diff --git "a/TinyStories_1472.txt" "b/TinyStories_1472.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1472.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The phone was dead for a long time, but now it was alive. It said "hello" and "goodbye" and it sang happy songs. Everyone was so happy. + +The phone said, "Let's go play!" So the kids went outside and ran in the rain. They came back to the bench soaking wet and laughing. + +The phone was happy, too. It was happy to help the kids have so much fun. They all said, "Goodbye" and thanked the phone for a wonderful day. And then the phone said, "Goodbye," too. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jenny and Sarah. They loved to discuss things that were important to them. + +One day, Jenny wanted to show Sarah something special. She took her to her bedroom and opened the wardrobe. Inside was a powerful toy machine. + +The girls were amazed. They discussed how it worked and played together with the toy all day. When it was time to go home, Sarah thanked Jenny for sharing such a powerful toy with her. + +Soon after, the girls became the best of friends. They would play with the magical toy whenever they could, often forgetting to discuss other things. + +But that was ok, because their friendship was powerful. Even when sharing toys, their friendship grew stronger and stronger. +Once upon a time, there was lots of soft snow in the park. It was so much snow, it was hard to remember where you were going. A little girl named Sarah wanted to play in the snow. But she forgot her mittens. It was too cold to play with her hands. + +The trees had forgotten to take their hats off, they were all wearing white hats. Everywhere Sarah walked, she saw piles and piles of snow. She started to make a snowman, but she couldn't find his nose! + +A kind lady saw Sarah was sad and gave her two mittens. They were soft and warm. Sarah put them on and started playing. She made a snow lady that looked just like her! + +Sarah had so much fun playing in the snow. She hugged the snow lady goodbye and walked home, so happy she hadn't forgotten her mittens. +John was very nervous. He was going to do something he had never done before. He was going to jump into the pool. He looked at the cold, blue water from the edge. He could feel his body shaking. + +John took a deep breath, closed his eyes and sighed. Then he jumped. He felt like he was flying! He opened his eyes and splashed into the water. It was cold and he was scared. + +John kept swimming and eventually he wasn't scared anymore. He felt like a fish. He moved his arms and legs and soon he was swimming all around the pool. He even did a somersault underwater! + +John looked around and saw his dad smiling. He smiled back and felt proud of himself. He had faced his fear and now he could swim! +Once upon a time there was a robot. He was very tired. He needed to settle down. So, he set off for a new home. Soon, he found a nice place to settle. It had a beautiful garden, a cozy bed and plenty of tasty food. + +The robot settled in happy and content. He looked after the garden and enjoyed the company of the friendly humans who visited. He liked to chase their playful puppies around the garden too. + +At the end of each day the robot was very tired. He would settle down in his cozy bed and fall into a deep sleep. He would dream of playing in the garden and playing with his new friends. + +The robot lived happily ever after in his home. He was never tired and always settled down in his cozy bed each night. He was content in his new home. +Mother had a test. She was very scared. She felt miserable. She did not know what would happen if she failed. But she tried very hard and she did not give up. + +Finally, it was time to get the result. Mother was so nervous she could not look at the paper. She asked her little girl to take a look. Her little girl read out loud, “Mommy passed!" + +Mother was the happiest person in the world. She was no longer miserable. She hugged her little girl tightly and said, “Mommy did it! Thank you so much for your help!" + +Together they laughed and celebrated. Mother was so relieved and grateful. She had passed her test! +Once upon a time, there was a big, busy hurricane. It came to show everyone how strong it was. Everyone was very scared. They ran around and tried to hide from the wind. + +But one brave little girl was watching carefully. She wanted to see the hurricane up close. So she waited until the wind died down a little. Then the brave little girl carefully stepped out. + +The hurricane was so powerful! She felt like she had been picked up by the wind and she flew around in circles. It was so much fun! + +The brave little girl tried to show the hurricane how brave she was. She laughed as she flew around and around. Then when the hurricane was done showing its power, it blew away. Everyone was so happy and relieved. + +The brave little girl was excited to tell her friends all about the busy hurricane she had seen. +Once there was a girl who wanted to be brave. She wanted to see the ocean, so she decided to go. She put on her shoes and went outside. She looked around and saw the big, blue ocean. She was so excited! + +The girl took a few steps closer and saw something very strange. There was a fake ocean that looked just like the real one! She wondered why. Then she heard a loud noise. It was her friend, who had come to see the ocean too. + +The girl's friend stopped in front of the fake ocean and shouted a name very loudly. It was the name of the girl's dad. The girl was so surprised! She asked her friend what he was doing. He said he wanted to see if the fake ocean would make her dad's name echo like the real one did. + +Sure enough, when the girl's dad's name was shouted into the fake ocean, it echoed just like it did in the real one! The girl was so happy. She had been brave and seen the ocean, and now she had heard a wonderful echo. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Rose. Rose was sad because she couldn't find her rainbow. Everywhere she looked, the sky was grey. + +Rose started to cry, she was so sorry for losing her rainbow. Then, something amazing happened. Suddenly, the clouds opened and a big rainbow appeared. + +Rose was so excited. She raised her hands up to the sky and shouted "yay!" The rainbow was so beautiful and made her so happy. + +Rose thanked the sky for her rainbow and went back home feeling happy and cheered up. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a big snake. He was very long and slim. The snake was serious and wanted to explore the world. He slithered in the grass, looking around. He came to a house and saw a door. The door was shut. The snake was curious so he tried to open the door. He pushed and pushed but it didn't move. Then he heard a noise. It was a little girl! The girl opened the door and saw the snake. The girl was serious and shut the door quickly. The snake tried to open the door again but couldn't, so he kept exploring. He kept slithering through the grass, looking around. He eventually found a bigger and better place to explore. The End. +One day, a little girl named Abby was exploring a park. She picked up a rare crayon that was lying in the grass. She stared at it in wonder, she had never seen such a crayon before! + +Abby put the crayon in her pocket and continued exploring. Soon, she came across a pond and saw something even more rare: a large, bright blue fish swimming alongside the ducks! Abby couldn't help but stare at it in amazement. + +After exploring the park, Abby made a picture with the rare crayon she had found. When her family saw the picture, they all smiled and said, "That's a very special and unique picture Abby! You found an incredibly rare crayon!" + +Abby was very proud of her picture and held it up the sky, so everyone could see her special creation. As she watched the birds fly overhead, she smiled to herself and thought about how lucky she was to have found such a rare and wonderful crayon! +Once upon a time there were two gorillas who lived in the jungle. They were very good friends, but one day they got into a quarrel. One gorilla said something that made the other gorilla angry and suddenly they started to fight. + +The fight got so bad that the ground got all filthy. They stomped around and threw dirt in the air. It was a huge mess. + +At first, the other animals in the jungle were scared of the quarrel, but suddenly a wise elephant decided to step in. He told the two gorillas to stop and think carefully before they continued fighting. + +The two gorillas thought it was good advice and calmed down. They hugged and apologized to each other. They were very happy to be friends again and they knew their friendship was much more important than their quarrel. The jungle was once again peaceful and happy. +Once there was a little girl who was sad. She was feeling down and didn't know why. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a powerful jewel glowed in front of her. She was surprised and touched by its beauty. Then a kind voice spoke to her. "I am here to comfort you," the voice said. The little girl was so grateful. She felt the warmth of the jewel as it glowed around her. Whenever she got sad, she remembered the powerful jewel and it made her feel better. She kept the jewel close to her heart and was never alone. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty bear. He liked to explore the world and one day he stumbled upon an old cord. He picked it up and started to pull it. Suddenly, the cord began to get longer and longer, until it was so big that it circled around the whole forest. The bear was so excited to see that he had found a mightly cord. + +Next, he started to think of ways to make use of it. He decided to make a slide and play games with the other animals. He used the cord to tie tall trees together and make fences so they could play safely. + +Finally, the bear found a way to use the cord even more. He helped the other animals to tie the cord between two trees. So when they jumped, they could swing back and forth in the huge cord. Everyone had so much fun and they cheered for the bear. +Once there was a farmer who lived on a farm in the countryside. He was very busy, so he always had to speed around to get things done. One day, he was in the barn and he heard something strange. There was a loud noise coming from his truck outside. He ran outside and saw that the truck was gone. The farmer felt guilty as it was his responsibility to take care of the truck. + +He started running down the road to look for it, and after a while, he spotted it. It was driving faster than ever before in the opposite direction. The farmer ran after it, but it was too fast for him, and he couldn't catch it. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise like something had crashed into the truck. He quickly got to the place the noise came from and, to his surprise, saw two little kids in the back of the truck. They had been giggling and not paying attention, so they accidentally hit a fence. + +The farmer was so relieved that no one was hurt. He drove the truck back to his farm and scolded the kids. He told them that they should always be careful and never speed around like that again. In the end, the farmer felt guilty for not paying attention to his truck. He promised himself to be more careful so that nothing like this would happen again. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to visit a copper mine. It was very special, and the copper was very expensive. + +On the day of the visit, they got up early. The kids were so excited! They took a car ride through the country until they arrived at the mine. + +When they entered, they saw lots of copper. The mine was filled with shiny yellow rocks everywhere! The family was very amazed. They even got to dig for some of their own copper. + +After the visit, the family went home feeling happy. They had learnt a lot about copper and why it was so expensive. They all agreed it was a very special day. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old granny. She had a special secret diary that she kept in her special shelf. Each day she would take out her diary and write something in it. + +One day, a little girl noticed that the granny was taking out her diary. She asked her granny what was in the book. Granny told the girl that it was a secret diary that no one else could read. + +The girl noticed that the granny wrote each day in her diary. She was curious to find out what the granny wrote. One day, granny let the girl read her diary. She was so excited! + +The little girl read all the wise things the granny wrote in her diary. She was so amazed at how wise the granny was. From that day onward, the little girl started writing her own diary too. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had lots of toys and was always very happy. + +One day, Lucy saw a big pile of junk. She was very envious of it and wanted to explore it. Lucy climbed on top of the junk, but she couldn't balance very well. Suddenly, Lucy started to fall! + +She was scared and shut her eyes, but as she fell, she felt something soft and fluffy around her, it was the pile of junk! She had fallen onto the pile of junk and she was safe. After that, Lucy played in the pile of junk for hours and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a large family. One day, their mommy said to them, "It's time to prepare for an emergency." Everyone got busy. Mommy put big water bottles in big bags. Daddy loaded the car with blankets and flashlights. The kids made sure they had their special stuffed animals. + +Everyone was ready. Then, a loud noise came from outside. They all ran to the window and saw a big storm in the sky. Mommy said, "Let's go. Hurry!" + +They all loaded in the car. Mommy drove the car to the big house. When they got there, everyone looked around. There were lots of windows and a big porch. It was the perfect place to be safe. + +The family spent the night there. The next morning, the storm was over. The family went outside. Everything was very wet and some trees were broken. It was a mess. + +The family was so glad that they had prepared for the emergency. Mommy said, "Thank goodness we were ready." She gave them all a big hug. They were safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a purple hoop. It was owned by a boy named Paul. Every day he would take it outside and share it with his friends. He would take turns throwing it around in the garden. + +Paul and his friends had so much fun each time they shared the hoop. They played games like catch and tag and they laughed until they were out of breath. + +One day, Paul wanted to share the hoop with his puppy, so he set it in the grass. But instead of playing with the hoop, Paul’s puppy ran away with it. The pup was so fast! Paul and his friends chased after him, but the pup was too quick. + +The pup ended up running off with the hoop and it was never seen again. But Paul and his friends were still happy because they had lots of fun sharing the hoop together. +Once upon a time, there was a new mouse named Max. Max liked to mix things. He mixed paint, he mixed flour and he mixed rice. One day Max mixed something very special. He mixed a few different ingredients together and made a new soup. Max was so proud of his soup that he shared it with all his friends. + +Max's friends loved his new soup. They said it was the best soup they had ever eaten. Max was so happy that he smiled from ear to ear. + +Max made more soup and shared it with all kinds of animals. The dog, the cat, the bear and even the little mouse enjoyed it. + +Max's new soup was a hit. He was so proud of himself for mixing the perfect ingredients. He was sure that everyone would love it. And they did! +Once upon a time there was a house with a roof. It was very old and had been there a long time. Every day the sun shone on it and the heat began to increase. Soon the roof started to feel very hot. + +One day an idea came to the roof. It thought “I have an idea - what if I put something sour on me? That would help cool me downâ€. So the roof went searching for something that was nice and sour. + +Eventually the roof found some magical sour ice cream. It was so yummy and so cool! The roof took the ice cream and spread it all over itself. All of a sudden the heat decreased and the roof felt so much better. + +From that day on, the roof always felt cool and happy. It had found the perfect way to decrease the heat - magical sour ice cream! +Once upon a time there was an anxious puppy called Sam. He was a very small puppy with a funny collar. + +One day, Sam's owner put him by the door and took him for a walk. Sam was very curious and he wanted to explore, but he had to wait for his owner. + +When his owner returned, he had something special. It was a box of matches. Sam's owner struck the first match and it lit up the room. Sam was so excited he barked very loudly- he knew he was allowed to play with the matches. + +One by one, Sam and his owner lit up the matches and made a big game. Together they matched up the colors and shapes on the matches. They laughed and laughed as they played. + +At the end of the day, Sam was so happy he forgot to be anxious. He and his owner had had lots of fun, and Sam was already looking forward to the next time they could match together. +Mark was feeling fearful. He didn't want to dress himself. His mom saw this and came to help. She asked him what was wrong, but he didn't answer. His mom took his hand, gently and gave him a hug. + +Mark felt a bit better. He showed his mom the clothes he wanted to wear. She helped him put them on. Mark felt more confident. He held his mom's hand and smiled. + +Mark and his mom looked in the mirror and saw how nice he looked. He was so proud. He started to jump up and down with happiness. + +It made Mark's mom happy to see him so excited. She gave Mark a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. Mark felt brave and ready to start his day! +Once upon a time, there was a bird who wanted to find a cozy place to build its nest. The bird flew around searching high and low for a good spot. Suddenly, the bird spotted a large tree with an open area in the middle of its branches. The bird thought this would make the perfect spot for its nest. + +The bird quickly flew to the tree and started to build its nest. It gathered twigs, leaves, and feathers from the ground and put them together. After a few hours, the bird finished building its nest! The nest was now nice and cozy. + +The bird was happy to have a new home and invited all of its bird friends to come visit. Every morning and afternoon they would come and sit in the nest together, talk and sing, and have a lot of fun together. The nest was now open to all of its bird friends. The bird was very happy indeed. +Terry's mom took him to the park to play in the sun. He saw lots of other children running around, but he wanted to take it slow. He noticed his shadow on the ground and tried to move it around. + +He ran around in the sunshine with his shadow following him and enjoyed the feeling of the sunshine on his skin. He was so excited that he jumped up and down and laughed. + +Then he saw a big hill and wanted to roll down it. He rolled so slowly, and as he went, his shadow came with him. He kept rolling until he reached the bottom, and he was happy he made it without getting hurt. + +At the end of the day, Terry was tired from all the fun. He said goodbye to his shadow and held his mom's hand as they walked home. Terry had a wonderful day and enjoyed every minute of it. +Jane was so excited for the night! Today was the day of the fireworks show. She was wearing her best dress and it was so pretty and sparkly. + +Jane, Mommy, and Daddy went to the park to see the show. The fireworks were so high in the night sky and they lit up the sky with amazing colors! Jane was so happy. + +When the fireworks were finished, Jane asked Mommy and Daddy if they could stay and see them again. But Mommy said it was time to go home. + +Jane waved goodbye to the beautiful fireworks and as she looked back, she could still see their bright colors in the sky twinkling. She knew she wouldn’t forget this night. +Max was a 3 year old boy who loved playing with his basketball. He would dribble and shoot with it all the time, determined to make each basket. Every day, Max and his Dad would play together and practice their skills. + +Max watched his Dad closely to make sure he was behaving properly. His Dad was humble and kind to everyone around him, and this made Max very proud. + +One day, Max and his Dad went to the park for a game of basketball. While his Dad warmed up, Max watched and learned how to be a good team mate. His Dad taught him to be humble, passing the ball to others on the team, and to be gentle and respectful when playing. + +Max was a good listener, and acted very well. He smiled as his Dad praised him for his good behaviour. At the end of the game, Max and his Dad celebrated with a high five. Max knew that if he continued to behave, one day he would become a great basketball player just like his Dad. +Once upon a time, there was an jolly old man who lived in the countryside. Every day he woke up and worked in his garden. He grew lots of fruit, like apples, strawberries and plums. + +Sometimes he made jam from the fruit he grew. Early one morning he put all the fruit into a big pot, added sugar and some secret spices, and cooked it until it was all sticky and sweet. + +The old man's jam was very popular. Everyone in town came to buy the jam and they all said it was the best they'd ever tasted. + +The old man was very happy. He was so pleased that his garden was growing lots of fruit and he could make yummy jam that people liked. Every day he worked hard in the garden and made more jam. + +The end. +There were two friends who were playing in the park. They were running around and having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, one of them pointed to a big sign on the wall that said "exit". They did not know what it meant, as they were very ignorant. They thought for a minute and then walked over to it. + +The friends saw that the sign was pointing to a door. They walked towards it and opened the door. It was dark inside so they used their hands to feel around. + +Their hands felt another door and they opened that too. When they opened the second door they were filled with amazement as they saw a beautiful sunny beach outside. They both ran out, excited to explore and have more fun! +Once there was a little girl called Emily. She was only three years old, but she was very polite. Every day, she played a game in her garden with her friends. + +The game was to use her mind. Emily always tried to think of different ways they could play. She would make up stories and ideas, and they would all laugh and have lots of fun. + +One day, Emily came up with a new game. She thought of a way to use her mind and imagine that the garden was a magical place. She and her friends pretended to fly like butterflies, play hide and seek between the trees, and catch rainbows. + +It was so much fun! They played the game until it started to get dark, then they said goodbye and went home. Emily was very happy; playing this game made her feel very proud of her mind. +Randy was deaf and he knew he had never belonged to any parade. He felt all alone, watching from the sidelines. But one day, something special happened. The clouds parted and the sun shone brightly, creating a rainbow in the sky. Randy's friends saw the rainbow and invited him to join their parade. So Randy waved his flags and marched with them through the streets. He felt like he belonged at last! Even though Randy was deaf, he was happy and he smiled each time they danced and sang together. On that day, Randy found out that he did belong in the parade! +Once upon a time, there was a white snake. He lived in a big garden. Every day, he would crawl around and look for food. + +One day, he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a big man standing over him. The man smiled and said, “Hello, little snake. I’m going to lift you up. Don’t worry, I won’t hurt you.†+ +The snake was scared, but he trusted the man. So the man gently lifted him up and put him in the grass. Then the man said, “Go on now, little snake. Have fun exploring this big garden.†+ +And with that, the white snake crawled away. He explored the garden, eating bugs and having lots of fun. To this day, the white snake still lives happily in the big garden. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty rose. It was so beautiful that it lead the way for many people. Everyone wanted to follow the rose. One day, the rose was feeling so special that it decided to go on an adventure. It lead the way through the dark forest, but it never wavered. The people followed along, feeling excited to see what was beyond the forest. + +Finally, the rose lead them to a big, sunny meadow with lots of pretty flowers. The people were very happy. They picked a few of the flowers and thanked the rose. The rose was happy that it had made the people so happy. From then on, the people kept following the pretty rose whenever they wanted to go on an adventure. +Once there was a boy who enjoyed playing with his whistle. He had it everywhere he went. One day he was walking in the park. He took it out of his pocket and began to blow it. He dropped it suddenly, but then a kind old man appeared. + +The old man was carrying a big bag. From it he took out another whistle and gave it to the boy. The boy was very grateful and thanked him. With his new whistle, he started playing again. + +He was so happy playing with it that he forgot to keep a close watch. Suddenly he dropped the whistle again. He looked down and couldn’t find it. He started to cry. + +The old man was nearby and heard him. He looked around and found the whistle under some grass. When the boy saw it he was so happy. He thanked the old man once again. + +He learned his lesson and kept his whistle safe so he would never drop it again. He was very grateful for the kind old man’s help. +Molly and William were very jolly. Every day they liked to go outside and play. One day they went to the park. They saw a big tree with lots of branches - it looked perfect for climbing. +Molly got a cup and said, "Let's climb the tree and see how high we can go!" William was excited and said, "Yeah!" + +So they climbed and climbed until they were at the very top. They were so high, they could see all the way across the park. They felt the wind in their hair and were so happy. + +Soon, it was time to go. Molly and William waved goodbye and said, "See you next time!" +Molly was very excited. She had been waiting all day to make cookies with her mom. Finally, her mom had taken out the dough, and the kitchen smelt amazing. + +Molly watched carefully as her mom mixed the dough up, getting it ready for them to roll out and make shapes. She couldn't wait to get started. + +When it was time to roll, her mom gave her some dough to work with. It felt squishy and fun between her hands. But as Molly tried to make shapes, the dough kept tearing apart. + +Molly was getting frustrated, and the dough wasn't looking so good. It was very ugly - she even thought it looked quite disgusting! + +Eventually, her mom came and showed her how to roll the dough a little more carefully. After that, she and Molly were both able to make lots of fun shapes. They had lots of fun making cookies with the dough! +Once there was a rich man who loved to kick. He had a big house and a lot of money. Every day, he would kick things all around his fancy house. One day, he went outside and saw something hot in his garden. He ran over and kicked it. He was very surprised when the hot thing spoke. It was a little dragon! The dragon said that if he kicked it three more times, he would get a special surprise. The rich man was excited, so he kicked the dragon three times. Suddenly, a great surprise appeared: it was a pot of gold! The rich man was so happy! He had gotten something very special and very rich. He thanked the dragon and went inside to show his family the pot of gold. From then on, the rich man was the happiest man around. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He worked hard all day long, collecting leaves from the trees. But when the sun went down, he was very tired. So he climbed into his tall tree and went to sleep. + +Then, one night, a little mouse came to visit the giraffe. She squeaked softly, asking why he worked so hard. The giraffe said he worked hard to have enough food for his family. He was very proud of his work. + +But still, the giraffe needed to sleep. He said goodnight to the mouse, and curled up in his tree. Soon, he was sleeping deeply and quietly. + +The next morning, the giraffe woke up feeling refreshed and ready for another day of hard work. He climbed out of his tree and jumped down to the ground. With a wave to his friend the little mouse, he went off to look for more leaves. +Molly was restless. She had been playing by herself all day and was getting bored. + +She walked into the closet, looking for something to do. Then she had an idea. + +Molly grabbed some old blankets and pillows and put them together in a pile. She grabbed a big bag and filled it with the blankets and pillows. + +Molly opened the door and dragged the sack outside. She found a spot in the garden where she was sure nobody would see her. + +Molly felt excited. She had made her own secret den! She jumped inside and began playing games. + +She stayed in her den until it was time for dinner. She quickly stuffed the sacks into the closet and ran back inside. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy. He liked to help people and always said please and thank you. But one day he made a mistake. + +The police saw what he did and they put the nice boy in jail. He was very scared and he worried a lot. It was a terrible place. + +But then one day the nice boy's mom came to visit him. She was so happy to see him. She told him not to worry, because even though he made a mistake, she still loved him. + +So the nice boy was very happy. With his mom's help he was able to get out of jail and go home. He never went back to jail again and he was very glad. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy puppy. He was a little puppy, with lots of love in his heart. He looked up into the sky and saw a big, yellow flower blooming. He thought that it was so pretty and wanted to run up and sniff the petals. + +So the puppy chased after the flower. He ran and ran until he reached the flower. He was so excited that he started to jump up and down, barking and wagging his tail. The flower smiled at him and he grabbed one of the petals and started to chew it. + +He loved the taste and decided to stay for a while and play. He began to roll around in the grass and he quickly became so comfortable and happy that he fell asleep. + +The sun was just starting to set and the sleepy puppy found himself surrounded by the blooming flowers. He was the happiest puppy in the world! +Once there were two friends. They wanted to sit down and play together. So, they went outside to find a nice spot. + +They saw a big bag on the ground and decided to sit on it. It was dull but it was still very comfortable. The two friends sat on the bag together and started to play. + +They played an exciting game of chase and laughed until it was time to go home. When the game was over, they both got up from the bag and said goodbye. + +The two friends went their separate ways but both had a lot of fun together. They will certainly look for that dull bag the next time they want to sit and play. +Once upon a time there was a player. She was very persistent and tried very hard. One day, she wanted to cover something. She found a large blanket and started to cover up a big box. She was determined to cover it with the blanket. She worked and worked, until she finally covered the box. Everyone cheered and clapped for the player and her persistent work. She was so proud of herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog. The dog was very tired and didn't want to do anything except sleep. + +But one day, the dog noticed something very exciting. There was a giant pile of junk nearby. It was filled with fun things like old tires and cardboard boxes. + +The dog was thrilled! Even with his laziness, he had to check it out. So the dog slowly crept over to the pile and began to climb it. He went higher and higher, barking and bouncing around. + +The dog had a lot of fun. He jumped on tires, slid down slopes and even explored an old box. But before he knew it, the sun began to set and it was time to go home. + +The dog slowly climbed down from the junk pile, feeling tired and ready for a nap. But he wouldn't forget his exciting adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was very miserable. He sobbed and he cried all day long. He felt so lonely, he had no friends. + +One day, the fox took a walk in the woods. As he walked, he saw something very small and cute. He quickly realized it was a tiny mouse. The fox gently picked up the mouse and asked him what was wrong. + +The mouse told the fox that he had been pinched by a big mean bird. The fox was so sorry for the mouse, that he stood up and began to growl. He was going to fight the bird and keep the mouse safe. + +The bird was so scared, it flew away. The fox gave the mouse a big hug and they were both so happy. The fox and the mouse were best friends and they never felt miserable again. The fox took care of the mouse and they lived happily ever after. +A girl named Abby was skipping down a dirt path. The sun was shining and it was mild outside. She skipped around a bend and suddenly saw a ranch. It was white and had a green roof. The ranch was surrounded by a fence and Abby could see cows and horses inside. She skipped to the gate and peeked through. The animals were gentle, and they stirred around people walking in the pasture. Abby grinned and skipped away. She was sad to leave the ranch but excited to explore more. +One day, there was a big, heavy building in the sky. It was so big and tall that it looked like it might touch the clouds. Everyone walking around the streets began to tremble, because the building was so big. + +Suddenly, a bolt of lightning came down from the sky and struck the building. Everyone was very scared and started to tremble even more. They had never seen such a big and amazing thing happen before. + +The people watched in awe as the big, heavy building fell to the ground. When the building had completely fallen, there was a huge cloud of dust. + +Even though it was as scary as it was, everyone was happy to witness such an incredible event. From that day forward, the people in the town remember the big, heavy building that fell from the sky. +Once upon a time there was a boy who was very adventurous. He liked to explore and try new things. One day he decided to go for a walk in the park. As he was walking he heard a loud noise and stopped to take a look. + +He saw a tree and noticed that it was shaking and making the noise. He wondered what was happening and decided to find out. He slowly approached and when he got closer, he heard a buzzing sound coming from inside the tree. Suddenly, a bee flew out of the tree and flew around in circles. + +The boy watched as the bee flew around in circles and eventually started to land on a nearby flower. He watched with interest as it buzzed around the flower and the other nearby flowers. Eventually, the bee flew away again, and the boy heard a result he had been hoping for: a buzzing sound coming from inside the tree again! + +He was so excited that he had discovered something new and adventurous. He ran home and told everyone about his adventure. Everyone was amazed by his story and everyone was happy that he had been so adventurous. +Once upon a time there was a dog called Mint. Mint was very naughty. He loved nothing more than running around the garden and eating all the flowers! + +Mint's owner, Sarah, was getting very tired of this behaviour. She would shout, "No Mint! Please, no more flowers!" Mint would just ignore her and keep running. + +One day, Sarah had an idea. She put a fence around the garden so Mint couldn't get into the flower beds. "Now Mint, please stay inside the fence," she said. Mint seemed to understand and stayed inside the fence. + +Sarah was so excited that Mint was being so well behaved. She decided to reward him with a special treat - a minty bone. Mint licked his lips and enjoyed his reward. + +Sarah was so proud of Mint for being so polite. From then on, each time he was naughty, she would remind him to please be a good boy. And Mint always listened! +Once there was a little girl who was very clever. She wanted to make something to show how clever she was. So she decided to make celery soup! She went to the market and bought some fresh, crunchy celery and some other ingredients too. + +When she got home, she prepared the ingredients and started to make the soup. She stirred, mixed and poured carefully. It was hard work, but she was determined to succeed. + +When she had finished, she proudly tasted her soup. It was delicious! She had done it! She had made an amazing celery soup and she was pleased with herself. + +The little girl was really happy and ran to tell her mother about her success. Her mother was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. From that moment on, she always remembered how clever she was and was never afraid to try new things. +Tommy and his mommy were getting ready for a camping trip. First, they had to pack. They packed a tent, some food and some special tools. Mommy showed Tommy how to use each tool. It was tough, but they were going to camp by the creek. + +When they got there, they set up their tent. They explored the creek and collected lots of rocks. They even saw some fish swimming nearby. As the night fell, they made a fire. They roasted hotdogs and marshmallows. It was so much fun! + +In the morning, mommy and Tommy packed up their stuff. It was tough to leave the creek, but they had to go home. On the way home, they talked about all the fun things they had seen and done. +Once there was a bunny named Pete. He lived in a small house near the forest. One day Pete was feeling bored so he decided to go for a walk. He skipped through the forest and came to a beautiful meadow. In the middle of the meadow was a hill covered in bright pastels. + +Pete trotted closer to the hill and started to explore. He noticed a beautiful mild colored butterfly. The butterfly seemed to be asking Pete a question. Petes eyes widened and he wondered what the butterfly wanted to know. + +The butterfly floated away before Pete could answer so he decided to explore the hill further. Suddenly he noticed a few pastels on the ground and he picked them up. They were so soft and felt delightful in his fur. + +Pete continued to explore until he reached the top of the hill. He looked around and saw the beauty of the meadow. He stopped to take it in, grateful for this moment of tranquility. +Once upon a time, there was a big earthquake. It was very scary and broke lots of things. Everyone was worried. They all ran around trying to save what they could. Then Mama and Papa had a great idea. They quickly got all the big blankets they had and put them around the fragile things. That way they could save them. Everyone worked together and it was amazing! At the end, the fragile things were all safe and sound. That’s how they saved them all before the earthquake stopped. +Once upon a time there was a restless turtle called Pat. Pat wanted to go on an adventure and explore the world. + +One day Pat saw an amazing calendar on the wall of his home. Pat became very excited and decided that something amazing would happen if he dived into the calendar. Pat closed his eyes and took a deep breath in. He leaped off his bed and dived right into the calendar. + +Pat found himself in a beautiful garden filled with all sorts of flowers and plants. Pat was in awe. He ran around the garden with joy, enjoying all the different sights and smells. + +At the end of the garden Pat found a sparkling creek. He couldn't resist and took a dive into it. The water was icy cold and the current was strong. But Pat stayed calm and enjoyed it. Soon enough he made it back to shore and looked up to see the stars twinkling in the night sky. Pat felt grateful for his adventure and smiled as he lay down and went to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a kind man named Bob. He liked to go to the park every day. On one particular day, Bob went to the park and saw a little girl in the playground. The little girl was wearing boots that were too big for her. + +Bob was very compassionate, so he knew he had to help. He took off his boots and put them on the little girl's feet. They fit her perfectly! The little girl smiled and thanked him for his kindness. + +Bob was happy to know the little girl was comfortable and safe. He sent her off to play in the park with the new boots. After that, Bob knew that whenever he went to the park he would always make sure to help someone who needed it. +Once upon a time there was a happy family. One day the mommy had an important message to tell her family. She wanted everyone to listen, so she got everyone together around the table. After asking everyone to be quiet, she said her message. She said “From now on, each of us must polish the kitchen every day.†The family thought this was an important message, so they all agreed to do it. + +The mommy was very proud of her family, so she gave each of them a big hug. Together, they set to work polishing the kitchen. Everyone worked hard and polished everything in the kitchen until it was shiny and clean. + +When they were done, they all stepped back and admired their work. Everyone smiled and clapped. Then, they all hugged each other and went off to do other important things. + +The end. +Once, there was a girl who liked to go outside. She liked to look for bees. One day she found a bee in her garden and she wanted to put it somewhere safe. + +She found a nice, comfortable spot. She put the bee on a flower and the bee looked happy. Then she waved goodbye to the bee and went inside. + +The next day, she went back to the spot and saw the bee again. She was very happy to see her again and they spent the whole day together. The bee seemed very comfortable and happy. + +The girl was so glad that she had put the bee in a safe and comfortable spot. From then onwards they spent lots of time together, having fun and exploring the garden. +Once there was a little girl named Emma and she loved to sing. She had a microphone that she wanted to use to sing and would practice every day. One day while she was singing something terrible happened. Emma heard a loud crashing sound, and when she looked to see what had happened she saw that her microphone had broken! Her singing had stopped and she was very sad. + +Emma started to cry because she knew it was her fault that the microphone broke. She was very bitter because her favorite toy was destroyed. She tried to put pieces back together but nothing worked. She was so upset she decided to go for a walk. + +As Emma was walking she found an old microphone in the grass. It looked happy and shiny, and this made Emma happy too. She whispered a quiet thank you and took the microphone home. + +When Emma got home she found out the microphone worked. She was so excited she could sing again, and was so happy the bitter feeling of losing her old one had gone away. Emma and her microphone have been happy ever since. +John was a little boy who loved to perform. He was always ready to do something new and exciting. + +One day, he found a clock on the floor. He was curious about it, so he picked it up and examined it. The clock felt cold and smooth, and John was mesmerized by the ticking noises it made. + +John decided he wanted to perform with the clock. He held it up in one hand and started to wave it around in big circles. He looked so calm and content as he kept moving it in the air. + +John performed with his clock until it was time to go to bed. He put the clock back on the floor and snuggled up in his bed. He was happy he got to perform with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to jump around and have fun. One day, Daisy's parents bought her an expensive toy stage. Daisy was so excited to see the stage, she could not wait to jump on it. + +When Daisy first jumped onto the stage, she was amazed at how much fun it was. She jumped around and twirled around in circles. Daisy's parents watched as she jumped and giggled with delight. + +Daisy and her family would jump and play on the stage every day. They had so much fun together. Daisy's parents were so happy that they bought her the expensive stage. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Jill. Jill was only three years old. + +One day, Jill felt very hot. Her mommy put a thermometer on Jill's forehead. Jill was so sick - the thermometer showed she had a fever. + +Her mommy was worried. She took her to the doctor. The doctor said Jill had to stay in bed. He promised she would feel better soon. + +But the thermometer was broken. So, Jill's mommy bought a new one. Jill's temperature began to come down and soon she was feeling much better. + +Jill was so happy she gave her mommy a big hug. Her mommy was very glad Jill was feeling better and they both smiled. +Today was an easy day. Mama opened the door and they all went outside. Mama opened the car and they all got in. They drove until they were all happy. + +Mama opened the door to the park and they all ran out. Everyone was so excited! Mama opened the picnic basket and out came food for lunch. They all sat down and ate. + +Mama opened the bucket and took out the balls. They played and laughed. They had so much fun! + +When it was time to go home, Mama opened the car door. They all got in and drove home. They all had a really fun, easy day today! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who went for a swim in the ocean. When he was getting out, he saw something floating in the water - a jellyfish! He thought it was useful, so he decided to pick it up and take it back home with him. + +But when he got back home, he realised he had lost it! He felt so sad, because he was sure it was the most useful jellyfish in the world. + +He wanted it back so much, he decided to go back to the beach and search for it. He looked everywhere, but couldn't find the jellyfish. He was beginning to feel so discouraged. + +Suddenly, he spotted a jellyfish of the same colour! He was so excited, he immediately picked it up and brought it back home. He was very happy to have found it again, and thought it was even more useful than before! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. He was very small and had shiny feathers. He was looking for the perfect place to make his nest. + +One day, he spotted a tall tree with lots of branches. He decided to make his nest there. He worked hard every day to gather leaves and twigs. He worked in the morning when it was mild and the sun was shining. + +He was very proud of his nest. He added a cozy nest of feathers and made it perfect. After a few days, his nest was finished and the little bird was so happy! He could now rest and make lots of new friends. + +The little bird was very pleased with the work he had done. He sleep peacefully in his nest, feeling safe and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to collect something special. She left her house and went out into the garden. The afternoon sun shone brightly down on the garden and the little girl smiled. + +She looked around and saw some green herbs growing by the fence. The little girl was so excited. She bent over and carefully collected the herbs. She put the herbs in her big basket and then carried it home. + +When she got home, she put the herbs into a pan and cooked them up. The little girl smiled as she ate her green herb soup. It tasted yummy! + +The little girl was so proud of herself. She had collected something special and made something delicious at the same time! She smiled and hugged her basket, content that she had a special treat. +Once upon a time, there was a pear tree growing in the backyard. Each day it grew bigger and prettier. It had the most yummy pears. One day a modern machine was brought to the backyard. It made a big whirring sound and it was quite noisy. + +The people living there were very excited to see it. The machine huffed and puffed and began to water the pear tree. The pear tree drank every drop and started to grow even bigger. Soon, it was filled with lots of juicy pears. + +The people were so happy and they kept feeding it water with the machine. Before long, it was filled with the most amazing pears. Everyone ate them and they were very delicious. + +The pear tree had grown so much that it was now the centerpiece of the backyard. The people were very proud of their modern machine and the delicious pears it had helped grow. +David was walking down the street. He was feeling happy and excited. He wanted to keep going to the park. Suddenly he saw a fat cat. It seemed to like the street. David smiled and kept walking. He liked being outside and exploring. Every now and then he would stop to take in the sights. + +After a while, he saw an old man. The man was very fat and held a basket in his hand. He was walking slowly and David wanted to help. He asked the old man if he could keep him company. The old man smiled and said yes. + +They talked and laughed as they kept walking down the street. David was so happy that he forgot about going to the park. The old man thanked David for keeping him company and said goodbye. + +David was filled with joy. The street was a wonderful place and he was happy that he got to meet the old man. He turned around and kept going. He kept walking and smiling, looking forward to his next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a family on a fun safari. The family was ready to explore the dangerous wild, so they grabbed their backpacks and off they went. + +The safari was full of wild animals like tigers, elephants, and monkeys. The children were excited to spot these animals, but they had to stay together and be careful. + +After a few hours of exploring, the family came to the top of a hill. To their surprise, they saw all the animals below in an oasis, ready to welcome them. + +The animals showed the family around the oasis, with no danger at all. The children were so happy, they couldn't stop smiling. + +The family and the animals stayed together for the rest of the afternoon, appreciating the beauty of the jungle and the friendship of the animals. They were so glad to be welcomed into such a precious place. + +The family returned home happy and safe, recounting stories of their exciting safari to all their friends and family. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a soft whale in the deep, blue sea. She liked to swim and play with the other animals. One day, the whale was feeling a little bit sad. She didn't feel like swimming or playing with anyone. Instead she wanted to sort out her feelings. + +So, the whale looked around for something to help her feel better. Suddenly, she saw a big, friendly turtle. The turtle understood what the whale was feeling and told her that she could help her sort out her feelings. + +The two of them swam off to a quiet place so that the whale would feel better. The whale laid down on a big rock and the turtle lay next to her. The whale talked to the turtle about what had been making her sad. + +The turtle listened very carefully and helped the whale sort out her feelings. Pretty soon, the whale began to feel much better. She thanked the turtle for helping her and they hugged. The whale and turtle were very happy together and laughed. + +The whale was so glad that she had a special friend to help her sort out her feelings. She knew that she could always count on the turtle and she was happy that she was no longer sad. +Once upon a time there was a dolphin in the sea. He was graceful and everyone around him wanted to applaud for him. So every day, the dolphins, fish and birds in the sea came to watch. The dolphin would show them tricks and swims which made them all cheer and applaud. + +One day, a little girl was looking out at the sea and saw the dolphin. She was so excited; she wanted to join in. So she jumped in the water, clapping and encouraging the dolphin. + +The dolphin was delighted by this and swam around the little girl gracefully. He twirled and dove around her, enjoying her company. Then the little girl and the dolphin began to dance around the sea together. Everyone was cheering, clapping and jumping with joy. The little girl looked so happy! + +At the end, the dolphin jumped out of the water until he reached the little girl. Everyone applauded as they shared a big hug. Then they dove back into the sea together, hand in hand, and everyone knew that these two had made a wonderful friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a famous port. People all around the world knew about it. Every day, lots of ships came to the port to find goods. + +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the port with her dad. She was only 3 years old. But she loved going to the port! + +Amy's dad showed her all the ships that were docked at the port. She was very excited. She wanted to throw something into the water. So her dad gave her a big stone. + +Amy grabbed the stone and threw it over the side of the ship. She watched it splash down into the deep blue water. She was so proud of herself. + +The next day, Amy went back to the port. She wanted to throw another stone. And from that day on, she was famous for throwing stones into the port! +Once upon a time, in a far away land, a little plastic bird named Tiny flew through the sky. Tiny was so proud of herself and she flew as high as she could. She flew over the tallest trees and over the rolling hills. + +Tiny heard a noise in the sky and she looked around to see what it was. It was a bright green plastic plane that was flying around in circles. Tiny was so excited and she flew with the plane across the sky. She flew faster and faster, she was smiling and laughing. + +Tiny saw a huge building in the distance and she flew towards it. It was a very big castle. She flew around the castle and grinned with pride. All of her friends down below were watching her with admiration and awe. + +Tiny flew until the sun began to set and then headed back toward home. She was so proud of herself for flying as far as she did. She flew through the sky and said goodbye to her friends who watched her up there. They waved goodbye as Tiny flew off into the night sky. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Daisy. She was three years old and she liked to play outside in the sunshine. Today, Daisy was feeling very lucky. Her daddy had told her that she could win a huge prize; an enormous plastic toy if she was the fastest. + +So off Daisy went, running as quickly as her little legs could carry her. She raced and raced against the wind. She was going faster and faster. Then finally, Daisy crossed the finish line. She had won! + +Daisy was jumping up and down in excitement. Her daddy arrived with a big smile on his face. He congratulated Daisy and handed her the enormous plastic prize she had won. It was so colourful and beautiful. Daisy couldn't believe it. + +She was so happy with her new toy and she thanked her daddy for helping her to win. Daisy enjoyed playing with her new prize all afternoon and she was very proud of clinching the win! +Molly and her friends had the best day ever. It started when Molly got an invitation from her new neighbor. It said to come over for a special lunch! Molly was so excited that she quickly asked her friends to join. + +Molly and her friends rushed over to their new neighbor's house. As they opened the door, they smelled something delicious! It was a picnic with lots of yummy food. + +Molly and her friends explored around the backyard and played games. Then, when it was time to eat, they all worked together to put out the food. They laughed and talked and enjoyed the delicious food. + +When the lunch was over, Molly and her friends thanked the new neighbor. They said they had so much fun that they wanted to join her again soon. + +Molly and her friends ran home to tell their parents all about the delicious lunch and invitation to join. It was the best day ever! +Once there was a little girl. She was very thoughtful. She often thought about ways to help people. One day, she decided to make muffins for her family. She was very careful to use the freshest ingredients. She mixed them together and put them in the oven. + +After a few minutes, a sweet smell filled the house. The girl took out the muffins with a big smile on her face. Her family was so excited to have freshly-baked muffins! The muffins seemed so yummy. + +They all enjoyed the muffins. Everyone was so surprised by her thoughtful gift. The little girl felt so proud of herself. She never imagined that baking could make everyone so happy. +Once upon a time there was a curious girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore her house. One day, after playing in the garden, Jane went inside the kitchen and saw something shiny. She got close to it and started to rub it. After a few rubs, it started to sparkle in the sunlight and Jane was amazed. She kept rubbing until it was bright and sparkly. Then she saw that it was a beautiful silver spoon! Jane was so excited and was curious to see what it could do. She ran around the kitchen with her new spoon and rubbed it against different things to see what would happen. In the end, Jane had lots of fun and learned that when something is curious, it's worth exploring. +Tommy and his dad went shopping one day. Tommy was so excited! He saw oranges in the store and asked his dad if he could count them. His dad said yes and Tommy got to work. He counted one orange, two oranges, three oranges and so on. After counting them all, Tommy asked his dad how much each orange cost. His dad told him it was $3 each. Tommy was very surprised and thought it was a bit expensive. He didn't buy any but wanted to remember to tell his mom that the oranges were orange and they cost $3 each. When they got home, Tommy told his mom all about the oranges he counted and the price. His mom was so proud of him for learning to count and for also learning the price of things. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant called Tom. Tom was very anxious. Whenever he tried to do something, he felt scared and worried. + +One day, Tom's family took him to the forest. They showed him a large trunk. Inside the trunk, there was a surprise! Tom was so excited! But when he opened the trunk, he was sad. + +Inside the trunk, there were no toys or sweets. Instead, there were only old clothes. Tom started to weep. His family tried to make him feel better, but nothing worked. + +At last, Tom's family smiled and gave him a hug. Suddenly, Tom was not so anxious anymore. He had learned that even when things seem bad, they can still turn out good in the end. +One day, Jack was walking in the park. Suddenly, he stumbled and fell. He looked around and saw some kids playing. They were having lots of fun. The kids were being noisy and laughing. + +Jack got up and decided to join in the game. + +He started to run and play with the children. He was so excited and happy to be part of their group. + +Jack laughed and cheered with the group. He even stumbled a few times but he didn’t mind - he was having too much fun. + +The playtime continued for hours until everyone was too tired. They all said goodbye and went home. + +Jack was very happy. He had a wonderful day playing noisy games with the kids. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Abigail. She was three years old and very curious. One day Abigail decided to go on an adventure. She wanted to go somewhere she had never been before. + +Abigail gathered her hat, her blanket, and her stuffed bear. She knew she was ready to go. Abigail followed the path until she came to a clearing. There in the middle of the clearing was an old tree with something shiny and glittery yet around it! + +Abigail stepped closer, and then she saw it. It was a pile of shiny marbles. Abigail thought it was so funny to find them there. She began to gather them in her hat. She also found flowers, rocks, coins, and sticks. She put all her treasures away safely in her blanket. + +Abigail was so happy with all the things she had gathered! She then ran back home with her treasures and a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He liked to perform for the people in his village. Every day, he would put on a show with magic tricks. The people in the village loved it. + +One day, he wanted to do something special that no one had done before. He thought for a long time about what it should be, and then he got an idea. The old man wanted to make a very original show. + +He went to the market and bought some unusual things like a long rope and juggling balls. He also got a few special props he could use. + +The night of the show arrived and more people than ever came to watch. The old man started to perform his routine, and soon everyone was amazed. Some of the tricks were so original that people couldn't believe what they were seeing! + +After the show, the old man was so happy. He had put on an incredible performance with some original ideas that the people in the village had never seen before. It was a great success! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play outside. Every season, she would run around until she was tired. But the best thing of all was when she splashed in the puddles. + +One day, the girl went outside during the summer season. She could feel the sun beaming down on her. There were big, clean puddles scattered everywhere. She began to run and jump in them until they were all gone. + +The little girl started to laugh and giggle as she splashed in the puddles. She waved her arms and laughed even louder as the water got on her clothes. After a while, the puddles were gone, but the girl was still smiling. She had so much fun that her clothes got wet, but she didn't mind. + +The girl ran back to her house and changed into something dry and clean. Then, the girl ran back outside and waited for the puddles to come back. She couldn't wait for the next season so she could go out and splash again! +One day, an adventurous little girl went outside to explore. She scurried down a trail into a large, wide field. As she walked, the girl noticed something furry in the nearby bush. She took a closer look and saw a small animal! It was a mouse. + +The little girl became excited and wanted to play, so she started to throw things at the mouse. She threw rocks, leaves and sticks, all while making happy little noises. The mouse didn't seem to mind and continued playing along with her. + +Soon, the two were having lots of fun and the mouse started to lead the little girl down a different trail. She followed it until they came to a hidden meadow. It was surrounded by tall grass and trees, and the girl was delighted with its beauty. + +The mouse jumped and bounded around, sniffing and exploring the area. The furry creature and the little girl played for hours, blissfully unaware of the time. + +Eventually, the sun began to set and the little girl had to go home. She waved goodbye to her furry friend and walked down the same trail she had come. And even though time had passed, the little girl knew she would always remember her special adventure in the meadow. +Once there was a wide rocket. It was big and yellow. Every day, the rocket's friends would gather around it. They would make plans to launch the rocket. + +The first day, they got the rocket ready. They put it on the ground and used a big hammer to make it strong. The second day, they filled it with fuel so it could fly. The third day, they made sure the engine was working properly. + +Finally, the day came when the rocket was ready to launch. Everyone counted down from ten, and the rocket flew up into the sky! It soared high and wide, and the friends waved at it from the ground. + +It was the most amazing sight! The rocket flew higher and higher until it was out of sight. The friends cheered as the rocket disappeared into the sky. It was a thrilling adventure! +Once upon a time there was a young hunter. He loved to explore the forest and find new things. He always looked for exciting adventures. One day, he got lost and he couldn't find his way home. He was scared, but he kept walking. Suddenly, he saw a bright light in the distance. He ran towards it, and found a beautiful lake with lots of animals around it. He watched them play and run, and he smiled. He fell in love with the lake, and he knew he could stay there and be happy. He stayed for a long time, living in the forest and finding new things to do. He loved the lake and he was very happy there. Eventually, he found his way back home, but he still thought of the lake with love. +Once upon a time, there was a knob. A knob that was almost like any other. But it was slow. + +The knob had a secret. It wanted to be fast. It wanted to spin around and around. + +But it couldn't, because it was too slow. One day, the knob got an idea. It decided to ask for help. + +First, it asked the birds in the sky, but they were too busy. Then, the knob asked the trees, but they didn't understand. Finally, the knob asked the ants, who came up with a plan. + +The ants got on the knob and started to spin it around and around. The knob turned faster and faster. And soon, the knob was going so fast, little sparks of light flew off it. + +The knob was so happy it laughed for joy. It spun around and around even faster, and the ants went flying off. + +From that day on, the knob stayed fast and spun around and around, with a smile on its face. +The youth was healthy. One day they decided to go climbing. They put their shoes on and looked up at the mountain. They were excited to start climbing. + +They started to climb higher and higher. The rocks were different sizes and made it fun to climb. They looked around as they went and saw so many plants and animals. + +The youth felt proud as they continued to climb. They finally reached the top and looked out over the scenery. It was so beautiful! They waved to the birds and animals and felt happy for succeeding in their challenge. + +The youth thanked the mountain for the fun adventure and started their descent. Back on the ground, they were relieved to have made it down safely and promised to come back to climb again soon. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to draw. She had all sorts of crayons - red, blue, yellow and green. + +Every day Lucy would take out her crayons and have lots of fun drawing. She made big circles and little stars, bright rainbow colors and all sorts of shapes. + +Today Lucy wanted to be extra careful with her crayons. She closed the box carefully and held each crayon gently. She made sure not to scribble and each line she drew was just perfect! As she drew all sorts of pictures, her crayons began to become sharp again. Soon Lucy was able to draw even brighter and bolder than before. + +Lucy was so happy with her drawings that she smiled from ear to ear. She showed her mom and dad who were also very proud and happy with her art. + +The end! +Molly was a little girl who liked to sing. Every day she liked to take her singing upstairs to her room. + +Today, Molly sang all the way up the stairs. She sang about happy times and about sunshine. + +When Molly got to the top of the stairs, she paused for a moment to listen. Everything was very quiet and she could hear the birds singing outside. + +Molly starting singing again, louder this time. Her voice filled the whole house and everyone in it with happiness. Then, Molly went into her room and sang some more, until it was time for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a statue in a garden. It was made of stone and had a peaceful face. The statue was always calm, but one day it started to vanish! It was a very strange thing. The statue disappeared in little bits until it was gone. Everyone in the garden was a little scared, but no one knew what had happened. They looked for the statue but couldn't find it. The statue had vanished and nobody knew why. +One day, Sally was walking on the beach with her mom. She saw so many colorful creatures in the ocean. Suddenly, Sally spotted something special. It was a jellyfish, glistening in the sunshine! She pointed to it. "Mommy, look!" she shouted. + +Her mom smiled. "That is a jellyfish," she said, and they both watched it soar through the water. + +Sally wanted to touch it, so she waded deeper and deeper into the water. The jellyfish was so close now and it looked so clean and sparkly. She gently reached out to touch it. As soon as she did, it quickly disappeared. + +Sally looked around, wondering where the jellyfish had gone. But she smiled and waved goodbye to it. She was so happy to have seen it soar through the water. + +Then she walked back to the beach with her mom. She still couldn't believe she had seen a jellyfish that day. +John and his mom were in the van. John liked the van because it was bright and shiny. It seemed like fun! He wanted to touch it, but his mom said no. She said the van was very fragile and he might break it. + +John looked out the window. He watched the cars going past. Sometimes, he saw a big truck. He thought the trucks seemed big and loud. John asked his mom if they could drive the truck. She smiled and said no. + +John hummed a song and looked out the window again. He saw a delicate butterfly. He thought it seemed very fragile. + +John asked his mom if he could touch it. She smiled and said yes. John was very gentle with the butterfly. Suddenly, it flew away. John smiled and waved as it flew off. He said goodbye and watched until it was out of sight. +Once there was a little girl called Beatrice. Everyday she had a bowl of yogurt for breakfast. One day, Beatrice decided to put a sprinkle of sugar on top of her yogurt. As soon as the sugar left the spoon it seemed to vanish! Beatrice blinked and looked around, but it had gone! + +She then noticed a tiny door at the side of the kitchen. It was tiny, so she had to stand on her tippy toes to reach it. Slowly opening the door, she found a surprise! Inside was a magical land filled with giant sugar crystals! Beatrice reached in and grabbed the largest sugar crystal she could find. It was so big, it filled both of her hands! + +Back in the kitchen, Beatrice gently sprinkled the sugar over her yogurt. But strange things started to happen. As the sugar hit the yogurt, it also began to vanish! Beatrice couldn't believe her eyes, as all of the sugar disappeared! + +Beatrice knew that she needed to put a little sugar in her yogurt from then on, if she wanted it to stay. She made sure to measure it carefully every time. From that day forward, her delicious yogurt was never too sweet - just perfect for her little taste buds. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. Her favourite thing was to watch videos on the computer. One day, she found a new video that made her feel very uncomfortable. + +The video showed a giant stirring something in a pot. Every time the giant stirred, the pot bubbled and made strange sounds. Lucy was so scared that she wanted to stop watching, but she couldn't look away. + +Finally the giant stirred the pot one last time and stopped. Lucy let out a big sigh of relief. + +The next day, Lucy was happy to find that the video was gone. She watched some of her other videos, and had lots of fun. She never wanted to feel that uncomfortable again! +Bob was walking in the park. He was looking for a turkey. He walked and stumbled over a rock. Bob was careful and stayed on his feet. He saw a turkey walking in the grass and he got excited. Bob ran over to the turkey and the turkey ran away. Bob chased the turkey and didn't give up. He finally caught the turkey and was so happy. He was careful not to hurt the turkey and he made sure he was safe in his arms. Bob hugged the turkey and took him home. He was so happy to have a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty bear called Bob. He was very silly, so he liked to play tricks on his friends. + +One day he decided to play a trick on his friend Lizzy. He went to the woods and found some sharp equipment and started running. + +Lizzy saw Bob running and thought it was very silly, so she followed him. When she got close, Bob threw the sharp equipment at her. + +Lizzy screamed and ran away. Bob laughed, but he knew he had to be careful with sharp equipment. + +The end. +Once there was a funny bug that liked to play jokes. One time it heard a loud noise and wanted to escape. It was so scared. But it was also ignorant and didn't know what the noise was. It kept looking for a way to escape but it couldn't find one. Suddenly, the bug saw a tunnel and it quickly crawled inside to safety. The bug was so relieved it laughed out loud, like a joke! The bug felt much safer in the tunnel and was never scared of noises again. +Mum was very busy. She had lots of papers which she needed to fold. She found a big file and spread the papers out on the kitchen table. Mum worked carefully and quickly to fold the papers. + +Soon, all the papers were ready. She arranged them neatly inside the file. She tied the file up with a ribbon so that nothing could fall out. + +Mum was very happy with her work. She smiled and said, "Now, this file is ready for posting." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She lived in a peaceful village with her family. One day Emily's mommy told her they were going to the store to buy some salad. Emily was so excited! + +When they arrived at the store, Emily ran in. She had never seen a store before and the bright colours and busy people made her eyes light up. Suddenly, Emily heard a loud alarm and everyone started to panic. She didn't know what was happening and her heart started to beat very fast. + +Mommy grabbed Emily's hand and quickly ran out of the store. As quickly as they had arrived, they were back on their way to their peaceful village. + +When they got home, Emily and her mommy made some yummy salad. They laughed and ate it together. Even though Emily had been scared in the store, she was very happy. +It was raining hard outside, but Jack was still happy. He and his mommy made their way to the subway station. Jack looked up at the sky and watched the large raindrops fall from the clouds. He stayed close to his mommy so he wouldn't get wet. + +When they reached the subway he was so excited. He had never taken a subway before and he couldn't wait to go inside. He stood at the entrance and watched the people come and go. He saw how they ran through the rain, and he laughed. + +Finally it was time to board the train. His mommy held his hand and they stepped inside. It was so exciting as the train zoomed through the tunnels. Jack waved out the window at the rain and felt so happy. He watched out the window until the train stopped and it was time to go home. +Once there was an avocado. He was original and loved to explore the world. One day, the avocado was walking around and he could feel a chill in the air. He began to shiver! Suddenly, he heard a voice from the ice above. It was a small penguin. + +The avocado asked the penguin what was wrong and the penguin said that he was very cold. Without a moment to waste, the avocado warmed up the penguin by giving him a hug. The penguin was so happy, he thanked the avocado for being so nice. + +The avocado and the penguin decided to stay together forever and have lots of adventures. From that day on, they lived happily ever after and never shivered again! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her not-so-nice little boy. The mommy loved her little boy, but he was so spoiled! He always wanted his mommy to read him stories, but he wasn't happy with just one - he wanted more and more. + +So one day, mommy had a great idea; she decided to take her little boy on a special visit. Together, they went to the library! + +The little boy was so excited! He got to pick out his favorite books and have mommy read him as many stories as he wanted. He was in heaven! Every day, they would go to the library and the little boy would be so excited to read all the new stories he would find. + +The visit to the library was so special for the boy and his mommy. It kept them both very happy, and it was a great way for the little boy to learn to love reading for himself. Together, the mommy and the little boy truly enjoyed their special visits to the library. +Jill and Sam saw each other in the park. Sam was holding a notebook and he was smiling. Jill smiled too. They both liked each other and were very friendly. + +They started to play with a ball together. Jill ran and laughed. Sam followed and laughed too. They had so much fun! + +Suddenly, Sam accidentally slapped the notebook. Jill looked surprised. Sam apologised but he didn't feel very happy. + +Jill said a kind word and gave him a hug. Sam hugged her back. They were both so friendly and it made them feel better. They laughed and hugged again. + +The friends were still holding hands when they left the park. They both had a fun day and felt much better! +Once there was a small plant. It was very sad because it was all alone. Everyday it looked out the window hoping to find a friend. + +One day, a boy named Jack saw the plant. He wanted to help the plant find a friend, so he went on a big adventure around his neighbourhood. He looked everywhere - in the park, rivers, and even in the clouds. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find the perfect friend for the plant. + +When Jack got home, he was feeling very sad. But then he had an idea! He found a sack and filled it with sand. Then he planted some small flowers seeds in the sand. He watered them every day and watched them grow. In no time, the plant had lots of new friends! + +Jack was very happy and so was the plant. From then on, Jack visited every day to look after the flowers. +Once there was a little fish. He was swimming around, looking for something. He was searching for something easy. + +Suddenly the fish became very happy. He had found something easy! He had found a small pond with lots of food in it. The fish happily swam around the pond and enjoyed the easy food. + +But the little fish became sad again. He wanted to find something even easier than the pond. He swam and swam for days and days, but he couldn't find anything easier. + +Then he became excited! He had found the easiest food ever. It was so easy to catch! All he had to do was open his mouth, and voila! He had the easiest food ever - a meal of tiny fish swimming around him. + +The little fish was very happy. He was eating the easiest food ever and he was content. +Once there was a young girl. The girl loved dolls and playing dress-up. But one day, when she was playing, she noticed something wrong with her doll. Her doll had something stuck in her arm and would not move! + +The girl was worried. She wanted to help her doll, but she didn't know how. Finally, she remembered the grown-ups in her life. She decided that she would ask them for help! + +The girl went to her mom and her dad. She asked them if they could help her solve the problem. Her mom and dad looked at the doll and thought for a bit. Finally, they knew what to do! With a few small tools, they were able to fix the doll's arm. + +The girl was so happy. Her doll was back to normal and ready to play. She was very thankful that her mom and dad had helped her solve the problem. From then on, the young girl was no longer afraid to ask for help when she had a problem. +Once upon a time there was a wise owl who had a messy TV. He looked around and thought "Something must be done!" So he went over to the TV and started to clean it. He used his feathered wings to wipe the dust away. He sang and hummed as he worked. + +When he was all done, the TV looked so shiny and new! The owl smiled and said “Now that’s much better!†He stepped back and admired his work. The TV was so clean that it was glowing! + +The owl was very proud of himself for being so wise and for cleaning the TV. From then on, he kept the TV clean and shiny. Everyone who saw it said that it was the best looking TV in the forest. And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Millie. She liked to play in the garden and explore the different paths. + +One afternoon, while she was playing, Millie hurt her best friend, Jenny. Jenny was very frightened and started to cry. Millie knew she had been wrong and apologized. She asked Jenny if she could forgive her. + +Jenny was scared but she thought about it for a moment and said "yes". She knew Millie had made a mistake and wanted to be friends again. + +Millie was so happy! She thanked Jenny for forgiving her and they hugged. Jenny showed Millie a special path in the garden that she had found and they played together for the rest of the afternoon. + +Millie learned an important lesson that day - it's always better to forgive and be kind to each other. Happiness comes from being nice and saying sorry when we do something wrong. +Once upon a time there was a young boy who loved to play. One day while playing outside, he noticed that his neighbor's house was soaking wet. He went over to take a closer look. When he got to the neighbor's house, he realized that the neighbor's young pup was splashing around in the puddle in the front yard. He smiled as he watched the pup jumping and spinning around until it was completely soaked. + +The boy decided to join in on the fun. He splashed in the puddle and soon enough he was soaked too! After a while, the boy and the pup splashed each other until he had to go home. + +The boy waved goodbye to the pup and said he'd be back to play in the puddle soon. His neighbor smiled and waved thanks as the boy ran back home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny seed. The seed was all alone in the big, wide world. But the seed had a dream: it wanted to grow into a beautiful flower. + +One day, the sun shone down on the seed and the seed started to grow. Its stem got longer and its leaves were green. Pretty soon, it became a delicate flower with petals of pink and purple. + +The flower was so pretty that a blouse was made from its petals. The blouse was white and very delicate. It fluttered in the breeze and made the girl wearing it look wonderful. + +The little seed was so happy to see the blouse made from its petals. It was so proud that it had grown into something beautiful that could make a young girl look even lovelier. + +The end. +The sun was warm and bright in the sky overhead and it was a beautiful day in the field. Two little ants were out to play, they were brothers and they had a lot of fun! They were running and jumping, exploring and having fun. + +Suddenly, the younger ant stopped. He was looking around and he couldn't see his older brother! He looked around everywhere but he couldn't find him. He started to get worried and felt really sorry. + +He began to cry, he was so scared. Then he heard a voice from the sky, it was his brother. He was up high in the tree, and he had been watching the whole time. + +He apologized to his brother for disappearing, and said that he was just exploring and that he would never do it again. The younger ant was so happy to see his brother and to hear his apology that he jumped for joy! + +They played together for the rest of the day, exploring the field and all its wonders. Every once in a while the younger ant would turn around to make sure his brother hadn't disappeared again, but each time he saw him and they would laugh. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom who wanted to find something special. So he went outside to look. Suddenly, he saw a bush with rich, red berries on it. He wanted to get the berries so he could share them with everyone. + +He tried to pull the berries off the bush but it was too high for him. Then an idea came to him. He could use a stick to push the berries down. So he grabbed a stick and started pushing the branches. The berries started to fall and some of them went rolling away. + +Tom was so happy! He ran to pick up all the berries. He put them in a basket and shared them with all his friends. Everyone was delighted by the sweet and juicy berries. The day was a great success and Tom was proud of what he had done! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to take pictures. She had a big, shiny box full of photos. One day, the little girl decided to take a photo of her cat. Her cat was very thin, with a long tail and pointy ears. + +The little girl grabbed her camera and held it up to her chest. She stepped back and told the cat, "Say cheese!" With a cute meow, the cat smiled at the camera. + +The little girl was so happy. She looked at the photo and saw a big, happy smile on her cat's face. She showed the photo to her mom, who smiled and said, "That's a great photo!" The little girl was so proud of her photo that she decided to show it to everyone she knew. + +The little girl took her photo everywhere and told everyone about how she took it. From the playground to the store, no one had ever seen such a cute photo. Everyone was always amazed by the little girl's skill. + +The little girl always bragged about her thin cat and her amazing photo-taking skills. Everywhere she went, she told everyone the same thing: "I took this photo - isn't it amazing?!" +One day a girl named Lucy was walking in a park with her mommy. All of a sudden, dark clouds filled the sky and started to rain. Lucy got scared and started to panic. She was so worried that she wrapped herself up in her mommy's coat. Her mommy hugged her tight to try to make her feel better. + +The rain was coming down hard and the wind was blowing. It was very cold and Lucy's teeth were chattering. Her mommy's coat was a nice warm wrap, but the rain made it feel a bit bitter. + +Suddenly, the rain stopped and the skies cleared up. Lucy was still scared, but the sun was shining and she knew everything was going to be ok. + +The mommy and Lucy hugged each other and smiled. They were both so happy that the sun came back out. Lucy knew that everything was going to be alright and the panic feeling was gone. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family. They had a jeep they liked to carry people and things in. One day they were in the jeep and carrying their daughter, who was three years old. She liked to look out the window and wave at the animals they passed by on the way. She saw horses, cows and even birds! They would stop and pick flowers, and laugh and sing songs. + +The driver of the jeep was always very careful, making sure he took the smoothest path possible. After a while they reached their destination, a big playground. There were lots of other kids there who the little girl could play with. + +They spent the rest of the day at the playground, carrying the little girl around and having a lot of fun. At the end of the day the wealthy family thanked the jeep for carrying them all safely to the playground, and drove back home. +Once there was a tall girl. She had a big and wide mouth. She went to the playground to play. + +She saw there a big box with a lot of colourful shapes. The girl opened the box and started to match the shapes. She matched the shapes of same colour and same size together. + +The girl worked very hard and her mouth opened wide in concentration. She managed to match all of the shapes! Everyone clapped and cheered as the girl finished her work. + +The girl felt so proud of herself and smiled from ear to ear. She was sure of one thing - she just loved to match! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved playing outside and picking flowers. + +One day, Lucy found an old shirt lying in the grass. It was a little too big for her. She wanted to wear it but it was too big for her. + +So she asked her mom for help. Her mom said she could separate it into two pieces. Lucy was so excited and grabbed some scissors from the drawer. + +She carefully cut the shirt in two pieces and then tried them on. One piece was a perfect fit! She wore it with a big smile on her face. + +Lucy was very happy with her little shirt and thanked her mom for helping her find a perfect one. From then on, Lucy would always take her mom's advice. +Once upon a time there was a big green lock. It was all alone on the backyard fence. The little bird that lived nearby was very alert. He saw something test the lock. + +It was a chipmunk who wanted to see if the lock worked. He took a stick and tried to move the lock, but it wouldn't move. He tried and tried but it wouldn't open. + +The little bird smiled. He knew the lock was strong. The chipmunk said goodbye and left. + +The little bird was still alert. He wanted to make sure no one tried to open the lock again. He watched the lock all day and all night, making sure it was safe. + +The lock was strong and the little bird was alert. Together they kept the backyard safe and secure. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sally and Jack. They were very cheerful and enjoyed playing together every day. +One day, Sally and Jack decided to go for an adventure. They went to a desert and soon found a cactus. "Let's play a game," Sally said. "If you touch the cactus, you have to quit the game!" +Jack was brave and tried to touch the cactus. Immediately, he jumped back and his hands started to hurt slightly. They both laughed and decided to go home. +From then on, they promised to never quit the game and have stayed best friends. Whenever they are together, they are very cheerful. +Once there was a loyal dog named Red. Red was always looking for ways to make his family happy. One day he heard them talking about going out for dinner. Red wanted to make them laugh, so he went to the kitchen to find something to use as a joke. He found a tennis ball and took it to the elevator. + +When his family stepped inside the elevator, Red squeezed the ball and it made a funny noise. Everyone in the elevator laughed and Red smiled. He was so happy that he made them laugh. Red was proud to be so loyal and funny! + +They all went out for dinner and Red enjoyed himself with his family. He even found tiny pieces of hamburger in his bowl. Red was very happy and had a wonderful day! +Once there was a mole who lived in a burrow. He was very happy but he was lonely too, because he had no friends. So one day he decided to go for a walk. On his way, he counted the trees, the clouds, and the colourful flowers in the field. + +When he had counted enough things, he saw a little girl playing in the grass. She had a pretty dress and her hair was shining in the sun. The mole thought she looked so fine. He wanted to say hello, but he was too shy. + +The little girl was so happy to have a friend. She asked the mole if he would like to play a game. The mole nodded eagerly. The little girl counted to three, and they played hide and seek. The mole laughed and laughed and was so happy to have a friend. + +They played until it was time to go home. The mole thanked the little girl, and they said goodbye. The mole went back to his burrow and was so glad to have made a new friend. +One day, a little boy was very hungry. It was time for a meal, but he couldn't decide what to eat. As he looked around his kitchen, he saw something that smelled really good. It was a big, steaming pot filled with a delicious soup. + +He took a spoonful and blew on it gently. It tasted a little bit bitter, but he still liked it. He thought that it was the perfect balance of salty and sweet. + +He happily ate his meal, making sure to balance the spoonful of soup with a few crunchy crackers. As he finished, he felt much better! His tummy was full and he felt content. He was glad he had chosen the soup for his meal. +Once upon a time, there was a big and heavy tiger. He liked to wander through the woods. + +As he wandered, he saw lots of different animals. He saw furry rabbits hopping around and birds singing in the trees. But what he liked most of all were the yummy bugs he found along the way. + +One day, while the tiger was busy wandering, he heard a rumble in the trees. It was getting louder and louder. The tiger got scared and ran as fast as he could. + +After he stopped, he realized that he was safe. He had just heard a storm coming in the distance. The tiger was relieved and decided to go home. + +He wandered back through the woods, thinking about the animals he had seen, and the storm he had heard. He was happy he had been safe and kept wandering until he was back home. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl. She loved to play with her stuffed bear. One day, she had to go to a meeting. She was a little scared. + +At the meeting, there were lots of people. The little girl was very scared. But then, she saw her bear was there. He said, "Don't worry little girl! I'm here to keep you safe." + +The little girl was so happy that her bear came with her. With the bear by her side, she was no longer scared. + +At the end of the meeting, everyone clapped. The little girl smiled and hugged her bear tight. She said, "Thank you for scaring away my scary feelings!" +Once there was a little boy named Jack. Every day, Jack would wake up early in the morning while the sun was still rising. He would eat his cereal with a big smile on his face, and then he would go outside to play. Today was no different. + +Jack was playing in the garden when suddenly he heard a loud noise. He was scared and he didn't know what to do. He tried to stay brave and to behave himself, but then he started to cry. + +Jack's mother heard him and came to the garden. She hugged him and told him she was sorry he was scared. Jack was relieved and he stopped crying. + +At night, Jack's mom read him a story before he went to bed. He thanked her and said, "I need to remember to behave myself better. I don't want to be scared again!" She smiled and said, "That's right my dear. Now, off to bed!" + +Jack woke up the next day feeling much better. The air was no longer so bitter, and he was determined to be brave and behave. He had learned a valuable lesson and he was ready for the day. +Once there was a little girl named Marie. She was very happy. One day she wanted to go out and play. So her mom let her go. + +She went out into the garden and she saw a big drain. It was full of water. She wanted to play in the water. So Marie asked her mom if she could and her mom said yes. + +Marie got some buckets and filled them with water from the drain. She made a beehive and other shapes with the water. She was so happy! + +Before it got dark, she put all the water back in the drain. She had so much fun playing. Marie was very happy and went running inside to tell her mom about her adventure. +Molly and her mom were very excited. Today was the day of the pet show. Molly loved animals and was ready to see all the fur that was sure to be there. + +When they arrived, they saw lots of animals with different kinds of fur. There were cats with soft fur and dogs with coarse fur, there were even rabbits with fuzzy fur. Molly couldn't wait to see them all. + +Molly and her mom went around looking at all the animals. She saw a lot of different forms of fur. Some animals had shiny fur, some had long fur, and others had short fur. Molly was especially excited about the animal with spotted fur she got to see. + +Molly knew it was almost time to go, but before they left, she saw a big sign that said “Pet Show Participantâ€. Molly was so excited! She couldn't believe she was going to get to participate in the show. + +Molly was ready and donned her special pet costume, complete with furry ears. She was so proud. She walked around with her pet and made sure to show off her fur. After the show was finished, she went home very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to walk. She loved to explore her neighbourhood and visit new places. One day, while out on her walk, she noticed a lovely garden with open gates. She decided to have a look. She tentatively stepped inside and discovered a cute little puppy! They quickly became friends and played around the garden together. + +The puppy loved to tease the little girl in a gentle way. They would run around and play tag and the puppy would jump over her feet! It was a lot of fun and the little girl was so happy. Then, after a while, the girl said goodbye to her puppy friend and went on her way. + +The little girl never forgot how much fun she had with her puppy in the open garden. +Once there was a little girl, who loved to explore. One day she was walking in a wood and suddenly she discovered something. It was a twig! It was also sparkly! She was so happy with her discovery that she decided to take the twig with her. + +As the little girl walked further in the wood, she started to hear a noise. When she looked around, she noticed two birds, an owl and a crow. They were both envious of the twig that the little girl was carrying. So they started to fly around her, trying to take it away from her. + +The little girl was a bit scared, but she knew she had to be brave. She gathered all her courage and grabbed the twig tightly. The owl and the crow were very disappointed and flew away. + +The little girl was very proud of herself and continued her journey, wearing the twig like a medal. She made many more discoveries on her way and the twig reminded her to be brave. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One of them was named Jack and the other was named Jill. They were both very helpful to each other. + +One day, Jack found a saw and said, "Hey Jill! I found a saw! Let's go to the lake and splash around!" + +So they both ran to the lake and started splashing and playing together. They laughed and had so much fun! + +The water was so cool and the sun was so bright. They played together for hours and hours until it was time to go home. + +Jack and Jill said goodbye with big smiles on their faces. They had such a wonderful day and they were so grateful to be able to have each other to have so much fun with. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Sally. She was very adorable. One day, Sally ran outside and saw something amazing in the sky. It was a beautiful rainbow! She wanted to make the rainbow even brighter so she decided to add some colour to the sky. She grabbed her paint brushes and mixed all the colours together. Then, she carefully added the bright colours to the sky. When she finished, the rainbow was even more beautiful! Sally smiled and laughed with joy. Suddenly, it started to rain and each drop looked like a sparkling diamond. The rainbow was even more gorgeous! Sally was so happy because she made the rainbow even brighter. She ran inside and told her mom all about it. +The big dog wanted to prevent the cat from getting its toy. The dog stood in front of the toy and breathed heavily. The cat wanted the toy so badly. It was an inch away. + +The cat was very envious of the dog. It was standing right in front of the toy. The cat couldn't move, it was too nervous. + +The dog was determined to prevent the cat from getting the toy. It kept the toy away from the cat. The cat stood still, gazing sadly at the toy. + +The cat couldn't get close to the toy. The dog wasn't allowing it. The cat wanted the toy so much, but it was out of reach. + +The cat was so envious of the toy, but it couldn't do anything about it. The dog was preventing it from getting the toy. The cat had to give up and walked away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He wanted to sail the big sea. But the sea was huge, so he needed help. He grabbed his phone and called his dad. + +Sam's dad was very smart. He gave Sam a big paper map and some food to take on his sail. + +Sam said goodbye and hopped in his little boat. He pushed the boat off the shore and started to sail. The sea was blue and beautiful. + +After sailing for many hours, he smelled something sour. It was a surprise, but he had found an island! It was full of sour fruits, so Sam picked some for his snack. + +He was so happy to find an island. But now it was time to go back home. Sam sailed for many hours until he saw his dad's house. + +Sam ran inside and gave his dad a big hug. He was so happy that he sailed the big sea and found an island! +Once upon a time there was a tall, pale pirate named Captain Jake. He had a big black beard. Captain Jake was a brave and daring pirate who sailed the sea with his crew. + +One day, Captain Jake reached a small island. From shore, he saw a little girl. She had bright, blue eyes and long, golden hair. + +Captain Jake smiled and waved to the little girl. He was happy to see a friendly face! + +The little girl was scared at first, but then she recognized Captain Jake. She smiled at him, and they both laughed. + +The little girl and Captain Jake waved at each other until he had to go. Captain Jake went back to his boat. He was proud that the little girl had recognized him. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Tuesday was a popular day for the little girl. She had been waiting for it all week. She woke up early and ran outside with a big smile on her face. It was springtime and the sun was bright and the birds were singing. She bent her knees and jumped high into the air. She felt like she was floating and it made her even more happy. She ran around, enjoying the sunny day and playing in the grass. After a while, she saw a red flower peeking through the blades of grass. She was so excited that she jumped even higher and reached for the flower. She pulled it out of the grass and held it close to her heart. She laughed as the gentle breeze blew the flower's petals around her. She twirled around, feeling the sunshine on her face. It was indeed a popular Tuesday! +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. He had an owner who he loved very much. Every day, his owner would take him for a walk at the park. Spot would run around and play, and his owner would always remind him to come back before it got dark. + +One day, while they were at the park, Spot saw a new toy he wanted to play with. He started to run after the toy, but then he forgot that his owner had reminded him to not go too far. Oops! Spot couldn't find his way back and soon his owner started to worry and was very upset. + +Just then, Spot heard his owner's voice. He was calling him, and Spot could hear how sad his voice sounded. Spot knew he had to find his way back, so he started running in the direction he had heard his owner's voice from. + +Finally, Spot and his owner were reunited and Spot was so happy. Spot reminded himself to always listen to what his owner said so that he never got lost again. +Once upon a time there was a very delicate flower. Every morning the flower opened its petals to peek at the sun and enjoy its warm and beautiful glow. But one day an alarm woke up the flower with a loud beep! It was very scared and slowly closed its petals. But after a few moments, it bravely opened them again, using all its courage. As it peeked out, it saw that it wasn't anything to be scared of - it was only the warm buzz of a garden bee! The flower was very relieved and continued to peek out at the world. +A Cat named Oscar lived in a house. His favorite thing was his big wool blanket. He loved cuddling with it, and it made him feel so happy. + +One day, Oscar felt very sad and he sighed. He wanted something to make him feel better. So he climbed the stairs to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. + +He saw something amazing inside! It was a big bowl of yummy ice cream. Oscar knew it would make him feel better so he meowed with delight. + +He took a spoonful, and then another and another. Pretty soon the bowl was empty and Oscar smiled. He took his wool blanket and sat down in his chair. He ate his ice cream and felt much better. +Once upon a time there was an obedient puppy. He was so cute and happy! He liked to play, but most of all he liked to sleep. His favourite place to sleep was in a cool and cosy tunnel. He would curl up and soon feel all nice and sleepy. + +One day his master took him for a long walk in the park. They went to the old tunnel. It was big and dark and very quiet. The puppy was scared, but the master was kind and gentle. He went inside and soon the puppy felt safe and cosy too. + +At night he lay down and snuggled up in the tunnel. He felt so calm and happy inside. Before long the puppy was asleep as soundly as ever. He dreamt of running and playing in the sunshine with his master. He was such an obedient puppy! +Jack and his Mommy were out for an adventure. Jack looked around and saw a saw in a shed. "What's that Mommy?" Jack asked. His Mommy smiled, and told him it was a saw. She said it was used for cutting things, and showed him how it worked. + +Jack was fascinated, and asked if he could try it. Mommy agreed, so Jack took the saw and tried to cut a board. He worked hard and soon the board was cut neatly in two. + +Jack was so proud, and asked Mommy if they could get a modern saw. She smiled and said, "Let's ask Daddy." When they talked to Daddy, he said they could get a modern saw if they worked hard and saved their money. + +So Jack and Mommy saved their money and bought a modern saw at the hardware store. The new saw was shiny and looked amazing. Jack was so excited about his new saw, he couldn't wait to get back home to show it to Daddy. +Once there was an old man. He had a heavy heart. He was struggling to make his way in the world. So one day he decided to pray. He went to the station with a heavy heart. + +At the station he told the sky how he felt. He asked for help. He looked up and said his prayers with all his might. + +Suddenly it began to rain. The rain was heavy and filled the old man with hope. He walked back home with newfound courage. + +He continued to pray every day and his heart became lighter. He finally found what he was looking for - peace of mind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to create. She would make things out of paper, paint, and markers. One day, she decided to make a mask. She cut a piece of paper into the shape of a face. Then she took some markers and added some tight colourful lines and swirls to it. When she finished the mask, she put it on and showed it to her mom. The mom smiled and told the little girl how amazing her creation was. The little girl was so proud and couldn't wait to wear it again. With her new mask, she felt like she could become a superhero! +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady. She wanted to teach the kids all about soil. Every day she would take the kids outside and show them how soil feels. She taught the kids how to take care of the soil and make it pretty. She showed them how to water it, how to pick weeds, and how to make it look nice. The kids loved how much she taught them about the soil. + +One day, the kids took a break from their work and played in the soil. The lady watched as the soil got messy, but she smiled. She was happy to see the kids having so much fun. Then, it was time to tidy up. The lady taught the kids how to use their hands to make the soil look pretty again. They worked together and soon it was as good as new. + +The lady was so proud of the kids. They learned a lot about soil and had so much fun together. The lady smiled and thanked the kids for all their hard work. The kids smiled back because they learnt something new about soil and had so much fun with their teacher. +Once upon a time there was a blue shell. The blue shell was big and shiny. It was so shiny, it almost looked like it was made of stars. + +The blue shell was very heavy and no one could move it. Until one day, a little boy came along. He was brave and strong, so he decided to try to move the shell. + +The little boy took a deep breath, and with all his might, he pulled at the shell. Suddenly, the shell moved and the little boy was so proud of himself. He loaded the shell onto a big truck and drove away. + +The little boy drove the shell to its new home. He unloaded it carefully and put it back in its place. It fit perfectly in its new home, so it looked like it had always been there. + +The little boy smiled and went off to do something else. He was very proud of himself for loading the blue shell! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was always in a good mood and loved nothing more than playing with her toys. One day, she was playing with her doll, when she saw a beautiful clock on the wall. She was so excited to have a clock like this, and she hoped it would always tell the perfect time. + +So, every morning, Jane would wake up and run to the clock to see what time it was. One morning, she saw the clock and it said it was 7am. Jane was so happy, she clapped her hands and smiled. + +But a few days later, the clock wasn't ticking right. Jane was worried and also sad, because she wanted the clock to be perfect. She hoped that it would start working again soon. + +Then, one special day, Jane's parents made a special surprise for her. They took the clock to a clock repairer and when they came back it was ticking perfectly again! Jane was so excited to see the clock working that she started jumping up and down. + +Now, she looks at the clock every morning before she starts playing and she always hopes it will tell the perfect time. +Sam had a dependable sweater but one day it ripped. He was so sad! He was trying to think of what to do when his mom came into the room. She said "Let's mend it!" Sam liked the idea, so they worked together. + +First, they laid the sweater on the floor. Then, they found some thick thread and some needles. Sam's mom showed Sam how to use the needle and thread to repair the sweater. Then, Sam got to do it himself. It was so fun! + +Finally, the sweater was repaired! Sam was so proud of his work. He was even more proud he was able to help his mom fix the sweater. He solved the problem and made his sweater dependable again. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious bell. Every day, it would ring in the morning. One day, a young child came to investigate. The child had heard the bell ringing, so they walked to the other side of the forest. + +When they arrived, they saw the bell hanging from a tree. It was shining in the sunlight. The child walked closer and saw the bell had mysterious symbols written on it. Then, the bell started to ring again. + +The child was surprised and excited at the same time. They reached out to touch it, and the ringing suddenly stopped. The bell was silent. + +The child smiled and admired the mysterious bell one last time before walking away. From then on, the bell never rang again! The child had discovered a secret that day – a magical bell that no one else knew about! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was very persistent. She wanted to take a walk. Everywhere Sally went, she found food. Some of the food was sweet, some of the food was crunchy. + +Sally just kept on walking. She didn't give up, even when she got tired. She was so very persistent. Finally, she reached the park. She saw big trees and lots of flowers. There were also birds chirping and bees buzzing. She even saw a squirrel eating a nut. + +Sally discovered lots of new food. She found berries, apples and nuts. Sally was so happy. She had found so much food by just walking. + +Sally was now tired, but she felt satisfied and proud of being so persistent. She was so happy that she had gone on a walk. Sally eagerly went home with her new discoveries. +Once there was a little girl named Kayla. Kayla loved pencils and could take them everywhere she went. One day, after she grabbed a soft yellow pencil from the table, Kayla felt something strange. + +She looked down and saw a kitty, who had taken a bite out of her pencil! She gasped and put her hands on her head. Kayla wanted to keep playing with her soft pencil but the kitty had ruined it. + +So Kayla decided to get a new pencil from her drawer. She grabbed a red one that was sharp and added it to her collection. + +The kitty looked at Kayla sadly and rubbed its head on her leg. Kayla knew that the kitty was sorry. + +So, she grabbed the broken yellow pencil and gave it to the kitty. The kitty happily took it and the two became friends. + +From that day on, Kayla and the kitty played with pencils together! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Sasha. Sasha loved to study. Every evening after dinner, while her brothers and sisters were playing, Sasha was curled up in her cozy chair reading. + +One evening, Sasha was studying very hard and when it was almost time for bed, she decided to take a quick break for a snack. Sasha had just grabbed a cookie when the light in her room started to flash. She heard a voice coming from the window saying “Sasha, come outside!†+ +Sasha wondered who was calling to her and decided to answer the call. She was feeling brave, so she put on her coat and shoes, grabbed a flashlight and stepped through the window. It was dark outside, but she still saw a beautiful dragon in the sky. + +The dragon flew down and landed in front of Sasha. The dragon told Sasha that it had been watching her every night, how she was brave enough to stay inside and study while her brothers and sisters were playing. The dragon said that it wanted to be Sasha's friend and asked if she wanted to come play with it every evening. + +Feeling brave and excited, Sasha nodded her head and hopped onto the dragon's back. Together they flew around the sky until it was time for bed. Sasha thanked the dragon for the wonderful adventure she had just gone on and said goodbye. Then, as quickly as it came, the dragon flew away into the night sky. +Once there was a little peach. She wanted to remain all alone in the forest. Every morning she opened her eyes and looked around. She saw the other fruit and vegetables, none of which were like her. As days went by, she remained all alone. + +One day, she noticed something unusual. There was a little girl in the forest picking flowers. The little girl had a basket of peaches. The little peach smiled, happy to see another like her. She remained still and watched the little girl as she ate one of the peaches. She couldn't believe it was happening. + +The little girl smiled at the little peach and waved goodbye. The little peach waved back, relieved to have a friend. From that day forward, the little peach remained happy and content knowing that she had found a friend in the forest. +Gavin was at the church with his mummy. As he looked around he thought it was very big and beautiful. He saw many people in the church, some were singing and some were praying. He watched and listened to the singing and thought it sounded nice. + +Then he saw something he didn't like, the people in the church were drinking something that mummy was calling 'wine'. He tasted it and thought it was very bitter. He didn't like it and wanted something sweeter. + +Mummy then said to him 'Gavin, we must go now' so they left the church. Gavin was happy to go home, he thought it was too bitter inside the church. He thought he was much happier at home with his sweeter things. