and said, "Let's go inside so we don't get wet!" + +His mom agreed, and they quickly ran inside to stay safe from the storm. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Joe and Abby. Joe wanted a nice luxury toy car, so they decided to search for one. + +Joe: "Let's find a nice car!" + +Abby: "Where can we look?" + +Joe: "I know! Let's look in the park!" + +So the two friends went to the park to search for a luxury toy car. They searched for a long time and soon their feet began to hurt. + +Abby: "I'm tired and my feet hurt. I don't think we're going to find one." + +Joe: "Don't give up! We can keep looking!" + +So they kept searching until they found a beautiful, luxury toy car! Joe was so happy and they both took it home. + +Joe: "I'm so glad we kept searching! It was worth it!" + +Abby: "Me too! We make a great team." +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Lola and Joe. They both loved to sail and had dreamed of doing it since they were little. + +One day, Lola came up with an idea. She said to Joe, "Let's sail down the wall!" Joe was very excited and shouted, "Yay!" + +They wanted to make sure the wall was safe, so they asked the original wall builder for permission. The wall builder said, "Yes, it looks safe. You can sail down." + +Joe and Lola were so excited! They ran to their boat and grabbed the steering wheel. They pushed off the shore and began to sail down the wall. + +The wind blew and the waves splashed their faces. Joe and Lola laughed. It was a grand adventure! + +When they reached the bottom of the wall, they knew they made a wonderful memory that they would always share. They hugged and thanked the wall builder as they sailed back home. +One day, Jack saw something exciting: a tutor! Jack was very curious about this and wanted to know what the tutor did. So, Jack decided to dare the tutor. + +Jack said: "Hello Tutor, can I play?" +The tutor smiled and said: "Yes, of course!" + +Jack was feeling playful and started running around in circles. The tutor laughed and said: "That's very funny!" But then Jack started jumping and the tutor told Jack to stop. + +Jack didn't want to stop, so he said "No, I'm not stopping!" The tutor said: "If you don't, I will have to leave." + +Jack didn't believe him, so he kept jumping. The tutor left and didn't come back. Jack was sad that he had not listened and his day hadn't gone as he expected. +Mummy and Daddy were in the kitchen, making dinner. + +"Can I help,Mummy?" asked Ben. + +"Yes!" Mummy said happily. She handed him the potatoes. "Help me polish them up, Ben. Make them look nice and shiny." + +Ben smiled and grabbed the cloth. He started polishing the potatoes, and was soon done. + +"These potatoes look so delicious, Ben," said Daddy. "You should be proud of your job." + +Ben beamed with pride. + +"What else can I do, Mummy?" he asked. + +"You can help me with the salad bowls," said Mummy. + +Ben fetched the bowls from the cupboard, and put them on the table. + +"Put the pepper and tomatoes on the left," said Mummy. + +Ben did as he was told, and put the vegetables in the bowl. + +"Perfect!" said Mummy. + +Ben smiled. He was pleased that he could help make dinner. It was going to be very delicious! +Once upon a time there was a magical key that had amazing powers. One day a little girl called MIlly wanted to find out what the magical key could do. She asked her mom if she could have it and her mom said yes. + +Milly was really excited and she went to her bedroom to try the key. When she put it in the door, it made some magic appear. Everywhere Milly looked there were books! + +Milly looked around and saw that the books were all full of amazing stories. She picked one up and opened it up and began to read. She couldn't put the book down and she read it over and over.