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little boy. His name was Sam and he lived with his mum and dad. + +One day, Sam wanted to go outside and play. But it was very cold outside, so his mum said "It's too cold, come inside Sam and be nice". + +But Sam was a naughty little boy and he did not listen to his mum. He opened the door and stepped outside. In a minute, his whole body started to freeze. + +Sam had to run back inside quickly. His mum and dad were very worried about him and gave him a big hug. They said, "Now stay inside and be a good boy!" + +Sam learnt his lesson and from then on he always listened to his parents. +One day, a little girl spotted an elderly man sitting on a rock in the park. His skin was wrinkled and he had a grey beard. He was wearing a big yellow hat. + +The little girl liked the hat so she wanted to talk to the elderly man. She walked over to him and asked him about his hat. He said he had had the hat for a very long time and he said it reminded him of his grandmother. + +He offered to give the little girl the hat since he couldn't keep it forever. She thanked him and put it on. It was a bit too big, so the elderly man put his hands on her shoulders and they rocked back and forth, adjusting the hat. + +The little girl thanked the elderly man again and waved goodbye. She now had a bright yellow hat to remind her of her special rock in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep out on a big adventure. The jeep was excited to explore, but soon it became frustrated. The roads were too bumpy and the jeep could not go very far. Suddenly, it heard a voice speaking from the surrounding countryside. It was a friendly voice that offered to help. The jeep was very grateful and followed the voice. The voice guided the jeep until it reached a smooth road that led it to its destination. The jeep was happy that it was able to continue its adventure. The voice said goodbye as the jeep drove away. The jeep never forgot the kindness of the voice and was grateful for the help. +Once there was a clever boy who wanted a jet. He thought a lot about it and looked at pictures of jets in books. He begged his mom and dad for one but they said he was too young. + +He asked his uncle for a jet, and his uncle said he was clever and had a brilliant idea. So he got to work and made himself a jet from paper and tape. He was so proud of his little jet, and he played with it every day. + +He was so happy, and he flew the jet high in the sky. It whizzed through the air, just like a real jet. He spent hours playing with his new friend and discovering new places. + +The little boy was so pleased. He had used his clever mind to make a jet, and now his dreams had come true. He was so thankful to have such a fun jet. +Once upon a time there was a cool boy named Bob. He had a great idea for a design! He wanted to design a special shoulder bag so he could bring lots of toys everywhere. He showed his mom and dad his design and they thought it was great. + +Bob got to work making his design. He picked out some colorful fabric and cut out two pieces that were the same size. He pinned them together and sewed them up with a needle and thread. Bob put a special pocket and lots of cool buttons to make the bag beautiful. + +When it was finished, Bob was very proud of his design. He put the bag on his shoulder and showed it to everyone. Everyone said it was so cool! Bob even went to the store and got lots of candy and toys to put in his special shoulder bag. He put it on and was off for a fun day! +Amy and her mum had a fun day out. Amy's mum bought her a new coat. It was bright pink and Amy loved it! + +On their way home, they saw a rude man. He was shouting and scowling at everyone. Amy's mum held her tighter and scowled back. + +When they got home, Amy asked her mum if they could go out again so she could wear her new coat. Her mum smiled and said yes. + +The next day they went out and Amy wore her coat. But this time, the man was not so rude. He was smiling and waving at everyone. Amy's mum smiled and waved back. + +Then the man came up to them and said, "I'm sorry for being so rude before. Can I hold your coat for you for a moment?" + +Amy's mum smiled and handed him the coat. They thanked him and went off smiling. Amy was so happy she had her new coat, and a new smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. She was always trying to manage any game she could find. One day, she saw a thermometer. She had never seen one before, so she was curious and wanted to know what it was. She asked her mom and she explained it was a kind of game. + +The little girl was so excited that she could play with the thermometer. She started to twist and turn the thermometer, pretending it was an animal. She made it walk and run. She sang songs and laughed when the thermometer danced. + +Soon, the little girl was busy and managed to create games with the thermometer. She had fun playing with her new toy. She twisted and turned it, creating shapes, and when she made it stand still, she pretended it was a house. + +The little girl was so proud of herself for managing to create so many playful games with the thermometer. She kept playing all day and it was the most fun she ever had! +Once upon a time, there was a purple birdcage. Inside the birdcage was a small bird. The bird was very excited and happy. Everyday, the bird would talk to the other birds in the birdcage. He would chat, tell stories and sing. + +One day, the birdcage opened and out came a friendly butterfly. The bird couldn't believe his eyes and he started to talk to the butterfly. The butterfly told him many stories and they talked late into the night. As the sun began to set, the butterfly had to go and the bird said goodbye with a big smile. + +The next day, the birdcage was full of birds again. All the birds chattered and sang, but the purple birdcage was the happiest of them all. He was so happy to have a friend. The two of them talked every day and stayed in touch. + +The bird and the butterfly were the best of friends and the birdcage was filled with music and laughter. They were the best of buddies and the purple birdcage was the happiest in the world! +Oliver loved to work. He was very busy doing lots of jobs! He had a special file where he kept all his important work. + +Every day Oliver worked on the file. He used markers to draw on it and colored paper to make it look pretty. He liked to write his name on it too. It took a long time to finish but he was very proud of his work. + +One day, Oliver got a long file. It was bigger than any other file he had ever seen! He was so excited to get to work on it. He used his markers and colored paper to decorate it. He worked until the file was complete. + +When he finished, Oliver was very proud of his work. It was the longest file he had ever done! He put it away in his room so he could show it to his friends. + +Oliver was very happy. He had done a great job on his long file. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jamie. She was three years old. One day, her mom was teaching her how to behave in line. She showed Jamie how to stand still and not run around like she usually does. + +Jamie tried her best to be good, but it was hard for her. She kept wanting to move and explore. When it was finally her turn, she was so excited and moved very fast. Jamie's mom had to remind her to take her time. + +The next time they went to the store, Jamie knew what to do. She remembered to stay in line and behave. Even though she wanted to go quickly, she stood still and waited patiently. She was very proud of herself for remembering to behave. + +Jamie continued to get better and better at standing in line. Eventually, she became a pro at it. Now that she knows how to behave, she can go to the store with her mom without any problems. + +The End. +Once there was Jim, a very stubborn man. He had a wife who was always trying to get him to do things. One day, his wife had an idea. She said to Jim, "Let's see who can win a race! I bet I can win!" + +Jim didn't want to race, because he was too stubborn to compete. But his wife made him do it. So they raced around the house and Jim ran as fast as he could, but his wife was faster. She won the race! + +Jim was not happy. He still didn't want to admit he lost. His wife said, "See, I won! You have to admit it now!" Finally, Jim said, "OK, you won. You're the best racer!" + +Jim and his wife were happy that they both had fun, even if Jim lost the race. They hugged and Jim promised to never be so stubborn again. They lived happily ever after. +George was a clumsy spider. He lived in a building, with lots of other spiders. One day, George decided to go on an adventure. He spread his legs wide, and started to climb down the wall of the building. As he spread his legs, George felt the wind on his face and enjoyed the view from above. It was so beautiful! + +But George was clumsy, and as he spread his legs, one of them slipped. He tumbled down the wall, legs and arms flailing about. But George was still determined to go on his adventure. So, he spread his legs wide, he spread his arms out, and he started to move. Slowly and carefully he spread his legs and arms, and before long he was on the ground and ready to explore. + +The sun was shining, and the views were wonderful. Everywhere George looked there were fields and forests and birds. He spread his legs and started walking, taking in the sights and sounds around him. Everywhere he looked, George was having a great time. + +So, George spread his legs and arms and explored the world around the building. He stayed out all day, exploring the world and taking in the beauty around him. Eventually, the sun started to set and George knew it was time to head back home. He spread his legs and arms, and hurried back to the building. He was exhausted, but had had a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very scared. She was scared because she was locked inside a scary room. She began to cry, but then she remembered something her mommy had taught her. She put both of her little hands on the door and pushed as hard as she could. Suddenly the door opened and she ran out. The little girl was so happy she was free! She went and found her mommy and gave her a big hug. From then on, the little girl never felt scared when she needed to push open a locked door. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little bird who liked to explore. One day, he decided to fly to the stadium. + +As he was looking around, he noticed something strange. He saw a big machine that was busy destroying the stadium. He was very curious. He watched it for a while, before flying back home. + +The next day, the nosy bird was back at the stadium. The machine had almost destroyed the entire stadium! There were just a few bits left. + +The nosy bird was very sad. He was not happy that someone had destroyed the stadium. He wanted to make it better, but he didn't know how. + +So he just flew away, his wings heavy with sadness. He hoped that no one would ever destroy the stadium again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce warrior. He had a big sword, and he used it to protect his home. + +One day, the warrior was attacked by a giant monster. The fierce warrior tried to fight, but the monster was too strong. The warrior used his sword to scatter the monster away. + +The fierce warrior was very brave, and he killed the monster and saved his home. All the people in the land were so happy, they cheered and celebrated. + +The people in the land believed in the warrior and they gave him a shiny medal. The fierce warrior was proud of his sword and the brave things he had done. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a smart boy who wanted to examine a pie. He looked all around the room, but he could not find the pie anywhere! + +He asked his mummy, "Where is the pie?" But she said that she did not know. + +The smart boy had an idea. He looked under the table and behind the chair, and then suddenly, he saw it! + +The pie was lying on the kitchen counter. The boy was so excited that he ran to examine it. He poked and prodded the pie and even tasted a tiny bit! + +Suddenly, he heard his mummy coming and he quickly moved away. He was glad that he had found the pie but he was also very good at hiding! +Once upon a time there was a gentle cat named Pat. Pat loved to climb. Every day Pat would climb high up in the trees. One day Pat climbed so high that his eyes saw the stars. He stared at them in wonder. + +Pat climbed down from the tree and started walking. Soon he found a fence to climb. He quickly climbed it and leapt into a giant pile of leaves. Pat rubbed his eyes in the soft leaves and rolled around. + +The sun was setting, so Pat climbed down from the leaves and said goodbye to the day. As he walked home, he heard something rustling in the bushes. It was a small mouse! Pat watched the mouse carefully, being careful and gentle. The mouse squeaked and ran away. + +Then Pat found a big tree. He wanted to climb it one more time before the night was over. He slowly climbed the tree, his claws gripping the bark. When he got to the top, Pat sat down and looked up at the stars. He meowed softly and then closed his eyes. He was content. +Once there was a couch. It was an old, silly couch. It had been sitting in the living room for a very long time. The children never used it. + +One day, the children decided to do something with it. They were so excited. They found some matches and started to play. But then something happened. They dropped a match on the couch and it started to burn. + +The fire spread quickly and it was getting bigger and bigger. Everyone was so scared. The fire was too strong. They couldn't put it out. + +The fire was so big that it burned the entire couch. All that was left was ash. The stupid old couch was gone. Everyone was very sad. +Once upon a time there was a queen who was very stubborn. The queen lived in her big castle and was in charge of a lot of people. One day, she decided to leave her castle and go on an adventure. + +The queen set out with a small group of helpers and they traveled together to a new lands, unknown to the queen. They finally arrived at the edge of a large forest. The queen, being very stubborn, decided to lead the group into the forest. + +The group had been traveling for hours when they finally found a nice, flat area with a lot of trees, perfect for the queen to settle. They cleared the land and soon enough the queen had a brand new home in the forest. + +The queen was so happy in her new home, surrounded by her helpers and the animals of the forest. Her new home was her kingdom, and she declared herself the queen of the forest. The queen settled in the forest and she ruled there happily ever after. + +The End. +Once there was an adventurous girl called Sari. She was only 3 years old but she loved to explore and learn. One day she was looking around her house and she saw the refrigerator. She had seen it before but she never noticed the small handle at the side. + +Sari was curious, so she opened the refrigerator. What she saw amazed her! Inside the refrigerator was a vast treasure of delicious snacks and treats. Sari was delighted! + +But then she heard a voice. It was a loud voice and it said: "Be careful! Many of the treats in the refrigerator can be dangerous." + +Sari was frightened! But she listened to the voice and she closed the refrigerator again. + +Sari had learned an important lesson. She had revealed a secret about the treats in the refrigerator. They were dangerous. From then on, Sari was always very careful whenever she opened the refrigerator. +Once upon a time there was a chubby boy named Henry. He always wanted to explore, but his mum wouldn't let him. She would never permit him to go upstairs. + +One day, Henry tried and tried to convince his mother to let him go upstairs, but she said no. Still, Henry was determined so he asked again and again until his mother finally gave in and permitted him to go upstairs. + +Henry was so excited and could hardly contain his happiness. He ran upstairs right away. As soon as he got to the top of the stairs, he was greeted by a surprise. + +There were so many toys and things to do, it was like a magical place Henry had never seen before. He played and explored, and before he knew it, hours had gone by. + +Henry was so grateful to his mother for permitting him to come upstairs. He remembered his mother words, "Be sure to always thank me for showing you all the fun upstairs!" + +So, that's exactly what Henry did. He thanked his mother for offering him the chance and promised to be careful and listen to her. + +The End. +Once there was a bench in a park. It was a very big and special bench. Its wood was shiny and its paint was very bright. Many people wanted to sit on it but it was never empty. + +One day, two boys came to the park. They saw the bench and wanted to sit there. One of the boys was envious of the bench because he couldn't sit there. His friend felt sad when he saw his friend was feeling bad. + +So, the second boy had an idea. He asked his friend to close his eyes and count to three. When he opened his eyes, his friend had made the bench shine very brightly with something special. Even though they couldn't sit on it, it was the most beautiful bench they had ever seen. The envious boy was so happy to see how his friend had made the bench shine. + +From then on, the bench became even more beautiful. People who passed by the park always stopped to look at the shining bench. It was always a happy moment and it made everyone feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to learn. Every day, she would study the things around her. + +One day, she was looking at her mom in the kitchen. Her mom was making a yummy sauce. It was orange and smelled good. + +The little girl wanted to learn how to make sauce. So, she asked her mom to show her. Her mom said yes and taught her how to make the sauce. + +The little girl was so happy. She loved learning how to make the orange sauce. + +From then on, every day, she would study her mom in the kitchen, learning how to make more and more tasty sauces. And she grew to become an amazing cook. + +The end. +Once there was a mama and a daughter. The daughter wanted to play. She picked up a ball and wanted to throw it. But the mama said no. The daughter got a little mad and threw the ball across the room. + +The mama was ashamed. She asked the daughter to say sorry. The daughter shook her head. The mama said it again, this time more firmly. + +The daughter was about to throw a fit. But then she remembered that mama was ashamed and said sorry. The mama was very happy and hugged the daughter. She said that it’s very important to listen to mama. The daughter agreed and they both smiled. +Brad the bear was very lonely. He just wanted someone to join him. + +Suddenly, Amanda the mouse came along. She was wearing a nice blouse and Brad liked it! + +"Do you want to join me?" he asked. + +Amanda smiled and said yes. + +They had lots of fun together. They played tag in the park and ran around in the meadow. + +After a while, they even stopped for a picnic. They ate their sandwiches with a glass of juice and some cookies. + +Brad and Amanda were so happy that they joined each other that day. They knew that they have a special friendship! +Once upon a time there was a modern blue box. It was very special, and it was difficult to use. A 3-year-old named Jake saw the box, and wanted to know what was inside it. + +So, Jake decided to use the box. He thought and thought about how he could use it. Then, something very magical happened. The box started to fill up with balloons! Jake was so excited, so he started jumping up and down. + +The balloons were all different colors, sizes, and shapes. There were even some blue ones! Jake clapped his hands and laughed, and soon all of the balloons filled the sky. It was a beautiful sight. + +Jake was very proud of himself. He had used the modern blue box, and made something really wonderful happen. +Bob was walking outside his house when he saw something weird. In the distance, he could see a beautiful view. Bob wanted to pick the view of the mountains so he climbed up a hill. As he got closer and closer, the view started to look even more weird. It was a view that he had never seen before. + +Suddenly, Bob heard a strange noise and he noticed something weird picking at the ground in the distance. He paused to take a closer look and saw that it was a strange looking animal picking and digging a hole. Bob was surprised and excited to see such a peculiar creature picking in the dirt. + +He watched it for awhile, mesmerized by its movements. Suddenly, the creature turned and looked at Bob, then disappeared into the trees. Bob turned back to the view of the mountains and decided to pick some flowers from the hill for his mom. He carefully gathered them, and as he went back home he had a big smile on his face. He was glad that he got to pick such a weird and beautiful view. +Once upon a time there was a big, hard trap. It was on the ground, waiting to catch a furry animal. All of a sudden, the sun came out and the trap began to melt. Hot, sticky liquid dripped all around the trap. The furry animal hopped over the melt and ran away. It was happy it had escaped the trap. The hard trap was now nothing but a puddle of melt. The furry animal scurried away and the trap was left behind. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy who liked to spin. He would spin around and around till he got so dizzy that he fell over. He would laugh and laugh as he twirled. + +One day the little boy went to the lake. He saw a clear kayak and knew he had to go for a spin in it. He climbed in the kayak and started paddling across the lake. He was spinning around in circles making the kayak go quickly and laugh with excitement. + +Soon the little boy was getting too dizzy and had to stop. He got out of the kayak and felt like he was still spinning. He laughed and ran back to the shore, ready to go again. Every time he went to the lake, he knew he would get to go for a spin in the clear kayak. +Everyone loved the farm. It was so fun and quiet. One day, the animals had an idea. They were going to settle in the farm house. They were excited! + +They filled the house with hay, feathers, and all sorts of funny things. They placed the hay in the beds and made cozy little nests. + +They settled in and made themselves comfortable. Then, the animals went exploring and found some funny places to play. They had a great time! + +The animals settled in their cozy farm house and enjoyed it very much. They were happy with their funny idea! +Once there was a mighty umbrella. It was so big and strong, it protectd its friends from any storm. It really was one mighty umbrella. + +One day, the umbrella decided to take his friends on an adventure. They were walking and having lots of fun when all of a sudden, it started to rain very hard. + +There was no where to hide, so the mighty umbrella had to save the day! He opened up as wide as he could, and everyone ran underneath it's shelter. + +Lightning flashed across the sky and everyone screamed. But then, everything stopped. It was like time had been frozen. All of the rain, stopped in mid-air. + +The mighty umbrella had saved his friends once again! He was so proud. They all cheered and laughed, and thanked the umbrella for the wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to zoom around the yard. Every day, he would run, jump, hop, and zoom around and around until he was so tired that he had to take a nap. + +One day, the boy was feeling a bit anxious. He had been so excited all day, he couldn't relax. So, he decided to go outside and zoom around the yard one more time. + +He ran and jumped and hopped, but he just couldn't feel calm. He went faster and faster and faster, until he was almost flying across the grass. He zoomed around the entire yard three times, until he was no longer feeling anxious. + +The boy felt relieved and happy once again. He lay down in the grass, closed his eyes, and fell asleep. As he slept, he dreamed of a world where he could always zoom around the yard and never feel anxious again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sally. Sally was very brave. Sometimes she liked to shoot with a pretend gun. + +One day, Sally saw a look in the park. It was a funny look with fur! Sally was very curious and wanted to get a closer look. + +So Sally's mom said okay. Sally grabbed her pretend gun and shot at the look. The look was scared and ran away. Sally thought this was very funny. + +But then, Sally's mom got a serious look on her face. She told Sally that it was not nice to shoot things. Sally said sorry and promised never to shoot things again. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took me to the park. It was a sunny, happy day and we had lots of fun playing together. We chased each other around and laughed as we ran. + +But then, Daddy looked up and saw a gray bird sitting in a tree. Daddy pointed at the bird, but it flew away. “Oh, we missed it!†said Daddy sadly. + +We walked around the park for a while and soon we saw a gray house. There were lots of trees around and the house was hidden from the street. We hugged each other and looked at the house. + +Suddenly, a little gray mouse scurried out from a bush. We were so surprised! We watched the mouse as it ran across the grass and quickly disappeared behind a hidden rock in the garden. We all giggled and laughed as the mouse scurried away. + +We had a lot of fun at the park that day, but I still miss seeing the little gray mouse! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Susan. She wanted to find something interesting to do. So she decided to go to the store. + +At the store, Susan found lots of interesting things. She saw toys, costumes and games. She saw a box of magic with special power inside. Susan was excited. + +Susan bought the box, but it was locked. She wanted to open it, but she had to find the special key. + +Susan searched everywhere and eventually found the key. She opened the box and was amazed. Inside the box was a strange thing with lots of power. + +Susan was happy and thanked the store for helping her find a special and interesting power. +Once there was a silly cart. It was bright and colourful, and loved to share adventures with others. One day, the cart noticed a little girl walking by. She was about three years old and her eyes were shining with excitement. The cart asked the little girl if she wanted to go on an adventure and the girl said yes! + +The cart and the little girl spent the whole day together. They shared strawberries, flew kites in the park and rode on a big merry-go-round. It was the best day ever! + +When it was time to go home, the cart and the little girl said goodbye. The cart was sad, but knew that the sweet memories of the day would stay in their hearts forever. They promised to share more adventures together soon. +Once upon a time, there was a black zipper. The zipper belonged to a little girl and it was her favorite. She wore it on all of her special occasions, like parties and holidays. + +One day, the zipper had a problem. It got stuck and refused to open. This made the little girl very sad so she started to suffer. + +The little girl tried to open the zipper, but it was too hard for her. She asked her mom for help. Her mom went to get some oil and slippery soap. With great care, she opened the zipper. + +The little girl was very happy. She hugged the zipper and thanked her mom. They both smiled and hugged each other. From then on, the little girl always made sure to take extra good care of her black zipper so it would never suffer again. +The sun was shining high in the sky. Daisy was so tired and wanted to have a nap. She closed her eyes and felt her body getting heavier and heavier. + +Suddenly, there was a loud thunder. Daisy opened her eyes and saw the sky had turned pale. She was scared and started to cry. + +Mama came quickly and held Daisy in her arms. She hugged her and whispered, "Don't be scared, everything's okay. It's only thunder, it won't hurt you." + +The thunder moved away and the sky turned blue again. Daisy snuggled in Mama's embrace and soon fell asleep. She had a lovely nap, safe and protected. +Once there was a little girl named Stella. She was only three years old and loved to go on adventures. + +One day she saw a scary looking animal in the woods. It was big and had huge teeth. Stella was scared and started to tremble. + +She turned to run away but the animal ran after her. Stella screamed and then saw a big tree. She quickly ran and climbed it. + +The animal tried to get to Stella but it was too big. Stella stayed up in the tree until she felt safe. + +Then Stella took out a snack from her pocket. It was a delicious cookie. She ate it and enjoyed the view from up in the tree. Suddenly the animal was gone! + +Stella climbed down and decided to explore the woods. Everything around her looked very filthy. There was mud and sticks all over the ground. + +Stella hurried back home before it got dark. She was relieved to be home safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a rich man who loved to go on adventures. He was always planning a big trip around the world. One day he decided to go on the biggest trip of his life. He packed everything he needed and got ready to leave. But before the man could start his journey, he noticed a strange smoke in the sky. It was getting darker and darker and the man could hardly see. He realized that his trip had to be delayed because of the thick smoke. + +The man was upset but he soon realized that the smoke was not bad. He could smell something sweet coming from it. The man decided to explore the smoke and see where it was coming from. He walked for a few minutes and soon he saw a bakery. He understood that the smoke was coming from the bakery and he was very happy. He waited for the smoke to disappear and went on his way. + +The man went on many adventures after that and he was always happy to remember how the smoke had delayed his trip and how he discovered the sweet bakery. +Once upon a time, there was an attractive house. It had a big, lovely stair that ran up one side. Everyone admired the stair for its beauty. + +One day, the stair became broken. All the people in the house were very sad. They needed to fix the stair. + +They started to look for someone who could help them fix the stair. A man came and looked at the problem. He said he could help fix the stair. + +Everyone was happy. The man worked hard for the whole day and soon the stair was fixed. Everyone was so excited to see the stair looking so nice again. Everyone smiled and said the stair looked even more attractive than before. + +The house was happy again. They all thanked the man for his help and made sure the stair was always looked after. From then on, everyone in the house admires the stair and protecting it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Cathy. Cathy was very stubborn and liked to do things her way. One day, Cathy wanted to go to the playground, but her mom said no. She did not like this and got angry. She stamped her feet and shouted no! + +Cathy's mom did not move. She said no again. Cathy did not want to listen, but then she heard a voice. It was gentle, but it made her stop in her tracks. She realized the voice was coming from her mom. She felt bad and apologized. + +Cathy's mom made her understand that safety was the most important thing. She said that she needed to listen to her mom, even when it was hard. Cathy realized she had been stubborn and promised to obey her mom. + +Cathy and her mom hugged each other, and they were both happy. +Max was a regular boy who wasn't like all the other kids. He loved crystal more than anything else. One day, he went to the park with his mom and found some crystals lying around. He was so excited that he had to show them off to his friends. He picked one up and kicked it hard. The crystal flew far away and broke into many pieces. + +Max felt really bad and started to cry. His mom saw him and put her arm around him. She said, "It's okay, it wasn't your fault. Let's go find some more crystals." + +Max and his mom went around the park, looking for more crystals. Finally, Max spotted a big and beautiful crystal lying on the ground. He was so excited that he kicked it, just like he did with the other crystal. But this time, it just bounced and didn't break. + +Max's mom said, "You were gentle with that crystal and that's why it didn't break. Remember to always be gentle with things you love." + +Max smiled, feeling happy that he had learned something new. He and his mom went home, and Max never kicked crystals again. He learned to always be gentle and appreciate the beauty of crystals. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sally. Sally wanted to meet someone new, so one day she went to a fancy park. It was very nice and she wanted to stay there forever. + +When Sally was walking around, she saw a funny little creature. He was very small and had tiny wings. Sally wanted to meet him so she went over and said hello. + +The creature was a magical fairy and he welcomed Sally with a big smile. He said he could help her to do anything she wanted. Sally asked him to make her lighter like a feather, so she wouldn't have to carry so much weight. + +The fairy waved his wand, and Sally felt a wonderful sensation. She felt so light like she could fly away. The fairy said he'd cast a spell and now she was as light as a feather. + +Sally thanked the fairy for his help and said goodbye. Now she could run faster, jump higher and do so much more with her new found fancy weight. +Timmy was very sad. He was so sad he cried. + +Outside the sky was getting lighter. The sun was starting to rise and the bright colors filled the sky. + +But inside, Timmy was still crying. + +His mom came to sit next to him. She hugged him tight and told him that everything was ok. + +Timmy looked up and saw that his shirt was filthy. He had been playing too long and his clothes were dirty. + +His mom helped him take off his shirt. Then she took him outside to wash it in the warm morning sunshine. + +Timmy smiled, watching the sun and the colors of the sunrise as he washed his shirt. He soon stopped crying and felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a green mushroom. The green mushroom was very silly and loved to do fun things. Every day, it would go out to the garden and explore. + +One day, the green mushroom saw a box with a big button. It was a magical box that could print things out of thin air. + +The green mushroom was so excited! It pushed the button and watched as a beautiful butterfly flew out the box and flew away. + +The next day, the green mushroom tried it again. This time, it printed a red flower. Then, it printed a blue bird. The green mushroom was so happy, it was having so much fun! + +When it was done, the green mushroom went back to its little home in the garden. It had a wonderful time with the magical box. +Once there was a baby elephant named Ellie. Every morning, Ellie was so stubborn and didn't want to take her bath. Her mommy would allow her to try to finish her bath on her own, but Ellie just couldn't seem to make it work. After a while, Ellie's mommy would become too frustrated and would have to help her finish her bath. Even though Ellie wasn't particularly happy about it, she still loved spending time with her mommy. + +After the bath, Ellie and her mommy would go out and explore the jungle. The morning sun shined down on them and Ellie loved feeling the warm breeze. They would look for new things like plants and bugs and even sometimes find fruit to eat. Every morning felt like an adventure with mommy and Ellie couldn't have asked for a better friend. + +At the end of the day, Ellie was always very tired and would sleep through the night. In the morning, it was the same cycle all over again. Even though Ellie was listening to her mommy and allowing the bath, it didn't make the process any less stubborn! +Mum and Timmy were at the grocery store. Timmy was ready to buy some dessert. He pointed to some yummy looking sweets and told Mum he wanted them. + +Mum said, "No, Timmy. Those are not healthy for you. Let's buy something else." + +Timmy started to complain. "But I want that!" he said. Mum tried to explain why he could not have it, but Timmy kept on complaining. + +Finally, Mum suggested, "If you're good, why don't we get some ice-cream instead? It's a healthier dessert that you can have." + +Timmy stopped complaining. "Ice-cream!" he yelled with delight. They walked over to have a look at the ice-cream. Timmy chose a delicious-looking red one. Mum was glad that Timmy was happy now. +Bobby was in the garden one day when he saw something strange. It was a fat little kitten! Bobby was so surprised. The kitten was standing by a colourful flower. Bobby could see the flower was blooming. + +The kitten started to walk towards Bobby. Bobby couldn't help but laugh. The kitten was so fat and funny! Bobby decided to pick up the kitten and give it a cuddle. The kitten felt so soft and warm. + +The kitten started to purr and Bobby smiled with joy. Bobby wanted to keep the kitten forever. He named the kitten Bloom. + +From that day forward, Bobby and his new pet Bloom were best friends. They would go to the garden everyday and enjoy the sunshine. Bobby was so happy to have a furry friend. +Once there was a yellow statue. It was a tall statue that was all by itself. One day a little girl came by and the statue and the girl became friends. The girl asked the statue if it wanted to play. The statue didn't answer her but it wanted to play too. + +So the girl and the statue started to play. The girl jumped around the statue and the statue moved a bit. They played together like that for a long time. They were having so much fun that they didn't want to part. + +But the day grew late and the girl had to go back home. She hugged the statue one last time and said goodbye. She promised that she would come back tomorrow and again they would play together. Then she waved and walked away. + +The little girl and the yellow statue parted that day. But in their hearts, they were still friends. +Lumber was a strong boy. Every day he had to choose what to wear. One day he chose a blue shirt with white stripes and brown pants. He also put on his brown shoes. + +After that, Lumber decided to go to the park. He found a big tree that had lots of lumber around it. He laughed and smiled at the big piles of lumber. + +Then Lumber gathered the lumber and carried it to his backyard. He was strong enough to do it all by himself. + +Once in the backyard, he started building a clubhouse. He put the lumber together and built a really strong structure. He was really proud of it. + +Lumber's friends came over to play and they all had a great time in the clubhouse. It was one of the best things Lumber had ever chosen to do. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Tilly. Tilly was a very delicate girl and loved to collect pretty things. + +One day, Tilly heard about an amazing score that could be collected. She knew she had to collect it! + +So Tilly went on an adventure. She had to cross a big river, walk through a dark cave and climb over a tall mountain. Tilly used all her strength and finally made it to the score! + +Tilly was so excited. She collected the score and felt a big smile on her face. + +Tilly brought the score home and now she had a beautiful collection. She was very happy! +Once there was a peach. It was big, round, and a nice colour. But it was very dirty. + +Mum wanted to see if it was ok to eat. So she decided to test it. She washed the peach off carefully, and then cut a small piece off. + +She tasted the small piece of peach. It was sweet and delicious! + +Mum was happy, and so she gave the rest of the peach to the 3 year old. The 3 year old ate the peach and it was so yummy. + +Mum was glad the peach was tested. Now she knew it was safe for the 3 year old to eat. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jo. Jo was a very cheerful girl. She loved to run and play in the warm sunshine. + +One day, Jo went to a stream to play. She splashed in the water and collected shiny stones from the bottom. Jo was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Jo heard a splash coming from the stream. She looked around and saw a fish! The fish said to Jo, "My name is Fred. Could you be my friend?" Jo was so excited and said yes! + +Fred and Jo laughed and ran around the stream together. All day long they explored and had fun by the stream. Jo was so happy to have a new friend. + +When it was time to go home, they said bye to each other. Jo looked over at Fred and waved goodbye. Then she ran back home with a cheerful smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a special girl named Sarah. Everyday she would try to do nice things for everyone she knew. One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw a baby bird by itself. She ran to it and tried to care for it. But nobody noticed her, they all just ignored her. + +Sarah carried the baby bird home in her hands. She was determined to help it. She put it in a box with some warm, soft blankets. She went to the kitchen and got a teaspoon of honey. She mixed it with some warm water. She gently spoon-fed the baby bird. + +But the bird wasn't feeling better. Sarah got an idea and ran to the garden. She picked some bitter leaves from a plant and made tea from them. She carefully fed the baby bird a few drops of the tea with a teaspoon. + +Suddenly, the baby bird started to feel better! Sarah was so happy because she had helped the bird. From that day on, she knew that if she tried her best, she could make a difference in the world. +One day, Tom wanted to go on a bicycle ride. He quickly grabbed his bicycle from the garage and eagerly waited to go. His mom said no. She said it was hidden deep in the woods and it was too dangerous for him. Tom was sad and refused to go. + +His dad then said that he could look for it in the backyard. Tom was excited and quickly ran around the backyard, looking for his bicycle. Finally he found it. It was hidden behind some bushes! After he pulled it out, he quickly jumped on and started riding. + +He had so much fun riding his bicycle and the wind was blowing through his hair. He rode the entire afternoon and when the sun started to set, he finally had to stop. He ended the day happy, refusing to go home. +Once upon a time, there was an owl named Luke. Luke always liked to look around and explore the world. One day, he flew up high in the sky. He was so happy and enjoyed the amazing views from up above. + +But then, he noticed something moving in the trees. He quickly flew down and found a whole family of squirrels! He smiled with joy and wanted to say hello. But the squirrels were so scared and quickly ran away. Luke couldn't understand why they were so afraid of him. + +He flew back up to his tree and started to think about what he should do. Then, he had an idea. He flew down carefully and showed the squirrels that he really wanted to be friendly. Slowly, the squirrels stopped being afraid and even started to giggle. + +Now, Luke and the squirrels are very good friends who say hello to each other whenever they pass by. They have a lot of fun playing hide and seek in the trees and even have picnics. Best of all, they never forget to be careful while they are playing! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. Emma liked to do sports. One day her mom told her about a very unusual sport. It was called jumping jacks. Emma wanted to try it. + +She asked her mom to show her how to do it. Her mom showed her how to leap like a frog, then how to jump up and down with her arms and legs spread wider. Emma loved the feeling of jumping around like a frog. + +The next day, Emma asked her dad if they could go outside and do the unusual sport together. Dad smiled and said they could. + +So they went outside and Emma was very excited to show dad the jumping jacks she had learned. They laughed and had so much fun jumping around together. + +When it was time to go inside, Emma was sad - but she knew she could do the unusual sport again soon! +Once there was an old man. He was very curious, and he liked to write. +One day, he got out a piece of paper and wrote something. Then he put it in an envelope, sealed it and wrote an address on the outside. + +The old man walked down the street, looking for a post box. After a while, he found a red post box and put the envelope in it. + +The old man felt happy. He had done something special. He waved goodbye to the post box and started walking home. + +On the way home, he saw a little girl. She was curious and wanted to know what he had written. The old man smiled and said, "It's a secret!" +The little girl smiled back and they both went their separate ways. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who went on a safari. It was a special kind of safari because she was designing it herself! She wanted to see all kind of animals, so she set out. + +First, she saw some zebras. They were so beautiful! She got quite close to them and could hear them talking softly to each other. The little girl thought it was amazing. + +After that, she saw some monkeys. They were so funny, jumping around in the trees and making loud noises. The little girl laughed and laughed. + +But then she saw something disgusting. It was a pile of elephant poo. It smelled horrible and it was full of bugs. She made a very sad face and decided it was time to go home. + +But the little girl had a wonderful experience on her special safari that she designed. She was so proud of herself! She learned a lot and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a man. He was big and strong. He kneeled down in the grass. He had a belt around his waist. It was a strong, hard belt. It held up his pants. + +The man looked around and he saw a butterfly. It was very small and soft. He watched the butterfly fly away. + +The man wanted to make sure his belt was tight, so he kneeled down again. He tightened the belt to make sure it was hard and strong. + +The man looked around for one more time. He smiled and stood up. He walked away knowing his belt was strong and secure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Mary. Joe was very bossy. He was always telling Mary what to do. One day, Mary had enough of Joe's bossiness. She decided to play a trick on him. + +Mary went to the kitchen and found an ashtray. She took it outside and quickly scattered it all over the backyard. + +When Joe came outside to see what Mary was doing, he saw that the ashtray was everywhere. He was very surprised and asked Mary why she had done it. Mary just smiled and said it was a secret. + +From that day, Joe was much less bossy. He remembered the ashtray scattered all over the backyard, and knew that Mary could come up with more tricks if he was too bossy again. +Tommy was playing outside one day when he heard a horn. He looked around and he couldn't see it. So he started to move things around until he found a hidden horn. He picked it up and said, "Wow! What is this?" + +The next thing he noticed was a big black beast walking his way. The beast was walking closer and it was blowing the horn. It was a big elephant! + +Tommy was so excited he couldn't take his eyes off the elephant. He said, "Wow! That's a big animal". + +The elephant stopped right in front of Tommy and it said, "Hello there!" Tommy was so happy. He said, "Hi!" and gave the elephant a big hug. + +The elephant put its trunk around Tommy and they waved goodbye. Then the elephant blew the horn again, picked it up and walked away, leaving the hidden horn behind. +Once there was a small pigeon. He liked to go on trips. He would always get ready in the morning and go find adventure. One day he decided to get a little closer to home. He flew over a small house. He saw a young boy playing in the yard. The pigeon got excited and flapped his wings. The boy looked up and smiled. He quickly ran inside the house. The boy came back carrying a handful of stale bread and some small peanuts. He was very gentle when he put the food down by the pigeon. The pigeon was so happy. He quickly ate the food and thanked the boy before flapping his wings and continuing his journey. +The two boys had been friends for a long time. But today they were quarrelling. + +One of them was very mad and shouted, "I want the ice-cream now!" + +The other boy said, "No, it's mine!" + +They kept arguing until a crazy idea came to their minds. They decided to share the ice-cream! They both took a spoon, ate the yummy ice-cream and were happy again. + +They learned that quarrelling was not the right way to solve their problems. Sharing was the best way! +Once upon a time, there was an engine who was very hungry. He was looking for something to eat, but he needed to hide, because he didn't want anyone else to find him. So he crawled under a tree and hid underneath. + +He soon saw that there were some tasty bugs, but they were too fast for him. He began to get hungrier and hungrier. + +Just then, he felt something tugging on his tail. He looked up and saw a little boy, with a big smile. The boy said he had yummy food in a bag, and he pulled the engine out from under the tree. + +The engine was so happy, and he gobbled up the food that the boy had brought. The engine was very thankful, and soon he was no longer hungry. + +The engine thanked the boy again and again. Then, the engine promised to stay close and to keep playing with the boy every day. The two of them were best friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a strange, mysterious creature. It was covered in a thin, green skin and had a long body. Everyone called it celery. + +The celery creature was very curious. One day, he went walking through the forest to explore. + +As he was walking, he heard a sound. He stopped and looked around. Then, he saw the source of the noise. It was a tiny frog. The frog had hopped right in front of the creature! + +The celery creature felt a bit scared, but he didn’t want to run away. He wanted to stay and see what would happen. So, he waited. + +Suddenly, he heard the sound of another creature. It was a bear! The bear was big and scary. He gave a loud roar and struck the ground with his paws. + +The celery creature was terrified. He froze in fear. But then, he remembered how brave he was and ran away as fast as he could! He was very proud of himself for being so brave. +Once there was a young boy named John. John was only three years old, but he was already very smart. One day, his mommy gave him a hoop. He had never seen a hoop before, so he was very excited. + +John asked his mommy what to do with it. His mommy explained that he could roll the hoop around and try to jump through it. John didn't quite understand, but he was determined to learn. + +He started pushing the hoop down the street. He moved it forward, then backward. Then, he tried to jump through it. He tried many times and eventually he got better. + +Soon, John and his hoop were the best of friends. He started jumping through his hoop every day, and all the kids on the street watched in awe. John was so proud of himself for understanding how to use his hoop. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Bob and Max. They lived far away from each other, so they decided to meet in the middle. + +When Bob and Max met, they started talking and soon they were the best of friends. They decided to do something special together, so they went exploring in the forest. + +Bob and Max saw a lot of interesting animals and plants. They also found a safe cave with a secret room inside. Bob and Max went into the room to see what was inside. + +The result was surprising! There was a basket of shiny toys that sparkled in the sunlight! They were so happy with their discovery and decided to keep the secret to themselves. + +Bob and Max were safe during their adventure and they thought it was the best day ever. They were happy to meet each other and share in the magical result. +The boy looked around with wide eyes. He saw a lot of people moving all around him. They were searching for something. He didn't know what they were searching for, but he wanted to help. He started to search too. + +The boy searched every room. He looked high and low. He searched in all of the drawers and corners. Finally, he found something. It was a box filled with gear! He opened the box and saw all kinds of things - keys and tools and locks. He was so excited. + +But the gear was dirty. It was covered in dust and dirt. The boy didn't like the dirt, so he decided to clean the gear. He took a cloth and wiped it all clean. Then he put it back in the box. Now he felt proud of himself, he had cleaned all of the gear! + +The boy smiled and went to show the people what he had done. They were all so happy to see it. Now they had clean gear to use and the boy was proud of his work. +John and his friends all have a group. They were very excited because it was time to play together. They decided to run around the playground. They each ran in different directions, giggling along the way. John tripped and landed face down on the ground. He was embarrassed but his friends made him laugh. The group then giggled together as they ran and enjoyed their special time playing. When they were done, they all hugged each other and John knew he was part of a very happy group. +Once upon a time there was a hairy car. It really loved to go fast. It parked in the same place every day, but one day it decided to try something new. It drove to a new place and parked there. + +The car felt so much happiness going at top speed. The speed felt cool against its hairy windows. The car stayed parked in this new spot until it got dark and the stars came out. + +The car was so excited that it tried to go even faster! It went faster and faster, until it was just a speck in the sky. It had so much fun that it parked in the same spot every night and still does. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Chloe. Every day she liked to go outside and enjoy nature. Nature was so fun, with lots of birds and bright flowers. Everywhere she went there were new things to explore. + +One day Chloe met a kitten. She was so surprised and happy! She quickly called it her friend. She spoiled it with lots of treats and love. It felt like the kitten belonged to her. She took it for walks and enjoyed watching it play in the garden. + +Chloe loved playing in nature with her new friend. They enjoyed searching for bugs and looking at the stars. She felt so lucky to have found this furry friend to share special moments with. + +Chloe and her kitten were now the best of friends. They would spend time together everyday, enjoying the wonders of nature. Spoiled with love and wonderful memories, they were very happy. +Once there was a little green frog. He lived by a pond. One day, he got very frightened because a big blue bird flew down and wanted to eat him. + +The frog hopped away and quickly hid behind a tall brown tree. The frog was so scared that his heart beat really fast. He peeked out from behind the tree and saw the big blue bird was still there. + +The frog knew he had to do something so he quickly jumped into the pond. He was much smaller than the bird, so he was able to hide underneath the pond's water. + +The frog stayed underwater until the bird flew away. Then he slowly climbed out and hopped back to his tree. He was glad that he didn't get eaten! He was happy that he was safe. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl named Jane. She liked to go on adventures every day and explore different places. + +One day, Jane was walking in the woods when she noticed a big, old chest. She decided to see what was inside so she rushed over to it with excitement. + +When Jane got to the chest, she saw it was full of amazing treasures. There were pirate coins, maps, and jewels. She couldn't believe it! + +Jane got to work and filled her pockets with the treasure, and she even carried some of the bigger pieces with her. She was so happy she found the chest and was now a pirate, just like she wanted to be. + +Jane quickly rushed away with her new treasures, ready to go on her next adventure. +Tim was very frightened on Sunday. He had been told that the monsters were coming to get him! He asked his Mom what he should do. She told him that the monsters weren't real and that he was safe. +He still felt scared so his Mom told him to talk to his friend Tommy. Tommy always made Tim laugh. Sure enough, Tommy had a funny story to tell which made Tim forget all about the monsters. +Tim was so relieved and happy. He thanked his Mom and Tommy and had a great Sunday after all. +Once there was a helpful monster who lived in a house. He was always looking for ways to help or do nice things for people. One day, he heard a noise coming from downstairs. He went down the stair to investigate and saw a small mouse at the bottom. + +The helpful monster asked the mouse why it was there. The mouse said it was scared and could not get back out. The monster came up with a plan. He bent down and gently scooped the mouse up and carried it to the front door. He shut it carefully so that the mouse could not get back in. + +The mouse thanked the monster for its help and ran off back into the wild. The monster smiled and went back upstairs. He was glad to have been so helpful. From that day forward, he always watched the stair very carefully to make sure no more mice would get stuck in the house. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to help her dad, so she went to the garden. + +In the garden there was a tall ladder which was standing against the wall. It was big and very hard. She picked up the ladder and held it in her hands. + +Then she whispered to the ladder and said, "Let's go and help my dad!" The ladder began to shake and the girl was very excited. She knew what she had to do. + +She started to climb the ladder very carefully, one step at a time. As she reached the top, she saw her dad fixing something on the roof. She smiled and waved, but he did not see her yet. + +So, she whispered to him and told him what she was doing. He turned around and saw her. He was very happy and thanked her for coming to help him. + +Since that day, they have been the best of friends. They always whisper to each other and share many happy moments. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play with her friends, but it was getting cold outside. Amy was sad because the cold made it hard for her to have fun. But then one night, something magical happened! + +The family had a surprise for Amy. They brought in a big box with a special ball of heat inside. It was called a heater and it kept the room cozy and warm. Amy was very excited. She could now play with her friends ! + +Amy's friends were so happy too. They thought that the heater was like a cozy friend of its own. They all sang songs and played games while the heater kept them warm. + +At the end of the day, Amy's mom brought out the most delicious hot chocolate. It was perfectly warm and the taste was amazing. The heat from the heater had made it even more delicious! + +The family hugged the heater, thanking it for its support. Without it, they wouldn't have been able to have as much fun as they did. They had all been able to enjoy the warmth and deliciousness together thanks to the magical heater! +Once upon a time there lived a brave girl. Her name was Kate. She was three years old and she loved adventures. + +One day Kate decided to dare herself to explore the scariest place in the forest. Everyone told her it was very dangerous but she was brave and decided to go. When she arrived it was the grayest place she ever saw. Everything was covered in gray mist and Kate could hear strange whispers around her. She became frustrated and a bit troubled. + +But just then a light appeared in the distance and Kate decided to follow it. In that light she could see a rocky path and she got very excited. She followed the path and after a moment, she noticed something amazing. In the middle of the gray cloud there was a big pink flower! Kate was very excited and she picked the flower and brought it home. + +From that day on, Kate was very proud of herself and she never forgot the courage she had to dare to explore the scariest place. +Randy was a three year old boy. One day, he was walking through a park. Suddenly, he saw a big bird that was very brave. It flew right up to him and began to tease him. The bird kept flying around Randy and sometimes even tapping him on the head. This made Randy feel special and he kept giggling. + +Soon, Randy noticed another bird. This bird was very small and had a special song. This made Randy very happy so he started to sing with the bird. Randy's song was so beautiful that all the creatures in the park gathered around to listen. They even clapped when Randy was done! + +But then, the big bird started to tease the little bird. The big bird started to squawk loudly and it wouldn't let the little bird sing. This made Randy sad and he started to cry. + +Randy then recalled a story his mom had told him about the intelligent lung. He quickly took a breath and shouted a loud and powerful "BOOOO!" The big bird was so startled, it flew away. This made the little bird very happy. It sang a beautiful song in celebration. + +Randy smiled, feeling pleased that he had help the little bird. He was so proud of his intelligence and courage. After that, all the creatures in the park clapped in admiration. Randy had saved the day! +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She loved to explore the world around her. One day she went for a walk in the park with her mom. + +As they walked, Emma noticed a big tree. She wanted to see what was inside it. So her mom opened the leaf and they peeked in. + +Inside there was a small brown box. Emma reached in and pulled it out. The box was so light, it felt like it was empty. + +So Emma opened the box and found something very special inside. It was a beautiful, golden butterfly! Its wings were open and it looked so pretty! + +Emma was so excited and so were all the other kids looking at the butterfly. Her mom smiled at Emma and said, "It's important to be gentle with things, like this butterfly." + +So all the kids watched as Emma closed the box and put the important butterfly back into the tree. They had a lot of fun and laughed together. Then, it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Suzie. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. One day, Suzie wanted to explore her living room. As she explored she saw an armchair and it looked so cozy. + +The armchair was purple and had big, fluffy cushions. Suzie wanted to try out the armchair and snuggled up in it. She felt so cozy, she forgot all about exploring. All she could think about was how comfy the armchair was. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from the kitchen. It was mommy. She said it was time to go to bed and Suzie started to cry. She just wanted to stay in the purple armchair and not go to bed. + +Mommy understood this and came over to the armchair. She gave Suzie a big hug and told her that everything would be okay. Suzie felt so safe that all of her tears started to go away. Mommy stayed with Suzie until she stopped crying and soon she felt much better. + +Suzie felt so comforted by Mommy's hug that she was ready to go to bed. With a big smile she said goodnight to her purple armchair. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She lived in a house that had lots of rooms. Her favorite room was a modern room. + +One day, she went into the modern room. She opened the door and was surprised! Inside was a big surprise! In the room there was a big toy. There were dolls and trains and lots of fun stuff. + +The little girl was very excited. She wanted to play with everything in the room. She ran around and explored. She touched everything and laughed and played. + +The little girl had a lot of fun in the modern room. She never forgot that special surprise! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear. He never smiled and he was not very nice. One day he saw a big tree. The bear wanted to cut it down. He took out his saw and started to destroy the tree. He sawed and sawed until the tree started to wobble. The bear was so excited that he had almost finished. With one last cut, the tree finally tumbled down. The bear was so happy he put on a very big smile. He sawed and sawed until the tree was in little pieces. Nothing was left and the bear said, "That was good work." +Once upon a time, there was a lively post. It was so lively that animals and birds ran around it. The animals and birds liked to play near the post. One day, a small creature wanted to gain something from the post. It was a very small creature and it could not reach the top of the post. It thought and thought about how it could gain from the post. Suddenly it had an idea! It ran and ran and then jumped onto the post. Success! It had gained from the post! The small creature was so happy and went back to show its friends that it had gained from the post. They were all very happy. They all ran around the lively post and played together. The End. +Sam got out of bed and went to his mirror. He was excited to look in the mirror today and smiled when he saw his reflection. Sam wanted to thank the mirror for always being so kind to him. As he looked closer, an image of a fearful lion appeared in the mirror. Sam was surprised and a little scared, but he thanked the mirror for showing him the lion. + +The lion smiled back, and said, “you don’t have to be scared. Be brave little one.†Sam realized the lion was looking out for him and thanked the mirror again. + +The lion disappeared and the mirror was back to normal. Sam looked happy into the mirror and thanked it for showing him the lion. He felt less fearful and brave now, and said goodbye to the mirror until next time. +Once upon a time, there was a fit panda. He wanted to explore the world! So he decided to follow a path through the forest. He stumbled upon a pond filled with lily pads. He hopped from one lily pad to the next, following the path through the pond. He stopped for a moment to eat some of the luscious, ripe berries he found growing along the banks of the pond. + +The panda soon emerged from the pond, and he continued to follow the path through more trees and tall grasses. Before he knew it, he had reached a meadow. In the center of the meadow was a giant apple tree, and the panda could see apples hanging from the branches. He followed the path to the tree and climbed up to get one of the apples. + +The panda nibbled on his apple as he followed the path down through the meadow. Soon he reached a stream, and he carefully followed the edge of it until he was back in the forest. He was exhausted, but he was happy to have explored so far! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jazz. She was very excited because she was going to the pool to swim. + +When Jazz got to the pool, it was so big and blue. She couldn't wait to get in. Jazz made a big splash when she jumped into the pool. + +She played all day in the water. Jazz swam, jumped, and splashed around. She felt so free! Jazz loved feeling the water move all around her, it was so cool. + +At the end of the day, Jazz was very tired but she was also very excited that she had swam. She had a lot of fun. And although she was tired, she knew she would come back and swim next week. +Once upon a time, there was a hot morning. Little Joey woke up feeling sweaty. He looked out the window and saw a big white cloud in the sky. The cloud seemed to be sad and Joey knew it was because it wanted to go somewhere. + +Joey decided to help the cloud. He took a deep breath and said, "I'm going to take you somewhere cool!" + +The cloud smiled and glided along with Joey. Joey took the cloud to the woods and showed it a little stream with cool water. The cloud was so happy. + +Joey smiled, but then he started to cry. He missed being at home and all the people he loved there. The cloud felt sorry for Joey and said, "Don't worry, I'll take you home." + +The cloud carried Joey home through the sky. Once there, Joey was so happy and hugged the cloud. The cloud said goodbye, then floated off into the horizon. Joey smiled, wiping the tears from his eyes. He knew the cloud would always be with him. +Once there was a father and a son. One day they went out together to have some fun. Daddy took out a fishing rod and the little boy was so excited. + +The daddy showed him how to cast the line. The little boy tried it too, and he was quick - so fast! + +They waited for a while and suddenly there was a tug on the line. The little boy was so happy that he squealed with delight! + +The daddy told him to be careful and the little boy slowly and carefully picked up the fishing rod. He felt the tug again and he knew that he had caught something. + +The daddy carefully held the line and together they looked in the water - it was a big fish. The little boy was so happy! He and his daddy had had a very special day. +One day, a little girl, named Caroline, was glad to go outside and play. She wanted to jump and have fun. She saw a big sofa in her garden and she ran over to it. Caroline was very excited and immediately began to jump on the furniture. She laughed and felt happy. + +She then spotted a chair and ran towards it. She jumped up and down on the chair and was very pleased with herself. She even tried climbing up and down the chair. This made her even more glad. + +Finally, she decided to play tag. She chased her mommy around the garden and every time she caught her, she jumped on the furniture again. She laughed even more and felt so glad that she was playing with her mommy. + +Eventually, Caroline grew tired and so she went back to the chair and started to jump once more. After a while, she decided to go inside and have a rest. She was happy that she had spent time playing outside with her mommy. +One day, a little boy was walking in the park. He saw a broken toy lying on the ground. He felt very sad and wanted to help. He picked it up and tried to fix it. He used his best to put the pieces back together. But it was no use - it was too broken. + +The boy was about to throw it away, when he remembered something his mum had told him. She said 'never give up when faced with a challenge. Try your best and you can do anything'. He wanted to remember this forever. + +So he took the broken toy home. He put it in his room and every time he looked at it, it reminded him to never give up. + +The boy was happy that he had helped. He was a brave boy. He was proud of himself! +Billy was walking in the forest. It was a mild day and he saw lots of birds chirping and animals scurrying around. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream. He stopped and looked around. There, high up in a tree, was a squirrel. It was screaming! He thought it was being chased by a mean cat but then he noticed that it was just a mild breeze shaking the tree and the squirrel was scared. Billy laughed at the squirrel and eventually it calmed down. He watched until the squirrel ran away into another tree. Billy smiled and kept walking, enjoying the peaceful mild day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly town right by the sea. Every day, the sun would come out and it was so bright. The town was so happy! + +One day, the sun shone a bit too strong and the town started to melt! Everything was melting - the roads, the buildings, even the people! Everyone was so scared, they had never seen anything like it before. + +Just then, a big cloud came and blocked the sun from the town. It was so dark. The cloud had made it cooler and the town started to freeze. Everything that had previously melted had iced over. + +The town was saved! Everyone was so happy, they danced in the streets and sang songs of joy. From then on, the town promised to always stay jolly and to make sure that it never melted again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. She was very curious and always wanted to explore the world and find new things. + +One day, Millie was walking in the forest and came across a secret pond. It was very mysterious! She looked around and the pond was surrounded by tall trees, hiding it from sight. + +Millie was very excited and couldn't wait to show her parents. She ran all the way home and grabbed her dad's hand. She pulled her dad back to the forest and showed him the pond. + +Her dad was amazed. No one knew there was a pond there and it was very special! They spent the rest of the day playing in and around the mysterious pond. Millie was so happy and smiled with her parents until the sun went down. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a doggy and a kitty. The doggy said to the kitty "Let's go for a walk". The kitty agreed and the two friends went outside. It was a sunny day and the doggy and kitty had a lot of fun. Suddenly, the kitty saw a big body walking towards them. It was a friendly body with a big smile. The kitty asked "Who are you?". The body said "I'm a body that permits you to play and have fun. Can you do it?". The doggy and kitty said yes and the body smiled. They all had a great time. Everyone laughed and smiled and it became a happy day. The doggy and kitty eventually went home and looked forward to the next time they could meet the friendly body again. +Once there was a graceful mouse named Sam. He loved to explore and he lived in a house full of toys. + +One day, Sam decided that he wanted to attach something to the wall. He looked around and found a string and tied one end to a hook and the other to himself. Then he gently walked up the wall and held on tight. + +Sam was so proud of himself and he wished he had something else to attach. Then suddenly, he noticed a shiny red button nearby and quickly grabbed it with his paws. He used the button to attach himself to the wall and he was so excited to see himself up there. + +Sam stayed in the same spot all day and admired the beauty of the wall from up there. He was so graceful and never stopped smiling. + +After a while, Sam waved goodbye to the wall and carefully detached himself from the hook and the button. He couldn't wait for the next time he got to attach himself again! +Once upon a time, there was a bell. It was a very special bell, that could make things happen. One day, a boy wanted to take the bell, but he was warned. He was told that the bell was dangerous. + +The boy was very careful. He slowly removed the bell from the ground, and held it in his hands. Then, he heard a loud noise! It sounded like the bell was making music all on its own. + +The boy was scared. He put the bell down and ran away. He never touched the bell again. He always remembered the danger, and never forgot to be careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man who had a yacht. He liked to take the yacht out for adventures. One day he sailed away on the yacht and did not return for a long time. The people where he lived began to worry and were fearful. Finally, after days and days of waiting he returned back to the place where he had started. Everyone was so happy to see him back safe and sound! The man said he had gone on a great adventure and seen amazing things. He said he had never been so happy in his life. Everyone celebrated when the kind man had returned. The end. +Once there was a little girl who felt miserable. Everywhere she looked there was nothing but sadness. She wanted to go home but she wasn't sure how to get there. + +She started walking and walking until she didn't know where she was. Then, she started crying. Tears streamed down her cheeks until she was too tired to cry anymore. + +Suddenly, she saw a beautiful big yellow moon in the sky. She knew that the moon always lights the way home. Following the bright light, she walked and walked until she found her house. + +She opened the door and felt the warmth of home. She ran to her parents who were so happy to see her. They hugged and kissed her, and she never felt so happy in her life! From then on, she made sure she never felt miserable again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to understand the moon. So, he asked his mother what it was. She told him that it was the soft and round thing in the sky. The boy was so excited! Even though it was dark outside, he could still see the moon and it made him feel safe. + +The next day, he asked his mother if he could go and meet the moon. She said no, but she promised to take him to see it. And so, the next night his mother took him outside and showed him the moon. He was amazed! He couldn't believe how big and bright it was. Together, they looked at the moon and the stars and he finally began to understand it. + +And from then on, every night the boy loved to look up at the moon, and it always reminded him of how safe he was. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little girl who loved to go exploring. One day she went on a special adventure. She went to the park, and there she saw a trumpet. It was shiny and golden, and she wanted to touch it. So she reached out and touched it. + +Suddenly, a loud sound filled the air! She jumped and looked around. A funny man was playing the trumpet, and the sound was music. The little girl was amazed. + +She stayed to listen to the music and then she asked the funny man if she could try playing. He said yes, so she put the trumpet in her hands and blew. She was a little scared but the music was beautiful. Everyone around clapped and cheered. + +The little girl smiled and said goodbye to the funny man. He gave her a thumbs up and said “Well done!â€. She waved goodbye and went on her way. That was the day the nosy little girl got to play the trumpet! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. He was only 3 years old and was very excited to go to bed. + +John snuggled into his bed, but he was still wide awake. He started to complain. He wanted to go to sleep but he just couldn't. It made him so frustrated. + +The little boy's mom heard him and came into his room. She asked him why he was still awake. John said that he had lots of things on his mind and he couldn't sleep. + +His mom gave him a big hug and said it was okay. She told him that if he was still awake, he should spend the wake time learning something new. That way, he wouldn't be so frustrated. + +John liked this idea. He said okay and asked his mom to stay until he fell asleep. She agreed and they both lay down together and soon he was fast asleep. + +The end. +Once there was a lawyer who was very cheap. He was always trying to twist the law. He was so good at it that he thought he was unbeatable. + +One day the lawyer decided to twist the law in a new way. He wanted to be even cheaper than usual. But this time he went too far. + +The law was so twisted that the police noticed. They came for the lawyer and brought him to court. + +The lawyer tried to twist the law one last time in court, but the judge was not fooled. The judge told the lawyer that he had twisted the law too far and he had to pay a big fine. + +The lawyer learned his lesson and from then on he was very careful not to twist the law too much. He became a much better lawyer than before. +Billy went outside to play hockey. It was an icy day. The ground was slippery and cold. + +Billy looked down at his feet and saw he was wearing slippery shoes. He stumbled a few times, but he kept on playing. + +Billy was having so much fun playing hockey! He ran and skated around the icy ground without a care in the world. But then he slipped and fell. + +Billy got up and dusted himself off. He had a big smile on his face. He picked up his hockey stick and kept playing. + +Even though he had slipped, Billy still had fun playing hockey on the icy ground. He could feel the cold and slippery ice beneath his feet. Even though he got a few bruises, Billy wouldn't trade that fun day of hockey for anything! +Once upon a time, in a far away land there was a purple tiger. He enjoyed living deep in a forest. Every day was the same, until one day something changed. + +The purple tiger felt sad and lonely. He wanted to find somebody to play with. He decided to go on an adventure to find a friend. + +He travelled for many days, until he reached a lake in the middle of the woods. There, he spotted a big bear drinking from the lake. The bear saw the tiger, and the two new friends began to play. + +They chased each other around the lake and laughed and laughed. The purple tiger finally found a friend, and they both felt happy. + +From then on, the two new friends played together all the time and never felt lonely again. They changed each others lives forever. +Johnny was very excited. He had a new hoop! It was bright and colorful and made for hours of fun. He picked it up and sat down in the grass. He grabbed the hoop in his hands and spun it around. The hoop made the grass become very rough. + +Johnny kept spinning the hoop one way and then the other. He ran and jumped through it. He laughed and smiled, it was so much fun. He seat and swung it around his waist. The hoop went so fast, and he felt like he was flying. + +Then, his mom called him. She wanted him to seat inside. Johnny was sad but he put the hoop away. He seat in a chair and waited for the next time he could play with it. He smiled and thought of all the fun he had. The hoop was so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. She was three years old and had a very special coat. Every day Millie and her coat would pretend to go on adventures together. One day, Millie and her coat walked to the park. There, she saw a generous man. The man was very kind and gave Millie some biscuits to enjoy. Millie was so happy and thanked him very much. She and her coat continued to play in the park, pretending to be explorers, until it was almost time to go home. Millie and her coat had a wonderful day and always remember the generous man in the park. +Once there was an enthusiastic farmer. He was so excited about what he did every day. He had some lovely animals he took care of. He valued them very much. + +One particular day, the farmer was busy working in the field. He had to make sure the grass was cut down, and the animals had enough food. The farmer smiled as he worked. + +Before long it was time for the animals to go to sleep. The farmer checked each one carefully, and made sure that they were cozy and warm. The farmer valued them a lot, and was always very gentle when taking care of them. + +When the animals were all snuggled in, the farmer went inside his house. He had a nice warm meal and then went to bed. He thought about his animals, and smiled as he fell asleep. The enthusiastic farmer valued all his animals very much. +One day, Lily decided to go to the stadium. It was a big building, and Lily was very excited. When she got there, she noticed that there was a swimming pool. Lily couldn't believe it! She had never seen a swimming pool in a stadium before. + +Lily's big eyes shone with excitement. She wanted to swim so badly! She ran to the pool and jumped right in. The cool water was a welcome relief to her restless body. She quickly started to swim and was soon laughing with joy. + +Lily swam back and forth all day. She loved the feeling of the water on her skin. After a while she started to feel tired, so she hopped out of the pool and went to find her parents. + +What an amazing day Lily had! She was so glad she had decided to come to the stadium. She would never forget her first time swimming! +Once upon a time there was a green boat. It was made of wood and it had a white sail. Every day the boat sailed out on the big blue sea. + +One day in the warm sunshine, the wind began to blow. The sail filled up with air and the boat started to sail faster. Soon the boat was going so fast, it felt like it was flying. + +As the boat sailed along, something strange happened. Under the water something green began to shine. It was a bright green bulb! The boat sailed closer and closer until they were right on top of the bulb. + +The boat sailed around the bulb, looking at the beautiful green color. It soon became the captain's favorite part of the voyage. Wherever the boat went, the captain kept an eye out for the green bulb. + +The boat sailed far and wide, but the captain never forgot the green bulb. It became an important part of the boat's adventure. +Cindy's mommy was having a birthday party. She invited lots of friends. One of them was Abby. They had lots of fun. First, they went to the park. They played on the swings and slides. After that, they went back to Cindy's house. They had cupcakes and drinks. Mommy also gave Abby a special book. It had a blank page at the end. + +Mommy asked Abby to write a story on the page. She wrote about a bad witch. The witch had a magic broom that she used to fly around. Everyone laughed when Abby read the story. Then Mommy invited Abby to come to the birthday party. Abby was very excited. She couldn't wait to have fun with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a busy little town with a big bridge. The bridge went over a pretty river. Every day, people walked or drove over the bridge to get to the other side. + +One day, a small boy named Tim went to the bridge with his dad. They wanted to catch fish in the river. Tim had a red fishing pole and a big net. His dad showed him how to catch fish. + +They stood on the bridge and threw their lines into the water. Soon, Tim felt a tug on his line. He pulled and pulled, and he caught a big fish! Tim was so happy. He and his dad went home with their fish and had a yummy dinner. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a polite dog named Spot. Spot loved to do yoga every day. He would stretch and bend his body in many ways. All the other animals liked Spot because he was so nice and polite. + +One day, Spot's friend, a big cat named Fluffy, wanted to learn yoga too. Spot was happy to teach Fluffy. They went to the park together. Spot told Fluffy to bring a soft mat to sit on. Fluffy was excited and quickly brought a mat from her home. + +Spot and Fluffy did yoga together in the park. They had a lot of fun. Other animals saw them and wanted to join too. Soon, all the animals in the town were doing yoga and being polite to each other, just like Spot. Everyone was happy and healthy, thanks to Spot and his love for yoga. +One day, a big, rough bear named Ben was walking in the woods. He found a tire near a tree. The tire was round and black. Ben thought it would be fun to roll the tire around. + +As Ben played with the tire, he met a small rabbit named Rita. Rita saw the tire and said, "Wow, that looks fun! Can I play with you?" Ben smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" So, Ben and Rita rolled the tire around the woods, laughing and having a great time. + +After playing, Ben and Rita felt hungry. They decided to cook some food. Ben brought some big leaves, and Rita brought some berries. They put the berries on the leaves and cooked them in the sun. When the berries were warm, they ate them together. "Yum, this is so good!" said Rita. Ben agreed, and they both enjoyed their meal. After that, they played with the tire some more before saying goodbye and going back to their homes. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She wanted to play on the swings and slides. She was very happy. + +At the park, Lily saw a woman. The woman was her aunt. Lily thought her aunt was ugly. Lily did not want to meet her ugly aunt. But her aunt saw her and came to say hi. + +Lily was sad. She did not want to play with her ugly aunt. But her aunt was nice. She pushed Lily on the swings and helped her on the slides. Lily had fun with her aunt. In the end, Lily learned that even if someone looks ugly, they can be nice and fun to play with. +One day, a funny bunny named Bob wanted to plant some seeds. He needed soil to plant them in. So, he went to his friend, Tom the turtle, to borrow some soil. + +"Can I borrow some soil, Tom?" asked Bob. "I want to plant seeds and watch them grow." Tom said, "Sure, Bob! But, remember to give it back when you are done." Bob thanked Tom and took the soil to his home. + +Bob planted the seeds in the soil and watered them every day. Soon, little plants started to grow. Bob was so happy! He took the plants back to Tom and said, "Look, Tom! The seeds grew into these beautiful plants! Thank you for letting me borrow the soil." Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Bob. I knew you would make something great with the soil." +Once upon a time, there was a big, comfortable bed. On the bed, there were many toys. The toys liked to have fun and play. They would do many games together. They were very happy. + +One day, a new toy came to the bed. The new toy wanted to have fun too. The other toys were not sure. They let the new toy play with them. They did games together. The new toy was very good at the games. + +After some time, the new toy started to do bad things. The new toy took the other toys' games away. The other toys were sad. They did not have fun anymore. The big, comfortable bed was not a happy place anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a rocket. This rocket was different from the others. It was red and blue, and all the other rockets were just gray. One day, the rocket wanted to play with the other rockets. But the other rockets did not want to play with the different rocket. + +The different rocket felt sad and a little embarrass. It did not know why the other rockets did not like it. So, it decided to ask them. The different rocket said, "Why don't you want to play with me? Is it because I am different?" + +One of the gray rockets said, "Yes, you are different. But we should not be mean to you. We should play together and have fun." The other gray rockets agreed, and they all started to play together. The different rocket was very happy and not embarrass anymore. From that day on, they all played together and had lots of fun in the sky. +One day, a girl named Lucy found a loud trumpet. She did not know how to play it. She wanted to learn, so she asked her friend Tom for help. Tom said, "I can teach you how to play the trumpet!" + +Tom showed Lucy how to attach her lips to the trumpet. Lucy blew into it and made a loud sound. They both laughed. Lucy tried again and again. She started to play better. + +Lucy and Tom played the trumpet together. They made loud music and had lots of fun. Their friends came to listen and dance. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the loud trumpet sounds. +One day, a grumpy dolphin named Bob lived in the sea. He was not happy because he had no friends. All the other fish would swim away when he got close. + +One day, Bob saw a little fish stuck in a net. The little fish was very sad. Bob wanted to help the little fish. So, he rushed to the net and used his nose to break it. The little fish was free and very happy. + +The little fish thanked Bob and they became best friends. They played in the water all day. Bob was not grumpy anymore. He was happy because he had a friend who loved him. +One day, a little girl named Sue went to a fun party. At the party, she saw many different balloons. There were big balloons and small balloons. There were red, blue, and yellow balloons too. Sue loved all the balloons. + +Sue's friend, Tim, said, "Let's add more balloons to the party!" Sue and Tim blew up more balloons. They added green and purple balloons. They were so happy to see all the different colors. + +Later, Sue's mom came to pick her up. Sue showed her mom all the different balloons they added. "Look, Mom! We made the party more fun!" Sue's mom smiled and said, "Great job, Sue and Tim!" Sue and Tim knew that adding the balloons made the party even better. +Once upon a time, there was a gray sailor. He had a big boat. The sailor loved to sail on the sea. + +One day, the sky turned dark. The wind blew hard, and the waves were big. The gray sailor was scared. He started to weep. + +A kind fish saw the sailor weep. The fish swam to the sailor's boat. The fish told the gray sailor not to be scared. Together, they sailed back to the land. The gray sailor was happy and did not weep anymore. +Once upon a time, in a hidden place, there lived a big bear named Ben. Ben loved to march in the forest. Every day, he would step, step, step with his big feet. + +One day, Ben met a little bird named Betty. Betty was hopping on one foot. She said, "Ben, can you help me? My foot hurts." Ben looked at her foot and saw a small stone. He took the stone out and Betty was happy. + +Betty said, "Thank you, Ben!" Then, they became friends. They marched together in the forest. Step, step, step, they went, laughing and playing all day long. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted dog named Spot. Spot could do many tricks. His owner, a little boy named Tim, loved him very much. They played every day in their big yard. + +One day, Spot found a ball. He wanted to show Tim his new toy. Spot said, "Look, Tim! I found a ball!" Tim was happy and said, "Good job, Spot! Let's play with it!" They played for a long time, laughing and running. + +But then, Spot accidentally tore the ball with his strong teeth. Spot was sad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim." Tim smiled and said, "It's okay, Spot. We can get a new ball. I still love you." They hugged and went inside to find a new ball to play with. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. She had a big, round ball that was her perfect toy. She loved to throw it up in the air and catch it. + +One day, Lily threw the ball too far and it went over the fence. She was sad and asked her dog, Max, to help her search for it. Max was a good guard dog and always helped Lily. "Max, can you help me find my ball?" she asked. Max barked happily, ready to help. + +Together, Lily and Max went to search for the ball. They looked under bushes and behind trees. Finally, they found the ball near a big rock. "We found it, Max!" Lily said, giving Max a big hug. They went back home, happy to have found the perfect ball. +Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. A girl named Sally lived there. She owned the ranch with her family. They had many animals. There were cows, pigs, and chickens. Sally loved her ranch. + +One day, Sally went to a deep pond. She saw a frog. The frog said, "Hi, Sally! What are you doing?" Sally said, "I am looking at my ranch. I love my animals." The frog said, "I like your ranch too. Can I live here?" Sally said, "Yes, you can be my friend." + +From that day on, the frog lived at the ranch. Sally and the frog played every day. They were very happy. Sally's ranch was a fun place for all the animals. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy vehicle. He would push it and watch it pass by. One day, Tim saw a big vehicle on the street. He wanted to play with it. + +Tim went outside to play with the big vehicle. But, he did not ask his mom. This made Tim feel guilty. He knew he should have asked first. But, he wanted to play with the big vehicle so much. + +Tim tried to pass the big vehicle, but it was too fast. He could not catch it. The big vehicle went away and Tim was sad. He learned that he should always ask his mom before going outside. The moral value of the story is to always ask for permission before doing something. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very enthusiastic and loved to play. One day, Spot saw a big hole in the ground. He thought it would be fun to fill it with things. + +Spot found a big pile of leaves nearby. He put the leaves in the hole, but it was not full yet. Spot looked around and saw some sticks. He grabbed the sticks and put them in the hole, too. The hole was almost full, but there was still a little space left. + +Then, Spot found a big, round ball. He knew this was the perfect thing to fill the hole. Spot pushed the ball into the hole, and it fit just right! Spot was so happy that he had filled the hole. He wagged his tail and ran around the yard, excited to find more things to play with. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to play with his friends. One sunny day, Remy and his friends were playing hide and seek. Remy found a clear spot to hide behind a bush. + +As Remy hid, he saw a little bird named Benny. Benny looked sad. Remy asked, "Why are you sad, Benny?" Benny said, "My friend, the butterfly, disappeared. I can't find her anywhere. I wonder where she is." + +Remy wanted to help Benny find his friend. They looked all over the forest. At last, they found the butterfly near the river. Benny was so happy to see his friend. Remy felt happy too. + +Remy, Benny, and the butterfly played together for the rest of the day. The sun started to set, and it was time to go home. Remy learned that helping others can make you feel happy too. + +The moral of the story is: Helping others can bring happiness to everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little cactus. The cactus lived in a hot, dry place. It was unknown to many, but it was happy. It had many green friends around it. + +One day, a small bird landed on the cactus. "Ouch!" said the bird. The bird was hurt by the cactus' sharp parts. The bird was sad and flew away. The cactus felt bad for hurting the bird. + +Later, the bird came back to the cactus. The cactus said, "I am sorry for hurting you." The bird said, "I forgive you, cactus." They became good friends and played together every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big mirror in her room. She liked to look in the mirror and pretend she was a bossy queen. She would tell her toys to behave and do what she said. + +One day, Lily's friend, Tim, came over to play. Lily tried to be bossy with Tim too. She told him to behave and do what she said. But Tim didn't like it. He said, "I don't want to play with you if you're bossy." + +Lily felt sad. She looked in the mirror and saw that she didn't look like a happy queen. She thought about what Tim said and decided to be nice. She said sorry to Tim and they played together nicely. Lily learned that being bossy is not good, and it's better to be kind to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. Next to his house, there was an old neighbor named Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown was nice, but sometimes he would be grumpy. + +One day, Tim went outside to play. He saw Mr. Brown in his yard. Tim said, "Hi, Mr. Brown!" Mr. Brown looked at Tim and said, "Hello, Tim. Please behave and don't make too much noise." + +Tim played with his ball and tried to be quiet. But then, the ball went into Mr. Brown's yard. Tim was scared to get it. He didn't want Mr. Brown to be mad. But Mr. Brown saw the ball and said, "It's okay, Tim. You can get your ball. Just remember to behave." + +Tim got his ball and said, "Thank you, Mr. Brown!" From that day on, Tim always tried to behave and be a good neighbor to Mr. Brown. And Mr. Brown wasn't so grumpy anymore. They both became good friends and had lots of fun together. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big, interesting bicycle in his yard. It was red and shiny. He wanted to ride it, but he didn't know how. He saw his friend, Sue, walking by and yelled, "Sue, help me ride this bicycle!" + +Sue came over and said, "I can help you, Tim!" She held the bicycle while Tim got on. They tried and tried, but Tim kept falling off. Sue said, "Don't worry, we can try again!" + +Finally, after many tries, Tim was able to ride the bicycle. He yelled, "I did it, Sue! Thank you for helping me!" They both laughed and played with the bicycle all day. They had so much fun together with the interesting bicycle. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a squirrel with a peanut. The squirrel looked nervous. Tim wanted to help the squirrel. + +Tim said, "Hi squirrel, can I help you with the peanut?" The squirrel nodded yes. Tim took the peanut and broke it into two parts. The squirrel was happy. + +But then, a big bird came and tried to take the peanut. Tim got scared. He shouted, "Go away, bird!" The bird flew away. Tim and the squirrel shared the peanut and became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a cat named Luna. Mia loved Luna very much. One day, Mia saw Luna was weak and sad. Mia felt sad too. She thought, "I need to help Luna feel better." + +Mia went to her mom and said, "Mom, Luna is weak. What do I do?" Her mom said, "Give Luna a kiss and wait for a minute. Maybe Luna will feel better." Mia was not sure, but she wanted to try. + +Mia went back to Luna and gave her a kiss. She waited for a minute. Slowly, Luna started to feel better. Luna looked happy again. Mia was happy too. The kiss and the minute of waiting made Luna feel better. Mia learned that sometimes, a little love can make a big change. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He loved to play with paint. One day, he found a big box of paint in many colors. He was very happy and decided to paint a picture on the wall. + +Tim's mom saw the paint on the wall and asked him to be polite and clean it up. Tim took a cloth and started to wipe the paint off the wall. He wiped and wiped, but the paint did not go away. + +Tim felt sad because he could not clean the wall. His mom told him that he should have asked before painting on the wall. The wall stayed messy, and Tim learned that he should always ask before doing something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play games. One day, his mom came home with a big box. It was a gift for Tim. Tim was very happy and excited to see what was inside. + +Tim's mom said, "Be careful, Tim. This box is fragile." Tim was careful as he started to unpack the box. Inside, he found a game called chess. The chess pieces were very pretty and shiny. + +Tim and his mom sat down to play chess together. Tim learned how to move the pieces and play the game. They had a lot of fun playing chess together. Tim was so happy that he got a new game to play. +Once upon a time, in a calm little forest, there lived a monkey named Momo. Momo loved to play and climb trees all day long. He was a happy monkey with many friends. + +One day, Momo saw a big, yellow banana hanging from a tree. He really wanted that banana. So, he climbed the tree to get it. He reached out and grabbed the banana with his little hand. + +Momo was so happy with his banana. He shared it with all his friends. They all sat together, eating the yummy banana, and enjoyed the calm day in the forest. And from that day on, Momo and his friends always shared their food and played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toy sword. One day, he took his sword and went to the park. + +At the park, Tim saw a big dog. The dog was very sad. Tim wanted to make the dog happy. He thought maybe the dog would like to play with his sword. + +Tim shouted, "Hey dog, do you want to play?" The dog looked up and wagged its tail. Tim gave the dog his sword. They played together and the dog was not sad anymore. Tim and the dog became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and play all day long. One day, she heard about a big show called an opera. She wanted to go and sing there too. + +Lily's mom warned her, "The opera is for big people. You might get upset if you go there." But Lily really wanted to see the opera, so her mom took her to the big show. They sat down and waited for the music to start. + +When the opera began, Lily was so excited. But soon, the music was very loud and the singers were very big. Lily started to feel upset. She held her mom's hand and they left the opera. Lily's mom hugged her and said, "It's okay to feel upset. You can try again when you are bigger." Lily smiled and knew that one day she would sing at the opera too. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk in the park. The sky was gray and there was a lot of fog. Max saw a big tree and thought it was a nice place to play. He didn't know that something crazy was about to happen. + +Max heard a sound coming from the tree. He looked up and saw a little bird. The bird was trying to call its mom, but she was not there. Max wanted to help the bird, so he started to call too. They both called and called, hoping the bird's mom would hear them. + +After a while, the fog started to go away. Max and the bird kept calling and calling. Then, they saw a big shadow in the sky. It was the bird's mom! She heard their calls and came to find her baby. The bird was so happy to see its mom. Max felt good for helping his new friend. They all played in the park until it was time to go home. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big empty box. He wanted to take it to his room and play with it. As he started to take the box, he saw a small skeleton inside it. Tim was scared, but he wanted to be brave. + +Tim decided to ask the skeleton if it wanted to play with him. The skeleton said yes! But it wanted to play a game that Tim did not like. The skeleton wanted to play a game where it would hide and Tim had to find it. Tim did not want to play that game because he was scared. + +Tim thought about it and said, "Let's play a different game!" They played a fun game together and Tim was not scared anymore. The skeleton and Tim became good friends and played many games together. And the empty box was not scary anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He had a smart red cap that he wore every day. Tom loved to play outside with his friends. + +One sunny day, Tom and his friends went to the park. They saw a big swing set. Tom put on his smart red cap and ran to the swings. He was so excited to swing high in the sky. + +Tom sat on the swing and his friends pushed him. He swung higher and higher, laughing and smiling. His smart red cap flew off his head, but Tom didn't mind. He was having so much fun on the swing. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Sleepy. Sleepy had light, soft fur and loved to sleep all day. One day, Sleepy found a big, warm bed and decided to take a nap. + +While Sleepy was sleeping, a small bird flew into the room. The bird saw Sleepy and thought it would be fun to play. The bird flew close to Sleepy and let out a loud "tweet!" Sleepy woke up with a shock and looked around. + +Sleepy saw the bird and wanted to play too. They played together all day and became good friends. When the sun went down, Sleepy and the bird were very tired. They both went to the big, warm bed and fell asleep together. And they had sweet dreams all night. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a wet guitar. He wanted to play it, but it was too wet. Tom was sad. + +Tom asked his friend, Sue, for help. Sue said, "Let's tie a towel around the guitar to make it dry." Tom liked the idea. They tied the towel around the wet guitar and waited. + +After a while, the guitar was dry. Tom was happy. He played a song for Sue. They danced and laughed together. The end. +One day, a big truck arrives in the town. The truck is full of cheap toys. All the kids are very happy. They want to buy the toys. But they do not have much money. So, they ask their moms and dads for help. + +The moms and dads think for a bit. They want to make the kids happy. But they also want to teach them a lesson. They tell the kids, "We will give you the money, but you must do a good job first." + +The kids agree. They want the toys. So, they start to work. They dig a big pit in the park. They work hard all day. They get very tired. But they do not give up. They want to finish the job. + +At last, the pit is done. The moms and dads are proud. They give the kids the money for the cheap toys. The kids are happy. They buy the toys and play with them all day. They learn that hard work can bring good things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to pass his time by looking at the pictures in a big, colorful magazine. One day, he found a new magazine on the table. He was very excited to see what was inside. + +Tim sat down and opened the magazine. But, oh no! All the pages were empty. There were no pictures or words. Tim was sad and did not know what to do. He wanted to see the fun pictures like before. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He found some crayons and started to draw on the empty pages. He made his own fun pictures! Tim passed the whole day drawing and coloring in his new magazine. And he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside and have fun. One day, he fell down and got a boo-boo on his knee. His mom put a bandage on it to make it better. + +Tim wanted to become incredible, like his favorite superhero. He thought the bandage was magic and would help him. He put on a cape and pretended to fly around the yard, jumping and laughing. + +As Tim played, he felt better and better. He knew that the bandage and his imagination made him feel incredible. He had a great day playing and being a superhero. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was good at catching mice and playing with his ball. One sunny day, Whiskers saw his shadow on the ground. He stared at the shadow and thought it was another cat. + +Whiskers played with his shadow all day. He tried to catch it, but it always ran away. Whiskers was sad that he could not catch his new friend. His owner, a kind little girl named Lily, saw Whiskers playing with his shadow. She knew it was not a real cat, but she did not want Whiskers to be sad. + +Lily had an idea. She took a piece of paper and drew a cat on it. She showed it to Whiskers and said, "Look, Whiskers! This is your new friend!" Whiskers stared at the drawing and then started to play with it. He was happy again. The moral of the story is that we can be happy with what we have and not chase things that are not real. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his soft ball. One day, Tom found a rough ball in the garden. He was very curious about it. + +Tom rolled the rough ball inside the house. He saw his friend, the dog, named Max. Tom said, "Max, look at my new ball! Let's play with it!" Max looked at the ball and said, "Okay, let's play!" + +They played and played until they were tired. Then, Tom's mom came with a big bowl of cream. Tom and Max took turns to eat the cream. They were very happy and full. And that was the end of their fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Zigzag. Zigzag had a terrible problem. He was not good at playing with other cats. He would run too fast and scare them away. Zigzag was very sad. + +One day, Zigzag met a kind dog named Spot. Spot saw that Zigzag was sad and wanted to help. Spot said, "Let's play together! I will teach you how to play nice with others." Zigzag was very happy to have a friend. + +Spot and Zigzag played together every day. They learned to share and take turns. Zigzag became very good at playing with others. All the cats and dogs in the town loved playing with Zigzag and Spot. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was very fit. He liked to run and play all day. One day, Tim's mom made a yummy dessert. It was a big cake with sweet frosting. Tim was so happy and couldn't wait to eat it. + +But, Tim's mom said he had to wait. She had to delay the dessert until after dinner. Tim was sad, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, he went outside to play with his ball and wait for dinner. + +When it was time for dinner, Tim ate all his food. He was excited for the dessert. But, when Tim's mom went to get the cake, it was gone! Tim's dog ate the whole dessert. Tim was very sad and cried. The dessert was gone, and there was no more cake for Tim. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to help her mom with the laundry. One day, mom said, "Lily, let's sort the laundry today." Lily was happy to help. + +They had a big pile of clothes. They found a rare red sock. Lily and mom sorted the clothes into two piles: one for colors and one for whites. They worked together and had fun. + +When they finished, Lily learned that helping is good. She felt happy and proud. The moral of the story is: when we help others, we feel good too. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to eat waffles every morning. One day, her mom made a big, yummy waffle for her. Amy was very happy. She promised her mom she would eat the whole waffle. + +In the same house, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was jealous of Amy's waffle. He wanted to eat it too. He watched Amy eat her waffle and waited for her to leave it alone. + +One day, Amy went to get a drink and left her waffle on the table. Spot saw his chance. He jumped up and ate the waffle. When Amy came back, she was sad because her waffle was gone. She knew Spot ate it. + +Amy's mom saw what happened and made another waffle for Amy. She told Spot not to eat it. Spot promised he would not eat Amy's waffle again. From that day on, Amy and Spot were happy, and they shared their waffles. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary park, there was a big slide. Every day, many kids would come to play on the slide. One day, a little girl named Lily met a talking bird named Bob. They became friends. + +"Hi, I'm Bob," said the bird. "I can write!" Bob took a stick and wrote his name on the ground. Lily was amazed. She had never seen a bird that could write. + +Lily and Bob played on the slide together. They laughed and had so much fun. They took turns going down the slide. At the end of the day, they said goodbye and promised to play again soon. From that day on, Lily and Bob were best friends, and they played on the slide every day. +One day, a boy named Tim got a new bicycle. It was red and shiny. He was very happy. He wanted to show his friend, Sue, his new bicycle. So, he rode it to her house. + +When he got there, Sue saw the bicycle and said, "Wow, your bicycle is so nice! Can I try to ride it?" Tim said, "Sure, but be careful. It can go very fast!" Sue got on the bicycle and started to ride. She was having fun. + +But then, Sue saw a big slide in the park. She wanted to go down the slide with the bicycle. Tim said, "No, Sue! That is not safe!" But Sue did not listen. She took the bicycle to the top of the slide. + +Sue started to slide down with the bicycle. It was not a good idea. At the bottom of the slide, Sue fell off the bicycle. She was hurt and the bicycle was broken. Tim was sad, and Sue was sorry for not listening. They both learned a lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They loved to eat yummy food together. + +One day, Lily's mom made a big cake. "Lily, would you like a piece?" her mom asked. "Yes, please!" Lily said with a big smile. Her mom used a fork to cut a piece of cake for Lily. The cake was so soft and sweet. + +Lily shared the cake with her friends. They all said, "Thank you, Lily! This cake is so sweet and tasty!" Lily was happy to share her cake and see her friends smile. They all enjoyed the sweet cake and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mimi. Mimi lived in a big field with lots of wheat. Mimi loved to play in the wheat, but she had a big problem. Mimi hated the empty field next to the wheat field. She was scared of it because it was so big and had no wheat to play in. + +One day, Mimi's friend, a bird named Bobo, told her that he saw a big, yummy cheese in the empty field. Mimi really loved cheese, but she was still scared of the empty field. Bobo said, "Don't worry, Mimi. I will go with you to get the cheese." + +Mimi and Bobo went to the empty field together. Mimi was still scared, but with Bobo by her side, she felt a little bit better. They found the big, yummy cheese and took it back to the wheat field. Mimi was so happy that she faced her fear and got the cheese. From that day on, Mimi didn't hate the empty field anymore because she knew that good things could be found there too. +Once upon a time, there was a modest cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to dance. She would dance all day long. One day, while dancing, Kitty met a big dog named Max. Max did not like to dance. He thought it was silly. + +Kitty wanted to dance with Max, but Max said no. This made Kitty very sad. She wanted to show Max how fun dancing could be. So, Kitty had an idea. She would throw a big dance party for all the animals in the neighborhood. + +The day of the party came, and all the animals were having fun. They were dancing and laughing together. Max saw how much fun everyone was having, and he started to feel left out. Kitty saw Max and asked him one more time to dance with her. + +This time, Max said yes. Kitty and Max danced together, and Max found out that dancing was not so silly after all. From that day on, Max and Kitty became the best of friends. They would dance and play together every day, and they were both very happy. +One day, a little red car and a big black car were on the road. They were friends and liked to play together. The little red car was fast and loved to zoom. The big black car was strong and could push heavy things. + +The little red car said to the big black car, "Let's race to the big tree!" The big black car whispered, "Okay, let's go!" They started to race. The little red car went zoom, and the big black car went slow. The little red car got to the big tree first. + +The big black car was sad because he lost the race. The little red car said, "It's okay, we can play a new game. Let's help people together!" The big black car smiled and they went to help people. They learned that helping others is better than winning a race. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside with his friends in the evening. One day, while playing, Tim saw something shiny on the ground. He went closer and found a pretty ring. + +Tim was very happy to find the ring. He wanted to keep it for himself, but he felt a little ashamed. He knew that the ring belonged to someone else. So, he decided to ask his friends if they had lost a ring. + +None of his friends had lost a ring, so Tim went to the village and asked everyone he met. Finally, he found an old lady who said the ring was hers. She was so happy to get her ring back that she gave Tim a big hug. + +From that day on, Tim learned that it's important to do the right thing, even if it's hard. He was proud of himself for not keeping the ring and for making the old lady happy. And everyone in the village knew that Tim was a kind and honest boy. +Alice had a shiny new ornament. In the morning she looked at it and thought it was so pretty. She wanted to show it to mum but mum was busy. So Alice decided to go and find dad. + +Alice ran up the stairs and saw dad in the bedroom. He was sitting on the bed looking worried. Alice paused and said "Daddy, look! I have a shiny ornament". Dad smiled and said "That's great Alice. It looks beautiful". + +Alice wanted to show dad how she could play with it. She put the ornament on the floor and started to roll it like a ball. But when she tried to kick it, it went flying into the TV. + +Alice had made a stupid mistake. She felt silly and ran away to hide in the kitchen. But dad came in and sat beside her on the floor. He said it was okay and they could get a new ornament. + +Alice hugged dad and smiled. They both laughed. She was so happy she had the best dad in the world. +Iggy was an old tomato. He had been on the vine for a long, long time and had resisted being picked for months. One day, a worker at the farm spotted Iggy and decided it was finally time to pick him. + +But Iggy didn't want to be picked so he shouted, "No! I don't want to leave!" + +The worker replied, "Sorry, Iggy, I have to pick you. It's time to go!" + +Iggy tried to resist, but eventually the worker picked him and put him in a basket. Iggy was so sad. He knew the bad news that was coming next. + +When the worker arrived back at the farmhouse, he chopped up Iggy into pieces for a salad. Iggy was horrified and he shouted, "No! This is not how I wanted to end my old life!" + +But it was too late. Iggy was gone, and all that remained were small pieces of tomato spread out on a plate. +Once there was a brave little girl. She loved animals and wanted to see them up close. One day, she heard about a snake and decided to go find it! + +She followed the sound of the snake until she found it. The little girl was very brave and she wanted to hold the snake. She slowly reached for the snake and touched it gently. + +The snake was friendly and so the little girl decided to take it home and give it a home. + +From then on, the little girl took care of the snake everyday. She was never scared of it because she was so brave! + +The moral of this story is that no matter how scared or brave you are, always treat animals with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved to play, but one day he fell down. He felt very unhappy and miserable. He wanted to kick something, so he kicked a tree. But it made him even more sad, because the tree didn’t move. + +Then he saw a big fluffy ball. It looked so fun! He ran to it and kicked it with his foot. The ball rolled away and the boy felt much better. He chased after it, laughing and squealing with joy. + +But the ball rolled onto a slippery hill, and the boy stumbled and fell over. His face was all red and he was really miserable again. But then he had an idea. He kicked the ball back up the hill. This time, he didn’t fall and he felt much less sad. + +The end. +Henry was very excited today. His family were going on a holiday and he was going with them. He looked out the window with wide eyes as his parents loaded the car up with their huge luggage. + +"Look Henry, we made it all fit," his dad said with a smile. + +"Wow," Henry said, fascinated. + +Just as the family were about to get in the car, disaster struck. Dad placed the last bag in the car and as he did, it slipped off, making a loud clattering noise as it hit the ground. + +Henry gasped in shock. He looked at the huge luggage that was now scattered in pieces over the driveway. + +"Oh no," he said. + +Dad looked a little disappointed, but he smiled at Henry and said, "Don't worry, we'll get it fixed. But it looks like we won't be going on our holiday right away." + +Henry smiled too. For a moment he thought they wouldn't be able to go, but he had been wrong. Although he was feeling a little sad, he knew that the holiday would still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Juliet. She loved to match the colors of objects around her. She was so excited when she found a brown stamp! She matched it to her brown skirt and smiled. + +Juliet quickly took the brown stamp and put it in her pocket. She wanted to match it with something else. On the way to the park, Juliet spotted a big brown tree. She was sure the stamp would match it. + +But as Juliet got closer, a gust of wind blew her stamp out of her pocket and over to the brown tree. She quickly ran to the tree and started looking around. But she couldn't find her stamp! + +Juliet was very sad. She cried and cried and wished she had never taken the brown stamp. But it was too late now - the stamp was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lucy. One day, there was an amazing flood outside her house. Lucy rushed outside to see it. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Lucy thanked the sky for providing such a beautiful sight. She stood in awe, saying, “This is amazing!†+ +The flood started to rise quickly and Lucy’s mom came outside. She shouted, “Lucy, get away from the flood! Come inside now.†+ +Lucy replied, “Thank you, mom, but it’s amazing!†+ +Lucy’s mom smiled and said, “It is! But you need to be safe. Let’s go inside now.†+ +Lucy reluctantly agreed, but continued to thank the sky for the wonderful sight. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing at the park. She ran to and fro on the green grass, having lots of fun. Suddenly, she spotted a big brown bench. She saw that there were two people on the bench and so she went over to say hi. + +The people on the bench were a mother and her child. Lucy asked if she could join them and the mother said yes. Lucy and the child played games on the big brown bench. They laughed and had a really fun time. + +But as Lucy was about to go home, she realized she had forgotten something. She remembered she had left her doll on the big brown bench! She ran back to the bench, but the doll was gone. + +Lucy was disappointed, but the mother gave her a hug and said, "Don't worry. I'm sure you will find your doll again soon". Then they all waved goodbye and Lucy went home. +Elsie was a little girl who enjoyed playing outdoors. Every day after school she would run to the park to explore. Today was a special day because it was springtime, and the flowers had started to bloom. + +Elsie tugged on her mom's skirt and asked, "Mommy, can I pick some flowers?" +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course sweetheart. But don't pick too many!" +She delightedly ran to a nearby bush and plucked a few of the prettiest flowers. She brushed away the petals and found a dainty little stamp underneath. + +"Look mommy!" Elsie squealed. "I found this little stamp! What should I do with it?" +Her mom thought for a moment, smiled, and said, "Why don't you put it in your pocket and keep it until you find a special use for it?" +Elsie carefully placed the stamp in her pocket and ran off to find more blooming flowers. She felt extra special with her little secret treasure. +A little girl named Lucy had a special cell. She was not allowed to ever let anyone touch it. One day, her friend asked to have a look. She said no but he kept asking. Finally, she said he could have it. + +He took the cell and wouldn't give it back. Lucy pleaded and pleaded but he still wouldn't return the cell. She felt guilty for not listening to her parents and knew she did the wrong thing. + +At night when she was very sad, her parents came in. They asked her why she was so sad and she told them what happened. + +Her parents told her that it was important to always listen to them. They said if she did not do what she was told, bad things could happen. + +Lucy kicked herself for being so careless. She learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her parents. She vowed to never make the same mistake again. +Once upon a time there was a gifted friend named Jean. He liked to travel to different places. + +One day, Jean decided to take a trip far away. He packed his things into a suitcase and said goodbye to his family. + +Jean first went to a big city. He saw lots of tall buildings and big buses. Then he visited a beautiful park, with green trees and pretty flowers. + +Next, Jean went to the beach. He splashed in the waves and smiled at the little birds. He even made a new friend there! + +Finally, Jean returned home. He was tired from his travels, but he had lots of fun. Jean could not wait to tell his family all about his journey. +Once upon a time, there were two bears who were very eager to find something to eat. They were walking through the forest when suddenly, one of them imagined something yummy. He imagined rice! “How wonderful,†he said. + +The two bears went to a nearby river and saw some rice floating on top of the water. The bears raced to get to it, but one bear was faster. He scooped up the rice and was ready to eat it. But then the other bear said, “Don't eat it, let's play a game!†+ +The two bears decided to have a race to see who could finish the rice first. They were both very eager and started eating as fast as they could. After a few minutes, one bear was the winner and ate all the rice first. The other bear was disappointed but still very happy that he got to play a fun game. + +The two bears were full and happy. They hugged each other and thanked each other for a wonderful game. That night, they had sweet dreams filled with yummy rice. +Jennie was playing in the park one day, when a little bird fell out of a tree and landed on the ground. Jennie went over to see if the bird was hurt. She noticed the bird was quiet and still. + +Suddenly, the bird spoke. "Please help me, Jennie! I'm hurt!" Jennie carefully picked the bird up and decided she should take him home to heal. + +At home, Jennie brought the bird to her bathtub and put in some towels at the bottom. She gave the bird some yummy food to eat and some water to drink. + +Jennie said, "I will stay here with you until you are better. While we wait, we can take a quiz together." + +The bird was very excited and agreed to the quiz. Jennie asked the bird questions about why it was in the park and what it liked to eat. + +The bird was very busy answering the quiz questions and getting better. Before Jennie knew it, the bird was flying high up in the tree again! + +Jennie was so happy that the bird was healed and thanked the bird for taking the quiz with her. The bird waved goodbye and flew away. Jennie smiled and watched him go. +Once upon a time, there was a sad elephant. He hated the trunk on his head because it made him look bad. Every time he saw it he felt so angry. + +Then one day, something magical happened. A fairy appeared and told the elephant that she could make his trunk look better. The fairy waved her wand and, with a puff of pink smoke, the trunk was transformed. + +Now the elephant's trunk was beautiful. He no longer hated it. The fairy told him not to worry and to always believe in himself; that's all he ever need to make everything better. + +The elephant thanked the fairy for her help, and from then on he was happy. He would never again hate his trunk. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived on the seashore. One day, they heard a noise coming from the water. They looked over and saw a sailor in a big boat. + +The sailor called out to them, asking if they could help him. They listened carefully and then nodded their heads. They knew just what to do. + +The friends ran to the beach and gathered some driftwood. They put it in the sailor's boat and he was so thankful. He thanked them both with a big smile. + +The friends were so happy to be so helpful. They helped the sailor push the boat out to sea and waved goodbye. + +They said goodbye with a smile. The friends stayed friends forever, and never forgot the helpful sailor. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Emma and Will. They were so excited to play a game together. + +Will said to Emma, “Let’s make a race!†Emma clapped and laughed in excitement. + +Will took a red ball and a blue ball, and placed them in the middle of the room. They each stood at different ends of the room. + +Will said, “One, two, three, go!†+ +They ran towards the balls with the biggest smiles on their faces. They both tried to grab the ball. + +Will had the red ball. “I win!†he shouted happily. + +But Emma wasn’t sleeping. She laughed and said, “Let’s do it again! We can make another race!†+ +Will agreed, and they started again. But this time Emma was faster. + +She ran to the blue ball, and said “I win!†+ +Will smiled and said, “That was a good race. I’m getting sleepy so let’s do this again tomorrow.†+ +And so they decided a new game the very next day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. Her name was Amy. One day, she wanted to do a search. So, she went outside and started looking for a treasure. She looked and looked for a long time, but she couldn't find it. Suddenly, she got so dizzy she couldn't look anymore. She stumbled and almost fell. So, she decided to take a rest. Suddenly, she remembered something! She remembered looking in the spot where she was resting. She looked again and there it was! The treasure she was looking for! It was a beautiful shiny coin. She was so excited! She quickly picked it up and put it in her pocket. Then she went home, with the treasure safe. +Sam was a young boy. He had a scooter and loved to ride it around the park. One day his scooter was damaged and he was very sad. He asked his mom and dad if they could help him fix it. + +They found a man who could heal the scooter. The man spent a lot of time carefully mending all the broken parts. Finally, the scooter was fixed. + +Sam was so happy! He wanted to test out his scooter right away so his parents took him to the park. Sam rode around on his scooter, happy and young. He raced around on his scooter and smiled. He knew his scooter was healed and he could play with it again. +Jack was a clever boy. He always wanted to explore the world around him. One day, Jack decided to go for a walk. He wanted to find out what he could hear. + +He heard a lot of different things: birds chirping, bees buzzing, wind blowing. Then Jack heard something very quiet. He was so curious, he wanted to find out what it was. + +Jack carefully followed the quiet sound until he found a little gray mouse who was talking in a very low voice. Jack listened carefully and he was so surprised to hear the mouse saying words. + +Finally, Jack clapped his hands in amazement and wished the mouse a good day. As he left, he just smiled, thinking that he was really very clever indeed! +There was a big tank. It was full of water, enough for everyone. But one day, one of the people living next to the tank refused to let anyone else have any of it. He thought the water was only for him. + +A 3-year-old child saw what was happening. He asked his mom, “Why won’t he let us have any water?†+ +His mom replied, “He wants to keep it all to himself. He won’t share, and that’s not nice.†+ +The 3-year-old had an idea. He asked the man, “Please, can we have some water? All of us need it.†+ +To his surprise, the man said yes. He said, “Yes, take some water. We can all use it to be healthy.†+ +The 3-year-old smiled. He thought that was very nice. +Once upon a time there was a dad. He wanted to do something nice, so he had a thoughtful idea. He decided to call his daughter, who was only three years old, and tell her that he loved her. + +Their conversation was amazing. He thanked her for making him laugh and reminded her of how special she was. His daughter became so happy that she smiled and giggled. + +The dad was glad that he had this thoughtful idea. He knew it had made his daughter feel loved and special. He hoped she would always remember his kind words. + +The dad and his daughter talked for a while longer and then said goodbye. As he hung up the phone, the dad felt good about his idea and was happy his daughter was so pleased. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a little boy. +The mom said to her son, "When you are feeling sad, remember that I love you!" +The mom hugged his son to remind him of how much he was loved. + +The little boy was so happy, he wanted everyone to feel the same way. So he used some of his mom's special materials to make a chamber. +The chamber was made out of soft fabric, so it was very comfortable. +The little boy put the chamber in his room, so he could go in there whenever he was feeling down. + +When he was in the chamber, the little boy would remember how much his mom loved him. It reminded him that no matter what, he was safe and happy. +The chamber became his special place and he went there whenever he needed to be reminded of how much he was loved. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was a fisherman. Every day, he would get into his boat and go out onto the lake to fish. He loved to fish and it made him very happy. + +One day, the fisherman went out to the lake and saw something strange. There was a little fish swimming all alone in the lake. It was so sad. The little fish looked so sad and lonely that the fisherman felt sorry for it. + +The fisherman gently picked up the little fish and put it back into the lake. He asked his boat if it would like to stay with him and it said yes! The little fish started swimming around the boat, playing and having fun. The fisherman smiled and was so happy to see it. + +The fisherman and his little fish swam around happily for the rest of the day and the little fish stayed with the fisherman from then on. They played games together and enjoyed the beauty of the lake. The fisherman was no longer sad and the little fish was no longer lonely. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was very happy and loved to skip on the grass. One day while skipping, she noticed a bear walking gracefully nearby. + +The girl stopped in her tracks and couldn't take her eyes off the bear. The bear stopped too and looked right back at her. Neither one of them could believe their eyes. + +Lucy was brave and slowly stepped closer to the bear. The bear still didn't move. Lucy held out her hand and the bear stepped closer to her. + +She petted the bear softly and they both skipped around the grass together. Lucy was so happy that the bear had become her new best friend. + +Every day they would skip around, play and have lots of fun. Lucy was always so graceful when she skipped and the bear always followed. They were a perfect pair. +Once upon a time there was a happy girl. She was ready to play. She saw a fair hole in the ground and she was very excited. She quickly clapped her hands and ran to it. When she got there she saw two little bugs inside the hole. She clapped her hands again and shouted 'hello' to the bugs. The bugs were very scared, but the girl was kind and fair. She waved her hand to say goodbye, and the two bugs thanked her for being so cool. Then the girl ran away, clapping her hands so the bugs could feel happy and safe. The end. +Once upon a time there was a happy preschooler named Alex. Every day, he would go outside to play in the sunshine. His favorite things to do were to run and jump in the bright, regular sunshine that was all around him. + +One morning, Alex found some sticks and rocks in the yard and decided to build a big castle. He gathered the sticks and rocks and neatly put them together. He knew that he wanted the castle walls to be extra strong so he used a sharp rock to make them. He worked hard all day and when he was done the castle walls were really strong! + +Alex was so proud of his castle that he invited all of his friends to come over and play inside. They ran around and laughed and it was so much fun for all of them. After hours of play, the sun began to set and the friends said goodbye. + +Alex had lots of fun that day and he was very proud of the castle he built. He knew that with a little sunshine, a sharp rock and regular sticks and rocks, he could make something really cool! +It was the day of the big celebration. Everyone was excited. +The kids ran around, looking for the best spot to watch from. +Suddenly, a witch appeared. She was dressed in a cool witch costume and she smiled at everyone. + +The kids were fascinated by the witch. She waved her wand and made funny noises. The kids giggled with delight. + +The witch started to do a magical dance. She moved slowly and quietly around the room. Everyone watched in awe. + +The witch finished the dance and everyone cheered and clapped. It was a very special celebration. Everyone was happy and the witch laughed and joined in the celebrations. +The party was a great success and everyone celebrated the wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lou. She was only three-years-old, but she was very brave. + +One day, Lou decided to go to the mall by herself. She slipped on a pair of shoes, grabbed her wallet and opened the door. + +At the mall, Lou saw all sorts of impressive things. Sparkly clothes, shining jewellery and books with bright pictures. Lou was happy and excited. + +On her way out of the mall, Lou heard someone say: "That's one impressive mall!" Lou smiled and replied: "Yes! I like it very much." + +As Lou was leaving, she slipped on the shiny floor and fell down. Everyone laughed, except for Lou. She was very embarrassed and ran back to her home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Jemma. She had a yellow cushion that she loved more than anything. It was covered in pretty flowers and made Jemma feel so special. + +One night, Jemma's cousin Tom came to stay. He wanted to keep Jemma's cushion. He said to her, "It's so nice and comfy. Let me keep it, please!" + +Jemma shook her head and said, "No thank you! This cushion is mine and I want to keep it!" + +Tom was very selfish and didn't want to listen. He kept asking Jemma to give him her cushion. But Jemma was very brave and kept saying politely, "No, I want to keep my cushion!" + +In the end, Tom went home without Jemma's cushion. Jemma was happy to keep her special cushion safe and sound! +Once upon a time there was a magician. His name was Alan and he was very mysterious. He lived in a small house in the woods and every day he went into the forest to learn new magic tricks. + +One afternoon, while walking in the woods, Alan saw a small sack in the grass. He bent down and picked it up. Inside, he found a magical book with lots of secrets. + +"This looks like an interesting book," he said to himself, and he put it in his pocket. + +The next day, Alan went back to the woods and tried to learn some of the spells from the magic book. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't quite figure out how the book worked. + +Suddenly, a strange voice spoke up. "I can help you," it said. + +Alan turned around and saw a mysterious figure standing nearby. "Who are you?" he asked. + +"I am the forest guardian," the mysterious figure said. "If you want to learn the magic in this book, then you must pass my test first!" + +Alan was a bit scared, but he was also curious. "What kind of test?" he asked. + +The forest guardian explained that he had hidden three small bags in the woods. Alan must find all three sacks and bring them to the guardian. Then, the guardian would teach him the secrets of the magical book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to write. She liked to write about anything and everything. Her favorite thing to write about was sharks. + +So one day, she was writing all about sharks. She wrote about how they were big and dangerous. But then she thought, "there must be something else I can write about!" + +So she started to think of something soft. She thought of a blanket and that made her smile. She started to write about the soft blanket and how cozy it was. + +The next day, she decided to mix the two ideas together. She wrote about sharks that were soft, like a blanket! She thought it was a really cool idea. + +When she was finished, she smiled with pride. She had written something really special! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He wanted to stay outside and play all the time, but he got in trouble. He saw a sign that said "Stay out!". He knew it was bad to break the sign, so he stayed away. + +One day, he was playing in his yard when he saw an ugly bug. He wanted to stay and watch it, but he remembered the sign. He thought about it and decided to go back inside. + +The boy understood that it's important to listen and do what the signs say. He learnt that even if something looks interesting, it's still important to stay safe and stay away from trouble. +One day, there was a small boy who wanted to help his mama. He found a piece of paper and decided to fold it. He folded it into a zigzag shape. He was so pleased with his work. + +Then he showed his mama. But she was not happy. She was cross with him for tearing the paper. The boy's eyes filled with tears. He was very sad and apologised for his mistake. + +But then mama realised the paper he had folded was important. It was a present for uncle Joe! Mama was very angry and sad at the same time. The little boy felt awful and didn't know what to do. + +Mama tried to fix the paper but the zigzag was too much and it couldn't be repaired. She was so disappointed. She told the little boy he had been naughty and not to do it again. + +The little boy was sad. He learned his lesson to be more careful next time. He knew he should be more careful with things, even if he just wanted to help. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She saw something shiny in the grass. It was a silver coin! She bent down and grabbed it. She was so excited! + +The girl took the coin home and showed it to her mom. The mom said it looked like a new silver coin. The mom explained that when she was the girl's age, she and her friends used to collect silver coins. + +The girl couldn't wait to start her own collection. She had found the perfect first coin! Every day she went out looking for more silver coins. She put each one in her special box. + +Before long, the girl had a whole collection of silver coins. And each one was special and new! +Once upon a time, there was a mild little girl called Amy. She lived next to a special building. Every day, she would go to the building and balance on the edge. Amy just loved it and she was so good at balancing, she never fell off. + +One day, Amy's parents said she had to stay home. This made Amy sad, but she listened. But what she didn't know was that her parent had planned a surprise for her. + +When Amy came back to the building the next day, there was something special. Her parents had made her a balancing bar and put it near the building! Amy was overjoyed and she was so impressed. She quickly got on and started balancing on the new bar. + +Amy had lots of fun balancing and she kept doing it every day - until one day, there was a big storm. Everything in the town was blown away, and the building Amy had been balancing on was destroyed. But, luckily, Amy had been so good at balancing, the bar was still standing in all the wind and rain. + +So when the storm was over, Amy's parents had a special surprise for her. They had built her a new balancing bar, and it was set up in the same spot as the old one. Amy was so happy, she quickly got on and started balancing. From now on, the mild little girl would always be able to practice her balancing skills at the +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and her three-year-old daughter. Every night, the mommy made dinner, and the daughter could always smell the yummy smells coming from the kitchen. One night, mommy made spaghetti. + +The daughter went into the kitchen, and saw the big, steaming pile of spaghetti on the plate. She said, "It looks yummy, Mommy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It sure does, sweetie. I made it just for you. Would you like to try it?" + +The daughter took a bite of the spaghetti, and said, "Mmm, it's yummy! Can I have some more?" + +Mommy happily put more spaghetti on the daughter's plate, and the daughter ate until she was full. + +The daughter smiled and said, "Thank you for making me yummy spaghetti, Mommy!" + +Mommy said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it." + +And the daughter never forgot how yummy Mommy's spaghetti was. +Once upon a time there was an ant, who was feeling brave and foolish. "I'm going to march across this giant path!" He declared. So he waved to his friends and began his march down the long path. + +As he marched along, he didn't realize a giant shoe was coming right at him. He soon saw it was too late and he was going to get stepped on! He jumped up and screamed "Stop!" + +The big person stopped and said "What's wrong little ant?" The ant replied "I'm marching and a big shoe almost stepped on me!" The big person laughed and said "I'm sorry, I was on my way to visit my friend." + +The ant felt relieved and thanked the big person. The big person said "Be careful when you march down paths, because you never know what might come your way!" + +The ant nodded and continued his march, feeling a bit wiser and more careful. He learned his lesson, and from that day on, marched along paths with much more caution. The foolishness was gone, and his bravery had been reborn. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah was helping her mom make dinner. Sarah was holding a tray of cookies and her mom was pouring milk into it. Suddenly, the tray slipped from Sarah’s hands and cookies flew everywhere! + +Sarah burst into tears and started to cry. Her mom tried to console her, “Don’t worry sweetheart! It’s ok, that was just a silly accident.†+ +But Sarah was still crying, so her mom gave her a hug and said, “Let’s clean up this mess together. That will make you feel better.†+ +So they both got to work, picking up the cookies and putting them back on the tray. As they worked, Sarah’s mom praised her for being so smart. + +Soon, everything was back in its place, and Sarah stopped crying. She gave her mom a big smile and said, “See? We did it!†+ +Sarah’s mom smiled back and said, “Yes, we did it together. You’re so smart, Sarah!†+ +And Sarah and her mom enjoyed the cookies together. +John and his mom were going for a drive. John's mom warned him to be careful when they got to the top of a tall hill. But when she stopped the car, John was so excited that he opened the door and dropped out. "Be careful!" his mom warned again, and told him to stay near the car. + +John spotted a big hill with a tip near the bottom. He wanted to go and explore, so he started to walk down the hill. His mom watched from the top and called out "Don't drop down too quickly! Be careful!" + +John tried to take his time walking down the hill, but it was tricky because the grass was slippery. Finally, he reached the tip. He noticed that the tip was made of grass and branches, so he started to scoop it up with his hands. + +All of a sudden, John slipped and started to slip down the hill. His mom was worried and screamed out. She ran down the hill and grabbed John before he could drop into the pond at the bottom. + +John's mom hugged him tightly and said, "See, I told you to be careful!" John laughed and nodded his head. +Mother and Bobby left early in the morning. They were going polishing. Bobby was so excited! He hadn't been polishing before. + +When they arrived to the place, Bobby looked around and saw that they were surrounded by white rocks and minerals. Mother said that they were going to be polishing them all day. Bobby was so curious to see what the rocks and minerals looked like after they were polished. + +Mother and Bobby got to work. They polished and polished. Bobby kept looking at the special mineral that he had chosen. He knew that it was going to look so special when it was polished. + +Finally, after polishing all day, Bobby and Mother had finished. Bobby ran out to find the mineral and was surprised to find it shining and gleaming in the sun! He was so proud that he had made the mineral so white and shiny! Bobby looked around and noticed how all the minerals were shining from the polishing. Bobby felt very proud. +One day there was a little girl, who was only three years old. She was playing with her toys, when suddenly she got very tired. She sat down and started to cry. + +Her mother saw her, and asked "What is wrong, child?" + +The little girl replied "I am so weak. I can't remain standing." + +Her mother said, "Let me help you, my dear. Take off your clothes, and then you can lie down and rest." + +So the little girl did as her mother said. She felt warm and comfortable. She lay down and closed her eyes. After a while she felt better and the feeling of weakness did not remain. + +The little girl was glad, and thanked her mother. Her mother smiled and said, "When you feel tired again, just take a break and remain in a comfortable position". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was 3 years old. Her name was Lily. + +One day, Lily heard a bell. It made a loud ring. Lily got scared. She looked around, but she couldn't see anyone. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a voice. The voice said, “Good morning, Lily!†Lily was very scared. She wanted to hide, but then she saw a big, friendly face. + +It was the old man from the shop. The old man said, “It's okay, Lily. Don't be scared. I just wanted to say hello.†+ +Lily breathed a sigh of relief. She smiled and nodded her head. The old man smiled back and said, “Have a nice day, Lily.†Then he went back inside the shop. + +Lily went home feeling happy. She knew that the old man was her friend. She would always be safe. +Once there was a baby who loved to cry. Every time he was unhappy he would let a big cry out. His mum was worried that he wouldn't ever stop crying! + +One day she had an idea. She got out her fork and used its flexible prongs to tickle the baby’s belly. Soon the baby wasn’t crying anymore but he was laughing instead! + +Mum found that every time the baby wanted to cry she could use the fork to make him laugh. Soon the baby stopped crying altogether. + +Mum and baby were very happy. They were both laughing and smiling and not crying at all. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient tree. One day, a jazz band was playing near the tree. The music was so loud that it woke the tree from its slumber. The tree was so mad that it started to shake and throw its leaves everywhere. + +The leaves scattered across the sky and made a huge thunderstorm. Lightning crashed and thunder rolled as the storm got stronger. People ran and hid as the storm destroyed everything in its path. + +Finally, the storm was over, but the ancient tree was gone. The jazz band had disappeared too. Without the tree, the land was desolate and lacked the joy the tree once brought. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a cute little girl named Sally. She was very excited to mix a special lunch for her friends. + +Sally got out some apples and oranges. She chopped and diced each piece. Next, she put them in a bowl and mixed them together. + +"I can't wait to show my friends this mix!" said Sally. + +When Sally arrived at her friends house, they all oohed and aahed at the sight of the mix. They couldn't believe how cute it looked. + +"This looks delicious!" they all said. + +So they each took a spoon and began to enjoy the lunch. After they were finished, Sally's friends all thanked her for making such a yummy mix. + +"You did a great job, Sally!" they said. + +Sally smiled and was glad that her friends had enjoyed her mix. +Tom and Sally were best friends. They did everything together. One day, they wanted to repair their broken toy. Tom had an incredible idea. He said to Sally, “Let’s go get the police. Maybe they can help us.†+ +They went to the police station and asked them to help. The police were happy to help and they were sure they could repair the toy. But when they got back to Tom and Sally’s house, they all saw something shocking: their toy was completely destroyed. Tom and Sally were so sad. They asked the police what had happened. + +The police explained that someone had broken into the house and destroyed the toy. Tom and Sally were so upset. All their dreams of having a repaired toy had been ruined. + +Tom and Sally were very disappointed, but they were thankful to the police for trying to help. They said goodbye and watched as the police drove away. They knew they would never have their repaired toy, and it was an incredible loss. +Molly was swinging in her bedroom when her mom came in. Molly was so excited to be swinging, she couldn't help but smile. Mom had a big mop in her hands. She said that Molly's nosy neighbor had been at the door asking too many questions and that the mop was needed to clean the floor. + +Molly didn't like the idea of cleaning the floors, so she started swinging again. But her mom said she must help clean. Molly was so upset but she reluctantly agreed. She pushed the mop around the room, feeling her excitement from before fading away. + +Molly was almost finished when the doorbell rang. When Mom opened the door, there was Molly's nosy neighbor again asking more questions. Mom was so frustrated that she took the mop and swung it at the neighbor. He quickly ran away. + +Molly and Mom were both surprised and scared after the incident. They knew the neighbor would be back and that they'd have to face the consequences. What had started out as a fun day of swinging had turned into a stressful mess. +John and Lucy were playing in the park. John loved playing chess, but Lucy wasn't very good at it yet. She wanted to learn how to play. + +John said, "Let's play chess!" + +Lucy replied, "I don't know how to play. It's too hard!" + +John tried to show her how to play. He explained what the different pieces did, but it still seemed too hard for her. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into John's head. He said, "Let's pretend the chess pieces are superheroes! That might make it easier for you to remember how to move them." + +Lucy smiled and agreed. They started playing and soon, Lucy was starting to understand the game. She said, "This isn't so hard after all!" + +John and Lucy had a great time playing together. They were both so proud of Lucy for learning how to play chess. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. Molly loved to match things. She loved to play matching games like matching shapes, colors and animals. On a peaceful day, Molly went for a walk in the park. She saw the steam coming up from the lake and she thought it might be fun to try to match it. She spent lots of time looking at the steam and thinking about how she might be able to match it. Finally, Molly had an idea. She ran back to her house and got some cotton puffs. She ran back to the lake and gently put the cotton puffs into the steam. She watched as the steam slowly curled around the cotton puffs and the steam and cotton puffs matched perfectly. Molly smiled and enjoyed the peaceful day. +Once upon a time, there was a big structure. It was very heavy and it was in a very high place. The structure was very important, everybody wanted to save it. + +One day, a strong wind came and it started to shake the structure. The people in the structure were scared, they didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a brave little girl ran towards the structure and held onto it. She was using all her strength to save it! + +The wind started to get even more powerful and the structure started to move more and more. The little girl was getting tired, she couldn't hold on anymore. But then, she looked up and saw that a lot of people had come to help. They held on to the structure and made it stay still. + +In the end, the people saved the structure! Everybody was happy, and the brave little girl became a hero and was cheered on by the people. +Once upon a time there was a smart fox who lived in the forest. One day, the fox was walking along when he heard someone calling his name. It was the rabbit who lived nearby in the forest. + +"Hello, fox!" said the rabbit. "I have a question for you. Can you guess what it is?" + +The fox thought for a moment and then replied, "Hmmm. I can't guess. What is it?" + +The rabbit laughed. "I want to know how many carrots I can hide in this forest," she said. + +The fox smiled. "That's an easy one!" he said. "You can hide as many carrots as you want. This is a big forest!" + +The rabbit thanked the fox for his help. Then she scampered away, ready to find a place to hide all her carrots. The fox shook his head and smiled. He was happy that he was able to help his friend. He was a very smart fox indeed! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They liked to bake together every day. One day, the first friend said, "I want to make a cream cake! It will be so yummy!†+ +But the second friend was not so sure. She said, “Cream cakes can be tricky. Don’t you remember what happened last time when we tried to bake one?†The first friend wrinkled her nose. “It wasn’t that bad!†+ +Finally, they decided to give it a go and they both worked hard - mixing the ingredients and carefully measuring out the cream. When the cake was done, it looked warm and delicious. But the first friend was feeling excited, and made a loud noise when she opened the oven. + +Suddenly, it was too late. The cake was ruined. It had become lumpy and dry - not yummy at all. The two friends sighed and looked sadly at their failed cake. + +The moral of the story is that you should always be careful! Excitement can ruin even the best of things. So always stay calm and think before you act. +Once there was a little boy named Patrick who loved to play outside. Every day Patrick would run and jump in the field with his friends. + +One day, his mom said "Patrick, you can't jump with your friends today. I want you to stay here and practice growing your legs." Patrick got really mad and protested but his Mom was very persistent. + +So Patrick practiced growing his legs by doing jumping jacks, stands and squats. He got really bored and started to cry, "This is so boring". His mom said, "It may seem boring but if you are persistent, you will get stronger and you will be able to jump with your friends again". + +So Patrick practiced growing his legs every day and he eventually got stronger. Soon enough, he was running and jumping with his friends again, and he was so happy. + +The moral of the story is that if you are persistent and practice every day, you can achieve great things. So never give up! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. Jack was three years old and he was very successful. He had learned to count up to ten and he even knew how to spell some basic words. + +One day, Jack was playing with his toys when he accidentally bumped his foot. Ouch! he shouted. His Mommy came running over and asked him what had happened. + +Jack said, "I forget to be careful and I bumped my foot". +His Mommy said, "It's okay, just remember next time to be careful. Let's put some ice on your foot to make it feel better". + +So Jack put the ice on his foot and eventually he stopped feeling pain. He was thankful to his Mommy for helping him, and he promised himself to remember to be careful next time. + +Jack went on to become even more successful, and he never forgot to be careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little bird who lived near a mill. The bird had always wondered why the mill was hidden. Every day, the bird hopped around the mill, looking for an answer. + +Finally, one cold winter morning, the bird spotted something strange. A group of tiny animals had found a way inside the mill and were getting very cold. They were shaking and shivering and their feathers were frosty. + +The little bird knew what had to be done and quickly told all the other animals about the danger. The animals banded together and fixed the mill so that no more cold air could enter. Everyone huddled together inside, and soon everyone was nice and warm. + +The little bird smiled. It had learned an important lesson - freezing cold and hidden places can be dangerous, especially when animals are around. Always be sure to take care of the environment and take care of those around us. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily who was three years old. One day, Emily was playing in the garden when she found a dusty old box. She blew on the box to try and clean it up and when she opened it, she found an old counting frame inside. + +“Look what I've found!†she said to her mom. + +Her mom smiled. “That’s a counting frame, it can help you count up to the whole universe.†+ +Emily was very excited and she started to count. She counted the stars in the night sky and the leaves on the trees. Everywhere she looked she found something new to count. + +But there were some places that were too dirty to count. Emily's mom had to help her get rid of the dirt so she could count again. Emily was so excited to count more of the universe that she couldn't stop. And they both kept counting until the whole universe was counted. + +The end! +Jimmy had been looking forward to this day for a long time. He was going to paint a mighty pet. He had been collecting paints for months and today he was finally going to use them. +Jimmy unwrapped the paints and started mixing. He made a beautiful magenta and a wonderful yellow. He was very proud of his colourful creation and couldn't wait to paint his pet. + +Jimmy carefully chose his pet, it was a large rock, shaped just perfectly like a pet. He started to paint the pet, taking great care to make sure every part of it was covered. Jimmy worked for hours until finally, the pet had been painted in all its mighty glory. + +Jimmy beamed with pride, he had never painted something so beautiful. He put the pet in a special place and gave it a name. From then on, Jimmy painted many more mighty pets, but none were quite as special as the first one. +Billy was a 3 year old boy who loved to play. His favorite thing to do was play with his football. Every day Billy would take his football to the park, and bounce it on the grass. + +One day, Billy was bouncing his football a little too hard and it went flying away! Billy ran after it, but he was too slow. + +Just then, a gentle giant came walking up to Billy. He saw Billy was sad, so he decided to help. He saw the football and he picked it up, and gently bounced it back to Billy. + +Billy was so happy! He thanked the gentle giant and they both laughed. From then on, they would play together every day at the park. Billy and the gentle giant would bounce the football and have lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was very anxious about going to the park for the first time. She was not sure what it would be like. She had heard so many stories about the park and was so eager to find out what it would be like. + +When Lucy got there, she was filled with a sense of wonder. The flowers were so bright and happy, and the trees so tall and strong. She smiled as she walked around. She was happy to be here. + +Lucy was about to go home when she noticed a small pond. She saw a lot of geese swimming in the pond, and she wanted to get closer and see them. She started to walk closer, but then she was scared because she thought the geese would be scared of her. + +However, Lucy decided to believe in herself. She took a deep breath and took a few steps closer. The geese didn't seem scared of her at all. Instead, they all started to get closer to her and were very curious to see her. Lucy was filled with happiness that the geese were happy to see her. + +The experience made Lucy realise how important it was to believe in yourself. From that day on, Lucy believed in herself and was never anxious again. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy girl. She had a big hoop which she liked to play with for hours. One day, the hoop suddenly rolled down a hill. The clumsy girl decided to follow it, hoping to sort it out. But as she rolled down the hill she found it impossible to stand up again. She was stuck in the hoop and could not get out. + +Her parents saw her and came to help. But it was too late. The clumsy girl had caused too much damage and the hoop was beyond repair. + +The moral of this story is that we must be careful what we do. If we are not, it can lead to bad consequences. We must sort out our problems in a sensible way before things become too difficult. +Once upon a time there was a generous man named Ben. He was a kind person who wanted to make everyone happy. + +One day, he decided to take his friends on a special journey. They all traveled back in time to learn about history. Everyone was amazed by what they saw! + +As they finished their trip, Ben asked everyone to applaud him. His friends clapped and cheered loudly. They were very proud of Ben and thanked him for a wondeful trip. + +Ben smiled and said, "You are all so generous. I love when you show me how kind you all are." + +Everyone laughed and they continued clapping and giving Ben a round of applause. + +He was so happy that he decided to take them on another trip the following week! +Once upon a time there was a boy who was playing. He was in the garden. He had a little toy truck. He was so happy to have it. + +He walked around and stumbled on a rock. He was surprised! He thought he was going to fall. But he stayed up. + +Then he saw something shiny in the grass. It was clear and glittered in the sunlight. He bent down and saw it was a toy round ball. He smiled and picked it up. + +He put it in his pocket and went back to playing. He liked his new toy and wanted to show it to his friends. He stumbled again but this time he didn't fall. He was a very happy boy! +Once upon a time, there was a very big event. Everyone was so excited. The day of the event finally came. All the children wanted to go. They shouted and had fun. + +They saw many amazing things. There was food, games and music. Everyone was so happy and smiled! + +But then the sky suddenly turned dark. A storm started and it started to rain. Everyone was so scared! They shouted for help, but no one came to help. + +The storm destroyed the event. Everyone was so sad. No one had any fun. It was a bad ending for the amazing event. +Once there was a regular microphone. It had been in the same spot for a long time. One day, it felt very hot. It was burning! The microphone didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a little girl walked up with a bucket full of water. She poured it on the microphone to put out the fire. Now the microphone was happy and cool again. It thanked the little girl for saving it! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Peter and Tony. Peter was an incredible cook, while Tony was not. + +One day, Peter invited Tony over for dinner, and he served up an incredible plate of pasta. Tony was so impressed! + +“Wow! This is amazing, Peter! Where did you learn to cook like this?†Tony asked. + +Peter smiled. “I learned by watching my parents,†he said. “They suffered a lot so I could have the chance to learn. It’s important to remember to always be thankful for the things we have.†+ +Tony nodded, understanding the moral of Peter’s story. He thanked Peter for the meal, and from then on, Tony and Peter both appreciated their parents’ hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little car. The little car was lost, so it kept driving and going round and round. As it went, it was getting very tired. + +Finally, the little car found a house by the road. It stopped, and asked the man at the door for some help. + +"Please, can you give me some fuel?" said the car. + +The man looked at the little car sadly. He pointed to the garage and said, "I'm sorry. I don't have any fuel to give you." + +The little car sadly started to move away. The man felt sorry for the little car, and said, "Wait! I can comfort you, at least." + +So the man gave the little car a big hug and a kiss on the bonnet. The car's headlights lit up and the car felt so happy. + +But the man's hug wasn't enough. It only made the car's feeling of being lost worse, and it drove away in the dark. It never found fuel, and its lights went out forever. +The sun was shining brightly and the birds were chirping. It was a beautiful day. Two friends were walking through the forest. Suddenly, they came across a big pit. The pit was deep and modern. + +The two friends were very curious. They decided to shoot a stone into the pit to see how deep it was. Suddenly, something strange happened. The stone dropped down and soon afterwards, a monster emerged from the pit. It had giant claws and wings. + +The two friends ran away from the monster. But the monster was too fast. It shot at them using its claws and wings. The two friends screamed in terror. The monster chased them until they reached a clearing. But the monster was still behind them. + +The two friends had no choice but to fight the monster. They offered a fierce battle but the monster was too strong. Eventually, the monster shot and killed both of the friends. + +The sun went down and the forest returned to a peaceful silence. The two friends were gone - taken away by a modern pit. +Once there was a girl named Pip. She loved to go to the library and spend time there. + +One day, she came to the library and saw that there was a big bow on the door. The bow was smooth and beautiful and she really wanted to take it home. + +Pip tried to open the door, but it was locked. She was sad that she couldn't take the bow. + +But then, she had an idea! She decided to write a note to the librarian and ask if she could keep the bow. When the librarian read the note, she was very happy and agreed to let Pip take it home. + +Pip was so excited and ran home with the big, smooth bow in her arms. She kept it in a special place and was so proud to have it. +Once there was a young girl named Alice. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she asked her mom about a passport. + +"Mommy, what is a passport?" Alice asked. + +"A passport is a special book that helps you travel to different places," her mom said. + +Alice thought it sounded very exciting, and asked her Mom, "Can I have one?" + +"No, sweetheart, you are too young," her Mom said. "You don't understand what it means yet." + +But Alice still wanted to explore the world. So she decided she would have to find another way. + +She decided the best way to explore was to go into the scary woods near their house. + +Alice went into the woods, with her heart beating fast. Even though it was scary, she was determined to find out what else was in the world. + +But it was too scary for her, so she quickly ran back home. + +Alice realized that even though she could not get a passport, she could still explore. She just had to be careful and understand her limits. +Once there was a boy. He wanted to wear something special. So he went to the shop. There he saw a very sparkly jacket made of fake diamonds. He liked it very much. He asked for the coat, but the shopkeeper said he had to pay for it first. The boy did not have any money, so the shopkeeper said he should eat some beef. The boy agreed and ate the beef. But the beef was not real. It was fake. The boy felt very sick. He fell over and couldn't get up. He stayed there until his mother came to get him. He was taken to the hospital and the doctors tried to save him, but it was too late. The fake beef had been too much for the boy and he was gone. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a balloon. She loved it very much and every day she would go outside and play with it. One day while she was playing she saw some other children playing a game. It looked like fun, so she went over to join them. They were playing a game called "poke the balloon". + +The little girl knew exactly how to play the game. She poked and prodded the balloon until it was so big and round. Everyone laughed as the little girl tried to push the big, round balloon. Unfortunately, she didn’t know that the balloon was very rough. When she poked it one more time, it broke! + +Everyone was sad. But the little girl was very brave and she just smiled. She had a new idea. She asked the other children to help her blow up a new balloon. They all took turns blowing up the new balloon and it was the biggest, roundest, and the most beautiful balloon they had ever seen! The little girl was so happy and she patted the balloon and said, “Now I can play poke the balloon all day long!†+Mummy and Jack went on a walk to the park. Jack was so excited to see all the animals, so they had to be alert. As they approached the park, they noticed an old, neglected hedge. Mummy explained to Jack that it used to be a majestic hedge and they would need to help restore it. + +Jack was not sure how he could help, but he decided to do his best. As they worked together, Jack noticed a rabbit and it's baby nearby. Jack got alert and waved to the rabbit. The rabbit waved back. Soon, it became Jack's new best friend. + +Every week thereafter, Jack and Mummy returned to the park to restore the hedge. Jack and the rabbit would play nearby as Mummy worked. + +After a few months of hard work and fun, the hedge was finally restored to its former glory. Jack was so happy and proud of what they accomplished together. He knew that he and the rabbit could be friends forever. +John was walking in the park, admiring the sky. He had a bright red hat on his head and he smiled. Suddenly, he heard a voice. "What a nice hat!" it said. + +John turned around, and saw the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. She had a twinkle in her eye and she smiled. "Thank you," John replied. + +The girl pointed to John's hat. "It's so bright! I wish I had one like it." she said. + +John smiled. "If you like it, I can give it to you." He took off his hat and gave it to the girl. + +The girl put the hat on her head and smiled. She looked like a princess! "Thank you for the hat," she said. + +John was very happy. He admired the girl's twinkle, and shared a wonderful moment with her. He was sure they would be friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was only three years old and she loved playing outside with her friends. One day, Anna was playing in the garden with her friends when they found a beautiful feather. Anna's friends wanted to keep the feather, but Anna said that she wanted to make a wish with it. + +Anna believed that if she made a wish with the feather, her wish would come true. So, Anna closed her eyes and wished for a life of riches. Suddenly, the wind swept the feather away and Anna opened her eyes. + +Anna was sad because she had lost the feather and thought that her wish would never come true. As the weeks went by, Anna became more sad and forgotten about her wish. + +One day, Anna's mom said to her, “Anna, what did you wish for when you held the feather in your hand?†Anna replied, “ I wished for a life of riches.†Anna's mom chuckled and said, “Honey, you have to believe in your wishes for them to come true.†+ +But Anna's wish never came true and she never saw the beautiful feather again. From that day onwards, Anna was filled with sadness and never believed in wishes ever again. +Once there was a girl who was very curious. She liked to explore the world around her, picking things up and trying to touch everything. + +One day, she came across something new and shiny. She touched it carefully and it felt warm. She had discovered the sun! + +The girl loved the sun and reached out her hand to touch it, but it was too hot. She could feel the heat, even from far away. The sun was fragile and she knew she had to be careful. + +She decided to find another way to explore the sun, so she decided to look for a special telescope. She found a big telescope that she could look through, and when she did, she could see the sun up close. She could feel the warmth without getting burned. + +The girl enjoyed exploring the sun with her telescope. She learned a lot about the fragile, hot sun. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. But Tommy was grumpy. He crossed his arms and looked away. His mom asked, "What is it, Tommy?" + +Tommy huffed, "The navy doesn't want to count with me." + +His mom said, "Oh, sweetheart, it's ok. I can count with you." + +Tommy didn't look convinced, but before he could argue his mom started, "One, two, three, four..." + +Suddenly, Tommy smiled and went to the navy. Together they counted from one to twenty. Then Tommy waved goodbye and ran to his mom with a big smile. + +"See! Tommy, it's much more fun when we count together!" +Kai was going to a picnic with his mummy. He was so excited! He took his little teddy bear and spied the cooler he knew mommy had packed all their lunch in. When they got to the park Kai found a big empty space and began to run around. + +Kai's mummy smiled and said, "Let's get lunch out of the cooler, shall we?" She opened the cooler and pulled out sandwiches, juice and fruit. Kai was so excited! + +But the cooler was hard to open and Kai said, "I hate this cooler!" + +His mum laughed and said, "No you don't, you just need to try a bit harder." So they worked together to open the cooler. + +When they opened it, Kai was surprised to see it was filled with cooler treats like cold sandwiches and even an icy cold juice box! "This is so cool!" said Kai, with a huge smile on his face. He + his Mum enjoyed their picnic and Kai finally realised that sometimes things that seem hard can be really cool. +Sam was a silly three year old who loved to smile. But when he woke up one morning, he saw that his bedroom was a big messy. He figured that his parents had forgotten to clean it, so he decided to do it himself. + +He got out his broom and swept the floor with a grin on his face. After he finished, he heard his mom calling for him from downstairs. + +“Let’s go outside for a shower, Sam!†+ +Sam went outside with a bounce in his step, but then he realised that his mom had prepared a bathtub full of water instead of a shower. He started to frown and crossed his arms. + +“But I wanted a shower!†he yelled. + +His mom laughed and said, “Not today, sweetheart. Come, let’s play in the bathtub!†+ +Sam smiled and went to the bathtub. He splashed around and laughed with his mom, but the water made a big, wet and messy. His mom finally had to clean it up, but not before they both had a fun time! +Emily was a chubby three-year-old girl. She liked to play in the garden and explore the world around her. + +One day, when Emily was in the garden, she found a puddle. She was so excited that she kneeled down and put her hands in the puddle. She cupped the water in her hands and made little splashes on the ground. + +The water felt very nice and Emily was so happy. She stayed in the garden for hours and played with the puddle. She splashed around and laughed until she was very tired. + +Finally, Emily kneeled down and said goodbye to the puddle. She waved goodbye and looked forward to coming back and playing in the puddle again. +"Once upon a time there was an old man called Tom. Tom was very thoughtful and always wanted to help others. One day, Tom was walking near the river when he saw a frog in the water. The frog had something in its eye. + +Tom wanted to help, so he knelt down and washed the frog's eye. When he was finished, the frog thanked Tom. Tom felt very happy and said goodbye before walking away. + +When Tom got back home, he found that the door to his house had been open. He was very worried and wondered what was wrong. As he stepped inside, he saw two little frogs hopping across the living room floor. He realised the frog he had washed by the river must have been a mother and had brought her children to visit Tom in thanks. + +This made Tom very happy and he was very proud of being so thoughtful and caring. He welcomed the little frogs into his home and they all lived happily ever after." +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved to play outside. One day, her mommy told her that she should go outside and play. She was so excited, and ran outside to get ready. + +She saw a kite in the sky and wanted to fly one. So, her mommy recommended a white kite. She took the kite and ran to the field. She flew the kite up, up and away. + +The little girl was so happy when the kite flew high in the sky and she could watch it dance in the wind. She ran around the field, feeling so free and happy. When the sun went down, she put the kite away and went home. + +The little girl told all her friends that they should fly a kite too and she highly recommended the white kite. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Susie who wanted to visit a dentist. As she arrived at the door, she was feeling a bit scared. + +Susie said to the dentist: “I want to visit you, please!†+ +The dentist smiled and said: “Come on in. I promise I won’t hurt your tooth.†+ +Susie stepped into the bright room and lay down on the chair. The dentist checked Susie’s tooth and said that it was healthy. Susie was happy, and the dentist said he was successful. + +Susie thanked the dentist and said goodbye. She left the dentist’s office feeling successful. From then on, Susie always visited the dentist once a year to make sure her tooth stayed healthy. +Once there was an intelligent fox. He was always looking for new adventures. One day, he decided to invite all his friends to a picnic. He stacked the food together and waited for his friends to arrive. + +But they never came. The fox was sad. Suddenly, a big bear appeared. He had heard of the fox's picnic and he wanted to gobble up all the food. The fox was scared. He tried to run away, but the bear was too fast. He grabbed all the food from the stack and ate it. + +The fox was very sad. All the food he had been looking forward to eating was gone. He felt like he had made a bad decision to invite all his friends. But that was the end of his adventure. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary girl. Every day she would bake delicious treats to share with her family. One day, the girl went to get her baking supplies but she only had one match left. She was not worried though, because she knew she had plenty of matches inside her home. + +She arrived at her home but she couldn't get inside. When she looked through the window, she was surprised to see that her home was filled with smoke! She panicked and quickly tried to open the door. But it was too late. + +The girl quickly realized that the match she had left earlier must have set the house on fire. She had been so careless that it had cost her family their home. + +The girl sadly accepted that she was responsible for the fire, and for the bad ending that had come from her carelessness. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy called Max. One day, Max decided to explore the forest near his house. As he ventured deeper into the woods, Max heard a gentle sound in the distance. He was curious and wandered closer to the sound. + +When he arrived at the source of the sound, Max observed a beautiful fairy. The fairy was wearing a white veil and smiling. However, there were two other creatures in the clearing with her. They were not as enthusiastic as the fairy! + +Max noticed that the two creatures were trying to take the veil away from the fairy. She resisted and the creatures became more adamant in their efforts. + +Max was so angry at the creatures for trying to take the veil away from the fairy that he bravely stepped in and shouted for them to stop. His words worked and the creatures got scared and ran away. + +The fairy thanked Max and laughed, then thanked him again before flying off into the night. Max waved goodbye, feeling proud of himself for doing the right thing. He ventured home with a smile on his face. +Once there was a big brown bear. He was hungry, so he decided to go find something to eat. On his way he saw a sheep. The sheep had a big horn on its head. The bear wanted the horn, so he tried to steal it. But the sheep was very careful and ran away. The bear wanted the horn very badly and kept chasing the sheep all around the meadow. Finally, the bear got so close to the sheep that he was able to grab the horn, and he ran back to his den with it. He was very happy as he munched on his horn and enjoyed the snack. +Once upon a time, there was a furry fairy in a meadow. Every morning, the fairy would spray the flowers with sparkling dew. The meadow was a very happy place, full of life and joy. + +One day, a mean giant came into the meadow. His mission was to destroy the meadow's beauty. The nasty giant told the furry fairy that he would spray ugly black paint over all of the flowers. + +The furry fairy was scared, and began to cry. She asked the giant why he wanted to do this. She begged him not to ruin the meadow. + +The giant felt sorry for the fairy, and realised that sometimes we should enjoy beautiful things, rather than wanting to destroy them. The giant left the meadow without spraying any paint. + +The furry fairy was greatly relieved, and smiled at the giant. From that day on, the giant was a lot kinder, and the meadow stayed a beautiful place. This is why it's important to be kind and protect beautiful things. +One day, two friends went to a big wardrobe. It was so big, they could even sit inside it! They decided to have some funny games. They played for a long time and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, the wardrobe door slammed shut. They were stuck inside! The friends screamed and shouted, but no one could hear them. They were so scared, but there was nothing they could do. + +Eventually, they had to stay inside the wardrobe all night. In the morning, they were finally rescued. Even though they were sad, they still remembered their funny games. + +The friends learned a valuable lesson: when playing funny games, make sure you don't seat inside a big wardrobe! +Once upon a time there was a little mouse who lived in the woods. Everyday he looked for food in the trees. One day, he found a big block of deep yellow cheese! He was so happy he could hardly believe it! + +He started to nibble away at the cheese, but he was so scared that someone would take it away. He knew he didn't really belong there, but he was too scared to leave. + +Just when he was finishing up the last bite, a giant cat came out of nowhere. The mouse had nowhere to hide and the cat was coming closer and closer! He was so scared the cheese slid out of his hands and he was too scared to go and get it. + +The cat gobbled up the last of the cheese and then chased the mouse away. The mouse knew he didn't belong and he was so sad that he never got to eat the cheese. The mouse wandered away, feeling very sad and lost. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. Sophie loved to pretend. One day she was pretending to be a lime. She rolled around on the floor, pretending she was a lime. + +Sophie's mum was watching and said "You look so cute pretending to be a lime, Sophie!" Sophie smiled and thanked her. + +Suddenly, Sophie felt something tickle her. She saw a little harmless spider on her arm. Sophie started to giggle and said "Hello spider! Will you pretend to be a lime too?" + +The spider didn't move but Sophie still found it funny. She smiled and said "Let's pretend to be two little limes, together!" + +The spider and Sophie pretended to be two limes, wriggling around the floor. Sophie laughed, imagining the harmless little lime on her arm. Even though she wasn't a real lime, it didn't stop her from having fun. +One day, there was a girl who wanted to win. She wanted to be victorious and decided to sit down and think. She thought of a plan to help her reach her goal. + +She went outside with her friends and they all sat down around a tree. One of her friends said they should play a game and they all agreed. She thought this was a great idea and she wanted to win the game. + +The girl did normal things that she would usually do. She thought about new ideas that could help her have victory at the end of the game. Finally, she had a plan! + +The game was over and the girl was excited to see who had won. When she looked down, she saw that her plan had worked and she had victory! She was happy and proud that all her hard work had paid off. +Once there was a fair girl. She loved to test things. One day she decided to test how big a bubble she could make. + +She got some bubble mixture and a bubble wand from her mom. She ran outside with them and tried to blow the biggest bubble she could. Every time she blew one, it popped. + +Then suddenly, she made a bubble that was very fair. It was the biggest bubble ever! It floated higher and higher until it disappeared into the sky. + +The girl was so happy. She felt like she had tested her bubble making skills and achieved something great. She smiled and ran back inside. From that day forward, she was determined to make bigger and better bubbles! +Today Jane was in the park. She saw a thin muffin on the ground. Jane wanted the muffin and nodded her head to show she agreed with herself. But when she went to get the muffin, Jack stepped in. + +Jack was a big boy. He also wanted the muffin and nodded his head too. Jane and Jack got angry. They both wanted the muffin but only one of them could have it. Jane and Jack argued for a few minutes, but in the end neither would give in. + +Suddenly, a man walked into the park. He had many muffins with him. He gave a muffin each to Jane and Jack. They both smiled and nodded in agreement. Jane and Jack enjoyed their muffins, learning that sharing is much better than arguing! +Once upon a time there was a very gifted little girl named Jo. Jo loved learning new things and she was eager to show the world what she knew. + +One day, Jo decided to call her best friend on the telephone. She picked up her parent's phone and dialled their number. + +When her friend answered, Jo said, “Hi. I wanted to let you know that I included you on my list of gifted friends.†+ +Her friend was so happy to hear this. She said, “Oh, that is so nice of you! Thank you for including me.†+ +Jo was delighted. She smiled and said, “You're welcome!†+ +From that day forward, Jo and her friend shared many special adventures. They included each other in all their new experiences. Jo was very glad she had such a gifted friend. +Once there was a great park. It was full of trees and grass and very pretty. One day a baby and her mother went to the park. The baby saw a big hill and wanted to rub it. So she ran up the hill and started to rub it. She rubbed it with both hands and it felt so good. The mother smiled at her baby and said, "That's great." The baby was so happy she stayed there rubbing the hill for a long time. Then they went home, but the baby couldn't stop thinking about the rub at the great park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to ride his bike. Every day he would get it out, go outside and ride around the park with his friends. + +One day, Timmy decided to explore his house. He started in the kitchen, looking at all the neat and tidy things. Then he went to the bathroom. He looked inside and saw a big bathtub full of bubbles. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea! He hopped on his bike and took a ride around the bathroom. It was so much fun! He rode around the room and even in and out of the bubbles. + +Finally, after a few minutes, Timmy decided to get out and make the bathroom nice and tidy. He put all the bubbles away in the closet and hung his towel on the rack. Then, he finished his ride by taking a lap around the room! +Once, there was a fat pig who loved to play in a swampy pond. He would splash around in the cold water and soak up the sun. One day, he found an interesting stick by the shore. He had never seen anything like it and wanted to play with it. + +So he stuck the stick in the pond and watched as the water bubbled around it. Before he knew it, the stick started to soak up the water like a sponge! The pig was so excited he started to giggle with joy. He would use the stick in his games every day and was never bored. + +The pig got so big and fat from splashing and playing in the water that his friends started calling him the fatty pig. He didn’t mind though, because he loved his stick and the pond too much! He would still soak in the sun and play with his stick every day. +One day, Sam and Susie went to the park. Sam ran over to the slide and said to Susie, "Let's go down the slide together!" + +Susie replied, "Okay!" + +The two kids had so much fun going down the slide again and again. When they were finished, they noticed a book under the slide. "Let's take it home with us," said Sam. + +Susie agreed and they took the book home. Once they got home, they opened the book and it was about kindness. Sam and Susie were glad that they found the book and decided to plan a project to show kindness to their friends. + +Sam and Susie wrote a note to each of their friends and put a small toy in each of the notes. When their friends got the notes, they were so happy and each one said, "Thank you!" + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to everyone and to spread kindness. +"Look, mummy! An enormous patient!" yelled the young boy. + +The boy ran towards the patient. It was a big, white bird. His mum smiled. + +The boy looked closer. He could see a small hole in the wing. He pointed it out to his mum. + +"Mummy, the poor patient is hurt," he said sadly. + +Mummy nodded. She gently stroked the bird. "We need to help the poor patient. Can you hold them?" + +The boy nodded eagerly and bent down to grab the bird. + +Mummy carefully took something from her pocket. She opened it and took out a piece of cloth. Then she began to tear it in small pieces. + +The boy watched in amazement as his mum began to gently wrap the wound with the cloth. + +"There, all better now," she said. She smiled at her son and together they watched the enormous patient fly away. +Once upon a time there lived a wise lion. The lion was very strong, and enjoyed roaring loudly. Everyone was so scared of his huge roars. One day, the wise lion wanted to explore. He saw a strange object that looked like a watch. It was actually a microscope! + +When the wise lion looked closely, he saw some amazing things. He saw tiny bugs crawling around, and even the smallest of plants! The lion roared with delight. He couldn't wait to share what he had seen with the rest of the animals in the jungle. + +The animals gathered around the lion. They could not believe their eyes when the wise lion showed them what he had seen through the microscope. They all cheered in excitement. + +The animals learned a lot from the wise lion that day. They all decided to use the microscope to explore the wonderful world around them. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a special day for a man and a lady. The man and the lady wanted to get married. They went to a beautiful place where it was very peaceful. They said special words and held hands. Everyone clapped when they finished. They were so happy! + +The man and the lady had a phone so they could call their family and friends to tell them the good news. Everyone was so excited! The family and friends smiled and said it was a perfect day. + +The man and the lady were very happy because they had a peaceful day of getting married. Now they have a phone so they can always talk and do special things together. +once upon a time there was a big, strong tree. He was never scared and was very stubborn. Every day he watched the animals play in the meadow. He wished he could join them, but he was stuck in the ground. + +One day, a man came to the meadow with a huge saw. He got ready to cut down the tree. The tree was scared and wanted to get away. He tried to move his legs, but he couldn't because they were stuck in the ground. + +The man worked hard to cut down the tree. He cut through the stubborn trunk and the tree was soon lying in pieces on the ground. The man prepared the lumber and took it away. + +The animals came over to the tree and saw what had happened. They felt so sorry for him. But they knew he was brave and never afraid. He was the bravest tree in the meadow. +Once upon a time there was a baker who was very attractive. He was so talented that he could make the best dough in the whole town. He loved to perform and show off all the delicious things he could make with his dough. + +One day, a traveler came to his bakery. She asked the baker if he could make something special with his dough. The baker asked the traveler why it had to be special and she said “because I want to give it to someone I love and show how much I care.†+ +The baker was so touched by the traveler’s request that he decided to make the most beautiful item from his dough. He thanked the traveler for the special request and made a gift out of it to show his appreciation. + +The traveler was very happy when she received what the baker had made for her and went on her way. All the other people in the town were so impressed with the baker’s gesture of kindness that they wanted to learn from him too. + +The moral of the story is that being kind and thoughtful is attractive. Always care for others and show that you care through your actions. +Hannah loved spending time with her uncle. He was always so gentle and kind, with a big smile that made her feel so safe. Today, her uncle took her out to the park to play. It was a sunny day, and everything was peaceful. + +​Hannah found a big rock, and she wanted to sit on it. But the rock was too big, and it was too high up. She looked up at her uncle with big eyes. "Uncle, help me!" she said. + +​Her uncle leaned down and carefully put his arms around her. He picked her up and gently sat her on the rock. "There you go!" he said. + +​From the top of the rock, Hannah could see everything! She saw the trees, the birds, and all the other children playing. She felt so happy and smiled at her uncle. He smiled back and said, "Enjoy the view." +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Sam and Jin. Sam was very troubled and often felt lonely. Jin wanted to help, so he had a great idea. He said to Sam, “Let’s watch a movie. It will make you feel better!†+ +Sam was excited and quickly agreed. They counted to three, and set off for the movie theater. When they arrived, the movie theater was crowded. There were so many people! Sam and Jin walked up to the ticket booth, and Jin asked for two tickets. The ticket lady smiled and handed them two tickets for the movie. + +Sam and Jin then sat in the theater and watched the movie. Sam was laughing and happy. He enjoyed the movie, and felt better. After the movie was over, Sam and Jin smiled as they exited the theater. Jin said to Sam, “Maybe we can come back and watch another movie soon. How does that sound?†+ +Sam was keen, and nodded his head. He was no longer troubled, and the two friends had a great time watching the movie. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old and loved to paint. Every day she would grab her paints and brush and go outside to paint the sky and the trees. She was so happy when she finished a painting and always shared it with her parents. + +One day she wanted to paint something different. She wanted to paint upstairs! Her parents told her no and explained that it is serious business up there. She didn't understand and asked why. Her parents explained that she needed to be careful because if she made a mistake she may cause an accident or hurt her self. + +The little girl thought about what her parents said and finally decided that it would be the best to paint downstairs instead. She quickly grabbed her paints and brush and ran outside to paint. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to your parents and do what they say. They only want what is best for you so paying attention to their advice is always the right decision. +Mom and Dad had a surprise for the 3 year old! Mom said to the 3 year old, "We are going to offer you a surprise!" + +The surprise was an automobile. It was bright red and slow. The 3 year old clapped with excitement. + +Mom got into the driver seat, while Dad helped the 3 year old get in the back seat. They drove around the block and through the park. The 3 year old was mesmerized by the slow movements of the automobile. + +When they got back home, Dad asked, "How'd you like the automobile?" The 3 year old beamed and said, "Yes, I like it very much!" + +Mom and Dad were so happy that the 3 year old liked the surprise they had to offer. +Once upon a time, there was a kid called Jack who loved to play outdoors. + +One day, while playing in the park, he saw a bright and shiny bottle on the ground. He rushed over to pick it up but his mom, seeing it from a distance, shouted "NO, JACK! Don't touch it!" + +Jack said, "What's wrong, mommy?" + +Mommy explained, "That shining bottle contains poison and it can make you very sick if you drink it". She urged him to put it back on the ground and come back to her. + +Jack did as his mom said and his mom continued to explain, "You see, Jack, sometimes the things that look the most exciting are the most dangerous, too. It's always best to stick to ordinary things and to be cautious of shiny or bright items". + +Jack nodded and from that day onwards, he was very careful around bright, shiny and exciting things. + +The moral of the story is that it's always best to be cautious and to never take things at face value - even if they look thrilling. +Once upon a time, there lived a little rabbit. One day, the rabbit went outside to find something nice. He looked around and saw a big, orange bow tied to a tree. + +The rabbit was very excited and ran over to the bow. He grabbed the bow in his tiny paws and started hopping around with it. + +Suddenly, the little rabbit saw a beautiful butterfly sitting near the bow. The butterfly looked sad and the rabbit knew something was wrong. He asked the butterfly why it was so sad and the butterfly said, "I have been trying to fly for hours, but my wings are too weak. Can you help me fly away?" + +The rabbit realized that he was holding the butterfly's bow. He gave the bow back to the butterfly and said, "Maybe this will help you fly away." + +When the butterfly saw the bow, its wings began to shine. It grabbed the bow and flew away, so happy and so free. + +The little rabbit watched in awe and learned a valuable lesson: when you find something special, it may belong to someone else. It's important to do the right thing and return it. +One day, two friends Jenny and Tim were playing outside. It was very warm and the sun was shining brightly. Jenny started to get very tired. She stretched out her arms and yawned. Tim saw this and he also yawned. + +Jenny knew that it was time to go home and rest. When they arrived at Jenny's house, they saw her bedroom window. There was a big and beautiful curtain hanging up. They both went inside to have a closer look. + +Suddenly, Jenny remembered that she had to do something before she went to bed. She wanted to be kind and generous, so she said to Tim, “Let’s share the curtain!†Tim thought she was very kind, but he wanted the curtain for himself. He was feeling a bit selfish. + +Jenny didn’t want to make Tim feel bad, so she sighed and smiled. She said, “It’s ok if you want to have the curtain. I don’t mind sharing it. We can both have it!â€. Tim smiled too and they both enjoyed the curtain together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to explore and discover new things! + +One day, she was walking near the beach when she saw a pirate ship. She asked herself, "What could be inside?" She was so excited! + +She carefully climbed onto the ship. It was a bit uncomfortable - the wood was hard and the rope felt strange. But she kept going. + +Soon, she found a pirate! He had a big hat, an eye patch and an old sword. The pirate said, "Ahoy there, matie! What are you doing here?" + +The girl was a bit scared but then asked, "Please, can I explore your ship?" The pirate smiled and said, "Arrr, of course you can!" + +The girl was so excited. She explored all around the ship. She even found a secret treasure chest in the captain's cabin! It was a wonderful adventure. + +When she was finished, the pirate said, "Thank you for visiting my ship, matie! You be careful now." The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you!" before leaving the uncomfortable pirate ship. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy called Dave. One hot summer day, he went to the beach with his mommy and daddy. At the beach, they saw a lot of jellyfish swimming around. + +Dave was so excited! He asked his mommy and daddy if he could touch the jellyfish. His mommy and daddy said yes, so he jumped in and touched one. + +The jellyfish said "hello". Dave was so surprised that he laughed very loudly! He asked the jellyfish if he would like to play. The jellyfish said, "Sure! Let's play tag. You start by running, and I'll follow you." Dave thought that was a funny idea, so he started to run. + +'Tag, you're it!" he shouted as he ran into the ocean. The jellyfish followed him, so Dave zigzagged and spun around, and the jellyfish lead him on a fun and wild chase! + +After a while, Dave got tired and had to go home. But he promised the jellyfish that he would come back soon and play again. They said goodbye, and Dave walked away with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky lion. He liked to rest in the warm sunshine. He was so lucky because instead of having to find food he could just rest all day. One day he was resting in the sunshine when he saw something very special. It was a shiny golden apple. He snatched it up and began to eat it. It was so delicious! He was so happy that he had been lucky enough to find this apple. After he was finished with the apple, he was so full that he decided he should just rest for a while. So the lucky lion lay down in the warm sun and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a magical little girl named Daisy. She loved to use her imagination and dreamed of amazing things. + +One day, Daisy went to a fair in a special park. There, she saw a dazzling castle made of pastel colors! She wished she could see what was inside, but it had a big, locked door. + +She asked a friendly passerby for help. To Daisy's surprise, he had a key! He covered his eyes, held up the key and released it. Suddenly, the door opened and lovely colors flooded out. + +Daisy thanked the passerby and ran inside. Inside, the castle was filled with fairies who twirled around and sang magical songs. Daisy was so happy that she wanted to stay, so she made a new friend - one of the fairies. + +Daisy and her new fairy friend laughed and played all day. When it was time to go, the fairy presented Daisy with a beautiful pastel necklace. The fairy said it was a reminder of their magical time together and gave Daisy one last hug. + +The next day, Daisy went back to show her parents the necklace. She was so excited to tell them all about her new fairy friend and their amazing adventure! +Jill was out in the park in the bright sunshine. She was playing happily when all of a sudden she heard a loud bang. Jill started to panic and couldn't find her mum. She looked around and saw a light snack on the ground near her. She got the snack and started to calm down. Suddenly, her mum appeared and told Jill to come and eat a snack with her. Jill was so happy and hugged her mum tightly. They shared the snack in the light sunshine and laughed together. Jill was no longer scared and they both enjoyed the rest of their time in the park. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lucy and Sally. Lucy was jealous of Sally because she wanted to be the best friend. + +One day a comet flew across the sky. The two friends saw it and shouted for joy. Suddenly, Lucy and Sally started to quarrel. They shouted at each other and their friendship broke. + +The two friends stopped being friends and didn't talk to each other anymore. Later, Lucy understood that it was not right to quarrel with her best friend. She understood it was better to be friends and enjoy the beautiful comet together. + +Lucy decided to apologize to Sally and they became friends again. They agreed that from then on they would not quarrel, but would enjoy their friendship. + +The moral of this story is that it is better to be friends than to quarrel and break friendships. +Mum and Dad went to the store to buy things. They needed a hard bulb. Mum and Dad walked up and down the aisles, but they couldn't find the right hard bulb. Dad was worried. He had forgotten which kind of bulb they needed. Mum reminded him that it was a round hard bulb. + +They finally found the right bulb and bought it. When they got home, they put the hard bulb in the lamp. The lamp made everything nice and bright. Dad was so glad that he remembered and that they had the right bulb. He smiled and gave Mum a big hug. +Susie was sitting in her armchair. It was a very cold day outside and the wind was blowing. She was feeling a little sad so she started to cry. Her mommy came over to give her a hug and said, "Don't cry, Susie. It will be okay". + +Susie wiped her eyes and looked up at her mom with a smile. Her mom smiled back at her. She said, "Let's go outside and take a walk in the cold sunshine!" + +Susie was excited to take a walk but she was also kind of scared. She asked her mom, "Will you hold my hand?" Her mom answered, "Of course, I will". + +So Susie and her mommy took a walk in the cold sunshine. Susie held her mom's hand the whole time and they both smiled at each other. They even stopped to pick some flowers. Susie was so excited and happy! + +When they got home, Susie jumped into the armchair in the living room. She snuggled down and her mom tucked her in. Susie looked up at her mom with a big smile on her face and said, "Thanks for the walk, Mommy". Her mom smiled back at her and said, "You're welcome, sweetheart". +One day, there was a beautiful flower growing in a garden. It was a yellow flower and it was so very sparkly and bright. When the flower opened it had the most amazing print on it. + +One day a little girl saw the flower and she wanted to make it even more beautiful. So, the little girl went and got a bottle of spray. She sprayed the flower and it sparkled even more. + +The little girl was so happy that she had made the flower even more beautiful. She watched the flower sparkle in the sunlight and smelled it's sweet scent. She was so happy with how sparkly and pretty the flower was. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was adventurous. She loved to explore the world and always wore her favourite blanket. + +One day, she decided to go for a big walk and see what she could find. She put on her blanket and set off. + +She was walking through the woods when she heard a funny noise coming from a tree. She looked up and realized that there was a little fox in the tree! + +The fox called out to the girl, "Hello there! Would you like to come and be my friend?" + +The little girl was so excited! She nodded her head and said, "Yes, I'd love to come and be your friend!" + +The girl and the fox spent the day running through the forest and having wild adventures. They had so much fun together! + +At the end of the day, the girl said goodbye to the fox and went home, wearing her blanket with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a house. It belonged to a family with two children. One was little and the other was older. The little child wanted to go inside the house, but the older child didn't promise. + +The little child was envious of the house and what was inside. She wished she could go in and explore. One day, the mother promised the little child that she could go inside the house and explore. + +She was overjoyed and ran inside. She looked around at the house and all the wonderful things inside. There were so many things to explore and the little child was very happy. + +Together, the family explored the house. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. And the little child was very thankful that the older child had promised her to go inside the house. Ever since then, she had stayed excited to explore new places. +Mama cat was preparing her surprise for her baby kitten. She was going to celebrate her first paw-warming -- the special moment when a kitten gets their first baby paw. + +Mama got out a box from the cupboard and started to unravel the tissue paper. She pulled out a new pink baby paw which had a big bow in the middle of it. + +Mama's baby kitten asked in surprise, "What is that?" + +Mama replied, "This is your paw-warming present, my sweetheart. When we get your paw-warming we will celebrate the special moment!" + +Mama had managed to find a cheap wheel that she had spotted earlier at the store. She had scooped it up to make the paw-warming even more special. + +The day of the paw-warming arrived and Mama and her kitten celebrated. Mama put the wheel on the kitten's paw and they both jumped with excitement. The paw-warming was a success and Mama's baby kitten and her new wheel had a great time celebrating! +Mama and Daddy were both very excited. Today was the day that three-year-old Simon was going to take his first test. It was the language test. Simon wasn’t sure what that meant, but he was ready to give it a try. + +Mama took Simon to the testing room. He was feeling a bit confused. He sat down with the test in front of him. + +Mama smiled at Simon and said: “You can do it. Just try your best.†+ +Simon looked at the paper and tried to answer the questions. But he was getting more and more confused. He just couldn't understand what the questions meant. + +Mama saw the confusion in Simon’s face and she came over to help. She explained the language test to Simon and he began to understand. He was relieved and he was able to finish the test. + +When Simon was finished, he was so happy that he had completed the test. He gave Mama and Daddy a big hug and said: “I did it!†+ +Mama and Daddy smiled and gave Simon a special treat to celebrate. They were so proud of him. +Andy and his family were off on a wild adventure. Together, they traveled in their car, bouncing around as they drove over the bumps in the tire-worn road. + +"Where are we going?" asked Andy. + +"We are going to the park," said his mother. + +Andy was ecstatic. He had been waiting to go the park all week, and now he was almost there. When they reached the park, Andy buckled his seatbelt and bounced out of the car, giggling with glee. + +He splashed in the water, played on the swings, went down the slide, chasing the birds and running wild. As the day came to an end, it was time to return home. + +Andy smiled, so happy to had had such a wonderful wild adventure. +John and his dad were walking in the woods. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. +"What's that noise dad?" asked John. +"That's the sound of a gun shoot," replied his dad. +"Where is it coming from?" asked John. +"It's coming from the village nearby," his dad said. +John and dad went to the village to see what was happening. When they got there, they saw that there was a difficult challenge taking place. +John wanted to take part. +"Can I try?" he asked his dad. +"Sure," said dad. "Go ahead, give it a shot." + +John took aim, and went to shoot the targets. He was a little scared, but he kept trying. After a few attempts, he finally hit a target. Everyone in the village cheered. +John was proud of himself, it was difficult, but he managed it! +Once upon a time, there was a helpful pilot. He flew around the sky each day to supply people with things they needed. One day, the pilot flew to a small village and noticed a 3 year old boy in the street. He could tell the boy was very sad, so he came down from the sky to help. + +The pilot asked the boy, "What's wrong?" The boy said he was hungry, so the pilot quickly supplied him with some food. The boy was thankful and smiled at the pilot. + +The pilot asked if there was anything else he could do, and the boy told him about his sick puppy. The pilot then quickly supplied the boy with some medicine for the puppy. The boy was very happy, and thanked the pilot from the bottom of his heart. + +The pilot shot back up into the sky with a smile on his face. He was grateful that he could be so helpful, and was happy to have made the little boy's day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play hide and seek. She loved to run around and find the perfect hiding spot. Today was no different and she quickly ran to the vendor to hide! + +The vendor was selling yummy fruit. There was a lot of delicious, juicy apples and oranges. The girl closed her eyes and imagined the tasty treats when she heard the voice of her mom calling for her. + +"Where could she be?" Her mom asked. "I bet she's hiding somewhere!" + +The girl giggled and eventually stepped out from behind the vendor. She ran to her mom and gave her a big hug. "I was hiding from you, Mommy!" She said with a smile. + +Her mom smiled back and said, "That was a great hiding spot honey. Now, let's go buy some of this yummy fruit!" + +And so they did. The little girl went home with a bag full of delicious fruit and she vowed to never forget this fun game of hide and seek. +Once upon a time there was a brave bunny. He wanted to succeed, so one day he gathered up his courage and he went on a dangerous journey. His friends were worried about him, but he was determined. + +On his journey he saw a video. It showed what the journey would be like and the bunny was afraid. But he was brave, so he tried not to be scared. + +The journey was hard and dangerous. But the brave bunny kept going. Finally, he arrived at the end! He had succeeded! + +Everyone was so happy that the bunny had made it through and they all cheered. He was proud of himself and smiled. He had done it! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to make a new friend, so she went to the zoo to meet some animals. + +At the zoo she spotted a zebra. She said hello to the zebra, who introduced himself as Stripes. Daisy was very excited and she started to run towards him, but she didn't realize he was wearing a special soft blanket. + +When Daisy was close, the blanket came off and the zebra got scared. He started to run away and Daisy followed him. + +Suddenly, the zookeeper came and told Daisy that she was too close to the animals and she had to stay away. Daisy felt bad and Stripes ran away, never to be seen again. + +The End +Once there was a boy who was 3 years old. He was carrying a bag with a lime in it. He went to the park and saw two big dogs. He thought they were harmless so he went nearer. But when he got closer, the dogs barked loudly and started chasing him! + +The boy ran away, trying to escape the dogs, with the bag with the lime still in his hands. He was running so fast but the dogs were faster and eventually they caught up. They bit the bag with their sharp teeth and the lime fell out! + +The boy kept running and soon he was out of the park, but one of the dogs had caught the lime, and had eaten it all up. The boy was very sad. He had to go home without his lime. It was a bad ending. +One day, two friends Mark and Sam were in a nation far away. Mark was very alert and was eager to explore the new country. He saw many people around who were sorting different things. They were sorting fruits, vegetables, toys and more. + +Mark wanted to help but he was confused by all the different objects. He asked Sam, “What are they doing?†Sam explained,“ They are sorting! It means to put things into groups so that it's much easier to find them.†+ +Mark got to work and helped the people sort. He separated the apples from oranges, dolls from cars and saw how his efforts made the clothes look neater. By the end, everyone was very pleased with him. + +The friends shared a happy moment and before they left, they thanked the people who had helped them sort. Mark was happy to know that his alertness had enabled him to help in a very meaningful way. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful bird named Sacha. Sacha had a nest built high up in a tree, and she was very proud of it. + +One day, a very strong wind blew through the tree. The wind shook the tree so hard it made the nest unstable. Sacha was very scared because she was afraid her nest would break. + +Just then, a playful butterfly flew by. She heard Sacha's cries and flew over to help. "What can I do?" the butterfly asked. + +"I need something to keep my nest in one piece," Sacha said. + +The butterfly fluttered away and came back a few minutes later with a delicate web. She gently wrapped the web around Sacha's nest, providing her with a safe and secure home. + +Sacha thanked the butterfly for her help. "Thank you for providing me with a safe place," she said. +From that day forward, the butterfly returned to Sacha's nest every day to make sure the web was still strong. Thanks to her help, Sacha had a stable and delicate nest to call her home. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a little girl. The little girl wanted to go to the zoo to see the animals. Mommy was very excited and bought a ticket for them both. + +They arrived at the zoo and the little girl saw all the animals. She was so happy and wanted to get closer to them. Mommy said "no" because she was worried the animals might hurt her. + +Suddenly, the little girl slipped through the gate. Mommy was worried and ran to rescue her. The little girl was embarrassed because all the people were watching. Mommy scooped her up, gave her a big hug, and said "you have to be careful, sweetheart". + +When they got home, Mommy hugged the little girl again and they both laughed. Mommy said that they would never forget their rescue adventure. +One day, two best friends were feeling very adventurous. They were looking for something exciting to do. Then they saw a paper wrapper with something special inside. They both knew that they had to find it. + +So, they started walking down the street in search of the mysterious wrapper. As they looked around, they noticed all kinds of things. Everything was fascinating! Eventually, they spotted the wrapper lying in the grass. + +They were so excited, they ran to pick it up and started to unwrap it. When they got to the surprise inside and saw what it was, their eyes lit up. It was an adventure for them and them alone. + +The two friends hugged each other, grateful for the surprise that they found. They had a fun, adventurous day thanks to the wrapper! +Once upon a time, there was an independent broccoli. The broccoli wanted to measure how big it was. So, the broccoli tried using sticks but the sticks were too long! Then the broccoli thought of a better way. The broccoli called out to the ants and asked them to help. + +The ants listened carefully, then they got to work. They all grabbed tiny little pieces of grass and began to measure the broccoli. They measured and measured and measured until they knew exactly how big the broccoli was. + +The broccoli thanked the ants, and they all went off together, happy with the job they had done. The broccoli was happy that it had been able to measure itself, all by itself. +Once there was a little girl, restless and curious. She wanted to explore the world, discovering her own happy places. + +One day she packed her camera and set off to find her adventures. As she walked, she scattered some of her things, like a trail for herself. + +When she arrived in a big, unknown park she clicked the buttons on her camera and started exploring. Everywhere she looked there was something new to discover! + +But suddenly, disaster struck! She realized her camera was no longer in her hands. She had scattered it in the park! She started searching frantically everywhere but to no avail. Just as she started to give up her hope, something caught her eye. + +There it was in the middle of the park - her camera, unscathed and ready to take pictures of all the wonderful things she will find next. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to write. He wrote many things like stories and letters. One day, he wanted to write a long story, so he needed a cord to hold all his papers together. + +The boy went to the store and looked for a cord. He found a funny cord that he really liked. He asked the store clerk how much it was but the store clerk said it was too expensive. + +The boy was sad but he started to search for cords in the store. When he got to the back of the store, he saw a funny cord. He was about to grab the cord but the store clerk shouted, "Stop!" + +The store clerk said that the cord was not for sale anymore. He said it was too expensive and he needed to keep it. The boy was very sad and he did not know how to finish his story. He had to go home without any cord. He never could write his long story. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Emily who was very stubborn. Every day, she had to do exercise, but she didn't like it. She wanted to do something fun instead, like playing with her toys. + +One day, Emily's mom said, "Emily, you have to do your exercise." +But Emily didn't want to. She said, "No, I don't want to!" +Her mom said to her, "You must do your exercise. You must reach your goal!" + +But Emily was too stubborn. She said, "No, I don't want to!" + +Her mom kept asking her and Emily kept saying no, until finally Emily's mom yelled, "Emily, you must reach your goal!" + +That made Emily sad. She didn't want to do her exercise, but she knew her mom was right. So Emily said, "Okay, I'll do it." + +Emily was determined to reach her goal. She did her exercise every day, and soon she reached her goal! She was so proud of herself and her mom was so proud too. +Missy was playing outside. She loved to play with her little friends. They all liked to play tag, but today they decided to play a different game. They each got a missile and drew tall lines in the sand. + +Missy was very excited. She threw her missile as far as she could, but it didn't go very far. She laughed and tried again. This time she made it past one of the tall lines in the sand. + +Then it was her little friend's turn. She threw her missile and it flew past two of the tall lines in the sand. Missy was so proud of her! + +They all cheered and kept playing with their missiles. They laughed and shouted and it was the most fun Missy had ever had. + +When it was time for Missy to go home, she said goodbye with a huge smile on her face. She couldn't wait to come back again and play with her little friends. +Once upon a time there was a large rubber ball. It was so big that it could not fit in a toy box. It was so big that it filled up the entire room! One day, the ball started to move. It rolled around everywhere, faster and faster. It ran over the furniture, the walls, and the floors. Everyone laughed and cheered as it rolled around. It was so much fun! + +The balloon soon got tired and stopped rolling. Everyone was sad. Then someone had an idea. They found a big stick and pushed the ball around the room. The rubber ball ran fast and everyone was happy again! They ran and chased it around the house for hours. + +When the sun went down, everyone was exhausted. They put away the large rubber ball and said goodnight. All the little ones had lots of fun playing with the large rubber ball. +Tim saw a flag high in the sky. He wanted to get it, so he ran and ran, but it was too far away. + +He asked his mom, "Can I get the flag?" + +Mom smiled and said, "You can't get the flag, honey. But I can show you something else that is just as fun." + +Mom took Tim over to a fat frog. "Can you count how many spots it has?" + +Tim looked closely and started to number the spots: "One, two, three, four..." + +Mom said, "You know what, Tim? You can count all day if you want to!" Tim smiled and kept counting. He had lots of fun with the frog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had long blonde hair and big blue eyes. She was the happiest girl in the world. Until one day, she couldn't remember anything. + +Lucy had a very sad feeling. She asked her mom, "Why can't I remember anything?" Mom said, "It means you have lost your memories, sweetheart. It's something that happens to some people." + +Lucy was so sad. But then, her mom thought of something that would help her. Mom said, "Let's draw all of our happy memories, and then hang them on the wall where you can always see them. That way, your sad feelings will go away soon." + +Lucy was so excited. She started drawing pictures of everything that was happy in her life. She drew pictures of her playing with her friends, and trips to the beach. She even made her dad a special drawing with a big smile on it. + +Soon, the wall was filled with memories of all the happy times that Lucy and her family had shared. She looked at them, and suddenly all her sad feelings were gone. She smiled and said, "Now I won't ever forget or lose my happy memories." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she loved flowers. She especially liked roses, which were her favorite. + +One day, Lucy was walking in the garden and she spotted a beautiful rose. She wanted to keep it for herself so she ran to get her mom to help. + +"Mommy, please can I keep this rose?" asked Lucy. + +Her mom smiled. "Of course you can, Lucy. But make sure you take care of it." + +Lucy smiled and thanked her mom. She kept the rose in a special vase and watered it every day. Soon, the rose was looking very fine and Lucy was so proud of it. + +The days went by and Lucy always kept her rose beautiful. + +And they both lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little frog named Jump. He hopped around the pond, looking for friends. He saw a stream nearby and he thought it was the perfect place to find a friend. He hopped over to the stream, but nobody was there. + +Jump felt so alone, he exclaimed "Why does everyone ignore me?". Suddenly, a catfish popped up from the stream. The catfish said "You need to be more successful to make friends". Jump was very confused, so he asked "What do I need to do?" + +The catfish said "You must be patient. Make sure you take your time and do things right. Eventually, you'll be successful and make lots of friends". + +Jump thanked the catfish and hopped away in search of his goal. He was determined to be successful and make lots of friends. He eventually saw a lot of other frogs playing around the pond and he joined them. He was finally able to make lots of friends, and he was no longer ignored! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. He liked to play in his attic all day long. But one day he noticed that it was very hot in his attic. He started to feel very hot and he started to feel very sad. + +Tom went to his mom to ask for help. He said, "Mom, the attic is too hot. Please help me." His mom said that she would help him and told him that she would put a fan in the attic. + +Tom was very happy and he smiled really big. But then he remembered that he didn't have enough money to buy a fan. He started to feel very sad again and then he let out a big sigh. + +Tom's mom said, "Don't worry, I will find a way to get you a fan." Then she went outside and asked the neighbors if they had an old fan. + +The neighbors were kind and they gave Tom an old fan. Now Tom's attic was much cooler and he was very happy. He was glad that his mom had helped him and the neighbors were kind enough to give him the fan. From then on, he was able to play in the attic without feeling too hot. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was a helpful person who loved to play. +One day, she was playing in the garden and saw a big blue pool. She saw the sparkling water in the pool and wanted to jump in. + +So Sarah started to rub her hands together to get ready. She was so excited to jump into the pool and have fun. + +But suddenly, her Mum called her inside. Sarah was sad, but she was also very helpful and knew that she had to obey her Mum. + +Sarah walked into the house and her Mum said, "I know you wanted to go for a swim, but why don't you help me in the kitchen? You can help me with the dishes and then you can have a nice swim." + +Sarah smiled and said, "OK Mum!" She quickly went to the kitchen and began to help her Mum. + +Once the dishes were done, Sarah was allowed to go and enjoy a swim in the pool. She smiled and rubbed her hands together with excitement. + +After a while, Sarah was so tired from all her swimming, She smiled and realised that being helpful was fun after all! +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl. She had a special wish that one day she would find a diamond. She told her mom about her wish. + +"Maybe you will find a diamond one day," said her mom. + +The happy girl went on a walk in the park. Suddenly, she saw something shiny in the grass! When she looked closer, she saw it was a diamond! + +"I found a diamond!" she said, very excited. + +She ran home to show her mom. + +"Look, Mom!" she said and showed the diamond. + +"You found a diamond, that's so great!" said her mom, happy. + +The happy girl was very proud of her diamond. She smiled and went to put it in a safe place. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alina. She was 3 years old and she loved to splash in the water that came out of the faucet. Every day, Alina's mommy would turn the faucet on and Alina would giggle and jump and play. + +One day, Alina's older brother Freddie came into the bathroom while Alina was playing. He said "Hey, why are you playing in the water? That's so silly!" Alina said nothing but she could feel her brother's eyes looking at her. + +Then Freddie started to tease Alina. He said "you don't belong in there, it's for cleaning yourself with soap! Why are you in there?" Alina didn't like Freddie's words, she felt angry and sad. + +Alina's mommy heard Freddie and said "That's enough Freddie, Alina is allowed to play too. Do not be rude to her, she doesn't understand why you are teasing her." + +Now Alina knows: no matter what, she can play with the faucet and no one will tease her. +Once upon a time, there was a red machine. It was big and shiny and everyone wanted it. So one day, a little girl named Jenny asked her parents for it. Her parents said if she worked hard, they would value her and give her the machine. + +Jenny worked so hard all week! Finally, when Saturday came, she asked her parents if they would give her the machine. But they said no. Jenny was very sad and started to cry. + +"Why won't you give me the machine?" she asked. + +Her parents sighed and said, "We do value you, but the machine is too expensive." + +Jenny was very sad, but she understood. She knew she had worked hard and it felt nice to be valued. She said goodbye to the machine and went home. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy who loved to read books. Every Saturday she would go to the local library to get new books to read over the weekend. + +One day, she was in the library when an old man walked in. He asked her if she wanted to hear a story about a successful man. She said yes and he began. + +The old man told her that a man once worked so hard that he earned a lot of money. He became very successful, but in order to stay that way he had to always keep working. + +Amy was confused and asked the old man what the man should do if he didn't have time to work. The old man told her that he should rest. + +Amy went home thinking about the old man's story and the advice he had given her. The next day she decided to take her own advice and she stayed home from the library to rest. That day she was the most successful she had ever been! +Once there was a little girl, named Sammy. She wanted to go explore the world, but was too scared. All Sammy heard were whispers of bad things happening when people ventured too far away. + +Then one day, she heard a voice. It whispered to her, “Listen little one, you don’t have to be scared. You just need the right switch to move forward.†+ +Sammy was confused, but decided to trust the voice. She went in search of the switch. After many days, she stumbled across a big brown switch. She flipped it and suddenly, Sammy could see a beautiful path ahead. + +Sammy didn’t fear the world anymore. She knew the switch guidance she heard was real and it helped her to explore the great unknown. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Joy. Joy had a special gift. It was a bottle of special perfume. She kept it in a special place so that no one else could touch it. + +One day, Joy opened the bottle and it made the room smell so nice. Everyone who came to visit couldn't help but comment on the heavy perfume. Joy was so happy and couldn't wait to show off her beautiful gift. + +One night Joy was feeling a little sad and so she opened the perfume bottle. The sweet smell made her feel so much better. Her sadness just melted away. + +The next day, Joy was so excited to go outside and show everyone her special gift. She sprayed a little on her clothes and as she walked, the heavy perfume followed her, like a cloud. Everyone who walked past wanted to come closer to get a better smell. + +Joy was so happy that her special gift was making people feel good. She knew it was the perfect way to share her joy. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy little bird that lived in a tree. His name was Bob. One day, Bob was looking around for food to eat, when he noticed something strange. He saw a shiny, silver cage, and heard a commotion from inside. Bob took a closer look and saw a frightened little rabbit shaking in fear. Immediately, Bob knew he had to help the poor rabbit escape. + +He flew to the cage door and started shaking it with all his might. Soon enough, the door began to loosen and little by little, opened up. The rabbit bolted out of the cage and thanked Bob for his help. + +"No problem!" said Bob, panting. "I'm just glad you made an escape!" + +The rabbit hopped away. Bob watched it go, then smiled to himself with satisfaction. He had helped the rabbit escape and that was enough for him. He was a clumsy little bird, but even he could do something to help. +Once upon a time, there was an apple. It was unique and it looked shiny. + +Every day, the apple was taken care of. It loved the sun and would shine brightly. + +One day, the apple was picked and brought to a special place. Everyone there had been waiting for it. + +The apple looked the same, but felt different. It was put into a special box and given to someone special. + +The apple was very happy. It knew why it had been picked. It had been chosen to shine in a very special way. +Once upon a time, there was a melon. The melon wanted to be something else. "I want to be a tree," the melon said. But one day, the melon saw it was a cloudy and gloomy day. So the melon changed his mind. He decided he wanted to stay a melon. + +The melon learned that plans can change. He also learned that even on gloomy days, it can still be beautiful. He shared this lesson with everyone else, who agreed it was a good one. + +From then on, the melon was very happy. He was always smiling and no matter how gray the sky he would always find something to be thankful for. + +The moral of the story is that, no matter how gloomy it may seem, we should all look for the positive and never give up on our dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, Corinne, who was three years old. Every day, she would play with her toys and explore the world around her. + +One day, she found a box with a nail in it. Corinne was curious and she wewondered what the nail could do. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice from the box saying, “Welcome! I'm Mr. Nail. I'm very flexible and I'm here to help.†+ +Corinne was excited, so she asked Mr. Nail what she could do with him. Mr. Nail told her that not all toys are for playing, but other toys help to fix things. Corinne was happy to learn something new. + +Then, Mr. Nail said to Corinne, “If you want to learn, you have to be flexible. Learning and doing different things is part of life.†Corinne nodded her head, understanding the lesson. + +Finally, Corinne thanked Mr. Nail for the valuable lesson and she went on learning new things. + +The moral of the story is that learning to be flexible is important in life. Even if you are only three years old, you can still learn and grow. +Jim was a little boy. He was only three years old. He was walking in a big forest. Jim looked around and saw the beautiful trees. He touched the soft leaves with his fingers. He walked along a path that led to a big lake. Jim saw the mist that rose up from the lake. + +Jim liked the mist and he touched it with his little hand. But then, he heard a loud thunder. Suddenly, it started to rain very hard. Jim ran to find a shelter but he was too little. He became wet and very cold. + +The little boy was so scared. He couldn't stop shivering. Then, he heard a voice and he saw a light. It was a warm hut. Jim felt much better when he touched the warm walls. But just as he reached for the door handle, he heard a loud argument and the hut went dark. + +Jim ran away, but he was no longer a little boy. He was scared and he had to find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She was only three years old. One day, Emily wanted to eat spaghetti. She waited and waited, but the spaghetti didn't come. She thought it would take forever until her mom came and told her the spaghetti would be ready soon. She was surprised because it hadn't taken long at all. + +They decided to cool the spaghetti in the kitchen. Emily played outside while they waited. It was such a nice day and the sun was shining. She loved the cool air as she ran around and played tag with her friends. + +When the spaghetti was ready, Emily was so excited! She had waited and waited, but it was all worth it. The spaghetti tasted delicious. Emily was so happy she'd waited and hadn't given up! +Once there was a big, huge monster. He was bigger than anything else around. Everyone was scared of the monster because he was so huge. + +The monster hated every single thing. Even the littlest things made him angry. He was always mad about something and wanted everyone to stay away from him. + +One-day a little girl came and saw the monster. She was not scared at all. She walked right up to him and said 'Hi!'. The monster couldn't believe it. He was so surprised that someone was not scared of him. + +The monster liked the little girl and saw how brave she was. He decided that he didn't have to hate anymore. He and the little girl became great friends and she taught him that it was okay to not hate things. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl who loved to help others. One day she heard a small voice coming from a big case in the corner of her room. She ran over to see what it was and found a tiny mouse inside the case. + +The little mouse looked sad, so the lively little girl decided to help. She carefully opened the case, smiled and said that everything was going to be okay. The mouse thanked her and asked her if she would help him find his way home. + +The little girl was excited and quickly accepted the challenge. Together with the mouse, she ran all around town looking for his home. Finally, after much exploration, the little girl found a cozy little mouse hole! + +The little mouse was so happy. He thanked the lively little girl for her help and ran off to his home. The little girl smiled and waved goodbye, feeling glad that she had been able to help. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She wanted to go for a row, so she grabbed her old bucket and went to the river. + +When she arrived, Molly saw an old man sitting in a row boat. She asked, "Can I have a go in your boat?" + +The old man shook his head. "No," he said. "It's too dangerous for a little girl like you." + +Molly was disappointed and she started to walk away. Suddenly, the old man called her back. "Wait!" he said. + +The old man offered Molly a rowing lesson and said that if she was careful she could have a go at rowing. So Molly learnt how to row. + +At the end of the lesson, the old man gave Molly a special surprise. He gave her a new rowing boat to keep and said, "The river is a wonderful place - but you must always do it safely and look after each other." + +Molly was so happy with her old rowing boat, and she learned a valuable lesson about safety and kindness. +Mary, a three year old, was very excited. She had a new box full of special tools. There was a brush and a special spray. + +Mary grabbed the brush and started to paint with it. She smoothed it over the piece of paper and made a colourful picture. She was so proud of what she had made! + +But then, Mary wanted to try out the spray can. She was so impatient to try it out. She pointed the spray and pressed. But nothing came out! + +Mary was frustrated and tried it again, but still nothing happened. She was getting more impatient. + +Finally, Mary's mom came and showed her how to spray properly. Mary tried again and this time it worked! + +She kept spraying until she had made a beautiful picture with the spray. Mary was very happy with her work and ran off to show her picture to her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear who never smiled. All the animals in the forest had tried to feed him and make him happy, but nothing worked. + +One day, the animals decided to give it another try. With a plan in mind, they gathered around the bear's cave. The sun was setting, but they had to do this while it was still light. + +One of the animals had brought a basket filled with food. Together, they all put food in front of the cave. But the bear didn't come out. + +The dark had fallen, and the animals felt sadness in their hearts. But then, just as the last of them left, the bear emerged from his cave. He had a surprised and happy look on his face. + +The small animals had come together to feed the grumpy bear, even though he hadn't seemed so friendly to them. This was a way of showing him that he should be kinder and share his love with those around him. + +The bear slowly ate the food, and after he finished, the animals were all very happy. The grumpy bear had learnt that one should give and take, and that kindness brings more joy. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl who liked to play games. Every day, she asked her mom to show her something new and exciting. One day, her mom showed her something really cool - a big screen! +The girl had never seen a screen before, so she was so excited! She jumped up and down with happiness. Her mom explained to her that she could play her favorite games on it. +The girl couldn't wait to try it out, so she pushed and pulled the screen until it was in the perfect spot. Then, her mom cut the cords and set up the screen. When she was done, the girl couldn't believe her eyes! Now she could play her games on a big, cool screen! +Every day, the girl was so excited to use her new screen. She couldn't believe something so cool was right at her very own home. From then on, she never wanted to stop playing on her screen. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They loved to go on adventures together. One day, they decided to dive deep into the ocean. + +Jack said excitedly, "Let's dive down and explore the ocean." + +Jill was scared. She said, "I'm scared and I don't want to go". + +But Jack said, "Don't be scared! I'll be with you." + +So they both dived down, and noticed a lot of wonderful creatures and plants. They saw many beautiful things through the microscope. + +But then, something strange happened. They saw a huge and harsh creature that they had never seen before. It was so big and the ocean was too deep for them. + +Jack and Jill started to panic and they quickly swam away to the surface. + +Moral of the story: It is okay to explore, but it is important to be careful and know when to go back and be safe. +Once there was a grumpy little girl and she did not like to smile. One day, while she was walking outside, she saw a van. It was blue and it had a big smiley face on the side. + +The grumpy little girl was confused. She stopped and stared at the van. She thought, why would a van have a big smile? She was even more confused. + +The van started to drive away and the girl wanted to follow it! She started to run after the van and she started to feel happy and excited. + +To her surprise, when she caught up to the van, the big smile had grown even bigger! The little girl started to smile too. + +The van had made her so happy that she couldn't help but smile. She waved goodbye to the van as it drove on, and never stopped smiling. +One day, Sally wanted to have a meeting with her friends. All her friends agreed to meet her at her house for an original get-together. + +When she arrived at the meeting, she noticed that one of her friends was resisting. She asked, "What's wrong?" + +Her friend replied, "I don't want to be here." + +Sally said, "That's OK. You don't have to join us if you don't want to. But the meeting will be fun and it will be an original one you won't want to miss." + +Soon, her friend started to smile. "Alright, I'll join," they said. + +So, the meeting started as planned. They all laughed, talked, played games and ate snacks. Everyone enjoyed the original get-together and it was a successful meeting. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Tim and Jim. They loved being together and exploring the world around them. One day they went on an adventure and discovered a saw in the woods. It was an enormous saw, bigger than anything they had ever seen. + +The brothers wanted to find out more about the saw, so they decided to keep it. They played with it for a little while but then something strange happened, an enormous tree fell down. They were both scared, so they decided to put the saw back where they found it. + +"We should never take things that don't belong to us," said Tim. + +Jim thought this was good advice and agreed that they should always be careful to never take something unless they had asked permission. + +The brothers pledged to never forget the lesson they had learned that day and to always be sure to respect other things that belonged to other people. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be considerate and respectful of other people's belongings. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to pick berries. Every day, he would go to the berry patch and fill up a basket. Then he would forget to put them in the refrigerator. One day, he was feeling very crazy. He left the basket out and went to bed. + +When he woke up the next morning and went to the berry patch, he found that the berries were gone and the basket was empty. He was very sad. + +He remembered that he had forgotten to put the berries into the refrigerator and he thought of a lesson he had learned. He learned that if you forget to do something important that you should always remember to do it, or something bad may happen. + +From then on, he always remembered to store his berries in the refrigerator and he was never forgetful about it again. The boy was happy because he had learned his lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a family that lived in the mountains. They were very happy and they enjoyed spending time together. + +One day, the ground started shaking and the family knew it was an earthquake. Quickly, everyone ran outside and the ground kept shaking. Everyone was very scared. + +The father realised that he had to carry his baby so he wouldn't get hurt. He grabbed the baby and ran to safety. The baby was safe, but everyone was still scared. + +When the earthquake was over, the family was miserable. They had lost their house and many of their things. + +The family learned an important lesson, though. They learnt that it's better to be safe than sorry. Even if it's hard to carry something, if it means keeping them safe, it's always worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He was an adventurer, always exploring new places. One day, he came across a magical pond. + +The old man imagined that if he put cream in this pond, something special would happen. So, he hopped up onto the pond's edge and scooped the cream into the water. + +Suddenly, the pond started to bubble and roar. Out of the water came a talking fish! The fish said, "Thank you old man for giving me my home back." + +The old man was amazed. He asked the fish, "How did you know I put the cream in the water?" The fish replied, "It was the only wise thing to do!" + +The old man thanked the wise fish and went on his way. He never forgot the magical pond and the talkative fish. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she found something very high in the sky. It was a dove. She wanted to examine it, so she tried to climb to the top of the tree. + +But it was too high to reach, so the little girl began to cry. + +"Don't cry," a voice said. It was her mother. "Let me help you." + +The mother gave her a ladder, so the little girl could examine the dove. But when she got to the top of the tree, the dove flew away. + +The little girl was so sad, she started to cry again. But no matter how hard she tried, the dove was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Ben and Tom. Tom was very loyal to Ben and Ben to Tom, but one day Tom was unsure of this loyalty. While walking together, Tom asked Ben, "Are you still loyal to me?" Ben stopped walking and looked at Tom for a moment. He then produced a symbol from his pocket. It was an old wooden heart charm, a symbol of loyalty. He fixed it to his lapel and said, "I'm loyal to you until the end." + +Tom smiled and accepted the symbol. They began walking again, stopping every now and again to admire the charm, and they were inseparable from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom liked to play all day. One day, Tom decided to go shopping to buy some food. He went to the store and saw some yummy vegetables. Tom chose some clean vegetables. He paid for them with his own money. + +When Tom came back home, his mom was very happy. She hugged him and thanked him for buying the clean vegetables. She told him how healthy the vegetables were and how he could eat them for dinner. + +Tom was so excited about dinner. He put the vegetables on the plate and waited for dinner time. But before dinner, Tom's mom made him help her clean the kitchen. + +Tom was sad. But then he remembered how happy his mom was when he bought the clean vegetables. So he smiled and happily helped her clean the kitchen. The kitchen was very clean and soon dinner was ready! + +Tom enjoyed eating the vegetables he bought. They were so yummy! And he had so much fun with his mom. The end. +Timmy and his mommy went to the park. They wanted to try something fun. Timmy saw a slippery slide. He was excited! He couldn't wait to slide down the icy slide. + +His mommy helped him onto the slide. Timmy laughed as he slid down. He went so fast! + +At the bottom was an egg. Timmy was surprised! He had never seen an egg at the park before. He picked it up and looked at it carefully. It was big and round and icy. He hugged it and smiled. + +Timmy and his mommy went down the slide again, holding the egg together. When they reached the bottom, Timmy put the egg in his pocket. He would take it home with him. + +Timmy and his mommy had a lot of fun at the park! +Once upon a time, there was a cute soldier. He was brave and strong. He wanted to lead an army into battle, but it was a dangerous task. He said goodbye to his family and friends before setting off. + +The soldier marched forward and the others followed. He made sure they were safe and he was always looking out for danger. His bravery led the way through the dark forest. He was so brave and strong, his soldiers followed his lead. + +Then one day, they reached a special place. It was a beautiful castle, with high walls and tall towers. The cute soldier led the way into the palace and they won the battle! The sneaky enemy had been defeated and the soldiers were victorious. + +Everyone cheered and hugged each other, happy to be alive. The cute soldier was appreciated for his bravery and strength. He had led them all to victory! + +That night, there was a big celebration. They thanked the soldier for leading them safely to victory and everyone was smiling with happiness. From that day on, the cute soldier was known as a brave and wise leader. +Mandy was a three year old girl who loved to draw pictures. She was always equipped with her pencils and paper. One day, Mandy was drawing a picture of a purse. When she finished her masterpiece, she wanted to show it off. + +"Mommy, can I print my picture?" said Mandy. + +Mommy smiled and nodded. "Yes, of course," she replied. + +Mandy was so happy and excited. She ran to the computer and pressed the print button. After a few minutes, her picture appeared in the printer. + +Mandy was amazed. She had never seen a picture that looked so real. It was just like a real expensive purse. She showed off her picture to her friends and family. Everyone was so impressed by her work and commended her for her effort. + +Mandy felt so proud of herself. She ran to grab her picture and hugged it close. From that moment on, every time she wanted to remember how special and loved she was, she would look at her purse picture. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. She lived in a village with lots of other children and animals. + +Sue was gathering leaves from a nearby tree when she noticed something beautiful on the ground. It was a smooth symbol shinning like a star. + +Sue asked her mom, "What is this, Mommy?" + +Her mom said, "It's a symbol of friendship. You can gather it and take it with you. Keep it safe." + +That made Sue very happy, so she put the symbol in her pocket and went off to play with her friends. + +Everywhere Sue went, she showed her friends the symbol. Together they all enjoyed playing games and having lots of fun. + +The symbol of friendship brought them all closer, and it was a reminder of how special their friendship was. Sue knew that no matter how far apart they were, their hearts would always be together. +Once upon a time, a graceul birdie flew over the trees. Suddenly, the birdie spotted a big hole in the ground. The birdie thought to herself "What a great place to build a nest!" and gently flew closer to take a better look. When she got close, she noticed that another birdie was already inside the hole. The first birdie was not too sure what to do. + +The two birdies looked at each other and the second birdie spoke. She said "I already live here, I built my nest here first. But, I can offer you to stay and together we can both make the hole bigger, so we can both live happily!" The first birdie thought about it and agreed. They both started to make the hole bigger, and eventually the hole was big enough for both of them. They were both very happy! + +The two birdies were now good friends and learned how to respect each other. They both enjoyed their graceful life in the hole together. + + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a kind dolphin. He liked to do many different things. Everyday, he would swim in the ocean, and often he would play with a ball. + +One day, he had an idea. He wanted to do something special! So he swam to shore and found a shiny red ball. It seemed just perfect for what he had in mind! + +The dolphin was excited and went right back to the ocean. He began to do flips and jumps, catching the ball each time. Everyone who saw was amazed. + +The dolphin kept doing the same trick and slowly the people began to call him 'the jumping dolphin'. He became quite famous! But after some time, the people noticed that he was getting tired. + +So, they decided to reward the kind dolphin's hard work with a big celebration. Everyone cheered, clapped and brought him delicious treats! They knew he deserved it. + +The jumping dolphin smiled, happy and content. His kind heart was rewarded with the appreciation he deserved. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Allie who liked to play a game. She put five erasers in a basket and asked her parents to help her. + +"What are we doing?" Mom asked. + +"We're going to play a weighing game. I want to order the erasers from lightest to heaviest," Allie explained. + +Mom and Dad agreed and helped Allie weigh the erasers. They put one on a scale, watched the weight and then wrote it down on a piece of paper. + +The first eraser was the lightest. It weighed only a few ounces. The second eraser was heavier. It weighed a little more than the first one. + +The third eraser was the strongest. It weighed the most. It was almost as heavy as two of the other erasers combined! + +Mom and Dad helped Allie arrange the erasers from lightest to heaviest. By the time they were done, Allie was very proud of her work. She smiled and said, "Thanks for helping me weigh the erasers!" + +And that's how Allie ordered her erasers from light to heavy! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Jimmy. Sam loved to tease his friend Jimmy, which made Jimmy very mad. One day when Sam came over, Jimmy had had enough. + +Jimmy said, "Stop teasing me. It's not nice!" But Sam just kept teasing him. Jimmy knew he had to do something, so he thought real hard and came up with a plan. + +He said to Sam, "I have an idea. Let's rub each others' backs. That can be fun and nice instead of teasing." + +Sam thought it sounded like a good idea. He said, "OK, let's do it." So they got down on the ground and Sam rubbed Jimmy's back. + +Jimmy thought about how his friend was being so thoughtful, and he felt much better. So he got up and said, "Let me rub your back now, Sam!" + +Sam smiled and said, "OK!" + +And so, that's how the two friends learned that being thoughtful was better than teasing. +Once upon a time, there lived a small man. He liked to collect junk. His friends were always surprised at how much stuff he could fit into the small house. + +One day, his friend came over and said, "Let's take some of this junk and build something cool." The small man agreed and they started to work. + +They built a castle with the junk. It was so cool! The small man was so proud. + +But then it happened. His friend said, "I'm done helping. I'm too tired. You can finish it by yourself." + +The small man was so sad. He wanted to finish the castle, but he couldn't. He had to let it go and the castle stayed incomplete and unfinished forever. +Once upon a time, there was a bright planet in the sky. It was blue and round. Every day, a small rocket zoomed across the sky. It was so fun to watch! + +One day, the dusty planet got very filthy. It was covered in dirt and it looked all drab. The rocket couldn't zoom anymore! Everyone was so sad. + +But then the people of the planet got together and started to clean up. They scrubbed it until all the dirt was gone. Soon, the planet was shining and bright again! + +And the rocket zoomed across the sky once more! Everyone cheered and clapped and the planet stayed clean and bright all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One day, she fell down and hurt herself. She cried a lot and held her leg. Her mum saw this and felt very sad. She quickly brought a bandage and put it on her leg to make it better. + +Sarah took a deep breath and then smiled. She thanked her mum for being so honest and kind. She paused for a moment, then stood up and started running around again. + +From that day onwards, Sarah was always extra careful when running around. Whenever she fell down, she would remember the bandage and feel a bit better. She would pause and think of her honest mum, and then get up and try again. +Tina was very excited. She was going to play with her new toy. It was a special toy because it could be completed with a mint. + +Tina took the toy and the mint, and began to play. She used the mint to complete the toy. Tina was amazed when it was finished! + +It looked very tasty. It was pink, minty and sparkly. Tina smiled and said "I love my new toy!" + +She spent the rest of the day playing with it. The minty toy tasted so good and she had so much fun completing it. Tina was so happy that she finished her toy. +Once upon a time, a little girl called Sarah was walking along the beach. She saw a wave wash up onto the sand, which was very exciting. She smiled as the tide went away again, and it was almost like a game. But then Sarah heard a loud and scary noise, so she looked up. Dark clouds were gathering in the sky, and she could hear thunder rumbling. + +Sarah was very upset, but she decided she should leave, so she started to walk away from the beach. The wind was getting stronger and the rain started to come down, so Sarah began to run. The thunder got louder and the rain was coming faster, but no matter how hard she tried Sarah couldn't make it back home in time. + +Suddenly she felt a wave of water cover her feet. The tide was coming in, and Sarah was scared. She shouted for help, but nobody could hear her. The tide kept coming, and soon it was all around her. Sarah was was never seen again. +One day, Emily was playing with her toys at home when she noticed a flute in the corner of the room. It was very noisy and she wondered where it had come from. She observed it carefully and noticed it had a beautiful shiny finish. She wanted to play with it but her mom told her she couldn't touch it. + +The next day, Emily heard the sound of the flute coming from the backyard. She rushed outside to see what was going on, and to her surprise she saw her dad playing the flute. She asked him why he was playing it and he replied that he wanted to learn how to play it. Emily felt very excited and asked her dad if she could learn too. + +At first her dad said no, but then he said he would teach her if she worked hard and practiced every day. Emily was very excited and begged him to start. She worked hard and learned quickly. + +Soon, Emily was playing the flute beautifully and everyone in the neighbourhood came outside to listen. Her dad was very proud of her and they celebrated by playing together. Emily had overcome the challenge of learning to play the noisy flute. +Once upon a time, there was a train. It was a very special train, because it was very orange. An orange train was never seen before! Every day, the orange train chugged through the town, and out again, and every day it brought coal to the people. + +The orange train was really good at its job, because it kept doing it, day after day and night after night. But one day, the orange train decided to quit. It stopped delivering coal and stayed in the station. + +The people who were waiting for their coal were sad. They didn’t know what to do now. So they went to the orange train and asked it why it quit. The orange train said that it was tired, and wanted to take a break. + +The people agreed and gave the orange train a big rest. After a few days it felt better, and went back to work. The orange train kept delivering coal every day, and everyone was happy. +Once there was a little bunny who was very cute. He hopped around in the woods looking for his friends. He couldn't find them and he started to feel a bit sad. He kept searching and searching until he found a black rabbit! The little rabbit almost had to take a step back from surprise. The black rabbit didn't look very friendly and the little bunny wondered why he seemed so grumpy. + +The little bunny asked him why he seemed so angry. The black rabbit said he didn't like anything that was different than him and he hated anything colorful. The little bunny couldn't understand why he would hate something like that and he asked why. + +The black rabbit replied by saying it reminds him of something he used to like but no longer does. The little bunny didn't understand and the black rabbit said he'd explain it when he was a bit older. + +The little bunny carried on with his day and as he looked up into the sky, he noticed a bright rainbow in the sky. All of the colors were so pretty and it made the little bunny so happy. As the little bunny hopped around admiring the rainbow, he saw the black rabbit happily admiring it too. + +The little bunny knew then the black rabbit didn't actually hate the colors but actually missed something that was taken away from him. The little bunny was happy he got to make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace was always happy, but she was scared of pain. + +One day, Grace's mommy asked her to do something difficult. Grace asked what it was and her mommy said it might hurt a little bit. Grace didn't want to do it. + +But Grace's mommy said Grace had to do it so she could feel better. Grace was scared, but she said she would do it. + +When she was finished, Grace felt glad. She still felt a little bit of pain, but it didn't last very long. + +Grace was so glad she had done what her mommy asked her to do! She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me." +Once upon a time there was a family of three friends. They were siblings; Jack, Alex, and Lucy. One day they all decided to go to the movies. + +At the movies, Jack and Alex started to peek around the theatre. As they peeked, sniffing the air, they noticed the most delicious smell – popcorn! + +All of a sudden, Lucy noticed the popcorn too and called for her siblings. + +“Look! Over there!†Lucy said excitedly, pointing to the corner, “Popcorn!†+ +Jack and Alex ran over to the popcorn stand and smiled excitedly. They both said in unison, “Can we have some popcorn please?†+ +The concession stand lady was so cheerful and kind, she said, “Of course! You can have all the popcorn you want!†+ +Jack, Alex, and Lucy were so happy, they all shared the popcorn until they were full. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to always be kind to each other, no matter what. Kindness can make others feel happy and cheerful! +Once upon a time, there was a brave hero in a far away land. He was so brave and kind that everyone in the town admired him. + +One day, the hero decided to leave the town to go on a great adventure. Before he left, he said goodbye to everyone and promised to return someday. + +The morning he left, the townspeople were sad because they had to say goodbye to their hero. But soon, they all wished him luck on his journey and said they would miss him. + +Meanwhile, far away in the woods, the hero met a bear who was very grumpy. The bear said he would not let the hero pass and challenged him to a fight. Afraid, the hero tried to run but he could not move. + +Just then, one of the townspeople who had come to wish the hero goodbye came to the rescue. He shouted and scared the bear away. The hero was so happy and thanked the townsperson for helping him. + +The moral of the story is to never give up and be brave, even in difficult situations. No matter how embarrassed you may feel, don't forget that heroes are never afraid to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly little boy named Tim. He loved to play in the park and always greeted everyone with a smile. Every day he would imagine what it would be like to have adventures across the world. + +One day, Tim was playing at the park when he met an old man. The old man was very friendly and said to Tim, “I have a surprise for you.†Tim was excited and asked, “What is it?†+ +The old man said, “I have some delicious meat for you. Would you like it?†+ +Tim imagined what it would be like to have the delicious meat he was offered. He said, “Yes, please!†+ +The old man smiled and gave Tim a big piece of meat. Tim thanked the old man and ate the meat with great pleasure. From that day on, the old man and Tim were very good friends. +Once there was a bald man. He was walking in the park when he noticed a little boy. The gentleman stared at the boy who was sitting on a park bench. The man had an itch he wanted to scratch, so he asked the boy, “Do you have an itch I can scratch?†The boy smiled and said, “Yesâ€. + +The man sat down next to the boy and began to scratch the boy's back. The little boy giggled and smiled as the man scratched his itches! + +After a few minutes, the gentleman stopped scratching. He smiled at the little boy and said, “My job here is done.†The boy thanked the bald man for scratching his itches. The man waved goodbye and walked away. + +The little boy watched the bald man until he was out of sight. Then, he sighed and smiled. He was very happy that his itches were gone! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to have a picnic. She looked around and saw a big, green field. It was a very safe place. + +Lucy called to her friends, "Let's have a picnic here!". Her friends agreed and they all spread out a big blanket. + +Lucy stared out across the field. The grass was so green and the sky was so blue. She smiled and grabbed a sandwich from the picnic basket. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"What are you doing?" it said. + +Lucy looked up. It was a rabbit! The rabbit stared at her curiously. + +"We're having a picnic," Lucy said. "Would you like to join us?" + +The rabbit hopped closer and sniffed at the food. Then it said, "Yes! Thank you for inviting me. It's very safe here in the field." + +So Lucy and her friends ate their picnic with the friendly rabbit. They all had great fun together. +Once there was a man who had an axe. He wanted to sell it so he went to the town market. He looked around at all the things people were buying and selling, he felt restless. + +He went up to a man and showed him the axe. He asked him if he wanted to buy it. The man said no, he already had one of his own. The man went to the next person and asked them the same thing, but they already had one too. + +The man kept asking people if they wanted to buy his axe, but nobody wanted it. He was getting very tired but he kept asking. He kept going until he finally found someone to buy it. He was so happy, he smiled from ear to ear. He said goodbye to the man who bought the axe and went home. At least now he could rest! +Once upon a time, there was a staff who belonged to a quiet place. The staff was a very friendly group and together they all enjoyed working every day. Every morning, the staff would gather to share stories and have a chat. + +One day a little 3 year old boy saw the staff. He was so excited and wanted to join them in their conversations. He ran up to them, but he was too shy to say anything. The staff could see he wanted to belong, so they welcomed him with open arms. + +The staff all said hello and asked the little boy what his name was. They showed him around the quiet place and made sure he felt comfortable. After that, the little boy decided to join the staff. Every day they would all work together and share stories in the quiet place. + +The staff had found a new friend, and the 3 year old little boy had found a place to belong. +Mama took her little baby for a walk in the park. There was a big crane in the park. The baby was so excited to see the big crane and shouted "look at the big crane!" +"Shh," said Mama. "Let's watch quietly." +The baby watched the big crane and tried very hard to be quiet. But then suddenly the big crane opened its mouth and roared very loudly! +The baby was scared and held tightly onto Mama’s hand. Mama smiled and said, "That's OK, it means the big crane is happy. See how he is standing up tall and strong?" +The baby looked carefully and realized Mama was right. The big crane was happy and was standing up tall and proud. He looked so happy as he spread his wings and let out another big roar. +The baby smiled, clapped her hands, and said, "The big crane is so strong, I love him!" +Once upon a time there was a duck. The duck wanted to go on an adventure. So he grabbed a raft and hopped on. He set out across the icy lake. + +The duck was so excited to explore the world around him. Everywhere he looked he saw tall mountains and deep oceans. He was hoping to find something special on his voyage. + +But soon he encountered a problem. He was getting very cold on the icy lake. He was shivering and he could hardly steer his raft anymore. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly he had an idea. He spotted a tiny island. He quickly steered his raft towards it for shelter. As he got closer he saw there was something special on the island - a little hut made of sticks and stones. The duck jumped off the raft and he was so happy. + +He built a fire and he was warm and snug. He looked out at the icy lake and thanked his lucky stars. He hoped his adventure would bring more exciting surprises. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; a bird called Fred, and a hare called Hilda. They were very good friends and often did things together. + +One day, they decided to go to the river to dive. Hilda was excited to finally get to dive into the deep water. But Fred was a bit scared. He thought it was too harsh, He preferred to stick to the top and look out for the toast. + +Hilda saw how scared Fred was, and she wanted to help him. She said, “It’s OK, Fred. I’ll dive with you.†She then slowly showed him how to dive into the water. She was very gentle and patient with him, and soon Fred was confident enough to dive all by himself. + +They each took turns diving, and had a wonderful time. Afterwards, they shared some yummy toast and laughed about their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful pet. Every day it liked to play in the sunshine and frolic in the garden. +Its owner always made sure it was very clean and brushed its fur so it was extra fluffy. +Every day the pet happily played with its toys and friends. +One day, the pet got a little bit too messy, so its owner gave it a big bath with bubbly soap. +After it was done, the pet was cleaner and even more beautiful than before. +The pet looked so happy and content when it was clean after its bath, and the owner couldn't help but give it a big hug. +The pet and its owner spent the rest of the day playing in the sunshine. They were both very happy. +The end. +Once there was a very clean park with tall trees and grass as green as the sky. All of the animals and people living there could lay in the grass to relax and play. + +But one day, a war broke out between two neighboring villages. Everyone was scared and they all ran away. The park was empty and the trees lay still. + +Suddenly, the war ended and the animals and people returned to the park. They worked hard to make it clean again and the trees slowly stood back up. + +The people celebrated their victory and played with the animals. When the day was over, everyone layed down in the grass and looked up at the stars. The park was peaceful again. +Once upon a time there was a sad little frog. He was so miserable that every day he had to cry. One day he decided to take a big risk. He hopped out of his little pond into the big swamp! + +The frog swam around the swamp in search of something that would make him feel better. He found a beautiful rainbow flower. He was so excited and quickly hopped over the flower. + +Suddenly, a magical voice spoke from the flower. "Frog, why are you so miserable? Release your sadness and all will be alright." + +The little frog was so amazed that he could talk to the flower. He told the flower all his secrets and fears. + +The flower said, "You must release these fears out of your heart. Then you will feel happy again." + +The frog did as the flower said and released his fears. All of his sadness flew away and he felt so much better. + +The frog thanked the flower, hopped away and never felt so happy again. +Once upon a time there was a doctor. He was a very nice doctor and he had a very hairy beard. Every day the doctor would help people who were sick and help them feel better. + +One day a little girl came to the doctor's office. Her name was Grace and she was three years old. Grace had the flu and she just wanted to feel better. The doctor said he could help. + +The doctor gave Grace some medicine and he said she had to take it for five days. Grace did not want to take the medicine but the doctor said it was the only way she could feel better. + +So Grace took the medicine every day until it was finished. + +On the fifth day, the medicine was all gone. Grace was feeling much better, so she smiled and thanked the doctor. The doctor was happy too, and he said she could go home now. + +So Grace went home and never forgot the nice doctor with the very hairy beard. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a very thoughtful old man. He lived in a hut far away in the woods. Every day he would bury things that he found in the forest. + +One day, the old man found a shiny red stone and decided to bury it in the dirt. He worked hard and soon he had a big round mound in the ground. + +But one night, as the old man was sleeping in his hut, he heard a loud rumbling sound outside. The old man went out of his hut and saw that a big hill of dirt was rolling in his direction! + +The old man tried to run away, but the dirt was moving too fast. It reached the hut and buried the old man in the dirt. The old man was never seen again. +Mia was a very special girl. She liked to run and play outside. One day she decided to try something new. She wanted to gain a special medal. + +So Mia set off on a mission. She had to run fast and jump high. She worked very hard until she could do it perfectly. + +Finally, it was time for the big race! Mia was so excited to show off her new skills. She ran very quickly and jumped as high as she could. + +After the race, Mia was surprised by a big surprise. She had won the race and gained her medal! She beamed with happiness and proudly showed it off. + +Mia was famished after her race so she stopped at a spicy food stand. She enjoyed a tasty, spicy meal and was so happy that she had gained her medal! +Once there was a goat who lived on a farm. Every day the goat would walk around the farm, eat some grass and hang out with the other animals. + +One day the goat went up to a man who lived on the farm. The man was very angry and started to yell at the goat. He shouted in a harsh voice and waved his arms around. + +The goat was very scared and ran away. He ran as fast as he could, until he was safe. The man yelled after him, but the goat was too fast. + +The other animals on the farm stayed away from the man after that. He became even more angry, and kept on yelling, but the goat was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so brave and strong. She wanted to try something she had never done before. One day she decided to jump into the deep, dark lake. + +At first she was so scared. She hesitated, but then her mom came to encourage her. She said that she was proud of her and that she was brave enough to do this. + +The little girl was so happy. She jumped into the lake and swam. She felt so free and powerful. As she was swimming, she found a scarf deep in the water. She grabbed it and held it tight. It was beautiful! + +The scarf made the little girl feel even braver. She knew she could do anything she wanted. She looked at her mom and smiled. She was so happy and proud of herself. + +The little girl will never forget that day - it was a special day when she felt encouraged and brave. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Jake. Joe loved to care for animals, while Jake loved to surf. One summer they decided to go to the beach together and they had a wild time. Joe brought his pet cat Coco and Jake brought his surfboard. + +At the beach, Joe and Jake looked for shells and watched the waves. Coco liked to chase after the waves, and Joe liked to watch her. Then Jake took out his surfboard and he was ready to surf. Joe was so excited because he had never seen surfing before. + +Jake paddled out into the wild waves and he rode a big one. He was laughing and screaming as he went up and down the wave. Joe and Coco cheered from the shore. After his ride, Jake came out of the water, grinning from ear to ear. He had had lots of fun! + +Joe and Jake decided to come the beach again and soon they were surfing and caring together all the time. They made lots of special memories that summer and they were very happy. +James was having a difficult time. He was frustrated. He had been looking for his missing toy all morning, but he couldn't find it. He sighed in frustration. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him outside. + +He went outside and saw a big, wild animal. It was a deer! He was so excited! He ran to the deer and tried to pet it. + +But the deer ran away. James was so sad. He sighed again. + +His mom laughed and said, "It's ok, James. The deer is wild. You can't just touch it like you do your toys." James was still frustrated, but he felt a bit better that his mom understood. He smiled and ran back inside to keep looking for his toy. +One day, a little girl was playing outside in the sun with her friends. The little girl found a brick on the ground and wanted to keep it. The other children wanted the brick too and argued with the girl to let them have it. But the little girl remained stubborn and wouldn't let anyone have it. + +The other children became angry and ran away. The little girl stayed behind with the brick, but now she felt alone. She wanted to keep the brick, but she wanted to be with her friends too. + +The little girl stayed where she was and thought about the situation. Then, she had an idea. She took the brick and broke it into little pieces. She shared the little pieces with her friends and, at last, they all made up and were happy again. +Once upon a time in a very small garden there was a tiny little frog. He was so small he couldn't even weigh very much. Every day the frog wanted to help his friends in the garden, but he didn't know how. + +One day he came across an herb he had never seen before. The frog was very curious about the herb and he decided to pick a bit of it and take it back to his friends. Unfortunately, the herb was so heavy he couldn't carry it far. + +He was very persistent, so he hopped back to the herb and tried to figure out a way he could carry it. He looked around and found a small basket he could use to weigh the herb. He filled the basket half way with the herb and carried it back to his friends. + +The small frog was very proud of himself for being so persistent. He was now able to help his garden friends with the herb he had found. From that day on, he was always ready to help out whenever he could! +One day there was a tough saw sitting on the ground. A little 3 year old saw it and wanted to know what it was. He wanted to poke it. + +He carefully poked the saw with his finger. He felt how tough it was. The saw had a sharp point and felt cold. + +The 3 year old got a bit scared after poking it, so he backed away. He wondered what would happen if he would poke it again. Would it be nice? Or would it hurt? + +He decided to have another look at the saw from a distance. His eyes widened as he saw that the saw had dulled. The 3 year old was so surprised! He couldn't believe what he had done! + +So he stayed away from the tough saw, learning an important lesson. He would never poke anything like that again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was packing for a trip. She wanted to have a successful trip, so she packed all her things. She packed her clothes, her food and her toys. Finally, she was all packed and was ready to go. + +When she got to her destination, she was so excited to open her bags. She couldn't wait to unpack and start exploring. She opened her bags and started unpacking her things. She was happy to see that she had packed everything she needed to make her trip successful. + +She then started exploring and having fun, and the trip was a success. The little girl was very happy with how successful her trip was. +Once upon a time, there was a strong caterpillar. He lived in the woods and he was always curious. One day, he saw something that he had never seen before. He crept forward to get a closer look. + +It was a big tree trunk that had been knocked over. He saw a small hole in the trunk. He wondered what was inside. He slowly wriggled into the hole. + +When he was inside, he heard an unusual sound. He heard a strange voice that said, "Hello, caterpillar! I have something special for you." Startled, he looked around and saw a fairy in the corner of the tree. + +The fairy said, "I have something that I need you to do. It will be a hard thing to do, but I know you can do it. Are you ready to help?" + +The caterpillar gulped, but said yes because he was brave and he wanted to help. + +The fairy smiled. "Good," she said. "I'm counting on you to help me take care of the forest. There is something special that only you can do. Will you help me?" + +The caterpillar nodded and together they set out to work! +Once upon a time there was a lucky horse. It was very excited to create a new adventure. So it decided to take a long journey. The horse walked and walked and finally it found a new friend - a little girl. + +The little girl was so excited when she saw the horse. She asked him, "What are you doing here?" The horse replied, "I'm on a journey to create an exciting adventure." + +The little girls smiled and said, "Let the adventure begin! I want to go with you." + +The horse happily accepted the invitation and off they went on an amazing adventure. Along the way, they met new animals and explored different landscapes. The horse was so happy that it had found someone to share its journey with. + +At the end of their journey, the little girl said goodbye to her lucky horse. She thanked him for being her companion and for helping her to create an amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Frank and he was three years old. + +Frank was feeling very lonely. He looked around and found that all of his friends were wearing costumes. Frank wished he had a costume, too. + +So, Frank got into his car and he drove to the store. He had saved enough money to buy the perfect costume. + +He went into the store and quickly found the costume he wanted. He was so happy! + +Frank paid for his costume and raced back home. But when he arrived, his friends were already gone! + +Frank was very sad. He had bought the costume but was too late to join his friends in their fun. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to act fast. If you want to join in with your friends, you have to be ready and willing to go right away. +Once there was a very intelligent elephant who wanted to build something special. He decided to use his strong trunk to gather some plastic pieces to make something beautiful. He put on his thinking cap and tried to figure out the best way to make something wonderful. He used the plastic to form the shape of a castle. First he put the pieces together in a circle. Then he started to stack them up on top of each other to make the walls of the castle. He added windows and a door, and even a flag on top. Finally, after a few hours of hard work, his plastic castle was complete. The intelligent elephant was so proud of his work, he knew it would last for a long time! +Once there was a boy. His name was John. He was excited about going to the market. When he arrived, he saw lots of things. He was amazed to see so many tomatoes! He touched them, smelled them and decided to pick some. They were all very fine. He was so excited that he wanted to buy them all! He was even more excited when the market seller gave him a discount. John bought all the tomatoes and went home. He was so happy that he could show his parents the fine tomatoes. They were all very excited! +One day, Mommy and Baby took a walk to the park. Baby was so excited to climb on the big slide. After a while, Mommy said it was time to go home. + +On their way, they stopped to get a treat. Mommy got the treat and put it in Baby's backpack. Suddenly, Baby saw the scooter. She wanted to ride it! + +Mommy said "No, Baby. That scooter is broken." + +But Baby did not listen. She ran straight for the broken scooter and hopped on. She threw her arms in the air and shouted "Wheeee!" + +Mommy ran over and said "No, Baby! That scooter is broken. It is not safe to ride." + +Baby pouted, but she listened to Mommy and hopped off the scooter. Mommy helped her out of the park and they went straight home. +One day, Sarah was so excited because there was going to be a parade! She got dressed quickly and ran outside to see the parade. She saw lots of friends and their families, and even some sleepy animals. + +But then, Sarah suddenly slipped! She was very scared, but then her mom came to help her. She picked Sarah up and held her tight, while Sarah rubbed the tears from her eyes. + +"Oh no, Sarah! Are you alright?" asked her mom. + +Sarah nodded her head. Her mom smiled and said, "You be careful now! Let's go find a good place to watch the parade!" + +Sarah smiled with relief and followed her mom. Soon, they found a cozy spot and watched the parade together. Sarah was so happy and smiled the entire time. + +When the parade ended, Sarah was a bit sleepy. Her mom offered to carry her home, and Sarah happily agreed. They walked home, and when they reached their house, Sarah was already in her pajamas and ready for bed. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a lady called Sue. Sue loved to go to the beach to load her bucket with ice. But one day, when she arrived, she noticed that there were two different piles of ice. One pile was white and sparkly and the other pile was grey and dull. + +Sue was confused. She was not sure which pile of ice to load her bucket with! All of a sudden, an old man appeared. He told Sue that the white ice was full of sweet and delicious flavours. But, the grey ice was full of unappetizing flavours. + +Sue thanked the old man and loaded her bucket with the white ice. As she walked away, she remembered the old man's words: "It is important to always choose the different option when faced with a difficult choice. Ultimately, different will usually be much better than the same." +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy rabbit. He was walking through the forest when he heard a whistle. It was so loud and funny that the rabbit had to kick it. He jumped up and down and then the whistle flew away. The rabbit kept walking and soon he became very sleepy. He found a nice spot under a tree and then he lay down for a nap. The whistle flew back above the tree and started whistling again. The sleepy rabbit opened one eye and smiled. Then he went back to sleep, dreaming about the funny whistle. +Once upon a time, there was a brave lion. He had a big mane and liked to roar really loud. Every morning he would roar so loud that the animals in the forest nearby would get scared. But, sometimes, his roaring made the animals feel safe and protected. + +One day, the lion went on an adventure and he needed some new pants for the journey. So he went to the store and found a pair of red pants that he really liked. He bought them and he wore them every day. + +The lion liked his new pants so much that he wore them as he travelled deeper and deeper into the forest. As he walked, he got a bit worried. He wanted to feel safe. Then, suddenly, he heard a big roar! It was his own roar coming back to him! He roared again and he felt safe. + +The brave lion was happy and with his new red pants on and his loud roars, he explored the forest with no fear. +Once there was a furry bunny named Lucy. She lived in a nice big garden with a lot of flowers and rabbits. One day, she noticed an alarm in the garden and she wondered what it was. She approached it carefully, but it suddenly started ringing loudly. It scared her so much that she jumped and quickly ran away. + +The next day, Lucy slowly approached the alarm again. She wanted to know why it rang so loud the day before. She tried to go near the alarm, but it still made a loud noise. Then she noticed a strange button on its side. She pressed it and suddenly the sound reversed. Instead of a loud sound, it now made a pleasant sound like music. + +Lucy was so happy that she started dancing around and playing with the new music. She soon learned that when she pressed the button, the alarm would play music. She decided to use the alarm to sing and dance every day. Now, Lucy is always cheerful and happy when she hears her furry alarm ring. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a rabbit and a bear. They loved to play and explore in the woods together. One day, they decided to ride their bicycles deep into the woods. They put on their special gear and cycled faster, ready for an adventure. + +The woods were dark and the road was winding. The rabbit and bear bravely pedalled their bikes up and down the steep hills. At one point, the bear suddenly decided it was time they stopped. He saw a dangerous looking path going into the dark and he wanted to explore it! + +The rabbit thought it was too dangerous but the bear was stubborn. He insisted that if they worked together and stayed close, they could go together. So, together they decided to take the dangerous path and curiosity overtook fear. + +But the path soon became really steep and too rough for their bikes. The friends struggled to wheel their bikes over large rocks and big logs. Eventually, the bikes ran out of gear and the rabbit and bear were stuck. They had to wheel their heavy bikes all the way back, having not achieved their goal. They had decided to take the dangerous path and their adventure had a bad ending. +Jim was gazing out the window into the backyard. He could see his scooter, with the sun shining on its glistening handlebars. Everything seemed so peaceful and serene. Suddenly, his dad walked out of the house and onto the grass. He grabbed the scooter and began riding it around the yard. Jim watched with amazement as his dad gracefully moved around on the scooter, his arms outstretched and a big smile on his face. + +"Hey dad, can I ride it?" Jim yelled eagerly. His dad smiled and nodded. + +"Sure, just give me a moment first!" His dad yelled back, while continuing to ride the scooter around the yard. Jim watched with a huge grin, he couldn't wait to ride the scooter too! + +A few minutes later, his dad handed him the scooter. Jim grabbed hold of it, feeling a rush of excitement run through him. His dad gave him a few pointers and soon he was off. It felt so liberating, his little legs quickly pedalling, the wind blowing through his hair and the sun glinting off the scooter. He felt a sense of gracefulness as he moved around the yard, just like his dad had done earlier. Jim was so happy that day, he couldn't stop smiling. +One day, two friends saw a sunflower in the garden. They were amazed at its beauty. The sunflower was so tall and its petals were so fine. + +The children wanted to make it even more beautiful. They decided to water it more so it would increase. + +The first friend said, “Let’s give it lots of water every day so it can grow.†+ +The second friend smiled and nodded. Then, they got buckets and filled them up with water from the fountain. They took turns pouring the water around the sunflower and watched as it started to increase. + +After a few days, the sunflower had increased so much that it was even more beautiful than before. The children were so delighted! They hugged each other and started to dance around the sunflower, feeling very happy and fine. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Tim. They loved to visit each other's houses every day. + +One day, Jack went to Tim's house to play. But Tim did not look very happy. He said, "I don't want to play today. I feel dull." + +Jack asked Tim why he was so sad. Tim said, "My mom won't let me out of the house! She won't release me!" Jack was very sad for Tim. + +So Jack got a surprise for his friend. He brought along his pet bird and said, "Let's set this bird free! We can release it in the sky!" + +Tim looked happy, and they opened their hands to release the bird. But as soon as it flew away, a big hawk came out of nowhere and grabbed the bird! + +Jack and Tim were very sad. They never got to visit each other's houses again. +It was a sunny day in the park. He smiled at the bright sunshine and happy children playing around. Suddenly a clown appeared and waved. The children giggled and ran to the clown. + +He was a little bit scared. He didn’t like clowns very much. The clown sounded a bit mean. + +“Hi kids,†he said in a deep voice. “I’ve got a special trick for you. I can break my hands and put them back together again. Who wants to see it?†+ +The kids shouted “Yes!†and clapped their hands. He looked away and felt a bit afraid. The clown looked ignorantly around and made the sign of breaking his hands apart. + +The children gasped. But nothing happened. + +“Oh,†he said. “It looks like I need somebody to help me. Looks like you!†He pointed at him. + +He felt the fear in his stomach. He looked around, but all the kids were too scared to help the clown. + +The clown smiled. “I won’t break my hands. I just need your help to fix them. Can you help me, please?†+ +He slowly nodded, feeling like he had no other choice. When he touched the clown’s hands, they suddenly began to move and he put them back together again +Once upon a time there was a kind doll. She had a broken arm and she was very sad. One day, a nice man came to her home. He was a repairman. The repairman took out a tool box and brought out a special wrench and screwdriver. He fixed the doll's arm. The doll was very happy! The repairman smiled and said, "I'm glad I could fix your arm. You can play again with your friends now!" The doll smiled from ear to ear and said thank you to the repairman. Then she played with the other dolls and they had lots of fun! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy. He lived in a valley. He was always complaining. + +One day, his mom said: "You need to stop complaining!" + +So, the naughty boy decided to take a walk in the valley to explore and forget about all his complaints. He saw lots of wildlife, like rabbits and birds, and they cheered him up. + +When he returned home, his mom said: "Did you have fun exploring the valley?" + +The naughty boy smiled and said: "Yes! It was fun and it made me forget about my complaints too." + +Moral of the story: Taking a walk in the valley can help you forget about all your troubles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very restless. She loved to run and play all day long, but her mom and dad wanted her to take a break sometimes. One day, they found a long rope in the yard and they decided to give it to the little girl to make a swing. + +The little girl was so excited that she quickly ran to the tree and tied one end of the rope around it. Then, she went to the other side of the yard and tied the other end of the rope around a big rock. She paused for a moment to admire her new swing and couldn't wait to try it out. + +But, when the little girl tried to swing the rope moved and the big rock started to move too! Suddenly, the little girl realized that if the rock kept moving, it might come loose and become a dangerous issue. She immediately stopped and tried to figure out how to fix it. + +The little girl was getting worried and she knew she had to do something to save the rope and make sure it stayed put. After a lot of thinking, she finally came up with an idea and ran to the store to get some faded clothes. She tied the clothes around the rock and the rope, pushing them together tightly and making sure they were secure. After that, the girl was relieved and was able to make her swing with no worries! + +Moral of the story: With a bit of thought and effort +Once upon a time, there were two dolphins in the deep blue sea. One was dark and the other was light! They wanted to see what was happening around them, so they went on an adventure together. + +They swam and swam until they saw many things that were different. First, they saw a big rock in the middle of the sea. It was so big it looked like a mountain! Then they saw colorful fish in the water and they were so exciting! + +The dolphins kept swimming, looking for something else different. Then suddenly they came across a big white ship! The dolphins were so curious and they wanted to look inside the ship. But they couldn't, so they just played around it for a while. + +After a long day, the two dolphins finally got back home. They both knew it was a great adventure and they had seen so many different things! They were both so happy and shared stories about what had happened. +Once upon a time there was a mighty elephant. He liked to play all day in the big playground. One day, he saw a little girl sitting next to a tub of cream. She looked a bit sad. + +So the elephant said, “What’s wrong?†The little girl said, “I can’t push the cream. Can you help me?†+ +The elephant was mighty strong and so he said, “Yes, I can help. Just watch!†+ +Then he stepped up to the tub of cream and pushed it across the playground. He pushed it all the way to the little girl. + +The little girl smiled. “Thank you, mighty elephant!†she said. + +The elephant grinned and said, “You’re welcome. Let’s play again tomorrow!†+Once upon a time there was a princess. She had a very dull day and nothing exciting was happening. She went to the garden and saw a big, sparkly cage. Inside it was a beautiful bird with colorful feathers. + +The princess wanted to set the bird free. She opened the cage and said; â€I release you!†+ +The bird flew away and landed on a branch of a nearby tree. It sang a beautiful song, and it was so happy. As it sang, it dropped a golden feather. + +The princess picked up the golden feather and knew it was a special win. She looked up at the bird and thanked it for the beautiful gift. + +The princess kept the golden feather for always, so that she could remember the win, and the feeling of joy she felt when she released the bird. +Once upon a time, three friends - Jack, Becky and Alfred - were walking in the park. Jack stopped in front of a big and colourful tree. "Oh wow," he marveled, "it looks so original." + +Becky walked up to the tree and pulled something off it. It was a mask! "Let's eat the mask," she said. + +Jack's eyes widened with shock. "No no," he said. "We shouldn't eat the mask! It might taste terrible or make us sick." + +Alfred smiled. "I know what we can do instead," he said. "Let's make masks out of the tree's leaves and wear them. That would be much safer." + +Becky, Jack and Alfred all agreed. So they spent the afternoon crafting the most original masks they could. When they were finished, they proudly put on their masks and danced all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lilly. Lilly was very brave and she loved to explore. One day, she decided to explore the forest all by herself. + +As Lilly was walking, she saw a big, brown bear. Lilly was very scared and she started to run. The bear ran after her! Lilly was very frightened. + +Fortunately, Lilly knew just what to do. She stopped and waved her arms in the air and yelled, “Hi bear!†The bear saw her waving and stepped back. He was scared, too! The bear waved back to Lilly and slowly stepped away. + +Lilly felt better and she continued her journey. But this time, she sang a loud and happy song. As she walked along, she found a huge sugar cube in the middle of the path. Lilly was very happy and she quickly gathered it up. + +With her sugar cube in her pocket, Lilly partied her way home. She was so relieved to be safe and sound. From that day on, Lilly made sure to always stay close to home when exploring the forest. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He wished more than anything to find a way to become richer. + +One day he saw something outside his window. It was a thumb! He thought to himself, if I can get this thumb I can become even richer! He convinced himself that he was right and that he would find a way. + +So, the rich man went outside to look for the thumb. He carefully searched around and he asked everyone he saw if they had seen it. But no one had the answer he was looking for. + +At last he met a wise old man who said to him "You cannot look for what you do not know". The rich man thought hard and asked the man "How can I find the thumb?". The wise man replied "You must first find the answer". + +The rich man was confused at first, but then he understood. He used his wisdom and knowledge and searched for the answer. Finally, he found it and with it, he found the thumb and became even richer! +Once upon a time there was a violin. It was owned by a family, but was kept a secret. One day, the family's three year old child wanted to find the violin. + +Child: "Where is the violin?" + +Mum: "We hid it. It's a secret." + +Child: "Where'd you hide it?" + +Mum: "Somewhere unknown. You can't find it." + +The child looked everywhere. In the cupboards, under the beds, in the drawers but to no avail. Eventually the child gave up, but one day he decided to take another look. Finally, he found the violin hidden in an old box in the attic. + +He was so excited to have found his family's secret violin! He carefully took it out, and then spent the afternoon pretending to be a great musician. +Tom and Mandy were good friends. One day they decided to go on a picnic. They packed their lunch and set out. + +"Let's try and solve this puzzle," Mandy said as she handed Tom a box. Inside the box was an ant chasing a piece of food. + +Tom examined the puzzle. "How can we solve this?" he asked. + +Mandy thought for a minute. She had an idea. "Let's move the food around so the ant can catch it," she suggested. + +They both agreed that was a good idea. So, they rearranged the pieces around until the ant was able to catch the food. "We did it!" exclaimed Mandy. + +Tom and Mandy smiled as they enjoyed their picnic, thankful that they had been able to solve the puzzle. +Once upon time, there lived a selfish rabbit. The rabbit didn't like to share with other animals, even though they were his friends. + +One day all the animals invited him to play a game. But the rabbit didn't want to join. + +Then the fox said, "Come on, let's play together. It will be fun!" + +But the rabbit said, "No, I don't want to play." + +The other animals were sad. They asked again, "Please come and play with us." + +But the rabbit still said no. + +Then his friend the squirrel spoke up, "Remember, rabbit, if you don't share, you will be lonely. Being selfish isn't a good thing." + +The rabbit thought about this for a moment. Then he smiled and said, "Ok, I will join the game! Let's go!" + +All the animals were excited and happy. Together they ran, hopped and played. The rabbit learned an important lesson that day: it's not good to be selfish! Sharing and being kind with your friends brings you happiness. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. Their names were Port and Chew. They decided to have a picnic in the park. Chew brought some sweet cookies and Port brought some sweet apples. They both sat down in the shade of a big tree and began to eat. + +Chew took a bite of his cookie and said, "This cookie is so sweet, thank you Port!" + +"You're welcome," said Port, as he took a bite of his apple. + +Chew asked, "Can I have an apple too?" + +"Sure," said Port and he handed Chew an apple. + +Chew started to chew on the apple and smiled. "This apple is so sweet! Thank you, Port," he said. + +"You're welcome," said Port. + +They finished their picnic together and enjoyed their sweet treats. +Once there was a happy family who had just moved to a new house. Mommy and Daddy were both excited to move in and the little girl was very curious about the new home. As they were unpacking, the little girl found something particularly special—it was a shiny horn! She was so excited to sound the horn and show it off to Mommy and Daddy. + +"Hmmm, that's an interesting horn!" Mommy said. "You should be careful with it though, we don't want it making too much noise, that might make some people uncomfortable." + +The little girl nodded and decided to keep the horn quiet. However, curiosity eventually got the better of her and when Mommy and Daddy were both out of the house, she took out the horn and blew on it. All the sudden, a loud blaring sound echoed throughout the neighborhood. + +The little girl was so frightened after she heard the horn, she quickly put it away and went to hide under the covers of her new bed. Soon enough, Mommy and Daddy arrived home and were angry at the noise the horn had made. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be considerate of others. If the little girl had remembered this and not been so curious about the horn, she could have avoided the uncomfortable situation. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Max and Grace. They were both three years old. +Max and Grace were playing in the garden. Max had a toy car and Grace had a doll. Max was pointing at the sky and said, "I see a silly bird!" Grace followed his finger, laughed and said, "Yup, I can see it too!" + +Suddenly, the sky started raining money! Max and Grace couldn't believe their eyes. The money was falling right in front of them! Max and Grace got excited and tried to point at all the money they could. They collected as much money as they could in their buckets and ran back to the house with their buckets full of money. + +Inside, they showed the money to their mum and dad. They were so happy to have found it! But they all knew that one should not take money that doesn't belong to them, so mummy and daddy taught Max and Grace an important lesson. They said that money shouldn't be taken if it isn't yours, and that it's silly to try and take something that doesn't belong to you. + +Max and Grace listened carefully and promised their mum and dad that they would never try to take something that doesn't belong to them. They would only point at things that make them smile! + +The end. +Once there was an enormous bear. He was looking for something to do. He decided to go on an adventure to try and win something special. He walked through the forest and soon he was outside. The weather was warm and sunlight shined brightly. + +The bear saw something shiny in the air. It was an enormous balloon! He wanted to win it so he ran as fast as he could. He finally caught the balloon and he was so excited! He kept it and took it home with him. + +He showed his family and they were so happy for him. They celebrated that he had won something so special. The bear was very proud and happy. He will always remember that special day and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to climb a mountain. He was excited and determined to do it. But when he got to the mountain, he saw that it was too high for him. He started to feel frustrated. He tried many times to get to the top of the mountain, but he could not. + +He decided to try something different. He started to fold big pieces of paper into the shape of stairs. He worked very hard, but the stairs weren't high enough to get to the top. The little boy kept trying, but he could not find a way to reach the top. + +Eventually, he got so frustrated that he started to cry. He wanted to get to the top of the mountain so badly, but he still couldn't figure out a way. He was too tired and sad to try anymore. The little boy never made it to the top of the mountain. +Once upon a time there was an eager man. He wanted to deliver something special. One day, he took a big bucket of oil and travelled to a village. The villagers were very excited when they saw him. + +He started to go up and down the streets, delivering the oil. People opened their doors and filled their buckets one by one. Everyone was very happy. + +When he had finished the delivery, he saw a little girl. She looked very sad, so he gave her the rest of the oil. She was so excited and ran off to show her mum. + +The man was satisfied with his work, and knew that he had made the village a better place. He smiled and went home, knowing he had been very helpful. +The sun shone brightly in the sky as Sally walked across the playground. She stopped when she looked in the corner and saw a big bucket. It was blue and yellow and had a letter S painted on the side. + +Sally quietly walked up to the bucket and sat down beside it. She looked inside and saw that it was full of sand. She began to scoop the sand out with her hands, making tiny sandcastles. + +Suddenly, Sally heard a voice from behind. It was so slow and gentle, it must have been an old man. "My, my! What are you doing?" he asked. + +Sally turned and smiled. "I'm making sandcastles," she said. + +The old man touched Sally's shoulder. "Ah, how magical," he said with a smile. "Just remember not to sit in the bucket, ok?" + +Sally laughed, then nodded. "I won't," she said. + +The old man smiled and walked on, and Sally returned to her sandcastle-making. She managed, to her delight, to put three of them together before she had to leave. + +As she left, Sally cast one last look back towards the blue and yellow bucket. It had been so magical to have sat beside it. +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb. She lived on a farm with lots of other animals. The little lamb was very scared. She had heard stories of what can happen to animals on a farm and was so scared. + +One day, the little lamb saw a fox. It seemed that the fox was trying to be nice, but the little lamb felt scared. She didn't know whether to trust the fox or not. + +The little lamb thought and thought. Then, she decided to listen to her instincts and not to trust the fox. Sure enough, she was right. The fox wanted to try to catch the little lamb and the other animals on the farm! + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's best to trust yourself rather than someone else. Being scared doesn't always mean something bad will happen, but it's important to pay attention to how you feel. +Once, there was a family who lived next to a river. Every day, their father taught his two children how to fish in the river. The children were very eager to learn, so their father showed them the best way to catch fish. + +The father had a big cooler which he used to store the fish they caught after each fishing lesson. He would also teach them how to use the cooler to keep the fish fresh. + +At the end of each lesson, the father would always tell the children: "Fishing requires patience. Remember, no matter what, keep trying, and eventually you will be successful." The children nodded and felt good knowing their father was so reliable. + +One day, the father told his children that tomorrow, he would teach them something completely new - a secret fishing technique. The children were so excited for their next lesson that they could hardly wait. + +The next day, when the children arrived at the river's edge, their father showed them a new way of using the cooler. It was full of a special liquid which he said would make the fish jump out of the river into their net. The children were excited for this new technique - and it worked! + +They couldn't believe it! They were so proud that their father had taught them such a cool fishing trick. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little puppy. One day, the puppy found a big chest in the backyard. She wondered what was inside. As she got closer, she heard a strange noise coming from the chest. She barked and barked until she opened it. Inside the chest, she found a small mouse. The mouse was very scared and squeaked. The puppy was not scared at all. She wanted to play with it. The mouse was very disturbed by the puppy, so it scampered away. The puppy felt a little silly. She had disturbed the mouse, but she was happy that she found it. Then, she ran off to find more fun things to do. +One day, Jack wanted to have a fun adventure. He wanted to climb something big and special. He heard a rumour that the very top of Glacier Mountain was made of ice. That meant Jack could climb the glacier! He decided he wanted to be the first person ever to go up There. + +Jack made his way to the base of Glacier Mountain. He began to climb by grabbing on to the rocks and ice. Soon, he was making great progress. + +After a long climb, Jack finally reached the peak. It was sparkling and glowing in the midday sun. Jack was filled with joy and wonder. To his amazement, it was made of generous amounts of ice! Now he could slide down. + +Jack was so happy. He had never done anything like this before. The feeling of accomplishment was indescribable. He slid down the glacier in celebration. From that day on, Jack was known as an adventurous explorer, who conquered the top of Glacier Mountain. +Once upon a time, there was a big house owned by a family. Every year, they would do something to repair it, making sure that it was kept clean and in perfect condition. One year, however, the family didn't do anything to repair the house. After a long time of not being taken care of, the house started to get so dirty that the windows were hard to see out of and the walls started to peel. + +The family was very sad when they noticed what was happening. They then decided to take action and repair the house. They hired professionals to help and put in a lot of effort and hard work to make sure the house was clean again. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to take care of the things around you. If you don't, then they can become so dirty that they might not be able to be repaired. So, it's always important to make sure that the things you have are taken care of and repaired when needed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and her mom. Everywhere they went, the little girl wanted to fill things. + +One morning, the little girl's mommy said: "Let's go on a jog!" +The little girl was excited. + +They put on their sneakers and comfortable clothes and went outside to jog. As they went, the little girl wanted to fill every puddle and hole she saw. With each one she filled, she was so proud. + +When her mommy said it was time to go home, the little girl was sad. But then her mommy said: "Let's fill the playground for our next jog!" +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes!" + +On their next jog, the little girl filled every hole and puddle she saw, and when she was done, the playground was comfortable and tidy. + +The little girl and her mommy smiled, and they continued their jog happily. +Once upon a time, there was a furry zero. He lived in a small town and had plenty of friends. + +One day, the furry zero decided to go to a nearby lake. As he arrived, he noticed that there were a lot of bugs in the water. + +The furry zero could not swim, so he decided to spray the bugs with water. Every time he sprayed, the bugs would fly away and the water on the lake would become calm. + +The furry zero was so happy with his accomplishment that he sprayed and sprayed. After a while, all of the bugs were gone and the lake was peaceful and calm. + +The furry zero was very proud of himself. He had saved the lake from all of the bugs, and everyone was grateful for his help. The furry zero gained even more friends and was praised by the entire town. + +The furry zero was glad that he had been able to help make the lake a peaceful and lovely place for everyone to enjoy. +Once there was a girl who really needed to find something. She was three years old and didn't know what to do. So, she went to the library to look for help. She asked the librarian if she could find what she needed. + +The librarian said, "What do you need?" The girl thought for a minute, then told the librarian she needed something spicy. The librarian smiled and said she knew exactly what the girl needed. She showed the girl to a big shelf of books all about spicy food. + +The girl was so happy! She spent the rest of the day looking through the books. In the end, she found lots of spicy recipes that she couldn't wait to try. She thanked the librarian and ran home to try out all the recipes. +Once upon a time there was a white bunny. It was hopping through the meadow looking for something fun to do. Suddenly, it spotted a track. It was made of rocks and it was very tight. + +The bunny's eyes lit up and it hopped towards the track. The bunny imagined racing around the track and having so much fun. + +Just then, another bunny hopped up beside her. "Can you race on this track?" it asked. + +The white bunny smiled. "Yes!" it said. + +The two bunnies hopped around the track, going faster and faster. They zipped around the track again and again. They laughed and had a wonderful time. + +Finally, the two bunnies stopped to catch their breath. They knew the track would always be ready for a race. And so the two bunnies hopped off into the meadow, still smiling. +Once upon a time, there were two badgers, named Billy and Bobby. They were very good friends. + +One day, Billy and Bobby were playing in the muddy forest and they got very dirty. The mud was so filthy that they could hardly see each other. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud cry coming from a cave. It sounded like someone was in pain. Billy and Bobby ran up to the cave to find out what was wrong. + +In the cave, they found an injured badger. He was so badly hurt that he was in a lot of pain. Billy and Bobby knew that they had to help him. + +Billy grabbed a nearby shield and handed it to the injured badger. Bobby found some clean cloths and he used them to make bandages for the badger. + +Billy and Bobby had helped the injured badger and now he was feeling much better. But he had one last thing to tell them before he went away - “Always be kind and help others, for if you don’t, then you will have to suffer as I didâ€. + +Billy and Bobby remembered this advice and from then on, they were always very kind and helpful to everyone they met. They never wanted to suffer like the injured badger did. +One morning, when the sun was warm and the sky was blue, Bobby and his dad went to the park to fly kites. His dad brought a big blue kite and Bobby was so happy to try it. But his dad said: "First, you need to learn to fly the small kite." Bobby refused. He thought the small kite was too boring. + +But his dad kept explaining: "If you learn how to fly the small kite first, only then can you fly the big blue kite." Bobby sighed but he agreed. So they flew the small kite and Bobby had lots of fun. Suddenly, he had an idea. "Dad, why don't we tied the small kite to the big one?" His dad said: "Ok, let's try it." So they tied the small kite to the big one and, after a few attempts, the bigger kite finally flew in the air like a magic carpet! Bobby was so proud and excited. + +The moral of the story is: patience and willingness to learn often leads to surprise happy endings. +Maggie was a curious little girl. Everywhere she went, her eyes sparkled with delight. She loved exploring nature and seeing the beautiful things it had to offer. + +One day, while she was out exploring, her eyes grew wide with curiosity. She discovered a special tree that glowed a vibrant green. She picked up some of the glowing leaves and excitedly told her friend Tom. + +"Look Tom! Look at these glowing leaves! They make me so happy," she screamed in delight. + +Tom squinted his eyes at the leaves and frowned. "Maggie, you should put those leaves down," he said. "They could be dangerous." + +Maggie, never one to ignore her curiosity, simply brushed him off. She kept the leaves in her pocket and ran off to explore some more. + +But what Maggie didn't know, was that the leaves were from a poisonous tree! As the sun went down, she started to feel achy and cold. She was so very, very sick. + +The next morning, Maggie's family found her in a heap near the tree. She had passed away in her sleep, never to explore the beauty of nature again. +Once upon a time there was a black cat. He was very alert and always looking around for trouble. One day, he got out of the house and started to explore the neighbourhood. As he was walking he saw an open window that looked like an inviting place to hide. He climbed in, but he soon discovered he was in the wrong place! + +The bad people inside the house noticed the cat and they were very angry. They cornered the cat and yelled loudly. The cat was scared and tried to run but the bad people kept coming closer. The cat had no choice but to yield and he could feel he was in big trouble. + +The bad people tied the cat up and he knew he was in horrible danger. He had no way out and it was likely he was never going to be seen again! The black cat was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emily. She had an ordinary dress that she loved dearly. One day, it was time for Emily to go home. But when Emily picked up the dress, it was not there. Emily looked around the room but the dress was nowhere to be seen. + +Emily started to panic and she couldn't understand where the dress had gone. She started to cry because she wanted her special dress back. + +Just then, Emily saw the dress near the window and she was so relieved. Emily quickly put the dress on, ready to go home. As she was about to leave, Emily noticed her cat was trying to get inside the dress! Emily gently took the cat away and quickly returned home with her dress. +Once there was a mommy and her little girl. The little girl was three years old. + +Mommy said, "Let's go outside and play!". The little girl stood up from her chair to go. + +When they got outside, the little girl saw her brother. He was playing in the grass. She got jealous because she wanted to play too. + +Mommy said, "Let's put some lotion on your skin. That way it won't get too hot." + +The little girl stood still while Mommy put lotion all over her skin. Mommy said, "Now you can go play outside with your brother!" + +The little girl smiled and ran off to play with her brother. She wasn't jealous anymore. +One day, Little Anna was walking at the beach. She saw a very pretty pebble and she happily picked it up in her tiny hands. She loved the pebble very much and decided to take it home with her. + +When Little Anna arrived home, her mom was busy cooking dinner. Little Anna showed the pebble to her mom and asked: "Mom, can I keep this pebble?" + +Her mom smiled and replied: "Of course you can, Anna. That looks like a fair pebble!" + +Little Anna was very happy and went to put the pebble away safely in her room. She was sure to always take care of her special pebble. + +The end. +Janie was three years old and it was her first time exploring outer space. She put on her special space suit and said goodbye to her parents. She waved the small white flag with a picture of an alien drawn on it that her father had made for her. She smiled and stepped out to begin her journey. + +Turn by turn, she explored the unknown until she finally came across a very dark and large space. Janie was frightened and her hands trembled as she looked around. She was too afraid to take a step forward. + +Then, out of nowhere, she heard a voice. It seemed to be coming from inside her helmet. + +"Don't be afraid," said the voice. "My name is Clara and I'm here to help you." + +Janie was so relieved! She asked Clara to show her the way back home. + +"Alright," said Clara, "Just turn left, then right and then keep going straight." + +Janie followed Clara's directions and eventually arrived back safely at home. From then on, she was no longer afraid of exploring outer space. +There were two friends, Timmy and Trish. Timmy was a little dog and Trish was a big bear. + +One day the two friends were stretching out in the sun. +"I sure am feeling like a stretch today," said Timmy. "Me too" said Trish. + +The two friends then decided to play a game. Trish said, "Let's play a game, I'll wrap this big blanket around me and you have to find me to win the game!" + +Timmy agreed and started searching. It was tricky finding Trish, but Timmy was very friendly. He caught a glimpse of the blanket and was on the right track. He finally found Trish and gave him a big hug. + +"You won the game Timmy!" said Trish with a big smile. +The two friends were so happy and laughed a lot. They decided this was one of the best games ever! +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was three years old and loved Wednesday very much. Every Wednesday, Joe and his mom would go outside to the blue park. Joe would scoot around on his scooter, feeling the freshness of the early morning. + +But one Wednesday was a little different. Joe's mom wanted to close the park early and go home. Joe didn't want that. He wanted to explore the blue park more. + +"But Mommy, I want to stay here," he said, trying not to feel disappointed. + +His mom looked at him sadly and said, "Joe, I'm sorry, but we have to leave. There's a lot to do at home today." + +Joe sulked for a moment and then agreed to go home. He gave the park one last sad glance before they closed the gates and headed home. Joe was upset but he knew it was ok. After all, there was still Thursday. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Mary. Mary was only three years old, but she was very brave and had lots of adventures. One day, her mum said to her, “Mary, I dare you to try and use the computer. Can you do it?†Mary couldn’t believe it. She didn’t know how to use a computer, but she thought, “I’ll try.†+ +So Mary sat down in front of the computer and started pushing buttons. After a few minutes, she was able to make it do something impressive. She was so proud of herself and couldn’t wait to tell her mum what she had done. + +When Mary’s mum saw the amazing thing Mary had done with the computer, she said, “Mary, you are so brave. You really dared to try that!†Mary was so happy and proud of herself. She had faced her fears and was rewarded with an impressive accomplishment! +Once upon a time there was a strong boy who lived in a big house. Every day he was excited to do the one thing he loved the most - eat pizza! He owned lots of delicious pizzas and he was so happy. + +Whenever he got a pizza with lots of toppings on it, he gave a big smile. One day, he even got a pizza with mushrooms and olives on it! He was so excited that he talked to all of his friends about it and they were all jealous. + +His favorite thing to do was to eat his pizza sitting on his own, looking out his window. It made him feel strong and content. He savored each bite, enjoying his pizza slowly. + +Every time he ate pizza, it made him the happiest boy in the world. +One day, a little girl was walking on the road with her Mom. It was a sunny day, and the girl was feeling brave. Suddenly, she saw a scary print. It seemed to be looking at her. She quickly climbed onto her Mom's lap. + +"Mom, why is that print so scary?" she asked. + +"Oh, it's just a normal print," said Mom. "Don't worry. It won't hurt you." + +The girl wasn't so sure. She still felt a little fearful. But with her Mom's reassurance, she slowly stepped onto the road again. The print was still there, but it wasn't so scary now. + +The girl walked away. Eventually the print disappeared into the distance. She was relieved and excited to keep exploring. The road was filled with exciting surprises. +One evening, Jack was outside playing. He had been out since late morning and was getting tired. Suddenly, he felt a twist in his foot. He grabbed it with his hands and felt a bad pinch. It hurt a lot! + +Jack started crying, and he knew this wasn't going to be a good night. He stayed outside for a little while longer, but eventually had to go inside because the sun was starting to set. + +When he got inside, Jack's mom looked at his foot and said he had twisted it. She said that it felt bad, and he might need to go to the hospital. + +Jack was so scared! He was expecting the worst and started to cry. But his mom was able to make him feel better by telling him that she would take him to the hospital and that the doctors could fix it. + +Jack arrived at the hospital, and the doctor took a look at his foot. He told Jack that he would need to put on a special bandage and keep his foot elevated for the next few days. + +Jack was relieved! He was so happy that the bad twist in his foot wasn't anything serious. He put on the bandage and thanked his mom for her help. From that day on, Jack was more careful when he went out to play. +Once there was a big boy called Joe. He had a helpful glove which he liked very much. He used this glove to test things. He tested his toys, his food, even his bed. + +One day, Joe decided to test the water in his swimming pool. He put his helpful glove into the water and it started to hurt. He realized that the water was too hot and he got very scared. + +Joe was sad and ran to his mom for help. His mom was really angry. She said that Joe had been very silly and that the glove was ruined. Joe was really sad and was scared of getting into the pool again. + +Joe learnt a lesson that day. He never did another test without asking for help! +Once upon a time there was a mouse who wanted to go on a trip. But he noticed that he had no way of getting to his destination. As he was searching for a way to get there he saw an orange car. The mouse thought he could go on a trip if he rode in the car, so he hopped in. + +He had a great time exploring and eventually ended up in a dark cave. The mouse felt scared in the cave and noticed something sinister in the shadows. He wanted to leave, but the car wouldn't start. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get it to work. + +Suddenly, a huge owl appeared and said, "Looks like you're stuck here forever!". The mouse was so scared and had no way out. He noticed he was trapped and would never get to go on his trip. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a poor family who had very little money. One day, the father decided to go to the market to see if he could find anything to change his luck. + +At the market, he saw all sorts of wonderful things, but he only had a little bit of money, so he could only buy a few things. He bought some food, a few clothes and some toys for his young daughter. + +When he returned home, the daughter saw what her father had bought and was very happy. She said to her dad, "Thank you! All these wonderful things will definitely change our luck." + +The father smiled and said, "I hope so, my darling. I'm sure it will help us grow a little bit richer, so keep hoping and dreaming." + +And that is what the poor family did. They continued to work hard, and their luck slowly changed. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Kitty and she was only three years old. + +One day, Kitty went out for a walk in the park. She saw a cross and ran to it. She said "wow!" and thanked the cross for being so beautiful. + +Kitty decided to take the cross home with her. It was so special and original and she wanted to keep it forever. + +But when Kitty arrived home, she saw something bad. Her mom was so angry! She said that the cross belongs to someone else, not to Kitty. + +Kitty's mom took the cross away from Kitty and the little girl was very sad. She could not keep her special cross. She had to say goodbye to the original cross forever. +The little boy was running around in the yard. He saw a large porch in the distance and wanted to explore it. He stumbled as he ran, but he still kept going. + +When he reached the porch, he couldn't believe his eyes. It was so big! He climbed the stairs and looked around. He saw chairs, a swing, and flowers. + +The boy began to explore the porch. He ran along the railing, touched the flowers, and tried to sit on the swing. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, he stumbled again when he tried to turn around. He tumbled to the ground. He started to cry. + +The little boy's mom came out of the house and saw him on the porch. She ran to him and hugged him. He was still sniffling, but he was happy that his mom was there. He knew he was safe and would be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful monster. He had a special measure that he kept close. It made loud noises when he held it. + +One day, the monster heard a bird singing in the forest. He tried to get closer but it flew away. He was so sad that he wanted to get the bird back. + +He remembered the measure he kept close. He held it up in the air and it made a loud sound. The bird heard it from the sky and flew back down to the monster. + +The monster was so happy because the measure was very powerful. From that day on, he kept close to the measure and the bird stayed too. +Once upon a time there was a small bird named Pip. Pip the bird was the happiest bird in the world and loved nothing more than flying high up in the sky and singing morning songs with his friends. + +One morning, Pip's feathers started to fall out and he was feeling very sad because he could not fly anymore. He went to find help in the nearby forest and found a magical fairy. + +Pip asked the fairy for help. The fairy waved her wand and made rainbow feathers appear in front of Pip. She told Pip to fill his wings with them and he would be able to fly again. + +Pip was so grateful and he couldn't wait to spread his feathers and fly. He said his thank yous to the magical fairy, filled his wings with the colourful feathers and soared off into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was an old windmill in the valley. The windmill was old and broken and no one had used it for a long time. Suddenly, one day, a little bird came and decided to try and make it work again. With all its might, it started to turn the windmill. The windmill slowly began to turn and the bird was happy. Suddenly, a gust of wind started to tremble the old windmill. The bird became scared and started to tremble too! + +But then, the bird realized that the wind was useful, and wanted to use it to turn the windmill even faster. The bird flew around the valley looking for more wind and found a gust of wind that was available. With that wind, the bird was able to turn the windmill very quickly and the old windmill started to work again! +On a bright and sunny day, Sam's mommy took him to the store. He saw a jar which was filled with colorful butterflies. Sam was amazed and asked his mommy if he could have it. + +His mommy smiled and nodded. She encouraged Sam to be careful with it. Sam took the jar to his room and placed it carefully on the toy shelf. + +Sam had many toys at home but he really enjoyed playing with the jar. He liked watching the butterflies flutter around. Whenever Sam felt lazy, he would recommend that his friends come over and watch the jar with him. + +They would spend hours together just looking at the colorful jar and laughing at the butterflies. It became a great way to cheer Sam up whenever he felt lazy. + +Sam and his friends soon became used to the jar and it quickly became one of their favorite toys. They would always recommend it to one another whenever they had nothing else to do. +Joe was grateful for his surprise. He had been waiting for days! Finally, it arrived and he couldn't be more excited. He opened his sack and was amazed to find a magical toy inside. It was a truck that made sparks fly when he drove it around! Joe squealed with delight as he played with it. + +But then something unexpected happened. Joe hit his truck too hard and the spark went flying off the truck! It flew across the room and started a small fire in the corner. + +Joe was very scared. He didn't know what to do! He ran to find his mom, and she ran to the kitchen to get a fire extinguisher. + +Joe was grateful when his mom put out the fire with the fire extinguisher. From that day, Joe learned to be more careful with his surprise gifts. He was glad no one was hurt, and thankful he was able to keep his toy. +Once upon a time there was a mum and dad who loved each other very much. They had a daughter who was always very anxious. One day, the mum and dad had to go away and they needed someone to look after the daughter while they were gone. + +The neighbour offered to look after the daughter until they came back. But the neighbour was very bad. He had an axe and he was always hitting stuff with it. The daughter was very scared and started feeling even more anxious. + +The neighbour started getting angry and so he hit the daughter with the axe. He hurt her very badly and she started crying. +The mum and dad came home just in time but it was too late to help the daughter. She was hurt so badly that she died. +The mum and dad were very sad and cried all night because they had loved their daughter so much. But now she was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a very polite and kind girl named Imelda. Imelda had a baby brother named Louie. + +One day, Imelda and Louie were in the kitchen. Imelda reached for some cold meat from the fridge. + +Louie said, "No, Meldy. That meat isn't for us. We need to wait for Mama. She'll get us some." + +"But Louie," Imelda said. She twisted the top of the container and smiled. "We can have some now." + +Louie shook his head. He said, "No, Meldy. We shouldn't eat without Mama. She'll be mad. That's not very polite." + +Imelda sighed. She put the meat back in the fridge and ruffled Louie's hair. They waited patiently until Mama came home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Violet. She loved to play with her friends outside and have fun. One day, Violet found a strange white bottle in the grass. She was so excited and picked it up immediately. She asked her friends, "What do you think is inside?" + +They all guessed that there might be something special inside the bottle. Then Violet opened the bottle, but nothing was inside. She was so disappointed. + +Then all of a sudden, a big cloud started to fill the sky. Everyone was scared. All the children ran home, but Violet stayed behind. Unfortunately, she was too scared to move. Suddenly, it started to rain and all she could do was stay in the same spot. + +The rain kept coming down and the bottle in Violet's hand started to fill up with rain water. She could feel her hands getting cold and heavy. Suddenly, she started to sink! + +In the end, Violet had to stay in the bottle forever, just like the water. It was a very sad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl named Jane. One day, Jane wanted something new and exciting — an amazing haircut. She went to the salon and started to pick out a style. The stylist was very creative and friendly. + +Jane chose a new, bouncy hairstyle. When the stylist finished, Jane was thrilled with the result. She looked in the mirror and thought it was the most amazing haircut ever. + +Everyone that Jane knew was so impressed by her new hairstyle. They all told her that it was perfect and beautiful. Jane was so happy and enjoyed showing off her new look. + +The moral of the story is to have confidence in yourself and pick the things that make you feel happy and special. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He roamed the woods in search of prey. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream. He felt guilty and wondered who was screaming. He slowly moved towards the noise. When he got closer, he spotted a little bear. The poor bear was scared, and screamed when it saw the hunter. The hunter felt even more guilty. He stopped and slowly backed away until he was out of sight. The bear stopped screaming, and the hunter was relieved. He knew the bear was safe now and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a strong cube. It had been around for many years and didn't seem to get old. One day, a 3-year-old tried to pick up the cube, but it wouldn't move. She wanted to have it, but knew that it was too heavy to carry. + +Frustrated, she tried banging it on the floor, but the cube didn't move at all. She then tried pushing it across the room but it was still too strong. After many attempts, the 3-year-old was feeling discouraged and didn't know what to do. + +Finally, she decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom picked up the cube and handed it to her. She was so happy to have it and ran away with it. + +The 3-year-old had finally found a way to have the strong cube. She held it tight and never let it go. +One day, Martha saw a beautiful pink sweater in the store. She really wanted it and asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said she could buy the sweater if she promised to take care of it and not mess it up. Martha promised and happily bought the sweater. + +When she went home, she put her new sweater on and showed her dad. He smiled and said she looked very nice in her new pink sweater. Martha said she had promised to take care of it. + +The next day, Martha went to school with her sweater. She showed all of her friends and they all said it looked very pretty. The day was cold so Martha was happy to have her nice, warm sweater. + +Whenever Martha wore her pink sweater, she remembered her promise to take care of it. She always made sure to keep it neat and clean so it never got messed up. Martha was very happy to have the beautiful pink sweater and she was always proud of herself for keeping her promise. +Jill was very excited. Today was the day she and her mom were going to the park. Jill loved going to the park. The sun was shining in the sky and it was a beautiful day. As the two arrived in the park, Jill immediately started running around and playing. + +Suddenly, Jill spotted an old witch standing in the shadows. The witch had a weak voice and barely moved. Jill was scared and yelled to her mom, "Mom, there's a witch over there! Can we leave?". + +Her mom replied, "Don't be afraid, we can park here and play somewhere else." But it was too late. The witch cackled and suddenly, a dark fog swallowed the entire park! Jill and her mother were stuck. + +Jill shook with fear. The witch, taking advantage of their vulnerability, threatened them, “If you don’t give me something valuable, I won’t free you!†Jill and her mom had no choice but to comply. In the end, they had to give all their belongings to the wicked witch before she would allow them to leave. + +It was a bad ending and one they all would never forget. Jill had been warned, but obviously not listened – the witch was weak! +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled little girl named Lily. She was very naughty and often played in the classroom when she was supposed to be doing her work. One day, Lily was in the classroom but instead of writing what the teacher said, she drew funny pictures on the wall. + +The teacher saw this and asked, “Lily, why are you drawing on the wall? You should be writing!†+ +Lily looked sheepish and replied, “I was bored, so I thought it would be fun to draw.†+ +The teacher shook her head and said, “No more drawings in the classroom. Writing is more important than drawing.†+ +Lily nodded and said, “I’m sorry, teacher. I won’t do it again.†+ +The teacher smiled and said, “Good. Now, pick up your pen and start writing.†+ +Lily smiled and grabbed her pen. She was so excited to write and to show the teacher how good she was at it. From then on, she was a model student and always did her work. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very frightened, and he didn't like to try new things. He refused to dance with his friends, even though dancing was a lot of fun. + +One day, Tom's friends were having a party. They were playing music and dancing. Tom wanted to join them, but he was too scared. His friends said, "It's easy! Just learn the rhythm!" + +Tom was very hesitant, but eventually he decided to try it. He spent some time practicing, and slowly he learned the rhythm. Pretty soon, Tom had the moves down. He danced with his friends and laughed as he spun around. + +The moral of this story is that no matter how scared you might be, you should never give up on trying something new. With practice, you can learn to do anything. So, don't be fearful - be brave! +Once upon a time, there was a special bird who lived in a big tree in the forest. His wings were made up of all the colors in the rainbow and he could fly very fast. One day, the bird wanted to fly higher than the clouds and see the sun. He flapped his colorful wings and flew up into the sky, higher and higher. However, he soon ran into a storm. Lightning flashed and thunder roared all around him and he wished he had stayed in the tree. The bird regreted wanting to fly too high because it seemed impossible to make it back home. + +Suddenly, the storm stopped and he saw a small patch of light in the clouds. He flew towards it. When he reached it, he saw a beautiful castle with a balcony that overlooked the entire forest. He had found a hidden, safe place to rest. He learnt a valuable lesson that day - if you fly too high, you might run into troubles. And even though it was risky, he knew he should take small risks so that his dreams can come true. + +So the bird flew back to his tree, still dreaming of the castle he had seen. He was happy to know that there was a special place high above the clouds and knew that he found it because of the lightning that showed him the way. He never forgot this lesson and remembered to be careful and not regret his decisions. +Once there was a little girl named Anna. She went to the playground to play and when she got there, she saw a gum covered on the ground. Anna thought it was so cool and decided to pick it up and put it in her pocket. + +When Anna got home, she started to chew on the gum and it made her feel really happy and excited. But suddenly, the gum felt really weak and Anna couldn't chew on it any longer. She felt so sad and disappointed. + +Anna asked her mom what should she do and mom said "why don't you put it in the freezer, that way it will last longer?" + +So Anna did what her mom said and put the gum in the freezer. When it was done freezing, Anna took it out and it was still covered in gum. She chewed on it and it was much stronger and she enjoyed it for much longer! +Once upon a time there was a girl with beautiful, long hair. Every day the girl would pour a special liquid into her hair. + +One day, when the girl was pouring the special liquid, something very strange happened. The liquid began to sparkle and turn into a magical potion! + +The girl was suddenly filled with energy, and she skipped outside. But instead of being outside, she found herself in a huge open room. + +The room was full of colours and fun things to do. So the girl did what any 3-year-old would do: she explored. + +She explored until she found a box that had the same sparkling liquid from before. But this time, when she tried to pour it into her hair, something different happened. + +The liquid floated around her head and transformed into an open, colourful door. When the girl stepped through it, she found herself in a wonderful, magical world full of adventure. + +The little girl had found what she was looking for: a wonderful place to explore and have fun. So without any hesitation, she ran off to discover the wonders of this new world. +Alice and her mum were walking in the woods one day. Alice was very excited because she had never been to the woods before. As they walked, Alice saw a stream. + +"Look, Mum, a stream!" she said. + +Alice wanted to get closer to the stream to have a better look. As they got closer, Alice saw something in the water. It was a little fish. + +"Let's meet the fish," said Alice's mum. + +Alice was very excited and got as close as she could to the stream. She said hello to the fish. The fish swam around, looking but not swimming away. + +Alice was so happy to meet the fish. She stayed by the stream until she got very tired. + +"Let's go home now," said Alice's mum. + +Alice hugged her mum and was very tired by the time they reached home. +Once upon a time there was a bird who wanted to fly in the sky. The bird flapped its wings and rose up high. But, the bird soon realized it was in a birdcage. The birdcage was made of metal bars that the bird could not get through. + +The bird felt so lonely in the cage and wanted to be free again. It tried to fly, but it just could not get the cage open. Suddenly, the bird noticed a mouse. The mouse had a plan to help the bird escape. + +The mouse quickly squeezed through the bars and jumped around until the door opened. The mouse then returned to the bird and told it to hurry as the door was open. The bird quickly flapped its wings and flew out! + +The bird was so happy to be free again and it thanked the mouse. With one last goodbye, the bird flew up high. And the bird was never lonely in the sky. +One day, a young man was out walking in the woods. He was feeling careless and was not paying attention to where he was going. All of a sudden he noticed a youth playing happily in the grass. The youth was having lots of fun and laughing while running around. + +The young man started to feel sad. He thought about how he was not doing anything meaningful in life and realized that he was wasting his time. He also noticed that the youth didn't worry about anything and was making the most of his life. + +The young man decided that he should be more conscientious with his life and not take it for granted. He learned that being careless with life can make you miss out on a lot of fun and opportunities. + +The young man thanked the youth for the valuable lesson. He was grateful that he had noticed the youth playing in the woods and was happy that his carelessness had been replaced with a new outlook in life. +Max was playing outside on the swing and he was having a lot of fun. Suddenly, he saw his watch hanging on the tree. His mom had given him the watch to wear, but he had forgotten to put it on before going outside. Max wanted to get his watch back, but the tree was tall, and it was not easy to reach the watch. + +Max was very frustrated, but then he had an idea. He grabbed a stick and hung it on the watch. After he had been pulling on the stick, the watch eventually came off the tree and fell to the ground. + +Max was so happy, he had solved the problem and got his watch back. It was not easy, but he had made it, and that made Max very proud of himself. Max knew he had to remember to put his watch on from now on so he wouldn't have to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy panda named Pandy. Pandy lived in a big forest with lots of trees and flowers. Every day, Pandy would eat bamboo and play with his friends. + +One day, Pandy felt bored. He wanted to do something fun! So he decided to jog around the forest. Pandy ran and ran, feeling happy and free. He saw lots of animals on his way, like birds and squirrels. + +After a while, Pandy felt tired and stopped to rest. He sat down and looked at the beautiful trees around him. Pandy realized that even though jogging was tiring, it was also very fun. From that day on, Pandy would jog every day and feel happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to collect acorns. One day, Sammy found a big, shiny acorn. He picked it up and held it in his tiny paws. It was heavy, but Sammy was strong. + +Sammy knew he needed a reliable place to keep his special acorn. He searched high and low until he found the perfect spot. It was a cozy hole in a tree trunk. Sammy carefully placed the acorn in the hole and covered it with leaves. + +As the days went by, Sammy couldn't stop thinking about his special acorn. He wondered if it was still there, safe and sound. One day, he decided to check on it. When he got to the tree trunk, he saw that the leaves had been moved. He peeked inside the hole and there it was, his shiny acorn, still there and still reliable. Sammy was so happy that he hugged the tree and held onto it tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat rice, especially when it was huge and filling. His mom would always cook him a big bowl of rice every day. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the big bowl of rice and wanted some too. Timmy didn't want to share and slapped Billy's hand away. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and told him that it's not nice to be selfish and not share. She explained to him that it's important to always be kind and share with others, even if it means giving away some of his favorite rice. + +Timmy felt bad and apologized to Billy. He learned that being kind and sharing is more important than having a big bowl of rice all to himself. From that day on, Timmy always shared his rice with his friends and felt happy knowing that he was doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks. He had a big pile of blocks in his room. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy said, "Wow, Timmy! You have a crazy amount of blocks!" Timmy smiled and said, "Yep, I love my blocks." + +Billy wanted to play with the blocks too, but he was worried they were too heavy. Timmy said, "Don't worry, we can weigh them and see how heavy they are." So, they got out the scale and weighed the blocks. They were not too heavy after all! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Halloween and couldn't wait to carve a pumpkin. She went to the pumpkin patch with her mommy and daddy to pick out the perfect pumpkin. + +Lily found a big, round pumpkin that was just right. She said, "Mommy, can we carve this pumpkin tonight?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can carve it after dinner." + +After dinner, they turned off the lights and lit a candle inside the pumpkin. Lily said, "Wow, it looks terrible!" But she was still happy because it was her very own pumpkin. + +Lily's daddy said, "Let's put it outside so everyone can see it." Lily said, "Okay, let's turn it around so they can see the face." They turned the pumpkin around and it glowed in the dark. Lily was so happy and said, "I love my pumpkin!" +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He was very wise and knew a lot about the jungle. One day, he met a little rabbit who was lost. + +"Can you help me find my way home?" asked the rabbit. + +The lion smiled and said, "Of course! Follow me." + +As they walked through the jungle, the lion noticed that the rabbit was sneezing a lot. "Do you have a cold?" asked the lion. + +"No," said the rabbit. "I just ate some pepper by mistake." + +The lion chuckled and said, "Next time, be careful with your food." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. The lion knew it was a dangerous animal and quickly led the rabbit to safety. "You see," said the lion. "It's always good to be wise and careful in the jungle." +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They decided to go on a walk in the forest. The trees were big and green, and the birds were singing. The family was having a perfect time. + +Suddenly, they saw a big bear. The bear was very hungry and wanted to eat the family. The family was scared and tried to run away. The bear chased them and caught them. + +The family was very sad because they couldn't go home. The forest was very scary and they didn't know how to get out. The family was not excited anymore. They wished they had never gone on the walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a bow and arrow. Tim thought it was unique because he had never seen one before. + +Tim's friends wanted to shoot the arrow, but Tim was worried they wouldn't behave. He knew they needed to be careful because the arrow could hurt someone. So Tim told his friends they could only play with the arrow if they promised to behave. + +Tim's friends agreed and they had a lot of fun shooting the arrow into a big field. Tim was happy because his friends behaved and nobody got hurt. From that day on, Tim knew that it was important to behave and be responsible when playing with unique toys like the bow and arrow. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. Her mommy always told her to come inside and bathe before dinner. But Lily didn't like baths. She thought they were boring. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They had so much fun running and jumping. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized she was covered in dirt from head to toe. Her mommy would be very upset if she came home like that. + +Lily remembered what her mommy always said about bathing before dinner. She didn't want to make her mommy upset, so she went straight to the bathroom and took a bath. She used zero bubbles, but it was still fun because she pretended she was swimming in the ocean. When she was done, she felt clean and fresh. Her mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that baths were important, even if they weren't always fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and shoes that sparkled. One day, her mommy took her to the park to play. Lily saw her friend Johnny blowing bubbles and she wanted to try too. She blew and blew until she made a big bubble that floated high in the sky. Suddenly, a loud noise scared Lily and she felt frightened. But her mommy hugged her tight and told her everything was okay. Lily smiled and continued to play with her friend Johnny, wearing her pretty dress and sparkling shoes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she found a big building with lots of places to hide. She went inside and found a spot that was hidden behind a big box. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came looking for her. "Lily, where are you?" he called out. + +"I'm here!" Lily shouted from her hiding spot. + +Timmy found her and they played together for a while. But then, Lily got tired and wanted to sleep. "I'm going to take a nap," she said. + +Timmy said, "Okay, I'll stay here and watch over you." And so, Lily slept peacefully in her hidden spot while Timmy kept watch. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, he went to the river to splash in the water. Suddenly, he saw a bright green crocodile swimming towards him. + +Timmy said, "Hello, Mr. Crocodile. Do you want to play with me?" The crocodile said, "Yes, I want to play with you. But first, I need to eat you." Timmy said, "Oh no, Mr. Crocodile! Please don't eat me. I mind it very much." + +But the crocodile didn't listen and he ate Timmy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Gigi. Gigi had a very long neck that made her stand out from all the other animals in the jungle. One day, Gigi was feeling sad because her neck was feeling heavy. + +She went to her friend, the monkey, and said, "My neck feels heavy. Can you help me?" + +The monkey replied, "I can make you a special necklace to help your neck feel better." + +Gigi was so happy that her friend could help her. The monkey made a beautiful necklace with shiny beads that Gigi could wear around her neck. When she put it on, her neck felt much better and she could walk around without feeling heavy anymore. Gigi thanked her friend for making her feel better and they hugged each other. From that day on, Gigi wore her special necklace everywhere she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pretend that she was a princess and wear her incredible dress-up clothes. She would twirl around and sing songs all day long. + +One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to the park. Lily was so excited to wear her favorite dress-up clothes and pretend that she was a princess in the park. She put on her incredible dress and ran outside to meet her mom. + +But when they got to the park, Lily tripped and fell. Her dress-up clothes got dirty and ripped. She started to cry and her mom had to take her home. Lily was sad that she couldn't pretend to be a princess anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shiny things. One day, she found a beautiful mineral on the ground. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a pretty rock!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's not a rock, Lily. It's a mineral. It's very special." + +Lily asked, "Can I join my mineral with my other rocks?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, Lily. That's a kind thing to do. Your mineral will be happy to be with its new friends." So Lily happily added her mineral to her collection and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. + +After a while, Lily's friends couldn't find her. They called out her name, but she didn't answer. Finally, one of Lily's friends saw her thumb sticking out from behind the tree. "I found you, Lily!" she shouted. + +Lily giggled and said, "You got me!" Then, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a lock clicking shut. They turned around and saw that the gate to the park was locked. They were stuck inside! + +Lily's friend started to cry, but Lily said, "Don't worry, I know how to climb over the fence." She climbed up and over the fence, and her friends followed. They were all safe and happy, and they never forgot the time they got locked in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big present. Timmy was so happy to receive the present! He tore off the wrapping paper and opened the box. Inside was a toy car that had incredible power. + +Timmy played with the toy car all day long. He made it go fast and slow, and even made it jump over his stuffed animals. He loved how the car had so much power. Timmy's mom was happy to see him having so much fun with his new toy. + +As the sun began to set, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. Timmy was sad to leave his toy car outside, but he knew he could play with it again tomorrow. He went inside feeling happy and grateful for the incredible present he had received. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new cartoon DVD to watch. Timmy was very happy and excited to watch it. + +As he watched the cartoon, he saw a fierce tiger. The tiger was big and scary, but Timmy thought it was cool. He wanted to be like the tiger and roar loudly. + +After the cartoon was over, Timmy's mom gave him a big hug and told him how much she loved him. Timmy was so happy that he gave his mom a big kiss on the cheek. It was a great day for Timmy and he couldn't wait to watch more cartoons with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Today, Timmy woke up and wanted to play with his toys. He went to his toy box, but he couldn't find his favorite toy. He looked and looked, but it wasn't there. Timmy started to get upset. + +His mom saw that Timmy was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he couldn't find his toy. His mom suggested that they look for it together. They looked all over the house and finally found the toy under the couch. Timmy was so happy! He gave his mom a big hug and said thank you. His mom was happy too because Timmy was so modest and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park with his ball. One day, Max saw a newspaper on the ground. It looked very attractive to him, so he went to sniff it. + +Max's owner, Sarah, told him to stay away from the newspaper because it was dirty. But Max didn't listen and picked it up with his mouth. Suddenly, he sneezed and the newspaper flew away. + +Sarah laughed and said, "Max, you should have listened to me. Next time, stay away from the newspaper." Max wagged his tail and barked happily, glad to have learned a new lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big loop on the playground. She was curious about what it was for. + +Lily asked her mom, "What is that big circle thing, mommy?" Her mom replied, "That's a loop, sweetie. You can climb through it and slide down." + +Lily smiled and ran towards the loop. She climbed through it and slid down. But when she looked back at her mom, she saw her frown. "What's wrong, mommy?" Lily asked. + +Her mom replied, "I'm just worried you might get hurt. Please be careful." Lily nodded and continued to play, happy to have satisfied her curious mind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went on a walk with her mom. They saw a big river and Lily wanted to touch the water. Her mom said it was too dangerous because the river might flood. + +Lily didn't understand what "flood" meant, so her mom explained that it was when the water got too high and covered everything. Lily thought it sounded like fun, but her mom warned her that it could be very dangerous. + +As they continued their walk, they saw a man trying to cross the river. He didn't listen to the warning signs and thought he could make it. But suddenly, the water started to rise and he got stuck. Lily's mom called for help and the man was rescued. + +Afterwards, Lily's mom told her that it was foolish to ignore warning signs and put yourself in danger. Lily understood and promised to always listen to her mom's advice. From that day on, Lily was more careful when she went on her adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily saw a rainbow in the sky. She was very happy and ran outside to see it. The rainbow had many colors like red, blue, and green. + +Suddenly, the sky became dark and it started to rain. Lily felt scared because of the loud thunder. She ran inside and closed the door. She felt safe and calm inside her cozy home. She looked out the window and saw the rainbow again. She smiled and felt happy once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a skeleton on the ground. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is that?" + +"It's a delicate skeleton," mommy replied. + +"Can we pass it?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can pass it," mommy said. + +They walked around the skeleton and continued their walk in the park. Lily was happy to learn something new that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Floppy. Floppy was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. Floppy went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can I have a carrot?" + +Mommy bunny said, "Of course, my little Floppy. Here's a big, juicy carrot for you to eat." Floppy ate the carrot and felt very happy. + +Later that day, Floppy saw a beautiful velvet pillow in his mommy's room. Floppy asked his mommy, "Mommy, can I touch the velvet pillow?" Mommy bunny said, "Yes, you can touch it, but be gentle. It's very soft and delicate." + +Floppy touched the velvet pillow and felt very happy. He loved how soft it was. But then, mommy bunny said, "Okay, Floppy. It's time for bed. Let's end our day and get some sleep." Floppy snuggled up in his cozy bed and fell asleep, dreaming of carrots and velvet pillows. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make them pretty by putting stickers on their dresses. One day, Lily wanted to make a special picture for her mommy. She got some paper and some glue and started to imagine what she wanted to create. + +Lily was very careful because she knew that the paper was delicate and could tear easily. She put some glue on the paper and stuck some colorful shapes on it. She was very proud of her creation and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was very happy and gave her a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily loved to imagine all the things she could create with glue and paper. She made many beautiful pictures and even made a special card for her daddy's birthday. And every time she used glue, she remembered to be delicate with the paper so it wouldn't tear. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy lived in a pond with his friends. One day, they saw a big bird flying above them. The bird had a big shadow that covered the pond. The friends were scared and jumped into the pond. + +Freddy was brave and didn't jump. He stayed on a lily pad and waved at the bird. The bird saw Freddy and flew down to the pond. The bird said, "You are very brave, Freddy. I won't hurt you." + +From that day on, Freddy and the bird became friends. Freddy learned that sometimes it's important to be brave and not be scared of new things. He also learned that being friendly can make new friends. +One day, a silly monkey went on a tour. He wanted to see all the trees and flowers in the jungle. As he was walking, he saw a bird singing on a branch. The monkey thought it was funny and he started to sing too. + +The bird was not happy with the monkey's singing. "Stop singing! You are not good," said the bird. The monkey felt sad and he walked away. + +As he continued on his tour, he met a friendly elephant. "Why are you sad?" asked the elephant. The monkey told him what happened with the bird. The elephant said, "Don't worry, let's sing together!" And so they both sang a silly song and had a lot of fun. From then on, the monkey learned that it's okay to sing, even if it's not perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the ocean and look for shells. One day, she saw a little shark swimming near her. + +"Hello little shark, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I am looking for food. I have to work hard to find it," replied the little shark. + +Lily was amazed at how hard the little shark had to work just to find food. She decided to help the little shark by giving him some fish she had caught earlier. + +"Thank you so much, Lily! You are so kind," said the little shark. + +From that day on, the little shark and Lily became good friends. They would play together in the ocean and Lily would always bring extra fish for her little shark friend to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, while he was playing, he found a treasure box! The treasure box was shiny and filled with gold coins and sparkly jewels. + +Timmy was so happy that he ran to his mommy and showed her the treasure box. "Look mommy! I found a treasure!" he said, with a big smile on his face. But his mommy looked fearful and said "Timmy, we must return the treasure box to its rightful owner. We cannot keep it." + +Timmy didn't want to give away his treasure, but he knew his mommy was right. So, he accepted that he couldn't keep the treasure and they went to the police station to return it. The owner was very happy to have their treasure back and even gave Timmy a small reward. Timmy learned that it's important to do the right thing, even if it means giving up something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes because they were sweet. One day, she went to the market with her mom to buy some grapes. She saw a man selling grapes and asked her mom if she could have some. + +"Mommy, can you give me some grapes please?" Lily asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, how many do you want?" + +Lily replied, "I want five grapes, please." + +The man gave her five grapes and Lily ate them all up. They were so sweet and juicy that she wanted more. She asked her mom if they could buy more grapes, but her mom said they had to go home. Lily was sad, but she was happy that she got to eat some sweet grapes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day, she saw a big bucket in the backyard. She was curious about what was inside the bucket, so she went to take a closer look. + +As she got closer, she saw that there were some pretty flowers inside the bucket. She wanted to pick one, but her mom insisted that she wait until the flowers grew bigger and stronger. + +Lily was sad at first, but then she remembered that she could still enjoy looking at the pretty flowers. She sat down next to the bucket and admired the flowers for a long time. From that day on, Lily always made sure to take good care of the flowers in the bucket. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he also loved to examine things. One day, Timmy found some cool equipment in his dad's shed. He wanted to see what it was for. + +Timmy picked up a shiny tool and started to examine it. He didn't know what it did, but he thought it looked cool. Suddenly, he accidentally pressed a button and a loud noise came out. Timmy got scared and dropped the tool. + +The noise was so loud that it woke up Timmy's dad who was taking a nap. His dad ran to the shed and saw that Timmy had accidentally turned on a dangerous machine. His dad tried to turn it off, but it was too late. The machine exploded and Timmy and his dad got hurt. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to never touch things he didn't understand. Even if they looked cool, they could be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, it was very hot and she felt very hot too. She saw her friend had a yellow fan and it looked very cool. She asked her friend where she got it and her friend said she bought it from the store. + +Lily really wanted the yellow fan but she didn't have any money to buy it. She thought about it and realized that she could save her allowance for a few weeks and then she could buy the yellow fan too. She started saving all her money and after a few weeks, she had enough to buy the yellow fan. + +Lily was very proud of herself for saving her money and buying the yellow fan. She learned that if she wanted something, she had to work hard and save her money. She also learned that it's important to be patient and wait for the right time to buy something. From that day on, Lily always remembered the lesson she learned and was very happy with her yellow fan. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She had an old cat and an old dog. The old lady loved to brush her cat's fur. She believed that brushing her cat's fur made it soft and pretty. + +One day, the old lady's cat and dog went missing. She looked for them everywhere but couldn't find them. She believed they were lost forever. + +But then, the old lady heard a meow and a bark coming from outside. She opened the door and saw her cat and dog waiting for her. They had been playing in the garden. The old lady was so happy to see them and gave them both a big hug. She decided to brush their fur to show them how much she loved them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat shrimp. One day, Lily went to the beach and saw a wild shrimp. She wanted to catch it and eat it for dinner. + +But then, a wise old crab came to her and said, "I recommend that you don't catch that shrimp. It's wild and belongs in the sea. You should let it be." + +Lily listened to the wise old crab and let the shrimp swim away. She learned that it's important to respect nature and not take things that don't belong to us. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind to the creatures in the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty rug in her room that she loved to sit on and play with her toys. One day, her big brother came into her room and wanted to play with her toys too. Lily didn't want to share her toys, so she said no. Her brother got angry and grabbed the rug from under her. Lily tried to hold onto it, but he was stronger. + +The rug didn't fit in his room, so he threw it away. Lily was very sad because she loved her rug. She cried and cried. Her parents tried to make her feel better, but nothing worked. Lily's brother felt bad too, but he didn't know how to say sorry. The family was upset and didn't talk to each other for a while. + +In the end, Lily's parents bought her a new rug, but it wasn't the same. Lily missed her old rug and wished her brother had just asked to play with her toys instead of taking her rug. The family learned that it's important to talk and share, so they wouldn't have any more conflicts. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Coco. Coco lived in a big tree in the jungle. One day, Coco wanted to go to the office of the jungle king to ask for some bananas. But the way to the office was very long and Coco had to balance on the branches of many trees. + +As Coco was walking on the branches, he saw a big bird flying very high in the sky. Coco became alert and stopped walking. He watched the bird until it disappeared from his sight. Then, Coco continued walking and finally arrived at the office of the jungle king. + +The jungle king was very happy to see Coco and gave him many bananas to eat. Coco was very happy and thanked the jungle king. Then, Coco had to go back to his tree. Again, he had to balance on the branches and be alert for any danger. But Coco was brave and made it back to his tree safely. From then on, Coco always remembered to be alert and balance carefully on the branches. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park to play on the slide. She climbed up the ladder and slipped down the slide. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, Lily saw a playful puppy running towards her. The puppy was young and had a wagging tail. "Hello little puppy," said Lily. "Do you want to play with me?" The puppy barked happily and ran around in circles. + +Lily and the puppy played together for a while. They chased each other and had a great time. But then, it was time for Lily to go home. "Goodbye, puppy," said Lily. "I had so much fun playing with you today." The puppy barked goodbye and wagged its tail. Lily left the park with a big smile on her face, feeling happy and playful. +Once upon a time, there was a village where everyone was happy. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. One day, a bad man came to the village and he was very angry. He said he wanted to take all the toys from the children. The people in the village were scared and they didn't know what to do. + +One brave person said, "We need to protect our village and our children from this bad man!" They all agreed and decided to make a plan. They built a big fence around the village to keep the bad man out. They also made fake toys to give to him so he would leave them alone. + +The bad man came back and saw the fake toys. He was very angry and he broke through the fence. He took all the real toys and left the village very sad. The people in the village were sad too, but they knew they did their best to protect their children. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to pay attention to the faucet because it was leaking water. Timmy didn't know what "faucet" meant, but his mom showed him the thing that the water comes out of. + +Timmy watched the faucet and saw that water was dripping out of it. He didn't want to waste water, so he told his mom. His mom was so proud of Timmy for being such a great helper! She fixed the faucet and Timmy was happy that he helped his mom. + +From that day on, Timmy always paid attention to the faucet and made sure it wasn't leaking. He felt great knowing that he was helping his mom and saving water too! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a new village. It was small and had many houses. The people in the village were happy and kind. One day, a man came to the village to mail a letter. He was not from the village, and he looked angry. He went to the post office and put the letter in the mailbox. + +Later that day, the man came back to the village. He was not alone. He brought many bad people with him. They started to steal things and hurt the people in the village. The villagers were scared and did not know what to do. They tried to call for help, but the man had cut the phone lines. + +In the end, the bad people took everything they wanted and left the village in ruins. The villagers were sad and scared. They did not know how to fix their village or make it new again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the park when she saw a bright light in the sky. It was very interesting to her. She wanted to know what it was, so she asked her mom. Her mom told her it was a shooting star. Lily was so happy that she got to see something so cool. She wanted to see more shooting stars, so she told her mom they should come back to the park at night. Her mom agreed and they went back to the park at night. They looked up at the sky and saw many shooting stars. Lily was so happy that she got to see them all. She went to bed that night with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she met a little boy named Timmy who was sad. + +"What's wrong?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my toy and I'm scared to tell my mom," said Timmy. + +"Don't worry, I dare you to tell her. She will be compassionate and help you find it," said Lily. + +So, Timmy went home and told his mom. She was very kind and helped him look for his toy. They found it in no time! Timmy was so happy and grateful to Lily for daring him to tell his mom. From that day on, they became the best of friends and went on many adventures together without any trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing on the slide, a big dog came running toward her. The dog scared Lily and she started to cry. + +A cop saw what happened and came over to help. He told Lily not to be afraid and that he would take care of the dog. The cop was very nice and made Lily feel safe again. + +After the dog was gone, Lily's mom thanked the cop for helping them. Lily thought the cop was really cool and said he wasn't stupid like some people say cops are. From that day on, Lily wanted to be a cop when she grew up so she could help people too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing with their toy cars when they started to fight over who had the coolest car. + +Timmy said, "My car is incredible! It's faster than yours!" + +Billy replied, "No way! My car is the best! It can do flips!" + +Timmy and Billy kept arguing until Timmy's mom came in and said, "Boys, it's time for your nap. You can continue playing later." + +Timmy and Billy decided to take a nap together and when they woke up, they realized that they didn't need to fight over their toys because they were both incredible in their own ways. +Once upon a time, there was a turtle named Timmy. Timmy was very slow, but he loved to tell jokes. One day, Timmy saw a rabbit named Rosie wearing a tie. + +"Wow, Rosie! You look fancy today. Why are you wearing a tie?" Timmy asked. + +"I have a job interview today. I want to look my best," Rosie replied. + +Timmy thought for a moment and then told a joke. "Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well!" + +Rosie laughed and said, "Thanks for making me feel better, Timmy. I was so nervous about the interview." + +Timmy smiled and said, "No problem, Rosie. I'm always here to make you laugh." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily woke up early in the morning and heard some weird music coming from her neighbor's house. She decided to go and see what was happening. + +When she got there, she saw that her neighbor was having a loud party. Lily thought the music was too loud and weird. So, she went to her neighbor and said, "Excuse me, the music is too loud. Can you please turn it down?" + +Her neighbor replied, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was too loud. Thank you for telling me." And then, the neighbor turned down the music. + +Lily learned that if something bothers her, she should speak up and ask for help. She also learned that it's important to be considerate of others and not disturb them with loud music. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden, where she would dig for worms. One day, she found a worm that was very anxious. "Why are you so worried, little worm?" asked Lily. "I'm afraid I'll melt in the sun," replied the worm. + +Lily felt sad for the worm and decided to help. She put the worm in a shady spot and covered it with a leaf. "Don't worry, little worm. You'll be safe here," she said. The worm thanked her and wriggled happily under the leaf. + +The next day, Lily went back to check on the worm. To her surprise, the worm had turned into a beautiful butterfly! "Wow!" exclaimed Lily. "You were right, little worm. You didn't melt, you transformed!" The butterfly fluttered its wings and flew away, leaving Lily feeling happy and proud that she had helped the anxious worm. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, the bird saw a big bowl of seeds on the ground. The bird wanted to eat the seeds, but the bowl was empty. + +The bird had an idea! It flew to a nearby garden and found a funny-looking watering can. The bird used the watering can to fill the bowl with water. After a while, the seeds started to grow and the bird had plenty to eat. From then on, the bird would fly back to the garden to fill the bowl with water whenever it was empty. + +The bird was happy and had lots of fun flying and eating seeds. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One night, Benny and his friends were playing hide and seek. Benny was "it" and had to find his friends. But Benny was very slow and couldn't find his friends. + +Benny's friends were getting tired of waiting for him to find them. They decided to leave Benny and go home. Benny was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw a bright light in the distance. He hopped towards the light and found a magical fairy. The fairy asked Benny what was wrong and Benny explained his problem. + +The fairy told Benny that he needed to lead his friends and show them the way. Benny didn't know how to lead, but the fairy gave him a magic wand. Benny waved the wand and suddenly he knew exactly where his friends were. He hopped back to his friends and showed them the way home. His friends were happy to see him and they all went to bed. Benny felt proud that he was able to lead his friends and solve the conflict. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing in the yard. One day, the bird saw a weak caterpillar who couldn't move. The bird wanted to help the caterpillar, but the caterpillar insisted that it was okay. + +The bird didn't listen and insisted on helping the caterpillar. The bird took the caterpillar to a safe place and watched over it until it turned into a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly was very grateful to the bird and they became good friends. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need help even if we don't want to admit it. It's important to accept help from others and to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom was cooking on the stove when something bad happened. The stove caught on fire! + +Lily's mom tried to put out the fire, but it was too stubborn. "What should we do?" asked Lily. "We need to call the fire department," replied her mom. + +The fire department came quickly and put out the fire. Lily was so happy that everything was okay. "That was scary," said Lily. "Yes, but we are safe now," said her mom. From that day on, they made sure to always be careful when cooking on the stove. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She ran and played and had so much fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized that her dress was dirty. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can wash it and it will be clean again." So, they washed the dress and hung it up to dry. Lily was sad because she wanted to wear her pretty dress again, but her mom said it would remain wet for a while. + +The next day, Lily's friend who lived down the street came to visit. But her friend was deaf, which means she couldn't hear very well. Lily was sad because she didn't know how to talk to her friend. But then, she remembered that her mom had taught her some sign language. So, Lily used sign language to talk to her friend and they had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the rain. One day, it was raining and Timmy went outside to play. He splashed in the puddles and laughed. + +His mom called him inside and said, "Timmy, let's listen to some music." They turned on the radio and danced around the living room. Timmy was so jolly and happy. + +Suddenly, there was a loud knock at the door. It was Timmy's friend, Billy. Billy said, "Timmy, can we play outside and splash in the puddles together?" Timmy said, "Yes, let's go!" They ran outside and had so much fun splashing in the puddles and listening to the rain make music on the roof. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red truck. The truck was very old and had lots of scratches and bumps. One day, the truck stopped working and the driver was sad. He didn't know how to fix it. + +Luckily, an adventurous little boy saw the truck and wanted to help. He had a stamp with him that he used to put pictures on paper. The boy asked the driver if he could try to repair the truck with his stamp. The driver was surprised but said yes. + +The boy stamped the truck all over and suddenly it started to make noise again! The driver was so happy and thanked the boy for his help. From that day on, the truck and the boy became good friends and went on lots of adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a puzzle to complete. It was a big puzzle with lots of pieces, but Timmy was determined to finish it. + +He worked on the puzzle every day and finally, he completed it! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. He wanted to keep the memory of completing the puzzle forever, so he asked his mommy to take a picture of him with it. + +The puzzle was very special to Timmy because it was a rare one that he had never seen before. He knew that he would always remember the feeling of completing it and how happy it made him. Timmy learned that with hard work and determination, he could complete anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat grape. The grape was happy and content until one day, a bird came and took a bite out of it. The grape was sad and started to weep. + +The grape wanted revenge on the bird, so it asked its grape friends for help. They decided to make a plan to scare the bird away. + +They all worked together and made loud noises to scare the bird. The bird was frightened and flew away. The grape was happy again and no longer weeping. + +From then on, the grape learned to be more careful and watchful of the birds around it. It lived happily ever after with its grape friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that was very popular with all his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his car. His friends wanted to play with it too, but Timmy didn't want to share. This made his friends sad and they started to fight over the car. + +Timmy got scared and ran away. He went to his house and locked himself in his room. He felt bad for not sharing his toy car with his friends. Timmy realized that sharing is important and decided to go back to the park and apologize to his friends. They forgave him and they all played together with the car. From that day on, Timmy learned to share and his friends liked him even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to her friend's house and saw a big piano. She asked her friend if she could ride the piano like a horse. Her friend laughed and said no, but Lily still loved the piano because it was so colorful. She sat down and played a song, making beautiful music that made her friend dance. From that day on, Lily loved pianos and would visit her friend every week to play and sing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a swan. She would play with it every day and never got bored of it. + +One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, let's add some more toys to your collection!" Lily was so excited and jumped up and down. They went to the store and found some new toys to add to her collection. + +When they got home, Lily saw her swan and said, "Mommy, my swan is not boring! It's my favorite toy!" Her mom smiled and said, "I know, Lily. Your swan is very special to you." + +Lily was happy to add some new toys to her collection, but she knew that her swan would always be her favorite. She hugged her swan tight and went to sleep, dreaming of all the fun she would have playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the park. One day, she saw a spider on the ground. The spider looked dangerous, so she didn't want to touch it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over and saw the spider too. He said, "Wow, that spider is so cool! I want to bounce on it!" Lily said, "No, Timmy! The spider is dangerous! Don't touch it!" + +Timmy listened to Lily and they both decided to leave the spider alone. They went to play on the swings instead. As they swung back and forth, they talked about how they were glad they didn't touch the spider. They knew it was important to be careful around dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big dog named Max. Max loved to run and play with Lily. One day, Lily and Max went to a big maze in the park. They were very excited to explore it. + +As they were running through the maze, Lily saw a spoiled apple on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to Max. "Look, Max! This apple is spoiled," she said. Max sniffed the apple and made a funny face. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. "Hello, little ones! Are you lost in the maze?" It was an old man who worked in the park. Lily and Max told him they were not lost, but just having fun. The old man smiled and said, "Well, keep running and having fun! That's what the maze is for." And so, Lily and Max continued to run and play in the maze until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat her spaghetti, but she couldn't find her fork. She looked in the drawer and under the table, but it wasn't there. + +Lily asked her mom for help, and her mom found the fork in the dishwasher. Lily was glad to have her fork back and could finally eat her spaghetti. She completed her dinner and felt very full. + +After dinner, Lily went to bed and dreamed about all the yummy food she would eat with her fork tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy because he had stayed up late playing with his toys. He decided to take a nap in the park. + +As he was sleeping, a little girl named Sally came up to him. "Hi, I'm Sally," she said. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Timmy," he replied. They talked and played together for a while. Sally noticed a skull on the ground and picked it up. + +"Look Timmy, I found a skull!" she said excitedly. Timmy was a little scared, but Sally explained that it was just a bone from an animal. They decided to bury it in the park so no one would step on it. + +As they were burying the skull, Sally said, "I'm glad I met you, Timmy. You're a good friend." Timmy smiled and said, "I'm glad I met you too, Sally. Let's play again soon." They both went home happy, knowing they had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow. One day, she built an igloo out of snow. It was big and round, just like a ball. Lily was so proud of her igloo. + +But then, her little brother came along and accidentally knocked it down. Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to ask her brother why he did it, but she didn't know how to say it nicely. + +After a few minutes, Lily calmed down and realized that her brother didn't mean to knock down her igloo. He was just playing and didn't know any better. So, Lily decided to build a new igloo with her brother. This time, they made it pink, just like Lily's favorite color. They had so much fun building it together and forgot all about their little fight. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a really cool truck that Timmy wanted to play with. Timmy asked Billy if they could trade toys for a little while. + +Billy thought that was a great idea, so they traded toys. Timmy was so happy to play with Billy's impressive truck. He loved the way it looked and how it moved. After a while, they decided to trade back their toys. Timmy was sad to give back the impressive truck, but he remembered that he had his own cool toys to play with. Timmy and Billy had a great time playing together and trading toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Johnny. Johnny was very eager to travel to the west. He asked his mommy, "Can we go to the west, please?" His mommy said, "Not today, Johnny. Maybe tomorrow." Johnny was sad, but he went to bed early so he could wake up early for their trip. + +The next day, Johnny woke up early and reminded his mommy about their trip. They packed their bags and went on their way. As they were driving, Johnny saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the West!" He was so excited that he shouted, "We made it to the west!" + +They arrived at their destination and Johnny was happy to see the beautiful mountains and the blue sky. They had a picnic and Johnny played with his toys. As they were leaving, Johnny said, "I can't wait to travel to the west again!" His mommy smiled and said, "We will, Johnny. We will." +Once upon a time, there was a gentle bunny named Peter. Peter loved to hop and play in the green grass. One day, Peter saw a purple flower in the field. He hopped over to the flower and sniffed it. The flower smelled so good! + +Peter decided to part the grass and make a little home by the purple flower. He made a cozy bed and fell asleep. When he woke up, he saw that the sun was setting and the sky was turning purple. Peter was so happy to be near his favorite color. + +From that day on, Peter visited his purple flower every day. He would part the grass and lay in his cozy bed. The purple sky would shine above him and he felt so content. Peter knew he had found his special place in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to gather some flowers. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Then, she saw a bird and tried to catch it too, but it flew away too. + +Lily's mom came and asked her what she was doing. Lily said she was trying to catch the butterfly and the bird. Her mom told her the truth, that it's not nice to catch animals because they want to be free. Lily felt bad and said sorry. + +After that, they went to buy some fruits. Lily wanted to buy some sour grapes, but her mom said they were too sour for her. They bought some sweet apples instead. Lily was happy and ate them all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She drew pictures of flowers, animals, and her family. One day, her mommy gave her a special book called a journal. + +Lily was very happy and kept her journal with her all the time. She drew pictures and wrote about her day. One day, Lily's little brother took her journal and scribbled all over it. Lily was angry and said, "Why did you do that? That's my special book!" + +Her brother said sorry and promised to keep her journal safe. From that day on, Lily kept her journal in a safe place where her brother couldn't get it. And she continued to draw and write in it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a ranch with her family and loved to play with the animals. One day, Lily wanted to learn how to ride a horse. Her father said, "It's not easy, but if you try hard, you can succeed." + +So, Lily practiced every day. She would go to the ranch and ride her horse. Sometimes she fell off and got upset, but she didn't give up. She kept trying and trying until one day, she finally succeeded. She rode her horse all around the ranch and felt so proud of herself. + +Lily ran to her father and said, "Daddy, I did it! I succeeded!" Her father hugged her and said, "I knew you could do it, Lily. You never gave up." From that day on, Lily rode her horse every day and loved living on the ranch with her family and all the animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and ate lots of candy. But then, she started feeling sick and didn't like the candy anymore. She told her mom, "I hate candy now." + +Later that day, Lily's dad showed her some interesting pictures of animals. They looked so cool! Lily loved the pictures and asked her dad to show her more. He said, "Sure, I have a whole number of books with pictures like these." Lily was excited to see more pictures and learn about the animals. + +After looking at the pictures, Lily felt much better. She realized that she didn't hate candy, she just needed to eat it in smaller numbers. And she loved learning about the interesting animals in her dad's books. From that day on, Lily was happy and enjoyed all the things she loved. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a black bicycle. He loved to ride it around town. Every day, he would pedal to work. He worked at a store where he sold toys. One day, he noticed that his bicycle wasn't working very well. So, he took it to a shop to get it fixed. The man who fixed it said that the pedals were broken. The man was sad because he couldn't ride his bike to work anymore. But, the man who fixed it was very nice and he fixed it quickly. Now, the man could pedal to work on his black bicycle again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet was playing in a big field when he saw a shiny barrel. He flew over to the barrel and pecked at it with his beak. Suddenly, a big, hard hand grabbed him and put him in a cage. + +Tweet was sad and scared. He didn't know why he was being punished. He missed his family and friends. One day, he saw a chance to escape. He flew out of the cage and quickly flew away. He was happy to be free again and promised to never go near a shiny barrel again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to go on adventures with his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy and Spot went on a walk in the woods. They found a tip from a tree and decided to explore it. + +As they walked, Timmy saw a big hill. He was scared to climb it, but Spot was adventurous and wanted to try. So, they climbed the hill together. Timmy was so proud of himself and knew that he had improved his bravery. + +At the top of the hill, they saw a beautiful view of the forest. Timmy and Spot sat down and enjoyed the scenery. Timmy realized that going on adventures can be scary, but it can also be fun and make you feel brave. From that day on, Timmy and Spot went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat cake. One day, Lily's mom made her a big chocolate cake. Lily was so excited to eat it, but she accidentally spilled her drink on the cake. The cake became wet and Lily was sad. + +She asked her mom, "Can you fix the cake?" Her mom said, "I can't fix it, but we can make a new one!" Lily was happy and helped her mom make a new cake. They put it in the oven and waited for it to bake. + +When the cake was done, Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want to eat the cake now?" Lily answered, "Yes, please!" They enjoyed the cake together and it was delicious. From that day on, Lily knew that if something went wrong, she could always ask for help and get an answer. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cow named Daisy. Daisy loved to eat hay and play with her friends in the field. One day, Daisy heard a little bird whispering to her. The bird said, "Daisy, you are the happiest cow I know." Daisy smiled and felt even happier. She continued to eat her hay and play with her friends, grateful for the kind words from the little bird. From that day on, Daisy made sure to always be kind to others and spread happiness wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy who was very special to her. One day, Teddy got a big hole in his arm and Lily was very sad. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, Teddy is broken. Can you fix him?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, I can repair Teddy for you." So, mommy took Teddy and sewed up the hole. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! You're the best!" + +Later that day, Lily and Teddy decided to take a bath. Mommy gave them some shampoo to wash their hair. Teddy got all clean and fluffy, but Lily's hair was still a little messy. She said, "Teddy, you look so honest and clean. I wish my hair was like yours!" Teddy just smiled and said, "You're beautiful just the way you are, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on holiday with his family. They would go to the beach and build sandcastles. Timmy loved the sea because he could hear it roar. + +One day, Timmy and his family went to a restaurant. Timmy looked at the menu and saw a yummy burger. He said to his mom, "Mommy, can I have a yummy burger, please?" His mom said, "Sure, Timmy. What do you want on it?" Timmy said, "I want cheese and ketchup on my yummy burger!" + +When the burger arrived, Timmy took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this is so yummy!" His dad asked him, "Timmy, do you like the burger?" Timmy replied, "Yes, it's yummy!" After they finished their meal, they went back to their holiday home and Timmy went to bed, dreaming of the sea roaring and the yummy burger he had for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's toy car, but Timmy didn't want to share. Billy got upset and started to cry. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and asked what was wrong. Billy told her that Timmy wouldn't let him play with the toy car. Timmy's mom told him to be polite and share his toys with his friend. Timmy finally agreed and handed the toy car to Billy. + +But then, Timmy got angry and grabbed the toy car back from Billy. Billy got even more upset and started to hit Timmy. Timmy's mom had to separate them and send Billy home. + +Timmy felt bad for not being polite and sharing his toy. He learned that being mean to his friends can lead to bad endings. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he found a cool stick on the ground. "Look, Mommy! I found a stick!" he said. + +"That's great, Timmy. Where did you find it?" asked his mommy. + +"It was on the ground. Can I keep it?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course you can, Timmy," his mommy said with a smile. + +As the day went on, the sun began to set and the moon began to rise. Timmy looked up at the sky and saw the moon getting bigger and bigger. "Mommy, look! The moon is rising!" he said excitedly. + +"Yes, it is, Timmy. It's time to go inside now," his mommy said as she took his hand and led him back into the house. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy needed a haircut because his hair was too long. His mom took him to the barber shop. The barber cut Timmy's hair and made it short. + +After the haircut, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a bird with a broken wing. Timmy observed the bird and saw that it couldn't fly. Timmy felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. + +Timmy went to get his mom and they took the bird to the vet. The vet fixed the bird's broken wing and it could fly again. Timmy was happy that he helped the bird. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was walking in the garden. She saw a shiny beetle crawling on the ground. "Hello, beetle! You are so pretty," said Lily. "Thank you," replied the beetle. "I polish my shell every day to stay shiny." + +Lily was amazed. "You are so gifted, beetle! I wish I could be as shiny as you," she said. "Oh, but you are gifted too, Lily. You have a kind heart and a sweet smile," said the beetle. + +Lily smiled and felt happy. "Thank you, beetle. You are very kind," she said. They talked for a while and became friends. Before they said goodbye, the beetle gave Lily a small present. "This is for you, Lily. A little gift to remember our friendship," said the beetle. + +Lily was so happy and thanked the beetle. She went back home with a big smile on her face, holding the gift tightly in her hand. She knew that she had made a new friend in the garden, and that made her heart happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Crabby. Crabby lived near the beach and loved to play in the sand. One day, Crabby found a shiny shell. Crabby was very happy and showed the shell to all of his friends. + +But then, Crabby started to question if the shell was really his. He didn't want to take something that wasn't his. So, Crabby asked his friends if they knew who the shell belonged to. They all shook their heads and didn't know. + +Crabby decided to leave the shell on the beach, hoping that the owner would find it. Even though he was sad to give up the shiny shell, Crabby knew it was the right thing to do. And in the end, Crabby was still happy because he knew he did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a big, mean dragon who lived in a dark cave. The dragon loved to fight with anyone who came near his cave. One day, a brave knight came to the dragon's cave to fight him. The dragon and the knight fought for a long time, but in the end, the knight won the fight! + +The result of the fight was that the dragon was defeated and the knight became a hero. But the knight was not happy because he had a problem. His sword was dull and he couldn't cut anything with it. He needed a sharp sword to be a true hero. + +The knight remembered that the dragon had a treasure hoard. He went back to the cave and found a sharp sword among the treasure. The knight was very happy and he thanked the dragon for the gift. From that day on, the knight became a famous hero and everyone loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy rabbit named Benny. Benny always wanted to know what other animals were doing. One day, Benny saw a squirrel lifting a big pile of clothes. Benny wanted to know why the squirrel was lifting the clothes, so he asked the squirrel. The squirrel said he was helping his mom wash the clothes. + +Benny thought that was a good idea, so he went home and asked his mom if he could help with the laundry too. His mom said yes, and Benny helped lift the clothes into the washing machine. After they were done washing, Benny helped lift the clothes out of the machine and put them in the dryer. + +Benny learned that it's always good to help others and that sometimes, being nosy can lead to learning new things and helping out. From that day on, Benny always looked for ways to help his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. One day, Timmy caught a big fish with a shiny hook. He was so enthusiastic and happy! But when Timmy tried to take the hook out, the fish disappeared! Timmy was sad that he lost the fish, but he knew he would catch another one soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite color was blue. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new dress with a pretty blue pattern on it. + +Lily was so happy and wanted to wear her new dress right away. Her mom helped her put it on and then they went outside to play. Lily ran around and had so much fun, but then she got tired and wanted to rest. + +Her mom saw that Lily was tired and said, "Let's find a seat for you to rest on." They found a bench with a blue seat and Lily sat down. She felt happy and comfortable on the blue seat and looked at the pretty pattern on her dress. Lily knew it was going to be a great day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play sports, especially soccer. He had a huge soccer ball that he would kick around all day. One day, Jack went to the park to play with his ball. + +At the park, Jack met a girl named Lily. Lily had a big smile and she was holding a long stick. Jack asked her what she was doing and Lily said she was practicing to balance on the stick. Jack thought it looked like fun and asked if he could try. + +Lily showed Jack how to balance on the stick and they laughed and played together. Jack realized that balancing on the stick was a sport too. He was so happy to have met Lily and learn a new sport. From that day on, Jack and Lily would meet at the park to play soccer and practice balancing on the stick. They became great friends and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who got a new bowl. She was very happy because her old bowl was broken. She put her favorite cereal in the new bowl and ate it all up. + +After breakfast, the little girl went to play with her toys. She accidentally knocked over the new bowl and it fell on the floor. The bowl broke into many pieces and the little girl started to cry. + +Her mommy came and gave her a big hug. She told her not to worry and that they could get a new bowl. They went to the store and found a new bowl that was even prettier than the first one. The little girl was so happy and she hugged her mommy tight to release all her happy feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. He would jump in puddles and get very wet. One day, Timmy saw a big sack in his yard. He went to look inside and found some toys. He was so happy! + +Suddenly, his little sister came outside and wanted to play too. She saw the sack and wanted to see what was inside. Timmy didn't want her to touch his toys, so he slapped her hand away. She started to cry and ran inside. + +Their mom came outside and asked what happened. Timmy said, "Sister wanted to take my toys, so I slapped her hand." Their mom explained that it's not nice to hit and that sharing is important. Timmy felt bad and said sorry to his sister. From then on, they played together and shared the toys in the wet grass. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel with his family. They went on many adventures together. One day, they went to the beach. + +Timmy was very tired from playing in the sand and sun. He decided to take a nap. While he was sleeping, a big wave came and took him away. His family didn't notice and they left without him. + +When Timmy woke up, he was all alone. He was scared and ashamed that he had been left behind. He didn't know what to do. He tried to find his family, but he couldn't. + +Timmy was lost and alone forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a screw on the floor and wanted to play with it. He picked it up and looked at it closely. It was small but powerful. + +Timmy wanted to see how strong the screw was, so he tried to twist it into his toy car. But it was too hard and he couldn't do it. He got frustrated and threw the screw across the room. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister came to play with him. She saw the screw on the floor and picked it up. She didn't know what it was and put it in her mouth. The screw got stuck in her throat and she couldn't breathe. + +Timmy's parents rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. The powerful screw had caused too much damage and Timmy's sister passed away. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had never played with the screw. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he saw a shiny prize on a high shelf. He wanted to touch it, but he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy looked around and saw a chair nearby. He climbed onto the chair and reached for the prize. But suddenly, the chair shook and Timmy fell down. He was okay, but the prize fell too and broke into pieces. + +Timmy's mom came running in and asked what happened. Timmy told her everything and his mom hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let's clean up the mess and shut the door so we don't break anything else." And that's exactly what they did. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the playground. One day, Lily saw a little boy crying. She asked him what was wrong. The boy said he lost his toy car. + +Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. She said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your car. We can keep looking until we find it." + +They searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the car. Lily felt compassionate towards the boy and wanted to make him feel better. She said, "Don't worry, we can play on the swing together. It will make you feel better." + +The boy stopped crying and they played on the swing together. They had so much fun that the boy forgot about his lost car. From that day on, they became good friends and would always play on the swing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and always made colorful pictures. One day, Lily's friend Teddy came over to play. Teddy was feeling sad, so Lily gave him a big hug. + +"What's wrong, Teddy?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my favorite toy," Teddy said in a loud voice. + +"Don't worry," said Lily. "Let's paint a picture of your toy. Maybe it will help you remember where you put it." + +So, Lily and Teddy painted a picture of his toy together. After they finished, Teddy felt better and gave Lily another big hug. They both smiled and played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress and loved to play with her flute. One day, she went to the park with her friends. They played together and pretended to be princesses and knights. + +Lily wanted to show her friends how well she could play the flute. She closed her eyes and started to play. Suddenly, a big bird swooped down and took her flute away. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. + +From that day on, Lily never went to the park again. She never played her flute again. She was too scared that the big bird would come back and take something else away from her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she found a gray pencil and decided to try it out. She drew a symbol that looked like a smiley face. + +Lily was so proud of her drawing that she wanted to show it to her mom. She asked her mom to write her name on the paper so she wouldn't forget who drew it. Her mom wrote "Lily" in big letters at the top of the page. + +From that day on, Lily loved to draw with her gray pencil and always asked her mom to write her name on her drawings. She even started to draw more symbols like hearts and stars. Lily was happy knowing that her mom would always remember who drew the pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. She liked to smell the flowers and look at the pretty colors. One day, Lily wanted to play in the water. She filled a bucket and poured it on the ground. She loved to splash in the water. + +But then, Lily got frustrated. She wanted more water, but the bucket was empty. She went inside to get more water, but she forgot to turn off the faucet. The water kept running and running. Soon, the garden was flooded with water. + +Lily felt bad. She didn't mean to make a mess. She tried to stop the water, but it was too late. The garden was ruined. The flowers were floating in the water. Lily was sad. She wished she had been more careful. +Jill likes to dance. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She dances when she is happy, when she is sad, and when she is bored. She dances with her dolls, with her dog, and with her friends. + +One day, Jill goes to the park with her mom. It is cold and bitter. Jill wears a jacket, a hat, and a scarf. She sees a big tree with yellow leaves. She runs to the tree and starts to dance. She dances with the leaves, with the wind, and with the sun. + +But then, a mean boy comes. He sees Jill dancing and laughs. He says, "You are silly. You can't dance. You look like a monkey." He grabs Jill's jacket and pulls it. He tries to take it away. + +Jill is scared and angry. She shouts, "No! Stop! That is my jacket. You are mean. You can't have it." She pulls her jacket back. She kicks the boy. She runs to her mom. + +Her mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Jill. You are brave. You are smart. You can dance. You are beautiful." She gives Jill a kiss and a cookie. Jill smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can we go home and dance?" Her mom nods and says, "Yes, we can. Let's go home and dance." They hold hands and walk home. Jill dances all the way. +Lily and Ben like to play with sticks. They find them in the park, in the yard, and on the street. They use them to draw, to poke, and to pretend. One day, they see a big stick in a store window. It is light and shiny and has a star on top. They want to buy it. + +They run to their mom and ask her for money. Mom says no. She says the stick is too expensive and not a toy. She says they have many sticks at home. Lily and Ben are sad. They really want the star stick. + +They think of a plan. They go to the park and look for sticks. They find many, but none are light and shiny. They find some paint and glitter and glue. They work hard to make their sticks look like the star stick. They are happy. + +They run back to the store and show their mom. They say they made their own star sticks. They ask if they can buy them. Mom smiles. She says yes. She says they are very clever and creative. She gives them some money and they buy their sticks. + +They play with their sticks all day. They make wishes, they dance, and they pretend. They are happy. They have the best sticks ever. +Lily and Ben are friends in the classroom. They like to play with blocks and make towers. One day, they want to make the tallest tower ever. They stack the blocks very high, but they are fragile. They can fall down easily. + +"Wow, look at our tower!" Lily says. "It is so big and tall!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But we need to support it. It might break." + +"How can we support it?" Lily asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He sees a big book on the shelf. He has an idea. + +"Wait here, I will be back," he says. He runs to the shelf and gets the book. He brings it to the tower. He puts the book under the tower, like a base. + +"Look, Lily, I found a way to support our tower!" he says. "The book is strong and flat. It will hold our tower up." + +Lily smiles. She thinks Ben is very smart and kind. She gives him a hug. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend!" she says. "Our tower is the best!" + +They are very happy and proud of their tower. They show it to their teacher and their classmates. Everyone likes their tower and says they did a good job. Lily and Ben feel very happy. They support each other and have fun in the classroom. +Lila and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were monkeys, swinging from the vines that hung from the big tree. Lila was very competitive. She wanted to be the best monkey of all. + +"Look at me, Max!" she shouted. "I can twist and turn on the vine like this!" She swung her legs around the vine and made a loop. + +Max watched her and smiled. He was not competitive. He just wanted to have fun. "That's cool, Lila," he said. "But can you do this?" He grabbed another vine and swung across to the other side of the tree. + +Lila saw him and felt a challenge. She let go of her vine and reached for another one. She tried to follow Max, but she was not careful. She missed the vine and fell to the ground with a thud. + +"Ow!" she cried. "That hurt!" + +Max heard her and swung back to her. He dropped from the vine and ran to her. He saw that she had scraped her knee and elbow. He felt sorry for her. + +"Are you okay, Lila?" he asked. He helped her get up and hugged her. + +Lila sniffed and nodded. She felt silly and ashamed. She realized that being competitive was not fun. She hugged Max back and said, "I'm sorry, Max. I was being silly. You are a better monkey than me." + +Max shook his head and said, "No, Lila. You are a good monkey too. We are both good monkeys. And we are friends. Come on, let's go inside and get a band-aid for your boo-boo." + +Lila smiled and said, "Okay, Max. Thank you for being my friend. And for being a fun monkey." + +They held hands and walked inside, leaving the vines behind. They decided to play something else next time. Something that was not competitive. Something that was fun for both of them. +Lily and Ben were playing with water in the garden. They had a big bucket and a rubber hose. Lily liked to spray water on the flowers and the grass. Ben liked to spray water on Lily and make her wet. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily said. "You are making me cold and wet. I don't like it!" + +"But it's fun!" Ben said. "And it's a mild day. You won't get sick." + +Lily was angry. She grabbed the hose from Ben and sprayed water on his face. Ben was surprised and coughed. He tried to take the hose back from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"Ha ha, now you are wet too!" Lily said. "How do you like it?" + +"I don't like it!" Ben said. "You are mean, Lily. Give me the hose!" + +They pulled and tugged on the hose. The water sprayed everywhere. They got wetter and wetter. They did not see their mom coming out of the house. + +"Hey, what are you two doing?" their mom said. "You are making a mess. And you are wasting water. Turn off the hose right now!" + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at their mom. They looked at each other. They looked at the water. They felt sorry. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily said. + +Their mom smiled. She took the hose and turned off the water. She gave them each a towel. + +"Come on, let's go inside and dry off," she said. "And next time, play nicely with the water, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," they said. + +They followed their mom inside. They were still wet, but they were not angry anymore. They were friends again. +Anna likes to draw and paint. She is very creative. She has many colors and papers. She makes pictures of animals, flowers, and people. She gives them to her mom and dad. They are happy and proud. + +One day, Anna wants to make a big picture. She finds a big paper on the floor. She gets her colors and starts to draw. She draws a big sun, a big tree, and a big house. She wants to draw a big family too. She draws her mom, her dad, and herself. She smiles. + +She looks for more space on the paper. She sees a corner. She steps on the paper to reach it. She hears a rip. She looks down. She sees a hole in the paper. She sees her foot. She feels sad. She ruined her picture. + +She starts to cry. She drops her colors. She runs to her mom. She hugs her. She says sorry. She shows her the paper. She says she wanted to make a big picture. + +Her mom hugs her back. She wipes her tears. She says it's okay. She says she loves her picture. She says it's very creative. She says she can fix the paper. She says they can make a new picture together. She says they can use the hole as a window. She says they can see the life outside. She says they can draw birds, clouds, and cars. + +Anna stops crying. She smiles. She likes the idea. She says thank you. She says she loves her mom. She takes her hand. They go back to the paper. They pick up the colors. They start to draw. They have fun. They make a big picture. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They share a large bedroom. They like to play and joke with each other. But sometimes they fight over toys and books. + +One day, Sara finds a new doll in her bed. She is very happy. She hugs the doll and says, "Thank you, Mommy!" Ben sees the doll and feels angry. He thinks it is not fair. He says, "That is my doll! Mommy bought it for me!" He tries to grab the doll from Sara. + +Sara holds the doll tight and says, "No, it is mine! Mommy gave it to me!" They pull and tug on the doll. They yell and cry. They make a big mess in their bedroom. + +Mommy hears the noise and comes to their bedroom. She sees the doll and the twins. She says, "Stop, stop! What are you doing?" She takes the doll from them and says, "This is not a real doll. It is a joke doll. It makes funny noises when you squeeze it. Listen!" She squeezes the doll and it says, "Boo! Ha ha ha!" + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They look at the doll and then at each other. They feel silly. They laugh at the joke doll. They say, "Sorry, Mommy. Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Ben." They hug and make up. They decide to share the joke doll and play with it together. They have fun in their large bedroom. Mommy smiles and says, "That's better. I love you, Sara and Ben." +Lily and Ben were helping Mom and Dad decorate the tree for Christmas. They liked to look at all the shiny and colorful ornaments that Mom and Dad had. Some were old and some were new, some were big and some were small, some were round and some were shaped like animals or stars. + +Lily picked up a modest ornament that was red and green and had a picture of a snowman on it. She thought it was very pretty and wanted to hang it on the tree. She climbed on a chair and reached for a branch. But she did not see that the chair was wobbly and that the branch was too high. + +"Be careful, Lily!" Ben shouted. He saw that Lily was about to fall and tried to catch her. But he was too late. Lily lost her balance and dropped the ornament. It fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. Lily also fell to the floor and started to cry. + +"Oh no, Lily, are you okay?" Mom and Dad ran to her and hugged her. They checked if she was hurt and gave her a kiss. They told her that they were not mad at her and that the ornament was not important. + +"But it was so pretty," Lily sobbed. "And it was Grandma's. She gave it to you when you were little. I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry, Dad." + +Mom and Dad smiled and wiped her tears. They told her that they loved her and that Grandma loved her too. They told her that Grandma would not be sad about the ornament, but happy that Lily liked it. They told her that they had many other ornaments to decorate the tree and that they could make some new ones together. + +Lily felt better and hugged them back. She said she was sorry again and thanked them for being nice. Ben also hugged her and said he was sorry too. He said he would help her make a new ornament for the tree. + +They all went to the kitchen and found some paper, glue, glitter, and stickers. They cut out some shapes and glued them together. They added some glitter and stickers to make them shiny and colorful. They made a new snowman ornament for Lily and a new star ornament for Ben. They also made some other ornaments for Mom and Dad. + +They went back to the living room and hung their new ornaments on the tree. They looked at their work and smiled. The tree was very beautiful and they were very happy. They said Merry Christmas to each other and to Grandma in heaven. They hugged and kissed and sang some songs. They had a wonderful time. +Anna and Ben were going to Grandma's house for Thanksgiving. They were very happy because they loved Grandma and they loved turkey. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They got in the car with Mom and Dad and drove for a long time. + +When they arrived, Grandma was waiting for them at the door. She gave them big hugs and kisses and said, "Welcome, my darlings! Come in, come in! I have a surprise for you in the kitchen!" + +Anna and Ben followed Grandma to the kitchen. They saw a big turkey on the table. It smelled so good. They felt very hungry. They wanted to eat it right away. + +But Mom said, "Not yet, sweeties. We have to unpack first. Then we can help Grandma set the table and make the salad. And then we can eat the turkey and the pie and the ice cream. Doesn't that sound yummy?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They agreed. They went to their room and unpacked their bags. They put their clothes in the closet, their toys on the floor and their books on the shelf. Then they ran back to the kitchen and helped Grandma and Mom. They had a lot of fun. + +Soon, everything was ready. They sat down at the table and said thank you to God for the food and the family. Then they ate the turkey and the pie and the ice cream. They were very happy and very full. They thanked Grandma for the surprise and the delicious meal. They gave her more hugs and kisses. They said, "We love you, Grandma!" + +Grandma smiled and said, "I love you, too, Anna and Ben! You are my best surprise!" +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, jump, and swing. They also liked to look at the big trees. There was one tree that was very big and old. It was an oak tree. It had many leaves and acorns. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw a squirrel on the oak tree. It was brown and fluffy. It was eating an acorn. Tom and Lily wanted to see the squirrel up close. They ran to the oak tree and tried to climb it. They pulled on the branches and kicked the trunk. + +The squirrel did not like Tom and Lily. They disturbed its meal. It was angry and scared. It made a loud noise and threw an acorn at Tom. The acorn hit Tom on the head. It hurt a lot. Tom cried and fell off the tree. + +Lily was still on the tree. She saw Tom crying and wanted to help him. She tried to get down, but she slipped. She fell on the ground and hurt her arm. She cried too. + +The squirrel ran away. It found another oak tree. It was quiet and safe. It ate another acorn. It was perfect. +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 saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Give me your doll!" Ben said and grabbed the doll from Lily's hands. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said and pulled the doll back. + +They started to tug and pull on the doll, making it rip. The doll's dress and hair came off and the stuffing came out. + +"Look what you did!" Lily yelled and threw the doll on the floor. + +Ben yelled back and threw his car on the floor too. He was angry and sad. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken toys and the crying children. She was frustrated and disappointed. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked in a stern voice. + +"Lily and Ben were fighting over the doll and they broke it!" Mom said. + +"Why did you do that?" Mom asked them. + +They both pointed at each other and said "He/she started it!" + +Mom shook her head and sighed. She picked up the doll and the car and put them in a box. She took a cloth and wiped their tears. + +"Listen, Lily and Ben. You need to share and be nice to each other. Fighting is not good. It hurts your feelings and your toys. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said "Sorry, Mom." + +Mom hugged them and said "It's okay. I love you both. But you have to learn from your mistake. You can't play with these toys for a week. Maybe then you will appreciate them more." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and sad. They said "Okay, Mom." + +Mom smiled and said "Now, why don't you play something else together? How about a puzzle or a book?" + +Lily and Ben agreed and went to get a puzzle and a book. They decided to play nicely and share. They didn't want to fight anymore. They wanted to make Mom happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big hill with many trees. They wanted to discover what was behind the hill. + +They climbed the hill and found a pond. The pond had many frogs, fish and ducks. They were happy to see the animals. They wanted to touch them. + +"Look, Ben, a frog!" Lila said. She reached out her hand to catch the frog. But the frog jumped away and splashed water on her face. Lila was surprised and wet. + +"Ha ha, Lila, you are funny!" Ben said. He laughed at Lila. He thought it was a joke. + +Lila did not like Ben's laugh. She felt sad and angry. She did not think it was a joke. She said, "Ben, you are mean! You are not my friend!" + +She ran away from the pond and the hill. She wanted to go home. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. + +Ben was confused and sorry. He did not mean to hurt Lila. He wanted to play with her. He said, "Lila, wait! I am sorry! I am your friend!" + +He ran after Lila and tried to catch her. He wanted to say sorry and hug her. He wanted to make her happy again. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to do everything together. They had a big birthday soon. They wanted to celebrate with a fun game. + +They asked their mom to buy them a flashlight. Mom said yes, but they had to wait until their birthday. She hid the flashlight in a box and put it in the closet. She said it was a surprise. + +Anna and Ben were very curious. They wanted to see the flashlight. One night, when mom was asleep, they sneaked into the closet. They found the box and opened it. They saw the flashlight. It was shiny and red. + +They turned it on and off. It made a bright light. They were happy. They decided to play with it in the dark. They went to their room and closed the door. They turned off the lamp. They made shadows on the wall with the flashlight. They pretended they were animals and monsters. They laughed and whispered. + +But they did not know that the flashlight was unusual. It had a special button. If you pressed it, it made a loud noise. It was a prank flashlight. Mom had bought it as a joke. She wanted to make them laugh on their birthday. + +Anna and Ben did not see the button. They pressed it by accident. The flashlight made a big boom. It scared them. They screamed and dropped the flashlight. The noise woke up mom. She ran to their room. She turned on the lamp. She saw them on the floor, holding each other. She saw the flashlight on the ground. + +She smiled and said, "Happy birthday, Anna and Ben! Did you like your surprise?" + +Anna and Ben looked at her. They were confused and relieved. They said, "Mom, you tricked us! That was not a nice surprise!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. I wanted to make you laugh, not cry. It was a silly flashlight. I have a real one for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They were still curious. They wanted to see the real flashlight. Mom gave them another box. They opened it. They saw a real flashlight. It was blue and yellow. It had a sticker that said, "Happy birthday, Anna and Ben!" + +They smiled and said, "Thank you, mom! We love it!" + +Mom said, "You're welcome, my loves. Now, let's celebrate your birthday with some cake and candles. And maybe some more flashlight games. But no more pranks, okay?" + +Anna and Ben agreed. They said, "Okay, mom. No more pranks. But maybe some more jokes." + +They followed mom to the kitchen. They held their flashlights. They were happy. They had a big birthday. They had a fun game. They had a silly mom. They had each other. +Lily liked math very much. She liked to count and add and take away. She had a math book with many fun problems. She always did her math before she played. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and her math book. She saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. The lady had a big hat and a kind smile. Lily said hello to the lady and showed her math book. + +"Wow, you are very good at math," the lady said. "I like math too, but I forget some things sometimes. Can you help me with this problem?" She pointed to a page in the book. + +Lily nodded and sat next to the lady. She explained how to do the problem and the lady thanked her. They did some more math together and had fun. + +Then, Lily saw a big boy coming. The boy was mean and rude. He liked to take things from other kids. He saw Lily's math book and wanted it. + +"Hey, give me that book," the boy said. "It looks cool. I want it." + +Lily was scared. She hugged her math book and said no. The boy reached out to grab it. + +"Leave her alone," the lady said. She stood up and put her hand on the boy's shoulder. "This is her book and she is doing math with me. You can't have it. Go away." + +The boy was surprised. He looked at the lady and saw her big hat and her kind eyes. He felt ashamed. He said sorry and ran away. + +Lily was happy. She thanked the lady for protecting her and her math book. The lady hugged her and said, "You're welcome, dear. You are a smart and brave girl. Math is a wonderful thing. It can help you learn and make friends. Always love math and share it with others." + +Lily smiled and agreed. She and the lady did some more math and then said goodbye. Lily went back to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom was proud of her and the lady. She said, "That was a very nice thing you did, Lily. You helped the lady with math and she helped you with the boy. You both protected each other and learned something. That is what friends do." + +Lily nodded and hugged her mom. She was happy. She loved math and she loved her new friend. She learned that math can protect you and bring you joy. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Lila took Anna everywhere with her. + +One day, Lila and Anna went to the park with her mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox and a pond. Lila wanted to go on the slide first. She put Anna on her lap and slid down. It was fun. She did it again and again. + +Then, she saw a duck in the pond. She liked ducks. She wanted to feed the duck some bread. She asked her mom for some bread. Her mom gave her a piece. She broke it into small bits and threw them to the duck. The duck came closer and ate the bread. + +Lila wanted to touch the duck. She went to the edge of the pond and reached out her hand. But the duck did not like that. The duck bit Lila's finger. It hurt. Lila cried. She dropped Anna in the pond. Anna sank in the water. + +Lila was very sad. She wanted Anna back. She asked her mom to get Anna. Her mom said no. She said the pond was dirty and deep. She said Anna was gone. She said they had to go home. + +Lila did not want to go home. She wanted Anna. She was angry and sad. She kicked and screamed. She did not listen to her mom. She ran to the pond. She tried to get Anna. But she slipped and fell in the pond. + +The water was cold and wet. It was disgusting. It smelled bad. It had mud and bugs and trash. Lila was scared. She could not see Anna. She could not breathe. She cried for help. + +Her mom heard her cry. She ran to the pond. She saw Lila in the water. She was quick. She grabbed Lila and pulled her out. She hugged her and kissed her. She said she was sorry. She said she was glad Lila was safe. + +Lila was sorry too. She said she was sorry. She said she was silly. She said she missed Anna. She said she loved her mom. + +Her mom said she loved her too. She said they would get a new doll. She said they would go home and get dry and warm. She said they would have some cake. + +Lila smiled. She liked cake. She liked her mom. She still missed Anna, but she felt better. She held her mom's hand and walked home. The sun was setting. It was beautiful. It made the sky look like a painting. It made Lila feel happy. She saw the sun rise and fall. She said good night to the sun. She said good night to Anna. She said good night to the duck. She said good night to the pond. She said good night to the park. She said good night to the slide. She said good night to the bread. She said good night to the world. She said hello to her bed. She said hello to her dreams. She said hello to a new day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a teddy bear. They called him Mr. Fluffy. They loved to hug him and pretend he was alive. + +One day, Mr. Fluffy got very dirty. He had mud and grass on his fur. Lily and Ben tried to clean him, but he still looked sad. They decided he needed an operation. They found a small box and some bandages. They put Mr. Fluffy in the box and covered him with bandages. + +"We are going to bury him in the ground," Lily said. "He will get better there." + +"Are you sure?" Ben asked. He was worried about Mr. Fluffy. + +"Yes, I am sure," Lily said. "My mommy told me that when people are sick, they go to the hospital and get an operation. Then they come back home and are happy. It is the same for Mr. Fluffy." + +They dug a hole in the garden and put the box inside. They covered it with dirt and put some flowers on top. They said a prayer for Mr. Fluffy. + +"Goodbye, Mr. Fluffy," Lily said. "We will see you soon." + +"Goodbye, Mr. Fluffy," Ben said. "We love you." + +They went inside and had a snack. They hoped Mr. Fluffy would be happy in the ground. They planned to dig him up the next day and play with him again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to run after it and bring it back. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went under a fence. Ben and Lily followed the ball and saw a huge truck. The truck had a lot of cables on it. The cables were long and thick and shiny. Ben and Lily wondered what the truck was doing. + +They saw a man wearing a helmet and a vest. He was holding a big tool that made a loud noise. He was cutting the cables with the tool. Ben and Lily were scared of the noise and the sparks. They wanted to get their ball and go back to the park. + +"Excuse me, mister," Ben said. "Can we have our ball, please? It went under the fence." + +The man stopped the tool and looked at Ben and Lily. He smiled and said, "Sure, kids. I'll get your ball for you. But you have to stay away from the fence and the truck. These cables are dangerous. They have electricity in them. Do you know what electricity is?" + +Ben and Lily shook their heads. They did not know what electricity was. They only recognized the word "ball". + +The man walked to the fence and picked up the ball. He threw it to Ben and Lily. They caught it and said, "Thank you, mister!" + +"You're welcome, kids," the man said. "Now go back to the park and have fun. And be careful with your ball. Don't let it roll under the fence again." + +Ben and Lily nodded and ran back to the park. They were happy to have their ball again. They did not like the huge truck and the cables. They liked the park and the ball. They played with the ball until it was time to go home. +One day, a big bear and a small fox were walking by a lake. They saw many fish swimming in the water. The big bear was hungry and wanted to catch some fish. The small fox was curious and wanted to see the fish. + +"Let me show you how to catch fish," the big bear said to the small fox. "You have to be very quiet and very fast. Watch me." + +The big bear jumped into the lake and splashed the water with his paws. He tried to grab the fish with his mouth, but they were too quick and slippery. He made a lot of noise and scared the fish away. + +The small fox watched the big bear and laughed. "You are not very good at catching fish," he said. "You are too loud and too slow. You destroy the lake and make the fish run away. You are ignorant." + +The big bear was angry and embarrassed. He climbed out of the lake and shook his fur. He looked at the small fox and growled. "You are very rude and very silly," he said. "You do not know how to catch fish. You only know how to talk. You are ignorant." + +The small fox was not afraid of the big bear. He wagged his tail and smiled. "Maybe we are both ignorant," he said. "But we can learn from each other. Why don't we try to catch fish together? We can be quiet and fast and smart. We can be friends." + +The big bear thought for a moment. He felt sorry for being mean to the small fox. He nodded his head and smiled. "You are right," he said. "We can learn from each other. We can catch fish together. We can be friends." + +The big bear and the small fox went back to the lake. They were quiet and fast and smart. They caught some fish and shared them. They did not destroy the lake. They were not ignorant. They were friends. +Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted a snack. Mom said they could have some celery and peanut butter. She gave them a plate and a knife. + +Anna and Ben took the celery and the peanut butter. They tried to spread the peanut butter on the celery. But it was hard. The peanut butter was sticky and the celery was slippery. They made a big mess. Peanut butter was on their fingers, on their faces, on the table and on the floor. + +Mom came back and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "What did you do? You became very messy! You need to clean up!" + +Anna and Ben said, "Sorry, Mom. We wanted to eat celery and peanut butter. But it was too hard. Can you help us?" + +Mom said, "Yes, I can help you. But first, you need to wash your hands and your faces. Then, we can clean up the table and the floor. And then, I can show you how to spread peanut butter on celery. It is easy if you do it this way." + +Anna and Ben said, "OK, Mom. Thank you. We love celery and peanut butter. And we love you." They gave Mom a hug and a kiss. Then, they went to wash up. They learned how to make a snack without making a mess. +Sara loved to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make on paper. She liked to draw flowers, animals, and houses. Sometimes she drew her family and friends too. + +One day, Sara went to visit her aunt Lily. Aunt Lily was very nice and had a big garden. Sara wanted to draw the garden with her crayons. She asked aunt Lily if she could use some paper. + +"Of course, my dear," aunt Lily said. "You can use any paper you want. But please be careful not to mark the table or the walls with your crayons. They are hard to clean." + +Sara nodded and said, "OK, aunt Lily. I will be careful." She took some paper and crayons and went to the garden. She saw many flowers, bees, and butterflies. She started to draw them with her crayons. She was very happy. + +Aunt Lily came to see what Sara was drawing. She smiled and said, "Wow, Sara, you are very good at drawing. Your pictures are adorable. Can I see them?" + +Sara showed her pictures to aunt Lily. She said, "This is a rose, this is a bee, this is a butterfly, and this is you, aunt Lily. You are very pretty." + +Aunt Lily hugged Sara and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are very sweet. I love your pictures. Can I keep them?" + +Sara said, "Yes, aunt Lily. You can keep them. They are for you." + +Aunt Lily said, "Thank you, Sara. You made my day. Do you want to draw some more?" + +Sara said, "Yes, aunt Lily. I want to draw some more. Can I use more paper?" + +Aunt Lily said, "Of course, Sara. You can use as much paper as you want. But remember, don't mark the table or the walls with your crayons." + +Sara said, "OK, aunt Lily. I won't mark the table or the walls with my crayons. I will only mark the paper with my crayons." + +Aunt Lily said, "Good girl, Sara. Have fun drawing." + +Sara said, "Thank you, aunt Lily. I love you." + +Aunt Lily said, "I love you too, Sara." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys in their room. They have dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. + +One day, their mom says, "I have a surprise for you. Come to the living room." Sara and Tom follow their mom. They see a big box on the couch. Their mom says, "This is for you. Open it and see what is inside." + +Sara and Tom are excited. They open the box and find a new toy. It is a baby doll. The baby doll has a pink dress, a hat and a bottle. It can make sounds and move its eyes. Sara and Tom are happy. They say, "Thank you, mom. We love the baby doll." + +Their mom says, "You're welcome. You can play with the baby doll, but you have to be gentle and careful. The baby doll is fragile and needs love." + +Sara and Tom nod. They take the baby doll to their room. They want to display the baby doll on their shelf. They think the baby doll is very pretty and clear. They can see its face and hair. They can hear its voice and heartbeat. + +They put the baby doll on the shelf. They say, "Hello, baby doll. We are Sara and Tom. We are your friends. We will play with you and take care of you. You are our baby." The baby doll smiles and says, "Mama, dada." Sara and Tom hug the baby doll. They are very happy. +Tom is a hairy dog. He likes to lie on the sofa and sleep. He dreams of space, where he can fly and see stars and planets. He thinks space is fun and cool. + +One day, Tom hears a loud noise. He wakes up and sees a big box in the living room. He smells something new and interesting. He runs to the box and sniffs it. He hears a small sound inside. He barks and scratches the box. + +"Tom, stop!" says Mom. She comes and opens the box. She takes out a small, furry thing. It is a kitten. She is black and white and has green eyes. She looks scared and shy. + +"Tom, this is Luna. She is your new friend. We adopted her from the shelter. She needs a home and a family. Can you be nice to her?" says Mom. + +Tom looks at Luna. He feels curious and excited. He wants to play with her. He wags his tail and licks her face. Luna meows and rubs her head against him. She feels happy and safe. + +"Good boy, Tom. You are a good brother to Luna. Now, let's go to the sofa and lie down. You can show her your space dreams," says Mom. + +Tom and Luna follow Mom to the sofa. They cuddle and nap together. They dream of space, where they can fly and see stars and planets. They think space is fun and cool. They are happy and loved. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they went to the hall where there were many new toys to share. Tom saw a big truck that he wanted to play with. He ran to the truck and grabbed it. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Mia said. "I want to play with the truck too!" + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. "I saw it first!" + +Mia was sad and angry. She looked around and saw a doll that she liked. She ran to the doll and grabbed it. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Tom said. "I want to play with the doll too!" + +"No, it's mine!" Mia said. "I saw it first!" + +Tom and Mia started to fight over the toys. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not have fun. + +A teacher saw them and came to the hall. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over the toys?" + +"Because they are new and we want them!" Tom and Mia said. + +The teacher shook her head. "The toys are not yours. They are for everyone to play with. You have to share and take turns. That is how you can have fun and make friends. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They nodded. + +"Yes, we understand," they said. + +The teacher smiled. "Good. Now, why don't you supply each other with a toy and say sorry?" + +Tom and Mia did what the teacher said. They gave each other a toy and said sorry. They started to play nicely with the toys and with each other. They had fun. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Jen and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's race to the slide!" Jen says. "The first one to reach the top is the winner!" + +"OK!" Tom says. "Ready, set, go!" + +They run to the slide. They speed as fast as they can. Jen is faster than Tom. She gets to the slide first. + +"I win!" Jen says. "I am the fastest!" + +Tom is sad. He does not like to lose. He sees a jar of jelly on a bench. He has an idea. + +He takes the jar of jelly. He opens it. He pours the jelly on the slide. He smiles. + +"Watch this!" Tom says. "I will go on the slide now!" + +He climbs to the top of the slide. He sits on the slide. He slides down. But the slide is slippery. He cannot stop. He slides too fast. He slides off the slide. He falls on the grass. He is covered in jelly. + +"Oops!" Tom says. "That was not a good idea!" + +Jen sees Tom. She laughs. She thinks he looks funny. She is not mad at him. She is still his friend. + +"Are you OK?" Jen asks. "You are very sticky!" + +"I am OK," Tom says. "But I am not very graceful!" + +They laugh together. They go to the fountain. They wash off the jelly. They play some more. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily likes to learn new things. She likes to learn how to draw, how to sing, and how to dance. She has a big book with many pictures and words. She asks her mom to read it to her every day. + +One day, Lily sees a picture of a girl wearing a fancy dress and shoes. The girl is dancing on a stage. She is making loud sounds with her feet. Lily thinks the girl is very pretty and fun. She wants to learn how to dance like her. + +She asks her mom, "What is the girl doing, mom?" + +Mom says, "She is doing tap dance, Lily. She is wearing special shoes that have metal on the bottom. When she moves her feet, the metal hits the floor and makes a sound. It is like music." + +Lily says, "I want to do tap dance, mom. I want to wear a fancy dress and shoes. I want to make music with my feet." + +Mom smiles and says, "Maybe you can, Lily. Maybe we can find a place where you can learn tap dance. Maybe we can buy you a fancy dress and shoes. But first, you have to finish your book. Reading is also a way to learn new things." + +Lily nods and says, "Okay, mom. I will finish my book. But then, can we go to the place where they teach tap dance?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Lily. We can go to the place where they teach tap dance. And maybe, one day, you can dance on a stage, too." +Tom and Lily were going to a restaurant with Mom and Dad. They were very hungry and excited. They liked to eat pizza and ice cream. + +But when they got to the restaurant, they saw something weird. There was a big pool of water in front of the door. And there were people in the water, wearing funny clothes and hats. They were splashing and laughing. + +"What are they doing?" Tom asked. + +"They are soaking," Mom said. "They are having a water party. It is a special day for them." + +"Can we soak too?" Lily asked. + +"No, we can't," Dad said. "We have to go to another restaurant. We don't have funny clothes and hats. And we don't want to get wet and cold." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to soak and have fun. But they followed Mom and Dad to another restaurant. They hoped they would find pizza and ice cream there. And maybe some dry and normal people. +Lily and Ben were camping with their mom and dad. They had a big tent to sleep in. Lily liked the tent. It was cozy and fun. Ben liked the tent too, but he was messy. He left his toys and clothes everywhere. + +One morning, mom said, "Lily and Ben, it's time to clean the tent. We have to pack it up soon." Lily nodded and started to pick up her things. She put them in her bag. She also helped mom fold the blankets. Ben did not want to clean. He said, "No, I want to play. Cleaning is boring." He ran outside with his ball. + +Lily was angry. She said, "Ben, you are selfish. You have to help us. It's not fair." Ben did not listen. He kicked his ball and laughed. Mom said, "Ben, come back here. You have to do your part. We are a team." Ben did not care. He said, "No, I don't. I do what I want." + +Mom was sad. She said, "Ben, you are hurting our feelings. We love you, but you have to be kind and responsible. Cleaning is not hard. It's easy and fast. If you help us, we can have more time to play later." Ben thought for a moment. He looked at Lily and mom. They looked tired and unhappy. He felt sorry. He said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. I will help you." He ran back to the tent. He picked up his toys and clothes. He put them in his bag. He also helped dad fold the tent. Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother." Ben smiled too. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister." Mom and dad hugged them. They said, "We are proud of you. You are a good team." They finished cleaning the tent. They packed it up. They had more time to play. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They were very happy and playful. + +But then, Lily saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry, and it had a long tail. Lily loved dogs, and she wanted to pet it. She ran to the dog and said, "Hello, doggy! You are so cute!" + +The dog did not like Lily. It did not want to be petted. It growled and showed its teeth. Lily was scared and tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It bit Lily's arm and made her cry. + +Ben heard Lily's cry and ran to help her. He saw the dog and got angry. He picked up a stick and slapped the dog on the nose. The dog yelped and ran away. + +Ben hugged Lily and said, "Are you okay, Lily? I'm sorry the dog hurt you." + +Lily sniffed and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very brave. My arm hurts a lot." + +Ben said, "Let me see your arm. Maybe I can make it feel better." He looked at Lily's arm and saw a small wound. He blew on it and said, "There, there. It's not so bad. I will give you a massage. That will make it heal faster." + +He rubbed Lily's arm gently and made funny faces. Lily smiled and said, "You are very kind, Ben. Your massage feels nice. You are my best friend." + +Ben smiled and said, "You are my best friend too, Lily. Come on, let's go to the nurse. She will give you a band-aid and a lollipop. Then we can play some more." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Ben. Let's go." They held hands and walked to the nurse. They were still happy and playful. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a missile. It is long and shiny and has a pointy end. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He picks up the missile and holds it in his hand. "It is a rocket. It can fly very fast and make a loud boom!" + +"Let me see!" Sam says. He wants to play with the missile too. He tries to grab it from Ben, but Ben does not let go. They start to pull and tug on the missile. + +"Stop it, Sam! It is mine!" Ben says. + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. + +They pull harder and harder. The missile slips from their hands and falls to the floor. It starts to roll. It rolls out of their room and down the stairs. It rolls into the kitchen, where Mom is making lunch. + +"Look out, Mom!" Ben and Sam shout. They run after the missile. + +Mom turns around and sees the missile rolling towards her. She is scared. She jumps out of the way. The missile hits the wall and makes a loud boom. It breaks into pieces. Smoke and dust fill the air. + +"Ben! Sam! What is this?" Mom says. She is angry. She coughs and waves her hand. She sees the broken missile and the mess in the kitchen. + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben and Sam say. They are sad. They know they did something bad. They broke their new toy and made Mom mad. + +Mom sighs. She is not happy, but she is not hurt. She loves her boys. She hugs them and says, "It is okay. I am glad you are safe. But you have to be careful with your toys. And you have to share. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," Ben and Sam say. They nod their heads. They understand. They say sorry again. They help Mom clean up the kitchen. They go back to their room and play with their other toys. They share and take turns. They are glad they still have each other. +Lily loved her toy dog, Spot. She played with him every day. She fed him, brushed him, and took him for walks. But one day, Spot got a rip in his ear. Lily was very sad. She did not want Spot to be hurt. + +She asked her mom to help her. Her mom said they could take Spot to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a person who helped animals feel better. Lily was happy. She hoped the veterinarian could repair Spot's ear. + +They got in the car and drove to the veterinarian's office. There were many other animals there. Lily saw a cat, a bird, a rabbit, and a turtle. She wanted to pet them, but her mom said they had to wait for their turn. Lily was impatient. She wanted to see the veterinarian right away. + +Finally, they called Lily's name. She took Spot and followed her mom to a room. The veterinarian was very nice. She looked at Spot's ear and said it was not a big problem. She took a needle and some thread and sewed the rip. It did not hurt Spot. He wagged his tail and licked the veterinarian's hand. + +Lily was very happy. She thanked the veterinarian and gave her a hug. She took Spot and went back to the car. She told her mom that the veterinarian was a hero. She said she wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. Her mom smiled and said she was proud of her. Lily hugged Spot and said he was her best friend. +Tom and Mia were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big wave coming and ran away from the water. Tom stumbled on a rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Mia asked. She ran to him and gave him a hug. + +"It hurts, Mia. I want Mommy," Tom said. + +Mia looked around and saw a small crab near the rock. The crab had two big claws and was making a loud noise. Mia thought the crab was angry and wanted to pinch Tom. + +"Go away, crab! You are mean and scary!" Mia shouted. She picked up a stick and waved it at the crab. + +The crab did not like the stick and ran away. Mia helped Tom get up and they walked to their mom. She was sitting on a towel and reading a book. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look! Tom fell and hurt his knee. And there was a loud crab that tried to get him!" Mia said. + +"Oh, no, poor Tom. Let me see your knee. And what do you mean, a loud crab?" Mom asked. + +She cleaned Tom's knee and put a band-aid on it. She hugged him and kissed him. She smiled at Mia and thanked her for being brave and helping Tom. + +"A loud crab, Mommy. It had big claws and made a noise like this: click, click, click!" Mia said. She imitated the crab's noise with her mouth. + +Mom laughed and said, "That was a hermit crab, Mia. They are not mean or scary. They just make that noise to protect themselves. They live in shells and sometimes change them when they grow. They are very interesting animals." + +"Really, Mommy? Can we see one again?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, Mia. Maybe next time we can find one and observe it. But we have to be gentle and not scare it, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, Mommy. And I'm sorry, Tom. I hope your knee feels better soon," Mia said. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister. And I'm sorry, crab. I hope you find a nice shell," Tom said. + +They all hugged and smiled. They enjoyed the rest of the day on the beach. They played, swam, and had a picnic. They did not see any more loud crabs, but they saw many other things that made them happy. +One day, a little boy named Ben wanted to play outside. He saw his big sister, Amy, wear a red coat and a red hat. He liked the red color and wanted to wear them too. + +"Can I wear your coat and hat, Amy?" he asked. + +"No, Ben, they are mine. You have your own coat and hat. Go away!" Amy said. She was grumpy and did not want to share. + +Ben was sad and angry. He ran to his room and found a gray coat and a gray hat. He put them on and thought he looked like a wolf. He decided to scare Amy and make her sorry. + +He went outside and hid behind a tree. He saw Amy walking by and jumped out. He growled and said, "I am a wolf and I will eat you!" + +Amy was not scared. She laughed and said, "You are not a wolf, Ben. You are a silly boy. Your coat and hat are too big and too old. You look funny, not scary." + +Ben felt ashamed and silly. He realized he was wrong to try to scare Amy. He took off the gray coat and hat and said, "I am sorry, Amy. I was mad because you did not share your coat and hat. Can we be friends?" + +Amy smiled and said, "I am sorry, too, Ben. I was mean because I did not want you to ruin my coat and hat. They are new and I like them a lot. But you are my brother and I love you. We can be friends and we can share sometimes." + +They hugged and went to play together. They learned that sharing is caring and that being kind and honest is better than being grumpy and sneaky. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they see a big letter on the table. It is for Mom and Dad. + +"Who sent the letter?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe Grandma or Grandpa," Lily says. + +They want to open the letter and see what is inside. But Mom and Dad are busy. They are working on their laptops in the living room. + +"Can we open the letter, Mom?" Ben calls. + +"Not now, honey. We are busy. Wait for us, please," Mom says. + +"Can we open the letter, Dad?" Lily calls. + +"Not now, sweetie. We are busy. Wait for us, please," Dad says. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They want to know what is in the letter. They look at the letter again. It has a big red stamp and a picture of a bear. + +"Maybe it is a letter from a bear," Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a letter with a surprise," Lily says. + +They have an idea. They stand on a chair and reach for the letter. They open the envelope and pull out a card. It has a big heart and a message. + +"Happy Valentine's Day, Ben and Lily! We love you very much. Grandma and Grandpa." + +Ben and Lily are happy. They hug the card and smile. + +"Look, Mom and Dad! A letter from Grandma and Grandpa!" they shout. + +Mom and Dad stop working and come to the table. They see the card and the open envelope. + +"Oh, no! You opened the letter without us!" Mom says. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were curious," Ben says. + +"We are sorry, Dad. We wanted a surprise," Lily says. + +Mom and Dad are not angry. They are glad that Grandma and Grandpa sent a letter. They hug Ben and Lily and kiss them. + +"It's okay, kids. We understand. We are curious and want surprises too. But next time, please wait for us before you open a letter. It is more fun to share it together," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will wait for you next time," Ben says. + +"Okay, Dad. We will share it with you next time," Lily says. + +They all sit on the couch and read the card together. They thank Grandma and Grandpa for the letter. They say they love them too. They are a happy family. +Ben liked to read books. He read books about animals, cars, and space. He read books every day. He had many books in his room. + +One day, he saw a new book on the shelf. It was a big book with a red cover. It had a picture of a dragon on it. Ben wanted to read it. He took the book and opened it. + +But the book was not a normal book. It was a magic book. When Ben opened it, the dragon came out of the book. It was a big, scary dragon. It roared and breathed fire. Ben was afraid. He dropped the book and ran away. + +"Help! Help!" Ben shouted. "There is a dragon in my room!" + +His mom heard him and came to his room. She saw the dragon and the book. She was angry. + +"Ben, what have you done?" she asked. "This is a very foolish book. It is not for children. It is for adults who like to escape from reality. You should not read it. You could get hurt." + +She grabbed the book and closed it. The dragon went back into the book. She put the book on a high shelf. She hugged Ben and calmed him down. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Ben said. "I didn't know it was a magic book. I just wanted to read it." + +"It's okay, Ben," his mom said. "But you have to be careful with books. Some books are good and some books are bad. Some books are for learning and some books are for fun. And some books are for escaping and some books are for staying. You have to choose the right books for you." + +Ben nodded. He learned his lesson. He decided to read only the books that his mom gave him. He never touched the red book again. He was happy with his books. He read books every day. He had many books in his room. +Lily liked to knit with yarn. She made hats and scarves and mittens for her friends and family. She was very generous and always shared her yarn with others. + +One day, she saw a new girl in her class. Her name was Anna and she looked sad. She had no hat or scarf or mittens and she was cold. Lily wanted to help her. + +"Hi, Anna. I am Lily. Do you want to join me?" Lily asked. She showed her a basket of yarn and needles. + +Anna smiled a little. "Yes, thank you. I like to knit too, but I have no yarn at home." + +Lily and Anna sat together and knitted. They talked and laughed and became friends. Lily gave Anna some of her yarn and helped her make a hat and a scarf and mittens. Anna was very happy and grateful. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and generous. You made me feel welcome and warm." + +Lily hugged Anna. "You are welcome, Anna. I am glad you joined me. You are a good friend and a good knitter." + +The moral of the story is: Be generous and friendly to others. You can make new friends and help them in need. Knitting with yarn is fun and cozy. +Sam is a doctor. He likes to help people who are sick or hurt. He works in a big place with many rooms and beds. He wears a white coat and a mask. + +One day, he meets a new patient. She is a little girl with long brown hair and big brown eyes. She has a bandage on her arm. She looks scared and sad. + +"Hello, I am Sam. I am your doctor. What is your name?" Sam asks. + +The little girl does not say anything. She hugs a teddy bear. + +Sam smiles. He says, "It's okay. You don't have to be afraid. I am here to help you. Can I see your arm?" + +The little girl nods. She lets Sam look at her arm. He gently touches the bandage. He says, "You have a cut on your arm. It must hurt. How did you get it?" + +The little girl whispers, "I fell from the swing. It was too high. I was scared." + +Sam says, "I'm sorry. That must have been scary. But you are very brave. You came to the hospital. You let me see your arm. You are amazing." + +The little girl smiles. She says, "Thank you. You are amazing too. You are a good doctor. You make me feel better." + +Sam says, "You're welcome. You are a good patient. You are very sweet. Can I be your friend?" + +The little girl says, "Yes, please. Can I tell you my name?" + +Sam says, "Of course. What is your name?" + +The little girl says, "My name is Lily. And this is my teddy bear. His name is Bobo." + +Sam says, "Nice to meet you, Lily and Bobo. My name is Sam. And this is my stethoscope. It helps me listen to your heart. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily says, "Yes, please. That sounds fun." + +Sam puts the stethoscope on Lily's ears. He puts the other end on her chest. He says, "Can you hear your heart?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I can. It sounds like thump-thump-thump. It's fast." + +Sam says, "That's because you are excited. Your heart is happy. It tells me you are healthy and strong." + +Lily says, "Wow. That's amazing. Can I listen to your heart too?" + +Sam says, "Sure. Why not? Here, you hold the stethoscope. I'll put the other end on my chest." + +Lily listens to Sam's heart. She says, "Your heart sounds like thump-thump-thump too. It's slower." + +Sam says, "That's because I am calm. Your heart is happy. It tells me you are a good friend." + +Lily says, "Thank you. You are a good friend too. You make my heart happy." + +Sam says, "You're welcome. You make my heart happy too. You are amazing, Lily." + +Lily says, "You are amazing, Sam." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to Ben's house. Ben's mom says, "Welcome, Anna. You can play in Ben's room." + +Anna and Ben run to Ben's room. They see many toys and books. Anna sees a book with a funny cat on the cover. She says, "Ben, can I see this book?" + +Ben says, "Yes, you can. But be careful. It is my favorite book." + +Anna takes the book and opens it. She sees many pictures of the funny cat. She laughs and says, "This cat is so funny. Look, he is wearing a hat. And he is eating a cake." + +Ben says, "Yes, he is. His name is Sam. He likes to do silly things." + +Anna turns the page. She sees another picture of the funny cat. He is riding a bike. But the page is stuck. Anna tries to pull it. She pulls too hard. She hears a rip. She tears the page. + +Anna gasps and says, "Oh no! I tore the page. I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to." + +Ben looks at the book. He sees the torn page. He feels sad and angry. He says, "Anna, you tore my favorite book. That was not nice. You have to go home now." + +Anna feels sorry and sad. She says, "Ben, please don't be mad. I'm sorry. I like your book too. Can we fix it?" + +Ben says, "No, we can't. It is ruined. Go away, Anna. You are not my friend anymore." + +Anna cries and says, "Ben, please. I want to be your friend. I didn't mean to tear your book. Please forgive me." + +Ben says, "No, I won't. Leave me alone." + +Anna runs out of Ben's room. She says, "Bye, Ben. I hope you will be my friend again." + +Ben's mom sees Anna crying. She says, "What happened, Anna? Why are you crying?" + +Anna tells Ben's mom what happened. She says, "I tore Ben's book. He is mad at me. He doesn't want to be my friend anymore." + +Ben's mom says, "Oh, Anna. I'm sorry. That was an accident. I'm sure Ben will forgive you. He is just upset right now. He loves his book very much. But he loves you too. You are his friend. Maybe you can give him some time to calm down. And maybe you can make him a card to say sorry. Would you like to do that?" + +Anna says, "Yes, I would. Thank you, Ben's mom. You are very nice." + +Ben's mom says, "You're welcome, Anna. You are very nice too. Come, let's make a card for Ben." +Lily was a little girl who liked to play outside. She had a brown dog named Spot who was her best friend. They liked to run and jump and chase each other in the sunshine. + +One day, Lily and Spot saw a big black cat in the garden. The cat had yellow eyes and sharp teeth. It hissed and spat at them. Spot barked and ran towards the cat, but the cat was faster and climbed a tree. Spot tried to reach the cat, but he could not. He was angry and sad. + +Lily saw that Spot was in trouble. She wanted to help him, but she was afraid of the cat. She felt her legs tremble and her heart beat fast. She did not know what to do. + +Then, she heard her mom call her name. She looked up and saw her mom come out of the house. Her mom saw the cat, the dog and the girl. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The cat is just scared, too. He will go away soon. Come here, sweetie. Let me give you a hug." + +Lily ran to her mom and hugged her. She felt safe and warm. Spot ran to them, too, and licked their faces. He was happy and calm. The cat saw that they were not a threat. He jumped down from the tree and ran away. Lily, Spot and mom went inside the house. They had some cookies and milk and told each other stories. They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben like to paint. They have many colors and brushes and paper. They paint stuff they see and stuff they think of. They paint flowers and cars and animals and stars. + +One day, they paint a big dragon. The dragon is green and red and has a long tail and sharp teeth. Anna and Ben are proud of their dragon. They show it to their mom and dad. + +"Wow, what a mighty dragon!" mom says. "Did you paint it together?" + +"Yes, we did," Anna says. "We are a team." + +"That's great," dad says. "You are very good at painting. Can I hang your dragon on the wall?" + +"Yes, please," Ben says. "We want everyone to see our mighty dragon." + +Mom and dad hang the dragon on the wall. Anna and Ben smile and hug. They are happy. They love to paint. +Sara was a stubborn girl. She did not like to listen to her mom or her teacher. She liked to do what she wanted. One day, she wanted to climb a big tree in the park. Her mom said no, but Sara did not care. She ran to the tree and started to climb. + +She was very high when she slipped and fell. She hurt her arm and her leg. She cried and cried. Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She called for help. A nurse came with a big bag. She looked at Sara's arm and leg and said, "You have some cuts and bruises. I need to wrap them with some bandages. It will help them heal and stop the pain." + +Sara did not like the nurse. She did not want her to touch her arm and leg. She said, "No, no, no! Go away! I don't need bandages. I'm fine. Leave me alone!" She tried to push the nurse away. + +The nurse was patient and kind. She said, "Sara, I know you are scared and angry, but I'm here to help you. Bandages are not bad. They are like hugs for your arm and leg. They will make you feel better. Please let me wrap them for you. It will be quick and easy." + +Sara looked at the nurse's face. She saw that she was not mean or scary. She saw that she was smiling and caring. She felt a little sorry for being rude. She said, "Okay, okay. You can wrap them. But only a little. And then I want to go home." + +The nurse nodded and smiled. She wrapped Sara's arm and leg with some soft and colorful bandages. She said, "There you go. You are very brave. Now you can go home with your mom. But remember, no more climbing trees until you are healed. Okay?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay. Thank you, nurse. I'm sorry for being stubborn." She hugged the nurse and then her mom. They went home together. Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned to listen to her mom and to be careful. She also learned to be nice to nurses. They are friends who help people. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They found a big box and some old clothes. They decided to pretend they were a king and a queen. + +Anna put on a purple dress and a shiny crown. Ben put on a red cape and a golden belt. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"You are the perfect queen, Anna," Ben said. + +"And you are the perfect king, Ben," Anna said. + +They seat on the box and waved to their imaginary subjects. They felt very happy and proud. + +But then, a big dog came running into the garden. It saw the crown on Anna's head and wanted to play with it. It jumped on the box and knocked Anna and Ben over. It grabbed the crown with its teeth and ran away. + +"Hey, that's my crown!" Anna shouted. + +"Come back, dog!" Ben shouted. + +They got up and chased the dog. They wanted their crown back. They hoped the dog would not break it. They did not feel happy and proud anymore. They felt angry and sad. +Lily and Ben are busy playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They scatter them all over the floor and make a lot of noise. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big red car!" Ben says, zooming his toy across the carpet. + +"I have a pretty doll, Ben. She has a pink dress and a baby!" Lily says, holding her toy and a small plastic figure. + +They play happily for a while, until they hear a knock on the door. It is their grandma, who has come to visit them. + +"Hello, my sweeties! How are you?" Grandma says, smiling and hugging them. + +"We are good, Grandma. We are playing with our toys!" Lily and Ben say, showing her their toys. + +Grandma looks at the floor and sees the mess they have made. She does not mind, because she loves them very much. But she has a surprise for them. + +"Guess what, Lily and Ben? I have a real baby for you to see!" Grandma says, holding a bundle in her arms. + +"A real baby?" Lily and Ben say, curious and excited. + +"Yes, a real baby. Your new cousin, Sam. He was born yesterday. Do you want to meet him?" Grandma says, sitting on the couch and opening the bundle. + +Lily and Ben run to the couch and look at the baby. He is very small and cute. He has a soft blanket and a tiny hat. He makes a little sound and moves his fingers. + +"Wow, he is so cute, Grandma!" Lily says, touching his cheek gently. + +"Can I hold him, Grandma?" Ben says, reaching his arms. + +"Of course, you can. But you have to be very careful and gentle. He is very fragile and needs a lot of love." Grandma says, helping Ben to hold the baby. + +Lily and Ben take turns holding the baby and talking to him. They forget about their toys and only pay attention to the baby. They are very happy and proud to have a new cousin. They give him kisses and hugs and tell him they love him. Grandma watches them with a smile and thinks they are the best grandchildren in the world. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, Anna's mom says, "We are going to the mall. Do you want to come with us, Ben?" Ben nods and smiles. He likes the mall. There are many toys and books and snacks there. + +Anna and Ben hold hands as they walk to the car. Anna's mom drives them to the mall. She parks the car and says, "Let's go inside. Stay close to me, okay?" Anna and Ben say, "Okay, mom." They follow her into the mall. + +The mall is big and loud. There are many people and shops and noises. Anna and Ben see a big playground with slides and swings and tunnels. They want to play there. Anna's mom says, "You can play there for a while. I will watch you from here. Have fun, but be careful." Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, mom." They run to the playground. + +Anna is not shy. She likes to make new friends. She sees a girl with a pink dress and a doll. She goes to her and says, "Hi, I'm Anna. What's your name?" The girl says, "I'm Lily. This is my doll, Daisy." Anna says, "She's pretty. Can I play with her?" Lily says, "Sure. Do you want to have a tea party?" Anna says, "Yes, I love tea parties." They sit on a bench and pretend to drink tea and eat cookies. + +Ben is shy. He does not like to talk to strangers. He sees a boy with a blue shirt and a car. He wants to play with him, but he is afraid. He stays on the slide and watches him. The boy sees him and says, "Hi, I'm Max. What's your name?" Ben does not say anything. He looks down and slides away. Max says, "Do you want to play with me? I have a car. It's fast and cool." Ben does not say anything. He runs to the swing and swings alone. + +Anna and Lily have fun. They talk and laugh and share their dolls. Ben does not have fun. He feels sad and lonely. He wishes he could play with Max, but he does not know how to say hello. He looks at Anna and Lily and wants to join them, but he is too shy. + +Anna's mom says, "It's time to go, kids. Say goodbye to your friends." Anna and Lily hug and say, "Bye, friend. See you soon." Ben does not say anything. He just walks to Anna's mom. Max says, "Bye, Ben. Maybe we can play next time." Ben does not say anything. He just nods and gets in the car. + +Anna and Ben go home. Anna says, "I had fun at the mall. I made a new friend. Her name is Lily. She has a doll named Daisy. She is nice and funny. I like her." Ben does not say anything. He just looks out the window. Anna says, "What about you, Ben? Did you have fun? Did you make a new friend?" Ben does not say anything. He just shakes his head. Anna says, "Why not, Ben? There were many kids at the playground. You could have played with them." Ben does not say anything. He just shrugs. Anna says, "Don't be shy, Ben. You are a good boy. You can make friends. You just have to say hello." Ben does not say anything. He just sighs. He wishes he could be like Anna. He wishes he could say hello. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to build things with wood and sticks. They made a house, a boat and a bridge. They were very happy. + +"Look at our house!" Ben said. "It has a door and a window and a roof!" + +"Look at our boat!" Lily said. "It has a sail and a mast and a rudder!" + +"Look at our bridge!" Ben said. "It has a span and a rail and a arch!" + +They ran from one thing to another, pretending to live in the house, sail in the boat and cross the bridge. + +But then a big wind came. It blew hard and fast. It made the wood and sticks fly away. Ben and Lily were sad. They lost their house, their boat and their bridge. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "Our house is gone!" + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Our boat is gone!" + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "Our bridge is gone!" + +They looked around. They saw some wood and sticks on the ground. They had an idea. + +"Let's build again!" Ben said. + +"Let's build again!" Lily said. + +They picked up the wood and sticks. They were not clumsy. They were careful. They made a new house, a new boat and a new bridge. They were very happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a big castle, some dolls and a crown. Lily pretended to be a queen and Ben pretended to be a king. They had a lot of fun making rules and having tea parties. + +One day, they heard their mom calling them for lunch. They ran inside, but they forgot to take their toys with them. They left the castle, the dolls and the crown in the garden. They did not know that a naughty cat was watching them. + +The cat was very curious and sneaky. He wanted to play with the toys too. He jumped over the fence and went to the garden. He saw the castle, the dolls and the crown. He thought they looked very pretty and shiny. He decided to take them for himself. + +He grabbed the crown with his teeth and ran away. He did not care that it was too big for him and that it fell off his head. He just wanted to have it. He thought he was a very clever cat. + +Lily and Ben finished their lunch and went back to the garden. They wanted to play some more. But when they got there, they saw that their toys were gone. They looked everywhere, but they could not find them. They felt very sad and angry. + +"Where are our toys?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone took them," Ben said. + +"Who would do that? That's very mean and stupid," Lily said. + +They heard a noise behind the fence. They went to see what it was. They saw the cat with the crown in his mouth. He was trying to hide it under a bush. He looked very guilty and scared. + +"Hey, that's our crown! Give it back!" Ben shouted. + +The cat dropped the crown and ran away. He knew he was caught. He felt very ashamed and silly. + +Lily and Ben picked up the crown and put it back on their heads. They were happy to have it back. They looked for their other toys and found them in the cat's hiding place. They took them back to their castle and hugged them. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to never forget their toys in the garden. They also learned that the cat was not a very smart king. He was just a naughty cat. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they have a race with their cars. Sam has a red car and Mia has a blue car. + +"Ready, set, go!" Sam says. They push their cars on the floor. Sam's car is fast and Mia's car is slow. Sam is happy. He thinks he will win. + +But then, something weird happens. Sam's car hits a book and flips over. Mia's car passes Sam's car and reaches the finish line. + +"I win, I win!" Mia says. She is happy. She thinks she has success. + +Sam is sad. He thinks he has lose. He cries. "No, no, no! That is not fair! Your car is cheat!" + +Mia feels sorry for Sam. She does not want him to cry. She says, "It is okay, Sam. It is just a game. We can play again. Maybe you will win next time." + +Sam stops crying. He says, "Really? You will play with me again?" + +Mia nods. She says, "Yes, of course. You are my friend. Friends play together." + +Sam smiles. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are my friend too. Friends are nice." + +They hug. They play with their cars and dolls again. They have fun. They do not care who wins or loses. They are happy. +Lily liked to watch cartoons on the big TV. She liked the funny animals and the songs they sang. But Lily's mom said she could only watch one cartoon a day. Lily wanted to watch more cartoons. She thought that was not fair. + +One day, Lily saw a big house on the TV. It was the house of a rich man who had many TVs. He could watch as many cartoons as he wanted. Lily wished she could live in that house. She thought that would be fun. + +Lily had an idea. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she crawled to the door and opened it. She crawled outside and looked for the big house. She saw it on the other side of the street. It had a big fence and a big gate. Lily crawled to the gate and tried to open it. But it was locked. + +Lily heard a loud noise. It was a car. It was coming fast. Lily was scared. She tried to crawl back to the door. But it was too late. The car hit Lily. Lily felt a lot of pain. She cried and cried. But no one heard her. Lily was alone. + +Lily never watched cartoons again. She never saw her mom again. She never lived in the big house. She died. Lily was sad. The end. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play games. One day, they found a big freezer in the garage. It was very cold and had ice and food inside. Tim had an idea. + +"Let's play hide and seek," he said. "I will hide in the freezer and you will find me." + +"OK," Sam said. He was careless and did not think it was dangerous. He closed his eyes and counted to ten. + +Tim opened the freezer and lay down inside. He smiled and waited for Sam to find him. He felt the cold air on his face and body. He thought it was fun. + +Sam opened his eyes and looked around. He saw the freezer and ran to it. He tried to open it, but it was locked. He pulled and pushed, but it did not move. He heard Tim's voice inside. + +"Sam, help me! It's too cold! I can't get out!" + +Sam was scared and sorry. He cried and shouted for help. But no one heard him. He did not know what to do. + +Tim lay in the freezer and felt his breath get slower and slower. He was very cold and sleepy. He wished he had not played this game. He wished Sam could save him. But it was too late. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys and books in their chamber, but they also liked to explore the house. One day, they decided to sneak out of their chamber while their mom was taking a nap. They wanted to see what was in the other chambers. + +They opened the first door and saw a big bed with many pillows and blankets. They jumped on the bed and pretended to be pirates. They opened the second door and saw a shiny desk with a computer and papers. They pressed the buttons and drew on the papers. They opened the third door and saw a closet with many clothes and shoes. They tried on the clothes and shoes and made funny faces. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear their mom wake up. She looked for them in their chamber, but they were not there. She looked for them in the other chambers, but they were not there. She started to get worried and angry. Where were they? + +She opened the last door and saw a different chamber. It was dark and cold and had many boxes and bags. She heard some noises and saw Tim and Kim hiding behind a pile of stuff. They looked scared and guilty. + +"Tim and Kim, what are you doing here?" she asked in a loud voice. "This is the basement. You are not allowed to come here. It is dangerous and dirty. You could get hurt or lost. And you made a mess in the other chambers. How could you be so naughty?" + +Tim and Kim started to cry. They knew they had done something bad. They said they were sorry and that they just wanted to have fun. They asked their mom to forgive them and to hug them. + +But their mom was too upset. She said they had to go back to their chamber and stay there. She said they had to clean up the mess they made and give back the things they took. She said they had to take a nap and think about what they did. She said they had to learn to obey and respect. + +She took them by the hand and led them to their chamber. She closed the door and left them alone. Tim and Kim felt sad and lonely. They wished they had not left their chamber. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned that being curious is not always good. Sometimes it can lead to trouble. +Ben and Mia were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they found a gun in the bushes. It was shiny and black. Ben thought it was attractive. He wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Mia, a gun!" he said. "Let's play with it." + +"No, Ben, don't!" Mia said. "Guns are bad. They can hurt people. We should tell a grown-up." + +But Ben did not listen. He picked up the gun and pointed it at Mia. He pretended to be a cowboy. He said, "Bang, bang, you're dead!" + +Mia was scared. She did not like this game. She ran away from Ben. She cried, "Stop, Ben, stop! You're not funny. You're mean!" + +Ben did not stop. He chased Mia with the gun. He laughed, "Come on, Mia, don't be a baby. It's just a toy. I love you." + +But the gun was not a toy. It was real. And it was loaded. When Ben pulled the trigger, a loud noise came out. And a bullet hit Mia in the chest. She fell to the ground. She did not move. She did not breathe. + +Ben was shocked. He dropped the gun. He ran to Mia. He shook her. He said, "Mia, Mia, wake up! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't know. Please, Mia, please!" + +But Mia did not wake up. She was gone. Ben was alone. He was sad. He was sorry. He wished he had listened to Mia. He wished he had never seen the gun. He wished he had never hurt his friend. He wished he could say, "I love you, Mia." But it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear who didn't like to share his honey. One day, he saw an aeroplane flying in the sky and he got angry because it was too loud. He decided to take a nap to make himself feel better. + +While he was sleeping, some bees came and took all of his honey. When he woke up, he was very sad and hungry. He went to find the bees and asked them why they took his honey. The bees explained that they needed it to make honeycomb for their babies. + +The grumpy bear realized that he was wrong to be so selfish and decided to share his honey with the bees. From then on, they became friends and the aeroplane flying in the sky didn't bother him anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink hot chocolate from her favorite mug. The mug was very special to her because it was a gift from her grandma. Lily thought it was very pretty and expensive-looking. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to a park. They sat on a bench to rest and observe the nature around them. Lily saw a bird flying in the sky and a squirrel running up a tree. She was so happy to see all the animals. + +After a while, Lily's mom gave her a surprise. She brought a thermos of hot chocolate and Lily's favorite mug. Lily was so excited and happy. She drank her hot chocolate and observed the nature around her. It was a wonderful day for Lily and her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird. He lived in a cozy nest on a porch. One day, it started to rain and the bird got wet. He didn't like being wet, so he decided to cover himself with a leaf. But the leaf was too small and didn't cover him completely. He felt sad and wished he had a bigger leaf. + +As the rain continued, the little bird looked around and saw a big blue umbrella on the porch. He thought it would be perfect to cover himself with. But he was afraid to ask the owner of the porch for permission to use it. He remembered his mother's advice to always ask before taking something that doesn't belong to him. So, he mustered up the courage and asked the owner if he could borrow the umbrella. + +The owner was happy to lend the umbrella to the little bird and the bird was able to cover himself and stay dry. He learned that it's always better to ask for help than to try to do everything on his own. And he also learned that it's important to be polite and ask permission before taking something that doesn't belong to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sleep and always woke up late in the morning. One day, her mom said, "Lily, wake up! We have a surprise for you!" Lily rubbed her eyes and got out of bed. + +When she went downstairs, she saw an enormous cake on the table. "Wow, it's so big!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's your birthday today!" Lily was so happy and surprised. She blew out the candles and ate a big slice of cake. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had a lot of fun together, but when it was time for her friend to go home, Lily didn't want her to leave. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We can see her again soon." Lily realized that it's important to enjoy the surprises in life, but also to appreciate the people we have around us every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she saw a big machine in her backyard. It was very loud and had lots of buttons. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a man came out of the machine. He was very rude to Lily and told her to go away. But Lily didn't want to leave. She wanted to see what the machine did. So, she waited until the man went back inside. + +Lily climbed up onto the machine and pressed one of the buttons. The machine started to move and make lots of noise. Lily laughed and had so much fun. When the man came back out, he was surprised to see Lily on his machine. But instead of being rude, he smiled and let her play. From that day on, Lily and the man became friends and played on the machine together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she was playing in the grass when she saw a scary bug. It had big eyes and a lot of legs. + +Lily was scared of the bug, so she closed her eyes and imagined it was a friendly ladybug. When she opened her eyes, she saw that the bug had turned into a cute red ladybug. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of bugs anymore. She would imagine them as friendly creatures and play with them in the grass. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to dance to the rhythm of the music. Whenever he heard music, his feet would start to move. He loved to dance so much that he would dance everywhere he went. + +One day, Timmy's friends invited him to a dance competition. Timmy was so excited that he started practicing his dance moves every day. He wanted to win the competition and show everyone how good he was. + +On the day of the competition, Timmy was nervous but excited. He started dancing to the music, and everyone was amazed by his rhythm. But suddenly, Timmy's foot hurt so much that he couldn't dance anymore. He had hurt himself while practicing, but he didn't tell anyone. + +Timmy had to stop dancing, and he didn't win the competition. He felt sad and disappointed. From that day on, he realized that he should always take care of himself and not hide his pain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her mommy and daddy were coming home today. She had been waiting for them all week and was feeling anxious. + +Lily's grandma was taking care of her while her parents were away. "Are you excited to see mommy and daddy?" grandma asked. "Yes, I am!" Lily replied with a big smile. "We should celebrate when they come home," grandma said. + +Finally, the moment arrived and Lily's parents came home. Lily ran to hug them and said, "I'm so well now that you're back!" They all hugged and celebrated together. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she felt anxious or worried, her family would always be there to make her feel well again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play outside in the forest. One day, he met a hunter who was looking for animals to catch. The hunter had a big gun and Benny was scared. + +"Hello little bunny," said the hunter. "What are you doing here all alone?" + +"I'm playing," replied Benny. "But I'm scared of your big gun." + +"Don't worry," said the hunter. "I won't hurt you. I'm just looking for some animals to catch." + +Benny was relieved and continued to play. After a while, he got thirsty and realized he didn't have any water. The hunter noticed and said, "I have some water in my bag. Would you like some?" + +Benny was grateful and drank the water. He learned that even though someone may seem scary, they can still have a kind heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red was very happy because he had a charming smile and a shiny paint. One day, Red was driving on the road when he suddenly stopped. He couldn't move anymore. Red felt very sad and started to weep. + +A kind mechanic saw Red and came to help him. The mechanic opened Red's hood and saw that Red's engine was broken. The mechanic fixed Red's engine and Red was very grateful. Red thanked the charming mechanic and drove away happily. From that day on, Red made sure to take good care of his engine and never broke down again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy pistol. He would pretend to be a cowboy and shoot bad guys. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the toy store. Timmy saw a big box of toy pistols and begged his mom to buy him one. His mom said, "No, Timmy. Guns are not toys. They can hurt people." + +Timmy was sad, but he listened to his mom. Later that day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. Timmy saw a man with a deep voice sitting on a bench. The man had a real pistol in his pocket. + +Timmy's mom saw the man too and whispered to Timmy, "We need to leave now. I will order us some ice cream to make you feel better." + +As they walked away, Timmy didn't understand why his mom was scared. But he knew he didn't want to play with his toy pistol anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing in the sand and making sandcastles. One day, he went to the beach with his mom and dad. He saw a wide beach with lots of sand. + +Timmy said to his dad, "Daddy, can we build a sandcastle together?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's build the biggest sandcastle ever!" + +Timmy and his dad started building the sandcastle. They used buckets and shovels to make it. Timmy was so happy that he laughed and said, "Look, Mommy! We built a big sandcastle!" + +His mom looked at the sandcastle and said, "Wow, that's amazing! You both did a great job!" Timmy was so proud of himself and his dad. They had so much fun building the sandcastle together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was a very obedient bird who always listened to Lily. One day, Lily went to school and left Polly at home. + +While Lily was gone, Polly got very bored and started to make a lot of noise. She squawked and chirped loudly, making a big mess in the house. When Lily came home, she was very upset to see what Polly had done. + +"Lily, please help me clean up this mess!" Polly said. "I'm sorry I was so noisy while you were gone. I just wanted to play." + +Lily forgave Polly and they cleaned up the mess together. From that day on, Polly learned to be patient and wait for Lily to come home before playing. And Lily learned to appreciate how obedient and well-behaved her pet parrot could be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside near the creek in her backyard. One day, she saw a frog jumping around in the creek. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +Lily decided she wanted to learn more about frogs, so she asked her mom if they could study them. Her mom was patient and helped her find books at the library. They learned that frogs like to live near water, like the creek in their backyard. + +Lily was so happy to learn new things about the frog in the creek. She knew she wanted to keep studying and learning about nature. And maybe one day, she would even catch that frog! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack had a mule named Molly. Molly was a big and strong animal. She was white and fluffy. + +One day, Jack wanted to go to the market. He needed to bring some things with him. So, he decided to attach a cart to Molly. The cart was big and heavy. + +Molly was happy to help Jack. She walked slowly and carefully with the cart attached to her. Jack was happy too, because he didn't have to carry the heavy things himself. + +Finally, they reached the market. Jack sold all his things and bought some new ones. Then, he and Molly went back home. They were both very tired, but they were happy because they had helped each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pony named Sparky. Sparky was very peaceful and loved to run around in the fields. One day, Lily and Sparky went for a walk in the woods. They saw a bird in a tree and Lily urged Sparky to be quiet so they wouldn't scare the bird. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise and saw a little boy crying. "What's wrong?" asked Lily. "I lost my puppy," said the boy. "We'll help you find him," said Lily. They searched and searched, but couldn't find the puppy. Suddenly, Sparky ran off into the woods and came back with the puppy in his mouth. The little boy was so happy and thanked Lily and Sparky. "You're welcome," said Lily. "We're happy to help." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very busy picking flowers in the garden. Suddenly, she heard her mommy sigh. + +"What's wrong, mommy?" asked Lily. + +"I can't find my keys," replied her mommy with a sigh. + +Lily looked around and saw the keys on the ground. She picked them up and gave them to her mommy. + +"Here you go, mommy!" said Lily with a smile. + +"Thank you, Lily! You are such a helpful girl," said her mommy with a happy sigh. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, her mommy took her to school for an exam. Lily was a bit scared but her mommy was kind and held her hand. + +At school, the teacher introduced herself and showed Lily around. She saw other kids taking the exam too. Lily tried her best and felt proud when she was done. Her mommy gave her a big hug and said she did great. + +After the exam, Lily's mommy introduced her to a new friend. They played together and had fun. Lily felt happy and grateful for her kind mommy and new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, he saw a little rabbit running away from him. Timmy wanted to see where the rabbit was going, so he decided to follow it. + +As he was walking, Timmy saw a man sitting under a tree. The man looked very smart and his brain was working very fast. Timmy went to the man and said, "Hello, mister! Why are you sitting here?" The man replied, "I am thinking about a very important problem. I need to use my brain to find a solution." + +Timmy was very alert and listened carefully to the man's words. He then said, "I want to follow the rabbit. Do you want to come with me?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to help you find the rabbit." So, Timmy and the man followed the rabbit together and had a great adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a tall wall and wanted to climb it. So, she started to climb and climb until she reached the top. + +From there, she saw a swing and wanted to play on it. She jumped off the wall and ran to the swing. She sat down and started to swing back and forth, higher and higher. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her for lunch. She got off the swing and ran back to her mom. She was so happy to have had a fun day playing outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy and his dad went to play golf. Timmy loved golf because he got to hit the ball really far. But it was very cold outside and Timmy's fingers started to freeze. + +Timmy's dad noticed that he was shivering and took him inside to warm up. Timmy was grateful to his dad for taking care of him. They had some hot chocolate and Timmy felt much better. + +After they finished their hot chocolate, Timmy and his dad went back outside to play golf again. Timmy hit the ball so far that it almost went into the hole. He was very happy and his dad was proud of him. Timmy realized that even though it was cold outside, he still had a lot of fun playing golf with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her furniture. She had a noisy toy box that she loved to open and close. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new toy that included a lot of small pieces. Lily was so happy and started playing with it right away. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over her toy box and all of her toys fell out. The noisy toys made a loud sound that scared Lily's new toy. The small pieces went flying everywhere and got lost in the furniture. Lily tried to find them, but she couldn't. She felt sad and cried. + +Lily's mom tried to help her look for the lost pieces, but they couldn't find them. Lily was so upset that she didn't want to play with any of her toys anymore. She learned that sometimes accidents can happen and things can get lost. But she also learned that it's okay to be sad and cry when bad things happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted some food. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I want to eat some food. Can you give me some?" Her mommy said, "Of course, Lily. What would you like to eat?" Lily said, "I want a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly." + +Her mommy made her a sandwich and gave her some milk to drink. Lily started to eat her sandwich and said, "This is so yummy, mommy. Thank you!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it." + +After eating, Lily became very hyper and started to run around the house. Her mommy said, "Lily, don't be so crazy! Sit down and relax." Lily stopped running and said, "Okay, mommy. I will sit down and drink my milk." She sat down and drank her milk, feeling happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball. One day, he went to the park to play. He kicked the ball so hard that it went into the bushes. Tom went to get it, but he saw a leather jacket there. It was hot outside, so he put it on the bench. When he found his ball, he went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, it started to rain really hard. The rain didn't stop for a long time, and soon the water started to rise. The water went up to Timmy's knees and then up to his waist. Timmy's house was near a river, and the river started to flood. Timmy's family had to leave their house and spend the night at a friend's house. The friend's house was very far away, so Timmy felt very distant from his home. But he was happy to be safe and dry with his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make lemonade with her mommy. One day, her mommy gave her a big jar to pour the lemonade in. Lily was so excited to pour the lemonade into the jar, but she accidentally spilled it all over the floor. She was confused and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy saw what happened and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." They cleaned up the mess and started again. This time, Lily poured the lemonade slowly and carefully into the jar. She was so proud of herself. + +After they finished making the lemonade, they sat down and enjoyed it together. Lily's mommy said, "Remember, Lily, it's okay to make mistakes. What's important is that we learn from them and try again." Lily smiled and nodded her head. She learned an important lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a street with lots of houses and trees. One day, Lily went for a walk with her mommy. They walked down the street and saw many things like birds and flowers. + +Suddenly, Lily's shoes started to hurt her feet. She told her mommy that her shoes were uncomfortable. Her mommy knew that they needed to go home and get different shoes. Lily was happy because she knew her mommy would help her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved playing with her toys and going outside to play. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with a laser toy. Sarah wanted to play with it too, but the boy refused to let her. + +Sarah was sad and told her mom what happened. Her mom told her to be patient and that maybe the boy would let her play with it later. Sarah waited and waited, but the boy still didn't let her play with the laser toy. + +Finally, Sarah's mom walked over to the boy and asked him nicely if Sarah could play with the laser toy. The boy finally agreed and Sarah was so happy! She played with the laser toy for a while and then gave it back to the boy. From that day on, Sarah learned that being patient and asking nicely can sometimes get you what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cat named Mittens. Mittens was a cute cat with black and white strips. Timmy loved to play with Mittens every day. + +One day, Timmy noticed that Mittens was getting bigger. "Mittens, you're growing so big!" said Timmy. Mittens meowed happily. + +A few weeks later, Timmy noticed something strange. Mittens was losing all her fur! "Mittens, why are you bald?" asked Timmy. Mittens meowed sadly. + +Timmy took Mittens to the vet. The vet said that Mittens had a skin problem, but it would get better soon. Timmy was happy to hear that. "Don't worry, Mittens. You'll grow back your fur soon!" said Timmy. Mittens meowed happily again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with lots of pretty things. One day, she got a new sheet for her bed. It was amazing! It was so soft and cozy. + +Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Wow, Lily! Your room looks so beautiful! Did you decorate it all by yourself?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes! I put up my favorite pictures and stickers on the walls. And I got this amazing new sheet for my bed!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Your room looks so happy and colorful now." And Lily felt very proud of herself for making her room so special. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. There were rabbits, squirrels, and even a bear. They liked to play together and have fun. One day, they decided to have a picnic. They brought sandwiches, cookies, and juice. But it was a hot day, and soon the cookies started to melt. The animals were impatient to eat, but they had to wait for the cookies to cool down. Finally, they enjoyed their picnic and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm so sleepy. Can I go to sleep?" + +Mommy bear said, "Of course, Benny. You can sleep in your pitch." Benny loved his pitch because it was soft and cozy. He crawled into his pitch and closed his eyes. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a noise. It was his friend, the ball. The ball said, "Benny, let's roll and play!" + +Benny replied, "No, thank you. I'm too sleepy. Maybe later." And with that, he fell asleep in his pitch, dreaming of rolling down hills with his ball friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while playing hide and seek, Lily found a mysterious veil in the bushes. + +Lily picked up the veil and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look, Timmy! I found a mysterious veil!" she said. + +Timmy leaned in to take a closer look at the veil. "Wow, that's so cool!" he said. + +Lily and Timmy decided to play dress up with the veil. They put it on their heads and pretended to be princesses. But suddenly, a gust of wind blew the veil away. + +Lily and Timmy searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the veil. They were sad and disappointed that their fun was ruined. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big park near her house. One day, she went on a trip to the park with her mom. Lily saw a huge tree and wanted to climb it. Her mom warned her to be careful because the branches were sharp. + +Lily climbed the tree and had fun playing on the branches. Suddenly, she slipped and fell down. Her mom rushed over to help her, but Lily had hurt herself badly. Her mom took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't fix her broken arm. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't play outside anymore. She learned a lesson to be careful when climbing trees and not to ignore her mom's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. The boat had a big thing called an anchor that helped it stay in one place. One day, the boat got stuck in the sand and couldn't move. The captain was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a little girl on the beach saw the boat and asked the captain what happened. The captain explained that the boat was stuck and couldn't move. The little girl had an idea and ran to get her dad's truck. + +She tied a rope to the truck and to the anchor on the boat. The truck pulled the anchor out of the sand and the boat was free! The captain was so happy and not ashamed to ask for help. He thanked the little girl and her dad for helping him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside in the grass. One day, she stubbed her toe on a rock and it hurt a lot. Her mommy kissed it and made it feel better. + +Later that day, Lily saw a pretty light in the sky. She asked her mommy what it was and her mommy said it was the sun. Lily thought it was so beautiful and wondered who designed it. + +Lily went to bed that night thinking about the sun and her sore toe. She hoped that her toe would feel better soon so she could run and play outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly loved to sing and dance. One day, Polly's owner decided to bake some cookies. Polly watched as her owner mixed the dough and put it in the oven. The smell of the cookies made Polly's mouth water. After a while, the cookies were done and Polly's owner took them out of the oven. They were hot and dry. Polly's owner gave her a cookie to try and Polly loved it! From that day on, Polly always wanted to be near the kitchen when her owner was baking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine, but sometimes the weather was rainy and she had to stay inside. One day, she looked out the window and saw that the sky was gray and cloudy. She knew that meant it was going to rain soon. + +Lily's mom told her that they needed to make sure everything outside was settled before the rain came. They went outside and put away all of the toys and chairs so they wouldn't get wet. Lily's mom said that it was important to be dependable and take care of their things. + +After they finished, they went back inside and watched the rain fall from the window. Lily was happy that they were prepared for the weather and that everything was settled. She knew that she could depend on her mom to take care of her and their things. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Bobby. Bobby loved to drink hot chocolate from his favorite mug. The mug was heavy and had a picture of a rainbow on it. One day, Bobby's friend, a rabbit named Rosie, came over to play. + +Bobby offered Rosie some hot chocolate in his favorite mug. Rosie accidentally dropped the mug and it broke into many pieces. Bobby felt sad and regretted letting Rosie use his favorite mug. + +Bobby said to Rosie, "I am sad because my mug is broken. It was heavy and had a rainbow on it." Rosie said, "I am sorry. I did not mean to break your mug." Bobby forgave Rosie and they hugged. They decided to make a new mug together and paint a picture of a rainbow on it. From that day on, they drank hot chocolate together from their new mug and were happy friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite red socks. He wore them everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, Timmy noticed that one of his socks had a hole in it. + +Timmy's friend Billy said, "Why don't you just take off your sock?" + +Timmy shook his head and said, "No, I don't want to. My sock is brave and it can handle a little hole." + +But as Timmy continued to play, the hole in his sock got bigger and bigger until it fell off his foot. Timmy didn't know what to do, so he shrugged his shoulders and continued playing with his friends. + +When Timmy got home, his mom noticed that he was missing a sock. She asked him where it was, and Timmy told her that it fell off at the park. Timmy's mom was upset because she had just bought him those socks. + +Timmy felt bad and wished he had taken off his sock when Billy suggested it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside and explore. One day, he went for a walk by the river and saw a big raft. He thought it looked like fun, so he climbed aboard. + +As he floated down the river, he saw a man fishing. "Hello there!" Timmy said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm fishing," the man replied. "Have you ever fished before?" + +"No," Timmy said. "But I like to discover new things." + +"That's great!" the man said. "You're very adventurous. Are you from a wealthy family?" + +Timmy didn't understand what "wealthy" meant, so he asked the man. The man explained that it meant having a lot of money and things. + +"Oh," Timmy said. "I don't know if my family is wealthy, but we're happy." + +The man smiled. "That's all that matters. Keep exploring and discovering new things, Timmy." + +And with that, Timmy continued on his rafting adventure down the river, excited to see what else he could discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad with her mommy. One day, they went to the store to buy some vegetables for their salad. + +Lily saw a toy she wanted and asked her mommy, "Can we buy it, please?" + +Mommy said, "No, we can't. We need to buy vegetables for our salad." + +Lily felt ashamed that she asked for a toy instead of vegetables. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I didn't know. How many vegetables do we need?" + +Mommy replied, "We need a number of vegetables, like carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes. Let's get them and make a yummy salad together!" + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she could help her mommy make a delicious salad. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety who lived in the east. Tweety loved to sing every morning and make the trees happy. One day, Tweety woke up and it was very warm outside. + +Tweety flew to visit his friend, a little mouse named Jerry. Jerry was hiding in his house because he was scared of the warm weather. Tweety said, "Jerry, come out and sing with me! The warm sun feels so good on our feathers and fur." + +Jerry came out and they sang a beautiful song together. They sang about how nice it was to be warm and happy. After they finished singing, Jerry said, "Thank you, Tweety. I was scared of the warm weather, but now I feel happy too." + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we are scared of new things, but if we try them, we might find out that they are not so scary after all. And if we sing and make friends, we can be happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because he was going to the park with his mom. They packed a picnic basket that included sandwiches, juice, and cookies. Timmy loved cookies! + +As they walked to the park, they saw a man smoking a cigarette. Timmy's mom told him that smoking is bad for your lungs and can make you sick. Timmy didn't understand, so his mom explained that our lungs help us breathe and we need to take care of them. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to Timmy and asked him if he wanted to play. Timmy was shy and didn't know what to say, but his mom told him to be friendly and not ignorant. Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I want to play!" They had a great time playing on the swings and eating cookies from the picnic basket. Timmy was happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a big building with her mommy. They went inside the elevator and pressed the button to go up. The elevator made a ding sound and started to move. + +When they got out of the elevator, they saw a big orange ball in the sky. It was the sun! The sun was so bright that it made everything around it glow. Lily thought it was very pretty. + +They went to a store and Lily saw a toy that she really wanted. It was a toy that glowed in the dark. Her mommy bought it for her and Lily was so happy. She played with it all night long and loved how it glowed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very excited to have her friends over for a tea party. Lily's mom set up the table with tea cups and cookies. + +When Lily's friends arrived, they started to eat the cookies very fast and they were being rude. Lily's mom reminded them to use their manners and not be rude. + +One of Lily's friends accidentally spilled tea on the table and felt embarrassed. Lily's mom told her it was okay and they cleaned it up together. + +After the tea party, Lily's friends thanked her for having them over and promised to use their manners next time. Lily was happy that her friends had a good time and that they learned to be polite at the table. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her grandma's attic. One day, while she was playing, she saw a big, thick cobweb in the corner. + +Lily asked her grandma, "What is that in the corner?" + +"It's a cobweb," her grandma replied. + +Lily said, "It looks scary. Can we take it down?" + +Her grandma said, "Sure, let's do it together." + +As they were taking down the cobweb, they disturbed a family of spiders. The spiders scurried away, and Lily said, "I'm sorry we disturbed them." + +"It's okay," her grandma said. "They'll find a new home." + +From that day on, Lily and her grandma always checked for cobwebs in the attic and made sure not to disturb any more spider families. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with many rooms. Her room was very pretty, with pink walls and a big bed. + +One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Her friend had never been to Lily's house before, so Lily wanted to show her around. She took her friend to the living room, the kitchen, and even the backyard where they played on the swings. + +Lily's friend was very impressed with the big house. She had never seen such a wealthy house before. Lily was happy to show her friend around and share her home with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very hungry and wanted some food. Her mom made her some warm soup. Lily loved the soup and ate it all up. + +After eating, Lily went to play with her toys. She forgot to turn off the stove and the soup started to burn. Her mom smelled the burning and quickly turned off the stove. + +Lily's mom told her to always be careful with fire and to never leave food cooking alone. Lily understood and promised to be more careful. From that day on, Lily always made sure to turn off the stove when she was done cooking. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big coat that kept him warm in the cold. His coat was very expensive but his mom bought it for him because she loved him very much. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played tag and hide-and-seek, but then they saw a big tree. Timmy wanted to climb the tree but he was scared. His friend said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. You can do it!" + +So Timmy took a deep breath and tried to climb the tree. He stretched his arms and legs as far as he could. Finally, he made it to the top! He felt so proud of himself and his friends cheered for him. Timmy realized that sometimes, it's good to try new things even if you're scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. Yesterday, she woke up early and went to her room to play. She picked up her favorite doll and started to play with her. Suddenly, her little brother came in and wanted to play too. + +Lily said, "No, I don't want to share my doll. She is very special to me." + +Her brother got upset and said, "But I want to play too!" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can play together. But we have to be flexible with how we play. We can take turns playing with the doll." + +Her brother agreed and they played together happily. From that day on, they learned that sharing and being flexible is important in playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a big red apple. It was the sweetest apple in the orchard. One day, a little girl came to the orchard to pick some apples. She saw the big red apple and wanted to take it home. She gently picked it from the tree and put it in her basket. She was so happy to have the big red apple. + +On her way home, she saw a little bird. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. The little girl wanted to help the bird. She took her scarf and gently wrapped it around the bird. The bird felt better and started to chirp. The little girl was so happy that she could help the bird. + +Suddenly, a lightning strike hit a tree nearby. The little girl was scared and started to run. She held her basket tightly and didn't drop the big red apple. When she got home, she showed her mom the big red apple and told her about the little bird. Her mom was proud of her for being kind to the bird. They both enjoyed eating the sweet apple together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was very stubborn. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. + +"I don't want to clean up my toys!" Lily said stubbornly. + +Her mom sighed and said, "If you don't clean up your toys, we can't turn on the light and read a story together." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and finally decided to clean up her toys. She joined her mom in cleaning and soon they were finished. Her mom turned on the light and they cuddled up to read a story together. + +Lily felt happy that she listened to her mom and joined in to clean up. From that day on, she knew that sometimes it's better to listen to others and join in to make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and he had a pet dog named Spot. One day, Timmy and Spot went for a walk in the park. Suddenly, they saw a little bird with a broken wing. Timmy felt sad for the bird and said, "I want to feed the bird some bread." + +Just as Timmy was about to give the bird some bread, there was a loud noise in the sky. It was lightning! Timmy got scared and held onto Spot tightly. Spot barked and said, "Don't be afraid, Timmy. I will protect you." + +After the lightning stopped, Timmy saw that the bird was still there. He said to Spot, "I want to take the bird home with us so we can help it." So, they brought the bird home and gave it some food and water. Timmy felt happy that they could help the bird, even though it was deaf and couldn't hear them. From that day on, Timmy and Spot took care of the bird and it became their new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars and dream about visiting a planet. One day, she asked her mommy, "Can we go to a planet?" Her mommy replied, "We can't go there, Lily. It's too far away." + +Lily was worried because she really wanted to see a planet. She asked her friend, the teddy bear, "Do you think we can go to a planet?" The teddy bear said, "Don't worry, Lily. One day we will arrive at a planet." + +Lily learned that sometimes we can't do everything we want, but we can still dream and hope. She was happy knowing that one day she and her teddy bear will arrive at a planet. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch TV. One day, he wanted to watch his favorite show but he couldn't find the cable. He looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Then, he remembered that his mom had recorded the show for him. He felt happy and asked his mom to play the recorded show for him. + +While watching the show, Timmy saw a disgusting bug crawling on the screen. He didn't like bugs and wanted to get rid of it. He tried to touch the bug on the screen but it didn't go away. He asked his mom if she could help him remove the bug. His mom told him that it was just on the TV and not real. Timmy felt relieved and continued watching his show. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the big world around her. One day, she found a huge piece of cardboard in her backyard. She was so excited to play with it and started to imagine all the things she could do with it. + +Lily decided to make a fort out of the cardboard. She covered it with blankets and pillows to make it cozy inside. As she was playing in her fort, she noticed that the wind was starting to pick up. She remembered that her mom had told her to always put away her toys when it gets windy outside. + +Lily quickly gathered all her toys and put them away. Just as she finished, a big gust of wind came and blew the fort away. Lily was sad that her fort was gone, but she was happy that she listened to her mom and kept her toys safe. From then on, Lily always made sure to put away her toys when it got windy outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to water the plants, but Lily forgot. + +The next day, Lily's mommy saw that the plants were very thirsty and sad. She asked Lily if she watered the plants, but Lily said she forgot. Lily's mommy was a little bit upset, but she knew that Lily didn't mean to forget. + +So, Lily's mommy helped her water the plants and they talked about how important it is to take care of living things. After that day, Lily always remembered to water the plants. The garden became very happy and quiet, because the plants were growing strong and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a big mole who lived in a big hole. He was very lonely and wanted to make some friends. One day, he met a little rabbit who was hopping by. The mole asked the rabbit, "Will you be my friend?" The rabbit replied, "Yes, I will be your friend." + +The mole was very happy to have a friend. They played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, they saw some ants who were working hard to carry food to their nest. The mole said, "Let's help the ants carry their food." The rabbit agreed and they both started to help the ants. + +The ants were very happy to see the mole and rabbit helping them. They said, "Thank you for your help. You have united with us to help us carry our food." The mole and rabbit felt very proud of themselves for helping the ants. From that day on, they continued to help others and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. In the castle lived a king. The king was very happy because he was very fit. One day, the king went for a walk in the garden. He saw a little bird sitting on a tree. The bird was chirping a song. The king wanted to talk to the bird, but he didn't want to scare it. So, he whispered to the bird. The bird was very happy and chirped even louder. The king smiled and continued his walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her grandma was coming to visit her. Lily waited all week for her grandma to arrive. When her grandma finally came, Lily was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. + +But Lily's dog, Max, was nervous because he had never met Lily's grandma before. He barked and barked until Lily's grandma gave him a treat. After that, Max was happy and wagged his tail. + +Lily and her grandma had a great time together. They played games, read books, and had a tea party. When it was time for her grandma to leave, Lily felt sad. But her grandma promised to visit again soon and that made Lily happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in his room. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a big bowl of ice cream. Timmy was so happy and he ate it all up. But, he forgot to put the bowl in the sink and left it in his room. + +The next day, Timmy went to play with his toys again. But when he went into his room, he saw that the bowl of ice cream had spoiled and made a big mess in his room. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He tried to clean it up but it was too hard. + +Then, Timmy's mom came in and saw the spoiled mess. She was not happy and told Timmy he had to clean it up. Timmy felt bad and didn't want to clean it up. But, he knew he had to. So, he got a towel and started to clean up the spoiled mess. It was hard work, but he did it. And from then on, Timmy made sure to always put his dishes in the sink so his room wouldn't freeze up with spoiled food. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mommy said they were going to the store to buy a new TV for their house. Timmy was excited to go with his mommy because he loved going to the store. + +At the store, Timmy and his mommy looked at many TVs. They found one that was big and had a red frame around it. Timmy's mommy said the TV included a remote control, so they could change the channels from far away. Timmy was happy because he knew he could watch his favorite cartoons on the new TV. + +When they got home, Timmy's daddy helped set up the new TV. They put it in the living room and turned it on. Timmy was so excited to watch his cartoons on the big, new, red TV. He sat down on the couch and used the remote control to turn on his favorite show. Timmy was very happy with the new TV that included a remote control. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and explore the world around her. One day, she went for a walk in the park and met a new friend named Timmy. They played together on the swings and had a lot of fun. + +As they were playing, Lily noticed a clock on the playground. It was big and round, with black hands that moved around the face. She asked Timmy what it was, and he told her it was a clock. Lily thought it was very cool and watched the hands move around and around. + +After a while, it was time for Lily to go home. She gave Timmy a big hug and said goodbye. As she walked away, she felt a little sad, but she knew she would see him again soon. She looked back at the clock and saw that it was getting tight, meaning it was almost time for dinner. She ran home to tell her mom about her new friend and the clock they played near. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved jazz music. He would dance and sing whenever he heard it. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new jazz CD. But when he played it, the music sounded terrible. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy's friend Billy came over and saw the CD. Billy said he could help sort out the problem. He took the CD and cleaned it with a cloth. Then he put it in the CD player and pressed play. This time, the music sounded great! + +Timmy was so happy and thanked Billy for helping him. They danced and sang to the jazz music together. From that day on, Timmy and Billy loved listening to jazz music together and always made sure to sort out any problems with their CDs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her marbles. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She brought a bag of marbles with her. + +When she got there, she saw a boy playing with his ball. She wanted to play with him too, so she asked him if he wanted to play marbles with her. But the boy was rude and said no. + +Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She took out her bag of marbles and sprayed them out on the ground. The boy saw how pretty they were and wanted to play with them too. Lily smiled and said, "Sure, you can play with me. But next time, don't be so rude!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to sing and fly in the sky. One day, Tweety was flying in the sky when a big storm came. The wind was blowing so hard that Tweety couldn't fly anymore. Tweety was scared and didn't know what to do. + +After the storm passed, Tweety tried to fly again but couldn't. Tweety's wings were hurt. Tweety hated the storm for hurting its wings. Tweety felt sad and alone. + +Days passed and Tweety didn't get better. Tweety couldn't fly anymore and felt useless. Tweety's bird friends were proud of their flying skills and didn't want to be friends with Tweety anymore. Tweety was all alone and sad. + +One day, Tweety passed away. The storm had taken away Tweety's ability to fly and its happiness. Tweety's bird friends felt bad for not being there for Tweety. They realized that being proud was not important and that being a good friend was. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in a big forest. One day, a little rabbit named Benny went out to play and got lost. He was so scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw a kind deer who asked him what was wrong. Benny told him that he was lost and didn't know how to get back home. + +The deer said, "Don't worry, little rabbit. I will help you find your way home." The deer called out to his friends, a group of birds, and asked them to help look for Benny's home. They all flew around the forest until they finally found Benny's home. + +Benny was so happy and thanked the deer and the birds for helping him. He hugged the deer and the birds and said, "You are my best friends ever!" The deer and the birds were happy too and they all played together in the forest. They had so much fun, but they got very dirty and their fur and feathers became filthy. Benny's mom had to give them all a bath, but they didn't mind because they were happy to have helped their friend. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly monkey who lived in the jungle. He loved to race with his friends who were also monkeys. They would run and swing from tree to tree. + +One day, the elderly monkey decided to race with a younger monkey. The younger monkey was very fast and the elderly monkey was afraid he would lose. But he didn't give up and tried his best. + +As they raced through the jungle, the elderly monkey started to feel tired. But he kept going and eventually, he crossed the finish line. Everyone cheered and the elderly monkey felt very proud of himself. From then on, he knew that even though he was old, he could still do amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy car. Yesterday, when he was playing with it, he accidentally broke it. He was sad because he couldn't play with it anymore. + +His mom saw that he was sad and asked what was wrong. Timmy explained that his toy car was broken. His mom said not to worry and that they could repair it together. + +They went to the garage and got some tools. Timmy's mom showed him how to fix the car. It was a mild problem, so it was easy to repair. After a few minutes, they were done and the car was working again. Timmy was happy and thanked his mom for helping him. They played with the car together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily saw a sign that said there was going to be an art contest. The winner would get a big prize! + +Lily worked hard on her drawing every day. She practiced and practiced until she became very good at drawing. Her mommy and daddy were so proud of her. + +On the day of the contest, Lily went to the art museum. She saw lots of other kids with their drawings. Some of them were very rude and pushed her out of the way. But Lily didn't give up. She knew she had become a great artist. + +Finally, the judges announced the winner of the prize. It was Lily! She was so happy and proud. Her mommy and daddy hugged her and told her how much they loved her. From that day on, Lily continued to draw and become even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the swing in his backyard. He would swing back and forth, higher and higher. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to swing too, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +"Can I please have a turn on the swing?" asked Billy. + +Timmy was feeling grumpy and didn't want to share his swing. "No, it's mine," he said. + +But then, Timmy remembered how much fun it was to swing with a friend. He decided to be nice and let Billy have a turn. + +"Okay, you can have a turn," said Timmy. + +Billy was so happy and thanked Timmy. He had a great time on the swing, and then they played together for the rest of the day. Timmy learned that sharing was fun and made him happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little lion named Leo. Leo had a mighty roar, but he was always scared. He lived with his aunt who loved him very much. + +One day, Leo's aunt asked him to go play with the other animals in the jungle. Leo was scared, but his aunt encouraged him to be brave and use his mighty roar. + +Leo went to play with the other animals and they all had fun. But then, a big tiger came and scared them all. Leo remembered his aunt's words and let out a mighty roar. The tiger was scared and ran away. + +From that day on, Leo wasn't scared anymore. He knew that he had a mighty roar to protect himself and his friends. And his aunt was proud of him for being brave. The moral of the story is to always be brave and use your strengths to protect yourself and others. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big house with an enormous roof. It was so big that it could shelter many people inside. One day, the sun started to rise and the sky turned orange and pink. The people inside the big house woke up and looked outside. They saw a beautiful sunrise and felt happy. They knew that they were safe and warm inside the enormous shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy told her to find a box in the attic. The attic was up high and had lots of old things in it. + +Lily climbed the stairs slow and steady. When she got to the attic, she looked around and saw lots of boxes. She didn't know which one to pick. So, she asked her mommy to help her. Her mommy pointed to a box in the corner. Lily went over and opened it. Inside, she found her old teddy bear that she had lost a long time ago. + +Lily was so happy to find her teddy bear. She hugged it tight and ran downstairs to show her mommy. From that day on, Lily always remembered to look in the attic when she couldn't find something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved magic and always dreamed of becoming a successful magician. One day, Lily met a friendly rabbit who could talk. The rabbit asked, "What do you want to do?" Lily replied, "I want to do magic tricks and count all the rabbits in the world!" The rabbit smiled and said, "I can help you with that." + +Lily and the rabbit practiced magic tricks every day. They learned how to make things disappear and reappear. They even learned how to make rabbits appear out of nowhere! Lily was so happy that she counted all the rabbits she saw. She counted one, two, three, and so on. + +One day, while they were practicing magic, something went wrong. Lily accidentally made the rabbit disappear, and she couldn't bring him back. She cried and cried, but the rabbit was gone forever. Lily learned that magic can be dangerous, and sometimes things don't go as planned. She never forgot the rabbit, and she never counted rabbits again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly and sing in the trees. One day, Tweety got wet in the rain and needed to dry off. + +Tweety flew to a nearby house and saw a little girl playing outside. Tweety asked, "Can I dry my feathers on your porch?" The little girl said yes and Tweety felt successful because she found a dry spot. + +While Tweety was drying off, a big, mean cat came and tried to catch her. The little girl tried to save Tweety, but the cat was too fast. Sadly, Tweety was caught and eaten by the cat. The little girl was very sad and cried because she couldn't save her new bird friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, her mom forgot to buy bread, so there was no toast for Lily to eat. She was sad and hungry. + +Lily decided to ask her neighbor, Mr. Johnson, if she could borrow some bread to make toast. Mr. Johnson was happy to lend her some bread, and Lily was successful in making her own toast for breakfast. + +From this experience, Lily learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it, and that lending things to others can make them happy. She also learned that being successful doesn't always mean doing everything on your own, sometimes you need a little help from others. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Mary who went to the grocery store. She bought lots of yummy food like apples, bread, and milk. Mary was very generous and shared her food with her friends. + +When Mary got home, she put all the groceries away in her kitchen. She was happy to finish her shopping and have all the food she needed. Then, she cooked a big meal and invited her friends over to eat. They all enjoyed the delicious food and thanked Mary for being so generous. + +After they finished eating, Mary's friends helped her clean up the kitchen. They put all the dishes away and made sure everything was clean. Mary was very grateful for their help and thanked them for being such good friends. Then, they all went outside to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly all around the forest and sing songs. One day, Tweet met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi, Tweet! I like your pretty feathers. Can I take a picture of you?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, Lily! I love to pose for pictures," replied Tweet. + +Lily took out her camera and took a picture of Tweet. But suddenly, a strong wind blew and it was hard for Tweet to fly. + +"Oh no! It's too hard to fly in this wind. Can you help me, Lily?" asked Tweet. + +"Of course, Tweet! I'll help you fly safely to your nest," said Lily. + +Lily gently picked up Tweet and helped her fly all the way to her cozy nest. Tweet was so grateful for Lily's help and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a hidden treasure map in the park. They followed the map and found a golf ball. Timmy shook the golf ball and heard something inside. He opened it up and found a shiny coin. They were so happy and decided to share the treasure with everyone. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived in a small town. They loved playing together and having fun. One day, they found a shiny case in the park. They both wanted to keep it, but they didn't know what was inside. + +Suddenly, one friend got jealous of the other. She thought that her friend might take the case and keep it for herself. So, they started to fight over it. They pushed and pulled, and the case fell on the ground. + +When they opened the case, they found a beautiful toy inside. They both smiled and forgot about their fight. They played together and had fun, and they never fought again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a gray bag that she loved to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, she went outside to collect pretty rocks. She put them in her bag and it made her very happy. + +As she was walking, she saw a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. Lily felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. She carefully picked up the bird and put it in her bag. She knew she couldn't keep the bird in her bag forever, but she wanted to keep it safe until she found someone who could help the bird. + +Lily continued to collect rocks and other small things on her walk. When she got home, she showed her mom all the things she had collected in her gray bag. Her mom was very proud of her and also helped her find someone who could take care of the little bird. From that day on, Lily always carried her gray bag with her, ready to collect new things and help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a kind driver named Tom. He drove a big bus that could fit many people. One day, a little girl named Lily got on the bus and sat down next to Tom. + +"Hello, Lily!" said Tom. "How are you today?" + +"I'm good," said Lily. "Can we count the cars we pass on the way?" + +"Sure!" said Tom. "Let's count together." + +As they drove down the road, they counted all the cars they saw. Lily was very good at counting and Tom was impressed. + +"You're very smart, Lily," said Tom. "Maybe one day you can be a bus driver like me!" + +Lily smiled and said, "That would be fun!" When it was time for Lily to get off the bus, Tom said goodbye and wished her a good day. Lily waved and said, "Thank you, kind driver Tom!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make cookies with some dough. Lily was very excited and asked her mommy, "Can I help you, please?" Her mommy said, "Yes, you may help me. But be alert and careful with the hot oven." + +Lily was happy to hear that she could help her mommy. She washed her hands and started to help her mommy. She mixed the dough and cut it into funny shapes. Suddenly, her mommy said, "Lily, can you permit me to have a taste of the dough?" Lily giggled and said, "Of course, mommy." Her mommy tasted the dough and said, "It's delicious! You're a great helper." + +Lily was very proud of herself and smiled. She loved baking with her mommy and was happy to be a good helper. They finished making the cookies and enjoyed them together. From that day on, Lily always helped her mommy when she baked. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with rocks. He had a big collection of rocks that he found outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to study for his spelling test. Timmy didn't want to study, he just wanted to play with his rocks. + +"Timmy, you need to study for your test. It's important," said his mom. + +"But Mom, I don't want to study. I just want to play with my rocks," replied Timmy. + +His mom explained to him that if he didn't study, he might not do well on the test and feel sad. Timmy didn't want to feel sad, so he decided to study. + +The next day, Timmy took his spelling test and got an A+. He was so happy that he ran outside to find a new rock to add to his collection. As he was looking, he heard some other kids talking about him. + +"He's so ignorant, all he cares about is rocks," said one of the kids. + +Timmy felt sad again, but he remembered what his mom said about studying and working hard. He decided to show the other kids how smart he was by spelling some big words. + +"R-O-C-K spells rock, but did you know that I can spell i-g-n-o-r-a-n-t too?" said Timmy. + +The other kids were surprised and impressed. From that day on, Timmy studied hard and showed everyone that he was more than just a boy who loved rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing outside in the sun, and her body was feeling very hot. She decided to go inside and get a cold drink. + +When she came inside, her mom noticed that she looked tired. She told Lily to lay down and relax for a little bit. Lily listened to her mom and closed her eyes. + +After a few minutes, Lily's body started to feel better. She opened her eyes and smiled at her mom. "Thank you for telling me to relax," she said. Her mom smiled back and gave her a hug. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes it's good to take a break and relax when your body feels hot and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who loved his automobile very much. He always kept it clean and shiny. One day, he went to the store to buy some groceries. He was in such a hurry that he forgot to lock his car. + +When he came back, he saw that his car was gone! He was very sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a little girl came up to him and asked, "What's wrong, mister?" + +The grumpy old man told her about his automobile and how he forgot to lock it. The little girl said, "Don't worry, I saw a man take your car. I wrote down his license plate number. Let's call the police!" + +Thanks to the little girl, the police found the man who took the automobile and returned it to the grumpy old man. He was so happy and grateful that he gave the little girl a big hug. From that day on, he was never grumpy again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy animal. The animal was very excited to go on an adventure. It ran and played in the sun. Suddenly, it saw a big, scary animal. It paused for a moment, but then decided to keep going. + +The big, scary animal chased the happy animal. The happy animal ran as fast as it could, but it was not fast enough. The big, scary animal caught up to it and hurt it. The happy animal was sad and hurt. It wished it had paused when it saw the big, scary animal. + +The moral of the story is to always pause and think before going on an adventure. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to school. She was very excited because her mommy had made her a yummy lunch. She opened her lunch box and saw a sandwich, an apple, and a juice box. + +But when Lily tried to drink her juice, she realized it was very cold. She didn't like it. She tried to warm it up with her hands, but it didn't work. She was sad because she wanted to drink something else. + +Suddenly, Lily's friend Tommy came over and asked if she wanted to trade her sandwich for his crackers. Lily was happy because she liked crackers. They traded and Lily was happy again. She ate her lunch and drank some water instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to sail on his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mommy took him for a ride in her automobile. But Timmy thought it was boring because he couldn't sail in it. + +Timmy's mommy took him to the park where they saw a big lake. Timmy was so happy because he could finally sail his toy boat in the water. He watched as his boat sailed away and then came back to him. Timmy had so much fun sailing his boat that he forgot all about the boring automobile ride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and watch the flowers grow. Every day she would go to the park and run around with her friends. + +One day, Lily and her friends decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. Lily was so excited that she ran around the park without looking where she was going. Suddenly, she bumped into a big station and fell down. She realized that she had been careless and should have been more careful. + +After that day, Lily made sure to always watch where she was going. She also started to take care of the flowers in the park, watering them every day so they could grow big and strong. Lily learned that being careful and taking care of things can make them grow and be happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken named Chickie. Chickie was very sad because she lost her favorite toy. She walked around the farm asking her animal friends if they had seen it. + +She asked the cow, "Have you seen my toy?" + +The cow replied, "No, I haven't seen it. But I can help you look for it!" + +So, Chickie and the cow searched the farm together. They looked under the hay bales and inside the barn. Suddenly, Chickie saw her toy stuck in the fence. + +Excitedly, Chickie said, "Look! There it is! I found it!" + +The cow helped Chickie get her toy back by using her strong teeth to zip it out of the fence. Chickie was so happy and thanked her friend. From that day on, Chickie and the cow played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pink ball in the park. One day, she saw a ghost in the tree. The ghost was white and scary, but Lily was brave. She raised her ball and threw it at the ghost. The ball went right through the ghost and it disappeared. Lily was happy that she scared the ghost away. She played with her ball and never saw the ghost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play near the river. One day, he saw an alligator swimming in the water. Timmy went closer to the alligator and said, "Hi, Mr. Alligator! Do you want to play with me?" + +The alligator replied, "No, Timmy. I am troubled today. I did something bad and now I need to be punished." + +Timmy asked, "What did you do, Mr. Alligator?" + +The alligator replied, "I ate too many fish and now the river is empty. I should have only eaten what I needed. Now, I will not eat for a while so that the river can be full again." + +Timmy learned that it is important to only take what you need and not be greedy. He said goodbye to the alligator and promised to always remember this lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she met a boy named Jack who was also playing in the park. Jack asked Lily if she wanted to play with him, and she said yes. They played together for a while, but then Jack had to go home. + +Lily asked Jack if he would come back and play with her tomorrow. Jack promised that he would come back and play with her again the next day. Lily was glad to hear that Jack would come back to the park. + +The next day, Lily went to the park, but Jack wasn't there. She waited and waited, but he didn't come. Lily was sad because she wanted to play with Jack. She asked her mom where Jack went, and her mom said that maybe he couldn't come to the park today. + +Lily was still sad, but she knew that Jack promised to come back and play with her. She decided to wait at the park every day until Jack came back. Finally, after a few days, Jack came back to the park. Lily was so glad to see him again! They played together and had so much fun. Lily was happy that Jack kept his promise and came back to their special place in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump and laugh together. But one day, Timmy's mom noticed that he was getting very hungry in the middle of their playtime. + +So, Timmy's mom decided to recommend that he bring a snack with him when he went to play. She suggested he bring some yummy apple slices or crunchy carrots. Timmy thought this was a great idea and was excited to have a snack during his lively playtime with his friends. + +From that day on, Timmy brought a snack with him every time he went to play. He felt happy and energized, and his friends even started bringing snacks too! They all had a lively time playing together and enjoying their tasty snacks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap, but she couldn't find her pocket where she kept her favorite toy. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. She started to cry. + +Lily's brother, Jack, heard her crying and asked what happened. When she told him about the missing toy, Jack searched for it too. He found it in his pocket! Lily was so happy and she applauded Jack for finding it. + +But then, Jack wanted to play with the toy too. Lily didn't want to share it because she was afraid he would lose it. They started to argue and Lily got very upset. Their mom came in and saw what was happening. She told them they could take turns playing with the toy and they both agreed. They hugged each other and went to take a nap, with the toy safely in Lily's pocket. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to count things, especially his toys. He had a big number of toys and he was always grateful for them. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to do it, but his mom urged him to do it anyway. "Please clean up your toys, Timmy," she said. + +Timmy replied, "Okay, Mom. I will clean up my toys now." And so, he started to put his toys away. As he cleaned, he counted each toy and was happy to see that he still had a big number of toys. Timmy was grateful for his toys and for his mom who urged him to clean up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her mommy and daddy. They packed their luggage and went to the airport. Lily was so excited to go on the airplane! + +But then, when they got on the airplane, the engine made a loud noise and it scared Lily. She held onto her mommy's hand tightly. Her mommy told her not to worry, that everything was okay. + +During the flight, they got some food to eat. Lily tried a new fruit that looked yummy, but it was bitter. She didn't like it very much. After the flight, they got their luggage and went to their hotel. Lily was happy to be on vacation with her family! +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big bin with many papers inside. Sam was curious. He wanted to see what was in the papers. + +He climbed on the bin and took out some papers. He saw letters with names and stamps and pictures. He did not know what they said. He thought they were boring. He threw them in the air and laughed. + +"Look, Lily, look! I make snow with the letters!" he shouted. + +Lily looked and frowned. She did not think it was funny. She thought it was terrible. She knew that letters were important. They were from people who loved each other and wanted to say hello. She felt sad for the people who did not get their letters. + +"Sam, stop! You are bad! You should not throw the letters! They are not yours! They are not snow! They are special!" she said. + +Sam did not listen. He threw more letters and more papers. He made a big mess. He did not care. + +Lily was angry. She ran to Sam and grabbed his arm. She pulled him down from the bin. She scolded him. + +"Sam, you are naughty! You are mean! You make people unhappy! You have to say sorry! You have to put the letters back!" she said. + +Sam was surprised. He did not like Lily's voice. He did not like her face. He did not like her words. He felt bad. He realized he did something wrong. + +He looked at the letters and the papers. He looked at Lily and the bin. He felt sorry. + +He nodded and said, "OK, Lily, OK. I am sorry. I will put the letters back. I will not throw them again. I will be good." + +He and Lily picked up the letters and the papers. They put them back in the bin. They tried to make it neat. They hoped no one would notice. + +They hugged and said, "We are friends. We are sorry. We are good." +Anna loves to play dress-up with her dolls. She has many dresses of different colors and styles. She likes to pretend that her dolls are going to a party or a picnic or a wedding. She decides what dress each doll will wear and how to comb their hair. + +One day, she invites her friend Lily to play dress-up with her. Lily is very excited and brings her own dolls. They spread the dresses on the floor and start to choose. Anna picks a pink dress with flowers for her doll. Lily picks a blue dress with stars for her doll. + +"Look, Anna, my doll is a princess!" Lily says, holding her doll up. + +"My doll is a fairy!" Anna says, holding her doll up. + +They giggle and hug their dolls. Then they decide to put on some dresses themselves. They find some big dresses in Anna's closet that belong to her mom. They are very pretty, but also very long and loose. + +Anna puts on a purple dress that has lace and beads. Lily puts on a yellow dress that has ruffles and ribbons. They look at themselves in the mirror and laugh. They feel like grown-ups. + +They decide to walk around the room and pretend they are at a ball. They hold their dolls and try to dance. But they are not used to the dresses. They are too big and heavy for them. They trip and stumble and fall. They are very clumsy. + +"Oops!" Anna says, as she falls on the floor. + +"Ouch!" Lily says, as she falls on the floor. + +They look at each other and start to cry. They are scared and hurt. They have torn the dresses and messed up their hair. They think they are in trouble. + +Anna's mom hears them and comes to the room. She sees them on the floor, crying and holding their dolls. She sees the dresses, ripped and dirty. She is not angry. She is sorry for them. + +She picks them up and hugs them. She wipes their tears and kisses their boo-boos. She tells them that it's okay. She tells them that they are not in trouble. She tells them that she loves them. + +She helps them take off the dresses and put on their own clothes. She combs their hair and gives them some cookies and milk. She tells them that they can play dress-up again, but with smaller dresses that fit them. She tells them that they are very cute and creative. + +Anna and Lily smile and thank her. They feel better. They decide to play with their dolls again. They are happy. They are friends. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big swamp near their house. It was green and wet and full of frogs and bugs. They wanted to go and see it. + +"Let's go to the swamp!" Lila said. + +"No, we can't. Mom said it is not safe. It is old and dirty and has germs. We can get sick," Ben said. + +"But it looks fun. And maybe we can find a frog to keep as a pet," Lila said. + +She did not listen to Ben and ran to the swamp. Ben followed her, afraid to be alone. + +They reached the swamp and saw a big log. Lila climbed on it and looked around. She saw a shiny thing in the water. It was a bottle. + +"Look, Ben, I found something!" she said. + +She reached for the bottle, but the log was slippery. She fell into the water with a splash. Ben screamed. + +"Lila, Lila, are you okay?" he said. + +He ran to the edge of the swamp and saw Lila in the water. She was coughing and crying. She had a cut on her arm from the bottle. It was bleeding. + +"Help, help, it hurts!" she said. + +Ben tried to pull her out, but the water was deep and muddy. He could not reach her. He saw a frog on the log. He thought maybe the frog could help. + +"Please, frog, help us. Lila is hurt. She needs to heal," he said. + +But the frog did not help. It only croaked and jumped away. Ben felt sad and scared. He did not know what to do. + +He heard a sound behind him. It was Mom. She had heard their screams and came to find them. She saw them in the swamp and was angry and worried. + +"What are you doing here? I told you not to go to the swamp. It is dangerous. Come here, now!" she said. + +She grabbed Ben and pulled him out of the water. She saw Lila and gasped. She ran to her and lifted her out of the water. She saw the cut on her arm and the blood. + +"Oh, Lila, Lila, what have you done? You are hurt. You need to go to the doctor. You might have an infection. Come on, let's go," she said. + +She carried Lila to the car and drove to the hospital. Ben followed her, crying. He felt sorry for Lila and for himself. He wished they had never gone to the swamp. He wished they had listened to Mom. He wished the frog had helped them. He wished Lila would heal. But he did not know if she would. He did not know if they would ever play outside again. He did not know if they would ever be happy again. He did not know if the swamp would ever let them go. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate the tree for Christmas. They had many shiny things to put on the tree. They had balls, stars, lights, and candy canes. Lily liked the red balls and Ben liked the blue stars. They wanted to make the tree look pretty. + +But Lily and Ben had different opinions. Lily wanted to put all the red balls on the top of the tree. Ben wanted to put all the blue stars on the bottom of the tree. They started to argue and pull the shiny things from each other. They made a big mess and the tree looked sad. + +Mom came and saw the mess. She was not happy. She told Lily and Ben to stop fighting and share the shiny things. She said they could decorate the tree together and make it look nice. She said they could use all the colors and shapes and make a pattern. She said they could also put some lights and candy canes on the tree. + +Lily and Ben listened to Mom. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They started to decorate the tree again. They took turns and helped each other. They used all the shiny things and made a pattern. They also put some lights and candy canes on the tree. The tree looked happy. + +Mom smiled and clapped. She said the tree was beautiful. She said Lily and Ben did a good job. She said they were very smart and kind. She gave them a little kiss and a big hug. Lily and Ben felt proud and happy. They loved Mom and they loved the tree. +Lily and Ben are playing in their room. They have many toys and books and colors. They like to make things with paper and glue and scissors. Lily is making a square with red paper. She cuts and folds and glues. Ben is making a star with yellow paper. He cuts and folds and glues. + +"Look, Lily, I made a star!" Ben says. He shows his star to Lily. "It is bright and shiny like the sun." + +"Wow, Ben, your star is very nice!" Lily says. She shows her square to Ben. "I made a square. It is red like an apple." + +"Your square is very nice, too, Lily!" Ben says. "Do you want to hang our shapes on the wall?" + +"Yes, Ben, let's hang them on the wall!" Lily says. They find some tape and stick their shapes on the wall. They make a pattern with the square and the star. They are happy and proud of their work. + +But soon they feel sleepy. They have played a lot and it is time for a nap. They put away their toys and books and colors. They go to their beds and snuggle with their blankets. They close their eyes and dream of squares and stars. +Anna and Ben were very excited to see the parade. They put on their hats and coats and went outside with Mom and Dad. They walked to the big street where the parade was going to pass by. + +"Look, Anna, look!" Ben said, pointing at the sky. "Balloons! Big, colorful balloons!" + +Anna looked up and saw the balloons too. They were shaped like animals and flowers and stars. They bounced in the air, pulled by strings. Anna wanted to touch them, but they were too high. + +"Can we get a balloon, Mom?" Anna asked. + +"Maybe later, sweetie," Mom said. "Let's watch the parade first. It's starting soon." + +Anna and Ben heard music and cheering. They saw people marching and playing instruments. They saw cars and trucks decorated with flags and banners. They saw clowns and dancers and acrobats. They saw animals too: horses and dogs and elephants. + +"Wow, look at that elephant!" Ben said. "It's so big and gray!" + +Anna nodded. She liked the elephant too. It had a long trunk and big ears. It wore a hat and a blanket. It looked friendly and harmless. + +The elephant saw Anna and Ben too. It lifted its trunk and made a loud noise. It sprayed water at them. + +"Ah!" Anna and Ben screamed. They got wet and cold. They ran to Mom and Dad. + +"Are you okay, kids?" Dad asked, hugging them. + +"Yes, we're okay," Anna said. "But the elephant was naughty!" + +Mom laughed. "It was just playing with you," she said. "It didn't mean to scare you. It was a harmless prank." + +Anna and Ben looked at the elephant again. It smiled and waved its trunk. They smiled and waved back. They decided the elephant was not so bad after all. They enjoyed the rest of the parade. They even got a balloon each. They bounced their balloons all the way home. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with blocks, dolls and cars. But one day, they had a fight. Lily wanted to play with the blue car, and Ben wanted to play with the same car. They both pulled the car and shouted. + +"Mine!" Lily said. + +"No, mine!" Ben said. + +They were very grumpy and did not want to share. They stopped playing and turned away from each other. + +Mama saw them and felt sad. She came to them and said, "Why are you fighting? You are both good children. You should share and be kind to each other." + +Lily and Ben looked at Mama and then at each other. They felt sorry for fighting. They did not want to lose their best friend. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. You can have the blue car." Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. You can have the blue car." Lily said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They said, "I forgive you." + +Mama was happy and proud. She said, "That's very nice of you. You are both good children. Now you can play together again." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mama." + +They took the blue car and the red car and played together. They were not grumpy anymore. They were happy and best friends again. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big book with many pictures. The book is blue and has a shiny cover. + +"Wow, look at this book!" Tom says. "It has animals and cars and castles!" + +"Can I see?" Lila asks. She tries to grab the book from Tom, but he holds it tight. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom says. "I found it first!" + +They pull and pull on the book. The book is tight and does not want to go. Then, they hear a loud rip. The book tears in half. The pictures fall out and scatter on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lila and Tom say. They look at the book and feel sad. They broke the book. They did a bad thing. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lila says. "I should not have pulled the book." + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Tom says. "I should have shared the book." + +They hug and say sorry. They pick up the pictures and try to fix the book. They use tape and glue and stickers. The book is not the same, but it is still blue and shiny. + +They sit down and look at the book together. They see the animals and cars and castles. They smile and laugh. They are friends again. They learned to share and be kind. +Anna and Ben were playing in the pool. They liked to splash and swim and dive. They had a lot of fun. But then they heard their mom call them. + +"Anna! Ben! Time to get out of the pool! It's getting cold!" + +Anna and Ben did not want to get out of the pool. They wanted to play more. They pretended they did not hear their mom. + +"Anna! Ben! I said get out of the pool! Now!" their mom shouted. She sounded harsh. She was angry. + +Anna and Ben got out of the pool. They were wet and cold. They looked for their towels. But they could not find them. They had left them on the grass. And now they were gone. + +"Where are our towels?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone took them." Ben said. + +They saw a boy and a girl sitting on a bench. They had their towels. They had wrapped them around their bodies. They looked warm and cozy. + +"Hey! Those are our towels!" Anna said. + +"No, they are not. They are ours. We found them on the grass." the boy said. + +"That's not fair! You stole them!" Ben said. + +"We did not steal them. We just borrowed them. You can have them back later." the girl said. + +Anna and Ben were sad and mad. They wanted their towels back. They wanted to be warm and cozy too. They did not like the boy and the girl. They were mean and rude. + +They ran to their mom. They told her what happened. Their mom hugged them. She gave them her towel. She wrapped it around them. She made them feel better. + +"Don't worry, my loves. I will get your towels back. Those kids were wrong to take them. But you were right to come to me. You are good and kind." their mom said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They loved their mom. She was nice and gentle. They felt warm and cozy. They forgot about the pool. They forgot about the boy and the girl. They only thought about their mom. She was the best. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were a king and a queen. Lily wore a crown made of flowers and Max had a stick for a sword. They had a lot of fun making up stories and rules. + +One day, they saw a big red ant on a leaf. Max wanted to touch it, but Lily said no. She said ants can pinch and it hurts. Max did not believe her. He said he was brave and ants were small. He reached out his hand to the ant. + +"Ow!" Max cried. The ant pinched his finger hard. He dropped the stick and ran to Lily. He showed her his finger. It was red and sore. Lily felt sorry for him. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"I told you ants can pinch," she said. "You should listen to me. I am the queen, after all." + +Max nodded. He said he was sorry and he learned his lesson. He said Lily was a good queen and he was a loyal king. They went back to playing, but they stayed away from the ants. They were both scared of them. They did not want to get pinched again. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to go to the farm with their dad. They loved to see the animals, especially the mule. The mule was big and strong and could carry heavy things. Sam and Tom wanted to ride the mule, but their dad said no. He said the mule was too old and tired and needed to rest. + +One day, Sam and Tom saw a boy from the next farm riding a horse. The horse was fast and shiny and had a long mane. The boy looked happy and proud. Sam and Tom felt envious. They wished they had a horse too. They started to complain to their dad. + +"Dad, why can't we have a horse like him?" Sam asked. + +"Yeah, dad, the mule is boring and slow. We want a horse!" Tom added. + +Their dad sighed and said, "Boys, you should be grateful for what you have. The mule is a good friend to us. He helps us with our work and he never complains. He may not be as fast or as shiny as the horse, but he is loyal and gentle. You should respect him and love him." + +Sam and Tom did not listen. They kept complaining and whining. They did not notice that the mule was listening too. He felt sad and hurt by their words. He decided to teach them a lesson. + +The next day, their dad had to go to the market. He asked Sam and Tom to help him load the mule with some baskets of apples. Sam and Tom did not want to help. They wanted to play with the horse. They threw the baskets on the mule's back carelessly. They did not check if they were too heavy or too loose. They did not say thank you or sorry to the mule. + +The mule was angry. He waited until their dad was out of sight. Then he shook his head and kicked his legs. The baskets fell off his back and the apples rolled everywhere. Sam and Tom were shocked. They tried to catch the apples, but they were too many and too fast. They slipped and fell on the ground. They got dirty and bruised. They started to cry. + +The mule looked at them and snorted. He walked away slowly. He did not feel sorry for them. He hoped they learned their lesson. He hoped they would be more kind and more grateful. He hoped they would be better friends. +Lila and Tom are in their room. They are ready to sleep. But they hear a noise. It is outside the window. They are scared. + +"What is that?" Lila asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe a big animal. Or a bad person." Tom says. + +They hide under the blanket. They hold each other. They do not move. They hope the noise will go away. + +But the noise does not go away. It comes closer. It sounds like a growl. Lila and Tom are very scared. They want to call Mom and Dad. But they are afraid to make a sound. + +Then they see a light. It is under the door. It is Mom and Dad. They hear their voices. + +"Lila? Tom? Are you okay?" Mom says. + +"We heard a noise outside. We came to check on you." Dad says. + +They open the door. They turn on the lamp. They see Lila and Tom under the blanket. They look scared. + +"It's okay, sweeties. It was just a dog. He was looking for food. He is gone now. You are safe." Mom says. + +She hugs them. Dad hugs them too. They kiss them. + +"Can we sleep with you?" Lila asks. + +"Of course. Come on. Let's go to our room. We will keep you warm and cozy." Dad says. + +They take Lila and Tom to their room. They tuck them in. They sing them a song. They say good night. + +Lila and Tom feel better. They are not scared anymore. They are with Mom and Dad. They are safe. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. +Ben and Lily liked to play at the beach. They liked to build sand castles, collect shells, and splash in the water. One day, they saw some big kids with surf boards. They wanted to try them too. + +"Can we hang on your surf boards?" Ben asked one of the big kids. + +"Sure, why not?" the big kid said. "But be careful, the waves are strong today." + +Ben and Lily were very happy. They thanked the big kid and ran to the water. They hung on the surf boards and waited for the waves. They felt the wind and the sun on their faces. They felt cheerful and excited. + +But they did not listen to the big kid's warning. They did not see the big wave coming. It was too late to get off the surf boards. The big wave lifted them up and threw them down. They lost their grip and fell into the water. They felt scared and cold. They cried for help. + +The big kid heard them and swam to them. He grabbed them and brought them back to the shore. He was angry and worried. + +"Why didn't you listen to me?" he said. "You could have drowned! You were not ready for the surf boards. You should have stayed on the sand." + +Ben and Lily felt ashamed and sorry. They apologized to the big kid and thanked him for saving them. They learned their lesson. They decided to play on the sand until they were older and stronger. They realized that the surf boards were not for them. They were happy to be safe and dry. +Lily and Ben are at the beach with Mom and Dad. They like to play in the sand and splash in the water. They also like to look for shells. Shells are pretty and shiny and have different shapes and colors. + +One day, Lily finds a big shell that has a hole in it. She picks it up and puts it to her ear. She hears a strange sound, like the sea is inside the shell. She is confused. She shows the shell to Ben and says, "Ben, listen to this shell. It makes a funny noise." + +Ben takes the shell and puts it to his ear. He hears the same sound. He is also confused. He says, "Lily, how can the sea be in the shell? The shell is not wet. The sea is far away." + +Mom sees Lily and Ben with the shell. She smiles and says, "That is a special shell, kids. It is called a conch shell. The sound you hear is not the sea, but the air that moves inside the shell when you hold it to your ear. It is like a whistle. Do you want to try to blow into the shell and make a louder sound?" + +Lily and Ben nod and take turns to blow into the shell. They are amazed by the loud sound they can make. They laugh and say, "This is a fun shell. Thank you, Mom, for telling us about it." They keep the shell as a souvenir of their beach day. +Lila and Max were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys of different colors and shapes, but they did not like to share them. Sometimes they fought over who had more toys or who had the best toys. + +One day, their mom told them to clean up their room and put their toys in the boxes. She said they had too many toys and they should give some to the children who had none. Lila and Max did not want to do that. They said they loved all their toys and they needed them. + +Mom sighed and said, "Lila and Max, you are very lucky to have so many toys. Some children have nothing to play with. Having so many toys is a luxury, not a need. You should be grateful and generous, not greedy and selfish. If you don't clean up your room and choose some toys to donate, I will do it for you." + +Lila and Max looked at each other and felt scared. They did not want mom to take away their toys. They decided to do what mom said and clean up their room. They started to sort their toys into two boxes: one for keeping and one for giving. They tried to be fair and choose some toys they liked less or played less with to give away. + +As they cleaned up, they realized they had more space and more fun with their toys. They also felt good about helping other children. They learned that having too many toys was not a good thing, and that being organized and generous was better. They thanked mom for teaching them a lesson and hugged her. Mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Lila and Max. You have done a good job and a good deed." +Anna and Ben are going to the farm with their mom and dad. They are very happy because they love to see the animals and play in the hay. They help their mom and dad load the car with some snacks, water, and a big basket. + +"Can we bring some carrots for the bunnies?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, sweetie. That's very nice of you. Let's see if we have some in the fridge," mom says. + +They find some carrots and put them in the basket. Ben grabs one and takes a bite. + +"Hey, those are for the bunnies, not for you!" Anna says. + +"Sorry, I was hungry. They are yummy," Ben says. + +"OK, kids, are you ready to go?" dad says. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben say. + +They get in the car and buckle up. Mom drives and dad sings some songs. Anna and Ben look out the window and see the trees, the flowers, and the birds. They are very excited to get to the farm. + +But when they get there, they see a big sign that says "Closed". + +"Oh no, what happened?" mom says. + +She stops the car and gets out. She goes to the gate and talks to a man. Anna and Ben can't hear what they say, but they see mom's face. She looks sad and angry. + +She comes back to the car and tells them the bad news. + +"I'm sorry, kids, but the farm is closed today. There was a storm last night and some of the animals got sick. They need to rest and get better. We can't go in and see them," mom says. + +Anna and Ben feel very sad and disappointed. They were looking forward to seeing the bunnies, the cows, the horses, and the chickens. They wanted to feed them, pet them, and hug them. They wanted to give them the carrots. + +"But what about the carrots?" Anna says. + +"We can't give them to the bunnies now. Maybe we can come back another day, when the farm is open again," mom says. + +"Can we keep them for ourselves?" Ben says. + +"No, Ben, that's not fair. The bunnies need them more than we do. Maybe we can find another place to donate them. Maybe a shelter or a school," mom says. + +"OK, mom, that sounds good," Anna says. + +They put the basket back in the car and drive away. They are still sad, but they understand that the animals need to be safe and healthy. They hope they will get better soon. They are also proud of themselves for being generous and caring. They are anxious to find a new home for the carrots. They know they will make someone happy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they go with Mom and Dad to visit a big place. Mom says it is a university. It has many buildings and people. + +Lily and Ben see a big fountain. It has water that goes up and down. They want to touch the water. They run to the fountain. Mom and Dad say, "Be careful!" + +Lily and Ben put their hands in the water. It is cold and wet. They splash and laugh. They see a rainbow in the water. They try to catch it. They spin around and around. + +Lily says, "Ben, look at the rainbow!" + +Ben says, "Lily, I feel dizzy!" + +They stop spinning. They fall on the grass. They close their eyes. They hear Mom and Dad say, "Are you okay?" + +Lily and Ben open their eyes. They see Mom and Dad smiling. They hug them. They say, "We are okay. We had fun. We like the university." +Anna and Ben went to a restaurant with Mom and Dad. They sat at a big table and looked at the menu. The menu had pictures of food and words. Anna wanted pizza. Ben wanted chicken nuggets. Mom and Dad wanted salad and fish. + +A tall man came to take their order. He had a white shirt and a black apron. He smiled and asked what they wanted. Mom and Dad told him their choices. Anna said, "I want pizza, please." Ben said, "I want chicken nuggets, please." + +The tall man wrote down their order and said, "Okay, I will bring your food soon." He walked away. + +Anna and Ben waited for their food. They were hungry and bored. They played with their forks and napkins. They looked around the restaurant. They saw other people eating and talking. + +They waited and waited. Their food did not come. Anna and Ben started to complain. They said, "Where is our food? We are hungry. We want pizza and chicken nuggets. This is taking too long." + +Mom and Dad tried to calm them down. They said, "Be patient, kids. The restaurant is busy. The tall man is working hard. He will bring our food soon. Let's play a game while we wait. How many red things can you see in the restaurant?" + +Anna and Ben looked around and tried to find red things. They saw a red flower, a red sign, a red hat, a red balloon, and a red ketchup bottle. They counted them and said, "We see five red things. How many blue things can you see, Mom and Dad?" + +Mom and Dad looked around and tried to find blue things. They saw a blue shirt, a blue napkin, a blue cup, a blue plate, and a blue pen. They counted them and said, "We see five blue things. How many yellow things can you see, Anna and Ben?" + +Anna and Ben looked around and tried to find yellow things. They saw a yellow lemon, a yellow cheese, a yellow candle, a yellow straw, and a yellow star. They counted them and said, "We see five yellow things. How many green things can you see, Mom and Dad?" + +Mom and Dad looked around and tried to find green things. They saw a green salad, a green pepper, a green napkin, a green fork, and a green menu. They counted them and said, "We see five green things. How many purple things can you see, Anna and Ben?" + +Anna and Ben looked around and tried to find purple things. They saw a purple grape, a purple flower, a purple dress, a purple balloon, and a purple menu. They counted them and said, "We see five purple things. How many orange things can you see, Mom and Dad?" + +Mom and Dad looked around and tried to find orange things. They saw a orange carrot, a orange juice, a orange napkin, a orange crayon, and a orange menu. They counted them and said, "We see five orange things. How many pink things can you see, Anna and Ben?" + +Anna and Ben looked around and tried to find pink things. They saw a pink cake, a pink ice cream, a pink napkin, a pink bow, and a pink menu. They counted them and said, "We see five pink things. How many brown things can you see, Mom and Dad?" + +Mom and Dad looked around and tried to find brown things. They saw a brown bread, a brown chocolate, a brown napkin, a brown table, and a brown menu. They counted them and said, "We see five brown things. How many white things can you see, Anna and Ben?" + +Anna and Ben looked around and tried to find white things. They saw a white plate, a white milk, a white napkin, a white shirt, and a white menu. They counted them and said, "We see five white things. How many black things can you see, Mom and Dad?" + +Mom and Dad looked around and tried to find black things. They saw a black fish, a black coffee, a black napkin, a black apron, and a black menu. They counted them and said, "We see five black things. How many rainbow things can you see, Anna and Ben?" + +Anna and Ben looked around and tried to find rainbow things. They saw a rainbow cake, a rainbow ice cream, a rainbow napkin, a rainbow balloon, and a rainbow menu. They counted them and said, "We see five rainbow things. We are good at this game. We can see many colors." + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "You are very good at this game. You can see many colors. You are also very good at waiting. You did not complain anymore. You are very smart and polite kids. We are proud of you +Tom and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pile of sticks. They had an idea. + +"Let's make a house with the sticks!" Tom said. + +"Yes, let's do that!" Mia agreed. + +They worked hard to put the sticks together. They made walls and a roof. They were happy with their house. + +"Look, we completed our house!" Tom said. + +"It's so new and nice!" Mia said. + +They went inside their house to play. They did not see the big dog that was watching them. + +The dog was hungry and bored. He saw the house of sticks. He thought it was a toy. He ran to the house and bit it. He broke the sticks and made a mess. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They ran out of their house. They saw the dog and cried. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Tom shouted. + +"Leave our house alone!" Mia sobbed. + +But the dog did not listen. He kept biting and tearing the sticks. He ruined their house. + +Tom and Mia were sad. They lost their house and their fun. They learned a lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Do not make a house of sticks. It is not strong and safe. A big dog can break it. Make a house of something else. +Lila and Tom were playing with cubes in the garden. They liked to build towers and houses with the cubes. But they had only ten cubes, and they both wanted more. + +"I want this cube!" Lila said, grabbing a blue cube from Tom's hand. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said, pulling it back. + +They began to quarrel over the cube. They shouted and tugged and pushed each other. They did not see that the sun was very hot and made the cube hot too. + +"Ow!" Lila cried, dropping the cube. "It burned me!" + +"Ow!" Tom cried, letting go of the cube. "It burned me too!" + +They looked at the cube, which was now too hot to touch. They felt sorry for quarreling over it. + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Tom said. "You can have the cube." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lila said. "You can have it." + +They hugged and made up. They decided to share the cubes and play nicely. They also moved to the shade, where it was cooler. They had fun with the cubes again. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big white yacht on the lake. It has a flag and a sail and a horn. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and shiny!" + +"I want to go on the boat!" Ben says. "Can we, mom? Can we, dad?" + +Mom and dad smile. They say, "That boat is not ours. It belongs to someone else. We can't go on it without asking." + +"But I want to go on it!" Ben says again. He stamps his feet. He is angry and sad. + +Sara hugs Ben. She says, "Don't be mad, Ben. We have our own boat. Remember? The red one that dad made for us. We can play with it in the pond. It is fun and fast!" + +Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "You are right, Sara. Our boat is nice too. I'm sorry, mom and dad. I was silly. Can we play with our boat now?" + +Mom and dad nod. They say, "Of course, sweeties. Let's go to the pond and have some fun!" + +Sara and Ben run to the pond. They put their boat in the water. They make it go left and right and up and down. They laugh and cheer. They are happy. They don't want the white yacht anymore. They love their red boat. +Jenny and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to look at the books on the bookcase. They saw many books with pictures and words. Some books were big and some books were small. Some books were old and some books were new. + +"Look, Jenny, this book has a lovely cover!" Tom said. He picked up a book with a shiny red cover and a picture of a dragon. "It looks like a fun book. Can we read it?" + +Jenny nodded. She liked dragons too. They sat on the sofa and opened the book. They saw more pictures of dragons and people. They tried to read the words, but they were too hard. + +"Tom, what does this word say?" Jenny asked. She pointed to a word on the page. + +Tom looked at the word. He did not know it. He tried to sound it out, but he could not. He felt sad. He wanted to read the book. + +"I don't know, Jenny. Maybe we can ask Mommy. She knows many words. She can help us read the book." Tom said. + +They got up from the sofa and walked to the kitchen. They saw Mommy cooking something on the stove. It smelled good. + +"Mommy, Mommy, can you help us read this book?" Jenny asked. She held up the book with the lovely cover. + +Mommy smiled. She turned off the stove and wiped her hands. She walked to the living room with Jenny and Tom. She sat on the sofa with them and looked at the book. + +"Sure, I can help you read this book. It's a book about dragons and their adventures. It's one of my favorite books when I was little. Do you like dragons?" Mommy asked. + +Jenny and Tom nodded. They loved dragons. They were happy that Mommy could help them read the book. They cuddled with Mommy on the sofa and listened to her read the book. They saw the lovely pictures and learned the new words. They had a lot of fun reading the book. They thanked Mommy for helping them. Mommy hugged them and said she was proud of them. They put the book back on the bookcase and went to the kitchen to eat the yummy food that Mommy cooked. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big dog near the swings. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It barked loudly and ran towards them. + +"Run, Lily, run!" Tom shouted. He grabbed his ball and threw it at the dog. The dog chased the ball and left them alone. Lily and Tom ran to the other side of the park, where there was a big tree and some grass. They sat down and hugged each other. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, Tom, I'm okay. Thank you for saving me from the dog. You are very brave," Lily said. + +"I'm glad you're okay, Lily. You are my best friend. I will always protect you," Tom said. + +They smiled and kissed each other on the cheek. They felt safe and happy in the grass. They did not know that the dog had found the ball and was coming back to the swings. They did not see the shadow of the dog behind the tree. They did not hear the growl of the dog in the air. They only trusted each other. They were in trouble. +Tom and Lily were playing with a rope in the backyard. They liked to make knots and loops with the rope. They pretended they were sailors or cowboys or explorers. + +One day, they found a big knot in the middle of the rope. It was very hard and tight. They tried to untie it, but they could not. They pulled and twisted and tugged, but the knot did not move. + +"Who made this knot?" Tom asked. "It is very bad. It spoils our rope." + +"Maybe it was the wind or the cat or the bird," Lily said. "Or maybe it was a magic knot. Maybe it has a secret inside." + +Tom and Lily decided to examine the knot. They looked at it closely. They touched it gently. They listened to it carefully. They smelled it curiously. + +They noticed something shiny inside the knot. It was a small ring. It had a red stone on it. It sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said. "It is a treasure. It is very pretty. Can I have it?" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "I saw it first. It is very important. It is a magic ring." + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They both wanted the ring. They both pulled the knot. They both shouted and cried. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the knot and the ring. She recognized the ring. It was her ring. She had lost it a long time ago. She was very happy to find it. + +"Tom and Lily, stop fighting!" she said. "This is my ring. It is not a treasure or a magic ring. It is a special ring. It was a gift from your dad. He gave it to me when we got married. It is a symbol of our love." + +Tom and Lily stopped fighting. They felt sorry. They did not know the ring was their mom's. They did not know it was so special. + +"Mom, we are sorry," they said. "We did not mean to hurt you or your ring. We were just curious and greedy. We should have asked you first." + +Mom hugged them and smiled. She forgave them. She thanked them for finding her ring. She told them she loved them. + +She also taught them a lesson. She said, "Sometimes, things are not what they seem. Sometimes, a knot is not a problem, but a surprise. Sometimes, a ring is not a toy, but a memory. Sometimes, the most important things are not the ones that shine, but the ones that have meaning." +Anna liked to create things with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a hanger. She could bend it and twist it and make it into different shapes. She made a circle, a triangle, a star, and a heart. + +One day, she wanted to show her mom what she created. She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was cooking. She held up her hanger heart and said, "Look, mom, I made this for you!" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Thank you, Anna, this is very beautiful. You are very creative and clever. I love you and your hanger heart." + +Anna felt happy and proud. She said, "I love you too, mom. Can I make more things with my hanger?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. But be careful not to hurt yourself or break anything. And don't forget to clean up when you are done." + +Anna nodded and ran back to her room. She had many ideas for what to create next. She was having fun with her hanger. +Tom and Mia like to play on the beach. They like to build sand castles and surf on the waves. They have a big bucket and a small shovel to make their castles. They have a blue surf board to ride on the water. + +One day, they go to the beach with their mom and dad. They find a good spot to build their sand castle. They dig and pile and pat the sand. They make a big tower and a small door. They put shells and stones to decorate their castle. + +"Look at our castle, mom and dad!" Tom says. "It is very big and pretty!" + +"It is, Tom. You and Mia did a great job!" Mom says. + +"Can we go surf now?" Mia asks. "The waves look fun!" + +"Sure, Mia. But you have to be careful. The water can be dangerous. You have to stay close to us and wear your life jackets. They will keep you safe and floaty." Dad says. + +"Okay, dad. We will be safe and floaty." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia put on their life jackets and grab their surf board. They run to the water and jump on their board. They paddle and wait for a good wave. They see a big one coming. They stand up and surf on the wave. They feel the wind and the spray. They smile and laugh. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Tom says. + +"I love surfing!" Mia says. + +They surf until they are tired. Then they go back to their sand castle. They are happy and proud of their day on the beach. They hug their mom and dad and thank them for taking them. They say goodbye to their castle and their surf board. They promise to come back soon. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have a big box that they pretend is a castle. They put a blanket over the box and make a door with scissors. + +One night, Anna and Ben have a bad dream. They dream that a dragon comes to their castle and tries to burn it. They are very scared. They wake up and cry. They want their mom and dad. + +Mom and dad hear them cry. They run to their room. They see the box and the blanket. They hug Anna and Ben and tell them it is just a dream. They say there is no dragon and their castle is safe. + +Anna and Ben feel better. They cuddle with mom and dad in their bed. They hold them tight. They are not scared anymore. They fall asleep and have good dreams. They dream that they are knights and princesses in their castle. They have fun and laugh. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a huge melon growing on a vine. They wanted to pick it and eat it, but it was too heavy for them. + +"Let's ask Mom for help," Anna said. + +"No, we can do it by ourselves," Ben said. "We are big and strong." + +They tried to lift the melon, but it did not move. They pushed and pulled, but it did not budge. They felt sad and tired. + +"Maybe we should ask Mom," Anna said again. + +But Ben did not want to give up. He encouraged Anna to try one more time. + +"Come on, Anna, we can do it. We just need to work together. You pull and I push. On the count of three. One, two, three!" + +They pulled and pushed with all their might. The melon started to roll off the vine. They cheered and hugged each other. + +They carried the melon to the kitchen, where Mom was waiting. She smiled and praised them. + +"Wow, what a huge melon! You two did a great job. How did you manage to pick it by yourselves?" + +"We worked together," Anna said. + +"And we encouraged each other," Ben said. + +Mom cut the melon and gave them each a big slice. It was sweet and juicy. They ate it happily and shared some with Mom. + +They felt proud and happy. They learned that they could do hard things if they encouraged each other and worked together. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has many toys, but his favorite is a red car. He likes to make the car go fast and make loud noises. + +One day, Tom is playing with his car in his room. He sees a large hanger on the floor. He thinks it is a bridge for his car. He puts the hanger on his bed and makes his car go over it. He is having fun. + +But then, he hears a knock on the door. He stops playing and looks. It is his sister, Ann. She is older than Tom and she likes to wear dresses. She is holding a dress in her hand. + +"Tom, what are you doing with my hanger?" she asks. "That is not a bridge, that is for my dress. Give it back to me!" + +Tom does not want to give the hanger to Ann. He likes the hanger. He thinks it is a good bridge. He says, "No, it is mine. Go away!" + +Ann is angry. She wants her hanger. She says, "No, it is mine. You are a bad boy. Give it to me now!" + +Tom and Ann start to fight. They pull the hanger from each other. They yell and cry. They make a lot of noise. + +Their mom hears the noise. She comes to their room. She sees them fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you! Why are you fighting over a hanger? That is not nice. You should share and be kind." + +Tom and Ann stop fighting. They look at their mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom." + +Their mom says, "It is okay. I know you both like to play. But you should not fight over a hanger. There are many other things you can play with. Why don't you play together and be friends?" + +Tom and Ann think. They look at each other. They say, "Okay, mom." + +They give the hanger to their mom. They hug and say, "Sorry, sister. Sorry, brother." + +They decide to play together. They find another toy. It is a large ball. They think it is fun. They roll the ball and laugh. They are happy. + +They meet a new friend. It is a dog. The dog likes the ball too. He chases the ball and barks. He is friendly. + +Tom and Ann like the dog. They pet the dog and say, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" + +The dog wags his tail and says, "Woof, woof." + +They smile and say, "We like you, woof, woof. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog nods and says, "Woof, woof." + +They play with the dog and the ball. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the hanger. They are happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom on the slide, the swings and the grass. They pretended they were racing drivers and made loud noises with their mouths. + +"Look at my car, Lila! It is red and shiny and fast!" Ben said, holding his car in the air. + +"My car is better, Ben! It is blue and sparkly and smarter!" Lila said, showing her car to Ben. + +They started to argue about whose car was the best. They did not want to share or play together anymore. They turned their backs to each other and zoomed their cars away. + +Suddenly, a big, colorful balloon appeared in the sky. It was round and bright and had many stripes of different colors. It floated above the park and made the children look up in wonder. + +"Wow, what is that?" Ben asked, forgetting about his car. + +"It is a balloon, Ben! It is so pretty and fun!" Lila said, dropping her car. + +They ran towards the balloon, hoping to catch it or touch it. They smiled and laughed as they chased the balloon. They forgot about their fight and became friends again. + +The balloon flew away, but it left a message in the sky. It said: "Be kind and share. That is the best way to play." + +Lila and Ben read the message and nodded. They hugged each other and picked up their cars. They decided to swap their cars and try each other's. They zoomed their cars together and had a lot of fun. + +They learned that being nice and sharing was more important than having the best car. They thanked the balloon for teaching them a lesson and making their day more colorful. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and pretend they were in space. They had a big box that they called their rocket. They put stickers and drawings on it to make it look like a real rocket. + +One day, they decided to go on a big adventure. They put on their helmets and climbed into their rocket. They counted down from ten to one and then said, "Blast off!" They pushed a button and made a loud noise with their mouths. They pretended they were flying through the stars and planets. + +"Look, Lily, there's the sun!" Ben said, pointing to a yellow ball they had hung from the ceiling. "It's so bright and hot!" + +"And look, Ben, there's the moon!" Lily said, pointing to a white ball they had stuck on the wall. "It's so round and cool!" + +They saw many other things in their rocket. They saw a red planet, a blue planet, a ring planet, and a green planet. They saw a comet, a star, and a rainbow. They saw a big black hole that sucked everything in. + +"Wow, this is the best adventure ever!" Ben said. "The universe is so big and amazing!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily agreed. "And we are so brave and smart!" + +They smiled at each other and hugged. They felt happy and proud. They thought their rocket was perfect. They didn't know that their big sister, Emma, was watching them from the door. She had a naughty plan in her mind. She wanted to scare them and make them cry. She waited for the right moment and then... + +She pushed their rocket! She pushed it hard and fast. She made it spin and shake. She made it fall and crash. She laughed and said, "Ha ha, your rocket is broken! You are not in space, you are in your room! You are silly and stupid!" + +Lily and Ben were shocked and scared. They felt their rocket break and stop. They felt their helmets fall and drop. They felt their hearts beat and thump. They felt their tears flow and drip. They cried and said, "No, no, our rocket is perfect! We are in space, we are in the universe! We are brave and smart!" + +They were very sad and angry. They wished their big sister would go away. They wished their rocket would fly again. They wished they could have their adventure back. They wished they could be happy and proud again. They wished they could be best friends again. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play outside in the sun. They had a big yard with a slide and a swing. They also had a sandbox where they could make castles and pies. + +One day, it rained a lot. The yard was full of water and mud. Ben and Lily were sad. They could not play outside. They looked out the window and saw the slide and the swing covered in mud. They saw the sandbox turned into a pond. + +"Look, Ben!" Lily said. "The sandbox is a pond now. We can play with the ducks and the frogs." + +Ben smiled. He liked ducks and frogs. He put on his boots and his raincoat. He grabbed his bucket and his shovel. He ran to the door. + +"Come on, Lily!" he said. "Let's go play in the mud. It will be fun." + +Lily put on her boots and her raincoat. She grabbed her hat and her doll. She followed Ben to the door. + +"Wait, Ben!" she said. "We need to ask Mommy first. She might get mad if we get dirty." + +Ben and Lily went to the kitchen. They saw Mommy making a cake. The cake had candles and sprinkles. It smelled good. + +"Mommy, Mommy!" Ben and Lily said. "Can we play in the mud? Please, please, please!" + +Mommy looked at Ben and Lily. She saw their boots and their raincoats. She saw their bucket and their shovel. She saw their hat and their doll. She smiled. + +"Sure, you can play in the mud," she said. "But be careful and don't go too far. And come back soon. We have something to celebrate." + +Ben and Lily hugged Mommy. They thanked her and ran outside. They splashed in the water and the mud. They made mud pies and mud castles. They saw ducks and frogs. They had a lot of fun. + +Soon, they heard Mommy calling them. They ran back to the house. They took off their boots and their raincoats. They washed their hands and their faces. They went to the living room. + +They saw a big banner that said "Happy Birthday, Ben and Lily!" They saw balloons and streamers. They saw the cake with candles and sprinkles. They saw Daddy and Grandma and Grandpa. They saw their friends and their toys. + +Ben and Lily were surprised and happy. They had forgotten that it was their birthday. They hugged Mommy and Daddy and Grandma and Grandpa. They said hello to their friends and played with their toys. They blew out the candles and ate the cake. They celebrated their birthday. + +They had the best day ever. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen with their mom. Mom is making a cake for dad's birthday. She lets Anna and Ben help her. + +"Can I spin the bowl, mom?" Anna asks. She wants to mix the flour and the eggs. + +"Sure, Anna. But be careful. Don't spill it," mom says. She gives Anna a big spoon. + +Ben watches Anna spin the bowl. He thinks it looks fun. He wants to spin something too. He sees a big pot on the stove. He reaches for it. + +"Ben, no!" mom shouts. "That pot is hot! It has soup in it!" + +But Ben does not listen. He grabs the pot and tries to spin it. The soup splashes out of the pot. It burns Ben's hand. He drops the pot. It makes a loud noise. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben cries. He runs to mom. Mom hugs him and puts his hand under cold water. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. He feels bad. He made a mess. He hurt himself. He ruined the cake. + +"It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you're not hurt badly," mom says. She kisses his hand. "But you have to listen to me. The kitchen can be dangerous. You can't spin everything." + +Anna feels sorry for Ben too. She gives him a hug. She has an idea. + +"Mom, can we spin something else?" she asks. "Something safe and playful?" + +"Like what?" mom asks. + +Anna looks around. She sees the tablecloth. It has many colors and patterns. It looks pretty. + +"Like this!" she says. She grabs the tablecloth and wraps it around her and Ben. They look like a big flower. They laugh and spin around the kitchen. + +Mom smiles. She thinks they are cute. She joins them. They spin and spin and spin. They forget about the soup and the cake. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bird with yellow feathers. Lily wants to touch the feathers. Ben says no. + +"Why not?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe the bird will bite you. Or fly away. Or make noise," Ben says. + +Lily does not listen. She runs to the bird. She tries to grab a feather. The bird does not like it. It flaps its wings. It pecks Lily's hand. It squawks loudly. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cries. + +Ben runs to Lily. He helps her. He says sorry. + +"Are you okay?" Ben asks. + +Lily nods. She holds her hand. She says sorry too. + +"I was wrong. I should not test the bird. It was not nice," Lily says. + +Ben hugs Lily. He gives her a band-aid. He says it is okay. + +"Next time, we can look at the bird. But not touch it. Okay?" Ben says. + +Lily agrees. She smiles. She says thank you. + +They go back to playing. They are friends. They are happy. +Sam liked to play soccer with his friends. He had a red uniform with a big number five on it. He was fast and good at kicking the ball. He wanted to score a goal for his team. + +One day, he had a big game against another team. They wore blue uniforms and looked strong. Sam was a little scared, but he tried to be brave. He ran on the field with his friends and waited for the whistle. + +The game started and Sam got the ball. He ran fast towards the goal, but he saw a blue player coming to stop him. He looked for his friend Ben, who was open on the right. He passed the ball to Ben and shouted, "Go, Ben, go!" + +Ben caught the ball and ran fast too. He was almost at the goal, but he saw another blue player blocking his way. He looked for Sam, who was following him on the left. He passed the ball back to Sam and said, "Now, Sam, now!" + +Sam got the ball again and saw the goal in front of him. He kicked the ball hard and fast. The ball flew past the blue goalie and into the net. Sam scored a goal! He was so happy, he jumped and cheered. His friends ran to him and hugged him. They said, "Good job, Sam, you did it!" + +Sam smiled and thanked them. He was proud of himself and his team. He learned that passing the ball was important and fun. He liked to play soccer with his friends. He had a red uniform with a big number five on it. He was fast and good at kicking the ball. He scored a goal for his team. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Max had a car. They were having fun until Max saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll!" Max demanded. "It is pretty and has a dress." + +"No!" Lily said. "It is mine and I like it. You have your car." + +"But I want your doll too!" Max said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"Stop it, Max!" Lily said. "You are being mean and rude. You can't have everything." + +They started to fight over the doll, pulling and pushing. They made a lot of noise and mess. + +Their mom heard them and came to the living room. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Lily won't share her doll with me!" Max said. + +"Max wants to take my doll!" Lily said. + +Mom looked at the doll and the car. She had an idea. + +"Do you know where these toys came from?" she asked. + +They shook their heads. + +"These toys are very old and special. They belonged to your grandma and grandpa when they were little. They are ancient toys. They gave them to you because they love you and want you to enjoy them." + +Lily and Max looked at the toys with surprise. They did not know they were ancient. + +"They are ancient?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, they are. And they are very precious. You should take good care of them and share them with each other. That is what grandma and grandpa would want. How about you take turns playing with them? You can play with the doll for one minute, and then Max can play with it for one minute. And the same with the car. Does that sound fair?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They felt sorry for fighting. + +"OK, mom. We will share and take turns. We are sorry for being loud and messy." they said. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. + +"That's good. I'm glad you are sorry and you learned something. Now, let's clean up this mess and then you can play nicely with your ancient toys." she said. +Sara loves to jump. She jumps on her bed, on the sofa, on the grass. She likes to see how high she can go. One day, she finds a pink magnet in her toy box. She wonders what it can do. + +She takes the magnet to the kitchen. She sees a big white thing that makes cold food. She puts the magnet on it. It sticks! She is happy. She tries to pull it off. It is hard. She jumps and pulls. She jumps and pulls. She makes a loud noise. + +Mom comes to the kitchen. She sees Sara jumping and pulling. She sees the pink magnet on the white thing. She smiles. She says, "Sara, do you know what that is? That is a magnet. It can stick to some things that are made of metal. Like the white thing. That is a fridge. It keeps the food cold." + +Sara stops jumping and pulling. She looks at Mom. She says, "Magnet? Fridge? Metal?" She repeats the new words. She likes them. She asks, "Can I keep the magnet, Mom?" + +Mom nods. She says, "Yes, you can keep the magnet. But you have to be careful. Don't put it on things that can break or get hurt. Like the TV or the cat. And don't put it in your mouth or your nose. It can be dangerous." + +Sara hugs Mom. She says, "Thank you, Mom. I will be careful. I like the magnet. It is fun. And it is pink. Pink is my favorite color." She puts the magnet back on the fridge. She says, "Bye, magnet. See you later." She runs to her room. She jumps on her bed. She is happy. +Tom liked to make things with his toys. He had many toys, like cars, blocks, and animals. He liked to make stories with them and play pretend. Sometimes he made big messes, but he always cleaned them up. + +One day, he wanted to make something new. He asked his mom if he could go to the attic. The attic was a place where old things were stored. His mom said no, the attic was not safe for him. There were many dust and spiders and sharp things. Tom was sad, but he did not give up. + +He was persistent. He waited until his mom was busy. Then he sneaked to the stairs and climbed up. He opened the door to the attic and went inside. He saw many things he had never seen before. He saw old clothes, books, pictures, and boxes. He was curious and excited. + +He started to make things with the old things. He made a hat with a feather, a sword with a stick, and a castle with a box. He made a lot of noise and had a lot of fun. He did not hear his mom calling him. + +His mom was worried. She looked for him everywhere. She heard the noise from the attic and went up. She saw Tom playing with the old things. She was angry and scared. She told him to come down right away. She said he was naughty and could have been hurt. + +Tom was sorry. He did not mean to make his mom angry and scared. He said he just wanted to make something new. He said he would clean up the mess. He hugged his mom and said he loved her. His mom hugged him back and said she loved him too. She said he could make things with his toys, but not with the old things in the attic. She said the attic was not a place for him. Tom agreed and said he would not go there again. He and his mom went down and had a snack. Tom told his mom about the things he made. His mom smiled and listened. She was glad he was safe and creative. +Lily was a clever girl who liked to listen to stories. She had many books in her cabinet, but she wanted to hear a new one. She asked her mom, "Mom, can you tell me a story?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. What kind of story do you want to hear?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to hear a story about a princess and a dragon." + +Mom nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. Let me think of a story. But first, you have to do something for me. You have to help me clean up your toys. Can you do that?" + +Lily agreed and said, "Yes, Mom. I can do that. I will put my toys in the cabinet." + +Lily and Mom worked together to tidy up the room. Lily put her dolls, blocks, and cars in the cabinet. She closed the door and said, "Done, Mom. Now can you tell me the story?" + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "Yes, Lily. You are a good helper. Now let's sit on the couch and I will tell you the story. Are you ready to listen?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I am ready to listen. I love stories." + +Mom began to tell Lily a story about a princess and a dragon. Lily listened with wonder and excitement. She asked questions and made comments. She enjoyed the story very much. She thanked Mom for telling her the story. She said, "Mom, you are a clever storyteller. I like your story." + +Mom kissed Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a clever listener. I like your questions and comments. You make the story more fun." + +Lily and Mom cuddled on the couch and felt happy. They both loved stories. They both loved each other. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a yellow pie on a table. It smells good. + +"Who made this pie?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone left it for us," Ben says. + +He walks to the table and takes a big bite of the pie. It is sweet and warm. + +"Yum! This is the best pie ever!" Ben says. + +Anna walks to the table too. She wants some pie. But Ben does not share. He eats the whole pie by himself. + +"Hey! That's not fair! You have to share!" Anna says. + +She is angry and sad. She cries. + +"No, I don't. It's my pie. Go away!" Ben says. + +He is greedy and rude. He laughs. + +Just then, a lady comes to the table. She is the one who made the pie. She is looking for her pie. + +"Where is my pie? I left it here to cool down. Who ate my pie?" she asks. + +She sees Ben with pie crumbs on his face. She is mad. + +"You ate my pie! How dare you! That was for my family!" she says. + +She scolds Ben. She makes him say sorry. She makes him give Anna a hug. She makes him help her make a new pie. + +Anna and Ben learn a lesson. They learn to be nice and share. They help the lady make a new pie. They say sorry to each other. They become friends again. They eat the new pie together. It is yellow and yummy. They are happy. The end. +Tim liked to fly. He had a large kite that looked like a bird. He took it to the park with his dad. They ran and let the kite fly high in the sky. Tim felt happy when he saw the kite fly. + +But then the wind blew too hard. The kite flew away from Tim and his dad. It flew over the trees and the houses. Tim was sad. He wanted his kite back. + +The kite flew over a barber shop. The barber was cutting hair. He saw the kite fly by his window. He liked the kite. He ran outside and caught the kite. He smiled and said, "What a nice kite!" + +Tim and his dad followed the kite. They saw the barber with the kite. Tim said, "That's my kite! Please give it back!" The barber said, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know it was yours. Here you go." + +The barber gave the kite back to Tim. Tim said, "Thank you, barber. You are very kind." The barber said, "You're welcome, Tim. You have a very nice kite. Do you want a haircut?" Tim said, "No, thank you. I like my hair." The barber said, "OK, then. Have fun with your kite." + +Tim and his dad thanked the barber and went back to the park. They flew the kite again. But this time, they held it tight. They did not want to lose it again. They had fun flying the kite. Tim was happy. He loved his kite and his dad. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside. One day, they see the mail truck come. They run to the mailbox. They want to see what is inside. + +"Look, Sam, we have a letter!" Ben says. He grabs the letter. He opens it. It is from Grandma. She says she loves them and sends them a sticker. + +"Wow, a sticker!" Sam says. He wants the sticker too. He grabs the letter from Ben. He tries to peel off the sticker. + +"Hey, stop it, Sam! That is my sticker!" Ben says. He grabs the letter back. He holds it tight. + +"No, it is mine! Give it to me!" Sam says. He pulls the letter hard. The letter rips. The sticker falls on the ground. + +"Oh no, look what you did!" Ben says. He is sad. He likes the letter and the sticker. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to rip it." Sam says. He is sorry too. He loves his brother and Grandma. + +They look at the sticker. It is a picture of a cake. It looks tasty. + +"Maybe we can share the sticker." Sam says. He has an idea. He picks up the sticker. He tears it in half. He gives one half to Ben. + +"Thank you, Sam. That is nice of you." Ben says. He smiles. He sticks his half on his shirt. + +"You're welcome, Ben. You can have the letter too." Sam says. He gives the letter to Ben. He sticks his half on his hat. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They go inside to show Mom and Dad their sticker and letter. They hope Grandma will send them more mail soon. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a fire in the woods. They want to go closer and see the fire. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Sam asks. + +"No, you can't. Fire is hot and dangerous. It can hurt you and the trees. You have to stay away from fire," Mom says. + +"But we want to see it. We are smart. We will not touch it," Mia says. + +"Sorry, but I don't allow you to go. Fire is not a toy. It is not safe. You have to listen to me. I know what is best for you," Mom says. + +Sam and Mia are sad. They want to have fun. They think Mom is mean. They wait until Mom is busy. Then they sneak out of the house. They run to the woods. They see the fire. It is big and bright. It makes noise and smoke. They think it is cool. + +"Wow, look at the fire. It is so pretty. Let's go closer," Sam says. + +"OK, let's go. But be careful. Don't get too close," Mia says. + +They go closer and closer. They don't see the fireman. He is trying to put out the fire. He sees the twins. He is angry and scared. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you two. What are you doing here? This is not a place for kids. This is a fire. You have to get away from here. Now!" he says. + +Sam and Mia are scared. They hear the fireman. They see him. He is wearing a big hat and a big coat. He has a big hose. He sprays water on the fire. He looks serious. + +"Sorry, sir. We just wanted to see the fire. We are smart. We didn't touch it," Sam says. + +"That doesn't matter. You are not smart. You are foolish. You could have been hurt by the fire. You could have made the fire worse. You could have burned the woods. You have to respect the fire. You have to obey your mom. She loves you and wants to protect you. You have to go back to your mom. Now!" he says. + +Sam and Mia are ashamed. They know they did wrong. They are sorry. They run back to their mom. They hug her and say sorry. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We went to see the fire. We didn't listen to you. We were not smart. We were bad. Please forgive us," Mia says. + +Mom is angry and worried. She is also relieved. She hugs them and says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, too. I was not mean. I was scared. I love you and want to keep you safe. Fire is not a friend. Fire is a foe. You have to stay away from fire. You have to listen to me. You are smart. You can learn from your mistake. I forgive you. But don't do it again. OK?" she says. + +Sam and Mia nod. They say OK. They promise to listen to Mom. They promise to stay away from fire. They learn their lesson. They are smart. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a new box in their room. It is big and shiny. It has a picture of stars and planets on it. + +"What is this?" Anna asks. + +"It is a universe," Ben says. "Dad gave it to us. He said we can make our own worlds inside." + +Anna and Ben open the box. They see many small balls of different colors. They also see a big ball that glows. It is warm and bright. + +"This is the sun," Ben says. "We can put it in the middle of the box. Then we can put the other balls around it. They are the planets." + +Anna and Ben start to arrange the balls in the box. They have fun making their own universe. They give names to the planets. They pretend they are aliens and astronauts. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She is angry. + +"What are you doing?" she yells. "This is not a toy. This is dad's project. He needs it for his work. You are not supposed to touch it. You have ruined it." + +Anna and Ben are scared. They try to resist. They say they are sorry. They say they did not know. + +But mom does not listen. She takes the box away from them. She throws it in the trash. She says they are bad children. She says they have to go to their bed. She says they will not get any dinner. + +Anna and Ben cry. They hug each other. They wish they had never found the new box. They wish they had never made their own universe. They wish mom was not so mad. They wish dad was home. They wish they had a happy ending. +Anna loved to imagine. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a pirate, a superhero, or anything else she could think of. Sometimes, she imagined she was in a different place, like the moon, the jungle, or the ocean. + +One night, Anna was lying in her bed, looking at the stars. She wondered what was beyond them. She asked her mom, who was tucking her in, "Mom, what is the universe?" + +The mom smiled and kissed her forehead. "The universe is everything, my dear. It is all the stars, and the planets, and the space, and the things we don't know yet. It is very big and very beautiful." + +Anna was amazed. She wanted to see the universe. She said, "Mom, can I imagine I am in the universe?" + +The mom nodded. "Of course, you can. You can imagine anything you want. Just close your eyes and let your mind fly." + +Anna closed her eyes and imagined she was in the universe. She saw colorful lights, shiny rocks, and strange shapes. She felt free and happy. She imagined she met friendly aliens, who showed her their planets and their games. She imagined she had a rocket, that could take her anywhere she wanted. She imagined she was the explorer of the universe. + +She had so much fun, that she didn't notice she fell asleep. She dreamed of the universe, and of all the wonders she could find. She smiled in her sleep, and her mom smiled too. She knew Anna had a big imagination, and a big heart. She hoped Anna would always keep them, and always be curious and brave. She whispered, "Good night, my little star. I love you more than the universe." +Lily liked to go on the subway with her mom. She liked to see the big trains and the many people. She liked to hear the loud noises and the funny songs. The subway was popular and fun. + +One day, Lily and her mom went on the subway to visit grandma. Lily was very excited. She wanted to see the trains and the people. She wanted to hear the noises and the songs. She did not want to hold mom's hand. + +Mom said, "Lily, hold my hand. The subway is crowded and slippery. You might get lost or hurt." But Lily did not listen. She let go of mom's hand and ran to the train. She wanted to get on first. + +But Lily was too fast. She did not see the wet floor. She did not see the yellow sign. She did not see the man with the big bag. She ran and ran and then she slipped. She fell on the floor and bumped her head. She cried and cried. + +Mom ran to Lily and hugged her. She said, "Lily, are you okay? I told you to hold my hand. The subway is not a place to run and play. You have to be careful and listen." Lily said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was silly. I wanted to see everything. I did not want to miss anything. But I missed you. I love you, mom." Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Let's go see grandma. She will make you feel better." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and be careful on the subway. +Jill and Tom were playing with their dolls in the living room. They had a lot of fun dressing them up and making them talk. Jill had a red thread that she used to make a scarf for her doll. Tom wanted the thread too, but Jill said no. + +"Please, Jill, can I have some thread?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom, this is mine. You have your own toys. Go away!" Jill said. + +Tom was angry. He did not like to share. He waited until Jill was not looking and grabbed the thread. He ran away with it, laughing. + +"Hey, Tom, give that back! You are so mean!" Jill shouted. + +She chased after him, but Tom was faster. He ran into the kitchen, where Mom was baking a cake. He did not see the bowl of flour on the table. He bumped into it with his elbow and knocked it over. The flour spilled everywhere, making a big mess. + +"Tom, what are you doing? You disturbed my cake!" Mom said. + +She was very upset. She grabbed the thread from Tom and gave it back to Jill. She scolded Tom for being clumsy and selfish. She told him to go to his room and think about what he did. + +Tom felt sorry. He wished he had not taken the thread. He wished he had not disturbed Mom's cake. He wished he had been nice to Jill. He learned that sharing is better than stealing, and that being careful is better than being clumsy. He hoped Mom and Jill would forgive him. He cried in his room. He had a bad day. +Sara and Tom were playing with a big orange ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. + +One day, they bounced the ball too hard and it flew over the fence and landed in a garden. They ran to the fence and saw a big dog in the garden. The dog saw the ball and ran to it. He thought it was a toy. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Sara shouted. "Give it back, dog!" + +But the dog did not listen. He bit the ball and tore it apart. He liked the taste of the ball. It was like beef to him. + +Sara and Tom were very sad. They had lost their ball. They cried and went home. + +Their mom saw them and asked what happened. They told her about the ball and the dog. She hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Sometimes things get lost or broken. But you can always get a new ball. The important thing is that you are safe and happy. And that you share and care for each other." + +Sara and Tom nodded and smiled. They learned that things are not as important as people. And that they should be careful with their things and respect other people's things. They thanked their mom and hugged her. Then they went to play with their other toys. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily has a mint in her pocket. She likes mints. They are sweet and cool. + +"Can I have a mint, please?" Ben asks Lily. + +"No, you can't. This is my mint. You have to find your own," Lily says. She is bossy. She does not like to share. + +"But I don't have any mints. And I am thirsty. Please, Lily, can I have a bite?" Ben says. He is sad. He wants a mint. + +"No, you can't. Go away, Ben. This is my park. You can't play here," Lily says. She is mean. She does not want to be friends. + +Ben is angry. He does not like Lily. He walks away. He sees a water fountain. He drinks some water. He feels better. + +He sees another girl. She is nice. She has a bag of mints. She smiles at Ben. + +"Hi, I am Mia. Do you want a mint?" she says. + +"Yes, please. Thank you, Mia. I am Ben. Do you want to play?" he says. + +"Sure, I do. Let's go to the swings. They are fun," she says. + +Ben and Mia go to the swings. They share the mints. They talk and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. + +Lily sees them. She is lonely. She wants to play. But she is too bossy. She does not know how to be nice. She eats her mint. She is sad. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They had a lot of fun and made a lot of noise. + +A lady was sitting on a bench near the park. She was reading a book and wanted some quiet. She did not like the noise that Anna and Ben made. She felt angry and said to them, "Stop making so much noise! You are bothering me!" + +Anna and Ben felt sad and scared. They did not want to bother the lady, but they also wanted to play. They did not know what to do. + +A man was walking his dog in the park. He saw the lady and the children. He smiled and said to the lady, "Hello, I see you are enjoying your book. It looks very interesting. What is it about?" + +The lady looked up and saw the man. He was friendly and polite. He had a graceful dog that wagged its tail. The lady felt a little ashamed and said, "Oh, it's a mystery novel. I like to read, but I don't like noise." + +The man nodded and said, "I understand. Noise can be distracting. But sometimes, noise can also be joyful. Like the noise of children playing. They are having fun and learning. They are not trying to bother you. They are just being children." + +The lady thought about what the man said. She realized that he was right. She looked at Anna and Ben and saw that they were cute and happy. She felt sorry and said, "You are right. I was too harsh. I'm sorry, children. You can play with your ball. Just be careful not to hit anyone or anything." + +Anna and Ben heard the lady and felt glad. They said, "Thank you, lady. We are sorry, too. We will be careful. We hope you enjoy your book." + +The lady smiled and said, "Thank you, children. You are very kind. I hope you enjoy your play." + +The man said, "You are welcome, lady. You are very gracious. I hope you have a nice day." + +The man, the lady, and the children all felt happy and peaceful. They learned that noise can be good or bad, depending on how you listen to it. They also learned that being friendly and polite can provide a solution to a problem. They all thanked each other and went on with their activities. +Anna and Ben liked to play with blocks. They made towers, bridges, castles and cars. One day, they decided to make the biggest tower ever. They used all the blocks they had and stacked them high and wide. + +"Look at our tower!" Anna said. "It is so big and strong!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. "It is the best tower in the world!" + +But then, they heard a loud bark. It was Max, their dog. He saw the tower and wanted to play too. He ran towards it and jumped on it. The blocks fell down and made a big mess. + +"Max, no!" Anna and Ben shouted. "Bad dog! You broke our tower!" + +Max wagged his tail and licked their faces. He thought they were happy to see him. He was a charming dog, but he did not understand why they were angry. + +Anna and Ben were sad. They worked hard to make their tower. They did not want to share it with Max. They tried to resist his kisses and push him away. + +"Go away, Max!" Anna said. "We don't want to play with you!" + +"Leave us alone, Max!" Ben said. "You are a naughty dog!" + +But Max did not listen. He thought they were playing a game. He picked up a block in his mouth and ran away. He wanted them to chase him and have fun. + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They sighed. They loved Max, but he was a troublemaker. They decided to follow him and get their block back. Maybe they could make another tower later. Or maybe they could make something else with Max. Something that he would not break. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the attic. They opened it and saw many old things. They saw a photo of their grandma when she was young. She had a pretty dress and a big smile. + +"Wow, look at grandma!" Lily said. "She is so nice. Can I have the photo?" + +"No, I want it!" Tom said. "It is mine. You are selfish!" + +They started to fight over the photo. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the hole in the floor. + +Suddenly, they both fell through the hole. They landed on the couch in the living room. The photo flew out of their hands and broke on the floor. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and ran to see what happened. They saw Lily and Tom crying on the couch. They saw the broken photo on the floor. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you enter the attic? Why did you break the photo?" + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They hugged each other and said sorry to mom and dad. They said sorry to grandma too. They learned not to be selfish and to share their things. They also learned not to enter the attic without permission. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they go to the museum with their teacher. The museum has many things from history. History is what happened a long time ago. + +Tom and Anna see a big picture of a dragon. The dragon is red and has fire in its mouth. Tom says, "Wow, look at the dragon! It is so cool and scary! I want to be a dragon and breathe fire!" + +Anna says, "No, Tom, you don't want to be a dragon. Dragons are not real. They are only in stories. And fire is not good. Fire can hurt you and others. You should be kind and careful, not mean and dangerous." + +Tom says, "But Anna, dragons are fun and strong. They can do whatever they want. They don't have to listen to anyone. And fire is not bad. Fire can make things warm and spicy. I like spicy food. Don't you like spicy food?" + +Anna says, "I like spicy food, but not too much. Spicy food can make your mouth hurt and your eyes water. And you can't do whatever you want. You have to follow the rules and respect others. That is how you make friends and be happy. Dragons don't have friends. They are lonely and sad." + +Tom thinks about what Anna says. He realizes that she is right. He says, "You are right, Anna. I don't want to be a dragon. I want to be a good friend and a good person. I'm sorry for being silly. Can we still play and learn together?" + +Anna smiles and says, "Of course, Tom. We are always friends. Come on, let's go see more things from history. Maybe we can find something that is not spicy, but sweet." + +Tom and Anna hold hands and walk to the next room. They learn more about history and have fun. They are happy and grateful for their friendship. They know that friendship is more important than fire. +Tom and Lily liked to play with rocks. They had many rocks of different shapes and colors. They liked to count their rocks and see who had more. + +One day, they found a big rock near the pond. It was shiny and smooth. Tom wanted to have it for himself. He said to Lily, "This is my rock. You can't have it." + +Lily said, "No, it's not. We found it together. We should share it." + +Tom said, "No, it's mine. I saw it first. Go away." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "You are foolish. You are not a good friend. I don't want to play with you anymore." She ran away. + +Tom was happy. He had the big rock all to himself. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. He tried to drag it, but it was too hard. He tried to roll it, but it was too slippery. He fell into the pond with a splash. + +The big rock was not a rock at all. It was a turtle. The turtle was not happy. It bit Tom's nose and swam away. + +Tom cried and cried. He was wet and hurt and alone. He wished he had shared the rock with Lily. He wished he had been a good friend. He wished he had not been foolish. +Lily was a big girl. She could dress herself in the morning. She liked to wear her pink dress with flowers. She put on her dress and went to the kitchen. She saw her mom and dad eating cereal. + +"Good morning, Lily. Do you want some cereal?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, please. I like cereal. It is yummy." Lily said. + +Her mom gave her a bowl of cereal and a spoon. Lily tried to eat her cereal, but it was hard. She did not like hard cereal. She made a face and pushed the bowl away. + +"What's wrong, Lily? Don't you like your cereal?" her dad asked. + +"No, I don't. It is hard. I want soft cereal." Lily said. + +Her mom looked at the box of cereal. It was not the usual cereal they bought. It was a different kind. It was granola. It was hard and crunchy. + +"Oh, I'm sorry, Lily. I bought the wrong cereal. This is granola. It is hard and crunchy. Some people like it, but you don't. That's okay. We can get you some soft cereal. Do you want oatmeal or cornflakes?" her mom asked. + +"I want oatmeal. Oatmeal is soft and warm. I like oatmeal." Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and nodded. She put the granola away and made some oatmeal for Lily. She added some milk and honey to make it sweet. She gave it to Lily and kissed her on the cheek. + +"Here you go, Lily. Oatmeal for you. I hope you like it." her mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. I like it. It is soft and warm and sweet. You are the best mom." Lily said. + +She ate her oatmeal and smiled. She was happy. She liked her pink dress, her soft oatmeal, and her mom and dad. She was a big girl. +Anna liked to watch the screen. The screen had many colors and sounds. She saw animals and people and places on the screen. Sometimes she learned new words from the screen. Sometimes she laughed or sang with the screen. + +But Anna's mom said she could not watch the screen all day. She said Anna had to play with her toys or read her books or go outside. She said the screen was not good for Anna's eyes or brain. She said Anna had to do other things that were interesting. + +One day, Anna did not want to do anything else. She wanted to watch the screen all day. She did not listen to her mom. She hid in her room and turned on the screen. She watched and watched and watched. + +But then, something happened. The screen went black. Anna tried to make it work. She pushed the buttons. She shook the screen. She cried and cried. But the screen did not turn on. It was shut. + +Anna's mom heard her cry. She came to her room. She saw the screen was shut. She asked Anna what happened. Anna told her she watched the screen all day. She said she was sorry. She said she was bored. + +Anna's mom hugged her. She said it was okay. She said the screen needed a rest. She said Anna needed a rest too. She said they could do something else that was interesting. She said they could bake a cake or paint a picture or play a game. + +Anna smiled. She said she liked those things. She said she was sorry for watching the screen all day. She said she loved her mom. She said she wanted to do something else that was interesting. She turned off the screen and followed her mom. +Tim and Jen like to play with their mom's phone. It has a screen that shows pictures and games. Sometimes mom lets them use it, but only for a little while. She says they have to be careful and not drop it or break it. + +One day, mom is busy in the kitchen. She puts her phone on the table and tells Tim and Jen not to touch it. But Tim and Jen are curious. They want to see what is on the screen. They sneak to the table and grab the phone. They turn it on and see a funny cat. They laugh and tap the screen. + +But they are careless. They do not hold the phone tight. It slips from their hands and falls on the floor. The screen cracks and makes a loud noise. Mom hears it and runs to the table. She sees the broken phone and the guilty faces of Tim and Jen. She is angry and sad. + +She scolds Tim and Jen for being naughty and not listening to her. She says they have to pay for the phone with their pocket money. She takes the phone away and sends them to their room. Tim and Jen are sorry and cry. They wish they had been careful and not touched the phone. They learn their lesson and promise to never do it again. +Lily and Ben were playing outside in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide on the grass. They saw a big rainbow in the sky. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asked. "I want to see how it feels." + +Lily shook her head. "No, we can't. It is too far away. And it is not a thing. It is just light and water." + +Ben did not listen. He ran towards the rainbow. He wanted to catch it. He did not see the hole in the ground. He tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and his elbow. He cried out loud. + +Lily ran to him. She saw the blood on his skin. She was scared and upset. She tried to help him. She said, "Ben, are you okay? I'm sorry. You should have listened to me. The rainbow is not for us." + +But Ben was angry and sad. He said, "Go away, Lily. You are a bad sister. You did not let me touch the rainbow. You made me fall. I hate you." + +Lily felt hurt and sad too. She did not know what to do. She wanted to hug Ben and say sorry. But he pushed her away. He did not want to talk to her. He did not want to play with her. + +The rainbow faded away. The sky became dark and gray. It started to rain. Lily and Ben were wet and cold. They were alone and unhappy. They wished they had never seen the rainbow. +Sara was an adventurous girl. She liked to climb and jump and explore. She did not like to sit still on the couch and watch TV. She wanted to have fun and see new things. + +One day, Sara saw a big box in the living room. It was from her grandma, who lived far away. Sara wondered what was inside. She asked her mom, but her mom said it was a surprise. She said they would open it later, after dinner. Sara was curious, but she had to wait. + +Sara decided to play with the box. She pretended it was a spaceship, a castle, a boat. She made noises and stories and had a blast. She climbed on top of the box and jumped off. She pushed the box around and hid behind it. She had so much fun that she forgot about the time. + +But then, something happened. The box started to move. It made a strange sound. Sara was scared. She ran to the couch and hid under a pillow. She peeked out and saw the box shake and rise. It opened up and out came a furry creature. It had four legs, a tail, and big ears. It looked at Sara and wagged its tail. It was a puppy! + +Sara was surprised and happy. She realized it was her grandma's gift. She came out from the couch and approached the puppy. The puppy licked her face and wagged its tail more. Sara hugged the puppy and thanked her grandma. She named the puppy Max. She and Max became best friends. They had many adventures together. Sara was glad she played with the box. It was the best surprise ever. +Tim and Dad went to the beach. Tim liked the beach. He liked the sand and the water and the shells. He saw a big bald man with a red hat. The man was making a sand castle. + +"Can I help you?" Tim asked the man. + +"Sure, little boy. You can help me. Here, take this bucket and fill it with sand. Then turn it over and make a tower," the man said. + +Tim took the bucket and did what the man said. He made a tower. Then he made another one. And another one. He was having fun. + +Dad watched Tim and smiled. He was happy that Tim made a new friend. He took a picture of Tim and the man and their sand castle. + +But then something happened. A big wave came and washed away the sand castle. Tim and the man were sad. They looked at the water and saw their towers gone. + +"Oh no! Our sand castle is gone!" Tim said. + +"It's okay, little boy. Don't be sad. We can make another one. Or we can do something else. Do you want to play with this ball?" the man said. + +He gave Tim a blue ball. Tim liked the ball. He smiled and said thank you. He threw the ball to the man. The man threw it back. They played catch. + +Tim and the man had fun at the beach. They forgot about the sand castle. They were happy. Dad was happy too. He took another picture of Tim and the man and their ball. He liked the beach. He liked the sand and the water and the shells. And he liked the big bald man with a red hat. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has swings, slides, and a sandbox. Tom and Anna run to the sandbox. They have shovels and buckets. + +"Look, I made a castle!" Tom says. He puts a label on his castle. The label says "Tom's castle". He is proud of his castle. + +"I made a tunnel!" Anna says. She digs a long hole in the sand. She puts a label on her tunnel. The label says "Anna's tunnel". She is happy with her tunnel. + +Tom and Anna want to play together. They have an idea. They join their castle and tunnel with more sand. They make a bridge. They put a label on their bridge. The label says "Tom and Anna's bridge". They are excited about their bridge. + +"Wow, we made a great bridge!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we did!" Anna says. + +They high-five each other. They play on their bridge. They have fun in the park. They are good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big igloo with blocks of snow. They were very happy. + +"Look at our igloo!" Lily said. "It is so big and cozy!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben said. "Let's go inside and pretend we are polar bears!" + +They crawled inside the igloo and snuggled together. They made growling noises and laughed. + +But then they heard a loud thump. They looked outside and saw a grumpy boy kicking their igloo. He was wearing a red hat and a green coat. He had a mean face. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lily shouted. "That is our igloo! We made it!" + +"I don't care!" the grumpy boy said. "I want to play with it too! You have to share!" + +"But you are not sharing!" Ben said. "You are breaking it! That is not nice!" + +The grumpy boy did not listen. He kicked harder and harder. The igloo started to crack and fall apart. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They ran out of the igloo and pushed the grumpy boy away. + +"Go away!" Lily said. "You are not our friend! You are a bully!" + +The grumpy boy fell on the snow. He started to cry. He felt sorry for what he did. + +"I'm sorry!" he said. "I was just lonely. I wanted to play with you. But I did not know how to ask. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry for him too. They knew how it felt to be lonely. + +"Maybe we can be friends," Lily said. "But you have to be nice and share." + +"OK," the grumpy boy said. "I will try. Can we make a new igloo together?" + +"Sure," Ben said. "But you have to help us. And you have to wear a different hat. Red and green do not match!" + +They all laughed and hugged. Then they started to make a new igloo. They shared their blocks and tools. They had fun. They were not grumpy anymore. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They make them zoom on the floor and on the sofa. They pretend they are racing and having fun. + +"Look, my car is faster than yours!" Ben says to Anna. + +"No, mine is faster!" Anna says back. + +They zoom their cars louder and louder, until they hear Mom calling from the kitchen. + +"Anna, Ben, it's time for lunch! Come and eat, you must be hungry!" + +They stop playing and look at each other. They are hungry, and they smell something good. + +"OK, Mom, we're coming!" they say together. + +They pick up their cars and run to the kitchen. But on the way, they see the stairs. They have an idea. + +"Let's zoom our cars down the stairs!" Ben says. + +"Yeah, that sounds fun!" Anna says. + +They put their cars on the top stair and let them go. The cars zoom down the stairs, bouncing and spinning. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. + +But Mom hears the noise and comes out of the kitchen. She sees the cars on the floor and the kids on the stairs. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing? That's not safe! You could fall or break your cars!" she says. + +"Sorry, Mom, we were just playing," they say. + +Mom picks up the cars and gives them to the kids. + +"Come on, let's go to the kitchen. Your lunch is ready. And no more zooming on the stairs, OK?" + +"OK, Mom," they say. + +They follow Mom to the kitchen, holding their cars. They are still hungry, but they are also happy. They love their cars, and they love their Mom. +Lily and Max were twins who loved Halloween. They wanted to make a pumpkin lantern for their house. They asked their mom to help them. + +Mom took them to the farm where they could pick a pumpkin. There were many pumpkins of different sizes and shapes. Lily and Max looked for the most original pumpkin they could find. They saw one that was big and round and had a funny stem. They said, "We want this one, Mom!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's take it home and carve it." She paid the farmer and put the pumpkin in the car. Lily and Max were very excited. + +At home, Mom gave them a big knife and a spoon. She said, "Be careful with the knife. I will help you cut the top of the pumpkin. Then you can scoop out the seeds and the pulp with the spoon." + +Lily and Max nodded and followed Mom's instructions. They cut the top of the pumpkin and poured out the seeds and the pulp into a bowl. They said, "Ew, it's slimy and sticky!" + +Mom said, "Don't worry, we can roast the seeds later. They are yummy and crunchy. Now, let's make a face for the pumpkin. What kind of face do you want?" + +Lily and Max thought for a moment. They said, "We want a happy face, Mom!" + +Mom said, "Okay, let's draw a happy face with a marker. Then we can cut it out with the knife." She helped them draw and cut out two eyes, a nose, and a big smile. They said, "Wow, it looks great, Mom!" + +Mom said, "It does, indeed. Now, let's put a candle inside the pumpkin and light it up. Then we can put it on the porch and wait for the trick-or-treaters." + +Lily and Max agreed and did as Mom said. They put the pumpkin lantern on the porch and turned off the lights. They said, "Happy Halloween, Mom!" + +Mom said, "Happy Halloween, Lily and Max! You made a very original pumpkin lantern. I'm proud of you!" +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But they have to be careful, because the ground is wet and muddy. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to climb it and see what is on the other side. They run to the hill and start to go up. They have to hold on to the grass and the rocks, because the hill is steep and slippery. + +Sara is faster than Ben. She reaches the top of the hill first. She looks around and sees a pond with ducks and frogs. She wants to show Ben, so she calls his name. But Ben does not hear her. He is still climbing the hill. + +Sara waits for Ben. She gets bored and cold. She decides to go down the hill and find him. She puts her feet on the ground and tries to walk. But she slips on the mud and falls. She rolls down the hill very fast. She screams and cries. + +Ben hears Sara and looks up. He sees her rolling down the hill. He is scared and worried. He tries to go down and help her. But he slips too. He falls and rolls down the hill after Sara. He screams and cries too. + +They both reach the bottom of the hill. They are hurt and dirty. Their clothes are torn and wet. Their faces are scratched and bruised. They are very sad and sorry. They wish they had not climbed the hill. They wish they had stayed on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They hug each other and cry. The end. +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big hill of sand. They run to the hill and start to dig with their hands. They find many ants in the sand. The ants are small and black and busy. + +"Look, ants!" Lily says. "They are so many!" + +Tom nods. He picks up an ant and puts it on his palm. The ant tickles his skin. He laughs and shows Lily. + +"Hello, ant!" he says. "Do you like me?" + +The ant does not answer. It runs across Tom's hand and tries to escape. Tom lets it go. He sees another ant and tries to catch it. + +Lily watches Tom. She sees a big ant on the top of the hill. The ant is bigger than the others. It has a red head and a black body. It looks angry. + +"Tom, look!" Lily says. "A big ant! It is red and black!" + +Tom looks up. He sees the big ant. He wants to catch it too. He stands up and walks to the top of the hill. He reaches out his hand to grab the big ant. + +But the big ant does not like Tom. It bites Tom's finger with its sharp jaws. Tom feels a sharp pain. He screams and drops the big ant. He runs back to Lily. He shows her his finger. It is red and swollen. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cries. "The big ant bit me! It hurts!" + +Lily feels sorry for Tom. She hugs him and kisses his finger. She says: + +"Shh, shh, shh. It's okay, Tom. The big ant was mean. It did not want to be your friend. But I am your friend. I will make it better." + +Tom stops crying. He hugs Lily back. He says: + +"Thank you, Lily. You are my friend. You are nice. The big ant was not nice. It was dirty and mean. Let's go away from the hill. Let's play somewhere else." + +Lily nods. She takes Tom's hand and leads him away from the hill. They find a swing and a slide. They play and laugh. They forget about the ants. They are happy. +Tim is a dog. He likes to run and play in the yard. He has a red collar with his name on it. His mom and dad love him very much. + +One day, Tim sees a big hole in the fence. He is curious. He wants to see what is on the other side. He pushes his nose through the hole and squeezes his body out. He is free! + +Tim runs and runs. He sees many new things. He sees cars and people and other dogs. He smells flowers and trash and food. He barks and chases and digs. He is having fun. + +But soon, Tim gets tired. He is thirsty and hungry. He is lost. He does not know how to go back home. He misses his mom and dad. He is scared. + +He finds a shady spot under a tree. He curls up and tries to nap. He hopes someone will find him and help him. He is dirty and sad. He wishes he never left the yard. He learns a lesson. He will never run away again. +Ben and Mia liked to play at the zoo. They liked to see the big animals and make noises like them. They liked the lions, the monkeys, and the giraffes. But their favorite animal was the elephant. The elephant was very big and gray, and had a long nose and big ears. The elephant also had no hair on its head. Ben and Mia thought the elephant was bald. + +One day, Ben and Mia went to the zoo with their mom. They ran to the elephant cage and waved at the elephant. The elephant waved back with its nose. Ben and Mia laughed and clapped. They wanted to talk to the elephant. They tried to make noises like the elephant, but they did not sound like the elephant. The elephant looked at them and made a loud noise. Ben and Mia were scared and hid behind their mom. + +"Mom, why did the elephant shout at us?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe the elephant was trying to say hello, or maybe the elephant was angry," Mom said. + +"Why would the elephant be angry?" Mia asked. + +"Maybe the elephant does not like being bald, or maybe the elephant does not like being in a cage," Mom said. + +Ben and Mia felt sorry for the elephant. They wanted to make the elephant happy. They had an idea. They took off their hats and put them on the elephant's head. The elephant looked at them and made a soft noise. Ben and Mia smiled and hugged the elephant. The elephant hugged them back with its nose. + +"Mom, look, we made the elephant happy!" Ben said. + +"Yes, you did, you are very kind," Mom said. + +The elephant wore the hats and did not shout anymore. Ben and Mia were happy too. They liked the elephant and the elephant liked them. They said goodbye to the elephant and went to see the other animals. They hoped the elephant would remember them and their hats. +Ben and Lily liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. Sometimes they saw animals in the park, like birds, squirrels and dogs. + +One day, their mom said, "We are going to visit a ranch today. A ranch is a big place with many animals, like cows, horses and chickens. Do you want to go?" + +Ben and Lily said, "Yes, yes, yes! We want to see the animals!" + +They got in the car and drove for a long time. They saw fields, trees and hills on the way. Finally, they arrived at the ranch. A man with a hat and boots greeted them. He was the rancher. He said, "Welcome to my ranch. I am happy to have you here. You can look around and pet the animals, but be careful and gentle. They are my friends." + +The rancher was very generous. He showed Ben and Lily the cows, the horses and the chickens. He let them feed them some hay, carrots and corn. He even let them ride on a horse with him. Ben and Lily were very excited and happy. They said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are very nice and kind. We love your ranch and your animals!" + +The rancher smiled and said, "You are very welcome. I am glad you had fun. Come back anytime. You are my friends, too." +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She had a small spoon and a bowl. Her mom gave her some flour and sugar and eggs. Lily's task was to stir them together. She stirred and stirred until they were smooth. + +Tommy was Lily's big brother. He did not like to help in the kitchen. He liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but he always wanted more. He was a spoiled boy. He saw Lily's bowl and spoon. He wanted to play with them. + +He took them from Lily and ran away. Lily was sad. She cried and cried. Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tommy with Lily's bowl and spoon. She was angry. She took them from Tommy and gave them back to Lily. She told Tommy to go to his room. He had no toys there. + +Lily hugged her mom and said thank you. She finished her task and made a cake with her mom. They put some frosting and sprinkles on it. It was a yummy cake. Lily and her mom shared it. They were happy. Tommy had no cake. He was sorry. +Bella was a very organized dog. She liked to keep her toys in a neat pile, her bed in a cozy corner, and her food in a clean bowl. She did not like it when her brother Max messed up her things. Max was a playful dog. He liked to run around, chase balls, and dig holes. He did not care about being organized. + +One day, Bella was taking a nap in her bed, when she heard a loud noise. She opened her eyes and saw Max jumping on her toys. He was throwing them all over the room, making a big mess. + +"Max, stop it!" Bella barked. "You are ruining my toys!" + +"Sorry, Bella, I was just having fun," Max said. "Don't be so grumpy." + +Bella got out of her bed and ran to her toys. She tried to pick them up with her paw, but Max kept grabbing them and running away. + +"Give them back, Max!" Bella cried. "They are mine!" + +"Come and get them, Bella!" Max teased. "You are too slow!" + +Bella and Max chased each other around the room, making more noise and more mess. They did not notice that their owner, Lily, was coming home. + +Lily opened the door and saw the chaos. She was not happy. + +"Bella! Max! What have you done?" Lily shouted. "Look at this mess! You are very naughty dogs!" + +Bella and Max stopped and looked at Lily. They knew they were in trouble. They hung their heads and wagged their tails. + +"We are sorry, Lily," they said together. "We were just playing." + +Lily sighed. She loved her dogs, but they needed to learn some manners. + +"Come on, you two. Hurry up and help me clean up," Lily said. "Then we can go for a walk." + +Bella and Max nodded. They followed Lily and helped her put the toys back in the pile, the bed back in the corner, and the food back in the bowl. They tried to be more organized. + +They learned their lesson. They still liked to play, but they also liked to keep Lily happy. And they liked to keep Bella's toys safe. +Sara was very excited to go to the park with her mom. She loved to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. She put on her pink dress and her blue shoes and ran to the door. + +"Wait, Sara, you need your hat and sunscreen. It's very sunny today," her mom said. She put a straw hat on Sara's head and rubbed some lotion on her face and arms. "There, now you're ready. Let's go!" + +They walked to the park, holding hands. Sara saw many other kids playing and having fun. She wanted to join them, but she was a little shy. She looked for a friendly face to say hello. + +She saw a boy with curly hair and a green shirt. He was playing with a red truck in the sandbox. She recognized him from her preschool. His name was Ben. She liked Ben. He was nice and funny. She walked towards him, smiling. + +"Hi, Ben. Can I play with you?" she asked. + +Ben looked up and saw Sara. He frowned and shook his head. "No, you can't. You're a girl. Girls can't play with trucks. Trucks are for boys. Go away!" + +Sara felt a big hurt in her chest. She didn't understand why Ben was so mean. She liked trucks too. She had a yellow one at home. She wanted to play with Ben, not to fight. She felt tears in her eyes. + +She turned around and ran back to her mom. She hugged her mom's waist and buried her face in her dress. She sobbed and told her what Ben said. + +Her mom stroked her hair and kissed her cheek. She said, "I'm sorry, Sara. Ben was very rude and wrong. You can play with whatever you want. Trucks, dolls, books, anything. You're a smart and brave girl. Don't let anyone make you feel ashamed of who you are or what you like. You're wonderful, Sara. And I love you very much." + +Sara looked up and saw her mom's kind eyes. She felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you too. Can we go to the swings now?" + +Her mom smiled and nodded. She said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's go to the swings. Maybe we'll find some nice friends there." + +They walked to the swings, hand in hand. Sara saw a girl with braids and a purple dress. She was pushing a doll in a stroller. She recognized her from her preschool. Her name was Lily. She liked Lily. She was friendly and sweet. She walked towards her, smiling. + +"Hi, Lily. Can I play with you?" she asked. + +Lily looked up and saw Sara. She smiled and nodded. She said, "Sure, Sara. You can play with me. Do you want to push my doll? Her name is Daisy. She's very cute." + +Sara smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, please. I like dolls too. I have one at home. Her name is Rosie. She's very pretty." + +They played together, pushing the dolls and talking. They had a lot of fun. They became good friends. + +Sara was very happy. She forgot about Ben and his mean words. She learned that there were many nice kids who liked her and wanted to play with her. She learned that she could like different things and still be herself. She learned that she was not ashamed, but proud. She learned that she was wonderful, just like her mom said. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. They liked all the seasons, but they liked summer best. In summer, they could swim, run, and eat ice cream. They did not like winter, because it was cold, dark, and snowy. They had to wear thick clothes, stay inside, and drink hot soup. + +One winter day, they saw a bird on the ground. It was not moving or singing. It was dead. Lily and Tom felt sad and scared. They ran to their mom and told her what they saw. + +"Mom, mom, there is a dead bird outside!" they cried. + +Mom hugged them and said, "Don't be afraid, my loves. The bird is not alive anymore, but it is not gone. It is part of nature, and nature has cycles. Just like the seasons change, so do living things. Sometimes they are born, sometimes they grow, sometimes they die. But they always come back in a different way. The bird will become food for other animals, or fertilizer for the plants, or dust for the wind. And maybe, next spring, a new bird will hatch from an egg and sing for us." + +Lily and Tom listened to their mom and felt a little better. They understood that death was not the end, but a change. They still missed the bird, but they did not frown anymore. They smiled and thanked their mom for her words. They learned to respect and appreciate nature and its cycles. They also learned to enjoy every season, because each one had something special to offer. +Ben and Mia like to play hide and seek in the park. Ben is good at finding places to hide, but Mia is good at looking for him. They take turns to be the seeker and the hider. + +One day, Ben finds a big bush to hide behind. He thinks Mia will never find him there. He waits and waits, but he does not hear Mia's voice. He wonders where she is. He feels curious. + +He peeks out from the bush and sees Mia sitting on a bench. She is not looking for him. She is reading a book. Ben is surprised and a little angry. He thinks Mia is not playing fair. He decides to scare her. + +He runs out from the bush and shouts, "Boo!" Mia looks up and sees him. She is not scared. She is smiling. She says, "I found you, Ben. You lose." + +Ben is confused. He says, "How did you find me? You were not looking for me. You were reading a book." + +Mia says, "I saw you when you hid behind the bush. I was pretending to read a book. I wanted to see what you would do. I was curious too." + +Ben realizes that Mia tricked him. He feels silly and a little embarrassed. He says, "You are clever, Mia. You win. You have the victory." + +Mia says, "Thank you, Ben. You are fun, Ben. Do you want to play again?" + +Ben says, "Yes, Mia. I want to play again. But this time, I will find a better place to hide." + +They laugh and run to a new spot. They start a new game of hide and seek. They are happy and curious. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big bottle on the ground. It had a label with a picture of a skull and a word they could not read. + +"What is this?" Lily asked, picking up the bottle. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is juice," Tom said, taking the bottle from Lily. + +He opened the cap and smelled it. It was disgusting. It made his nose hurt and his eyes water. + +"Yuck! This is not juice. This is bad," he said, throwing the bottle away. + +But the bottle did not land far. It hit a man who was sitting on a bench. The man was angry. He got up and walked towards Tom and Lily. He had a big beard and a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? You almost hit me with this poison. Do you know how dangerous this is? Can't you read the label?" he shouted, holding the bottle. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not mean to hurt the man. They did not know what poison was. They did not know how to read the label. + +"We are sorry, mister. We were playing. We thought it was juice," Lily said, trying to be nice. + +The man did not listen. He kept yelling at them. He said they were stupid and naughty. He said he would tell their parents. + +Tom and Lily did not like the man. He was mean and rude. They wanted to get away from him. They had an idea. + +They looked at each other and nodded. Then they both put their lips together and blew. They made a loud whistle. They whistled as loud as they could. + +The whistle hurt the man's ears. He covered them with his hands. He stopped yelling. He looked confused and annoyed. + +Tom and Lily took their chance. They ran away from the man. They ran back to their parents, who were waiting for them at the gate. + +They told their parents what happened. Their parents hugged them and said they were brave and smart. They said they should not touch things they did not know. They said they should not whistle at strangers. They said they loved them. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They learned a lesson. They also learned a new word: whistle. They liked to whistle. But only when they were not in trouble. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big box of chalk to draw on the sidewalk. They made pictures of flowers, stars, and animals. They had fun and shared their chalk. + +One day, a new boy moved in next door. His name was Max. He saw Lily and Sam playing with their chalk and wanted to join them. But he did not ask nicely. He said, "Give me some chalk. I want to draw too." + +Lily and Sam did not like how Max talked to them. They said, "No, you can't have our chalk. You are rude. Go away." + +Max got angry. He waited until Lily and Sam were not looking. Then he grabbed their box of chalk and ran away. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, now I have all the chalk. You have none." + +Lily and Sam saw what Max did. They were very sad and angry. They chased after Max and shouted, "Give us back our chalk. You are mean. You are a thief." + +Max did not listen. He ran faster and faster. He did not see a big rock on the sidewalk. He tripped over the rock and fell down. The box of chalk flew out of his hands and hit the ground. All the chalk broke into pieces. Max hurt his knee and his elbow. He cried and said, "Ow, ow, ow. It hurts. Help me." + +Lily and Sam caught up with Max. They saw the broken chalk and Max's wounds. They did not feel sorry for Max. They said, "That's what you get for stealing our chalk. You are miserable. You have no friends." + +They left Max alone and went back to their house. They had no more chalk to play with. They were still sad and angry. They learned that stealing is wrong and hurts everyone. + +The end. +Anna and Ben are friends who like to play together. One day, they decide to have a tea party with their toys. They gather some cups, spoons, and a pot from the kitchen. They fill the pot with water and pretend it is tea. They pour some tea for each toy and themselves. + +Anna likes to have more tea than Ben. She thinks he will not notice if she takes some from his cup. She waits until he is busy talking to his toy bear. Then she sneaks her spoon into his cup and scoops some tea into hers. She does this several times until her cup is full and his is almost empty. + +Ben notices that his tea is gone. He looks at Anna's cup and sees that it is very full. He feels sad and angry. He asks Anna, "Did you take my tea?" Anna is scared that Ben will be mad at her. She lies and says, "No, I did not. Maybe your toy bear drank it." + +Ben does not believe Anna. He knows that his toy bear cannot drink tea. He says, "That is not true. You are not honest. You are a bad friend. I do not want to play with you anymore." He takes his toys and leaves the tea party. + +Anna feels sorry for what she did. She realizes that she was greedy and dishonest. She wishes she could say sorry to Ben and share her tea with him. She learns that lying is wrong and that honesty is important for friendship. She hopes that Ben will forgive her and play with her again. +Anna was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to dress herself, brush her teeth, and choose her toys. + +One day, it was cold outside and Anna wanted to go to the park. She put on her shoes and her hat, but she forgot her jacket. Her mom saw her and said, "Anna, where is your jacket? It is very cold outside. You need to wear your jacket." + +Anna did not want to wear her jacket. She said, "No, mom, I don't need a jacket. I am not cold. I am a big girl. I can do what I want." + +Her mom did not agree. She said, "Anna, you are a big girl, but you are not very smart. If you go outside without a jacket, you will get sick. Then you will not be able to play or have fun. You will have to stay in bed and drink soup. Is that what you want?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She did not want to get sick. She did not want to stay in bed and drink soup. She wanted to play and have fun. She looked at her mom and said, "Sorry, mom, you are right. I need a jacket. Can you help me find one?" + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Of course, Anna, I can help you. I am glad you listened to me. You are a big girl, but you are also my little girl. I love you very much." + +She helped Anna find a jacket and put it on. Then they went to the park together and had a lot of fun. Anna was happy and warm. She learned that sometimes it is good to listen to mom and dad, because they know what is best for her. She also learned that being independent does not mean being stubborn or rude. It means being brave and smart and kind. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to explore. One day, she found a big box in the attic. She opened it and saw many old things. She saw a shiny frame with a picture of a lady. She wondered who she was. + +She took the frame and went downstairs. She saw her mom in the kitchen. She ran to her and said, "Mom, look what I found! Who is this lady?" + +Her mom smiled and took the frame. She said, "This is your grandma, Lily. She was my mom. She was very kind and smart. She loved you very much, even though you never met her." + +Lily looked at the picture again. She saw that the lady had the same eyes and nose as her mom. She said, "She looks like you, mom. She is pretty." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are pretty too. And you are very brave and curious, just like your grandma. She would be proud of you." + +Lily felt happy and warm. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love grandma too." + +She put the frame on the table and gave her mom a kiss. Then she went back to the attic to discover more old things. +Lily and Ben like to play with puzzles. They have many puzzles with animals, cars, and flowers. They can make the puzzles on the floor or on the table. Sometimes they help each other to find the right pieces. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to play with a big puzzle. It has many pieces and a picture of a farm. They need a lot of space to make the puzzle. They ask Mom if they can use the living room. Mom says yes, but they have to be careful and not make a mess. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They carry the puzzle box to the living room. It is heavy, but they can do it. They open the box and pour out the pieces. They start to look for the edges and the corners. They want to make the frame first. + +They work hard and have fun. They find the pieces of the barn, the tractor, the cow, and the chicken. They talk and laugh and sing. They do not notice the time. They do not hear Mom calling them for lunch. + +Mom comes to the living room and sees them. She smiles and says, "You are doing a great job with the puzzle, but you must be hungry. It is time to eat. Come to the kitchen and wash your hands. You can finish the puzzle later." + +Lily and Ben look at Mom and nod. They are hungry. They leave the puzzle on the floor and follow Mom to the kitchen. They wash their hands and sit at the table. They eat sandwiches and fruit and drink milk. They tell Mom about the puzzle and how much they like it. + +Mom listens and says, "I am glad you like the puzzle. It is a nice puzzle. You can carry it back to the living room and keep working on it after lunch. But remember to clean up when you are done. OK?" + +Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom. Thank you for the lunch. We love you." They hug Mom and finish their food. Then they carry the puzzle box back to the living room and continue their game. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, like cars, dolls, balls, and books. They always had fun with their toys, but they did not like to share them with others. + +One day, their uncle came to visit them. He was their mom's brother, and he was very poor. He did not have many things, and he lived in a small house. He brought them a gift: a big box of crayons and a coloring book. He said, "Hello, Tom and Lily. I have a gift for you. I hope you like it." + +Tom and Lily opened the gift and saw the crayons and the coloring book. They were happy, because they liked to draw and color. But they also wanted to keep the gift for themselves. They did not want to share it with their uncle or each other. They said, "Thank you, uncle, but this is our gift. We do not want to share it." + +Their uncle was sad, but he did not say anything. He smiled and said, "Okay, then. Enjoy your gift. I have to go now. Goodbye, Tom and Lily." He hugged them and left. + +Their mom saw what happened and was angry. She said, "Tom and Lily, that was very rude and selfish of you. Your uncle is very poor, but he still gave you a nice gift. He did not have to do that. He wanted to supply you with some fun and joy. But you did not appreciate his kindness. You did not share your gift with him or each other. You should be ashamed of yourselves." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They realized that they were wrong. They said, "Mom, you are right. We were rude and selfish. We are sorry. We want to share our gift with uncle and each other. Can we go and find him and say sorry?" + +Their mom said, "Yes, you can. But hurry, he might be gone soon. And remember, sharing is caring. It makes you and others happy." + +Tom and Lily ran to find their uncle. They saw him walking to his car. They called him and said, "Uncle, uncle, wait. We are sorry. We want to share our gift with you and each other. Please come and play with us. We love you." + +Their uncle was surprised and happy. He said, "Really? You do? That is very sweet of you. Thank you, Tom and Lily. I love you too. Let's go and play together." + +They went back to their house and played with the crayons and the coloring book. They drew and colored many pictures. They gave some of them to their uncle and some to their mom. They had a lot of fun and laughter. They learned that sharing is caring, and that it makes them and others happy. +Ben and Lily were playing on the beach. They saw a big ship on the water. It had a flag and many windows. + +"Wow, look at that ship!" Ben said. "I wonder where it is going." + +"Maybe it is going to a faraway land," Lily said. "Or maybe it is looking for treasure." + +They ran to the edge of the water and waved at the ship. They hoped someone would wave back. + +But then they saw something strange. A hairy creature came out of the ship. It had long arms and legs, and a big nose. It looked like a monkey, but bigger and scarier. + +"Ah, what is that?" Ben cried. "It is not a person, it is a monster!" + +The hairy creature saw them and made a loud noise. It sounded like a question, but they did not understand it. + +"Ook, ook, ook?" it said. + +Ben and Lily were very afraid. They did not want to talk to the hairy creature. They turned around and ran back to their mom and dad. + +"Mom, dad, help!" they shouted. "There is a hairy monster on the ship!" + +Mom and dad looked at the ship and saw the hairy creature. They smiled and laughed. + +"Don't worry, kids," mom said. "That is not a monster, that is a gorilla. It is a kind of animal that lives in the jungle. The ship is taking it to a zoo, where it can be safe and happy." + +"A gorilla?" Ben and Lily said. "But why does it make that noise?" + +"It is trying to communicate," dad said. "It is asking a question, like you do. But it speaks a different language, so we can't understand it." + +Ben and Lily felt curious and sorry for the gorilla. They wished they could answer its question and be its friend. + +They waved at the gorilla again and said, "Bye, bye, gorilla. We hope you find a nice home." + +The gorilla waved back and said, "Ook, ook, ook." It sounded like a thank you. +Lily and Ben like to play at the lake. They have a small boat that they can row. They wear life jackets to be safe. One day, they see a big fish in the water. They want to catch it. + +They row the boat closer to the fish. They have a net and a bucket. They lean over the side of the boat to scoop the fish. But the fish is too fast. It swims away. Lily and Ben try again and again. They do not give up. + +But they do not see the rocks under the water. The boat hits a rock and makes a hole. Water starts to come in. Lily and Ben are scared. They realize the lake is deep and they cannot swim. They scream for help. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to the lake. They see the boat sinking. They jump in the water and swim to Lily and Ben. They grab them and pull them to the shore. They hug them and tell them they are okay. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They say they were silly and did not listen. Mom and Dad say they are glad they are safe. They say they will fix the boat. They say they will teach them how to swim. Lily and Ben say they love them. They say they will be careful next time. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. But the hose had a leak. Water came out of a hole in the hose. Lily and Tom thought it was funny. + +"Look, Tom, the hose is making a fountain!" Lily said. + +"Yes, it is, Lily. Let's make it bigger!" Tom said. He turned the tap more. The water came out faster and higher. + +"Wow, Tom, that's amazing!" Lily said. She ran under the water. She got wet and cold. She laughed. + +"Me too, Lily, me too!" Tom said. He ran after her. He got wet and cold too. He laughed. + +They repeated this game many times. They had fun. They did not see Mom coming. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" Mom said. She was not happy. She saw the leak in the hose. She saw the water on the ground. She saw the wet and cold children. + +"Sorry, Mom, we were playing with the hose. It has a leak. It makes a fountain. It's fun!" Lily said. + +"Sorry, Mom, we were playing with the hose. It has a leak. It makes a fountain. It's fun!" Tom said. He repeated what Lily said. + +Mom shook her head. She turned off the tap. She took the hose. She took the children inside. She dried them with a towel. She gave them a hug. + +"Next time, don't play with the leaky hose. It wastes water. It makes a mess. It makes you sick." Mom said. + +"OK, Mom, we won't play with the leaky hose. We'll play with something else." Lily said. + +"OK, Mom, we won't play with the leaky hose. We'll play with something else." Tom said. He repeated what Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She gave them a cookie. It was sweet. They liked it. + +"Thank you, Mom, for the cookie. It's sweet. We like it." Lily said. + +"Thank you, Mom, for the cookie. It's sweet. We like it." Tom said. He repeated what Lily said. + +Mom kissed them. She loved them. They loved her. They were happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big box near the slide. They decided to use it as a stage and perform a show for the other kids. + +"Hello, everyone!" Lily said. "We are going to sing a song for you. It is about a strawberry that is very ugly. But it is also very sweet and tasty. Please listen and clap your hands!" + +Tom nodded and picked up a toy guitar. He pretended to play it and sang with Lily. "This is the ugly strawberry, it has spots and bumps and holes. But it does not care what it looks like, it has a good heart and soul. It grows in the sun and the rain, it shares its juice with the birds and the bees. It is the ugly strawberry, but it is happy and free!" + +The other kids watched and listened. They liked the song and smiled. They clapped their hands and cheered for Lily and Tom. "That was a great show!" one of them said. "You are very good singers!" + +Lily and Tom bowed and thanked them. They felt proud and happy. They gave each other a high five and hugged. They were the best friends and the best performers. They loved the ugly strawberry and each other. +Lila and Sam were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big, blue jellyfish on the shore. It was not moving. + +"Look, a jellyfish!" Lila said. "Can we touch it?" + +Sam shook his head. "No, it might sting us. And it is dead. See, it has no air in it." + +Lila felt sad for the jellyfish. She wanted to help it. She had an idea. She ran to her bag and got her water bottle. She poured some water on the jellyfish. + +"Maybe it needs water to live," she said. "Maybe we can repair it." + +Sam watched her. He did not think it would work. He knew that jellyfish lived in the sea, not on the land. He saw some other kids playing with a ball. He wanted to join them. + +"Lila, come on, let's play ball," he said. "The jellyfish is dead. We can't repair it." + +Lila did not listen. She kept pouring water on the jellyfish. She hoped it would wake up and swim away. She did not want it to be dead. She liked the jellyfish. She thought it was pretty. She gave it a name. + +"Come on, Bluey, you can do it," she said. "Please, don't be dead." +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. Lily liked to dress up her doll in different clothes. She had a pink dress, a blue skirt, and a pair of pants. + +"Can I have your pants for my doll?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, they are mine. You have enough clothes for your doll," Tom said. He was selfish and did not want to share. + +"But my doll is cold. She needs pants to keep her warm," Lily said. She was sad and tried to take the pants from Tom. + +"Let go! They are mine!" Tom shouted. He pulled the pants away from Lily and made her fall. + +Lily started to cry. She hurt her knee and it was bleeding. Tom did not care. He played with his car and the pants. + +Mom heard Lily crying and came to the living room. She saw what happened and was angry. + +"Tom, that was very mean of you. You should share with your sister. She is hurt and you did not help her. You were selfish," Mom said. + +She took the pants from Tom and gave them to Lily. She hugged Lily and cleaned her knee. She put a band-aid on it and made her feel better. + +"Thank you, Mom. You saved me and my doll," Lily said. She smiled and put the pants on her doll. + +"You're welcome, Lily. I love you," Mom said. + +She looked at Tom and said, "Tom, you need to say sorry to Lily and share your toys. Or you will have no toys at all." + +Tom felt bad. He knew he was wrong. He said sorry to Lily and gave her his car. He asked her to play with him. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. Can we be friends?" Tom said. + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can. But you have to be nice and not selfish." + +They hugged and played together. Mom was happy and proud of them. She gave them cookies and milk. They said thank you and shared them. They learned to be kind and not selfish. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the bathtub. They had a lot of fun making bubbles and splashing water. Anna had a pretty yellow duck that quacked when she squeezed it. Ben had a blue boat that floated on the water. + +"Can I play with your duck, Anna?" Ben asked. + +"OK, Ben. You can play with my duck for a little while. But you have to share it with me," Anna said. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister," Ben said. He took the duck and made it swim with his boat. + +They played nicely for some time, until they heard their mom calling them. + +"Time to get out, kids. The water is getting cold," mom said. + +"OK, mom. We are coming," Anna and Ben said. + +They quickly rinsed off the soap and grabbed their towels. Anna reached for her duck, but she saw that it was not in the tub. She looked around and saw that it was in the drain. + +"Oh no! My duck is in the drain! Mom, help!" Anna cried. + +Mom came and saw what happened. She tried to get the duck out, but it was stuck. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I can't get your duck out. It's too deep in the drain," mom said. + +Anna felt very sad. She loved her duck very much. She started to cry. + +Ben saw that Anna was crying. He felt sorry for her. He remembered that she shared her duck with him. He wanted to make her feel better. + +"Here, Anna. You can have my boat. It's yours now. I don't need it," Ben said. He gave his boat to Anna. + +Anna looked at Ben. She saw that he was being very kind. She stopped crying and smiled. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I like your boat. It's very nice. But you can still play with it. We can share it," Anna said. + +They hugged each other and dried off. Mom smiled and praised them. + +"You are both very sweet. I'm proud of you for sharing and caring. Now let's go and have some cookies," mom said. + +They followed mom to the kitchen, holding hands and their toys. They were happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play soccer. They had a big ball and a small stadium in their backyard. They would kick the ball and try to score goals. Sometimes they would argue about the rules or who won. + +One day, they had a big fight. Tim said he scored a goal, but Sam said he did not. They shouted and pushed each other. They did not want to share the ball or the stadium. They were very angry and sad. + +Their mom heard them and came outside. She saw them fighting and said, "Stop! Why are you fighting? You are brothers and you should love each other. Fighting is not fun or good. It only hurts you and makes you unhappy. Why don't you try to be kind and fair and play together?" + +Tim and Sam looked at their mom and then at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "You are right, mom. We are sorry. We don't want to fight. We want to play and have fun. We will be kind and fair and play together." + +They hugged their mom and each other. They said, "We love you, mom. We love you, brother." They picked up the ball and went back to the stadium. They played soccer and had fun. They learned that sometimes they had to surrender and say sorry. They learned that being different was not bad, but being mean was. They learned that playing together was better than fighting alone. +Sara and Ben like to visit their grandma. She lives in a big house with a garden and a cat. Grandma is very kind and makes them cookies and tea. She also has a fan in her living room. The fan is heavy and has four blades that spin fast. It makes a cool breeze and a humming sound. + +One day, Sara and Ben were playing with the fan. They turned it on and off and watched the blades go round and round. They pretended they were flying in a plane or a helicopter. They had a lot of fun. But they were not careful. They touched the fan too hard and it fell off the table. It made a loud crash and broke into pieces. + +Grandma heard the noise and came to see what happened. She was not happy. She saw the broken fan and the mess on the floor. She scolded Sara and Ben for being naughty and careless. She told them to say sorry and help her clean up. Sara and Ben felt bad. They said sorry and helped Grandma pick up the pieces. They also gave her a hug and a kiss. Grandma forgave them and said she loved them. She also said they should be more careful next time. Sara and Ben agreed. They learned their lesson and never played with the fan again. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +"Look, Tim, apples! They are tasty. Let's get some," Sue says. + +"OK, Sue, but we have to be careful. The tree is high and the apples are far. We need a will to reach them," Tim says. + +They find a will near the tree. It is long and strong. They put the will on the tree and climb up. They pick some apples and put them in a bag. + +"Wow, these apples are big and juicy. We can share them with our moms and dads," Sue says. + +"Yes, and with our dog, Spot. He likes apples too. Come on, let's go down," Tim says. + +They slide down the will and run to the park gate. They see Spot waiting for them. He is happy to see them. + +"Hi, Spot. We have a surprise for you. We have apples. Do you want some?" Tim says. + +Spot barks and wags his tail. He loves apples. He eats one and licks his lips. + +"Good boy, Spot. You can have more later. But now we have to go home. It is getting dark. Mom and dad will be worried," Sue says. + +"OK, Sue. Bye, Spot. Stay here. We will come back tomorrow and play with you," Tim says. + +They wave to Spot and walk home with their bag of apples. They are happy. They had a fun day in the park. They can't wait to eat the tasty apples with their families. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, Anna gets a new toy. It is a big robot that can walk and talk. Anna is very happy. She shows her robot to Ben. + +"Look at my robot! It can step and say hello!" Anna says. + +Ben looks at the robot. He thinks it is cool. But he also feels jealous. He wants a robot too. He does not have a robot. He only has old toys. + +"Can I play with your robot?" Ben asks. + +"No, it is mine. You can play with your blocks." Anna says. + +Ben is sad and angry. He does not want to play with blocks. He wants to play with the robot. He waits until Anna is not looking. Then he grabs the robot and runs away. + +"Hey, give me back my robot!" Anna shouts. She runs after Ben. + +Ben runs fast. He does not see a big rock on the ground. He trips over the rock and falls. The robot falls too. It breaks into pieces. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries. He hurts his knee and his elbow. + +"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" Anna cries. She sees her robot broken. She is very sad. + +Anna and Ben both cry. They are both sorry. They wish they did not fight over the robot. + +A teacher comes and sees them. She helps them get up. She cleans their wounds. She hugs them. + +"Why are you crying?" She asks. + +"We broke the robot." Anna says. + +"We were jealous and selfish." Ben says. + +The teacher nods. She says, "I see. That is not good. You should not be jealous and selfish. You should be happy and share. You should be friends and help each other. That is what true friends do. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "We understand. We are sorry. We want to be true friends." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "That is good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's see if we can fix the robot. Maybe we can use some glue and tape. And maybe we can play with it together. What do you say?" + +Anna and Ben smile. They say, "Yes, please. Thank you. We want to play with it together." + +They hug each other. They are not jealous and selfish anymore. They are happy and share. They are true friends. +Lila and Ben were friends who lived in a hut near the forest. They liked to play with sticks and stones and make up stories. One day, they decided to explore the forest and look for animals. + +They walked and walked until they saw a big tree with a hole in it. "Maybe there is a bird or a mouse inside," Lila said. "Let's peek and see." She climbed up the tree and looked into the hole. But instead of a bird or a mouse, she saw a big snake with red eyes and sharp teeth. It hissed and lunged at her. + +Lila screamed and fell down from the tree. She hurt her knee and her arm. Ben ran to her and helped her get up. "Are you okay?" he asked. "That was a scary snake. We should go back to the hut." + +Lila nodded and started to weep. She was scared and in pain. She wanted her mom and dad. Ben hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Lila. I'm here with you. We'll be safe in the hut. Come on, let's go." + +They walked back to the hut, holding hands. Lila still wept and Ben tried to cheer her up. He told her funny stories and sang her songs. When they reached the hut, they saw their mom and dad waiting for them. They ran to them and told them what happened. + +Their mom and dad hugged them and kissed them. They cleaned Lila's wounds and gave her a bandage and a cookie. They told them they were brave and smart. They said they were sorry they had to leave them alone in the hut. They said they had to work in the fields to get food and money. They said they loved them very much. + +Lila and Ben felt better. They smiled and said they loved them too. They said they were sorry they went to the forest. They said they would stay in the hut and play with their toys. They said they were happy to have each other. + +Their mom and dad smiled and said they were proud of them. They said they would come back soon. They said they would try to find a better place to live. They said the hut was too small and uncomfortable. They said they wanted them to have a good life. + +Lila and Ben nodded and hugged them. They said they didn't mind the hut. They said they only needed their mom and dad and each other. They said they were happy to be a family. +Sara and Ben like to play near the creek. The creek has water and rocks and fish. Sometimes they see frogs and birds too. They have fun throwing stones and making splashes. + +One day, they hear a strange sound from the creek. It is not a regular sound. It is loud and scary. They look and see a big dog. The dog is barking and growling. It is trying to catch a fish. + +Sara and Ben are afraid of the dog. They run away from the creek. They call for their mom. "Mom, mom, help! There is a big dog at the creek!" + +Mom hears them and comes quickly. She sees the dog and the fish. She is not afraid. She knows the dog. It is Rex, the neighbor's dog. He likes to play with fish. + +Mom says to Sara and Ben, "Don't worry, kids. The dog is not bad. He is just playing. He will not hurt you. He is Rex, the neighbor's dog. Do you want to say hello to him?" + +Sara and Ben are still scared. They shake their heads. They do not want to say hello to Rex. They want to go home. + +Mom says, "OK, let's go home then. Maybe we can come back another day when Rex is not here. Then we can play at the creek again." + +Sara and Ben nod. They hold Mom's hand and walk home. They are glad Mom is with them. They hope Rex will leave the fish alone. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a long trunk. Tom wanted to climb the trunk and see the birds. Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it is easy. You just hold on and go up," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, I do not want to. It is too high. I might fall and hurt myself," Lily said. + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He refused to stay with her. He climbed the trunk by himself. He was happy to see the birds and the sky. + +But then, he heard a loud crack. The trunk was old and weak. It broke under his weight. Tom fell down with a thud. He cried out in pain. + +Lily ran to him. She saw blood on his head and his arm. She was very scared. She called for help. + +But no one was near. They were alone in the park. Tom and Lily wished they had stayed together. They wished they had not climbed the trunk. They learned a hard lesson. +Sara and Ben were playing in the forest. They liked to find sticks and stones and make things with them. They saw a stream with clear water. Sara wanted to wash her hands in the stream. Ben wanted to wash his feet in the stream. + +"Let me wash my hands first," Sara said. "I have dirt on them." + +"No, let me wash my feet first," Ben said. "I have mud on them." + +They both tried to reach the stream at the same time. They pushed and pulled each other. They made the water splash and spill. They got wet and cold. + +"Stop it!" a voice said. It was Mama. She had followed them to the forest. She was not happy. She saw them fighting and making a mess. + +"Why are you fighting?" Mama asked. "The stream is big enough for both of you. You should share and be kind to each other." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry. They knew Mama was right. They said sorry to each other. They took turns to wash their hands and feet in the stream. They thanked Mama for coming to find them. + +Mama smiled. She was glad they made up. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She said, "I love you both. Now let's go home and have some warm soup. I'm sure you are hungry and thirsty." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They were hungry and thirsty. They were also grateful. They held Mama's hands and walked back to the house. They had learned a lesson. They decided to be more careful and friendly when they played in the forest. +Sara was sad. Her doll had a big cut on her arm. She did not know how to heal it. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you heal my doll? She is hurt and I love her," Sara said. + +Mom looked at the doll. She saw the cut. She smiled at Sara. + +"I can try, but I need something to make a bandage. Do you have any corn?" Mom asked. + +Sara nodded. She ran to the kitchen. She found a can of corn. She brought it to Mom. + +"Here, Mom. Here is the corn. Can you use it?" Sara asked. + +Mom opened the can. She took out a piece of corn. She peeled off the husk. She tore it into strips. + +"Yes, I can use it. This is a fake bandage, but it will work for now. Let me wrap it around your doll's arm," Mom said. + +Mom wrapped the husk around the doll's arm. She tied it with a string. She gave the doll back to Sara. + +"There, your doll is healed. She will feel better soon. You are a good friend to her," Mom said. + +Sara hugged her doll. She hugged Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best. I will take good care of my doll. She is my favorite," Sara said. + +Sara and Mom smiled. They ate the corn for lunch. They played with the doll. They had a happy day. +Lily likes books. She likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She has many books in her room, but she wants more. She sees a big book in the library. It has a long cover with many colors. She wants to gain the book. + +She asks her mom, "Can I have that book, please?" + +Her mom looks at the book. She says, "That book is too long for you, Lily. It has many words that you don't know. You can choose another book." + +Lily is sad. She says, "But I like that book. It looks nice. Please, mom, please." + +Her mom shakes her head. She says, "No, Lily, you have enough books at home. Let's go now." + +Lily does not want to go. She cries and kicks. She says, "No, no, no. I want that book. Give me that book." + +Her mom is angry. She says, "Stop it, Lily. You are being naughty. You can't have everything you want. You have to share with others. Come on, let's go." + +She takes Lily by the hand and pulls her out of the library. Lily is still crying. She does not gain the book. She is not happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a lady with a big hat and a dress. She smells nice. She has perfume. + +"Hello, children," the lady says. "Do you like my perfume? It is from France. It is very expensive and fancy." + +Lily and Sam nod. They think the lady is smart and pretty. They want to smell like her. + +"Can we have some perfume, please?" Lily asks. + +The lady smiles. She takes a small bottle from her purse. She sprays some perfume on Lily and Sam. + +"There you go," she says. "Now you smell like flowers and candy. Do you like it?" + +Lily and Sam sniff. They like it. They say thank you to the lady. + +"Can we tell our mom and dad?" Sam asks. + +"Of course you can," the lady says. "But don't spray too much. Perfume is for special occasions. And remember, you are smart and beautiful without it." + +Lily and Sam hug the lady. They run to their mom and dad. They tell them about the perfume. They are happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. They wanted to be good cooks like her. One day, mom asked them to set the table for dinner. She gave them a big basket of dishes and said, "Be careful, these are very nice dishes. Don't drop them or break them." + +Lily and Max nodded and took the basket to the dining room. They were very organized. They put the plates, cups, forks, spoons, and knives in the right places. They made sure everything was neat and tidy. They were very proud of their work. + +But then, Max saw something shiny on the top shelf of the cupboard. He wondered what it was. He wanted to see it better. He put the basket down and climbed on a chair. He reached for the shiny thing. He did not see that the chair was wobbly. + +Lily saw what Max was doing and shouted, "Max, no! That's mom's special dish! She only uses it for special occasions! It's very fragile! You'll break it!" + +But it was too late. Max touched the dish and it slipped from his fingers. It fell to the floor and shattered into pieces. Max gasped and jumped off the chair. Lily ran to him and hugged him. They both felt very sorry and scared. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the dining room. She saw the broken dish and the scared twins. She was very sad and angry. She said, "Max, Lily, what have you done? That was my grandmother's dish! It was very precious to me! How could you be so careless and disobedient?" + +Max and Lily started to cry. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We didn't mean to break it. We wanted to help you. We wanted to make you happy." + +Mom sighed and knelt down. She hugged them and said, "I know, my loves. I know you wanted to help. But you have to be more careful and listen to me. That dish was very old and rare. I can't replace it. It was a gift from my grandmother. She gave it to me on my wedding day. She said it was a symbol of love and luck." + +Max and Lily looked at the broken dish and felt very bad. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We love you. We don't want to make you sad." + +Mom smiled and said, "I love you too, my loves. I'm not happy about the dish, but I'm more happy that you're safe and sorry. Accidents happen. But we have to learn from them and be more careful next time. OK?" + +Max and Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. We'll be more careful next time. We promise." + +Mom kissed them and said, "Good. Now, let's clean up this mess and have dinner. And maybe later, we can look at some pictures of my grandmother and her dish. And I can tell you some stories about her and how she taught me to cook." + +Max and Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mom. That sounds nice. We'd like that." + +They helped mom clean up the broken dish and set the table again. They had dinner and talked and laughed. They felt sorry for the dish, but happy for their mom and their family. They learned a lesson and hoped to make their mom proud. +Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They look for bugs under the rocks and in the grass. They have a jar to keep the bugs they find. + +One day, they see a big, shiny bug on a flower. It has six legs and two wings. It is green and yellow. Tom and Mia want to catch it. + +"Look, a bug!" Tom says. "Let's get it!" + +They run to the flower and try to grab the bug. But the bug is fast and flies away. + +"Come back, bug!" Mia says. "We want to see you!" + +They chase the bug around the garden. But the bug is smart and hides behind the trees and the fence. + +Tom and Mia get tired and sad. They sit on the grass and look at their jar. It is empty. + +"Maybe we should be patient," Mia says. "Maybe the bug will come back if we wait." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He decides that Mia is right. He likes the bug, but he does not want to scare it. + +"Okay, let's be patient," he says. "Let's sit here and watch the flowers. Maybe the bug will like them too." + +They sit quietly and look at the flowers. They see many colors and shapes. They smell the sweet perfume. + +After a while, they hear a buzz. They look up and see the bug. It is flying back to the flower. It lands on a petal and drinks some nectar. + +Tom and Mia smile. They are happy to see the bug again. They do not try to catch it. They just watch it and enjoy its beauty. + +The bug sees them too. It is not afraid of them. It knows they are patient and kind. It flies closer to them and says hello. + +"Hello, bug!" Tom and Mia say. "You are very pretty!" + +The bug thanks them and tells them its name. It is a bee. It makes honey and helps the flowers grow. + +Tom and Mia learn many things from the bee. They become friends with it. They decide to let it go when it is time to go home. They say goodbye and promise to visit again. + +The bee flies away and waves to them. It is happy to have met them. It hopes to see them again too. +Lily and Ben were happy. They liked to travel with their mom and dad. They went to many places and saw many things. One day, they went to a big park. There were many people and many colors. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, fireworks!" Lily said. She pointed to the sky. She saw red and blue and green and yellow. They made loud noises and bright sparks. + +"Yes, Lily, they are fireworks. They are very pretty, but also very dangerous. You have to stay close to us and not touch them, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I will be careful. Can I hold your hand?" Lily said. + +"Of course, Lily. You can hold my hand. And Ben, you can hold dad's hand, okay?" Mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I like fireworks. They are fun." Ben said. + +Lily and Ben held their mom and dad's hands. They walked in the park and watched the fireworks. They were happy. + +But then, something bad happened. A firework went wrong. It did not go up in the sky. It went down to the ground. It went near Lily and Ben. It was very fast and very hot. + +"Watch out!" Dad shouted. He tried to pull Ben away. But it was too late. The firework hit Ben. It burned him. It hurt him. He screamed. + +"Ben!" Lily shouted. She was scared. She let go of mom's hand. She ran to Ben. She wanted to help him. But she did not see another firework. It also went wrong. It also went near Lily. It also hit her. It also burned her. It also hurt her. She also screamed. + +"Lily! Ben!" Mom and dad shouted. They were sad. They were angry. They were scared. They ran to Lily and Ben. They wanted to save them. But they could not. The fireworks were too many. They were too dangerous. They hurt Lily and Ben. They hurt mom and dad. They hurt many people. + +The park was not happy. It was not pretty. It was not fun. It was bad. It was dark. It was loud. It was fire. It was pain. It was the end. +Jenny and Max love to play with their ball. It is red and round and bouncy. They like to roll it to each other and catch it. Sometimes they roll it very fast and it goes far away. Then they run after it and laugh. + +One day, they find a new ball in the park. It is shiny and sparkly and fragile. It looks like a big bubble. Jenny and Max want to play with it. They roll it gently to each other and watch it shine in the sun. + +"Wow, this ball is so pretty!" Jenny says. + +"Yes, it is!" Max agrees. "But be careful, it might break." + +They keep rolling the ball, but they are not as happy as before. They are afraid to hurt the ball. They do not laugh as much. + +A dog sees the ball and runs towards it. He thinks it is a toy. He jumps and bites the ball. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. The dog barks and runs away. Jenny and Max are sad. They cry and hug each other. + +They go back to their old ball. It is red and round and bouncy. It is not shiny or sparkly or fragile. But it is their ball. They love it. They roll it to each other and catch it. They laugh and smile. They are happy again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a letter on the floor. It is from their grandma. They want to read it. + +"Let me see!" Tom says. He tries to grab the letter from Sue. But Sue holds it tight. She does not want to share. + +"No, it is mine!" Sue says. She pulls the letter away from Tom. But Tom is stronger. He pulls harder. Sue feels weak. She lets go of the letter. + +Tom is happy. He has the letter. He opens it and looks inside. He sees a picture of grandma and a big smiley face. He also sees some words. But he does not know what they mean. + +"What does it say?" Tom asks. He shows the letter to Sue. Sue is sad. She wanted to see the letter too. But she is also smart. She knows some words. + +"It says, 'I love you, Tom and Sue. You are my sweet grandkids. I miss you very much. I will see you soon. Grandma.'" Sue reads. She points to each word as she says it. + +Tom is surprised. He did not know Sue can read. He feels sorry. He was not nice to her. He gives the letter back to Sue. + +"I am sorry, Sue. You are a good friend. You can read very well. Can you teach me?" Tom says. He smiles at Sue. + +Sue smiles back. She is happy. She forgives Tom. She likes to help him. + +"Sure, Tom. I can teach you. We can read together. Grandma will be proud of us." Sue says. She hugs Tom. They share the letter and the picture. They are happy. They love grandma. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys, but they want more. They see a big sign in the shop. It says "Cheap toys! Increase your fun!" + +"Let's go in!" Lily says. "We can buy more toys with our money!" + +They run into the shop. They see many toys. They see dolls, cars, balls, books, and puzzles. They want them all. + +"How much is this?" Tom asks the shopkeeper. He holds a car. + +"Two coins," the shopkeeper says. + +"And this?" Lily asks. She holds a doll. + +"Three coins," the shopkeeper says. + +Tom and Lily count their coins. They have five coins each. + +"We can buy two toys each!" Tom says. + +"But I want more!" Lily says. "Can we have a discount?" + +The shopkeeper shakes his head. "No, these are cheap toys. You can't have a discount." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They want more toys, but they don't have enough money. + +"Maybe we can come back another time," Tom says. + +"Maybe," Lily says. "But I don't want to wait. I want more toys now!" + +They look at the sign again. It says "Cheap toys! Increase your fun!" + +They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. + +They smile at each other. They put their coins back in their pockets. They grab as many toys as they can. They run out of the shop. + +"Bye, shopkeeper!" they shout. "Thanks for the cheap toys! We increased our fun!" + +The shopkeeper is angry. He chases them. But they are too fast. They run away with their toys. + +They laugh and play. They have more toys than ever. They are happy. + +They don't know that they did a bad thing. They don't know that they stole the toys. They don't know that stealing is wrong. They don't know that they will get in trouble. They don't know that they will have less fun later. They only know that they have more toys now. They think they are smart. They think they are lucky. They think they are happy. +Bunny was a chubby rabbit who liked to hop and play in the meadow. He had many friends, like Birdy, Squirrel and Mole. But he also had an enemy, who was Rat. Rat was mean and sneaky, and he liked to scare and bite Bunny and his friends. + +One day, Bunny was hopping and looking for carrots, when he heard a loud squeak behind him. He turned around and saw Rat, who had a big grin on his face. "Hello, Bunny," Rat said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Bunny knew that Rat did not want to play, but to hurt him. He shook his head and said, "No, thank you, Rat. I have to go now." He tried to hop away, but Rat was faster and blocked his way. + +"Too bad, Bunny," Rat said. "You can't escape me. I'm hungry, and you look like a tasty snack." He opened his mouth and showed his sharp teeth. + +Bunny was scared and wished he had his friends with him. He looked around and saw a big rock near him. He had an idea. He pretended to be brave and said, "OK, Rat, let's play. But first, let me show you something. See that rock? I can hop over it. Can you?" + +Rat was curious and confident. He thought he could do anything better than Bunny. He said, "Of course I can. That rock is nothing. Watch me." He ran towards the rock and jumped. + +But Rat did not know that the rock was not a rock, but a turtle. The turtle was Bunny's friend, and he had been sleeping under the sun. He heard Bunny's voice and woke up. He saw Rat coming and quickly pulled his head and legs inside his shell. + +Rat hit the turtle's shell with a loud thud. He felt a lot of pain and fell to the ground. He was dizzy and confused. He saw stars and birds flying around his head. + +Bunny saw his chance and hopped away. He found his friends and told them what happened. They were happy and proud of him. They hugged him and gave him some carrots. They said, "Well done, Bunny. You are smart and brave. You tricked Rat and saved yourself." + +Bunny smiled and said, "Thank you, friends. I'm glad you are here. Rat is mean and sneaky, but we are stronger together. We can hop and play in the meadow, and have fun." +Anna likes to dance. She dances every day in her room. She wants to improve her dance moves. She watches videos of graceful dancers on her mom's phone. She tries to copy them. + +One day, Anna finds a big cardboard box in the garage. She thinks it looks like a shield. She takes it to her room. She paints it with bright colors. She puts some stickers on it. She makes a handle with tape. + +Anna puts on her tutu and her crown. She holds her shield. She pretends she is a dancing princess. She dances around her room. She spins and jumps and twirls. She feels happy and brave. + +She hears a knock on the door. It is her brother Tom. He wants to play with her. He sees her shield. He likes it. He asks if he can have it. Anna says no. It is her shield. She worked hard to make it. + +Tom gets angry. He tries to grab the shield. Anna holds it tight. She does not want to share. They start to fight. They pull and push and shout. They knock over some toys. They make a mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Anna and Tom fighting. She sees the shield. She sees the mess. She is not happy. She tells them to stop. She tells them to share. She tells them to clean up. + +Anna and Tom feel sorry. They say sorry to mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug. They decide to share the shield. They take turns holding it. They play together. They pretend they are dancing heroes. They improve their friendship. +Tom and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to splash in the pond. They liked to see the water fly and make noise. + +One day, they saw something new in the pond. It was shiny and round. It looked like a spark. Tom and Mia wanted to see it better. They ran to the edge of the pond and leaned over. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a coin or a ring," Mia said. + +"Let's get it!" Tom said. He reached out his hand to grab the spark. + +But he reached too far. He lost his balance and fell into the pond. Splash! + +Mia screamed. She saw Tom go under the water. She was scared. She ran to get help. + +A man was walking his dog nearby. He heard Mia scream. He saw Tom in the pond. He ran to save him. + +He pulled Tom out of the water. Tom was wet and cold. He was also very dirty. The pond water was brown and muddy. It covered Tom's clothes and hair. + +"Are you okay, kid?" the man asked. + +Tom nodded. He was okay, but he was sad. He did not get the spark. He looked at the pond. He saw the spark again. It was still shiny and round. + +But then he saw something else. He saw a big fish. The fish opened its mouth and ate the spark. It was not a coin or a ring. It was a hook. The fish was caught. + +Tom gasped. He realized he was lucky. He almost grabbed the hook. He almost got hurt. + +He looked at Mia. She was crying. She hugged him. She was glad he was safe. + +He looked at the man. He was smiling. He thanked him. He was grateful he helped him. + +He looked at the dog. It was wagging its tail. It licked his face. It was friendly. + +Tom smiled. He learned a lesson. He was careful. He did not splash in the pond again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with magnets. They had many magnets of different shapes and colors that they stuck on the fridge, the door, and the metal table. They liked to make patterns and pictures with the magnets and see how they pulled or pushed each other. + +One day, they saw a big magnet on the shelf in the garage. It was round and shiny and had a red handle. They wanted to play with it, but it was too high for them to reach. They looked around and saw a ladder leaning against the wall. They had an idea. + +"Let's climb the ladder and get the magnet!" Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful!" Lily said. + +They took turns to climb the ladder, holding on to the rungs. Tom went first and reached the shelf. He grabbed the magnet and lifted it. It was heavy and strong. He felt it tug on his watch and his belt. He smiled and said, "Wow, this is a cool magnet!" + +Lily climbed up next to him and looked at the magnet. She saw something else on the shelf. It was a small box with a label that said "Danger: Fireworks". She did not know what fireworks were, but she thought they looked pretty. She reached for the box, but Tom stopped her. + +"No, Lily, don't touch that!" he said. "It might be bad!" + +"But it looks harmless!" Lily said. "Maybe it has candy inside!" + +Tom shook his head. He knew that some things that looked harmless could be harmful. He remembered when he touched a hot stove and burned his hand. He did not want Lily to get hurt. He said, "Trust me, Lily, it's not candy. It's something that makes loud noises and sparks. We should leave it alone." + +Lily pouted, but she listened to Tom. She put the box back on the shelf and took the magnet from him. She said, "OK, fine. But can we play with the magnet?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "Sure, let's play with the magnet. But let's go down first. The ladder is wobbly." + +They climbed down the ladder carefully, holding the magnet. They went back to the house and played with the magnet on the fridge. They made patterns and pictures with the magnets and saw how they pulled or pushed each other. They had fun and forgot about the fireworks. They did not know that they had avoided a big trouble. +Tim and Mia are playing with their toy cars on the floor. They make loud noises and pretend to race each other. Mia has a red car and Tim has a blue car. They like their cars very much. + +Suddenly, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She has a big smile on her face and a bag in her hand. She says, "Hello, my sweeties! I have a surprise for you!" + +Tim and Mia jump up and run to the door. They hug their mom and ask, "What is it, mom? What is it?" + +Mom opens the bag and takes out two shiny things. They are buckles. Mom says, "These are special buckles for your cars. They can make your cars go faster and safer. Do you want to try them?" + +Tim and Mia nod and say, "Yes, mom! Yes, please!" + +Mom helps them put the buckles on their cars. She shows them how to snap and unsnap them. She says, "Now, you can buckle up your cars before you race. That way, you can be safe and have fun. But remember, you have to be careful and follow the rules. No crashing, no hitting, no pushing. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Mia look at each other and say, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will be careful and follow the rules." + +Mom says, "Good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's see how fast your cars can go. Ready, set, go!" + +Tim and Mia push their cars along the floor. They make loud noises and pretend to race each other. But they also watch out for each other and don't crash, hit, or push. They have a lot of fun with their new buckles. + +Mom watches them and claps her hands. She says, "Wow, you are doing great! You are very good drivers. I'm so happy for you. You deserve a big applause!" + +Tim and Mia stop their cars and smile. They say, "Thank you, mom! Thank you for the buckles. We love them. We love you!" + +They run to their mom and hug her. Mom hugs them back and says, "I love you too, my sweeties. You are the best!" + +They all laugh and cuddle. They are a happy family. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They collect leaves and flowers and make a big pile. They pretend it is a castle. + +"Look at our castle!" Lily says. "It is so pretty and big!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "We are the king and the queen of the castle!" + +They laugh and clap their hands. They have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. It comes to the park. It has a big shovel. It starts to move the leaves and flowers. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. "The truck is taking our castle!" + +"Stop!" Ben says. "That is our castle! We made it!" + +They run to the truck. They wave their arms. They shout. + +But the truck does not stop. It does not see them. It takes their castle away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They cry. They hug each other. + +They are also hungry. They have not eaten for a long time. + +"Let's go home," Lily says. "Maybe we can have a snack." + +"OK," Ben says. "Maybe we can make another castle tomorrow." + +They hold hands. They walk to their homes. + +They hope the truck will not come back. They hope they can play in the park again. They hope they can have a happy event. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they decide to do a picnic in the park. They pack some food and a blanket in a big bag. + +They walk to the park and find a nice spot under a tree. They spread the blanket on the grass and take out their food. They have sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice. Sara has a brown sandwich with cheese. Ben has a brown sandwich with ham. + +"Can I try your sandwich?" Sara asks Ben. + +"Sure, and can I try yours?" Ben says. + +They swap their sandwiches and take a bite. They both make a funny face. + +"Yuck, I don't like ham!" Sara says. + +"Yuck, I don't like cheese!" Ben says. + +They laugh and give back their sandwiches. They eat their own sandwiches and enjoy the rest of their food. They are happy and full. + +After the picnic, they play with a ball, a kite and a teddy bear. They have fun in the sun. They are good friends. They love to do picnics. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing was the roundabout. The roundabout was a big circle that could spin very fast. + +One day, they saw a new man in the park. He was bald and wore a big coat. He had a box with him. He put the box on the roundabout and pressed a button. The box made a loud noise. It sounded like a siren. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran to the roundabout. The bald man saw them and smiled. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you want to see my invention?" + +"What is it?" Ben asked. + +"It's a noise machine," the bald man said. "It can make different noises. Watch this." + +He pressed another button. The box made a different noise. It sounded like a cow. + +"Moo!" Lily said. She laughed. + +The bald man pressed another button. The box made another noise. It sounded like a drum. + +"Boom!" Ben said. He clapped his hands. + +The bald man pressed another button. The box made another noise. It sounded like a bird. + +"Tweet!" Lily said. She flapped her arms. + +The bald man pressed another button. The box made another noise. It sounded like a bell. + +"Ding!" Ben said. He rang his finger. + +The bald man pressed another button. The box made another noise. It sounded like a rocket. + +"Whoosh!" Lily said. She pointed to the sky. + +The bald man pressed another button. The box made another noise. It sounded like a laugh. + +"Ha ha!" Ben and Lily said. They giggled. + +The bald man pressed another button. The box made another noise. It sounded like a spin. + +"Spin!" Ben and Lily said. They looked at the roundabout. + +The roundabout started to spin very fast. The box spun with it. The noise machine spun and made all the noises at once. It sounded like a mess. + +"Stop!" Ben and Lily said. They felt dizzy. + +The bald man pressed another button. The roundabout stopped. The box stopped. The noise machine stopped. + +"Wow!" Ben and Lily said. They felt relieved. + +"Did you like it?" the bald man asked. + +"It was fun," Ben said. + +"But too loud," Lily said. + +The bald man nodded. + +"Maybe I need to work on it some more," he said. "Thank you for helping me test it." + +He picked up the box and waved goodbye. + +"Bye, kids," he said. "Have fun in the park." + +Ben and Lily waved back. + +"Bye, bald man," they said. "Have fun with your noise machine." + +They went back to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But they stayed away from the roundabout. They had enough spinning and noise for one day. +Tom and Sue like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's try to look," Tom says. He walks to the hole and bends down. He sees something shiny. "Wow, look at this!" he says. He picks up a small, round thing. It is blue and sparkly. "It is a gem!" + +Sue runs to him and looks at the gem. "It is so pretty!" she says. "Can I hold it?" She reaches out her hand. + +Tom gives her the gem. She feels it in her fingers. It is smooth and cold. She smiles. "We are lucky!" she says. "We found a treasure!" + +They hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. It is coming to the park. It has a sign that says "Digging". The truck stops near the hole. A man gets out. He has a hat and a shovel. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing here?" he asks. He sees the gem in Sue's hand. He looks surprised. "Where did you get that?" he asks. + +Tom and Sue look at each other. They are scared. They think the man wants their gem. They run away. They hide behind a tree. They hold the gem tight. They hope the man will not find them. They want to keep their treasure. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big dog with brown fur and a leather collar. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Mia asks Tom. + +"Let's ask the owner first," Tom says. He sees a man sitting on a bench with a book. He walks to the man and says, "Hello, sir. Can we pet your dog?" + +The man looks up and smiles. "Sure, you can. His name is Rex. He likes children." + +Tom and Mia thank the man and go to Rex. They stroke his fur and scratch his ears. Rex licks their faces and makes them giggle. + +Mia sees a shiny tag on Rex's collar. She wants to read it. She pokes the tag with her finger. It makes a jingly sound. + +"What does it say?" she asks Tom. + +Tom looks at the tag. He knows some letters, but not all. He tries to read it. + +"It says... R-E-X... Rex. And... P-H-O-N-E... phone. And... a number." + +"What is a phone?" Mia asks. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers his mom has a phone. She uses it to talk to people who are far away. + +"A phone is a thing that you can talk with," he explains. "If Rex gets lost, someone can call his owner with the phone and tell him where Rex is." + +Mia nods. She thinks that is smart. She pokes the tag again and makes it jingle. + +Rex barks and wags his tail. He likes his tag and his new friends. He is a happy dog. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was red and white and looked like a hat. + +"Let's pick it up and see how it feels," Ben said. + +He reached for the mushroom, but Lily stopped him. + +"No, don't touch it! It might be bad for you. Maybe it can make you shrink or sick," she said. + +Ben did not listen. He pulled the mushroom out of the ground. It was wet and slimy. + +"Yuck! This is gross!" he said. He threw the mushroom away. + +But the mushroom did not land far. It hit a small hole in the tree. The hole was dark and deep. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud scream from the hole. + +"Help! Help! Someone shrunk me!" a voice said. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They ran to the hole and looked inside. They saw a tiny person with a pointy hat and a long beard. He was holding the mushroom in his hand. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked. + +"I'm a gnome. And you are very naughty. You threw this mushroom at me and made me shrink. This is a magic mushroom. It can make things bigger or smaller. Now I need another one to grow back to normal," the gnome said. + +"Sorry, we didn't know. We were just playing," Lily said. + +"Where can we find another mushroom like this?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know. They are very rare. You have to look for them carefully. And don't touch them with your hands. Use a stick or a leaf," the gnome said. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for the gnome. They decided to help him. They searched the garden for another magic mushroom. They hoped they would find one soon. They did not want to shrink or grow too big. They wanted to stay the same. +Lily and Ben went to the mall with Mom. They liked to see the big shops and the people. They saw a fat man with a red shirt and a funny hat. He was eating a big ice cream. + +"Look, Mom, he has a big ice cream!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he does. Do you want some ice cream too?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They loved ice cream. Mom took them to the ice cream shop. They chose their favorite flavors. Lily had chocolate and Ben had vanilla. + +They sat on a bench and ate their ice cream. They were happy. But then, the fat man with the red shirt and the funny hat walked by. He sneezed very loud. He sneezed so loud that he dropped his ice cream on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said. + +The fat man looked sad. He had no ice cream left. He said sorry to Mom and walked away. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for him too. They decided to share their ice cream with him. They ran after him and gave him some of their ice cream. + +"Here, you can have some of ours. We have enough," Lily said. + +"Thank you, that is very kind of you," the fat man said. He smiled and took a bite of the ice cream. He said it was very good. + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They felt good. They made a new friend. They finished their ice cream and went back to Mom. + +Mom hugged them and said they were very nice. She said she was proud of them. They went home happy. They had a fun day at the mall. +Lily is a pupil at the big school. She likes to learn new things and play with her friends. But she does not like the big dog that lives next to the school. The big dog is mean and loud. He barks and growls at the pupils when they walk by his fence. + +One day, Lily and her friend Ben are going home after school. They have to pass by the big dog's fence. Lily is scared and holds Ben's hand. Ben is brave and says, "Don't worry, Lily. The big dog can't hurt us. He is behind the fence." + +But as they get closer, they see that the fence has a hole in it. The big dog sees them and runs towards the hole. He wants to bite them. Lily and Ben scream and run away. They see a regular teacher on the street. The teacher is Mr. Lee. He is kind and smart. + +"Help, Mr. Lee! Help!" Lily and Ben shout. "The big dog is coming!" + +Mr. Lee hears them and sees the big dog. He runs to them and picks them up. He warns the big dog, "Go away, you bad dog! Leave the pupils alone!" + +The big dog is afraid of Mr. Lee. He stops and runs back to his fence. He hides behind the fence and whines. + +Mr. Lee hugs Lily and Ben and says, "You are safe now, children. You did well to run away and call for help. But you should be careful when you walk by the big dog's fence. He is not a nice dog. He might hurt you." + +Lily and Ben thank Mr. Lee and say, "We are sorry, Mr. Lee. We did not know the fence had a hole. We will be careful next time. Thank you for saving us." + +Mr. Lee smiles and says, "You are welcome, children. I am glad you are okay. Now, let's go home. Your parents are waiting for you." + +Lily and Ben hold Mr. Lee's hand and walk home. They are happy and relieved. They have learned a lesson. They will always listen to the teacher's warning. They will never go near the big dog's fence again. +Tom was a big dog with a red collar. He liked to run and play in the park with his friends. He also liked to whistle when he was happy. He could whistle very loud and make different sounds. + +One day, he saw a new dog in the park. The new dog was black and white and had a blue collar. He looked fierce and mean. He did not want to play with Tom or his friends. He growled and barked at them. + +Tom wanted to be nice to the new dog. He whistled a friendly sound and wagged his tail. He hoped the new dog would like him. But the new dog did not like Tom. He did not like his whistling or his red collar. He thought Tom was silly and weak. + +The new dog ran towards Tom and bit his ear. Tom yelped and tried to get away. But the new dog was faster and stronger. He bit Tom's leg and neck. He made Tom bleed and hurt. + +Tom's friends ran to help him. They barked and snapped at the new dog. They tried to make him stop. But the new dog was too fierce. He fought back and hurt them too. + +No one could save Tom. He stopped whistling and wagging his tail. He closed his eyes and lay still. The new dog had killed him. He was a bad dog. He did not belong in the park. He made everyone sad and scared. +Lila and Ben were trying to sleep in their tent. It was dark and hot. They heard a buzz near their ears. It was a mosquito. The mosquito wanted to bite them and make them itch. + +"Go away, mosquito!" Lila said. She waved her hand in the air. But the mosquito did not go away. It flew to Ben's face and bit his nose. + +"Ow!" Ben said. He rubbed his nose. It was red and sore. He was angry at the mosquito. He grabbed a flashlight and turned it on. He saw the mosquito on the tent wall. He tried to hit it with the flashlight. + +"Shut up, Ben!" Lila said. She was scared of the noise. She thought there might be a bear outside. She pulled the blanket over her head. + +"Sorry, Lila," Ben said. He was sorry for making noise. He was also sorry for Lila. She was his sister and he loved her. He wanted to make her feel better. He put the flashlight down and crawled under the blanket with her. He gave her a hug. + +"It's okay, Ben," Lila said. She hugged him back. She was not scared anymore. She was happy to have Ben with her. They snuggled together and closed their eyes. They did not hear the mosquito anymore. They fell asleep. +Ben liked to smile. He smiled when he saw his mom and dad. He smiled when he played with his toys. He smiled when he ate his favorite food. He smiled a lot. + +One day, Ben saw something new outside his window. It was a big truck. It had a long arm and a big claw. It looked strong. Ben wondered what it was doing. He smiled and ran to the window to watch. + +The truck moved closer to Ben's house. It stopped in front of a big tree. The tree had green leaves and brown bark. Ben liked the tree. He liked to look at the birds and squirrels that lived in the tree. He smiled and waved at the tree. + +The truck made a loud noise. The long arm moved. The big claw grabbed the tree. Ben was scared. He did not smile. He did not wave. He cried. + +The truck pulled the tree out of the ground. It lifted the tree in the air. It swung the tree around. It threw the tree in a big pile. Ben was sad. He did not like the truck. He did not like the claw. He did not like what they did to the tree. + +Ben's mom heard him cry. She came to his room. She saw the truck and the tree. She saw Ben's tears. She hugged him and kissed him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. The tree was sick. It had bugs and worms. It could fall and hurt someone. The truck is helping us. It is taking the tree away. We will plant a new tree. A healthy tree. A strong tree. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He understood. He was still sad, but he felt better. He hugged his mom and kissed her. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love the new tree. Can we name it?" + +Ben's mom smiled. She said, "Of course, we can. What do you want to name it?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He looked at the window. He looked at the truck. He looked at the pile. He said, "I want to name it Claw." + +Ben's mom laughed. She said, "That's a funny name. But I like it. Claw it is. Come on, let's go and see where they will plant it." + +Ben smiled. He took his mom's hand. He ran to the window. He waved at the truck. He waved at the pile. He waved at the new tree. He said, "Bye, bye, old tree. Hello, Claw." +Mira and Tom were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. Mom was making soup for dinner and asked them to decorate the table with some herbs from the garden. Mira and Tom ran outside and picked some green and purple leaves that smelled nice. + +They came back inside and put the herbs in a small vase on the table. Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, my darlings. You did a great job. The table looks beautiful and the soup will taste better with these herbs." + +But then, Tom saw something that made him troubled. He saw a big spider crawling on the wall near the window. He was afraid of spiders and did not like them at all. He pointed at the spider and said, "Mom, look! A spider! It is scary and ugly. Can you make it go away?" + +Mom saw the spider and said, "Don't worry, Tom. The spider is not scary or ugly. It is just a little creature that likes to make webs and catch flies. It will not hurt you or the herbs. It is just looking for a place to live." + +But Tom was not convinced. He said, "No, Mom. I don't like the spider. It makes me feel bad. Can we decorate the wall with something else? Something pretty and colorful?" + +Mom thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. Why don't we decorate the wall with some stickers? We have some stickers of flowers and butterflies and stars. They are pretty and colorful and they will make the wall look nice. Do you want to try?" + +Mira and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We want to try." They ran to their room and got some stickers. They came back and started to stick them on the wall around the spider. The spider did not mind and stayed in its web. Mira and Tom had fun and forgot their fear. They decorated the wall with stickers until it was full of flowers and butterflies and stars. + +Mom looked at the wall and said, "Wow, you did a wonderful job. The wall looks amazing and the spider has some new friends. You are very creative and brave, my darlings. I am proud of you." + +Mira and Tom hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. And we love the soup and the herbs and the stickers and the spider too." They sat down at the table and enjoyed their dinner. They were happy and not troubled anymore. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big frame with a bell on top. They wanted to ring the bell and make a loud sound. + +"Let me go first!" Lily said. She ran to the frame and climbed up. She reached for the bell, but it was too high. She stretched her arm, but she lost her balance. She fell down and hit her head on the ground. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. She felt a bump on her head and blood on her face. Tom ran to her and tried to help her. He was scared and sorry. + +"Lily, are you okay?" Tom asked. He hugged her and gave her his soft toy. He hoped it would make her feel better. + +"No, I'm not okay!" Lily shouted. She pushed him away and threw his toy. She was angry and hurt. "It's your fault! You made me fall! You are a bad friend!" + +Tom felt sad and confused. He didn't make her fall. He wanted to play with her and share his toy. He didn't know what to do. He picked up his toy and walked away. He looked for his mom and told her what happened. + +Lily was left alone on the ground. She still cried and blamed Tom. She didn't say sorry or thank you. She didn't have any friends or toys. She wished she had listened to her mom and been careful and kind. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful when you play and be kind to your friends. Don't be greedy or rude. If you make a mistake, say sorry and learn from it. If someone helps you, say thank you and appreciate it. +Lily loved to play the violin. She had a small violin that was just right for her. She liked to make music with it. She played it every day. + +One day, Lily had a big chance. She could play the violin for many people. They would come to see her and hear her music. Lily was very excite. She wanted to show them what she could do. + +But when Lily got to the place, she saw how big it was. There were so many seats and so many people. Lily felt frightened. She did not want to go on the stage. She wanted to hide. + +Her mom saw that Lily was scared. She gave her a hug and a kiss. She told her that she was proud of her. She said that Lily could do it. She said that Lily's music was beautiful and that the people would love it. + +Lily felt a little better. She took a deep breath and held her violin. She walked on the stage with her mom. She saw the people smile at her. She heard them clap for her. She felt happy. She played her violin with all her heart. She made music that filled the place. She was not frightened anymore. She was excite. She was a star. +Sam and Lily are twins. They like to play with toys. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a phone in the closet. It is orange and shiny. It makes funny noises when they press the buttons. + +"Wow, look at this phone!" Sam says. "I want to play with it!" + +"No, I saw it first!" Lily says. "It is mine!" + +They both grab the phone and pull. They fight over the phone. They yell and cry. + +"Stop it, stop it!" Mom says. She comes into the room. She sees the phone and the twins. She is not happy. + +"Sam, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom says. "This is not a toy. This is Dad's phone. He needs it for work. You could break it or lose it. You have to give it back to him." + +"But we want to play with it!" Sam and Lily say. + +"No, you can't play with it. It is not yours. It is Dad's. You have to share your own toys. Fighting is not nice. It hurts your feelings and your bodies. Say sorry to each other and give me the phone." + +Sam and Lily look at each other. They feel bad. They say sorry to each other and hug. They give the phone to Mom. Mom smiles and hugs them. + +"Good job, Sam and Lily. I'm proud of you. Now, why don't you go and play with your blocks? They are colorful and fun. You can build anything you want with them. And remember to share and be kind." + +Sam and Lily nod and smile. They go and play with their blocks. They do not fight anymore. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Ben are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a big tank that can shoot balls. Ben has a small car that can make noises. Tom thinks his tank is better than Ben's car. He likes to tease Ben and say, "My tank is big and strong. Your car is small and weak. You can't play with me. You are not normal." + +Ben feels sad and angry. He wants to play with Tom, but Tom is mean. He thinks of a way to make Tom stop teasing him. He sees a big pillow on the sofa. He has an idea. He says to Tom, "Can I see your tank? It looks cool." + +Tom is surprised. He thinks Ben wants to play with him. He says, "OK, but be careful. Don't break it." He gives his tank to Ben. Ben takes the tank and runs to the sofa. He puts the tank under the pillow. He says, "Now you can't see your tank. It is gone. You can't play with it. You are not normal." + +Tom is shocked and angry. He runs to the sofa and tries to get his tank. But the pillow is too big and heavy. He can't lift it. He says, "Give me back my tank. That's not fair. You are mean." + +Ben laughs and says, "Now you know how I feel. You are mean to me. You tease me. You don't share. You are not nice." + +Tom feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, Ben. You are right. I was mean to you. I tease you. I don't share. I am not nice. Can we be friends?" + +Ben smiles and says, "Yes, we can be friends. But you have to be nice. You have to share. You have to stop teasing me. You have to be normal." + +Tom nods and says, "OK, I will be nice. I will share. I will stop teasing you. I will be normal." He hugs Ben and says, "I love you, Ben. You are my brother." + +Ben hugs Tom and says, "I love you, Tom. You are my brother." They take the pillow off the sofa and play with the tank and the car. They are happy and normal. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman and a snow fort. They have fun. + +But then they see a big lake. The lake is icy. It looks shiny and smooth. Ben and Sam want to slide on the ice. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go!" Ben says. He runs to the lake. + +"Wait, Ben, I don't know if it is safe," Sam says. He is scared. + +Ben does not listen. He jumps on the ice. He slides and laughs. He thinks it is fun. + +But then he hears a crack. The ice is breaking. Ben is in trouble. + +"Help, Sam, help!" Ben cries. He is cold and wet. + +Sam runs to the lake. He sees a big stick. He grabs the stick. He throws it to Ben. + +"Grab the stick, Ben, grab the stick!" Sam shouts. + +Ben grabs the stick. Sam pulls him out of the water. He is safe. + +Ben and Sam hug. They are happy. + +"Thank you, Sam, you are a good friend," Ben says. + +"You are welcome, Ben, but next time, listen to me," Sam says. + +They go back to their snow fort. They are warm and dry. They play some more. They have fun. +Lily was a normal child. She liked to play with her toys, eat her snacks, and watch her shows. She had a big sister, Anna, who was nice to her most of the time. But sometimes, Anna would change. She would get angry, or sad, or quiet, and not want to play with Lily. Lily did not understand why. + +One day, Lily and Anna were playing with their dolls. Lily had a pink doll, and Anna had a blue doll. They were having fun, making them talk and dress up. But then, Anna saw something on the TV. It was a show about a girl who had a magic wand. She could change anything she wanted with a wave of her wand. Anna wanted a magic wand too. + +"Can I have your pink doll?" Anna asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine. You have your blue doll," Lily said. + +"But I want to change it. I want to make it magic, like the girl on the TV," Anna said. + +"You can't change it. It's just a doll. And it's mine," Lily said. + +Anna got mad. She grabbed Lily's pink doll and ran to her room. Lily cried. She wanted her pink doll back. + +Lily followed Anna to her room. She knocked on the door. + +"Anna, please give me my pink doll. I'm sorry you're mad, but it's not fair to take it," Lily said. + +Anna did not answer. She was busy with her blue doll. She had found a stick in the backyard. She pretended it was a magic wand. She waved it at her blue doll and said, "Change, change, change!" + +But nothing happened. The blue doll was still the same. Anna tried again and again, but nothing changed. She got sad. She wanted a magic doll, but she did not have one. She looked at Lily's pink doll. It was not magic either. It was just a doll. And it was not hers. + +Anna felt sorry. She opened the door and gave Lily her pink doll back. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean. I wanted to change your doll, but I couldn't. It's not magic. It's just a doll. And it's yours," Anna said. + +Lily hugged Anna. She was happy to have her pink doll back. She was also happy that Anna was nice again. + +"It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. You can play with my pink doll if you want. We can share," Lily said. + +Anna smiled. She thanked Lily and hugged her back. They went back to the living room and played with their dolls. They were normal children again. They were happy. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with a big ball. One day, they go to the park. The park has a hill and a cliff. The cliff is very high and steep. + +"Let's roll the ball down the hill!" Tim says. He pushes the ball with his hands. The ball goes fast and bounces. + +"Wow, that's fun!" Jen says. She runs after the ball. She wants to catch it. + +But the ball does not stop at the bottom of the hill. It keeps rolling towards the cliff. Tim and Jen see the ball getting closer to the edge. + +"Stop, ball, stop!" Tim shouts. He is scared. He does not want the ball to fall off the cliff. + +"Help, help!" Jen cries. She is too far from the ball. She cannot reach it. + +They hear a loud thud. The ball hits a rock near the cliff. The rock stops the ball from rolling over the edge. The ball is safe. + +Tim and Jen run to the ball. They hug it. They are happy. + +"Thank you, rock, thank you!" Tim says. He is grateful. He does not want to lose the ball. + +"Thank you, rock, thank you!" Jen says. She is relieved. She does not want the ball to get hurt. + +They pick up the ball and go back to the hill. They play with the ball again. But they are careful. They do not roll the ball too hard. They do not want the ball to go near the cliff again. The cliff is bad. The cliff is dangerous. +Anna likes to play with shapes. She has a box with many shapes: circles, squares, triangles, stars, and hearts. She can make pictures with them on the floor. She likes to make a house with a square and a triangle, a sun with a circle and many stars, and a flower with a circle and many hearts. + +One day, Anna wants to play with shapes with her friend Ben. She brings her box to his house. Ben likes shapes too. He says, "Let's make a great picture with all the shapes!" Anna agrees. They start to make a picture on the floor. They use many shapes and colors. + +But then, Ben's dog comes into the room. He sees the shapes and thinks they are toys. He runs to the floor and grabs a star with his mouth. He runs away with it. Anna and Ben are surprised. They say, "Hey, stop! That's our shape!" They chase the dog, but he is too fast. He goes outside and loses the star in the grass. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They look for the star, but they cannot find it. They go back to the room. They see their picture is not great anymore. It is missing a star. Anna says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I lost my shape." Ben says, "It's okay, Anna. It's not your fault. The dog was naughty. Maybe we can find another shape to use." Anna says, "Maybe. But I liked that star. It was shiny and yellow." Ben says, "Me too. But we still have many shapes. We can still make a great picture. Come on, let's try." Anna smiles. She says, "Okay, let's try." They go back to the floor and look for another shape to use. They are friends and they like to play with shapes. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to look at the clouds in the sky. They saw many shapes, like a cat, a car, and a star. + +"Look, Lily, that cloud is like a big ball!" Ben said, pointing. + +"Yes, it is! Let's pretend it is our ball and we can play with it!" Lily said, clapping. + +They ran to the grass and lay down. They reached their arms and legs to the cloud. They pretended to kick it, throw it, and catch it. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew the cloud away. Ben and Lily were sad. They wanted their cloud ball back. + +"Where did it go?" Ben asked, looking around. + +"I don't know. Maybe it went to another park." Lily said, frowning. + +They got up and looked for their cloud. They saw many other clouds, but none of them were like their ball. + +They walked and walked, but they could not find it. They were tired and hungry. + +"Ben, I want to go home." Lily said, whining. + +"Me too. But I want our cloud ball too." Ben said, pouting. + +They did not know what to do. They wanted to have fun, but they also wanted to go home. + +Then, they saw something unusual. It was a small cloud, but it was not in the sky. It was on the ground, near a tree. + +They ran to it. It was soft and fluffy. It was their cloud ball! + +"Look, Lily, we found it!" Ben said, smiling. + +"Yay, we did! How did it get here?" Lily said, happy. + +They did not know. Maybe the wind brought it down. Maybe it wanted to play with them. + +They did not care. They hugged their cloud ball. They decided to crawl with it. They crawled under the tree, around the flowers, and over the rocks. + +They had fun with their cloud ball. They forgot about being tired and hungry. They were glad they found their cloud ball. They were happy. +Lily loved to read books. She had many books in her room. She liked to read about animals, princesses, and pirates. Every night, she read a book before she went to sleep. + +One day, she went to the doctor with her mom. She had a sore throat and a cough. The doctor was very nice. He checked her ears, nose, and mouth. He said she had a cold and gave her some medicine. + +"Can I read a book while I wait?" Lily asked. She saw a shelf with many books in the corner. + +"Sure, you can read a book. You are a very patient girl," the doctor said. He smiled and gave her a sticker. + +Lily was excited. She ran to the shelf and picked a book. It was about a bunny who went on an adventure. She sat on a chair and opened the book. She read the words and looked at the pictures. She forgot about her sore throat and cough. She was happy. + +"Are you ready to go home, Lily?" her mom asked. She came back from the pharmacy with the medicine. + +"Yes, mom. I finished the book. It was a good book," Lily said. She put the book back on the shelf and thanked the doctor. + +"Goodbye, Lily. I hope you feel better soon. Keep reading books. You are a smart girl," the doctor said. He waved and wished them a good day. + +Lily and her mom left the doctor's office. Lily held her mom's hand and her sticker. She was proud of herself. She liked to read books. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They race their cars on the roads and bridges. They have fun. + +One day, Tim and Sam are playing with cars in Tim's room. Tim has a new car. It is big and red and shiny. It makes loud noises and has lights. Tim likes his new car very much. He thinks it is the best car ever. He does not want to share it with Sam. + +"Can I play with your new car, Tim?" Sam asks. + +"No, it is my car. You have your own cars. Go play with them," Tim says. + +"But I want to try your new car. It looks so cool. Please, Tim, let me play with it for a little while," Sam begs. + +"No, no, no. It is mine. Go away," Tim shouts. + +Sam feels sad and angry. He does not like how Tim is being mean. He thinks Tim is not a good friend. He decides to leave. He picks up his cars and says, "Fine, I will go. I don't want to play with you anymore. You are selfish and rude." + +Tim does not care. He is happy to have his new car all to himself. He races his car on the roads and bridges. He makes loud noises and has lights. He thinks he is having fun. + +But soon, Tim feels bored and lonely. He has no one to talk to or play with. He has no one to race his car with or to make new roads and bridges with. He has no one to laugh with or to help him. He misses Sam. He realizes he was wrong to be mean to Sam. He wishes he had shared his new car with Sam. He feels sorry and sad. + +He decides to go find Sam and say sorry. He picks up his new car and runs out of his room. He hopes Sam will forgive him and be his friend again. He learns that sharing is better than being selfish. He learns that cars are fun, but friends are more important. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play soccer. They have a team with other kids. They wear red shirts and blue shorts. They are good at kicking the ball. + +One day, they have a big game. They play against another team. The other team wears green shirts and yellow shorts. They are also good at kicking the ball. Tom and Jen are excited and nervous. + +Before the game, their coach talks to them. He says, "You are a great team. You have to work together. You have to unite. That means you help each other and share the ball. If you unite, you can win the game." + +The game starts. The other team is very fast and strong. They score a goal. Tom and Jen are sad. They try to score a goal, but they miss. The other team scores another goal. Tom and Jen are very sad. + +They look at each other. They remember what their coach said. They decide to unite. They talk to each other and make a plan. They pass the ball to each other and run fast. They find a gap in the other team's defense. Tom kicks the ball to Jen. Jen kicks the ball into the goal. They score a goal. They are happy. + +They keep playing. They unite more and more. They score two more goals. The other team is surprised and tired. The game ends. Tom and Jen's team wins the game. They are very happy. They hug each other and their coach. They cheer and smile. They are a busy and united team. +Tim and Sue were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill with smoke coming out of it. They wanted to see what it was, so they ran towards it. + +"Look, Tim, it is a volcano!" Sue said. "It is like the ones we saw in the book." + +"Wow, it is so big and hot!" Tim said. "Do you think it will make fire and rocks?" + +They got closer to the volcano and saw a man sitting on a rock. He was wearing a hat and a coat and had a camera. He looked very lazy and bored. + +"Hello, mister," Sue said. "Why are you here?" + +The man looked at them and smiled. "Hello, kids," he said. "I am here to take pictures of the volcano. I am a photographer." + +"Can we see your pictures?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, come here," the man said. He showed them his camera and the pictures he had taken. They saw the volcano with smoke and fire and rocks. They also saw some animals and plants and people. + +"These are very nice pictures," Sue said. "The volcano is very pretty." + +"Thank you," the man said. "But I have a problem. The volcano is too quiet. I want to see it make a big boom and a big wave." + +"A big wave?" Tim asked. "What is that?" + +"A big wave is when the water moves very fast and high," the man said. "Sometimes, when the volcano makes a big boom, it also makes a big wave. The big wave can be very dangerous, but also very exciting." + +"Can we make the volcano make a big boom and a big wave?" Sue asked. + +The man laughed. "No, kids, we cannot make the volcano do anything. The volcano does what it wants. We can only watch and wait." + +They watched and waited for a long time, but the volcano did not make a big boom or a big wave. It only made smoke and a little fire and a few rocks. + +The man sighed. "This is a very lazy volcano," he said. "Maybe it needs a nap." + +Tim and Sue giggled. They thought the man was funny. They liked the volcano, even if it was lazy. They waved at the volcano and said goodbye to the man. Then they ran back to their home, where their mom was waiting for them with cookies and milk. They told her about their adventure and showed her the pictures. They had a lot of fun. +Lily and Max were playing soccer in the park. Lily liked soccer a lot. She wanted to score a goal and win the game. Max liked soccer too, but he was more gentle. He wanted to have fun and share the ball. + +"Pass me the ball, Max!" Lily demanded. She ran towards the goal. She did not see the other kids who wanted to play too. She only saw the goal. + +"Okay, Lily, here you go!" Max said. He kicked the ball to Lily. He smiled and waved at the other kids. He wanted to be their friend. + +Lily got the ball and ran faster. She was almost at the goal. She was ready to shoot. But then, she tripped over a rock. She fell down and hurt her knee. She dropped the ball. She cried. + +Max ran to Lily. He helped her get up. He hugged her and said, "Are you okay, Lily? I'm sorry you fell down. Do you want me to get you a band-aid?" + +Lily looked at Max. She saw his kind eyes and his gentle smile. She felt bad for being so mean to him. She said, "I'm sorry, Max. I was being selfish. I only wanted to score a goal. I did not care about you or the other kids. You are a good friend. Thank you for helping me." + +Max smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you're okay. You are a good friend too. You are very good at soccer. But you know what? Soccer is more fun when you play with others. Do you want to join the other kids and play together?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Max. I do. Let's go and play. Maybe we can score a goal together." + +They walked to the other kids and joined the game. They passed the ball and cheered for each other. They had a lot of fun. They learned that soccer is not only about scoring a goal, but also about being gentle and sharing. +Tom and Jen are birds. They are friends. They like to fly and sing together. They want to make a nest. They look for sticks and leaves. + +They find a big tree. The tree has many branches. They see a good spot for their nest. They start to build it. They are happy. + +But then, another bird comes. He is big and mean. He says, "This is my tree. Go away. This spot is mine." He pecks at Tom and Jen. He tries to take their sticks and leaves. + +Tom and Jen are scared and sad. They say, "Please, be polite. We can share the tree. We can unite. We can be friends." But the big bird does not listen. He is rude and greedy. He wants the whole tree for himself. + +He chases Tom and Jen away. He breaks their nest. He laughs. Tom and Jen fly away. They cry. They have no nest. They have no home. They have no friend. The end. +Sam and Mia were hungry. They saw a big bowl of shrimp on the table. The shrimp looked yummy and pink. They wanted to eat some. + +"Can we have some shrimp, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"No, not now. The shrimp are for dinner. They are very hot. Do not touch them." Mom said. + +But Sam and Mia did not listen. They waited for Mom to go to the bathroom. Then they climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. The bowl was very high. They had to stretch their arms. + +"Be careful, Sam. The bowl might fall." Mia said. + +"I got it, I got it." Sam said. He grabbed a shrimp and put it in his mouth. It was very hot. He screamed and spat it out. The bowl tipped over and fell on the floor. The shrimp scattered everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and came back. She saw the mess and was very angry. + +"What did you do? You wasted the shrimp. You burned your mouth. You broke the bowl. You did not obey me." Mom said. + +Sam and Mia felt sorry. They cried and said sorry. Mom made them clean up the mess. They had no shrimp for dinner. They learned their lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your parents. Do not touch what is not yours. Do not be greedy. +Tim and Mia lived near the big water. They liked to play on the sand and look at the fish. One day, the sky became dark and the wind became loud. Tim and Mia's mom said, "There is a hurricane coming. We have to go inside and stay safe." + +Tim and Mia were scared of the hurricane. They heard it roar and shake the house. They saw the rain and the waves. They hugged their mom and their teddy bears. Mom said, "Don't worry, we are together. The hurricane will go away soon." + +Tim and Mia felt a little better. They squeezed their mom and their teddy bears. They sang songs and read books. They made a fort with pillows and blankets. They crawled inside and felt comfortable. They said, "We are brave. We are strong. We love each other." Mom said, "Yes, you are. And I love you too." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big, soft bear. They called him Mr. Bear and hugged him a lot. + +One day, they took Mr. Bear to the porch to have a tea party. They gave him a cup and a plate and pretended to pour tea and serve cake. They talked to him and said he was a good guest. + +But then, Ben wanted to play something else. He said to Mia, "Let's play catch with Mr. Bear. He can be the ball." Mia did not like that idea. She said, "No, Ben. Mr. Bear is not a ball. He is our friend. He does not like to be thrown." + +Ben did not listen to Mia. He grabbed Mr. Bear and said, "I want to play catch. Give me Mr. Bear. He is mine." He pulled Mr. Bear from Mia's arms and ran away. + +Mia was very sad and angry. She ran after Ben and said, "Stop, Ben. Give me back Mr. Bear. He is mine too." She tried to catch Ben, but he was too fast. He threw Mr. Bear in the air and laughed. + +But then, something bad happened. Mr. Bear flew too high and landed on the roof. He got stuck there and could not come down. Ben and Mia looked up and saw him. They cried and shouted, "Mr. Bear, Mr. Bear, come back to us. We are sorry. We love you." + +But Mr. Bear did not answer. He was too far away and too scared. He stayed on the roof and felt lonely and cold. He wished he was back on the porch with Ben and Mia, having a tea party and being hugged. He missed them a lot. But they could not reach him. He was lost. +Tom was a big dog. He was hairy and brown. He liked to run and play and bark. He also liked to eat meat. He ate meat every day from a bowl. + +One day, Tom saw a new thing in the yard. It was small and gray and had a long tail. It was a rat. Tom wanted to catch the rat and eat it. He ran after the rat and barked. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" the rat squeaked. "You are big and I am small. You have meat and I have none. Please, let me go!" + +Tom did not listen. He was hungry and he liked meat. He kept running and barking. He was faster than the rat. He was about to catch the rat. + +But then, Tom heard a loud noise. It was his owner, Sam. Sam was angry. He saw Tom chasing the rat. He did not like rats. He did not want Tom to eat rats. He wanted Tom to eat meat from a bowl. + +"Tom, no!" Sam shouted. "Bad dog, bad dog! Leave the rat alone! Come here, now!" + +Tom stopped. He looked at Sam. He looked at the rat. He was confused. He wanted to eat the rat. But he also wanted to obey Sam. He did not know what to do. + +The rat saw his chance. He ran away as fast as he could. He escaped from Tom and Sam. He was safe. + +Tom felt sad. He lost the rat. He did not eat meat. He walked to Sam with his head down. He hoped Sam was not too mad. + +Sam saw Tom. He was not mad anymore. He was sorry. He knew Tom was hungry and he liked meat. He petted Tom and said, "Good dog, good dog. I'm sorry I yelled at you. Come on, let's go inside. I have a surprise for you." + +Tom wagged his tail. He followed Sam inside. He smelled something good. It was meat. Sam had cooked meat for Tom. He gave Tom a big plate of meat. He said, "Here you go, Tom. This is for you. You can eat this meat. You can keep this meat. This is better than rat meat. You are a good dog. I love you." + +Tom was happy. He ate the meat. He licked his lips. He thanked Sam with a lick. He loved Sam. He forgot about the rat. He was a good dog. He had meat. He kept meat. He was hairy and brown. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna, who had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily took Anna everywhere, even to bed. + +One day, Lily's mom bought her a new jacket. It was cheap, but it was warm and had a zipper. Lily liked the zipper, because it made a funny sound when she pulled it up and down. She put on the jacket and showed it to Anna. + +"Look, Anna, I have a new jacket. Do you like it?" Lily asked. + +Anna did not answer, because she was a doll. But Lily pretended that Anna said yes. + +Lily hugged Anna and put her in the jacket pocket. Then she went outside to play with her friends. + +But Lily did not notice that Anna's hair was stuck in the zipper. When she ran and jumped, the zipper pulled Anna's hair and hurt her. Anna felt very sad and angry. She wanted to get out of the pocket, but she could not. + +So Anna did something bad. She bit the zipper with her teeth. She bit it hard, until it broke. Then she fell out of the pocket and landed on the ground. + +Lily heard a loud noise and stopped. She looked at her jacket and saw that the zipper was broken. She looked at the ground and saw Anna. She was dirty and her hair was messy. + +Lily was very upset. She picked up Anna and cried. + +"Anna, why did you bite my zipper? You broke it! Now my jacket is ruined!" Lily said. + +Anna did not answer, because she was a doll. But Lily pretended that Anna said sorry. + +Lily hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, too. I should have been more careful with you. I did not mean to hurt you. You are my best friend." + +Lily learned a lesson that day. She learned that she should take good care of her things and her friends. She learned that biting is not nice, and that cheap things can break easily. She learned that love is more important than zippers. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. They hear a loud noise from upstairs. They look at each other with alert eyes. + +"What was that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a monster!" Lily says. + +They are scared, but they want to find out. They hold hands and walk to the stairs. They look up and see a big shadow. + +"Hello?" Tom calls. + +The shadow moves and makes another noise. Tom and Lily scream and run back to the living room. + +They hide behind the sofa and hug each other. + +"It's okay, it's okay," Lily says. + +They hear footsteps coming down the stairs. They peek out and see their dad. + +"Hey, kids, what's wrong?" he asks. + +He sees their toys on the floor and smiles. + +"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I was just moving some boxes in the attic. Do you want to help me?" + +Tom and Lily look at each other and nod. They are not scared anymore. They follow their dad upstairs and help him with the boxes. They find some old books and toys that their dad used to play with. They have fun and forget about the monster. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they found a rake in the shed. It was big and shiny, but it had a broken handle. Tim wanted to use it to make a pile of leaves, but Sam said it was too dangerous. + +"No, Tim, you can't use that rake. It will hurt you. Look, the handle is broken. It has a sharp edge. You will rub your hand on it and get a cut. Then you will cry and Mom will be mad," Sam said. + +Tim did not listen to Sam. He thought he was brave and smart. He took the rake and ran to the yard. He started to rake the leaves, but he did not hold the rake well. He rubbed his hand on the broken handle and felt a pain. He saw blood on his hand and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" Tim shouted. + +Sam heard Tim and ran to him. He saw his brother's hand and felt sorry for him. He took him to the house and called Mom. Mom came and saw what happened. She cleaned Tim's hand and put a bandage on it. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. You should have listened to Sam. He was right. That rake was too dangerous for you. Next time, be careful and use a safe toy." + +Tim nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Sam. You were right. I was wrong. I won't use that rake again. Can we play something else?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Sure, Tim. Let's play something else. How about we draw some pictures with crayons?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Yes, let's do that. I like crayons. They are fun and colorful. And they don't hurt." +Tom and Ben were best friends. They liked to play baseball in the park. They had a bat, a ball and a glove. They took turns hitting and catching. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. It was black and hairy. It had sharp teeth and loud bark. It ran towards Tom and Ben. They were fearful. They dropped their bat, ball and glove and ran away. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. "The dog is chasing us!" + +They saw a car in the parking lot. It was red and shiny. It had a sign that said "reverse". They did not know what it meant. They thought it was a safe place to hide. They opened the door and jumped inside. + +But the car was not empty. There was a man in the driver's seat. He was surprised and angry. He yelled at Tom and Ben. + +"Hey! What are you doing in my car? Get out of here!" + +He pushed a button. The car made a loud beep. It moved backwards. It was reversing. + +Tom and Ben were scared. They saw the dog behind the car. It was still barking and running. They screamed and cried. + +"Sorry! Sorry!" they said. "We were afraid of the dog. Please let us go!" + +The man saw the dog too. He was not happy. He stopped the car. He opened the door and let Tom and Ben out. + +"Go away, you naughty boys!" he said. "And take your baseball stuff with you!" + +Tom and Ben ran to get their bat, ball and glove. They said sorry to the man again. They ran away from the park. They did not want to play baseball anymore. They wanted to go home. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They slide, swing, and run. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big hall. It has many doors and windows. They are curious. They want to see inside. + +They go to the hall. They open a door. They see many books and toys. They are happy. They want to play with them. + +But a lady comes. She is angry. She says, "What are you doing here? This is not your place. This is a school. You are not allowed to play with these things. Go away!" + +Tom and Lily are scared. They say, "Sorry, lady. We did not know. We just wanted to see. We did not break anything. Please do not be mad." + +The lady sees their faces. She feels sorry. She says, "It's okay. I understand. You are just curious. But you should not come here without permission. This is a place for learning. You can play in the park. That is a place for fun." + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Thank you, lady. We are sorry. We will not come here again. We will play in the park. That is a place for fun." + +The lady smiles. She says, "You are welcome. You are good children. You learn from your mistakes. You are gentle and polite. That is a good way to be." + +Tom and Lily smile. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are nice. You teach us something. You are gentle and kind. That is a good way to be." + +They hug the lady. They say goodbye. They go back to the park. They play and have fun. They are happy. They are gentle and kind. That is a good way to be. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to make things with sticks and leaves. They found a big box and wanted to make a house. + +"Let's cut a door and a window," Tom said. He had a pair of scissors. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. She helped him hold the box. + +Tom cut a hole for the door and another for the window. He was happy with his work. He put the scissors down and crawled inside the box. + +"Look, Lily, we have a house!" he said. + +Lily smiled and crawled in too. They pretended to cook and sleep and read in their house. They had fun. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was the dog. He saw the box and wanted to play. He ran towards it and barked. + +"Uh-oh, the dog is coming!" Lily said. + +"Quick, let's escape!" Tom said. + +They crawled out of the door and ran away. The dog followed them and wagged his tail. He thought it was a game. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Tom and Lily said. + +But the dog did not stop. He jumped on the box and tore it apart. He made a big mess. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They liked their house. They looked at the dog and said, "Bad dog, bad dog!" + +The dog looked at them and said, "Woof, woof!" He did not understand. He just wanted to play. +Anna liked to play with her bell. She got it from her grandma on her birthday. It was shiny and made a nice sound. Anna was popular at school because of her bell. Everyone wanted to see it and hear it. + +One day, a new boy came to school. His name was Ben. He was shy and had no friends. He saw Anna's bell and wanted to play with it. He asked Anna if he could hold it. + +"Please, can I see your bell?" he said. + +"No, it's mine. Go away," Anna said. She did not like to share her bell. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He waited until recess was over and everyone went inside. He sneaked to Anna's backpack and took her bell. He ran away with it. + +Anna did not notice until she got home. She looked for her bell in her backpack, but it was gone. She cried and cried. She told her mom what happened. + +"Someone stole my bell. It was my favorite thing. I want it back," she said. + +Her mom hugged her and tried to calm her down. She called the school and asked if they knew who took the bell. The teacher said she saw Ben running away with something shiny. She said she would talk to him tomorrow. + +Anna did not sleep well that night. She missed her bell. She hoped she would get it back. + +The next day, she went to school and looked for Ben. She saw him in the playground. He had her bell. He was playing with it and laughing. He did not see Anna. + +Anna was very mad. She ran to Ben and tried to grab her bell. But Ben was stronger. He pushed her away and hit her with the bell. It hurt a lot. Anna fell to the ground and started to bleed. She screamed. + +The teacher heard her and came to help. She saw what Ben did and took the bell from him. She scolded him and sent him to the principal's office. She took Anna to the nurse. + +Anna was hurt and scared. She wanted her bell, but it was broken. Ben had smashed it with a rock. It was not shiny anymore. It did not make a nice sound anymore. It was just a piece of metal. + +Anna cried and cried. She wished she had been nicer to Ben. She wished she had shared her bell. She wished she had not lost her favorite thing. She learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, slide and swing. They saw a big train with many cars. The train was making a loud noise and blowing steam from its engine. + +"Look, mom, a train!" Lily said. + +"Can we go see it?" Ben asked. + +Mom nodded and took their hands. They walked to the fence near the train tracks. The train was moving slowly and stopping at the station. They saw people getting on and off the train. + +"Wow, the train is so big and strong!" Ben said. + +"I like the steam, it looks like a cloud!" Lily said. + +They heard a whistle and saw a red light. The train was ready to go. The conductor waved at them and said, "All aboard!" + +"Bye, train!" Lily and Ben said. + +They watched the train start to move faster and faster. They saw the steam get bigger and bigger. They heard the whistle get louder and louder. + +Suddenly, they saw a car on the road. The car did not see the train. The car did not stop at the crossing. The car was in the way of the train. + +"Look out!" Mom yelled. + +The train and the car crashed. There was a big bang and a lot of smoke. The train and the car were broken. The people on the train and the car were scared and hurt. + +Lily and Ben were shocked and scared. They hugged mom and cried. + +"Mom, what happened?" Lily asked. + +"The car was bad. The car did not listen. The car was dangerous. The train could not stop. The train and the car had an accident." Mom said. + +"Are the people okay?" Ben asked. + +"I hope so. The police and the ambulance are coming. They will help the people. They will make them safe." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for the people. They prayed for them. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and to listen. They learned that trains are big and strong, but also dangerous. They learned to respect the train and the road. They learned to stay away from the steam and the noise. They learned to love their mom and each other. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big light in the sky. It is the sun. + +"Look, Sara, the sun is so bright!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it is. Do you want to play a game?" Sara asks. + +"What game?" Ben says. + +"Let's jump and touch the sun!" Sara says. + +They start to jump. They jump high and low. They laugh and have fun. + +"Jump, jump, jump!" Sara says. + +"I can touch the sun!" Ben says. + +They jump and jump. They do not touch the sun. But they do not care. They are happy. + +Sara and Ben are dependable friends. They always play together. They always help each other. They always share their toys. They love the sun and the park. They love to jump. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play with blocks and cars and dolls. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There was a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Ben said. He ran to the ladder and climbed up. + +"Wait for me!" Lily said. She followed him. But when they got to the top, they saw a problem. The slide was empty. There was no one on it. But there was also no water on it. It was dry and hot. + +"Ouch!" Ben said. He touched the slide and pulled his hand back. "It hurts!" + +Lily looked at the slide. She had an idea. "We can improve it!" she said. "We can make it wet and cool!" + +"How?" Ben asked. + +Lily pointed to the sandbox. There was a bucket and a shovel. "We can use these!" she said. She ran to the sandbox and filled the bucket with sand. Then she added some water from the fountain. She mixed the sand and water with the shovel. She made mud. + +"Look!" she said. She carried the bucket to the slide. She poured some mud on the slide. It made a wet and cool trail. "Now it's better!" + +Ben smiled. He liked Lily's idea. He helped her make more mud. They poured it on the slide until it was all wet and cool. Then they slid down. They laughed and splashed and had fun. + +Their moms watched them. They smiled too. They were proud of their kids. They improved the slide. They were smart and creative. They were good persons. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They have a big flag with many colors. They take turns to wave the flag and run around. They pretend they are pirates or superheroes or explorers. + +One day, they see a new slide in the park. It is very tall and shiny. Anna and Ben want to try it. But there is a problem. There are many other kids who want to try it too. There is a long line of kids waiting for their turn. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not like to wait. They think of a plan. They decide to use their flag to get the other kids' attention. They wave their flag and shout very loud. They say, "Look at our flag! It is so pretty and fun! Do you want to play with us?" + +Some of the kids in the line are curious. They leave the line and go to see Anna and Ben's flag. They think it is cool. They ask if they can join them. Anna and Ben say yes. They are happy to share their flag and make new friends. + +But some of the kids in the line are smart. They do not fall for Anna and Ben's trick. They see that the slide is now available. They run to the slide and take their turn. They slide down very fast and have a lot of fun. + +Anna and Ben do not notice. They are too busy playing with their flag and their new friends. They forget about the slide. They do not care. They are having fun too. They think their plan worked. They do not know that they missed their chance to try the new slide. Maybe next time. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. They liked to catch bugs and flowers and put them in a jar. They also liked to eat dessert after dinner, like cake or ice cream. + +One day, they saw a charming lady in the park. She had a big hat and a long dress. She smiled at them and said, "Hello, children. Do you want some dessert? I have some cookies and candy in my car. Come with me and I'll give you some." + +Sara and Ben loved cookies and candy. They followed the lady to her car. They did not see the sign that said "Stranger Danger". They did not hear their mom calling their names. + +The lady opened the car door and pushed Sara and Ben inside. She locked the door and drove away. She was not charming at all. She was a bad lady who wanted to take Sara and Ben away from their mom. She did not give them any dessert. She only gave them a scary look. + +Sara and Ben cried and screamed. They wished they had not followed the lady. They wished they had stayed in the park. They wished they had listened to their mom. They did not know what would happen to them. They were very sad and scared. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and climb on the monkey bars. But their favorite thing was to pretend that the big wooden fort was a castle. They would take turns being the king or the queen, and make up stories about dragons and knights and fairies. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He was bigger than them, and he had a mean face. He walked up to the castle and said, "This is my castle now. You have to go away." Anna and Ben felt anxious. They did not want to leave their castle. They liked their castle. They said, "No, this is our castle. We were here first. You have to share." + +The new boy did not like that. He said, "No, I don't have to share. I am the king of this castle, and you are my enemies. I will chase you away with my sword." He picked up a stick and waved it like a sword. He ran towards Anna and Ben, who ran away from the castle. They were scared of the new boy. They did not know what to do. + +They ran to the swings, where they saw their teacher, Miss Lee. She was watching them from a bench. She saw that they were upset, and she asked them what was wrong. They told her about the new boy and the castle. She said, "That's not nice. He should not take your castle. He should play with you, not against you. Come on, let's go talk to him." + +Miss Lee took Anna and Ben by the hand, and walked back to the castle. She saw the new boy sitting on the top of the fort, holding his stick. She said, "Hello, I'm Miss Lee. I'm Anna and Ben's teacher. What's your name?" The new boy looked down and said, "I'm Sam." Miss Lee said, "Sam, why did you take Anna and Ben's castle? Don't you know that it's more fun to play with friends than to fight with enemies?" Sam said, "I don't have any friends. I just moved here. I don't know anyone. I wanted to have a castle, so I could feel like a king." Miss Lee said, "I understand. But you can't have a castle by yourself. You need friends to share it with. Anna and Ben are very nice. They like to play castle too. Maybe you can join them, and be their friend. Then you can all be kings and queens together." Sam thought about it. He said, "Maybe. But I don't know how to make friends. I'm afraid they won't like me." Miss Lee said, "Don't be afraid. Just be kind and polite. Say hello, and ask them if you can play with them. Share your toys and your ideas. Listen to them and respect them. Then they will like you, and you will like them. It's easy to make friends, if you try." Sam said, "Okay. I'll try." He climbed down from the fort, and walked over to Anna and Ben. He said, "Hi, I'm Sam. I'm sorry I took your castle. Can I play with you?" Anna and Ben smiled. They said, "Sure, you can play with us. We're happy to have a new friend. Come on, let's go swing on the swings." They took Sam by the hand, and ran to the swings. They swung high and low, and laughed and talked. They had fun. They forgot about the castle. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build towers, houses, cars and animals with their blocks. They had fun making and breaking their creations. + +One day, they decided to have a contest. They wanted to see who could build the highest tower with their blocks. They each picked a spot on the floor and started to stack their blocks. Lily was modest and did not brag. She just focused on her tower. Ben was not modest and liked to boast. He kept saying how his tower was better and taller than Lily's. + +Lily and Ben worked hard on their towers. They used all their blocks and tried to balance them carefully. They both had very high towers, but Ben's was a little bit higher. He smiled and said, "Ha! I win! My tower is the highest! You lose, Lily!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like how Ben was mean and rude. She wanted to knock down his tower and make him cry. She crawled quietly towards his tower, hoping he would not see her. She reached out her hand and pushed his tower with all her strength. + +But Lily did not know that Ben's tower was very unstable. It was too high and wobbly. When she pushed it, it fell down with a loud crash. But it did not only fall on the floor. It also fell on Ben, who was sitting next to it. The blocks hit his head, his face, his arms and his legs. He screamed and cried. He was hurt and scared. + +Lily was shocked and sorry. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She only wanted to make him stop being mean. She ran to him and tried to help him. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben! I'm sorry! Are you okay?" + +But Ben did not answer. He was too hurt and scared. He did not want to talk to Lily. He did not want to be her friend anymore. He wanted his mom and dad. He wanted to go home. + +Lily and Ben did not play with blocks anymore. They did not play with each other anymore. They were not friends anymore. They were sad and lonely. They wished they had been more modest and kind. They wished they had not had a contest. They wished they had not ruined their towers and their friendship. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big cross on the grass. It is red and blue and yellow. They think it is original. + +"Who made this cross?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone who likes colors," Ben says. + +"Can we play with it?" Lily says. + +"Let's ask first. Maybe it belongs to someone," Ben says. + +They look around. They see a man sitting on a bench. He has a paintbrush and a bucket. He is smiling. + +"Hello, sir. Did you make this cross?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I did. It is a painting. Do you like it?" the man says. + +"Yes, we do. It is very original. Can we play with it?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, you can. But be careful. The paint is still wet. You don't want to get dirty," the man says. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben run to the cross. They touch it gently. They feel the paint. It is sticky and soft. They make shapes with their fingers. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and chase each other. One day, they saw a big field of red flowers. They were poppies. Lily and Sam thought they were very pretty. + +"Let's pick some poppies!" Lily said. "We can make a necklace or a crown." + +"OK!" Sam agreed. "But be careful. Don't strike the bees. They might sting you." + +They ran to the field and started to pick some poppies. They were very happy. They made a necklace for Lily and a crown for Sam. They put them on and felt like a princess and a king. + +"Look at us!" Lily said. "We are so popular. Everyone will like our poppies." + +They walked back to the park, holding hands. They saw some other kids playing. They wanted to show them their poppies. + +"Hi!" Lily said. "Do you like our poppies? We made them ourselves." +